The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (2024)

THE PROVINCE, Tuesday, May 2, 1978 a province CI CLASSIFIED INDEX TO CLASSIFICATIONS Announcements Anniversaries Births Business Personals Cards of Thanks Catering Cemeteries Coming Events Crematoriums Deaths Engagements Florists Found Funeral Directors Funeral Notices Halls for Rent Information Wanted 36 In Memoriam Legals Letters of Appreciation Lodge Notices 28 BIRTHS YAMAsh*tA Don and Roz are pleased to announce the birth of their first baby, Michael Richard, 5 15 on April 25, 1978, at Vancouver General Hospital. Proud grandparents are Mrs. Irene Young and Mr. and Mrs. Akira Yamash*ta.

EVANS Ken and Marg (nee Bacon) are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Kenneth Robert Gordon, 8 lbs. 11 on April 28, 1978, at the Vancouver General Hospital. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F.

Bacon of Tsawwassen and Dr. and Mrs. G. Evans of Chilliwack. HOWARD Phil and Estelle (nee Thomas) are very happy to announce the birth of their son Darren Mark, 7 Ibs.

14 ozs. a brother to Charlene, on April 30, 1978, at the Richmond General Hospital. McALLISTER -Tom and Norma are happy to announce the birth of Danielle Jennet, 8 lbs. A sister for Drew, April 30, 1978, at Lion's 'Gate Hospital. SEYMOUR Brian and Rosemary are pleased to announce the arrival of Richard, 6 brother for Mark and Jane, born May 1, 1978, DEATHS ANDERSON April 29, 1978, Etta May Anderson, aged 70 years, late of 1425 East 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.

Beloved mother of 2 daughters, Mrs. Joan MacDonald, Port Coquitiam, Flora Anderson, Novato, Calif: 2 grandchildren. Michael and Lisa. Funeral service Wednesday, May 3 at 9:30 a.m. in the ROSELAWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1669 East Broadway, at Commercial Drive.

The Rev. Bernice Gerrard officiating. Cremation. BACON On April 30, 1978, Amelia Bacon, aged 81 years. Survived by 3 sons, Harry of Surrey, Wilf of Smithers.

Edward of Revelstoke: 1 daughter, Mrs. R. (Kathleen) Hutton, Vancouver; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Funeral service Wednes. day, May 3, at 1 p.m., in ROYAL OAK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5100 Kingsway.

South Burnaby. Rev. W.J. Bishop officiating. tion.

HALL On April 30. 1978. Helen Upham. Survived by her husband. Carl her son, Hugh her daughter, Mrs.

Paul (Ellanor) Rudolf; and grandchil. dren. Funeral service Wednesday, May 3 at 1 p.m. at Canadian Memorial Church, 15th Avenue at Burrard Street. Rev.

Robert Tillman officiating. Interment Ocean View Burial Park. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired. donations may be made to the Canadian Memorial Church Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements by SIMMONS MCBRIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL CENTRE. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 4:30 p.m. Daily CLASSIFIED RATES AND INFORMATION 85c per line per day USE THE ECONOMICAL 4-7 or 30-DAY RATE FOR BETTER RESULTS 4 consecutive days for the price of 3. 7 consecutive days for the price of 5. Rate applies to consecutive issues.

Minimum ad 2 lines. Births, Engagements, Marriage, Memorial Notices, Cards of Thanks, Letter of Appreciation. Notices not exceding 10 lines, $6.50 per insertion, each additional line 80c per line daily. Death and funeral notices $8.00 for first 10 lines or less. additional lines 80c per line daily.

Alternate insertions are charged at the one-time rate. Ads stopped before expiration are charged only for the number of days run at the rate earned. Above rates apply in B.C. only. Outside B.C.

national rate applies. To estimate the cost of your Want Ad count 5 average size words to a line. Name, address, phone or box number count the same as other words. Box service charge, $3.00 if picked up or mailed. Replies mailed daily.

LEGAL NOTICES "CHANGE OF NAME" and RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS" $1.00 per line payable in advance of publication. Miscellaneous Legal Notices $1.00 per line. SUBSCRIPTION RATES By carrier daily $4.00 per month Lower Mainland. $4.50 per month elsewhere Air freight extra where applicable. Other rates available on request.

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Lost 26 Marriages Monumental Works 20 Travel Personal 40 Employment Agencies Wanted 69 Educational 74 EMPLOYMENT WANTED Baby Sitting, Child Care 73 Men 70 Men- Women 71 Women 72 HELP WANTED Accounting Drivers Chauffeurs Computer Personnel Beauticians or Barbers 8588 Domestic Baby Sitting (or Child Care) 49 Employment Agencies 50 Engineering 51 Factory- Warehouse 52 Help Wanted 66 Medical- Dental 53 Hotels- Restaurants 54 Labourers 55 Trades Technical 56 Mining-Lumbering, Construction 57 Office Personnel Clerks 58 DEATHS BRAME Passed away April 30, 1978, Eleanor Sarah Brame, aged 85 years, of 5470 203 Langley, B.C., formerly of Erskine. Alta. Survived by 2 sons, Leonard of Langley. Frank Redmond, Washington; 1 daughter. Mrs.

F. (Mary) Park, Eriksdale, 9 grandchildren: 1 Funeral service will be held from the Chapel of Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, Thursday, May 4. at 1:30 p.m. Rev. R.

Ferrie officiating. Interment to follow in Langley Lawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, Royal Bank of Canada, Langley, B.C.

