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Gone for a while, but not forgotten. If you love Hannah Georgas, Wanting Qu or Hey Ocean, you’ll want to take the pop rock train straight to the Railway Club to catch the new sounds of Winston Hauschild, who has spent the past six years immersed in production collaborations (that now see Georgas playing the Junos, Qu as a triple-platinum-selling pop star and Hey Ocean signed to a major label). The release of ‘The Beginning of the Long Dash’ is a confident surging follow-up to his ‘Limited’ EP, and marks his return to recording his own melodic brand of simply accessible pop. Show Aug. 3; doors at 8pm. Tix $10, available at HipCityMusic.ca/tickets. Leigh Righton photo
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35th annual Pride Parade It’s finally here; the week that covers Vancouver in rainbows, double rainbows, and (if this streak continues) not a drop of rain. Pride Week kicked off with fabulous momentum July 29; Mayor Gregor Robertson officially gave the parade civic status (which could mean up to $50,000 in ongoing annual support) and hoisted a rainbow flag in front of City Hall. Before the proclamation, the City also unveiled permanent rainbowcoloured crosswalks on Davie Street at Bute to serious social media buzz: “#Vancouver is loving the #Rainbow crosswalk at Bute and Davie. #VanPride2013 #CanQueer” tweeted @RichTweets with an appropriately Beatles-esque crossing photo. It will all come to a head August 4 at noon as more than 150 floats cruise past 650,000 partying Priders, beginning from Robson and Thurlow, to Denman, to Pacific, and finishing at the Sunset Beach Festival site. Look for the Westender float and say hi to our staff in the WE T-shirts as they glitter on by! RDM photography
On August 3, Vancouver will experience a return to the creative heart of skateboarding not seen since the early days of Slam City Jam, when 60 of North America’s top skaters converge on Sunset Beach for JAMCOUVER, and lay their creativity down for a share of the $10,000 prize purse. This year, DC, LAKAI, OSIRIS, VOX, EMERICA and VANS will skate against each other as teams, in heats where judges will award those who make the most creative use of the unique street course. Partnering with the Celebration of Light means more than 25,000 spectators will be in attendance throughout the full day of programming (10am-7pm). In addition to the skate contest are bands such as The Goat, a vendor fair, a chance to greet the pros and special KnowShow (pre-ticketed/19+) licensed lounge — all in support of Jamcouver Cultural Society’s mission to establish a sustainable indoor skateboarding facility in Vancouver. Capping off one truly memorable day, crowds will then be treated to the world’s largest offshore fireworks display later that night, followed by the official JAMCOUVER after party (location TBA). Admission is free and open to all ages. Jamcouver.com. Keith Henry photo | courtesy Color Magazine
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ver since Lien Yeung started reporting on the weather for CBC TV, Vancouver hasn’t had a drop of rain. In fact, if the clouds can hold off for a few more days, it will be the first rain-less July in the city’s recorded history. As CBC sports guy Shane Foxman says, she’s been Vancouver’s lucky charm. But it’s Yeung who’s having the pinch-me moments. As much as working for the CBC is a dream job, it’s not what she expected to be doing when she graduated from SFU with a degree in criminology and communications. Born and raised in Vancouver, she wanted to be a lawyer until she took some law classes and found them “dreadfully boring.” She stayed with criminology, thinking that she’d work on legal issues for a non-profit organization. After graduation, however, she found a communications job with a technology event marketing firm, switching over to CBC four years ago. Over time, she started getting more experience on the air. She initiated the community listings segment and has been the host of the Musical Nooners — live music in front of the 700 Hamilton Street headquarters from noon to one weekday in the summer — for the past couple of years. On September 26, CBC is airing her show, Cultural Secrets of Vancouver. As part of Culture Days, she’ll take viewers to a food truck that sells delicious Mumbai street food in Surrey and check out the mouth-watering butter chicken poutine at Roots Café, a foodies’ treasure trove at Main and 49th. Although not trained as a meteorologist, her high school science and geography courses are coming in handy. (Never tell a teacher “I’ll never need to know this,” she says.) Not content to just read about dew points and weather fronts, she’s taking a selfimposed crash course on atmospheric science, with the CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe as her sensei. This past weekend, she wanted to be able to talk knowingly about whether we had a chance of getting to Thursday (August 1) without rain. She read the charts and graphs and knew there was a weather system coming but couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. She feverishly texted Wagstaffe, who was taking a day off to actually enjoy all that sunshine, for help. “You get to learn constantly,” she says. She also believes in the CBC, and its role as a national broadcaster.
“There’s such a legacy to it,” she says. All of us have a CBC memory, whether it was the only signal that reached your car’s radio during those family summer road trips to the interior, or watching Hockey Night in Canada, or being able to talk with relatives a few provinces away about a story uncovered by the CBC’s news team. “Every single one of our journalists believes in what they’re doing and the power of journalism to change things for the good,” she says. The CBC glues us together as Canadians, taking our individualism and creating a cultural whole. “It really builds the fabric of society and feeds the brain.” Her brain is a bit full right now. Around the time of her new on-air job, she became the president of the SFU Alumni Association and has been chosen for the Women’s Leadership Circle advisory council through the Vancouver Board of Trade. She laughs when asked what’s next on her career path. “I have a couple of things to do before I think about what’s next. I feel I’m just taking one day at a time.” One extraordinarily sunny day at a time.
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long-time admirer of Amanda Lang (of CBC’s Lang and O’Leary Exchange), Yeung’s respect for the business correspondent has grown with every page of Lang’s The Power of Why. “She’s brilliant,” Yeung says of her fellow CBCer. “The book’s about innovation and change and how we can constantly improve ourselves and our society. “She asks people to challenge their assumptions. Don’t become a knowing person, become a thinking person. She shows you to question things to get to the root of the problem.” One of Yeung’s favourite places to read is the Harrison Gallery on the corner of Homer and Smithe. She’ll grab a coffee and pastry in The Buzz coffee shop and then go upstairs, plop herself on one of the leather couches, soak in the paintings and indulge in a few moments of quiet solitude. “It’s just such a lovely spot.” Reading on the beach is always fun, too. She and her husband Craig Ryomoto, the director of pro revenue and growth at HootSuite, will head to Kits Beach for a “quick hit”, but when they have time for a more leisurely pursuit of summer at its urban best, will travel farther west to Jericho, with its long stretch of beautiful sandy beach and some of the best views of the Vancouver skyline.
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A trilogy of summer book picks Three high-profile Vancouverites dish on what they’re reading. Story by Sabrina Furminger DAWN CHUBAI (LIVE EYE HOST, BREAKFAST TELEVISION)
JEFFREY KAISER (DOPEY, ONCE UPON A TIME)
If you ever lend Dawn Chubai a book, be warned: it might come back a little, erm, well-loved. “I’m a page folder,” says Chubai, laughing. “I like to dogear the corners, which is a blasphemous thing.” But one book she recently devoured via her iPad was Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV. Brian Stelter’s bestselling exposé chronicles the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that led to Ann Curry’s ouster from The Today Show — an apt choice for Chubai, considering her day (well, crack-of-dawn) job. “Getting rid of someone like Ann Curry required months of planning and backroom meetings, which is super-interesting and disturbing to read about,” said Chubai, who usually reads at 8pm—right before she falls asleep. Next up on the reading list, the busy host and jazz vocalist (who’ll soon be heading back into the studio to record the follow-up to 1999’s award-winning New Chapters for an Old Book) will dive into the glitzy world of 1920s Long Island high society with The Great Gatsby.
When Jeffrey Kaiser cracks open a book, he’s hoping to slip into a world that’s vastly different from his own. How different? “I like [books that are] haunting, depressing and destructive,” said Kaiser, a busy — and incredibly cheerful — Vancouver-based actor who portrays Dopey on ABC’s Once Upon a Time. “I experience horrible, traumatic events with the characters, and then I feel better.” Previous favourites include Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky and Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, and this summer, Kaiser’s working his way through George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones. The four books — which overflow with wild fantasy, vivid characterizations and stark violence — have been to Kaiser what fluffy summertime lit is to many others: sheer escapism. “The way [R. R. Martin] writes is very visceral and cold,” said Kaiser, who will serve as creative producer on an upcoming project by Once Upon a Time’s Emmy-nominated make-up/prosthetics wizard Toby Lindala. “That’s what I love about the books: they’re just so dreary.”
