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ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES If you are unable to vote on November 19, you may vote at any of the Advance Voting opportunities held at the City Library, 3rd Floor Study Room, 120 West 14th Street.

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The letter of the law Random or alphabetically- ordered ballots? The two NV councils are split

TODD COYNES T A F F R E P O R T E R

The two councils of North Vancouver don’t differ on too many things, but when

it comes to ordering the names on their civic election ballots, the dif-ference between the city and the district is day and night — or night and day, depending where you vote.

On Oct. 24, the district revealed the order in which candi-dates for mayor, council and school board would appear to voters on its Nov. 19 randomized ballot.

That order — avail-able on the district’s website — was random-ized rather than alpha-betized as a way to combat what has been shown in U.S. studies to be an unfair advantage given to candidates on A-Z ballots whose last names start with letters nearer the beginning of the alphabet over their later-lettered opponents.

One California study shows that candidates nearer the top of the ballot on either an alphabetically ordered or incumbent-first ballot get

as much as a five-per-cent boost at the polls among undecided voters.

This summer, a similar random-ized ballot bylaw was proposed for the City of North Vancouver by Coun. Craig Keating and showed some momentum through two read-ings before it dropped off the table at a marathon council meeting on July 25 — the deadline for changing the election bylaws.

When the motion was first brought forward at city council, councillors Pam Bookham and Rod Clark abstained from voting, citing their lucky-lettered last names as a possible conflict of interest.

But on July 25, when the bylaw was moved by Keating and sec-onded by Coun. Mary Trentadue — then, coincidentally the two low-est lettered names on the ballot of

sitting councillors — the final vote was deferred and inevi-

tably killed due to time constraints at the last meeting before the sum-mer break.

Robyn Anderson, the district’s chief election

officer, told The Outlook that whether or not it’s fair

for councillors to vote on the order that their names on re-

election ballots, that’s how the elec-tion law is written.

“That’s the way the legisla-tion works — it has to be done via bylaw and only council can adopt a bylaw,” she said. “You’ll have to ask the [Elections BC] ministry about the fairness of it.”

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November 19. Mark it on your calendars, folks. It’s your chance to get out to the nearest polling station and choose who you’d like to represent you at district hall. Below are profiles of all the candidates, from those seeking the mayor’s seat to council hopefuls and trustee types. Happy voting!

Candidates for mayor

Margie GoodmanNo websiteResides: Deep Cove

Margie Goodman thinks one issue should be at the forefront of discussion among this year’s

North Vancouver municipal candidates: amal-gamation.

She told The Outlook the main reason she supports the unification of district and city is the cost-savings that she feels could be incurred by reducing the number of municipal staff under one North Vancouver.

Goodman also said she wants to see more allow-ance for “multi-generational housing” arrangements like in-law suites and laneway homes.

She stressed too the importance of a Good Neighbour Bylaw in the district which she said could enforce civility and resolve neighbourly disputes over things like view corridors.

Goodman is retired from the textile-design and photography business and has previously served in the district as a school trustee and on the recre-ation commission and waterfront committee.

Richard WaltonWebsite: waltonformayor.caResides: Canyon Heights

Incumbent mayor Richard Walton has served at the dis-trict’s helm since 2005, was a

one-term councillor before that and a school trustee from 1986-1993. Yet, he still has some unfinished business in the district he said he will take care of if re-elected.

“The [Official Community Plan] update is a huge project that occupied our time,” he told The Outlook. “Anyone can come up with the plan but the challenge now is to implement it.”

Under the banner, “Offering positive leader-ship that unifies and strengthens our commu-nity,” Walton said that second to implementing the OCP, the district will have to get its spend-ing under control.” We have a small part of the tax pie — eight per cent of the dollar,” he said. “But the community has a voracious appetite for more and more but everything takes dollars to do.”

Walton relies on his training and experience as an accountant in his role as mayor. He cur-rently serves on the Fraser Basin Council and subcommittees.

Candidates for council

Holly BackWebsite: votefor-holly.comResides: Lynn Valley

“Community heart, business

mind” is the slo-gan Lynn Valley

resident Holly Back has chosen to define her council run.

Chief among her concern as a mother of three grown children who all manage to call the North Shore home, is the affordability of housing for young families and the need for skilled-work training in the district.

Back also stressed the need to keep district government fiscally responsible in order to make living here more affordable for everyone.

“The future of our youth on the North Shore is jobs and housing and training,” she said. “And fiscal management will keep our homes afford-able and businesses competitive and that’s going to create jobs and housing.”

Back said the creation of affordable housing for seniors would also be a priority of hers if she is elected.

Back owns and runs a salon and salon train-ing school in North Vancouver and serves on the North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee.

Roger BassamWebsite: rogerbassam.caResides: West Lynn

Roger Bassam was first elected to council in 2008 and has called North Vancouver home since 1983.

The independent IT consultant is making fiscal responsibility the basis of his campaign this time around, promising to find more money in the dis-trict’s budget before cuts to services are considered as a last resort. To that end, Bassam has chosen the renegotiation of $3-million worth of district service agreements as his main priority.

“We are subsidizing other governments and gov-ernment agencies and whether it’s a small amount of money like the $75,000 we paid for the recycling contract or it’s a large amount of money like the service agreement we have with the Tsleil-Waututh that’s approaching $1 million.”

Bassam is a board member of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Lynn Valley Community Association, co-executive of Millar’s North Shore Soccer League and a coach to his kids’ soccer and lacrosse teams.

Get ready to vote: District of North VancouverMeet the candidates vying for

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Holly Back

Roger Bassam

Margie Goodman

Richard Walton

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If re-elected on November 19th, I will continue to work with my fellow councillors to provide the best services and facilities for District of North Vancouver residents and businesses. I will advocate for improvements in the following areas:

Controlling Taxes Through Cost Containment• Police Accountability• Detox and Rehab• Community Based Planning• Municipal Customer Service• Amalgamation of the three N• orth Vancouver communities

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Fiscal Prudence: We must keep operating costs and taxes low. Financial reserves should be used prudently to improve public facilities and benefi t everyone, not just special interest groups.

Engagement: Councillors must actively engage the community. Last term, my Citizen’s Engagement Task Force contributed great ideas to improve the election process and City outreach.

Public Spaces: Quality of life depends on public facilities, and many of ours are old and failing. Compare Harry Jerome to the West Van Aquatic Centre and ask why your Council will not prudently reinvest in you? I pledge to do my best to get the City to build facilities that you deserve and it can afford.

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Howard DahlWebsite: howarddahl.caResides: Parkway Village

Howard Dahl is a small busi-ness owner and engineer spe-cializing in eco-friendly heating system design and installation.

But he’s staking his council bid on a zero-increase in property taxes over the next year.

“That’s the starting point and then you go line by line down the budget and keep that as your goal because we’re looking at a potential eight-per-cent increase,” he told The Outlook.

Dahl said he supports the idea of a user-pay system to both defer costs to property tax pay-ers for water and to cut down on consumption.

“Certainly if you know you’ve gotta pay every time you turn the tap on, then people will think about their use,” he said, noting that such an idea would be a long-term strategy, but an inev-itable one.

Dahl added that through his work in the con-struction business, he has learned how to com-plete a job correctly. “You get things done or you don’t get paid,” he said.

John Gilmourvote4john.netResides: Lynn Valley

Lynn Valley resident and former community association president John Gilmour is mak-ing growth a priority in his dis-trict council bid.

To that end, he recommends the next council implement the Official Community Plan as soon as possible to start building affordable housing and densifying residential areas.

“The growth of the district has been almost zero,” Gilmour told The Outlook. “And we’re closing schools and young people are leaving.”