KNOX Passed in Shaughnessy Hospital, April 30, 1978. Charles Douglas Knox. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth: 1 son; Terry: brothers, Arthur, Russel, Ronald, David: 4 sisters, Mrs. Ella Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Constantine, Elizabeth Knox, Mrs.

Alice Gaillie. Funeral service Thursday May 4, 1978 at 4 p.m. in Kearney Funeral Chapel, Broadway (at Spruce). Canon W. Robinson officiating.

Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Tuberculosis and Chest and Disabled Veterans Association. KOTTOS On April 29, 1978, Helen Kottos, aged 30 years, of 1024 E. 11 Vancouver, B.C. Survived by her lov.

ing husband Peter; her son Fotis: her daughter Maria; her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Tsogas in grief; also 3 brothers, Peter, ver. Gus, West Vancouver.

Steve, Greece; her sister Assimina Tsogas, Greece; also other relatives in Vancouver. Prayers 2599332638 Park. Rev. MEMORIAL at p.m., said service D. Broadway at Forest SIMMONS Church, St.

Tuesday, Partsafas at Wednesday, FUNERAL Lawn 4500 Georges Maple May 2, officiating. St. May MCBRIDE Memori- Arbutus Greek at CEN- Fu- 3, 8 MURRAY Stuart Murray passed away from a drowning accident April 1978, in his 49th. year, of Prince Rupert, B.C. Survived by his mother, Mrs.

F. Murray. Edmonton, Alberta: sisters, Georgina, ton, Alberta; Blanche, Prince Rupert; Donalda, Burnaby, B.C.: 1 Charlotte brother. Ralph Islands. Murray, Funeral Queen Prince Rupert, Wednesday, May 3rd.

Fergusons Funeral Parlor in charge of arrangements. PEEL On April 28, 1978, Arthur J.F.. aged 71 years of 1450 Nichol White Rock, B.C. Survived by Bruce Rosemary Mayes; stepson, Victoria; stepdaughter. Norma Nett.

Edmonton; his brother, Robert, Toronto; his sister, Marge Hyndman, Victoria. Cremation Garden Chapel. If desired, donations may be made to the B.C. Tennis Patrons. P.O.

Box 35604. Vancouver. V6M 4G9 or to C.A.R.S. Arrangements by SIMMONS McBRIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL CENTRE. PHELPS Archibald William of North Vancouver, B.C..

passed away on May 1, 1978, aged 93 years. Survived by 1 ter, Mrs. Muriel Ashdown of Guernsey, Channel and 3 daughters. Mrs. C.

F. (Hilda) Munton of Sydney, B.C., Mrs. J. C. (Beryl) Boyd of West Vancouver and Mrs.

J. C. (Marjorie) Beggs of North Vancouver: 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, May 4 at 2:30 pm. in St.

Stephen's Anglican Church. 885 22nd West Vancouver, Rev. E. H. Wallace officiating.

Cremation. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements through the Memorial Society of B.C. and First Memorial Services. POGUE In hospital, Roy Edwin Pogue, aged 35 years of 5700 Wallace Road, Richmond on April 30, 1978.

Survived by his loving wife, Erna: daughter, Corrina and son, Randy, also, sister. Mrs. Grace Bowers, Pickering, Ontario; brothers, Bill. Oshawa, Ontario. Gorden and his parents Mr.

and Mrs. Russel Pogue all of Port Terry, Ontario. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of RICHMOND FU: NERAL HOME. 8420 Cambie Richmond. B.C.

Wednesday, May 3, 01978 at 1 p.m. Rev. Jim Elliot officiating. Interment Ocean View Cemetery, Burnaby. FUNERAL DIRECTORS HOLLYBURN FUNERAL HOME D.

E. McKenzie 1807 Marine West Vancouver 922-1221 Chapel Hill Ltd. Surrey White Rock 531-4222 Part Time 59 Professional Management Retail Clerks Cashiers 64 Sales Secretarial Teachers Available 67 Teachers Wanted 68 Business Professional Bulldozing, Trucking 94 Carpenters, Contractors 96 Cement, Asphalt, Brick 98 Electricians, Welders 100 Furn. Uphol. 139 Floor Surfacing 102 Gardening, etc.

112 Health Services 84 Hobbies Crafts 169 Home Business Services 90 Home Insulation 129 Home Modernization 92 Hospitals, Private 86 Moving and Storage 272 Music. Art, Dancing 80 Painters, Decorators 110 Pet Services 177 Plastering. Stuccoing 104 Plumbing. Heating 106 Professional Services 82 Rest Homes 88 DEATHS SAWYER Passed away April 30, 1978, Thomas Aaron Sawyer, aged 82 years, late of 26892 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove.

B.C., formerly of Vancouver. Survived by his loving wife, Bertha; 2 sons. Tom, Aldergrove, John, Langley; 1 daughter, Mrs. W. (Doris) Bradshaw, Campbell River; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs.

Lila Stafford. Varcouver. Funeral Chapel service will be held from the of Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, Wednesday, May 3, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. K.

Moy officiating. Cremation to follow at Victory Memorial Park Crematorium. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the B.C. Heart Foundation, Bank of Montreal.

Langley or the Diabetic Association, 4480 Main ver, B.C. April 28. 1978. Joseph Smetheram, aged years, late of 2118 East 52nd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Funeral service Tuesday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m.

in the ROSELAWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1669 East Broadway, at Commercial Drive. The Rev: Eric Lowe officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. 16 IN MEMORIAM To assist readers to notices, The Province has a booklet verses. of some very appropriate Write or phone Miss Adams for your copy, 732-2773.

