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West Vancouver real estate market out of step with rest of Lower Mainland James Weldon

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WHEN real estate agent Mike Oxley held an open house on Haywood Avenue last month, he knew that the ﬂat Ambleside view property was going to be a popular item. He didn’t know how popular, however. By the end of a weekend that saw an estimated 500 prospective buyers view the home, the owners had received 26 offers. The house, which as a structure had little value, ultimately sold for $1.57 million — more than $300,000 over the asking price. “It was absolutely unbelievable,” he said. Oxley’s story is one of numerous similar anecdotes to emerge from West Vancouver in recent months in which prospective owners have entered bidding wars over a property and driven the purchase price to well above the listed ﬁgure. It points to a frenzy of buying at the high end of the market that appears out of keeping with most of the Lower Mainland. A home next door to the Haywood house received 10 offers a short See March page 3

NV’s top cop approves of civilian police investigators

Loren Romei

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THE B.C. government introduced legislation last week that will create an independent civilian ofﬁce to investigate allegations of police misconduct resulting in death or serious harm.

The bill stems from the Braidwood Commission, which recommended an independent investigations body following the death of Robert Dziekanski in 2007 at Vancouver International Airport after he was tasered by police. Bill 12 would see the creation of the Independent Investigations Ofﬁce, made up of civilians who would have the power to investigate municipal police departments and the RCMP. “It’s a positive thing for public conﬁdence and it’s a positive thing for policing,” said Supt. Tonia Enger, North Vancouver RCMP police chief. Enger said past incidents regarding police misconduct have created questions over public trust in the police force. “The Dziekanski case, which is a tragic case, is a key impetus for the public See Police page 3

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New Capilano bridge opens

$40M project will improve transit services Jeremy Shepherd

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THE Marine Drive overpass opened Friday, replacing the 80-yearold two-lane West Vancouver Blue Bridge in a bid to ease traffic congestion between the Lions Gate Bridge and Taylor Way. The three-lane overpass is part of a $40-million project funded by the provincial and federal governments. The project is designed to bolster the economy and cut greenhouse gas emissions by putting more North Shore commuters into buses. “What we’ve found is that buses represent only two per cent of traffic on the Lions Gate Bridge but they carry 28 per cent of the people NEWS photo Paul McGrath crossing during the morning rush hour,” said TransLink TRAFFIC heads west towards Park Royal on the newly opened Marine Drive overpass across the Capilano River. The new crossing will replace the Blue Bridge, located at right. spokesman Drew Snider. The project includes a westbound bus-only lane that begins at Tatlow Avenue. An eastbound bus-only existing cycling paths. lane starts at about 11th Street in West Vancouver. The bike lanes turn into shared bike/car lanes on the Marine Drive overpass. The lanes are expected to improve the reliability of the 95 North Shore buses The new bridge also includes sidewalks. using Marine Drive and the Lions Gate Bridge during rush hour. The Blue Bridge was shifted a few metres north last June before the one-year “If we’re able to make the buses move more efficiently using transit-priority construction project began. lanes, people will see it as more attractive,” Snider said. The steel bridge is slated to be demolished in mid-July. The project includes transit priority signals at Marine Drive and Taylor Way, Fixing the Blue Bridge, also known as the Old Capilano Bridge, would be allowing buses to make a left off Marine Drive toward the Lions Gate Bridge. costly and time-consuming due to extensive corrosion, according to a release Snider said a new traffic light and new lane markings aren’t quite finished. from the B.C. government. Construction on the overpass is scheduled to finish in mid-July, according to a Citing the historic importance of the 1929 structure and inadequate community spokesman from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. consultation on the replacement, a Facebook group called Save the Capilano Steel New bike lanes are planned to follow the path of Capilano Road before joining Bridge is calling for continued use of the Blue Bridge.

RCMP seek help to Police accountability shifts ﬁnd missing NV man From page 1

NORTH Vancouver RCMP are asking for the public’s help to ﬁnd a 44-year-old North Vancouver man who walked away from his family home at around 8 a.m. on May 18 and hasn’t been seen since.

James (Jim) Barr left the home near Grouse Mountain on foot that morning. When he didn’t return by evening, family members became worried. James Barr Const. Geoff Harder, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP, said police are concerned about Barr’s wellbeing. “It is out of character for Mr. Barr to be out of contact with his family. As time goes by our concern only grows,” said Harder. Harder said Barr left the house just as his wife was taking their children to school. He didn’t indicate where he was going and left his cellphone at home. Barr was supposed to be on a ﬂight to Powell River Wednesday as part of a business trip, but “he didn’t make his ﬂight,” said Harder. Harder said Barr hasn’t been seen or heard from since Wednesday morning. He did not take a vehicle and his credit card has not been used. Harder said police don’t believe it would be likely for Barr to have gone hiking. He added police have no reason to believe his disappearance is linked to any crime. Barr is a Caucasian man, 5’9”, weighing about 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a light plaid shirt and dark tan pants. Anyone with information to report can call 9-1-1 or can contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311. — Jane Seyd

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wanting some independent oversight on police investigating police,” she said. “We as police officers know that we are kind of the guardians for the public and that we are the people’s police . . . it’s imperative that we try and either regain or maintain the public trust and this is one avenue that we need to implement in order to instill public trust, and that’s why we support it,” Enger said. She said that an independent investigations office is not new in Canada, and that both Ontario and Alberta have similar models. “It has been a long time coming, and it is a result of the work of family members who have had a family member die as a result of police action,” said David Eby, executive director at B.C. Civil Liberties Association. “This is a major shift in police accountability in British Columbia, previously the police would investigate themselves. Now the province has taken that responsibility away from them for the most serious incidents: deaths and serious bodily harm,” said Eby. He said it remains to be seen whether the province will remove all police misconduct investigations, including minor incidents, from the police. The legislation states members of the Independent Investigations Office must not have served as a police officer. However, the office’s director could choose to appoint police officers if they have not served in B.C. within the past five years. The investigations office will be able to interview witnesses and gather evidence to conduct criminal investigations into police-

related incidents. The investigators will have equal status to a police officer and will report to the Ministry of Attorney General. Rollie Woods, deputy police complaint commissioner at the B.C. Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, which oversees municipal police forces including the West Vancouver police detachment, said he is supportive of the Independent Investigations Office. Woods said he looks forward to the B.C. Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner and the Independent Investigations Office working together, as it seems some of their investigations may overlap. “It’s a good start and we will have to see how it works and then go from there,” Woods said. He said there could be some challenges with having enough resources to conduct an independent investigation separate from the police. “There are going to be some challenges. . . . Are they going to have their own forensics, ballistics, and labs, and things like that, or are they still going to count on the police to help them out?” he asked. “Exactly how much is the (Independent Investigations Office) going to be able to do on their own and how much are they going to rely on the police to assist them?” asked Woods. But, he said the Independent Investigations Office is a step in the right direction and he is hopeful it will improve people’s trust in police. The government is still determining the office’s location, budget, and staffing requirements. The office should be up-andrunning by the end of 2011.

while after that ﬁrst sale and eventually went for $1.65 million — $360,000 above asking, said Oxley. Another in the 2300-block of Ottawa Avenue recently received eight bids and sold for $2.3 million, again for about $300,000 above the listed price. “As soon as the quoteunquote spring market came into effect, it’s just been a ﬁrestorm of activity,” said Oxley. In March, the community saw 189 sales, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, an all-time record for the municipality. In April, home sales hit 176, a 57 per cent increase over last year. The average price of a home has also been on the upswing, with the benchmark price for a detached house hitting $1.67 million in April, well up from the $1.4 million-to-$1.5 million range where it has hovered for the past three years. While North Vancouver has also seen a surge in activity in recent months, it doesn’t appear to be on the same scale. April sales were down about 10 per cent from last year, and the benchmark price of a detached home, $980,000, is only about six per cent above its high before the 2008 market collapse. Kasha Riddle, an agent with North Vancouver’s Remax Crest Realty, said she has seen good times in her market, moving 25 properties in three months — and one of those, on Croydon Place, went for $60,000 above the listed price — but that North Vancouver has not seen anything like the frenzy that appears to have arisen in the neighbouring municipality. “In West Vancouver, some of them are selling for $500,000 over asking,” she said, pointing to one home on Crestline Road as an example. “West Van is absolutely crazy.” The phenomenon appears to be part of a wider trend in high-end home sales in the region driven in large part by buyers from mainland China, according to some analysts. A report on the Canadian real estate market released last week by RE/MAX pointed to a surge in the sales of luxury homes across the country, with overseas investment being a driving factor in the West. A May 19 report by Landcor Data Corporation, a company that specializes in B.C. real estate statistics, similarly pointed to China as the major force behind the Lower Mainland’s market. But Tsur Somerville, a professor with UBC’s Centre See Mainland page 5

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Mainland Chinese wealth a possible factor From page 3

for Urban Economics and Real Estate, cautioned against drawing such conclusions. “Who knows?” he said. “It becomes very problematic sorting things out.” Somerville did concede, however, that it was a plausible explanation. “There is grounds for it in the sense that mainland China is the largest source of immigrants (to the Lower Mainland) right now,” he said. “Immigrants coming from China are disproportionately in the entrepreneur and investor categories; they’re coming in

with wealth.” Why it might suddenly be happening now, however, was hard to say, he noted. Somerville scoffed at the notion, ﬂoated by Landcor in an interview with the North Shore News last month, that it could be attributed to the Olympics, or to Canada’s recent designation as an approved destination by the Chinese government. “I would be very shocked,” said Somerville. “The approval by China affects tourism here; that’s not the same thing.” One thing is for certain about the ﬂurry of purchases, however, he said: “It’s not sustainable.”

Have you lost any copper wire lately? NORTH Vancouver RCMP are looking for the owner of 150 feet of possibly stolen copper wire.

Police stopped a North Vancouver man who was towing a cart ﬁlled with wire behind his bicycle near Hunter Street and Mountain Highway on May 21, according to Const. Geoff Harder. “It was a suspicious circumstance,” he said.

