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Five must-see events at Van Writers Festival By Shawn Connor, Inside Vancouver

t seems appropriate, after the Oct. 10 announcement of Alice Munro’s Nobel Prize for Literature win, to take a look at writers, writing and the Vancouver Writers Festival. The fest takes place as it always does at various locations around Granville Island. There are day-time events suitable for all age groups, some night-time fun for the adults and lots to interest book lovers. And while Alice Munro — the first Canadian woman to win the prize — won’t be there in the flesh, she will no doubt be there in spirt.

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The Alma Lee Opening Night Event (Oct. 22, 8pm at Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright; $26) — Authors include Canadian novelist Joseph Boyden (The Orenda), New Zealander Eleanor Catton, Iranian author Sahar Delijani and Italy’s Viola Di Grado. Also appearing: American writer Rachel Kushner, whose novel The Flamethrowers is receiving rave reviews.

Artists auction work for infant mortality program The Shanti Uganda Society will be hosting its 5th Annual Evening of Art dinner and art auction Oct. 24 to raise funds for its life-saving maternal and infant health and HIV/AIDS programs, carried out at the Shanti Uganda Birth House in Nsaasi Village, Uganda. An average 16 women die every day in Uganda due to birth-related complications. With an aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality and support women living with HIV/AIDS, the work of Shanti Uganda has garnered the interest of one of Vancouver’s most highly sought-after artists: Ethiopian-born artist Yared Nigussu (best known for his large-scale paintings and colourful palette). The Shanti Uganda Birth House is a solar-powered maternity centre providing mother-centered care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum, staffed by a team of Ugandan midwives, a traditional birth attendant, laboratory technicians and support staff. Shanti Uganda also supports an HIV+ Women’s Income Generating Group, a Teen Girls Health and Empowerment program, and a sustainable community garden. In addition to two of Nigussu’s portraiture paintings and one landscape painting, the live art auction will feature pieces by Martha Sturdy, Marta Baricsa, Sonja Picard, Howe Street Gallery, StoneAge Art, Bao-Xi, and many more. London Olympics silver medalist and world-champion rower Darcy Marquardt will be hosting the event. Doors at 7pm, dinner at 7:30 at Maurya Indian Cuisine (1643 W. Broadway). ShantiUgandaEOFA.eventbrite.ca Amy S. Martin photo

In Performance (Oct. 23, 9pm at Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau; $26) — Two local musicians with a literary bent share music and stories. For his show Allegheny, BC, Rodney DeCroo mines his childhood in Pennsylvania, while Corin Raymond presents Bookworm, his meditation on childhood, his father and the joys of reading. Freedom Lost, Purpose Found (Oct. 23, 8pm at the Waterfront Theatre,

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Halloween takes over Burrard Hotel By Kelsey Klassen

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t’s the kind of party everyone is talking about, but only 1,000 people will get to attend. And the big question on everyone’s minds (before they shell out the $89-plus per ticket) is what will the Halloween Social be like? Well, we can tell you, to start, that to rent out an entire hotel, do the production and hire the talent, it’s conservatively costing the organizers close to $80,000. So says Max Cunningham, promotional heavy lifter and Joe’s Apartment investor, who, at the tender age of 25, has put 800-person parties to bed and had his say in social-event-of-the-year fodder such as the Deighton Cup. “My partners and I are all at that age where we don’t want to go to a bar or a nightclub anymore. This is a very good transition, because everyone still wants to go out, but they want something different.” So, fresh off an inspirational six-month trip to Paris, financially reinforced with a small army of anonymous backers (who prefer to keep their names out of print due to the public nature of their day jobs) and aligned with the retro-spectacular Burrard Hotel, Cunningham has conceived the

The entire Burrard Hotel has been rented out for the Halloween Social — a 1,000-person party boasting 72 unique theme rooms, world-class DJs, art competitions and best-costume swag. X Social Series: four parties, each with its own brand of sensational, kicking off with the four-level, 72room bash at the Burrard Oct. 26. Halloween is second only to New Year’s as the biggest night for clubs and promoters, which could explain the elaborate, precedentsetting lengths Cunningham and

Co. are going to. “It’s about saying, ‘This is who we are, this is what we’re doing,’ and really doing what we say we’re going to do. Which is fun parties at unique locations.” Every room will have a theme, 12 of which will be designed by Bau-Xi Gallery curator Pennylane

Shen. Eight rooms will be designed by local artists with Natasha Lands of Cherchez la Femme hosting a competition where guests vote to determine the winner. It will also be the only night you can chill with the ghost of chemopatient-come-meth-cooker Walter White in a Breaking Bad room.

