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A North Vancouver man is filing a class action lawsuit against a former prison guard and the provincial government, claiming the guard repeatedly sexually assaulted him in the early 1980s. The plaintiff is identified only as “E.D.L.” in the B.C. Supreme Court notice of claim, but the documents name the defendant as Roderick David MacDougall, who worked as a corrections officer at several facilities in B.C. from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, including the Lower Mainland Correctional Centre in Burnaby, known as Oakalla. In 2000, MacDougall was convicted of nine counts of indecent and sexual assault on five prisoners and he served four years in prison for his crimes. MacDougall preyed mostly on teenage male prisoners, many of whom had been incarcerated for the first time. At Oakalla, MacDougall was a special services officer responsible for escorting prisoners around the building, liaising with police and parole officers and organizing treatment and counselling programs. He coerced his victims into a variety of sexual acts,

Class action targets guard for 20 years of sexual assault on young inmates

promising them an easier time in prison if they complied while also threatening them with violence and “hard time” if they refused his demands. Many of his victims went on to become career criminals with a range of psychological problems. On appeal, MacDougall’s lawyers argued that the former guard was a gay man who had grown up in an environment with little or no tolerance for homosexuality. Unable to come to terms with his sexual orientation, they said, MacDougall directed his deep-seated frustrations towards the young men in his custody. Nine former inmates have already successfully sued MacDougall and the provincial government, with awards varying from $10,000 to $60,000. If E.D.L.’s suit also succeeds, the resulting judgment would apply to any other former prisoners victimized by MacDougall. E.D.L. was in his late teens in 1980 and 1981 when he was imprisoned at Oakalla. He claims that MacDougall’s alleged abuse lead to violent behaviour, a range of psychological, emotional and sexual problems,

drug and alcohol habits and an inability to complete his education or hold down a job. Furthermore, the suit contends that the provincial government breached its duty of care by failing to apprehend MacDougall during two decades of criminal activity at several different facilities. “Surely this had to have come to the attention of social workers, other guards, the chaplain and maybe even the respective wardens,” said North Vancouver lawyer Jim Poyner in a written release. “What did they do about it?” “What bothers me about all of this, precipitating the class-action against the government, is that more than 100 other victims of MacDougall had been identiﬁed by the date of a court case in 2006,” Poyner wrote. “Why did the government not conduct a thorough review and make sure that all of the victims were found, interviewed and helped in whatever fashion appeared to be best suited to each individual case?” No formal response from MacDougall or the province has yet been ﬁled with the court. Poyner has a long track record of class actions. He has represented plaintiffs who attended residential schools and the Woodlands School. He has also taken on airlines for allegedly charging spurious taxes and the province’s school districts for charging fees he argued are illegal.

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THE abrupt demise of a North Vancouver restaurant has left more than local foodies in the lurch. Former employees of the Moustache Café say they’re owed money for wages and tips that they’re afraid they won’t see anytime soon — despite previous assurances from the café’s owner. “I feel completely betrayed,” said Neisha Coupey, 20, who worked as a server at the upscale See Staff page 5

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FIVE Seycove secondary students sprawl around an outdoor table at a Parkgate coffee shop in July.

They are alternately withdrawn and passionately outspoken. They finish each others’ sentences, but also pause to ensure that each has finished speaking before adding their own answers to questions. They might appear relaxed to a passerby, but they are fidgety, even intense. They are having trouble adjusting to the good life in North Vancouver. They teens are just about to begin Grade 12, and one might expect them to be living it up in the summer sun, partying with their friends for the 10 weeks they have free before their graduation year. But then misconceptions about teens abound. Certainly these kids have all seen sun recently, but Kyle Randall, Cole MacCara, Sanna Welyk, Darcy Smith and Kate White spent almost all of their 10 days in the Dominican Republic working for others. In total, 26 Grade 11 and 12 students from Seycove joined other Canadian and U.S. students to work on five humanitarian building projects: three house builds, a basketball court for a Canadian-sponsored school, and garbage picking with Haitian refugees. Their bodies have been back in Canada for six days, but their minds are still in the Dominican Republic. Randall and MacCara bought simple leather and bead bracelets to remind them of their holiday. “I’m going to keep it on till it falls off,” says Randall. The bracelets are tangible reminders, something they can touch as the memories of their experiences on the island of Hispanola in the Caribbean begin to fade in the face of insidious Canadian comforts, and family and friends who didn’t make the trip. “The first day I got back, I woke up, sat on my couch and just felt so useless, like I needed to be doing something — shovelling or something,” says MacCara. “It just felt like it wasn’t time to leave. I came home and I didn’t want to be here. I wanted to be out there helping, carrying buckets of cement,” adds Welyk. ••• The Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation (Cuba is the largest). Its 48,442 square kilometres (18,704 square miles) occupy the eastern two-thirds of the island it shares with Haiti. Home to approximately 10 million people, the DR economy

Seycove teens say Dominican ‘hero holiday’ was life-changing

was once driven by sugar but is now considered to be “service driven,” as the country has become increasingly a tourist destination. Almost 10 per cent of its population is estimated to be of Haitian origin, but numbers are hard to pin down as the DR both gains and loses large numbers of migrants. The Central Intelligence Agency’s The World Factbook notes the country has “marked income inequality.” In fact, the money that DR emigrants send home is estimated by the U.S. State Department to account for one-tenth of the country’s gross domestic product. “Income inequality” is a meaningless phrase to the Seycove kids. “It’s hard to describe,” says Welyk. “You see pictures and video, but once you are actually living it, it’s completely different.” White says when she got back to her room in Canada, her first instinct was to sell her bed. “We have too much stuff we don’t need. Way too much.” They’ve been well debriefed. They know they should be appreciative of what they have in Canada and not feel guilty. They also understand that they cannot make their friends experience what they experienced, and that their friends should not be resented for not experiencing it too. But they all talk of the dislocation of returning. Welyk says she had difficulty processing her dad’s and brother’s account of their holiday in Whistler in which they got invited to a “mansion” to eat lobster and crab. “And this was, well . . . while I was saving lives.” There’s a pause and Randall says quietly, “I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re all still adjusting.” ••• The trip to the Dominican Republic was a “Hero Holiday,” the brainchild of a not-for-profit Canadian charity founded in 2000 called Absolute Leadership Development whose stated vision is “to empower emerging generations to change their world by living their lives with purpose.” Absolute offers a one-year school of leadership to those who want to make a difference in the world. To interest teens, they make school presentations and offer working holidays at projects in Mexico — Carson Graham students spent 10 days in July building homes in Vicente Guerrero — Thailand, Haiti and the

Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic, two 10-day visits involving anywhere from 60 to 120 students each are offered in July with an intern program running through both dates. A week-long university student holiday is offered in August. The holiday is all-inclusive, with meals, snacks, DR travel and accommodation at a three-star, beach-side resort provided — though that sounds somewhat grander than the reality The teens were staying four to a room, the air conditioning didn’t always work, the water from the tap was not safe enough to be used for brushing teeth, and the toilet paper had to be disposed of in the garbage. Andrea Yeo, planning department head at Seycove and the organizer of the trip, says there wasn’t a single complaint. “It’s one of those things where you don’t want to complain; you just want to suck it up, because you have food, water, showers and they don’t have anything,” says Welyk. “There we are getting three meals a day and snacks in between, and then we go to hand out food and one of the kids will say, ‘No it’s not my turn, it’s my sister’s turn.’ And then it hits you,” adds White. The holiday cost $3,500, but the students worked hard for more than six months to raise funds for the trip. Donations included extra supplies that would be given away or used while they were there. Some parents went as chaperones. Two of them raised separate funds for windows and a door for the house they would build while in San Marcos. Windows in these cinder-block and cement homes are considered a luxury. Hero Holiday has focused its efforts on the areas around Sosua and Puerto Platas, along the north shoreline of the country, working with both the Dominican and Haitian communities. Since 2005, Hero Holiday has helped to construct two schools, several houses and a medical clinic. It has facilitated sports camps, community parties, free medical clinics and health seminars. Each participant rotates through the current project sites in order to play a part in all of the work that is being done there. The Canadian kids worked on three different house-builds, spent a day of back-breaking pick-and-shovel work trying to level out ground for a basketball court at a Canadian-sponsored school, and worked beside Haitian refugees looking for recyclables at a garbage dump. They sweated so much in the 34 C heat and high humidity that they drank 8-12 litres of water a day — and, they See Children page 10

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he Komagata Maru incident of 1914, in which 387 Indian immigrants were turned away from Vancouver and forced to return to India based on racist immigration law, is a blemish on Canadian history. In 2008 Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood up at the Gadhri Babian DaMelafestivalinSurreyandapologized for the incident. But apologies aside, how much have our attitudes towards migrants really changed? When a ship carrying hundreds of Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka hove into view of Canadian waters this week, Ottawa was quick to paint those aboard with a broad brush. Before a single Canadian had actually climbed aboard the Sun Sea, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews called the passengers “suspected human smugglers and terrorists.” No one on board has yet been linked

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“There must be hundreds and hundreds of guys in our city who go out and buy women on a daily basis.” North Shore lawyer Janneke Lewis, an expert on the trafﬁcking of women and girls for prostitution, speaks about why the problem persists in Canada despite efforts to combat human trafﬁcking (from an Aug. 8 news story). ••• “Why is it that we are being held ransom for a groundlevel light at the McDonald’s (restaurant) area?” West Vancouver Coun. Bill Soprovich complains at the July 26 meeting about a proposed new bus lane on Marine Drive being held up by debate on the proposal for an at-grade intersection to replace nearby overpasses. The motion was eventually split, and the bus lane approved (from an Aug. 11 news story). ••• “That’s a lot of voters.” North Vancouver Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto on the 6,786 people who signed the Fight HST petition in her riding. In the 2009 election, she received 9,710 votes (from an Aug. 13 news story).

to any war crime during Sri Lanka’s long and terrible civil war; simply being Tamil doesn’t make someone a Tamil Tiger. What’s more, Tamil groups in Canada contend that at least some of the passengers have legitimate refugee claims. When the Komagata Maru returned to India, 19 of the passengers were shot by police and killed. If Tamil refugees are returned to Sri Lanka, it’s possible they will also face retribution from the government in Colombo, especially now that they have been branded as terrorists. The Conservative government would be wise to remember their own apology for the Komagata Maru incident. These Tamil migrants deserve a fair hearing, and rushing to judge them doesn’t help protect our shores. Let’s not lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s apology.

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THE pundits, the polls and even Joe Lunch Bucket down the street are predicting that Carole James and the NDP will win the next provincial election slated for May 14, 2013.

One would be mistaken. I may have missed something, but I can’t find one iota of vision or management plan. I checked on the B.C. NDP official website looking for some hint or broad policy statement. Nope. Nada. Nothing. The closest I found was a few paragraphs on Sustainable Of course a great deal can B.C.: “In 2007, the B.C. NDP happen over the course of 33 convention adopted a resolution months, including the possible embracing Sustainable B.C. and Ringside Seat resignation of Premier Gordon calling for a renewed emphasis Bill Bell Campbell. A vibrant B.C. Liberal on policy proposals that are party could rise from the ashes of sustainable over the long-term. its lies and arrogance, led by the “We seek an advanced economy respected and lovable Carole Taylor. that spreads its benefits broadly among all British But if things do stay the same, and the Liberal Columbians. Likewise, we seek an environment that leader goes down with his ship, what could we is second to none, where natural systems are not expect with a New Democrat government? taxed beyond their ability to regenerate and repair Like any loyal opposition, they know what themselves. they don’t like: The HST; underfunding of health “Sustainable B.C. is our vision. We believe it care; education cuts; the Liberal incompetence in offers a way forward for all British Columbians. managing the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s failed Let’s begin the dialogue on how to create a launch of an Internet casino; the list goes on. Sustainable B.C. We want to hear your ideas for a Where can one find out what the New more sustainable future” Democrat vision is? What do they stand for? Are Where is the meat? This could have been written they really the godless socialists that the captains of by any political party. Instead of information on industry in British Columbia would have us believe? what the NDP would do differently from the One would think the NDP would be out there Liberals where it comes to the environment, publicizing their policies and vision and firming health care, taxation, transit, etc., what we get is a up their new-found support in the polls, giving us bunch of negatives: stories on how the arts cuts are their plans on what they would do to make British hurting us or how an oil pipeline puts our “North Columbia a better place to live. Coast at threat.”