The man has not been charged. Investigators believe the wire is stolen but have not been able to ﬁnd the owner of the copper wire. “The ﬁnancial impact of wire-theft is much more than the cost of the wire itself,” said Const. Geoff Harder. “It can cost thousands of dollars in labour to replace the stolen wire.” — Jane Seyd

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T’S plausible that those involved in the public process surrounding the creation of a new District of North Vancouver ofﬁcial community plan have checked the municipal website and will know about tonight’s special council meeting that will weigh the opinions expressed over two night’s worth of public hearing last week. It’salsotruethatcouncilcannotlegally hear arguments from any source now that the public hearing has been closed. But scheduling the council meeting that could decide how the future will look in North Vancouver on the Wednesday after a long weekend with little time to get the word out seems hasty. Given that the district put considerable effort into advertising the OCP process and getting its residents to participate, the rush to judgment appears to contradict

the advertised inclusiveness. Perhaps that’s not surprising. The district’s recent move away from local area plans will undoubtedly put more decision-making in the hands of municipal hall. While such a move is certainly typical of how business is conducted in many municipalities, it’s a step back from the direct democracy the district boldly tried for a few years when it embarked on an ambitious process in the 1990s that was intended to move the planning process to a local level. We understand that such an approach is time-consuming and tends to result in status-quo preservation, but the density ﬁgures contained in the new OCP are the nitty gritty of the “big picture.” The ﬁnal debate over that contradiction should have been staged more carefully.

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Fraser Institute misses full school story

Dear Editor: Regarding your May 13 story, WV Schools Ranked Top 10 in B.C.: I was perplexed and disappointed in reading this front page article in our local, supposedly community-minded newspaper, the North Shore News. I’m confused as to why the North Shore News would decide to place the secondary school rankings offered by the Fraser Institute on the front page of the newspaper. The study has been, each year, controversial. It’s been well documented that its ﬁndings are not encompassing of the many diverse programs, student population and activities that take place in each unique school. These so called rankings are a limited tally of limited data collected, that’s all. Yes, the Fraser Institute can argue that they are merely releasing its ﬁndings based on its collected data. But what gives this controversial study merit is papers like the North Shore News. Our daughters have both, miraculously, made it through

Carson Graham secondary unscathed and, if one considers its bottom-ranking school standing, are surprisingly bright, vibrant and successful young people. Our oldest daughter is in the midst of post-secondary applications with the tremendous support and assistance of her teachers and counsellors at Carson. She attends school with other high-achieving students, some are even going to attend Ivy League schools! Many have academic and athletic scholarships from institutions both in Canada and beyond. Now, my husband and myself know that Carson is a terriﬁc, competitive school. We know our school, its administration and its teachers. We know what these professionals give to and offer all of the students, each and every day. Not just the wealthy, academically minded students, but the ESL students, students with unique needs and unique skills and talents. We know how proud many families are of what Carson has provided. We know how hard-working everyone is at Carson — parents,

teachers, administration and the students — to make it the best, well-rounded educational program it can. I haven’t even touched on the athletics, the community involvement through volunteerism both locally and abroad, the outstanding music and theatre programs (just to highlight a few) and all the dedicated professionals that make those things happen. And, at the end of it all, we know this school did not need this unfair and negative attention. I hope that this letter is published so that other community members can read it and form a more rounded opinion of Carson Graham secondary. And, for those considering a great high school for their growing children, don’t listen to the Fraser Institute. Listen to those that have actually set foot in the school and have beneﬁted from attending. Joanne Penney North Vancouver

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The price of development

Dear Editor: On Monday, April 25, at around 6 p.m., my son Levi (a Capilano University student) was out on his ﬁve-kilometre run in North Vancouver, when he collapsed, his heart in a state of cardiac arrest. Levi was incredibly fortunate, because he was found fairly quickly by a retired nurse, who was joined by ﬁrst one, then two other people trained in CPR. They

continued the CPR until ﬁre services and the ambulance arrived and the deﬁbrillator was administered — an amazing eight minutes after they were dispatched. Still comatose, he was rushed by ambulance to Lions Gate Hospital emergency department. Dr. Geddes in emergency told us that, although the response time was quick, it was the immediate, effective, CPR that kept circulation moving to the brain and

essential organs until the heart could be restarted. We are so impressed with the citizens of North Vancouver. People gave help when it was needed without question. The quality of care at Lions Gate Hospital was exceptional. What a great community North Vancouver is. Jean Swann 100 Mile House

Dear Editor: I am complaining about the trafﬁc disruption on Mount Seymour Parkway caused by the two developments being built there. This morning, for instance, the trafﬁc lanes eastbound are completely shut off and you have to detour into the turn lane into the shopping centre access — which is also shut off. I am sure the contractors are doing their best, but I think the whole idea of allowing such massive construction to take place in those sites was a bad mistake on the part of the council of the time. Jim Battershill North Vancouver

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We should all plug into hydro discussion “A B.C. Liberal government will: Protect BC Hydro and all of its core assets, including dams, reservoirs and power lines under public ownership.” A New Era for British Columbia, 2001

UNDER the heading “A New Era of Hope,” that promise was 10th in a list of 14 on page 9 of the contract B.C. Liberals made with the electorate prior to the May 2001 provincial election. The ninth, of course, was that they would “not sell or privatize BC Rail.” In reality, so many promises were broken that, had they been made by a door-to-door salesman, the huckster would have been made to shufﬂe his orange overalls down the corridors of justice. Instead, we bought into the pitch, 77 ridings to two. Last week, I thought I had written much of what I had to say about BC Hydro. But

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Elizabeth James I was stopped in my tracks by an email from Bill — a North Shore reader who pays attention to political goingson. Referring to the comment I used to end last week’s column — “Will the information be put to good use, or will we just shrug and pay the bills?” — Bill responded: “Fair enough, but what’s the solution? Most readers, including me, won’t have a clue about what can be done. . . .” He suggested that when I throw out a challenge like that, I have “a duty to suggest an appropriate solution or

some alternatives.” Now Bill is a man I have known on and off for more than 10 years. I knew his remarks were born of frustration, not annoyance. He, too, believes that the election solution is “too long to wait.” So playing the “if-I-were premier” game, and knowing my non-technical approach may be insufﬁcient, I rose to his challenge. In the hope the ideas will provoke others to submit their own contributions, here is the padded-out version of my reply to Bill. First, I would slam the brakes on the Site C dam project. Based on the government’s own statistics, economist Erik Andersen has done extensive analysis on population trends and per-capita energy requirements. He makes a good case for the need for far less power capacity than Hydro predicts, but, close as both sides are to the politics of the issue, neither can be considered unbiased. So I would consult internationally

respected, impeccably armslength energy experts to evaluate the short- and longterm needs of the province. Second, I would take the same, urgent, approach to the financial and environmental aspects of the proposed dam. British Columbians deserve a far more transparent business plan than they have seen to date. Yes, we know financials can change — escalate — as details of a project unfold. But there is a worrying degree of fiscal sloppiness in the way project costs have escalated from the original $3-billion approximation to the latest guesstimate of $8 billion. Trust being in short supply, are the numbers being tossed out willy-nilly to see where the sticking point is for B.C. taxpayers? British Columbians should surely be asking: What is one more year when you’re spending $8 billion or more of our money? Environmentally, I do not want to see farmland communities flooded if there are less-invasive alternatives. Although some people

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Terminal security concerns QUESTION:

Why is there not special night security present seven days a week at the North Vancouver bus terminal by the SeaBus for the sake of preventing such brutal assaults on totally innocent victims as the Jan. 28 machete attack on exchange students? What is the purpose of the little, empty, dirt-spattered hut sitting in the southwest corner Ask a Cop of the bus loop? I presumed with a sigh of relief when it Peter DeVries was put there that it would be staffed at all times — especially at night — for security reasons. Instead, it sits there, looking dilapidated and empty all the time. The taxpaying population, ﬁnancing the police department’s salaries among others, needs to feel secure in that particular spot, especially arriving late at night via the SeaBus. I am taking the SeaBus and bus more frequently these days, so the car stays at home more often — which is a good thing. But we need a “guardian angels” type of force in that area. Lower Lonsdale does have a certain reputation, one that was also emphasized by RCMP Sgt. Paul Duffy at our Blockwatch meeting last year. Gunda Fernandes North Vancouver Dear, Gunda: Thank you for your question. I want to respectfully point out that you make two assumptions that may not be supported by fact. First, you assume there is no TransLink or Coast Mountain Bus Company night security at Lonsdale Quay. I don’t know that this is the case. Although I have frequently seen security personnel at the Quay, I cannot speak to these private companies’ security procedures and personnel management, nor about the purpose or use of the security hut of which you speak. Perhaps if one of their employees reads this column, he or she will write in to give us a clear answer. However, until then, I advise asking questions before passing judgment.

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Second, you make the assumption that having personnel present would have prevented this crime and others from happening. I’m not convinced that this is true either. Imagine if a security officer from Coast Mountain or TransLink had been present when the attack occurred. What could he or she have done? Remember, they are unarmed. I would never expect an unarmed person to take on a machete-wielding attacker, and although the presence of security personnel does help to deter some crimes from happening, it certainly does not prevent them in every case. In the absence of good information about private security at the Quay, perhaps I can offer some perspective from the experience of a police officer about how we might approach such issues. First, let’s place the responsibility squarely where it belongs: on the individual offenders who commit such horrible crimes. Then, let’s take up the cause as citizens to ensure that our police and court system continues to deal appropriately and adequately with criminals who are brought before our judges to answer for their crimes, not only to deter them from committing them again, but also to give them the best possible chance for rehabilitation. Finally, let’s look to ourselves as individual contributors to our communities for ways to help make our cities safer. We collectively have the loudest, strongest voice; we need to stand up together and say “no” to these crimes. We need to watch and report incidents we see in our neighbourhoods, so that police can prevent offenders from victimizing again. We need to support our community services and those who work to improve the quality of life for our neighbours and us. We also need to lend a helping hand to the desperate, to help them to find a way not to commit crimes. Most of all we need to be ready and willing to comfort those who have been victimized by crimes. Sadly, crimes will continue to happen, and people will continue to get hurt; it is up to us all to care for those who are affected by them. Sgt. Peter DeVries Media Relations Officer North Vancouver RCMP Follow Peter on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rcmpdevries