Coming in from out of town? The top two floors are reserved for all-access pass holders — $550 covers your night’s stay complete with a two-person VIP experience curated by James Grass of the Vancouver Club. “You come through the back door of the hotel and go down into this haunted burlesque...,” he halts abruptly. “It’s so hard for me, because I’m so excited, but I don’t want to give it away!” And the entire party looks down onto an open air stage and dance floor, where Walshy (Major Lazer), Paul Devro (Mad Decent) and more will perform. “Different venues are always trying to tell you what you can’t do, but [The Burrard] is always trying to find a way that we can do something that’s really going to make this party that much better.” And, having learned from the last Burrard party — Jamcouver’s Hotel Takeover, from which the Halloween Social was inspired — Cunningham has hired 20 licensed all-night security guards. In addition, two police officers and an off-duty firefighter will attend. If it hasn’t already, the party is expected to sell out this week, so if you’re one of the lucky millenary, keep your eye out for young Max Cunningham, who, at press time, was fittingly planning to appear in Gatsby-esque attire. XSocialSeries.com

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A walking dead winner By Kelsey Klassen

ould Granville Island be the future location of a zombie apocalypse? It’s all up to award-winning theatre artist Andy Thompson, whose new show, Zombie Syndrome: On Death Island, recruits audience members as special agents on an interactive, smartphone-enabled, thrill-seeking adventure at a secret location. Last year, group after group of sold out audiences worked together to save the world and elude zombies. The exact starting point of this year’s all-new show remains undisclosed until the day before the appointed meeting, when you receive a phone call with instructions on where to meet (somewhere in central Vancouver). Once assembled, your group is taken on a very public and unique theatre adventure. Today, Blanche Macdonald makeup artist Elizabeth McLeod gives Thompson a taste of his own flesh-eating medicine with step-bystep instructions on how disguise yourself, should the dead ever reanimate: 1) Create texture by brushing on liquid latex. 2) Add alternate texture with tissue applied over glue, then seal with

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hether you’re a goreloving ghoul or candyloving kidlet, we’ve got you covered with our spooktacular list of Halloween events. STANLEY PARK HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAIN: All aboard the Stanley Park miniature train for a spine-tingling ride into the world of classic monster movies (if you dare). October 11-November 2 at Miniature Railway Plaza in Stanley Park (off Pipeline Road). Free - $11 at Ticketmaster.ca or on site. Also,

and the Vancouver Police Museum. October 18-31 from Canada Place (999 Canada Place). $40 at 604.801.5515 ext 100.

check out the SPES Creatures of the Night lantern-lit walking tour. DUNBAR HAUNTED HOUSE: Sadly, this is the final year for Vancouver’s scariest decorated abode. This year’s haunt showcases horrific moments in ancient, medieval, and modern history. Until October 31 at 8934 Shaughnessy. $5-$10.

HALLOWEEN AT CITY SQUARE: Scavenger hunt, witch’s kitchen, hot chocolate, and more. Until October 31 at City Square (555 W. 12th). Free. MURDERS, MYSTERY & MAYHEM WALKING TOUR: Stroll through Vancouver’s grisliest murders and most shocking unsolved crimes. Fridays and weekends until November. Meet at the fountain behind Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby). $26 at TourGuys.ca.

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With events ranging from meme costume parties to Fright Nights to interactive zombie theatre, it’s Halloween in Vancouver virtually all month long. PNE/Playland photo humankind from a zombie plague. Until November 3 beginning in a secret downtown location. $25-$50 at ZombieSyndrome.com. JUDGE DEE & THE CHINATOWN HAUNTED HOUSE: More than a dozen actors, musicians and dancers transform the world-famous garden into a terrifying haunted house. October 24-31 at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). $10-$12 at TicketsTonight.ca. SCIENCE WORLD: HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL: Party in the iconic sphere features two rooms of music on two floors and eight DJs. October 26 at TELUS World of Science (1455 Quebec Street). $45$55 at Twisted.ca. OUBLIETTES OF DREAMS: A CIRCUS-FILLED HAUNTED HOUSE: Through circus, magic and theatre, explore the world of beauty

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Enter the mind of a madman Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 with Oubliettes of Dreams, presented by In The House, Underground Circus and Chris Murdoch. Diane Smithers photo aganza featuring an all-night and concert experience headlined by Tiesto. October 26 and 27 Pacific Coliseum. TicketLeader.ca THE HALLOWEEN SOCIAL: This adults-only costume party takes over the entire Burrard Hotel. Includes 72 theme rooms, live entertainment and more. Presented by the X Social Series. October 26 at The Burrard (1100 Burrard). $69+ at XSocialSeries.com NO MEMES NO: Halloween party and group art show inspired by the internet; guests are asked to dress up as their favourite meme. October 31 at Hot Art Wet City (2206 Main). $5-$10 at Eventbrite.ca. THE WOMAN IN BLACK: This ghost play is the second-longest running production in the history of London’s West End. Opening Halloween night with costume party. October 31-November 16 at Little Mountain Gallery (195 E. 26th). $20 at BrownPaperTickets. com. DEATHLY ‘HALLOWSWEEN’ TOURNAMENT: UBC QUIDDITCH CLUB: Watch quidditch come to life at a free family event for sports enthusiast and Harry Potter fans. Costumes encouraged. October 26, 10am-5pm at Killarney Park. Free. DeathlyHallowsween@hotmail.ca, UBCQuidditch.tumblr. com SECRET SOULS WALK: This scaled-down version of the famous Parade of Lost Souls still brings out some 15,000 participants for an artsy, bohemian, almost indefinable procession through a secret loca-

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ast week, I talked about the now-launched Taste of Yaletown dining festival, which runs through October 27. Lots of great lunch and dinner menus at $25, $35 and $45 await the hungry palate. I introduced a few more established spots in that article, so this week is for the young bloods. Here are my choices from among the more recently opened dining spots.