They have a donate button and a place to join the NDP, of course, but no vision statement. It almost makes you think they are hiding something. Are the NDP ashamed of the policies that they deal with at their convention every two years? As long as New Democrats continue to cover up their agenda, they will open themselves to the false accusation that during their 10 years in power, they destroyed the economy of British Columbia (in fact, B.C.’s gross domestic product increased during their tenure by 63 per cent, from $81.8 billion to $133 .5 billion). Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe keeping a low proﬁle and allowing the B.C. Liberals to continue to shoot themselves in the foot is the way to win the next election. It is a strategy that has worked well before in this and many other jurisdictions where the public has voted for “anybody but . . . ” I think the voters of British Columbia need more and deserve more, but it is our responsibility right now to ask the important questions from the politicians and parties. We are tired of being lied to by politicians and overloaded with negative messaging from party headquarters at election time. What we need is a time to reﬂect on what is important to us and our families, and we need the answers, not doublespeak. Yes, Carole James and crew, I want to know how your government would fund schools and handle our education budget differently. I want to know what changes you would make to our forest and mining industry. I want to know how you would See HST page 8

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Sunday, August 15, 2010 - North Shore News - A7

Nimbyism for the newby

WHERE I come from, the acronym NIMBY (not in my backyard) characterizes stances by protestors against incinerators, dumps, power plants, heavy manufacturing and the like.

Until July 10, I was fighting similar battles against the pollution, sprawl and poverty typical of an urban centre. Now that I have moved to the North Shore, I’ve learned NIMBY means a whole lot more. In the month since my family and I moved to our new neighbourhood in North Vancouver, we’ve learned about the skunks, coyotes, bears (leading to a gigantic blue wheeled tin can on my neighbour’s front lawn), fire bans, and a midsummer watermain break that crop up frequently in our community. We’ve also stumbled upon festivals in Edgemont, West Van and Lonsdale, fireworks along the Vancouver shoreline, and an unprecedented sunny streak. One month in, and my mindset oscillates between fear and exhilaration. Two neighbours have knocked on my door to introduce themselves with welcome gifts. Another woman who cares for our neighbour’s home and pets stopped in to warn of the coyote and, on the side, mentioned the importance of diligent garbage practices. I proudly announced our obsessive locking and sorting and freezing, which elicited surprise — until I confessed my sisters have lived in Deep Cove for a cumulative 17 years. I have an in. I have coveted information, while most newcomers flounder about before discovering it for themselves. I suddenly understand the Welcome Wagon phenomenon. When this piece began to bounce around in my head, I

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Support needed to stall human trafﬁc

Dear Editor: Congratulations to the North Shore News and Lara Howsam for the article on human trafficking, It Happens in Canada, published Aug. 8. Human trafficking does happen here — a tragic statement, and one we must confront. There are in our midst people and organizations who are doing just that. In a seminar I organized in Vancouver in April 2009 with Tom Cooper, president of City in Focus, Karen Reed, CEO of More Than Gold and Michelle Miller of REED (Resist Exploitation, Embrace Dignity), the 50 participants learned about human trafficking in Canada and what the average person

can do to stop it. Miller spoke on the theme “Sex is Not a Sport.” A woman representing Honor Ministries described her courageous battle to escape prostitution and to help others do the same. Participants also discussed Bill C-268, introduced by my colleague, Winnipeg-area MP Joy Smith, which became law last month. The bill creates mandatory minimum penalties for trafﬁcking a minor in Canada: “Every person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person under the age of 18 years . . . for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation is guilty of an indictable offence.”

Amending the criminal code by private member’s bill was a great achievement; Smith’s bill was only the 14th time in history that this has happened. The work against human trafficking happens right here in our riding. Organizations such as Linwood House on the Sunshine Coast work to shelter, protect and honor women in prostitution, helping them to find a way out. The more we know, the more we can do. People and organizations that combat human trafficking deserve our attention — and support. John Weston, MP West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

An act of kindness

Dear Editor: I am the lady who received kind assistance from the bystanders referred to in the recent letter to the editor (Quickthinking Action Prevents Further Injury, Aug. 4, North Shore News). My walker caught a rut in the pavement, and I lost my balance, breaking my wrist. I couldn’t get back to my feet. I very much appreciate the people who immediately got involved and came to my aid. I would like to give a special thank you to the gentleman from Pattison Signs and for everyone else who helped. Eileen Gibson North Vancouver

New arrivals to North Van need cheat sheet From page 7

concerts, nearest shopping, nearest neighbours, critter-friendly ways to deal with garbage, tips to live alongside wildlife, trail etiquette, forest fire prevention guidelines, quirks of local infrastructure, leading issues before council and so on. Or, much more simply, a very brief calling card-sized set of informative websites: www.northshorebears.com; www.nsnews. com; www.bearsmart.com; www.spca.bc.ca. A post-hoc threat of fines rather than preemptive advice is dangerous and irresponsible and, as far as I can tell, there is no mechanism in place to inform new residents. I’m just coming out of the haze of moving my young family 4,000 kilometres to a new home, renovating, changing IDs, learning the streets, and so on. Just imagine trying to guess at the rules and regulations specific to this strange land at the same time. NIMBY. I hose down my patio after my sloppy kids eat dinner. I keep lights on to stave off the skunks. I haul out of bed as close to 7:30 a.m. as possible to roll our 2/3-full waste bin out to the end of the driveway. I freeze meat scraps until collection day. I use a garbarator for as many of my food scraps as possible (still trying to figure out if this is an environmentally responsible choice). I lock up my bins in a shed at all times. NIMBY. And hopefully not in yours either. Betsy Agar is a new resident of North Vancouver.

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EDUCATOR and science fair advocate Patti Leigh. an educator and science fair advocate. “I sat down and thought through what had just happened, what I had just been told. Then I started thinking about those young people who have gone through the program,” said Leigh. The award, which is one of the highest provincial honours, recognizes individuals in the

province for outstanding contributions to their community and beyond. Leigh’s work with the Science Fair Program has “created opportunities for over 700,000 students from kindergarten to Grade 12,” according to a release by Science Fair Foundation BC. “Growing up I did not do science fair projects; it wasn’t an option,” said Leigh. Looking back to 1982 — the year Leigh ﬁrst got involved as an advocate, she remembers how little information, resources, and support existed for students and educators. But today, as a result of the foundation and Leigh’s contribution, students from across the province who participate in science fairs at the community level can vie for the chance to represent B.C. at the national and international level. “I feel incredibly honoured to be a recipient, and I am very, very humbled,” said Leigh.

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STUDENTS, chaperones, Hero Holiday interns and leaders, and Dominicans take a break from a house-build in San Marco to pose for a photo.

point out, they weren’t taking bathroom breaks. Seven out of the 26 Seycove kids on the trip came back from the trip and signed up to sponsor a child’s education at the school. Thirty-nine dollars a month buys a uniform, school supplies and helps to pay a teacher’s salary. Welyk has chosen a girl who is ﬁve. She intends to support her until the girl graduates. Both

the Canadian students and the Dominicans themselves understand that education is the only escape from a life of poverty so desperate that children spend their days combing garbage for recyclable plastic and metal. One of the house-builds they worked on was in the town of Agua Negra. The town sits in the shadow of a huge open garbage dump and on the banks of a river that is polluted with more refuse, dead animals

and sewage. “Their beach isn’t sand or rocks, it’s garbage — and that’s where they are fishing and crabbing,” says Randall. “When it rains, their houses are filled with polluted waters up to their knees,” says White. The girls say mothers in Agua Negra stay up at night when it rains in order to fight the rats. Agua Negra translates to “black water,” an apt name for a town whose water makes it sick. Near the end of their trip, the students went to work with the mostly Haitian children who pick garbage for one or two dollars a day. “It was just overwhelming,” says Smith. “At all the other jobs, the kids were so happy to see you, and they were here too — but you could tell their lives were way more difficult.” Hospital waste is mixed in among the household refuse. The kids who are combing the dump are mostly barefoot or wearing flip-flops. Cows wander amongst the refuse, leaving dung that is often stepped in. It’s wiped off with garbage. Smith was horrified to see a small boy emulating his older brother by picking through garbage and pretending to find something that was worth money. The girls say the children think nothing of eating any food they find or checking juice boxes for any remaining liquid. While at the garbage dump, the students gave the Haitian refugees a small bag of rice, a small bag of beans and some oil — meant to last an entire family one to two weeks. The Seycove teens speak as one in describing their reactions. The words “brutal,” “ugly,” “disgusting,” all overlap. Yeo says that as the work group drove away, almost all the Seycove kids burst into tears. “It really hit them hard. “One Haitian said, ‘Don’t cry, my friends. This love. You have shown us love.’ Wow!” ••• Welyk had planned to go to Europe after graduating next year, but now wants her grad trip be back to the Dominican Republic with Hero Holiday as an intern for a month. “I’d still like to go live in Portugal for a month, but I know I want to go back there and just see all the kids again.” The others add that they too want to go back as interns. Randall hopes to go back next year and the year after. Like some of the others, he uses the term “life-changing” to describe the holiday and feels that future visits will help him to hold onto the ideals of helping and making a difference. He offers that “it might just be me talking now,” but that he hopes it might shape him as a future parent. Asked if they see themselves See Experience page 11

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Experience can’t be captured in words From page 10

as atypical teens — ones with a world awareness that their peers do not share — they say they don’t really think so. It doesn’t seem like they are being modest. They believe that social justice classes have pushed some of their peers into confronting poverty and other issues here in Vancouver, and point to the fact that many Grade 11 and 12 students at Seycove are already sponsoring African children. If this is the next generation, it’s maturing fast. ••• Welyk’s mother was one of the chaperones on the trip, and Welyk says not only did it bring them closer together, but it gave them mutual support when they got back to Canada. “Even now, it’s so hard for me to explain everything that happened there, to put it into words. “I’ll say I want to keep building houses, and my dad’s like, ‘You can’t save the world, Sanna,’ and my mom’ll back me up because she knows what the emotions are like and my dad doesn’t.” Welyk says her mom has

stopped going out to buy coffee every day as she used to because she too has been affected by what they experienced, and the embarrassment of riches they saw with new eyes when they returned — riches that average Canadians take for granted. Randall’s father also went on the trip, and Randall says the time brought them closer together. Like Welyk, he says explaining the impact of the holiday to others is easier with two members of the family involved. In fact, Randall is pleased that his dad wants to take his mom either back to the Dominican Republic or to Hero Holiday in Mexico, and that his brother also wants to try the experience. “It’s branching out. It’s so great to actually have that feeling: that it starts with one person and it grows and grows so that it really is making a difference.” Randall recounts a story told by one of the Hero Holiday leaders, Bill: A boy and his dad are walking on a beach where the tide is going out, leaving thousands of starﬁsh stranded to be eaten by gulls or die in the sun. The boy runs down to the waterline and begins ferrying starﬁsh back to the sea.

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“What are you doing?” asks the father. “I’m saving the starfish,” replies the boy. “Well, you’re not going to make any difference,” says the dad. “Look at how big the beach is and how many starfish there are.” The boy picks up another starfish, puts it in the water and says, “I made a difference to that starfish.” He picks up another starfish, puts it in the water and says, “I made a difference to that starfish.” He picks up another. . . . “One by one,” chimes in MacCara. “Exactly,” says Randall. “Even if it feels like we haven’t really done that much, we made a difference to that one family, or that one community.”

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SEYCOVE secondary student Darcy Smith experiences the life of Haitian refugee children in Agua Negra, Dominican Republic, as she looks for plastic and metal in a huge open garbage dump. If she ﬁlls her sack, it will be worth about one dollar.

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Erik Candow tries to land a big one at the ﬁshing game.

Juno Award-winning children’s entertainer Norman Foote performs.

