2017-2018 LOUD Business Directory

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2016-2017 LOUD Business Directory For Vancouver’s most up-to-date lesbian and gay listings, visit our on-line directory at: www.loudbusiness.com Published by Westender for the Gay & Lesbian Business Association of British Columbia.

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Vision, Mission and Mandate OUR VISION (where we are headed) We strive to be the go-to organization for gay and lesbian consumers looking for products and services. We are where community meets commerce.

OUR MISSION (who we are) We are an association of professional and ethical businesses that support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community with products and services.

OUR MANDATE (what we do) We increase the revenue and reach of our members while working to reduce the operating costs of their businesses.

We achieve our mandate through our activities such as: • Networking opportunities • Increased Visibility • Education • Increased referrals/business • Member discounts OUR VALUES We rest on three pillars of Networking, Community and Philanthropy to facilitate dialogue and collaboration between business and community organisations.

We’re better together.

Membership Benefits We are a group of professionals and entrepreneurs who come together for the purpose of marketing our products and services both within the LGBTQ2+ community and to the broader community at large.

LOUD Business has three mandates to fulfil: We strive to increase the Revenue of our members, increase Referrals to member businesses and Reduce operating costs through member to member benefits. We also provide scholarships for youth who have demonstrated community leadership through our LOUD Foundation.

Membership in LOUD Business is an investment in the future of your business and a commitment to take full advantage of the resources that the LOUD Business provides. It is also a powerful tool for business owners and managers to reach a broader market, increase their customer base and grow their businesses.

Membership includes access to: No secret handshake required • Online LOUD Business member business listings • A free listing and discounted advertising rates in the LOUD Business printed and

online business directories • Discounted advetising rates in the LOUD Business Pink Pages, published monthly in the Westender newspaper • The opportunity to run for a vacant seat on the LOUD Business’s Board of Directors • Use of the LOUD Business button logo • Social networking promotion via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn • Features on our Facebook Page • Frequent Friday Lunches • Member-to-Member Benefits • Sponsorship opportunities For more information about group benefits, please contact the LOUD Business administrative office at: LOUD Business #247-280 Nelson Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2E2 T: 604.739.4522 Email: admin@loudbusiness.com Web: loudbusiness.com *Note: To apply for these benefits you must be a LOUD Business member in good standing. Actual benefits depend on the level of membership purchased.

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Message from the LOUD Board

Photo: belle ancell photography

Welcome to the 2017/18 LOUD Business Directory Welcome to this year’s directory!

2016 has been a spectacular year for LOUD and the LOUD Foundation.

Now, more than ever, LOUD stands for Leadership, Opportunity, Unity and Diversity.

Our three pillars—Networking, Community & Philanthropy—drive all of our activities and unite our members.

This year was yet another year of growth as we expanded our scholarship program, welcomed new community partners and gave our membership new options to expand their personal and professional networks.

Our calendar was full with events year-round. Our LOUD Lunches, LOUD Lounge and special breakfasts continued to be very popular and to exemplify our ability to bridge business, community and philanthropy to everyone’s benefit. LOUD Lounge has been a way to connect with other members in a more relaxed setting in addition to delicious food and drink.

Our annual holiday party was held in the 6

Olympic Village and saw over 70 members and non-members mix, mingle and celebrate our collective successes.

Community and philanthropy was at the forefront of our activities as well.

LOUD participated in both the Vancouver and New West Pride festival, iconic pink LOUD umbrellas in hand. We also continued to strengthen our relationship with our neighbours to the south, through the Western Business Alliance annual conference in Seattle, as well as being active members of the Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, based in Toronto and with chapters in each province.

We were especially pleased to not only receive more applications for scholarships than we ever have, but to receive them from every corner of the province. The LOUD, PrideYouth and Jim Deva Memorial Fund scholarships are supported by our partnerships with the West End Slo-pitch Association, Frontrunners, Positive Living BC and many generous individual donors.

Message from the LOUD board

Photo: belle ancell photography Thanks to this growing support, we awarded 10 scholarships in 2016 and plan to increase this number again in 2017. The LOUD Gala was held at the TELUS Garden rooftop, which provided a stunning backdrop to honour our many recipients and celebrate the strength of our community.

2016 was also the year that TD returned as a presenting sponsor. We cannot think of a better representative of our shared values.

TD continues to lead the way in employee diversity and inclusion and we are grateful to be partnering with them to bolster this vision for a better tomorrow built together.

We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of our community and its ability to band together to support each other, celebrate our differences and improves our businesses and lives by sharing in our challenges and successes. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to another year of building belonging. Thank you for your support and for all that you do.

With much love, The LOUD Board

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2017-2018 Director Profiles RYAN MCKINLEY

Vancity — Director & Co-Chair Ryan has been with Vancity for over eight years and a member of LOUD Business for a majority of that time. He has held a myriad of positions throughout the organization and has learned what it means to run a business that’s also accountable to a membership base. From Vancity, he brings to LOUD Business his experience in sales, finance, and community leadership.

He and his partner also recently launched PINQ.ca. It’s a lifestyle website that focuses exclusively on the GLBT community. Through PINQ.ca he has gained both entrepreneurial experience and a greater sense of the power of online media. PINQ.ca partners with many organizations in the GLBT community and Ryan has had the good fortune to witness all of the extraordinary work that they do.

ISABELLE SWIDERSKI

Seven25. Design & Typography — Director & Co-Chair Isabelle is founder and creative director of Seven25. Design & Typography, a branding consultancy that focuses on not-for-profit and social profit organizations. Isabelle honed her practice in France and England. Prior to starting Seven25 she worked at Rethink, one of Canada’s top ad agencies.

Isabelle holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Design from the Royal College of Art and is a sessional lecturer at Emily Carr University. Volunteering for LOUD Business gives her the opportunity to practice what she preaches: findings synergies between business and social profit entities for everyone’s benefit.

GRAEME BOYD

Emanation Consulting — Director Graeme is an online marketing consultant and co-owner of the travel website Budgethotels.com. He founded his company after a 16 year career in marketing, first in book-selling and later with French oil company TOTAL. Graeme’s business philosophy is to apply traditional, proven marketing skills and techniques to new media. As he says, “The magic is in the marketing, not the technology”.

When he arrived in Vancouver as a new immigrant in 2010 Graeme sought out the support and networking structure of the GLBA to help establish his business. Now as a director of LOUD he is passionate about strengthening and extending LOUD’s activities in Vancouver and beyond to ensure opportunities and support for business-minded individuals in our community.

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2017-2018 Director Profiles ROBERT CAPAR

maison d’etre design-build inc. — Director Robert Capar is the owner of maison d’etre design-build inc. — a Vancouver company with over 20 years experience in residential design and renovation. maison d’etre’s continual commitment to innovative and timeless design-build projects has been recognized with provincial Georgie Awards and the GVHBA OVATION awards.

Robert is the past President of the Canadian Home Builders Association BC and is a Certified Housing Professional and Certified Renovation Professional.

Robert sits on the Provincial Education Committee and the Homeowner Protection Office Advisory Board.

Robert is also an instructor at Langara Community College teaching Home Renovation Planning.

BLAIR SMITH

REALTOR® Royal LePage Sussex Vancouver — Director Blair was born in small town BC, the eldest of 3 boys. He was naturally curious, and encouraged to be an entrepreneur and philanthropist from a very young age. He loved the independence that earning money created. His early fundraising helped those less fortunate believing that life is a team effort.

Victoria High School taught him that adversity builds character, and he was a character all right, coming out loud & proud in that 1975 way.

Blair was first licensed as a Realtor® in Toronto in 1981 where he lived for 3 short years, moving to Vancouver in 1982 missing the ocean, the mountains and extended family. His other career paths in hospitality and the flooring industry took him to both White Rock and Whistler. Gaining experience in life as well as retail, construction, marketing and management, Blair finally returned to his love of real estate in Vancouver.

Blair’s clients are always amazed at the depth of his knowledge, attention to detail, and his passion for people. Blair is always amazed at how lessons learned during childhood permeate everyday life as an adult. Please consider joining him in support of the LOUD Scholarship Foundation.

CRAIG WECKERLE

Vogue Painting — Director Craig is the owner/operator of an interior/exterior painting company. Originally from Williams Lake, BC, Craig got his start in painting while studying business at university as a way to pay for school.

He ran a successful summer painting business for 5 summers while completing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from SFU. After completing his degree in 2009 he bought another painting company and has been running it full-time since then. Craig enjoys a good night out on the town and is always game to try a new restaurant or lounge.