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - North Shore News - A11

DNV to revamp tree bylaw

Council sends proposed changes to public open houses Tessa Holloway

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THE District of North Vancouver is planning to give homeowners more power to remove large trees on their property — for a price. Under an overhaul of the tree bylaw set to go to open houses across the district this spring, any resident will be able to get a permit to remove a large tree as long as it’s not near a creek, on a slope or on district land. But they would have to either replace the tree on their property or pay a $500 fee. The goal is to maintain the forested character of North Vancouver while giving residents more power over their property, said Richard Boase, district environmental protection officer. The proposal was brought forward after a Delbrook resident came to council and complained that district staff had refused to give her a permit to remove a healthy tree in her yard. “Now an owner, it’s at their sole discretion whether they want to remove the tree or not, and they have options,” Boase told council at a workshop held to examine the changes. The previous bylaw was vaguely worded, said Boase, and staff had occasionally declined to give a permit because there wasn’t sufficient justification to remove the tree. Trees provide shading

and environmental benefits to the district, he said. Under the new bylaw, removing a tree with a 75-centimetre trunk radius would require the permit, while all smaller trees can be removed at any time. Homeowners who opt to replace the tree will need one new tree for lots smaller than 420 square metres, or three trees for larger lots. The changes would still protect trees on slopes, near creeks or on district land, though homeowners could apply to have the tree on district land pruned if it overhangs their property, so long as it doesn’t kill the tree. District staff would still have to approve any pruning, though residents would be able to appeal to council. As well, residents could choose to hire an arborist and have the tree declared a hazard, in which case the fee would be waived. The new bylaw rewords some definitions and adds protections for rare trees. “I think we’re making a fairly significant leap while keeping the intent of the bylaw,” said David Stuart, district CEO. The changes garnered enough council support to go ahead with public hearings, and it’s expected a revised bylaw will come before council before the summer break. Coun. Alan Nixon said staff “just about nailed this,” but felt the fees could be even higher, especially if the resident doesn’t get a permit. “There are people all over this district who will gladly pay a $500 fine to deal with a large tree,” he said. Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn raised concerns that the bylaw was too complex and that the bylaw may still be too strict on homeowners. “Legislation in my view should be simple, concise and fair, and I think this fails,” he said.

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NORTH Shore residents will have 15 hours a week to water their lawns from June 1 to Sept. 30, according to new Metro Vancouver regulations. This year’s regulations limit watering to three days a week and all watering must be done between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. Early-morning watering results in less evaporation. Metro Vancouver put the

rules in place because water use tends to double while season rainfall is at its lowest. The restriction permits residents of even-numbered addresses to turn on their sprinklers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Odd-numbered addresses can slake their lawn’s thirst on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. For people with newly planted lawns, an exception can

be made if you acquire a permit from your municipality. Exemptions are also permitted for watering flowers, vegetable gardens, trees, planters, as well as for filling pools and washing cars. Exceptions are also made for playing fields and golf courses. Metro Vancouver recommends allowing your lawn to turn brown for the summer or leaving grass clippings on the lawn to trap moisture and

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

Windsor secondary celebrates 50 years

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Diana Olcen and Nancy Cramer watch the performances.

Glennis Wilkinson and Briar Ballou enjoy the festivities.

Judy Killeen and Marlene Loader ﬂash their smiles.

Ed Collins and Terry Shaw share a laugh.

Allison Ross and Lyle Johanson ﬂank Kirsten Kyhl. The Windsor secondary community, past and present, celebrated the North Vancouver school’s 50th anniversary with a variety of events, including an alumni staff and student wine and cheese reception May 13. Many friends and teachers were in attendance at the reception, hosted at Windsor, which also featured live performances. Other celebratory events held May 12-14 included a Windsorfest Open House and Carnival, family sports day, and a dinner and dance.

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Take advantage of natural light AFTER one of the dullest springs in living memory we’re all craving a little more sunshine.

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DECORATIVELY wrapped chocolates or mints make the perfect take home gift at a wedding or baby shower.

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DIG DEEP Pests and diseases are a problem, but don’t overreact. Look for practical solutions, writes Todd Major. Page 15

BEAUTIFUL bouquets, ﬂoral centrepieces, sweets and savories all make up the ﬁne points for a wonderful wedding or baby shower.

It really is all in the details if you want to host a shower that your guests will remember. If you are planning to host a wedding or baby shower anytime soon here are a few ideas and tips to help you get started. Guests love to take a small gift home. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive but something that carries the theme of the party and acts as a ﬁnal send-off. Mints and chocolates are perfect for this kind of gift. For a baby shower make small,

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Barb Lunter clear cones with rolls of cellophane from your local craft store. With a sharp pair of scissors, cut a square in the dimensions of 14-inch x 14-inch from the cellophane. Fold over one adjacent corner to the other. Repeat two more times. A small cone shape should appear.

Secure with clear tape. Trim the top edges and fill the cone with mints or pastel coloured chocolates. Tie off with a pretty ribbon that coordinates with the pastel colours of your shower. These little guest favors are also wonderful for wedding showers. Craft stores such as Michaels have wedding sections that are filled with all kinds of wedding-themed decorating ideas. One of the items you will find there are miniature, white chocolate boxes. These are great for filling with mints or chocolates and you can finish them off with a pretty, cream-coloured flower such as a rose. Assemble an assortment of these boxes and arrange them on a platter by the

dessert table. Another cute idea for a shower is to sugar the rims of your champagne flutes with pastel-coloured fine sugar. All that is required is powdered food colouring. Simply add the food colouring to the fine sugar and dip the edge of the glass into a small plate filled with fresh lemon juice. Carefully invert the glass into the sugar and let dry. Remember to write the name of the guest for each gift that is given to the guest of honor. One way to do this is to keep the card or gift tag from each present and write on the card what the gift was and whom it was from. Place all the cards in a preassembled envelope to give to the guest of honor when she leaves. lunter@shaw.ca

It’s only natural, of course. Take a stroll down Lonsdale Avenue when the sun finally does come out and you’ll experience it first hand. We all want sunlight. We need it. Why is it then that so many homes fail to capture it? The relative position of the sun in the sky is determined by the time of day and by the season of the year. In northern latitudes facing south means facing the sun. It will rise in the east and set in the west. We all know this but we often fail to translate this understanding into a meaningful expression when it comes to our homes. When laying out a new home the first thing the designer will do is determine the lighting requirements for specific spaces and then locate these spaces to best take advantage of natural light. This typically means maximizing southern exposure (for us dwellers in the northern hemisphere) and often encourages a form that stretches along an east-west axis. Not every property affords such a layout so understanding the movement of the sun to best capture its rays is an essential first step for any See Kitchen page 14

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project. As a general rule spaces like a dining area or den require less light than do the kitchen or living room. Morning light is best utilized by morning activity areas such as en-suites and breakfast nooks while afternoon and evening light better illuminates spaces that buzz later in the day. Once a general room layout based on sun movement has been established the designer or architect begins to consider how this natural light will illuminate the

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an early spring meal. Complete elimination of aphids from the garden is not realistic and would consequently eliminate all of the predatory insects who will move elsewhere to find food. Plant health rule: Don’t create imbalances that will create more work and cost more money to fix. The traditional chemical spray for aphids not only kills the aphids, it kills the predatory insects as well, leaving an imbalance when the aphids return, and they will return. If you think of the financial and time cost to drive to the garden centre and buy pesticide and then return home to spray the aphids; control could be

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Celebrate the Day of the Honey Bee: Join local beekeepers at Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market as they share their knowledge about honey bees Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m-3 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Get an up close look at bees through an observation hive and see

North Shore gardens with visual artists and musical performances will take place May 28 and 29 from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Admission: $1 per garden. Brochures with maps are available at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver or any North Shore library and many

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result is a perpetual cycle of drug dependant plants, wasted time and money by the grower or gardener. The solution is to grow garden plants at a natural rate so they and their accompanying predatory insects will control the pest problems naturally. Does this work? Absolutely and I very successfully implemented such a system for more than ten years when I was the director of Park and Tilford Gardens. I also use the same system in my home garden and I have few if any pest and disease problems. A picture of my healthy and vibrant front yard garden was shown in the NS News in my April 6, 2011 column. Plant Health Rule: Learn to accurately identify the type of pest or disease problem and the extent of damage, then determine the underlying cause of the problem. Insect or disease infestation is not the problem, it’s the symptom. If you can learn what is causing the pest or disease infestation then you can permanently control the problem. If you do not learn the real cause of pest or disease attack, then you will sentence yourself to a lifetime of pesticide and fertilizer application and never solve the underlying problem. And who beneﬁts from that, no one but the pests and multi-national pesticide manufacturers. I would like to provide more rules for controlling pests and diseases but that will come in a future column. But now it’s time for us all to act to help our children have a safe, clean and healthy environment in their future. Please visit www.donmcraemla.bc.ca, the website for MLA Don McRae who is the BC Agricultural Minister. On his webpage there is a poll on cosmetic pesticide use in B.C. Please vote to help guide our leaders in making the safe decision on cosmetic pesticide use in our province. stmajor@shaw.ca

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The Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School is accepting new students. Our school specializes in educating and growing the confidence of students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities in grades 1 through 8. For 38 years, The Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School has helped kids build skills and develop tools to be successful throughout their lives. We empower students by unlocking and removing obstacles to learning so each child can experience personal achievement. KGMS is a fully accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational day school. Our highly credentialed and experienced faculty work as a team to adapt an educational approach to individual needs and learning styles Our program is designed to develop the whole child. We tailor our teaching program to each student, building the program around the child rather than fitting the child into a rigid program. This endeavor is complex, requiring many people, programs and services to address each child’s unique needs. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MR. JOHN WILSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL AT JWILSON@KGMS.CA OR 604-985-5224 WWW.KENNETHGORDON.BC.CA

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ARGYLE secondary art students ﬁnish up projects for their eighth annual Gallery Night, May 25-27, 6:30-9 p.m. at the school’s library, cafeteria and foyer. Sculptures, paintings, prints, ceramics, drawings, photographs and more will be on display. Digital prints will be on sale with proceeds to support Argyle’s visual and digital arts programs. The opening reception will be tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the school located at 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver.

Eating should be fun MEALTIME is a pleasure.

Growing up I always enjoyed sitting down with friends and family for good conversation and food. Then I hit my twenties and suddenly it wasn’t always pleasant. I’d go out for lunch with a friend and she would spend the bulk of the time agonizing about what she could and couldn’t eat. At one point I got to the stage where I would eat before a lunch out so I could order the tiny servings that my friends chose and not leave the restaurant still hungry. Today we are experiencing a child obesity problem. Ironically it’s impacting all kids, the husky ones, the average ones, the skinny ones and yes, the obese. We are obsessed with what our kids are eating. And they know it.

