GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY GIFT STORE

Steveston’s Best Kept Secret is honored to have two well known local writers signing their new books on Saturday, April 23, 2005 between 2 – 4 p.m: Mitsuo Yesaki, author of Watari-dori (Birds of Passage) and Robert Karliner author of Stand By, Let ‘er Go! Volume One – The Gillnetter Years. Please call the Cannery Store at 604.664.9006 for more information. Become a member of the GOG Cannery Society and receive 20% off at the Cannery Store including books, quarterly newsletters and free admission into the Cannery.

Our 2005 season starts April 1st and the Cannery Store will be open every day from 10 – 5 p.m. New merchandise arriving daily. We are located just inside the double glass doors – no admission is required.

THE STONE HEDGE BED AND BREAKFAST

MIKE'S TAX SERVICE

Located in Historic Steveston at Ste. 218-3580 Moncton Street, open Mon. to Sat. Full service tax preparation firm including prior years returns, T2's, Small Business returns and Small Business Consulting. Call Bruce at (604)273-3702.

ROSES & ROSES

Is the first shop on the west side of 2nd Ave, with a green and white awning. Welcome!
Your Clothes Can Fit You Beautifully, If You Know Where To Go! Are you ready for a new clothing experience? At Roses & Roses in Steveston, you can have clothing altered or have garments made-to-measure – either way, the result is clothing that fits you perfectly and feels fabulous.

Owner and tailor Cindy Lee has been a professional designer, fitter and seamstress for over twenty years. This talented couturier was hand sewing at five years old, and making her clothes on a sewing machine at age twelve. It was the beginning of a very successful career in the clothing industry. Ms. Lee ran her own clothing designing business in Hong Kong, and has designed for the film industry. She has also worked with Jax, A.Wear, Minkin and Ron Leal.

Cindy Lee believes everyone deserves clothes that feel good and fit well. She knows what styles, cuts and shapes will work for your body, and knows tricks to make fabric and lining bring smoothness and fit to your clothing. She is also experienced with tall and plus sizing. Let her put her thirty years of expertise in sewing, designing and fitting to work for you and your wardrobe. You will be thrilled with the results.

Fully lined suit jackets begin at $150.00, lined skirts at $75.00, and pants at $80.00. Prices for made-to-measure evening wear begins at $200.00, and lined coats at $220.00. Outstanding prices for clothing that fits like a dream and feels fabulous. For alterations, prices start at $6 to $10 for hemming pants or a skirt. The shop also offers beautiful retail clothing and fun accessories at excellent prices. Roses & Roses, 604-277-7370, #100 – 12031 2nd Avenue, Richmond B.C. V7E 3L6

STEVESTON

By Daphne Marlatt & Robert Minden. A new edition of this beloved favourite, featuring a new long running poem based on present-day Steveston by acclaimed poet and novelist Marlatt, and nine additional art-quality photos by Minden from his original portfolio, is now available at The Steveston Bookstore on Moncton Street and The Cannery Store on April 1.

For direct sales or to arrange a reading for Daphne Marlatt, SFU's Writer-in-Residence for 2005, contact Fernanda Viveiros at ronsdale@shaw.ca

SEASCAPE GIFT BASKETS

Your one stop shop for Gourmet Gift Baskets. Our Gourmet Gift Baskets make the perfect gift for all occasions. Order your gift baskets for Easter and Mother's Day. We allow you to do your online shopping easily and quickly from the comfort of your own home. Send that special gift that everyone loves to receive and it have it personally delivered within the Lower Mainland. Check out the "Other Products" section on our web site. We have added more products such as children's furniture, and hug-to-dry baby bath towels to enable us to cater to a wider range of gift giving requirements. We offer personal delivery in the lower mainland of Vancouver. We also ship throughout BC and Canada.

Do you need gift baskets for individuals or large groups. We offer the perfect "corporate gift". Our baskets can be customized by adding Mineral waters, Non Alcoholic wines or quality BC VQA wines, as well as choosing from our selection of options to make your gift truly unique. If you have special requirements, please e-mail us or call us. We would be pleased to assist you. Our website is user friendly and easy to navigate. Please check us out at: www.seascapegiftbaskets.com. We would like to thank everybody for their support.

COMPUTEL SERVICES

Service for computer networks and landlines, re-invented to better serve the 'little guy'. With over 90% of all faults and troubles occurring within 10 metres of the computer (or your phone), and Phone Companies having 'cuts' to service staff, you can find yourself in a real jamb these days. We provide that help at low cost and, by Appointment! Specializing in telephone-line(s) management and computer networking for home and small office environments, we do custom work such as jack installations, jack repairs, changes and moves. Enjoy direct access to experienced Installation and Repair technicians at affordable rates. If your line is in trouble, or you're needing jacks, call 604 275-3548 for FAST and friendly service. Free estimates on residential work. Seniors get discounted labour costs. Find us Online through the Superpages.ca Business Directory: ('Phoneguy' for 'BC' ) or in the Directory for Richmond/South Delta. Look under 'Telephone Service - Local' (page 916). Licensed and Insured in the City of Richmond. Proud Member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call, or visit: www.TheRichmondPhoneGuy.com

SPLASH TOY SHOP

Easter is coming and Splash has Bunnies, Novelties and Egg Decorating kits to complete our basket. A special release of Playmobil Bunny Kits from $6.49 are a good alternative to candy on Easter morning! Located at 140-3580 Moncton Street (604) 241-0234 and 4243 Dunbar Street (604) 228-8697.

Introducing Peekaboo Baby Boutique, a new store for infants and toddlers. Peekaboo Baby Boutique carries a variety of sleepers, clothes, toys and diaper bags for your little ones. Located at 4229 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, B.C., (604) 228-0804.