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RUMBLINGS of sharply rising utility costs for West Vancouver residents became a harsh reality at a district council meeting Monday evening. District councillors voted unanimously to pass bylaws that will see water and sewer utility fees increase by 66 per cent altogether over the next ﬁve years. Single-family households will see their annual sewer bills rise from $484 to $531 in 2011. Annual water utility bills will jump from $412 in 2010, to $454 in 2011 and $740 in 2015. “It’s a little bit scary,” Coun. Michael Lewis said, “but there’s nothing much we can do about this, and these are costs that we need to incur.” Raymond Fung, the See Aging page 3

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NORTH Shore Credit Union unveiled early plans for an “iconic” new headquarters at 13th Street and Lonsdale Avenue during a City of North Vancouver council meeting Monday. The proposed building would have three ﬂoors of commercial space for the credit union and 10 storeys of condominiums. In his presentation to council, credit union vice-president Doug Smith emphasized the company’s longstanding ties to the city.

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“We will shortly be celebrating our 70th anniversary in the City of North Vancouver and I was looking at our articles of incorporation where the 10 inaugural members of the credit union signed the papers to create us, and lo and behold there were a couple of City of North Vancouver employees that were on it,” said Smith. Over the following seven decades North Shore Credit Union has grown to be a $2-billion institution, said Smith.

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More recently, it has outgrown its current head ofﬁce at 11th Street and Lonsdale Avenue. In fact, the “head ofﬁce” is now spread among three buildings, one of which is not on the North Shore. “We’ve been looking for a new location for the last couple of years. We looked in Upper Lonsdale, we looked in Lower Lonsdale, we looked in the District of North Van, we looked in the District of West Van and we looked downtown, and all of those are viable options for us,” he said, adding that 70 per cent of the credit union’s new business is off of the North Shore. It is still the credit union’s preference to stay in the city, Smith See Planned page 5

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Squamish language goes on air Journalist battles res schools’ legacy Caitlin Dowling

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BY 2025, the last ﬂuent speaker of the Squamish language will be dead.

One young woman wants to make sure the language doesn’t die with them. Orene Askew hosts a weekly show on Vancouver’s Co-op Radio, based in the downtownEastside.Theshow, Sne’waylh, literally means “teachings” and the first 15 minutes of every program is a lesson in Squamish language. “I’m really proud of who I am and where I come from, and I’d love to share that with the world,” she says. While her parents do not speak Squamish, Askew was taught it from preschool upwards thanks to prominent Squamish teachers. Though she isn’t fluent, she now has a familiar grasp, which she imparts on her listeners through a “speak and repeat” lesson. Askew, 27, has been hosting the show since June 2009, after the Vancouver Foundation donated more than $300,000 to B.C. First Nations causes. The show features guests from the Squamish and other First Nations bands, and is the first of its kind to bring Squamish community news and events to a larger audience. “(During) the last (Squamish) band council elections, I had a couple of candidates on the show, which never gets done,” she says. “In media you see a little blurb about it . . . but I actually had candidates on (air)” Askew was born and raised on the Mission Reserve in North Vancouver. With an African-American father and a Squamish mother, she has always been acutely aware of her differences. Feeling stifled and unwanted at her schools, Askew didn’t really see a career ahead of her until her mid-20s, when she became the only First Nations student at BCIT’s radio broadcasting

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ORENE Askew grew up on the Mission Reserve in North Vancouver and was taught the Squamish language as a child. Her teachers are now aging and she is striving to keep the language alive with a radio show. program. “I feel like a lot of the (Squamish) youth . . . we have a lot of potential, deﬁnitely, I just think a lot of the youth are just scared to show what they can do.” Now after ﬁnding her voice in radio, people are calling her from across Canada to participate in the program. “This show is opening . . . a network of people. So what I can do is get my community involved, and . . . get their voices out there.”

A 2010 report by the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council states that of the nearly 4,000 remaining Squamish Nation people, only 10 are ﬂuent speakers. And they are elders over the age of 65. “It’s so hard to get something back when we’ve lost it,” Askew says about the importance of her Squamish language lessons. “Once you had something, and then it gets taken away, and then you can’t get it back . . . that is

almost impossible.” The Squamish Nation’s culture and language has traditionally been passed down the generations through oral tradition. Askew says that the elders continue to tell the younger generation as much as they can about their history through storytelling. According to the First People’s Council, 100 per cent of B.C.’s First Nations populous spoke their language in 1890. In 2010, this number has plunged to

only 5.1 per cent. The language and culture of the Squamish was ravaged by the introduction of the residential schools system in the 19th and 20th centuries. Children were forcibly removed from their homes to be “assimilated” into Canadian schools, often being severely abused as a result. Askew points to Margaret Douglas, an 88-year-old Squamish woman, who was See Government page 4

Aging infrastructure needs replacement

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district’s director of engineering and transportation, told council that the fee hikes are needed to fund the replacement of West Vancouver’s crumbling sewer and water infrastructure. Fung also said that the increase in annual fees would help pay Metro Vancouver fees and fund facilities like the Montizambert Creek water treatment plant, set to begin operations in spring 2011. Coun. Bill Soprovich expressed frustration with utility rate increases despite declining overall water consumption, noting that West Vancouver residents’

water consumption dropped by 20 per cent between 2004 and 2010. But Fung reminded Soprovich and others that the fee hikes reﬂect the district’s move to replace aging sewer and water systems. For Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, the utility fee hikes represent a necessary and important move for the District of West Vancouver. “As difﬁcult as it is to make these kinds of rate increases, it’s the responsible long-term things to do,” she said. “But I’m prepared to take what may be seen to be criticism of our council for these kinds of increases . . . I think it’s taking responsibility for the situation

we’re in today.” Fung told councillors that public consultation sessions in 2010 about utility fee increases and the need to redevelop infrastructure saw varied support. He added that many West Vancouver residents were surprised to hear of the poor state of the district’s water and sewer infrastructure. He also noted that many other municipalities in the Lower Mainland and across Canada share West Vancouver’s funding challenges. But “in terms of acting on it . . . and trying to deal with it now, we are probably one of the more aggressive municipalities in the Lower Mainland,” he said.

The three victims, aged 15 and 16, were leaving the McDonald’s restaurant at Park Royal shopping centre just before 2 a.m. Oct. 3 when a man outside reportedly challenged one of them to a fight. When they ignored him, the suspect and two companions followed the teens to a nearby bus stop and confronted them again, this time demanding money and valuables, according to police. When the victims refused to give up their cell phones, one of the men allegedly punched one of them in the face and then, with the help of a companion, kicked the teen repeatedly while he was on the ground. The teen was left with cuts above his eyes that required stitches, a lump on his forehead, a bloody mouth and other injuries. Investigators posted images of the suspects taken from restaurant security cameras on the WVPD website. On Oct. 31, the North Shore News reported the incident and published some of the photos along with a plea for information. The effort apparently paid off when, five days later, the force received a call through Crime Stoppers from someone claiming they knew the names of two of the suspects. After further investigation, the police called one of the men into the station, visited the other at work and a short time later identified the third. All three were taken into custody. The suspects, aged 18, 19 and 20, are from North Vancouver. No charges have been laid. No names have been released.

Setting it straight

In a Nov. 10 news story, the North Shore News quoted West Vancouver Supt. Geoff Jopson as follows: “In 2002, one out of every four children chose private school, . . . and now it’s one out of ﬁve.” Jopson’s full statement made clear that he was referring to the enrolment of West Vancouver children at the kindergarten level. We regret the error.

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W. Van police appeal for school threat leads

POLICE are still looking for the culprit behind the threatening message that was scrawled on a wall at West Vancouver secondary last month.

The message, found in early October, promised that on Oct. 19, 12 people would die, according to media reports. Principal Steve Rauh sent a note to parents alerting them to the threat, and on the day in question, a large portion of the student

body chose to stay home. West Vancouver police responded by launching special patrols of the municipality’s high schools and the school district hired a private security ﬁrm to watch the West Vancouver secondary campus. While nothing came of the threat, police say they are still actively investigating it. “The West Vancouver police have not yet identiﬁed any suspect(s) in relation to this incident,” said Cpl. Jag Johal, a

spokesman for the WVPD, in a release. “(We) are appealing to the public for information.” Anyone who thinks they may know something that could help with the investigation is asked to contact the department at 604925-7300. The school has seen a disruptive few weeks, with an alleged stabbing on campus and a roof ﬁre that forced the evacuation of the facility within a month of the incident. — James Weldon TELUS AUTHORIZED DEALERS Vancouver 551 Robson St. Bentall Tower Three Oakridge Centre Pacific Centre 2163 West 4th Ave. 2338 Cambie St. 925 West Georgia St. 689 Thurlow St. 1855 Burrard St. 3121 West Broadway 2748 Rupert St. 950 West Broadway 1707 Robson St. 1092 Kingsway 3490 Kingsway

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Government could do more for language From page 3 sent to such a school as a 12year-old child. “She spoke Squamish language, that’s all she spoke. And they basically ripped her out of her home, and it was taken from her.” Askew says the government’s attempts to redress the balance have been too little, too late. The systematic displacement from her family and culture has left Douglas “lost and lonely” her entire adult life. Askew hopes the B.C. government will take more proactive measures to remedy the damage done to Douglas and the others like her, such as investing in programs to help First Nations peoples begin to rebuild their culture and language abilities. The Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages suggests that even languages on the brink of extinction can be saved with immediate action, such as recording and teaching. This fact is not lost on Askew. “I think as technology is changing . . . more and more people are getting involved with language programs for the computer.” Askew’s show is archived online, effectively giving her audience a language course they can listen to again and again. While the outlook still looks uncertain, Askew remains conﬁdent and happy with her part in preserving her culture, taking the historical value of oral teaching and tradition into a new technological era. Funding to her radio show has been renewed for another year, and she sees results from her efforts. She proudly tells me that even the youngest of children from the Squamish band are taking an active interest in their language. Among them, her young nephew: “He’s in kindergarten now,” Askew says with a big smile, “and it’s funny, because sometimes I’ll be pronouncing things, and he’ll be like, ‘No, you say it like this!’ “He’s correcting me!”

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said, and since the closure and sale of the Shell gas station on 13th Street last year, NSCU and developer Wesgroup have been developing a plan for a brand new building. “We intend to create a new standard of architecture on Lonsdale,” said Wesgroup vice-president John Conicella. “An urban form that we can all be excited about and people can point to and say this is a special place to work, to live and to recreate.” The proposed space for the credit union would be 40 feet high and provide roughly 70,000 square feet of office space. The residential component would be 120 feet high, likely providing 100 apartments totaling 90,000 square feet. The underground parking would have space for 280 vehicles. The whole building works out to a floor area 4.34 times the lot size, substantially more density than the 2.3 FSR permitted in the official community plan. While Wesgroup and the credit union’s delegates provided attractive drawings of the proposed building, they stressed that plans were still in the early stages of development. “Both of our organizations are open to considerations of what the community benefits could be beyond just making this a great-looking project,” Conicella said. Coun. Rod Clark said it was “absurd” to provide close to 300 parking spaces for a building sited on a prime

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AN artist’s rendering depicts plans for a new North Shore Credit Union head ofﬁce. transit route. “If there is ever a place where transit would be a good way to access the site, it’s there. We’re in a downtown core and the transit is good, so I think you should be looking at bringing the parking to an absolute minimum,” he said. Clark also called for the developer to contribute to the city’s affordable housing fund and to solicit more public input than the 54 people who attended a recent open house. Across the room, Coun. Guy Heywood said it was awkward to ask developers to simultaneously devalue their project by reducing the parking while also extracting cash for affordable housing.

Smith and Conicella asked council for permission to take their plans to a town hall meeting, but Coun. Craig Keating felt they hadn’t produced enough detail to take to the public. “Is this really a proposal that’s ready for primetime?” he asked. “I don’t want to create a situation where we’re going out and having a session of ‘Let’s make a deal’ where we talk to the public and ﬁnd out what their tolerance level is and come back with something different. . . . I wish we had a clearer picture of the density.” Richard White, director of community planning, said there was some precedent for public consultation on

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LSEWHERE in this issue, columnist Elizabeth James outlines one valid argument in favour of the amalgamation of the North Shore municipalities: That a larger municipality would carry more clout when it comes to inﬂuencing Metro-wide decision making. The potential beneﬁt? Better control of property-tax dollars going out of the local area to pay for expensive regional transit decisions. Perhaps amalgamation — 20 years ago a regular municipal election topic — will resurface once North Shore property owners begin to grapple with the bigger tax sharks that are cutting through the waters towards them. If West Vancouver residents weren’t aware of the future, our front page story on the future of utility payments will

come as a shock. Don’t forget, none of the fees mentioned in that story relate to the cost of the new sewage treatment plant. Meanwhile, the Monday night debate at the District of North Vancouver over the prioritizing and costs of future recreation facilities demonstrated only that the councils of two closely related municipalities appear to have little functional knowledge of their shared services or their neighbour’s priorities. This is inexcusable when the tabs on imminent and future rec centre rebuilds will run to hundred of millions of dollars. Such blind decision-making would not be possible with one North Vancouver council in charge, and surely savings and common sense would increase still further if that could be a North Shore council.

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Dear Editor: The following is a kudos for TransLink for a special favour they extended to a newly, happily engaged couple. My girlfriend and I have been seeing each other since February with each of us making frequent public transit journeys, including the SeaBus, back and forth between North Vancouver and Surrey. I thought it would make for a memorable marriage proposal if we could somehow gain access to the outside deck of the SeaBus ferry as it was going across Burrard Inlet where I would propose to her. I contacted TransLink, and they were happy to help with my unusual scheme. So, on our next trip on the SeaBus, under the ruse that it would be awesome to be able to get to ride across on the deck of the ferry, I pretended to go and ask for permission

to do so. With the entire crew already aware, I came back to my girlfriend’s seat and told her we were being allowed to go up to the deck. That day, in the sunshine and light breeze in the open water of Burrard Inlet, I made my pitch, presented the ring — and she accepted. Special thanks go to Kat from public relations who facilitated everything and gave us a very nice commemorative gift package and a memory that we will always treasure. The ceremony will take place on Nov. 27 of this year. The happy couple will take up residence in Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver. Manfred Rieger, Surrey Tamara Reader, North Vancouver

Grow-op court decision lacks common sense Dear Editor: Your Nov. 10 story, Judge Tosses British Properties Grow-op Case is another example of why grow-ops continue to flourish in B.C. Based on your report the accused were seen going into the house, the police officers had the house under surveillance due to a concern from the owner, and the location smelled of pot. Common sense would seem to indicate a possible crime. This was confirmed when the police entered the house that evening.