MORIN Suddenly, Eddie, of 1555 Woodland Drive, April 30, 1977, aged 68. The blow was great. the shock severe; We little thought his death so near. Only those who have lost can tell The sorrow of parting without farewell. -Sadly missed by his loving wife Marion.

18 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Harron Bros. Ltd. FAMILY OWNED 2 Chapels To Serve You CHAPEL OF CHIMES 10th Ave. and Ontario St. Vancouver 876-8877 S.

E. Atchison G. B. Atchison and ROYAL OAK CHAPEL 5100 Kingsway Burnaby 435-5577 Harold C. Atchison MEMORIAL FUNERAL CENTRES (Of Greater Vancouver) Mount Pleasant Nunn Thomson Kingsway at 11th Ave.

876-2161 Forest Lawn Royal Oak at Canada Way 299-7711 Simmons McBride Broadway at Maple 731-4151 First Memorial Services Ltd. Exclusive Undertakers for the Memorial Society of B.C. Also serving the public from Church or Chapel to all locations. Facilities include the beautiful Boal Chapel Memorial Gardens. 1505 Lillooet North Van.

980-3451 987-7723 Hamilton Mortuary Ltd. 38th Ave. and Fraser 324-3851 Wholly Canadian. Locally Owned and Operated ROSELAWN CHAPEL Broadway-Commercial 874-1314 Bell Funeral Chapel 2746 E. Hastings St.

253-1343 Kearney Funeral Home 1096 West Broadway 736-0268 Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd 1235 E. Hastings St. 255-7811 S. Bowell Sons 219 6 New West. 522-1671 Burrard Funeral Chapel.

1208 Lonsdale, N.V. 988-1717 23 CREMATORIUMS Vancouver Crematorium Ltd. 5505 Fraser, 325-8251 42 BUSINESS PERSONALS Hypnosis Associates 226 736 Granville 681-8720 Roofing, Chimneys, etc. 108 Merchandise for Sale Antiques Art Objects 140 Auctions 440 Bicycles 164 Boat, Marine Supplies 427 Sailboats 428 Boats for Charter 429 Boats. Commercial 430 Books, Coins, Stamps 168 Building Materials 128 Cameras.

Photo Finishing 162 Clothing. Furs, Shoes 166 Do-It- Yourself 130 Washers. Dryers, Service 148 Fabrics Yarns 143 Farm Implements 184 Freezers 150 Fruits. Vegetables, Meats 152 Fur-Bearing Animals 178 Furniture 138 Gift Suggestions 171 Heating Fuels 124 Heating Fireplaces 126 Hobbies Crafts 169 Lighting Plants 188 Livestock 182 Machinery 186 Meats 152 Miscellaneous For Sale 170 CEMETERIES MASONIC CEMETERY Regular or Ash Graves Can be purchased in advance All Freemasons, families, relatives. Perpetual Care.

Secty. 733-2626. 738-7381 Cemetery Supt. 299-6484 26 LOST STILL MISSING year old short hair orange striped tabby cat. Missing since Feb.

in the vic. of 54th Tyne (Champlain Mall area), He is neutered, has a small growth on the back of neck. 3-4 black whiskers mixed in his white ones. Also has a black spot on tip of nose, around the mouth and gums giving the appearance of black freckles. Please, if you know anything about him call 688-7831 (15), days and after 7:30 p.m.

434-7758. Sunday, vic. 63rd Ontario, small spayed fem. Australian Terrier, long It. brown hair over face eyes, body It.

brown streaks. Reward. 8304. 8 mo. old brown white male German short-haired pointer, ans.

to Chimo': vic. No. 3 Rd. Blundell. Richmd.

Reward. 274-5531: aft 6, 273-7109 Grey, male cat, white paws, face chest. 1 yr. old, vic. 1100 blk.

Rochester, Coq. Lge. reward offered. 939-8780. Victorian Garnet bracelet, one stone missing, 5th Burrard or 2000 Bik.

W. 41st. Reward. Please call 731-2537 aft. 6.

Reward. Male Cairn Terrier, small shaggy brown dog, lost wk. vic. Panorama Ridge, Colebrook. Delta area.

596-5573. English Setter. 4 vic. 25th Main, needs medication badly, family pet. Reward.

3091. Small Cairn terrier, with red collar. lost Fri. 12657-56 St. Surrey.

596-5573. $1000 REWARD Male brown brindle Afghan dog. 574-7623. Lge male Gordon Setter, black with tan markings. Reward.

435-8436. Black white puppy, male, Fox Terrier. has silver chain. 29th Renfrew. 437-9587.

Set of keys, dragon crest, vic. Hastings. 298-3067. Reward. Wallet incl.

money from paper route I.D.S, 1400-1600 bik. Burnaby St. 682-2436. Siberian Husky, Nordel Delta. Brown leather collar.

594-6332 Medium size white tan long haired male dog. 12 Granville, Fri. 736-1457. (27 FOUND It costs you nothing but a phone call to place a found advertisem*nt. Tan Spaniel cross.

male. Found vic. Marine Dr. Oak. Elderly.

251-1325. Adorable 6 mos. old pup, approx 2 wks ago, cross. 733-7348 Irish Setter, female, approx. yr.

old, brown studded collar. Central Park area. 435-2792. Vic of Moscrop Westburn Pomeranian dog, about 2 yrs. old.

438-4708. Motorcycle license plate. Vic. of Broadway Alma on April 29. 736-6565.

Elaine. Found small black tan dog. Vic. Steveston Hwy No. 2.

