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Sound business plan Squamish Nation’s DJ O Show doesn’t just perform at the turntables — she’s a music mogul in-the-making MICHAELA GARSTIN S tA f f R E p o Rt E R
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hen heavy smoke engulfed Orene Askew’s apartment earlier this month she had only seconds to escape. But, as she dashed out, deciding what to save from the fire was easy. She grabbed her prized DJ set, the lifeline for her growing North Vancouverbased business. “Instinct took over. I don’t remember grabbing it,” says Askew, whose stage name is DJ O Show. She was asleep as a fire tore through her complex on West Fourth Street, completely destroying her neighbour’s suite and causing extensive smoke damage to hers. Everyone survived, but Askew and others living there were left temporarily homeless. But this horrible event ThE Show mUST Go oN - Even hasn’t put a damper on after a fire destroyed her apartment, DJ Askew’s three-month-old O Show has continued to grow her threecompany Orene’s DJing month-old business. Michaela Garstin photo Services. “I’m just happy to be alive,” Askew tells The Outlook, wearing a blackand-yellow hat labeled “O Show” across the front. After completing a radio broadcast program at BCIT and taking courses at the School of Remix in Vancouver, the Squamish Nation member and Carson Graham grad knew DJing was her calling. Before venturing out on her own, she worked at a radio station in Washington and at Vancouver’s Beat 94.5, where she was given her nickname. And so far the 29-year-old has put her four years’ worth of experience as a freelance DJ to good use. In order to break into the market, she created a detailed business plan that’s won her Best Business Plan from the Aboriginal Best Program and a trip to the Young Entrepreneurs’ Symposium in Ottawa. “If you want to do something for the rest of your life, you have to give it your all,” says Askew, whose love of music stems back to her teenage years when friends would ask her to burn personalized CDs. “I’ve always loved music. I would spend all my allowance money on CDs.” After submitting a proposal to the Squamish Nation, she was awarded a grant to buy her own DJ set, the same equipment she saved from the fire. DJ gear is less clunky today. With new technology, Askew only has to carry around a mini turntable that she attaches to her MacBook. In the future, she plans to hire other aboriginal youth to help grow her business. “I’d like to travel across Canada to different reserves and show them, if I can do it, they can do it too.” Askew has had support from other female DJs in Vancouver, who have been growing in number during the last decade. “There’s a difference between female and male DJs. It’s hard to explain, it’s an emotional thing, so we can tell what a crowd wants.” Talent is needed to become a successful DJ, says Askew, but making contacts in the industry and having a proper business plan are also vital. “I don’t only want to play music but make a whole company out of it.” Besides regular gigs downtown and at private events, she is holding a launch party at Mist Ultra Bar in West Vancouver on Nov. 24. For more information, go to facebook.com/DJOShow or follow Askew on twitter.com/DJ_Oshow.
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Decision on Lonsdale highrises deferred Onni plan to bring condo towers to Safeway site gets vocal reception
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ore than 100 people packed a marathon public hearing at North Vancouver city hall Monday night, most waiting hours for a chance to speak about a massive redevelopment project that, if approved, will bring more than 45 storeys of condo, office and retail space to the heart of central Lonsdale. Developers Onni Group are looking to build a 24-storey and a 17-storey condo tower atop two retail platforms with an adjacent six-storey office building in the 1300 block of Lonsdale Avenue, presently home to the Safeway grocery. The plan would add about 350 condos to the neighbourhood, a new Lonsdale Energy Corporation plant, a grocery store, a 37-space childcare centre, 926 parking stalls and 715 bicycle parking stalls. Supporters of the project — which far exceeds current building height and density restrictions for the area — outnumbered naysayers at the hearing 3-1, with 65 people speaking in favour of the Onni development, 21 speaking against, and a handful of residents on the fence. The hearing was part of a special council meeting dealing solely with the Onni project, after which council were
to give second and third readings of two agenda items concerning the development. The first was to amend the city’s Official Community Plan to allow greater height and density for the area. The second was to rezone the project lots of 1308 Lonsdale Ave., 130 East 13th St. and 117-133 East 14th St. to allow for comprehensive mixed-use development. But as the public hearing carried on without interruption into its sixth hour — and with it, into Tuesday morning — and once the 90th and final speaker finished at the microphone, council voted to defer a decision on the project until next Monday, Nov. 26.