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It’s been a long time since busy restaurateur Shannon Bosa-Yacoub has curled up with a book, but that’s not to say that she’s not reading. On the contrary: Bosa-Yacoub is reading non-stop: with her son, eight, and daughter, six. Though both kids love books, their preferences are miles apart, and they make their own choices (with Mom’s gentle guidance). This summer, Bosa-Yacoub’s daughter is enjoying lighter fare such as the Amelia Bedelia series by Peggy Parrish, while her son is hooked on Lauren Tarshis’ biography series for kids entitled I Survived. Favourites include I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, I Survived Hurricane Katrina, and I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake. But when it comes time to read as a family, Mom gets an equal vote. Hence their current family read: the CanCon fantasy classic The Secret World of Og by Pierre Berton. “I don’t know if it’s on the school curriculums anymore, and I remember being mesmerized by it as a child,” she says. As for Bosa-Yacoub’s personal reading — well, she’s not holding her breath. “Everything takes priority over me sitting down and reading for myself, but that’s how it goes,” she said. “I’ll read as a senior.”
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onice Pulice is Vancouver. Rather, he was Vancouver. A post-World War II street photographer, he’d engage you with a look and in return he hoped you’d give him a smile before he snapped your photo and handed you a ticket. You’d take the ticket to his Granville Street shop and you buy your photo — a great one, no doubt. It was a luxury in the days when not everyone could afford a camera. It’s estimated he took 15 million photos over his career, although most were destroyed by the man himself. “What I love about the photos is the sense of forward momentum,” says Jane Seidl, curator of Foncie’s Fotos at the Museum of Vancouver, where an exhibit on Pulice’s work and life is being held. “Ideally, he wanted to catch you mid-stride, just taking a step... he’s caught them at their most, sort of, optimistic. With some kind of momentum in their lives.
“Especially when they give him a big smile back, it captures people at a very happy, forward-thinking movement.” Foncie’s exhibit is a one-room knockout, featuring the man’s camera, photos and artifacts. Pulice destroyed the negatives to give peole an incentive not to delay dropping by his studio. This was his livelihood and he needed you to know there was an expiry date on your interest. He also turned no one away, because everyone had a face and everyone was worth the flash of his camera. “I think his legacy is his portrait of the city during the midcentury,” Seidl says. “He was a real democrat with his camera. Everyone was a potential customer. “He was completely colour blind, in a way that I think a lot of photographers were not, in that time period.” Foncie’s Fotos exhibit runs at the Museum of Vancouver until January 5, 2014. Meanwhile, after asking viewers to share the photos that Pulice took of them, Vancouver’s Knowledge Network is showcasing the premiere of Melanie Wood’s documentary Foncie’s Photos on August 5 at 8pm. She uses Pulice’s street photography “to trace a timeline through the heart of Vancouver and tell a people’s
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history of changing life in Canada’s western-most metropolis.” The Museum is also holding an exhibit called Sex Talk and the City, which runs until September 2, and is a provocative display of one aspect of Vancouver’s history. “Our mission statement is, that we hold a mirror up to the city and lead provocative conversations about its past, present, and future,” says Seidl.
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HOT TICKETS THEATRE BARD ON THE BEACH Until September 14 at Vanier Park (1695 Whyte Avenue) $25-$43 at 604.739.0559 or www.bardonthebeach.org TWELFTH NIGHT: In the pampered world of a fine European spa, everyone is falling in love with someone who is not exactly who they seem. BMO Maintstage. HAMLET: Shakespeare’s tragic tale about the grieving Prince of Denmark and the doomed souls around him. BMO Mainstage. MEASURE FOR MEASURE: This dark comedy about hypocrisy, sexual repression and the true nature of justice unfolds in 1900s New Orleans. Studio Stage. ELIZABETH REX: Queen Elizabeth I must reconcile her responsibilities as a leader with her feelings as a woman. Studio Stage. THEATRE UNDER THE STARS July 8-August 31 at Malkin Bowl (610 Pipeline, Stanley Park) $19-$44 at 604.696.4295 or www.tuts.ca LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL: Song-and-dance version of the hit Reese Witherspoon film in which peppy sorority girl Elle Woods shockingly and hilariously takes Harvard Law School by storm. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING: Frank Loesser’s enduring 1961 musical comedy about a window washer turned high-powered executive (think Mad Men for the Broadway crowd). THE AMAZING IMPROV SHOW: Fast-paced improv comedy abounds in Vancouver TheatreSports League’s spoof of The Amazing Race. Until August 31 at The Improv Centre on Granville Island (1502 Duranleau). $10-$12 at tickets.vtsl.com. AVENUE Q: Sesame Street-esque puppets rub shoulders with humans in the only musical around that comes with a full puppet nudity warning. Held over until August 17 at the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). $29-$70 at 604.687.1644 or www.artsclub.com. RIVERVIEW HIGH: Uh-oh: Alex accidentally asked two girls to prom! High school melodrama meets musical theatre hilarity in this 2012 Pick of the Fringe. August 7-24 at Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova). $18-$20 at www. firehallartscentre.ca. FALL AWAY HOME: Boca del Lupo’s family-friendly fairytale about a young girl who tumbles down a hole and through the planet. August 24-31 at Brockton Point (Stanley Park). Free but reservations required: tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
OPERA WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT: New lesbian opera explores the oppression that LGBT lovers face in nations where homosexuality is illegal. August 5-9 at Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse). $30-$35 at www. brownpapertickets.com.
MUSIC ENCHANTED EVENINGS: Friday night concert series featuring blues, jazz, fusion, classical piano, Chinese opera, and more. July 5-August 30 at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). $20-$25 at ticketstonight.ca. SHOREFEST 2013: Free concert series at the Honda Celebration of Light. August 3: River and the Road, No Sinner, Greg Drummond, Deep Dark Woods, Head of the Herd, and Mother Mother. Sunset Beach and English Bay. VANCOUVER EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL: The complexity and vitality of early music is celebrated over eight lively performances. July 28-August 10 at Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music (6361 Memorial Road) and Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent). $18-$36 at earlymusic.bc.ca. YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN: Psychedelic noh-wave opera group fusing noise, metal, pop and folk music. Shortlisted for the 2012 Polaris Prize. August 3 at Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse). $5-$25 at www.brownpapertickets.com. KEEP THE WISE ALIVE: Benefit concert in support of the WISE Hall features The Odds, The Palomars, Big Top, and the Screaming Chicken Burlesque Society. August 9 at the WISE Hall (1882 Adanac). $25-$30 at www. brownpapertickets.com. JOURNEYS TO THE EAST AND BEYOND: Toronto-based Las Ventanas and Vancouver’s Persian-Flamenco group Mashregh perform in a double-bill of upbeat Bulgarian tunes, Greek, Turkish and Sephardic love songs and Flamenco dance and music. August 14 at the Kosmik Zoo (53 West Broadway). $12-$15 at www.brownpapertickets.com. HAVANA D’PRIMERA: Trumpeter Alexander Abreu leads this all-star Cuban band performing timba, salsa, jazz, funk and Afro-Cuban music. August 21 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3150 Ash). $40-$50 at www.vtix.com. GREASE SING-A-LONG: Belt out “You’re the One that I Want” and other hits from the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in TUTS’ annual film sing-along. August 24 at Malkin Bowl (610 Pipeline, Stanley Park). $20-$25 at www.tuts.ca. IL VOLO: They’ve performed on American Idol and with Barbra Streisand, and now Italian pop opera trio Il Volo will launch their North American tour in Vancouver. August 25 at the Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville). $59.50-$136 at www. ticketmaster.ca.
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SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD: The newly renovated courtyard of this venerable venue is the setting for a performance by the Dream Team Blues Ensemble. August 25 at Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova). $12.