Gilmour also recommended implementing a “waste to energy” plan to recover costs and useable energy from district sewage and solid waste.

“It’s really all one big issue intertwined,” he said. “Increasing density will put more money

in infrastructure and will build up the commu-nity.”

Gilmour is a real estate developer and current president of the Friends of North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society.

Robin HicksWebsite: robinhicks.orgResides: Upper Lynn

Trying for a third term on district council, Upper Lynn resident Robin Hicks is run-

ning on experience.That experience includes

not only his work on council since 2005 but also his prior job as a chartered accountant.

“My emphasis will be on continued sound financial management as we can all see the social upheaval that results from economic chaos,” Hicks told The Outlook. “I have the financial background to ensure that we live within our means and that we plan for the future carefully to avoid overextending our-selves.”

More specifically, Hicks said he would make the maintenance of district infrastruc-ture like sanitation systems and recreation buildings a priority, while saying he would “intervene at the provincial and regional lev-els” to maintain current tax rates.

Hicks is a retired accountant and cur-rently serves as treasurer with both the Silver Harbour Seniors and Lynn Valley Community associations.

Mike Little thinkbigvotelittleca.blogspot.

comResides: Parkgate

A lifelong resident of the district and two-time council-lor, Mike Little has served on numerous boards and commis-

sions including those for recreation, heritage, disability and emergency management.

He told The Outlook his focus if re-elected for another term would be twofold.

“The largest issues facing the council in the next three years will be the replacement of

aging recreational facilities and dealing with the rapid expansion of the regional governments such as TransLink and Metro Vancouver.”

To those ends, he said it would be important to put together a council of leaders who could take seats on regional boards to make sure the district is represented among those regional governments.

Little works for the family’s lumber export business and volunteers with the rotary club, Operation Red Nose, his church and at his chil-dren’s school.

Kevin MacauleyWebsite: kevinmacauley.comResides: Delbrook

Retired district firefighter Kevin Macauley is making his bid for council on a platform of strong public service and safety.

As a 30-year veteran of the fire service, Macauley said he knows the concerns of area residents as intimately as he knows the geogra-phy and layout of public buildings like schools and libraries.

A major issue in his campaign is to look at the amalgamation of at least some services of the district and city.

“I truly believe that the fire services would be better if it was just one fire service,” he said.

Macauley added that more public transporta-tion and a renewed appreciation of the district’s parks and recreation facilities would also fea-ture in his mandate on council.

Macauley said that, unlike others running for council, the fact he’s retired means he will have time to dedicate himself fully to serving if elected.

Doug MacKay-Dunndougmackay-dunn.comResides: Indian River

Doug MacKay-Dunn was first elected to district council in 1999 and was re-elected in 2005 and again in 2008.

The 30-year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department

drew on his experiences in the city’s Downtown

Eastside to build his platform for the district: more police accountability, more detox and rehab for drug addicts and better community planning.

MacKay-Dunn told The Outlook that the main concern he wants to tackle as a district councillor, however, is affordable housing, “without which, our community will eventually wither away.”

He said that tackling that issue should involve a three-pronged approach: imple-menting the recommendations of the Official Community Plan, designating more small-lot infill areas and providing alternatives to home ownership.

MacKay-Dunn currently sits on committees for finance, youth justice and courts, police and substance abuse management. When not work-ing as a councillor, he’s a stay-at-home dad.

Lisa MuriWebsite: lisamuri.comResides: Inter River

If re-elected, five-time dis-trict councillor Lisa Muri says she will set her sights in her sixth term on challenging the

costs put on the district by Metro Vancouver.

Calling those costs for infrastructure and services “out of control,” Muri said she wants a review of “funding models that no longer work.”

Muri also supports an increased sharing of services between the three North Shore municipalities and exploring the idea of amalgamation.

Aside from her work as a councillor and mother of three school-age chil-dren, Muri sits on the district’s recreation com-mission and par-cel tax roll review panel.

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Howard Dahl

Robin Hicks

Mike Little

John Gilmour

Lisa Muri

Kevin Macauley

Doug MacKay-Dunn

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Focused on filmmaking

Like any filmmaker with a budding produc-tion company, Mackenzie Harmon always has a business card handy. You never

know when you’re going to meet someone who’s interested in your work.

Harmon keeps his cards in his backpack. Next to his lunch and homework. And he’s probably going to need to order a new batch soon.

The 12-year-old’s videos have already land-ed him a couple of appearances on Citytv’s Breakfast TV, a spotlight feature on the Vancouver Canucks website and a large YouTube following. But the seventh grader doesn’t act likes he’s big-time.

He’s polite, taking off his black ball cap when he sits down, and authentically modest when talking about his growing catalogue of videos available at 316mackie.com and youtube.com/316mackie.

After munching on an orange pumpkin-shaped shortbread cookie he explains how it all started: Ms. Stewart, his Grade 6 teacher, asked him to do a short video for Pink Day, an anti-bullying initiative in B.C. schools. She knew he liked making videos. But he had only two days to make a short film— and the entire school, from kindergarten to Grade 7, would be assembling to watch it.

He started shooting after school at the skate-board park with his iPod 4 with the help of a few friends and family. The next evening he furiously edited his video. On Wednesday his video was projected onto a large screen in the gymnasium. “People knew I made videos before but not like this,” he says.

“I wanted to make more videos because of the great response I got.”

Truth is, Mac, as he’s known to friends, has known from an early age that he wanted to be a filmmaker. He got his first camera — a big JVC that he got at Zellers which he still has — at seven, shortly after announcing to his mom

and dad that he wanted to go to film school. When discussing movies he talks about his two favourite directors, Steven Spielberg and James Cameron.

Harmon shot Pink Day with an iPod 4 and edited on a PC. “That was before I had a Mac,” he says.

Now, he’s video-making mostly using his iPhone 4 and editing on his MacBook Pro.

“I use iMovie but want to get Final Cut [edit-ing software],” he says.

For Christmas, he’s hoping for a digital camera that shoots video.

Since Pink Day, his videos have piled up quickly — and all deliver important messages, from bullying and youth homelessness to how Vancouver rallied together after the Stanley Cup riots. His latest is a Remembrance Day video that begins with grainy archival footage from the First World War and ends in Afghanistan, where his

uncle recently returned from a peacekeeping mission. He’s hoping “Remember” will be posted on the Facebook page Canada Remembers. Next up? Probably a video to pro-vide awareness about animal abuse. “I just have a love for animals,” he says.

As he says on his website, “The point of my videos is

not about me or how many views I can get but to bring awareness to these causes because we all have family and we are all affected in one way or another.”

The young filmmaker feels he can get impor-tant messages to a wider audience through mak-ing videos.

“A couple of days ago I got my 100th subscrib-er he says, tearing open a mini Twizzler pack that came with his Halloween cookie.

“I just like sharing videos with everyone.”For now when thinking about his future career,

he’s focused on filmmaking — or pro skateboard-ing. Or maybe both.

“I’m really addicted to skateboarding right now — same with filmmaking.”

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Kinder Morgan’s plan to more than double its ability to send crude oil by pipeline through

the Lower Mainland to tankers on Burrard Inlet will be opposed by the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation.

The company aims to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta, boosting its capac-ity from 300,000 barrels per year to up to 700,000 and increasing the number of oil tankers that sail past down-town Vancouver.

“The risks associated with the Kinder Morgan proj-ect are too great to accept,” Tsleil-Waututh Chief Justin George said.

The North Vancouver-based band’s traditional ter-ritory is centred on Burrard Inlet and takes in the Westridge Marine Terminal in north Burnaby at the end of the 1,150-kilometre pipeline from northern Alberta.