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The problem is that all this focus on nutrition and positive eating habits is having some unintended consequences. We want to teach our kids to eat well but all this talk and concern about eating is making it into a challenge rather than a pleasure. Kids need to eat to live. Well, so do we. And it’s

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From page 20 These kids know about the cameras, even if they haven’t actually been told. Our kids know about the discussions concerning school vending machines. They get all the lectures about good food and bad food. All this focus on nutrition leads kids to think there is something wrong with them. Recently I received a news release from TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonproﬁt weight-loss support organization. They focused on all the messages we received when we were kids and may now be passing on to our children. Two messages have to do with how much the kids eat. On a good day we may say, “You’re such a good eater!” and on a bad day “You’re such a picky eater!” When we notice how much our kids have eaten they may believe they are always expected to chow down whether they are really hungry or not. They live to please us and if eating a big meal is the answer, they will do it. It’s better to relax and let your children eat what they need at dinnertime. Some nights they will be hungrier than others. Calling children picky (even when they are) may not respect them. Everyone has some foods they just don’t like. Just offer a good meal, with a variety of choices. You can ask them to take one small bite just to try something but beyond that, enjoy dinner. Using dessert as a bribe is never a good idea “if you don’t eat all your veggies you won’t get dessert” gives the message that veggies are so bad they need a bribe to eat them. Better that you don’t have dessert every night. If dessert is a treat with Sunday dinner and the rest of the week the meal stands alone kids will learn to eat whatever is offered. They also learn that you don’t need sweets with every meal. Kids learn by modeling so don’t moan and whine about your weight. Serve healthy meals and enjoy your dinner. Don’t lecture kids about nutrition All the talk about nutrition can backﬁre. Kids should just eat and enjoy without having to agonize about what they are putting in their mouths. Offer healthy meals and they will learn to make good choices.

May is Art Month: The North Vancouver Community Arts

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Under HST, 80% of what we buy costs the same. Some things cost more, while a few items – like diapers – cost less.

Seekers Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Utopia Gift & Book Store, 1826 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. The

meeting on May 24 will discuss The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Drop-in meetings by donation. Info: Whitney, 604-722-5402 or www.whitneymcmillan.com. The Annual General Meeting of the Seymour Community Association will take place Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Directors for the following year will be elected. Info: See more page 22

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Ernie Cooper, a Canadian authority on wildlife trade, Tuesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Cooper will provide the local to global link on threatened species. RSVP: 604-988-6844 or exhibitions@ nvartscouncil.ca.

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MEMBERS of the community are invited to the ﬁfth annual Eagle Harbour Fun Run and Walk, Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m. The event, which kicks off with a Bollywood warm-up at 9:45 a.m., will include a free barbecue lunch and prizes. The ﬁve kilometre race starts at Parc Verdun on Marine Drive in West Vancouver. For more information go to www.eagleharbourfunrun.com. global initiatives class will show the movie Babies alongside a barbecue. Tickets: $5. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-

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Lynn Valley Lions a Great Community Resource As you watch the Lynn Valley Days Parade, stroll the Midway with candy floss in hand and sample the treats at the cookshack, it’s worth remembering the dedicated residents of Lynn Valley whose hard work makes it all happen: the Lynn Valley Lions Club. Founded in 1970, the Lynn Valley Lions Club is part of a world-wide service club organization committed to improving people’s lives around the world and at a local level, your neighbourhood. Today, while Lynn Valley Days may be their highestprofile project the Lynn Valley Lions are busy all year round, raising funds and doing great work to improve the lives of North Shore residents. From their Christmas Tree sales in December and other fund raising events, the Lions can be seen at almost every

celebration. Their Cookshacks have become a staple of community gatherings across North Vancouver and will be a centrepiece of the Lynn Valley Days festivities. Funds raised stay on the North Shore. Every Easter, Lions Club members distribute chocolates to seniors at Evergreen House, Lions Gate Palliative Care Centre, Cedarview Lodge and Lynn Valley Lodge. Each Christmas, the Lions purchase, assemble and deliver Christmas hampers to local families in need. The Lynn Valley Lions also organize a summer youth exchange where four North Shore students-with a chaperone- visit North Vancouver’s sister city of Chiba, Japan and four Japanese students visit the North Shore. The visitors are welcomed with

a great Lions Barbecue and visit Victoria, Whistler and Seattle for a Mariners’baseball experience as part of their trip. So when you’re sharing the fun of a great Lynn Valley Days with family and friends, stop by the Lions’Cookshack and treat yourself to a burger or hot dog. You’ll be helping your neighbours. If helping out and having fun sounds like a good idea to you, call the Lynn Valley Lions Club at 604-987-9623 and ask about joining. The dues are minimal. They ask you to attend three meetings to see if it’s right for you. If everyone agrees, then you’re in. The object is to have fun and serve you community. It’s a great way to help out.

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Founded in 1911, the Lynn Valley Community Association has been at the forefront of youth programs, official community planning, the preservation of Lynn Canyon Park, the 2010 Olympic and Valley Fest events and Lynn Valley Days.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

The Earl’s favourite snack

Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

THOUGH there is always some dissension when it comes to history, it is usually agreed that John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, gets the credit for popularizing our favourite lunchtime staple. The story goes that the Earl was a seasoned gambler and usually gambled for hours at a time. Apparently, he ordered his valet to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread, so as not to get grease on his cards. Soon others began to order “the same as Sandwich!” He was obviously onto something. No matter where you travel in the world you’re likely to encounter some variation of the Earl’s humble snack, whether it’s a panini, banh mi, shawarma or croque monsieur. The global downturn in the economy did nothing to damage the sandwich’s reputation, either.

NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

RACHEL Yoon, of the Lunch Bucket Deli, shows off the popular roasted turkey BLT. The café is open weekdays. In fact, some reports have consumers skipping fancy restaurant lunches more often in recent years in favour of a simple stack of bread and ﬁlling. Those who work south of North Vancouver’s Marine Drive have a favourite destination for fresh-made sandwiches: The Lunch Bucket Deli. It’s open weekdays, which makes sense, since its industrial

stretch of Pemberton is crowded with auto repair and car stereo shops, and the regular clientele are around Monday to Friday. I dropped in for a date with my dad recently, and discovered a slice of almost small-town comfort: from the colourful lunch boxes afﬁxed to one wall and the Canucks posters lining the counter to the cheery greetings offered by owners and staff.

The menu isn’t extensive. Breakfast options include eggs and bacon, breakfast sandwiches and wraps, bagels and mufﬁns. At lunch, there’s some added choice: more than a dozen stackers — both hot and cold — made to order, all ringing in somewhere around $5. Choose from fresh-roasted turkey or beef, capicollo, Italian salami, ham or Montreal smoked meat. There’s even a port schnitzel sandwich. Possible sides include the basics: pasta, soup and potato salads. There’s nothing too fancy here. My grilled roast beef was exactly what I was craving: thickly sliced and folded beef layered with Dijon, lettuce and tomato, between dense, toasty sourdough. Dad opted for the turkey BLT, a hefty low-rise of toasted bread and roasted turkey piled with bacon, lettuce and tomato. This is very simple food, done well. And the service? Though it’s mostly at the counter, it’s disarmingly helpful. Want milk? They’ll pour it from the big jug in the back fridge. Need a straw? Don’t bother yourself, they’ll grab you one. Through it all, NHL playoffs chit chat ricochets between Lunch Bucket owners and their customers, speculation and predictions about the ﬁnal outcome run wild. The Earl would no doubt approve. The Lunch Bucket Deli is at 152 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Call 604988-8162.

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Salt and freshly ground pepper Whisk the shallot, mustard and lemon juice together. Slowly whisk in olive oil, stir in dill and then season with salt and pepper. Simmer the potatoes in salted water until just cooked; cut into quarter-inch thick slices while still warm and place in a single layer in a large dish. Whisk the dressing again and pour three quarters of it over potato slices; toss very gently to coat. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover and leave for 15 minutes. Drain off water, then let cold water run over eggs in pan until eggs are cool. Peel the eggs and slice them quarterinch thick. Alternate slices of potato and egg in rows on a serving platter and drizzle with remaining dressing.

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Cherry Tomato Salad This one couldn’t be any easier, but it looks beautiful and tastes even better. 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (a mix of red and yellow ones is nice) 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp slivered fresh basil Salt and freshly ground pepper Slice tomatoes in half; place in a bowl and toss with vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for four hours before serving. Garnish with basil just before serving.

Chunky Cucumber, Watermelon and Feta Salad Sounds like a weird combination, but it’s refreshing and delicious. ½ English cucumber 1 5” wide wedge seedless watermelon 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove, minced 3 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1⁄3 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 Tbsp shredded fresh mint Salt and freshly ground pepper Peel and seed cucumber; slice lengthwise, then lengthwise again, then crosswise into one-inch chunks. Cut

Lemony Farfalle Salad NEWS ﬁle photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

THE perfect accompaniment to grilled meat and ﬁsh off the barbecue? A simple salad. watermelon into similarly sized chunks. Toss both together in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over watermelon and cucumber and stir to coat. Add mint and feta and toss gently. Serve at room temperature for best ﬂavour.

Egg and Potato Salad You can also top this salad with ribbons of smoked salmon and serve as an appetizer. 1 lb. new red potatoes 3 eggs at room temperature Dressing: 1 shallot, ﬁnely chopped 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp lemon juice 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chopped fresh dill

This is particularly good with grilled ﬁsh. 8 oz dried farfalle (bow-tie) pasta ¾ cup frozen baby peas 1 lemon 1⁄3 cup milk 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced In large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook pasta until tender, adding frozen peas during last minute of cooking time. Drain pasta and peas; rinse with cold water and drain well. Grate 1½ teaspoons of zest from lemon and squeeze 1½ tablespoons of juice. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, milk, mayonnaise, pepper, basil and green onions. Taste and season with salt as desired. Add pasta and peas to dressing; toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow ﬂavours to develop.