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HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL: 10-day celebration showcasing the best of North Shore music, performance, cinema, art and food. August 2-11 along West Vancouver waterfront (between 14th and 16th). Free. NIKKEI MATSURI: Indoor Japanese-style summer festival features performances, food, vendors, a Lego display, and a talent show. August 31-September 1 at Nikkei Cultural Centre (6687 Southoaks, Burnaby). Free. Check out our updated events calendar at WEVancouver.com
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HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FESTIVAL: Thailand lights up the sky in the final night of the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world. August 3; best viewed from English Bay and Kits Point. 37th ANNUAL POWELL STREET FESTIVAL: Free celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture. With martial arts demos, dance, theatre and music performances, film screenings, marketplace, food booths, and more. August 3 & 4 at Oppenheimer Park (400-block, Powell Street). 8 TREASURES: EVENING IN THE GARDEN: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden’s annual fundraiser includes food, drinks, a silent auction, musicians, and circus performers. August 8 at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). $65 at www.eventbrite.ca. ARTISTS IN THE ATRIUM: Traditional and contemporary performances by some of Vancouver’s finest Aboriginal dance and music artists. August 9: M’Girl. August 16: Sandy Scofield. August 23: Iskwew Singers. Series runs until October 13 at Woodward’s (149 W. Hastings). DEIGHTON CUP WEEKEND AT THE RACES: Great Gatsbythemed lifestyle festival celebrates style and elegance with cigars and whiskey tastings, horseracing, and a mint julep mixology competition. August 9-11 at Hastings Racecourse (188 Renfrew). Tickets $25-75 at www.deightoncup.com.
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nergized, passionate and not afraid to speak her mind, 80-year-old Elizabeth Ward has become the face of a campaign aimed at addressing food accessibility and affordability issues for seniors living in Vancouver’s Westside. The South Granville Seniors Centre and the Westside Food Collaborative have partnered to create the Westside Mobile Market for seniors and low-income residents. The program offers low-cost fresh fruits and vegetables in what’s being called a “food desert.” “When I first came to this area in 1998, there was a baker that had been there since the 1920s, a butcher and grocery store with fresh produce. All of a sudden they disappeared. Then we had designer dress shops and shoe stores,” Ward says. An IGA on Broadway also recently closed shop to make way for a new highrise development. A study by the West Side Food Collaborative discovered that many seniors in the area were malnourished or going hungry. Zsuzsi Fodor, then a Masters student and now the food facilitator and community developer at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, long ago envisioned the mobile market. “The South Granville area faces the same issues as Cedar Cottage and other Eastside neighbourhoods, that is poverty and access to affordible food markets and vendors. The food is not necessarily organic. The goal is to provide affordible produce within a short distance so seniors with less mobility can have access,” said Fodor. Many seniors, especially women, face the choice of whether or not to spend money on bus fare to get to a grocery store or possibly go hungry because
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of lack of money and or mobility. “How many people do you think are sitting behind a closed door and can’t get out.,” Ward asks. “Our goal is to make it easier to get what you need without going on the bus. “Somehow the women seniors get left by the wayside. Seniors deserve some respect. It’s only them, maybe their husband is gone. I personally am all by my self,” says Ward whose work with the program has helped her cope with the loss of her dog a month ago. She sees the mobile market as a way to give some dignity back to people who are struggling with old age and basic survival needs. “Many seniors only have pensions, of which a majority goes towards rent and have only a small amount for food.” The mobile market is just one solution to a widespread food security problem throughout the city. For Fodor, the mobile market is a band-aid solution and that the ideal situation would be everyone being able to live in a place walking distance from the food they need. “Let this be a starting point to a conversation about this issue. The city needs to address food deserts in the city,” she said. Fodor thinks the city depends too much on nonprofits to pick up the slack and that most of the time they are starved for money. “Whose job is it to provide food for people,” she asks. That is where the mobile market steps in. Now through Sept. 6, inexpensive produce will be purchased by the Greater Vancouver Foodbank and sold at two locations: the seniors centre, 1420 West 12th, every Thursday from 11am to 1pm, and at Marpole Place Neighbourhood House, 1305 West 70th, Thursdays from 2 to 4pm. As well, in collaboration with the market Planted: A Community Food Network has launched a “Plenty Campaign” to raise awareness for Westside seniors experiencing food insecurity. The campaign pledge is that “no senior should ever go hungry.” Signatures are being collected in order for the market to access more grant money.
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Life among the trees at Intergulf’s Cedar Creek By Kerry Vital
There’s nothing as wonderful as coming home after a long day and relaxing. The townhomes at Intergulf Development Group’s Cedar Creek North are like a breath of fresh air on Coquitlam’s master-planned community of Burke Mountain. “When you buy at Cedar Creek you can rest assured that you are getting the best-built townhomes the industry has to offer,” says Intergulf ’s Sasha Faris. “Our townhomes offer luxurious
finishes, great design and a palatable price to go along with it.” The homes at Cedar Creek are spacious and inviting, with their open floorplans and beautiful features. The kitchens are particularly gorgeous, with their stainless-steel appliances, custom-built Shaker-style wood cabinetry, natural granite countertop and island and chic glass mosaic tile backsplash. The bathrooms feature their own custom-built Shaker-style cabinetry, complemented by a natural granite countertop with a granite backsplash, vanity mirror with matching wood frame
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and a modern custom-built cubic vessel sink. A soaker tub and rain-head shower nozzle adds to the feeling of calm in the space, along with a sleek ceramic tile bath-shower surround and porcelain tile floor. The electric fireplace in every home is perfect for gathering around for some cozy downtime, or if you’re in the mood for some sun, the lush landscaping draws you outside. You’ll also find private balconies, patios and decks in the homes at Cedar Creek. Burke Mountain features several parks and schools in the neighbourhood, with shopping, dining and recreation opportunities just minutes away in the Coquitlam Centre area. The community is a highly sought-after location, so Faris notes that time is running out to purchase. “With this being the last phase of the Cedar Creek townhouse project, this is the final chance to own affordable luxury atop Burke Mountain,” she says. Homes at Cedar Creek North start at $419,900 and are move-in ready. For more information about Cedar Creek, visit www.cedarcreekhomes.ca or call 604-880-1880.
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The homes at Citadel Heights are built in a Craftsman style, with private decks and porches. Among the gorgeous features you’ll find in your new home is a convenient kitchen island, stainless-steel appliances and plenty of space to entertain, bottom right.
Exceptional homes at Citadel Heights By Kerry Vital
Bluetree Homes is hitting new heights with Citadel Heights, its single-family home community in Port Coquitlam. With an established location, gorgeous homes and the peace of mind that comes with buying from a well-known developer (Bluetree comes from ParkLane Homes), there’s no better time to buy than right now.
The surrounding Citadel Heights neighbourhood is becoming a popular place to live, and these 29 homes are selling quickly. “The response to this new community has been outstanding,” says Bluetree’s General Manager, Sales and Marketing Yosh Kasahara. “We’ve already sold all of the homes in our initial release and are now pre-selling homes that will complete later this year.” Bluetree is known as your friendly neighbourhood builder, and the reputation continues with Citadel Heights. The Craftsman-style architecture and rich exterior colours combine to make for a striking picture as you arrive home. There’s definitely no shortage of curb appeal here. “Our buyers love the Craftsman-style architecture of these homes,” says Kasahara. “These homes will retain their value because they have that timeless look.”
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The four- and five-bedroom floorplans range from 2,800 to 3,515 square feet. Big windows and a great room layout in some homes combine for an airy, spacious feeling that lets the natural light flow from room to room. You’ll especially love the dramatic vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom. Every home includes plenty of outdoor living space, with either decks or patios and front porches. You’ll also find a neighbourhood with mature landscaping, and established parks and schools just minutes away. The gourmet kitchens are centrally located in every home for maximum convenience. That continues with their eating nooks, breakfast bars and kitchen islands, making entertaining or a quick meal extremely easy. Buyers are able to choose between traditional shaker-style cabinetry or a modern flat-
panel style. Stainless-steel appliances are complemented by the quartz composite stone countertops, ceramic tile backsplash and sophisticated undermount cabinet lighting. Hand-set porcelain tile flooring is included in the entrance, kitchen and nook, powder room and laundry room, with elegant engineered hardwood throughout the rest of the main livings areas. The gas fireplace with its contemporary quartz composite stone surround and custom-designed mantel is sure to be a showpiece, or just the perfect place to relax. In the ensuite, you’ll find quartz composite stone countertops, a spa-like tub and shower with a decorative ceramic and glass accent and your choice of shaker-style or chic flatpanel cabinetry. Citadel Heights is perfectly situated, with shopping, dining, schools and recreation very close by. You’ll also have easy access to the rest of the Lower Mainland via Lougheed Highway or Highway 1, giving you the best of both worlds: a quiet neighbourhood within easy reach of every amenity you can imagine. “This community is unique because the surrounding neighbourhood is already established,” Kasahara says. “We know these homes won’t last long because there simply isn’t anything like this available in the market today.” Homes start at $829,900. For more information, visit bluetreehomes.ca, call 604468-2169 or visit the sales centre at 2195 Nova Scotia Avenue, Port Coquitlam, open daily except Fridays between noon and 5 p.m.