Up to 70 double-hulled oil tank-ers already load up at the terminal each year. They are harnessed to tugs and steered by local pilots through Burrard Inlet, under the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges.

George said the Tsleil-Waututh sup-port economic development that bal-ances the environment and economy.

But he said the band was “deeply affected” when a construction crew ruptured the Trans Mountain pipe-line in 2007 and 1,500 barrels of oil spilled, soaking a north Burnaby neighbourhood and the nearby shore-line.

“Our inlet has been scarred by the impacts of oil spills and we have seen firsthand the inadequacies of emer-gency response and clean up efforts,” George said.

“We are disappoint-ed,” Kinder Morgan external relations man-ager Lexa Hobenshield said of the Tsleil-Waututh position, add-ing the company will continue efforts to dis-cuss its plans with the band.

Over the next three months Kinder Morgan is asking pro-spective customers

to signal their interest in using extra pipeline capacity before the company decides whether it will proceed with the roughly $4-billion project.

If it has sufficient backing of cus-tomers, Hobenshield said, a compre-hensive process of public and stake-holder consultation, environmental and other assessments would begin, leading up to an eventual decision by regulators.

An expanded Trans Mountain pipe-line would offer Canadian oil com-panies much greater ability to export oil sands crude to Asia, reducing their dependence on the U.S. market.

That’s also the goal of the rival $6.6-billion Northern Gateway pipeline pro-posed by Enbridge to cross northern B.C.

Kinder Morgan argues its use of an existing cor-ridor is not only less expensive but would mean less environmental impact than Enbridge’s new pipe-line route.

Enbridge counters its completed line would be

more efficient for shippers because its planned deepwater terminal at Kitimat would serve the largest super-tankers that cannot enter Burrard Inlet.

Many environmental groups oppose both B.C. pipelines and some Metro Vancouver politicians have expressed concern about a Trans Mountain expansion.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities voted in September to seek a careful environmental assessment and exten-sive public consultation of any plan to ship more oil in B.C.

The Kinder Morgan pipeline doesn’t just carry oil. It also supplies 90 per cent of the gasoline used in the Lower Mainland.

Just 26 tankers have loaded at Westridge so far this year.

Hobenshield said demand is cyclical and more oil is being sent south into Washington State via a spur line at Sumas.

Alan NixonWebsite: alannixon.comResides: Pemberton Heights

Elected to his third consecu-tive term on council in 2008, Alan Nixon is borrowing a line from Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential bid for his

own council campaign: It’s the economy, stupid.

“How are we going to come up with an economic plan that is going to shelter our residents from the shock of external [costs]?,” Nixon asked rhetorically. Most of those costs are coming from Metro initiatives like the Lions Gate sewage plant upgrade and a new solid waste management plan. “These will have enormous cost implications to the district,” he said.

Aside from an eye to fixing the district’s finances, Nixon said that taking action on the recent community survey to better serve residents “instead of just paying lip service to it” should be another priority of council, as should be the reduction in district staff numbers.

Nixon has been a realtor for 17 years as well as the district appointee to the Metro water committee and executive of the First Nations Treaty Advisory Committee.

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Council hope-ful Austin Park has called the district home

for 16 years and has recently started a computer consulting business here.

Drawing on his education in the computer systems field, the Simon Fraser University grad told The Outlook that the current district council needs a “big system boot,” in his opinion.

“There has to be major change. Not just patch-up jobs,” he said.

Amalgamation and greater government efficiency are the two main planks in Park’s platform, followed closely by solving what he called the affordable housing crisis.

“One more big thing is I want to get rid of the bike lanes,” Park added. “I’m not against biking per se. I’m against biking being a problem [causing] traffic bottlenecks when the car lane could be used [instead].”

Park volunteers as a neighbourhood Block Watch captain.

Wendy QureshiWebsite: wendyqureshi.caResides: Lynn Valley

Wendy Qureshi says she was inspired to run for district

council while out stumping for the anti-HST campaign in her Lynn Valley neighbourhood.

She is running on a platform of greater transparency in government, increased den-sification and better service for all district residents.

“The push should be on the people who live in the district now, not planning for 20,000 people to be moving here in the next 20 years or whatever,” she said. “The costs are all on the people who live here now.”

Qureshi also said the district should behave more like a homeowner and

take better care of its infrastruc-ture now to avoid larger main-

tenance costs down the road.“If something breaks you

fix it. You don’t put some stop-gap on it,” she said, specifying the repair of recreation facilities, roads and old water pipes as pri-orities in this regard.Qureshi left the BC

Teachers Federation in 1980 and currently acts as a direc-

tor of the North Shore Safety Council.


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November 19. Mark it on your calendars, folks. It’s your chance to get out to the nearest polling station and choose who you’d like to represent you at city hall. Below are profiles of all the candidates, from those seeking the mayor’s seat to council hopefuls and trustee types. Happy voting!

Candidates for mayor

Darrell MussattoWebsite: darrellmussatto.com

Resides: Ridgeway/Central Lonsdale

City council has faced a number of challenges over the past three years but it’s always gotten the job done, said Darrell Mussatto. And if re-elected as mayor, Mussatto said he will continue leading a council that works for the best interests of the city.

Mussatto said top issues for the next three years are affordable housing,

increased public transit service and decisions on both the Harry Jerome centre and Presentation House. Mussatto told The Outlook he was proud of the work the city did on the redevelopment of Lower Lonsdale, municipal reductions of green house gas emissions and the city works yard swap.

“You need a mayor that brings people together and leads by example,” said Mussatto.

“And I’ve tried to show leadership in doing rather than saying.”

Mussatto, amongst other committees, has been chairman of the Finance Committee, the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and the North Vancouver Police Management Committee, which served both the city and

district.

Chris J. Nichols (Kit)Website: knolt.com/kitnicholsformay

or2011cnvResides: Moodyville/Park and Tillford

The City of North Vancouver must build an economic base that supports people living and staying here, said Chris

Nichols. The city needs jobs within its boundaries and economic growth.

But the city also has to increase its transit service and develop infrastructure for its seniors population. Seniors in the city, said Nichols, deserve more help than they are get-ting. Nichols also believes in building a new Harry Jerome facility, but is open to a discussion of different locations for the recreation centre. He also wants to see a new Official Community Plan finished and implemented because he believes “times are moving faster than it is.”

Nichols, a lifelong Lower Mainlander, has been a resident of the city for three years. He is the former vice-president of the Metro Women’s Soccer Board.

Ron PollyWebsite: ronpolly4northvan.caResides: Hamilton Heights

Ron Polly believes the city is growing too fast and new developments are out-

pacing the infrastructure needed to ser-vice residents. Development must follow

the guidelines set out in the Official Community Plan. Too many projects challenge the OCP and wear down residents in the process.

Polly also supports building a new Harry Jerome facil-ity, but not at the cost of the playing fields or skate parks in the area. He thinks one option for rebuilding is split-ting up the services in different locations.

Affordable housing is also an issue Polly would like to tackle. He wants to see small, affordable coach houses added to the city’s housing stock as well as the conversion of older apartment blocks into housing co-ops, giving ten-ants the first option to buy.

“I believe all should be represented and heard, not just the few or the well-connected.”

Polly helped establish a task force for the Harbourside Business Park, worked to save Mosquito Creek Park and the rebuilding of the District of North Vancouver Animal

Welfare Shelter, amongst other projects.

George PringleWebsite: pringle4mayor.caResides: N/A

George Pringle doesn’t like the direc-tion council has been going in the last three years.

He wants to lead a council that adheres to the Official Community Plan, a document he believes the citizens expect council to follow. He calls himself anti-development and is opposed to the Onni project proposed for the Safeway site in Central Lonsdale.