Those opposed to the sizeable redevelopment — which would see both the tallest building on the North Shore and a close runner-up built on the same site — took issue mainly with the densification of the neighbourhood and the associated problems of traffic, lack of parking and strain on infrastructure. Among those opposed were two highly regarded former city councillors, Stella Jo Dean and John Braithwaite. Braithwaite, for whom the city’s John Braithwaite Community Centre is named, slammed the design of the project, calling it a “monstrosity.” Jo Dean, for whom a small park
immediately adjacent to the project is named, also panned Onni’s plans and criticized the city for what she called the “exorbitant” density bonusing city staff were prepared to allow for a single project. The bonuses allow developers to surpass things like building-height and density restrictions in return for community amenities such as affordable housing and childcare space, “employment-generating” office space, community art contributions and environmental commitments. Still others criticized those members of council who, in their 2011 runs for office, accepted campaign donations from Onni parent company RPMG Holdings, calling the matter a conflict of interest. Both Mayor Darrell Mussatto and Coun. Linda Buchanan accepted $5,000 and $1,500 from RPMG, respectively. Still, supporters of the Onni project overwhelmingly had the strength in numbers Monday, most speaking in favour of the 1308 Lonsdale plan because of its addition of much-needed housing, childcare and new retail space to the area. Don Peters of North Shore Community Resources was one of many representing social service providers who spoke in support of the project, notably for its planned 12 to 15 units — or, 10,000 square feet — of affordable housing expected to be set aside for a low-income or disability housing operator, if the project wins approval Monday. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com
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The lease and purchase proposals were made by representatives from three interested property development companies and one local childcare business. But when all the cards were down, Ridgeway’s four possible futures could be grouped into just two options. One, the building is saved and renovated for use as daytime daycare and nighttime community centre. Or two, it’s bulldozed and new housing is built atop the Ridgeway property at 450 East Fifth St. Vancouver-based developer Anthem Properties pitched first, offering a variety of possible housing styles for the site including townhouses, singlefamily homes or a combination “pocket neighbourhood” comprised of a mix 30-foot and 50-foot lots. But Anthem president Eric Carlson told the scores of residents gathered that the company’s preferred plan is to build just eight single-family homes, eight laneway homes and a small “pocket park” on the Ridgeway site, estimating the work would take about two and a half years to complete if they started tomorrow. With a proposal for 15 detached
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homes, fellow developer Atti Group varied little from Anthem in their proposal. But with an option to build 28 units of duplex housing on the site, Atti also put forth the highest density plan of the night. The only proposal to receive a burst of applause — albeit brief — came from Oliver Webbe, president of North Vancouver developer Darwin Construction, whose suggestion that the former school’s large gravel yard should be turned into a grass park won the ascent of many in attendance. Adjacent to the public park, Webbe proposed, would be nine duplex homes; five fronting onto East Fifth Street and four fronting onto a laneway behind those East Fifth Street homes, backing onto the park. On the question of affordable housing, Webbe estimated duplexes in the Ridgeway neighbourhood would still likely sell on today’s market in the ballpark of $850,000 per unit, not exactly starter home prices. However, Darwin was the only of the three developers to indicate the company would be open to the idea of entering into a long-term lease deal with the North Vancouver School District for the property, an option the Atti Group flatly declined and Anthem hadn’t addressed. “In our study, we believe that the resale value for a home, if it’s on leased land, could be around five to 10 per cent less than if it was not on leased land,” Webbe said, estimating a leasedland duplex at the same site would go for about $775,000. The final proposal of the night
came from Ridgeway’s neighbour, the KidsLand Childcare Centre at 443 East Fifth St. It’s there that Ramak Toufanian operates a 20-spot childcare facility with what she describes as a “solid” wait list. Her proposal is to lease a completely renovated Ridgeway building from the North Vancouver School District to run a year-round daycare facility for 100 children during the day, turning the building over for community recreational use at night. This would boost KidsLand’s childcare capacity fivefold, as Toufanian said she would keep her existing care centre open for young toddlers while using Ridgeway to house expanded programs for older kids. City of North Vancouver development planner Carl Purvis told the meeting that any of the four options except the daycare proposal would require an amendment to the city’s Official Community Plan to change the Ridgeway property’s zoning from school-institutional use to residential. The North Van school board will now evaluate the proposals further, as well as any public input they receive, and interview the proponents over the coming weeks before announcing a decision on the property in late January, according to board chair Franci Stratton. In the meantime, the former Plymouth elementary school is set to undergo the same process of a public hearing of proposals as Ridgeway on Dec. 4. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne
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Harry Jerome Public Consultation The Harry Jerome Recreation Complex has served City residents well for many years, and consists primarily of the Harry Jerome, Memorial, and Mickey McDougall recreation centres. Due to the age of the buildings, maintenance costs have increased and the facilities are less able to meet the changing needs of the community. The City is seeking public input into redevelopment options for the future Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre and adjacent public lands. Public input opportunities are underway and include presentations, Open Houses and a Town Hall Meeting. A public opinion survey is also available at www.cnv.org/HarryJeromeSurvey. For complete details, visit www.cnv.org. The public input process will conclude on November 30.