Richmond. 274-5105. Cat found vic. Crown 31st. Male tabby, white chest paws.

Phone: 224-5850 Found yellow canary, band on right leg. Vic. Nanaimo McGill. 254-2441 Black kitten. 6 mos.

Yellow eyes. N. Van. 987- 5221 loc 34, 980-5236. Black female pup, 5-6 mos.

(Trish Setter cross?) vic. Hillcrest Park. Van. 879-5462. Black Lab, approx.

8 Ave. Scott Surrey. 596-1846. 596-1116. Found lady's wrist watch at 23rd Dunbar.

Owner identify, 228-0159. Pr. eye glasses. Vic. E.

Broadway St. Catherines. Write to 876 E. 8th Ave. Vancouver.

Set of keys on ring. cicin. Highways 10 17. Delta. 946- 7126.

Male German Shepherd, North Vanc. Belbrook area. 987-5327. Lge, gold hoop earring, 19th Oak. Apr.

23. 732-3548. Pr. glasses, Wed. 942-4671 cat.

S. Bby. nr Vista Rosewood. 526-3465 FOUND It costs you nothing but a phone call to place a found ad. vertisem*nt.

The Vancouver SPCA has found the following; these descriptions are general only: male Terrier cross, tri-color. 4 4th Alma: male Terrier cross Poodle. white, adult, N. Van. lic.

tag. Please contact 1205 E. 7th or phone 879-7721. Affectionate young grey striped cat. white paws, nant, vic.

33rd Arbutus. Turned in to Van. SPCA Monday. Please claim immediately. 2-wheel Oil Cart (fell from light -blue 3-ton moving truck) vic.

Foster North nr. Lougheed Mall (Thurs. or Fri.) Ph. 939-0284 eves. Adorable 6 mos old pup in vic.

of Granville 19th. Appears to be a cross of Golden Retreiver Rhodesian Ridgeback. 733-7348. Red flight type bag, Adidas. Vic W.

30th Highbury. 4030 West Pt. Grey area, Tolmie 10th. Concerto cassette tape recorder. 980-7341.

Stainless steel thermos bottle found Apr. 27 nr. Tatlow Pk. 733-1484. Sat.

Pr. men's glasses. 41st nr. Oakridge. 325-3069 aft.

3. Grey male cat, vic. 980-6338. Lge. golden brown dog, nr.

21st Kingsway. 874-1059. Man's Watch on Brook St. Ph. 434-7609.

Persian white cat, vic. 585-2857. Man's wedding ring, vic. Delta, 594-9979. White female dog.

South Bur. naby, Tel. 434-8869. 30 COMING EVENTS -DANCE-DANCELove to -Come to an evening of ballroom dancing, Pacific Ballroom, Hotel Vancouver. Sat.

May 6, from 9 Aquinos Orchestra Tickets thru' Pedersens (738-2308) or at door. Also Reserve now for 14th Annual Pacific Star Ball on May 20th. For Unattached People DANCE TONITE Every night 8 to 2 a.m. Arlington Cabaret 1236 W. Broadway 733-2220 2 Rooms 2 Bands REUNION St.

Patrick's School, Haney. Date: Sunday, May 7. Time: pm. to 4 pm. Honoring Mamie Barrie for 20 years of service to the school.

All former students friends welcome. ORCHID SOCIETY Interested in orchids? Come to Pynehead Hall. 96th Ave. at 168 Surrey. Wednesday May 3rd at 8 p.m.

Rummage Sale, St. Margaret's Church. 1030 Sperling N. May 3rd, 34 HALLS FOR RENT Miscellaneous Wanted 174 Motorcycles 435 Musical Instruments 154 Office Furniture Equipment 134 Pet Services 177 Pet Stock 176 Poultry Supplies 180 Radio, Stereo 157 Ranges, Service 146 Refrigerators, Freezers 150 Sewing Machines 142 Sporting Goods 160 Stamps, Coins 168 Store Equipment 132 Swap 172 Television 156 TV, Radio. Stereo Repairs 158 Typewriters 136 Vacuum Cleaners 144 Vegetables 152 Washers, Dryers 148 Rentals Board Room 255 Board Room Wanted 260 Duplexes For Rent 235 Furniture For Rent 199 Garages Parking 270 Hotels 262 Houses, Furnished 225 Houses, Unfurnished 230 Motels Hotels 262 1 OF THE LARGEST HALLS 9000 sq.

ft. floor area, plus bars. full kitchen facilities stage. Available for meetings, conventions. dinner dancing, folk festivals.

catering. commercial exhibits. Parking away from the conjested downtown area. Payus a visit or give us a call The Italian Centre, Slocan Grandview Highway. 433-8626 36 INFORMATION WANTED Don Todd, last known address Lotus Hotel, Vancouver, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Elizabeth McCullough, Centennial Mall, 170 St.

Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 485, on a matter of urgent, personal concern. 40 PERSONAL NAME AND ADDRESS quired for all advertisers in this column. Information held in strict confidence. Other advertisem*nts that are not person to person advertisem*nts are run under Business Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Georgina Melnychuk. born June 24, 1947.

mother of Theresa Laura Hood. please call Roger Low at 253-3575. 27th Happy 12th Birthday Lorian Cairns 42 BUSINESS PERSONALS $12M embossed business cards $15M 2 colors-bookmatches letterheads. envelopes. decals FREE ARTWORK DESIGN Balloons, buttons, bumper ads EMERALD ISLE ADVERTISING 1230 GRANVILLE 684-2016 -Lose Weight -Stop Smoking -Reduce Tension -Be More Confident -Learn Self Hypnosis For information call New Westminster 525-3123 North Shore 926-0919 Chilliwack 792-6711 Visa Master Charge Speaker Service Available.