Good Wolfe The $35 threecourse menu includes options such as the steelhead “pastrami” or house terrine, as well as the hearty braised beef cheeks (pictured) with country-style risotto and the famous lemon cake for dessert. If you want to splurge on a cocktail, try the French “77,” a twist on the classic 75, with gin, lavender syrup and Codorníu cava. 1043 Mainland St. | 604428-1043 | GoodWolfe.ca

There is an entire host of options at this contemporary and inventive Japanese restaurant. A quick $15 tempura bap lunch with seasonal veggies, kale gomae, steamed rice and miso soup is good for those in a rush. For those with more time, the threecourse $25 “zen” lunch is available, with choices such as prawn fritters, chicken tofu salad, fresh nigiri and karubi pork rib. For dinner, there is the $35 vegan menu and the $45 three-course extravaganza, including sushi sampler, chicken foie gras gyoza and earl grey bavarois for dessert (optional sake pairings for each dinner $15). 1118 Mainland | 604-685-8080 | MinamiRestaurant.com

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A few highlights include: Good Wolfe: Co-owner and chef Josh Wolfe (also owner of the Fresh, Local, Wild food truck) opened his restaurant in July this year. With mains under $25, a Chef’s Tasting Menu starting at $40 and affordable lunches, it’s become an instant hit. La Pentola della Quercia: Sister restaurant of La Quercia, La Pentola is good use of the Opus Hotel space which has seen a few restaurants in the past. Its Sunday Supper Series (last Sunday of every month) is worth going to. Minami: Always a favourite for me, it’s a Pacific Northwest take on traditional Japanese food. Sister restaurant Miku is traditional, but there are overlapping menu items. Urban Thai Bistro: I haven’t been since its sexy new make over, but its new lounge-like atmosphere brings a new crowd. West Oak: Peter Girges opened West Oak this year. A bit inconsistent with its eat local philosophy, the things I’d go back for are the Triple-Cooked Fries and Brussel Sprouts & Bacon. Find Mijune at Vancouver Aquarium’s Toast to the Coast on Oct. 18, judging That Barista Thing from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Library Square, and cooking for Social Bites #DinnerPartyYVR These fries are worth go(Vancouver’s global ing back to West Oak for. dinner party; tickets Mijune Pak photo at SocialBites.ca.) She will be emceeing Vancouver Home & Design cooking demonstrations for Chef Makoto Ono from PiDGiN at 11:30am and Chef Matsu from Miku at 4pm on Oct. 20, and judging at BC Hospitality Foundation’s Skills and Spills, Vancouver’s very first industry games, on Oct. 20 at the Hellenic Centre. Find out more about Mijune at FollowMeFoodie.com or follow her on Twitter @ followmefoodie.

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e’re doing a circuit through a few Spanish wine regulations this week, and I promise it’ll be way more fun than that sounds! You see, once you’ve got a handle on some key words constantly seen on the wine labels of Spain, you’ll gain a good

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Not only does the fact that this wine is from Rioja give us pretty good odds that it contains a good dose of Tempranillo, but seeing that it’s a crianza assures us it was aged at least two years with a minimum six months aging in oak before it left the winery. While this has obviously even had a couple more years to develop since then, the dark and brambly purple fruit is pretty lush and juicy, a little vanilla bean offers depth and clean acidity keeps it fresh.

If you like your Spanish reds to be a little dusty, leathery and heavy on the funk, then this one’s for you. Further along the maturing rules, any reserva out of Spain has to have been aged a minimum of three years with at least one of ‘em in oak. Dried berry fruit, herbs and potpourri on the nose lead to fruit leather, pastrami, dates and a little sip of cola on the finish.

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Market fare Are you a fan of regional American fare? From October 18 to 31, Market by Jean-Georges at ShangriLa Hotel will be welcoming famed Cook Hall from Atlanta. Look for updated and re-imagined takes on traditional American gastropub favourites, such as devilled eggs with gulf blue crab, crispy duck tacos

Happy 12th, Wild Rice Wild Rice in Gastown is celebrating its 12th anniversary October 20 with a special four-course prix fixe menu for $40 (includes a $5 donation to BC Hospitality Foundation). Menu options include sidestripe shrimp and crab sui mai with truffled honey; salmon and tuna tartare duo; 12-hour braised pork belly; and, lemon tart. WildRiceVancouver.com

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Marcon is continuing its reputation as one of British Columbia’s most respected developers with Regan’s Walk, a collection of 71 condominium homes in Coquitlam that are perfect for those searching for a modern urban lifestyle. The homes at Regan’s Walk are available in a variety of one-, two- and three-bedroom plans, ranging from 509 to 1,125 square feet. Nine-foot ceilings contribute to a spacious

feel, enhanced by the abundance of natural light. Wide-plank laminate flooring is featured throughout the living areas, with modern scrolled level-loop nylon carpeting in the bedrooms. The kitchens are perfect for any aspiring gourmet, with their stainless-steel appliances and full-height pantries with built-in microwaves and a USB charging station (in select homes). The thermafoil cabinets are contemporary and distinctive, with Shaker 42” Euro White uppers and eased edge square-profile lower cabinets in either Covaren Crystal or Miltown Oak. The