Pringle is promising a freeze on property taxes for three years and the creation of a rental ombudsman office. He said he will take a $20,000 pay cut if elected and will not take the $9,500 car allowance. He also plans to cancel the city’s sister city relationships and Monday night staff dinners at city hall. “Money from Metro meetings, after tax, will be donated to a City of North Vancouver-based charity,” he added.

Pringle was part of the city’s Civic Engagement Task Force. He is also the former registrar of the Canada Day parade.

Candidates for council

Don BellWebsite: donbell.caResides: Central Lonsdale

Having “sort of retired” from public life a few years ago, Don Bell figured he should do some volunteer work. He chose the Civic Engagement Task Force,

whose mandate it was to help the city to increase voter turnout, and that “got his interest going again.”

“Pretty simply put, I like community service,” said Bell.“I feel previous positions put me in a good place to

contribute meaningfully.”Managing tax dollars and ensuring responsible density

are top issues for Bell in this election. The risk of down-loading from senior governments, he said, will make fis-cal responsibility key for the city as will ensuring the city receives quality amenity contributions from developers. A new Harry Jerome rec centre, an improved business climate, enhancing public spaces and transit upgrades are also issues for Bell.

Bell has served on the school board, as a councillor and mayor in the district, and as a member of parliament.

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City of North VancouverPam BookhamWebsite: pambookham.caResides: N/A

A two-term city councillor, Pam Bookham believes a major challenge fac-ing the next city council is the oft-discussed revision of the city’s Official Community Plan. The city’s population is increasing and Bookham believes a new roadmap will help

better steer decisions.“We know we are going to grow,” said Bookham.“And we need to accommodate that in a planned manner.” Priorities for Bookham, in addition to the completion

of the OCP, are financial prudence in uncertain economic times and revisiting discussions surrounding the city’s aging recreation centres. Bookham said she regrets the “derailing” of the Harry Jerome centre debate. The decision, she said, to preserve adjacent fields limits choices when deciding how to proceed with the facility.

Bookham is also a part of the Advisory Planning Commission, Public Art Steering Committee, North Shore Neighbourhood House Board, Vancouver Coastal Health Local Governance Liaison Group, Park and Tilford Garden Review Board, Museum and Archives Commission, Child and Youth Initiatives Grant & Civic Awards Committee.

Linda BuchananWebsite: lindabuchanan.comResides: Ridgeway/Grand Boulevard

Linda Buchanan, a school board trust-ee since 2008, is quick to admit that she “likes the direction the city is going.” But, there is always more work to be done.

Top issues faced by the city, said Buchanan, are affordable housing and how to approach the city’s aging infrastructure. In respect to the Harry Jerome rec centre, Buchanan said she’d like to see the facility “renewed” but stressed the most important compo-nent of that debate is ensuring a broad public consultation and preserving the fields adjacent to the current buildings.

“I feel a great sense of pride and am passionate about the community,” said Buchanan. “The most important thing is never losing sight of the interested and diverse resi-dents of this community.”

Buchanan works as a public health nurse. She was one of the original members of the Ridgeway Heritage Committee that worked on the recently completed restora-tion of Ridgeway school and was the principal author of the Child and Family Friendly Community Charter.

Juliana BuitenhuisWebsite: iheartnorthvan.comResides: Hamilton Heights

Because of her job as a child and youth worker at the North Shore Crisis Services Centre, Juliana Buitenhuis encounters a myriad of people each day. Through those interactions, one “huge” issue she hears is

the need for more housing options.She believes one way to ensure different housing forms

is encouraging, or mandating, developers to provide the city different styles of units, artist spaces or housing for newcomers. Amenity contributions like parking spaces and enhancements to public parks are also important, she said.

Buitenhuis said she also supports moving the Presentation House Gallery to the pier and would like to see the creation of a outdoor pool in the city. “I founded a summer camp on the North Shore and we need an out-door pool,” she said. “It’s a great place to connect.”

Buitenhuis volunteers with the Legal Education Society, the Caring for Our Youth Committee and both the Child and Youth coalitions administered by the city.

Michael CharroisWebsite: michaelcharrois.comResides: Lower Lonsdale

The death of federal NDP leader Jack Layton in May, said Michael Charrois, was a time of reflection. A two-time fed-eral NDP candidate in North Vancouver, Charrois took a page from Layton’s book

and pursued municipal politics (Layton began his political career as a Toronto city councillor).

Charrois said he supports the direction the city has been heading but believes affordable housing, cultural fund-ing and food security are areas the city should focus on. Charrois also stressed the need for further densification of the Lonsdale Avenue and Marine Drive corridors and a rebirth of streetcar lines. “If the federal and provincial governments won’t help create affordable housing, then the city must take steps for that,” said Charrois. “And that includes owning or operating affordable housing if neces-sary.”

Charrois is a professional actor, with two decades

experience teaching drama. He is a member of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the Lower Lonsdale Community Garden and the BC Civil Liberties Association.

Rod ClarkWebsite: rodclark.caResides: Moodyville/Lower Lonsdale East

In his years on council, Rod Clark has been an outspoken critic of development, in particular the amenity contributions

the city receives in exchange for added density.

In this election, Clark remains focused on the city’s den-sity plans, arguing that the upcoming Official Community plan should be the guide for development projects in the future. But that’s only one piece of the density equation. The city should also be focused on ensuring it gets the best return from developers when approached in council cham-bers, he said.

“This comes down to fiscal prudence,” he said.“We need to stand up to developers and ensure we get

market-based value for density.”Clark also advocates for an end to sister city relation-

ships and, because he considers them a waste of money, refuses to take part in Monday night staff meals at city hall.

Clark’s community service/volunteering background includes 10 years with the Lions Gate Hospital Board, and tenures with North Vancouver Recreation Commission and North Shore Neighbourhood House, amongst others.

D.W. (Bill) DuncanWebsite: billduncan.caResides: Ridgeway

A North Vancouver resident for more than 30 years, Bill Duncan believes the next city council should ensure a new Harry Jerome recreation centre is built. If he’s elected, Duncan said he’ll work to

ensure the community centre is shovel ready by 2012.“The buildings are stale, past their shelf life,” he said.“They are not fit for continued use for the public. And

we really need those services.”Duncan is also a believer in different housing forms and

believes the city’s new Official Community Plan should create an easier process for infill housing. Duncan also said the expensive, much-needed Lions Gate Sewage Treatment Plant should be a priority.

The next council, he added, should elect a member to work as an ombudsman with Metro Vancouver to ensure the city’s money is spent correctly and efficiently by the regional board.

Duncan is a retired project manager. He worked as a lobbyist during the leaky condo crisis.

Bob FearnleyWebsite: bobfearnley.comResides: Central Lonsdale (Mahon Park)

Bob Fearnley’s election promise is a simple one: to remain an indepen-dent voice on council and continue to work for the best interests of the City of

North Vancouver.Fearnley told The Outlook the major

issues facing the city are the Low Level Road project, improving cultural facilities, a decision on the Harry Jerome centre and a staggered approach to development.

Fearnley said he’d like to see a Low Level Road design that is low enough the adjacent neighbourhood that it won’t bother residents and is free of a western overpass. He is an advocate for a new Harry Jerome facility.

“We must continue to deliver on promises,” said Fearnley.

“The community puts their trust in council and they want to see those promises delivered on.”

Fearnley is the former president of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, chairman of the Lower Mainland Substance Abuse Strategy Committee, Lower Mainland repre-sentative to the Union of BC Municipalities and chairman of a regional committee of municipal officials concerned with energy policy.

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After more than two decades working as a commercial pilot, North Vancouver’s Stephan

Grisbrook had some thinking to do. Grisbrook’s then-employer Japan Airlines had decided to close down the base Grisbrook worked at in 2009, sending 160 pilots packing.

