north shore news january 11 2013

."/#/) ,05< ,5;;/0!) 46:87-/7<) 1!) +!&) 9:62<#) 3!$/0 */#6#) ' %/#$ %!:<(((4!>$8<8$ :8%>: 0&" .;0&": =7028<'+ 68&" #79 (#;> 8& :9#;> 09 /*1 ,>)8$3> -5>&7>+

MR. PET’SRewards Program

pulse revlookRuth Killam Massey

3Honda revisits the Civic

Page 38Belted coats look fresh

Page 23

Friday, January 11, 2013 Voted Canada’s Best Community NewspaperWest Van: 104 pages North Van: 92 pages

your source for local sports, news, weather and entertainment! www.nsnews.com

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

AMY Pankratz, Darlene Clarke, Joe Arduini and Ian Sigurdsson are some of the cast membersperforming in the SMP Dramatic Society’s pantomime Knight Fever. The production opens Jan.17 and runs until Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on the 26th. Tickets, $17, $13, $10,can be reserved at 604-767-0665.

Bring on the pantomime horse

DNV pledgesconsultationon LV towersResidents crowd council chamber toprotest highrise proposals in town centreJeremy [email protected]

LYNN Valley residents crammed District of North Vancouvercouncil chamber to overflowing Monday night to voice theiropposition to highrises and density in Lynn Valley town centre.

Council voted to begin a consultation period with the community about thefuture of Lynn Valley Town Centre, which is one of four spots in the districtsearmarked for concentrated growth over the next 20 years.

Development would be intended to attract young adults with affordablehousing including townhouses as well as mid-rise and highrise apartments.

The consultation phase coincides with two highrise applications for the area.Both applications are in the preliminary stage.

Draft plans of the development include a shopping district and a park, as well asan emphasis on pedestrian paths, but new residents may have a long walk to get towork according to Lynn Valley resident Hazen Colbert.

“Where will the residents of Lynn Valley be locally employed in good qualityjobs such that they can walk to work?” he asked.

Colbert supported the notion of Lynn Valley serving as an economic hub, butsuggested the current plan would not create high-paying jobs in the district.

“Economic growth requires: one, commercial land use; two, educational

RCMP seize 3,700 pot plantsfrom North Van grow-opJeremy [email protected]

THE North Vancouver RCMP seized more than 3,700marijuana plants from a residence in the 4600-block of RangerAvenue on Jan. 3.

The sophisticated grow-op was discovered in the basement of an occupied resi-dence and was likely in the process of expanding, according to police.

“They had room for more plants and they also had a cloning station for starterplants,” said North Vancouver RCMP spokesman Cpl. Richard De Jong.

The home was likely part of a criminal network, according to De Jong.“They knew what they were doing,” he said. “It wasn’t for personal use, it was

obviously for profit so we are confident that organized crime is involved.”Besides the cultivated setup of lights and timers, the house was also equipped

See We’re page 3

See Elaborate page 3

A2 - North Shore News - Friday, January 11, 2013

Friday, January 11, 2013 - North Shore News - A3

facilities and, three,: innovation,”Colbert said.“The implementationplan shows little to none of these.”

Traffic, strain on the infrastructure and a dislocation of the area’svillage atmosphere with “vertical monstrosities” were among themost pressing issues for the meeting’s 200 attendees.

Other residents expressed alarm at the priorities of developers.“They do not worry about hospitals that are over-crowded and

under-funded,” said Alex Schwarz, who questioned the market forcondominiums “slightly larger than prison cells.”

The contrast of the potential development with the bucolicsingle-family neighbourhood also rankled resident Connie Fay.

“This new design looks likes the Olympic Village stuck in LynnValley,” she said.

Lisa Niven, a resident of Arbourlynn Drive, dubbed her street“Mountain Highway 2.”

“I literally have to time getting out of my driveway,” she said,discussing the plethora of traffic and dearth of transit on her block.

“I got a rancher so I can die in it,” she said. “I do not intendto leave Lynn Valley.” A longtime resident, Niven voiced herdispleasure at the changing face of the neighbourhood, which has apopulation slightly greater than 30,000.

“Are we now going to be urban?” she asked. “I want to live inthe suburbs.”

According to Coun. Robin Hicks, the character of theneighbourhood has already changed. “We’re not a suburb anymore,we’re part of a major city metropolis,” he said.

Dramatically escalating housing prices will be the result of stallingon development, according to Hicks.

While Hicks said change is inevitable, Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn assured the crowd no plans were certain. “It is not a donedeal. It will only come from intensive consultation with thecommunity.”

Failure to work together to provide housing for young peoplewill have drastic consequences, according to MacKay-Dunn.

“This community will quite frankly die on the vine,” he said.Despite being warned against outbursts on two occasions by

Mayor Richard Walton, many Lynn Valley residents applaudedCoun. Lisa Muri’s call to slow the pace of development.

“We talk about a 20-year plan but it seems in a lot of areas,everything is happening in like six months, and it’s freaking a lot ofpeople out and I’m one of them,” she said.

There isnourgentneed toerecthighrises thatwouldcompromisethe village atmosphere of the neighbourhood, according to Muri. “Irespectfully disagree with people who say that if we don’t do this, noyoung people will move here; business will cease to exist; ultimatelywe’ll implode,” she said.

“Affordability is different for everybody.”Residents who would like to keep cranes out of their

neighbourhood may face difficult funding decisions in the future,according to Coun. Alan Nixon. “If we don’t engage in some changeand some densification, we’re not going to have the money to beable to provide some of those community amenities,” he said.

“What Lynn Valley wants, I’ll support,” agreed Coun. MikeLittle. However, Little added, there are consequences to rejectingdevelopment, such as shuttered elementary schools.

“What I would like to see is sensitive development in our towncentre,” Little said.

“The easiest thing in the world for a politician . . . is to vote forno change,” said Walton. “It’s very easy for me to say I’m nevergoing to consider any other form of housing here, but I don’t thinkI’d be doing you a favour.”

Walton discussed what he called a “demographic exodus” amongresidents between the ages of 20 and 40. The mayor called onresidents to discuss the issue with their children and young peoplewho were not represented in council chambers on Monday.

Discussions over the next few months should help define one ofthe topics that is somewhat vague in the official community plan,according to Coun. Roger Bassam.

“For me, one of the issues that is not well-defined in there isform and character, and I think that is the crux of the conversationthat we need to have,” he said.

The consultation phase is tentatively scheduled to wrap up inMarch, preceding an implementation plan that would be submittedto council this spring.

North Van man faces$112K U.S. medical billJeremy [email protected]

FOR one NorthVancouver resident,the price of catchingpneumonia was$112,000.

John Toljanich, 74, was fivedays from the end of a month-long vacation in Palm Desert,Calif., when an infectioninfiltrated his lungs.

“Just sprung up out ofthe blue,” Toljanich said. “Itwas quite serious, so I had tobe taken by ambulance to thehospital.”

He stayed in a southernCalifornia hospital for four-and-a-half days last Marchbefore being flown to LionsGate Hospital, where he madea full recovery.

“I know the hospital billalone for four and a half dayswas $80,000,” Toljanich said.“I had five doctors, for whatreason I don’t know . . . buttheir bills were up around$10,000 and the flight homewas another $22,900.”

It was Toljanich’s third tripto Palm Desert and his first yearchoosing Manulife as his travelinsurance provider.

The company deniedhis claim on the groundshe misrepresented hismedical history relating to achronic bowel disorder on aquestionnaire, according toToljanich.

In 2006, Toljanich wentto a specialist due to bleedingaround the lower colon. It wasa minor problem that was curedin a week with suppositories,according to Toljanich.

His doctor prescribedAsacol, a drug designed toreduce the risk of cancer, whichmight otherwise be elevateddue to scar tissue around thebowel.

The doctor described hiscondition as “no big deal,”according to Toljanich.However, the doctor noted“chronic bowel disorder” onToljanich’s chart.

Manulife used that diagnosisas grounds to deny Toljanich’s claim.

He had suffered with ulcerative colitis until 1965, but his medicalhistory has been uneventful since then, according to Toljanich.

“After 47 years, I said, ‘No.’ So the ‘no’ should’ve been ‘yes,’”Toljanich said. “It was an honest mistake on my part, but theydon’t take it that way.”

For Toljanich, the dispute is about the relevance of thequestion.

“At the end of the day, I answered one question that wasn’t totheir liking,” he said. “The pneumonia had nothing to do with thequestion I answered, but they don’t care.”

According to a 12-year study published in the GastroenterologyJournal, the risk of pneumonia is higher for patients withinflammatory bowel disorder, possibly due to suppression of theimmune system.

Ulcerative colitis sufferers contracted pneumonia at a rateof 1.62 per 1,000, slightly higher than the control group. Adifferent method pegged the rate at 1.45 per 1,000. Each patienthad been treated for a bowel disorder within 90 days of catchingpneumonia.

The study included more than 100,000 inflammatory boweldisorder patients.

Toljanich said he has no complaints about the care he received

in a U.S. hospital, only with the bill.“The care was good, there’s no question about that,” he said.

“It’s just the bottom line. The money was just ridiculous. I’m asenior citizen now and . . . it’s kind of hard to take because I justdon’t have that kind of money.”

The amount being requested may be up for negotiation,according to Toljanich.

“They did send an invoice last week and they reduced it by$15,000,” he said. “Hopefully they bring that down some more.”

The $112,000 bill is far out of Toljanich’s price range. “I’d haveto take a loan out. It’d be a loan against my house,” he said.

Since getting the bill, Toljanich has considered paying theinterest or refusing to pay the bill entirely.

“I get a lot of people saying ‘Don’t pay it, don’t pay it.’ I guessthey can send collection agencies after you but they can’t reallytouch you in Canada,” he said.

Still, refusal could complicate future travel plans, Toljanichacknowledged.

Insurance companies selling to Canadian citizens shouldface tighter regulations, according to Toljanich. “The federalgovernment’s got to step in and put some criteria to these biginsurance companies,” he said. “It always seems to be the seniorswho get caught.”


JOHN Toljanich holds a bill for $112,000, the bill for hospitalization in Californiaand a flight home that his travel insurance company is refusing to pay.

Travel insurersdeny claim

with an ozonator, an air purifier intended to control the odour of theplants, according to De Jong.

“Any time you have an excess of 3,700 plants, you need a prettyelaborate system,” he said.

Police and BC Hydro workers dismantled the operation over aday.

The District of North Vancouver has since deemed the residenceunsuitable for occupancy because of health and safety violations.

Prior to the police gaining a search warrant, the house had gonerelatively unnoticed, according to De Jong, who requested anyonewith information to call the North Vancouver RCMP drug sectionat 604-985-1311.

From page 1

Elaborate system for odour

We’re not a suburbanymore: HicksFrom page 1


SAVING YOU MONEY SINCE 1969

• 9am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday• Noon-4pm SundaysVISIT US ONLINE: www.colonywarehouse.com

COLONY – A FAMILY BUSINESS BASED ON SERVICE,SELECTION AND VALUE

MARINE DRIVE

CHURCHILL

ROOSEVELT

COLONY

LLOY

D

MACK

AYHA

MILT

ON

CAPILANOMALL

CAPILANOVW

PEMB

ERTO

N

COLONY

COLONYAppliance & Mattress

WAREHOUSE“Saving you money since 1969”

1075 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver(2 blocks behind Indigo Books - south of Marine Drive)

604-985-8738

■ Unbeatable Value■ Great Selection■ Open 7 days a week

AWARD WINNINGNORTH SHORE RETAILER

THREE YEARS IN A ROW.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING OURANNUAL JANUARY SALE

SKI RACKHolds 6 pairs of skis,or 4 snowboards.Includes locksUniversal clamp fits mostfactory racks.

$18500

All 2012 Modelsup to

$100 offEXPIRES JAN 31, 2013

LUGGAGEBOX SALE

West Vancouver Baptist Church450 Mathers Avenue • West Vancouver

www.westvanbaptist.com • 604.922.0911

Sunday, December 18, 8:45am & 10:30am“Watch & Wait”

Blue Christmas Service @ 7pmSaturday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services @ 7pm & 11pmSunday, December 25, 10:30am - No Sunday School

One Service only: BaptismJanuary 1, 2012, 10:30am - No Sunday School

One Service only

Sunday, January 13Join us on Sunday morning

at 8:45am or 10:30am

No Longer StrangersPastor Peter Quek

Children’s programs available – Nursery to Grade 5 @ 10:30amLearning English Through Bible Stories – Wednesdays @ 9:30am

Call the office to registerSafe People (Jan 16- Mar 6 @ 7pm): register online

Living Single Again (Jan 17 – Feb 7 @ 7pm): register online

Jane Thornthwaite, MLANorth Vancouver - Seymour

604.983.9852 | [email protected]

PARKGATECOMMUNITY CENTRE

Eric Bennett LoungeTuesday, January 159:30 am to 11:00 am

LYNN VALLEYMAIN LIBRARYFireside Area

Thursday, January 1710:00 am to 11:00 am

Drop by the next “Join Jane”. No appointmentis necessary; just walk in to say hello and

discuss any concerns you may have.

Join JaneJoin Jane

After 32 years in business,we are closing our store in

West Vancouver and runningour company from Sechelt.

We will still be serving the North Shore,Whistler and the Sunshine Coast with

the same great service,excellentpricing and experienced installers.

It has been a pleasure doing businesswith our many customers and friends.

Our phone number remainsthe same at 604-926-0413and so does our website:

www.bradshawcarpets.com.

BRADSHAW CARPETS

RCMP nab more NV drinkersJeremy [email protected]

THE North Vancouver RCMP arrested moreimpaired drivers than ever last year, according toa release from the detachment.

Officers pulled over 537 impaired drivers in 2012, including202 who were criminally impaired, often by working unusualhours or using creative methods, according to Cpl. Richard DeJong, a spokesman for the detachment.

“The public may have a perception that we only work tillmidnight or till one or two,” he said. “A lot of the impaireddriving charges are picked up early in the morning where peopleare coming back from a party.”

The detachment’s six traffic officers were given theopportunity to work later hours in 2012, often yielding goodresults, according to De Jong.

“It takes 24 hours for the alcohol to dissipate out of yoursystem so, you stop drinking at say two in the morning, youwake up at four or five and think you can drive home. Well,it takes more than a couple of hours sleep and a strong cupof coffee to sober a person up,” he said. “It’s not uncommonfor our guys to be out there at five or six in the morning, stillpicking up impaired drivers.”

The North Vancouver RCMP has also moved away fromconcentrating officers strictly at major thoroughfares.

“Not all enforcement is done at a roadblock. There areroving patrols that we have that target certain areas, chokepoints at certain highways . . . just to keep the public almostguessing as to when and where we may show up,” De Jongsaid.

Drinking and driving rates plunged across Metro Vancouverduring the holiday season. Police laid impaired driving chargesagainst 961 drivers between Dec. 2, 2012, and Jan. 2, 2013,according to a release from the RCMP. During the same periodbeginning in 2011, charges were filed against 1,434 drivers.

The high arrest rate in North Vancouver may not belie anupswing in drinking and driving in the area, according to DeJong.

“It’s not like there’s more impaired drivers in North Vancompared to the rest of the Lower Mainland or B.C., it’s justthat our officers have been . . . a little more creative workingoutside the perceived hours and also just being creative in theirenforcement,” he said.

Drivers with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent can face criminal charges. Motorists with a blood-alcoholcontent between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent can have their drivingprivileges revoked for three days on a first offence and 30 daysfor a third offence. North Vancouver RCMP issued 335 drivingprohibitions in 2012.

“We don’t know the impact exactly as to removing all theseimpaired drivers off the road, but surely, everyone knowssomeone who’s been impacted by an impaired driver,” De Jongsaid.

West Vancouver, which has a smaller police force, took 216drunk drivers off the road last year. Of those, 105 were handedsuspensions of three to 30 days for blowing over .05 per cent,79 were suspended for 90 days for blowing over .08 per centat the roadside — and may be criminally prosecuted — andanother 32 were charged with “criminal refusal” for failing toprovide a breath sample at the station.

Holiday arrests down dramaticallybut yearly numbers up overall

Kinder Morgan wantsto super size pipelineA new oil pipeline proposed for the Burrard Inletmay be even bigger than expected after the companybehind the plan said burgeoning demand warrants alarger upgrade than originally thought.

Kinder Morgan announced Thursday that it will be super-sizingits previously announced plan to twin the TransMountain pipelineby almost 20 per cent, meaning that instead of boosting capacityto 750,000 barrels of crude oil a day from the current 300,000, itwill raise the total to 890,000, subject to government approval. TheTexas company said it changed its proposal after finding takers formuch of that additional volume.

“Thirteen customers in the Canadian producing and oil-marketing business have now signed binding, long-term contracts,which demonstrates the need for this proposed expansion that willserve both existing and new markets,” said Ian Anderson, presidentof Kinder Morgan Canada, in a release.

The $5.4-billion project has met with opposition from those whofear the rise in tanker traffic poses a risk to the inlet. Kinder Morganhas insisted its plan is safe. — James Weldon


High on the agendaFRANKLY, we agree with Lynn

Valley resident Connie Fay. Theproposed highrises in the town

centre look “like the Olympic Villagestuck in Lynn Valley.”

Theyaresocompletelyoutofcharacterwith everything that is there now thatwe wonder how the two preliminaryproposals could have been draftedwithout some sort of encouragementfrom municipal staff.

Councillors’ response to the statedopposition from 200 or more residentswho packed town hall Monday nightwas instructive. It varied from the well-received call from Coun. Lisa Muri toslow the pace of development to thewilfully simplistic characterization ofCoun. Robin Hicks that “we’re part ofa major city metropolis.”

Thatwill comeasnews to themajorityof Lynn Valley residents.

The implication that Lynn Valleywill die without the densificationcontemplated in the OCP from a coupleof councillors is also hard to swallow,verging as it does on the alarmist.Eastview elementary finds a continuingcrop of youngsters from its surroundingtownhouses and condo complexes,while Ross Road had a waiting list lasttime we checked. Even with only theapproved townhouses going forward, itseems unlikely Lynn Valley elementaryis in danger of closing anytime soon.Trying to justify highrises by the “need”for young families is just silly.

It was left to Coun. Roger Bassam tooffer one of the saner responses: that thecrux of the needed conversation withresidents is “form and character.”

LynnValley residentswill accept somedensification, but there are other placesfor highrises on the North Shore.

Published by North Shore News a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership, 100-126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2P9. Doug Foot, publisher. Canadian publications mail sales product agreement No. 40010186.

VIEWPOINT

Mob protest makes no pointDear Editor:

This was bullying on an epic scale:On Dec. 23, the south mall of Park Royal Shopping Centre

was closed down by a terrifying mob of natives waving banners.The drumming was so loud it was deafening.

The merchants, staff and customers were at first scared andterrified — and then angry! We did not know what was goingon, why it was going on, or what we should do.

At 3:30 p.m., the centre court of the south mall started fillingup with natives, security guards and police, and then more andmore natives and police. The police presence only justified ourfears.

The drumming started at around 3:45 p.m. and it just keptgetting louder and louder. I let all my staff go home as soon asthe drumming started to get ugly, many of them were in tearsby then. Customers were fleeing also; the parking lots were grid-locked.

I found out halfway through that we were allowed to close upand go, but we were not told that by the mall or the police. At

the very least we should have been given that option before thistime. If they couldn’t stop the demonstration, why were we notwarned? We didn’t know who they were, where they came from,what they were angry about or what it had to do with us. It wasbad enough to lose the business but if we had been warned, wecould have closed up our stores and kept our staff safe.

The merchants probably lost hundreds of thousands of dollarsin sales. A lot of us rely on the last few days of December. Thelivelihood of merchants, their families and staff depend on thisbusiness.

Shame on our government for allowing it!Shame on the local bands for supporting it!And most of all, shame on the first nation bands who think

that closing down businesses and highways with mobs whoseintent is to intimidate, scare and terrify peaceful people is anappropriate way to make a point.

What is their point anyway?Lin Rockwell, ownerPhoenix & Romantique

Mailbox

ADMINISTRATION/RECEPTIONTel 604-985-2131 Fax 604-985-3227DISPLAY ADVERTISING Tel 604-980-0511E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-985-1435REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING Tel 604-985-6982E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-998-3585CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tel 604-630-3300E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-985-3227DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES Tel 604-986-1337E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-985-3227NEWSROOM Tel 604-985-2131E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-985-2104PHOTOGRAPHY Tel 604-985-2131E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-985-2104PRODUCTION Tel 604-985-2131E-mail [email protected] Fax 604-985-3227

AFTER HOURS NEWS TIPS? CALL 604-985-2131

NORTH SHORE NEWS 100-126 EAST 15th STREET NORTH VANCOUVER B.C. V7L 2P9CONTACT US

Doug FootPUBLISHER

Direct [email protected]

Ryan ShorttDIRECTOR, SALES AND MARKETING


Terry PetersMANAGING EDITOR


Martin MillerchipEDITOR


Shari HughesCREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER


Michelle StarrDISTRIBUTION MANAGER


Trixi AgriosDIRECTOR OF CLASSIFIED


Rick AndersonREAL ESTATE MANAGER


North Shore News, founded in 1969 as an independent suburban newspaper and qualified under Schedule 111, Paragraph 111 of the Excise Tax Act, is published each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by North Shore News a division of LMP Publication LimitedPartnership and distributed to every door on the North Shore. Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40010186. Mailing rates available on request. Entire contents © 2009 North Shore News a division of LMP Publication LimitedPartnership. All rights reserved. Average circulation for Wednesday, Friday and Sunday is 61,759.The North Shore News, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available at www.nsnews.com or by calling 604-589-9182.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, FULL ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER. YOU CAN SEND YOUR LETTERS VIA E-MAIL TO: [email protected] North Shore News reserves the right to edit any and/or all letters to the editor based on length, clarity, legality and content. The News also reserves the right to publish any and/or all letters electronically.

www.nsnews.com

Dear Editor:The construction of a new SeaBus any place outside B.C.

underscores one simple point: that the B.C. Liberals’ talk of a“Jobs Plan” is just that — talk.

Building the SeaBus at North Vancouver’s storied AlliedShipyards could have been a practical step in building a betterfuture for the North Shore economy and its shipbuilding industry.

Instead of wasting more than $15 million advertising its so-calledjobs plan, Premier Christy Clark’s government could have usedonly $2 million to help make it a reality.

Its failure to do so shows it to be out of touch with the needsand priorities of B.C. families.Craig KeatingNorth Vancouver

SeaBus decision exposes hollow ‘Jobs Plan’

Dear Editor:As one who believes that supporting the local economy in

every way possible is a patriotic duty, I am aghast at the letting ofthe contract for a new SeaBus to a foreign contractor.

Given that is seems now to be a done deal, my hope isthat, unlike the design of the latest SeaBus, this new contractwill insist that the windows, stern and bow, be of the samedimensions as those of the original SeaBus design. We takelocal pride in the view of water and mountains when makingthe crossing. Unfortunately, the designers did not take this intoconsideration when constructing the latest SeaBus, and as aresult the spectacular view is severely restricted. Tourists nowneed to stand to take in the panoramic view and children oftenstand on the seats creating a rather dangerous situation.

Speaking of the seats, it would also seem that the plasticseats on the old SeaBus are considerably easier to maintain and,indeed, more sanitary than the newer cloth covered seats. Talkto the employees who attend to the SeaBus (which I am told themanagement at TransLink seldom does), and you will probablyfind as I have that they too would encourage a design that moreclosely resembles the SeaBus of old than the relatively newSeaBus now plying our waters.

I hope that the local tourist industry will speak up and lobbyfor good viewing from the newest SeaBus. After all, “a picture isworth a thousand words” not to mention the photos taken fromthe SeaBus being worth a $1,000 many times over when they areshown back home by tourists from around the world.Don RobertsonNorth Vancouver

We’d like to see outof the new SeaBus


Est. 1978

604.669.3281 vancouverdine.com

JAN 2 - 17: Closed for restaurant maintenance

RE-OPEN JANUARY 18th

WINTER HOURSWednesday - Friday: from 11:30am onSaturday & Sunday: from 10:30am on

JAN 18 - FEB 10: Dine Out Vancouver!

Winter Calendar of Events

25% OffAll Ski JacketsSALE 490 - 15th Street (15th & Clyde)

West Vancouver(604) 922-9107

www.swiss-sports-haus.comSee our web site for catalogues, specials and hours.

Idle No More delivering jumbled messageIT has received asignificant amount ofmedia attention, butwill the aboriginalprotest group known asIdle No More achieveany significant gains,other than raisingpublic awareness ofthe pressing problemsfacing many aboriginalcommunities?

It’s hard to see how itwill — particularly if theprotest turns into a generalprotest against the Harpergovernment over a numberof issues, or takes on thevaguely anti-capitalist tonethat wrapped itself around theOccupy movement last year.

If the group engages insuch tactics as blockades,any public support for it willquickly dwindle and couldeven spark a backlash againstFirst Nations, which wouldbe tragic because the deeplyentrenched problems ofpoverty and poor health thatplague their communitieswould continue to be shutout of the public eye.

The movement just gota kick in the teeth with theleaked release of a damningfinancial audit of theAttawapiskat band, whosechief Theresa Spence isengaged in a hunger strike inan effort to meet with PrimeMinister Stephen Harper.

The audit, however, damagedSpence’s credibility as ituncovered the misspending ofmillions of dollars in funding.

It’s not even clearwhat, exactly, the Idle NoMore group is looking for.There has been jumbledtalk of rights, respect andrecognition, but that’s allbeen said before.

Even First Nationsleaders, some of whom areunderstandably frustrated thatthe group’s name suggeststhey’ve been “idle” when itcomes to fighting to improvetheir members’ lives, seem tobe split on whether Idle NoMore is effective.

In any case, whatevercomes from Idle No More’sprotest campaign can’t matchthe overheated rhetoric thatflows from their leaders, whoare raising expectations thatsome kind of miracle is goingto occur that will dramatically

change the landscape, as longas they simply hold enoughdemonstrations and stageblockades.

Meanwhile, the realisticactions — negotiations, courtbattles and the like — may beviewed as some kind of sell-out by militants who thinkthey can somehow force thefederal government (or anygovernment for that matter)to its knees.

Something has to givehere, and I suspect it will bethe Idle No More movementthat loses out.

• • •It shouldn’t come as a

shock that the federal panelholding hearings in Victoriaon the proposed NorthernGateway pipeline decidedto bar the public from thosehearings.

The capital city is thepolitical protest capital of theprovince. Demonstrations andrallies are routinely held onthe legislature’s front lawn orsteps, and they have addressedall sorts of causes over theyears.

Environmental protests arethe most common, and thereis a local element that canbe depended upon to refuseto play nice when the timecomes.

There have been severalviolent protests on thelegislature front lawn overthe years, most notably anear-riot by environmentalprotesters in 1994, and amore recent homeless-camp-cum-environmental-protest-camp that saw a televisioncameraman assaulted by onethe protesters.

Security at the legislaturehas increased dramatically as aresult, and now the buildingis in lock-down mode duringmajor protests. In otherwords, the public doesn’t get

in, even if the legislature is insession.

Just last month, a publicmeeting held by KinderMorgan in Victoria to discussits own pipeline proposal wasshut down by protesters, whotore presentation materialsfrom the walls and sat onthem, preventing the publicfrom viewing them.

So no doubt the federaljoint review panel tookVictoria’s history of unrulyenvironmental protest(although, to be clear,there have been manypeaceful protests too) intoconsideration when it decidednot to take a chance onallowing one of its hearingsbeing disrupted or even shutdown by demonstrators.

Having covered many ofthese protests, I have to sayit is a reasonable assumptionto think that a public meetingon such a sensitive issue as theNorthern Gateway pipelinewould face serious disruptionfrom protesters if it were heldin the capital city.

In the end, the panel heardfrom dozens of presenters,almost all of whom wereagainst the pipeline. So thepanel got an earful aboutwhy the pipeline proposalshould be shelved, somethingthat probably wouldn’t havehappened had the predictabledisruptive protest occurred inthe hearing room.

[email protected] Baldrey is chief politicalreporter for Global BC .

View from the LedgeKeith Baldrey

if you seenews happening

call our news tips line

604 985 2131


Meeting at Silver Harbour Centre144 E. 22nd Street, North Vancouver • www.ccnorthvan.com

604.250.2368

Calvary Chapel

You are invited to join us,Sunday Mornings at 10:00

Teaching through the Bible, verse to verse chapter to chapterwith Pastor Ken Scheel

$2OFF

CUST

OMER

SIGNAT

URE

REQ

UIRED

FORVA

LIDAT

ION

COUPON

Only at your local Health Food Store

PNO.CA

MANUFACTURER COUPON - TO THE RETAILER: For redemption, mail to:Preferred Nutrition, 153 Perth Street, Acton, ON L7J 1C9 Expiry: February 28, 2013 Code: 03-065

ANY SIZE

100

5

10

15

20

25

Rate

ofTestosterone

Secretionin

Milligrams

Age (years)

Year of puberty

15 20 30 40 50 60 8070

Testosterone levels begin to diminish in men around age 30. In fact, by thetime men are 60 years old, they typically produce 60% less testosterone thanthey did at age 20 (a man’s sexual peak). Many men over the age of 35 mayalready be feeling the effects of lower testosterone including:

Reduce Belly Fat!Increase Energy!