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white satin flat panel upper cabinets and dark laminate flat panel lower cabinets, complemented by a modern stainless-steel feature hood fan in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the traditional scheme (called Willow) includes elegant granite countertops and Victorian cabinetry in a dark wood, with its own custom Broan hood fan. “Our unique finishings really stand above the crowd,” Carlsen says. Both options feature stainless-steel appliances and under-cabinet lighting, along with spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers surrounded by ceramic tile and welllit large vanity mirrors. Storage space abounds at Salix, and purchasers now have the opportunity to upgrade to a huge storage locker as part of the new incentive package offered by the

developer. The views from the homes at Salix are spectacular, with some facing Mount Baker. Oversized windows let the natural light pour in, and you can easily imagine spending your evenings on your private patio or balcony. Nine-foot ceilings (10 feet on the top and ground floors) contribute to the overall feeling of spaciousness. Salix is perfectly located in the Clayton Heights area to take advantage of all its amenities, from shopping and dining at Willowbrook Shopping Centre to schools, leisure and recreation opportunities in the neighbourhood itself. “I feel really good about the value we’re providing to purchasers,” Carlsen says. “It’s a small, quiet building in a prime location.” Woodbridge is also offering a $10,000 incentive package right now to buyers, who can put that money towards upgrades on their home. “It’s a gift from the builder to our buyers,” says Carlsen. “It’s an amazing value at our price point.” Homes at Salix start at $219,900, and you can move in this fall. For more information, visit www.salixliving.com, call 604-5300054 or visit the presentation centre at 6477 196th Street, Surrey, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

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$689,000 1313 – 1333 GEORGIA ST

$335,000

NEW LISTING

OPEN SAT/SUN 2 – 4PM

Fantastic T/H in the heart of Yaletown/ Downtown with 1190 sq ft, 2 bed and den, 2 bedrooms, with 3 patios including a 130 sq ft patio facing a quiet lush courtyard. Stainless appliances, granite counters, laminate floors and more. Great space for city living.

Joyce Geisler 604-551-2996 geisler@dexterrealty.com

Yaletown Park II. One bedroom & den with great views. Close to all amenities. Rentals allowed.

Marilou Appleby 604-318-9566

1909–161 WEST GEORGIA ST

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214 – 1355 HARWOOD ST

$409,000

$319,600

LET’S MAKE A DEAL. BUY with confidence in a well established bldg. w/ a stellar maintenance record. Quiet, tree –lined street: 1 ½ blks from the beach in one direction + restaurants, shops, transit in the other. Spacious bdrm (655 sq.ft) w/ 1 parking & storage. For more info and to view… call Marilou!

PH1403 – 1575 BEACH AVE Cosmo. One Bedroom and Den with city and Mountain views. Rentals allowed.

William Lew 604-862-1966 Live-Dream-Play

310 – 1435 NELSON ST

NEW LISTING

Su-Marie Baird 604-263-1144 NEW PRICE

$359,000 1943 VENABLES ST

NEW LISTING

$935,000

Enjoy Life in one of the Best Buildings Remodelled 2,270 sqft in the West End. The Westport is Character home just centrally located between Robson & blocks from the “Drive”. Davie Street. Walk to all your favorite Open plan living over 3 restaurants, coffee shops & shopping levels. Main floor has a stores. Stroll down to the seawall & customized kitchen, full Stanly Park. Move in condition for bath and 2 bedrooms. Up this extra large 1 bedroom w/ walk in closet. 2 person soaker tub, is the master suite with enclosed solarium for either a home office or lounge area. 1 parking en-suite. Lower level has a stall & storage locker. You will fall in love with this suite location. family room, access to the fenced yard, garage and large deck and Pet & rental friendly building. self contained 1 bdrm suite with private entrance. Walk score 95.

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2494 CORNWALL

$429,900

• Dazzling city lights & Beach in your view • Complete reno incl gourmet granite & wood kitchen • Loft style open plan 1 BR + sundrenched balcony • Commercial glass doors thruout, spa bath

2055 PENDRELL

180 DEGREE VIEW

• HW floors, granite bar facing sandy Bay Beach • Granite FP, custom lighting, max storage • Adjacent to Stanley Park, pool, common roofdeck • Seawall, Beach, golf, tennis courts at your door

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October 17 – 23, 2013

2804-1205 W. HASTINGS ST

WEST END PENTHOUSE

• First time ever on open market • 996 sq ft sunny 2 BR split level • 2 large decks for BBQ & sunset martinis • Northeast & Southwest exposures • 9’ ceils thruout & vaulted ceil in LR

1251 CARDERO $189,000 1250 BURNABY $320,000 1208 BIDWELL 16

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Fantastic Investment opportunity in Coal Harbour. Nicely updated with paint, new lighting and window blinds. Nice hardwood floors and great outlook located in one of Canada’s most exclusive real estate markets. Seawall is steps away aswell as world class shopping and restaurants.