Pirate Ralph “McQueasy” takes aim with his pistol. The fourth annual North Vancouver Party-at-the-Pier, presented by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, attracted hundreds of people interested in celebrating our maritime community at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue and adjacent piers July 1718. Party-goers enjoyed beautiful sunny skies as the event kicked off Saturday night with a concert by the Sinfonia Orchestra Brass Spectacular. A wide variety of musical acts entertained on Sunday, ranging from family entertainer Norman Foote to Tiller’s Folly. Visitors enjoyed the numerous activities and displays, including tours of the SS Master and the Seaspan Tugboat Ballet.

Vancouver Aquarium’s Perry Tsung and Tim Jefferies pose with mascot Bee Bop.

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Karl Schulz snaps photos.

Rose Cervenko checks out the Nuytco Research Exosuit used for deep sea exploration and work.

John Braithwaite Community Centre’s Jennifer Norris distributes popcorn.

Setting it Straight: A caption on the Sunday, Aug. 8 Bright Lights page should have read: Board member Leah Costello and David Rowntree host the party. (Leah and David are not married). The News regrets the error.

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an organized manner. It will be crucial to them at exam time, especially if midterm and end of year final exams are inclusive of all the material covered to date. Organization is an excellent opportunity for kids to gain self-confidence and independence and not lose their sanity or you, yours. Gotfamilygetorganized.com is a comprehensive website created by a mom for moms, dads, children, caregivers, grandparents and families to organize and keep track of emergency data, medical records, school information, activity schedules and more. The website enables smart planning and keeps track of all the important pieces of information in one accessible place. Forget burgeoning bulletin boards, refrigerator door disasters and nasty desk messes. Versatility of use and access anywhere are key. Practical examples of the desirability — even the necessity — of having instant access electronically to your family’s information include needing to supply data to a medical office or a drug store while at their facility. Just connect and look up whatever you need using your Blackberry, iPhone , iPod Touch, iPad or any electronic device that allows Internet access.

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But with better studying, Grade 1 and fourth-yearuniversity students alike can remember more of what they learn the ﬁrst time, say experts. For that, it helps to understand how memory works, said John Nesbit, an educational psychology instructor at Simon Fraser University. “Within a day, much of what you learned within the previous day is already gone,” he said. “As time goes forward, the amount of loss decreases, the rate of forgetting slows down.” The best way to combat that, said Nesbit, is to review material a day after you learn it, not before a test. Then, as time goes on, review it less often, exactly the opposite of what many of his own students do. It also helps when students actively think about what they’re reading. That can involve writing a summary of a chapter on a book, or just asking questions or thinking

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critically of whatever the subject is. If there’s one thing parents can do, said Nesbit, it’s talk to their kids about what they learn at school, so they are forced to review it the same day and think about it critically. “When I say talk to them, really ask them. Have a conversation about it — not just what they learned in school today, but try to get into the topic more and have the child explain what they know,” he said. Not always easy, admitted Nesbit. Telsey Shroff, centre director at the Oxford Learning Centre in North Vancouver, agreed that it’s always best to start homework the day it’s assigned, when everything is fresh in the mind. She also suggested students develop a speciﬁc time they do homework every day and schedule their homework and test studying plans. “Then it becomes a habit, you’re not distracted by T.V. shows or a game coming up,” she said, adding good organization can make studying a lot less painful. Still, even the best students will forget a lot of their homework during the summer, and she said now is a good time to start reviewing old material before school

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MORE and more people are walking around with personal electronic devices in hand, and for educators, this could either be a very good or a very bad thing.

The advantages of the growing technological ﬁeld are numerous, and these can extend directly into the classroom, according to Simon Fraser University assistant professor of education Alyssa Wise. “I certainly think that there are really good, educationallyvaluable ways to engage with both laptops and the Internet.” Educators on the North Shore have been trying to keep up with technological changes for years by teaching children how to type and produce spreadsheets, among

other things. More recently, both the North and West Vancouver School Districts have been revising policies and guidelines to reﬂect the changing educational environment. “We are clearly in a state of transition,”saysChrisKennedy, deputy superintendent at the West Vancouver School District, in an email, “More and more students are bringing their personally owned devices (PODs) to school to support their learning.” The board has invested in a secure wireless network that will allow students to log in using their own devices, to meet with the rise, said Kennedy. “It is likely that within a couple years that all students will either have their own device or one supplied by the school in grades 4-12 . . . These devices might be iPhones or BlackBerrys, or they may be laptops or iPads, or something that we haven’t yet envisioned.

What we are trying to do is create a network, so regardless of the tools students bring they can access content and learning opportunities.” Wiseciteslaptopsimulations as a potential way that teachers could make effective use of personal devices, for example in the sciences where students can have a hard time understanding abstract laws and concepts. Laptops can also be used to access online student communities, create virtual ﬁeldtrips, and communicate directly with experts in particular ﬁelds of study, according to the professor. Even cellphones, notorious classroom distractions, can be used to assist students, “Some of the newer phones can actually do quite a bit of things,” Wise says. “I’ve seen teachers use them for data collection, so students are going and looking for plants in a biology class, and they’re taking notes with their mobile device which is not as unwieldy as bringing out a computer, and they’re able to just jot down measurements which they can then share with the class as a whole later.” On the other hand, recent studies have shown that PODs can pose problems in the focused atmosphere of a classroom. One study in particular, published by Cornell University’s Human-

Computer Interaction Group, found that longer web browsing sessions during class tended to lead to lower grades. A related study found that email and instant messaging were among the primary uses of the laptops by students. But when network access was limited to force focus on instructor-recommended content, productivity was boosted. These ﬁndings could point to a need to rein in the use of personal computers in the classroom. Internet capabilities on PODs (as well as other features such as video chat), could provide a myriad of ways for students to distract themselves and others. The NVSD lists on its website that interfering with the learning of others is unacceptable. Personal laptop use is not speciﬁcally addressed in district policies, but the potential for students to surf the internet during class time could not only cause the owner to lose focus, but also the children sitting nearby who can see the screen. Teachers in the NVSD are the primary decision-makers, according to policy, about what kinds of technology are permissible in class. Under the NVSD’s guidelines: “Classroom teachers may prohibit, restrict or regulate See Students page 25

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FROM the top of the heap to the bottom in one school year. That is how the transition from elementary school to high school felt. I had enjoyed three years of roaming the halls of General Crerar elementary school without the harassment of my two older brothers but that was over. I was going to be joining them in high school. As if the dodging of sibling attacks wasn’t hard enough at home, now I would have to be on guard for it in the hallways of school as well. I’m not such a revisionist that I would deny I prompted many of the brotherly battles around the house but at least there I could count on my parents stepping in to break up the ﬁght. Things would be different at Winston Churchill high school, and I knew it. Like most teenage boys I seemed to be in a constant state of growth. Shirt sleeves were

always creeping up my arms and shoes would go from too loose to too tight in a month. Being the youngest of three boys meant my wardrobe mainly consisted of what they had passed along. Those handed down clothes would make me that much easier to spot. As the summer ended and school loomed ever closer my apprehension grew. My brothers were less than helpful with the transition and like most other new students I struggled to ﬁnd my classrooms, forgot my locker combination and was intimidated about ﬁnding a place to sit in the cafeteria. But then a strange thing happened. My steadily increasing body mass prompted a suggestion that I try out for the junior football team. Somewhat fearfully I donned my gym strip and showed up for practice. Amid a group of equally uncoordinated tryouts I surprisingly stood out and made the team. Suddenly I had a new alliance with my brothers who both played for the school as well. A common language of tackling

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use of personally-owned devices.” Handsworth secondary school in North Vancouver exemplifies a type of adjustment that schools are making in order to help teachers clearly define user guidelines. The school’s website lists policies about devices such as cell phones, and specifically addresses the use of technology during testing. Though enforcement of school policies might seem like the best way to guarantee attentiveness, Wise offers a more practical approach. “The problem with students being distracted and looking at things other than what is trying to be taught unfortunately is not limited just to technology; if you have a laptop that has the Internet on it, obviously you’ve got a lot more options to distract yourself. “But a lot of times where that’s coming from is that the students aren’t engaged with what’s going on in the first place . . . You certainly can restrict use of laptops I suppose, but at the same time, if lots of students are bringing them in, it might be more useful to think about how you can engage students in interacting

with the technology in ways that would support learning.” The net effect of PODs in the classroom, it seems, is determined by the ability of teachers and students to properly make use of it.

and blitzing sparked unheard of camaraderie. The after-school practices lead to occasional walks home together and the double-header games were shared moments. By the end of the football season we were fighting less and talking more. Before I knew it I discovered that we could actually get along and started to benefit from the advice they could give me. The stigma of high school now behind me, I embarked on a new experience of actually liking school and finding my own way through those challenging teen years with two role models close at hand.

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money. Still, if you identified with the first individual/ family above, you are in the majority. A new survey shows Canadians lean toward living for the present, both for immediate gratification and also because they are overwhelmed by too much information about retirement planning and so end up doing nothing. Although 82 per cent of the 2,034 Canadians 35 or older surveyed by The Strategic Counsel understood the need to save for retirement, 81 per cent felt their present needs were more important than

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Mike Grenby is a columnist and independent personal ﬁnancial advisor; he’ll answer questions in this column as space allows but cannot reply personally — email mike@grenby.com.

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DESPITE all the mutterings about “back to school” and the occasional rustling of falling leaves, judging by the forecast, summer is set to maintain its hold for a good while yet.

That means a few more weeks yet of great seafood and smart wine matches. All that has us thinking back to a superb lunch at Fishworks, earlier this summer, with the folks from Stag’s Hollow. It’s been 18 years since Larry Gerelus and Linda Pruegger took the plunge and purchased their vineyard in Okanagan Falls. Since then, like others, they’ve taken the twists and turns of wine making in stride — usually with good, occasionally impressive, results. One of the more intriguing efforts concerned Vidal (formerly grown for Mission Hill icewine) which — because it was just so darned hard to sell at the time — was grafted over to Chardonnay. Now, however, says Gerelus, the Vidal vines will be grafted back to their former selves — a sure sign of the interest that continues to be shown in an ever broadening

that sports a touch of barrel with some citrus undertones (VQAS $18.99), while the ’09 Syrah Rosé, if you can still ﬁnd it, packs vibrant strawberry and cherry, wrapped in mouth watering acidity. ($17). Watch in the future for Stag’s Hollow single vineyard offerings, especially the likes of ’07 SHV single vineyard Merlot, a layered and complex effort that yields generous black fruit and well integrated tannins before a lengthy end ($24.99). In short, after a bit of a hiatus, Stag’s Hollow winds up very decidedly once again on our list of wineries to watch. And, hopefully, we can still get our hands on some of that smoky, peppery, black fruit packed, robust but polished Syrah to put aside for game

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range of B.C. varieties. The arrival of winemaker Dwight Sick (from Pentage) has also moved things along, especially as he shares the owners’ desire to “make wines on a global level,” with a nod to old world regions such as Rhone. Among the wines that impressed in particular was the nicely balanced Viognier Marsanne ’08, which sports a delicious fruit expression, with stonefruit and tropical tones (VQA stores, $24.99), and and the smoky, plump and juicy, black pepper and anise-toned Syrah Grenache ’09. Worth tracking down too is the gooseberry and grassy toned ’09 Sauvignon Blanc

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I pulled the shower curtain back slightly and heard a scampering noise.

