42 - Wednesday, February 24, 1993 ~ North Shore News BUSINESS BRIEFS STARBUCKS EXPANSION STARBUCKS COFFEE Company has opened its newest store in the -Ambleside area of West Van- -couver. Located at 1718 Marine Dr., Starbucks will feature over 30 varieties and blends of the world’s finest arabica coffee beans. . The new = 1,240-square-foot bean store is an ideal spot to gather after an evening stroll on Ambleside beach, Besicles fresh roasted coffee, quality service and an array of speciality merchandise, the Ambleside store also offers customers outdoor seating, “We are pleased to ve able to serve the Ambleside community,”’ said Starbucks president and chief executive officer Howard Schultz. “The xddition of the Ambleside store demonstrates commitment to growth in the Ca- nadian market. We are excited and proud to bring our unparalled coffee and service to the neigh- borhood.” NAME CHANGE CELL CITY Communications, which has been serving the North Shore for two years, has changed its name to North Shore Cellular. The company’s location remains at 1234 Marine Dr., North Van- couver, SURGERY TECHNOLOGY A COMPANY ted by a North Vancouver resident has developed ~ Montreal Trust 5 year Accelerated-rate GIC Earn 6% in Year one, 6% in Year two, 8% in Year three, _ 10% in Year four, and 12% in Year five. Effective annual interest rate for Montreal ‘Trust's 5-year Accelerated-rate RRSP-GIC is 8.375%. Convertible after 2 years. Ask us for details. Time-limited offer, You must contact us and commit to this offer by March 1, 1993 ate MONTREAL TRUST . sors G I xos y * Montreal Trust's 5-year Accelerated-rate RRSP-GIC is also available for Self-directed Plans held at Montreal Trust and is transferable to a RRIF. Minimum investment $500. Interest compounded annually, *Rates subject to change without notice. ere eer CeCe ee errr rr rrrrir er irir iii i irr! For more information, contact us today! NORTH VANCOUVER 1524 Lonsdale Avenue 980-3355 WEST VANCOUVER 1586 Marine Drive 926-4365 Starbucks’ © what is believed to be the world's first stereovision, single lens, laparascope imaging system. The system, developed by In- fernational Telepresence, is aimed at improving least invasive surgical imaging, also referred to as keyhole surgery, by not only giving depth perception but also allowing for much smaller equip- ment to be used in abdominal and thoracic cavities. Keyhole surgery is one of the fastest growing areas of medicine, with 1.5 million procedures forecast to be performed annually in the U.S, by 1995, Its rising popularity is due to the fact that it greatly reduces pa- tient trauma, hospital stay tme and health-care and insurance costs, Said North Vancouver resident Tony Greening, president of In- ternational Telepresence: ‘This is a tremendous technological ad- vance. Hitherto, there have been very few experimental stereovision systems in the world for surgery and they haye all been based on two cameras, He added system will equipment one-lens slimmer provide that the result) in that will ‘of Defense and ‘Space Agency. surgeons with an enhanced ability to see and operate accurately. International ‘Telepresence has been based in Vancouver for six years. Its clients include Gaxter Healthcare, NASA, the United States Navy, the British Ministry the Canadian Business groups wishing to submit ttems to Business Briefs. should : fax the North Shore News at 985-3227. A contact name and. - telephone number should also be included, i La ate Ge Bring your colored picture for judging at the Great Capilano Quack Up! at Capilano Suspension Bridge SUNDAY Feb. 28, 11am-3pm WACKY QUACKY FUN ALL DAY! - Children under 12 Free 2 for 1 ANNUAL PASS SALE ALL PROCEEDS FROM ADMISSION GO TO NORTH SHORE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Buy your Great Capilano River Duck Race tickets here — only $5! SUSPENS! 3755 Capilano Road, North Vancouver 9 ee NORTH SHORE N: CREDIT UNION Peitrs inyou Communilg- teat,