Increased Belly FatLow Energy

Low LibidoMood Changes

Decreased Muscle StrengthProstate Problems and more...

Ultimate Male Energy™ contains 100% natural ingredients to help restore healthy, youthfulhormone balance by positively affecting both estrogen and testosterone production, whichultimately helps a man look, feel and perform at his best. Ask about Ultimate Male Energy atyour local health food store today!

Look for Brad King’s book The Ultimate MaleSolution at your local Health Food Store.

Out of the mouths of babes and childrenIN my last column Icasually joked about theoft-offensive act thatsoutherners call cussin’and oil riggers calltalkin’.

Yup, swearing. Usingcurse words is fun, I argued,and the only reason I don’tdo it more is that there areimpressionable young toddlerears attached to my son’simpressionable young toddlernoggin and I don’t ever wantsome impressionable youngfamily services agent to haveto write my name on someimpressionable young courtorder.

Last week, however, Iwondered if I should justthrow caution to the windand let loose a little morecolourful language from timeto time, consequences bedurned.

Well, it didn’t take verylong for those words tocome back to bite me. Iguess karma can be, as theysay, a real bi— . . . a real bigwiseguy.

It turns out that my twoyear old doesn’t need me toteach him any naughty wordsbecause he can, seeminglythrough an incredible processof trial and error, figure themout all on his own.

Prepare yourself now,because I’m about to writethe offending word thatstarted all the trouble. It is,

in fact, a word that’s onlyslightly vulgar, very juvenilebut, I’ve come to realize,incredibly funny.

The word is “dink.”If you’re not sitting in the

middle of a crowded bus orhaving lunch with Al Gore orwhatever at this very moment,I encourage you to try sayingthe word out loud right now.Dink.

Funny, isn’t it?Now, I’d like to add a few

notes if you yourself happento be an impressionableyoungster who loves to readthe North Shore News.First of all, shouldn’t yoube playing Angry Birdsor something right now?Second, please don’t tellmommy or daddy that thesilly man in the paper toldyou to say that naughtyword. Third, congratulationson being a little newspaperreading genius! I’m sure all

the knowledge you’ll gleanabout the dangers of out-of-bounds skiing, high densityzoning and Real Housewiveswill far outweigh the damagedone by my dink talk.

Anyway, it’s a funny word.Mel Brooks knew it, andthat’s why he invented anentire race of little munchkinsfor his film Spaceballs who cansay only one word: Gingrich.

Just kidding, it’s dink.As funny as the word is,

I’ve never used it aroundmy son. All the expertssay you should be verystraightforward whenteaching the names of bodyparts to your children, and so

far my wife and I have stuckto that plan. As far as my littleboy knows he doesn’t havea pee-pee or a wee-wee or aCaptain Winkie or a RingoStarr — he has a penis.

That’s why the followingincident came as a bit ofa shock. Last week I wasgetting my son ready for bedby applying a little creamto a patch of dry skin onhis face when I asked him ifhe wanted the cream to goanywhere else.

“On my dink!” he said.This brought up a few

questions. Firstly, where didhe learn that word and howto use it so perfectly? He

doesn’t go to daycare or hangout with any naughty sixyear olds. Maybe it was thatnotorious potty mouth, Bram.I can’t get a read on Sharonor Lois but I’m certain thatSkinnamarinky dinky dinkwas Bram’s way of assertinghis masculinity into the groupby inserting a 12-year-old’shumour into a five-year-old’ssong.

Another question broughtup by the outburst was howin the world was I going tostop laughing? One of thegreat challenges of being afather is learning to not laughat things that are obviouslyhilarious but inappropriate.

And by inappropriate I mean,of course, that mama doesn’tapprove.

This was my biggest test.The next day my mother-in-law was coming into town— the one relative who couldpossibly take offence to sucha thing. This was the womanwho insisted on perfect tablemanners for her own childrenat all times, “in case you’reever having tea with theQueen.”

I needed to make it clearto my boy that he had notstumbled upon anything ofinterest and that what he said

Laugh All You WantAndy Prest

See Queen’s page 10

1373 Marine Drive,West Van. | 604.926.4913

Joinus forLunchorDinner

Tuesday throughSaturday

EARLYBIRDSPECIALEARLYBIRDSPECIAL5:30pm-6pm $$18.9518.95

TABLED’HOTENIGHTLYTABLED’HOTENIGHTLY$$33333-course dinner


HERITAGE MATTRESS & BEDS (EST. 1978)

201 LONSDALE AVE., NORTH VANCOUVER Corner of Lonsdale & 2nd604-770-0600 • www.heritagemattress.com

2712

( )

January ClearanceUP TO 80% OFFCA-BED-NET

CONVERTIBLE CABINET BED

*NOW AVAILABLE IN AVariety of Colours • Variety of Sizes • Variety of Matresses

Turns from this....Turns from this.... into this....into this....

Given the lockout, will you watch the Canucks this season?INQUIRING REPORTER

Lorne MartinNorth Vancouver

“Of course you’ve got towatch hockey, that’s whatCanada’s about.”

Bronson BakerNorth Vancouver

“Yeah, sometimes.”

Pedram ShakibafarNorth Vancouver

“Yes, I work at the arena. Itused to be a couple of concertsa month, now I get morehours.”

Topher HarveyVancouver

“These guys want to havea strike every year and have usstay fans? I’m not watchingany hockey this year, I’m aCFL guy all the way.”

Brad ColeNorth Vancouver

“I just think hockey’sexciting, so I’ll watch theplayoffs.”

AFTER nearly fourmonths of hockeyhighlights that consistedof guys in suits walkingtoward buildings, theNHL is back. Players tooka 12.5 per cent salary hit,owners agreed to an evenrevenue split, and theToronto Maple Leafs wereinexplicably eliminatedfrom the playoffs. Havingwitnessed three lockoutsin 18 years, some fansare grumbling about aboycott. Will you lockoutthe NHL this season, orare you drawn to hockeylike a moth to DonCherry’s suits? Find us onFacebook or Twitter andtell us what you think.

— Jeremy Shepherd

was in no way worth repeating, ever. I was failing.“On my dink, on my dink, on my dink!” he screamed.I stopped laughing almost immediately. It was five, 10 minutes tops. OK, maybe 15.When Nana showed up my son was on his best behaviour all day. As we waited for

dinner, bedtime and a dink-free day within sight, my son broke into song.“Head and shoulders, knees and dink.”I wasn’t laughing this time — stunned silent, I suppose — and neither was Nana. In

fact she played it perfectly cool, carrying right on without missing a beat. Amazingly,there hasn’t been a dink since. Nana knows best, I guess.

If it does ever return, I think I’ll be OK with it. What I remember most about myson’s initial slip is that my laughing made him laugh which made me laugh even more.My son’s laugh is, by far, my favourite sound in the world.

So I’m sorry, Queen, but in my kingdom there will always be exceptions made for alittle dink.

[email protected]

Jeremy [email protected]

FOUR new townhouses can be builtadjacent to Argyle secondary, following aunanimous decision by council Monday.

A portion of the land, located at 1131 FrederickRd., is slated to become natural parkland, but afew councillors wondered if the deal should have

included a sidewalk.Given the number of students who walk on Baird

Road, Coun. Roger Bassam said he was disappointedthe development would not include a sidewalk.

“I’m greatly concerned that we’re not goingahead with a sidewalk on Baird,” Bassam said.

Collectively, the townhouses cannot take upmore than half the property.

The townhouses will have a setback of 1.25metres on each side, with a seven-metre setbackfrom a creek.

The maximum building height is eight metres,with a small allowance for sloping roofs.

As part of the deal, the developer gave the district$12,000 for trail upgrades.

LV townhomes approved Queen’s English not enforced hereFrom page 9

But no sidewalk in dealfor Argyle students


The District ofWest Vancouver is hosting community consultationevents on Grosvenor’s proposed mixed commercial/residentialredevelopment of the south side of the 1300 Block Marine Drive.

OPEN HOUSESDrop in, view the proposal, ask questions and provide comments atthese open houses in theWest Vancouver Community Centre Atrium

7 "I285P.#0 <.?2.8# SG0 M * G ;/@/7 $.328P.#0 <.?2.8# SE0 ECO- ./@/ * SQ ;/@/

PUBLIC MEETING AND PRESENTATION"IN .;;BFR.?3 3N.@ 'FBB @.DN . ;8N5N?3.3F=? 3= N%;B.F? 3IN ;8=;=5.BF? PN3.FB F? :.# 6NND ,N?38NH5 "IN.38N/ &N5FPN?35 R.? .5D 92N53F=?5.?P ;8=1FPN R=@@N?35 L=BB='F?K 3IN ;8N5N?3.3F=?/

7 TNP?N5P.#0 <.?2.8# QO/ +==85 .3 JCO- ;/@/ (8N5N?3.3F=? .3 G ;/@/

All correspondence received forms part of the public record. Writtencomment sheets will be provided at all events.

Community Consultation

VISIT: westvancouver.ca/1300blockCONTACT: [email protected]

"A44>$,)!&"$

MAR INE DR IVEKA>"H

&OAD

14THSTREET

13THSTREET

BELLEVUE AVENUEA&GYLA AVA4UA

West Vancouver wants to hear from you!2013 is another exciting year inWest Vancouver, and Januaryin particular is a month of many opportunities to have yourvoice heard on proposed projects in West Vancouver. Belowis a list of projects, along with dates and times for you to getdetailed information and provide comments and feedback.

AMBLESIDE ACTIVATIONWith the goal of revitalizing Ambleside Village and the water-front, the District is moving ahead with public engagement onproposed projects to add vitality and bring more people andbusiness to the area. Proposed projects being considered in-clude: an arts centre, food services on the waterfront, and more.Go to westvancouver.ca/ambleside for more information.

* !,+#,%. )$, Public Consultation/Open House from4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre,2121 Marine Drive, in the Atrium.

7 January 22, Public Consultation/Open House from3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Municipal Hall, 750 – 17th Street,in the main floor lobby.

7 January 29, Public Consultation/Open House from7 – 9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library,1950 Marine Drive, in the Welsh Hall.

1300 BLOCK MARINE DRIVEThe project development group Grosvenor has submitteda rezoning and development permit application to the District.The application is in the public consultation phase. Go towestvancouver.ca/1300block for more information.

* !,+#,%. )", Public Consultation/Open House from4 – 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre,2121 Marine Drive, in the Atrium.

* !,+#,%. )-, Public Consultation/Open House from9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre,2121 Marine Drive, in the Atrium.

* !,+#,%. (&, Public Consultation/Presentation startingat 6:30 p.m. (Presentation to start at 7 p.m.) at the KayMeek Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue.

PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDINGThe District is moving forward with next steps in its proposednew Public Safety Building to co-locate West Vancouver Fire& Rescue and Police Departments in a post-disaster seismicstandard building on theMunicipal Hall site. Neither the existingPolice Station nor Fire Hall No. 1 are built to a post-disasterseismic standard and would likely fail, or possibly collapse,during a significant seismic event. Various building massingscenarios have been developed and will be presented. Go towestvancouver.ca/psb for more information.

* !,+#,%. &', Public Consulation/Open Housefrom 6 – 9 p.m. at WestVancouver Community Centre,in the Lily Lee Spirit Room.

JOIN US


JIM Hanson, NDP candidate for North Vancouver-Seymour, shares a cup of coffee withguest speaker Spencer Herbert, Vancouver-West End MLA, at a breakfast meetingdubbed Pancakes and Politics at Cheers Restaurant in North Vancouver Sunday.

Breakfast banter


SEND us your picture for our Celebrations page, a feature of the NorthShore News. Enclose a good-quality photo and a description of your special

occasion along with a contact name and phone number and we’ll try toinclude it in our feature. The Celebrations page is a free service and there

is no guarantee as to when submissions will be published. Text maybe edited for length and editorial style. Photos will be available forpickup at our front desk three days after the publication date, at

100-126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Photos not picked upafter one month will be discarded.

We’ll announce yourWedding, Anniversary or

Special Occasionon Wednesday.

BRIGHT LIGHTS

The Vancouver Skating Club’s Christmas Fundraising Gala Show and Family Skate with Santa took placeat Karen Magnussen Arena Dec. 22. The club’s presentation of The Nutcracker on Ice featured skaters frombeginner to advanced who delighted the crowd with the fast-paced and entertaining Christmas dance classic.The performance showcased national and internationally ranked club skaters in solo and pairs performances.Those in attendance entered door and raffle prize draws and enjoyed a barbecue and refreshments. For moreinformation on the club, which was founded in 1934, visit vancouverskatingclub.ca.

Kaylie Fung, Jamie Deaneand Renée McGrath

Madelyn Nimmo, Jamie Clark, Sierra Gideon and Julia Muller

Tiger Hao and Kiyan ShahabLisa Banks and daughter Rhiannon

Club coaches Rod Mackie (left) and Lorna Baur (right)with president Marci Deane

Club skating director and coach Tina Leiningerand coach Lee Boyd

Liam andShane Firus

Gala committee chairwoman Nina Meredith and daughter Brynn

Vancouver Skating Club fundraising galaby Paul McGrath

To view more photos from this event, visit nsnews.com/galleries. Please direct requests for event coverage to: [email protected].


■ The Edge of a Shadow: The Paintings of Ruth Killam Massey, Jan. 16-Feb.23 at the West Vancouver Museum. Opening reception: Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Info:westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Erin [email protected]

IT didn’t take Ruth Killam and Geoffrey Massey long to realizetheir relationship was that of more than just friends.

Having met in 1954 through famed West Coast architect Arthur Erickson— Ruth’s family friend and Geoffrey’s then business partner — Ruth subsequentlycommissioned he and Geoffrey’s firm to build her a new modernist studio home onan outcrop of land on West Vancouver’s waterfront near Whytecliff Park.

Geoffrey couldn’t have asked for a better client.“She was very understanding,” he says. “We gave her a house which was quite

dissimilar to what she was used to and what she probably expected I think.”Through the process of the home’s construction, Ruth and Geoffrey grew closer

and eventually married in 1955, making the home their own for the following 35years.

The Masseys lived a creative life: Ruth was a well-known landscape painterand Geoffrey has countless major architectural achievements in his cap, includingsubmitting the winning design for Simon Fraser University with Erickson (who passedaway in 2009). The couple was a fixture in the early Vancouver art scene, countingartists like Gordon Smith and Takao Tanabe as close personal friends.

Ruth passed away in 2011 at age 86, though her artistic legacy lives on and isbeing remembered in a tribute show, The Edge of a Shadow: The Paintings of RuthKillam Massey, opening Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the West Vancouver Museum.

“I think she was a great painter, an unsung one,” says Geoffrey, 88.Ruth studied art at a number of institutions, including the Vancouver Art School

(Emily Carr) under Jack Shadbolt and Charles Scott, the Ontario College of Artunder John Alfsen, the Montreal Art Institute under Arthur Lismer and the BanffSchool and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. While Ruth had many fans andwas well-respected by her peers, she never sought out commercial success out ofan interest in avoiding the “fuss” as well as ensuring her works remained accessible

financially to all. The upcoming show, featuring 24 oil, primarily large, paintings,marks the most extensive display of her works to date.

“I find it very encouraging that she’s finally being recognized,” says Geoffrey.“I only wish she was alive to know that this is a tribute to her,” he adds.Geoffrey and Ruth’s youngest, Eliza Massey Stanford, 50, echoes her father’s

sentiment.“I just hope that she’s able to look down on this and see how much people loved

her and loved her work,” says Eliza. “She had quite a dedicated following. Anyonewho knew her work absolutely loved her paintings.”

PUL

SEYOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ARTS & CULTURE

“The sun has long leftour house but I sit

happily in its warmthat Mary’s Bay — the

music of the oddcruising fly — and

bee — the steady trillbeats of the crickets —

and the determinedlapping of the calmwaves over the rocks

and into the crevices— one small brown

beetle dartingfrantically around

the lichen — anda very large black

shiny one making itsexploratory way overthe moss — now the

wind picks up — thesteady hum — or

hush — of the windin the pines — thenthe tall dried grassdoes a jerky dance

— and a grasshoppercomes to life and

sings frantically.”— Ruth Killam

Massey.

More online atnsnews.com/entertainment

twitter.com/NSNPulse

Coastal legacyphotos supplied

RUTH Killam Massey passed away in 2011 at age 86, though her artistic legacy lives on and is being remembered in a tribute show, TheEdge of a Shadow: The Paintings of Ruth Killam Massey, opening Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the West Vancouver Museum.

THE PAINTINGS OF RUTH KILLAM MASSEY

THE IMPOSSIBLE PAGE 15 ● THE ULTIMATE TRAVELLER PAGE 21 ● MR. D PAGE 25

See Collection page 29

RUTH Killam Massey with her husband Geoffrey on Hernando Island.


WAREHOUSE AND FLOOR MODEL SALE CONTINUES

1405 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver604.988.8271

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKMon-Sat 9:30-5:30 • Sunday & Holidays 12-5

CELEBRATING 16 YEARSON THE NORTH SHORE!

The store that friends tell friends about.Also available for delivery now,

regular stock sectional.You choose chaise on left or right.

FEATURING OURNEW SLEEP CABINET

FILM

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6200 West Esplanade,North Vancouver604-983-2762The Hobbit: AnUnexpected Journey 3D(14A) — Fri, Mon-Thur 8; Sat-Sun 12, 4, 8 p.m.The Hobbit: AnUnexpected Journey (14A)— Fri, Mon-Thur 8:45; Sat-Sun 12:45, 4:45, 8:45 p.m.Django Unchained (14A)— Fri, Mon-Thur 8:30; Sat-Sun 12:20, 4:30, 8:30 p.m.Texas Chainsaw 3D (18A)— Fri, Mon-Thur 9:30; Sat-Sun 3:45, 9:30 p.m.Promised Land (PG) — Fri,Mon-Thur 6:50; Sat-Sun 1,6:50 p.m.Gangster Squad (14A)— Fri, Mon-Thur 7, 9:40; Sat-Sun 12:15, 4:15, 7, 9:40 p.m.Parental Guidance (G)— Fri, Mon-Thur 6:40, 9:20;Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:40,9:20 p.m.

See more page 19

photo Jonathan Olley

KATHRYN Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, starring Jessica Chastain, opens today at Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon. It was named Best Film atthe 13th Annual Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards earlier this week. Bigelow’s controversial account of the hunt for Osama bin Ladenalso earned best director, best actress and best screenplay awards. For more on the awards visit nsnews.com/entertainment.

Zero Dark Thirty opens today

SHOWTIMES


Performance SponsorTHE CONSULTING EDGE

Tickets available onlinekaymeekcentre.com604-981-6335

2012-2013 season sponsor

1700 Mathers, West Vancouver

ARTS CLUB THEATRETHU JAN 10 8 pmFRI JAN 11 8 pmSAT JAN 12 8 pm

Those crazy kids from theArts Club’s smash hit SexyLaundry are back! This timeHenry and Alice are camping- sort of!

HENRYAND ALICE

THEATRE K

THE GOLDEN AGE OFENGLISH MUSICSUN JAN 20 3 pm

Les Voix Humaines present anexciting programme of musicfrom the golden years of theviol in England with renownedBritish tenor, Charles Danielsand Susie Napper & MargaretLittle on violas de gamba.

Join Early Music Vancouver’sAssociate Artistic Director;Matthew White for a pre-showdiscussion 2:15 pm in the Studio.

PERCHANCETO DREAME

EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER

Series Sponsor

MUSICAL REVIEWFeaturingEspiritu Vocal EnsembleTHU FEB 7 8 pmFRI FEB 8 8 pmSAT FEB 9 2 pm and 8 pm

A Theatre K Originalfeaturing the songs ofRodgers and Hammersteinsung by the Espiritu VocalEnsemble

SOMEENCHANTEDEVENING

THEATRE K

Series Sponsor

ARTISTSCONFIDENTIALwith Some Enchanted eveningdirector, Peter JorgensenWest Vancouver Memorial LibraryTuesday, February 5 at 10:30amSponsored by Shylo Home Healthcare

FREE!

WHAT WILL YOU SEE NEXT?MULGRAVESCHOOL

www.mulgrave.com2330 Cypress Bowl Lane West Vancouver, BC V7S 3H9

For more informationcall: 604-913-6018 oremail: [email protected]

Inspiring Excellence in Education and Life

The Mulgrave difference:! World class IB programmes Pre-K to 12! Caring & committed teachers with small classes! Innovative school focused on 21st century skills! Key features: Mandarin and IT

Open Houses:! Thursday, January 24th, 9:00am to 12:00pm(Early Learning Centre 9:30am to 11:00am)

! Tuesday, January 29th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

FILM

photo Jose Haro/Summit Entertainment

MARIA (Naomi Watts) and her eldest son Lucas (Tom Holland) cling to a log andwait for waters to subside in The Impossible.

The Impossible takesus on one wild ride■ The Impossible. Directed by Juan AntonioBayona. Starring Naomi Watts and EwanMcGregor.Rating: 8 (out of 10)

Julie CrawfordContributing Writer

The Impossible is a film not to be enjoyedbut to be respected, and endured.

A film inspired by the true story of theBoxing Day 2004 earthquake and tsunami inthe Indian Ocean that killed 230,000 peopleis grave enough subject matter. But directorJuan Antonio Bayona is a slave to details, andreportedly spent a year on the 10-minutetsunami devastation sequence alone. It’s onewild ride.

Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star asMaria and Henry Bennett, a couple spendingChristmas with their three young sons at abeachside Thailand resort. The boys’ bodiesplopping in the water for fun stands in starkcontrast to the survival games to come.

A power loss — the blender stops, as dothe Thai ballads poolside — is the first sign oftrouble. A 30-foot wave blankets the family,levels the resort, and sends Maria on a wildunderwater ride where she is battered andpunctured by planks, wires and bits of metal.She surfaces, grabs hold of a tree and screams,believing all is lost.

Miraculously, Maria spots eldest son Lucas(Tom Holland, excellent) and the two waitfor the waters to subside. “Is it over?” isLucas’ plea. Maria’s inability to comfort her

son with what he wants to hear will tug atparents’ heartstrings, only slightly less so thanthe sound of an infant — still strapped in itscarseat — floating solo into roaring waters.(This must be one of the most terrifyingmovies for parents in recent memory.)

The first moral quandary raised in the filmcomes soon after: in the midst of incrediblepain and under threat of another wave, Lucasand mom hear a toddler’s cry in the debris.Would you save yourself, or risk it all to saveanother?

Maria’s wounds are ghastly: the film is ratedPG-13 in part for “disturbing injury images.”You thought 127 Hours was excruciating towatch? That only had five minutes of realtorture. I’m still wincing remembering NaomiWatts being hoisted up a tree and draggedthrough the brush.

Meanwhile Henry and youngest boysSimon and Thomas (Oaklee Pendergast andSamuel Joslin) are on a journey of their own.

It’s hard to top the tsunami devastationsequence, but Bayona maintains the tensionas the family is lost and reunited several times,and we don’t know (for sure) who lives andwho dies. The kindness of people with verylittle to give is contrasted by a well-heeledcouple who just want to get the hell out ofthere … first class, of course.

The scope of the devastation isoverwhelming: it was one thing to watch iton news reports, but it’s quite another toexperience it at ground level. By focusing

See Both page 20


WE ARE MOVING

www.nvsd44.bc.ca

Visit www.nvsd44.bc.ca

Call 604.903.3444

Grade 7-8 TransitionSecondary School Enhanced Programs

Information Meeting forParents and Students for 2013-14

We’re pleased to present thisinformation night for familiesof students preparing to enterGrade 8 in September of 2013.Come learnmore aboutsecondary school programs,supports, and enhanced programsincluding: academies, specialeducation, French Immersion andInternational Baccalaureate.Our dedicated staff will be happyto answer your questions.

Where:Where:Carson Graham Secondary School2145 Jones Avenue

When:When:January 15, 2013, 7 pm

NOTE: Registration/transfers beginJanuary 21, 2013. Deadline forpriority placement is March 8, 2013.

www.dnv.org

District of North Vancouver355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5

Main Line 604-990-2311

Upcoming Meetings

Follow us on

Following is a list of North Vancouver District Council meetings for the upcoming month.Please note that this list is subject to change and new agenda items/meetings may beadded during the month.

Council Meetings: Monday, January 21, 7:00p.m.

Council Workshops: Monday, January 14• Water Stewardship

Monday, January 28• Parks Infrastructure, Metro Vancouver Affordable Housing

Initiatives

Public Hearings: Tuesday, January 22• Bylaw 7969 - Rezoning of 2635 - 2695 Mountain Highway

Public Info Meetings: Tuesday, January 15, 7:00p.m.• Development Cost Charge Bylaw Review

For more information:• visit www.dnv.org for agendas, minutes and a complete schedule of upcoming

meetings• call 604-990-2315 for a recorded listing of agenda items• visit www.dnv.org/agendanotice to have agendas delivered to your inbox• visit any District Library to view a copy of the agenda which is available the

Friday before the regular Council Meeting

All regular Council Meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chamber atDistrict Hall, 355 West Queens Rd.

CALENDAR

GALLERIESArtemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave.,North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 orartemisgallery.ca.Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., WestVancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and

outside gallery hours by appointment. Info:bellevuegallery.ca.BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours:Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11:30a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:30

See more page 19if you see news happening call oe 604 985 2131

NEWS photo Paul McGrath

ROCKRIDGE secondary school theatre students Nathan Bruce (left foreground),Nicholas Cheung, Alex Buckely and Zoe Blue rehearse a scene from Backstory, anew feature-length original production that asks the question, How are we morethan just what people see? The production, featuring a cast of 50 Grade 8 to 12students, runs Jan. 12-15 at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 are available at the door.

Backstory


IVING LABLIVING LAB

A

LIVING LAB

LIVING LAB

LIVING LAB LIVING LAB

LIVIN

25% offall

orders

40% offIN-STOCK

rugs

FREENespresso

Pixie*

Up to50% offin-stock

items

*WHEN YOU SPEND $1000 BEFORE HST. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.


VANCOUVER’SFAVOURITECUSTOM

BOOTFITTERS 1550 Marine Drive, North Vanocuver(604) 984-7191 (604) 984-4394

www.thedestination.ca

SALE 3 DAYS ONLYSAT. JAN 12 THROUGH MON. JAN 14

JANUARY SALEJANUARY SALE★★ 3 DAYS ONLY3 DAYS ONLY ★★

SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 8SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 8AMAM-6-6PMPM

SUNDAY, JAN. 13, 8SUNDAY, JAN. 13, 8AMAM-6-6PMPM

MONDAY, JAN. 14, 9MONDAY, JAN. 14, 9AMAM-6-6PMPM

ALL SKI &

SNOWBOARDJACKETS& PANTS

20-5020-50%%OFF

3030%%OFF

ALL MITTS,GLOVES &

UNDERWEARON SALEON SALE

SAVE UP TO

CUSTOMCUSTOMFITTINGFITTING

INCLUDEDINCLUDEDBuy your new ski or snowboardboots from us and the Custom

Fit Service is No Charge!

We can address difficultto fit feet, wide feet,

sore ankles and more.

Better Boot ComfortBetter Boot Performance

SKI & SNOWBOARD BOOTS2011/12 MODELS

BLOWOUT PRICES!BLOWOUT PRICES!All boots completewith Custom Fitting

All 2011/2012

SNOWBOARDSSNOWBOARDS

WOMEN’S SKISWOMEN’S SKISHUGE SELECTION

$$399399AND MORE!

BIG MOUNTAINBIG MOUNTAIN

SKISSKISON SALE NOW!!ON SALE NOW!!

KRYPTON SERIESKRYPTON SERIESNarrow Fit

PROTON SERIESPROTON SERIESWide fit

MENS & LADIESMENS & LADIES

½ PRICE½ PRICE

REG $595.00

BOOTSBOOTSON SALEON SALE

MEN’S, LADIES, JUNIORS

MEN’S, LADIES, JUNIORS

Custom fitted for you!

WE SELL GOOD STUFF!WE SELL GOOD STUFF!