He took some time off, evaluating his options. With three baseball-playing sons, all members of the North Shore Twins squad at various times, Grisbrook was struck with an idea — an indoor training facility for the Twins. In the off-season, Twins’ players had to drive to Richmond or to the University of British Columbia for their workouts.

So, Grisbrook went hunting for an old warehouse the team could use. After some looking, Grisbrook says he found a place he didn’t pursue because of zon-ing issues, his plans began to evolve. Instead of focusing on a place solely for the Twins, Grisbrook envisioned a full-fledged training facility where a number of teams can do their workouts.

Fast forward two years and Grisbrook is opening the doors to Inside Performance, an integrated heathcare and athletic training facility. Tucked between steel yards and railway tracks, in the shadow of the Second Narrows bridge, Inside Performance boasts turf-laid batting cages, full gym, as well as a chiropractic and massage area.

“Our niche is baseball and girls fast-pitch,” Grisbrook told The Outlook.

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Grisbrook said Inside Performance is also offering “functional movement screens,” a system where athletes do a series of exercises — think lunges and jumping — and trainers use the results to craft a personalized workout.

Thus far, seven of the eight little leagues on the North Shore have signed up for training, as have the North Shore Twins and the Coquitlam Reds. The baseball academy planned for West Vancouver’s Sentinel secondary next year will also use Inside Performance for training.

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Elizabeth FodorWebsite: elizabethfodor.caResides: Central Lonsdale

Elizabeth Fodor wants to see the city do a better job gathering the myriad of user fees it is meant to collect.

While doing some research with her company, Consumer First-Alter

Solutions Ltd., Fodor found that many of city’s bylaws that have user fees or late penalties were not being enforced. By not doing so, the city is missing out on a substantial revenue source, she said.

Fodor is also a proponent of a municipal auditor gen-eral. By establishing such a position, unnecessary spend-ing will be curbed leaving more money for large-scale infrastructure projects like the sewage treatment plant.

“We have to start looking where we’re spending money,” she said. “And also how we’re generating revenue.”

Fodor also believes in building a new Harry Jerome complex, affordable housing and a more focused stance on preserving the quality of the city’s rental stock.

Joe HeilmanWebsite: joeheilman.caResides: Upper Lonsdale

To foster and nurture a stronger busi-ness culture in North Vancouver, Joe Heilman wants to cut some of the red tape involved in opening a business in the city. An entrepreneur himself,

Heilman told The Outlook a dynamic business sector is key to growing a complete community.

But Heilman also cites the importance of laneway housing and strategic development. Heilman said new developments put strains on the community and believes that those ripple effects should be better considered with each project.

Heilman has been a part of the city’s Advisory Design Panel and Board of Variance. He is also a committee member of the Lions Gate Foundation and sits on the board of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. “I will make good decisions on behalf of the community and all the families in it,” he said.

Guy HeywoodWebsite: guyheywood.caResides: Evergreen

Major issues facing the city, according to first-term councillor Guy Heywood, is the new Official Community Plan and ensuring the city supports “density that works.” Development must, said Heywood,

bring a benefit to the balance of the community.“It’s not just density for density’s sake,” Heywood told

The Outlook. “We must employ a controlled, limited den-sity that has a community benefit.”

Heywood is also a strong supporter of public spaces such as the Harry Jerome rec centre and the North Shore Neighbourhood House and believes the city should rebuild both facilities. The city, he added, is in a desirable financial state and could pursue these projects without burdening taxpayers.

Heywood does not, however, believe in continuing sister city relationships. An expensive trip, he feels, to for-eign countries does not benefit the community.

In addition to his time on council, Heywood has also been a school trustee and a member of the Recreation Commission.

John HutchinsonNo websiteResides: Lower Lonsdale

A longtime North Vancouver resi-dent, John Hutchinson said he wants to bring disability issues to the fore in the city. Living with a disability himself, Hutchinson said he hopes that by gaining

a seat on council he can inspire disability-related discus-sions connected with the city’s decisions.

Hutchinson questioned how much density the city will take on. His neighbourhood, Lower Lonsdale, has changed dramatically over the years and Hutchinson believes slower growth is needed.

Hutchinson is also a supporter of heritage. He believes the city should retain as many of its heritage build-ings as it can and that the Presentation House building should remain where it is at Third Street and Chesterfield Avenue. “You have to vote for someone who can get your issues through,” he said.

Craig KeatingWebsite: craigkeating.caResides: Central Lonsdale

It’s expensive to live in the City of North Vancouver, Crag Keating told The Outlook. To help mitigate that, the city

needs to diversify its housing options and “implement less onerous coach house guidelines.”

But rental units are part of the housing discussion as well, added Keating, and when large-scale development is planned Keating said the city should look to ensure rental units are made available. It’s part of creating what he calls “a complete community.”

Urban agriculture and food security are other areas of importance for Keating. So far, the city has spearheaded a number of agriculture-related projects — including turning Keating’s front yard into a garden — but he believes there is more the city can do to promote those interests.

“So far, I think we’ve got that one right, but there is plenty of room to go on that,” said Keating.

Keating is an instructor at Langara College but has also taught at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia.

Yashar KhalighiWebsite: Yashar2011.comResides: Central Lonsdale

Yashar Khalighi believes the city of North Vancouver is the most livable, walkable and safe city in the world. That’s why he chose to open a business and start a family here.

He would like to see more local jobs, however. “We need to have a healthier balance between business

and residential,” he said. “With more business there is more opportunity for work.”

High cost of living often drives young families from North Vancouver, so Khalighi, a civil engineer with a firm in Harbourside, believes the city must offer different options for housing, including rental suites. Rentals, he said, can be included in new buildings and he’d like to see the city and developers employ such a strategy more often.

A new Harry Jerome facility, he added, is also impor-tant. But stressed the need to remain fiscally prudent when the city determines how the centre should look.

Khalighi has been a member of the city’s Advisory Design Panel.

Cheryl LeiaWebsite: cherylleia.comResides: Central Lonsdale

With a career as a health-care profes-sional, Cheryl Leia sees firsthand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She also sees how decisions directly affect people’s lives and believes that’s an

important value to bring to council chambers.An ongoing issue faced by the city is affordable hous-

ing, said Leia. A new Official Community Plan will be an important guiding document for the city to think about its land use. Offering different housing options will be vital for the city in the future.

Leia would also like to see the city explore providing dif-ferent options in homes, as a development requirement, to keep seniors living in their homes as long as possible.

“I really see the dollars saved by ensuring there are things in place before there is an issue,” said Leia.

“We need to keep people well all the time.”Leia has been involved with the Parent Advisory

Council, the Recreation Commission, the Parks and Environment Committee and the John Braithwaite Community Centre Governance Committee.

Glen MillerWebsite: glenmiller.meResides: Ridgeway

Top campaign issue for longtime City of North Vancouver resident Glen Miller is “adopting an appropriate Official

Community Plan, inclusive of public input.”

A new OCP will help set the course for future develop-ment in the city, he said. But development doesn’t come free of challenges. Miller is a supporter of North Van heri-tage and believes development should not come at the cost of tearing down heritage structures.

Miller also wants to explore more cost-saving relation-ships between the city and district. Amalgamation is an issue he feels warrants more conversation, but must be thoroughly examined.

“This is a wonderful place to live and I would be hon-oured to contribute to the governance of the city,” he said.

Miller is chairman of the Heritage Advisory Commission. He is also the first vice-chair of North Vancouver Arts & Culture Commission.

Amanda NicholWebsite: amandanichol.comResides: Lower Lonsdale

The Low Level Road project was the catalyst for her municipal campaign, but Amanda Nichol told The Outlook she is

a new face with new ideas on a host of different topics.