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TASTE From page 29 making and Wild Rice will pair their dumplings with artisan beers. Info: 604-642-2882 or www.wildricevancouver.com. Wild Rice Modern Chinese Cuisine is located at 117 West Pender St., Vancouver. Arts Club Theatre Company’s Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: Unleash your inner foodie with culinary tips and tricks from Vancouver’s finest chefs until June 6. This series of fundraisers combines cooking demonstrations with fine wine in private homes across Vancouver. This year’s lineup of chefs: Wednesday, May 25, Tina Fineza, formerly of The Flying Tiger; Thursday, June 2, Todd Bright from Wild Rice and Monday, June 6, Jason Liezert from Boneta. Tickets for each class are $125 and are available at 604-6875315. Cooking Class: Maureen Goulet, a cooking instructor with 25 years experience, hosts fun and educational cooking classes in West Vancouver. The class on Wednesday, May 25, 6:45-10 p.m. will feature chef Jonathan Chovancek from Culinary Capers and television show Village on a Diet. Classes are held at Y Franks store, 503 15th St. Cost: $79. Profits from this class will be donated to Jessie’s Legacy, a

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program that helps with eating disorders prevention. Info: www.ambrosiaadventures. com or 604-218-2084. Laughing with Yew Wine: A four-course dinner with LaughingStockWineryowners and wine makers Cynthia and David Enns Thursday, May 26 at Yew restaurant + bar in the Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia, Vancouver. Cost: $155. Info: w w w. y e w r e s t a u r a n t . c o m . Reservations: 604-609-5480 or email emily.patterson@ fourseasons.com. Granville Island Farmers’ Market will begin another season June 2 and run every Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through October at Triangle Square on Granville Island, Vancouver. This open-air market features seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as homegrown plants and ﬂowers. Info: www.granvilleisland.com.

Eat Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival will be held June 10, 2-9 p.m., June 11, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and June 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place. Visitors can explore, taste, sample and shop from over 250 exhibiting companies showcasing a variety of food, beverage and cooking related products. Amongst the many special attractions will be cooking competitions, cheese seminars, wine tasting, restaurant bites and the Food Network Celebrity Cooking Stage where television celebrity chefs perform live. Admission: $15/$12. Info: www.eat-vancouver.com. Night at the Aquarium: A gala fundraising event of gourmet food paired with local B.C. wine and entertainment in the unique surroundings of the Vancouver Aquarium, Friday, June 10, 7 p.m.midnight. Ocean-friendly seafood creations will be provided by top Ocean Wise restaurants, including West and C restaurants. Tickets are $250 and can be purchased by calling the aquarium at 604659-3527.Info:www.vanaqua. org/nightattheaquarium. Tojo and Friends Fundraise for Japan: An evening of food and wine to beneﬁt the Canadian Red Cross Sunday, See more page 32

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Farm fresh THE weather outside might still be frightful, but the West Vancouver Farmers’ Market is up and running every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 13th and Bellevue. Above, Patrick Demers of Maples Sugar Shack pours his pure maple syrup into Nick Butler’s coffee for sampling. At right, Susan Canning chooses fresh produce.

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From page 31 June 12, 6:30-10 p.m. at Tojo’s, 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver. The fundraising reception will feature specialties from Vancouver’s leading restaurants and performances by Jann Arden and the Canadian Tenors to beneﬁt those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. There will be a silent auctionofculinaryexperiences.

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KATE Northrup is among the featured speakers at a day-long event featuring seven female speakers at Centennial Theatre Sunday.

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AN upcoming event promises to help inspire North Shore women to start flourishing. Sexy Healthy Wealthy Women, featuring addresses by seven powerhouse speakers, is being presented by Flourish Event Productions Sunday at Centennial Theatre. According to a written statement from event organizers, many women don’t take the time they deserve to explore their true passion or happiness in life and struggle in areas such as health and finances. Sexy Healthy Wealthy Women is intended to help participants start fresh and hear first-hand accounts about how to live their lives to the fullest in all areas. Presentations include: Kim Anami, Spice Up Your Love Life Even If You Don’t Have One; Danielle Kershaw, the inner bombshell coach, Secrets To The Sensual Mind; Dr. Anita Tannis, Sexy Healthy Hormones; Dr. Susan Biali, How To Live A Healthier, Happier, More Passionate Life That You Love; Sue Dumais, Stand In Your Power; Caroline Sutherland, Boost Your Energy, Lose Weight And Stay Young; and Kate Northrup, Women & Wealth.

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Get smart: how to rebuild your brain cells Manisha Krishnan

that Canada’s first brain fitness retail store recently opened in West Vancouver. Nognz Brain Fitness offers consumers a range of products and activities that are designed to stimulate the five key brain functions: memory, word skills, coordination, critical thinking and focus. Owner Penny Wilson, who has spent the last 30 years working in technology, came up with the idea after being exposed to research that proved that

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brain cells could be restored. “It made me realize that people don’t really understand. They continue to think of the old paradigm, which is just as you age, you slowly lose your brain cells. . . . It’s now only in the last 10 years that they have proven that in fact you can rebuild your brain cells,” says Wilson. She then teamed up with Dr. Justin Davis, a neuroscientist who has participated in a number of public and privately funded research projects about the central nervous system. “When I ﬁnished my PhD at UBC I realized there is a disconnect between all the fantastic research that’s being done by all the scientists at UBC, SFU and around the world with what everyday people understand about their brain,” says Davis, who is now the scientiﬁc director and product manager at Nognz. “It’s my goal to be a knowledge translator. I want to be the type of person who can make that information accessible to everyday consumers and people so that they can learn about what’s best for them and

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their brain health.” Part of his job description is to scour the different brain games and software out there to ﬁnd the ones that are the most clinically validated and fun. A couple of Nognz’s top sellers include Q-bits, which combines visual spatial perception and memory, and Stacking Cups, a simple game that involves stacking and unstacking cups in various patterns by getting both hands to work together. “You can improve by manual

coordination and manual dexterity as well as those fine motor skills that you need to have,” says Davis, adding young aspiring hockey players should take note. Older adults tend to gravitate towards memory boosting and brain fitness software, he says. While certain games can be recommended for those suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, they cannot serve as a cure for the disease. But there are activities that can help those dealing with other challenges such as attention deficit disorder or brain injuries. In addition, Nognz’s “brain

bar” offers edibles that are good for the brain, such as green tea, purple juices, dark chocolate and nuts. In-store activities include bridge classes, memory boot camps and meditation classes, which start next month. “It’s all about the experience here at Nognz. We want people to come in and try these products out, have a hands-on experience and ﬁnd the ones that are best for them,” says Davis. They’ve also created an interactive online experience that allows visitors to create a personalized brain health plan, set up a daily goal tracker and ﬁnd brain buddies interested in

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The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre. All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035. Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www. carounphotoclub.com. Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation. Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923. The Dutch Koffieclub meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve

it. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Info: Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604-987-6879. Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-925-9333. International Training in Communication: Learn to speak with confidence and poise on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: Doris Dungey at 604-926-3954. North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players. Info: jeanaireland1@hotmail. com or 604-980-3132. North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604985-2559, www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca. North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced a change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the first Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Diane, 604-971-1361. reVive Vocal Ensemble is expanding and inviting young women, 19 years and over, to join their group, which rehearses Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: Tiffany, 604-813-8433 or musicrevives@gmail.com. Singing for Fun by the Sea: The first and third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. A

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Helping hands BIANCA Gilbert (left), Ashley Freund and DJ Gilbert will be washing vehicles for The HYAD Society’s annual car wash fundraiser, Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Self Storage Dept, 1175 West First Ave., North Vancouver. Money raised will support housing for young adults with disabilities. sing-along of well known songs with lyrics provided. Info: 604922-0264. Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September to June, 7 p.m. Info and location: 604-980-0108 or sinorth.westvancouver@ soroptimist.net. Guests are welcome. SpeakerHub Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 5:457:15 p.m. in the Education Centre at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Guests are welcome. Info: Gordon at 604-986-3179 or gbl@ netsplash.ca.

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Two years ago, almost identical rosters matched up in the finals, where North Shore fell just short of the win. Since then the teams have met over and over, and each time Seaside has had the edge, right up until the opening round of the Volleyball provincial championships last month, when the North Shore girls fell to the Surf once again. So when the two teams faced off in the provincial finals in the last week of April, the opponents were familiar, but the score was brand new, as the North Shore girls cruised to a victory in two sets. “They have a lot of history together so to beat them was a big feat for us,” said coach Dan Huzar. “I told the girls in the pre-game chat that we have nothing to lose. Everyone expects them to win and everyone expects us to lose, just go and have fun. And they did.” The win at provincials earned Huzar’s squad a berth at the national championships in Abbotsford May 13-15, where North Shore came home with the Bronze medal — also notably better than Huzar had expected. “It’s the best season I’ve had as a head coach thus far,” said Huzar, back at his day job as PE teacher at Sutherland secondary. The provincial gold-medal game was a close match in the first set, seesawing back and forth until North Shore developed a small lead, forcing Seaside to take a time out with the score at 20-18. They won that set 25-23 and went on to finish the second set 2519. North Shore managed to overcome the burden of history in the April 30 game through a lot of hard work and careful execution of See Defeated page 39

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their game plan, said Huzar. The team watched videos from previous matches, zeroing in on where they needed to improve, and routinely gave up their Saturdays to practice. “It’s all extra hard work; it’s not like it’s natural ability,” he said. Come game time, they made sure to keep the opponent’s setters out of the game, by always serving the ball directly to them and attacking the same spot every time. By keeping the setter’s hands full, she couldn’t play her normal role of setting up the offense, said Huzar. “We chose that girl and hit the ball at her to take her out of the game,” he said. “They weren’t used to it because nobody’s done that against them before.” The team cruised through the ﬁrst two days of nationals with six wins, but the competition got stiffer each day, said Huzar, until they met a Manitoba club in the semiﬁnals and fell. “They were just a better team,” said the coach. The bronze medal match was also close, and saw the North Shore girls down 7-2 in the third set to the Ontariobased club DRVC. They battled back to make it 8-6 halfway through, and eventually won 16-14. Huzar chalks it up to determination once a gain. “The girls just decided they wanted to win and they were willing to do anything.” Huzar singled out the play of several players on the team, many of whom will be going onto university having earned coveted sports scholarships, including Katie Crawford for her leadership in both tournaments. “She doesn’t understand how to lose. Just not in her vocabulary,” said Huzar. “She got everyone on side. She’s a super strong leader and probably the best competitor I’ve ever coached in my life.” Crawford, an STA grad who will be off to UBC next year to play on one of the best volleyball teams in the country, is one of six North Shore players who earned volleyball scholarships, including Carson’s Katie Wuttunee, who will be attending Capilano University next year. While the team is largely made up of Grade 12 players, one Grade 11 player, Emily Oxland of Handsworth, also got special mention from the coach, as well as an all-star award in both provincials and nationals. “She’s a special setter. I’ll have a lot of choices for where to put her next year,” said Huzar.