OUTLAND 75WITH BINDINGS

4040%%OFF

UP TO

5050%%OFF

UP TO

5050%%OFF

Up to

ALLSKI POLESSKI POLESON SALEON SALE

5050%%OFF

UP TO

4040%%OFF

UP TO

BACKCOUNTRY GEARBACKCOUNTRY GEAR


Fulton

Inglewood

Mathers Avenue

Queens

Cypress Bowl Road

Main StreetLower Level Road

3rd Steet

Esplanade

Keith Road

Fern

Keith Road

Upper Levels Highway

Queens Road 29th Street

Dempsey Road

Montroyal Boulevard

13th Street2ndStreet1st Street

Fell

McK

ay

Pem

berto

nPe

mbe

rton

Pem

berto

n

Capi

lano

Road

Edgemont

Boulevard

Tayl

orW

ay

11St15

St21St

27St

Lons

dale

Aven

ue

Ches

terfi

eld

Gran

dBo

ulev

ard

Lynn Valley

Road

Mou

ntai

nHi

ghw

ay

Lillo

oet R

oad

Marine Drive

Marine Drive

Marine Drive

Dollarton Highway

Mt. Seymour Parkway

Mount Seymour Road

Deep

Cove

Road

Indian Rive

Larson Ro

ad

Upper Levels Highway

Sout

hbor

ough

Drive

Steve

nsDr

ive

Eyremount Drive

Chartw

ellD

riv

e

High

land

Boul

evar

dDe

lbro

okAv

enue

Nanc

yG r

eene

Way

East Braemar Road

Berk

ley

Road

Rive

rsid

eDr

iveW

estv

iew

Sea

to

8

1011

13

14 17 18

19

21W

22

23Mtn

Hwy

Peters

Welch Street

Mount SeymourLittle League

Register ONLINEIn Person:

Ron Andrews RecCentreJan 9 7-9pm

ParkgateJan 12 11am-1pm

Lynn ValleyLittle League

Register NOWIn Person:

Jan 12 12-5pm

Lynn Valley Centre

Forest HillsLittle League

Online RegistrationOpen Now

No In Person RegistrationEmail: [email protected]

Cypress ParkLittle League

Including Bowen Island& Lions Bay

Register ONLINE

North Van CentralLittle League

Register NOWONLINE

West VanLittle League

ONLINE RegistrationOpen Now

LITTLE LEAGUEBASEBALLRegistration

Leagues now forming for boysand girls age 5-18 including theChallenger division. Call your

nearest location today!

HighlandsLittle League

IncludingChallenger DivisionRegister ONLINE!

($20 extra after January 31, 2013)

Umpires required at all levels - contact Roger Shaw at [email protected]

North ShoreChallenger BaseballRegistration throughHighlands LL for theentire North Shore!

cypressparkll.org westvanll.ca eteamz.com/nvc www.msll.ca

eteamz.com/lvllhighlandsbaseball.comfhll.ca

CALENDAR

a.m.-7 p.m. Info: nsartists.ca.Members of The North Shore Artists’ Guild display a varietyof original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics andmixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month.Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., WestVancouver. Info: 604-922-1915 or bucklandsoutherst.com.Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 East Esplanade,North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 [email protected] Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver.Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected] hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.Question Mark: A photography exhibition by Farhad Varastehwill run until Jan. 15.Photography and Computer: A photography exhibition byKaveh Rasouli will run from Jan. 18 to 30. Opening reception:Saturday, Jan. 19, 4-9 p.m.

Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info:604-983-2233.CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Galleryhours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.Art Rental Show: Buy or rent artwork right off the gallerywalls from Jan. 11 to Feb. 2 during the semi-annual salon-styleexhibition. Over 400 pieces or original artwork created by localartists will be featured.Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island.Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment.Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com.Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.Info: 604-988-9215, davidneel.com.District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., NorthVancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30

See more page 20

From page 16


CALUM Izatt, 13, listens to the Mac Miller track“Another Night.” The St. Thomas Aquinas student hasmore than 14,000 songs loaded on to his iPod Touch.

Playlist

SHOWTIMES

PARK & TILFORD333 Brooksbank Ave.,North Vancouver604-985-3911Zero Dark Thirty (14A) — Fri 6:50, 10:15; Sat 11:50, 3:20,6:50, 10:15; Sun 12:10, 3:20, 6:50, 10:15; Mon-Thur 6:50,10:10 p.m.This is 40 (14A) — Fri 7:20, 10:20; Sat-Sun 1:00, 4:05, 7:20,10:20; Mon-Thur 7:20, 10:15 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.Les Misérables (PG) — Fri 8:30; Sat-Sun 1:30, 5, 8:30; Mon-Thur 7:45 Thur 1 p.m.Skyfall (PG) — Fri 7:05, 10:10; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:40, 7:05,10:10; Mon-Wed 7, 10:05; Thur 7, 10:1 p.m.Jack Reacher (PG) — Fri 7:30, 10:30; Sat-Sun 1:20, 4:20,7:30, 10:30; Mon-Wed 7:30, 10:20; Thur 10:20 p.m.Life of Pi 3D (G) — Fri 7, 9:45; Sat 12:00, 4, 7, 9:45; Sun12:20, 4, 7, 9:45; Mon-Thur 7:10, 10 p.m.

PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILMwww.cinematheque.bc.ca.Fahrenheit 451Great Britain, 1966. Director: François TruffautCast: Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack, AntonDiffring, Jeremy Spenser.In Memoriam: Ray Bradbury (1920-2012). François Truffaut’sfirst film in colour — and his only in English — was thisadaptation of Ray Bradbury’s well-known dystopian novel.Screening tonight att 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 12 at 4:15and 9 p.m.

From page 14

OSKAR Werner and Julie Christie star in FrançoisTruffaut’s Fahrenheit 451 at Pacific Cinémathèque.


Optik TV istoo good for words.

Sign up for Optik TV™ and Internet on a 3 year term and you’ll get

FREE equipment rental forup to 3 TVs in your home*

All your correspondingHD channels included†

FREE $300Visa® Prepaid Card‡

TELUS STORE ORAUTHORIZED DEALER

VancouverBentall Centre MallOakridge Centre MallPacific CentreTerasen Centre220 1st Ave. East551 Robson St.625 Howe St.1092 Kingsway1095 West Pender St.1707 Robson St.1855 Burrard St.2372 West 4th Ave2338 Cambie St.2748 Rupert St.2749 Main St.3121 West Broadway

AbbotsfordFraserway PlaceSevenoaks Shopping Centre2140 Sumas Way2142 Clearbrook Rd.2602 Mt. Lehman Rd.32915 South Fraser Way

Aldergrove26310 Fraser Hwy.

BurnabyBrentwood MallCrystal SquareLougheed MallMetropolis at Metrotown3855 Henning Dr.4501 North Rd.4711 Kingsway

ChilliwackCottonwood MallEagle Landing Shopping Centre7544 Vedder Rd.45300 Luckakuck Way

CoquitlamCoquitlam Centre1071 Austin Ave.2988 Glen Dr.3000 Lougheed Hwy.3278 Westwood St.

DeltaScottsdale Centre1517 56th St.4841 Delta St.4912 62nd St.7235 120th St.

LangleyWillowbrook Mall8840 210th St.19638 Fraser Hwy.19700 Langley Bypass20159 88th Ave.20202 66th Ave.

Maple RidgeHaney Place Mall22661 Lougheed Hwy.

MissionJunction Shopping Centre32670 Lougheed Hwy.

New WestminsterRoyal City Centre

North VancouverCapilano MallLynn Valley Centre1295 Marine Dr.1392 Main St.1801 Lonsdale Ave.

Pitt Meadows19800 Lougheed Hwy.

RichmondAdmiralty Centre MallLansdowne MallRichmond Centre

SurreyCentral City MallCloverdale CrossingGrandview CornersGuildford Town CentreSemiahmoo Shopping CentreSullivan Square3189 King George Blvd.7380 King George Blvd.12477 88th Ave.13734 104th Ave.

West VancouverPark Royal Shopping Centre

Call 310-MYTV (6988), go to telus.com/optikor visit your TELUS Store or Authorized Dealer.

®

Offer available until February 4, 2013, to residential customers who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet service in the past 90 days. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for service will be determined by a TELUS representative. *Current hardware rental rates will apply at the end ofthe selected term. Rental equipment must be returned upon cancellation of services. A cancellation fee applies for early termination of service agreement and will be $10/mo. for TV service and $8/mo. for Internet service multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. †Corresponding HD channelsincluded where available. ‡Conditions apply. Visa prepaid card is issued by Peoples Trust Company pursuant to a license by Visa Inc. Cards are issued in connection with a promotion program. Visa prepaid card terms and conditions apply; see MyPrepaidCenter.com/site/visa-univ-can for details. TELUS reservesthe right to substitute equivalent or better products without notice. Offer cannot be combined with promo prices. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik and Optik TV are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2013 TELUS.

CALENDAR

p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 ornvartscouncil.ca.The North VancouverCommunity Arts Councilwill present an exhibitionof small sculptural works byEllen Bang and oil paintings

by Stephen Dittbernerfrom Jan. 16 to March 19.Opening reception: Thursday,Jan. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.District Library Gallery:1277 Lynn Valley Rd.,North Vancouver. Info:nvartscouncil.ca.The North Vancouver

Community Arts Councilwill present an exhibitionof watercolour and acrylicpaintings of Lynn Canyon byNeil MacDonald until Jan.29.Feast in the Village: 3183Edgemont Blvd., NorthVancouver. Info: 778-340-

2223.Ferry Building Gallery:1414 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. Admission to allshows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Closed Mondays.

Hungry Ghosts — Livingin the Age of Consumerism:A mixed media exhibit byvarious artists will run untilJan. 20. Meet the artists:Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m.Abstract Narratives: Amixed media exhibition withMonica Gewurz, Shakun

Jhangiani, Michael Jefferyand Sara Morison will runfrom Jan. 22 to Feb. 10.Opening reception: Tuesday,Jan. 22, 6-8. Meet the artists:Saturday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m.The Gallery at ArtisanSquare: 587 Artisan Lane,Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or biac.ca. Hours:Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.Gallery YoYo: 312 EastEsplanade, North Vancouver.Gallery hours: Wednesday toSaturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or byappointment. Info: 604-983-2896.Gordon Smith Galleryof Canadian Art: 2121Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Gallery hours:Wednesday-Friday, from noonto 5 p.m. Adult admission bydonation/children free. Info:604-903-3798.Graffiti Co. Art Studio:171 East First St., NorthVancouver. Gallery hours:Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30p.m. or by appointment.Info: 604-980-1699 [email protected] Meek Centre:1700 Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver. Info:kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.On Our Walls: Woodlandpaintings by Toby Jaxson willbe on display until Jan. 14.Lions Bay Art Gallery:350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay.Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info:lionsbayartgallery.com or604-921-7865.Featuring established andupcoming artists.Lynnmour Art Studio andGallery: 301-1467 CrownSt., North Vancouver. Info:nsartists.ca/garyeder or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours:Saturday and Sunday, noonto 5 p.m. or by appointment.Contemporary and abstractpaintings by Gordon Oliver,Robert Botlak and Gary W.Eder.The Music Box: 1564 ArgyleAve., West Vancouver.Mystic Mask Art Studio:319 West 28th St., NorthVancouver.North Shore: From Deep

solely on the family, ratherthan cutting to politicaltalking heads and salivatingnews reporters, Bayonapersonalizes the story andmakes it feel more urgent,more immediate.

Spare score, sparsedialogue, but Watts andMcGregor are bothoutstanding nonetheless.

What’s the point ofre-living a disaster thatclaimed the lives of 230,000people, some will ask. It’sa reminder of the power ofnature, perhaps. Or maybeThe Impossible just serves asyet another excuse to holdyour loved ones a little tightertonight.

From page 15

Both leadsoutstanding

From page 19

See more page 26


www.centennialtheatre.com2300 Lonsdale, NorthVan BoxOffice: 604-984-4484Centennial Theatre is operated by theNorthVancouver Recreation Commission.

CentennialTheatrePRESENTS

ShawnFarquharSUNDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 2:00 PMWorld ChampionMagician Shawn Farquhar has been entertainingaudiences around the globe for over two decades. Shawn deliversan unparalleled audience participation experience ofmagic, illusionand comedy.“Farquhar is amazing.” VICTORIA TIMESCOLONISTTickets$20/$10 •Kids subscribe for$5!!!Tickets$20/$10 •Kids subscribe for$5!!!THE Best Kids’entertainment value!

MarkBerubeFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 7:30 PMMulti-instrumentalist Mark Berube possesses a lyrical skill that hasdrawn comparisons to a young Leonard Cohen.“Oneof thebest... folkmusicwithoutgoingonabout it. Rareand rawandperfect.” EDMONTONSUN

Tickets$30/$27Tickets$30/$27Save20%withFlexPass! Call theBoxOffice fordetails.Save20%withFlexPass! Call theBoxOffice fordetails.

Our prideis showing!

Marlin Travel l Park & Tilford520-333 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver604-980-9766 l [email protected]

We are proud to announce theaddition of Celinda Stevens asour newest Travel Advisor atMarlin Travel Park & Tilford.

After 10 years at BCAA Travel as aVacation Specialist, Celinda is happy to welcome her clients toMarlin Travel for a continuation of her travel expertise andexcellent customer service. Celinda brings over 25 years ofindustry experience, specializing in family group vacations,honeymoons and unforgettable holidays. Having visited manyexotic destinations by land and sea, Celinda is ready to makeyour holiday dreams come true.

We welcome Celinda as she begins her newjourney with Marlin Travel Park & Tilford.

We are proud to announce the additionof Michelle Kendall as our newest TravelConsultant at Marlin Travel Park RoyalSouth. After many years with BCAA Travelin West Van as a Senior Travel Consultant,Michelle is happy to welcome her clientsto Marlin Travel for a continuation of her travel expertise andexcellent customer service. Michelle brings 20 years of industry experiencespecializing in Ocean & River Cruising, European & Luxury Vacations andmuch more! She has visited many exotic destinations around the worldby land & sea. In recent years, Michelle has become a river cruising expert,as well. She has had the opportunity to have cruised on several differentRiver Cruises throughout Europe & Egypt.Michelle is ready to assist youwith your next Dream Vacation! We welcome Michelle asshe begins her journey with Marlin Travel Park RoyalSouth. Mention this ad & Receive Double Air Mileson your next River/Ocean Cruise, Tour or Packagebooking with Michelle if booked by Jan 31st, 2013.Marlin Travel ¦ Park Royal South2009 Park Royal South (upstairs next to Wear Else)604-922-9301 Ext: 2229 ¦ [email protected]

TRAVEL

Colombia full of cultural treasuresPETER Langer,executive producer ofThe Ultimate Travellerseries, has just returnedfrom an extensive trekthrough Colombia andEcuador. He travelled4,200 kilometres bycar overland throughColombia from northto south continuing oninto Ecuador and theGalapagos islands.

Most trips to this part ofthe world start in Bogotá,Colombia’s capital. Theabsolute highlight of the cityis the Gold Museum thatcontains more than 34,000pre-Hispanic gold pieces, thelargest collection of its kindin the world. Near the capitalare Zipaquirá and Nemocón,ancient undergroundsalt mines that have beenexploited by humans overthousands of years.

Langer explored several ofColombia’s pre-ColumbianUNESCO World HeritageSites including the NationalArcheological Park ofTierradentro with severalmonumental statues andmany hypogea dating fromthe 6th to the 10th centuries.The huge undergroundtombs (some burial chambersare up to 12 metres wide)are decorated with motifsthat reproduce the internaldecor of homes of the period.San Agustín ArchaeologicalPark is the largest group ofreligious monuments andmegalithic sculptures in SouthAmerica and stands in a wild,spectacular landscape.

The Coffee CulturalLandscape of Colombia,designated a WorldHeritage Site in 2011,consists of a series of sixsites harbouring eighteenurban settlements in the EjeCafetero, or coffee-growingaxis. The region reflectsa long tradition of coffeegrowing in small plots inthe high forest with farmers

adapting cultivation methodsto difficult mountainconditions.

Langer’s favouritelocation in Colombia,Medellín, nicknamed the‘City of Eternal Spring,’features mild temperaturesyear-round. The city has alively cultural scene and thereare art exhibits everywhereyou look. The narrow streetsof downtown are full of finesculptures and superchargedwith pedestrian life.

Travellers crossing overthe Magdalena River willdiscover the Historic Centreof Santa Cruz de Mompox,a UNESCO World HeritageSite founded in 1540.From the 16th to the 19thcenturies the city developedparallel to the river, with themain street acting as a dyke.Most of the buildings arestill used for their originalpurposes making it feel as iftime has stood still.

Situated by the Caribbean

Sea, Cartagena has the mostextensive fortifications inSouth America. Due tothe cruise ship traffic, thecity has vastly improved itscleanliness and service overthe past two decades.

Langer will share his

adventures in a series of fourmulti-image presentationsand lectures over the nextmonth at West Vancouver’sFerry Building: Impressionsof Colombia (Wednesday,Jan. 16), Impressions ofEcuador and the Galápagos

Islands (Wednesday, Jan.23), Impressions of Sri Lanka(Wednesday, Jan. 30) andImpressions of Madagascar(Wednesday, Feb. 6). Allshows start at 7 p.m. Formore information visittheultimatetraveller.com.

photo Peter Langer/The Ultimate Traveller

LOOKING at the Clock Tower in Cartagena, Colombia. The city will be featured as part of The Ultimate Traveller’spresentation Impressions of Colombia at the Ferry Building on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Side trips■ Galapagos yogaThe Travel Yogi (thetravelyogi.com), specialist ininternational yoga retreats andyoga adventures, is hosting aseries of yoga retreats in theGalapagos Islands.The retreats are conductedon a 12-acre estate in thehighlands of Santa CruzIsland. The location hostsa six-room lodge, a coffeeplantation (Arabica coffee),tortoise pond, walking pathsand a fully stocked yogastudio. From guest roompatios are views of GalapagosNational Park, GalapagosMarine Reserve and outlyingislands.Two of the multiple retreatsscheduled here in 2013 stillhave availability: Ocean ofLove with Ashley TurnerJuly 27- Aug 3, 2013 andGreat Galapagos Getawaywith Jenniferlyn ChiemingoOct. 19-26, 2013. Visitthetravelyogi.com/adventures/galapagos-islands/

■ Belize solo tripsB.C. adventure travel companyIsland Expeditions is offeringSolo Traveler Trip Specials,with savings of up to $220on select Belize adventurevacations in January andFebruary. Call 1-800-667-1630 or email [email protected] to takeadvantage of special sale rates.

— John Goodman


6% 2**%&= >85( 9<?2( 12?=%@*2@'( *2?>( '%.<= *2@'? + -) *>%$;%? + 244 ?24%? "<-24 + -) %3*>2-!%? + -) @%=;@-? + -) 2':;?=1%-= =) &@<)@ &;@*>2?%??%4%*=<)- 120 92@0 + /'<?*);-=? ') -)= 2&&40 =) =).2**) &@)';*=?( 12!2,<-%?( >2<@ ?24)-( 4)==%@0( !<"= *2@'?( &>)-% *2@'?( .;? &2??%?#

2''<=<)-24 '<?*);-= %3*%&=<)-? 120 2&&40#

OPEN REGULAR HOURS EVERY DAY!

LYNN VALLEY CENTRE1175 LYNN VALLEY ROAD, NORTH VANCOUVER

THIS LOCATION ONLY!

EVERYTHING MUST GO!STORE FIXTURES FOR SALE ?%% "<3=;@%

12-2!%@

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLBEDDING, TOWELS,BAKEWARE, GIFTWARE,RAINWEAR & UMBRELLAS

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLCLOTHING,FOOTWEAR,HANDBAGS

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLHARDWARE, AUTOMOTIVE,CAMPING & FISHING, LAMPS, BIKES,BBQ GRILLS & ACCESSORIES

20%OFF 20%

OFF 20%OFF

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLOLYMPIC APPAREL, JEWELLERY BOXES,ARCTIC FLEECE & HOODIES,WATCH ACCESSORIES,SNOW REMOVAL

30%OFF

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLOUTERWEAR, SLEEPWEAR & ROBES, SLIPPERS,SWEATERS, STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY,LUGGAGE & TRAVEL ACCESSORIES,GREETING CARDS & WRAP

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLFURNITURE, RUGS,CANDLES, FRAMED ART,MIRRORS, PHOTO ALBUMS,FRAMES, FIREPLACES

30%OFF

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLCOOKWARE,BOXED BRAS, SUNGLASSES,VACUUM BAGS & ACCESSORIES

40%OFF

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLTOYS, WATCHES, SMALL APPLIANCES,WINTER SPORTS, READING GLASSES,FRAGRANCES, COSMETICS,HAIR COLORING

30%OFF

60%OFF

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLPERSONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS,SHOE CARE, STATIONERY,SCHOOL & OFFICE SUPPLIES,BIKE ACCESSORIES

30%OFF

4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

ALLWINTERBOOTS

50%OFF

STORE CLOSING!20-60%

OFF4)6%?= =<*7%=%' &@<*%

NEWPRICECUTS!

EVERYTHING!/

/4<1<=%' %3*%&=<)-? 2&&40#

LYNN VALLEY CENTRE ONLY!


500-801 Marine Dr., North Vancouver (next to Red Robin) 604-904-3939 modernhomefurnishings.ca

SPECIALAll Leather SofasON SALE NOW

UNTIL JAN 15

Lewis 7 pc Dining SetSale $399 REG $799

MODERN HOME FURNISHINGSQ U A L I T Y F I R S T • S U P E R B S E L E C T I O N • Y O U R S T Y L E

Galway Cove 5 pc Bedroom SetSale $1499 REG $1999

JANUARYSPECIALS!

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

LO

OK

Follow uson Twitter

@NSNLook.

Powder Puff Party: HoltRenfrew Vancouver will hostthis evening event taking placefrom 7:30 to 10 p.m. andoffering exclusive previews ofspring 2013 beauty products,prizes, complimentary beautytreatments, special offersand more. Complimentaryservices include: makeupbrush cleaning from BeautySo Clean (bring two makeupbrushes and have themcleaned with Beauty So Clean,the world’s first cosmeticsanitizer); mini-manicures andnail colour touch-ups fromHolts Salon & Spa, DeborahLippmann, Butter London,and YSL; brow waxing fromHolts Salon & Spa; minimakeovers from Chanel,Clinique, Estée Lauder,Guerlain and Nars; makeupdemonstrations from BobbiBrown, Burberry, Clé de Peau,Dior, Giorgio Armani, LauraMercier; eye shadow and eyecare demonstrations from Cléde Peau, Shu Uemura; handmassages from Aqua di Parma,Guerlain, Marc Jacobs, Chloe,BottegaVeneta,andBalenciagaFragrances; hand paraffintreatment from Sisley, MarcJacobs, Chloe, Bottega Veneta,and Balenciaga Fragrances.The Vancouver event willinclude complimentaryMagenta Madness mocktailsand canapes by GothamSteakhouse & Cocktail Bar.Tickets to the event are $25and are redeemable towardsbeauty purchases of $75 ormore on the night of theevent. Tickets are availableonline at holtrenfrew.com orin-store through Concierge.Space is limited.

— Compiled byLayne Christensen

Send your info as early as possibleto [email protected].

Belted coats look freshDear Mattie:

Which style of coat should Ibuy this season?Wanting to be Fashionably Warmin Pemberton

Dear Pemberton:Ladies are layering clothes this

winter. The look is to have manypieces show with your outerwear.This includes accessories likegloves, hats and scarves, but alsocollars and shirttails popping outand sometimes adding contrast tothe look.

The theme in outerwear thisseason is luxury.

Luxury can be representedwith many layers, styling andtextures. This repertoire of outerpieces includes leather, wooland furry-looking things, all in aconcise silhouette.

When choosing yourouterwear, think of yourself beingin a city like New York or Paris.Don’t think: “I can use this jacketto go hiking in.”

The look of outerwear issophisticated.

There is shape in the pieces thisseason, they do not hang off you.They fit you.

The good news is that there aremany silhouettes in fashion thisseason, allowing you to choose theones that best suit you.

The most popular looksinclude the trench coat silhouettewith a belted waistline.

If you don’t like using thebelt, leave the jacket slightly openbecause the A-line look is alsoin fashion. The best way to pulloff the A-line silhouette is witha cape, which is very trendy thisseason.

The overall shape for outerwearthis season is a clean silhouette. Itis tailored and shaped.

The styling is curvy andvoluminous, not straight andnarrow. This creates a gentleswing when you walk.

As sophisticated as thesepieces may seem, they are alsolightweight and relaxed.

The luxury in outerwearexudes from the textures.

Fur still remains a statussymbol but what’s trendingnow is faux fur. The look is less

conservative and more playful.Long-hair fur like a shaggy alpacacan be found in untraditionalcolours that do not have animalcharacteristics. This look is cheekyas it goes against the traditionalimpression of fur.

Other more traditional, yet stillsophisticated textures are wooland leather.

Wool coats come in manycolours as well as tweeds, withfun colours added in the threads.These coats range from hip lengthto right down to the ankle. Also,consider removing the belt thatcomes with the coat and add aleather belt.

Leather can be both traditionaland fashion forward. Motorcycleand blazer jackets are definitelyin fashion. But why not trysomething new? Leather isquilted and shinier this season,which makes the vest a fantasticoption.

Leather is also available inmany colours.

Both leather and wool jacketshave shearling trim on collarsand cuffs. This contributes to theluxurious element of this season’slayering trend that you can seeeverywhere. And, don’t forget thebrass buttons.

Outerwear is sleek anddetailed.

Last, but not least, are youraccessories. Outerwear is notcomplete without gloves, hat anda scarf.

I say go for all of it.Most of your accessory pieces

should be a colour that matchesyour coat. But, since I am abig fan of colour, consider onecontrast colour that complementsyour coat.

Have some fun with yourchoices. Keep warm andlook great. That is the bestcombination of all!Adieu,Mattie

Mattie à la Mode is a monthlyfashion advice column. Mattie is afreelance writer and fashion expert.She can be reached via e-mail:[email protected] or youcan follow her on http://pinterest.com/mattiealamode/

mattie à la mode


HERE’S a sweetindulgence that won’tadd to the post-holidaybulge.

New at L’Occitane thismonth is Honey WhippedBody Cream ($28 for 125 ml),a deliciously rich yet impossiblylight mousse-like cream with asubtle honey scent. Also in thecollection are a honey foaminggel, honey hand cream andpocket-friendly shea butterlip salve. Find them on theNorth Shore at L’Occitaneen Provence in Park RoyalSouth.

— Layne Christensen

PARKGATE VILLAGE3662 Mt. Seymour Pkwy, North Vancouver

604-924-3221

NORGATE CENTRE1451 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

604-904-7811

LOOK

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

STYLISTS Janine Cannon (front) and Kelsey Storey remove the ornaments from ZazouSalon and Spa’s tree at Shipbuilders Square during the wrapup of Christmas by theSea. The tree took second place at the North Vancouver Chamber sponsored display.

All dolled up

NEWS photo Paul McGrath

A sweet treat for skinbeauty spot

*See store for exciting details.

)6C KEC & <&FFHLGG M1CD6LHL @3GL!

)(2! *!.#

=;-@9@8-?9@@ ?=;M;I=;>*

,!+&#' .((%

:9=I@8 @;A -+@8AM(,

($00)'0&"1-1

00

&#/* "524924 ! -%,,"32296. ! +/*8

"667911

%/2$&(@140C HLG

FJE3 G3LL/L&"6 1576F D5F

6 $3L1NG

0J @"0 "01J0H2&' G0C%$&

GLN J0&2G &1N G0JF'

1&FEH&3 0H7&15" "0

FF01# M2&B517 "02J0HF &F

&1 L.E&33C &2&B517 /H5"L,

See our flyer in today’s paper...*in selected areas


Celebrating Our 30TH ANNIVERSARYWith Store wide Savings

Everythingin the store!*50%OffUpTo

www.arlenes.com

FREE In-Home Consultation

*Offer on in-stock fabric only, does not apply to special order fabric

1930 - 2012SERVING CUSTOMERS

30

CELEBRAT I

N

G30 YEARS

INBUSIN

ESS*****

3050% Off

EVERWOOD BLINDS

50% OffAREA RUGS

50% OffIN-STOCK FABRIC

VANCOUVER - 751 Terminal Ave. (604) 608-1177 BURNABY - 2282HoldomAve. (604) 291-6922 LANGLEY - 6325 204TH St. (604) 539-8544

TELEVISION

Teaching taught Gerry Dee how to be Mr. DJeremy [email protected]

MOST educators would be disappointed to seetheir teaching careers turn into a joke but forGerry Dee, that was sort of the point.

After spending years trying to get laughs from ungratefulrabble, as well as performing stand-up comedy at Torontonightclubs, the former teacher has found his niche with theCBC sitcom Mr. D.

Born Gerard Donoghue, Dee sensed the value of being aneducator after realizing he didn’t have the marks to be a lawyer.

“I literally applied to both med school and law school— My parents didn’t have a lot of money, they were blue collarand I thought, ‘How do I get the house with the white picketfence?’” Dee says. “I’m glad I never did the other ones ‘cause Iprobably wouldn’t have enjoyed them like I enjoyed teaching.”

After a few years of study, Dee joined the ranks of thespitball-soaked itinerant educators.

In his book, Teaching: It’s Harder Than It Looks, Deedescribes his first substitute gig teaching gym to Grade 9 girls.

“Then she did exactly as she was told,” Dee writes. “She spitthe gum out . . . right at me.”

Luckily for Dee, a vice-principal defused the situation, hadthe gum-spitter pen a note of contrition (included in the book)and taught the “pathetic substitute” a lesson in acting.

“I remember that like it was yesterday,” Dee says, nursing aChristmas cold in Toronto. “The girl’s name was Bina, B-I-N-A. In the book it’s a different name. . . . I remember a ton ofdays that I taught because they were either really good or reallybad.”