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pulled the curtain back further and, no mouse. It was early in the morning and I was still a bit groggy; I must have imagined it. But as I stood up I noticed something out of the corner of my eye that was big, black and clinging to the shower curtain just a few inches away from me. It was a spider — no, a tarantula — the size of my hand. Well . . . maybe not as big as my hand, but it was really big! At that moment I remember someone telling me that wolf spiders could jump 12 feet and I slowly began to back away. Not wanting to be a victim of a spider attack I grabbed a fly swatter, taped the end to a five-foot long horse training stick and proceeded to tap the shower curtain to coax the spider down. I didn’t want to scare it — these things can jump when they get ticked off! As I did this the spider did jump, about a foot, and then slowly slid down a strand of silk all the way to the floor where it casually crawled behind the toilet. It hid in that spot where you need to get down on all fours and jam your head behind the toilet when you’re cleaning. There was no way I was getting myself in that position. “ZUMI!” I shouted, and

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my trusty dog appeared. I knew she would take care of it for me. She is petite for a German Shepherd, barely 60 pounds, but she is a firecracker with an attitude, and doesn’t put up with much. When she was seven months old we were out on a walk with my dog Harley, who was dying of cancer at the time. A 90-pound bully of a dog figured that Harley was an easy target to boost his low self-esteem. When I told the owner to get his dog he made some ignorant comment about Harley’s health. Sensing Harley’s distress Zumi quickly took control. At seven months and no more than 50 pounds she gave that bully of a dog a whoopin’ and I’m not ashamed to say I did not intervene. A few years later she woke me up at 2 a.m. to alert me to some noise on the back deck of the house. In a sleepy fog I let her outside and immediately heard a huge scuffle taking place. I thought she was attacking an intruder! But I didn’t hear any screaming so I flicked on the deck light to see her and an enormous raccoon in a death grip wrestling match. As they tumbled towards the staircase they released their grip on each other and the raccoon scurried away. Zumi stood at

the top of the stairs, proud of herself for protecting her raw food which was thawing in the cooler I placed on the back deck. Just last year we found ourselves in a cow pasture. I was trying to rescue a newborn calf that had gotten tangled in vines. As the calf mooed in distress, its mother — just a few feet from me — mooed loudly in return. Then a neighbour began to yell: “Bull! Bull!” I looked up to see an extremely large black bull trotting with some authority towards me and what was obviously his offspring. “ZUMI!” I hollered. Her herding drive kicked in and she

charged right back at that bull. The bull slowed its pace but not its intent. Then my little black dog hunkered down, pinned her ears, bared her teeth and began snapping her jaws at this behemoth of an animal. The bull stopped. The calf was freed and we all walked away safely. Now the two of us stood in the bathroom, looking at a spider. “Get it baby girl!” I said, conﬁdent in her courage. She just looked at me, as if to say “I don’t do spiders. You’re on your own with this one,” and perfunctorily walked out of the bathroom. That’s my baby girl.

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Arts colony: In 1905 the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club was formed to support and produce artistic works. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake the village was inundated with musicians, writers, painters and other artists turning to the established artist colony after the bay city was destroyed. The new residents were offered home lots — ten dollars down, little or no interest, and whatever they could pay on a monthly basis. Jack London describes the artists’ colony in his novel, The Valley of the Moon; among the noted artists who lived in or frequented the village were Mary Austin, Armin Hansen, George Sterling, Ambrose Bierce, Upton Sinclair, Robinson Jeffers, Sinclair Lewis, Sydney Yard, Ferdinand Burgdorff, William Frederic Ritschel, William Keith, Percy Gray, Arnold Genthe, and Nora May French. — Wikipedia

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OUTDOOR cafes and unique architecture are common throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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I had a colleague who lived in Carmelby-the-Sea, Calif., years ago when her husband was transferred there. She said the name with wistful breathlessness and rolled her eyes heavenward at the memory: “Carmel.” This sleepy village of just a few thousand (mostly millionaires), with its proximity to the ocean, Big Sur and Clint Eastwood’s personal B&B, meant I couldn’t pass it up on a recent trip to the state’s Bay area. My guidebook told me it was the Californian version of New York’s Hamptons. Well, then. My husband and I visited this spring to drive the dramatic oceanside Highway 1 just to the south of Carmel, known as Big Sur. Located about two hours south of San Francisco on the southern bend of the Monterey Peninsula, the tiny village has no street numbers, parking meters or street lights, and no sidewalks outside of the “downtown” centred around Ocean Avenue. Residents must go to the central post ofﬁce to retrieve their mail, and houses — many of them small hobbit-like cottages — are identiﬁed by either quaint names such as “Doll House” or “Sea Urchin,” or the more modern way, for example, “Lincoln Street, 4SE of 13th Avenue.”

The village keeps itself quaint by forbidding any chain stores or restaurants. But it allows high-end boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany, to give you an idea of the residents. There also appear to be far too many jewelry stores and art galleries to support the population. Mainly, the streets were full of tourists, either day-trippers or people renting oceanside cottages. If you tire of shopping, Ocean Avenue ends at Highway 1 at the east end, and a beautiful public beach on the Paciﬁc Ocean to the west. But it’s quite a quiet town with not too much to do. We planned on turning in early, as Carmel is not known for its nightlife, to put it mildly. A nice break from the late nights we had in San Fran’s North Beach area. Luckily, Eastwood’s Mission Ranch had an ofﬁcial address, so we found it easily. But then, Eastwood was mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea from 1986 to 1988, so I suppose he can do whatever he wants. Eastwood acquired the ranch, complete with a herd of sheep and several cozy cottages in 1986 to save the property from condo development. We happened to arrive in Carmel the day after Eastwood’s 80th birthday. At dinner at the ranch’s well-known restaurant, we overheard the table next to us discussing how servers brought out cake and sang happy birthday the night before, but Eastwood never showed up. He doesn’t live on the property, our waiter informed us, but has a home just down the street, and shows up on the ranch often.

I got the feeling we were surrounded by “somebodies” at dinner. My husband swore a man at table next to us was a pro golfer and people kept approaching and chatting up a Barbie- and Ken-lookalike couple to the other side of us. Then, while enjoying my fettuccini on the patio, The Man With No Name appeared. He breezed by the unfazed dining guests and walked the short distance to the sheep ﬁeld. He then hopped a fence to herd the sheep into their pens, tossing a bale of hay or two and chatting with the property manager. Then he came back to the restaurant, got in his minivan and left. Famous people — they’re just like us. Still slightly stunned from witnessing Eastwood’s sheep wrangling, we went inside to the lounge and sat at the bar, where a piano player performed a kind of high-class karaoke with people gathered around singing tunes. (The night gets a little hazy from here.) Now, to say a town where the average cottage is a cool $2 million and street numbers are not allowed produces some interesting characters is a bit of an understatement. Perhaps the fact that we were the only ones under 31 made us stand out as tourists, but we had no trouble making friends. “These guys are ﬁercely competitive,” a local regular to my right informed me, motioning towards See Only page 32

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the karaoke singer. Moments later, he challenged me to try his favourite Scotch after noting my girlie glass of Glenfiddich on ice. (“Oh, you don’t take it neat?”) Of course, I met this challenge. Meanwhile, to my left, a dead ringer for Dennis Hopper circa Apocalypse Now praised my husband for Canada’s treatment of its war veterans. He had heard of the Highway of Heroes and wished the U.S. had something similar. He threw his arm around my husband like a long-lost son for most of the night. Somewhere beyond 1 a.m., I noticed that some people in these parts clearly don’t have to get up for work on a Wednesday. My new friend said something vague about being in the construction industry. Hmm. The next morning, I cursed his name. But even if I wanted to thank him, I would never be able to; he doesn’t have a street address to look up. If you go: We took a shuttle from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Airport, where we picked up our rental car. (There are no car rental services in Carmel-by-the-Sea). Carmel is a 10minute drive from the Monterey Airport. Book the shuttle in advance for $45 each way at www.montereyairbus.com. Mission Ranch Lodging and Restaurant is located at 26270 Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif. 1-800-538-8221 or www.missionranchcarmel.com. Rooms range from $120 to $285. Guests of the ranch are able to book tables at the restaurant one hour in advance. For those not staying at the ranch, it’s first come, first served.

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EMILY Weemees and her cousins Bryn and Sean McDonnell visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, New York, N.Y.

DEAN, Julia, Alina and Vincent Jarvis take a stroll along the Great Wall of China.

JEREMY and Stewart Elliott catch the Germany vs. Argentina game at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa for the FIFA 2010 World Cup quarter ﬁnal.

JJ Kenny prepares to enter the Waipu limestone caves on the North Island of New Zealand to view local glow worms.

TWO generations of the Sambor family — Waldemar, Zdzislaw and Lidia — travelled on the Alaska Marine Highway to Wrangell, Alaska. HEATHER Johnston and Emily Bridge visit the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

GERRI and Rob Karr catch up with the North Shore News in front of St. Mark’s Basillica in Venice, Italy.

VASTI Beukman and Charl Opperman stop by Nelson Mandela Square in Santon, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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HEATHER Jaques of the Capilano Rugby Club makes a darting run in a club game earlier this season. Jaques and her Capilano teammate Mandy Marchak will suit up for Team Canada at the World Cup starting Friday.

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Jaques and Marchak join Team Canada for World Cup Kerry Blackadar

believes Marchak, a centre, and Jaques, a ﬂanker, are both ideal candidates for the World Cup competition. “Aside from being a naturally gifted athlete, Mandy is an incredibly hard-working, focused athlete,” he said. “Heather does the dirty work. She will put her head where people are afraid to put their hands and feet.”

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MANDY Marchak and Heather Jaques of the North Shore’s Capilano Rugby Club have been consumed by competition and a passion for sport most of their lives. But, in the upcoming weeks, there will be only one ﬁght on their minds: the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, which takes place between Aug. 20 and Sept. 5.

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“The sooner it gets, it becomes more exciting. I don’t want to get nervous too soon, but I am anxious to get there and for things to get underway,” Jaques told the North Shore News in early August. Marchak, 25, and Jaques, 30, both attended the previous World Cup, which was held in 2006 in Edmonton. There, Canada earned fourth place after a narrow defeat to France in the bronze medal game. But this year, both players say Canada’s national team is better equipped than ever before. “We have been preparing for so long, and we have a really good group of staff and our conditioning coaches have all been working us very hard. There is nothing to be worried about, except for the fact that we are going away for a really big match,” said Jaques, downplaying the true significance of the World Cup competition. According to Steve Bennett, head coach of Capilano’s premier women’s team, Canada is well poised for success at this year’s 12-nation competition. “I don’t think they’ve got a better chance than now. The coaching team staff at the national level are better than they have ever had, and the team unity that they have going on right now is better than they’ve ever had.” In fact, despite scheduling conflicts and geographic boundaries, members of the national team have made efforts to meet fairly regularly for group training clinics over the past four years. In addition, all members are expected to manage a demanding training schedule on their own time. “Mornings start with a half-hour run, then we usually have a weight session, and are expected to do some sort of track session in the evening. We do that five to six days a week,” said Jaques. Bennett, who has a coaching history with both women,

MANDY Marchak shows the skill and speed that earned her a spot on the national team.

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WEST Vancouver’s Christa Bortignon set one national record and another meet record on her way to collecting five gold medals in the women’s 70+ age category at the Canadian Masters athletics championships held July 17-18 in Toronto. Bortignon flew 7.30 m in the triple jump to set a Canadian record for her age group and 3.27 m in long jump to score a meet record. She also won in the 100-m race with a time of 17.40, high jump with a leap of 1.05 m and shot put with a throw of 5.52 m. West Vancouver’s John Hawkins also took part in the meet, grabbing five gold medals and three silvers in the men’s 60+ category. Hawkins won javelin with a throw of 36.97 m, shot put with 11.37 m, discus with 40.58 m, weight throw with 14.12 m and high jump with a leap of 1.55 m. His silver medals came in hammer throw, 100m hurdles and long jump. ••• West Vancouver’s Alix Kong finished tied for second at the British Columbia junior girls golf championships played last month at Victoria’s Gorge Vale Golf Club. Jennifer Yang of Coquitlam claimed top spot with a fourround total of three-over par 291 to win by four shots. Kong, the 2009 B.C. bantam girls champion, finished at seven-over 295 to tie Soo Bin Kim of Port Coquitlam and defending champion A Ram Choi of Surrey. Following the round Kong, Kim and Choi took part in a high-stakes playoff for the last two spots on the B.C. interprovincial team with Choi securing one spot with a birdie on the first playoff hole and Kong grabbing the other spot on the second hole. Kong and the rest of the inter-provincial team represented B.C. at the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls See Kong page 35

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Canada expected to contend for medals From page 34 Bennett further noted that the 2010 World Cup team has been particularly fortunate this time around, photo submitted with increased financial support coming from the MARCHAK (left) and Jaques both suited up for the Canadian rugby community. last World Cup held in Edmonton in 2006. The Women’s national team currently operates on a pay-to-play basis. second home for several more years to come. But for Marchak — who has travelled to ••• rugby competitions around the world from Five Capilano Rugby Club players helped Team Dubai and Hong Kong to the Bahamas, British Columbia win the National Women’s Scotland, Italy, Wales, France and up and League Tier One championship last month in down the east and west coasts of the United Toronto. States — the high cost of playing the sport is Mandy Marchak, Heather Jaques, Andrea challenging, but well worth it. Burk, Darcy Patterson and Hilary Leith all “In order to do this, to play at the highest made the trip. In the final the B.C. squad took level, it’s what you have to do,” said Marchak. on the host province and quickly fell behind “You have to put aside the idea that you 6-0 and trailed 12-7 at the half. In the second are paying for everything, and that you are half the visitors hit back hard, scoring three sacrificing all this stuff — it is not really a tries, including one from Marchak, and three sacrifice when it something that you love penalties to take a commanding 34-15 lead. doing.” Ontario fought back with a late try but it After the World Cup Jaques will be retiring was not enough as the game ended with B.C. her boots and is hoping to trade them in for a on top 34-22. Burk ended the game with new coaching whistle. For Marchak, who has 12 points off of three conversions and two Olympic aspirations, the scrum will remain a penalties.