The court, yet again, chooses to ignore these circumstances. It does, however, ﬁnd that the accused had to wait two whole hours before a Vietnamese interpreter was requested. Now could the delay be that the accused refuse to admit they could speak English: a common stalling technique. Are the police now expected to maintain, in their ofﬁce, an interpreter for every single spoken language on the North Shore so an immediate translator can be made available?

Also, noted by the judge was that there was nothing to connect the men to the house! If that is the case, why did they enter the house and turn on the lights? Will some common sense enter our court rooms and do something to combat these activities or are do we have to continue to watch as the courts ignore the rights of the community, the work of the police and apparently set a priority on protecting the rights of grow-op operators. K.G. Durrant, North Vancouver

NV school board’s land sales option only a short-term solution

Dear Editor: School boards are mandated to provide the best educational opportunities to their communities with the provincial funds that are made available to them. Your Nov. 7 story, NVSD Surplus Property Worth $100M, indicates that the North Vancouver school district is considering making a dramatic philosophical shift in the way it is carrying out its mandate. Rather than guarding and preserving the public assets (mainly land and buildings) under their control, the district is considering selling “surplus” properties to fulﬁll their “future” goals, which could include capital projects and other educational “opportunities.” This ﬂawed thinking will have serious negative consequences, not only in the relatively short term of the next 10 years, but in how education will be delivered in our district for decades to come. The NVSD will divert effort from their educational mandate to the raising of funds, either through the sale of land or through future property development. This will either strain the current administration or it will force them to create a new level of bureaucracy to handle this new venture. Would the City and District of North Vancouver sell park lands to cover present funding problems? I think not. Our school board is thinking not for the long-term future of the school district, but rather is seeking a short-sighted and easy method to solve the problems that this particular administration is being confronted with. Within a few years the decline in student enrolment is predicted to stop and enrolment will then begin to increase. In 50 years, the money gained from the sale of our school properties will be gone and forgotten. The consequences of selling school land today, however, will last forever. Rick Burns North Vancouver

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - North Shore News - A7

Mayors face tax dilemma

“TransLink . . . should allow the residents who will have to pay this new tax to vote on it. . . . Given that residents do not directly elect their TransLink directors, the only way for the board to ensure real accountability on this levy and any other new tax, is to put it to a referendum. . . . The only reason TransLink needs this new revenue is because . . . by imposing SkyTrain, the NDP doubled the cost of rail transit construction, for less service . . . and now local taxpayers are being forced to pay the price.” Gordon Campbell, Liberal Opposition leader, Oct. 13, 2000

SUCH games politicians play. Ten years and one month later, as it neatly side-steps the hot-potato vehicle levy, a TransLink board appointed by Premier Gordon Campbell and his then transportation minister Kevin Falcon, shows no sign of holding a referendum on its latest idea — an increase to its tax on Metro Vancouver properties. Not even indirectly elected, the board needs only a stamp of approval from the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation to increase the tax on residential and commercial properties in the region. A report released on Nov. 9 by board chairman Dale Parker, proposes

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it considers the property-tax idea at its upcoming meeting on Dec. 1. This is because TransLink and Transportation Minister Shirley Bond appear to have given the council little option but to relinquish its earlier opposition to any suggestion that TransLink be allowed to eat further into municipal taxation territory. So — if members of the council do change their minds at the December meeting, and assuming our not-yet-resigned premier has no intention of allowing Metro property owners the referendum that, 10 years ago, he said was essential to keep TransLink accountable, what can North Shore residents and businesses expect for their additional dollars? Well, according to its Buzzer on-board communications pamphlets, TransLink has four priorities going into 2013. According to the three-year plan, 10-year outlook of former CEO Pat Jacobsen, today’s priorities are: ■ maintaining services; ■ keeping its infrastructure in a state of good repair; ■ upgrades and expansion. The ﬁrst two priorities are included in the agency’s Funding Stabilization Plan; while upgrades and expansion require additional funding if they are to proceed. Dare I write in a North Shore column that one of

the planned upgrades — but only if we agree to more property taxes — is, pause for the drum-roll, an increase in SeaBus service? Needless to say, mainstream media coverage of the property tax announcement has regional TransLink-watchers in a tizzy; and none more so than the bloggers to a CBC news report. One PeterF, a blogger more informed as to the internal discussions of the mayors’ council than most, said this on Nov. 10: “The mayors’ council has argued that a share of the carbon tax go to transit. . . . It also argued for container movement fees, to help offset cost of new truck corridors. . . . It has considered, but not adopted a recommendation to reduce basic car insurance, and add a ‘road-use fee’ within the region. Some kind of black box that would record movements would be needed. Perhaps only for commercial (or) industrial vehicles? This would essentially be more of a ‘userpay’ system.” Then he continued with this remarkably open revelation: “(The council) also recommended a less expensive ground-oriented LRT instead of the Evergreen Line, and was told by the feds that they

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I am curious about this scenario. I am driving. My passenger refuses to wear a seatbelt despite my asking him to. We get stopped. Am I as the driver at any risk of a ﬁne or demerit points or any other negative consequences? John Hunter North Vancouver Dear Mr. Hunter, Thanks for your question. The speciﬁc answer depends upon the age of your passenger. If he is 16 or older, then the ticket will go to him. However, the driver is responsible for ensuring that anyone under the age of 16 is wearing a seatbelt. In the case of an infraction, the driver is issued the ticket. Of those under the age of 16, further conditions are in place: ■ Babies less than one year old and lighter than nine kilograms (20 pounds) must sit facing the rear in an approved child seat, in a vehicle seat that does not have a frontal-facing airbag. ■ For children older than one year and between nine kg and 18 kg (40 pounds), the seat can be forward-facing.

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Transport Canada estimates that if all vehicle occupants in Canada wore seatbelts, 300 lives would be saved every year. The North Vancouver RCMP issued a total of 386 seatbelt tickets in the ﬁrst six months of 2010. Here are some additional interesting facts about seatbelts: ■ Rear passengers who don’t wear their seatbelts often cause the death of the front seat occupants in a crash. ■ An unbuckled 150-pound adult in a crash at 50 km/h will have a force equivalent to the weight of a 3.5-ton truck. ■ An average of 117 people die every year in British Columbia in crashes where no seatbelt was worn. The North Vancouver RCMP conducts many seat belt checks throughout the year. Ofﬁcers are often waiting around corners across the North Shore, so be sure to buckle up. Peter DeVries

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So thank the Rotary clubs of the North Shore for bringing Operation Red Nose to our community for the 10th year in a row. For those who want to enjoy the holiday spirit (or spirits) this festive season, Operation Red Nose is a Canada-wide program that eliminates the need for a designated driver on select holiday-season nights by providing one for you. Call 604-619-0942 between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. and a small volunteer team will arrive to help you get home safely. A driver and a navigator will escort you home in your own vehicle, and a third volunteer will follow in another car to collect the driver and navigator after they drop you off and drive them back to base.

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RUDY was on hand at North Vancouver RCMP headquarters recently for the kickoff to Operation Red Nose in the Lower Mainland. He and other volunteers would rather drive you home in your own car if you have been drinking than see you drive while impaired. The dates of service this year are Nov. 26 and 27, and Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 31. The service isn’t limited to those drinking alcohol. Anyone with a vehicle who is feeling fatigued or has other reasons for not wanting to

drive may call for assistance. Operation Red Nose is a free service, but any donations are put towards youth programs in the community. Volunteers are always needed. In 2009, nearly 3,500 people volunteered on the North Shore, and provided

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City won’t further regulate martial arts Council defeats call for ‘amateur’ ﬁghts probe

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CITY of North Vancouver Coun. Bob Fearnley’s campaign against combat sports in the city has been put on indeﬁnite hiatus after his council colleagues voted overwhelmingly to drop the issue.

The topic has continued to simmer even after council abolished its short-lived athletic commission in July, effectively banning professional fighting of any kind within the city. No professional events were staged before the commission was disbanded, but amateur events continue to be held and on Monday Fearnley told council he believed the line between those bouts and professional ones is being deliberately blurred. “These are for-profit,” he said. “Someone is making a profit and the fighters are actually getting paid. “I know they call that expenses but it’s a way around the regulations. We need to discuss this at a policy level and get some input from the public.” Fearnley has made no secret of his distaste for combat sports over the past year, describing mixed martial arts as “barbaric” during previous discussions. He cited a pair of events at the Pinnacle hotel, one of which erupted into a postfight melee, as evidence of the problem. But his bid for a policy committee discussion, with a view to further regulation or even outright

prohibition of martial arts tournaments, found no support around the council table Nov. 8. Coun. Mary Trentadue asked city staff how much work would be involved in preparing policy options for consideration. Richard White, director of community development, estimated that assembling stakeholders and writing a comprehensive report would take roughly “one person-month.” In his preliminary report to council, White also noted that eight martial arts-related businesses operated within the city. “If martial arts competitions are added to this list of prohibited uses . . . a number of longstanding community-supported martial arts competitions might be adversely impacted,” he wrote. “I don’t think there’s a need for this,” said Trentadue. “We have already resolved to not allow the commission to move forward so I really don’t see why we need to continue to probe into this particular topic when there seems to be not a lot of impact.” “Perhaps a laissez-faire attitude might be merited in this case,” agreed Coun. Guy Heywood. “I’m inclined not to get involved with this right now because we spent a bunch of time debating the issue. I would prefer to see it not come up again until the next term of council.” Council voted 6-1 to drop the issue, with Fearnley the lone dissenting vote.

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North Shore Hospice campaign chairwoman Joanne Houssian and Horizon Engineering president Karen Savage celebrate the success of the opening. The North Shore’s ﬁrst freestanding hospice was opened Oct. 23 with a private reception for major campaign contributors and partners, followed by a community celebration. Those in attendance toured the 15,000 square foot facility that sits on property donated by Vancouver Coastal Health. The hospice is the result of $8.5 million raised in the community by Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Family Services of the North Shore and Lions Gate Hospice Society. An additional $1.7 million yearly pledge from the Ministry of Health Services will cover ongoing operating costs. The hospice, located at 319 East 14th St., in North Vancouver, is comprised of 15 private rooms, family areas, a healing garden and sacred space, and is heated and powered by solar energy and is LEED-certiﬁed.

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Squamish Nation’s Wendy JohnstonCapilano performs a blessing in the hospice’s garden.

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PARENTING kids’ stuff From page 21 with a focus on pre-reading skills, for ages three to ﬁve, Wednesdays, 1:30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For details, call 604-925-7408 or visit the website www. westvanlibrary.ca. Toddler Storytime: Drop-in for children ages two to three years old from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Toddletales: Free drop-in storytime for kids ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10:3011 a.m. at the Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. For more information, email alli@nvdpl. ca. Toddletales: Free drop-in storytime for kids ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10:3011 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Registration is not required. For more information, email alli@nvdpl. ca. Young Mothers’ Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12:302:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.

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A gift that won’t keep giving STUDENTS and graduates of Montroyal elementary raised funds to purchase a bear-proof garbage can for their school. Indy Diaz (left), Lauren Coxson, Amanda Warner, Devon Woods and Drew Ogle helped with the ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 3. Bears have been sighted on the school’s sports ﬁeld.

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The third annual Be There for Schools contest is back and that means eight $1,000 grants are up for grabs for elementary and middle schools in Metro Vancouver. To enter, simply ﬁll out a form at www. breakfasttelevision.ca and detail how your

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MORE than 270 B.C. artisans will be selling their Christmas crafts this year at the Circle Craft Christmas Market in a brand new building.

From tonight, Nov. 17, until Sunday, Nov. 21, the market will feature local artists and artisans from the North Shore along with crafters from across the country, including wood-turners, glassblowers, sculptors, potters, clothing

and jewelry designers, toy markers and more. This year, students from Argyle Secondary School will have their work displayed in drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking and photography, as part of the student art exhibition. Workshops will run throughout the event, allowing people to try their hand at many of the crafts they see, such as glass blowing, or see demonstrations by some of the artists.

This is the 37th market, and this year it will be held in the new West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre at 1055 Canada Place. The market starts at 10 a.m. each day, and closes at 9 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children and seniors, while children under 12 years old are free. For more information and tickets, visit www.circlecraft.net.

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Haywire: wine that tastes like B.C. After more than a decade spent marketing and promoting B.C. wines, North Vancouver resident Christine Coletta knows well the wearying trials faced by this province’s industry. From pricey land and inconsistent weather to expensive labour and tough government regulations, the path of a B.C. winemaker is littered with challenges. So it was a surprise to many when she launched her own winery and earlier this year, released her first vintage. “It wasn’t a long-held, secret dream that I had,” she laughs. “It was more of a slow realization.” The dawning began on a cold winter morning in 2005 when she and husband Steve Lornie took a break from work and went for a drive in Summerland, where they live part-time. “We found this 10-acre site that overlooks the lake, we just happened upon it; it turned out to be for sale.” The real estate agent, once contacted, convinced the couple to walk through the snow to the top of the orchard. “It’s wedged up against the rocks surrounded by Ponderosa pines and sagebrush with this beautiful view.” They fell fast and hard, and made an offer that was accepted, without even a counter offer. “We just thought ‘How cool is that? We’re going to have an orchard.’ “That first year, they left the land as they found it, and saw the incredible work – and little financial reward – that came with growing apples. In 2006, they made the switch to grapevines, planting a single clone of Pinot Gris, with the intention of selling the fruit to other winemakers in the valley. Given the change in direction, they decided to call their new vineyard Switchback. But as the time approached to sell their grapes they realized they didn’t want to.

open a winery,” says Coletta. They named it Haywire, for the tangle of opinions they continue to wrestle with, and for their transition from city slickers to farmers to winery owners. After all their protestations, their new venture makes perfect sense. “Steve and I both love to be busy, we love to do things, we love to create things.”