The bad days seemed to outnumber the good, leaving Deeanxious to get a full-time job.

“I learned a lot from being a substitute teacher — mostly thatI never wanted to be a substitute teacher ever again,” he writes.

To get that job Dee faked an expertise in geography, history,and computers, and then worked doggedly to stay one chapterahead of his students, as well as his principal.

If the comedian had a guiltier conscience, his bookwould read like a confession. He describes using classroomconversation to kill time, slaughtering minutes by takingattendance and avoiding a student with a question like debtorsavoid bill collectors.

Despite his left-handed approach to education, Dee says hestays in touch with many of his former students, some of whomhave gone on to teaching careers of their own.

“A lot of kids I taught ended up going into teaching at thesame school I taught at. There’s probably six of them therenow. It’s not all because of me. I think it’s the same reason Ibecame a teacher: they had a bunch of teachers they liked,” hesays.

Inspired by comedian John Candy, sitcoms like Three’sCompany, and the dry British wit prized in his household, Deebegan his own comedy career after about five years of teaching.Asked if he should have focused on comedy earlier, Dee sayshe’s happy with the way things have worked out.

“Obviously the theme I focused on for comedy was teachingand I needed those years to have that, otherwise I don’t knowwhat I would’ve talked about,” he says. “I couldn’t have askedfor much more right now than to have a sitcom and a stand-upcomedy tour and a book. What, would I have gotten more outof that by starting earlier? I doubt it.”

Dee says he would frequently spend six nights a week atToronto comedy clubs, telling jokes for free.

“The first step is to try to do it on stage, and to get to thatstep is tough because the most fear is involved in that firsttime,” he says. “I was teaching full-time but I was doing stand-up Monday to Sunday as much as I could, just showing up atclubs for no money, and that’s how you get good, just trying itin front of a real crowd.”

His background in teaching wasn’t helpful either, Dee says.“It’s totally two different things completely,” he says.Eventually Dee landed on the talent show Last Comic

Standing. photo supplied

GERRY Dee stars as an underqualified teacher in theCBC sitcom Mr. D.

Comic bases popular CBC sitcomon decade he spent as an educator

See TV page 26


For example:original price$10050% offclearance=$50Plus an extra30% off=$35before taxes

twitter.com/thehudsonsbayco

facebook.com/hudsonsbaycompany

pinterest.com/TheHudsonsBayCo

b-insider.com

CLEARANCE WOMEN’S FASHION: Excludes The Room, Diane Von Furstenberg, Theory, Vince, Elizabeth & James, Sandro, Vince Camuto, Diesel, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Jessica Simpson Classic boot-cut pants styles 60129796-169 and 60129796-724, Alice & Olivia, Evans, Wallis, DorothyPerkins and Topshop. CLEARANCE WOMEN’S ACCESSORIES, HANDBAGS AND WALLETS: Exclude Coach. CLEARANCE FOOTWEAR: Some exclusions apply, see store for details. CLEARANCE WOMEN’S INTIMATES: Exclude Diesel. CLEARANCE MEN’S SUITS AND SPORTCOATS: Exclude MichaelMichael Kors, Prestige, Black Brown Lux and items with 99¢ price endings.

clearance-priced women’sfashion, intimates, sleepwear, robes, hosiery, handbags,wallets and accessories

clearance-priced men’s suits and sportcoats;luggage, backpacks and Official Canadian OlympicTeam Replica merchandise

Off our last ticketed prices. See below for exclusions.

clearancewhen you take an extra 30% off

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

65%OFF

UPTO

Up to 70% off women’s clearance-priced footwearwhen you take an extra 40% off Off our last ticketed prices. See below for exclusions.

Visit your nearest store to pick up this week’s !yer.

clearance-priced bedding collections,sheets, shams, bedskirts, pillows, mattresspads, towels, bath mats and bath accessoriesOff our last ticketed prices. Shop thebay.com70%

OFFhome clearancewhen you take an extra 50% offUP

TO

connecting our community

CALENDAR

Cove to Horseshoe Bay.North Shore Art Crawl: Galleries, studio artists and artisansare invited to register until March 15 to open their studios/galleries to the public for the third annual event which will takeplace April 20 and 21. Info and registration: nsartcrawl.ca orNorman Vipond, 604-209-1197.North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or nvcl.ca.North Vancouver Community History Centre:3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 ornorthvanmuseum.ca.North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., NorthVancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or northvanmuseum.ca.North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining lifein North Vancouver.Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North

Vancouver.Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or presentationhousegall.com.Frank Horvat, a pioneer in fashion photography, will have hiswork displayed until Jan. 13.An Exhibition with Anna Oppermann, Andrea Pinheiro andMarianne Wex will run from Jan. 19 to March 24. Openingreception: Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Talk on Marianne Wex:Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m.Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St.,Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.Info: satellitegallery.ca.Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.Playful Stuff and Abstracts: Mixed media works, primarilyin wood, by Graham Eagle and acrylic on canvas, primarilyabstracts, by Roxanna Tayebi will be on display until Jan. 13.Pastel Memories and Ceramic Shapes: Pastel landscapes byValerie Wilson, pottery by Donna Lee Dorosh and ceramicanimals by Greg Kawczynski will be on display from Jan. 13 toFeb. 24.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 orseymourartgallery.com.Earth: A juried discovery exhibition for new and emergingartists until Feb. 2. Poetry Meets Art — a reading of poetryinspired by the exhibition: Sunday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., WestVancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356or sheltonart.com.Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.Above and Beyond: My Artist’s Corner, a collective of artistsliving with mental health issues, will exhibit their work thatexplores the theme of galaxy until Jan. 20.The Path to Nirvana: Painters Jenna Lamont, oil and acrylicand Sioux Bonderove, watercolour, will display their work fromJan. 22 to Feb. 3. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6-8p.m.Space Emmarts Studio: 1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver.Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment.Info: 604-770-2545 or [email protected] on Paper will run until Jan. 17.Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or starfireattheferries.com.Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 PurcellWay, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-986-1911, local 2053.Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Galleryhours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122or tartooful.com.West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., WestVancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.Master Impressionist: A retrospective of Daniel J. Izzard’swork will be exhibited until Feb. 27.West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., WestVancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver.Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.The Edge of a Shadow: Paintings by Ruth Killam Massey willbe on display from Jan. 16 to Feb. 23. Opening reception:Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.

CONCERTSCapilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 orcapilanou.ca/nscucentre.Cap Classics — Young Artist Concert: A free recital withpianist Jocelyn Lai Friday, Jan. 11 at 11:45 a.m.Cap Classics — The Cloud Bell Ensemble: Traditional Chineseand Japanese solo and duo repertoire plus trio works Friday,Jan. 18 at 11:45 a.m. Free.Cap Jazz Series: A tribute to Clare Fischer with “A” Band,NiteCap and faculty guests Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets:$28/$25.Cap Classics — La Guitarra Latina: A musical odysseythough Iberia and Latin America with guitarist Stephen BoswellFriday, Feb. 1 at 11:45 a.m. Free.Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.Beethoven and The Mozarts: A performance by Lions GateSinfonia Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.Electric Evenings: Mark Berube will perform a multi-instrument concert combining pop, African rhythms and stringsFriday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church,1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.Brett Peterson, singer-songwriter and guitarist, will performFriday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-upacts start at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes coffee/

“Most stand-ups have to go to L.A. But I was fortunate thatI got a little bit of heat from Last Comic and doing well there,”he remembers.

Besides landing a CBC show, Dee also nabbed a book dealafter being approached by a publisher.

“Every stand-up comic, the next tier is to get on TV. Weknow if we get on TV our shows will be sold-out more andwe’ll have bigger venues,” he says. “It’s just the pinnacle of thejob.”

The second season of Mr. D is slated to feature more ofan emphasis on Dee’s love life, as well as appearances fromcomedian Russell Peters.

Asked if he misses being in a real classroom, Dee’s answer isresounding.

“No. No. I miss coaching and teaching outside the class, Idon’t miss in-the-class teaching. No.”

From page 25

TV a great gig for comics

From page 20

See more page 27


Metropolis at Metrotown is proud to sponsor

Visit Our FavouriteThings showroomby Customer Serviceon the Upper Level fora chance to win tickets.

Or play our FavouriteThings Facebook contest atFacebook.com/MetropolisAtMet

An Evening with

CALENDAR

tea and goodies.Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., NorthVancouver. Tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com.or 604-929-9456.Intimate Evening: Jim Byrnes and special guest Babe Gurr willperform a fundraising concert for First Impressions TheatreJan. 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30.Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-558-0928.A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson’s BlackHen House Band with special guest artists each month. Guitarplayer Sonny Landreth will perform Wednesday, Jan. 30.Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or atthe door.Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.Close Up at the Meek: Mark Fewer and John Novacek willperform Friday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20.Perchance to Dreame — The Golden Age of English Music:Charles Daniels, tenor and Susie Napper and Margaret Little,violas da gamba will perform Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. Therewill be a pre-show discussion at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.Atlantic Crossing: A tribute to The Beatles, Rod Stewart andElton John Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32.Close Up at the Meek: The Dan Brubeck Quartet will performjazz Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., NorthVancouver. Info: lynnvalleychurch.com.Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actorsAddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30p.m. Admission by suggested donation of $10. The thirdFriday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and theshow for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m.Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave.,North Vancouver.Cool Nights, Hot Jazz: A jazz recital featuring members ofSeycove’s jazz faculty Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., NorthVancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.Jazz at Presentation House Studio: A weekly series embracingthe full spectrum of jazz and improvised music Wednesdays at 8p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door.The Roxy: 932 Granville St., Vancouver.Horse Opera with special guest The Mozzy Lane Band willperform Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Admission: $7.Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

Pianist Karen Lee-Morlang will perform a concert ofentertaining and engaging music Thursday, Jan. 17 at 10:30a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.Not Four Pianos: Violinist Keith Lawrence will present thefirst in a series of three concerts highlighting piano quartetsThursday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. He will be accompanied bypianist Stephen Smith, violist Mark Luchkow, cellist LauraMcPheeter and more. Tickets: $15/$12.Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.Info: 604-551-1642.Talent Show: All with talent are invited to participate andwatch a live local show every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m.Admission: $5. Performance application fee: $10.West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., WestVancouver.Community Concert Series: The Capilano University JazzProgram will perform a free concert Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4p.m.

THEATREAnne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., NorthVancouver.

See more page 28

From page 26

■ The Ultimate Worst-CaseScenario Handbook byDavid Borgenicht, JoshuaPiven and Ben H. Winters,Chronicle Books, 270 pages,$31.95.

The worst-case scenario issomething most of us neverface but many still fear. In1999, authors Borgenicht andPiven played upon those fearsand released their first bookon how to survive a worst-case scenario. That book wasa huge success and spawnedan entire series of books thathave covered a wide variety oftopics.

Now drawing from the26 different titles in theseries they have producedthe ultimate collection. Thescenarios range far and wideand incorporate elementsfrom both the real and theimagined.

All manner of animalsare represented allowingfor discussion on topicssuch as avoiding a chargingrhino, a swarm of killerbees or escaping from a boaconstrictor. Interspersed withtheir practical advice are plentyof comic suggestions, likehaving just learned how tosurvive an elephant stampedethe next topic is how to evadea stampede of shoppers.

In the style of previousreleases the scenarios areaccompanied by illustrationsand point form descriptions.

Chapters cover subjectsrelated to Animal Encounters,Life and Limb, Home andHearth, Social Scenarios,Urban Survival, The NaturalWorld, Unsafe At Any Speed,and Extreme Emergencies.

The careful blending ofinteresting tips for survivaland tongue in cheek humourmakes all of their booksenjoyable to read. What theyhave created in this massivecollection is a perfect referencebook for anyone wantingto know how to get out ofalmost any strange situationimaginable.

— Terry Peters

Ultimate collection willget you out of any jam

BOOK REVIEW

photo submitted

ATLANTIC Crossing pays tribute to the Best of theBritish with tributes to The Beatles, Rod Stewart andElton John at the Kay Meek Centre on Friday, Jan. 25.Tickets ($29.50) are available at the box office (604-913-3634) or online at kaymeekcentre.com.

Best of the British


“I’ve never heard anyone sound that close to Rod Stewart, the crowdloved his show.” Mike Reno - Loverboy

"The performances they put on as the Beatles and Rod Stewart wereincredible. I would go to see one of their shows at the nextopportunity without a doubt."Aaron Pritchett - Country Music Star & Recording Artist

0115

13

CALENDAR

Grand Theft Impro: Animprov sketch show that usesaudiences suggestions tocreate 90 minutes of stories,scenes, songs and comedicchaos, the last Saturday ofevery month at 10:30 p.m.Tickets: $12.Kay Meek Centre:1700 Mathers Ave., WestVancouver. Info and tickets:kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.Henry and Alice — Into theWild: A couple is forced toexamine their relationship inthis comedy about campingWednesday, Jan. 11 and 12at 8 p.m. with a matineeJan. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets:$43/39/$24.Presentation HouseTheatre: 333 ChesterfieldAve., North Vancouver.Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.The Secret Mask: The storyof a man who meets hisfather, who had abandonedhim 40 years earlier, followinga stroke Jan. 30-Feb. 10,evenings at 8 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday matineesat 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28.Rockridge Secondary:5350 Headland Drive, WestVancouver.Backstory: See what happenswhen the characters of thisstudent production are braveenough to admit they havea backstory Jan. 12-15 at 7p.m. Tickets: $15/$12.Silk Purse Arts Centre:1570 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.Girl in a Green VelvetDress: A story with humour,pathos, surprises and muchreflection of a long sufferingsecretary Thursday, Jan. 24at 10:30 a.m. Tickets (mustbe purchased in advance):$15/$12.St. Martin’s Hall: 195East Windsor Rd., NorthVancouver.Knight Fever: An Arthurian

panto production Jan. 17-19and 24-26 at 7: 30 p.m.with matinees Jan. 19 and26 at 2 p.m. Admission:$17/$13/$10. Tickets: 604-767-0665.Theatre at Hendry Hall:815 East 11th St., NorthVancouver. Reservations: 604-

983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.

DANCECentennial Theatre:2300 Lonsdale Ave.,North Vancouver. Info:centennialtheatre.com. Boxoffice: 604-984-4484.

Dance 4 U: RNB Dance &Theatre Arts Society willshowcase a variety of dancestyles Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30p.m. Tickets: $19/$11.Kay Meek Centre: 1700Mathers Ave., West Vancou-ver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.Electric Student Showcase:A performance by PerformArts Studio Bowen IslandSaturday, Jan. 26 at noon.Tickets: $25.

CLUBS AND PUBSBeans on Lonsdale: 1804Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music everyThursday, 8 p.m.Brewster’s Coffee: 2436Marine Dr., West Vancouver.Info: 604-925-9820.The Eagles Club StarlightRoom: 170 West Third St.,North Vancouver.East Side Marios: LonsdaleQuay, 123 Carrie CatesCourt, North Vancouver.Jack Lonsdale’s Pub:1433 Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.Live music every Friday andSaturday at 9 p.m.La Zuppa: 1544 LonsdaleAve., North Vancouver. Info:604-986-6556.SFU Philosopher’s Cafe:Everyone is welcome to joina discussion with moderatorMartin Hunt Wednesday, Jan.23 at 7 p.m. Topic: What’sthe use of philosophy? Is it

more than intellectual play?Info: 778-782-8000 orphilosopherscafe.net.Legion #118: 123 West15th St., North Vancouver.Info: 604-985-1115 or [email protected] Pub: 1979 SpicerRd., North Vancouver.Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100Park Royal, West Vancouver.Info: 604-926-2326.DJs spin classic dance musicfrom the 80’s, 90’s and today.Queens Cross Pub: 2989Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Info: queenscross.com.Adam Woodall performsacoustic music every Sunday,7:30-11:30 p.m.The Raven Pub: 1052 DeepCove Rd., North Vancouver.Info: theravenpub.com.Adam Woodall performsacoustic music everyThursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.Red Lion Bar & Grill:2427 Marine Drive, WestVancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.Jazz Pianist Randy Dohertywill perform every Thursday,Friday and Saturday from 8 to11 p.m.Rusty Gull: 175 East FirstSt., North Vancouver.Live music every Wednesday,Friday and Saturday; MostlyMarley performs everySunday, 7 p.m.Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub:235 West First St., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday

and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.The Village Taphouse:Park Royal Village, WestVancouver. Info: 604-922-8882.Waves Coffee House: 3050Mountain Hwy., NorthVancouver.The Celtic Medley Song andString Player’s Showcasecomes to Waves Saturday,Jan. 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Free. Anyone interested inperforming can phone DougMedley at 604-985-5646.

OTHER EVENTSCafé for ContemporaryArt: 138-140 East Esplanade,North Vancouver. Hours:Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday andSunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Info: 778-340-3379 [email protected] Mic: Actors, musicians,poets and spoken wordartists are invited to take themicrophone every second andlast Friday of the month from7 to 9:30 p.m.New Works: Readings of newwork by local playwrites everythird Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m.Capilano University BosaCentre: 2055 Purcell Way,North Vancouver.Doxa Documentary FilmFestival: The War forWater will be screenedTuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.Admission: $12/$10. Tickets:doxafestival.ca. Info: 604-646-3200.Capilano UniversityPerforming Arts Theatre:2055 Purcell Way, NorthVancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre.EarthWorks — ClimateChange: A lecture aboutglobal warming on what weknow and how we know itWednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.Free.Ferry Building Gallery:1414 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com.How to Look at andUnderstand Great Art: Afoundation course on filmpresented by art historianSharon Latchaw Hirshthat covers colour, lineperspective, composition,shape, symbols, point of view,light and texture Mondays,Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 7-9 p.m.Fee: $15 for all three lecturesif registered or $8 for drop-in.Kay Meek Centre:1700 Mathers Ave., WestVancouver. Info and tickets:kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.Movies at the Meek — TheIntouchables: A comedybased on the friendshipbetween a handicappedmillionaire and his streetsmart ex-con caretakerTuesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m.French with English subtitles.Two short films from SilverHarbour Shorts will also beshown. Tickets: $12.Lynn Valley Library: 1277Lynn Valley Rd., NorthVancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.SFU Philosopher’s Cafe:

Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes was involved with fundraising to get Deep Cove Shaw Theatrebuilt and has provided his continued support over the years. He performs two shows at the NorthVancouver venue on Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26 with special guest Babe Gurr as afundraiser for First Impressions Theatre. For a chance to win two tickets to the Friday night gig tellus where Byrnes was born. Email your entry to Jim Byrnes Contest at [email protected]. Deadline for the contest is Monday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. Only residents living in the LowerMainland/Greater Vancouver area are eligible to enter. Winners will be chosen in a random draw.Tickets $30 are available online at FirstImpressionsTheatre.com or by calling 604-929-9456.

Win tickets to see Jim Byrnes perform in Deep Cove

NE

WS

pho

toM

ike

Wak

efiel

d

From page 27

See more page 30


VISUAL ARTS

Darrin Morrison, curator of the WestVancouver Museum, is pleased to be presentingthe collection of works.

“Like many of her predecessors andcontemporaries, Ruth Killam Massey foundinspiration in the West Coast’s landscape,” he says.“This exhibition brings together works selectedfrom family and private collections and focuseson works created on Hernando Island, whereMassey had a summer home. This exhibition is atribute to Massey and her personal artistic pursuitsand celebrates the contribution she made to WestVancouver’s artistic community over her lifetime.”

The Massey family is grateful to the WestVancouver Museum for honouring Ruth inthis manner. Ruth and Geoffrey have longhad a strong regard for the cultural centre andMorrison, having gotten to know him in recentyears as a result of exhibitions celebrating theirpeers, like B.C. Binning and Smith.

The works chosen for The Edge of a Shadow, areference to that which Ruth found “so eloquent”were primarily painted en plein air near theMasseys’ summer home, just north of Lund at theentrance to Desolation Sound.

“That’s still a place of great joy for all of us,”says Eliza, who grew up in West Vancouver,though currently resides in Fort. St. John. TheMasseys continue to spend summers in the 2,500square foot home to this day.

“The connection between Hernando (Island)and my mother and my mother’s art is very, verystrong for all of us,” she says, “I think particularlyfor my father.”

Geoffrey has fond memories of his wife’sartistic practises.

“We had four children in fairly rapid successionand so that kept her very busy for a long time sothere was quite a long period where she didn’tpaint so much because she just didn’t have thetime,” he says. “But when the children got a littlebit older she painted whenever she wasn’t lookingafter them or other things, she was painting. Shewas an avid painter. She lived for her art — for herfamily first and then her art.”

While Ruth would create in her home studio,sketched with friends and enjoyed working whiletravelling abroad, Hernando, and summers spentthere, were a constant muse.

“I would be going back and forth to work but she would juststay put all summer long and paint up there,” says Geoffrey. “That’swhere the bulk of her work was done.”

Bright and early, Ruth would gather a day’s worth of suppliesand at times walk for miles until she found a remote location thatsuited her fancy.

“She had a golf cart. She put her easel and all her gear on it andpulled that behind her,” says Geoffrey.

The results were powerful.“To me it’s her interpretation of what she saw in the landscape,

how she saw the world,” he says.The ever-changing moods of the coastal landscape are captured

in Ruth’s works, which often explored the boundary between thesea and shore, and hillside and forest, explains Morrison. Framedviews of the ocean through driftwood piles or grasses are examples.

“When you look at one of her paintings, you just know that sherevelled in the colours and being out there and noticing all the littledetails,” says Eliza. “She knew how to hold a brush and she knewhow to put paint on the canvas. Not every artist can do that welland she did it really, really well. She knew what to do when she hada canvas in front of her and created these beautiful paintings whereyou feel you’re there, but in a painterly way not that it’s painted sorealistically that it’s like photo realism. She brought out the moodin the place where she was painting.”

There was “never a dull moment” growing up in the KillamMassey home (which the family sold in the late ’80s and was torndown by a subsequent owner), and during summers on Hernando.

“We grew up with lots of things being made and built andcreated,” says Eliza.

Ruth made a concerted effort to keep her brood busy,instructing them in a variety of crafts from tie-dye to pottery.

Geoffrey, who, while he is retired continues to do architecturalprojects here and there, including recently designing a home forone of his sons, also served as a source of inspiration.

“He really had an incredible sensitivity to the surroundings,”says Eliza. “He didn’t just plunk a house on a site. He thoughtabout the site and the people that were going to be living in thehouse and he was very sensitive to that.”

Geoffrey’s list of architectural achievements is long, forexample, he designed many homes and condos locally as well as inWhistler and on Hernando. He worked on the MacMillan BloedelBuilding, and was part of the Coal Harbour Architectural Group,and was involved in planning on the Expo ‘86 site, various publicart programs, the West Vancouver design panel and engaged in avariety of other public service endeavours.

Ruth and Geoffrey’s offspring are each pursuing creative paths.Eldest Raymond is a movie producer currently working on a filmproject in China, Vincent is a potter-ceramicist, Nathaniel is aphotographer and Eliza a photographer, as well, is working more inpainting as of late and volunteers with a variety of arts organizationsin addition to other community projects.

“They’re happy with what they’re doing and that’s the mainthing. No matter what you do, you should enjoy it,” says theirproud papa.

Geoffrey’s current West Vancouver home is evident of bothhis family’s and friends’ artistic leanings, seeing the walls coveredwith works by Ruth, their children, and famous artist friends, likeBinning and Toni Onley.

Geoffrey has loaned a number of Ruth’s paintings from hispersonal collection to the museum for the upcoming exhibition.

“This is the only time you will see a collection of Ruth Massey’spaintings in one place. It’s the only time and it’s an incredibleprivilege to see such talent collected together and from someonewho lived in West Vancouver most of her life,” says Eliza.

She’s looking forward to officially celebrating her mother’sartistic legacy as well as the personal impacts she made on so manyover the course of her lifetime.

“She always did the right thing, she said the right thing, shelooked after people when they weren’t well,” says Eliza. “I wouldlike to be as good as she was in so many ways and so I strive to bemore like her, sensitive to my surroundings, sensitive to the peoplein the room, interested in other people, to have a perceptive eye forthings and humility —all of those things that were so wonderful.”

Collection focuses on Hernando paintings

photos supplied

RUTH Klllam (left) at the Montreal Art Institute in 1947. (Top right) Floats, ca. 1994, oil on canvas, (Lower right) Meadows atHernando, ca. 1990s, oil on canvas.

WHILE Ruth Killam Massey would create in her home studio, sketched with friends and enjoyed working whiletravelling abroad, Hernando Island was a constant muse.

From page 13


NORTH SHORE’Srestaurant guide

$ Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25)

LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC/KARAOKE DJ BIG SCREEN SPORTS WIFI WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

AUSTRIANJagerhof Restaurant $ $ $Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van.604-980-4316

BISTROBlue Eyed Marys $ $ $ $Blue Eyed Marys has come ashore!After 13 years of you coming tous on Bowen Island,we’ve cometo you at 1735 Marine Drive,WestVancouver.We serve the sameregional food in a beautiful newroom.Lunch & dinner Tuesday-Saturday.$0 corkage Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday in January.

1735 Marine Dr., W. Van.604-921-2583www.blueeyedmarys.com

Cindy’s Café $ $ $Local favourite Cindy’s Café isnow open for diner every Fridayand Saturday night.Come for thegood food,stay for the friendlyatmosphere and enjoy our freeBYOWine policy.Corkage is forstrangers! Cindy’s is for neighbours.Visit www.cindyscafe.ca fordetails and reserve with Patrickat 604-925-2880.

1850 Marine Dr., W. Van.604-925-2880

Larson Station West CoastBistro & Banquets $ $ $For 2 or 200! Enjoy sweeping viewsthrough the 6th fairway,to theocean at Gleneagles Clubhouse.Larson Station West Coast Bistro,a fabulous little restaurant andbanquet facility,tucked awayon the Gleneagles Golf Course.LIVE MUSIC Fridays BRUNCH onweekends.Family friendly & casual,with flavours of the West Coast.

6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver778.279.8874

BRITISHThe Cheshire CheeseRestaurant & Bar $ $Excellent seafood and Britishdishes on the Waterfront.Fridayand Saturday,Prime Rib Dinner.Sunday,Turkey Dinner.Weekendsand Holidays,our acclaimed EggsBenny.Open for lunch or dinner,7days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van.604-987-3322

CHINESENeighbourhoodNoodles House $North Shore’s best variety & qualityChinese food.Serving Lunch &Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% offtakeout.Free delivery min.$20.00order within 3 kms.

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van.604-988-9885

Chef HungTaiwanese Noodle $ $Critically acclaimed worldwidefor its delectable beef noodle,Chef Hung has won numerousChampionships in Taiwan andnow crowned the Best NoodleHouse in Vancouver! Come seewhat all the excitement is about.

1560 Marine Dr., W. Van.778-279-8822UBC Wesbrook Village:102 - 3313 Shrum Lane, Vancouver604-228-8765Aberdeen Centre:2800 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way,Richmond • 604-295-9357www.chefhungnoodle.com

FINE DININGThe Observatory $ $ $ $An epicurean experience 3700’above the twinkling lights ofVancouver.

Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way,N. Van. 604-998-4403

The Salmon House $ $ $ $Serving spectacular views andfine, indigenous west coastcuisine for over 30 years.Lunch,dinner and Sunday brunch.Liveentertainment in Coho Lounge onweekend evenings.

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van.Reservations: www.salmonhouse.comor call 604-926-3212

FRENCHChez Michel $ $ $Classic French cuisine served inan elegant and graceful setting.For over 34 years,Chez Michel hastreated guests to only the best.Traditional seafood and meatentrees,dressed in rich, temptingsauces,are specially featuredalongside a superb selection ofwines and a decadent dessert list.Superior service with a waterfrontview helps complete your lunch ordinner experience.

1373 Marine Dr. (2nd flr) W. Van.604-926-4913

GREEKKypriaki Taverna $ $Win a FREE dinner during our“Dinners On Us”giveaway.1 in 6wins.1000s of dinners will begiven away.Now featuringLive Music every Friday @ 8pm.Open everyday @ Noon forlunch.Voted one of the top 5Greek restaurants in the LowerMainland.With our outstandingfood, reasonable prices, friendlyservice and candle-lit charm youwill see why so many people callit their favourite restaurant.Call fordelivery/take out tonight orcome in for a relaxingMediterranean experience.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van.604-985-7955\

INDIANHandi Cuisine of India $ $Reader’s Choice 2006 Winneroffering Authentic Indian Cuisine.Open for lunch and dinner,7 daysa week.Weekend buffet,oceanview,free delivery.

1340 Marine Dr., W. Van.604-925-5262www.handi-restaurant.com

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $Where one spicy sauce does not fitall.Readers’Choice award winningrestaurant for 5 years! Open forLunch & Dinner.Lunch Buffet $10.95.

116 East 15th St, N. Van.604-986-7555www.palkirestaurant.com

PUBThe Black BearNeighbhourhood Pub $ $

RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY PARTYAT THE BEAR WHILE SPACE ISAVAILABLE.Black Bear – An awardwinning pub that offers weeklyand daily food specials, featureddrinks,prizes plus a full,kid friendlyTake-Out menu.Free parking &close to public transit.Follow us onFacebook and Twitter.