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2017-2018 Business Listings ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

ARTS & CULTURE

FELICITY WEBB, CGA

THE DANCE CENTRE

Felicity Webb felicity@felicitywebb.ca 610-1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8 604.721.7537 www.felicitywebb.ca

info@thedancecentre.ca Scotiabank Dance Centre – Level 6, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6 604.606.6400 www.thedancecentre.ca

Accounting and taxation services for businesses and individuals by appointment.

ROD MCNEIL, CPA, CGA Rod McNeil rodney@rwmcga.com 1500-885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8 778.552.0229 www.rwmcga.com

Tax, Accounting and Business Consulting Services. I am a proud member of the GBLT community myself and looking forward to building new relationships with the businesses and members of it. I believe in supporting business within our own community where ever possible and supporting one another. I believe in going that extra mile to help my clients succeed.

It has been a mission of mine to ensure people are getting the proper advice they should be receiving and to help people in avoiding costly mistakes by ensuring they are doing things correctly. I welcome you to read more about me and to view in more depth the services I offer on my website.

TRACEY FUDGE LTD., CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT Tracey Fudge tracey@traceyfudge.com 600-1285 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3X8 604.837.6316 www.traceyfudge.com

Providing tax and financial consulting services, Tracey is a highly knowledgeable and experienced professional who has worked for more than 12 years in the real estate practice at one of the big four accounting firms. She is best known for her exceptional problem solving skills and practical approach to identifying and solving financial and tax matters. By providing this experienced advice, both practical and knowledgeable, Tracey’s contributions to her clients’ business success are considerable! Tracey provides a wide range of services which include: providing financial and tax consulting, preparing tax returns for you and your business, assisting with Canada Revenue Agency matters, and her unique “Tax Director/CFO for Hire” services custom designed for those companies who would benefit from having an in-house Tax Director or CFO while not having the need for one on a full-time basis, plus much more!

Tracey is committed to the community and volunteers her time as treasurer of a national LGBT non-profit organization.

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The Dance Centre is BC’s resource centre for dance.

We offer resources and programs supporting professional dance artists, present performances and events, and work to promote BC’s dance scene.

We also operate Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada’s flagship dance facility at Davie and Granville in downtown Vancouver: our studios are available for rent for classes, rehearsals, performances, weddings and special events of all kinds, all year round.

THE FRANK THEATRE COMPANY Chris Gatchalian chris@thefranktheatre.com Suite 220, 111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5N 1N3 778.840.7132 www.thefranktheatre.com

Vision Statement: Screaming Weenie runs the frank theatre company, which envisions a world that is free of intolerance and prejudice, and where sexual and gender diversity is accepted and embraced, everywhere in every society, and by everyone.

Mission Statement: the frank’s mission is to explore the place of queer individuals in society, and what it means to be queer in a “post-gay” world, by creating, developing, producing and presenting theatrical work that places queer issues on a global canvas, work wherein issues of queer marginalization intersect with other types of marginalization: i.e. economic, racial, gender, political.

We are a text-based theatre that trusts in the ability of the playwright to wrestle with these questions.

Values Statement: We champion open-mindedness, authenticity and engagement. We embrace diversity of all kinds, encourage and nurture queer youth, and strive to build bridges between all socially marginalized groups and between queer and non-queer communities.”

AUTO SALES & SERVICES AUTO ART COLLISION AND PAINTING SERVICES Helen Gardener helen@autoartvancouver.com 654 Derwent Way, Delta, BC V3M 5P3 604.521.0834 www.autoartvancouver.com

Auto Body Shop specializing in complete Collision, Frame, Painting, and Detailing Services.

Vendor for ICBC and Private insurers. Visit us at autoartvancouver.com.

2017-2018 Business Listings EMPOWER LEASE CORP.

SEAN MITCHELL

David Hatlelid info@empowerlease.ca 1300-1500 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6 604.739.2555 www.empowerlease.ca

Sean Mitchell sean@seanmitchell.ca 2770 Sophia Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 0A4 778.839.7779

Whether you are looking to lease, finance, or purchase, we can help you find the perfect vehicle to match your needs and budget!

Sean Mitchell is an award winning interactive designer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over the past ten years he has assembled a diverse portfolio of work collaborating with clients, studios and agencies across North America.

BUSINESS SERVICES

CATERING

CREATIVE COWORKERS

THE LAZY GOURMET

Denise Brennan d@creativecoworkers.com 343 Railway Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1A4 778.232.4214 www.creativecoworkers.com

Kevin Mazzone kevin@lazygourmet.ca 1605 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1N5 604.734.2507 www.lazygourmet.ca

Creative Coworkers is a space for coworking, creativity and community. Located in Railtown, we also feature frequent events, a photo/video studio, private meeting rooms and more!

Specializing in truly exquisite hospitality while showcasing the finest in local ingredients and outstanding quality, The Lazy Gourmet strives to be Vancouver’s premiere catering and event company.

Our services’ encompass everything from morning baking for 10 to fully produced sit down dinners for 800. Quality ingredients, sustainability and the highest level of service have been ingrained in the DNA of the company since 1979 when owner, Susan Mendelson opened its doors as Vancouver’s first catering company.

EMANATION CONSULTING Graeme Boyd gboyd@emanation.ca 193 Aquarius Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Z2 778.918.3547 www.emanation.ca

Emanation is a marketing consultancy specialising in advice on strategic online marketing, search engine marketing, PPC and e-commerce for the business and not-for-profit sectors. We specialize in Google Adwords and Facebook advertising. Our aim is to achieve for our clients the most effective return for their online advertising expenditure.

KENNETH BRADLEY TRADEMARK SERVICES

Kenneth Bradley Trademark Services is a Vancouver consulting firm that assists business owners with trademark protection. Startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs all have trademarks — whether they be a unique brand name, a creative logo or a memorable tagline. Your trademarks create the emotional connection between you and your customer and set you apart from your competitors, making them a valuable business asset. That is why we are passionate about trademark protection. The owner, Ken Poulin, is a trademark professional certified by the government for his expertise in trademark practice. Trust us to manage your trademarks in Canada and worldwide.

Call for a friendly, free consultation!

Photo: Daniel Collins

Ken Poulin ken@kennethbradleytm.com 1302-1323 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T1 604.696.0368 www.kennethbradleytm.com

BC’S CENTRE FOR DANCE Performances and events Resources and support for artists Studio rentals Calendar of BC dance events

604.606.6400 www.thedancecentre.ca

Info

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2017-2018 Business Listings COACHING

604.681.1422 www.makeitworkcomputersolutions.ca

GINA BEST: EMPOWERING BUSINESS COACH, SPEAKER & NO SHIT TAKER

Slow computer? No computer? Frustrated by all the tech talk? Don’t be road kill on the information highway!

Gina Best gina@mawest.ca 310-328 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6 604.360.3600 www.gina.best

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS

A coach without the bullshit. What that means is we skip over the fluff and get straight to the core. It’s more like life and work collaboration. We deal with the tough stuff straight on to get you over that wall.

One on one or in a group setting we cover the basics of getting out of your own way to mastering building business by referral. Don’t wait any longer, now is the time to build the life you choose.

MAISON D’ETRE DESIGN-BUILD INC. Robert Capar rob@maisondetre.ca 118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 604.484.4030 www.maisondetre.ca

Waiting and wondering is “fine,” but who wants “fine” when you can have FABULOUS?

Maison d’etre is a boutique-style Vancouver renovation company offering custom design-build services. As an award winning specialist in condo renovations, maison strives to provide designs that reflect the homeowner’s individuality and character while enhancing property values and marketability.

We are a full service company providing, design, permits and construction.

COMPUTER SERVICES

COUNSELLORS & PSYCHOLOGISTS

MAKE IT WORK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

AH-HA! COUNSELLING & CONSULTING

Sarah Millin sarah@makeitworkcomputersolutions.ca 305-1033 Haro Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C8

Al Zwiers al@ah-ha.ca 211-1118 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5

“There’s ALWAYS more and you can have it. For real.”

STOP WONDERING IF THERE’S MORE (THERE IS!) AND GO GET IT!

Mark Hammer PREC*

Phil Watkinson PREC*

Kathryn Watkinson PREC*

Bob Brattson

VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

604.808.3614 info@hammerwatkinson.com www.hammerwatkinson.com Serving the community for 22 years RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside) *Personal Real Estate Corporation

Call for a no obligation consultation to talk about your real estate needs.

Complimentary: • Home Evaluations • Buyer Consultations • Relocation Information

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2017-2018 Business Listings 604.537.0130 www.ah-ha.ca

Al Zwiers, MSW, RSW, offers engaging and mindful client-centred counselling with a focus on the LGBTQ2S communities. Al brings extensive clinical experience in substance use and addictions, compulsive behaviours, healthy sexuality and kink, relationships and communication, coming out and self-worth, gender identity and transitioning, grief and loss, and depression and anxiety. Al offers a free 20 minute phone consultation, and evening and weekend appointments are available. Al helps you find answers that are right for you.