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BEN KAY With a true passion for Vancouver Real Estate and a driven, determined work ethic, Ben’s experience in the industry began at age eighteen when he started working alongside some of Vancouver’s top real estate producers while simultaneously working towards his studies at UBC and later at the BCIT School of Business in Marketing Management. Ben’s passion for real estate was sparked early on; the family’s real estate dealings were always a dinner table conversation. Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in the Kerrisdale area of Vancouver, he possesses a sincere and genuine personality with a European flair. Having competed in international Latin Ballroom competitions representing Canada to the world in the USA, UK & China has allowed Ben to discipline his competitive nature and quick thinking moves! The skills attained through previous experiences he brings with him to every transaction –helping colleagues & clients with the finest of details concerning their real estate needs. Ben’s diverse skill set and unique background provide him with keen all-around real estate insight as a service to both sellers and buyers, He brings a strong knowledge of real estate investing and finely honed skills in communication, negotiation and analysis. “I provide my clients with real time data, reports and market knowledge so in turn they can make educated decisions. Buying or selling a home is one of the single greatest monetary investments you will make so it is paramount that we get it right.”
hile plants like Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed continue to menace the Lower Mainland, European fire ants that swarm and sting people and pets are a growing cause for concern among invasive species watchers. Jennifer Grenz, development and projects manager for the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, said the dangerous ants arrived more than a year ago and have been found multiplying across the region at sites in Burnaby, Vancouver, Richmond, the District of North Vancouver and Chilliwack, as well as Victoria. “The ants can sting you and they swarm very quickly when they detect any ground movement,” Grenz said. “It’s not just one ant – you’re swarmed so there are going to be many ants on you.” They’ve caused significant reactions in some people, Grenz said. Dogs and horses can also be attacked by legions of the small red ants, which are hard to distinguish from the many other ant species found in B.C. “It’s really their behaviour which is the
defining characteristic,” she said. “This is the latest public safety concern for us.” The council’s website, www.iscmv.ca, explains how to collect a sample of suspect ants and send it for free identification by B.C.’s agriculture ministry. Grenz said residents have found themselves battling huge numbers of the ants because there are often multiple nests in close proximity – up to five or six in a single square metre of soil. She suspects fire ants are being trucked around the region in contaminated soil that gets dumped at one site and used as fill or landscaping soil somewhere else. They’re thought to have arrived in potted garden plants from Europe. Grenz advises homeowners to carefully check any new garden plants, compost or top soil for ants before adding it. European fire ants have formed more aggressive colonies in Canada than in their native Europe, according to a report of B.C.’s Inter-Ministry Invasive Species Working Group. It says they have potential to spread inland to Hope and throughout the B.C. coast as far north as Prince Rupert and warns they can make yards “unusuable” for children and pets.
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312-1655 Nelson Street, $238,000 • Fabulous updated studio strata with sunny balcony • Best location - 1 block to Denman • Updated lobby, newer piping & elevators • 5 minutes to beach, Denman restaurants, Davie Village & Stanley Park • 1 parking & 1 storage, pet & rentals allowed • Welcome home!
506-1720 Barclay Street • Almost 600sf 1 bedroom • Concrete leasehold 1 block from Denman • Well managed building in the heart of the West End • Outdoor pool, underground parking, storage locker • Live in caretaker, rentals allowed • Fabulous building and location.
2348 Anora Drive, $430,000 • Huge sunny lot • Wonderful West Coast Contemporary • Split level plan • 5 bedrooms, 3 bath • Great neighbourhood close to schools, shops, transit • Well-manicured neighbourhood
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• Ultimate West End lifestyle at an affordable price • Ocean view studio – well laid out & original hardwood floors • Enjoy common rooftop deck w/ swimming pool overlooking English Bay • Building in great shape • Recent upgrades include new roof, exterior paint, new elevator, new boilers & more • Maintenance fee includes property taxes, heat & hot water • Location just steps from shopping & dining on Davie, and Susnset Beach • Non-strata prepaid leasehold • Rentals allowed, but no pets
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EXCITING VIEW HOME OVERLOOKING LOST LAGOON AT STANLEY PARK! A very special, quiet location west of Denman on a private cul-de-sac at the edge of the park. This top floor south west corner, three bedroom home has bright, open spaces with lovely hardwood floors throughout. Generous-sized open Living and Dining rooms easily accommodate house-sized furniture. A serene and tranquil location, yet just a short stroll to the beaches at English Bay, coffee shops, eateries, tennis, gold, endless trails, the seawall AND MORE! Lovely premier co-op building Arniston Apartments Ltd. (with elevator) offers a lifestyle location that rarely comes available.
Yaletown Park II. One bedroom & den with great views. Close to all amenities. Rentals allowed.
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305 – 2525 BLENHEIM ST
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$375,000
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$319,600
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OPEN SAT 1-2.30PM …on one of the quietest streets in the area in an equally quiet 1 bdrm garden suite (665 s.f.) Secured parking and locker too! Vanier Court is a well-run strata. Live-in care-taker, pet friendly, and owner occupancy only. TAKE PRIDE IN A SMART BUY!
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1225 BARCLAY 14
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• Approx 1100 sf 2 BR 2 Bath Parkside • Seawall, trails, sandy beach 2 mins away • View to Eng Bay, Park & mountains • Compl. Remodeled, new dbl windows • Real Maple HW floors, custom lighting
$475,000 2055 PENDRELL
• Open plan solid maple, granite & SS kitch • Premium Liebherr, Miele, Kitchenaid appls • Entertainers 13X20 LR. Open Balcony • Sliding wall to define space, reed glass. • Parking. Common roofdeck. Indoor Pool
• Rare SW corner oceanfront 1 block to park • 2 BR 2 Bathroom 1246 sq ft of luxe living • Great corridor views to English Bay & Kits • 180o water view in winter: enjoy fall color too • Completely remodeled & avail. for immed poss’n
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Just Off Denman.1718 Nelson #307. Beautifully renovated pet friendly strata suite in prime Denman St. strata complex. Great management. $299,900.
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Mountain & City Views 1720 Barclay #1104. Beautifully renovated top floor mountain view suite. Also has magazine quality upgrades and an open balcony. $265,000.
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Penthouse Level 1928 Nelson #402 Two bedroom & two bathroom Also has 237 sf of wrap around patio with soft light and close to Stanley Park. Features vaulted ceilings, quality upgrades including new fireplace, hardwood floors and welcomes your family pets. By appointment only. $659,900.
West of Denman 1879 Barclay #203 Heritage studio with gleaming hardwood floors, a Murphy bed and a coveted parking space. Situated two blocks to Stanley Park. $179,900.
PRIDe sPeCIal Immaculate home with spacious rooms for entertaining, accommodates house size furnishings, books & art. Houselike floorplan tastefully updated with oak, granite, ceramics, crown mouldings & baseboards with great storage all organized custom blinds & accents. Traditional style easily converts to contemporary. 1130 sf 2 bdrm 2 bath plus balcony, kitchen with window & more! Classic concrete strata at Lost Lagoon! $659,000
#412 - 1355 Harwood St. Open Sat & Sun 2-4pm Classic West End home... One block to beach and one block to the stores... Over 1,000sf 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 parking strata... Updated and renovated throughout including hardwood floors, new appliances, quartz counters, marble fireplace surround, crown mouldings and more...
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English Bay 1850 Comox #302. SE corner at the sought-after West of Denman resort-like El Cid. $234,900.
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FUN FOR ALL AGES Year round or holiday home or investment; bright garden patio home features unique split level, 9ft ceilings, gas f/p, laminate & tile floors, front loading washer/dryer, good storage & underground parking. Pet & rental friendly just steps to Robson, Denman, Coal Harbour seawall, Stanley Park & Lost Lagoon this home suits every lifestyle. 156 sf southern patio overlooking waterfall! This is the life! $369,900 louD anD PRouD! Looking for first home or investment, pied a terre or fixer upper? These one bdrm concrete strata suites with balcony bordering downtown/West End fit the bill! Sorry no pets, but no problem for rental! 5th floor $259,000, 3rd floor $239,000.