$2,188,000

VANCOUVER’S PREMIER ENGLISH BAY OCEAN FRONT LOCATION SHOWCASES A STUNNING TWO LEVEL MAGESTIC PENTHOUSE OF OVER 2,000 SQ.FT. WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE OCEAN, BEACHES & CITY! Completely Renovated to the Highest Standards with Custom Finishing Throughout and a Sensational Architectural Contemporary Design. Suspended Glass & Floating Wooden Staircase has Floor to Ceiling Windows, Large Gracious Rms for Entertaining, Spacious Private Terrace, Wide Plank Peruvian Walnut Flrs, Custom Kitchen with Calzalta Baglia Marble & High End Appliances, Wood Burning F/P. Two Oversized Bedrooms & Den with Soaring Ceilings plus Stunning Ocean View Marble Spa Ensuite! A UNIQUE PRIVATE HOME IN THE SKY THAT REDEFINES THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURIOUS LIVING!

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It doesn’t get any better than this! Custom designed, during construction, one of a kind suite with city, mountain and peek a boo water views. Luxuriously appointed throughout, with 9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, slate w/granite inlaid floors. Gourmet kitchen with separate dining room. The master bedroom is truly a sanctuary with inlayed h/ w floors, fireplace, spacious walk in closet, and a decadent ensuite bath. Gas line for BBQ, full size w/d, 2 car private garage, and 2 storage lockers.

• Gas FP, auburn maple floors thruout • 2 full baths, MBR w/4 piece ensuite • 2nd BR for guests, office, flex • Insuite WD & pantry storage • BONUS: 2 side by side parking

• Rare SW corner oceanfront 1 block to Park • 2 BR 2 bath1246 sf Beach Townhouse Apts. • Lovely view corridors to English Bay & Kits • House like feel right on the water • New engineered oak HW floors, new baths

$569,900 1949 BEACH

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Patio! Patio! 1928 Nelson #104 PETS

Luxurious and beautifully renovated 1 + den, 780 sf in prime Stanley Park strata. Lavish kitchen, large private patio & quiet. $484,000.

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views to Lost Lagoon and quality upgrades at this 803 sf suite at Arniston Apts. Red oak hardwood and skylight. $429,900.

Top quality renovations in this Stanley Park and English Bay deluxe strata suite with 9’ ceilings, gas fireplace & 727 sf. $434,900.

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1345 Comox,1 bdrm, $339,800, Sun 2-4 1250 Burnaby St, $320,000, Sat 1-3

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TH2-1001 Richards St, 2 bdrm, $759,000, Sat 2-4 213-1177 Hornby St, 1 bdrm, $364,900, Sun 2-4

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OLYMPIC VILLAGE 403-138 W. 1st, 1 bdrm, $300,000, Sat/Sun 2-4

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3760 Albert (#902), 2 bdrm + 2 patios, $314,900, Sun 2-3

1720 Barclay #1102 Lancaster Gate Just off Denman Top floor SE corner. $259,000. Also RECENTLY SOLD #1104 in August. $265,000.

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COAL HARBOUR 1313-1333 Georgia St, $335,000, Sat/Sun 2-4

1850 Comox #302 West of Denman SE corner 651 sf suite at The El Cid. Ready for your designer touch. Amazing roof deck & heated pool. $234,900.

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45 per cent back new Massey Bridge Poll shows many Metro residents undecided By Jeff Nagel

poll has found 45 per cent of Metro Vancouverites support the replacement of the Massey Tunnel. Fourteen per cent said they oppose the province’s plan to build a new $3-billion bridge with as many as 10 lanes, while a large portion – 40 per cent – said they either had no position or needed more information before taking one. The survey of 600 B.C. residents was conducted by NRG Research Group and Peak Communicators.

Support levels fell to 28 per cent among respondents living elsewhere in B.C. “Support for the Massey Tunnel replacement is highest among those most likely to use the route,” said NRG research manager Lesley Duncan. The poll also asked what the province’s top priority should be in deciding infrastructure upgrades. Thirty-one per cent said the top priority should be reducing traffic congestion, while 23 per cent each said protecting the environment and another 23 per cent listed integrating with public transit. Older respondents over 35 were more likely to choose congestion relief over protecting the environment. Pollsters did not ask respondents if their opinion of the planned bridge would change if it is tolled.

Sales of the songs from The Quarterback episode of Glee will honour the late Cory Monteith’s commitment to Vancouver’s Project Limelght. Emma O’Dea photo

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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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802-1455 HOWE STREET POMARIA: $509,000 Highly sought after – Pomaria, sleek European design by Robert Ledingham and developed by Qualek Landmark • Ultra modern high end luxury with open floorplan for the most discerning buyer, 703 sqft, 1 bdrm + den (windows) featuring high ceilings, Bosch Stainless Steel appliances w/ gas stove, black granite countertops, insuite storage (pantry), corner NE city views, balcony for bbq’s, 1 locker & prkg • Steps to seawall, Granville Island market aquabus, tranquil marine culture, marinas and parks • Geothermal heating / cooling (Air conditioning) • Guest suite, gym, concierge • Don’t miss this one!

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A fifth fail to tap out in Compass card test

three-week beta test of TransLink’s new Compass card payment system found nearly a fifth of the 10,000 volunteers forgot to tap off with their cards as they exited the transit system and may have paid too much. Users tap their Compass card against readers to board a bus or pass through new SkyTrain faregates. They’re supposed to tap off again when they leave to record how far they went and have their account debited accordingly.