ANTONIUK COUNSELLING OF THE FRASER VALLEY Tricia Antoniuk, MSW, RSW tricia@antoniukcounselling.ca 104-23343 Mavis Avenue, PO Box 197, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R5 778.378.2633 www.antoniukcounselling.ca

I have a special focus and passion for LGBTQ concerns: coming out, trauma & abuse, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. Counselling gives you tools to help you open up to new possibilities in your life. Counselling also provides a safe place to explore your fears so you can find some solid ground on which to stand. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to feel better about yourself and your relationships. Call for a free and confidential 15-minute phone consultation.

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2017-2018 Business Listings JERICHO COUNSELLING

THE NEUTRAL ZONE COACHING & CONSULTING SERVICES INC.

Dawn Schooler, M.A., R.C.C. info@jerichocounselling.com 302-805 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1 604.434.5727 www.JerichoCounselling.com

Experienced Registered Clinical Counsellors and Certified Canadian Counsellors with office locations at 4720 Kingsway in Burnaby, 510 Burrard Street and 805 W. Broadway in Vancouver. Jericho offers all new clients a Free 30 minutes Consultation.

JOE RAMIREZ INTEGRAL COUNSELLING Joe Ramirez, MCP, CAC, CCC Joe@Joe-Ramirez.com 415-470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5 778.227.9423 www.Joe-Ramirez.com

Roy Johnson, MA, CCR, CHRP rjohnson@theneutralzone.ca 1500-800 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2V6 604.656.2135 www.theneutralzone.ca

Mediation, facilitation, education and investigation services for conflict resolution, workplace harassment and bullying complaints, human rights and discrimination, sensitivity training, rehabilitation of bullies and community and family dispute resolution.

Gay and lesbian couples counselling.

DANCE SCHOOL SAM’S DANCE

Joe Ramirez provides short-term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy to men, women, trans individuals, parents, and allies. He works with individuals and relationships with regards the concerns holding them back from living a more attuned life style, and is specialized in the areas of:

Patricia Hardin samsdancevan@gmail.com Carousel Theatre, Granville Island, 1411 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7 604.839.3299 samsdance.com

• Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Symptoms • Latin-Canadian Cross Cultural Relationships and Identity • Sexual Identity (LGBTQ), Gay Relationships and Family Support Client goals for seeking counselling may include anxiety/anger, burnout, abandonment/ discouragement, meaning, life stages, sex addiction, and/or relationship separation/communication.

Sometimes what is needed is just a time and space to be one’s self and breathe — without judgment.

Joe Ramirez is a certified Adlerian psychotherapist and member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. His intervention focuses on core concerns effecting: work, community, sex, relationships, identity, and spirituality/values. Other interventions include, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy, Dream Analysis, Mindfulness and Meditation, Gottman Sound Relationship theory. In short, Joe’s primary concern is what matters to you.

If anything described here rings true for you, then it is time to call for an appointment. Located in downtown Vancouver, his private practice is easily accessible via transit and SkyTrain.

Sam’s Dance is a new & different kind of dance school.

We welcome everyone: young & older, single & not, fit & not, beginners & experienced. Sam’s is a place to spend time with friends, make new friends, learn to dance, practice dancing, have conversations, & enjoy community. Dance is good for your brain & body and can improve your life now. Join one of our classes at our Granville Island location or in the summer months look out for “Dance in Transit,” free outdoor dancing in downtown Vancouver locations including Robson Square and Jim Deva Plaza.

DENTIST AARM DENTAL GROUP Jim Armstrong aarmb@telus.net 112-1000 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6E4M9 604.683.5530 www.aarm-dental.com

Voted #1 Dentist/Dental Clinic Best of Vancouver 8 Years in a Row!! Aarm Dental Group has 9 Locations:

JOE RAMIREZ MCP, CAC, CCC

Adlerian Psychotherapist • Canadian Certified Counsellor

INDIVIDUAL AND COUPLES COUNSELLING FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND TRANS PERSONS

CONCERNS MAY INCLUDE

Relationship Intimacy, Communication Skills, Separation Unresolved Concerns, Anxiety, Insight, Anger, Grief, Support Sexual Identity, Sex Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Life Stage Transitions #415 - 470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5 778-227-9423 • www.joe-ramirez.com • joe@joe-ramirez.com 14

2017-2018 Business Listings • Aarm Dental Group on Beach 604-683-5530

I live by the belief that life is far too short to drink bad wine! I’m a Broadcaster/Journalist who’s made the transition to new media. CheapandCheerful.ca is a full service wine website with more than 100 reviews of affordable wines plus I provide consulting for wine events. I can work with you to deliver a terrific wine experience regardless of budget. Whether its a reception, party or client event Cheapandcheerful. ca will make sure the wine you pour will exceed expectations. Your party/event deserves the best and I’ll deliver!

• Aarm Dental Group at BC Place 604-689-0965 • Aarm Dental Group on Cambie 604-684-0224 • Aarm Dental Group at Coal Harbour 604-688-2354 • Aarm Dental Group on Denman 604-647-0006 • Aarm Dental Group on Hornby 604-681-8530

DJ KRISTA – PARTY AND WEDDING DJ SERVICES

• Aarm Dental Group in Yaletown 604-629-0386

Krista McMillan djkristamcmillan@gmail.com 3631 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3Y1 778.878.3390 www.djkrista.ca

• Aarm Dental Group in Squamish 1-877-898-4318 • Aarm Dental Group in Whistler 1-888-966-0599

DJ Krista is Vancouver’s wedding and events DJ, spinning tunes that’ll keep you dancing all night long. With over 15,000 songs at her disposal — a selection that spans every decade — music requests are welcome & encouraged! As a Vancouver local, Commercial Drive lover and avid Orange is the New Black watcher, she prides herself on providing memorable experiences for every party!

ENTERTAINMENT CHEAPANDCHEERFUL.CA Ron Wilson ronaldkwilson52@gmail.com 1801-1438 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B8 604.842.0750 www.cheapandcheerful.ca

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on Beach

112-1000 Beach Ave.

604-683-5530

at BC Place

919 Expo Blvd.

604-689-0965

on Cambie at Coal Harbour on Denman at Hornby in Yaletown on Seymour

2180 Cambie St. 1560 Coal Harbour Quay

604-684-0224 604-688-2354

917 Denman St. 1270 Hornby St. 1156 Pacific Blvd.

993 Seymour St.

604-647-0006 604-681-8530 604-629-0386 604-688-7607

in Whistler Village 12-4122 Village Green We Do Not Charge Above BCDA Fee Guide Prices

We Accept Most Major Dental Insurance Plans

Voted #1 Dental Clinic 11 Years in a Row!

604-966-0599

Emergency & New Patients Welcome

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2017-2018 Business Listings FINANCE & BANKING MERCHANT ADVANCE CAPITAL Aziz Ahmed aahmed@merchantadvance.com 2000-1500 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6 604.401.0333 www.merchantadvance.com

Since 2009, Merchant Advance Capital has been providing Canada’s small businesses with quicker and easier access to working capital. Proudly Canadian owned and operated, the company is committed to helping Canadian businesses grow by leveraging data science to seamlessly provide them with merchant advances, term loans, and lines of credit. Having struck a balance with both statistical modeling and human underwriting, this fintech company has doubled its origination annually since inception.

the growth of the LGBT personal, wealth and business portfolios by focusing on providing financial advice and delivering a legendary client experience.

TD is proud to serve and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. TD is considered by many as the bank of choice for the LGBTQ community.

TD has been very active in supporting the community for well over a decade and continues to be the proud presenting sponsor of the Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival. TD now sponsors over 50 pride festivals across North America, including numerous in BC communities.

TD supports more than 100 LGBTQ organizations and initiatives across North America through funding, partnerships and employee volunteerism. As a long-time champion of LGBTQ rights, TD has helped lead the charge in creating a more inclusive society.

TD’s grassroots employee Pride network, now has over 300 members across BC and more than 3,000 across Canada.

TD BANK

We are proud to be your bank.

Grant Minish – Regional Manager, LGBTQ and Allies Business Development Grant.Minish@td.com TD Tower, 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1A2 604.499.9594 www.td.com/lgbta

TD CANADA TRUST

Grant Minish is the Regional Manager, LGBTQ and Allies Business Development supporting Metro Vancouver, Pacific Region and Prairie Region in Western Canada.

He and his team of senior advisors are responsible for

Adrienne is the Branch Manager of the TD Canada Trust retail branch located on the corner of Burrard & Davie. She and her team execute customers’ day-today personal and business financial needs as well as

Adrienne Wood – Branch Manager adrienne.wood@td.com 1200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C7 604.654.3572 www.tdcanadatrust.com

Proud to support LOUD Business.