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FIT FoR a queen! Stunning harbour & mountain views from wall to wall windows & balcony of updated one bdrm featuring hardwood floors, granite counters & s/s appliances. Gorgeous indoor pool. Pet & rental friendly Coal Harbour. $469,000
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Sprawling 1311sf NW corner 2 bdrm + 2bath in a waterfront seaside highly desirable location • Right on seawall, aquabus to Granville Island, mins. to beaches & parks • Generous rooms thruout, perfect for entertaining & house size furniture! • Reno’d kitchen w/ new S/S Fisher Paykel, Miele & Bosch appliances, lovely kitchen island & windows in kitch., h/w flrs, gas f/p, king size bdrms, Master has 5pc. bath w/ sep. shower, jetted tub & W/I closet • Outdoor covered balcony for bbqs, real laundry room, 2 parking & storage locker • This is a jewel in the sky. Clubhouse, guest suite, sauna, hottub & gym • Exterior paint & sealant completed 2011.
Unrivaled splendor. Vancouver’s premiere waterfront residences combining two suites and conceived over 2 years of design & construction • 270 degree views flr-ceiling views of marinas, False Crk, Granville Island & cityscapes • House size 3255 sqft complimented by a 360 degree elliptical flrplan centered around a glass wine room, 4 bdrms, 4 bathrms, 5 parking & 2 storage lckrs • Featuring: 12 piece Miele & Thermador S/S appliances, Capolavaro granite, Zebrano book-matched cabinetry, 2 home theatre systems, surround audio thruout, marble & onyx flooring thruout, T5 wired, video security system, Lutron one touch light & shades control, all rooms are a unique design & statement, Swarovski chandeliers, 6 piece master bath with 273 spray & steam shower, air jet tub, his/hers sinks; W/I closet, a ‘pink mosaic Bisazza’ bathroom, family room, great room, formal & informal dining areas, formal living room, dual entry, two balconies, two gas f/p, nanny quarters & much more • Simply spectacular!
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SUBPENTHOUSE – 270 degree views of N. Shore Mtns. as far as you can see • 3 bdrms/2bathrms, 1179sf, open & modern floorplan w/ flr to ceiling windows, only 3 years old • Oversized bedrooms, dream master bedroom w/ its own balcony, den , walk-in closet & 5pc. ensuite bath, granite countertops, S/S appliances, laminate flooring throughout, 100sqft+ outdoor balcony for bbqs w/ views, NE corner unit with sweeping views • Location Location Location – steps to Canada Line to YVR, downtown, across from Lansdowne Mall (new Target store), Kwantlen University & more • Guest suite, clubhouse, media rm.
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RARELY ON THE MARKET • Affordable 2 bdrms + 2 bath in the waterfront master planned Marinaside neighborhood • Everything at your doorstep: Urban Fare, seawall, Roundhouse Centre, Yaletown & marinas • NE Corner 787 sqft 2bdrm + 2 full baths w/ ensuite in master, beautiful views of marina from living /dining, overlooking lagoon & city views too • Fabulous floorplan, new stainless gas stove, granite countertops, marble in bathrooms, full 4pc. guest bathroom, large insuite storage, hardwood flrs throughout, balcony for bbq’s, 1 prkg, excellent condition! • 24/7 concierge, I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, lagoon, club house, theatre, gym & more • Don’t miss this one!
Waterfront seawall & marina location – a private peaceful seaside enclave of downtown • Steps to Aquabus to Granville Island Market, miles of seawall, 1st class restaurants & miles of beaches • SW corner with views of False Creek & Granville Island sprawling 771 sqft 1 bdrm recent renos & in MINT CONDITION – show suite quality • Gas f/p, granite counters, S/S appl, front loading W/D, marble tiled entrance, new light fixtures & paint thruout, beautiful floorplan w/ generous rooms for king size bed and house sized furniture • Ultimate quiet and tranquil home • British inspired gardens, 24/7 concierge, I/D pool & gym • 1 prkg & storage • James Cheng Award winning design & solid concrete construction.
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5999 OAK STREET $1,018,000
802-4333 CENTRAL BLVD PRESIDIA BY BOSA: $409,900
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Location Location Location – across from Richmond market, steps to Richmond Mall, Lansdowne Mall, Kwantlen University & Canada Line to YVR • 898 sqft 2 bdrm/2bath, NW corner, opposite bedrooms, large den, granite counters, gas stove, spacious rooms, separate dining area, large outdoor balcony, 1 parking & 1 storage • Club house, concierge, gym • Rainscreened solid concrete construction. GROUP WEST COAST REALTY
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SW corner w/ sweeping unobstructed views overlooking Yaletown & city • Nothing to block your views • 2 bdrm /2bath, 745sf, balcony, 1 parking & storage locker • Open floorplan w/ S/S appliances, granite counters, opposite bedrooms for max. privacy • True Yaletown location steps to the best amenities downtown–seawall, Yaletown, Robson St., Rogers Arena & more.
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community with Pride By Gen Handley
P
ride Week in Vancouver, while a major time for celebration, really comes down to the promotion of community. It involves and welcomes everyone within and beyond the LGBTTQ community including the restaurants located at the heart of the festivities. downtown Restaurants and bars in the Davie Street area are preparing for another busy week with more than 650,000 people expected to partake in the celebration — and this will be in addition to the masses of people wanting an ocean-side view of the Celebration of Lights fireworks taking place at almost the exact same time. “It’s crazy fun down here,” says Nicolas Hipperson, general manager and chef at the Raincity Grill on Denman at Davie. “There’s lots to look at, lots of fun going on outside and I think everyone has fun at work. There’s a good energy that everyone loves.” When ask how the Raincity Grill handles the influx of customers during the week, it’s clear Hipperson will be enjoying the revelries as much as his customers. “Well, I can tell you how they handle it for me, because I usually take that day and the following day off to nurse my hangover from drinking on one of the boats,” he says with a laugh. “There’s such a sense of camaraderie and community out there, it’s such a good environment and energy to be in. It makes the day at work a lot more fun, for sure.” Hipperson says that while summer is busy regardless, the restaurant is particularly packed during that week — especially on Pride Sunday and the hallmark parade. “We’re having a special, three-course brunch menu for the parade and will have a unique, four- or five-course, Prideinspired tasting menu available throughout the week,” he says. “A lot of thought goes
into it.” About a block away on Davie Street, the newly named and renovated Three Brits Public House (formerly The Calling) is also celebrating with a Pride Parade party. “It’s our biggest week of the year; it’s huge for us,” says Kayla Nishino, general manager of Three Brits. “It’s definitely a popular place to be down here. And it’s busy as it is with the summer and the weather.” With the new look and name, Three Brits has also increased its capacity, so Nishino is expecting a larger party than usual. “We expect it to be full all week,” she says. “Normally I have two bartenders and three servers on the floor. During that week, the event, I like to push the staff (numbers) up a bit to three bartenders and four or five girls on the floor.” She says it’s a pleasure to be part of the week and in a location along the parade route. “I love that we’re down here and a part of this,” Nishino says. “It’s such a good time and people are so happy.” Just around the corner from Three Brits, the iconic English Bay Boathouse will be holding a post-parade party and will have Pride-inspired festivities during the Sunday. Liz Naccarato, general manager of the English Bay Boathouse, says it’s hard to get a reservation during that week. “It’ll be really busy around here,” she says. Naccarato says she has more than 50 people working in the front of house from 7am until close. “It’s busy no matter what with the fireworks.” “We try to work closely with the Pride Society,” Naccarato adds. “On the morning of the parade, grand marshal Joan-e speaks on our patio to everyone; it’s kind of a tradition.” On May 29, Vancouver city council gave Pride Week an even bigger reason to party by voting unanimously to give the Vancouver Pride Parade civic designation, ensuring financial support from the city.