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Go to nsnews.com DOG LOST, 12 yr old Keeshond (Haley), Mar 10th @ Brothers Creek Millstream W. Van. She needs medication, tattooed, Reward, Possible sightings @ Cypress Bowl & Horseshoe 604-922-7893

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FOUND KEYS Norgate area, Thursday May 19th @ 6pm. Call to Id please. 604-812-4912

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of:

Aboul Ojagh Dad...two years have passed and we miss you so much. We were blessed with an extraordinary one. You are forever in our hearts. With love, Mehran, Hamid & Sharareh

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ITCHY IS STILL missing REWARD $500 Black grey tan 9 mth tabby male with orange belly & black spots. Very missed. Last Seen Apr 21st Upper Lonsdale. Thank you to all who have responded so far. 604-983-9910 KEYS LOST between W 17th on Lonsdale to 13th, 604-985-2790

FOUND: child carrier On weekend of May 16 found in Lynn Valley, child carrier - attaches to a bike. Please email to identify. email: Rossroad@nvsd44.bc.ca LOST: Men’s bi focal glasses 200 block of West 16th, North Vancouver, black bag. Call: (604) 984-8440

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCED SALES CONSULTANT Join the No. 1 Volkswagen Dealership in BC! – Highest Volume Sales –

Capilano Volkswagen Inc. requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the No. 1 Volkswagen Sales Team in BC. Must have automotive sales experience along with excellent communication skills. A current BC MVSA License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are required. We offer an excellent remuneration and beneﬁts package. Apply in conﬁdence to: Garry Speranza, Sales Manager Fax: 604-985-0520 • Email: garry@capilanovw.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

AUDI BRAND SPECIALIST Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. We are in particular seeking an Audi Brand Specialist to help address the needs of our ever-growing clientele. Therefore, previous sales experience and ﬂuency in Mandarin are strong assets. Also required: • A valid BC Drivers License • A clean driver’s abstract We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please

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Career Services/ Job Search

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General Employment

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General Employment

NOW HIRING Exp. Gardener Must have Plant Knowledge! Excellent Wages Paid! Career oriented F/T permanent positions available. 604-802-5272 Cadence & Cascade hiring Trilingual (Spanish/English/ Portuguese) translator. $25.00 hr/ 35 hr wk. Comp. Sec. School + min. five yrs of exp. as F/T translator working in three lang. Fluency in the three lang. is req. as he/she will be working in international context. E-Resume: yuko.t@me.com DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/career/ 1-800-961-6616. GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work & Paid Surveys is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

LIONS GATE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP

requires p/t employee - 21 hours/ week. Sorting, price donations and cash out/banking. Some heavy lifting. Starting wage $10. Apply with resume in person at 128 W 15th St. North Vancouver from 10am to 4pm

CAPILANO AUDI is looking to fill the following permanent position:

★ F/T Lot Attendant

Position requires a valid BC drivers license & a clean drivers abstract. Work schedule of 5 days/ week. Experience an asset but not required. We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment. Please send your resume to: Capilano AUDI 813 Automall Drive North Vancouver, V7P 3R8 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please. START TODAY FROM HOME, Company needs Both Men & Women, P/T & F/T, No Experience Needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get Details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

1250 RESIDENT MANAGER COUPLE Live in positions for retired or semi-retired couples wishing to supplement their income. Must be personable with good English skills. No experience needed training provided. Fax resume with cover letter to 604-980-3839

RESIDENT OPERATIONS MANAGER Large North Shore Strata Complex requires experienced Manager to live on site. Knowledge of building operations including construction, plumbing, etc. Salary plus accommodations depending on experience. Fax resume to: 604-592-6119

Hotel Restaurant

EXPERIENCED MANAGER required for busy fast paced Pizza Restaurant. Full time, $15/hour. email: shahinfld@hotmail.com FOOD SERVICE MANAGER North Shore Winter Club accepting applications for a Food Service Manager. Applicant must have minimum 2 years experience, cullinary skills required. Send resumes to: attn: Food & Beverage Manager Fax: 604-985-1519 or Email: kevink@nswc.ca

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Medical/Dental

MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical office & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

CHILDREN

May is Child Care Month – Nannies Hiring a nanny is an alternative to a child care program especially in families where there is more than one child: • Nannies entering Canada from other countries do so through the Live-in Caregiver Program • Employers of nannies must abide by their province’s Employment Standards regulations • In Vancouver the West Coast Domestic Workers Association offers free legal advocacy, support and counseling to area nannies (604-669-4482). Recent research shows: • 70% of employers and placement agencies view nannies as professionals • First aid training was listed as the most important skill required for the job, others included the ability to assist in a child’s development, nutritional awareness, and discipline and guidance techniques • Nine out of ten families indicated they would assist in paying for a training program to increase nannies’ skills • For further information on nanny training call the number below. Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

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Medical/Dental

RECEPTIONIST Needed full time with experience for busy oral surgery practice. Drop off resume at 450 - 145 West 17th St. North Van.

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Office Personnel

ADMIN ASSISTANT trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-512-7116

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Management

BRABY MOTORS SALMON ARM has two great employment opportunities. Business Manager and Controller. Long term stability with career advancement opportunities. Work with a dynamic management team with a 46 year established client base. Email resume derrick@brabymotors.com, fax 1-250-832-4545 or apply in person 1250 TCH. Salmon Arm.

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Retail Sales

looking for two

F/T Sales Professionals

to join their team. Sales and customer service oriented, team player, capable of performing a multitude of tasks. New to industry ok. Potential of growth to management. Please email resume to: melina@gingerjarfurniture.com

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Trades/Technical

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET Metal Journeymen and Skilled Workers Top Wages & Benefits Email:

sheetmetalcladding@gmail.com Or Call:604-433-1813

BUSY AUTOMOTIVE DEALER expanding operations seeking competent people to fill the following positions: Service Adviser, Service Technician, Shop Foreman, Parts Technician, Sales Consultant. If you have a proven track record in the automotive industry then we want to add you to our winning team. Email resume to: alberta.autodealer@gmail.com

FIBREGLASS LAMINATORS

Wanted for North Shore maintenance operation. Full Time work available for the right people. Experience in hand lay-up preferred but not necessary. Valid drivers license required. Wages depending on experience. Please fax resume to 604-980-5718 or email to wcordy@ecofab.com FINNING/CATERPILLAR MECHANIC Training. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma/mechanical aptitude required. Hands-on training, on-campus residences. GPRC, Fairview, Alberta, 1-888-999-7882 gprc.ab.ca/fairview PUT POWER in your career as a Power Engineer! On campus boiler lab. Affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class. GPRC Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882 gprc.ab.ca/fairview

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Education

APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591 HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories. Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1-888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca

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Tutoring Services

K-7 & ESL TUTOR. Experienced qualified teacher. 604-290-5477, evenings. K7Tutor@gmail.com TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.vancouverhometutors.com

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Furniture

12 PIECE solid wood dining suite, 6 chairs, 2 leafs, bevelled glass hutch, marble pull out server, $2000, 604-924-0001 ANTIQUE QUEEN ANNE writing desk, mahogany finish, 48’’ x 22’’, $200 obo. 604-563-3608

SOFA BED, double Serta mattress, like new $100 obo. 604-929-7569 WHITE WROUGHT iron table, 4 chairs, kitchen table & 4 chairs, computer table, queen bed, bbq, sewing machine. 604-926-1762

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1-800-668-5422 DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. http://www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

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Antiques

ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD side board, apt. size, exc. cond. $1200, round pine table, early Cdn. $400. 604-685-7810

2010

IKEA DESK storage combo $110. Warhammer game $100. Call 604-987-5557

HIGH END new, modern leather sofa, loveseat & chair. Value $3500 sell $999. 604-418-6308

Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

2005

For Sale Miscellaneous

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 150 ($223.50). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

2118

Appliances

GE SIDE x side fridge, white, with water & ice, excellent cond $350. Kenmore dishwasher, white, builtin $100. 604-971-0151

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

Plants & Trees

Recycler

6 PC QUEEN bdrm suite, black laquer. U PICK UP! 604-990-9477 FREE DESK you pick up, Call 604-837-7944 FREE FILL with some rocks bring your wheelbarrows! 604-984-2366

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604-630-3300

WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306-634-8389

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New Career

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Call

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 – North Shore News – A43

5035 3507

Cats

2 BENGAL CATS females, 9 yrs old, looking for a new home. Owner has to move & no cats allowed. Mary 604-986-7990

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

3508

Dogs

CHOCOLATE LAB pups, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Parents both registered. $500. 604-856-3132

GOLDENDOODLE PUPS, low shed, relaxed personality, health guarantee. 604-864-7203

YELLOW LABS PB. Vet checked, Vaccinated, Dewormed. Ready Jun 4th. $600 Call: (604) 537-5063

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161 MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

5040 PB RAGDOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, heath guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961

Financial Services

GUARANTEED CRIMINAL PARDONS - CONFIDENTIAL. FAST. AFFORDABLE. 100% FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) - DON’T LET YOUR PAST LIMIT YOUR FUTURE. RemoveYourRecord.com PARDON SERVICES CANADA

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Business Opps/ Franchises

North Vancouver

96- Kid’s Toy & Clothing Sale

Sat May 28th 12:30 - 2:30 pm Sun May 29th 2:00 - 4:00 pm Lynn Valley recCentre 3590 Mtn. Hwy, Great deals on gently used children’s clothes, toys, sport’s gear, etc. Different vendors each day. 604-987-PLAY (7529)

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HANDSOME Male Jack Russell 9 months Needs a yard. Great with kids, dogs and cats. Neutered/all shots, $750 Call: (778) 881-0410 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tattoo, leash & house trained, 2 female. $695.00. 778-773-9943

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Pets - Other

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

CGA Accounting / Tax Planning Quality, Low Fees 778-231-5201 www.accountingtaxexpert.com

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Financial Services

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Saturday, May 28, 10am-2pm 608 East 22nd Street General miscellanaous articles.

NEIGHBOURHOOD Garage Sale 2700 and 2800 block Crescentview Drive, North Van. Sat. May 28 and Sun. May 29 from 9am - 1pm. No early birds please.