We are working together with LOUD Business to make a difference in our communities.

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2017-2018 Business Listings help them to reach their future financial goals. Overall, the team strives to create a legendary customer experience. The team also enjoys getting to know the community it is located in and becoming involved in initiatives that better it! The branch is open Monday to Saturday for your convenience.

VANCITY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION Mary Phelps mary_phelps@vancity.com 1798 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E2 604.877.7478 www.vancity.com

At Vancity, our vision is to redefine wealth.Our vision requires us to think differently about wealth—to re-envision prosperity as something we can only achieve if we are surrounded by and connected to a vibrant, healthy community that is sustainable for the long term. Our goal is to create positive member and community impact through all our operations—from how we make money to how we spend and invest it. We’re committed to finding new and better ways to use all our resources, people and capital to create large-scale positive impacts.

look forward to exploring investment strategies and solutions with you as we work together towards your unique financial goals.

TD WEALTH PRIVATE BANKING Jacquie Lovelock – Wealth Advisor Jacquie.Lovelock@td.com TD Tower, 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B6 604.654.3097 www.td.com

Jacquie works with high net worth individuals, business owners, professionals and their families who want more personalized attention for their wealth and banking needs. Supported by the significant resource of TD Bank Group, Jacquie provides customized wealth management solutions - whether it means lending solutions, estate planning or developing a charitable giving plan, thinking about your retirement options, or planning for the next generation. She works with families and their advisors to develop a wealth plan that reflects their wishes in a way that helps to maximize the value of their holdings in line with their core values.

FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENTS SMART INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INVESTIA FINANCIAL Kelsey Smart, CFP, CHS kelsey@smartinvestments.bc.ca 101-1111 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H4 778.945.0808 www.smartinvestments.bc.ca/our-team/

I work with clients who love what I do!

My mission in business is to guide good people to financial security and ultimately their goals and dreams. My clients are mainly professionals and small business owners; all are responsible and goal-oriented. I help clients in the 3 key areas of investments, retirement, and insurance planning. My approach is one of realistic optimism and all work is done with attention to tax minimization.

Mortgages

that put

people’s needs first.

TD WEALTH FINANCIAL PLANNING Shane Correy – Financial Planner Shane.Correy@td.com 1690 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1V9 604.484.2998 www.financialplanners.tdwaterhouse.ca/shane.correy

At TD Wealth Financial Planning, we offer you a complete range of investment and wealth management services. We recognize that financial needs vary throughout your life and that your personal goals evolve over time. We’re here to help you take care of all your wealth considerations so that you and your family can stay on track through any of life’s transitions.

With over 6 years of experience in the financial services industry, I have been actively engaged in fostering strong client relationships and helping clients achieve their personal financial goals. My commitment to continuous education, as well as completion of required qualifications, has earned me a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a Minor in Economics from Carleton University in Ottawa. I

Ryan McKinley Senior Mortgage Development Manager

604.340.1611 Make Good Money (TM) is a trademark of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union.

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2017-2018 Business Listings TD WEALTH PRIVATE INVESTMENT ADVICE

www.amherstcremation.com

Cameron Murton, B.Comm, CIM – Vice President, Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor Cam.Murton@td.com TD Tower, 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1A2 604.482.8362 www.td.com

Amherst is a locally-owned/operated, independent funeral & cremation service company located in Downtown Vancouver, serving the entire Lower Mainland. Our simple, dignified & award-winning services are truly affordable. We come to you for arrangements or you may take advantage of our convenient online arrangement. Please visit our website for prices and details.

Cameron develops diversified, comprehensive and personalized investment portfolios and financial plans to participate in gains while reducing downside risks and taxes. Cameron understands that clients want an investment advisor who takes into account how clients feel and combines it with what’s rationale.

His commitment to regular communication and sound investment advice allows him to build longterm relationships with clients. Ultimately, the goal is for clients to have comfort with respect to their investments and to achieve their personalized goals.

Cameron is located in the TD Tower at West Georgia and Howe in Vancouver.

FUNERAL SERVICES AMHERST FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Christian Natadiredja christian@amherstcremation.com 1209-207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7 604.568.8112

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GRAPHIC DESIGNERS SEVEN25.

Isabelle Swiderski studio@seven25.com 309E - 896 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P6 604.685.0097 www.seven25.com

Seven25 works with organisations who understand that benefiting society and the environment is the new business advantage. Strategy + branding for third sector innovators and triple-bottom line organizations = designing better.

Get in touch by email or by phone and we’ll be happy to discuss your needs and see how we can help you find or express your competitive advantage.

2017-2018 Business Listings HEALTH & WELLNESS EAGLE WELLNESS Meera Dhebar meera@eaglewellness.ca 609-402 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T6 604.440.0847 www.eaglewellness.ca

We are a group of multidisciplinary practitioners with a shared belief in holistic health and integrated wellness. We strongly believe in spirituality as a means to support healing in our own lives and as shaping of our practice. We are collective-minded, queer-identified, trans allies who have a keen desire to support healing for people of all backgrounds, circumstances, orientations and especially the LGBTQ community.

QUAYSIDE WELLNESS Thomas Canty info@quaysidewellness.com 1004-1245 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6J6 604.375.9210 www.quaysidewellness.com

As a local distributor for Xango, I represent a company that offers an expansive portfolio of health wellness products. From products designed to promote health, to supplements that target key needs in the modern diet, to holistic weight-management systems, to innovative anti-aging at the cellular level, our goal is total wellness. After a decade of scientific research, Xango has something (or, more likely, three things) that will change the way you look and feel.

HOME SERVICES HOME WATCH VANCOUVER Christer Hulten homewatchvcr@gmail.com PO Box 91502, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3P2 604.669.7070 www.homewatchvancouver.com

Home watch security services when you are away from your home on vacation or business trip.

GUARDIAN SELF STORAGE guardianstorage@telus.net 51 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1L8 www.guardianstorage.ca

www.chateaugranville.com

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver between the Robson Street shopping mecca and the revitalized Yaletown district. Three diamond, full service hotel offers spacious accommodations where you will find the perfect fit no matter what your needs or budget are. Full conference facilities.

THE LISTEL HOTEL & FORAGE & TIMBER Vera Amon vera@thelistelhotel.com 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C5 604.661.1415 www.thelistelhotel.com www.foragevancouver.com www.timbervancouver.com

I represent “Vancouver’s most art-full hotel,” The Listel Hotel, as well as Forage and Timber on Robson. We offer great accommodation and remarkable farm to table fare.

INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS INTERIOR DECOR Francisco Javier Barajas fbarajas@aol.com 4987 Colllingwood Street, Vancouver, BC V6N 1S7 604.817.1026 www.tipsinteriordecor.com

TIPS brings a fresh and innovative approach which combines aesthetics and psychology to residential and commercial spaces.

LAWYERS & NOTARIES PUBLIC ALLEVATO QUAIL & WORTH Susanna Quail saquail@aqwlaw.ca 405-510 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8 604.424.8637

We offer strategic, assertive, and cost-effective legal services to individuals and organizations. Our areas of practice include employment, human rights, labour, and privacy law.

Guardian Storage provides clean, safe and affordable indoor storage facilities with a range of lockers for businesses, home owners, and apartment dwellers.

We are an independent fully Canadian owned and operated business.

HOTELS BEST WESTERN PLUS CHATEAU GRANVILLE HOTEL & SUITES & CONFERENCE CENTRE Ruvika Peries dklapwyk@chateaugranville.com 1100 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B6 604.669.7070

TIPS INTERIOR DECOR

FRANCISCO J. BARAJAS

INTERIOR DECORATOR

TEL: 604 817 1026

www.TipsInteriorDecor.com

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2017-2018 Business Listings BARBARA FINDLAY, Q.C.

DAHL & CONNORS

barbara findlay bjf@barbarafindlay.com 635-1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7 604.251.4356 www.barbarafindlay.com

Vincent M. E. Connors jzaalman@dahlconnors.com 620-1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7 604.687.8752 dahlconnors.com

I am a lesbian feminist lawyer committed to making the law work for all of us. For me, this means everything from helping someone prepare their will, to fighting ground breaking equality rights cases, to drafting donor insemination agreements for couples planning a child by assisted insemination.

It also means grassroots advocacy and legal education: knowledge is power.

Making the law work for all of us.

• Family Law • Fertility Law • Wills and Estates • Same sex immigration • Human rights

barbara findlay QC & Jasreet Badyal 635-1033 Davie St • 604.251.4356 www.barbarafindlay.com

Proudly serving Vancouver’s GLBT Community for more than 15 years.