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Kong scores silver at B.C. juniors From page 34

two rounds to grab second place, well behind Ontario’s one-over score. Quebec ﬁnished third at 18-over. — Compiled by Andy Prest

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KERN, Kathleen, Ellen (nee Plante) Passed away on August 1st, 2010 surrounded by family, after a long illness. Kaye is survived by her husband Gene; children: Lynn, Jeff (Keree), Donna (Peter) & Steve (Marina); grandchildren: Kelly, Lisa, Kathy, Laura, Allison, Heather, Brian, Ashlie, Adrienne, Thomas & Matthew; grand-cat Buffy; step-father Ray & sister Delores. Kaye was pre-deceased by her mother Inez Buffington, her father Wilfred Plante & step-father Clarence Liddicoat. Kaye dedicated her life to raising her family and later worked as a gemologist and in retail sales. Kaye was an avid bridge player, an accomplished knitter & embroiderer and enjoyed cheering on the BC Lions. A celebration of Kaye’s life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Boal Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. No flowers please. Donations may be made to the CNIB.

BOUCHER - Sarah Alison May 5 1957 - August 9, 2010 Our darling daughter, sister and aunt, Sarah was the fourth of eight children and a deeply spiritual person. She loved the outdoors, cooking, nutrition, cycling and caring for the elderly. She was natural, gentle and kind. Sarah led her life giving selflessly and will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. In Jesus’ arms she rests. No funeral by request. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation.

MEIKLE, Janice ('Jan') Lynne

January 11, 1949 - August 8, 2010

It is with the deepest sorrow and sadness that the family of Jan Meikle, our sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and aunt, announces her sudden passing on August 8th, 2010, at the age of 61 at her home in North Vancouver. Jan grew up in Nanaimo, B.C., graduating from Nanaimo Senior Secondary School in 1966. Later, in 1990, Jan went to Capilano College, taking the two year paralegal program, graduating with Honours, achieving Dean’s List in each of the 4 semesters, while also being honoured as the Class Valedictorian. Jan is survived by her mother, Muriel, her brother, Kevin and his wife June, her children, Ja Lynn (and her husband Tim), Angela and Bruce, her grandchildren, Payton Muriel and Kianna Marie, and her niece Alana. Particular thanks to Dr. John Corey, of Caulfield Village Medical Clinic, and the staff at Lions Gate Hospital for their compassionate care during Jan’s recent illnesses. Also, to Randall Godden and Mae’s Graces’ (a group of Nanaimo 'girls' who have been her friends for over fifty years) for their unwavering friendship and support for Jan during difficult stretches in Jan’s life. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service to celebrate her life, which will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. A reception will follow immediately. A further service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, August 20th, 2010 at Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Road, Nanaimo B.C. Additional information can be obtained by emailing Kevin Meikle at kevin.meikle@ca.cushwake.com. www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

BISHOP - David Leslie August 11, 1924 - August 10, 2010 We are deeply saddened to announce that Dave died the day before his 86th birthday, after a brief illness. Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Arthur and Sylvia Bishop, Dave spent most of his adult life in West Vancouver, where he enjoyed the views and excellent ham radio reception from our mountainside home. A professional engineer, Dave owned his own construction company for many years, and in retirement never stopped building or fixing something. Woodworking was his longtime hobby, from furniture making to intarsia carvings. A ham radio operator from the age of 12, as VE7PO he formed friendships around the world. Dave was an excellent bridge player, and was always ready for a game of cribbage. He kept his sharp mind and keen sense of humour until the day he passed away. Dave married Dorinne Chater in 1949 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage to the woman he adored. He is survived by Dorinne and their daughters Cheryl, Brenda (David) and Karen (Tim). He was predeceased by his son Craig. He deeply loved his family, including his sons-in-law, and grandchildren Jennifer, Graham, Taylor and Kyle. He had many friends and was grateful for having such a fulfilling and happy life. At Dave’s request, there will be no funeral service. A memorial reception will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, August 23, at West Royal Towers, main floor, 328 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. We will miss you every day and always, Dad.

MINIONS, Dorothy 'Joyce' Born Vegerville, Alberta on August 22, 1925 - passed away on August 12, 2010 in West Vancouver, BC. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years Mack; daughter Marilyn(Bill) Kleaman; son Bob(Neddy); grandchildren Travis, Chris, Evette, Ian, and Isabel and great grandchildren Ellie & Cash. Joyce was an avid golfer in Squamish & curled @ Hollyburn Country Club. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Capilano Care Centre for their care and compassion. A celebration of life will be held on Friday August 20, 2010 at 2:00 at First Memorial Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver. Donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to Parkinson’s Foundation. www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

Gale was born on May 5, 1925 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. His early years were spent at his beloved “Gaff Ranch” in the Cypress Hills District of Sask. After graduation he enlisted in the Canadian Army, First Canadian Paratroop Battalion until February 1946. He attended UBC where he graduated in 1953 with B.A. and L.L.B degrees & was called to the Bar of B.C. as a Barrister & Solicitor in 1954. He practiced law with Davis & Co, Allstate Insurance and then moved to private practice with the Law Firm of McFarlane, Friesen and Gaff, later known as McFarlane, Gaff, Williamson and Thorne. In 1972 Gale SPACE continued his law practice under the name of Gaff & Co where he specialized BOOKING in Corporate and Security Law. He retired on April 1997 at the age of 72.

For: GAFF, TERI He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (DuBois) in 1980, his sister’s Neva & Pal and brother Rep: Leo. He will be dearly missed by his loving daughter LAAdams Teri and her companion Graham Vandegriend, his brother Nile, sister Esme Ad#: 1259829 , girlfriend Betty Chapman and best friend, Ed Kamstra whom he met at Dufus Business College in 1946. He had a large extended family and was considered a second father to Carmen Weiss (Benitez) and Teresa Myhre.

Gale enjoyed life to its fullest and was dearly loved by all of those who knew him. He was honourable, kind , caring, compassionate and generous. He traveled the world. He loved games, especially billiards and cards, even beating his daughter at crib the day before his death. He had a particularly close relationship with his daughter who he lived with until his death. His caring nature translated into a love of nature and animals and had numerous pets throughout his life. He was well known in the neighbourhood for his walks with Betty and his dog Zabu down the Mosquito Creek trail. A special thank you to all the health care professionals who helped Dad through his ﬁnal years. In lieu of ﬂowers we ask that donations be made in Gale’s memory to the World Wildlife Fund at http://wwf.ca A private celebration of his life will be held from 2pm to 6pm at his home on Saturday, August 28th. Please contact Teri at KEGGaff@gmail.com for details. “Dad you are my hero and will live in my heart forever , I love you more”

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WRIGHT - Jeffery James Alvin April 6, 1988 – August 7, 2010 Dedicated father and husband, beloved son, brother, friend… . Suddenly and tragically, on August 7, 2010, our wonderful Alvin was taken from us. Predeceased by his grandmother, Anne Campbell Wright, Alvin leaves behind baby daughter Alyssa; wife, Heather; father, Allan Wright; mother, Frances Mazurenko; paternal grandfather, Jeffrey Wright; maternal grandmother, Ethel Moraitis; brothers Alistaire and Alex Wright; in-laws Craig and Wendy Hannon and their sons, Nick and Matt. Alvin will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched with his humour, kindness and infectious smile. A memorial service for Alvin will be held on Friday August 20th, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Bethel Mennonite Church, 24687 – 56th Avenue, Langley, B.C. Reception and refreshments following. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alyssa Wright Trust Fund at Scotiabank, Squamish Branch.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near. May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

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BEGBIE, Jessie Mackintosh went to be with her Lord on August 10, 2010 in North Vancouver, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husband Bruce. Jessie is survived by her loving family: sstep-children Pamela, Trudie, Evan (Patty), grandchildren Sarah, Tracie, India and Baillie, sister Catherine, niece Jean (Chris), nephew Greig (Laurel), seven great nieces and nephews and three great-great nieces and nephew. Graveside service on Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 am at Capilano View Cemetery 1490 Third Street, West Vancouver. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 17th at 1:30 pm at Sutherland Church, 630 East 19th Street, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to 'Friendship in the Himalayas Foundation'. First Memorial 604-980-3451

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Found

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Lost

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Personal Messages

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Volunteers

The Coho Society of the North Shore needs

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Required for a high volume dealership on the North Shore. We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual with vehicle sales experience. A current BC MVSA Licence, a valid BC Drivers Licence and a clean driver’s abstract are required. We offer an excellent remuneration and beneﬁts package. Apply in conﬁdence to: Garry Speranza, Sales Manager Fax: 604-985-0520 Email: garry@capilanovw.com

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Career Opportunities

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Canada's largest financial planning firm is looking for financial consultants. Intensive paid training program and field development. Lauren Smylie: 604-986-1200 email resume: lauren.smylie @investorsgroup.com

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OWNER OPERATORS

Loblaws Inc. is seeking experienced Owner Operators in British Columbia and Alberta. This contract will mainly involve hauling between Vancouver and Calgary. Loblaws Inc. is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services. Loblaw is one of the largest private sector employers in Canada. With more than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores from coast to coast, Loblaw and its franchisees employ over 138,000 full-time and part-time employees. What we are offering: ● Competitive per mile compensation ● Pull company-owned trailers ● High mileage dedicated runs ● Reefer Work ● Canadian only runs between Vancouver and Calgary ● Fuel cards provided ● 1 way and switch runs available Your qualifications should include: ● Clean drivers abstract ● You must be Incorporated ● Minimum of 2 years experience as an Owner Operator ● Minimum of 2 years experience of Reefer Operations ● Tractor must have a current safety inspection and be in good condition and cosmetically appealing ● Tractor must weigh less than 19,500 lbs with driver and gear on board and the fuel tanks half full To: Transport Manager By Mail: 101 Weston Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 2T4 Fax: 204-786-5189 Email: eds1914@westfair.ca Thank you for your interest, however due to the volume of resumes only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Employment

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions for the graveyard shift (11pm - 7am) in its Vancouver facility. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $13 (combination of base wage, graveyard shift premium and daily production bonus). Detail descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

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Molly Maid

North & West Vancouver Mature f/t housecleaners required Mon to Fri, days. $11 to $16/hr. Valid BC drivers licence required. For interview. Call 604-987-4112

NEED EXTRA INCOME?

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

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Drivers

EXPERIENCED FLATBED Drivers Needed for Trips between US and Canada. Great Pay Package/Excellent Miles. 50.00 Tarp pay, 1,000.00s sign on bonus. 1-877-967-7648 www.wylietrucking.com

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Reputable service contractor looking for Janitorial & food service staff for Sunny Hill Centre for Children starting mid-Sept. Please visit us at the Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St. Wed. Aug. 18 between 11am - 6pm. Bring your resume and certificates.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS INC. (o/a Tim Hortons) 1409 Marine Dr. North Vancouver Food Counter Attendant Full Time / Shift Work NIghts, overnights, early mornings and weekends $10.31 / hr + Benefits Apply now: Timhortons863@gmail.com Fax resume to 778-340-1136

Insurance

Busy, Bright, Modern North Vancouver office is looking to add to its team.

