north shore news = BUSINESS WEST Vancouver’ s "Mike Dowty will lead an evening tutorial ses- sion on real estate investing next Tuesday, Dowty has taught thou- sands of potential investors and realtors about the funda- mentals of sound real estate “Real estate investing has not been getting the ‘ink’ it deserves,” said Dowty. “As banks, financial plan- ners and brokers promote the products they sell and that's certainly not (smart) invest- ment real estate.” The session will be held at Burnaby’s Clarion Villa Hotel trom 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m, For more information on 2352 the uitorial call 878-3373. — Robert Galaer Necth Share business groupe and individuals wishing to submit items to Bustnes Briefs can fax them ty the attention of Robert Galster ar 985-2104, or via e-mail to Wednesday, April 22, 1998 ~ North Shore News — 17 We're not asking you to chain your- self to a tree, we're asking for an hour of your time. Celebrate Earth Week in your communities from April 22nd to 26th __ More than 50 community groups will host the kick-off to Earth Week, investment, robertG@nsnews.com Wednesday, April 22 from 11am - 6pm, at the Library Square Atrium. Highiights include the Green Extreme Film Festival, Eco-Solutions Show, Sustainable Living Workshops and live entertainment. This is a free event. For further information call Brad Foster at 984-6756 or Liane Ross at 737-8584. Online at www.actlocally.com April 28. Apply Now For ... Summer Semester May 11 — Aug. 14, 1998 Qa FIRST YEAR UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS in Arts, Business, Computer Science, Science and Engineering All courses are recognized for transfer credit by UBC, SFU and UVic. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM “An accelerated GR 11/12 program for students preparing for university entrance. Y Q ENGLISH STUDIES PROGRAM (ESL) An intensive multi-level ESL program for avademic, social, or professional purposes. TOEFL & Cambridge Preparation. SUMMER ENGLISH PROGRAM __ David Surwti Foundation Rane coon independent: international college 3 4 & 8 week language courses in July and August, featuring a activities & excursions (only a oe a visitor visa required). NTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS . offered to well qualified local * students. ‘or further information, contact The Admission Office COLUMBIA COLLEGE 00-555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 639 ‘Tel 604 683 8360 + Fax 604 682 7191 « www.columbiacollege.be.ca REGISTRATION: in-person registration on May 7 Late registration ends May 15 ed Established. t WG ring in this Gift Certifi cate and y you will receive RE; one 16X20” FRAMED PICTURE ‘of. your choice with the purchase | of any of our gallery p. ints FRe Saturday, April 25, (lam - 5pm é North Shore Winter Club Tickets on Sale now A Joyous Musical spe i F centennial Theatre Apr. 23, 24, 25, 30th, May 1, May 2 Apr. 26 is a Matinee Box Office 984-4484 Groups 980-7942