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Dahl & Connors is a full service law firm offering quality, reliable legal services in a relaxed and professional environment. We have worked in the GLBTQ community for more than 20 years and can help resolve most of the legal problems you may encounter in the following areas: Wills & Estate, Family Law, Adoption, Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate and Immigration.

JARVISLEGAL LAW CORPORATION Danielle Jarvis info@jarvislegal.ca 300-1090 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9 604.637.8711 www.jarvislegal.ca

JarvisLegal is a boutique law firm based in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia (Yaletown) and on Galiano Island (Gulf Islands), founded by Danielle Jarvis.

We specialize primarily in business law (incorporations, contracts, structuring, buying or selling a business, employment agreements and issues); real estate conveyances and leasing; wills and advance care and financial planning and same-sex

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If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, call Brian Yuen for a free consultation to protect your rights, and settle for more.

Brian Yuen • 604-558-5027 More info on our website www.jiwalawcorp.com

2017-2018 Business Listings spousal immigration (sponsorship of conjugal partner, common law partner or spouse).

JIWA LAW CORPORATION Brian A. Yuen byuen@jlc.ca 850-777 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J7 604.558.5027 www.jiwalawcorp.com/vancouver-icbc-lawyers/brianyuen/

Brian is a personal injury lawyer with a broad understanding of insurance claims including ICBC. His primary practice is assisting individuals to resolve straightforward or complex claims for physical, emotional and psychological injuries. He brings a unique perspective to resolution of insurance claims through settlements, alternate dispute resolution and the courts, based on experience representing insurers and individuals, having worked for insurance companies and for WorksafeBC. If you have been involved in an accident whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, pedestrian or motorcyclist, contact Brian for a free consultation so he can explain the claims process, your rights and responsibilities, and why you should never speak to insurance companies alone or sign any documents for them regarding your claim. If you’ve been injured, call Brian, for justice!

LEONARD ATWOOD, NOTARY PUBLIC Leonard Atwood len@notarymatters.ca 1333 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5M9 604.569.2779 www.notarymatters.ca

Our legal services include: Real Estate Conveyancing, Notarizations, and the preparation of personal planning documents such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, and Health Directives.

MILLER THOMSON LLP Morgan Camley mcamley@millerthomson.com Pacific Centre, 400-725 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 604.643.1234 www.millerthomson.com

It’s about infusing law with the same passion and tenacity you bring to your business. We deliver dynamic solutions in all facets of business law, to keep your business moving forward.

Our lawyers represent and counsel individuals and businesses, both large and small, as well as local, provincial and federal governments and agencies. We provide legal services in matters of general business, trade and customs, real estate, finance, litigation, construction, environmental, information technology, intellectual property (IP), labour and employment, health care, and tax and individual planning.

ACHIEVING GREAT THINGS TOGETHER Miller Thomson is one of Canada’s most respected national business law firms, offering a complete range of business, advocacy and personal legal services. As a firm, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that respects and values differences and embraces diversity.

For more information, contact Morgan Camley 604.643.1234 mcamley@millerthomson.com

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2017-2018 Business Listings RONALD G. PEDERSON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR & TRADEMARK AGENT

views, arts, events and travel coverage.

WESTENDER

Ronald Pederson rgp@rgplawgroup.ca 501-1250 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C6 604.568.5908 www.rgplawgroup.ca

Over 24 years experience in the areas of immigration, personal injury, civil & criminal litigation.

MEDIA

Matty Lambert matty@westender.com 303 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J6 604.742.8681 www.westender.com

Covering your city and your stories since 1949, Westender is a lifestyle weekly newspaper distributed throughout Vancouver every Thursday.

We are also the proud print publisher of the LOUD Directory, VPS Pride Guide, Jazz Festival Program Guide, The Growler and The Alchemist.

DAVIE VILLAGE POST Mark Janssen info@davievillagepost.ca PO Box 47050 Denman Place, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E1 778.379.8123 www.davievillagepost.ca

MORTGAGES MORTGAGE ALLIANCE WEST – GINA BEST Gina Best gina@mawest.ca 310-328 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6 604.360.3600 www.ginaknowsbest.ca

Vancouver’s online LGBTQ newspaper.

PINK TRIANGLE PRESS Robin Perelle robin.perelle@dailyxtra.com 501-1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7 604.684.9696 www.dailyxtra.com

Whether you’re buying a home, looking to upgrade, or eyeing a specific property, Gina can help your home ownership dreams come true. She was named Georgia Straight Vancouver Mortgage Broker of the Year, and Best Broker by the Westender in 2010.

Pink Triangle Press proudly publishes Xtra, Canada’s queer news source at dailyxtra.com, for all your news,

She was named Accredited Mortgage Professional of the Year by CAAMP — the Canadian Association of

Advertise on our Monthly Pink Pages LGBTQ event listings, news and issues are covered in this section, running the last Thursday of every month.

To reach 171,500+ homes in our distribution area please contact: Matty Lambert • 604-742-8681 • matty@westender.com

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2017-2018 Business Listings Accredited Mortgage Professionals, which is Canada’s national mortgage industry association.

Before you sign on the dotted line, talk to Gina Best.

She knows which mortgage is right for you and will help get you the best mortgage to fit you, your life, and your future goals.

MORTGAGE ALLIANCE WEST – TONY MARCHIGIANO Tony Marchigiano tony@mawest.ca 310-328 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6 604.505.7109 • 250-589-7109 www.mawest.ca/our-brokers/coastal/ tony-marchigiano/

Thinking of buying a home? Renovating or refinancing the one you own? Not sure how much you can borrow? I can help find the right solution for YOU. I’ve worked in the banking industry for over 15 years with over 10 years of lending. I will take a holistic approach to find the best financing solution that will compliment your short and long term goals.

Now helping clients in Victoria too.

VERICO XEVA MORTGAGE Casey Archibald casey@xeva.ca 269-5489 Bryne Road, Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1 778.871.6996 www.mortgagegay.ca

My name is Casey Archibald, Mortgage Professional with Xeva Mortgage. I have access to 40+ banks, credit unions, CMHC approved lenders, including an array of private lending solutions, ALL with a variety of products to meet each one of my clients’ needs.

Getting to know each of my clients, their story, their passions, and their personal goals is my business!

How lucky am I? I pride myself on developing a comprehensive plan, offering a brighter financial future for each and every client!

MOVERS ACTION MOVERS INC. Mark Hirschi mark@amovers.com 273 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A7 604.694.7777 www.amovers.com

Action Movers is a privately owned and family operated Vancouver moving company. We are a professional moving company that provides affordable, quality moving services across the lower mainland areas and local moving services in BC. We offer packing, moving, delivery, and long distance moving.

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2017-2018 Business Listings OPTOMETRISTS

PET SERVICES

OTTICO & VANCOUVER BLOCK OPTOMETRISTS

LIFTING STARS PET HOMECARE

Brad McDougall info@ottico.ca 800-738 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1G3 604.681.8653 www.ottico.ca

Jeff Berkshire info@liftingstars.ca 404-1830 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z2 778.840.5438 www.liftingstars.ca

Dr. Brad McDougall, Dr. Dawn Reinders, Dr. Cindy Wagner. Caring eye doctors using the highest level of technology. An excellent eyewear selection and onsite optical lab. Voted “Optometrist of the Year” in 2013 by the BC Association of Optometrists.

Lifting Stars Pet Homecare is a mobile veterinary service offering veterinary palliative care, humane pet euthanasia and compassionate veterinary end-of-life services all in the comfort of your home. We provide services in Vancouver and throughout the Lower Mainland.

PAINTERS

YALETOWN PET HOSPITAL

VOGUE PAINTING Craig Weckerle craig@voguepainting.ca 310-4363 Halifax Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 5Z3 604.715.0985 www.voguepainting.ca

Interior/Exterior painting services for residential & commercial projects. 3-year guarantee, full WCB coverage and $5 million liability insurance.

Rob Spooner drspooner@yaletownpethospital.com 893 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C4 604.682.7389 www.yaletownpethospital.com

Yaletown Pet Hospital is a full service veterinary clinic serving Yaletown and the downtown core since 2003.

We are open 7 days a week, and offer extended until 9PM on weeknights. YPH provides a full range of medical, surgical and dental services, cat boarding, pet foods and pet supplies.

Caring Eye doctors practicing in downtown Vancouver for over 20 years.

Come check out our newly upgraded office and eyewear boutique.

Voted “Optometrist of the Year” in 2013 by the BC Association of Optometrists.