1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Vanwww.blackbearpub.com604.990.8880

The Rusty Gull $ $A Lower Lonsdale legend for23 years.Home to the best inlive music Wed,Fri,Sat & Sunnights.Great food selection thatsurpasses the norm.The bestweekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm.Great selection of import draft.AllCanucks PPV games on the bigscreens.

175 East 1st St., N. Van.604-988-5585

Sailor Hagar’sNeighbourhood Pub $ $Offers an excellent menu,thebest craft brewed ales & lagersin Vancouver, live music,satellitesports,pool table,dart boards &heated patio with a spectacularcity view.

86 Semisch Ave., N. Van.604-984-3087

Village Tap House $$

Damn good pub! We try to takeeverything that’s good about apub,and leave out what’s not,then add lots more good… Startwith a comfortable room arounda giant fireplace,add 20 ice coldbrews on tap, really damn goodfood,some awesome events,andpretty much the most personablegroup of folks you’ll ever meet…and welcome to the Village TapHouse! Come in for dinner, tocatch the game on our dozensof high-def flat screens,or checkthe events page to see what’shappening this week.

1C - 900 Main Street,Village at Park Royal, West [email protected]

SEAFOODC-Lovers Fish & Chips $ $The best fish & chips on the NorthShore!

Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van.604-980-9993& OUR NEW LOCATION:6640 Royal Ave.,Horseshoe Bay, W. Van.604-913-0994

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$The fastest growing Fish & Chipson the North Shore.

International Food Court,Lonsdale Quay Market604-929-8416

THAIThai PudPongRestaurant $ $West Vancouver’s original ThaiRestaurant.Serving authentic Thaicuisine.Open Monday-Friday forlunch.7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van.604-921-1069www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COASTThe Lobby Restaurantat the Pinnacle Hotel $ $ $Inspired by BC’s naturalabundance of fabulous seafoodand the freshest of ingredients,dishes are prepared to reflectwest coast cuisine.Open 7-daysa week for breakfast, lunch,dinnerand late night lounge.

138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van.604-973-8000www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

WATERFRONTDININGThe MarinaSide Grill $ $Enjoy your Waterfront diningexperience with our extensivemenu.From eggs benny tojuicy burgers during our popularbrunches to our famous prime rib,hot scallop salad,clam chowder,king crab,steaks,seafood stylecordon bleu.Rooms available forprivate parties and free parking.Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner sevendays a week.View full menuwww.marinasidegrill.com.

1653 Columbia St, N. Van.(2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwyunder the bridge)604-988-0038www.marinagrill.com

CALENDAR

Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderatorMark Battersby Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is love allbiology? If it is, what are the implications? Info: 778-782-8000or philosopherscafe.net.Capilano Universe Lecture Series — The Medium’s Appren-tice: Dr. Leonard George of Capilano University’s psychologydepartment will discuss his exploration of spiritualism from theinside Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7-8:45 p.m. Free.Author Reading: Robert Janning will read from his recentlyself-published first book Westcoast Reign: The British ColumbiaSoccer Championships, 1892-1905 Thursday, Jan. 31, 7-8:30p.m. Registration required: 604-987-0286, ext. 8144.Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooks-bank Ave., North Vancouver.The North Shore International Film Series: The NorthShore Community ArtsCouncil will screen Canadian, independent and foreign filmsthroughout the fall, winter and spring. Still will play Wednes-day, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North

Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.The Movie Recyclers: A series of lost treasures in film followedby a discussion, the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Free.Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presentedby the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the firstSunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $7/$5.West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., WestVancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.Artists Confidential: A conversation with violinist MarkFewer Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Free. SFU Philosopher’sCafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion withmoderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m.Topic: What effect do party and special interest fundraisinghave on the U.S. and Canadian democratic systems? Info:778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.The Chamber Music Companion: Keith Lawrence willexplore piano quartets by Brahms, Mozart and SchumannMondays, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 18 and 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.Artists Confidential: A conversation with drummer DanBrubeck Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Free.— compiled by Debbie Caldwell.

From page 28

photo supplied

THE Mozzy Lane Band, featuring Victor Cullihall andRoberta (Bobbi) Stubbs, perform at The Roxy onSaturday, Jan. 20. The North Shore band are currentlyrecording a new CD, Stay Tuned. For more informationvisit mozzymusic.com.

Stay Tuned


1170 Obituaries1170

CONNECTING COMMUNITIESCONNECTING COMMUNITIES

604-630-3300604-630-3300Sales CentreSales Centre PhonePhone Hours:Hours:Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pmMon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pmSales CentreSales Centre OfficeOffice Hours:Hours:Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pmMon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm

Email:Email: [email protected]@van.netFax: 604-985-3227Fax: 604-985-3227 delivery: 604-986-1337

A division ofLMP Publication Limited Partnership

SPROTTSHAW.COMnsnews.com

Place yourad online24/7

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1160 In Memoriam1160ESTHER (HETTE) HARTWIGMar. 29, 1911 - Jan. 10, 2008

MOMIf Love could have saved you,You would have lived for ever!

Love and Miss YouDaughter Glenda (Rich)

& Family

1170 Obituaries1170BAKER,Wallace ‘Wally’ Miles

Sunrise June 12, 1962– Sunset January 7, 2013

Wally passed peacefully at LionsGate Hospital surrounded by thelove of his family and friends. Wewill miss his tremendous smileand the respect and dignity hegave to everyone he would meeton his daily journeys. Wallace willbe greatly missed by his fatherEugene ‘Gino’ Edward Baker;sons Keith Wallace Point(Melissa) and Kameron GyleWallace Baker George andgranddaughters, Amelia, Ashleyand Aurora Point. Wallace is alsosurvived by his brothers RobertCampbell (MJ), Derryl Baker(Laverne), Douglas CampbellBaker; sisters Sharon, Maureen(Pete) and Charlene Baker(Hector); and nephews andnieces Becky and Chief IanCampbell, Lelanie, Derryl, Janet,Caro l ine , Cassandra andJeremiah Baker, Leanne Pauland Lindsay Baker-Hubley andmany loving relatives and dearfriends. A prayer service hasbeen arranged for 7:00 pm onJanuary 10, 2013 and a funeralservice at 10:00 am on Friday,January 11, 2013 both at TotemHall, 1380 Stawamus Road,Highway 99, Squamish, BC. Online condolences can be found atwww.squamishfunerals.com

CRUZ - SergioMarch 1948 - December 2012It is with great sadness that weannounce the passing of ourbeloved husband, father andfriend, Sergio S. Cruz. Sergiopassed away at home surroundedby his loving wife, children andfriends. The family would like toacknowledge the many friendsand extended family for their loveand concern. A very special thankyou to Sergio and Nina’s co-workers from 6-West at LionsGate Hospital and the entirehospital staff for their support. ACelebration of Life and Mass willbe held at St. Pius X CatholicChurch, located at 1150 MountSeymour Road, North Vancouver,BC, January 19, 2013 at 9:00 am.A reception will follow at 11:00 amat Mount Seymour UnitedChurch, 1200 Parkgate Avenue,North Vancouver, BC.

1170 Obituaries1170

CZERECH, Joan Laura(nee Burges)

Born London, England, 1919.Survived the Blitz in the 40’s.Lover of life, world traveler.Chose Canada as her adoptedcountry. Last of “The GreatestGeneration”. Rest in Peace.

Hollyburn Funeral Home604-922-1221

www.hollyburnfunerals.com

BLORE, GeorgePassed away peacefully onDecember 31, 2012 at the age of91 in West Vancouver BC. Hewas predeceased by his first wifeElizabeth (Betty) Blore (neeDenman) sister Mildred Forbes,and brothers Bill and Charlie.George is survived by his sisterDoris, his wife Beth (neeGooden), daughters Kathy (MarkPayne), Penny Mangan (Patrick),son Chris Blore and step sonDoug Bell (Cath), grandchildrenCameron, Robyn, Kendra, Kyle,Kathryn, Jamie, Nick and Marka n d g r e a t g r a n d c h i l d r e nNathaniel, Jesmeray, Olivia andIsaac. George was born inRegina, Saskatchewan. He joinedImperial Oil in Regina in1939 andthen joined the RCAF in 1939where he served overseas inIndia and Burma with the 437thSquadron during WWII. Upon hisd i scha rge , he moved toVancouver and resumed workingfor Imperial Oil until his retirementin 1983. George moved to WestVancouver in 1956, coached LittleLeague baseball, many minorhockey teams (as an originalmember of the Capilano WinterClub) including the Nor Wes CapsJunior hockey team. In his 50’sGeorge joined the downtownYMCA to train and began to runmarathons, including Vancouver,Hawaii and London, England.George later joined the SeymourGolf and Country Club where heand Beth enjoyed their golf.George was an avid sports fanwho was an original BC Lionsticket holder and original Canucksseason ticket holder. For a fewyears George was a minor officialfor the Canucks where he proudlywore his NHL jacket as a goaljudge. The family would like tothank the staff at the InglewoodCare Centre who took such greatcare of George in the past year. Itwas George’s wish that there beno funeral service. A celebrationof life will be held on Sunday,January 27th at Seymour Golfand Country Club, 3723 MountSeymour Parkway, Nor thVancouver from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.We will be serving tea and peanutbutter & honey sandwiches!In lieu of flowers, donations to theLion’s Gate Hospital Foundationor the Vancouver YMCA would begreatly appreciated.

TIETZ, Grace, LorraineMar 30, 1939 - Dec 27, 2012

Grace has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.She is survived by her husband John, her sons John and Chris,daughter-in-law Sandy and a huge extended family of lovingfriends. Grace was born in Port Angeles, Washington andattended Pacific Lutheran University, where she received aBachelor of Arts degree in Education. Grace immigrated toCanada in 1966 and she and John settled down to raise theirchildren. She soon started her own business, following herpassion for music. A gifted and patient teacher, she taught musicfrom her home for many years. She was involved with the WVSenior Centre and also participated in / taught many othergroups over the years. Grace loved her little house where shelived happily with her family. She was always interested in people,loved her church and had many friends. Grace will be greatlymissed by those that knew and loved her. She was a a beacon ofkindness, had a zest for life and wanted everyone to know thatshe had a lot of fun with all of us. In lieu of flowers, please donateto fight cancer or to The North Shore Hospice. A celebration ofGrace’s life will be held on Saturday, January 12 at 2pm, SaintStephen’s Anglican Church, 885 - 22nd Street, West Vancouver.

HEMPSALL - Colin John1919 - 2012

We announce with deep sadnessthe death of Colin Hempsall onDecember 29th at the Lynn ValleyCare Centre in North Vancouver.Colin is survived by his daughtersBarbara (Martin) of Ganges,Shelley (Gordon) of Westbank,his brother Leslie (Ellen) of WhiteRock and his devoted wife Ruth.Colin was born and educated inVancouver. He served in theR.C.A.F. during WWII and upondischarge in 1945 attended theVancouver School of Art (now theEmily Carr College of Art andDesign). Colin’s creative abilitycombined with his painting andwriting skills attracted him to acareer in advertising where heremained until deciding to fulfillhis life-long dream of oceansailing. He purchased the hull of a41 foot ketch and spent the nextfive years completing the interiorand rigging. At the age of 59 heleft from the West VancouverYacht Club on a single handedvoyage to Hawaii, Samoa andTonga before starting the longjourney home. On his return hebegan a successful career as anartist. Many of his paintings reflecthis love of the sea and sailing. Hewas a Honourary Life Member ofthe West Vancouver Yacht Club.His family extends most gratefulthanks to Dr. Wayne Smith for hismany years of care and soundadvice. Also, special thanks to thestaff at Lynn Valley Care Centre,especially Vilma, Arlene and Billiewho attended to Colin with greatkindness. At Colin’s request therewill be no service. Donations inColin’s name to the CorinthianFund of the West VancouverYacht Club would be greatlyappreciated.

1170 Obituaries1170

JAY - Kan Chee6th Nov. 1929 - 3rd Jan. 2013It is with deep sadness that weannounce the passing of ourb e l o v e d m o t h e r , w i f e ,grandmother, great grandmother,sister, aunt and great aunt tonumerous great nieces andnephews. Kan was born in Chinain 1929 and was the eldest of fourchildren. She went to live in HongKong in 1956 before immigratingto Canada in 1958 and settled inVancouver with her husband. Sheworked as a store keeper, housewife and full time mom to sixchildren. In 1972 the familymoved to the North Shore whichbecame her final home. Shebecame well known in theneighbourhood for her pleasantand quiet personality plus herlong hours and hard work in theWilliam Store. She enjoyedgardening, being outdoors andhelping with the youngermembers of the family to whomshe was totally dedicated. In herlater years she travelled to China,Europe, South America, theCaribbean and Alaska. Kan wasalways active, walking at least anhour every day until the daybefore Christmas Eve when shehad a brain hemorrhage resultingin terminal illness. She passedaway peacefully surrounded byfamily and friends at Lions Gatehospital ten days later. She will beremembered for her relentlessdedication to her family andpeaceful temperament. Kan’sfamily would like to convey aspecial thank you to Dr. A. Cheng,Dr. Cameron, the fire departmentand emergency paramedics, plusall the staff at Lions Gate Hospitalinvolved in her care. A memorialservice will be held at 10:00am onSaturday, January 12th for familyand close friends at the BoalChapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, NorthVancouver. In lieu of flowers,donations to the Heart and StrokeFoundation would be greatlyappreciated.

MCGREGOR, JaneThompson (nee Hall)

Our precious 95 year old mom,grandma, great grandma, sisterand fr iend passed awaypeacefully on January 4th 2013surrounded by family. Lovinglyremembered by daughter Anneand Rick, grandchildren Joy andMatt, Claire and Martin, John,great grandson Quin andb r o t h e r B i l l . S h e w a spredeceased by her dearhusband Hugh in 1976. Alwaysa lady, she shared generouslyand received graciously. Acelebration of Jane’s life will beheld at 2pm on SaturdayJanuary 12 at St Andrew’s andSt Stephen’s PresbyterianChurch, 2641 ChesterfieldAvenue, North Vancouver.Thank you to Dr. Paul Sugar forhis compassionate care and tothe staff of Evergreen House.She will be forever missed andremembered, and her spirit willlive on through those who knewher.

1170 Obituaries1170

POSKITT, IreneApr 04, 1916 - Jan 01, 2013

Irene passed away peacefully atage 96, surrounded by family.She is predeceased by herbeloved husband, Edward GuyPoskitt, and by her dear siblingsMuriel, Cyril, Dorothy, andAudrey. Mother will beremembered with deep love andgratitude by her sons anddaughters: David (Anthea), Julie,Patti (Kirk), and Mark, and by hergrandchildren Lucy, Nicola,Carmen and Ben. Irene was abeacon of encouragement andjoy, and an example of skill,verve and courage for hundredsof students of art, calligraphy,and life. Her family, manyfriends, and an assortment ofcreatures great and small werenourished in the warm light andfresh air of her wisdom,generosity, and unfailing belief inthe uniqueness and beauty ofevery individual. Many willremember Irene from herteaching activities on the NorthShore and in Vancouver, andfrom the summer neighbourhoodshe loved at Point Roberts, WA.We thank Cedarview Lodgewhere she spent her final yearscharming all. Most of all weextend our affection and endlessthanks to her caregiver Bella forher loyal and lovingcompanionship to Momthroughout her last years. Ireneimplored all to believe: "You areLOVED." If you have receivedinspiration from her, pleaseconsider a donation to a charitywhere Irene’s legacy ofencouragement and kindnesswill be passed along.

RIGBY, David JohnJune 11, 1955 - Dec 13, 2012

Only when you drink from the riverof silence, shall you indeed sing.And when you have reached themountain tops, then you shallbeging to climb. And when theearth shall claim your limbs, thenyou shall truly dance.

SKIPPER - Brian HallJan. 3, 1961- Jan. 1, 2013

It is with saddened hearts weannounce the passing of Brianafter a short battle with cancer. Hepeacefully slipped away in theearly morning with his wife by hisside.He will be remembered byhis wife Dawne, family and manygreat friends. Born and raised ona houseboat in Coal Harbour, hecontinued his love of the waterworking for Tymac. His greatpassion was building modelboats, working in the garden andplaying shuffleboard at the club.Friends are welcome to sharememories and lift a glass to Brianat the Army and Navy Club, 1193rd St. E North Vancouver onSunday, January 13th at 1:00pm.In lieu of flowers donations can bemade to the North Shore Hospice(www.northshorehospice.ca)

1170 Obituaries1170

SAYLE, George RobertPassed away suddenly at homein the early hours of December22, 2012. George was themiddle child of Charles andAnnie Sayle, brother to Charles(Margit) and Ralph (Tina). Hewas predeceased by his lovingwife Kazuko (January 17, 2008)of 49 years. They had 3 sons,Robert (Derry), David (Kimberly)and Christopher, severalgrandchildren and a loving andcaring extended family. In theweek of his passing he becamea Great Grandfather twice inthree days. George was born in1934 in Edmonton, Alberta.When he was a year old, thefamily moved to Vancouver toget away from the harsh winters.He spent his youth living twoblocks away from KitsilanoBeach , g radua t ing f romKitsilano High School in 1951.After a summer or two workingon the CPR and CNR coastalsteamers, he enlisted andserved 3 years in the RCAF in anumber of bases all in Canada.As a youth in Kits, he and hislocal friends were very active inCubs, Scouts and Rovers. Hewas an adult Rover Leader inNorth Vancouver for manyyears. George will be dearlymissed by all who loved andcared for him. A memorialservice will be held in his honorat North Lonsdale UnitedChurch, 3380 Lonsdale Avenue,North Vancouver on SundayJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Inlieu of flowers donations to theHeart and Stroke Foundationwould be appreciated.“If we live in the hearts we leave

behind we do not die”Author: Thomas Campbell

BOALCHAPEL604-980-3451

SWIFT,RaymondHenry Arthur

Our adored ‘Poppi’ passedaway at the age of 87 onDecember 28th, 2012. Poppiloved sports and in his youthwas passionate about baseballa n d b a s k e t b a l l , o f t e nreminiscing about once playingthe Harlem Globetrotters.Always active, he continuedcurling and golfing well into his80s. Music was another of ourPoppi’s Passions; often burstinginto song and performing his AlJolson act. Poppi’s quick smileand joie de vive brightened thelives of all who knew him. He willbe lovingly remembered by wifeRuth, stepdaughters CaroleNanson and Julie Rogers (PeterMcLean), his grandchildrenNoel, Trevor and Anna, hisextended family and his faithfulmorning coffee buddies. Wewould like to extend a heartfeltthank you to the staff of 4E & 4Wat Lions Gate Hospital for theirtremendous kindness anddedication. No service uponrequest, but a tea will be held inMarch to celebrate the love andjoy that Poppi brought into allour lives. In lieu of flowers,donations to Athletics 4 Kids(a4k.ca) are welcomed. …I’dwalk a million miles for one ofyour smiles….

Celebrate the lives ofloved ones with your stories,photographs & tributes on

remembering.ca

cont. on next page

@place adsonline @NSNews.com

1170 Obituaries


WORKWITH US& GROW A CAREER

Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings.

www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

1278 Management1278

Coquitlam LocationSTOREMANAGERLee Valley Tools

is accepting applications forStore Manager. We arelooking for retail managementexperience with woodworkingand/or gardening knowledge.Must have the ability to fosterexcellent customer service andmaintain good staff relation-ships while working in a fast-paced environment.

Please send cover letter andresume to Kathy Somerville,

Director of Retail StoreOperations by

Thursday January 17, 2013email: [email protected] fax: 780-489-9810

1285 Retail Sales1285WILDBIRDSUNLIMITED

1190Marine DrSales Associate 4 days a week,no evenings. Some retail salesreq’d, along with the ability tocarry 20lb bags of bird seed out tocustomers cars. Must be fit. Plsdrop of resume or email [email protected]

BECOMEANOPTICIANINONLY6MONTHSOptical Dispensing is a high-growth industry withgood pay and job security. Train for a “Career WithVision”. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS.• 6-month program . . . starts Feb. 20th, 2012• Financial assistance available• Hurry . . . enrolment limited!!

B.C. COLLEGE OF OPTICS208 - 10270 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

604.581.0101

1420 TutoringServices1420

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER.Senior math, calculus, IB, AP, SATprograms. K-12. 604-929-6262

TUTOR DOCTOR NORTHSHORE Tutoring for All Ages andS u b j e c t s . E x p e r i e n c e d &Qualified Tutors. [email protected]

West Van Tutoring at yourhome. Math, English, grade 4 toUniversity, $40/hr, 604-999-1016

EDUCATION

1240 GeneralEmployment1240

Molly MaidNorth &West VancouverMature f/t housecleanersrequired Mon to Fri, days.$11 to $16/hr.Valid BCdrivers licence required.

For interview.Call 604-987-4112

PAYOFF POSTHOLIDAYBILLS

Earn extra cash to supplementyour current income or pay offyour bills. Now hiring deliverycontractors for the Sun,Province & National Post in theWest Vancouver area. Musthave reliable vehicle and beavailable from 2am to 6amdaily.

Earn up to $900/mo.Call to find the routeclosest to you.778-968-4400

1250 Hotel Restaurant1250★ LA CUCINA RESTAURANT ★is looking for a Server Apply inperson 1509 Marine Dr. NorthVan 604-986-1334

WELCOME WAGON offers part-time career opportunity in yourLonsdale neighbourhood. Musthave car/computer. Call Pat at604-596-8577

1240 GeneralEmployment1240

TRUTH IN''EMPLOYMENT''ADVERTISING

Glacier Media Group makesevery effort to ensure youare responding to areputable and legitimate jobopportunity. If you suspectthat an ad to which youh a v e r e s p o n d e d i smisleading, here are someh i n t s t o r e m e m b e r .Legitimate employers donot ask for money as part ofthe application process; donot send money; do not giveany credit card information;or call a 900 number inorder to respond to anemployment ad.

Job opportunity ads aresalary based and do notrequire an investment.

If you have responded to anad which you believe to bemisleading please call theBetter Business Bureau at604-682-2711, Monday toFriday, 9am - 3pm or [email protected] they will investigate.

1270 Office Personnel1270P/T ADMIN ASSISTANT

Reception, accounting andproject support. See full adhttp://www.somersetcustomhomes.ca/180/

1293 Social Services1293

[email protected]

Some great kids aged 12 to 18who needa stable, caring home for a few months.Are you looking for the opportunity todo meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEACommunity Services is looking forqualified applicants who can providecare for youth in their home on afull-time basis or on weekends for respite.Training, support and remunerationare provided. Funding is available formodifications to better equip your home.A child at risk is waiting for an open door.Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628

EMPLOYMENT

ANNOUNCEMENTS1085 Lost & Found1085LOST KEYS on fob, 1 key veryunique, North or West Van, last4-5 wks. Call 604-809-1595

1010 Announcements1010CRIMINAL RECORD

Canadian Record Suspension(Criminal pardon) seals record.American waiver allows legalentry. Why risk employment,business, travel, licensing,deportation, peace of mind?

Free consultation1-800-347-2540

1085 Lost & Found1085FOUND EARRING near GrandBlvd Jan 9. Call 778-340-0490

FOUND MARIN Mnt Bike, LynnValley/Mnt Hwy, 2 weeks ago, callto identify, 604-984-3335

LOST BERET ‘Regina Rifle Regi-ment WWII’ after RemembranceDay parade North Van. Pls call604-985-5090

LOST CAT, black, male, whitepaws, 21st & Chesterfield area.Call 604-987-6015

LOST DEEP blue Zircon fingerring with silver setting design(grapes leaves & grapes)between 16th/Lonsdale or on bus.604-349-7233, 604-988-1306

Over 92% of our grads are employed in their field of study within 6 months of graduation.

604-580-2772 www.stenbergcollege.com

Psychiatric Nursing (online): Learn at home through guided online learning combined with local clinicalplacements and some local classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of RegisteredPsychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Special Education Assistant (online): Learn at home through guided online learning combined withsome local classroom delivery and two 3-week practicums. You can become a Special Education Assistant in just9 months! Average starting wage in school districts is $24/hr. You will receive training and certification from theProvincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD).

LEARN ONLINE Guided online learning, instructor-led,in a highly supported environment

Government student loans & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

1010 Announcements10103 Ways to HelpYour Community

Donate - Shop - VolunteerLGH Thrift Shop

128 West 15th StreetNorth Vancouver(604) 987-5938

NSNSCoin & Stamp ShowSun • Jan 20 • 10am to 5 pmOAKRIDGE AUDITORIUM41st & Cambie • Vancouver

Coins, Paper, Medals,Stamps, Buy/Sell, Appraisals

★ Free Admission★

S E N I O R S S P E C I A L :Downsizing/ Moving/ Delivery andStorage service. Please call Luigiat 778-994-5403

2080 Garage Sale2080North Van

ESTATE SALESat, Jan 12, 12-2pmPlease no early birds!802 Heritage Blvd

House contents includingworkshop items, air

compressor, garden tools,furniture, etc.

2010 Appliances2010FRIDGE, DANBY DESIGNERStainless Steel. Apt size, 10 cubicft+. $325 obo. 604-926-9910.

ILACAPPLIANCE&VACUUMSSales • Service • We buy

604-987-7330

2035 Burial Plots2035Above Ground plot in amausoleum $29,000. Located inprestigious Forest Lawn MemorialPark in Burnaby. Above ground,plot in a garden mausoleumsetting. Permits burial for family offour. Incls two exterior decorativevases. Priced at market value.604-272-7250 or 604-874-2423

FOREST LAWN CEMETERYPLOT, Ascension section $7900obo. Call 604-987-2948

2015 Art &Collectibles2015

BOHEMIA DINNER SETRoyal Ivory. $275.00

Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop128 West 15th North Vancouver

(604) 987-5938

2060 For Sale -Miscellaneous2060

co l l e c t i b l e t y p ew r i t e r s$100-$175, singer sewing machine$125, chairs $10-$20, mens/womwear $5-$100 604-985-1968

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS.Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.Call 1-866-652-6837

www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

HP COLOUR laser printer $75,Illuminite speakers 3 way, 150watt 2 sets $50, samsung printercartridge new $20, antique safe$950, handpainted wood art +more home decor onyx & brasshandcarved articles indoor/garden items. 604-922-8141

Looking for something trulyunique & original? Purchasedoverseas, solid teak, intricatelyhand carved, extensively detailed5pc living rm showcase ste, suit-able for rustic resort or spac.home. $12,000 or highest offer.Consider part trade for newervehicle w/low km’s. 778-241-5477

STAIR CLIMBERImmaculate chair. 12’8"Control + Remote $2000.(Paid $4000) Up to 300lbs.

604-980-8800

2070 Fuel2070

ACLEANDRY SPLITMaple, birch, alder. Guar lowestprices. David 604-926-0014 24H

TOPKNOT FIREWOOD est 1981Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick upor delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

2075 Furniture2075ALL THINGS IN FABRIC

is having a Custom Tailored SlipCover Sale 25% off til Feb 15.

604-376-4140 Lower Lonsdale

FRENCH PROVINCIAL - sofa,chair, coffee & end table $450;dining table & 4 chairs, buffet$450; retro blue hide bed couch$75, 2 night tables $200. 3 sets ofkitchen tables & chairs $75 ea.604-202-8485 Moving - must go.

MOVING, MAHOGANY drop leaftable 73’’L x 45’’W $200, 6 oakdining chairs $450, oak buffet$550, Sklar-Peppler buffet server$60, antique coffee table $130,end table $60, fire screen $40,teak stereo system $200, 2 largespeakers with stereo cabinet$200, queen bed & frame $175,headboard $50, 2 chests of draw-ers $100 & $30, misc items.Phone 604-986-7207

NEW Teak patio furniture. Foldingchair $79, Folding table $299,Ext. table $750. 604-834-1399

2118 Recycler2118TWO Entertainment Units

Black 4ftx4ft, Maple color 5ft H x3ft W, w/doors. 778-223-7514

FREE Sofa. Small & Boyce sofa.94 inches long. Must pick up.604-760-3675

2120 SportsEquipment2120

WESLO TREADMILL, folds upfor storage $200. Healthware sta-tionary bike $50. 604-986-5444

2135 Wanted to Buy2135* DANISH * style teak furn &items. Ok if refinishing & repairneeded. 604-773-5218 ThankYou very much. Cash Paid !

FIREARMSAll types wanted,

estates, collections,single items, military.We handle all paperwork

and transportation.Licensed North Shore

dealer. 604-960-0045

FOREST LAWN SideXsideplots, WHISPERING PINE, LOT#114, GRAVES #7 & 8. $30,000or best offer. Call: 604-298-0459

GARAGE SALEScont. from previous page

Celebrate with aBirthday Greeting

in the classified section!

NSNews.com

One Call Does It All604-630-3300

To advertise call604-630-3300

PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE ADS 24/7Go to nsnews.comand Click on classifieds

To advertise inEmployment call604-630-3300

Job Listings,From A-Z

From advertising executive orbanker to x-ray technician orzookeeper, you'll find it in theEmployment Section.