Annual Christmas Festival at The Shipyards Saturday, December 1 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at The Shipyards (Foot of Lonsdale) Shipbuilders’ Square sparkles with holiday cheer at this festive outdoor community event. A variety of fun family activities include gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts and the popular bug lantern building workshop. Don’t miss a visit from Santa, the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at the foot of Lonsdale, complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and cookies, plus a variety of live music and entertainment. Bring the whole family and be sure to stop by the City of North Vancouver’s CityShaping and Living City booths for a chance to win prizes. Hosted by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, in partnership with the City of North Vancouver. Get complete details at www.cnv.org.
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Finance Committee Meeting 2013 - 2022 PROJECT PLAN Monday, November 26 at 7:00pm City Hall Council Chambers
It's budget time at the City. On November 26, the Finance Committee will receive preliminary information regarding the 2013 - 2022 Project Plan. The community is invited to attend and comment on the proposals. Copies of the report will be available on Friday, November 23 after 4:00pm at City Hall. For more information, visit www.cnv.org.
Can You Make One Less Car Trip Per Week? It’s easier than you think. Instead of driving to the gym, why not walk or ride your bike? The TravelSmart website is a great resource for tailored, personal travel planning. Check out www.travelsmart.ca/northshore for details on how easy it is to explore your neighbourhood by walking, cycling or taking public transit. Pledge to take one less car trip per week for a chance to win a prize pack valued at $500.
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he’s just out of an eighthour all-candidates boot camp, but Terry Platt is no newcomer to politics for North Shore New Democrats. The 56-year-old BC Ferries worker is now prepping for her third run at incumbent BC Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan, who has held the West Vancouver-Capilano riding seat since 2001. With the May 2013 election now less than six months away, Platt finds herself the senior B.C. NDP candidate for the North Shore, but has yet to hold a seat. This proud Luddite and animal lover recently sat down with The Outlook in her rented West Van home to discuss, among other things, her conspicuous lack of an online presence or social media strategy in the run-up to 2013. Despite eight years of politicking with the NDP — including one federal run for
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MP in 2011 — there is surprisingly little public information out there about Platt, who prefers to live her life offline. And while that lack of a social media presence may seem a liability for some party bosses who are forever looking for new ways to connect candidates with constituents, Platt says for those doing the candidate vetting for the New Democrats, it
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Unsung heroes Cops and citizens honoured for deeds that went above and beyond to make North Van safer
He was a large man, recalls Dosanj. Dosanj is a polite, average-sized guy but that didn’t stop him. One of the other Good Samaritans, branch manger Stanley Yee received injuries to his hands during the struggle that ensued. Donsanj, a driver with North Shore Taxi ver wonder what you’d do if a bank for more than a decade, and bank manager robber hopped into the back of your Bardia Pourmalek fortunately weren’t hurt. car? During the struggle, Dosanj, who had a Cabbie Kuldeep Dosanj can answer that Bluetooth device in his ear, managed to call question. 911 and police arrived quickly. The thief, It was crisp January morning back in 2011 police say, had allegedly robbed five banks in that quickly turned unforgettable for the veta span of two weeks. eran driver. That night at the family dinner table, His gut told him that something wasn’t Dosanj’s three children were amazed by their right about the guy who’d just hurriedly father’s tale of foiling a robbery attempt. jumped into his taxi. Apparently the story resonated with them. He was breathing fast and kept saying, Recently, his 19-year-old “let’s go.” son, Parmvir, made newsDosanj just happened to paper headlines and the be the first cab in the queue six o’clock TV news after he at the foot of Chesterfield thwarted a purse-snatching outside the SeaBus that day. attempt involving an elderly The passenger told him to woman. take him to Pacific Centre. “I’m so proud of my son Just as Dosanj was about too,” he says. to click on his fare meter, he editor@northshoreoutlook.com Recently at a special cerlooked into his mirror and emony at Northlands Golf caught a glimpse of two men Course, it was Dosanj’s son’s turn to be proud in suits in hot pursuit . as his humble father and several other North This was trouble, he thought. Vancouver civilians — including Yee and To stall, Dosanj pretended his electric taxi Pourmalek — were recognized by the North wouldn’t start by cleverly leaving his foot of the pedal when he pressed the starter button. Vancouver RCMP for going out of their way to assist police and their fellow citizens. Then, he auto-locked the doors so the susSixteen police officers, support staff and pect was trapped inside but the man in the 10 members of North Vancouver Crime backseat managed to escape. Prevention Society were also honoured for That’s when Dosanj, along with the two their exemplary service. bank employees who had been running down
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Giving warms the heart. Donating a coat can warm two at a time. Black Press is collecting coats for kids in support of the Greater Vancouver Builder’s Associations’ 17th Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to be held Nov 19 - Dec 7. Last year over 3000 coats were collected by the GVHBA members for distribution by the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and other agencies.