Those who forget are billed for the maximum three zones, when they might have only travelled one or two. Eighty one per cent of users remembered to tap out during the test period, which recorded a total of 568,760 taps. TransLink vice-president Mike Madill said overall the system performed well, but testers flagged several problems TransLink is working to fix. They also found the validators on buses were often slow to detect cards.

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patronized. Last week, Fox’s hit series — on which Monteith starred as quarterback-turnedglee-club-member Finn Hudson — memorialized the actor and his on-screen alter-ego. Entitled ‘The Quarterback,’ the episode featured emotional performances of stirring songs like “Seasons of Love,” “I’ll Stand by You,” “No Surrender,” and “Make You Feel My Love” by the Glee cast. The episode’s songs were soon available for purchase on iTunes. But this time around, Fox and Columbia Records announced that they would donate net proceeds to Project Limelight. downtown The Vancouver charity provides free meals and performing arts programs to children living on Vancouver’s Eastside. It’s funded in part by proceeds from downstairs neighbour East of Main Café. While Project Limelight was a favourite charity of Monteith’s (who dined at East of Main Café days

before his untimely passing), the news still came as a pleasant shock, says co-founder Maureen Webb. “We were very surprised and honoured to hear that [Columbia Records and Fox] planned to include Project Limelight in the tribute episode,” Webb told WE Vancouver this past weekend. Webb said that Elena Kirschner, Cory’s long-time manager, and Melissa Kates, his publicist, were instrumental in fostering the relationship between Project Limelight and the entertainment corporations. “[None] of this would have happened if [Kirschner in particular] hadn’t had the vision to make Project Limelight the small ray of light in this very dark time,” said Webb. The funds raised will assist Project Limelight in its mission to enrich the lives of local children through free performing arts programs. Monteith was deeply committed to Project Limelight, and his passing continues to be felt by the organization and the kids it serves. “With the children who are old enough to understand, we’ve dealt with it privately, and with the help of their parents,” said Webb. For the most part, though, Webb says the global attention that Project Limelight has received since Monteith’s death hasn’t quite entered the children’s world. Their focus: a pantomime version of Snow White at SFU Woodward’s in January.

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Great Canadian Bucket List New book details everything Canadians should do before they die By Gen Handley

n 2003, a day before being sworn in as a Canadian citizen, Robin Esrock was riding his scooter through downtown Vancouver when a car ran a stop sign and hit him, breaking his left knee cap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a total wake-up call,â&#x20AC;? he says . â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to go see the world.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? With the money that he received for the damages, Esrock, a journalist, bought an around-theworld ticket with plans of writing about his adventures, checking off experiences on a list of things to do before he dies. These adventures became content for a travel column in the Vancouver Sun and then a National Geographic and OLN travel writing show called Word Travels. Years later, Esrock turned his attention to Canada with a Globe and Mail column focused on things to do in Canada before you die. Esrock was approached by a publisher to turn the column into a book, The Great Canadian Bucket List. For 18 months, Esrock explored the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provinces and territories, ticking off the 115 experiences which are in the new book as well as an accompanying website (CandianBucketlist.com). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The incredible thing, I thought, was nobody had done it before; it seemed like such an obvious book to writeâ&#x20AC;? says the South Africa native. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canada is almost like 13 countries in one. I want people to see that there are so many incredible experiences and things to do in their own backyard.â&#x20AC;? From hardcore adventure to winter festivals to intimate wildlife encounters, the list in Esrockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book represents the diversity and vastness of the Canadian experience. He repelled down cliffs in Nova Scotia (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrifyingâ&#x20AC;?), he mingled with polar bears in northern Manitoba (â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just an amazing, incredible encounter with the animalsâ&#x20AC;?) and he got drunk at the annual winter carnival in Quebec (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drinking something called Caribou â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like hot brandy wine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and partying your face off.â&#x20AC;?)

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Inspired by his column in the Globe & Mail, Robin Esrock traveled to all 10 provinces and three territories to tick off his bucket list, panning the outdoors, culture, history, food and adventure. But with an admitted slight British Columbian bias, Esrock has 15 BC items on the list â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most from any province â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including hiking the Grouse Grind (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly not one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dangerous hikesâ&#x20AC;?), heli-skiing near Revelstoke (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I understand what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all aboutâ&#x20AC;?) and visiting Wreck Beach (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like from another planetâ&#x20AC;?). â&#x20AC;&#x153;BC itself is so rich with experiences,â&#x20AC;? says Esrock, who has been to 109 countries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see the trees and the ocean but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really quite diverse when you go into the interior. Like something as simple as floating down the Penticton canal: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a cool thing to do. I had only done something like it before when I was in Laos and you could float down the Mekong (River). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a simple thing and it costs three dollars to do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and BC is full of these things. BC has a lot of rich experiences and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if a lot of people know that.â&#x20AC;?