AMERICAN BULLDOG PUPS,4 females/ 2 males left, $800each, 604-230-1999

3040 Daycare Centres3040Daycare SpaceOpen Now for3-5yrs: $695/mo. Also 1-2yrs,ECE Staff★604-929-5799

3507 Cats3507

★CATS&KITTENS★FORADOPTION !

604-724-7652

PLEASE VISIT LOVE’S WEBSITE FOR IMAGES & COMPLETE DETAILS:www.lovesauctions.com

FEATURING:FEATURING: MIDDLEBY MARSHALL & LINCOLN IMPINGER DBL STACKMIDDLEBY MARSHALL & LINCOLN IMPINGER DBL STACKGAS PIZZA OVENSGAS PIZZA OVENS ♦♦ NEW & USED PIZZA PREP TABLESNEW & USED PIZZA PREP TABLES ♦♦ DECK OVENSDECK OVENS♦♦SHEETERSSHEETERS♦♦UNUSEDDOYONRACKOVENUNUSEDDOYONRACKOVEN♦♦DOYONRACK2DRPROOFERDOYONRACK2DRPROOFER♦♦ PIZZA DISPLAY CASESPIZZA DISPLAY CASES ♦♦ DOUGH MIXERS 30 / 60 QTSDOUGH MIXERS 30 / 60 QTS ♦♦CONVECTIONCONVECTIONOVENSOVENS ♦♦ BAKERY & SWEET DISPLAY CASESBAKERY & SWEET DISPLAY CASES ♦♦ DELI & MEAT EQUIPMENTDELI & MEAT EQUIPMENT♦♦ NEW & USED REFRIGERATIONNEW & USED REFRIGERATION ♦♦ GROCERY & PRODUCE EQUIPMENTGROCERY & PRODUCE EQUIPMENT ♦♦TABLES & CHAIRSTABLES & CHAIRS ♦♦ BOOTH SEATINGBOOTH SEATING ♦♦ WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERSWALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS♦♦ TABLES & CHAIRSTABLES & CHAIRS ♦♦ BULK BINSBULK BINS ♦♦ MEAT SLICERSMEAT SLICERS ♦♦ POTS & PANSPOTS & PANS ♦♦RANGES & STOVES plus much more….RANGES & STOVES plus much more…. All on the Auction Block ….All on the Auction Block ….

GIANT AUCTIONGIANT AUCTIONFOOD / RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT• * BAILIFF SEIZURES * GENERAL CONSIGNORS

* SEVERAL RESTAURANTS * PIZZA & BAKERY EQUIPMENT* CAFÉ & DELI DISPLAY CASES * NEW & USED REFRIGERATION

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH @ 10 AM

2720 No. 5 Road,Richmond, B.C.

604-244-9350

Viewing: Friday – 9 am ‘til 4:30 pm –and- Saturday – 9 am ‘til Auction Time

GIANT

GIANT AUCTION

AUCTION

2020 Auctions2020

AUCTIONCALENDAR

LEGALS

NOTICE TOCREDITORSANDOTHERS

Re: The Estate of THOMASA L B E R T B U X T O N ,deceased, formerly of 823Lynn Valley Road, NorthVancouver, British ColumbiaCreditors and others havingclaims against the estate ofTHOMAS ALBERT BUXTONare hereby notified undersection 38 of the Trustee Actthat particulars of their claimsshould be sent to theExecutrix, Lesli MaureenStoddart, c/o BMO TrustCompany, at 595 BurrardStreet, 9th Floor, PO Box49500 Vancouver, BC, V7X1L7 on or before February 11,2013, after which date theExecutrix will distribute theestate among the partiesentitled to it, having regard tothe claims of which theExecutrix then has notice.

5505 Legal/PublicNotices5505


NOTICE is hereby given thatcreditors and others havingclaims against the estate ofALFRED GERHARD MERTIN,deceased, formerly of NorthVancouver, B.C, are required tosend full particulars of suchclaims to the Executor, VirginiaSteeves, at 1057 Heritage Blvd,North Vancouver B.C., before thedate of February 8, 2013, afterwhich date the estate’s assets willbe distributed, having regard onlyto claims that have beenreceived.


Notice is Hereby Given thatCreditors and others, havingclaims against the Estate of:KRISTOFFER FRIMANNPAULSON (Deceased) 4182Dollarton Highway, NorthVancouver BC V7G 1A2.Whodied on March 3rd, 2012, arehereby required to send theparticulars thereof to theundersigned Executors.KRISTOFFER PAULSON andKAI PAULSONC/O David H. StollerBarrister & Solicitor801-100 Park Royal South,West Vancouver BC V7T 1A2on or before February 15,2013, after which date theEstate’s assets wi l l bedistributed, having regard onlyto the claims that have beenrece ived . KRISTOFFERPAULSON and KAI PAULSON,Executors.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAND OTHERSRE: Estate of Joyce Alderman,deceased, formerly of 940Groveland Road, West Van-couver, BCCreditors and others havingclaims against this estate arehereby notified under section 38of the Trustee Act that particularsof their claims should be sent tothe undersigned executor c/o1560-200 Burrard Street ,Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6 on orbefore February 14, 2013 afterwhich date the executor willdistribute the estate among theparties entitled to it, having regardonly to the claims of which he thenhas notice.J. Trevor Johnstone, executorby Kay M. Vinall, solicitor

5505 Legal/PublicNotices5505

CRIMINALRECORD?Don’t let your past limit your

career plans!Since 1989 Confidential, FastAffordable - A+ BBBRatingEMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL

FREEDOMCall for FREE INFOBOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

www.RemoveYourRecord.com

NOTICE of Foreclosure ishereby given that on Sunday,January 13th, 2013 at 12:00p.m. at 219 Mackay Rd. NorthVancouver, B.C., V7P 3N6,the undersigned, AdvancedStorage Centres will sell atPublic Auction, by competitivebidding, the personal propertyheretofore stored with theundersigned.Name......................Unit #Veronica Miguel # 0832PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS NOW & SAVE BIG BUCKS AT TAX TIME

6 ADS FOR THE PRICE OF 3MINIMUM AD SIZE IS 1 COL X 1" – UNTIL APRIL 15, 2013

CALL 604.630.3300 TODAY!

Colour AvailableAsk for details

7005 Body Work7005The Art of Asian Bodycare

7days, 10am-8pm, 604-980-8809101-1075Marine Dr, North Van

7010 Personals7010MERIDIEN SPA604-985-4969

www.meridienspa.comNEWSTAFFADDITIONS

3508 Dogs3508

JACK Russell Terrier 7yrs olddeaf; only pet home; no children$250. [email protected]

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescuedogs from Foreclosed UponPets. Spay/neutered, regularv a c c i n a t i o n s & r a b i e s ,microchipped. $449 adoption fee,avail at your local Petcetera stores.

3540 Pet Services3540LUXURYPETHOTEL@YVR

New customer special $27/ nightrestriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

The North Shore Newshas partnered with theBC SPCA to encourageresponsible pet guardianshipand the humane treatment ofanimals. Before purchasing anew puppy, ensure the sellerhas provided excellent careand treatment of the animaland the breeding parents. Fora complete guide to finding areputable breeder and otherconsiderations when acquiringa new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

Cares!

5070 Money to Loan5070Need CashToday?

Own a Vehicle?Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!Cash same day, local officewww.PitStopLoans.com

604-777-5046

4060 Metaphysical4060TRUEPSYCHICS

4 Answers CALL NOW24/7Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032

Mobile: #4486www.truepsychics.ca

3508 Dogs3508ADORABLE Lab Puppies forSale Chocolate, Yellow andBlack. Vet checked, vaccinatedand dewormed. Ready to goJan. 14. $650. 604-796-8485

ARGENTINE DOGO only 4 girlsleft, ready next week, 1st shotsdewormed. $1200. 604-997-7911

BASSETTEHOUNDmale puppy,tri color CKC reg, micro chip, bornOct 13th, 2012, all shots,dewormed, $1000, 604-820-2629

Golden Retriever X Golden Lab1st shots, ready Jan 21, to goodhomes. $500. 604-951-0567

P/B MINIATURE Schnauzers,$500 born Dec 19, 2 wht, 3 salt &pepper, 1 blk, tails docked,dewormed 1-250-710-8972

GIANT Schnauzer Puppiespurebred, ch. sired, not reg. non-shed, non-allergenic, fab pet andcompanion$1,500 604-858-2374

REAL ESTATE6007 BUSINESSES FOR

SALE6007

FORSALEAUTOMOTIVERepair Shop

Avail in North Vancouver★ with DEALERS LICENSE ★

■ all equipment included■ Ready to operate■ Established business

Serious Inquiries onlyCall OWNER604-612-5536

for further information.

FORSALEAUTOMOTIVERepair Shop

Avail in North Vancouver★ with DEALERS LICENSE ★

■ all equipment included■ Ready to operate■ Established business

Serious Inquiries onlyCall OWNER604-612-5536

for further information.

PIZZA FRANCHISE QUICKSALE Due to medical reasons.New equip + lease hold improve-ments. $93,000 interested partiesto meet in person. 604-729-4089

6008 Condos/Townhouses6008

6008-04 Burnaby6008-04

HIGHGATE RIDGE 1 levelground fl tnhse, 845sf 2br 2baw/lge backyd $420K 604- 376-7652see uSELLaHOME.com id5550

NR EDMONDS sk/train stn. 788sf2br 2ba condo across from Taylorpk $388,900 604-764-8384 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5571

6008-06 Chilliwack6008-06HARRISON HOT SPRINGSPenthouse, 1400sf, 2bdrm, 2decks, new appl, $239,900. Call604-768-8879

IMMACULATE 984SF 2br condoinsuite laundry, mountain view40+ bldg $95,300 604-703-3839see uSELLaHOME.com id5543


6008-12 Langley/Aldergrove6008-12

REDUCED TO sell 1536sf 3br2.5ba 1 owner end unit 6 yr oldtownhome $319K 604-833-4246see uSELLaHOME.com id5549

NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trailsnr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhousew/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699see uSELLaHOME.com id5512

RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with newappliances insuite laundry, petskids ok $177,777 604-530-6247see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

6008-08 Coquitlam6008-08

$6K BELOW assessment 850sf2br 2ba top fl condo WestwoodPlateau $279,900 604-968-4717see uSELLaHOME.com id5633


6008-02 Abbotsford6008-02

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2br condo, insuite laundry, +55building, $124,900 604-309-3947see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-stelaundry, 45+ building Mt. Bakerview $89,000. 778-822-7387see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-14 Maple Ridge/Pitt Mead.6008-14

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4bat/h. Incredible view, huge masterbr $399,900, 604-466-3175 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5226


6008-18 NewWestminster6008-18

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp,& Sky train $249K 778-241-4101see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

6008-26 Port Moody6008-26

2BDRM/ 2BTH 1307 - 235Guildford Way, Port Moody

Fantastic Views! Floor to CeilingWindows! 1242 sq.ft. floorplan. 2s/s parking stalls! Walk to shops,parks & transit! Call CandaceCappellaro, Prudential SterlingRealty 604-421-1010. $469,900


6008-26 Port Moody6008-26

INLET & Mtn views, reno’d 928sf2 br condo, insuite laundry rentalsok $228,500 604-936-7547 seeuSELLaHOME.com id4642

6008-28 Richmond6008-28

STEVESTON VERY large 1284sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazingmtn views, $455K 604-618-8362see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

6008-30 Surrey6008-30

GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd flcondo, pool, exercise rm, partyrm etc, $213,900 778-834-8224see uSELLaHOME.com id5576

Real Estatecont. on next page

ONE CALLDOES IT ALL!From the City to the Valley

604-630-3300

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

@place adsonline @

NSNews.com

nsnews.com


GREEN TIMBERS beautifullyupdated 3100sf 5br 3.5ba, suite8400sf lot $575K 604-340-1551see uSELLaHOME.com id5631


6008-30 Surrey6008-30

GUILDFORD QUIET 905sf top fl2br condo, recent flooring paintetc $179,500 604-496-3397 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5593

NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxsgarage $393,000 778-218-0389see uSELLaHOME.com id5320

NEWTON UPDATED 1007sf 2brground lvl, private entry, insuitelaundry, $196,900 604-592-2991see uSELLaHOME.com id5598

UPPER LEVEL end unit 1200sf2br 2ba townhome +55 complexupdates $209,900 604-574-3987see uSELLaHOME.com id5616

6015 For Sale byOwner6015

5 ACRE South Langley horse propertyright on South Langley Regional trail.Clean, bright & updated, older 2368 sqft, 2 bd home – Barn, stalls, x-fenced,p a s t u r e . 6 0 4 - 3 2 3 - 4 7 8 8PropertyGuys.com ID: 76788

6015 For Sale byOwner6015

PALM DESERT: 4BDRM/3BTH73860 White Stone Lane

4 Bdrm, 3 full baths, Pool, Spa,outdoor Grill, in center ofShadowMountain Golf Course,large yard, 8 citrus trees, greatviews North & South, allamenities, remodeled with allhigh end appliances & highquality fixtures, 2 high efficientfurnaces & air conditioners, ondead end short street with littletraffic & fairways on both sidesof home, selling furnished.$795,000.email: [email protected]

WALNUT GROVE $435,000.TOWNHOME, End UnitPrivate Greenbelt Lot

2000 Sq.Ft. 3Bed 3.5 BathTo View 604-838-5958

West Van DUNDARAVEHOUSE2 stories, 4 BR, 4bath, office, lrgkitchen/fam rm, 3 car heatedgarage, nr shops/schls, beach,4100sf, lot 8119sf, great value,$2,388,000. 604-730-9912

6020-04 Burnaby6020-04

BURNABY South; CORNER8810sq ft lot 3 BR 1200sf home.$999,000. No agents. 604-439-7554

6020-06 Chilliwack6020-06

11 ACRE lot w/1296sf 3br 2baUpdated modular home RyderLake area $475K 604-316-7775see uSELLaHOME.com id5640

CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancherw/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km tolake, pool $360K 604-824-5687see uSELLaHOME.com id5561

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

PRICE REDUCED, 1280sf 3br1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480sflot $229,900 604-792-9287see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

6020 Houses - Sale6020

6020-08 Coquitlam6020-08

REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5bafabulous vu, below assessmentCDS lot $688,888 778-898-7731see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

6020-12 Ladner/South Delta6020-12

W. LADNER ½ block from theFraser Riv,1600sf 3br characterhome, $545,000 604-617-3748see uSELLaHOME.com id5599

6020-14 Langley/Aldergrove6020-14

211/80B AV 3034sf 6br 5ba withlegal 2br basement suite, quietcrescent $589,900 604-649-6030see uSELLaHOME.com id5607

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX80K below assessment. $3K/morent $527,900 firm 604-807-6565see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5brw/suite above 3 additionalrental units $985K 604-882-6788see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

6020-22 NewWestminster6020-22

528 E. Columbia St., New WestCustom built 3 BR home, 4 baths,superb view. A must see.$789,000. Rick 604-727-0043

6020-24 North Delta6020-24

UPDATED 4541SF 7br 5½baon large 8264sf lot, basementsuite, $819,000 604-805-6614see uSELLaHOME.com id5604

6020-30 Port Moody6020-30

OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suitepotenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813see uSELLaHOME.com id5606

6020-34 Surrey6020-34

132ST, 92AVE 2140sf 5br 2baw/bsmt suite, huge 7200sf lot,updates, $529K 778-320-7506see uSELLaHOME.com id5568


6020-34 Surrey6020-34

CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515see uSELLaHOME.com id5597

CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom,2 suites, $649K 604-441-9652see uSELLaHOME.com id5563

CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba,on quiet CDS, suite potential inbasement, $575K 604-619-0603.See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GDlot, $789,800 778-549-2056 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5564

E. NEWTON 4000sf 8br 5.5ba2 yr old 3 level home w/3 brbsmt suite $699K 778-895-8620see uSELLaHOME.com id5628

FLEETWOOD ACROSS fromSchool, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5baw/suites $579K 604-434-3482see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

REAL ESTATE

GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2400sf 4br 3ba, lg 7800sf lot, bsmtsuite $559,000 604-727-9240see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2baw/basement suite on huge 8640sf lot, $489,000 604-613-1553see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek,main floor master br, $765K

604-581-5541 see:uSELLaHOME.com id5506

NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba½ duplex with 2br bsment suite$475K incl. HST 604-728-1419see uSELLaHOME.com id5591


6020-34 Surrey6020-34

TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5baexecutive home 12,077sf lot, withside suite, $850K 604-575-7311see uSELLaHOME.com id5350

6020-36 Tsawwas.6020-36

CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures,7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

6020-38 VancouverEast Side6020-38

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12& 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqftbungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.

6025 Industrial/Commercial6025

VANC DNTOWN medical office672sf+188sf common area nearSt Pauls hp $375K 604-572-2785see uSELLaHOME.com id5509

6030 Lots & Acreage6030

INVESTOR ALERT Clayton 1.27acre ppty w/1944sf 3br 2.5bahome $1,299,000 778-574-2519see uSELLaHOME.com id5613

LANGLEY BUILD your dreamhome, secluded 5 ac view ppty,well inst $630,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmtsuite $1,150,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

PENDER ISLAND, level buildinglot (3819 Pirates Rd) 0.36 ac/15,681 sq ft with water sewer,hydro, cable at lot line. By owneronly $109,900. 604-988-2653

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev.ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

6035 Mobile Homes6035

CHILLIWACK REDUCED mustbe moved 1130sf 2br 2bathmobile $7,500obo 604-795-7570see uSELLaHOME.com id5612

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2brrancher style mobile home, kidsOK, $179,900 604-824-7803see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

6040 Okanagan/Interior6040

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detachedshop, view $949K 250-378-8857see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

BAJA, MEXICO Custom builtseaside homes starting at$79,000. 800-409-6320

thecovecommunity.com

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3bareno’d home w/side suite on 2lots $239,900 778-887-4530see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

NANAIMO, OCEAN View 1283sf3br 2ba 4yr old home on .11 aclot SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!!see uSELLaHOME.com id5556

Ocean Front Lux Contemp.private home on 2.73 Acres-Quadra Island. 250-884-0000www.bcoceanfronthomes.com

SPECTACULAR ISLANDVIEWS (10) San Juan Islands,

Anacortes - Biz Pt.$830,000 USD

4,100 sq.ft. on .5 acres, 5 br within-suite bath, oversized 4 cargarage 38’ long x 16’ High RVgarage. Custom home ICF

exterior walls, geothermal heatsystem. MLS# 313575

AlanWeeks3688 BirchWay, Anacortes,

ZIP 98221-8440(425)691-9515

[email protected]

6052 Real EstateInvestment6052

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex+1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200/month $479,900 604-807-6565see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

6065 RecreationProperty6065

1 BR Time Share Membership, 1week per year in Hawaii, RoyalAloha Vacation Club incls 3 wksbanked & transfer fee. $2500.604-261-5488, www.ravc.com

3 BR, lrg kitchen/lving room,1300sf seasonal, Gambier Isl.Sea Ranch $325K 604-266-6191

CABIN 15 mins SE of Hope BCSurrounded by mountains riversTall cedars, trails, clean air.3 BR, 1.5 ba, 6appls, sleeps 12+$239K by owner, 604-795-3663

GETAWAY - Mayne IslandTurn Key house, 2 BR + suite,all for $320,000, 250-539-5011

http://members.shaw.ca/mayneislandhome/

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive fromVanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront$70K is for both 604-302-3527see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hrfrom Vanc incl lot & 5th wheelski, fish, $148,500 604-209-8650see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

LOT & Trailer. This little gem islocated 120 miles from Van, pool- C.H, hiking, fishing, history ofCaretaker, maint $775/yr,reduced winter price $30,000. Lot33 - 30860 Trans Canada HwyYale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

OCEAN FRONT boat access only2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30minfromW Van $799K 778-998-9141see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

PALM SPRINGS Vacation Home55+ Gated Park, $119K, 1800sf,3 BR 2.5ba. Call 604-737-7756

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?●Difficulty Making Payments?No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?We Take Over Payments! No Fees!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663


6020-01 Real Estate6020-01AtWEBUYHOMES

WeCASHYOUOUT FAST!We Also Take Over Your

Payments Until Your Home isSold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us

First!(604)- 626-9647

www.webuyhomesbc.com

cont. from previous page

LIVING ROOMGet MORE

To Advertise Call604.630.3300

Find itin the

Real EstateSection.

Find the Keyto yourNew Home

604.850.9600

• BUY• SELL• RENT

Find your perfect homeat

househunting.ca


6565 Office/Retail -Rent6565

RENTALS6505 Apartments &

Condos6505

6505-11 North VanApt. Rentals6505-11

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA1989 Marine DriveNORTH VANCOUVER

RENTALS [email protected]

Bach from $8451 Bdrm from $11052 Bdrm from $1630City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat& hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna

& tennis courts on site.Security & video monitoring.

On major bus route.

GET 1 MONTH FREE

1 BDRM Beautiful Deep Coveheat, h/w & prkg. ns/np, availNow, $800/mo, 604-929-8819

1 BDRM reno’d, soaker tub, h/hwinc, hardwood fl, np/ns ref’s Feb 1$900 604-904-9507

1 BR, 2 BR’s, view, avail Now. 1year lse, 125 West 19th, N/S, NoPets, coin w/d, 778-554-0537

1 BR, 700 sq ft, newer condo onRavenwoods. Storage, f/p, d/w,w/d, prkg, fitness centre, lg patio.N/s, $1400 778-847-1311

1 Br, $920, Avail NowTotal reno’d Heat incl. quiet.drapes. hardwood, gated or freeprkg,no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2604-700-7572

1 BR AVAIL FEB 1. Move-inallowance, Rent start $1175,wel l mainta ined bui ld ing.

To view call 604-985-4272

1 BR Central Lonsdale, all appl,prkg, storage, priv entry, ns np.avail now $1,050 604-986-3700

1BR $870 16/St George, lrg,view, incl ht & hotwater, nr bus/shops, no pets, ns, 778-889-4719

1BR W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat,hw & prkg, no pet, ns, Feb 1st refsreq’d. 604-960-0452

2 BR $1125, Feb 1 & Mar 1,central Lonsdale, incls heat & hotwater, no pets, 604-986-6418

2 BR $1200 h/wood, St. Georges& 12th, 1 yr lse, prkg, np, ns, availNow, incls ht/hw. 604-988-4692

2 BR, family complex, rec facilit-ies, Westview, w/d, heat, availNow. ns np. $1400 604-921-4384

2 BR, large, new reno’d, hw flrs,bright avail Now, incl heat/hw,cntrl Londs, ns/np, 604-617-3602

2BR $1050, Now or Jan 15.Heat incl’d, quiet, gated prkg. n/p,view, walk to seabus. 1 year lease163 West 5th. 604-980-7501

3 BR’s $1450 & $1525, hardwoodflrs, incls heat, hotwater, Mile E of2nd Narrows. No Pets, refs, availJan 31st, 778-320-1554

BACH: UPDATED Bsmt unit in anice quiet building. $725/monthincludes heat, H/W & hydro. N/s,604-726-4884; 604-726-4884

DELBROOK GARDENS 777W.Queens, 2 bdrm townhome,$1595 604-990-2971, weekends604-363-4322

Large Bach upper Lonsdale,$770 incl heat/hw, hardwood, N/Sadult bldg, Feb 1, 604-202-3458

MOUNTAIN VILLAGEAPTS2, 3 & 4 BR stes, avail Feb 1st

Call 604-988-3828www.mountainvillage.ca

2 BR, $1190, Feb 1,nr Hospital & Safeway, 1 year

lease, no pets, prkg, heat incl. 150E. 11th. 604-987-4922

6505 Apartments &Condos6505

6505-11 North VanApt. Rentals6505-11

LYNN VALLEY 2 BR, updated,cat/sm dog ok, avail now $1175604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

PARKRIDGE TERRACE110 E. Keith Rd.

Great location, park likesetting, sauna, indoor pool,

parking available.★Bachelor $850★ Large 2 BR $1460

No pets, 604-988-7379www.glassmanpm.com

Two, 2 BR’s avail Now& Feb 1,Lynn Valley, large $1195.

Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool,Playground. drapes, heat & prkg.incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228Emery Pl. 604- 987- 4922

6505-12 West VanApt. Rentals6505-12

WESTWIND APTS - 2025Bellevue Ave, W Van, 2 BR mntview, Cat OK Senior discount.604-913-0734

AMBLESIDE TOWERMOVE IN BONUS

Studio (Avail Feb 1), 1 BR’s (AvailNow & Feb 1) & 2 BR (Avail Now),Mnt/Ocean views, incl. heat &h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool,saunas, exercise & gamesrooms. Walk to beach & shops.Small pet ok. 604-922-8443

BAYVIEWAPTS1550 Duchess Ave,W. Van.

Studio & 1 Br availFitness facility, Key less entry,Move-In Bonus, outdoor pool, nrshops, transit & Seawall. 1 yrlease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d.Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program 604-922-4322

MOVE-IN BONUSVista Del Mar

145West Keith Road.Studios (Avail Feb 1)1 BR (Avail Now)

2 BR (Avail Now& Feb 1)Beautiful views. Indoor pool.Heat & Hot Water included.Small pet ok. 604-986-3356

TUCKTON PLACE 1520Chesterfield. newly renod, 2 bdrm$1295 604 990-2971, wknd778-340-7406

2 BDRMRecently reno’d, available inquiet waterfront building,spectacular ocean view, No

pets, non-smoking.2180 Argyle Ave.WestVanc. 604-913-1849 forviewing appointment

2 BR 1 bath, Ambleside, $1535incls heat, basic cable & prkg,avail now, no pet, 1 yr lease604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

195 21st StreetBELLEVUE TOWER

Studio - $12501 BR - $1900

Balcony with an amazing viewof the mountains and ocean.Fully renovated with hardwoodfloors, granite countertops,mirror sliding closet doors,contemporary light fixtures andvertical blinds.Call 604-922-8815 to view.

1 BDRMRecently reno’d 800sf,

available in quiet waterfrontbuilding, exceptional oceanview, No pets, non-smoking.2180 Argyle Ave.WestVanc. 604-913-1849 forviewing appointment

1 BDRM/1 BATHDUNDARAVE VILLAGE

Large apt with view balcony incentral Dundarave. Laundrydownstairs. No pets. Availableimmediately. $1200/month. Call604-922-0181 or email [email protected] for more info.

6540 Houses - Rent6540

DEEPCOVE 604-929-5191- 2 BR semi waterfront $1975- 2 BR seaside cottage $2325

WEST VAN, Dundarave, 4 bdrm,h/w flrs, $4600/m, 3 bdrm, walk toseawall, $3600/m, 604-319-7674

150sf - 600sf Prime Office SpaceAvail for Lease. Excellent Rates!Call Jeff or Ross 604-980-3003

WEST VAN furnished officespace with north-facing balconyand shared waiting roomavailable for quiet consultant inprofessional building. $900/moutilities included. 604-921-9547

6595 SharedAccommodation6595

6595-45 NorthVancouver6595-45

2 BR, in spacious home n/sfemale, internet, w/d, $495, en-suite bth $595 incl. 604-329-7449

4th PERSON to share 4 br housenr LGH, suit wrkg person, Jan 15,$525 incl ns/np 604-990-4257

6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

1 BR, AMBLESIDE, np ns, ownentry, w/d, furnace, suits 1, Feb 1.$1000 incls utils. 604-925-4231

1 BR large ste, 5 min walk to ParkRoyal & beach, w/d, covereddeck, own entry/prkg. $1200 neg.incl utils & internet 604-698-5347

2 BR, gas fp, laundry 1000sf,new, $1500+util, nr 2nd Narrows,river/trails, immed 604-929-4824

2 BR ste, St Georges & 4th,bright, in new home, 1 bath, ownlaundry/entry, suits 2, ns np.$1350 inc l u t i ls . Feb 1.778-895-2010, 604-904-3421

2 BR, WVan, bright, quiet, closeto bus, trails , dw/wd/patio, ns,suits 1 or wrkg couple, cbl/net$1500+util Feb1, 604-764-1881

2 BDRM/1 BTH Ground LevelSuite. Shared W/D, nearWestview. Avail Feb 1.

$1400 +1/3 util. 604-657-0214

3 BR, 2 full ba, West Van, groundflr ste, w/d, good cond, bright, nrschools/bus, $3000, Avail Feb 1,778-279-1221 or 778-242-8575.