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I have just viewed the options for the foot of Lonsdale and Lot 5 developments. I can’t believe it. Why would we use prime waterfront land for a museum and an art gallery – even a college? These are interior activities. They could go anywhere. What is most important about this site is to let people access the water. I don’t mean getting in a 42-foot boat and running across to Coal Harbor. There are plenty of private marinas that support this activity. I mean small boats with regular people getting on the water and enjoying it as the resource that belongs to all of us. I recognize that the harbour is busy with commercial and commuter traffic; however we can use creative means to direct recreational boating channels for kayakers, rowers, dragon boaters and other small craft. We should seriously be considering a community based watersport centre that houses dragon boats, First Nations canoes, rowing and kayaking programs run by community groups for the use of groups and individuals. Imagine the best of Granville Island and Jericho Beach in one
place. Yes there is a SeaBus. Yes there is a shipyard. Yes there are port facilities. And we should still have public access to the ocean. Our waterfront has largely been conceived as a concrete cliff — removing people from the water, not inviting them to it. Between Ambleside and Cates Park where can a person actually access the water to get their feet wet or watch the kids try to hold back the tide with their dams or wobble around on a paddle board? How about a “real accessible” beach? Too pie in the sky? Look directly south across the harbour! Right beside Ballantyne Pier — one of the busiest container ports in the harbor — is a real beach. Have we so forgotten that boating and access to water is part of the community’s history that we focus on saving pieces of our shipbuilding heritage, but do not actually let people access the water? Let’s give this space and all of our public waterfront lands a big rethink. How might they become a real waterfront for you and I to use in order to explore the natural resource we collectively own? Heather Drugge North Vancouver
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THE GIFT OF GIVING - West 49 manager Amber Pattison and staff at the West Vancouver store have been collecting coats for charity this holiday season. Rob Newell photo
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Black Press is collecting coats for kids in support of the Greater Vancouver Builder’s Associations’ 17th Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to be held Nov 19 - Dec 7. Last year over 3000 of coats were collected by the GVHBA members for distribution by the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and other agencies.
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“Some of these will be brand new styles,” Pattison says, rooting through the big round drum that serves as the store donation bin. “A lot of these I recognize from last year.” But by the last day of the drive on Wednesday, the company had only collected about 4,500 coats, shy even by half of its 10,000-coat goal, although a final tally remained to be taken by press time. From 2002 to 2011, West 49’s Coats for Kids put more than 80,000 coats on the backs of those in need, according to a company spokesperson. Across Canada, the coats campaign helps large established charities like the Salvation Army, United Way, Covenant House and Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as dozens of local non-profits. This year, staff at the Park Royal West 49 store picked foster-child charity Aunt Leah’s Place, donating the collected coats to the company’s New Westminster warehouse. From there, the coats are either given directly to children and mothers in need or are resold at the charity’s Vancouver thrift store, with the proceeds going to support programs for mothers and kids in foster care. Aunt Leah’s Place coordinator Angelina Oates says she’s not sure who at the West 49 store chose her charity as the recipient of the donated coats or why. But one thing is for sure; she’s grateful they did. Serving as a lifeline for vulnerable kids in foster care and young mothers and their newborns, Aunt Leah’s counts on volunteers and donations to support an array of social programs for about 200 children and mothers a year, as well as two residential houses for pregnant and parenting teen moms.