The plan for this year’s harvest is much bigger: around 2,500 cases, which will include a pinot noir. Down the road, the plan is to offer a rosé and perhaps a sparkling wine. Whatever happens, Coletta has no regrets. “It’s a fantastic business to be in. There are 9,000

ways to do everything, none of them are right, none of them are wrong. It’s very exciting.” Watch for the 2010 wines to be released in the spring. by DEANA LANCASTER

Lornie has 38 years under his toolbelt in the construction and development industry, and was winding down some big projects just as Haywire was taking shape. In working with other wineries through the years, Coletta had just about every job there is to do in a winery. “Becoming a winemaker wasn’t much of a stretch for me.” The duo continue to spend half their time in their Pemberton Heights home, still working in their respective fields. The balance of their time is spent in Summerland, working at Haywire. Their plan is to keep it simple. “I saw this trend where wine is becoming more homogenized under these global brands. We need to make wines that taste like B.C. wines, not wines inspired by anyplace else.” They have enlisted the help of friends and family, hired respected Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini as a consultant, and begun work on a winery building. Their first vintage produced just 168 cases of 2009 Pinot Gris — a crisp, delicate wine that garnered winning reviews from local critics, and sold out in a flash. North Van’s Christine Coletta with winery dog Echo.

“After all the hard work of planting the vineyard, it was like giving up a child that’s only in kindergarten. Are we really ready to let our baby go? We couldn’t do it. We realized we had to see it through.

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Visit your local produce shop and you’ll ﬁnd heaps of pretty B.C. apples. They’re so abundant this year that I’ve been sampling different varieties under the B.C. Tree Fruits brand: Ambrosia, Braeburn, Jonagold, Fuji and my latest favourite, the sweet and crunchy Honeycrisp. The company recently redesigned its leaf logo, in hopes of drawing your attention to the quality offered by its 800 fruit growers. It also enlisted star chef Ned Bell to create some delicious apple recipes. Here’s one of them.

Sauté the onions in the butter for 5 minutes. Add the Ambrosia apples, the cubed squash and corn, cook for 10 minutes. Add the stock and the cream, cook for 10 minutes. Add the grated cheddar, puree with a hand blender until smooth. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.

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California Wine Country Text and photos by DEANA LANCASTER

Biodynamic vineyards at Benzinger Family Winery, above; enjoying a glass during a Rosso Wine Tour, left; riding through Calistoga, below.

Rainy and gusting outside means it’s the perfect time to stay in and start planning for next year’s holiday. A southern sojourn is tempting, especially when it’s to North America’s best-known wine state. Head to Napa, Sonoma and Calistoga for a cornucopia of delicious activities. Here are a few of our favourites.

Tractor tours are $15 and give a good overview of everything that goes into a bottle of Benziger. To get the whole story be sure to take a spin around the Biodynamic Discovery Trail, which explains the philosophy behind the farming practices. 1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen, CA | 888-490-2739 www.benziger.com.

Sonoma Farmer’s Market ➤ The sleepy wine country town of Sonoma was laid out in the standard Mexican style, around a large central plaza which is anchored by the early 20th-century city hall. The plaza is a National Historic Landmark and still serves as the town’s focal point, hosting community festivals and the can’t-miss Farmer’s Market, where locals visit and pick up ingredients for dinner in the park. Tuesdays, from 5:30 to dusk; 109 East Napa Street, Sonoma.

Rosso Wine Tours ➤ Sonoma native Vito Pallavicini is the perfect guide to host these luxury tours to some of the region’s most exclusive wineries. Pallavicini previously worked with two other tour companies — including one that offered bicycle tours — so he knows every back road and sun-sparkled vineyard intimately. This year was the ﬁrst for his growing company; he delights in taking guests to favourite spots, with one of his brandnew Chevy Suburbans serving as transportation. 1-888-366-1150 | www.rossowinetours.com.

The Girl and The Fig ➤ Among the roughly 30 restaurants that dot the streets around the plaza is this charming bistro serving French fare influenced by local producers and ingredients. Even if you’re not overly hungry, settle in for a nibble of artisanal cheeses, housemade charcuterie and figs, of course; expertly paired with wines from local vintners. 110 W Spain St., Sonoma, CA | 707-938-3634 | www.thegirlandthefig.com. Benziger Family Winery ➤ It’s a big-name winery with a unique twist. Benziger is one of a few that makes wine from grapes that are certified sustainable, organic or biodynamic.

Calistoga Cool Wine Tour ➤ The most fun you’ll have on two wheels. This self-directed tour starts at the Calistoga Bikeshop and goes . . . wherever you want it to. The shop has a deal with six nearby wineries to let you taste to your heart’s content, and they’ll pick up your wines at the end of the day. Not that you’ll get to all six – we managed three, plus a pit-stop back in the tiny town for lunch, and felt satisﬁed at a full day of tasting and touring. Calistoga Bikeshop, 1318 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA | 707-942-9687 | www.calistogabikeshop.com.

L O O K I N G F O R A W I N T E R W I N E G E TAWAY ? Big White Ski Resort hosts BIG REDS AT BIG WHITE on Dec. 10 to celebrate the release of the Okanagan’s Bordeaux-style reds. For those oenophiles that also love to ski or snowboard, packages can include lodging, free lift ticket, and entrance to the evening soiree. The event runs 6-9 pm in Big White’s Village Centre Mall. Tickets: $50 per person at 1-866-491-9040. For packages, call 1-800-663-2772; or visit www.bigwhite.com.

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BAKING for a good cause See story PAGE 38

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Osaka comes to West Van

Black Bear Cubs Rehabilitation Fundraiser: Throughout the month of November the Black Bear Pub at 1177 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver will donate $.25 from a sleeve and $.50 from a pitcher of Black Bear Ale purchased towards bear cub rehabilitation at the Critter Care Wildlife Society.

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A trip to the grocery store is not usually viewed as an adventure. As it is in most families, stocking up on milk and bread is seen as a fairly repetitive chore that doesn’t ignite the imagination. But when I make plans to head to T&T Supermarket in Vancouver, both of my children clamour to come along. They like the frozen potstickers I pick up to steam for lunch, the Japanese cookies and candies, and the seafood tanks, with all manner of live marine creatures. Lucky for us, the adventure moves north when T&T’s upscale sibling, Osaka Supermarket, opens in Park Royal’s South Mall this morning. The 37,000-square-foot store — which employs 205 people — features gourmet food products from Japan, as well as items from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, India and Malaysia. T&T Marketing and public affairs manager Sandra Creighton hosted the North Shore News on a sneak preview of the store on Monday; even before opening there was plenty to see. In need of soy sauce for that stir-fry you’re planning? Allow extra time if you want to pick some up at Osaka; the store has an entire wall of brightly labeled soy sauces, from light to dark and every colour and variety in between. Snacks seem to take up multiple aisles and include everything from Western style potato chips to rice crisps and multiple varieties of shrimp and lobster crackers. We even spied “Mushroom Brittle”; something to try at a later date perhaps. While we were there, staff carefully

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SOY sauce will never seem simple again after a look at the wall of condiments at Osaka Supermarket, top. The seafood department features less-familiar shellfish like conch, above, and giant king crab, at right. stacked giant pears, apples and oranges; more perishable fruits and veggies were to be added this morning. Among the lettuces and herbs were ingredients that have been typically hard to find on the North Shore, like lemon grass, Thai basil and Kaffir lime leaves. The bakery department was still empty, but Creighton said that even as this paper is rolling out on the presses, the bakers will be making fresh bread, buns and pastries for today’s opening. Help yourself to the red bean and pineapple, but hands off the coconut butter buns, folks —those are for

me. The store also includes ready-to-eat food and a seating area to enjoy it in. Drop in at lunchtime for sushi, salad rolls, barbecue duck, or dim sum. The main draw — just as it is in other T&T stores — is the seafood department. Twelve massive tanks are loaded with Dungeness crab, lobster, tilapia, sole, shrimp and the giant, knobby-limbed king

Books to Cooks: During the month of November BarbaraJo’s Books to Cooks will be offering a selection of events to warm the soul and the belly. Upcoming events include: Six O’clock Salon — A Chocolate Edition, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., fee: $55; Friday Night Out with David Tanis, Nov. 19, 6 p.m., fee: $69; Saturday Baking Series — Tantalizing Tartine, Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m., fee: $95; Beyond Kimchi, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m., fee: $115; A Taste of Relais & Chateaux, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m., free. Info: w w w. b o o k s t o c o o k s . c o m . Registration: 604-688-6755. Barbara-Jo’s is located at 1740 West Second Ave., Vancouver. How to Get Your Kids to Crave Healthy Indian Food Instead of Chicken Nuggets: Vij’s and Rangoli co-owner Meeru Dhalwala will demonstrate simple, delicious, low-cost Indian dishes, Friday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier St., Vancouver. Dhalwala will demonstrate her family’s butter chicken

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I’M baking this week, and if you want to sample some of it, drop by the Lions Gate Hospital Craft Fair in the main lobby of Lions Gate Hospital on Friday, Nov. 19, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. We’ll be selling handmade crafts and home baked goods in support of the ongoing needs of the North Shore Hospice. Visit us at the Palliative Care Volunteers’ table — just watch for the twinkling Hospice pins! Below are a few recipes I’ll be making for this important fundraiser. For best results when baking, use softened butter and room temperature eggs. Remove butter from the refrigerator and leave it on the counter for two to three hours; put the eggs out at the same time. The temperature is right when a ﬁnger pressed in the butter leaves an indentation quite easily but still has a bit of resistance. Do not soften the butter too much or the cookies will spread a lot during baking.

Mrs. Thom’s Chocolate Chippers Thanks to my awesome mother-in-law for passing along this recipe 30 years ago. It is our family go-to cookie recipe and I conservatively estimate I’ve made it 500 times. 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar

½ cup firmly packed light or brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine table salt 1¼ cups oats* (see hint below) ¾ cup unsweetened medium flake coconut 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350F. Grease two baking sheets or line with parchment paper or synthetic baking liners. Combine butter and sugars in a large bowl; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture one third at a time to butter mixture, beating well between additions. Add oats and coconut then nuts and chocolate chips. Using a two-tablespoon measure, place dough on prepared baking sheets, spacing about three inches apart. A 1½-inch wide ice cream scoop works also well for this job. Bake in centre of oven for 11-13 minutes until puffed and browned around the edges; they should not be firm in the centre. Cool on pan for five-10 minutes then transfer to wire rack. Yields 36-40 cookies. *Oats: Use quick, regular or large oats, not instant oats.

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A bevy of beautiful Dungeness crabs is among the live offerings of seafood at the new Osaka Supermarket in Park Royal.

Seafood department an adventure From page 37

crab; while open half-tanks feature serve-yourself oysters, clams, mussels, even conch. Other than the slight emphasis on luxury goods, the main difference between Osaka and other T&T stores, says Creighton, is an effort to make shopping there “more friendly toward English speaking customers” with a program called Discover Asian Foods. Throughout the store, shoppers will ﬁnd product cards and recipe cards to help identify and explain some of the less familiar items and their uses. Osaka Supermarket opens to the public at 10 a.m. this morning. Find it on the upper level of Park Royal South.

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Papal awards highlight North Shore residents

TWO West Vancouver residents were among 21 men and women who recently received papal awards for outstanding service at Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral.

According to a written statement, the men and women were nominated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller and range from priests and educators to religious and business people, all with one thing in common: service to the Church. North Shore residents honoured include: Elaine Moonen, a social worker by training, who has worked in the archdiocesan social services agency for many years. After her retirement she assisted the archbishop in implementing personnel policies aimed at improving the management of curia ofﬁces. She has served on many archdiocesan boards, most recently that of the Providence Health Care Society, the Catholic hospital consortium in the archdiocese. She is a longtime member of the Catholic Women’s League

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JODI Roe and Christina Duncan, members of Canyon Heights elementary’s PAC social committee, celebrate the success of their recent fundraising evening. in the archdiocese and a founding member of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Society, an organization under the auspices of the Catholic Women’s League that provides services to victims of domestic abuse. Dr. David Neima was also among the recipients. An ophthalmologist involved in the Catholic Physicians Guild of the archdiocese, he has organized

medical missions to Vietnam and Mexico for more than 15 years, arranging for all the medical supplies, volunteers numbering from 20 to 70, and underwriting the costs for the whole team. Neima is also involved in catechesis, is a co-operator of Opus Dei and a Knight of the Order of Malta. For more information, visit www.rcav.org/papalhonours.

ADVISORYCommitteeonDisabilityIssuesfortheNorthShoremembersJeanChambers (at left) and Rosamund van Leeuwen and Self Care Home Health Products’ Stephen Obradovich (at right) chat with District of North Vancouver Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn, who tries out a scooter. The event, presented by the committee at Capilano Mall last month, was intended to, through simulations, raise awareness of the challenges facing individuals with disabilities trying to patronize inaccessible businesses. ••• Jodi Roe and Christina Duncan, members of Canyon Heights elementary’s PAC social committee, organized a Parents Social Night at Mosquito Creek Bar and Grill last month. Joined by 90 other Canyon Heights

parents, they raised more than $900 for the school ••• North Vancouver’s Russell Drummond, a student in the faculty of business administration at Fredericton’s University of New Brunswick, was named

to the Dean’s List for 20092010. Students named to the Dean’s List will be recognized at the faculty’s annual awards dinner, held Nov. 25 Send details for our regular Noteworthy Neighbours section to emcphee@nsnews.com.

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The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre. All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035. Caroun Photo Club: Meet-

ings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.carounphotoclub. com. Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month,

7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, ﬁction and non-ﬁction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writ-

ers. Free for members and nonmembers by donation. Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: See more page 45

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cold months. All items are distributed free of charge to homeless men and women. Donations can be dropped off daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Shore Housing Centre at 705 West Second St., North Vancouver. More info at 604-255-0340.

Lookout Emergency Aid Society: With winter weather upon us, the Lookout Emergency Aid Society is looking for donations of blankets, sleeping bags, heavy winter coats, hats, wool socks and shoes to help shelter users stay warm, dry and healthy in the

Author Presentation: The Capilano Branch Library will host Chris Czajkowski, author of A Wilderness Dweller’s Cookbook: The Best Bread in the World and Other Recipes, where Czajkowski will share her experiences living and eating in the B.C. Coast Mountains where she operates a wilderness adventure business. The event is Thursday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at 3045

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Free Mobility Assessments and Bone Scans will take place Friday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Researchers from the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and UBC are seeking participants for their studies that are looking at the physical mobility status of older adults and bone health. Seniors with no known medical condition affecting their mobility, will be involved in a one hour testing for mobility and are invited to sign up for the 10 minute free bone scan. Contact Joni Vajda at 604925-7211 for an appointment.