Express Lottery Unofficial Winning Express Numbers: April 19th, 1978 02-21538; 22-60136: 28-81321; 12-84886: 06-51388. All numbers correct $100,000 Last 5 digits correct $1,000 Last 4 digits correct $100 Last 3 digits correct $25 $25 winners may be verified and claimed at any Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Major Prizes may be claimed per instructions on ticket. DIVORCE? Agreed to disagree? Are you eligible to obtain a divorce? Find out now. Obtain free brochure copy of Divorce Act.

Low cost divorce processing is our specialty. Call 1 736-2684. Vancouver Divorce Service Ltd. 8-1734 W. Broadway, Vane.

Stop Smoking Moving Storage 272 Offices, Stores 274 Warehouses, Factories 275 Rental Agencies Retirement Homes Rooms, Housekeeping Rooms, Sleeping 240 Rooms, Unfurnished 250 Shared Accommodation Suites, Furnished 200 Suites, Unfurnished 210 Wanted To Rent 276 VACATION SPOTS 265 Camps For Boys, Girls 269 Summer Cottages Tourist Rooms 266 Real Estate Home Buyers and Sellers Services 285 Mobile Homes 296 Modular Homes Home Building Lots 295 Houses Wanted To Build 292 Houses Wanted To Buy 280 Listings Wanted 288 Revenue Houses Wanted 284 Suites, Townhouses Condominiums For Sale 299 HOUSES FOR SALE City Homes 300 Duplexes, Revenue 310 BUSINESS PERSONALS The Alpha Centres Specialists In AUTOGENIC HYPNOSIS New, proven effective R.E.S.T. method developed at U.B.C. ends smoking in just 24 hours without discomfort. Private, professionally supervised. Call for information 684-5381.

LONELY? Let Vancouver Friendship Marriage Bureau introduce you to a friend partner of your choice. Many educated selective clients. Confidential. Long tablished. Mon.

to Sat. Ste. 1, 4677 Kingsway, Bby. Guaranteed Confidential Lucky Star Executive, Dating Club for unattached people. all ages, for all who are looking for a better life.

Large membership, best system. 541-10754 150th Surrey. 2--20 6th St. 521-4429, New West. Volkswagen Rabbit Owners: Need Help.

Before my warranty expires. If you have cured that serious chatter in the clutch or transmission of the '77 gas model, please contact R. B. May, 1476 Ridgedale Penticton, B.C. V2A 252.

Phone 492-2337. Single? Divorced or Widowed? Quit existing, start living! Meet the right people for you! Compat-a-Test 1089 W. Brdwy. 732-8875 (24 hrs.) or 732-8874 MRS. EVA Reader Advisor.

Cards palm tarot, can advise, may help on all problems. No appt. nec. Call 873-3140. INCOME TAX Small business accounting.

Accountacs Services 3761 Main St. 874-2222 Classified answering service rates day, wk, mo. 669-3022 44 TRAVEL 45 Costa Del Sol From $665, 28 days, apt. transf. Tour Granada Apex fare.

Turistano International Travel 922-9344, 255-5171. 254-9505 Maverick Coach Line Tours Reno departures every Saturday. 525-3486 Lowest Possible Fares Hong Ph. 278-4401 Hawaii. Florida, Bahamas.

London. Greek Is. Reno Silver wing Holidays. 273-1525 or Tavel Agent. Passports 5 minute service Kerrisdale Cameras.

2170 41 West Burnaby, N. Van. Richmond 263-2114 Guildford Shoot the Rapids at Hell's Gate. May 5 6. 669-3022 refs no.

P-2. Studio in Ilikai Hotel. Honolulu. Hawaii, May 24 to June 7. $200.

321-9472, 321-8877. Adanac Tours- California Reno. 437-3781, 689-8737. For your guaranteed tions call Eatons Tvl. 687-0055.

Sims Realty Travel Insur. 5763 Oak St. 266-4136 Cen-ta Tours 689-7117 A JOB, WITH TO MAKE A SALE, FIND TIME PERSON PERSON classified Classified Ads to everyone who wants to find a job, sell a We're offering a reduction in the cost of our $2 personal item, hold a Garage Sale! word. We'll run your ad (minimum 2 lines) for 4 days. The Print your ad in the squares, leaving a blank after each $3 cost for 4 days is the sum shown at the end of the last line you use.

(Item must not exceed $550.) $4 Mail the coupon to the address below, with your cheque or money order, or bring it in person to The Classified Counter, Main Floor. $5 Miss Adams $6 Province Classified 2250 Granville Street NAME Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3G2 ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE. TEL. the province classified Burnaby 320 North Vancouver 324 West Vancouver 326 Squamish 328 Richmond 333 Ladner -Delta 334 Tsawwassen 336 New Westminster 337 Coquitlam District 338 Haney, Maple Ridge 339 Mission District 340 North Delta 341 Surrey 342 White Rock District 344 Langley, Aldergrove 346 Abbotsford District 347 Okanagan 348 Chilliwack District 349 Other Cities 350 Apartment Property 363 Business Opportunities 380 Business Wanted 381 Sunshine Coast 357 Gulf Islands Commercial Ind.

Property Country Homes, Acreage 352 Farms Ranches 354 Industrial Property Mining Property Money For Mortgages 384 Money To Loan 382 Money Wanted 388 Mortgages For Sale 376 Property For Exchange 368 TRAVEL LAS VEGAS 5 Days, 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Nights Pkg. TOP QUALITY HOTELS From $233 Plus Tax, Dbl. Travel when you wish or join one of our fun groups. Regular scheduled departures. May 4.