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From her Pemberton Avenue studio, MarneyRose Edge paints close-ups of roses, adding realistic detail to each petal and stem. It wasn’t her first name that drew her to roses, she says, but the intricate detail that’s required. “I started out with simple flowers like tulips and lilies, then I realized I was drawn to complexity,” she tells The Outlook at her studio. “Roses are a challenge.” The rose, she adds, is the most romantic icon and the subject of many life celebrations. But why pick flowers in the first place? “I want to paint the light,” she says, “Flowers are good for this because of the transparency of their petals.” To add to this, she uses watercolour because of its ability to “glow from within.” And so she doesn’t get bored of flowers, Edge adds different colours to her nine bases so each painting looks different, even though she’s essentially doing the same topic. “As soon as I was introduced to watercolours, that was it. Game over, I was in love with them,” she says, surrounded by paintings, the recognizable scent of an artists’ studio in the air. Edge is part of Artists on Pemberton, a bustling cluster of artists and sculptors in North Van. Once the rose is finished, she adds varnish to protect the painting, instead of glass, a tech-
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nique used by American painters for the last decade. “Glass puts a barrier between the painting and you. Varnish steps up the vibrancy,” she says, pointing to a painting covered in glass compared to one that isn’t. Edge started painting 10 years ago and took it on professionally during the last three. Before this, she did technical work with prototype software for Kodak, giving her a distinct appreciation of the finer details in flowers. She already has her own solo show, Celebration, that will be at the New Westminster Arts Council gallery until Nov. 24. Edge proposed the show shorty after her father passed away and celebrating his life was on her mind. Then, a short time later, her niece announced she was pregnant and a celebration of new life was in order. “The rose shows all stages of life, from newborn buds to the robustness of youth and the fragility of age before fading away completely all within a spray,” she says, “Sometimes even coming back as a rose hip in another season.” The New Westminster Art Gallery is open Tues. to Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. Edge will be at the gallery on Saturday, Nov. 24 to talk about her work. For more information, visit marneyroseedge.com.
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Young North Shore actors get stage time in Grease! Footlight Theatre Company giving young actors a chance to get leg up JANIS WARREN BlAck PreSS
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hen Footlight Theatre Company set out its five-year plan for success, director and choreographer Lalainia Lindbjerg Strelau pushed for not only bigger shows but better emerging talent to showcase, too. Then, it had moved its productions to the Michael J. Fox Theatre, aiming to bring well-loved musicals to the stage such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The
Wizard of Oz. Its formula proved right and now, audience-goers know to expect highquality performances from Footlight each November, she said. “We are really improving ourselves as a company as well as the name of the company every year,” said Lindbjerg Strelau. “And we have continued to raise the bar for our talent.” For its 46th season, Footlight chose Grease!, a story that Lindbjerg Strelau said is known around the world and needs no interpretation. In fact, the company was in awe when it came to open audition calls earlier this year: about 200 actors — most of them aged between 18 and 23 — lined up to be part of the show, which opened Nov. 7. “They just blew me away at the castings,” Lindbjerg Strelau said. “Grease! is an ensemble piece and every single person cast is so strong. If you pack them together, their energy can be overwhelming.” Footlight will have 32 actors on stage for Grease! — twice as many as seen with other companies. Several of the actors are from the North Shore. “One of our goals is to do very large family-friendly musicals,” she said. “When you go to see a musical at the Arts Club Theatre, it’s going to be great but you’re going to have a very limited cast because they all have to be paid. It’s expensive but that’s how those companies succeed: by cutting the number of actors.” Rather, Footlight tries to highlight as many triple threats as it can to give them a leg up in the industry. For Grease!, it is only paying for one actor: Jennie Neumann (Rizzo) as she is part of the actors’ union. The other actors are volunteer and “are doing it simply because they want to do Grease!” Lindbjerg Strelau said, adding, “We get people who are just on the cusp and starting their professional careers.” She cited two examples: Langley’s Kaylee Harwood, who played her first musical theatre role in Cinderella for Footlight six years ago, has since gone on to perform at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and on Broadway in New York City; and Coquitlam’s Jennifer Gillis, 16, who was cast as the Dorothy understudy last year for The Wizard of Oz and recently returned home after a stint on CBC’s Over the Rainbow. Port Coquitlam’s Jianna Ballard, 18, said she was thrilled to be selected as Pink Lady and beauty-school drop-out, Frenchy, for Grease!, which will be her fifth Footlight credit (she also worked on Cinderella, Meet Me in St. Louis, Joseph and The Wizard of Oz). “All the Footlight shows I’ve been in have been completely different, which is great as an actor,” she said. “You learn so much, and it has certainly helped me grow as a teacher as well as a performer. Meeting new cast mates who have the same passion as you is also really fun.” Along with Jennie Neumann (Rizzo), other North Shore actors in the production include Alex Gullason who plays the female lead “Sandy,”Alan Blackwell, Michelle Bardach, Noel Hollett and Steffanie Davis. • Footlight Theatre Company’s Grease! runs to Nov. 24 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, with Lucas Blaney as Danny Zuko, Alex Gullason as Sandy and Craig DeCarlo as Kenickie. Tickets are $19.59 through ticketstonight.ca.