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Genealogy Workshop: Eunice Robinson, education director of the B.C. Genealogical Society will conduct this workshop, Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:15 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca or 604-9257402. Grouse Grind Party: Celebrate another great Grind season, Saturday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at Altitudes Bistro, at the top of Grouse Mountain. If you have done the Grind once this year or 100 times, everyone is invited to attend. A great way to meet people you may have passed on the Grind this year. Preschool Open House: The Grand Boulevard Parent Participation Preschool invites parents to come see their play-based classroom and meet the teachers, parents and other caregivers that make up the preschool, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at 520 East 20th Street on the grounds of Queensbury elementary. Info: see www.gbppp.com. Damage Assessment workShop: A two-hour workshop designed to teach people how to tell if a building is unsafe after an earthquake and mitigate hazards in the home. $10 fee, Tuesday Nov. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration required, online at www.nsemo.org or call North Shore Emergency Management Ofﬁce at 604983-7440. Book and Website Launch Party: Northlands Golf Club will host the launch party for Going Overboard, a novel by Paul Fox, and Tree Ornaments, a children’s Christmas book by Owen Reid, as well as the TV series Pipe Dreams and a new website. Live jazz will accompany the event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 3400 Anne MacDonald Way. Little Warriors: This national charity teaches children how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse in a free workshop at Mount Seymour United Church on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Register at www.

littlewarriors.ca. Hugh Aikens Film Premier: The West Vancouver Historical Society will screen a film by Don Grant on Hugh (Torchy) Aikens, Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre. Aikens was a mountain photographer and passionate skier who spent decades filming B.C. and Alberta mountains before his death in 2000. The film includes footage of Hollyburn, Grouse and Seymour mountains from the ’30s and ’40s. Author Reading: Helen Piddington, author of Rumble Seat: A Victorial Childhood Remembered, will read from her book on Thursday, Nov. 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Capilano branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library at 3045 Highland Blvd. Behind the Scenes at Maplewood Farm: The farm offers opportunities to get a behindthe-scenes look into the farm’s operation, Nov. 25 and 27, Jan. 27 and 29, Feb. 24 and 26 and March 24 and 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 405 Seymour River Pl., North Van. Activities include egg collecting and washing, animal grooming and setting up feed. Fee: $12.50 for a one-hour session. Registration required: 604-929-5610 or 604-9853276 or wellmand@dnv.org. Social Club Rummage and Bake Sale: Rummage, bake and lunch sale on Saturday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Towers, 170 West Second St., North Vancouver. All proceeds go to activities for seniors in the building. Book Signing: Utopia will host a salon and book signing with the author of 12 Golden Keys For A New World, Nov. 27, 1-5 p.m. at Utopia, 1826 Lonsdale Ave. Info: 604-984-8782. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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The Dutch Koffieclub meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Info: Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604-987-6879. Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-925-9333. International Training in Communication: Learn to speak with confidence and poise on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: Doris Dungey at 604-926-3954. North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players. Info: squires@shaw.ca or 604988-6652. North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver, and is looking for new members. Info: 604-985-2559 or www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw. ca. North Shore Historical Society: Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month (except July and August), 7 p.m., at the Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the first Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Diane, 604-9711361. reVive Vocal Ensemble is expanding and inviting young women, 19 years and over, to join their group, which rehearses Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: Tiffany, 604813-8433 or musicrevives@ gmail.com. Singing for Fun by the Sea: The first and third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. A sing-along of well known songs with lyrics provided. Info: 604-922-0264.

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From page 45 University Women: The North Vancouver chapter of this national organization committed to improving women’s status and human rights meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to May, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604980-2167 or www.vcn.bc.ca/ cfuwns/. Community Lunch: Come and enjoy lunch with other people in the neighbourhood, Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Sharing Abundance Association at St. Andrew’s United Church,

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - North Shore News - A49 ADVERTORIAL

The Port reduces emissions equivalent to making 770 cars disappear. This year, Port Metro Vancouver will eliminate 3,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases. That’s like taking 770 cars off the road for a year. How are they doing it? The answer is shore power. A highly effective way to reduce marine diesel emissions, shore power allows docked cruise ships to shut down their engines and plug into the city’s electrical grid to run all onboard services.

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Change is in the Air Action. Shore power is a part of the Port’s overall Air Action Program, which also includes projects that minimize emissions of trucks, cargo handling equipment and trains. Recently, the Air Action Program received an ecoFREIGHT Sustainable Transportation Award at the 2010 GLOBE Conference. The award recognized the Port for its leadership in addressing the impact of freight transportation on the environment.

Shore power in BC sets a new transportation and energy standard. An act other ports can follow. As the homeport of one of the world’s most popular cruises, Port Metro Vancouver is leading the way for other ports to address air quality and climate change. Shore power in British Columbia sets a new transportation and energy standard by being the ﬁrst of its kind in Canada.“Congratulations to Port Metro Vancouver for being ﬁrst in Canada to bring cleaner, greener electric power to ships at its terminal,” said Shirley Bond, British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “The Province is proud to have been a partner in this project, which will greatly improve local air quality and further our plan to eliminate one third of B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.”

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From page 48 woodwind and brass sections. No auditions are required. Info: Phil at 604-980-2403. Women’s Settlement English Classes: The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to ﬁve years old, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.Daycareisprovided. Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-2931.

English at the Library: Practise English conversation at the library every Friday, 10 -11:30 a.m. in the Elizabeth Musto Room at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca or Fariba at 604-506-6616. Rooyesh Group meets every second Friday to discuss matters such as psychology, immigration, teenagers, music, poems, social, cultural issues and more. Meetings are in Farsi with English translation available, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 203, Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Free. Info: Zara 604980-1290. Rotary Club of Lions Gate

meets every Friday at noon at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Members of the public are welcome. For information: Shirley Robertson at 604-9871466. Sing for Joy by the Sea: Fridays, 10:15 a.m.-noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. A harmony singing group for women who like to sing from music in two and three-part harmony. Info: 604922-0264. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway Email information for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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CELEBRATIONS

Sarah Johnson and Shane McKinney

Amanda Trueit and Michael Price

North Shore residents Sarah Johnson and Shane McKinney were married Aug. 14 at St. Francis in the Wood Church in West Vancouver, with the reception held on Cypress Mountain. The couple honeymooned on Vancouver Island, and in Kona, Hawaii. Their family send congratulations!

The families of Amanda Trueit and Michael Price announce their engagement. The proposal took place in New York, the wedding is set for September, 2011.

Zuzana Kopalova and Serafino Vignone Nephews Marco and Emilio Lepore are pleased to announce the engagement of their Uncle Serafino Vignone to Zuzana Kopalova. The happy couple became engaged on Oct. 24; no wedding date has yet been set. Marco, Emilio and the entire Vignone, Kopalova and Lepore families wish the couple a life filled with love and happiness.

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Kathleen Stoody and Michael Wylie Kathleen Stoody — born and raised in Deep Cove and former national swimmer — married Michael Wylie in Vancouver on Oct. 9, 2010. The happy bride and groom live, teach, coach and swim in Coquitlam. Their families send their love.

Dean and Cathy Luff Dean and Cathy Luff celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 16, 2010.

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kids’ stuff From page 51 or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Babytales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns-24 months, Fridays, 10:3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration is not required. Info: alli@ nvdpl.ca. Kids Night Out: Offered by the North Vancouver Recreation Commission. Kids can have fun doing arts and

crafts, playing in the gym and/or watching a movie at the Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., 6:45-9:30 p.m. For ages three to 12. Fee: $9.50. For registration call: 604-9877529. Parent and Tot Art: Dropin art for children ages two to ﬁve, 9:30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. The fee is $5, and $2 for an additional child. Storytime Fun: A program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on pre-reading skills, for ages three to ﬁve, Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at West

Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Information at: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca. Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 45:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $2. Treetop Tales: A program designed for two- and threeyear-olds on the ﬁrst and third Friday of every month, 1111:30 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Siblings are welcome. Drop-in by donation.

. Family Art, Play and Swim: For kids 18 months to six years old. Play and create art in the ﬁrst hour, then meet the leader in the pool for water fun, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Fee: $2. Drop-in at Ron Andrews rec centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Information at: www. northvanrec.com or 604-9836508. Family Badminton Lessons: For beginners seven years and up in a family friendly setting, Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $10 family, two adults and three children, $5.45 adults, $4.10 students/

seniors, $3.35 child, at the John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Family Storytime: Stories and fun for the whole family on Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Information at: 604-925-7422 or www. westvanlibrary.ca. Family Storytime: Drop-in for children four to eight-years old from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Scottish Country Dancing: Every Saturday at Mickey McDougall gym, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver.

Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; intermediate, 10-11 a.m. and advanced, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 604-922-4406 or email wentworth923@yahoo.ca. Storytime with Carol: Indigo Park Royal presents Carol Healy with stories for all ages every Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Park Royal Shopping Centre south mall location. Info: 604922-3222. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway Email info for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews. com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

publicnotice Finance Committee Meeting 2011 Preliminary Project Plan

Purpose:

Date:

Monday, November 22, 2010

Place:

Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street

The community is invited to attend and participate in the deliberation of the City’s 2011-2020 Project Plan. A review of major projects proposed for the next ten years will be presented. The meeting will also provide information on the proposed water, sewer, drainage, solid waste and recycling utility rates for 2011.

Time:

6:30 P.M.

The 2011-2020 Preliminary Project Plan and information on the 2011 Utility Rates will be available on Friday, November 19, 2010 after 4:00 p.m. at City Hall or visit www.cnv.org.

Public Meeting NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that a Public Meeting will be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC.

Development Variance Permit No. 2010-00009 - 151 East Keith Road MICHAEL WALSH, DATA AND AUDIO-VISUAL ENTERPRISES WIRELESS INC., has applied for a Development Variance Permit with respect to properties legally described as Lot B, Block 114, D.L. 274, Plan 15049, located at 151 East Keith Road, as indicated on the sketch, to permit the provisions of the “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” to be varied to allow cellular antenna equipment consisting of three panel antennas, three microwave antennas and an equipment cabinet to project beyond the maximum permitted height for this building but not to exceed 0.15 metres (6 inches) above the existing mechanical penthouse.

AGENDA Chair: Mayor Darrell R. Mussatto Staff Presentation Applicant’s Presentation Representations from the Public Questions and comments from Council Members Motion to conclude the Public Meeting

;AG !E#!#CG" /G=G:#!'G%@ 68E?8%$G BGE'?@ 2#, 7*9*.****- 8%" EG:G=8%@ 58$<DE#>%" '8@GE?8: '8& 5G ?%C!G$@G" 8@ @AG #F)$G #F @AG 1?@& 1:GE< 5G@(GG% 0+4* a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from November 8 to November 22, 2010. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org and access City Hall/Council Meetings/Public Hearings and Meetings. Please direct inquiries to Barbara Westmacott, Community Development, at 604-990-4216 or bwestmacott@cnv.org Written submissions to the City Clerk will be accepted up to and including November 22, 2010 or by email to randerson@cnv.org.

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NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700”.

Bylaw No. 8120 - 420 West Keith Road To rezone Lot 15, Block 65, D.L. 271, Plan 750, as indicated on the sketch, located at 420 West Keith Road. The amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” will have the effect of reclassifying the said property FROM:

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to permit construction of two new duplex buildings, one in the front and one in the back, with the front building containing two accessory rental units. The two front units would each contain three bedrooms, roof top access and a cellar and the two rear units would each contain two bedrooms, roof top access and a cellar. Parking for four enclosed and two unenclosed stalls is provided, as well as eight enclosed, secured bicycle storage stalls. APPLICANT: BHUPINDER DUBB/AUGUSTINE HII, BILL CURTIS DESIGNERS The Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions to the City Clerk will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing to be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 or by email to randerson@cnv.org. Submissions received after the conclusion of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council. ;AG !E#!#CG" 3&:8( 2#, 097* 8%" EG:G=8%@ 58$<DE#>%" '8@GE?8: '8& 5G ?%C!G$@G" 8@ @AG #F)$G #F @AG 1?@& 1:GE< 5G@(GG% 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from November 8 to November 22, 2010. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org and access City Hall/Council Meetings/Public Hearings and Meetings. Please direct inquiries regarding Bylaw No. 8120 to Chris Wilkinson, Community Development at 604-990-4206 or cwilkinson@cnv.org. 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604-985-7761 | Fax: 604-985-9417

citycouncil Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Bob Fearnley Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Councillor Mary Trentadue City Clerk Robyn G. Anderson randerson@cnv.org

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Royals, Eagles score football playoff victories Andy Prest

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

CARSON Graham’s Holly Stewart (second from right) battles Argyle’s Rachel Donahoe as teammate Alexandra McCawley provides support in the North Shore ﬁnal earlier this month. Carson won it, then went on to win last week’s provincial AAA championship to cap off a perfect 25-0 season. See www.nsnews.com for more photos.