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Nichol also supports strategic density in places like the Lonsdale Avenue corridor but stressed the need for infra-structure before approving developments.

“Why aren’t we looking at services and then density?” she asked. “The infrastructure needs to be there first.”

Nichol is also a supporter of Green Necklace enhance-ments and the continued growth of the Lonsdale Energy Corporation, amongst other sustainable initiatives.

She has volunteered with South Slope Community Association, the Handsworth Royal football team and the North Shore Indians Senior B Lacrosse team.

Carson Reed PollyNo websiteResides: Hamilton Heights

The youth in this election don’t have enough of a voice, said Carson Polly. And that’s why the 19-year-old has decided to run.

A Capilano University student studying English and politics, Polly wants to tackle affordable housing because “housing isn’t nearly affordable enough.”

Polly also wants the city to build a new Harry Jerome facility and preserve skate board parks.

“I want the youth vote to get out and see what their options are,” said Polly.

“I’m a new, independent voice under the age of 35. Vote for me if you want a fresh perspective. The youth perspective can change things. The youth can change the course of the city if they were so inclined.”

Behgam RabbaniNo websiteResides: N/A

Behgam Rabbani did not respond to repeated requests for an interview. On his candidate profile posted on the City of North Vancouver website he states: “I have lived in this beautiful city for more

than 20 years and I love it. I just want to try to keep it as nice and clean as it is for years to come. I want our society to be as safe and quiet as possible. I will try to stop even a penny of your money to be wasted. Please trust me with your vote. Thanks.”

Ron SostadNo websiteResides: Lower Lonsdale

Longtime City of North Vancouver resident Ron Sostad is running for elec-tion because he wants to add the voice of a strong “social reformer” to council.

“That is a person who looks after the working people, disabled, mentally ill, and, of course, the rest of the people that should be helped,” he says.

Sostad believes one of the biggest issues facing the city is rapid development — and he would like to halt any new high-rise development. Instead, Sostad says he’s a propo-nent of smaller, low-rise buildings.

“The big thing about me is I’m very anti-development,” he says.

If elected, Sostad says he would fight to protect the city’s Official Community Plan, which he says has been amended “bylaw by bylaw without adequate community

consultation” and restore social services which have been cut.”

Also important to Sostad: new low-income and social housing and more funding for grants to assist progressive community organizations to improve sports and recre-ation programs.

A writer-reseacher, Sostad has volunteered at the North Shore Neighbourhood House.

Candidates for school board (City of North Vancouver)

Lisa Bayne Website: lisabayne.caResides: N/A

Parole officer Lisa Bayne drew out the softer side of students when she brought her baby daughter Vienna into the classroom at Capilano elementary school.

It was part of the Roots of Empathy program: a mother and baby visit a classroom for an hour each month during nine months of the school year. The Grade 2 students witnessed Vienna’s development and learned how to comfort her when she cried.

“Children who have been through this program show a reduction in bullying behaviour,” explains Bayne. “They have more regard for the human spirit.”

The biggest challenge facing the North Van School District: trying to maintain a sense of balance in the face of competing priorities and stake holders such as union action and increases in special needs students, says Bayne. “I plan to use my experience in consulta-tion and partnership development to get the focus back on education,” she adds.

Bayne has participated in Federation of Canadian Municipalities meetings and organized a volunteer pro-gram where parole officers go into inner city schools and read to children.

Chris DoraisWebsite: doraisfortrustee.comResides: Lower Lonsdale

Chris Dorais is ready to address what the BC Ministry of Education has mandated as 21st century learning.

“I think first we have to look to community partners,” he said.

The one-time North Vancouver School District trustee – he served two years as board chair — wants dialogue between the two North Van municipalities, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and the North Vancouver Sport Council to share funding resources.

“I’m not big on the sale of school district properties,” said Dorais.

During Dorais’ trustee terms, the board found a home for the Artists for Kids program and secured $1 million in funding from the North Shore Credit Union for an Environmental Learning Centre at North Vancouver Outdoor School.

Dorais is the direc-tor of membership ser-vices for the Hospital Employees’ Union.


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John HarveyNo websiteResides: Lynn Valley

A community-minded John Harvey wants to advo-cate for better education on behalf of North Van students and his two grand-sons.

The longtime Lynn Valley resident isn’t prepared to answer what the biggest issue facing the North Van School District is, say-ing that’s purely speculative unless he is on the board.

He does, however, question how to attract young teachers here, but says finding afford-able housing solutions is not the problem of the North Van School District.

Harvey has volunteered with RCMP com-munity policing in North Van, is the past vice chair of the North Van Community Arts Council and served five years on the North Shore Community Foundation.

“Being retired and unlike a work employed person it does allow me to, if necessary, to be contacted during the day for any [school board] concerns,” said Harvey.

Christie Sacré Website: christiesacre.comResides: Lower Lonsdale Trustee hopeful Christie

Sacré is on board with the North Vancouver School District’s 10-Year Strategic Plan, but says it also needs to be flexible.

“It’s a good idea to have vision over the next 10 years, however if the community changes you need to have room for adjust-ments,” she said. The biggest challenge facing the North Van School District is allocating funding to reach students with special needs.

“Making sure teachers are equipped with tools in the classroom they need to teach a wide variety of students,” said Sacré. Sacré sat on the School Planning Council at Ridgeway Annex and has spent the past eight years on the Ridgeway Parent Advisory Council. With Ridgeway Annex, Sacré helped implement some programs designed to make the young, kindergarten to grade two learners feel safe at school.

Susan Skinner No website Resides: Lynn Valley

Incumbent trustee Susan Skinner admits she was in a tough position when she was chair of the North Vancouver school board in 2010.

“I was the Maggie Thatcher, which is not where I come from politically,” said Skinner.

That year, the board voted to close three elementary schools, as a cost-savings mea-sure.

“You have to make these decisions if the landscape changes, the demographics change,” she said.

Today, Skinner said the school district is moving forward on several different fronts including the 10-year strategic plan and stra-tegic land asset management.

“It’s about looking at the needs of the entire community,” said Skinner. “We’ve got surplus properties. We can’t make knee-jerk decisions.”

The biggest challenge, said Skinner, will be building upon the public consultation initia-tives that have been started by the current school board.

Skinner has been the school board’s elect-ed provincial councillor to the BC School Trustees Association for the past five years. She is also the board’s representative to the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association.

Mary TasiNo website Resides: Lower Lonsdale

Attracting young families that bring customers to the North Van School District is something that incumbent

trustee Mary Tasi can help with, she said.The urban planner and design consultant

with over 20 years experience said the school district must look at innovative community partnerships to create neighbourhoods of learning.

“It’s about looking at the community as a whole,” said Tasi.

She is proud of the current school board team that created the 10-year Strategic Plan, approved after a year of extensive consulta-tion.

During her term, Tasi was instrumental in creating the District Fine Arts Committee and a classroom for autistic students. As chair of the Towards the Future of Schools commit-tee, Tasi’s vision is to continue with innova-tive programming and open dialogue that welcomes diversity and independent thought.

Ian Young No websiteResides: Lonsdale

“It’s not just my name, I’m 23,” says school trustee hopeful Ian Young. He may not have kids — but what he does have is recent experi-ence with the BC education

system. “I think the young voices are not often rep-

resented [on the school board],” said Young. The recent University of B.C. graduate esti-mates the next youngest candidate is approxi-mately 20 years older than him, saying the issues facing students today are not the same issues facing students in the ‘80s.

Substandard high school graduation rates among First Nations students is the biggest issue facing the North Van School District, said Young.