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Uncorking a new era With a liquor licence now hanging on the wall, The Corner Store’s new menu includes wine, beer and coolers. MICHAELA GARSTIN S tA f f R E p o Rt E R
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racey Cochrane poured The Corner Store’s very first bottle of wine on Friday evening to celebrate the approval of a food-primary liquor licence for her cafe. As her proud guests gathered, she quickly filled champagne flutes with Veuve du Vernay sparkling wine, which will be sold for $6.95 a glass along with dishes from her expanded menu. Other wines on her small but growing menu include: Villa Teresa pinot grigio, Finca Los Primos malbec and New Harbor sauvignon blanc, all for $6.95 a glass. Domestic and import beer, cider and coolers are also available for $5.50 each. The announcement from the provincial government came by email just hours before, marking the first time a corner store in North Vancouver has been granted a liquor licence. “I had a lot of input from the neighbourhood about what to carry, but we haven’t finalized
our selection yet,” says Cochrane while welcoming friends to the celebration. “It will depend on what people want, we’ll take it from there.” And, she says, with three wine representatives living nearby menu advice will be easy to get. “We want to offer wine that’s high end but also affordable,” adding a range in prices will likely be offered in the future. After buying The Corner Store in Pemberton Heights five years ago, Cochrane did extensive renovations, painting the building barn red, adding a bay window and planting a garden near the front door. This summer, North Van district council voted unanimously to amend zoning for the 100-yearold store so Cochrane could serve wine, beer and cider until 9 p.m., but she had to wait for provincial government approval before the first drop could be poured. Half a dozen tables covered in yellow tablecloths and fresh flowers now sit at one end of the store, with a coffee shop that doubles as a convenience store at the other. Now that Cochrane can serve wine and expand her menu, she plans to hold community gettogethers, such as artist openings and poetry nights. The Corner store in located at 2230 Lloyd Avenue in Pemberton Heights.
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GWYNETH GUNN 1921-2003 Currently reporting on development pressures in Brazil As Development Liaison Officer for UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement, Kate Bush knows firsthand how estate gifts to the University help shape the experience of students through financial aid, academic opportunities, and extracurricular initiatives. “Supporting students and research is such a thrill. I can’t work in a place if I’m not passionate about the cause.” Plant Operations at UBC for almost 34 years while Laura works in Campus and Community Planning and is pursuing her degree at UBC part time. As a graduate of Physical Education, Robert plans to leave his bequest to the Athletics Department while Laura’s gift is currently undesignated, so it can be put towards the area of greatest need. “Students come to UBC to figure out who they are,” explains Laura. “You never know—you could be sitting next to someone who cures a major disease, produces a great composition or becomes the next Olympic champion. Students have so much potential, so why not support them?” Kate, Robert and Laura all agree that financial need shouldn’t bar any student from university. “If my gift helps someone gain access to higher education, that would be great,” says Laura. “People who undertake university on their own, without the help of parents or scholarship money, have a really hard time,” says Kate. “I like the idea of making someone’s life a little easier.” “Besides,” adds Robert, “you never know. The money you put towards UBC could benefit you in ways you never thought possible.”
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And it’s a life largely structued around shift work — eight days on, four days off — at a job she’s held as a ferries customer service attendant for almost seven years. Working the route between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo, Platt says it’s a tough and often thankless job. But she refers to her colleagues as family and insists the worst day out on the waves is still better than the best day in any office. “And I worked 30 years in offices,” she adds, sitting at her kitchen table. Overhead hangs a portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, the early 1900s founder of what would become the international Scouting Movement. “That is my man, that is my hero,” Platt says, looking on admiringly at the reproduced painting. Platt credits ‘her man’ — for whom the North Shore’s popular Baden-Powell Trail is named — and his work in building Boy Scouts and Girl Guides globally, with teaching her a personal motto: “Be useful.” It’s an attitude and a will to action that Platt says she brings to everything she does; and serving her constituents in Victoria
would be no different. “I am angry with the way things are being handled here politically,” Platt says, citing the recent use of B.C. taxpayer dollars to purchase a series of promotional government advertisements for radio and television. “It’s a real shame.” Platt also cites as issues that should be of urgent political concern to all West Van voters the recent devaluing of the BC Ferries terminal at Horseshoe Bay — a move which could collectively cost West Van homeowners hundreds of thousands of property-tax dollars. She also laments the threatened downgrading and possible cancellation of some BC Ferries services in an effort to save money in the face of mounting operating costs. “When there’s talk of cutting these routes, these are British Columbians we are talking about,” Platt says, as if chastising Victoria from her kitchen table. “Also, these are Canadian communities. It’s time for the federal government to come up to the plate too and to do their share.”