NORTH SHORE SCORES FOOTBALL Nov. 13 AAA Playoffs South Kamloops - 25 Carson Graham - 46 AA Playoffs Haandsworth - 44 Nechako Valley - 0

“It was a long road and I think the girls were unbelievable,” said Kevin Spooner, co-head coach with his wife Margi. “They had so much focus and so much drive to pull this off.” With a lineup boasting nine Grade 12s, including at least four who will make the jump to the NCAA level next season, the Eagles went about their business with quiet determination all season, said Margi. Quiet, at least, until the final whistle blew on their championship win. “The emotion was flying that day from all of the kids. Tears,” she said. “The group has been quite reserved winning the various tournaments this season and holding all of their energy and excitement for this provincial championship knowing that that was their ultimate goal.” Ranked No. 1 heading into the tournament, Carson was forced into some sleepy action thanks to a schedule that had them playing at 7:30 a.m. each day of the three-day tournament. A 6-0 quarterfinal win over Argyle Thursday afternoon put them into an early morning semifinal on Friday against the hometown team from Oak Bay secondary. Red strings secured around their wrists, the girls woke up at 5:45 a.m. and faced down a frostcovered field and formidable opponent for a 2-1 win on the strength of co-captain Alexandra McCawley’s game winner with 10 minutes to go. On the other side of the draw West Vancouver scored

There they’ll be joined by Windsor, the top-ranked team at the AA level, who received a first-round playoff bye. At the AAA level the Carson Graham Eagles got an impressive second-half performance from Grade 12 quarterback Sam Worthen in a 46-25 come-frombehind victory over the South Kamloops Titans. Worthen threw six touchdown passes, including five in the second half, as Carson overcame an 1814 halftime deficit Saturday at UBC’s Thunderbird stadium. Grade 11 receiver Eric Kerluck hauled in three of the touchdowns, finding the endzone in short-yardage situations for scores of six, seven and three yards. Grade 11 wideout Dominique Termansen stretchedthefieldfortouchdown catches of 30 and 39 yards while Tyron Ledingham, another Grade 11 receiver, hauled in a 45-yard touchdown pass. Colton Webster started the ball rolling for Carson Graham with an 80-yard kickoff return in the

See Eagles page 55

See Top-ranked page 55

A season to remember Carson perfect in winning ﬁrst B.C. ﬁeld hockey title

Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

ON the night before the final day of the B.C. high school AAA field hockey championships last week at the University of Victoria, Carson Graham cocaptain Annabelle Hamilton gave her teammates and coaches a piece of red string to tie around their wrists to remind them that they were all united. The next day the Eagles tickled the twine again and again in the championship final en route to a 7-1 win over North Shore rivals West Vancouver secondary to win their first-ever provincial championship and cap off a perfect season with a 25-0 record. This season Carson Graham began with a win at the tough UBC preseason tournament followed by a victory at the prestigious Bridgman Cup. An undefeated season on the North Shore, the toughest league in the province, was capped off with a league title before last week’s provincial coronation.

THE Carson Graham and Handsworth senior football teams both put up big points in big wins in ﬁrst-round playoff action to book their tickets to the provincial quarterﬁnals this weekend.

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Top-ranked Windsor back in action

Eagles top Highlanders in all-North Shore ﬁnal

first quarter. The Eagles, unranked coming into the playoffs, will now face a tough test against the No. 2-ranked W.J. Mouat Hawks of Abbotsford Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. at UBC. Mouat is coming off a first-round bye. On the AA side Handsworth romped over Vanderhoof’s Nechako Valley secondary, scoring a 44-0 win Saturday at UBC. Grade 12 quarterback Stephen Cyr threw for four touchdowns, including three to Grade 12 speedster Kyle Kawamoto. Kawamoto also added another major on a 65yard punt return. Cyr rounded out his day with another touchdown pass to Grade 12 running back Mitchell Barnett as well as a one-yard rush for a score. The Royals will now take on South Delta secondary, another team coming off a first-round bye, in quarterfinal action Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at UBC. Windsor rejoins the fray Nov. 19, taking on North Delta’s Sands secondary at 5:30 p.m. at UBC. Sands defeated Clarence Fulton secondary 34-16 to advance to the quarterfinals. Visit the sports section at www.nsnews.com for video highlights of last weekend’s games.

From page 54

See Program page 56

SPORTSWEEK THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Vancouver & District Bantam and Juvenile Rugby Finals, North Shore Premier Volleyball Championship, Senior Provincial AA and AAA Football Playoffs and more.

COMING NEXT WEEK:

North Shore Senior AAA Soccer Final, Senior AA and AAA Provincial Football Playoffs and more GET THE SCORES AS THEY HAPPEN — FOLLOW SPORTSWEEK ON TWITTER.

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CARSON Graham’s Eric Kerluck hauls in a touchdown pass during a regular season home win over New West. The Eagles won again in their playoff opener on the weekend, joining Handsworth and Windsor in the provincial quarterﬁnals. Visit www.nsnews.com for more football photos and videos.

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Program goes from afterthought to juggernaut From page 55

case the last four seasons, they came through in the big show. “We knew our team had the potential of doing well and I think we did extremely well, considering,” said Harrington. West Van, in fact, was the last team to put together a perfect season, accomplishing the feat in 2007. Now it was Carson’s turn. If you follow the Carson Graham string a little further you’ll find an interesting story of a program that went from afterthought to juggernaut in the span of five years. From 2003 to 2005 the Eagles went 0-10 with four forfeited games in the North Shore league while being outscored 64-3. In 2005 the school made a commitment to the sport after a talented core of young players showed up at Carson and its feeder school Balmoral along with a dedicated group of parents, former players and community coaches willing to put in the work to develop the program. From there the improvements were slow and steady, the team missing provincials in 2006, finishing 13th in 2007, fifth in 2008, third last year and then perfection this season. Leading the way was the trio of McCawley, Hamilton and Emma Plasteras, co-captains who all have high-level experience through the West Van Field Hockey Club and various provincial and national junior programs. “They really stepped up and were amazing, encouraging captains. Just always so positive with all the players,” said Margi Spooner. Holly Stewart, another elite-level player, rejoined the team near the end of the season after rehabbing from knee surgery last spring. “Her goal was to be back for the provincials and we got her back a little bit early and she was just a great addition to the team that we weren’t sure we were going to get due to her surgery,” said Margi. Alexandra Harden, a second team North Shore all-star as a Grade 11 last year, was a rock on defence for the team. Around that core grew a team that was strong throughout the lineup. “This is a spectacular group of girls,” said Kevin. “There are those four or five elite players but you never win a championship just with those four or five. . . . Every game we got better. The girls just started trusting each other more and more. It just

became a really close group.” With red string as a reminder and now a banner to hang in the gym, this is a season these Eagles will never forget. ••• Handsworth and Argyle also made the provincial championships, making this the second consecutive year that all four North

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Obituaries

ARNOLD - Holly Louise Born in England on September 17,1992 passed away at Vancouver General Hospital on November 12, 2010. Daughter of David & Carol, sister of Beth, girlfriend of Sean, friend to many. Funeral to be held at St. Mary’s Church, 5251 Joyce St Vancouver on Friday November 19 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: In memory of Holly Arnold Pediatric Research at Canadian Cancer Society B.C & Yukon, 565 10th Ave W, Vancouver V5Z 4J4 www.bc.cancer.ca

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ELLIS - Gladys Margaret June 15, 1927- October 29, 2010 Born in Vancouver to Lucy Kate and John Edward Bell, passed away peacefully in Evergreen Center (Lions Gate Hospital) at the age of 83. She is lovingly remembered by her 2 sons, Norman (Pat) and John (June) and her 3 grand children Jana, Mark and Scott. She was predeceased by her husband, confidant, partner and love of her life, Dr. John Ellis (SFU) in 2008. Glady graduated from Lord Bing High School in 1945 as a beautiful, spirited, musical and athletic young woman, ready for the challenges of the world. She taught primary grades until she married John (a principal) and devoted her life to creating a family. Her family was so precious to her. Gladys kept active in St Catherine’s Guild and established so many enduring friendships there. Upon meeting her, one would never know that Glady had been stricken with Crohn’s disease at the age of 25. Many of the experimental treatments that kept her alive, paved the way for more sophisticated and less invasive treatments of this devastating disease. A service will be held at St Catherine’s Church on Friday November 19 at 1:00 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Glady’s name to the CH.I.L.D. foundation. Family and friends carry the memory of Gladys love and indomitable spirit. We miss you mom.

KENNEDY - Donald Joseph passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 3, 1927, he is predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Noreen, and infant son Edward. Survived by their six sons; John, Jim (Grace), Don (Susan), Rod (Paige), Michael (Janet), David, and ten grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Bill (Toronto), sister Mary (Stratford), brothers-in-law Gordon Gillespie (Winnipeg), Leo Leydon (Weyburn), and sister-in-law Dulcie Hampshire (Montreal). Don mercifully brought his family to Vancouver from Winnipeg in 1966! After retiring from the printing industry in 1990, he was able to enjoy many a day at the Seymour Golf Club, where he was a member since 1967. Don will always be remembered for his sense of humour, fatherly guidance, welcoming nature, gentleness and patience. These traits were exemplified in his loving care of his wife during her final years. Second to being with the family, he loved golfing and spending time playing cards with friends. The family would like to thank the volunteers and staff at Lions Gate Hospital and the North Shore Hospice for providing gentle and warm care for him and his family during his final days. In lieu of flowers, his family would appreciate donations to the North Shore Hospice, or another charity of your choosing. Mass will be held Saturday, November 20th at 11:00am, St. Pius X Church, 1150 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. Reception will follow at Seymour Golf Club.

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KOVEN (Keating), Pearl Christine, born April 16th 1928, gracefully passed away the morning of Sunday November 14th, from a long struggle with leukemia. Pearl had a passion for music, playing the violin and piano, instilling music in her children and each grandchild. She had an insatiable curiosity for life and world events. Pearl served as a Bylaw Officer and Sheriff for the City’s of Vancouver and North Vancouver until her retirement in the early 90’s. She was survived by her husband, of 60 years, Vac Koven, daughter Laurie Koven/Graeme, sons Tom Koven/Sandy, Dan Koven/Suzy, and grandchildren Greg Fraser/ Lindsay, Jena Fraser, Emily Koven/Alex, Tyler Koven and Meghan Koven. The service will be held Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 am at the Hollyburn Funeral Home 1807 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers a donation to ‘The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’ would be lovingly appreciated to honor our Nana. For those wishing to share a memory of Pearl, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

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LUND - Tor Born December 9, 1920 in Oslo, Norway. Passed away November 10, 2010 in North Vancouver. It was in Norway as a young boy that Tor cultivated a love for the outdoors, spending weekends and summers fishing with his father. He emigrated to Vancouver in 1953 along with his beautiful wife and worked as a plumbing contractor on the North Shore for over 45 years. Tor was a man of great integrity, intelligence, and wit. He is remembered for his strong work ethic, great sense of humour, generosity, and love of the outdoors, and was happiest spending time with his friends fishing for trout in BC’s lakes. Tor is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife, Yanka, of 60 years, and daughters Margaret, Nina, and Christina and their families. We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding care and attention he received from the nurses and staff on 7 East at LGH and especially that of Dr. Wayne Smith over the years. Tor was well-loved and cared for. A celebration of his life will be held at the Boal Chapel at 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tor’s memory to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

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Lost & Found

LOST BLUE baby budgie, 17th and St Andrews. call 604-984-0198 LOST- GOLD Earring (shape like 'C') back still on. vic of 13th & Lonsdale. Reward 604-988-1025 LOST RAY BAN WAYFARERS Sun, Nov 14 in/ nr Cypress Falls Park. Reward. 604-926-4038 LOST- SMART phone, Samsung, North Van area, reward, call 604-929-5865

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CARE FACILITY requires

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Park Shore BMW has a position available for a fulltime Accounting Assistant. The position features working in a modern, stateof-the art dealership and a competitive compensation package. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and payroll skills and be able to multi-task within a fast paced working environment. If you are interested in a progressive and friendly dealership, please submit resume to: Park Shore BMW Email: kirsten@ parkshorebmw.com Fax: 604 985 9114

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Beauticians/ Barbers

Esthetician Receptionist for busy medical laser clinic. Maturity enthusiasm and excellent sales skills a must. Call 604-984-7546

1240 THOMAS, John Henry It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our Husband, Dad and 'Pop'. John died suddenly on November 3, 2010 at age 78. Loving and faithful husband of 51 years to Shirley. Will be sadly missed by his beloved daughter Kristine and his son-in-law Terry Plezia. John was 'Pop' to his very precious grandchildren Raegan and Carson Plezia. He was born in New Westminster but lived for 51 years in North Vancouver. He started working for C.P. Telegraphs at age 14 as a bicycle messenger and retired 48 years later as manager of the Installation Dept. The past 18 years John helped his good friend Bill Slaughter run Burnaby Radio Communications, was B.C. Chairman for the Allstream Pensioners Assoc,. and a proud and faithful member of Capilano Christian Community Church. His main hobby was 'HAM' radio for which he held the call sign VE7 AYP. John’s favourite vacation place was Mexico and he was looking forward to a vacation there in April. A celebration of John’s life will take place at Lynn Valley Rec. Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver BC on Sunday November 21, 2010 at 3pm. We will always remember fondly Dad’s favourite saying 'Don’t worry, these things happen'.

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CERT EXP F/T PET GROOMER for mobile business, valid drivers license, customer service oriented a must. Send resume to:

michelle.berg@aussiepetmobile.ca

COSTA LANDSCAPING seeking Landscapers. Must have several yrs of exp. and compl. of high school. $18.20/hr. 40 hr wk. E-resume: aguiar@shaw.ca

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work. Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

CASUAL DIETARY, HOUSEKEEPING and LAUNDRY AIDES

with relevant experience and education.

CASUAL ACTIVITY AIDES Experience working with people with dementia. TR Diploma preferred; passion for working with seniors essential.

BLENHEIM LODGE 3263 Blenheim St. Vancouver, BC, V6L 2X7 Fax: (604)732-7316 Email: reception@blenheimlodge.org

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. 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 $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

www.acmelab.com

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

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

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS/ SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Brandt Tractor has exciting positions available in many communities throughout Canada including: Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Fort Nelson, Fort Saint John, Grande Prairie, Regina and Saskatoon. Find out about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com. Call 306-791-5979. Email resume indicating position title & location: hr@brandttractor.com. Fax 306-791-5986.