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than 30 professional theatre awards, three national tours, and eight full-length original works. Much has changed in the Vancouver theatre scene since Ruby Slippers Theatre began. So how has the company weathered the continually changing landscape while others have fallen by the wayside? “We’re good at what we do and believe in what we do and stay on top of what’s going on in the world and what’s going on in the theatre world, and we do what we have to do to remain valid to our community,” said Brown. This includes open rehearsals, mentoring students, and programming work that excites the community. Ruby Slippers Theatre kicks off its 25th season October 25 with Daniel MacIvor’s Communion. MacIvor’s been a favourite of the company for years; his A Beautiful View was a hit for the company in 2009. “Nobody writes women characters like Daniel MacIvor,” said Brown. Communion runs at Pacific Theatre until November 9. Although the company’s name was not intended to conjure images of Dorothy’s journey down the yellow brick road (“We don’t want people to think we’re doing kids’ theatre”), there’s a lot that Brown has learned from Miss Gale’s well-documented adventures regardless. “She’s a hero, and she saves all of these guys from their miserable lots in life because she has the courage, the heart and the brains to pull it off,” said Brown.

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Strong performances by the women, including Gwyneth Paltrow, here with Mark Rufalo, add layers to Thanks for Sharing. to simple fat jokes. The script succeeds in making a sensitive and often fiercely private issue accessible to mainstream audiences, hopefully tearing down some of the stigma associated with such behaviour, but also strives to cover too many issues such as alcohol and drug addiction. Thanks For Sharing could have benefited from a simpler approach to really hone in on its subject matter but is saved by some charismatic performances.

No big reveal in WikiLeaks drama THE FIFTH ESTATE Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl Directed by Bill Condon Watching The Fifth Estate stumble out of the gate and lumber about, it’s hard to believe that Bill Condon ever had a hand in big screen musicals such as Chicago and Dreamgirls. Here, the director demonstrates zero ability to imbue his narrative with a sense of rhythm and little capacity for making the script’s dialogue sing. The story of Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his WikiLeaks enterprise, this biopic kicks off with the website’s coming out party — the 2010 release of 92,000 classified documents concerning the war in Afghanistan — before cutting back two years earlier to find Assange struggling to find an audience at conferences rather than gracing the cover of Time. Finally discovering an acolyte in Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Brühl), the Aussie anarchist sets about establishing an online plat-

form through which whistleblowers might sound alarms without fear of reprisals. In turn, Condon sets about depicting the inner workings of the web through a series of ludicrous CGI sequences unfolding in a hangar-sized office housing an infinite number of desks. Such visual analogies embarrassingly recall Senator Ted Stevens’ infamous assertion that the internet is a series of tubes. Their techno-dystopia sheen likewise suggests that Condon has only now gotten around to watching that Matrix movie that all the kids are talking about. Such criticisms may seem like nitpicking but the reality is that Condon’s film offers nothing meatier to dig into. Revolutionary activism is conveyed through clichéd means and one of the most complex, contentious figures to recently grab headlines is reduced to an elementary collection of tics and glowers tailor-made for a universally acclaimed performance by Cumberbatch. — Curtis Woloschuk

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): “Venice is to the man-made world what the Grand Canyon is to the natural one,” said travel writer Thomas Swick. “When I went to Venice,” testified French novelist Marcel Proust, “my dream became my address.” American author Truman Capote chimed in that “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one go.” I bring this up, Cancerian, because even if you don’t make a pilgrimage to Venice, I expect that you will soon have the chance, metaphorically speaking, to consume an entire box of chocolate at one go. Take your sweet time. Nibble slowly. Assume that each bite will offer a distinct new epiphany. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): Do you have any interest in reworking — even revolutionizing — your relationship with the past? Cosmic forces will be on your side if you attempt any of the following actions: 1. Forgive yourself for your former failures and missteps. 2. Make atonement to anyone who you hurt out of ignorance. 3. Reinterpret your life story to account for the ways that more recent events have changed the meaning of what happened long ago. 4. Resolve old business as thoroughly as you can. 5. Feel grateful for everyone who helped make you who you are today. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): “As a bee seeks nectar from all kinds of flowers, seek teachings everywhere,” advises the Tibetan Buddhist holy text known as the Dzogchen Tantra. That’s your assignment. Be a student 24 hours a day — yes, even while you’re sleeping. (Maybe you could go to school in your dreams.) Regard every experience as an opportunity to learn something new and unexpected. Be ready to rejoice in all the revelations, both subtle and dramatic, that will nudge you to adjust your theories and change your mind.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): Don’t you wish your friends and loved ones would just somehow figure out what you want without you having to actually say it? Wouldn’t it be great if they were telepathic or could read your body language so well that they would surmise your secret thoughts? Here’s a news bulletin: IT AIN’T GOING TO HAPPEN! EVER! That’s why I recommend that you simply tell people point-blank what you’re dreaming about and yearning for. They may or may not be able to help you reach fulfillment, but at least they will be in possession of the precise information they need to make an informed decision. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Scorpios are obsessive, brooding, suspicious, demanding, and secretive, right? Well, no, actually. I think that’s a misleading assessment. It’s true that some Scorpios are dominated by these qualities. But my research shows that those types of Scorpios are generally not attracted to reading my horoscopes. My Scorpios tend instead to be passionately focused, deeply thoughtful, smartly discerning, intensely committed to excellence, and devoted to understanding the complex truth. These are all assets that are especially important to draw on right now. The world has an extraordinarily urgent need for the talents of you evolved Scorpios. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): “If you’re in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes get used to the dark.” That helpful advice appears in Norwegian Wood, by Haruki Murakami. Now I’m passing it on to you, just in time for your cruise through the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. When you first arrive, you may feel blind and dumb. Your surroundings might seem impenetrable and your next move unfathomable. But don’t worry. Refrain from drawing any conclusions. Cultivate an empty mind and an innocent heart. You will be able gather the clues you