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Minimum Level 1 license required. North or West Vancouver resident an asset. We offer a competitive salary & benefits. Please send resume to Fax: 604-988-2411 or email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca

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Must have exceptional professional skills and committed to high customer service standards; possess great personality and excellent communication skills; capable of handling a busy switchboard and able to multitask; reliable, flexible and adaptable. We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment. Please send your resume to: Capilano VW AUDI 1151 Marine Drive North Vancouver, V7P 1T1 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please.

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Retail Sales

Hotel Restaurant

Bean Around the World is looking for year round employees! Must be available to work mornings, weekdays and have a flexible schedule. Please apply with resume at: 1520 Marine Dr. West Van, No calls please.

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F/T EXP’D. RECEPTIONIST required for North Van office. Must have excellent telephone skills and good knowledge of Word and Excel. Please forward resumes to nvaninsurance@gmail.com

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Bright, creative, self starter Jack/Jill of all Trades for Naturopathic clinic. Are you organized? Do you like interacting with people? Are you up to the challenge? Email resume & cover letter to: info@therightdoc.ca

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HOTTEST JOBS

SALES ASSOCIATE energetic, self motivated experienced Sales Associate required for our busy North Van womens clothing stores, 4 to 5 days/wk. Must be flexible. Resumes to: Get Dressed - Westview or Parkgate locations or email: info@getdressed.ca

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Teachers/ Instructors

P/T ECE Supervisor req’d. for Kuddles - Toddler class. Great salary. Resume: info@kuddles.ca

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Trades/Technical

Heavy Duty Mechanic (TBM Disc Cutter Mechanic)

➧$27.06 Hourly, Union salary and beneﬁts. ➧Project work in North Vancouver, 2-3 years duration. Replies and resumes to jobs@ frontierkemper.com, or by fax 604 988 3633 Frontier Kemper Constructors ULC 4400 Lillooet Road PO Box 16026 North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S9 GLAZIER (at least 2nd year) required for full time employment in Northern Alberta and Northern BC. All service/commercial projects. Excellent benefits, Top wages & relocation expenses available. Contact Bob Normandeau 780-532-4711 or 780-228-1914 or resume to bnormandeau@allwestglass.com www.all-westglass.com

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Appliances

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For Sale Miscellaneous

GAS DRYER & 4 burner stove, Maytag washer - $50 ea obo. Kitchen table & 6 chairs $80 obo 604-984-7415 Lynn Valley area OFFICE PARTITION windows, complete with frames, (1) 4ft X 7ft (2) 8 ft X 7ft, (2) office doors, 3 ft wide. $500. 604-986-8863 POOL HEATER, 175BTU, natural gas, $225. see it working. call 604-922-4478

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Furniture

BDRM SET; King size bed, 2 nt stds, dresser w/round mirror. Exc cond. $600 obo. 604-913-8327 BEAUTIFUL 3 PC lthr sofa set Roche Bobois style down cushions $1300, upright KAWAI piano $2500, Exc cond. 604-988-2849 CUSTOM MADE in 2 pieces, 7 ft tall, 60 inch wide pine book case with lower 36 inch cupboards. $300 obo. Queen Ann style mahogany writing desk, $200 obo. 604-921-0012 DOWN FILLED, 2 oversized wing back chairs, taupe $70 each excellent cond. 604-922-3343 GINGER JAR lovely black lacquered dining rm table, extends to 83’’, w/8 upholstered chairs. Norseman buffet w/hutch & 4 shelf glass etegere. All $999 or sell separately. 604-988-5849 KING BED FRAME (sleep country). Original receipt incls. Used 3 months. $80. 604-309-2889

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MEMORY FOAM mattress twin $300. 3 seater sofa $300. Rocker recliner $200. All new 986-8467 MOVING MUST sell. couch, love seat, bed, household furniture, Hi quality lamps etc. 604-312-8080 MOVING SALE: DINING table /buffet/mirror, Leather living room/2 table,f amily room sets, office sets, kitchen table, King & queen bedrooms and more. call 604-781-4664 SOFA, 3PCE sectional, classy white fabric, condo size, exc cond. $600. Call 604-913-3395

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Lumber/Building Supplies

FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Factory-direct pricing. Some models discounted to halfprice to clear. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE AND QUOTE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

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Recycler

FIRE WOOD, free, you pick up. 604-623-5091 SOFA, CAMEL BACK, blue, clean. You pick-up 604-985-3808

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Sports Equipment

INFLATABLE KAYAK, InnovaHelios 9' 1 pers max 220lbs, Used once, 2009, $495 604-925-3736 Refer to www.innovakayak.com

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BOOKS, TOYS, crafts. New and used. Aged 3 - 12yrs. $1 - $10.00 Call 604-986-9677

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

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FIREARMS

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Tickets

LADY GAGA TICKETS, Aug 23 $190 ea. section 109, row 19. 4 available - will sell as pairs 604-998-3521

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ENGLISH MASTIFF huge p/b pups. Rare, apricot/ fawn. Shots, vet ✔, F-$900; M-$1100. Ready now. 604-769-1234 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Your month of joy continues! Problems might not be solved, but they ebb. You might need to make a choice regarding a relationship, a relocation, or an opportunity Monday, Friday/Saturday. Hint: doing what you want, opting for expansion or under standing, for cheerfulness, for legal, publishing, international or educational “growth” is luckier than seeking to further your ambitions through a relationship. But start no new projects before Sept. 12. (Others might be skeptical toward you for the next two years if you show “naked ambition.” You might marry into another generation.)

Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new before Sept. 12. Instead, apply yourself to ongoing projects, and protect these from supply disruptions, secondguessing, delays and mistakes. Your home life is very active now through early September – if not on the outside, then emotionally. A real estate deal could involve your career or prestige ambitions – but don’t start a new one: keep with what’s begun. A “long lost” acquaintance might get in touch – good, not spectacular. Sunday/Monday are romantic. Work succeeds Tuesday/Wednesday. Relationships turn volatile Thursday/Friday: a structural change is “destined.”

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Before Sept. 12, start no new projects, especially in legal, governmental, administrative, manufacturing, tax, charitable, spiritual, educational, far travel, publishing or similar areas. Your romantic, social and personal magnetism is at a great peak – take advantage, don’t stay home! However, since nothing new will work, focus (until Sept. 12) on people you’ve already met. If you’re after love, stand before old ﬂames, or present company. This week, your own sober outlook might subtly clash with kids, home, realty objectives – a partnership needs hope, assurance: give it!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Start no new projects before Sept. 12. Slowdowns, indecision, secondguessing, missed appointments and supply disruptions could “populate” the weeks ahead. An old ﬂame might return soon – if after Aug. 21, it could lead to strong romance! If that happens, you will need to dec ide whether this relationship has a long-term future. Many half-hidden, slowly evolving forces and “subconscious wrestling matches” exist here. But it could be exceptional! Early week demands a choice between chores/duties. Financial luck high Tuesday/ Wednesday. Love ﬁghts work, Thursday onward.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Defer new starts, projects, relationships until Sept. 12. Those begun now will meet indecision, delay and, ultimately, lack of heart – especially in monetary regions. Focus on what’s already started – and money (etc.) from the past. August is a fine time to revisit old haunts, friends – pleasure is certain, flirtation and a bit of heartquickening quite possible, too! A trip might interfere with your work demands: if so, you choose. Sunday/ Monday emphasize home, kids and a casual vs. profound choice (in relationships,law,intellect,travel). Romance, creative flows, Tuesday/Wednesday!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Start nothing new before Sept. 12, especially in social, investment, ﬁnancial and organizational zones. These areas might yield fruits from the past – be aware, ready to pluck them. (E.g., someone from an old social circle might call; or a past investment you couldn’t capture returns. Jump in, if you know it’s good.) A secret love could attract you August or early September. You might be wiser to wait until Sept. 9 onward, when your magnetism will soar! Vexations in communications/travel signal the need for a whole new system/vehicle, etc. – after Sept. 12.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Start nothing new, relationships nor projects, before Sept. 12. Delays, indecision, second-guessing and “no shows” increase. A former domestic matter, a prodigal child, a real estate idea/urge/project might return. This could be good, but be cautious: over the few months ahead, someone might oppose you in these areas. (This could take the form of unpredictable action by a cooperator or partner.) You’ve entered romantic territory. Early week, you face a choice between romance and friendship, or between being creative or social. Late week, DO NOT gamble with ﬁnances or sex!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Finish, advance ongoing projects. Refrain from starting anything new. A slowdown starts next week, lasting to Sept. 12. Sunday/ Monday could solidify a source of income,and/or bring a durable set of ideas, a practical “life philosophy” that helps you go forward steadily. Instability also lurks, if you allow pleasure or romantic notions to steer you away from duties or practical goals. Contemplate the different paths of earnings versus investments. You might make a choice between these now to mid2011. Rest, contemplate to Tuesday. Money’s good Friday/Saturday. A good week!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Defer new starts until Sept. 12 onward – especially in relationships, career, VIP relations, litigation, negotiation, relocation and dealings with the public. (E.g., don’t start a public relations campaign, lawsuit, love affair, etc.) You might proﬁt from reprising the past in these – e.g., contacting a former employer in your career search. Your social life hums along, and love could be real, “light” and non-suffocating. (Love’s laughter can be far healthier than love’s extremities.) You impress others Tuesday/Wednesday! All week, revise hopes to meet money realities.

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August 15 - 21 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Don’t launch new projects or relationships before Sept. 12. Reprise past ventures, or continue with ongoing ones – protect the latter from misunderstandings, delays, missed appointments, etc. An old flame (the love was gentle, proper) might reappear in the weeks ahead. If you’re unattached, “re-engaging” probably couldn’t hurt! (He/she is ready to “go forth” sexually.) All week, your status, prestige, relations with higherups come under review. (It could be your review!) Deep changes are in store. Be aware that finance (and sex) has a “fooling glitter” right now. Caution. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Don’t start new projects or relationships before Sept. 12. Especially avoid new financial,mutual or partnership ventures.Deep desires, urges and insights well up from the past – a past sexual or financial interest might return also. Nothing wrong with these, but examine the financial before proceeding. Your legal, intellectual, love, cultural, educational and far-travel spheres grow increasingly active – and beneficial. This week presents a rare chance to seal a deal (NOT a new one!) in any of these areas – including love! Wishes can come true midweek – be diplomatic, reasonable. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: An “ex” might reappear in the next several weeks – or a relocation opportunity, a deal that was never quite cemented, an opportunity to place yourself in front of the public; if you’re unlucky, even a lawsuit. You’re working hard, so have less time for these “opportunities” – therefore, jump fast, carpe diem. Your financial and sexual urges are active and rising, but neither fits easily with your “wisest future,” so do some deep pondering – remember, you’re exiting a decade of hard work, entering one of enjoyment. Be ambitious mid-week. Decide between quick money, and big. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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JAPANESE CHIN, female dog, 2 years old. Friendly and good with children. $500. 778-881-5854 TEACUPS POM PUPS, 1 Red & 1 Blk Males, fluffy, ckc, vet ✔, P/B, $900 obo. 604-590-2423

5005 YORKI POO spayed fem 15 mths old. Shots,, microchiped. Paid $875, sell for $600. 604-582-0487

Cares! The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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1 BR city/ocean view, reno’d, deck, secure prkg, nr seabus, np ns $1200 immed 604-987-8449

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1 BR, 120 West 19, approx 650sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, view, 1yr lease, np $1000. 604-683-1089 1 BR $795 Immed, 18th & Lonsdale carpet, incl heat & hw 1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, close to all amens, large apt., Sept 1, suits 1 quiet adult, n/s, $740 incls heat & h/w. no pets, North Van. 604-294-4502 1 BR, large, 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, ns, $820. 778-889-4719 1 BR large, $875, patio. Quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 BR lge, quiet adult bdg, Central Lonsdale. incl’ds heat, h/w, pkrg. $900 ns, np immed 604-988-1772 1 BR nr Lonsdale, reno hardwood balc. hw & heat ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $895, 604-904-9507

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 br reno’d, lrg patio, storage,u/g prkg, n/p, incl h/wd, heat, Sept 1, $885 778-855-2420 (280E 2nd ) 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno’d 1 BR suite, hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease, np, $1000, avail now, 604-682-2932 1 BR $900 2 BR $1200 Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St. Sept 1, 604-987-2761

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North Van Apt. Rentals

Beautiful Large Suites 1 Bdrm $925, avail now. 2 Bdrms from $1315. Avail now or Sept 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

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1 br’s - $1,075 -$1,195 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet, concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

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604-985-2926 144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Studio, 1 BR apts available. Spac stes w/ balc, spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Londsale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse. Ht & H/W incls. Call Resident Manager @ 604-983-6920 to view.