DR. BRaD McDougall • DR. Dawn REinDERs • DR. TERi HinEs

800-736 Granville St. (between Georgia and Robson)

604.682.7389

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CRAIG WECKERLE

604.715.0985 info@voguepainting.ca www.voguepainting.ca A Full Service Veterinary Clinic

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Interior/Exterior painting services for residential & commercial

2017-2018 Business Listings PHOTOGRAPHERS

jeff@eastvangraphics.ca 304 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3 604.568.1206 www.eastvangraphics.ca

BELLE ANCELL PHOTOGRAPHY belle ancell belle@belleancellphotography.com 208-101 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M5 778.888.0313 www.belleancellphotography.com

Proud to photograph the Vancouver LGBT community since 2010. Photographing events, businesses and families. Special rates for non-profits and LOUD members.

DV8 PHOTOGRAPHY JJ Whitley jj@dv8.ca 736 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X9 778.875.8742 www.dv8photography.ca

JJ is an award winning photographer. Published in over 14 countries and now voted the Number One Photographer on Viewbug.com in 2016. His first Cover was on Today’s Photographer magazine in the 1990s.

Specializing in photographing men and wetlook photography.

PRINTERS EAST VAN GRAPHICS Jeff Grayston

EastVanGraphics sponsors countless GLBT/AIDS events and fundraisers, including posters, flyers, programs, signage, books, and way more. Check out eastvangraphics.ca for pricing, order form, much more. Just mention this listing for 10% off your first purchase.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PENMAN PROPERTIES Sarah Penman info@penmanproperties.com 2899 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 0A6 604.230.6755 www.penmanproperties.com

Penman Properties is a residential property management company delivering the highest standard of management services throughout Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Whistler. We work for both tenants and owners in a professional and efficient manner to minimize the stress around both finding a home to rent and renting a home to others. Whether you are a tenant looking for a new place to call home or an owner who simply wants a good tenant, we would love to meet with you for a free consultation and show you how stress free the rental market can be.

My knowledge.

Our strategy.

Your desired results.

“I found Blair to be an

excellent agent.

Personable, organized and knowledgeable, he made the selling process as easy as possible. The best thing about him was his accessiblity. Every email, text or phone call to him was answered within hours, if not minutes.

He gave me immediate updates as needed (good and bad), which I really appreciated, as well as many helpful suggestions and reminders. His dedication is impressive.

I highly recommend Blair as a very professional and conscientious agent.

Thanks Blair!”

—Sheena www.blairsmith.ca

604-313-8732

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2017-2018 Business Listings REAL ESTATE BLAIR SMITH, REALTOR® – ROYAL LEPAGE SUSSEX – VANCOUVER Blair Smith realtorblair@gmail.com 204-345 Robson Street, Library Square Vancouver, BC V6B 6B3 604.313.8732 www.blairsmith.ca

Real estate is serious business. It can also be incredibly fun & rewarding while reaching your goals & realizing your dreams. It starts with me actively listening. Let’s connect to discuss how I can reduce your stress & increase your success.

including welcoming communities and areas of growth. Let’s get together and use my expertise as a Realtor® and a Certified Negotiation Expert® to help you get a piece of the hot Vancouver real estate market. I will support and guide you through the process and help you buy or sell with confidence.

TIM WRAY, REALTOR® – PROMPTON REAL ESTATE SERVICES Tim Wray tim@timwray.ca 201-179 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y1 604.781.5692 www.timwray.ca

...Helping YOU Make All The Right MOVES.

I am dedicated to providing our community with the highest quality service possible. My personal knowledge of the local Real Estate market in the West End, Yaletown, Downtown, Kits, False Creek and beyond is combined with a level of integrity, respect and hard work that I know will delight.

ERIK CARLSON, REALTOR® – OAKWYN REALTY

Let me assist you in finding your dream home, in a neighbourhood that is right for you and in the price range in which you are comfortable.

Erik Carlson erik@erikcarlson.ca 3195 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2L2 604.719.1501 www.erikcarlson.ca

If you are interested in selling your property, I also have the expertise to help you get the fastest sale possible and at the best price. Custom marketing is my differentiator.

...Condos my specialty in Vancouver and neighbouring urban areas. ...The Vancouver REALTOR® for Busy People.

ADDRESSING. YOU. Experience matters, and I’m in the business of your positive experience. You can expect an organized, efficient, skilled approach from start to beyond the closing, focused action, consistent communication and outstanding client care. At the core of my philosophy is you; never feeling secondary to the process, knowing your individuality is forefront and your voice is heard. Work with a REALTOR® who puts you first. Be addressed.

MACDONALD REALTY— DARRYL PERSELLO Darryl Persello darryl@darrylpersello.com 4387 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R1 604.306.1340 www.darrylpersello.com

I love helping first-time home buyers get into the market and assisting homeowners acquire investment properties. I help clients “right-size” and I have a well rounded knowledge of key areas in Greater Vancouver

It’s time to make a smart move.

CONDOS • LOFTS • LUXURY HOMES

Please visit me at www.timwray.ca where you will find some great tools to aid your property search, the latest real estate news, my listings, featured properties and my favourite buildings.

IT’S TIME TO MAKE A SMART MOVE!

RESTAURANTS NANDO’S – DAVIE & HOWE davie@nandoscanada.com 828 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2S2 604.678.1217 www.nandos.ca

Nando’s is famous for its Portuguese style flamegrilled chicken with a PERi-PERi (African Birds Eye Chilli) kick. Since opening the first Canadian restaurant in Richmond, B.C. in 1994, it didn’t take long for word to spread like wildfire about the legendary PERi-PERi flavour with restaurants opening in the lower mainland of B.C. and Ontario to where

Proudly providing real estate services in the West End and beyond!

Passion, knowledge and experience working for you

TIM WRAY 201 - 179 Davie Street 604.781.5692 • timwray.ca

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DARRYL PERSELLO 604.306.1340 • darryl@darrylpersello.com www.darrylpersello.com

2017-2018 Business Listings it stands today with 29 restaurants spanning 3 provinces.

YUZU SHOKUTEI Jie Liu vancouverjieliu@me.com 854 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8 604.808.9905

Yuzu Shokutei is where to go for a delicious and filling Japanese snack. From a bowl of steaming noodles to chicken karaage and other crispy treats. Find us on Denman street in the West End. LOUD Member offers coming soon!

RETAIL ADVANTAGE VACUUMS Paul Johnson paul@advantagevacuums.com 5747 West Boulevard , Vancouver, BC V6M 3W8 604.261.1134 www.advantagevacuums.com

Why is Advantage Vacuums the best vacuum store in Vancouver?

MICROSOFT STORE IN METROTOWN Steven Ly Steven.Ly@microsoft.com 230-4800 Kingsway Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5H 4J2 604.639.3520 www.microsoft.ca/metrotown

Stop by Microsoft in Metropolis at Metrotown. Find all your Microsoft products including Surface tablets, Office, Xbox, PCs, and more!

Free personal support with an Answer Desk expert.

Schedule an appointment online.

TOURISM ROBERT SUNG TOURS – “A WOK AROUND CHINATOWN” Robert Sung robertsung@icloud.com 111-1075 West 14th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1P4604.736.9508 www.awokaround.com

Vancouver’s bustling Chinatown is a treasure within the City. Get to know this colourful district with a “Wok Around Chinatown,” a culinary and cultural walking tour of Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Our local service can’t be beat: We pride ourselves on offering excellent service whether you shop online or in person. We know your community: Advantage Vacuums has been an institution in the Vancouver area for 17 years so we know what you’re looking for and how to deliver it. Our prices are competitive: You’ll find only great value at Advantage Vacuums.

High quality products priced very competitively. Your satisfaction is our priority.

LITTLE SISTER’S BOOK & ART EMPORIUM info@littlesisters.ca 1238 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3 604.669.1753 www.littlesisters.ca

Since 1983 Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium has been serving the adult LGBTQ2+ communities of Canada. With over 1000 book titles in stock, Little Sister’s has a greats election of adult and LGBTQ2 related literature, with many hard to find titles on our shelves. The long legal struggle against censorship and our commitment to serve the LGBTQ2+ community has helped make Little Sister’s a recognizable name around the world.

Nando’s Davie & Howe 828 Davie Street, Vancouver 604-678-1217

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HIM Health Centre services are now available at 5 locations: Davie St · the Drive · New weStmiNSter Surrey · abbotSforD Just walk in or call to make an appointment.

Or book online at www.checkhimout.ca

2017-2018 Community Listings ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION OF BC Michelle McBratney kmadeiros@bcadoption.com 7342 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC V5A 2H1 604.320.7330 www.bcadoption.com

www.wellnessfits.ca

WellnessFits is a free workplace wellness program developed in partnership between the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon and HealthyFamilies BC. We offer BC businesses the support and resources they need to create healthy workplaces for healthy employees.