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WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective October 17 to October 23, 2013. We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department

Meat Department

Natur-A Organic Soy, Rice or Almond Beverages

assorted varieties

SAVE

29%

SAVE

4.99

Avalon Organic Milk

37%

Thomas Utopia Organic Tomatoes

SAVE

30%

assorted varieties

2.79

33%

796ml product of Canada

from 3.99

SAVE from

29%

+deposit +eco fee product of Canada

Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

SAVE

35%

SAVE

assorted varieties, assorted sizes

37% 5.99

860ml

product of Philippines

Theobroma Organic Chocolate Bars assorted varieties

assorted varieties

2/3.00

7.99

35g • product of Canada

946ml • product of Canada

Simply Organic Baking Extract

Amy's Kitchen Organic Soups

assorted varieties

from 3.99

3.99

59-118ml

product of USA

from 2.69

Organic Unsulphered Coconut Chips

Derma E Tropical Solutions Night Cream

14.99 Revive your skin while you sleep with Tropical Solutions AntiAging Night Crème from Derma E. This restoring cream delivers tropically sourced exotic botanicals to nourish and help restore your skin's health overnight.

530g • reg 4.99

Raisin Bran or Blueberry Lemon Muffins mini or regular

product of Canada

Avalon Organic Ice Cream

Bulk Department

Health Care Department

Organic WOW! Sourdough Bread PRICING levain style

Life Choices Frozen Organic Pizza

14.99

PRICING

Bakery Department

398ml product of USA

33%

3lb product of Canada

20% off regular retail price

PRICING

1.29/100g reg 2.29/100g

2/4.00

SAVE

946ml

WOW!

480ml • +deposit +eco fee product of USA

assorted varieties

3.98

WOW!

bags or bins

Eden Organic Beans

R.W. Knudsen Organic Juice

Choices’ Own Orzo and Bocconcini Salad

3/7.98

SAVE

Organic Spartan Apples from Cawston, BC

reg 5.49/100g

WOW!

.78lb/ 1.72kg

PRICING

GT’S Raw Organic Kombucha

assorted varieties

WOW!

PRICING

3.49/100g

113g product of USA

30%

Ecuador Grown

Prosciutto Crudo di Parma

2.99

SAVE

19.98

25lb bag product of Canada

Organic Fair Trade Bananas

Deli Department

assorted varieties

1L • + deposit product of Canada

19%

325g product of Canada

Neal Brothers Organic Cheese Puffs

3/7.98

WOW!

PRICING

6.99lb/ 15.41kg

7.99

SAVE

skim, 1, 2 or 3.25%

SAVE

Organic Outside Round Beef Roast

assorted varieties

350g product of Netherlands

44%

425g • product of Canada

L’Ancetre Organic Cheese

Penotti Organic Spread

Organic Juice Carrots from Fountainview Farm Lillooet,BC

4.99lb/ 11.00kg

2/5.00

from

946ml • product of Canada

hazelnut or chocolate

from

SAVE

3/4.98

43%

Whole Organic Chickens

Que Pasa Organic Tortilla Chips

Produce Department

1.00

off regular retail price package of 6

Rice Bakery

from 2.69

Since 1989, women around the world have been choosing Natracare high-quality organic and natural feminine hygiene products with confidence. Certified organic and 100% cotton.

Hyland’s 4 Kids Cold ‘n Cough

Spinach and Onion Quiche with Rice Crust or Pepperoni, Vegetarian, or Cheeseless Pizza with Rice Crust

1.00 off regular

398ml

Natracare Feminine Care

7.99

118ml

This is the go-to cold product that so many parents have come to depend on. Its formula is designed for children 2 years and older. It eases sneezing, soothes a sore throat and loosens up congestion.

retail price

product of USA

WOW!

Seminars & Events at Choices Floral Shop & Annex 2615 W. 16th Ave Vancouver

PRICING

Monday, October 21, 7:00-9:00pm.

Cooking Class: Roots & Fruits: A Local, Autumn Feast

Look for our

WOW! PRICING

with Chef Antonio Cerullo. Cost $20. Register online or call 604-736-0009. 2010 - 2013 Awards. Your loyalty has helped Choices achieve these awards. Thank you!

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ChoicesMarkets Best Organic Produce

Best Grocery Store

2010-2012

www.choicesmarkets.com Kitsilano 2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

Rice Bakery

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver 604.263.4600

1202 Richards St. Vancouver 604.633.2392

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0301

South Surrey 3248 King George Blvd. South Surrey 604.541.3902

Burnaby Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna

Floral Shop

1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna 250.862.4864

2615 W. 16th Vancouver 603-736-7522