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don’t consider my blogs as restaurant reviews. Instead, I describe my experiences based on how I approach them. (Restaurant reviews are a topic for another column.) If I don’t enjoy my experience, I don’t even consider it as a “negative” post, but simply honest feedback with constructive criticism. Let’s face it. Not everything is tasty and delicious, not everyone is a great chef or cook, and not every food tastes good. So why write only about positive restaurant experiences and say only good things? People say “if you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all”, but I also understand the value of a dollar and quality time. Dining out is a luxury and leisurely activity. It is not a necessity and not everyone can afford it or have the time to do it. Hard-earned dollars should be spent at good restaurants and if I can recommend how dollars could be better spent, or give readers an experience worth remembering, I will. As much as company and ambiance makes for a dining experience, so does the food. Nobody wants to leave disappointed and everyone has an opinion and preferences on what they like. More often than not, a restaurant does not have a flawless menu anyway. Showing a discerning palate is more helpful and beneficial than saying “everything is good”. If everything is good, fair enough, but if that was always the answer then why look for a recommendation? How many times have you asked the server for recommendations and he or she says “everything”? Does that really help? No. Most likely you are not ordering everything on the menu, and I want to help narrow down the choices if I’ve tried it out already. Whether or not you agree is based on personal preference, but at least I can be honest with my opinion. There are often hit-and-miss dishes or dishes that are better than others, and I want to point them out. I am more or less a guinea pig for “foodies”, testing the waters before you jump in. Quite often I am also on the other side, too, looking for which restaurants to visit and which to avoid. I haven’t tried everything and I can’t know it all, but knowing pros and cons of a restaurant allows me to see it from all perspectives. It gives me an idea of what to expect, or who the clientele might be and whether it’s appropriate for me. I can’t guarantee a positive restaurant experience based on mine, but I can, I hope, lead you to a good meal with “good” and “bad” reports back. I am not suggesting impossible standards and high expectations, but it is natural to expect a positive experience. Not everything I make is delicious and I have my bad days, but the difference is I am not charging the public. This is the service that the restaurant and hospitality industry provides, so it goes without saying. Unfortunately, the glasses are
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Mijune Pak has no problems with pig face, octopus or ear, but the terrine was very gelatinous and the octopus was chewy. There was too much fat and it could have also used more seasoning. Should she have not written about it in her blog, Follow Me Foodie? Mijune Pak photo not always half full… or even refilled. It is nothing personal, just a fact. If I can guide someone to a better restaurant or dish, perhaps I can even up a restaurant’s game and encourage improvement in the overall dining scene. I want to raise the bar, challenge the industry and palates, share constructive criticism, critically think about the food I am eating and writing about, and bring light to those who deserve it. All are required to build an even stronger food scene in Vancouver. Proving honest feedback, good or bad, also gives people the opportunity to give their opinion as well. I do not want to dictate my opinion, but open doors for discussion. For all I know I could have ordered the wrong dish or visited on a bad day, and if I did, I would want to know. Dining out is not just about eating, but about learning, sharing, and having an experience that is good enough to want to recommend to others. As a food writers, if we know something is not good and stay silent, we’re not doing anything to help the industry grow. Writing a critical report does not necessarily make for a reliable and trustworthy source, but at least it is honest and real, regardless of it being right or wrong. Find Mijune at the Bull’s-Eye Canadian National BBQ Championships in Whistler all weekend, and at the Araxi Long Table Series dinner at Lost Lake in Whistler on August 3. PRIDE festivities are also happening all over Vancouver, and look for the Pride Festival and Market on August 4 at Sunset Beach (Beach and Bute). Find out more about Mijune at FollowMeFoodie. com or follow her on Twitter @followmefoodie.
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of acknowledgment that, although they are a long, long way from home, tonight they can burrow a little closer to their roots. It’s the inaugural East Coast Kitchen Party at the Portside Pub. The owner of the ship-styled Gastown restaurant is Mark Brand, who is from Halifax, as is Ash McLeod, his director of marketing. The Portside’s manager is Andrew Flynn, a Newfoundlander. “We’re always pretty festive,” McLeod says as the Halifax Wharf Rats sing “Now I’m a broken man on a Halifax pier, the last of Barrett’s privateers” and the crowd sings along as if they too were homesick 18th century sailors. A fancy name for a kitchen party is a céilidh (pronounced cailey.) “Kitchen parties are picking up the phone and saying, ‘Hey, boys, we’re having a kitchen party and may five people come, maybe 20, and maybe your mother is telling you to go to another kitchen party,” Ash says with a laugh. Hosting a monthly kitchen party at the Portside is a lot less expensive than a plane ticket home. McLeod says there’s a brotherhood — or sisterhood — between East Coasters that draws them together and then, in Maritime fashion, invites everyone else to join in the fun. Michelle Carlisle, the lead singer of the Halifax Wharf Rats is, oddly enough, from Saskatchewan. Her parents are from England, however, and “prairie people are similar to East Coasters — they’ll feed you and love you.” And then they’ll sing. If you want a test of how important music is to Maritime culture, try to think of a British Columbian song that everyone can sing. What song do Ontarians sing when they all get together? But put East Coasters in a room together and they probably all know the words to “Fare Thee Well to Nova Scotia” or “I’se the By.” Don’t worry if you go to a kitchen party and don’t know the words to the songs. East Coasters are a friendly lot and will be more than happy to show you how to feel part of the clan. Portside Pub plans to host the next East Coast Kitchen Party on August 21.
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he wine world lost a global icon at the end of June this year: Australian Peter Lehmann passed away after kidney surgery at the age of 82. He was constantly referred to as the ‘Baron of the Barossa;’ a nod to him being a pioneer of the region outside of Adelaide in South Australia. It was the place where he was born and it was the place where he’d passed, making site-specific wines there for 66 years in between. The pivotal moment in his career was when there had been a glut of wine grapes in the 1970s Barossa Valley, to the point that the government gave financial incentive to those willing to pull their vines. This really gutted Lehmann, who rightly saw the potential for the Valley, knowing its growing potential for wines that offered a sense of place. While still chief winemaker at Saltram Wines, he’d started his own winery (then dubbed Masterson Barossa Vineyards) so he could purchase grapes, providing growers another option. He really was a savior of sorts, as the Barossa has some of the oldest continuously producing vineyards in the world with several massive, gnarled vines dating back to the mid-1800s. With the area’s proximity to the Southern Ocean, that diurnal temperature range helps grapes retain good acidity while the sun does its thing, getting them nice and ripe. The wines he’d crafted, and the wines Peter Lehmann Wines produce to this day, offer a true reflection of their vineyards with minimal intervention in the winery, along with honest varietal character. Whether it’s a Shiraz offering peppery purple fruit or a Riesling that glistens with citrusy minerality, they’re always well made and true.
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There may be some who balk at Australian wines in that $13-15 price range, assuming they’re just going to be sweet and soulless fruit-bombs akin to many of the ‘critter wines’ that dominated the market a few years back. Take my word that this assumption would be mistaken, and you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not giving these wines a second glance — particularly because their pricepoints offer excellent value. Snag one (or both) of these bottles and raise a glass to Peter Lehmann, an icon who helped put a fantastic region on the map.
Peter Lehmann 2011 Weighbridge Chardonnay | $12.99 | BC Liquor Stores Green apple and melon aromas float out of the glass while the palate has some really cool intricacies; starfruit, green grape and Asian pear. Mediumbodied with good acidity through the perfumed, lemony finish; there’s enough weight and viscosity for the wine to ably handle a variety of fullflavoured dishes, but I’m thinking roast chicken, creamy pastas or perhaps a garlicky Caesar salad.
Peter Lehmann 2011 Weighbridge Shiraz | $14.99 | BC Liquor Stores As the sun disappears behind the mountains and temperatures cool a little, swaddle yourself in this Shiraz chock-full of dark berry fruit, freshly carved roast beef, fruity tobacco and some lovely, soft and peppery tannins. Big red meats or stews would do just fine. As always, if you’re having trouble tracking something down, find me via KurtisKolt.com or Tweet me @KurtisKolt
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Woody Allen exceeds expectations (again) with Blue Jasmine BLUE JASMINE
Starring Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins, Alec Baldwin Directed by Woody Allen With 2011’s Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen confirmed that he could still spin an enchanting, whimsical tale capped with a charming epiphany. His newest film is an even more impressive accomplishment. A piercing character study of a woman teetering at the precipice of a complete breakdown, Blue Jasmine examines precisely how destructive delusion can be while offering few assurances that its central character will emerge from her travails any wiser. Blue Jasmine is a tale of two cities and two distinctly different times. In flashbacks, Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) lives a life of luxury in Manhattan, remaining in blissful denial that her investment banker husband Hal (Alec Baldwin) is a Madofflevel scumbag. In present day San Francisco, she’s turned up penniless — but packing Vuitton luggage — on the doorstep of her blue collar sister Ginger (Sally Hawkins). With Hal having received his comeuppance (the details of which are patiently revealed), she’s left to rebuild her life using the extremely limited skill-set that privilege has afforded her. Initially, this “fish out of Evian water” scenario elicits comedy, as the aloof, haughty Jasmine recoils from her doughy nephews and employs “casual charm” as a pejorative. However, it becomes quite apparent that reality is the milieu she’s most ill-suited for. Blanchett uncovers just the right pitiful undertones to lend Jasmine’s fond recollections of better days. It’s increasingly unsettling to watch her repeat these anecdotes ad nauseum, as if they were incantations that might undue the curse she’s currently enduring. And as Jasmine psyche begins to come apart at the well-tailored seams, Allen and Blanchett masterfully conspire to orchestrate a truly enthralling tragedy. — Curtis Woloschuk
Movie Reviews Jackman gives The Wolverine some bite THE WOLVERINE
Starring Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto Directed by James Mangold Hugh Jackman is back as the Wolverine and, although the actor’s in the best shape of his life, his latest big screen adventure succumbs to some excessive padding. Picking up after the events of X-Men: The Last Stand (and virtually ignoring 2009’s disastrous X-Men Origins: Wolverine), the mighty mutant travels to Japan to battle ninja warriors, vicious yakuza gangsters and his own personal demons. Although The Wolverine’s intriguing setup and premise, including the character’s taste of mortality, are a refreshing break from the usual apocalyptic levels of summer superhero cinema, there exists a glaring disconnect between the narrative and the action, much of which feels tacked on to simply give the audience a break from all the brooding emotion.