“I think it is a major failing of our school system,” he said. “What I’m hoping to do is bring that [First Nations education] issue to the table.” Young, who speaks four languages, also said French immersion programs need to be expanded. “It’s valuable to making our students global citizens,” he said.

Candidates for school board (District of North Vancouver)

Norm BinionWebsite: thebinionopinion.

comResides: Blueridge

“Kids matter!” says trustee candidate Norm Binion.

He brings a sincere interest in the development of youth

and a unique blend of business experience, teaching experience and community service to the table — plus no bias; his two sons have already graduated from the North Van school system, he said.

Tight budgets is the biggest issue facing the North Van School District, said Binion.

He believes the BC Ministry of Education needs to know the priorities of the local school district. “This includes prioritization of reduced class size and composition, facility upgrades, technology advancement, personal-ized learning development and consideration of land use with school closures,” he said.

Binion teaches instructional workshops on entrepreneurialism at Capilano University. He is also an independent financial advisor and owner of Wavemaker Adventure Learning — which supplies organiza-tions with mental and physical exer-cise in the great outdoors of North Van.

Binion is the past president and cur-rent member of the Rotary Club of North Vancouver and a former Lions Bay Search and Rescue volunteer.

Barry ForwardWebsite: barryforward.com

Resides: Upper Delbrook

Current North Van school board vice-chair Barry Forward says creat-ing innovative and

sustainable programs is important for the school district to remain competitive in the education market.

“I believe our responsibility is to ensure our public education system evolves to ensure our graduates are prepared and equipped to fully embrace the opportunities that greet them in a rapidly changing world,” said Forward.

He explained how the North Vancouver School District will have 12 surplus proper-ties by the end of June and offered his per-spective.

“For me, it’s not being afraid to invite peo-ple in and to look outward and say we don’t have all the answers,” said Forward.

The chair of the NVSD’s Standing Committee for Finance and Facilities has pushed for expanded community engagement and increased community use of school dis-trict properties.

Foward is a youth career coach and owns a small mobile technology company. He is also a referee and registrar with the North Shore Girls Soccer Club.

Cyndi GerlachWebsite: cyndigerlach.comUpper Lonsdale

Cyndi Gerlach is looking to climb the local educa-tion advocacy ladder from chair of the North Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council to trustee.

“Because I believe there needs to be a strong voice at the table that represents chil-dren and parents,” said Gerlach of her deci-sion to run for school board.

Being on the North Van DPAC has given Gerlach an opportunity “to go behind the scenes and sit on committees that I would never have been able to be involved in before”.

She said the biggest challenge facing the North Van School District is what to do with the properties that aren’t being used for pub-lic education.

“Personally, I’d like to see community use for them,” said Gerlach. “But how do we do it so the community feels like they have a voice at the table?”

Gerlach also sits on the District of North Vancouver’s Community Services Advisory Committee.

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Mike McGraw cherishes the North Vancouver School District’s most unique learn-ing environment: Outdoor School.

“I’ve worked hard in my role on the Outdoor School Advisory Committee devel-oping the roadmap for campus revitalization,” said McGraw. “It’s a special place of student leadership and learning for a sustainable future.”

He said the biggest challenge currently facing North Vancouver schools is having to work with broader mandates and reduced funding.


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“We’ve had to make considerable cuts, including school closures,” said McGraw. “This has significant-ly impacted our students, staff and parents.”

As the past chair of North Vancouver Parent Advisory Council, McGraw has dedicated consid-erable time over the last three years to the local school district, he said. He is also a trustee for the North Vancouver District Public Library Board, chairing both the Infrastructure and Advocacy com-mittees.

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Metro Vancouver is pull-ing out of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory

Committee to chop a $324,000 annual grant to the body that monitors aboriginal issues and observes treaty talks on behalf of local cities.

But the move leaves neighbouring regional dis-tricts that were represented by LMTAC in the lurch and has raised questions about whether Metro will have observers in future treaty negotiations with area First Nations.

LMTAC rep Alan Nixon had pleaded with the Metro board to fund the committee for another six months.

But Metro’s board voted against a reprieve Friday.

The regional district now will handle those issues through its own aboriginal relations commit-tee, which will report more direct-ly to area mayors.

“First Nations people are now moving into other aspects of gov-

ernance,” board chair and Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said. “It’s important the mayors be very closely related to these issues.”

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said Metro Vancouver had been subsidizing LMTAC for the benefit of the neighbouring Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast regional districts.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves voted to continue the grant and at least postpone winding up LMTAC to properly assess the

implications.The province,

which bargains on behalf of cities at treaty tables, allows an LMTAC rep to observe the talks.

Metro officials believe the province will agree to instead allow the Metro committee to name an observer to future negotiations.

Funding for LMTAC from Victoria has been cut over the years from $80,000 down to $10,000.

The entire future of the treaty process has been increasingly in question, with the B.C. Treaty

Commission recently suggesting it should be scrapped if more prog-ress doesn’t come within a year.

Metro Vancouver is home to B.C.’s only urban treaty, with the Tsawwassen First Nation.

But most other aboriginal groups in the region are not actively negotiating, opting to instead pursue land development and business opportunities on their reserve lands.

Metro had also been poised to terminate a $60,000 a year grant to the Recycling Council of B.C. to run a recycling hotline.

The board agreed to continue the grant for one more year.

Metro already runs its own web-site helping locals find recycling options, at metrovancouverrey-cles.org.

The board approved other con-tributions to external agencies, including $300,000 to the Fraser Basin Council, $175,000 to the Pacific Parklands Foundation, $100,000 to the Seymour Salmonid Society, $100,000 to assorted cultural organizations and $35,000 to agricultural aware-ness organizations.

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— I want to bring that plan to life,” explained Stratton.

The challenge now is to imple-ment the plan well. Creating differ-ent opportunities for all students with a focus on career and trades programs will prepare students for their post-secondary future, she said.

“My view is that the change we will see in the next few years is how students learn in and out of the classroom,” said Stratton. “Personalized learning can serve our students well.”

Stratton brings 19 years of experience – in Parent Advisory Council, District PAC and trustee roles - to her current campaign for school board trustee.

The CAO of an electrical engi-neering firm, Stratton is also a District of North Vancouver Library Board trustee.


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GET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. Automotive/Heavy Duty apprentice-ship opportunity. GPRC Fairview Campus.1-888-999-7882;

www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Op-portunity in a perfect family environ-ment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefi ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected]

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call to-day for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dol-larstores.com

GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPT-ING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Com-puter Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESHOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness in-dustry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online train-ing. www.project4wellness.comWORK FROM HOME. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career Col-lege Medical Transcription gradu-ates, aged 18-72, can’t be wrong. FREE INFORMATION.1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com [email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Life-guard/Instructor. Come join the ad-venture in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellow-knife is currently seeking an enthu-siastic and qualifi ed individual to as-sume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing al-lowance, comprehensive benefi ts package and relocation assistance. For more information on this posi-tion and the qualifi cations required, please refer to the City of Yellow-knife’ s web page at: www.yellow-knife.ca or contact Human Resourc-es at (867) 920-5603. Submit resumes in confi dence no later than November 11, 2011, quoting com-petition #602-138U to: Human Re-sources Division, City of Yellow-knife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-669-3471 or Email: [email protected]

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, pref-erably with 1 year fl at deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179 or email [email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Drivers & Owner /Operators Req’d

For fl at deck and heavy haul divisions of a busy Langley based company. 2 trucks available for lease to own. Must have previ-ous experience.

Fax resume to:604-888-2047

115 EDUCATIONAIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

Courses Starting Now!Get certifi ed in 13 weeks

12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC1.888.546.2886

Visit: www.lovecars.caGET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. Automotive/Heavy Duty apprentice-ship opportunity. GPRC Fairview C a m p u s . 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees need-ed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No ex-perience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

NEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEP-ING Certifi cate Program. Paid 26 week work practicum. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Af-fordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. GPRC Fairview College Campus-Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.



