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bob should pop his head out of his butt and reprice his stuff to half of what it costs now. he sells regular 1024 pixel screens that are 5 years old scratch-and-dirties for $90, but ncix recently had a sale and 21 inch, 1080p LG and samsung monitors were $150. anitec had philips 19 inch 1080p for $90. and there's a reason people buy recent new stuff. the only good stuff reboot has is the cords and plugs under $10. the computers he foists off onto ignorant local residents are used low-end footwarmers, and he makes good money from the extended warranty for his insecure and unconfigured windows installations. he has a lot of staff and volunteer turnover; once they see the real deal, they take off for greener pastures. new items and laptops are often discontinued/low-end trash. the repairs are done uncleanly by kids and cost the same as at other, reputable places. at least 2 locations across the road openly sell drugs. hookers hang out in the back alley. deals can be "flexible" and verbal-only, usually a bad sign. reboot and freegeek both have OK used parts and small accessories, but you'd be much better wisely shopping elsewhere for very little extra cost, and you'd have a much better custom machine in the end. for example, the difference between a used p4/dualcore and something much better, is the cost of a quadcore processor and a motherboard. send your grandma to reboot, but stick to the regular parts businesses in other places. no wonder the guys that still consent to work for him laugh at him. some of the casual, irregular workers have diverted a lot of cool stuff, one piece at a time, to the garbage area. later, the stuff is collected and sold for cheap on the streets of the DTES. bob's a bad joke with a weak punchline.

The place is a heat-score. It is under periodic surveillance, since the management is associated with the Vancouver Seed Bank (yet another corrupt and self-serving establishment, with several dubious characters working there), which is known for trafficking in cannabis buds. Dori, the woman who manages the Dispensary, has stated that she's afraid of getting busted, just because a few registered medical-user clients share joints. She bans and kicks out people for no good reason, accuses people of theft/dealing/not being conducive to a healing environment, and without support of membership provides financial support to the in-your-face and highly confrontational Marc Emery. There is a large degree of staff turnover; many have quit and have quietly started to deal weed to medical users by themselves, in their home areas. It's OK to be a member at the Dispensary, and to even share/deal the product, as long as one is very very discreet. Dori knows about the dealing, and just doesn't want it to become general public knowledge, let alone a court case for herself. She's not very intelligent or compassionate.

What's the Address?

This is not Notre Dame des Lourdes Parish. It is Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

If you ever feel in danger in this area, during the day, go here. It's the safest place in this area.

The Barmoral is disgusting! Very dark and seedy looking people

Bayview School

Just a clarification of the above comment: IS STILL HERE. Part of the building was demolished in 2005 or 2006 and now, as stated in the article, the old Woodwards Block is being redeveloped.

live here.

i have been there when it was a building im n demo 2 c completion when its a park thats going 2 make it cool

The library is the best part, at least from a booklover's point of view. Not a large library, but a pleasant little place to hang out to read and use the public computers.

Great food shopping store, although somewhat overpriced. The friendliness of staff and quality of organic foods is very high. Check it out.

One of the best bakeries in Vancouver. Highly recommended.

Yes, I've been there and the food is as good as the vibes are bad. I got served 2 standard (small) servings of food (which was pretty tasty, but not enough), and when I went back for more the guy behind the kitchen serving counter said "No more" and turned his back on me. I think he was more holy and moral and pure than me, and he sure showed it. Not a good way to improve community relations. I wish them the best luck. And new kitchen serving staff. I feel sorry for all the Punjabi wives that are beaten and killed by their own loving husbands. They need to be nicer to everyone.

Small, conservative temple where everyone sits on the floor as proper equals during the community meals, after Sunday services around 1 pm. One should remove shoes, wear a headcover, and be seen to wash one's hands before a meal. Warm and friendly, and like any traditional Sikh temple, is open to any member of the community for visits, conversations, meditation, and meals. The men are quietly welcoming, and the women's clothing is amazingly colourful. The food is vegetarian, home/temple-style, hot and fresh, and very nourishing. A priest is usually around to converse about spiritual matters (through a translator, if needed). A wonderful little neighbourhood temple. Sat sri akal.

torn down in 2009

Dear Soldiers, pray for you everyday.For God to give you the Victory and everything.Every family in the United States waiting for you.God bless you to everbody.

Is this the slip that was taken over from BNSF by Southern Railway of BC? Isn't it still operational?

Open to the public at all times. Vegetarian meals served around noontime daily. Wash hands, wear cloth or hat over head. Despite the glares and frowns of a very few old-style Sikh members, whites and all members of the local public are welcome at all Sikh temples. Otherwise very warm and friendly. Good, healthy homemade-type hot food, especially at lunchtime. The many bright colours of the women's clothing are beautiful. Sat sri akal.