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Hall said the Semiahmoo band has considered building a hotel/conference centre that might also host a casino, but approval of a proposed 600-slot casino nearby in South Surrey would torpedo the band’s chances. “I understood they were pursuing that but there was no consultation with their community at all. So they were basically shut out.” Another option may be Katzie First Nation land near Fort Langley, Hall said. The South Surrey casino/convention centre proposed by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is just the latest irritant for aboriginal leaders, who have for years asked the province for a two to three per cent share of the $1.1 billion in annual profits B.C. reaps from gambling. Hall said the Sto:lo are unhappy they’ll get no benefit from a newly opened community gaming centre with slot machines in Chilliwack that replaces an old bingo hall. Similar mini-casinos have also sprung up in recent years in Abbotsford, Mission and Langley without contributing to local First Nations, he noted. “The one in Chilliwack is very disturbing because it’s built on former reserve land that used to belong to the Ch’ihl’kway’uhk people.” He expects B.C. native groups will have to follow the lead of those in other provinces and
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open casinos in defiance of the law and battle the government in court for either the power to operate or for a share of existing revenues. “We’ve attempted to go through the front door, but enough’s enough,” Hall said. He accused the province of “racing” to add new casinos ahead of First Nations. “There won’t be any market left for First Nations,” Hall said. “That’s why we have to escalate our efforts here to move forward.” Vancouver-area bands control land in Point Grey and on southwest False Creek. The North Shore has previously been flagged by the B.C. Lottery Corp. as the most populous part of B.C. still not served by casino facilities. Hall agreed possible sites there could range from Tsleil Waututh reserves in North Vancouver to the Squamish Nation’s Park Royal Mall site in West Vancouver. A Nov. 9 letter from Hall and the First Nations Gaming Initiative to Premier Christy Clark accuses the government of “deliberate and systematic exclusion” of First Nations from gambling revenue and outlined their new strategy. It warns aboriginal groups in B.C. will consider legal challenges to new casino projects, will be more publicly vocal in opposing them and make the government’s “discriminatory practices” an election issue this
spring. Hall said the next steps will be for B.C. aboriginal leaders with the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations and First Nations Summit to jointly agree to form an aboriginal gaming commission for B.C. to regulate native casino development and name an advisory council of experts in First Nations gaming from elsewhere in Canada. Revenue from a casino would be shared with all First Nations in B.C., he said, adding the host band would get a larger share. “We’re doing this in a very careful, structured manner,” he said. Gambling revenue could offset the impacts on bands from government cuts and perhaps buy medical equipment or upgrade needed infrastructure. Rich Coleman, the minister responsible for gaming, was unavailable for comment. But a ministry spokesperson said First Nations can host casinos or community gaming centres on reserve and get the same 10 per cent share of profits as a hosting municipality. Three First Nations host gaming facilities and received a combined $2 million last year from community gaming centres in Squamish and Cowichan and the Casino of the Rockies run by the Ktunuxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council in the Kootenays. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com
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the senior Baxter&, and they are concepts are as universal as the ways we communicate, the things we look at and how we think about the world. Argyle Secondary grad and current University of British Columbia visual arts technician, Kevin Murphy, will be one of three presenters at the event. The former North Vancouverite will talk about New Xanadu, a shiny metal futurist sculpture powered by solar panels and packed with bees. “It’s a sculptural installation which also Find out what over 10,000 investors already know functioned as a working observation hive,” returns of Murphy says in a phone interview with The Outlook. It took him years to build before it was put into action last sumInvesting in Canadian Real Estate mer at the university’s RRSP/RRIF/TFSA Eligible botanical garden. Monthly Income or Compounding It has since been Geographic mix of mortgages taken down for the fall and winter. But For information call the concept remains a our exempt market dealer, potent and timely one. CVC Market Point: “Bees are really Phone: 604-638-2631 interesting to look at Toll Free: 1-800-826-4536 as a symbol,” Murphy “ Building Investors Wealth for over a Decade” www.carevest.com says, “because they’ve been used as an examThis advertisement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase the securities referred to herein, which is being made ple of an ideal utopia under an Offering Memorandum available from our office to qualified purchasers in specified jurisdictions. There are risks associated with this investment and this investment is not guaranteed or secured. Historical yields may not be representative of future yields. Please read the Offering just because they have Memorandum before investing. The issuers referred to herein are related issuers of CVC Market Point Inc. such a complicated social system.” However, that utopia and the whole idea of utopia is cast into doubt, he adds, by the persistent and large-scale collapse of whole colonies of (age 45+) North American bees, One in ten Canadians suffers some degree hearing levels and speech discrimination for reasons not wholly skills. The result will determine if there of hearing loss that can be attributed to understood. many causes and conditions of the middle is a hearing loss, the type of loss and the “So it’s looking at level of impairment. The test will