AFABC provides province-wide support and advice to families in all stages of the adoption journey.

CRISIS INTERVENTION & SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTRE OF BC

AIDS VANCOUVER

Ian Ross info@crisiscentre.bc.ca 763 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X8 604.872.3311 www.crisiscentre.bc.ca

Brian Chittock brianc@aidsvancouver.org 803 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R8 604.696.4655 www.aidsvancouver.org

AIDS Vancouver is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest AIDS Service Organization. Founded in 1983, AIDS Vancouver has been at the forefront of the community response to the epidemic here in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Our staff and volunteers strive to provide a comprehensive and integrated range of health promotion, education, and support services.

BC CANCER FOUNDATION infobccf@bccancer.bc.ca 600-686 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1 604.877.6040 www.bccancerfoundation.com

The BC Cancer Foundation raises money for cancer research and enhancements to care at the BC Cancer Agency, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancer control organization.

BC COALITION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Jane Dyson feedback@bccpd.bc.ca 204-456 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R3 604.875.0188 www.bccpd.bc.ca

Mandate is to support people with disabilities to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in society.

We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services (assistance with provincial and federal disability benefits), community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

BC SOCIETY FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE Don Wright M.Ed. bcsmssa@hotmail.com 3126 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3 604.682.6482 www.bc-malesurvivors.com

Provides individual and group therapy & victim services for male & transgendered survivors of childhood sexual abuse or recent sexual assault, as well as support for their partners. We will also see men who are victims of gay bashing or physical assault by a partner.

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

The Crisis Centre is a volunteer organization, committed to helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis. We are free, confidential 24/7.

We are Here to Listen. Here to Help.

DANCEHOUSE Jim Smith jim@dancehouse.ca 104-336 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R6 604.801.6225 www.dancehouse.ca

DanceHouse presents large-scale international dance presentations at the Vancouver Playhouse.

DR. PETER AIDS FOUNDATION Chantal Norrgard cnorrgard@drpeter.org 1110 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1K5 604.608.1874 www.drpeter.org

The Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation provides treatment and for people whose lives are impacted by HIV/AIDS and the additional challenges of addiction, mental illness, poverty and homelessness.

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF VICTORIA churchoffice@victoriaunitarian.ca 5575 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2G1 250.744.2665 www.victoriaunitarian.ca

A welcoming congregation. We affirm the worth and dignity of every individual. We rent out our halls for events. We have Lay Chaplains for weddings/ memorials (there is no need to belong to the church) Church Office hours Mon-Thurs 9:30-4:30. Church services 10:30 on Sun.; July-August 10 am.

FOUNDATION OF HOPE Carl Meadows foundationofhope2014@gmail.com 1250-1500 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6 604.613.0713 www.foundationofhope.net

Foundation of Hope is a registered Charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of LGBT Refugees, Immigrants, Asylum seekers and migrants through financial support of Canadian non-profit charities and NGOs who work directly with this population..

Stacey Berisavac sberisavac@bc.cancer.ca 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4 604.328.7202

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2017-2018 Community Listings FRIENDS & COMPANY GLBT NETWORKING Martin Spencer friends@friendsandcompany.ca 1918 Fir Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 5E2 604-730-1001 www.friendsandcompany.ca

The Friends & Company Community Enhancement Society is a registered BC non-profit society. We are Vancouver’s leading network for GLBT-friendly business people, professionals, students, and allies.

Our events are designed to enable great people to cultivate business opportunities, make new contacts and friends, and develop existing friendships.

Proceeds of Friends & Company benefit the antibullying and teen suicide prevention initiatives of Out in Schools.

GREATER SEATTLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Louise Chernin office@thegsba.org 400 East Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98122 206.363.9188 www.thegsba.org

To combine business development, leadership and social action to expand economic opportunities for the LGBT Community and those who support equality for all.

HIM - HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR MEN office@checkhimout.ca 310-1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7 604.488.1001 www.checkhimout.ca

HIM engages gay men, our communities, health professionals and researchers to strengthen the physical, sexual, social and mental health and well-being of gay men. With five health centres in the Lower Mainland, HIM offers HIV/STI testing, counselling, coaching, informational workshops and drop-in social groups.

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA Liz Harris liz.harris@lls.org 310-1682 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 4S6 604.733.2873 www.lightthenight.ca/bc

AIDS and to increase the opportunity for improved health, wellness, independent living and sense of community.

NATURALLY AUTISTIC ANCA Leonora Gregory-Collura anca@naturallyautistic.com P.O. Box 1658, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 604.886.5720 www.naturallyautistic.com

Naturally Autistic ANCA hosts the International annual event ANCA World Autism Festival, the only event held in the world to bring together the autistic community. Now in its 7th year with 25 countries represented. We support the natural evolution of autistic people, their talents, abilities and strengths.

Our Mission ANCA’s mission is to support the natural development of autistic people by providing education and training to autistic individuals, their families, and the community at large via the annual AWAF event showcasing autistic individuals and organizations and programs from all over the world.

Values and Philosophy ANCA values compassion, understanding and diversity. The company is driven by a desire to help autistic children, teens and adults and their families grow and develop together naturally—Naturally Autistic®. And to reach out and to partner with other like minded organisations and businesses.

OUT ON SCREEN info@outonscreen.com 405-207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7 604.844.1615 www.outonscreen.com

Out On Screen illuminates, celebrates, and advances queer lives through film, education, and dialogue, via our two core programs. The Out in Schools program brings queer film and engaging discussion into BC classrooms to combat homophobia and bullying in schools. The Vancouver Queer Film Festival screens queer, trans and two-spirit films from around the globe and hosts numerous performances, workshops and parties featuring visiting and local artists. 2017’s Festival takes place August 10-20.

POSITIVE LIVING BC

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Ken Coolen info@positivelivingbc.org 803 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2C3 604.893.2200 www.positivelivingbc.org

LLSC is a voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLSC funds lifesaving blood cancer research across Canada and provides free information and support services.

POSITIVE LIVING BC is dedicated to empowering persons living with HIV/AIDS through mutual support and collective action.

MCLAREN HOUSING SOCIETY OF BC Kim Stacey kim@mclarenhousing.org 200-649 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5R1 604.669.4090 www.mclarenhousing.com

We are an established leader in the HIV/AIDS movement and, uniquely among major agencies in Canada, the POSITIVE LIVING BC Board of Directors is composed entirely of HIV+ members.

We provide support, advocacy services, treatment information and volunteer opportunities for our many diverse members.

McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia is a nonprofit organization founded in 1987.

Find out more about how you can join, volunteer, donate or support our work.

Our mission is to provide housing and support services for individuals and families living with HIV/

Positive Living BC is your support for a healthy future with HIV.

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2017-2018 Community Listings QMUNITY CJ Rowe cj.rowe@qmunity.ca 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6 604.684.5307 www.qmunity.ca

QMUNITY is BC’s Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Resource Centre—the hub for the lesbian, gay, trans, bi, queer and Two-Spirit communities. Our team of skilled professionals reaches over 35,000 people annually, enriching the lives of BC’s queer, trans and Two-Spirit communities through strong programs, education and training, and advocacy on the issues that matter most in our communities.

QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL Rachel Iwaasa info@prideinart.ca Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2A7 604.816.0218 www.queerartsfestival.com

The Pride in Art Society produces the Queer Arts Festival (QAF), harnessing the visceral power of the arts to inspire recognition, respect, and visibility of people who transgress gender and sexual norms.

Through the intimate act of sharing as artists and audiences, we bring diverse communities together to support artistic risk-taking, incite creative collaboration and experimentation, and celebrate the rich historic heritage of queer artists and art.

RAINBOW REFUGEE COMMITTEE info@rainbowrefugee.ca www.rainbowrefugee.ca

Active since 2001, we are based in Vancouver, BC. We support and advocate with LGBTQ and/or HIV+ asylum seekers, refugee claimants and refugees in Canada.

SHER VANCOUVER: LGBTQ SOUTH ASIANS AND FRIENDS www.shervancouver.com

Sher Vancouver is a social, cultural, and support group for LGBTQ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.

Sher would like to help inform, educate, and bring about more acceptance and cross-cultural understanding surrounding LGBTQ issues including bullying, racism, and homophobia.

BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY for MALE SURVIVORS of SEXUAL ABUSE Offering services to meet the needs of male survivors and their significant others. We also provide services to transgender survivors, both FTM and MTF.

Sher Vancouver hopes to reduce the alienation, isolation, loneliness, depression, and suicidal ideation of people dealing with sexuality, gender, and coming-out issues. Everyone is welcome to join Sher, regardless of ethnicity, religious belief or sexuality.