3 BR, 2 lvl, Blvd area, 2.5 bath,gas fp, dw, 2000sf, ns/np, $2000+ utils, Jan 1, 604-728-2620

EDGEMONT, LG 2 bdrm bsmtste new house$1400 inc hydro/ldry, avail Now, 604-616-6443

6605 Townhouses -Rent6605

2 BDRM near CapU. W/D,dishwasher, storage, pets OK.$1,600/m. [email protected]

3 BR, w/d, d/w, hardwood, unfin-ished bsmt, near 2nd Narrowsbridge, 2 prkg, $1800 + utils, availnow. 604-319-0362

3BDRM 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 patios,o/d pool/gym, nr bus, shops, n/p,$1850. 604-998-2259

2 BR/3BR Avail. Move-in allow-ance. 5 appls., 1 bath, variablelease term. NP/NS. Rent starts at$1425/mo. Call, 604-986-0511

6615 Wanted To Rent6615Looking for Parking Spot to rentaround 15th and Lonsdale area.Please call 778-628-1118.

6505 Apartments &Condos6505

6505-12 West VanApt. Rentals6505-12

2 BR, 1 bath, 2150 Bellevue Ave,Stunning Views, $1900, availNow, NS/NP, 604-921-4384

Luxury Over The Seawall!Bach, 1 BR& 2BR pool rec. rm,

pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave604-926-6287

PACIFICANA 1480 EsquimaltAve. 1 bach, ocean views, dw,n/p, n/s avail Feb 1. By appt.

604-921-7800

6522 FurnishedAccommodation6522

1 BDRM, $875 inc utils, net, cbl,shd w/d, ns, np, suits 1, Queens-bury Keith, NOW, 604-986-8443

A SHORT STAY North Shore 1 & 2bdrm + penthouse. Renos, families,pets allowed, Execs. 604-987-2691www.vancouvershortstay.com

HOMAWAY INNSSpecializing in furn accom at reasrates. call 604-723-7820 or visit

www.homawayinns.com

W Van, 2 BR, 2bath garden lvl ofhouse, priv, n/s, Feb 1, $2200incls utils, inste wd, 604-317-3608

6540 Houses - Rent65404 BDRM, 2 bath, 2 prkng spot, clsto school, bus, mall, $1850+util604-562-2710 604-987-1844

4 BDRM, 2 bath, rec rm, f/p, 5appls, ns/np, N Van, $1800/mo,avail Now, 604-988-3206

AMBLESIDE 3 bdrm + den, 3 ba,quiet, view, pet ok, N/s pref.$2850+ut. immed 604-317-1553

BRITISH PROPERTIES. 4 bdrm2 bath, view, Swimming Pool, onprestigious Lower Eyremount Dr,$3650 604-715-2536

Caulfeild View, 2000sf openplan, 3 BR, 2 bath, updated,clean, quiet, Now, ns, pet negot.$2800 +utils, 604-926-3630

COZY 1 bdrm log cabin, view, lrgsundeck, organic veg garden.$800 inc util, np/ns, no bbq UpperLonsdale 604-988-3852

DUNDARAVE CHARACTERhome lrg crnr lot, 5 bdrm, 2 bath,Avai l Feb 1 $3100 mnth1-604-223-1150 [email protected]

SEASIDE VIEW Home, 3 BED/3BATH, West Van, $3500/m.Patrick O’Donnell, Personal RealEstate Corporation 604-839-3863

PACIFICANA 1480 EsquimaltAve. 1 bdrm, dw, n/p, n/s availFeb 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800

Park RoyalTowers

Completely Renovated1, 2 & 3 Bdrm. SuitesAll Utilities Included

1BR (700-770 sq.ft.)2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)3 BR (1370 sq. ft.)

Penthouse (1650 sq. ft.)Spectacular City &

OceanViews! Huge BalconiesWalk to Shops & Transit

Hardwood FloorsGym, Swimming Pool

604-922-3246935 Marine Drive

Jan. 11/13

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, thenumbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once ineach row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by usingthe numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets tosolve the puzzle!

SUDOKUSUDOKU

SUDOKU ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

Dreaming ofa New Home?

Check the Real estate section.To advertise call 604-630-3300


OLMANI‘‘Good to the Last Nail'

Bath & KitchenRenovations, AdditionsInterior & Exterior Home

Repair, Sundecks604-376-3192www.olmani.ca

604-630-3300www.nsnews.com

List It. Sell It.Guaranteed.

Why?Trusted SellersYou know the sellersand so do we. Noscams. No concerns.Buy with confidence!

Local BuyersYou know yourcommunity and youcan trust the folksyou know.

One low price includesone newspaper ad in2 markets + one onlinead on 12 web sites untilsold*! Craig can’t dothat! Forget updatingads. Forget monitoring.We do the work. Youget what you need –guaranteed! Call orbook online now!

Craig Can’tDo That.

*som

eco

ndition

sapply

Trusted Vendors, Local Buyers

8015 ApplianceRepairs8015

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced &Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove,Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

8055 Cleaning8055$20/HR. QualityHouse cleaning.

604-983-3477www.qualityhc.com

ANNACLEANINGSERVICESReasonable rates, exc refs. Forfree est. Anna Cell 778-868-7714

CLEANING PERSON avail Mon,Thurs & Sat. Reliable, 15 yrs exp.Excellent refs 604-990-5307

METICULOUS EUROPEANcleaner/housekeeper has 2 open-ings, 18yrs exp, 604-788-4999

Orchid Cleaning Ltd. Comm &Res. Start at $18/hr. 16 yrs exp.Bonded, insured. 778-829-9546

8073 Drainage8073GREENWORX ★ DrainageSewer & Water, video inspecions& jack hammer 604.782.4322

WESTSIDEDRAINAGE&SEWER15%OFF - 604-722-1105

8075 Drywall8075ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16yr exp. No job too small. Mike604-808-2432, 604-985-4321

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, QualityGuaranteed. Boarding, Taping,Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476

8080 Electrical8080A LICENSED electrician #19807semi-retired, small jobs only.604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

ALL YOUR electrical & renoneeds. Lic’d electrician #37940.Bonded & insured 604-842-5276

ALPELECTRIC #89724Low price, big/small jobs, free estSatisfaction guar 604-765-3329

DNEELECTRIC Lic #89267ALL Your Electrical Needs.Panel Upgrading. ReasonableFree Estimate 604-999-2332

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded,Affordable Com/Res. No Job toosmall. 25 yrs exp. 604-727-2306

LONSDALEELECTRIC lic#1756For All Your Electrical Needs

604-988-7232

8100 Fireplaces8100PROGAS - North Shore

Gas fireplaces. Repair & safetyinspection. 604-925-1341

www.progas.ca

8105 Flooring/Refinishing8105

Installation • Refinishing • RepairsART of HARDWOOD FLOORS

604-240-3344

Continuous GuttersLeaf Protection Systems

Fascia CoversSoffits & Siding

New Construction & RenovationsFully Insured/WCB

604-868-1373www.citywidegutters.com

8125 Gutters8125

AllianceWindows &

Power Washing

Work Done by ProfessionalsFully Insured

[email protected]

• Gutter Cleaning• Moss Removal• Contract Pricing• Will Beat Any ReputableEstimate

Time To Clean Your Gutters

604-876-4604Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

C I T Y W I D E G U T T E R SContinuous gutter installs, leafprotection, new & renos. BBB,Ins.WCB. 604-868-1373citywidegutters.com

8060 Concrete8060N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD.

Special izing in residentialconcrete. Repair, removal andnew installation. Patio specialists.604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

INSTALLATION REFINISHING,Sanding. Free est, great prices.Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125 Gutters8125

ACCREDITEDBUSINESS

NO HST!til Feb.15• Gutter Installation,Cleaning & Repairs

• Roofing & Roof Repairs• Moss Control,

Removal & Prevention25 year WarranteedLeaf & Needle GuardWCB – Fully Insured

100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189

(max. $400*)

*Must be mentioned at time of bookingestimate to receive no HST offer

AT YOURHOME GUTTER SERVICES

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

Call Todd for details JJ

AND

$$495495.00.00Includes 3 gallons of

PREMIUM CLASSIC PAINT

HAVE PARTNERED TO BRING YOU THE3 ROOM SPECIAL

604-922-9777

SUNRISE PAINTING&DECORATING

since 1975

WINTERSPECIAL

Cell 604-657-6465or 604-987-6560

SUNRISE PAINTING&DECORATING

since 1975

WINTERSPECIAL

Cell 604-657-6465or 604-987-6560

Excellent Pro Painting Service20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas,res/commRichard 604-618-0205

PAINTINGANDWALLPAPERFree Estimate

Tel: 604-219-0666

8200 Patios/Decks/Railings8200

SUNDECKS&RENOSVinyl & cedar treated decks.604 376 3192www.olmani.ca

8205 Paving/SealCoating8205

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTDCustom work for Driveways &new lane Aprons. Repairs/resur-facing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

★ 3 Licensed Plumbers★66 years of exp. 604-830-6617www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOKPLUMBING&DRAINAGE

Licenced Plumber604-729-6695

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed,insured,GASFITTING, renos, Re-pairs. VISA 604-929-6956

SAVE ON PLUMBING LicensedPlumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Sameday service. 604-987-7473 Samy

HOME SERVICES

2OLDGUYS2 YOUNGTORETIREWEDO IT ALL!

H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTIONLtd. Quali ty Renovations.604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

FENCES, DECKS, ConcreteForm Work, Retaining Walls,Garages. Larry • 604-338-9272

LOWCOSTProf HandymanPlumbing, Electrical, Carpentry,Ceramic Tile, Drywall, Painting,Kitchen & Bathroom Reno’s.Insured. WCB. ★ 604-763-7921

604 451 0225www.RenoRite.com

PARK ROYALROOFING & DRAINSWe’ve got you covered

604-987-ROOF(7663)

• Cedar Shakes• Flat Roofing• Asphalt Shingles• Roof Maintenance

• Liability Insurance• A Rating BBB• WCB

Call Sean Today

SPECIALIZING INRE-ROOFING SKYLIGHTS

CHIMNEYS GUTTERS

REPAIRSFree Estimates – Fully insured

Senior discounts

Call Brian Gale

604-985-9214TRUSTED ON THE NORTH SHORE FOR OVER 30 YEARS

604-984-9004604-984-6560

Trusted since 1986!A+ Rating - BBB

Residential/Commercial25YearsworkmanshipwarrantyCall for FREE ESTIMATE &WINTER PROMOTION

A+

AFFORDABLE QUALITYROOFING LTD.

WEST SIDEROOFING

604-722-1105

15% OFFTODAY!

604-722-1105604-722-1105

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

778-858-5793 PS Painting andPowerwashing, $159/room. 20yrs exp. Free est. Ask for Peter

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

TOTAL HOMERENOVATIONS

Since 1983FROM DESIGN TO FINISHComplete Renos & Additions, incl.:Kitchen & Bath Improvements

• Roofing • Sundecks• Door & Window Replacements

Bill 604-298-1222www.chrisdalehomes.com

8220 Plumbing8220ACTUAL PLUMBINGHEATING & GAS

★ 24 / 7 ★❑ Senior’s Discount❑ Military Discount❑ Same Day Hot Water Tank❑ No Job Too Small❑ Licensed & Insured

actualplumbing.ca604-908-1469

We accept Visa, MC, Amex

★ Sundecks & Stairs★Formwork, Int/Ext finishing★Mike 604-290-3082★

8250 Roofing8250

NO HST!til Feb.15

• Roofing & Roof Repairs• Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on

• Moss Control,Removal & Prevention• Gutter Installation,Cleaning & RepairsWCB – Fully Insured

100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189

(max. $400*)

ACCREDITEDBUSINESS

*Must be mentioned at time of bookingestimate to receive no HST offer

AT YOURHOME ROOFING SERVICES

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

Qualified Carpenter, 25 yrs exp,renovations, repairs, insured.WCB, good rates, references.

Call James 604-788-8863

WESTSIDEGUTTERS15%OFF

604-722-1105

8130 Handyperson8130

CAPILANOHANDYMANCarpentry, Plumbing,Painting, Demolition,Gardening andmore

Tel: 604-219-0666www.capilanohandyman.com

ABLERENOVATIONS -All home repairs & renos, large& small,North Shore only

604 319-2677

AGRIOSHOME IMPROVEMENTHomeMaintenance & Repairs.Experienced, Reliable Service,

Reasonable RatesCall Michael – 604 619-1126

SUNRISE PAINTINGDrywall repair, textured ceiling &mouldings. Cell 604-657-6465

8140 Heating8140Pro Gas NORTH SHORE

Furnaces • Boilers • Gas fitting• Heat Pumps • Service & Installation604-925-1341 • www.progas.ca

Actual Plumbing & Heating,24/7, Seniors/Military Disc. Lic. &Insured BBB, 604-908-1469

8160 Lawn & Garden8160

A.A. BEST PROGARDEN SERVICES LTD.

604-726-9152604-984-1988

Lawns, General Clean-Ups,Trimming, Topping,

Pruning, etc. Free Estimates.

TOP SOIL, sand, gravel, etc.Pick-up or Delivery. HeadwaterManagement, 175 Harbour Ave,North Van 604-985-6667

Winter clean up, gutter cleaning,junk removal, tree pick-up, snowclearing, odd jobs 604-657-7532

8193 Oil Tank Removal8193TANKTECH

Certified Oil Tank Removal& Remediation Specialists.

res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

8250 Roofing8250AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFINGAll types. BBB, insured, references.www.affordablequalityroofing.com604-984-6560

AMBLESIDEROOFINGAll types - Reroofs & RepairsInsured/WCB 778-288-8357

North West Roofing & RenovationsRe-Roofing & Repair. WCB &liability insur. Jag, 778-892-1530

THE ROOFER (since 1978) Rooftune-up from $149. 24 hr repair.WCB, insured 604-985-1913

8255 Rubbish Removal8255

John 778-288-800910% OFF with this ad

www.studentworksdisposal.com

Tripsstart at $49$49

B ins from 5-30 yards ava i l .

StudentWorksDisposal & Recycling

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VANMAN with truck ONLY $25 +dump charges 604-377-3175

8309 Tiling8309A&Wes Tile top European quality

Tile install custom bath-kitch604-657-0343 AandWesTile.com

PTV TILE INSTALLATIONSCeramic Tile, Porcelain, Slate,Bath Reno’s. Santo 778-235-1772

8310 Top Soil8310

TOP SOIL, SAND,GRAVEL, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery175 Harbour Ave.North Vancouver

604-985-6667

HeadwaterManagement

8315 Tree Services8315A. A. Best Pro Tree ServiceTrimming, pruning, tree service,stump grinding, cleanup, etc.C A L L S U K H f r e e e s t .604-726-9152 or 604-984-1988

8325 Upholstery8325ALL THINGS IN FABRIC

is having a Custom Tailored SlipCover Sale 25% off til Feb 15.604-376-4140 • Lower Lonsdale

NEXT LEVEL Drywall. BoardingTaping, Finishing. Call Mathieufor free estimate 778-788-0622

TODAY'S SUDOKU ANSWERS

LIVINGROOM

Get MORE

To advertise call

604.630.3300

Find itin the

Real EstateSection.

To advertisein Real Estate

call

604-630-3300604-630-3300

nsnews.com


1999 SUZUKI Grand Vitara, fullyloaded, 4 door, all wheel drive,white, $7000. Call 604-518-3166

AUTOMOTIVE

• 6-year / 120,000kmtransferable Powertrainwarranty coverage, withoptions to upgrade tocomprehensive extendedwarranty.

• 7 days / 1000kmexchange privilege

• 100 point inspection• Carproof Vehicle HistoryReport (carproof.com)

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE,NORTH VANCOUVER

604-984-0331www.pacifichonda.ca

Rates From As Low As

1.49%OAC

Ask us for detailsAccord & Civic Qualify

Offer may change without notice.

9160 Sports &Imports9160

2009 Mercedes C230 4Matic$26,850

2006 Mercedes Ml350 4Matic$22,850

2005 Mercedes Ml350 4Matic$16,850

2006 Mercedes Slk280$22,850

2010 Smart,Only 48,000kms$8,850

2004 BMWX3 2.5i AWD,Only41,200kms $14,8502003 BMWX5 3.0i AWD,Only98,000kms $5,8502003 BMWX5 4.4i AWD,Only94,000kms $15,850

2002 Acura MDX AWD,Only99,000kms $12,8502003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro,76,000kms $12,8502004 BMW 325i, 4dr Sedan, Only52,000kms $13,8502006 Toyota Camry, 77,600kms

$12,8502007 Toyota Yaris, 52,000kms

$9,8502005Mazda3, 5spd, 98,000kms

$6,8502003 Honda Accord Coupe,90,000kms $9,8501992 Lexus LS400,131,000kms $5,850

All cars fullyreconditioned to

Central Auto standards

843 West 1st St. N.Van

North Shores Best

CentralAuto

For more information onFor more information onthese cars & others call Tedthese cars & others call Ted604.984.7714604.984.7714

or visit:or visit:WWW.WWW.

CENTRALAUTONS.COMCENTRALAUTONS.COMFinancing & Leasing AvailableFinancing & Leasing Available

2009 BIGFOOT 30MH28TE Topof line, immaculate, loaded, lowkms, $88,650. 604-230-7546

NEEDCHEAPAUTOBODY ?www.cheapautobody.ca

604-341-7738

2007 BMW 525i88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded$21,900 obo. 604-532-9292

9102 Auto Finance9102

Bad, None, or NEW CREDIT?We Loan Our Own $$$$Guaranteed Auto Loans

Call Bryan 1-888-815-1314www.kiarichmond.com

YOUWORK? YOU DRIVE?Over

500 CarsAvailable

Through our 9Dealerships!

9110 Collectibles &Classics9110

1967 AUSTIN Healey BJ8 Mk 3,completely restored. 75K mi, allorg. Red Ribbon at All Brit. Fieldmeet. $45,000. 604-987-3993

1981 LINCOLN Town car,signature series, stock, collectorplates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12159 K, pristine cond $6950 obo.Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo,white on burgundy, all rcrds, newexhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, greatcond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 DRFully loaded,kept inside,in familyfrom new $2495. 604-899-6119

9125 Domestic91251993 PLYMOUTH Sundance126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2000obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700kms. Very cool,mint,smells new!$24,600obo. Gord 778-300-2538

www.BurrellAuto.com3094Westwood St, Port Coq

604 945-4999.2925Murray St, Port Moody

604 461-7995.

9129 Luxury Cars9129

1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb,pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900obo, Don 604-826-7012

1989 BENTLEY Eight, Immac,68,000 kms, gorgeous charcoal/tan, no accidents, show winner$19,900 obo 604-889-2525

9129 Luxury Cars9129

2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic93,500 kms Excellent condition.$10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941email: [email protected]

9130 Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes9130

1986 HARLEY Davidson SLH-TC, loaded with options, 34K kmoriginal, show bike, collectorsplate, $13,000, 604-946-4553

2005 KAWASAKI EX500R Ninja,16K, stored 2 yrs, 1 lady owner,$3000 obo, 778-788-8136

FREESCRAP CAR REMOVALNo Wheels, No ProblemCASH FOR ALL COMPLETE CARSOPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

MIKE: 604-872-0109

#1 FREEScrap Vehicle RemovalAsk about $500 Credit!!!

$$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

THE SCRAPPERSCRAP CAR &TRUCK REMOVALCASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-39002 HOUR SERVICE

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s)90 , 5 spd d iese l , m in t ,160,000km, from desert $23,9001-780-945-7945 [email protected]

Northshore

1-877-212-0735Northshore Auto Mall,

800 Automall Dr. North Vanwww.carternorthshore.ca

• Manufacturer’s warranty• 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege• 150 + point inspection• 24-hour roadside assistance

11 CHEV TAHOE LT HYBRIDNav, DVD, 4x4, loaded.STK 951410WAS $46,900

NOW $42,900

12 GMC ACADIA AWD8 pass, loaded.STK 950850WAS $35,900

NOW $30,742

12 CHEV SUBURBAN LT4x4, 9 pass, leather, loaded.WAS $48,800

NOW $43,890

11 CHEV SILVERADO 4X42500 LTZ, fully loaded.Stk 951550WAS $39,900

NOW $35,355

04 GMC SIERRA EXT CABDuramax diesel, rare 5 speed.STK 8G56302WAS $17,900

NOW $14,900

10 CADILLAC SRXAWD, NAV, DVD, loaded.STK 951190WAS $38,900

NOW $35,988

12 AUDI A3 TDI PROGRESSIVLeather, auto, loaded, only 8,000kms.STK 951660WAS $39,900

Now $35,900

11 GMC TERRAIN SLT-2AWD, loaded.Stk 9949910WAS $38,900

NOW $32,900

12 FORD EXPEDITION LTDNAV,sync, leather,12,000kms.STK951680WAS $47,900

Now $44,900

08 CHEV MALIBU LTSunroof, loaded.

WAS $15,900

NOW $12,851

08 CHEV TAHOE 4X48pass, leather,mint.Stk 951490WAS $27,900

NOW $23,900

12 FORD ESCAPE XLTAuto, a/c, loaded.Stk 951620WAS $23,900

NOW $19,900

08 AUDI A4 QUATTROLeather, sunroof, only 59,000kms.

WAS $24,900

NOW $22,900

11 ACURAMDXAWD, leather, loaded.STK 951470WAS $45,900

NOW $42,898

10 FORD F150 XLTS/cab, 4x4, only 51,000kms.STK 951670WAS $25,900

NOW $22,900

Bad Credit • No Credit • BankruptcyProposal • Collections

NO PROBLEMGUARANTEEDAPPROVAL

Call Greg 604-987-5231 ~ Approval Canada

10 MERCEDES C3004matic, fully appointed.STK 951610WAS $29,900

NOW $26,900

12 CHEV SONIC LS5spd, only 16,000kms.STK 951430WAS $14,900

NOW $11,998

09 DODGE JOURNEY SELoaded, only 57,000kms. STK 868022WAS $18,995

NOW $16,800

NEWYEARSAVINGS

2008 FORD Pickup Lariat,49,000km, loaded + +, $37,500Must Sell! 604-313-2763


1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C.Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exccondition. $6,500. 604-786-6495


1992 SUBARU Loyal S/W, 4 cyl,auto, aircared, pwr grp, exc cond,all rec. $1950 obo. 604-433-3039

1994 NISSANMaxima, auto, 4 dr,all power options, new frontbrakes/tires $2200 604-929-1907

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT redwith grey int., well maint., ladydriven $4800. Serious inquiresonly. Ph 604-997-2583

1997 Honda Civic CX 22,000kms, 1 owner, red, timewarp car.$6,900. 778-318-5262

1997 JAGUAR XK8 cpe, black,blk lther int, 84,000 ks, full load, allrecords, DB7 rims, sport pckg$9900 firm. 778-889-6557

1997 VOLVO 850 Stationwagon,loaded, well maint, new tires,$3900 obo, 604-984-0596

1998 HONDA Accord Ex, lowkms, new tmg belt, brakes, waterpump, $4600 obo, 604-812-4912

2000 AUDI S4 2.7T, 6sp, 4wd.Blk with blk leather int. Upgradedexhaust, turbos & more.219,000 km $9800 778-229-0283

2002 MERCEDES C320, quickSale $9900 1 lady owner noaccidents, f/load, 604-649-4542

2002 NISSAN Maxima SE, only151,000 km, leather heatedseats, sunroof, 4 drs, $6,500OBO, Call 778-279-1490

2004 HYUNDAI Elantra 79 K km,5 spd, 2.0L, 4 cyl, new clutch, a/c,loaded, $5999. 604-980-0051

2004 MAZDA 626, black, leather,auto, ht seats, gd cond, 110k km,aircared. $8000. 604-440-4322

2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fullyloaded, 300 HP 6 spd. 125,000km on body, only 44,000 km onengine $15,500. 604-241-0357

2007 TOYOTA Camry LE, 4 dr,special leather, auto, 89K, f/load,$14,800 obo, 604-808-9518

2012 AUDI A4 Quattro, Premium,29,000km, $46,500, panoramasunroof, auto, monsoon grey,black leather interior, all seasontires. Snow tires optional.604-764-8044

9173 Vans9173

2003 KIA Sedona EX 2tone silver/grey, 3.5ltr,auto, pw/ps, am/fm,cd, 5dr, 7pass, cloth seats, roofrack, 171K, $3900 604-820-0486

9515 Boats9515

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3litre IB Fresh water cooled Exccond. Well maint. Lots of extras,c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564

24’ SEA RAY 240 turn key & go,eng i/o, GM V8, surveyed, goodshape. $6500. 604-552-3961

9522 RV’s/Trailers9522

1974 MOPAR 24’ customcabana, 65K org miles, 440 V8, 4kw. genset, oak cabinets, Cadilachead lights. New $1100 furnace,CD stereo, SS microwave,inverter, 3 batteries + more.$8500 obo. 778-889-3459

2005 FOUR WINDS Class C 30’sleeps 7, like new cond, 132,000km, $24,888 [email protected]

2006 ALFA Luxury Mtr Home 330CAT Diesel Pusher, 6 new tires,3 5 , 5 00m i . Equ i p ed w i t heverything, too much to list! Exccond. $117,000. 604-767-3894

2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed,rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph604-792-2201 Chilliwack

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4’s/Trucks9155

1996 CHEV Cheyenne 4x4,189,000 km, good tires, canopynew brakes $2000. 604-698-5347

2010 TRIUMPH American Motor-cycle, 900 cc, never driven,$8500 obo. 604-533-4962 morn/eve

9145 Scrap CarRemoval9145

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM


THE HOME OF QUALITY WORKMANSHIPSERVICES FOR CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS + 4 X 4’s

YOUR ONE STOP MECHANICAL & COLLISION CENTERYOUR ONE STOP MECHANICAL & COLLISION CENTER

READERS CHOICEAWARDS 2011

50222

GOVERNMENTLICENSED

INSPECTIONSTATION S-2584

174 PEMBERTON FORICBC & PRIVATE INSURANCECOLLISION & PAINTING

• HIGH TECH SHOP & EQUIPMENT• COMPUTER ESTIMATING

I.C.B.C. VALET SHOP & PRIVATE INSBCAA & ARA APPROVED

“WE CARE”

OUR COLLISIONSHOP AWARDEDICBC/Autochex fortop CustomerSatisfaction

AUTOCHEXPREMIERACHIEVERAWARDS

TOPNotchService

MECHANICAL★ ★ ★ ★ ★

176 PEMBERTON FORFULL MECHANICAL

& GENERALSERVICE

★ Full Mechanical Services ★ Motors & Transmissions★ Suspension & Alignment ★ Brakes & Tires★ Tuning & Air Care Service ★ Gov. Vehicle Inspections★ Purchase Inspections

FREE ALIGN CHECK WITH ANY SERVICE

OPTION 1: LUBE OIL & FILTERCheck battery, antifreeze, belts & hoses, tires &shocks, visual inspection report. *Possibly NorthShore’s most professional lube jobs.OPTION 2:SUPER LUBE-MAJOR CHECKIncludes lube oil & filter #1, oil, check battery,antifreeze, hoses. Air filter, pull all wheels, checkbrakes, suspension, tires, shocks and rotate tires.(road test & supply a BCAA report)

only$9495

*Includes oil & filter.Taxes extra.*Most vehicles.

only$3995

*Includes oil & filter.Taxes extra.*Most vehicles.

COLLISION★ ★ ★ ★ ★

604-985-7455604-985-7455www.taylormotive.com

- SINCE 1959 -

Malcolm GunnContributing Writer

WELL, there’s nothing like averbal poke in the eye to get yourundivided attention.

Not all that long ago, Hondaannounced the mid-2011 arrival of its2012-model-year Civic. Fans of the brandseemed pleased, as evidenced by theupwardly pointing sales charts. However,the press and a certain advertising-freeconsumer magazine gave Honda a roughride, reporting that the Civic had anuninspired look, unexciting handling andplasticky interior.

Now, most automakers would havesimply ignored those comments. Notso, Honda. Whether motivated by itscompetitive instincts or by a desireto simply do better (or both), it’s

introducing a heavily revised 2013 Civicsedan well ahead of schedule.

What a difference just a single modelyear makes. Although the lower-volumeCivic coupe has been generally leftalone, the sedan’s adjustments includecompletely new front and rear bodyworkencompassing a more prominent grille,restyled hood and new fog and cornerlights. At the opposite end, a reshapedtrunk lid and bumper are flanked by afresh set of taillights. Additionally, all trimlevels feature new wheel designs.

The alterations don’t dramaticallychange the sedan’s appearance, but theydo give it an unmistakably classier look,which is a good thing when competingfor the hearts and wallets of compact carcustomers.

Structurally, changes have beeninitiated to improve the Civic’s front-endcollision protection, especially at each

corner, which should help it meet newpartial front-end crash-test standards.There’s high-strength steel in the A-pillars(that flank the windshield) and in the sidesills below the doors.

Changes have also been made to thesuspension, steering and soundproofingmaterials to improve ride comfort, reducecabin noise and create a sportier drivingexperience. Sedans and coupes equippedwith the optional automatic transmissionhave also been fitted with larger frontbrake rotors.

Honda has addressed concernsregarding the Civic’s interior by givingthe dashboard a major makeover. Thereare now fewer visually irritating creasesand angles and most plastic surfaces havebeen covered with richer-looking soft-touch materials.

Honda revisits the Civic

photo supplied

THE 2013 Honda Civic features some drastic revisions that distance it from the 2012 model that was pannedby critics as being unexciting. The new model is more refined, stylish and sporty.