be or inner ear. what the future might explained in detail and a list of options To promote awareness of better hearing look like for bees and and suggestions for the most effective care and the detection of hearing loss, corrections will be provided. then, by extension, for Clear Choice Hearing Clinics Community ourselves.” Should a potential medical complication Outreach program is offering free be found, the results will be forwarded Murphy will be Audiometric Hearing Screening. to your Dr with a report of findings joined by fellow UBCThese are full Audiometric assessments of explaining the concern. associated artists Damla Tamer and If you suspect a hearing loss, some common symptoms are: Kevin Day, each of • lack of speech clarity • difficulties hearing on the phone whom will present • difficulty with background • missing key words in a sentence their own approxinoise • asking people to repeat mately 20-minute talk before taking quesDVA D! tions from attendees. e V Call today to book Appro The event is free and an appointment! begins at 7 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Dr. G. Clear Choice 1803 Lonsdale avenue Paul Singh Room at Hearing Clinics North vancouver 604.988.8013 the North Vancouver City Library. 311 - 575 16th Street under new management West vancouver 604.922.6111 twitter.com/toddcoyne
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One of the RCMP officers honoured was Const. Jas Dosanjh, who received a commendation for a late-night rescue in February 2011. That evening Donsanjh responded to a 911 call for a man who’d gotten lost in a forested area near Lynn Canyon. He was wet and hypothermia was setting in. But before relaying any more details about his whereabouts to the 911 dispatcher, the caller’s cellphone died. “When I referred to it as a needle in a haystack, that’s what it was,” says Dosanjh. All he had to go on was a cell tower location, which only gave a rough idea of where to conduct the search, and the fact the caller had mentioned a trail and walking over planks. Dosanjh along with a dog services member ventured into the forest. “The snow was up to our knees — absolute darkness,” recounts Dosanjh. Trudging through treacherous terrain, they continued undaunted with Dosanjh calling out the name of the lost man. “I got nothing,” he recalls. Nearly an hour in, he finally heard a faint sound but couldn’t see anything. Then, he noticed a small yellow dot about 200 metres away at the bottom of a gully. But there was no way of getting down to the lost man safely. “This was a vertical,” he explains. North Shore Rescue was dispatched. But, in the meantime, Dosanjh had to keep the man’s spirits up until he could be safely evacuated. He’d fallen in water, lost a shoe, and was hypothermic. He likely wouldn’t have lasted the night. Despite his dogged rescue efforts,
Others honoured at the ceremony: Jas Dosanjh pictured with his son and North Van RCMP Supt. Chris Kennedy. Dosanjh doesn’t easily accept accolades. “I’m proud to have been recognized for my actions,” he says, adding he’s also a little “perplexed.” “Each and every member of this organization wouldn’t have acted any differently — this is what we do.” Since the rescue, Dosanjh has twice bumped into the man whose life he saved. “He’s grateful and I’m equally grateful that he’s OK.” Still, Dosanjh figures his actions that night are just part of the job. “[There’s] an expectation of excellence in regards to every file, whether it’s simple or complex — a high expectation that the best and highest quality of service will be delivered. Anything short of that is unacceptable — to not only the force but to that member.” As Supt. Chris Kennedy said during the awards ceremony, it’s “comforting to know” there are civilians like Kuldeep Dosanj and police offi-
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Land of the midnight sun and home to the spectacular skies of the Northern Lights. Whitehorse General Hospital has the following openings: • Pharmacy Manager • Pharmacy Technician II • Manager, Nutrition Services • Registered Nurse • Microbiology Charge Technician • Quality Assurance Technician • Traditional Diet Coordinator · Relocation support provided · Competitive compensation packages · Excellent educational and professional development opportunities · Employee Recognition Program
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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Owner Ops. to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 604-968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Fax: 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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ACCESSORIES INSTALLER/ JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIANS. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. Competitive wages, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net
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CLARK FREIGHTWAYS We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry freight, since 1957. Currently looking for a Full-time Certified Commercial Transport Mechanic. Must be physically fit and fluent in English. Ownership of basic tools required. We offer an attractive compensation package which includes a competitive wage commensurate with experience and group health benefits. Please forward your resume and cover letter to hrfrt@telus.net or fax to 604-472-2136.
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FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed or 2nd to 4th year Apprentice, Heavy Duty Mechanic. Fax or email resume by 12 p.m., December 10, 2012. Attention: Kevin Kinzer @ Fax 780-384-3635; Email kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca.
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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 24, 2011, at the 300 block of Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the West Vancouver Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,552 CAD, on or about 23:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1267, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture
unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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