Director James Mangold, who showed a keen eye for shooting action in the underrated 3:10 To Yuma remake, opts for a more frantic, hand-held approach in many of the film’s sequences which only make several of them feel stale. Some action does work though — an intense bullet train sequence and arrow battle that sees Logan stuck like a pin cushion are executed brilliantly. Thankfully, Jackman’s intensity and unThor wavering commitment to his beloved role Diakow help elevate the sometimes generic material. Newcomer Rila Fukushima, Logan’s feisty sidekick, also provides plenty of pint-sized magnetism plus a dash of well-timed and much-needed comedy. Although The Wolverine’s climax is a poorly executed and cartoonish finale, casual fans of the franchise will find enough gems hidden in the film to sustain the longevity of our adamantium-clawed hero.
Zimmerman verdict gives Station examination additional depth FRUITVALE STATION
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer Directed by Ryan Coogler Based on actual events that culminated with an unarmed, handcuffed African American man shot dead by Bay Area transit police in 2009, Ryan Coogler’s first feature was never going to lack for impact. However, arriving on local screens in the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict, its alternately thoughtful and fraught examination of prejudices becomes all the more devastating. After opening with cellphone video of the real Oscar Grant’s shooting, Coogler turns back the clock for a semi-fictionalized account of his last day alive: New Year’s Eve 2008. Played with an engaging mix of charisma and combustibility by Michael B. Jordan, Oscar is no angel. However, he’s desperately looking to redeem himself to his long-suffering girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and mother (Octavia Spencer). In scenes with his young daughter, we see his capacity for tenderness. And yet, it only takes the slightest provocation to spark his explosive temper. The New Year’s Eve setting is ideal for a character who’s looking to “not f**k up for 30 days.” After all, who amongst us hasn’t aspired to use the turn of the calendar as a personal turning point? And while we’re well aware that Oscar will never have the chance to prove his resolve, we nevertheless emotionally invest ourselves in his final hours as he conducts himself as the man he wants to be. At barely 80 minutes, Fruitvale Station passes in a flash, its sense of purpose and force of will propelling it through some rough patches and suspect decision-making. Which is to say, it perfectly complements the unfortunate character at its heart. — Curtis Woloschuk
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Free Will Astrology #Z 3PC #SF[TOZ r Week of August 1 ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): To add zest to mealtime, you might choose food that has been seasoned with red chili peppers, cumin, or other piquant flavors. Some chimpanzees have a similar inclination, which is why they like to snack on red fire ants. Judging from the astrological omens, I’m guessing you are currently in a phase when your attraction to spicy things is at a peak — not just for dinner but in other areas of your life, as well. I have a suggestion: Pursue rowdy fun with adventures that have metaphorical resemblances to red chili peppers, but stay away from those that are like red fire ants. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): The 19th-century English artist John Constable specialized in painting landscapes. The countryside near his home especially excited him. He said, “The sound of water escaping from mill dams, willows, old rotten planks, slimy posts, and brickwork, I love such things. They made me a painter, and I am grateful.” Take a cue from Constable, Taurus. Spend quality time appreciating the simple scenes and earthy pleasures that nourish your creative spirit. Give your senses the joy of getting filled up with vivid impressions. Immerse yourself in experiences that thrill your animal intelligence. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): This is Grand Unification Week for you Geminis. If your left hand has been at war with your right hand, it’s a perfect moment to declare a truce. If your head and heart have not been seeing eye to eye, they are ready to find common ground and start conspiring together for your greater glory. Are there any rips or rifts in your life? You will generate good fortune for yourself if you get to work on healing them. Have you been alienated from an ally or at odds with a beloved dream or separated from a valuable resource? You have a lot of power to fix glitches like those. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): In an episode of the TV show Twin Peaks, special agent Dale Cooper gives the following advice to his colleague Harry: “I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it, don’t wait for it, just let it happen.” Now I’m passing on this advice to you, Cancerian. It’s a perfect time for you to try out this fun game. You are in a phase of your astrological cycle when you’ll be wise to intensify your commitment to self-care... and deepen your devotion to making yourself feel good... and increase your artistry at providing yourself with everything you need to thrive.
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VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): Since 1948, the chemical known as warfarin has been used as a pesticide to poison rats. Beginning in 1954, it also became a medicine prescribed to treat thrombosis and other blood ailments in humans. Is there anything in your own life that resembles warfarin? A person or an asset or an activity that can either be destructive or constructive, depending on the situation? The time will soon be right for you to employ that metaphorical version of warfarin in both capacities. Make sure you’re very clear about which is which. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): “My heart was a hysterical, unreliable organ,” wrote Vladimir Nabokov in his novel Lolita. We have all gone through phases when we could have uttered a similar statement. But I doubt that this is one of those times for you, Libra. On the contrary. I suspect your heart is very smart right now — poised and lucid and gracious. In fact, I suggest you regard the messages coming from your heart as more trustworthy than any other part of you — wiser than your head and your gut and your genitals put together. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): The Holy Grail of skateboarding tricks is called the 1080. To pull it off, a skateboarder has to do three complete 360-degree revolutions in mid-air and land cleanly. No one had ever pulled it off until 12-year-old Tom Schaar did it in 2012. Since then, two other teenage boys have managed the same feat. But I predict that a Scorpio skateboarder will break the record sometime soon, managing a 1260, or three and a half full revolutions. Why? First, because your tribe is unusually geared to accomplish peak performances right now. And second, you have a knack for doing complex maneuvers that require a lot of concentration. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): Can you think of ways that you have been colonized? Have any powerful institutions filled up your brain with ideas and desires that aren’t in alignment with your highest values? For instance, has your imagination gotten imprinted with conditioning that makes you worry that your body’s not beautiful enough or your bank account’s not big enough or your style isn’t cool
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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): An old Chinese poem tells us that “the true measure of a mountain’s greatness is not its height but whether it is charming enough to attract dragons.” You and I know there are no such things as dragons, so we can’t take this literally. But what if we treat it as we might a fairy tale? I suggest we draw a metaphorical meaning from it and apply it to your life. Let’s say that you shouldn’t be impressed with how big and strong anything is; you shouldn’t give your mojo to people or institutions simply because they have worldly power. Rather, you will be best served by aligning yourself with what’s mysterious and fabulous. You’re more likely to have fun and generate good fortune for yourself by seeking out stories that appeal to your soul instead of your ego. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): The questions you have been asking aren’t terrible. But they could be formulated better. They might be framed in such a way as to encourage life to give you crisp insights you can really use rather than what you’ve been getting lately, which are fuzzy conjectures that are only partially relevant. Would you like some inspiration? See if any of these inquiries help hone your spirit of inquiry. 1. What kind of teacher or teaching do you need the most right now? 2. What part of you is too tame, and what can you do about it? 3. What could you do to make yourself even more attractive and interesting to people than you already are? 4. What is the pain that potentially has the most power to awaken your dormant intelligence? PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): “There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method.” So says Ishmael, the hero of Herman Melville’s 19th-century novel Moby Dick. He is ostensibly referring to whale hunting, which is his job, but some modern critics suggest he’s also talking about the art of storytelling. I suspect his statement applies to a certain enterprise you are currently engaged in, as well. Can you wrap your mind and heart around the phrase “careful disorderliness,” Pisces? I hope so, because I think it’s the true method. Here are some other terms to describe it: benevolent chaos; strategic messiness; purposeful improvisation; playful experiments. HOMEWORK: Compose a love spell to get more of the intimate connection you want, but without manipulating anyone’s free will. Tell me about it at Freewillastrology.com.