RE

V YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

2013 Honda Civic

Aston-Martinsurvives100 wildyearsA few weeks ago, thewife and I managed tosneak off for a showingof the new Bond flick,Skyfall. I’m not inthe movie reviewingbusiness, but it has tobe said: not too shabby,felt a bit like a watchcommercial at times.

Otherwise, this particularouting for Bond-James-Bondwas marked for its “greatest-hits” feel — a cavalcade ofall the best bits of Bond weknow and love. Bond fakes hisdeath? Moneypenny showsup? Femme fatale with funnyfingernails? Super-villain with aSupercuts hairstyle? Checks allaround.

Probably the best momentfor me was when a somewhatweather-beaten Daniel Craigpulled open the door on adimly-lit lockup to reveala cloth-draped shape. Ofcourse, we all knew what wasunderneath the dustcover, buteven so, as the sheet came off,the audience all

See Rapid page 40 See Recurring page 42

Grinding GearsBrendan McAleer

ColumnistBrendan McAleerreviews the 2013

BMW 328i xDrivein next week’s Rev.


1-888-831-6240Northshore Auto Mall,

800 Automall Dr.North Van

www.carternorthshore.com

Chris Cummings Derrick BergmanJose Maiza Alex SmithJames Carter Sunil Desai Ken Weiler Darcy Strachan Kerry Renaud Carlo Defazio Denzil Owen Louie Liu John Proctor

Northshore

CHEVROLET • GMC • BUICK • CADILLAC

DL# 10743

North Shore’s Exclusive Cadillac Store

Lease $0 down,first paymentrequired, plustaxes and fees anddocumentationof $598

CADILLAC

Canada’s Best New Luxury Car.

The Winning FormulaIf you’re the sort of driver who insists on the best, the all-new Cadillac ATS is a must-see, must-drive car.The ATS out-scored a host of worthy competitors, including BMW’s much-anticipated new 3-series sedan, to receive AJAC’s coveted Best New Luxury Car award for 2013.AJAC’s experts assessed each car for characteristics including style, quality, occupantenvironment, powertrain performance and vehicle dynamics before choosing the new ATS as the winner. Designed without compromise,ATS has it all - as a quick look at the chart belowwill clearly demonstrate.

PREMIUM CARE MAINTENANCEStandard on every new Cadillac is the no-charge Cadillac Premium

Care Maintenance Program, which covers select required maintenanceservices for the first 4 years or 80,000 kms of ownership.

OR$429/48months$0 Down, 1.5% lease rate

$36,890

2013 MERCEDES BENZ2013 CADILLAC ATS 2013 BMW 3-SERIES SEDAN* 2013 AUDI A4 SEDAN* C-CLASS SEDAN*

The All-NewCadillac ATS

Winnerof Ajac’sBest NewLuxury Car


Jim Pattison Hyundai Northshore855 Automall Dr.

North Vancouver, 604-985-0055D#6700

TMThe Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 ElantraL 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0% for 24/48/24 months. Bi-weekly payment is $297/$213/$522. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0. Financeoffers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer adminfees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $22,064 (includes $3,500 price adjustment) at 0% per annum equals $213 bi-weekly for 48 months for a total obligation of $22,064. Cash price is $22,064. Costof Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight,P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. !Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWDAuto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparisonpurposes only. †"Friends & Family prices for models shown (includes $2,000/$3,225/$1,250 in price adjustments): 2013 Elantra Limited/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $22,694/$27,339/$39,009. Prices include Deliveryand Destination charges of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees anda full tank of gas. "Friends & Family Selling Prices are calculated against the starting price less all factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments). Friends & Family Selling Prices include Delivery andDestination. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ‡Factory to dealer priceadjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments) are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Factory to Dealer Price adjustments of $2,000/$3,500/$1,150 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto. Factory to dealer price adjustments are applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-inrequired. †"‡Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ◊Based on Natural ResourceCanada’s 2012 ecoEnergy award for most fuel efficient full-size car. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive LimitedWarranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

HyundaiCanada.com

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

Limited model shown

HWY: 5.2L/100 KMCITY: 7.1L/100 KM

Limited model shown

HWY: 5.6L/100 KMCITY: 8.7L/100 KM

Limited model shown

HWY: 6.7L/100 KMCITY: 10.1L/100 KM

2012 CANADIAN & NORTHAMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

ELANTRA L 6-SPEEDMANUAL.DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

$15,444"

GET UP TO

IN PRICEADJUSTMENTS‡

$2,000FINANCING FOR24 MONTHS

0%†

2013 ELANTRA

WITH

FRIENDS & FAMILYSELLING PRICE


THEMOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZEDCAR – NATURAL RESOURCE CANADA’S2012 ECOENERGY VEHICLE AWARD#

SONATA GLAUTO.DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

$22,064"

GET UP TO



0%†

2013 SONATA

WITH



2013 AJAC BEST NEW SUV(OVER $35K)

SANTA FE 2.4L FWDAUTO.DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

$27,109"

GET UP TO



0%†

2013 SANTA FE

WITH



REV

Rapid makeover shouldkeep Civic as a top-seller

If it wasn’t for its carry-over powertrains, the 2013Civic might have earned itselftotally new-model status.Back again is the standard140 horsepower 1.8-litrefour-cylinder engine with theoptional 201 h.p. 2.4-litrefour-cylinder repeating in theperformance-oriented Si. Thegas-electric Civic Hybrid’spowertrain, which is rated at110 h.p., is unaltered.

As before, the basepowerplant can be mated to afive-speed manual transmissionor optional five-speed

automatic. A six-speed manualgearbox is used exclusively forthe Si while a continuouslyvariable unit transmits theHybrid’s torque to the frontwheels.

Fuel economy stats remainat 7.1 litres/100 kilometresin the city and 5.0 on thehighway for automatic-transmission models (7.2/5.4for manual-gearbox Civics and4.4/4.2 for the fuel-efficientHybrid). The more potent Siis rated at 10.0 l/100 km inthe city and 6.4 highway.

The starting-pointCivic DX lists for $16,900,including destination charges,and is particularly light oncontent (it only comes witha manual transmission). The$19,750 LX gets you airconditioning, heated outsidemirrors plus heated front seats.The EX adds climate control,

premium audio system anda power moonroof while theTouring offers leather seats(heated in front), navigationsystem and a rearview camera.

It could be argued that thenewly energized Civic sedanis the car that Honda shouldhave introduced for 2012,but at least the quick responsein addressing concerns willimpress the legions of Civicsupporters and prove theautomaker’s ability to makerapid change.The specs: 2013 HondaCivic sedanType: Four-door, front-wheel-drive compact sedanEngines: 1.8-litre SOHC I4(140 h.p.); 2.4-litre DOHCI4 (201 h.p.)Transmissions: Five-speedmanual; five-speed automatic

photos supplied

THE plasticky interior components of the 2012 Civic have mostly been replacedwith more stylish, soft-touch materials.

THE interior detail has come up a notch, which givesthe 2013 Civic a bit of luxury cachet.

From page 38

See Several page 41

LEATHER seats are included with the Civic’s top-of-the-line Touring edition.

Findus.

We’ve got the North Shore covered.


2013corollaCOROLLA S MODEL SHOWN

0%72months

purchasefinancing for

get up to

OR CHOOSE UP TO

$6000CASHBACKON SELECT VEHICLES†

2013

tacomaD-CAB TRD MODEL SHOWN

2013

venzaVENZA BASE MODEL SHOWN

LEASE FROM

$329per mo. / 60 mos. at 4.9%**

LEASE FROM

$339per mo. / 60 mos. at 3.9%***

THE MAYANS WERESO WRONG

LEASE FROM

$169per mo. / 60 mos. at 0.9%*

PLEA

SERE

ADTH

EFINEPR

INT:

Offersvalid

untilJanuary3

1,2013.See

toyota.caforcom

pletedetails

onallcashbackoffers.Intheeventofany

discrepancyo

rinconsis

tencyb

etweenToyotaprices,rates

and/orotherinformationcontainedon

toyotabc.caandthatcontainedon

toyota.ca,thelatte

rshallprevail.Errorsandom

issio

nsexcepted.*2013

Corolla

SedanCE

AutomaticBU

42EP-A

MSR

Pis$18,040and

inclu

des$

1,590fre

ightandpre-deliveryinspection,tirelevy,batterylevy

andairconditioning

federalexcisetax.Leaseexam

ple:0.9%

LeaseAP

Rfor60months.Monthlypaym

entis$

169with

$1,530

downpaym

ent.TotalLease

obligationis$11,670.Lease60

mos.based

on100,000km

,excesskmcharge

is$.07.Applicabletaxesa

reextra

.**2013Tacoma4x4DC

abV6

5AAu

tomaticMU4

FNA-AMSR

Pis$31,925and

inclu

des$

1,760

freightandpre-deliveryinspection,tirelevy,batterylevy

andairconditioning


ple:4.9%

LeaseAP


entis$

329with

$3,040

downpaym

ent.TotalLease


mos.based

on100,000km

,excesskmcharge


reextra

.***2013

VenzaAu

tomaticZA

3BBT-A

MSR

Pis$30,450andinclu

des$

1,760

freightandpre-deliveryinspection,tirelevy,batterylevy

andairconditioning


ple:3.9%

LeaseAP


entis$

339with

$2,980

downpaym

ent.TotalLease


mos.based

on100,000km

,excesskmcharge


reextra

.†0%

finance

for72months,upon

creditapproval,availableon

2013

Corolla

andMatrix.Dow

npaym

ent,firstmonthlypaym

entand

securityd

epositplus

HSTon

firstpaym

entand

fulld

ownpaym

entaredueatleaseinception.Asecurityd

epositisnotrequiredon

approvalofcredit.$6,000

Non-stackableCash

Backavailableon

2013

Tundra4x4Crew

max

models.Non-stackableCash

Backoffersmay

notbecombinedwith

ToyotaFinancialServiceslease

orfinance

rates.Vehicle

mustbepurchased,registered

and

delivered

byJanuary3

1,2013.Cashincentives

inclu

detaxesa

ndareappliedaftertaxes

have

been

chargedon

thefulla

mountofthenegotiatedprice.Seetoyota.caforcom

pletedetailson

allcashbackoffers.Informational72monthAP

R:TundraCrew

max

5.06%.Governm

entregulationprovides

thattheInformationalAPR

inclu

desthe

cash

custom

erincentivewhich

isonlyavailabletocustom

ersw

hodo

notpurchase

finance/le

asethroughToyotaFinancialServicesa

taspecialrate,as

acostofborro

wing.Ifyouwouldliketoleaseorfinance

atstandardTFSrates(notspecia

lrates),then

youmay

beabletotake

advantageofCash

Custom

erIncentives.VisityourToyotaBC

Dealerorwww.toyotabc.caform

oredetails.Som

econditionsa

pply;offe

rsaretim

elim

itedandmay

change

withoutnotice.De

alermay

lease/sellforless.

di scover the lasting value ofToyota’s al l-around affordabi l ity t o y o t a b c . c a

JIM PATTISON TOYOTADOWNTOWN

1290 Burrard Street(604) 682-8881

30692

JIM PATTISON TOYOTANORTH SHORE

849 Auto Mall Drive(604) 985-0591

18732

LANGLEY TOYOTATOWNLANGLEY

20622 Langley Bypass(604) 530-3156

9497

OPENROAD TOYOTARICHMOND

Richmond Auto Mall(604) 273-3766

7825

DESTINATION TOYOTABURNABY

4278 Lougheed Highway(604) 571-4350

9374

SUNRISE TOYOTAABBOTSFORD

Fraser Valley Auto Mall(604) 857-2657

5736

WEST COAST TOYOTAPITT MEADOWS

19950 Lougheed Highway(866) 910-9543

7662

SQUAMISH TOYOTASQUAMISH

39150 Queens Way(604) 567-8888

31003

GRANVILLE TOYOTAVANCOUVER

8265 Fraser Street(604) 263-2711

6978

JIM PATTISONTOYOTASURREY

15389 Guildford Drive(604) 495-4100

6701

OPENROAD TOYOTAPORT MOODY

3166 St. John’s Street(604) 461-3656

7826

PEACE ARCH TOYOTASOUTH SURREY

3174 King George Highway(604) 531-2916

30377

REGENCY TOYOTAVANCOUVER401 Kingsway(604) 879-8411

8507

VALLEY TOYOTACHILLIWACK

8750 Young Road(604) 792-1167

8176

WESTMINSTER TOYOTANEWWESTMINSTER210 - 12th Street(604) 520-3333

8531

REV

LONSDALEQUAY 604-983-0123

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

STEPHEN BELLJERSEY: #6POSITION: DefenceHOMETOWN: North VancouverHEIGHT: 5’10WEIGHT: 165 lbsFAVOURITE NHL PLAYER:Kris Letang

KANE SAKATAJERSEY: #5POSITION: DefenceHOMETOWN: North VancouverHEIGHT: 5’10WEIGHT: 160 lbsFAVOURITE NHL PLAYER:Nik Lidstrom

PLAYEROF THEWEEKSPONSOREDBY

NEXTGAME: Saturday, Jan 12th, 7pmHARRY JEROME ARENA (LONSDALE & 23RD), NORTH VANCOUVER

Wolf Pack vs AldergroveKodiaksw: northvanwolfpack.comt: @northvanwolfpac

JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB

photos supplied

THE stylish Hyundai Elantra sedan also comes incoupe and hatchback formats.

DODGE’S rebooted Dart offers three engine choicesand has a roomy interior.

FUEL economy and interior space are major prioritiesfor the Nissan Sentra.

Several contenders in compact class(optional)Fuel efficiency l/100 km(city/highway): 7.1/5.0(automatic transmission).Base price (includingdestination): $16,900.Safety

Front airbags; side-impactairbags; side-curtain airbags;anti-lock brakes; tractioncontrol; stability control.

Market positionThe Civic remains a

top-ranked vehicle in a highlycompetitive market. In thisleague, content is becomingas important as fuel economysince many buyers aredownsizing out of larger carswith abundant features.The score

Rapid makeover yieldsa more desirable car; civicnow positioned as premium

compact model withhigher base price than mostcompetitors; suspensionimprovements should increaseoverall sportiness; high-outputSi model should offer anautomatic-transmission; lookfor competitors to matchHonda’s fast-fix strategy.

The competitionHyundai Elantra

Base price: $17,450Stylish sedan can also be

had in coupe and hatchbackformats.Dodge Dart

Base price: $17,600All-new model offers lots

of room plus choice of threeengines.Nissan Sentra

Base price: $16,400Compact car makes fuel

economy and passenger spacemajor priorities

wheelbasemedia.com

From page 40

connecting our community


Or take the$2.5 Milliontax free cash!

EASY ORDER MillionaireLottery.comTel: 604-602-5848 Or at DON’T MISS OUT! DESIGNER HOME

LOTTERY

MILLIONAIRE

VGH & UBC HOSP ITAL FOUNDAT I ON

ABSOLUTE FINALWEEKEND TO BUY!

HURRY! Ticket Deadline ~ Tuesday Midnight Jan.15

Win and be BC’s next Multi Millionaire!

Win anamazing

oceanviewhome...

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Rules of Play: MillionaireLottery.com

Chances are 1 in 482,600 (total tickets for sale) to win a 50/50 prize. 50/50 BC Gaming Event Licence #47691

Know your limit, play within it.Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca 19+ to play!

Chances are 1 in 117,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #47690

WINTERMAINTENANCEPACKAGE

• Oil, Lube & FilterChange the oil, install a new oil filterand lubricate the chassis

• BrakesCheck front and rear brake systems

• Front EndCheck shock absorbers, struts,& steering components

• Exhaust SystemVisual inspection of catalyticconverter, muffler, exhaust pipes,manifold & gaskets

• Electrical SystemsCheck battery, lights, horn & wipers

• TiresRotate all tires, check tread depth,& adjust tire pressure

• Cooling SystemCheck for leaks, check hoses,clamps, water pump, & radiator

• BeltsCheck all belts & hoses

• Fluid LevelsCheck all fluid levels

all this for

$3688**Plus ENV. Fees and taxes – with up to 5L of Oil. SyntheticOil Extra. Coupon expires January 31, 2013. Offer may notbe combined with other coupons or promotions. Couponmust be presented for discount. Surcharge may apply.

MINIT-TUNE & BRAKE AUTO CENTRE1353 Main StreetNorth Vancouver

604-985-6550

860 W. 15th StreetNorth Vancouver

604-984-0007

REV

tell your community about your upcoming eventsemail [email protected]

photo supplied

THE Aston-Martin brand celebrates its 100th birthday this year, having lastedthrough two world wars and numerous changes in ownership.

Recurring Bond rolesgive carmaker cachetgasped happily.

And there it was, the most-famous moviecar of them all. A silver screen icon that madeits debut the same year as Dame Judi Dench,ensuring that it would always be forever linkedwith one of the most successful movie franchisesof all time. An Aston-Martin 1964 DB5.

This year, Aston-Martin looks to celebrate100 years of heritage. The silver DB5 pilotedby Sean Connery’s Double-O-Sheven in ‘64sGoldfinger remains the most famous of the breed,but certainly not the best.

Things started, as with all the best Britishcompanies, in a shed. The eponymous LionelMartin and the entrepreneurial Richard Bamfordstarted off selling Singer cars in London, movingto build specially modified racing cars as Bamfordand Martin right up until Lionel’s success inhill-climb races at Aston Clinton (hopefully alightbulb went off in your head just there).

Things developed rather slowly for thefledgling English company because, as those ofyou with a historical bent will no doubt be aware,there was some mild unpleasantness with the

From page 38

See Aston-Martin page 43


Whether you’re hitting the road with friends or hitting up the local food market,

the all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class has all the room you’ll need. That’s because the

spacious and versatile interior, complete with fold down seats, gives you extra space

for whatever you plan to do. And with a state-of-the-art sound system on hand to blast

your favourite tunes, there’s no shortage of ways to entertain yourself along the way.

Visit your local dealer or mercedes-benz.ca/b for more. Life is in the detours.

B-Yourself

Mercedes-Benz North Shore | 1375 Marine Drive, North Vancouver | (604) 984-9351 | mbvancouver.caD#6277

AD

aim

lerB

rand

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS,STARTING AT $29,900*.

© 2013 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2013 B250 National MSRP is $29,900. Total price of $32,760 and down payment include freight/PDI of $2,195, dealer admin fee of $495, air-conditioning levy of $100, PPSA up to $45.48 and a $25.00 fee covering EHF tires, filters and batteries. Lease and Finance offers available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Serviceson approved credit for a limited time. Vehicle licence, insurance, registration and fees are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannotbe combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Vancouver dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Vancouver Customer Care Centre at 604-331-2369.

REV

Aston-Martin still showing its class on the trackKaiser at the time. In fact, Bamford and Martin both signed upand went off to battle; both would survive the Great War, and sowould their tiny company.

After the war, Aston-Martin continued to operate at a verylow volume, producing few competition models. Success mostnotably came around 1922 when A-M entered two cars in theFrench Grand Prix. Later, these models would set records at theBrooklands racing course.

Despite the records, everything went pear-shaped around 1924,and the company filed for bankruptcy. It was purchased by oneLady Charnwood, who placed her son on the board, and then thewhole thing went bankrupt again within a year. Sounds like anepisode of Downton Abbey I might actually watch.

More investors, more financial difficulties, but innovation andracing success as well. During the inter-war period, AugustusBertelli produced several winning two-seater open cars that didwell at Le Mans and the Mille Miglia. The company changedhands in ‘32 and then again in ‘36.

And then, another bloody World War. As with many domesticBritish manufactures, Aston shifted their production to the wareffort, building aircraft components — a bit of an echo in historyhere as the original Bamford & Martin machinery had gone to theSopwith factory prior to the First World War.

Once the Tommies had given Jerry a jolly good hiding, it wasback to being on shaky financial ground for Aston-Martin. Butlo, a saviour appears: the dynamic, wealthy, and not-in-any-way-humble Sir David Brown.

Ever wonder where the letters “DB” come from in Aston-Martin nomenclature? Well, now you know: we’re just lucky hedidn’t call them the Daves.

Sir David spent about 20,000 pounds to acquire Aston-Martin,and more than double that to pick up the similarly beleagueredLagonda motor company. Lagonda was a small outfit founded byan American (horror!) near the turn of the century, and perhapsmost valuable for having engine technology designed by W.O.Bentley — yes, that Bentley — who was a designer there in themid-1930s.

Combining the Aston-Martin nameplate and racing successwith the 2.6-litre Bentley-designed engine resulted in furtherracing wins; most notably, the DB2 ensured itself a place in historyby sweeping its class at Le Mans in 1951.

While the racing cars continued to shine the lime-light on thewinged Aston badge — the open-top DB3S would take its class atLe Mans from ‘55-’58 — the road-going models began to capturethe public imagination.

To the untrained eye, the DB Mark III might be mistaken fora number of other British postwar sporting coupes. Interestingly,it was a hatchback, but in many other respects, it was an evolutionof the current style. The DB4, on the other hand, was somethingvery different.

With Italian styling and a 240 h.p., double-overhead-camstraight-six designed by Polish engineer Tadek Marek, the DB4had both the looks and the shove to match. Of course, history hasseen it somewhat eclipsed by the fictional machine guns and ejectorseat of the DB5 that replaced it.

These were the salad days for Aston. The cars were as beautifulas they would ever be, the men driving the race cars were giantswhose names would forever be writ upon the wall in gilt lettering(for instance, the irascible and semi-indestructible Sir StirlingMoss). An Aston was both a mark of impeccable taste, andpossessed of a sporting heritage to match heavyweights like Ferrariand Alfa-Romeo.

Once again, everything went sideways owing to a lack ofmoney. At one point during the mid-’70s, Aston-Martin producedjust 21 cars. The brutal V-8 Vantage provided a brief resurgence,appearing in The Living Daylights, but while that particular carremains one of my favourite Astons for its brutal, brooding,bareknuckle-boxer-in-a-Saville-Row-suit persona, it wasn’t enoughto save the company.

At the same time, for supreme weirdness, you couldn’t matchthe Lagonda sedan. This angular super-sedan debuted in 1976 andpromptly melted the faces of onlookers with its avant-garde styling.Then it melted its own dashboard with its avant-garde on-boardelectronics. It’s either the worst car ever made, or one of the mostinteresting, depending how much of an optimist you are.

The 1980s weren’t much better: investors came and went, withFord buying a considerable share in the company. They wouldeventually take full control of the struggling Aston in the early’90s.

Ford was good for Aston, principally for the introduction of theDB7 — by 2002, the DB7 had sold more cars than all other DBmodels. V-12 power arrived in Vantage and Vanquish models atthe turn of the millennium, and by 2003, the DB9 arrived to takeAston properly forward into a new age.

Early DB9s are not without their foibles. Peel back the leather

covering on an Aston key fob from the Ford Era, and you’ll find itsays “Volvo” underneath. While the styling was breathtaking, theparts-bin mentality was perhaps not.

Riding on this wave of excitement, Aston returned to motorracing in 2005, once again in the Grand Touring class, once againat the historic Le Mans. Specialist outfit Prodrive was responsiblefor fettling the big, luxurious DB9s into racing trim. The chair ofProdrive, David Richards, would lead an investment consortium totake over Aston from Ford in 2007 — once again, a racing ownerwas at the helm.

The “baby” Aston V-8 Vantage emerged, more accessible thanthe big cars and, to some eyes, even more shapely. The four-doorRapide launched in 2010. Bedecked in iconic blue and orange Gulflivery, a DBR9 clinched GT1 victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans.

And now?Aston faces considerable challenges blending its racing pedigree

and the demands placed on manufacturers for cleaner-running cars.

To even out the spread, they have the Cygnet, an Aston-badgedToyota iQ, and if you know your children’s stories, you’ll doubtlessremember that the Ugly Duckling turned out to be a baby swan.Unfortunately, this one doesn’t grow up.

Better yet is this year’s redesign of the DB9, with styling thatis modernized, yet still timeless: 517 h.p. and reduced carbon-dioxide emissions doesn’t hurt either. The Vanquish also returnsas the ultimate Aston GT, with performance only surpassed by theso-rare-its-irrelevant One-77 supercar.

One hundred years later, Aston-Martin still soldiers on, havingchanged hands innumerable times, somehow survived recessionand depression, boom and bust. Ready to get back to work, 007?

No, no, the pleasure is all ours.

BrendanMcAleerisafreelancewriterandautomotiveenthusiast.Ifyouhave a suggestion for a column please contact him at [email protected]. Follow Brendan on Twitter: @brendan_mcaleer.

if you seenews happening

call our news tips line604 985 2131

From page 42


816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca

2011Reader’sChoicePlatinumWinnerbchonda.com

Put your payments on ice.Don’t pay for 90 days on all Civic financing.¥

Luxurious style inside and out Legendary Honda fuel economy The social Civic Know what’s behind you

Lease the 2013 Civic DX for

OR

$178*

3.99%# APR.$1,880 Downpayment.MSRP** $16,935.

Model FB2E2DEX

per monthfor 48 months.

¥PCB

IVE*D<>(

C@^H

,IV>C((*@IBB[!*

><C3DI

D.*C

((*@>CD

I[[D*Y-

H/+;!8

!.4*,ID

EC,*[>LB:@.$

I>*,I

D,,*[!8*

@*,GV

SID:I@V+/>

<L-H/+

K7((*@I8I![IG

[*CD[V

<$@C:&$

UCD,IX

!DID.!I[4*@8!.*>

LCDI

BB@C8

*,.@*

,!<KQC

D<$[VB

IVE*D<>I

@*,*(*@@*,

(C@^H

,IV>K

;CD<@I.<

>Y![[G

**W<*

D,*,

I..C@,

!D&[VK

TD<*@*

><.$I@&*

>O!(IDVN

Y![[DC

<I..@

:*,:@!D&<$*

3@><%H,

IV>C(<

$*.CD<@I.<

K?(<*@%H,

IV>L!D

<*@*><

O!(IDVN

><I@<>

<CI..@

:*ID,<$*

B:@.$

I>*@Y

![[@*BIV

B@!D.!

BI[ID

,!D<*@*><

O!(IDVN

ECD<$

[VC8*@

<$*<*@EC(<

$*.CD<@I.<

LG:<DC

<:D<![^

H,IV>

I(<*@<$*

.CD<@I.<

,I<*K

4<ID,I@,

@I<*>

,CDC<A:

I[!(V(C

@,*(*

@@*,B

IVE*D<C(

(*@K7

((*@*D,>SID:I@V+/>

<L-H/+

ID,.

IDDC<G*

.CEG

!D*,Y

!<$IDVC

<$*@C((*@>KMR!E!<

*,<!E

*[*I>*

C((*@GI>*,

CDID

*Y-H/+

;!8!.9

0'Q2

EC,*[X=

-Z-9

Z0K"+K^

^\[*I

>*?6

5(C@)a

ECD<$

>7K?K;KQC

D<$[VB

IVE*D<L!D

.[:,!D

&(@*!&

$<ID,

69TL!>

`/#aK#

#9CY

DBIVE

*D<C(

`/LaaHKH

HK3@><

ECD<$

[VBIVE

*D<L*

D8!@CD

E*D<I

[(**>

ID,`

H>*.:

@!<V,*BC>!<,:*I

<[*I>*

!D.*B<!CD

K2C<I[

[*I>*

CG[!&I

<!CD!>`

/HL)%HK^

%K2IW*>

L[!.*D>*L

!D>:@I

D.*ID,@*&!><@

I<!CDI

@**W<

@IK^%LHH

H]![CE

*<@*I

[[CYID.*F

.$I@&*

C(`HK/-J]

E(C@*W.

*>>]![C

E*<*@KMM

Q456

!>`/%L

^+'!D

.[:,!D

&(@*!&

$<ID,

69TC(

`/L)^'G

I>*,C

DID*Y-

H/+;!8

!.90'

Q2X=-Z-9

Z0K664

?L[!.*

D>*L!D

>:@ID.*L

<IW*>L

ID,C

<$*@,*I[*@

.$I@&*

>I@**W<

@IID,E

IVG*

@*A:!@*,

I<<$*

<!E*C

(B:@.$

I>*K"J

MJ¥JMM

7((*@>8I[!,

(@CES

ID:I@V+@,

<$@C:&$

+/><L-

H/+I<B

I@<!.!B

I<!D&U

CD,I

@*<I![*

@>K9*

I[*@E

IV>*[

[(C@[*

>>K9*

I[*@<@I,*E

IVG*

D*.*>

>I@VC

D.*@<I!D

8*$!.[*

>K7((*@>8

I[!,CD[V(C@=@!<!>$

;C[:E

G!I@*>

!,*D<>

I<=;U

CD,I

9*I[*

@>[C.

I<!CD>K

7((*@>>:G_*.

<<C.$I

D&*C

@.ID.*[

[I<!CD

Y!<$C:<D

C<!.*K2

*@E>I

D,.CD,!<!C

D>IBB[VK1!>!<

YYYKG

.$CD,IK.C

EC@>**

VC:@U

CD,I

@*<I![*

@(C@(:

[[,*<I

![>K

north shore news january 11 2013

Documents