18, June 8, 29, July 30, Aug. 10, 31, Sept. 21. Oct. 5.

Included airfare, hotels, transfers, porterage, meals shows package. For guaranteed reservations call collect (24 hrs.) add'1 dep. May 19 to 22. Limited space avail. GARSHMAN NEW TOURS LOCATION 681-1374 1312 BURRARD LAS VEGAS JULY 1ST WKEND June 30 July 3 Departures also Aug 4, Sept.

Oct 5 27, Nov. 9. From $249 CELEBRITY TOURS 556 Howe St. 684-5878 Registration No. 303-2 Round Trip Vancouver-Hong Kong FROM $519 Lowest fares to Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul.

Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur. Singapore, Jakarta, Manila. LOVE WHITE TRAVEL 3746 Main 873-4801 185 E. Pender 689-0501 Waikiki apt. nr.

beach. J. Carlisle 291-2166. 682-5431. Red Velvet Tours.

Reg. 446-5 Reno Specialists. 271-4814 Maui. Kihei. on beach, June $30 day.

291-0358. Waikiki, lovely 1 2 BR apts. Avail. now. 926-3932.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Advertisers are reminded that Provinical legislation forbids the publication of any advertisem*nt which discriminates against any person because of his race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bonafide requirement for the work involved. Readers: In ads where is referred to, please read as "feand where is used, read also as Use CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE There may be certain firms or individuals to whom your replies should not 90. Simply address your application to the Box Number in the ad and attach a separate list of such names. We will destroy your letter if your guess is right. EMPLOYMENT SEEKERS In replying to employment advertising, copies of testimonials are satisfactory.

Do not send originals. 45 ACCOUNTING AUDITORS ACCOUNTEMPS 306 1200 W. Pender. 682-0361. 46 BEAUTICIANS or BARBERS Worlds largest temporary accounting, bookkeeping and E.D.P.

service. Div. of Robert Half Pers. 688-7726. CA STUDENT Firm of CA's in greater Vanc area requires a CA student.

Experienced preferred. Forward resume to Box 4011 this paper. Accountant, North Delta Law Firm. One- write system exp. sential.

Top salary. 588-8355. Accounting Person. Services HAIRDRESSERS You are ambitious, like to earn really good money, you are a super all-round stylist? Then give Raymond Salons a call at 738- 3135 days. Lady Fingers Studios Inc.

requires licenced manicurist to train as nail technician. Base commission. Reply in writing to 5 1039 obson Vanc. Lady Fingers Studios Inc. requires licenced manicurist to train as nail technician.

Base commission. Reply in writing to 5 1039 Robson Vanc. Hairdressers: 1 perm. part time: 2 casual work. Saturdays off.

Good basics car essential. Ph: 738-2738: eves. 988-5186. 47 COMPUTER PERSONNEL Computer Operator Required by local manufacturing company using IBM model 12 computer. RPG programming language preferred but not necessary.

Accounting background desirable. Salary commensurate with experience. Good company benefits. Send resume to: Mr T. Liu, P.O.

Box 2048 Vancouver B.C. V6B 352. Columbia Computing requires keypunch operators with a min. of 3 years experience on a 129. to work evening weekend shifts on an on call basis.

Excellent wages offered. Ph. 8501 btwn. 9. 4 pm.

Electronic technicians $16.000 neg. 584-1066 49 DOMESTIC BABY SITTING FAMILY GROUPS Urgently Need Foster Homes in Vancouver While their parents cannot care for them. Three family groups are looking for a home where they can be together. They are a boy years and his sister 412: a boy 4 and his sister 6 years: 2 boys 15 and 7 years and their sisters 13 and 11 years. If your family could care for one of these families.

please call Roger Low at 253-3575 or Pat McPherson at 733-8111. Ministry of Human Resources. Vancouver. SPECIAL RATE URGENT Foster home required for 12 year old boy for approximately 1 year. Bright and active, some behavior problems.

Will require a strong couple to provide limit. lots of energy and caring to which child can respond. Please call Barry Corrin at 263-0901 or Doris McDonald at 733-8111. MondayFriday. Specail rates to be negotiated.

Babysitter for 1 week per mo. baby, 11 mos. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 a day.

Sperling Broadway area. 291-2700. Property For Sale 351 Property Wanted 370 Recreational Property 361 Resort Properties Out Of Province 362 Timber Mills 372 Vancouver Island Property 356 Waterfrontage 360 Automotive Aircraft 420 Automobiles For Sale 400 Trailers, Campers 437-439 Trucks, Buses 390 Wanted Cars, Trucks 394 New Car Directory New Car Dealers 396 Sports and Imported Cars Sports, Imported Cars 405 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 49 DOMESTIC BABY SITTING Home wanted immediately for a sibling group of 4 children, who are attending school in Vancouver. 2 boys and 2 girls who are well behaved. Please call 3575 Roger Low or Peter Lee at or Pat McPherson at 733- 8111 for more details.

Housekeeper for motherless home, children welcome. 931- 8376 after Live-in own room. child accepted. Remuneration. 253-4609 aft.

5. Exp. live- in babysitter. 299- 2539, 50 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES TESTING RESUMES CAREER PERSONNEL where the jobs are 525 Seymour 681-8354 (24 hrs.) Career Counselling Testing Govt. subsidized 873-6486 53 MEDICAL DENTAL PUBLIC NURSING SUPERVISOR for the Community Health Service Nursing Services Division Capital Regional District SALARY: per month Under the supervision of the Di- rector of Nursing Services to be responsible for the day-to-day administration of a comprehensive program of public health nursing services in the Saanich area.

