44 ~ Sunday, November 16, 1997 ~ North Shore News

Railway bu

From page 18
thar united the country.

“Cortederation doesn't seem a solid enough achievement,”
says Francis. Instead, “the CPR, almost by default, has become
that institution. The Last Spike in 1885... was the moment that
Canada came together East to West as a united country.”

Behind the myth, says the author, is “a private company build-
ing the railway for profit, with their own publicity department and
historians (that) have subsequently inflated that into a great
nation-building event.”

Francis talks about his book and the CPR ar Presentation

Cruise lines indulge golfers

lt for profit

House Gallery this coming Thursday, Nov. 20. His lecture begins
at 7:30 p.m. Francis’ talk is being held in conjunction with the
gallery’s current exhibit, Track Records: Trains and Contemporary
Phorarraple. Vhe show explores ovo modern technological inven:
tions developed in the 1830s: the train and the camera.

The North Vancouver Museum and Archives, located in the
same building as the gallery, has also come on board with a rail-
themed exhibit, Arrivals and Departures: Rathvays sa North bs Gt
Vancouver. Archival photographs and ardfacts detail North Van's
railway history trom) 1914, including passenger transport, port
activites, the Capilano logging raibvay and the city’s streetcar svs-
tem. Beth shows continue to Dec. ff.

AAMCO Centres have
certified technicians with
state-of-the-art
diagnostic tools.

ten Demes, new owner &
operator is nappy to
announce inact Aamcs is
now open Saturdays!

949 Manne Drive,
North Vancouver

986-3321

Word's larg

From page 483

time, nwo Royal Caribbean cruise ships have
miniature golf courses onboard. For $5 US a
round, golfers can play small replicas of 18 of the
world’s greatest holes.

Whether you fancy sea or land travel, there is
probably a golf vacation that suits your needs.
This review hasn’r even mentioned the hundreds
of resorts and packages in Texas, Arizona,

California, Rermuda, the Caribbean and Europe.
So, before vou put those golf clubs away, check
with your travel agent. You may be golfing a lot
sooner than vou think.

— Taras Wasyliw is director of promotions and
marketing at Roseway Travel, 106-100 Park
Royal South, West Vancouver. November is gulf
mouth at the agency and on Saturday, Nov, 22
from Ll aon. tot pam. they will host a Golf Travel
Showcase.

CORRECTION NOTICE

In our 810-2 Bay Day flyer,
Kids’ outerwear offer on
page 42 should have read
“Last 5 Days! sale ends
Sun.. Nov. 9".

Serry for any inconvenience
this may have caused.

Protect yourself

Hire an experienced
ICBC Claims Lawyer

JOHN NOBLE
669-9755

Free House Calis

OPTION pease cate:

NS Animal
Advocates
Judy Stone
926-2068

David
Domestic short hair, 1 ys.
Neutered male, white.
Very out-going

Karma
Rottweiller X, 7 mas. femate.
Black & tan. Friendly.
WV SPCA

Cats
Young adult cats, friendly and sweet.
+ Alf looking for taving homes.
PETS IN NEED

Oomestic black & yhite, 2 yrs.
Spayed female. Good with chiidran.
Very affectionate.
ANIMAL ADVOCATES

Satinese
Rescued exotics waiting for that special
home. Piease help us save the lives of
cats and dogs by offering a foster home.
PETS iN NEED

Srey & white, 4 mos old male.
Vety playful.
PETS IN NEED

WV SPCA
922-4622

Pets in Need
922-4298

Frisky
The Shaded, silver Persian
Spayed female.
Still waiting for the right home.
DORIS ORR

Datmatian pup.
4-5 mas. old femate.
High energy
DORIS ORR

Ug eee

Frankie
Young male Tzbby.
Personable. Needs a quiet-type home.
ANIMAL ADVOCATES

ANIMAL MEDICAL
*HOSPITAL-
2459A Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 161

(just dows from Capers ic Dendarave)
CARING FOR NORTH SHORE FAMILY PLTS SINCE 1974

Doris Orr
987-9015

NV SPCA
988-7484

eed® Donations of good used furniture,

books, records, clothing & house-

hold items. O@m@e
o% &
© All proceeds go to the S.P.C.A.!

Please call for pick-up: 983-9522
1523 Pemberton Ave. N. Vancouver

Your OTHER
FAMILY DOCTORS...

; Christmas Open House
cy! It’s time ta get silly!

You're ines
tre invited co our Christmas o, Hi

. " :

So bring your family, rnd inns

bring y i
dogs, cats, birds, iguanas, ond canes.
. Bobbing for turkey w ,

* Pictures with Santa
° Hospital Tours
: Good food and cheer

SPCA Food Bank drop-off *

December 7
vt
00am - 3:00pm *97

24 38 Bellevue Ave.

“st Vancouver, B.C. y7y
Sev you theret! mel

brin iE your

ieners

Dts. Joel Pat. ec
ts. Jord Parker & Shelley Hacker and Stat

AUST 926-8654 |

mh canine

eq uip ment (gear fer dogs)”.