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Hateful history lesson Re: Pack up your bigotry, Rants, July 25. I’m an American who chooses to live in Vancouver and I can assure you that stupidity runs deep on both sides of the border. Read a newspaper, listen to the radio, watch TV... Americans don’t hold a monopoly on it. Stupidity lives in every country around the world. History reminds us of that fact. So, next time you eavesdrop on a private conversation and hear something you don’t like, get off your fat ass, turn around and educate the tourists. You might make the world a better place to live. Start at home.
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The grass is greener Re: Pack up your bigotry, Rants, July 25. I am so sorry Leslie had that most unfortunate experience with those disgusting, ignorant Americans. I could not be more embarrassed or ashamed of my fellow countrymen. Nothing new for me as an American. When travelling abroad I sometimes identify myself as a Canadian so as not to be pre-judged. Americans have become so entirely self-absorbed and arrogant, it is really quite disturbing. Please know that we are not ALL like this, although in truth, a large portion of Americans DO display this behavior... and this is one of the many reasons I “fled” to your wonderful country. If it changes your view at all, I can tell you I LOVE Canada, I LOVE Canadians, I LOVE the way you “do” things and I LOVE living in Canada! And to the Ugly American(s), screw you. Stay home where you can continue to convince yourself you are better than everyone else in the world. By the way, how’s that working for ya?
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497
Canadian Media Guild seeks a Staff Rep for Western Canada DRIVERS WANTED
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The Canadian Media Guild has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the union and media worlds. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Staff Representative for our Western regional office, which serves members from Manitoba to British Columbia and the North. The position is currently located in Vancouver but the location is negotiable. The Guild represents 6,000 members across Canada, including employees at CBC, The Canadian Press, Thomson Reuters and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, TVO, TFO, Shaw Media, Zoomer TV, AFP, Private Radio, as well as media freelancers. Find out more at www.cmg.ca. Under the direction of the Senior Staff Representative, the successful applicant will work as part of a team, providing support for local executives, advice to individual members, assist with organizing opportunities and deal with management on behalf of the Guild within the region. The successful candidate will also be assigned other national duties from time to time. Experience in administering collective agreements and providing contractual support to members is required, as is knowledge of trade unionism, the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Legislation and bargaining. He/ she must be committed to the ideals of the labour movement. Candidates who are bilingual will be given preference. Knowledge of the media industry is also an asset. Wages and benefits are set according to the provisions of the Canadian Media Guild Employees Union/CMG collective agreement (available online). CMG is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a covering letter and resume to hiringcommittee@cmg.ca. Our office is at 310 Front St. W., Suite 810, Toronto ON, M5V 3B5. The deadline is Friday August 30, 2013.
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EDUCATION
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT
Become a PLEA Family Caregiver.
PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door... make it yours. 604.708.2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.ca
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HELP WANTED
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta
Call Violet 604-777-2195
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Canuel Caterers
BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company with over 50 locations is now interviewing for September. Team leader, counter attendants / cashiers / food prep, 4-8 hour shift during the school year to start at a high school near you.
TREE SERVICES
TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617
PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BLUENOSE PUPS, (registered) To good home. Born June 18. $1000 & up. Call or text Tom (778)996-6511 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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FULL TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED This is a permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 3-5 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Benefits include excellent wage, health spending account and profit sharing. Please submit resumes by fax 250-295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com. Please visit our website at www.pwppost.com for further information on the company. GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209
LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Nelson Ford, in Nelson BC, is looking for the right technician to service our customers. We offer factory Ford training, competitive wages, and great benefits. Salary dependent on experience $28 - $35/hr based on Ford training. Will consider 3rd/4th year apprentice. Send resume to rmcmahon@nelsonfordsales.com or fax 250-352-7282
TRADES, TECHNICAL
CLASS 1 Truck Driver with StoneSlinger exp. req’d for Maple Ridge Trucking & Excavating Co. Good wages & Benefits. Fax 604-4607853 or e-mail wmader@telus.net DAY RATE Vac Drivers. Must have all tickets, have knowledge of an oil rig. Also need Class 1 Drivers for vac and water trucks but local work. Must relocate. Class 1 Drivers for gravel trucks and hauling swamp mats also. Benefits after 3 months and competitive wages. Fax to 1-403-845-3903. Attention: Rick.
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 RUBBER TRACKS mini excavators, tracked loaders, dumpers, trenchers, horizontal drills. Let’s see what we can do! Trackmasters Canada Ltd. 1-866-553-0090. Calgary 403-771-6008. Vancouver 604-218-2825.
TOWER TECHNICIAN
STUDENTS
Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com
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GARDENING
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More
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Always Done Right With Integrity.
Complete Dry-wall & Renovation services. Textured ceiling specialist. Phone Steve (604)613-4861
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. 2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136
$45/Hr
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604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
Bulldog Disposal Co. Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial
No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk
Call Tony 604-834-2597
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Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
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OTHER AREAS
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RENTALS
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2006 DURANGO SLT 4WD Fully loaded with every option incl leather. Excellent condition and well maint! 4.7 Litre V8. Great 7 passenger SUV. We have owned this vehicle since brand new. Asking $10,200/obo. Phone: 604-218-8850. Email: jim@peninsulawallandceiling.ca
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HOMES FOR RENT
A lovely 6 bdrm,4.5 t&b,w/ 2nd kitchen house rent for $1,800/mo in Aldergrove. No pets and non smokers please. Call (604) 607-0481 or (778) 888-7148 by email abamba@shaw.ca
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
FOOD PRODUCTS
FRESH HALIBUT, whole fish, cleaned, directly off the boat. $7.00 per lb. Available mid August. Located in North Delta. Call 778-2983761 or email malmhalibut@outlook.com
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES)
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
APARTMENT/CONDO
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
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STUDS available, PUG (rare silver) and Golden Retriever, OFA hip and eye cert. both great natured family dogs, personality plus, Mission, call 604-820-4827
Starting from $199.00
6 - 50 Yard Bins
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB
LASSIE DOODLES (poodle x collie) pups, born June 16, specially created perfect family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals/kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. sz about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots & deworming, males & females, black & rare blue merle colors. Raised in the house w/kids. $850-$950 Mission, 604-820-4827
STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665
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FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE CSA Certified Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes, We ship throughout Western Canada visit us online @ www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737
www.bulldogdisposal.ca
604.220.JUNK(5865)
PERSONAL SERVICES
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .
Forward resume to: Fax: 604-888-4749 Email: sep@cullendiesel.com
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
NOW HIRING! EARN EXTRA CASH - Men & Women In Demand for Simple Work. P/T-F/T. Can Be Done From Home. Acceptance Guaranteed - No Experience Required, All Welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com
Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Surrey location. For shop cleanup and parts & tool delivery. Full and part time positions avail.. Mechanical aptitude and an interest in mechanical trades considered an asset. Possibility of advancement into the mechanic trades through further education.
604-812-9721
AUTO FINANCING
HOMES WANTED
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
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WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage. Call 604-779-7816.
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ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SELL your home privately but use the power of the MLS to attract buyers. No commission. 6-month posting on MLS. 3 options. FF4M Property Postings Inc. 250-382-2885 or rwherr@shaw.ca
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 477
Fax resume to 604-503-0951. THAI BASIL Restaurant, Van. requires 1 Asst Mgr, 2-3 yrs. exp. $15.80/hr. Email: thaibasil.bc@gmail.com
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TRANSPORTATION
PETS
German Shepherd/Lab pups, 2Males, mixed colours, $200. (604)316-2757. No Sunday calls
ELECTRICAL
REAL ESTATE
www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca
Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $550. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809
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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
ARE YOU SPECIAL?? Weekly pay. Up to $20/hr. Paid training and Rapid Advancement . No Seniority– positions are filling rapidly.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LESLIE KAREN MARSHALL, late of Vancouver, BC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned at 3rd Floor, 612 View St., Victoria, BC V8W 1J5 before Aug 9, 2013, after which date the Executor will distributed the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice. JULIANNA MARSHALL Executor By her Solicitors HORNE COUPAR
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