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AUCTION CALENDAR GIANT AUCTION • FOOD • RESTAURANT • BAKERY • DELI • PIZZA • CAFÉ • BUTCHER EQUIPMENT

SATURDAY, MAY 28TH @ 10 AM Viewing Times: Friday, May 27th, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, May 28th, 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT: S/S Refrigeration • Reach-In Coolers & Freezers • S/S Tables •Dishwashers • Ovens • Blast Chillers • Ranges • Flat Tops • Vac Packers • Deck & Pizza Ovens • Huge Assortment Small Wares • Glass Ware • Pots & Pans • Cappuccino Machines • Several Pieces New Refrigeration • Coffee Brew Systems • Grinders • Canopies • Wooden Bars/Counters • Refrig. Display Counter System/Line • Plus Much More . . .

NOTE: HOUSEHOLD AUCTIONS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6 PM FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

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

West Van Gleneagles Community Centre Garage Sale Sat May 28th, .. 9am-1pm Free Admission Over 40 Tables of Treasures. 6262 Marine Drive, West Van ★ 604-921-2100 ★ Table Rental $30

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Legal Services

Garage Sale

Fun By The Numbers

Mortgages

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat June 11 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun June 12 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

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GARAGE SALE

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Garage Sale

SUDOKU

If you own property Capital Direct can help.

ENGLISH Cocker Spaniel puppy 10wks, blue roan, home raised, reg’d, chipped, 1st shots, all health checks. $1,200 Call: (604) 971-2616

North Van

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$20,000 $30,000 ENGLISH BULLDOG Pups. Champion bloodlines, CKC, micro-chipped. Breeder/showing rights incl. $2,800. Email: schoolyardbullies@ymail.com

GARAGE SALES

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ONLINE TRAINERS WANTED Finally, a common sense online business. Work from home over the internet. www.freedomstarter.com

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Money to Loan

Need Cash Today?

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

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Legal Services

604-244-9350

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ﬁll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can ﬁgure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! May 25/11

A44 – North Shore News – Wednesday, May 25, 2011

RENTALS

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Personals

ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589 DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

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Escort Services

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

★ CENTRAL LONSDALE ★ Spacious 1 BR corner ste. Featuring large kitchen, lots of storage, heat/hot water incl. N/s, no pets.$980 604-983-0634 1 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, 3rd floor,faces north, h/w flrs, heat and hot water incl, no pets,$950, Dodwell Strata Mgt. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 1 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, Newly Renovated, 2nd floor, hw floors, new appliances, heat and hot water included, no pets, $1200 Dodwell Strata Mgt. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264

1 BR, $880 incld heat, large, bright, hardwood flrs. faces south, June 1, top flr. 17th & Lonsdale, ns, no pets, 604-984-9367 1 BR $915, top flr, balc. mtn view, elevator drapes hardwood np hw heat 18/Lonsdale 604-220-6817 1 BR $950, large, Lonsdale & 21 hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat, prkg Jun 1, 604-990-4088

1 Br. large, $855, brick patio, avail June or July 1. 1 Br. large, $880, view, avail July 1 Heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, now or July 1st. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company. 604 451-0175

1 BR, quiet bldg, ns np, $975 incl heat & hw. onsite manager. 120 E. Keith Rd. 604-985-9852

REAL ESTATE 6008-01

Real Estate

1BDRM/1BTH N VAN - LYTTON ST & MT SEYMOUR PKWY 3rd flr corner suite. sep office/den .pets ok $198,000 Call: (604) 721-0872

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 597-0616 id5234

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 121 W 20th 1BR, main flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1000, now, 604-681-2521

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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North Delta

ABSOLUTELY BEST Deal on Market! 1,100 sf rancher, 3 br, 1 bath, 8,600sq ft lot.$289,000. Ron Rudy Mac Realty 604-590-2444

6050

Out Of Town Property

1320 Chesterfield Ave. 908-7368, 1 BR, 7 appls, prkg, gym, pet ok, lease, Jun 1, $1250.

Penalty? No Equity? We Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!! www.GVCPS.ca / (604) 812-3718

6020-04

Burnaby

6BDRM/4BTH 4737 VICTORY ST Huge Character/Heritage Home, in sought after Metrotown Area near Crystal Mall, Large 1800+ SQFT Suite Major Revenue Potential, fully updated up to code plumbing and electrical new kitchen with S/S appliances, granite counters, GOTO: randyrinaldo.com for more info, pictures, videos OPEN HOUSE MAY: 21, 22 2-4PM $1,188,000 Call: (604) 781-4995 email: ranrin82@shaw.ca

6065

Recreation Property

50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver. Skippering/ training available. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE No Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us now. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

CENTRAL & LOWER Lonsdale renov’d & bright w/view, 1 br $850 up, 2 br $1150 up, 3 br penthouse $1600 up. Now 604-725-4873

Beautiful Views

1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

North Vancouver

604-985-2926 (Family complex )

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

1 BR $1350 (Avail July 1), w/ balconies & spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & hot water included. Call 604-983-6920 to view.

2 & 3 BR. June 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR Starting at $1050 Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Heat & Hot Water incls.

LYNN VALLEY reno 3 BR 1.5 ba hardwood, cat ok July 1, $1445. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net 195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR $1450 Avail July 1 2 BR $2100. Avail July 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall. Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW w/ ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

1BR, $925, Central Lonsdale, balcony. hardwood n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BDRM, $1225 Central Lons, h/w flrs, balc, new granite, n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BDRM a large 1st flr E. 10th nr Lonsdale. $1040incl heat/cable, freshly painted, ns, np refs. well kept quiet bldg. immed. suit quiet tenant(s) 604-317-7425 2 BR $1200. 1 BR $1000. bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. 604-618-8338 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, 2nd floor,corner suite, faces south, hw floors, heat and hot water included, no pets $1200. Dodwell Strata Management. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, Newly Renovated, 2nd floor, corner suite, h/w floors, new appliances, heat & hotwater included. No pets, $1300. Dodwell Strata Mgmt 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 2 BR, hardwood flrs, $1160 np, ns, avail now, 225 East 12th 604-786-3405

2 BR Lynn Valley updated, hardwood, cat ok, July 1, $1175. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

3 BR Lynn Valley 1 1/2 bath, hardwood, June 1, $1450, cat ok. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net 850.00$/MTH - 1 bedroom. Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease Avail may. 15 (604) 980-3889 BACH, S. facing, $900, June 1 274 W2nd. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 Beautiful Large Suites - 2 BR from $1265, avail now. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 EVERGREEN - 161 East 17th St. A 1 br spacious, clean well maint, np, ns. June 1st 604-990-8907

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br 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 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s now or June 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800 THE EDWARDIAN 1330 Clyde Ave. Avail June 1. 1 bdrm $1290. View. N/S No pets. For appt 604-926-3741

6515

Duplexes - Rent

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 3 BR. Now. 1 & 2 BRS. June 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. ★ 2 BR. $1420 & $1440. Views, Storage. Parking avail. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

SPRING SPECIAL!

1 BR $875up.. 2 BR. 1 bath, $1175up 2 BR, 2 bath $1275. heat & h/w incl’d, close to bus and shopping. Clean & Quiet, u/g prkg. on site laundry. 1 cat ok, ns, 604-980-9219 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield 1 BR $940, Wkdays 990-2971 Wkends 778-340-7406

SUITS EXECUTIVE COUPLE 1800sf, 3 Bdrs, master, ensuite w/dbl jetted tub, Vancouver city & water view, walk-in closet, back yard with huge deck & huge trees, $2850/mth. Refs reqd. 406 E. 4th St. By Appt only. 604-984-2030 avail June 22. Request pictures @ howardrubin2009@shaw.ca

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR. bright, furn. & equip’d, fp kitchen, wd, own entry, $325/wk or $950/mo ns, np, 604-984-4490

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, 1, 2 br p/house 604-987-2691

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HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

WOODCROFT, big 2 br, 1 1/2 ba, 2 balconies, bright, security, rec facility, n/s, n/p. $1375 incl utils. 604-813-7312.

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

AMBLESIDE STUDIO, updated, bright, nr Seawall $950 incl util. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR’s avail. Move in Bonus. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. No Pets. 1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

Houses - Rent

Suites/Partial Houses

DEEP COVE 604-929-5191 ns - 2 br, 2 levels water view $1975 - 2 br, waterfront cottage $2375 W Van, Dundarave 4 Br, 3 bath, bright clean new paint, h/wd, garage, np, $4600 604-319-7674 WEST VAN 3BR 1 bath home h/w floors, updated, near ammens, n/s $2700. Jun 15, 604-626-7444

6565

Office/Retail Rent

NEXT TO PARK ROYAL, West Van, 440 sqft, newly renovated Call 604-926-7542

6595

Shared Accommodation North Vancouver

MID LONS. furn br’s, priv. home, for male, wd, cable, utils incl. $500/mo, ns, np 604-980-8012

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM, award winning heritage home, faux wood floor, coffee bar, French doors, alarm, suits 1, n/s, n/p, $850 incl utils 604-990-9459 1 BDRM ste, Canyon Heights, garden level, h/w flrs, 5 appl, new w/d, all utils/cable/internet incl, ns np, June 1, $1080. 604-537-4453

1 BR garden level, Grand Blvd & 17. dw, share wd, June 15, $1200 incl utils, ns, np, 604-986-4580 1 BR garden level, Upper Lonsdale, furn or unfurn, $850, June 1, ns 604-984-8242 1 BR+ large den, 900SF luxurious newer garden suite. ns, np, June 1, $1400+utils, 604-202-9957

1 BR suite, near Capilano Mall, Thirfty’s, transit. Sorry, np ns, $1300 early June. 604-987-8227 4 BR large, 3 bath, view, Canyon Heights cul-de-sac, Handsworths & Montroyal Elem. avail July 1, $3750, ns, np. 604-929-5729

6602

2 BR upper Capilano nr bus/ Handsworth, reno main flr, Jun 1, np, ns $1195+util 778-323-4586

Houses - Rent

2 BR Ambleside garden suite, Avail June 1, n/s. $1100/mth utils incd. Refs. 604-922-1991

3 BR Central Lonsdale, close to everything, fp, 2 bath, yard, deck storage, 5 appls, ns, no pets, prkg July 1, $1880, 604-369-7780 3 BR very lrg ste, quiet, Lonsdale area, fp, ldry, prkg, ns, nr Seabus June 1st $1500. 604-728-6962

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR, large, nr Edgemont, 2 level, by stream, 1.5bath, 5appl, fp ns, $1825 clarifywings@hotmail.com

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. immed. 604-929-6024

3 BR Townhouse, MOVE IN ALLOWANCE (1/2 mnth move in, 1/2 mnth renewal). 5 appls, 1.5 bath, variable lse term, NP/ NS, Rent start $1650. To view call 604-986-0511

Noma 728 W.14th St . 908-7368, 3 level, 2 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, Jun 1. lse. $2300.