Typical duties will include: planning, organizing and staffing various public health programs; assigning nursing personnel to specific programs and they are conducted in accordance with established practice; providing consultation and advice to ing staff: evaluating staff performance; maintaining clinical and administrative records and compiling and analyzing statistical data. Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing plus at least 4 years public health nursing experience, together with demonstrated ability in administration. Must possess a B.C. Driver's Licence. Applications, giving details of qualifications and experience will be received by the Personnel will be received by the Personnel Administrative Assistant, Capital Regional District, P.O.

Drawer 1000. Victoria, B.C.. V8W 256, later than noon Friday, May 12th, 1978. Experienced DRIVER with Class IV lic. required.

20 hrs. per week. Union rates. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK I1 required for accounting office. Full time position with daily contact with public staff.

Union rates. Experienced STENO I required for Metabolic Investigation Unit Clinics. 3-4 days per week. Please send resumes to: Personnel Children's Hospital, 250 W. 59th Vancouver, B.C.

V5X 1X2. Registered Nurses Required for modern fully accredited 227 bed general hospital. B.C. Registration is required plus previous exp. in surgical obstetrical areas.

Apply to Personnel Services. Peace Arch District Hospital, 15521 Russell White Rock, B.C. DANIA HOME Full time R.N. required for our intermediate personal care. 7 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. Experienced applicants requested to apply by letter only to the Matron, Dania Home, 4279 Norland Burnaby, V5G 326. No phone call please. GRAD NURSES Positions available for full part time afternoon shifts in 89-bed intermediate facility. Good salary.

Apply: 1070 Lynn Valley Rd. North Van. Reg. or graduate nurse needed in small 10 bed hospital. Apply to Director of Nursing, Stewart General Hospital, Stewart B.C.

quired in dental office. Kingsway Knight. Saturday work required. 873-1211. 926-9921.

Mature exp. LPN's. Nursing Aides homemakers required for private duty work. Phone btwn. 9-4 p.m.

879-1525. THE BRIGHT ONES READ THE PROVINCE 53 MEDICAL DENTAL Auto Service Auto Parts Service 410 Car-Truck, Lease-Rent 407 Insurance 399 Mobile Homes 296 Recreation Boats- Marine Supplies Sailboats Boats For Charter Commercial Boats 430 Motorcycles 435 Campers- Motor Homes 437-439 Travel Trailers 437-439 "The Auction Block' Auctions 440 Legals 445 fice. Reply to Box 4723 this paper. Receptionist needed for dental office. Reply Box 3437, this paper.

54 HOTELS RESTAURANTS Coffee Shop Mngr. Grouse Mountain Resorts requires expd. mngr. for Chalet coffee shop. Must have thorough knowledge of this type of operation.

Excellent employee benefits. Apply in person, at the Skyride Office, top Nancy Green Way, Sat. May between 3 5 PM. EXPERIENCED CHEF Over 10 yrs. good wages.

Apply in person, 700 W. Broadway, bet. 4-6 p.m. only. Ask for Greg.

McDONALD'S 3310 West Broadway. day shift, Monday- Please Several openings now ay available, apply in person only. A. W. Walker, Pacific Centre Food Fair, require counter personnel.

Apply in person between the hours 9-10 a.m., 3-5 p.m. Exp. for dining room restaurant, night shift. Apply in person. 654 S.E.

Marine Dr. after 11 a.m. Exp. part time full time dining room Prefer with bar knowledge. 941- 6691 WAITER, M-F With good exp.

for nice Italian restaurant. Permanent job. 774 Denman St. AFT. 5.

PM. Expd. Waitress Apply in person at 1047 Davie Giggis Pizza. OUT OF TOWN Experienced cook for Chinese food. Call collect, 289-3913.

New exciting restaurant in West End seeks qualified cooks. For appt. 683-2829. Exp. cook for afternoon shift.

ph. 254-9114, 3.11 pm. 55 LABOURERS Person, exper. in pre-cast concrete operations, wet dry pours. Phone Frank Snopek, Apollo Concrete Products 574-7033.

56 TRADES TECHNICAL DATSUN MECHANIC We have one position open for an experienced Datsun Mechanic. Good working conds. usual benefits. See Service Mgr. Surrey Datsun 13307 King George Hwy.

2 min. from Patullo Bridge KNITTERS Experienced knitters required immediately. Must have experience on circular machines. Must be willing to work afternoons midnight shift. Apply to Jantzen of Canada 196 Kingsway.

MARINE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 53 MEDICAL DENTAL CDA required for Pt. Coq. of- Deck officers engineers req. immed. Route Gulf of Mexico US.

I Philcan Personnel 5022 Victoria Van. B.C. V5P 3P8, 327-9631 Req, audio visual technician for repairs of motion picture audio equipment. Electronics essential solid state work. 3 years min.

exp. in practical bench- work essential. Wages are negotiable. Please send resume to Box 2216 this paper. 4TH CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER Shift engineer required for food processing plant in Richmond, Monday to Friday work.

Process equipment experience and welding knowledge preferred. Apply to Box 2254, this paper. SERVICE WRITER Honda Dealer req. exp. Service Writer.

Knowledge of Imports an asset. Counter, Warranty, etc. Benefits. 3 day week. Call Service Manager, 873-8585 Automotive Electrician Specializing in trouble shooting wiring repair.