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LANDSCAPE CREW POSITION Energetic, experience an asset. Resumes dtearth@telus.net or fax 604 985 5686

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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

SPA ON THE ROCKS is now hiring for the following position Part Time Receptionist Please email resumes to: info@spaontherocks.ca

North Shore Auto Parts

requires ★ Experienced Inside Sales/ Counter Person for full-time position Jobber experience an asset. We offer a competitive salary. Please email resume to: johnd@northshoreparts.com

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P/T PROFICIENT word processor req’d, who runs business from home and has Construction background. call 604-618-6870

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT

Home Support

LIVE-IN P/T, F/T CAREGIVER required, for senior couple in North Van. Driving, cooking, laundry and a little personal care. Must have valid D/L. Please email resume to lhougen@hotmail.com

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LUNCH SUPERVISOR The Salmon House West Vancouver

Make your mark at Churchill House Retirement Community in North Vancouver and enjoy the growth of a company committed to providing the best possible housing services for seniors. We are currently recruiting a motivated, enthusiastic and dependable individual to fill the following positions: SALES MANAGER: This hands-on position is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and dependable person with excellent customer service skills. Our Sales Manager’s center of attention is to create and execute a sales plan that maintains the community at an optimum resident occupancy. This team player will develop and foster partnerships within the community, create and participate in activities that promote and market our Seniors’ Retirement Community. Further duties include participation in the preparation and maintenance of a marketing plan and budget, maintaining an active database and active external and internal communication processes, distributing marketing material and conducting facility tours. Excellent communication skills and a minimum two years’ experience with a supporting track record in sales/ marketing achievement are required. Previous seniors housing industry experience is an asset. Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to: Vanessa Jeffrey, General Manager vjeffrey@chartwellreit.ca Fax: 604-904-1199 We thank all applicants for their interest in Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT. Please be advised that only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Executive Assistant Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is seeking a selfmotivated, detail-oriented person with a very positive attitude to join our dynamic team in the position of Executive Assistant to the President. Responsibilities: The EA’s primary responsibilities include providing senior level administrative support to the President and liaising with the Foundation Board and Committees. For a complete listing of other responsibilities please visit: lghfoundation.com/contact. Skills and Attributes: You possess a level of education and experience equivalent to Grade 12 and have completed recognized post secondary courses in secretarial training. At least ﬁve years of recent related experience is required, including a minimum of three years working at an executive assistant level. You have excellent communications skills, the ability to multitask, and are capable of monitoring ﬁnancial resources. You also have proven experience recording and transcribing minutes of meetings along with demonstrated knowledge of advanced computerized wordprocessing including Word, Excel, PPT, Access. Please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, by 4:00pm, November 30, 2010, to: Email: Careers@lghfoundation.com 231 E. 15th St., North Vancouver, BC, V7L 2L7

LEGAL ASSISTANT Family Law

The North Shore’s oldest and largest law ﬁrm requires a legal assistant with at least 5 years experience in family law to provide support to our busy family law practice.

The Salmon House is a world renowned premier seafood restaurant looking for a qualified Lunch Floor Supervisor 5 shifts per week (includes Saturday & Sunday Brunch). This key position will be responsible for staffing, customer service and developing and maintaining strong customer relations and building our Lunch/Brunch business. We have a strong dedicated team at The Salmon House and we invite you to join us. Email or fax RESUME market@canadatoseki.com (604) 540-1949

This opportunity would have special appeal to those qualified candidates who live on the North Shore. Requires excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with clients in difficult personal circumstances. Strong computer skills, ability to handle a high-volume practice, and knowledge of the recently revised Supreme Court Family Rules, are essential. Tight time deadlines, dependability, organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy are also essential. Long-term career potential, competitive salary and benefits, excellent working environment.

e-mail resumes to jobs@ratcliff.com or fax 604-988-1452 attn. Doug Ausman by November 30, 4:30pm

THE TOMAHAWK Vancouver’s oldest restaurant, voted best breakfast 16 years in a row, seeks p/t & f/t staff.

★ Servers

F/T & P/T Day & Evening Shifts Please apply in person at 1550 Phillip Ave., North Vancouver before 11am or after 2pm.

Office Personnel

We have the following full and part-time opportunities…

• Beauty Boutique Experts • Merchandisers • Cashiers • Receivers • Store Set-up As a member of our team, you will enjoy... • staff discounts • a variety of shifts • competitive wages • opportunities for growth • a great working environment • comprehensive benefits for full-time staff Please bring a current resume including references. If you are unable to attend, please apply online at: www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/careers/ opportunities/index.html

Weekend Receptionist Park Shore BMW is looking for a weekend receptionist. This position requires multitasking and excellent customer service skills. If you are interested in joining a progressive and friendly dealership, offering a competitive compensation package, please submit your resume to: Park Shore BMW North Vancouver email: kirsten@ parkshorebmw.com fax: 604 985 9114

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Trades/Technical

2K FIBERTEK Industries Ltd. in 70 Orwell St, North Van. Req’s exp’d F/T Welder for Boat Fabrication. $27.50/hr with benefits. Please call 604-988-8556 or send resume to: gyachts@gmail.com

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To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

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A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. Oncampus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training. POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

Adjustable Sealy Queen Bed with frame Frame rests on 4 wheels with breaks and comes with a head board mount. The head and foot part can be adjusted separately from each other and each part has a massage feature, easily controlled via included remote control. The bed comes with Primu dreamer memory foam mattress in a Tempurpedic breathable/waterproof mattress cover. The bed has never been in contact with smoke, pets and has no damage (spillage, burns etc.). Similar models sell for $5000, paid $3800 6 months ago. Willing to part for $2900obo. Call 778-384-1210 COUCH POTATO 3 seat 84X37 sofabed, 6 mths new, qlty mattress nvr used. Mocha microfibre. Exc value $995 604-982-0673 iboehm@shaw.ca LOVE SEAT, denim blue & white stripe $85 & sofa $125, both exc. cond. 604-921-8440

MOVING soon MUST sell! Thomasville Mystique Dining Ste, 6ft table x 45in & 2 inserts, Hutch w/glass & lights 6ft x 19in, 8 chairs, $2500. Sony Trinitron TV 36in & cabinet $100. Sony TV 12x12in, $50. 4 Drawer black filing cabinet $30. All OBO. 778-552-5557 SOFA, LOVESEAT, coffee and sofa tables $150. Call 604-803-6872

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careers

To advertise in Employment call: 604-630-3300

POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. Oncampus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Park Royal Shopping Centre South Community Room, 2nd Floor (near Dudek Shoes)

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

JOB FAIR

Saturday, November 20th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Career Services/ Job Search

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We are holding a job fair for our STORE EXPANSION in West Vancouver…

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For Sale Miscellaneous

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For Sale Miscellaneous

48' ROUND Oak dining table & Matching oak china cabinet $400. Antique pine wash stand $100. Ikea pine microwave stand $30, 22' Ceiling light fixture $30. 778-279-8667 or 604-379-8947 CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591 CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. FREE CATALOGUE HALFORD’S LEATHER, Beads, Tanned Furs, Craft Kits. Butcher Supplies & Equipment, Animal Control Products, Free Shipping (some restrictions) www.halfordsmailorder.com /1-800-353-7864/ order@halfordsmailorder.com

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Garage Sale North Vancouver

97B GIANT FLEA MARKET Sat Nov 20th 9:30am - 2pm Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 118, 123 West 15th North Van. 'Lots of Treasures'

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Lumber/Building Supplies

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $5449. 30X40 $7850. 32X60 $12,300. 32X80 $17,800. 35X60 $14,200. 40X70 $14,770. 40X100 $24,600. 46X140 $36,990. OTHERS. Front endwall optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422. NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-ofseason factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

Furniture

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Any 27” TV$50,Nite only $25! Any Size★SPECIAL★ Mattress $99, Headboards Tables $50, Mattresses $99, Headboards $49, Dressers $99, Dressers $100,Sofa Beds $200, Banquet Chairs $15, Sofabeds $199, Minibars Desks $49, Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires$39, $100, Drapes $30 Lamps $19, Dining $29,more! Framed Art, Mini-bars $40Chairs ...and much And much more... HUGE selection! 250 Terminal Ave @ Main St, Vancouver Visit ★Anizco★ Liquidators Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 Visit ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators 604-682-2528 250 Terminal Ave, Vancouver www.anizco.com 604-682-2528 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-5, Sat: 10-2 www.anizco.com

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BLUE VELOUR chesterfield in good condition, free for pick up, call 604-986-4820 DRAWERS, CHEST wooden, 32 inch tv, both great cond. free you pu, N. Van. 604-736-2922 KOHLER PLUMBING fixtures pink. Cedar v joint interior panelling. U pick-up. 604-925-0661 SOFA & LOVESEAT green matching, good cond. U pick up. 604-987-8030 STROLLERS, SINGLE and double.. portable playpen, all exc cond, free for pick up. call 604-988-0721

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

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Dogs

AUSTRALIAN Red Heeler pups. 1st shots, vet ✔, ready to go, View parents. Sry 604-572-7249

Childcare Available

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed. $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

BLK LAB pups family raised ready Dec 11. Will hold for X-Mas, vet checked $600. 604-991-4158 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

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★ BOOK NOW!★ An overseas live-in Nanny for 2010 placement. 604-682-4688

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Childcare Wanted

HOUSEKEEPER, driver, nanny cooking & ldry, 5 days/wk 2-6pm, Ambleside, 2 kids 7 & 12. Car & cell phone req’d. 604-921-4867

Childcare Wanted

NANNY NEEDED NVan family seeking PT or FT live out nanny for 3 children. FT would require light housework. Must have DL, we will supply a car. French speaking would be an asset. Email resume to: jenrainnie@shaw.ca

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Daycare Centres

Licensed Group Daycare 20 years experience 12 mos - 5 yrs. ★604-929-5799★

Shy Children Shyness is a personality trait where a child takes longer than others to adapt in a social situation. Dealing with the shy child: • Refrain from labeling – it may cause increased anxiety and negatively affect how others treat them. • Give them time to adapt to unfamiliar situations. Prepare them in advance. • Encourage good social skills and positive self-image. • Read children’s books together on the topic of shyness. • Gently reinforce positive social behavior without going overboard, a smile or a little hug works well. • Pushing a timid child into social interactions may backfire and reinforce shyness. • Although the shy child might have a lower need for social interaction, discourage too much time in isolating activities. • As a child gains experience with unfamiliar situations and people, shyness can diminish. When to worry? If your child withdraws from others, avoids eye contact, is excessively angry or exhibits other behavioural problems, it’s time to consult a professional. Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com BOXER - CKC Registered flashy fawn male boxers. Champion Dam, Top Lines. Mom is pictured at boxerdog.ca/jewel $1200.00 604 596 2090 or 604 614 0952 or 604 792 9003

LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d Yellows & Blacks Good Temp. Shots & Tattooed. $750. 604-377-0820

CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $550. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

DO YOU LOVE YOUR PET?

GOLD LABRADOR Retriever’ Pups, 2 male, 1 female, ready now. $850. Sry, 604-593-1532 GOLDEN LAB x Husky pups, 8 wks old, green eyes, parents onsite. $450. Al 604-834-4300

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Cats

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045

Dogs

604-630-3300

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Send in your pet photos to the NORTH SHORE NEWS and we’ll post them to our website, nsnews.com. Include your photo and name plus your pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured. Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

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Fairs/Bazaars

GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups ready to go, first shots, email pics available. $650. 250-674-0091

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Fairs/Bazaars

CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov 20th, 11am - 3pm.. Churchhill House, 150 West 29th St. 604-904-1199

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALES

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GERMAN CANADIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF B.C. Christmas Bazaar and

Amazing Auction

Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2010 12 noon to 4:00 pm at The German Canadian Care Home 2010 Harrison Drive, Vancouver

Fairs/Bazaars

Lions Gate Hospital 20TH ANNUAL

Xmas Craft Fair Friday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 4:00pm In Gym and Main Floor Hallway

Silver Harbour Christmas Bazaar Sat. Nov 27 10am - 3pm

Christmas whimsies, ﬁne traditional crafts, bake sale, refeshments, rafﬂes & much more!

FREE ADMISSION

144 E. 22nd St., N. Van

CRAFT FAIR

Crafts, Baking, Lunch, Raffle.

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Christmas Craft Fair

North Lonsdale United Church

Chief Joe Mathias Recreation Centre

Sat., Nov. 20th 10 am - 2 pm

Sat. & Sun. Nov. 27th & 28th 9am - 5pm Over 65 Tables!

• Homemade Pies • Crafts • Baking • Hot Lunches • Gifts 3380 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver

Christmas

CRAFT SALE AT HOME

Come & shop in a unique home setting where you’ll ﬁnd an original selection of Christmas décor, handcrafted items & vintage & collectable treasures. Nov. 20, 21, 27 & 28 10am - 4pm 2305 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver (enter via driveway on 23rd St.)

You are warmly invited to our annual

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Christmas Fair

DELBROOK CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

&Marketplace

SATURDAY 10AM-4PM SATURDAY & & SUNDAY, SUNDAY, 10 AM-4PM NOV 20 18& &21 19,• DEC NOV. DEC. 24 & 35

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Vancouver Waldorf School Sat Nov 20

10am-3pm Info: www.vws.ca (604) 985-7435 reception@vws.ca

2725 St Christophers Road, North Vancouver

DESIGNER

101 NEW CRAFTERS ••101 CRAFTERS & ARTISANS EACH DAY! •• CONCESSION CONCESSION ••CHILDCARE FREE CHILD CARE •• DOOR PRIZES DOORPRIZES

ADMISSION $1.00

FURNITURE SALE

Selling off overstock from previous projects. Very cool & Eclectic!! 20% off new design projects! ★Vintage★ Modern★ Antique ★Retro Visit www.madvancouver.com For more info Or Call 778-994-7357

Delbrook Community Delbrook RecCenter

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Call 604-630-3300 and book today.

Holiday Helper

Candy Cane Fair

100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver 604-980-6338

Raffle DAILY & Concession Giftware, jewelry, knitting, scarves, doggie treats, too much to list see you there!

24th & Mountain Hwy

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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Cares!

Lost?

(corner of Victoria Dr. & SE Marine Dr.)