You Want It We’ve Got It Find What You’re Looking for in the Classiﬁeds.

2 BR bsmt bright, small, Grand Blvd area, share wd, suit 1 quiet ns, np, Immed, 604-837-7944

VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR, bright South view, clean quiet bldg, np, ns. 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT 1 Br enclosed balcony, ns np, prkg, security, rec, $895 incl utils. 604-813-7312

6540

6595-45

www.blueridgeapartments.com

Call 604-986-3356

2 BR Large $1125, avail now or July 1. Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. 920 sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl., Lynn Valley. 604- 987- 4922

New Mayne Is. Craftsman! 1300 sf 4 min to beach level south exp lot $369,000 more pics; theborsos@shaw.ca 250.539.3124

Apartments & Condos

BLUERIDGE APTS

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

Difficulty Making Payments?

6505

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $750 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235

1 BR Lower Lonsdale, nr Seabus, balcony, $949 inc heat & h/w, n/p Jun 1st, 604-980-2286, 763-8254

Condos/ Townhouses

Apartments & Condos

1 BR, 2 yr old, 7th floor, Lower Lonsdale, $1200/mo, June 1, 604-983-3902 or 720-0902

BUSTY BLONDE Playmate 35yr Sweet & sexy girl next door 19 yr At Park Royal 778-960-4774 Monday - Friday 11am-8pm

6008

6505

CANYON HEIGHTS, 4 br, 2 1/2 baths 2 f/p, large yard $2500 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

2 BR bsmt suite in new house, Central location. $1250 + 1/3 utils. n/p, n/s. Avail now. 604-716-8507

CAUFIELD CHARACTER ocean view, quiet priv. green cul de sac, nr beach, Lighthouse Pk, 2000sf. on 2 flrs. sunny deck, open plan on main, large master, 2nd bdrm, den/3rd bdrm, updated 2010, 1.5 bath, off St prkg, 2 mins. to bus. ns, dogs neg. 1 yr lease, avail July 1, refs. $2900+utils 604-926-3630 email: rloochie@yahoo.ca

2 BR garden lvl ste, West Van nr beach & Dundarave Village, June 1st. $1250 Call 778-918-6391

WEST VAN private estate 2 bdrm + den + suite. Kitchen stainless & granite. Close to ammenities, n/s, $3500/mth. Jun 1, 604-715-7467.

2 BR garden ste, Grand Blvd area, bright, quiet, shared w/d, nr bus, n/s n/p $1180 incl hydro, Refs, 604-990-9610 2 BR, main flr, 1300 sf, fp, wd, nr bus/school, garage, np, ns, $1280 40%util. June 1. 604-721-4431

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Sports & Imports

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9125

Domestic

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1999 FORD Taurus, red, good cond, 1 owner, no accidents, full papers. NEW front tires, radiator, hoses, brakes. $3500. 604-767-9305 2006 LINCOLN Zephyr 38,600 kms, excellent cond, lady driven $14,000. 604-929-1184

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

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9160

Boats

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9522

RV’s/Trailers

Sports & Imports 2007 JAYCO Travel Trailer, 25 ft, like new, sleeps 6, walk around queen bed, slide, a/c, BBQ, spare + lots of extras. $17,900. George 604-576-7476 eves. Private sale

1985 MERCEDES 500 SEL, 4 dr sedan, sunroof, heated seats, fully loaded, good cond. Collector plates $5000. 604-980-6487 1998 VOLVO XC70, wagon, blue, 210kms, 7 seats, rare, auto, loaded, $5500.. 604-926-5677 2003 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, ac, $5450. D9921 car in Abbts. toll free 1-877-855-6522

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HOME SERVICES 8020

Blinds & Draperies

8060

Concrete

Call Ted (anytime)

ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178

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CONCRETE FORMING & framing, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job 604-360-2082

604-984-7714 2007 BMW X3 3.0Si, Park Assist, panorama roof, alloys, only 27,500kms, Alpine White on black, immaculate. $28,850 2007 BMW 328xi, only 53K, fully loaded includig Navigation, beautiful car. $27,850 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, AWD, auto, a/c, leather, moonroof, factory warranty, only 27,000kms, immaculate. $25,850

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8030

Carpentry

8075

Drywall

8080

Electrical

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

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

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2003 BMW X5 4.4, only 57,000 original kms, well serviced, exceptional condition. $21,850

R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION Alterations, Renos & Decks. Licensed, Insured 604-970-8110

FCE ELECTRIC - All types of electrical work - new construction & maintenance 604-861-2647

2002 Ford T-Bird Convertible, hard & soft top, black on black, exceptional. $19,850

8055

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Rare Diesel 1999 Mercedes Benz E300 Turbo Diesel, only 126k, local, one owner, complete MB service history, truly exceptional. $17,850 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Station Wagon, auto, leather, full Audi service, new Michelin tires, only 110,000kms, immaculate. $13,850 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible, a/c, auto, alloys, local, one owner, only 51,000 original kms, white with white top, immaculate. $7,850 2002 Toyota Echo, 4dr, auto, a/c, only 115,000kms, very very clean. $TBA 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4cyl, auto, a/c, only 73,000kms. $7,850

843 West 1st St. N. Van

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com MAUREEN’S MAID SERVICE 1 time/reg/move outs $25/hr. 2 hr min. incl all supplies. 604-681-1337 egrecht@telus.net QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562 WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

8058

Computer Services

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901

8087

Excavating

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8090

Fencing/Gates

Quality & Price Fences • Deck Repairs Serving the North Shore since 1978 Call Mike 604-783-9558

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8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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8125

Gutters

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HOME SERVICES cont. from Handyperson previous page 8130

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

8130

Handyperson

inate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745

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8157

Lawn Equipment Repair

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8160

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Landscaping

8155

Landscaping

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Locksmiths

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Masonry

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Home Services

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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8225

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604-984-4147 North Shore Home Services. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294 POWERWASHING AT 20% off Affordahomeservices.ca Call Tyler 778-386-3783

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

CANWEST CABINETRY Save Money on Manufacturer Direct! Quality Custom Kitchens & Baths New • Renos • Refacing • Closets Entertainment Units & more! Free Estimates 604-328-0611

Performance Garden Service

LAWNCUTS Free Estimates

Graig 604-986-3463 All your gardening needs. LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Spring clean-up 604-788-9687

Ask about our Spring Specials! www.MontyJsMoving.com

Call 604-710-5253

MOVERS.CA

604.980.MOVE (6683)

1 OR 2 Men with big or small truck affordable moving, rubbish removal, Pls. Call 604-925-3186

1ST Impressions Home Services: Stamped Asphalt/Brick D’ways & Landscaping 604.949.0257

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBING • DRAIN CLEANING

JOHNSON MECHANICAL Call 24/7 • 604-925-0234

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. “We Keep you Dry”

Spring Special WE PAY THE HST!*

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604-984-9004 604-984-6560

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 778-317-1256 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

Trim Rite Interiors Home Reno’s 35 yrs exp. ‘‘We do it all for you’’ Lloyd 604-788-0947 North Shore

8250

Roofing

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

604-537-8523 #1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

8300

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

8309 Call for a free estimate:

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918

604-987-7325

8255

Tiling

ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368.

Tried & True Since 1902

PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould? Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

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

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

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Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Large or small jobs Nobody beats our prices $ 15 OFF with this ad

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

VANCOUVER @ YOUR HOME ROOFING. New roofs & repairs WCB Insured 604-340-7189

HEGAN HOME SERVICES All your needs, 25 yr exp. Int & ext licenced Home Inspector Refs 604-916-1453 Insured

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#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

Rubbish Removal

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*A discount equivalent to the HST will be given, call for details.

JORGENSEN ROOFING 3 Generations since 1945! Specializing in Residential Roofs REECE • 604-518-7278

TEEPEE CONSTRUCTION. Forming, framing & underpinning. 35 yrs exp. 604-604-802-1156

MONTY J’S MOVING

8255

Roofing

Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064

STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES Leaky Homes & Condos Int/Ext Water damage etc. Repairs. 35 yrs N. Shore Co. 604-763-6423

778-872-7696 778-87CROWN

8250

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

URBAN PAINTING ...High quality, material discounts, warranty. & great refs. 604-836-9675

CROWN MOUNTAIN MOVERS

604-988-6222

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •

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604-537-4140

Plumbing

★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

Seniors Discount

FREE ESTIMATES

8220

CROWN MOUNTAIN MOVERS For All Your Moving Needs! 778-872-7696.. 778-87CROWN

TRITON PAINTING. Large or small jobs. Quality guar. Est 1994 Int/ ext, Res/comm Mike, 604-366-4270

J. VANHALTEREN LAWN CARE

Free Estimate

Moving & Storage

8185

778-997-9582

2011 Special

Gardening Service

604-518-5661

630.3300

A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479604-726-9152

A. ALL AREA

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

604

2011 Special incl aeration, moss control & fertilizer - all for $95 All Area Gardening 604-926-1526 /604-726-9153

ARCADIA STONEWORK bricks, blocks, natural, cultured & paving stones. Alex - 778-895-6170

Garden Services

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Lawn & Garden

PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225

8150

• In business 50 years Plywood Kitchen Cabinets 604-879-9191 &Superior Refacing, Cove Counter Tops Tops • In business 50 years & Cabinets 604-879-9191 #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8160

PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC tile, marble, granite,slate installation. Call John 604.916.2305

8310

Top Soil

Headwater Management TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc. Pick-up or Delivery 175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

604-985-6667

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

Rubbish Removal

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500

ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD HAUL & DELIVERY meeting all your needs, ‘quality workmanship delivered with pride’. Loads from $30 each Please call David

8335

Window Cleaning

604-512-7471

NORTH SHORE Home Services Gutter & window cleaning, Power Washing Est 1963. 604-988-5294

1 A STUDENT JUNK REMOVAL Best prices! Friendly service. Free est. Jamie 604-961-0466

UNIVERSITY STUDENT has own Window Cleaning Co. Fully WCB ins. Free est. Rory 778-989-4419

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

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