BLUERIDGE APTS

2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537 2 BR, 2 bath, ONE PARK LANE, nr seabus, w/d, h/wood, blcny, storage, 1prkg, gym, $1650+utils. np, ns, Sept. 1st. 778-996-3296

2 br a corner suite on top flr of very quiet bldg, E. 15th St. high vaulted ceilings, large private balcony, mtn view, new windows, renod bath/kitchen, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry fac. ns, np $1250, Sept 1, 604-830-0857 Leave msg. 2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346 2 BR SE corner unit, Lower Lonsdale, #1207 -145 St Georges Ave., water view, prkg, storage heat/hw incl.1 yr lease. ns, np, $1250, Sept 1 , 604-913-1382 2 BR, WOODCROFT, 18th flr, view, reno’d, pool, gym, heat incl, $1320. Sept 1. 778-995-1817

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 2 BR w/w carpets, heat, hw, N/P, $1100, 2 Br, balcony, h/wd flrs, $1160 225 E 12 604-986-5437

2 BR+DEN

The Esplanade Bldg. 188 E. Esplanade 2 bath luxury,city view, 7 appl incl insuite w/d, ss/ granite, gas stove, f/p. Sec prkg & storage. N/S, N/P. Refs $1895. 604-980-4296

3 BR, Lynn Valley, top flr, updates balcony, cat ok, $1350. Now. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

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

1BR, h/wood, incl heat, hotwater, $860 ns/np. 15th & Lonsdale. Avail Sept 1st. 604-323-4467

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach - $875, 1 BR - $1095, 2 BR - $1495 Avail now & Aug 1. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

HI RISE, Central Lonsdale, 1 BR. penthouse Sept 1, Incl heat & hw. no pet, $1050. 604-985-3650 LIONS APTS -1 Bdrm $1100, courtyard, newer suite, w/d, d/w, Sept 15 or later. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR now or Sep 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg 1 BR avail Sep 1, Rent starts at $1050 Incls H & H/W. Cable/ parking extra. N/S & N/P. To view call (604) 985-4272 PARKRIDGE PLACE Bach $800 incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith 604-984-7513 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. Jr. 1 Br $960; 2 Br $1495 Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

SPACIOUS MODERN 2 Br bsmt suite in Pemberton Heights, w/d, stove, fridge, d/w, sec system, $1350 incld’s utils. 604-971-1911

777 W. Queens Rd. 2br or 3br units $1540 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876. A 1 studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405

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West Van Apt. Rentals

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER Studio & 1 BR Avail September 1

Prestigious building next to seawall. Completely renovated, granite countertops, Stunning ocean, city & mnt view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor swimming pool, Steps to community center, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, no pets. 1 year lease.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

2 BR Caulfeild reno’d condo, w/d, 1 bath. Bus, 2 prkg, NS, NP, Refs, $2,000 + hydro. 604-831-9284. 2 BR, large, Ocean View, Well maint’d bldg, near Seawall, shops & library. 604-925-0006 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness room, o/d pool, close to shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, H/W incl’d.

THE QUAY New 1 Br, View, w/d, d/w, a/c, fp, prkg, pool, $1400 VistaRealty.net 604-925-8824 TUCKTON PLACE Bright & sunny 2 BR $1250. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 or on Weekends: 778-340-7406.

WOODCROFT: 1 & 2 BR. avail Aug 1. 1 yr. lease. ns, np. Utils. incl. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1640 ESQUIMALT AVE. 1 BR $1050. Available Sept 1. Call 604-990-2971 or 604-985-2876 on weekends.

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR newly reno garden level suite, fully furnished incl tv, microwave, w/d, f/p. Fenced backyard, private entr, prkg. Perfect for quiet couple or student. n/s, np pets, refs required. Avail Sept 1, $1250 per month, 10 mth lease, incl cable, wifi and util. Call 604-813-5982. 2 BR 1.5 bath, fully furn, avail immed short or long term $1750 3 blks to Quay 604-961-4349

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS West Van furn’d house. Quiet gardens. OCEAN VIEWS. 5 mins. to beaches, shops. Pics. avail. $5500 incl. Sept 20 by the mo. 1-800-208-2204. HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com

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6540

Houses - Rent

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180° VIEWS 4 br, upper Delbrook 3300 sf. cul de sac, garage. priv, city/ocean views, 2 f/p, Avail Now. $2900. 518 Alpine Crt. Text or call 604-617-7383

BEAUTIFULLY RENO’D 1Br, directly on the seawall, stunning ocean views, long lease, $1450 incl utils & prkg, 604-754-3695

2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2250, Immed. 604-925-1728

Please call 604-922-4322

Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 br Penthouse large deck, 1 BR & Bach pool rec. room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

Penthouse with City & Ocean View A Rare Opportunity. Very spacious. Will be completely renovated, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with large balcony and ﬁreplace. $3300/mo. Heat, hot water and electricity included. Avail Oct 1.

3 BR, 1.5 bath, Grand Blvd. 6 appls incl wd, large yard, fp, garage, ns, $2300, 604-763-2580 3 BR 2bath, 5appl, nr schl, fenced yrd, cent. loc, ns, now $2200, 604-983-3143; 604-551-6745 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409 5000SF EXEC, view, BP, 7 Br, 4 Ba, h/wd flrs, tea house, dble gar, Avail now, $4500. 604-716-2256 AMBLESIDE, 2 Bdrm bungalow, patio, garage, all appl, $1800. n/p, n/s, f/yd, Ref’s. 604-926-3988

Call 604-922-3246

Park Royal Towers

AMBLESIDE 4 BR 2 bath, updated, hw, garage, deck, $3500 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

Completely Renovated

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

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

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

3086 WILLIAM 2br, 1 bath, patio/ lawn, Aug 15th $1300 Lynn Valley 604-986-7712 Eric 604-726-2306 318 LWR West 13th reno’d 3 br view, 1 bath, ldry, storage, $1300 604-986-7712 Mark 618-9270

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BRAND NEW 2 BDRM, 2 bath fantastic view Lower Lonsdale, 2 prkg $2200 n/s. Call Anna Soffia Remax Crest. 604-720-8324

162 VICTORY SHIP Way @The Pier: Brand New. Stunning view, 7 appl, air/cond,1 br $1550; 2 br $2750 Anson Rlty 604-671-7263

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6515

Duplexes - Rent

3 BDRM, 1908 St Georges Ave, 1350sf, 1.5 bath, new kitchen, h/w floors, 5 appl, carport. Aug 15, $1800+utils, n/p, n/s. 987-9558 3 BR, 2 bath, kids ok, fp, wd, np, ns, upper flr with balcony. $1550 incl hydro. E 3rd. 604-987-7006

5 BR, 2.5 bath,Cent Lonsdale, 7 appl, 2 gas fp, newly reno’d, ns, np, Sept 1. $2900. 604-780-6431

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, self contained fully furn, lower Lonsdale, incl phone, utils cable/net fp, prkg, now, $500/wk or $1500/mo 604-986-6253

CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

CENTINEL HILL, updated 4br 2 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, hw, $3800 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net DEEP COVE $1500 incl utils, 1100 sf, 2 Br ste, 40’s +, tidy 1 or 2 persons. n/s, n/p, 604-929-5187 DEEP COVE Executive 2 BR & Den (3rd BR). waterview home, 2600 sqft, fully reno’d, Sep 1. $4500. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788

DUNDRAVE 4BR, 3bath, updated, 180° view, hw, gourmet kitch 925-8824 Vistarealty.net STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

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UPPER LONSDALE 4br, 4 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, Sept 1 $2850 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6565

Office/Retail Rent

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

FULLY FURN self cont’d proffessional space. 350+sf, $760 +HST, a/c, hydro, elec 604 313-8817

6570

Out Of Town

CULTUS LAKE. Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn’d 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535

6595

Shared Accommodation

ROOM AVAIL in house, $500. Pet ok. Seymour area, near Parkgate. $500 incl. Sept 1. 604-644-9648

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR in spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $475 incl. 604-980-2106 NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, ns, non drinker, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $595 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864 SEPT 1st nice room in large house with good people. $565 incl utils. 604-986-6808

6600

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM, Blueridge, bright, quality ste, access to trails, priv entry, patio, gas f/p, d/w, insuite w/d. $1050 incl util, cable, hs internet, n/s, Avail Sept. 1. 778-338-5001 (anytime). 1 BR $1100+ NEW garden suite, 5 Appl, f/p, n/s, dogs ok, Sep.1, no lease, prkg. 778-235-1434

2 BR bsmt, 800 sf, own entry & w/d, d/w Lynn Valley, $1200 incl utils. ns np Sept 1. 604-980-2125

2 BR bsmt Lynn Valley walk out entry, 1000 sf, beautiful creekside patio, very tranquil & quiet, gas f/p, share w/d, nr bus, ns np, $1300 + 50% utils, incls cable & internet Sept 1st. 604-988-4173 2 BR bsmt ste, new home, Edgemont Blvd, $1400 incls hyd, w/d, Sept 15. 604-616-6443 2 BR, central Lonsdale, fp, ns, no pets, $1250 incl utils, shared laundry, avail now, 604-986-3065 2 BR +den, Ambleside, garden suite, $1400 w/views of city & water. Totally reno’d, laminate, storage, wd, covered porch ns, np Avail now. 604-341-8164

2 BR +den garden suite, insuite wd, prkg on premises, Sept. 1, bright, cats ok, upper Lonsdale, ns, $1485 incl heat, 604-983-9789 2 BR, Edgemont, 1200sf, private, quiet, w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p, $1500 incl utils. call 604-725-5832 2 BR garden level, new reno, large, central Lonsdale, $1300 incl utils, Sept 1. 604-603-2235 2 BR, garden level, Upper Lonsdale, avail Sept 1. $1500 include utils. radiant flr heating, insuite laundry, priv ent with patio. New construction. Call Tracy or Gerry. 604-960-0550 2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1350 incl. Sept. 604-340-5116

2 BR large & sunny, Seymour, bath, fp, dw, patio, shed, ns, np, $1300, Sept. 1st. 604-913-3109

1 BR bright, bsmnt ste, new paint, bath & flr, nr Park & Tilford, np, ns, Avail Sept 1 $900 604-980-1679

2 BR, Lynn Valley, 2 prkg spaces $1100 Sept 1. Call after 5pm 604-760-3274, 604-987-1844 2 BR, main flr, Lynn Valley, lrg, fp, sundeck, nr ammen, small pet ok, fenced yrd $1600. 604-230-4991

1 BR+ den Edgemont, radiant flrs, w/d, i/net, satellite,ns, np, max 2, $1275 incl. Sept 1. 604-985-7267 1 BR furn ste, Lynn Valley close to Cap U., bright, kitchen deck, np, ns, incl shower, cbl, i/net, Sept 1st. $1,000 mth. 604-986-4660

3 BDRM ste, bright, part furn, priv Seymour River estate, nature paradise, pet ok $1690+util. avail immediately. 778 239-7416. 3 BR, 2 brand new baths, brand new w/d, new carpets, 2 lg balconies off liv & dining rm. Prime loc N.Van, walk to Mt Royal & Handswork schools, Edgemont village, Grouse Mtn & trans, n/s n/p. $2150. Now. 604-618-4662