NORTH SHORE ALANO 176 East 2nd St. $1.00 ADMISSION kids under 12 free

Saturday, Nov 20th, 10am - 3pm Sunday, Nov 21st, 9:30am -12:30pm

MOBILE PROF Small Dog Groom up to 18 lbs Lower Mainland 19 yrs exp. loriben@shaw.ca 1-604-556-2496

Found~ MALTESE X 2 - 4 lbs full grown non shedding, quiet 2 males. 1st shot, dewormed $600. 604-392-7372

Nov 21st, 11 am - 4:30 pm Dec. 5th,11 AM - 4:30 pm

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Pet Services

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Legal Services

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Personals

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Financial Services

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RENTALS

Legal Services

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of SIDNEY HUGH LIGHTBODY, also known as SYDNEY HUGH LIGHTBODY, Deceased Formerly of North Vancouver, British Columbia who died on January 21, 1998. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Sidney Hugh Lightbody, also known as Sydney Hugh Lightbody, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator at 704 - 880 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B7, on or before December 13, 2010, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. Karen Elizabeth Lightbody Administrator By her Solicitor: Straith & Company

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Real Estate Services

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1 BR, 560sf, lower Lonsdale, gas fp, wd, granite, stainless appls, gas stove, new hardwood, ac, ug prkg, balc. pool & gym, $1250, ns, np, avail Dec 1, 778-928-0839 1 BR $950, Dec 1st, top fl, 1 blk to Lonsdale, incl heat/hw. Reno’d. 140 W.17th. 990-8262/ 985-1658 1 BR APT, nice quiet bldg. $900 + heat & cable. NP. 144 W. 21st St. Avail Dec. 1st, 604-986-6216

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Escort Services

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GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach $925, 1 BR $1115, 2 BR $1500 Avail Now & Dec 1. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

LIONS APTS, 2 BR w/d, d/w, patio, $1600. Dec 1, lease $300 Move-in Allowance 604-986-3866

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West Van Apt. Rentals

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 4 BR 2 bath Dec 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

158 W. 13th St. 908-7368. 2 BR, 2 bth, prkg, small pet ok, lease, heat, h/w incls. $1800.

2 br a corner suite, top flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. high vaulted ceilings, large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry facilities. ns, np Dec. 1, $1200, 604-830-0857 Leave msg. 2 BR, approx 1100sf, Nr Cap Univ incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1300, 604-921-4384 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1600, 604-708-8998 X308 2 BR central Lonsdale, quiet bldg. suit quiet person(s), np, ns, avail Dec 1, $1300, 604-320-9238 2Br large, south view $1025, new carpets, gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. nr seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501

BACH $750 Dec. 1, top flr. west facing, view, inc heat hw, large balc, storage, prkg, ns, np, 118 W 18th To view, 604-788-4349 BACH avail Dec 1, $875, 1 BR $1095. avail Nov 15, 2 BR $1595 avail Dec 1; all ocean view, renovated, dw, ns, cat ok, lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939

DELBROOK GARDENS 2 BR $1540 Wdays 604-990-2971 Weekends 604-985-2876

138 EAST ESPLANADE

As new 1 BR. Will be available long term. Air conditioned. Lease and excellent references a must. Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

PENTHOUSE

Lower Lonsdale 1481 sq ft. 2 bed, 2 bath + den. 12x17 roof-top patio with fireplace. Ensuite laundry & Storage. A/C. Fireplace. Hardwood floors. Designer kitchen with 4 SS appl. 2 Secured parking stalls. View at www.obeo.com/636708. $3300/mo. Call Trevor 604-617-1212 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1375 No pets. Call 604-

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

WOODCROFT: 1 & 2 BR. avail 1 year. lease. ns, np. Utils. incld. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012 WOODCROFT 1 BR new carpet, paint. incl all utils, prkg, security, gym + pool $950 604-813-7312

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West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM $1400, great location in heart of Ambleside. n/s, no pets. Available Immed. 604-926-1010 Bonavista Mgt.

2 BR faces south, now, quiet bldg Bellevue Ave. Rent incl heat, hw, basic cable & prkg, 604-926-1691 Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach Dec 1, pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av. 604-926-6287

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Now & Dec 1 Starting at $1750. Fully Reno’d, granite countertops, Breathtaking Mnt & ocean view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse. Call 604-922-4724 to view.

604-922-3246

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 & 3 br, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627 WESTWIND APTS, 2025 Bellevue, 1 Br, ocean view, cat OK, senior discount. 604-913-0734 WHITEHALL APT’S - 1640 Esquimalt Ave - 1 BR $985M-F 604-990-2971 wkends 985-2876

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Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook own back yard, $1600, NS, NP, avail now, 778-838-8426 3 BR, in duplex, bright, 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 16 & St. Andrews. $1650 incl utils, fp, wd, prkg, ns, np, avail Nov 15 or Dec 1, 604-222-4778 LOWER LONSDALE, city view, fp, covered prkg, share wd, hydro incl, 2 BR upper $1450, 2 BR lower $1050, Dec 1 or 15, 604-764-2612, 604-649-3123

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Furnished Accommodation

1 BR +den, new reno, garden apt N Van. utils/cable incl, $1250, short or long term. 604-990-0903 2 BR, 2 bath, 1,000 sf, furn incl linens, hotel alternative brand new, VISTA, no one below, cbl, i/net $2,800 lease short/long term, pet neg, n/s. 604-417-5348

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com AVAIL NOW FURNISHED 1 br lower Lonsdale. ns. np $1600/mo incls. 604-812-2715 Grand Manor Guest House/Apt Furn. rooms/suites/apartments grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com WATERFRONT 1BR, HOT TUB Nov 1 to Mar 31 in Deep Cove Only 25 min to Downtown Van 604-928-8225 $1,595

MOVING?

LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219

Beautiful Views

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

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

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

2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $1990, Immed. 604-925-1728 2 BR +den up, 2 br+ mud room down, 2 bath, 1.5 kitchen, 2322sf, 29th & Lonsdale, renod, ns, np now. $1900+utils, 604-728-7437

4 BR, 3 Bath BP’s rancher, nr Chartwell, Sentinel, $4000/mth Immed. George 604-785-8200 A Christmas in Edgemont! Snow is on the way now! Ranchers close by, 3/4 bd 2 bth updates $2495<$2695/ 3 bd plus office in entry 3 bth laminates, updates, large lot. 3 car garage B’P’s Westcot/ Chartwell or Sentinel $2795/ Room to Roam Cypress Pk Short or longer term Now Over 4300’ 4 bd office 5 bth Dble Garage View Sun $4295/ Lower Chartwell, Huge view! Never before rented! Jan 1. 4 bd den 4 bth 4400’ Garage, Sentinel/Chartwell, Hollyburn Club! Pool Hot tub $4495/ Take it up a notch! Waterfront Views & Sunsets! Classy, ss appls, hwd, granite, private tram to recreational fun Studio plus 4 bd gym office loft $5995/ Over the Moon! Altamont Acres! 8700’ of pure pleasure. Seaviews, Grass, gated, triple garage. 5 bd, 8 bth Pool, hot tub sauna, Outdoor barbacue? Now! $15000/ www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Diana 604-926-6011 Kristin

BRIT. PROP. 4200sf. 4/5 br, 3 bath, view, large landscaped prop Jan. 1, $5500, 604-418-9463 CANYON HEIGHTS, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 2300 sq. ft., modern, attractive, architect designed w/solarium, skylights, all new appliances, fireplace, all new hardwood, fully fenced low maintenance yard. Near parks, bus, schools, stores. $2,500. Avail Dec. 604-685-1900 (weekdays) 604-922-3060 (eves/ weekends).

CAPILANO HIGHLANDS area 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 1400 sq. ft., attractive, all hardwood, granite countertops throughout, new appliances, fully fenced, near parks, bus, schools, stores. $2100 Avail Dec. 604-685-1900 (weekdays) 604-922-3060 (eves/ weekends).

CAPILANO RIVER 3 BR, 3 bath, new reno, dbl garage, 2 fp $2750 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net CAULFEILD EXEC 3 br & family & den. 4992 Pinetree Cres. Incl gourmet kitchen, 1 br inlaw, dbl garage, fab views, Dec 1. $4500 unfurn or $5000 furn. C21 Prudential. 604-232-3039 DEC 1 Newly renovated 4bdrm 11/2 bath uppr flr,5 appl, garage, deck, $2250/mth+60%util. n/s. pets considered. 604-880-0161

DEEP COVE - 3 BR f/p, hardwood, carport, shed, large lot, quiet area. N/S $2050 604-929-5191

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

EDGEMONT, RANCHER 3 BR, 1 bath, fp, hardwood w/d $2200. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net UPPER LONSDALE new development 4,600sf, floor heating 8 br (5 ensuites), dining room, lounge, tv room, 2 kitchens & double garage; $4,000 .. 604-716-2256

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness rm, out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

3 BR, 2 bath, Upper Lonsdale, panoramic view, 2 lvl, Dec 1st ns np, $3500 $3750 1 yr lse. 604-351-4121

3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3500+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

1 BR, large, $875, hardwood, hot water heat, Adult oriented, ns, np, avail Dec 1. 604-202-3458

Parkridge PLace..604-984-7513 1 Br mtn view, $930 incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith Rd.

Houses - Rent

3 BR +den, W. Van. cottage style, 2.5 baths, garage, 1 yr lease.avail Dec 1, ns, np, $2600, To view Barb Phillips Ascent Real Estate Mngt. 604-780-9334

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

935 Marine Drive

1 Br, Large, from $850 heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E 2nd, 604-904-0956

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1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

MARK LOMA APTS - 144 E. 19th St. - 2 bdrm $1325 Weekdays 604-990-2971

Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $925, Dec 1. 2 BR from $1295, now or Dec 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

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North Van Apt. Rentals

Apartments & Condos

1 BR, large. 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, ns $840. now 778-889-4719

BACH central Lonsdale, ground flr. hardwood, patio, bright, ns, np, $731, avail now, 604-971-2534

Sell it in the Classiﬁeds!

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LOWER LONSDALE, 1 BR at Sky, w/d, f/p, avail now $1350 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

3 BR, 120 West 19 Nov 1. approx 1200sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, 1 yr lease, np $1800. 604-687-1686

Clean Sweep?

Apartments & Condos

1 BR + DEN, E. Esplanade, 735 sf + balc, $1500 incl hw/ht, a/c, f/p, ss appl, ns, pets ok, walk to Seabus, Jan 1. 604-985-8689

Meridien SPA LTD.

6505

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

Nice Oriental Massage

YOU MUST see this Apt. in a prime position in Lower Lonsdale. 2 Br, 2 Baths In Suite wd, Gas fp, 6 Appls. Price $425,000 for 974sf. Phone: 604-988-6192

Out Of Town Property

1 & 2 BR. 1 & 2 bath, avail now or Dec 1. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, call 778-554-0537

1 Br $960 2 Br $1180 Heat & hw incl. no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St. av. Dec. 1, 604-987-2761

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North Vancouver

North Van Apt. Rentals

Lily’s Relaxation Centre

THE BUY T SELL T FIND T INCLASSIFIEDS I I I

Houses - Sale

6505-11

1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pets, avail Dec. refs req 604-738-7430..604-960-0452

BUY T SELLIT FINDIT BUYIT SELLIT FINDIT I

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Apartments & Condos

LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

REAL ESTATE 6005

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Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

WEST VAN, Caulfeild: 5 BR, 3000sf, 2.5 baths, gas f/p, carport, lots of prkg, lrg sundeck with great view, nr schl/bus, $2700/mo + utils, avail Now , 778-688-2594

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 – North Shore News – A61

RENTALS 6565

Office/Retail Rent

104-814 W. 15th Fell at Marine. Ground floor, hi ceiling, Updated, Shwrm 960’ 2 offices, 2 pkg ac Short or Long term $1995< diana@dianamander.com Royal LePage 6046574508 DUNDARAVE seaview office, 2nd flr, by IGA, $450/mth. 604-327-4293 or 604-714-4797

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM, Ambleside 900 sf, completely reno’d, w/d, steps to W.V. comm ctr, N/S, 1 covered parking spot. $1500 incl utils, Avail immed.

Call Paul 604-250-1333

1 BDRM, ground level, lovely garden setting, Upper Capilano, steps to bus, gas f/p, d/w, shared w/d, new carpet, utils incl’d, n/s, Dec 1. $950, Call 604-980-4296

Shared Accommodation

1 BR, $875 Lynn Valley, nr bus, suits 1 Only, prkg, garden entry, fp, ns, np, Immed. 604-988-3392

North Vancouver

1 BR bsmt, funky in gorgeous heritage house, 2 blks from Lynn Valley Mall, ns $800, Dec 1, Deb 1-780-820-0163 or 780-883-0858

6595-45

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106 MID LONS. furn br’s, priv. home, wd, cable, utils incl. $470/$540 suits n/s male, np 604-980-8012

6595-47

West Vancouver

800 SQ ft furnished room with ensuite, in beautiful new home nr Park Royal. $975. 604-925-0368

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Storage

AMBLESIDE LOCATION approx 700 sqft, ideal for dry storage, monthly $500/mth 604-725-2280 AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, also 900sf. with large loading doors, high ceilings, lane access. $900. 604-983-9493 LOWER LONDSALE 225 sq.ft. Secure all metal doors .Lights. Storage only. Dec 1. $225.00 Mark 603.7133

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Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR Upper flr, Central Lonsdale, ns/np, shrd ldry, fenced yard, $1550+2/3 utils. 604-988-9934

WEST VAN - RETAIL Marine Dr - sunny side Ambleside stores. 604-836-2494

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1 BR bsmt ste Central Lonsdale, 4 appls, Dec 1. $650 np 604-561-8727 1 BR, garden level, polished & stamp heated concrete flrs. own alarm & wd, $999. 604-338-2402 1 BR large, Northlands near trails, own wd, np, ns, avail now or Dec 1, $885 incl utils, 778-846-8096

1 BR & study, view, all appl, reno, hardwood, $975 incl utils, ns np, Jan1. Deep Cove 604-739-8434 1 BR suite new Deep Cove, now, almost waterfront. ns np, garden, $950incl utils, 604-929-5336 1BR + lrg Den & deck, 2 lvl, nr Lynn Valley mall, ns, sm pet ok, $1125+ util, 604-986-6062

HORSESHOE BAY 1 BR, suits one, close to shops, bus & beach $650, 1st Dec 604-921-8828 QUEENS. Main flr of hse, 4 BR, 2 bath, 7 appls. Nr schools. $2800. N/S. Avail Jan 1. 604-922-8888

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Townhouses Rent

3 BDRM townhome, 1600 sf, gas f/p, all appls incld. 2 1/2 bath; carport. Large kitchen, family room. Living & dining room. Convenient access to schools, transp, shops, Rec Center. $2,150 plus 2/3 utils, avail now. 604-787-0505 3 BR, large, nr Edgemont, 2 level, deck by stream, 1.5bath, 5appl, fp ns, cat ok $1895, 604-922-9400 Avail Dec. 15 or Jan. 1st. 3 Br $1750, 1314sf. Townhouse Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, drapes, heat & prkg, incld. dw, 1 year lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl., nr Lynn Valley Mall. 604-987- 4922