ST. ANDREW’S-WESLEY UNITED CHURCH Rev. Gary Paterson office.staw@telus.net 100-1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1H8 604.683.4574 www.standrewswesleychurch.bc.ca

Welcoming! Inclusive! Progressive Theology!

Committed to Social Justice! Four services: Traditional, Jazz, Gospel and Taize.

ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Maria Hizon office@stpaulsanglican.bc.ca 1130 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2C7 604.685.6832 www.stpaulsanglican.bc.ca

The Soul of the West End – the Spirit of Yaletown.

Welcoming Christian Community in the Anglican/ Episcopal tradition. 1 of 8 Anglican parishes in the Diocese of New Westminster offering the rite of blessing for same-sex couples. All are welcome!

ST PAUL’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Chris Fisher cfisher@providencehealth.bc.ca 178-1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6 604.682.8206 www.helpstpauls.com

St. Paul`s Hospital Foundation raises funds to enhance the excellence in teaching, research and clinical care at St. Paul`s Hospital, including the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Laura Stewart office@trinityunitedchurch.ca 1805 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC V6K 3N9 604.732.3075 www.trinityunitedchurch.ca

Trinity United Church is an Affirming Congregation in the heart of Kitsilano. All are welcome to join us at our 11:00am Sunday Service.

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HOUSING PEOPLE WITH HIV /AIDS SINCE 1987 mclarenhousing.org

Programs include: • Individual Therapy • Group Therapy • Victim Service • Educational Outreach

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2017-2018 Community Listings VANCOUVER FRIENDS FOR LIFE SOCIETY info@friendsforlife.ca 1459 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6 604.682.5992 www.friendsforlife.ca

We serve as a catalyst to enhance the wellness of individuals living with life threatening illness by providing complimentary and alternative health and support services.

VANCOUVER FRONTRUNNERS www.vancouverfrontrunners.org www.twitter.com/vanfrontrunners

With approximately 150 members, Vancouver Frontrunners is one of the largest running and walking clubs in British Columbia. Founded in 1983, we are also one of the oldest LGBT sporting clubs in Vancouver and are members of International Front Runners, an affiliation of LGBT walking and running clubs throughout the world.

We meet twice weekly (rain or shine!) every week of the year and participate in a number of races, fundraisers and sporting competitions. We are also a very social bunch, dining after our workouts and holding monthly social events such as potlucks, movie nights, barbecues, and even road trips to meet up with our sister Frontrunner clubs in Portland and Seattle.

Our members range in age from their 20s to 70s and represent everyone from social walkers and joggers to competitive runners. Vancouver Frontrunners welcomes everyone’s participation regardless of fitness level. Come join us!

VANCOUVER PRIDE SOCIETY Glenn Stensrud partnerships@vancouverpride.ca 304-1080 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6T 2Z1 604.687.0955 www.vancouverpride.ca

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL

For 42 years VIVO has been one of Vancouver’s most dynamic and diverse art centres, providing educational programs, equipment and facility rentals, video distribution, and digitization services. We have ongoing contemporary art exhibitions and house Western Canada’s largest library and archive of independent media and video art, including hundreds of titles by LGBTQ2S producers. Special archive collections include the West End’s GAYBLEVISION series (Canada’s first TV program produced for and by LGBT people, 1980-1986); the Mary Anne McEwen Collection (co-founder/Board member of Gayblevision, Out On Screen Film Festival and Women In Film and Video); and Meg Torwl Collection (writer, media and performance artist, LGBT, disability and arts advocate). The majority of our services are open to the public. Membership provides discounts and access to production equipment and facilities.

We encourage you to come visit us or check out our website to learn more about VIVO.

WE ARTS John Hewson john@WEArts.ca 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2A7 604.318.3745 www.WEArts.ca

WE Arts—Creating community through art From Vancouver’s downtown core to English Bay, thousands of artists live, work, and play in the beautiful West End. WE Arts was founded in 2012 by a group of West End residents who wanted to feel a greater sense of belonging in their neighbourhood and to connect with the creative minds around them. Working with the City of Vancouver and other stakeholders, WE Arts mission is to enliven the arts and culture scene through community-led arts programming. Now in 2015, we are leading the West End Art Plan - a community development process engaging local artists, arts groups, residents and city planners in discussions and workshops that will provide the foundation for future arts activities and needed facilities in our community.

Membership to WE Arts is open to all West End residents. We invite you to participate in our many activities including community murals, pop-up art galleries, arts events, local artisan markets, and arts workshops. Visit WEArts.ca to check out what’s coming and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest news.

You can also learn more about your artist community

Out On Screen info@outonscreen.com 405-207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7 604.844.1615 www.queerfilmfestival.ca

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VIVO MEDIA ARTS CENTRE Karen Knights development@vivomediaarts.com 2625 Kaslo Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 3G9 604.872.8337 www.vivomediaarts.com

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Out On Screen develops and supports programs that advance queer communities through education and cultural expression. Out On Screen operates the Vancouver Queer Film Festival and Out in Schools.

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2017-2018 Community Listings by visiting HATCHArtMag.com - a WE Arts community project following local artists.

Join WE Arts today at WEArts.ca

WEST END SLO-PITCH ASSOCIATION (WESA) Darcy Simpson commissioner@wesa.net Box 471, 1027 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4L2 604.377.7220 www.wesa.net

YOUTHCO AIDS SOCIETY Dirceu Campos info@youthco.org 205-568 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3J5 604.688.1411 www.youthco.org

YouthCO AIDS Society is a non-profit organization building capacity with youth between the ages of 1529 throughout BC to reduce vulnerability to HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C through peer support, peer education and shared leadership.

WESA started in 1978 when gay and lesbian sports minded, fun-loving people gathered on Sunday afternoons. 2017 will be our 39th Season of playing with balls! The league has grown over the years to 18 teams.

WISH DROP-IN CENTRE SOCIETY Kate Gibson wishdropincentre@telus.net 334 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C3 604.669.9474 www.wish-vancouver.net

Provides auxillary services for female survival sex workers including hot meals, clothing, showers, nursing care and referrals. Open 6-11 pm 7 nights a week.

Help change the lives of LGBT+ refugees.

Donate now at www.foundationofhope.net.

Could you use a $2000 Scholarship?

The LOUD Foundation is a registered charity, investing in current and future leaders of the British Columbian LGBTQ+ community.

We believe that by supporting the development of students who possess drive, vision, compassion and knowledge, we can improve society and increase awareness of our diverse community.

The application process for the next round of scholarships opens in November and closes January 31st.

Check out our website for all of the details. www.loudbusiness.com/philanthropy

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Membership Details 2015-2016 community listings To find out more about LOUD Business and join our organization, please visit www.loudbusiness.com All Business and Non-Profit memberships will be listed in the Printed Directory and Online Directory, eligible for discounted advertising in printed directory, online directory, e-blasts, Westender Pink Pages. All prices subject to GST.

SMALL BUSINESS $220.00

BUSINESS CORPORATE $1000.00

• 50% discount for members under 30 years old • 50% discount for members 1st year in business

(Over 100 employees) • Up to 5 individual members’ contact info listed • Other benefits/sponsorships negotiable • Unlimited member rates for events • 2 x 3 months online sidebar ad, creative not included.

BUSINESS PLUS $360.00 • 50% discount for members outside Greater Vancouver • All listing enhancements • 3 months of Featured Listing Online • 3 months online sidebar ad, creative not included.

NON-PROFIT/CHARITY $110.00 • Same benefits as Small Business members, member rates for staff and board members for events

BUSINESS CORPORATE $500.00

PERSONAL/RETIRED $110.00

(Up to 100 employees) • Up to 5 individual members’ contact info listed • Other benefits/sponsorships negotiable • Unlimited member rates for events • 3 months online sidebar ad, creative not included.

• No Directory listing nor discount on advertising, but receive member rates for events

FULL TIME STUDENT $50.00 • No Directory listing nor discount on advertising, but receive member rates for events

Code of Ethics We, as members of LOUD Business, strive to recognize, promote, and improve gay/ lesbian/bisexual/transgendered/supportive businesses and the gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgendered/supportive business community wherever possible. To this end, members agree to be honour-bound by these Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics: • A member will conduct business with honesty, integrity and fairness with respect to customers, clients and employees alike.

• A member will be accessible and accountable to customers or clients, and make every reasonable effort to act for the customers’ or clients’ best interest and benefit.

• A member will not discriminate based on race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender or sexual orientation.

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• A member will conduct business with strict adherence to the laws of their respective city/province of business, and to business or professional codes existent for the particular business or profession, and in accordance with generally accepted business practices.

• A member will support the ideals and goals of this organization, as well as support the gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgendered community in general, in a constructive and positive manner.

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