1 BR ground level, own entry, Grand Blvd area, suits 1 mature person. n/s, n/p. $800 incl util, ref’s avail Sept 1. 604-985-9608 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780

1 BR, upper Lonsdale garden suite, fp, own wd, fully reno’d, suit ONE ns adult, $850 incld heat, hw & cable, np, Sept 1 604-980-0494 2 BDRM 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, 7 min. to Park Royal, n/s, n/p. $1400 + utils. 604-789-2375 2 BDRM av now, grd lvl, close to Cap Univ, on Seymour Blvd, N/s, n/p $1200 + utils. 604-988-5269

Suites/Partial Houses

BACH SUITE, grd flr, 1 bath, priv entry, $650. heat, cable & net incl’d, no prkg, suits quiet person, Aug or Sept 1, 604-982-9077

BLUERIDGE AREA, reno’d 1 BR, s/s appls, radiant heat flrg, 9ft. ceilings, $1500 incls all uitls, CDS, cls bus & amens, seeking resp. n/s n/p. 604-924-2477 GROUND LEVEL bsmt suite, North Van, clean/bright. $800 incl util/cable. Shared laundry. Suitable for mature adult, n/s, no pets. Avail Sept. 604-612-7146 LOWER LONSDALE, Available Now, sm pet ok, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, brand new kitchen. walk-in closets, insuite laundry, garden floor, backyard, all utilities included except phone. $1750/mo. Call 778-889-6995

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Townhouses Rent

3 BR, 1.5bath, wd hook up only Lynn Valley, no cats no dogs, $1400 incl basic cable, not utils. Lee Anne 604-984-6331

3 BR, 2 1/2 ba, Westview, hardwood, 2 lvl, renod, pool, sauna gym np $2000 now 604-313-8817 3 BR, 2.5 bath, new reno’d, nr schls & bus, w/ patio, 2 prkg, Avail Imm. $2500+ util 604-984-0024 3 BR fp $1875. reno’d, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, storage, patio, ns, np, immed., Rufus Dr, 604-980-6250

3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail Aug/Sep, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1725. For viewing call 604-986-0511

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1 BR brand new ste, priv ent. w/d, $1000 all incl. radient heat, n/s, n/p. Upper Lynn. 604-727-6582

1 BR + DEN bright spacious bsmt suite, w/d, ns, Grouse Woods nr bus, $1200, Now 604-924-9910

6602

DELBROOK FULLY reno’d 3 br, 3 bath, ns, np, Immed. Anna Soffia Remax Crest. 604-720-8324

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. 3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2200.

6615

ACCOM REQ’D for 1 male student (going Cap College), furn or unfurn, prkg req’d, excellent ref’s, for Sept 1. 1-604-905-9085 WANTED SPACE TO PARK 26ft Motorhome (storage) pref North Shore. Please call 604-921-6763

6620 3 BR, central Lonsdale, alarm, own entry, w/d, i/net, 2 bath, $2000+util, main flr, Immed Nr Amens. 604-720-7649 / 715-2466

3 BR, new reno, 2 ba, Pemberton Heights, nr amens, balcony, np ns $1650. Sept 15. 778-893-9585 A BRIGHT 3 Br, huge garden/ patio, 6 appl, nr all amens, sm pet ok $1950. Sept 1. 604- 980-7175

Wanted To Rent

Warehouse/ Commercial

2300 SF SHOP with front office in most desireable North Van area, West 1st & Fell Ave. Possible long term. Rent Neg. 604-841-7346

NVAN 103-130 Pemberton Ave, 3700sf, W/H with a/c office, lrg O/H door, 200 amp, 3 phase, fenced yd, great exposure, avail soon, 604 929-9493, www.westrockproperty.com

Moving Out?

2 BDRM, Lynn Valley, $1000 incls utils, n/s, n/p, own entry, reno’d. avail now. 604-984-9912

2 BDRM ste, large, 1100sf, newly decorated, f/p, NS. cls to schools, smpet ok, off street prkg for 2 cars, Upper Lynn Valley. Sept 1. $1250 + 1/3 utils. 604-924-4864 2 BDRMS garden level, share ldry, CAT ok, Lynn Valley $1200 + utils. Avail now. 604-618-8700 2 BR, 1500 sf, reno’d, patio, Upper Lonsdale, nr bus/schls, f/p, d/w, shr w/d, $1400 incl utils, hydro, sat TV, now 604-715-4948

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Sunday, August 15, 2010 – North Shore News – A41

HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

A JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. 30 yrs exp. Small renos. mouldings. Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997 A QUICK CONSTRUCTION Carpentry, Siding, Deck, Paint, all repair North Shore 604-418-6020 A RELIABLE carpenter. Doors, windows, finishing carp, decks, baths, cabinets, bsmt, flrs, repairs 25 yrs exp. Marc 604-789-7289 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION Alterations, Renos & Decks. Licensed, insured 604-970-8110 STRATA MAINTENANCE, Custom Renovations, Gazebos and Sun Decks. Mike 604-908-6240

8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int) & Fireplace cleaning 604-765-8054

8040

Chimney Services

TheChimneyGuys.ca 604-725-2551 ★Free Repair Estimates★ NO MESS chimney sweeping!

8055

Concrete

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

8073

Drainage

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Fencing/Gates

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Drywall

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Floor Refinishing

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8125

Gutters

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Concrete

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Hauling

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8150

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Excavating

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Fencing/Gates

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Masonry

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Paving/Seal Coating

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2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only $18,850 70k, spotless

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $14,850 2004 Toyota Rav 4 auto, local, a/c, pwr group, only 60K, spotless $14,850 2006 Nissan XTrail SUV auto, local, sunroof, leather, only 79K, immaculate. $14,850

Alloys, 25,000kms, power group, jeep green, warranty, automatic, P5378A Pre-Loved Special $18,988

2008 Jeep Wrangler

4x4, 6spd, black, soft top, local, one owner, warranty, BCAAinspected, P5425 Pre-Loved Special $16,988

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crew cab, 4x4, white, 77,900 kms, sunroof, leather, fully appointed, 1 owner, 10250A Pre-Loved Special $24,988 silver, 37,000 kms, 3.5L V6, auto, sunroof, BCAA inspected, P5456 Pre-Loved Special $15,988

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS 4Dr Hatchback AWD auto, local, CD, a/c, pwr windows & locks, only 77k, spotless. $11,850

2006 Ford Fusion SEL

2006 Mazda 3 4dr Sedan DX, auto, local, pwr group, a/c, only $11,850 34k, immaculate

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

2006 Toyota Matrix TRD Sport 5 spd manual, local, alloy wheels, a/c, pwr locks, only 56k, spotless. $9,850

1995 BMW 530i Station Wagon auto, sunroof, leather, only 145k, a very attractive, rare and well $8,850 kept vehicle 1997 Mercedes Benz E320 4Dr Sedan auto, local, leather, sunroof, only 117k, sold by us previously & just traded in, exceptionally well kept. $8,850

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2006 BMW 650I 2009 MAZDA MIATA MX5 GT 2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Convertible, auto, only Fully equipped, top of the line, Air, pwr windows & locks, 7,000kms. Was $33,980. U4454. Was $41,999 keyless entry, blue, U10472A NOW $31,900 NOW $37,999 UNBEATABLE PRICE $18,995

2008 LEXUS ISF Black on black, fully loaded, only 28,000kms, local, clean $56,990

2008 LEXUS LS 600HL Presidential class vehicle, must see!

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 5 spd, priced right! U4497. Was $14,999 NOW $12,999

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LTD Demo, bluetooth, DVD, 9,000kms ONLY $43,405

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 58,630kms, gold U5491 ONLY $23,995

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $62,990

2008 MITSUBISHI SPYDER Convertible, warranty, premium audio $20,999

2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL 450 Top of the line SUV, U4566 $44,999

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL Hatchback, only 32,000kms, a/c, 3 to choose. ONLY $12,900

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 47,378kms, U5490 $24,995

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML 550 White on tan, only 30,000kms $50,990

2007 RANGE ROVER SPORT Supercharged, only 53,000kms, ent. pkg, front/back parking sensor, fully loaded $53,999

2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE Auto, low kms, U4584 $35,999

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER C pkg, only 61,000kms $25,500

2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. $28,995

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL AWD Pwr group, a/c, low kms ONLY $20,960

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT Silver, 4WD, only 40,000kms, U5494 SALE PRICE $22,995

2008 LEXUS RX350 Ultra premium, silver on black, only 58,000kms. $39,990

2007 BMW 328I Only 58,700kms, montego blue, back up sensor, aux/usb $27,999

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, sunroof, U4530. Was $25,995 NOW $23,999

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT SR Pwr group, a/c, subwoofer, only 35,000kms $13,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, auto, only 72,000kms, very clean, U5503 $10,995

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Grey on grey, only 48,000kms, local, one owner. $22,990

2007 NISSAN 350Z Rare colour combo, Xenon custom LED lights, Bose audio, must see!

2007 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD, 7 pass, rear entertainment, U4449. Was $45,999 NOW $41,999

2007 HONDA CRV LX Auto, 4WD, low kms $23,900

2007 VW RABBIT Red, manual, sunroof, only 55,575kms, U5493 $15,995

2007 MERCEDES BENZ AMG $66,990

2007 VOLVO XC90 Only 50,460kms, 7 pass, entertainment pkg, AWD, 3.2L V6 $31,999

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2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT Manual, only 30,000kms. NOW $14,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, blue, auto, very clean, only 61,000kms, U101104A. Was $10,995 NOW $9,995

2007 AUDI Q7 Fully loaded, gold on tan, beautiful condition $36,990

2006 VW TOUAREG Only 63,731kms, black leather, navigation, Xenon lights, rear pass shades, sunroof $26,999

2006 VOLVO XC90 7 pass, DVD & nav, U4505 SUMMER SPECIAL $28,999

2007 LEXUS IS250 Leather, a/c, push button start, low kms. $31,900

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD, silver, cloth, 125,000kms, 7 pass, U5352AA $17,995

2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML 63 AMG Silver on black, only 19,000kms, mint, local, 500hp, AWD $61,990

2006 INFINITI G35 Only 58,000kms, black on black, navigation, auto/Tiptronic, loaded $30,999

2006 HUMMER H3 Low kms, sunroof, a/c U4547. Was $25,999 NOW $22,999

2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL Manual, only 55,000kms, a/c, pwr group $12,900

2003 GMC SIERRA 1500 4WD, 112,000kms, silver, very clean, U101084A. Was $18,995 MANAGER’S SPECIAL $16,995

2004 PORSCHE CAYANNE S Grey on grey, 22” wheels, great looking SUV $28,990

2006 BMW Z4 Only 31,000kms, black, M sport pkg, 6spd $36,999

2004 VOLVO V70R WAGON Loaded, rare car, U4579 $23,999

2004 CHEV OPTRA 4dr, manual, only 60,000kms $7,409

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY Gold, auto, very clean, only 101,000kms, U11037B. Was $12,995 NOW $10,995

2001 HONDA ACCORD Coupe, local, only 62,000kms $13,990

2004 BMW 645CI Only 79,885kms, champagne, navigation, I-Drive, convertible $37,999

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2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $19,850

V6, auto, only 56,000kms, alloys, pwr group, sunroof, BCAA inspected, 10088A Pre-Loved Special $12,988

5spd, yellow, alloys, power group, sunroof, 57,000kms, st#10062A Pre-Loved Special $11,988

2004 Mazda3

5spd, grey, 33, 000 kms, sedan, a/c, pw, keyless, 10206A Pre-Loved Special $10,988

2004 Chrysler Paciﬁca

All wheel drive, V6, silver, new tires, loaded, leather, only 72,000kms, 10056A Pre-Loved Special $12,988

2003 Jeep Liberty Limited

4x4, 59, 400 kms, power group, 3.7L V6, auto, nicely appointed, 10252A Pre-Loved Special $12,988

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