FURNISHED ONE BDRM townhouse on SEASIDE walk, False Creek, Granville Isld. $1500/mon Dec 1st. Min rental period 2 mon. max 6 months. 604-736-7291

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 1915 Cedar Village Cres, 2 BR & 3 BR, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1435. For viewing call 604-986-0511

2 br, 2 bath, executive ste, view, $1650 ALSO 1 BR $850 Deep Cove VIEW deck new reno character grd lvl, ns np 604-929-2435 2 BR, bright, clean, wd & priv entr Lynn Valley, $1300 incl utils,cbl, ns, np,immed. 604-340-9893 2 BR bright ground level, fp, dw, share wd, Lynn Valley, new paint & clean, Dec 1. 778-846-0070 2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cat OK, $1295incl utils 778-848-2747 2 BR bsmt ste, Lynn Valley, wd, np, ns, suit 1 or 2 prof. Dec 1. $1350 incl utils/cbl 778-338-3230 2 BR main level, Lynn Valley, bright large, new reno, f/p, wood flrs, insuite w/d, d/w, storage, yard, 2 private entrances, on bus route, ns, pet neg, Dec 1. $1550 incl utils. Chris 604-657-6446 2 ROOM ste, 1 br, priv ent, full bath, fridge, ldry, priv home, prkg, ns, np, $625.Now 604-813-7312 2BR BSMT, garden, new reno h/w flr, Alarm, Lrg Yard, $1200. Pet ok. ns 778-999-9087 3 BR, main flr. 1500sf, upper Lonsdale, yards, avail Dec 15 or Jan. 1, $1900+60%utils, ns, np, 604-984-8145 or 778-229-1817 3 BR Seymour, bright main flr, 1.5 bath, hardwood, fp, dw, carport, deck, shed, $1880, 604-913-3109 3 BR top flr. 1.5 bath, dw, 1200sf upper Lonsdale, bright, garage ns np, $1850 Dec 15. 604-723-3313

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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2006 DODGE Magnum SXT, 3.5 litre, 250HP, metallic grey, leather, p/seats, beautiful auto. $9800, call 604-921-9639 2007 CHEV Aveo, only 14,000 kms, 4 dr 5 spd, fully warranted, 1 older driver $6300. 604-926-8400

2008 CHEVY IMPALA LS 26K kms, Show rm cond, metallic coffee ext $16,500. 604.220.4144

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Luxury Cars

2000 CADILLAC Catera Sport, auto, full load, 155k, runs excellent, $4700 604-868-2149

TWIN LAKES ESTATES Private and luxurious 3 bdrm t/h, set amidst 10 acres of abundant evergreen woods and mountains, with 2 lakes & a stream, only 20 mins to d/town. A beautiful balance of unspoiled nature with the convenience of a fully modern t/home. $2,200.00 ($2,250 with pet) incl heat, hot water,cable, 2 prkg stalls. Pls call Daniel &Gloria btwn 11am-7pm at 604- 988-1838

Warehouse/ Commercial

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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

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Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles?

Then Like you'llpuzzles? love Sudoku. Then you'll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle willmind-bending have you hooked This puzzle from the moment you will have you hooked square off, so sharpen from the moment you your pencil and put square off, so sharpen your Sudoku savvy your pencil and put to the test! your Sudoku savvy to the test!

Domestic

Do You Need to Rent Your Property? 3 Lines 3 Times

Fun By The Numbers

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$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

Automotive continued on next page

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9160

Sports & Imports

Central Auto

The North Shore’s Best 2003 Mercedes Benz ML500 SUV, auto/Tiptronic, local, sunroof, CD, only 48k from new, spotless. $19,850

22008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Supercharged, C1156 $63,999

2010 KIA SOUL Pwr group, a/c, only 23,000kms, was $20,995 NOW $20,530

2010 VOLVO C30 C1121 $23,799

2010 HYUNDAI GENISIS 3.8 GT COUPE 5spd, leather, sunroof. Was $37,956 NOW $32,900

2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA White, double cab, SR5, 4x4, only 26,100km, U5603 SALE PRICE $34,995

2009 LEXUS IS 250 Only 9,800kms, smokey granite on black leather, auto, great price $34,990

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, fully equipped, C1132 $20,900

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPORT 5spd, sunroof, a/c. Was $22,555 NOW $18,588 OR $149.66 BI-WKLY

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Convertible, black, leather, clean and year round fun, U5576. Was $19,995 MUST GO $17,995!

2008 BMW X5 4.8 Black on black, only 37,000kms $56,990

2009 INFINITI G37S C1143 $39,900

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL V6, AWD, pwr group, a/c, black on grey $26,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Grey, auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, only 42,798kms, U5580. Was $13,995 NOW $12,995

2008 BMW X5 4.8 Black on black, only 38,000kms, local, no accidents $56,990

2007 BMW X3 C1119 $30,999

2010 NISSAN CUBE S Cloth, a/c, low kms ONLY $18,530

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 White, leather, a/c, fully loaded, only 50,400kms, U5578. Was $21,995 NOW $19,995

2007 NISSAN MURANO SE Only 73,500kms, one owner, local $26,990

2007 BMW 750I Only 60,000kms, C1127 $41,499

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LTD Demo, bluetooth, DVD, only 14,000kms ONLY $42,300

2007 NISSAN 350Z CONVERT Black on black, 6spd manual, only 47,000kms, beauty, U5526. Was $32,995 CLEARANCE PRICE $28,995

2006 LEXUS GX 470 Black on grey, fully loaded, full service history, great condition $34,990

2007 LEXUS RX400H C1140 $33,999

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT Auto, sunroof, alloys, a/c, low kms ONLY $11,950

2006 SMART FOR TWO Grey, one owner, 138,096kms, fully maintained, U101199A. Was 8,995 NOW $6,995

2006 MAZDA MIATA MX5 Convertible, low kms, red, 5spd $21,990

2007 HONDA ACCORD C1151 $20,999

2007 NISSAN MAXIMA Loaded, only 30,000kms PRICED TO SELL $18,500

2004 MAZDA RX8 Black, leather, only 50,300kms, U5579. Was $17,995 NOW $15,995

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 Very clean, one owner, local, all service history $22,990

2007 VW GTI C1163 $26,999

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL 3.3L V6, AWD, pwr group, 125,400kms. Was $17,995 NOW $14,990

2003 TOYOTA ECHO AERO EDITION Silver, pwr windows, auto, a/c, only 66,130kms, U101271A SALE PRICE $9,995

2004 PORSCHE CAYANNE S Grey on grey, 22” wheels, great looking SUV $27,990

2006 INFINITI G35 Fully equipped, C1170 $18,999

2007 MAZDA 3 GS SPORT Low kms, a/c, pwr group. Was $18,900. NOW ONLY $18,530

2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Silver, V8, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, auto, climate control, only 108,000kms, clean, U5572 $24,995

2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 Only 58,500kms, black on tan, very nice $18,990

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 C1144 $30,499

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE Leather, a/c, low kms ONLY $27,930

2000 TOYOTA RAV4 4X4 White, one owner, only 65,000kms, a/c, pwr windows & locks, like new, U101278A SALE PRICE $12,995

2002 CHEV TRAILBLAZER LTZ Fully loaded, one owner, local, no accidents, great condition $13,990

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2005 Volvo S60 2.5t All Wheel Drive Sedan, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, only 33k from new, spotless. $19,850 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230, pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $16,850 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only 70k, spotless $16,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/tiptronic, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 63k, immaculate $15,850

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Wed to Sat 9am - 5pm 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, only $15,850 56k, spotless. 2002 Inﬁniti QX4 Luxury SUV, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, 3.5L V6 engine, All Wheel Drive, very well kept. $14,850 2003 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, leather heated pwr seats, sunroof, local, only 51k & spotlessly kept. $14,850 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Hatch Coupe, 6spd manual, panorama sunroof, only 59k, spotless. $14,850

8030

Carpentry

CERTIFIED CARPENTER for all your home repair and renovation projects. No job too small. Seniors discounts. Call Rob at 778 998-6225 TRIM RITE INTERIORS Renos, wood trim install. Over 35 yrs exp. Lloyd 604-788-0947

8055

Cleaning

Capilano

MAID SERVICES

• Eco-Friendly or Traditional • Low Rates, Quality Service • References, Insurance, WCB

778-895-1919

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs. Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 MAJESTIC CLEANERS Experienced & Honest 604-564-8484

8058

Computer Services

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-613-8738

8060

Concrete

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1998 TOYOTA 4Runner Limited. Fully loaded. Excellent shape. Lady driven. All service right up to date. Call Sandy 604-988-2752.

Call 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPER

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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ASPHALT & CONCRETE REMOVAL /JACK HAMMERING Call Tobias 604 782-4322 MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8071

Drafting/Design & Decorating

ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent Cell 604-753-1116 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

Automated Home Lighting Control

Leviton Vizia RF+ certified installers. Small jobs to rewires, repairs, new houses. Lic #23726. Insured/bonded.

Call: 604-788-3864 Web: o-hservices.ca

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. #381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094 A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332

8073

ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329

2002 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, sunroof, only 55k, spotless. $12,850

DRAINAGE & SEWER

2001 Volvo S40 1.9 Turbo 4Dr Sedan, auto, local, only 141k, extremely well kept. $8,850 1997 Saab 900SE 2.0 Turbo Convertible, 5spd manual, local, leather pwr heated seats, only 71k from new, exceptionally well cared for. $6,850

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

• Trades Welcome • Leasing & Finance Available • Select Import Purchases • Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

Drainage

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EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7

• Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer Lowest Prices in Town

604-929-7133 604-973-0290 Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

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

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

WWW.CATSFORHIRE.COM DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER ASPHALT & CONCRETE REM. Call Tobias 604 782-4322 LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER. 24/7 Emergency Drain Tiles, Wet Basements, Sump & Sewer (604) 973-0290

1992 MAZDA PROTEGE 4Dr, Sun rf, Air Cared, fair cond, $550 obo, call David 604-512-7471

EXCAVATOR • BACKHOE DUMP TRUCK All Phases of Residential Site Work

Estimates are Fast & Free 40 Years Servicing the Industry

Call Ron 604.377.1345 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates. MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599

8100

2005 MAZDA 3 GS, auto, sedan, gray, great cond a/c, loaded $11,000. Call 604-990-5687

Fireplaces

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Custom built solid wood mantles. Call Andrew Cell 778-229-1952 604-984-4595 www.aclmantles.com

Accelerate your car buying

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

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ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321

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2003 Mercedes Benz CL230K Sports Coupe, auto/tiptronic, local, panorama sunroof, only 53k, spotlessly kept $13,850

604-985-7759

Pays $150 minimum

Drywall

QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Electrical Contractor. Cert. 92294.. Nick 778-237-2132

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

8075

Heather Fowler Interiors. Free consultation. 778-549-8664 www.hfinteriors.com

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2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson • 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

2003 Lexus RX300 SUV, auto, local, leather, sunroof, CD, new tires, only 58k, spotless. $19,850 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible, auto, local, only 57k, spotless. $19,850

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Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad.

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HOME SERVICES 8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

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All in One Home Makeover. com 10% off Gutters, Xmas lights, Roof De-moss 778-554-7550

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8130

Handyperson

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Specializing in Small Jobs

Quality Work, Professional Service

778.233.0559

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

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 COVE RENO’S/REPAIRS flooring tile, drywall, painting, finishing 604-454-7978 cove-renos.com

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8140

Heating

PRO GAS LTD Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing NO HST til end of Dec • In business 50 years

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Landscaping

GREATER VANCOUVER PAVING STONE GUYS Specialize in paving stone installation & retaining walls. 20 years exp. Fully insured. Certiﬁed ICPI installer. Andrew 778-991-6535 or Kurt 778-233-5262

CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 HEDGE REMOVAL, stump grinding, excavator, concrete removal, etc Steve 604-724-3670 Pressuring Washing, Tree Prunning, Shrub & Hedge Trimming, Fence & Deck Repair/Install, Rubbish Removal, 604-690-4772

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

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Call Sukh:

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Fall Services

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Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal Free Estimates

310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca Book a job at: www.jimsmowing.ca

A.All Area Gardening Service

8175

NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

FALL GARDEN CLEANUP & TRIMMING. 604-603-2235

Painting/ Wallpaper

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

BBM

PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

Renovations Big or Small. Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot Water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes, Irrigation Sprinkler Systems. 24 / 7 Emergency Service Fully Licenced & WCB.

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8193

Oil Tank Removal

Advantage Waste Spec. Inc. u/g storage tank locates & removal. Free est. Neil 604-825-8824

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

NOV. – 3 ROOM SPECIAL $ 495.00 incl. 3 gallons of Benjamin Moore paint Fully insured, Master Painter

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

604-773-4549 Winter Cleanups Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Call for details: 604-727-6197

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

BCIT Carpentry Graduates KWalker Construction

Renos, new home construction & bldg maint. Carpenters rate $30/hr.

604-781-7785

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604-816-6192

Interior & Exterior

Free Est./Written Guarantee

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Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

Ny Ton Gardening Tree cutting & topping, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484 PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould? Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com COASTAL RESTORATION Residential & Commercial Building Envelope Specialists (604) 913-2228 / Cell: (604) 307-8433

8250

Roofing

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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604-379-2641

CUSTOM MILLWORK, built-in cabinets & bookcases. Andrew c- 778-229-1952; 604-984-4595 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction. Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com GEN. CONTRACTOR, 28 yrs exp. from crown moldings to base boards - repairs/remodelling. No job too small, Ian 604-985-4918 INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basement, & More. Tim Gleason 604-926-5440 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384 STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES Leaky Homes & Condos Int/Ext Water damage etc. Repairs. 35 yrs N. Shore Co. 604-763-6423

8250

Roofing

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10% off ALIN Maintenance •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913 LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290 ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp. Call John (cell 604-375-0979)

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

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8255

Rubbish Removal

A L L JU N K ? Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Large or small jobs Nobody beats our prices $ 15 OFF with this ad

Telephone Services

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8309

Tiling

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A64 - North Shore News - Wednesday, November 17, 2010