Must have exp. Salary will be negotiated. BOx 3969 this paper. Certified Mercury Marine mechanic Good wages benefits. Opportunity to live advance on beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Call collect 112-883-2248 Coho Marina Resorts. Pender Harbour. Wtd. immed. exp.

typesetter, fam. with compugraphic eq. pref. Start $800. 688-9838 Naomi.

53 MEDICAL DENTAL BIO-MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Bio-Medical Technician required for 960 bed acute and long term care hospital. Minimum of Grade 12 education and graduation from the two-year B.C.I.T. course, or equvalent, in Biomedical electronics. The applicant should have at least four years experience working in hospitals on all biomedical equipment, particularly in X-Ray. Experience and ability to service and maintain the latest X-Ray and Nuclear equipment is a definite requirement for this position.

Applications in writing to the Director of Personnel, Royal Jubilee Hospital, 1900 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 to be received to May 5, 1978. 54 HOTELS RESTAURANTS 154. HOTELS RESTAURANTS Pizza Hut. ASSISTANT MANAGER Pizza Hut wants you if: YOU'RE INTERESTED IN A CAREER ENJOY WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC YOU WANT A JOB IN WHICH YOU CAN MAKE DECISIONS AND HAVE RESPONSIBILITY YOU WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROGRESS ACCORDING TO YOUR ABILITY.

Excellent company benefits. Starting salary $750 month. Apply in person to: 10145 King George Surrey 4775 East Hastings Burnaby.

The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (2024)

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The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada? ›

Origin of the name

Queen Victoria chose British Columbia to distinguish what was the British sector of the Columbia District from the United States' ("American Columbia" or "Southern Columbia"), which became the Oregon Territory on August 8, 1848, as a result of the treaty.

What is the name of the province of British Columbia? ›

Origin of the name

Queen Victoria chose British Columbia to distinguish what was the British sector of the Columbia District from the United States' ("American Columbia" or "Southern Columbia"), which became the Oregon Territory on August 8, 1848, as a result of the treaty.

Which province is closest to BC? ›

It is bounded to the north by Yukon and the Northwest Territories, to the east by the province of Alberta, to the south by the U.S. states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean and the southern panhandle region of the U.S. state of Alaska.

What is the closest state to Vancouver? ›

Vancouver, Canada is in the Provence of British Columbia on the west coast of Canada. Just south of the Canadian/USA border is the State of Washington in the USA.

Is British Columbia a province or city? ›

British Columbia (BC) is a province in Canada. It was originally two separate colonies of Great Britain, the colony of Vancouver Island, and the colony of British Columbia. British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation In 1871.

Which state is Vancouver in Canada? ›

British Columbia

What's the difference between Canada and British Columbia? ›

British Columbia is the most western province in Canada. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Rocky Mountains and the Alberta border on the east. The south of B.C. shares a border with the United States, and the province extends north to the borders of Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

What is the 3 biggest province in Canada? ›

British Columbia

BC is Canada's third-largest province after Québec and Ontario, making up 10 per cent of Canada's land surface. British Columbia is a land of diversity and contrast within small areas.

Which US state is closest to British Columbia? ›

British Columbia is bordered by Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Alaska to the north, Alberta to the east and the U.S. to the south (Washington, Idaho, Montana). As you pass between British Columbia and Alberta you may be required to pay a fee as you enter a national park. Find out more about park fees.

What is the official language of British Columbia? ›

Canada has two official languages: English and French. People who immigrate to B.C. do not need to understand French. However, you should be able to speak, read and write in English if you plan to live, work or study in British Columbia. English is the main language of communication in British Columbia.

Which city is close to Vancouver, Canada? ›

  • Belcarra.
  • Burnaby.
  • North Vancouver (City)
  • Coquitlam.
  • Delta.
  • North Vancouver (District)
  • Langley (Township and City)
  • Maple Ridge.

Which US city is most like Vancouver? ›

Portland = Vancouver

Unique, almost fringe art and culture abound in both cities, and they're both progressive outliers compared to other cities in their respective countries.

What American town is near Vancouver? ›

Point Roberts is a U.S. exclave bordered by Canada and the waters of Boundary Bay. It is 22 miles (35 km) south of Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Point Roberts is part of the U.S. because it lies south of the 49th parallel, which constitutes the Canada–US border in that area.

What is Canada's most beautiful province? ›

British Columbia, or BC, is the westernmost province of Canada, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It is known to be the most beautiful and diverse province in the country.

Do you need a passport to go to British Columbia? ›

Citizens of the U.S., most European countries, most former British colonies, and certain other countries (Israel, Korea, and Japan, for instance) do not need visas but must carry passports to enter Canada.

Is British Columbia the same as District of Columbia? ›

With the creation of the Crown Colony on the British mainland north of the then-Washington Territory in 1858, Queen Victoria chose to use Columbia District as the basis for the name Colony of British Columbia, i.e. the remaining British portion of the former Columbia District.

What does BC stand for province? ›

AB (Alberta) BC (British Columbia) MB (Manitoba) NB (New Brunswick)

What is the capital state of British Columbia? ›

Victoria, city, capital of British Columbia, Canada, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island between the Juan de Fuca and Haro straits, approximately 60 miles (100 km) south-southwest of the province's largest city, Vancouver. Victoria is the largest urban area on the island.

What is the difference between a state and a province? ›

A province is a political division within a country, typically used in countries that are federal or have a federal system of government. A state, on the other hand, is a political entity that is typically sovereign and has defined geographic boundaries.

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