115 EDUCATION

NEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEP-ING Certifi cate Program. Paid 26 week work practicum. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Af-fordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. GPRC Fairview College Campus-Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.



125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home

for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do

meaningful, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed applicants

who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or

on weekends for respite. Training, support and

remuneration are provided. Funding is available for

modifi cations to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting

for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628www.plea.bc.ca

130 HELP WANTEDALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a mod-ern shop and also have mechanics truck for fi eld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.CONSTRUCTION COMPANY re-quires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, effi -cient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fl eet. Candidates will be orga-nized, proactive and work well un-der stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to:

[email protected]


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130 HELP WANTED

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

We are still hiring - Dozer & excava-tor operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

WILD & Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy!$11 - $20 per hr!

$500 Hiring Bonus!!Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Train-ing, scholarships, travel, advance-ment, & benefi ts. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+.

Call today, Start tomorrow!Erica 604-777-2196

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

F/T CHEF. Genji Japanese Rest. (N. Van). 3 - 5 yrs exp. High school grad. $18.75/hr Prepare and cook meals. Tel: 604-980-6881

KITCHEN HELPERS /DISHWASHERS

RAS RESTAURANTS LTD. dba BOSTON PIZZA is hiring for their location in North Vancouver; Kitchen Helpers ($ 10.31/hr) & Dishwashers ($10.31/hr); work 40hrs/week. Apply by fax: (604) 984-0455.

OSAKA Japanese Rest. (N.Van) F/T Sushi Chef 3-5 yrs exp. High-school grad. $18.75/H Prepare and cook meals. Fax:604-929-0768

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

LIGHT DUTY CLEANERSFive Star Building Maintenance

has Immediate F/T and P/T openings (daytime only).

We offer training programs, attractive wages and

comprehensive benefi ts.Fax resume to 604-435-0516

or email to careers@fi vestarbc.ca

138 LABOURERS

LaborersCIVIL & PARK

CONSTRUCTORS

Seeks Laborers for project in Vancouver.

Must have own vehicle.Min. 1 year experience in

construction labor.Fulltime $17 - $20

(depending on experience)Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITSFax resume to 604-507-4711 or

Email: [email protected]

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS !WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED Machinist needed for a busy shop in Penticton. Must be able to weld and line bore in ad-dition to machining. Contact us at: (250)492-2412 or [email protected]

Home Builder / Renovator. Salary: $18.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. Exp: 2 yrs.+ Duties; Plan, organize, & control daily operations. Plan & prepare work schedules. Select and employ staff, trade subcontractors and co-ordinate their activities to ensure quality and conformity with plans. Work with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifi cations. Prepare and main-tain directory of supplies and trade contractors. Ensure that construc-tion permits are obtained. Perform trade work during home construc-tion. Lang: English Contact Chris from Elias Tkachuk Contracting at Vancouver, BC Fax: 604-662-8820 or E-mail: [email protected]


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

PROCESSOR OWNEROPERATORS WANTED

Hiring Processor Owner / Operator for Tamihi Logging Co. in the Fraser Valley area. Prefer dangle head 622/624 or similar.

Willing to pay top rates.Will pay by the hour ormeter, Paid bi-weekly.

E-mail: mikayla.tamihilog @shaw.ca

or Fax: 604-796-0318

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Au-tomated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure pay-cheque. Journey wages $33. - $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifi cations. Benefi ts, training programs, full in-surance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retire-ment, profi t sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 780-846-2241. Phone interview will be set up after receiving resume.

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Sto-ry.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

[email protected]

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web

site: www.4pillars.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

245 CONTRACTORS


260 ELECTRICAL#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

VISION EXOTIKFLOORING INC.

Hardwood Floor Specialist•Installation•Sanding•Refi nishing

Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding.

778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com

281 GARDENINGWEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627Professional Gutter & Window cleaning. Christmas Lights installs.Worksafe. Jeremy 778-384-3855

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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www.RENORITE.com Save your dollars! Bath, Kitchen, Suites & more. 604-451-0225, 778-317-1256

317 MISC SERVICESA PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555.


320 MOVING & STORAGEABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs

Comm/Res. Fully insured.Crown molding installation.Faux fi nish, staining & custom painting.

John 778-881-6737

“ ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Ref’s. 30 Years exp. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 Roofi ng Company in BC

All types of Roofi ng Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”

[email protected]

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofi ng, Repair & New Roof

Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865)Serving The

Lower Mainland Since 1988

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard

Waste • Concrete • Drywall• Junk • Rubbish • MattressesOn Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca


356 RUBBISH REMOVALCHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable

Service. All loads recycled. Mini-bins service avail. 604-922-5101

372 SUNDECKS

374 TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

PETS

477 PETSAdorable Lab Pups - Black males, p/b. Family farm raised. 1st shots/vet chkd $500: 604-856-1577

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots

and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home!

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

ENGLISH BULLDOG Puppies P/B,CKC,Reg’d microchip, vet chk, health guarantee, champ pedigree, parents onsite $2800. (604)462-7563 www.mcgregors-bulldogs.ca

LABRADOODLE PUPPIESFamily Based Hobby Breeder. $750

604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th.redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.comPersian kittens reg. Snow Whites Silver.1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESSAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 1-800-566-6899.

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

604-582-7095

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIESCAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive war-ranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

560 MISC. FOR SALECan’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGEArizona Ranch Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airportwww.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800-659-9957- Mention Code 7

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTYBUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEAR-ANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422.DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILD-INGS Priced to Clear - Make an Of-fer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

627 HOMES WANTEDWE BUY HOMES

Damaged House! Older House! Diffi culty Selling! Behind on

Payments! Need to Sell Now?NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!

Call us First! 604.657.9422

636 MORTGAGESMortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

NORTH VANCOUVER

CENTURY APT250 East 15th Ave.

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Bal-cony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.

Call 604-830-7587www.aptrentals.com

NORTH VANCOUVER

LEIGHTON APT130 East 11th Ave.

Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.

Call 604-830-7587www.aptrentals.com

707 APARTMENT FURNISHEDNORTH VANCOUVER. NEWLY renovated/Fully Furnished 1bd/1ba located on Lonsdale Avenue, Lower Lonsdale, close to schools and me-tro stations, short/long term stay. Utilities includes Electric, Gas, Heat, Water, On-site laundry, Park-ing. $575/mo utilities inclusive. [email protected] for pics and arrangement.

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1966 CHEVY PICKUP, V8, 4 spd, blue & white, has collectors plates, $6500. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz)

810 AUTO FINANCINGNeed A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

WANT A VEHICLE BUTSTRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2004 CHEV OPTRA, auto, 4/door, loaded, air cond. 127,000/kms. AirCared. $4200/obo 604-780-8404

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $13,850. Exc cond. orig. own-er. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, fl r/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm.

2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN - auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,400 (604)328-1883

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. Tan color. Leather, fully loaded, sunroof, lady driven, 131,000 kms. $10,500. 604-850-1049

2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $8800 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318- V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmis-sion has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toi-let, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792

2011 FunFinder 18’ travel trailer. Electric jacks, awning, stabilizers, slide-out, TV, microwave, sleeps 4. Too much to list! $20,395/obo. Call 604-521-6037.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673The Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteriesfrom cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $1800. Call (604)869-3137

2000 FORD WINDSTAR VAN 7 Seater, AirCared until 2013, fully loaded, self-starter, back-up sensor, good cond, 163K, $3500. Call 604-589-6444 or 778-580-6430.

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