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he owners of a house in Canyon Heights have been ordered by the District of North Vancouver to demolish a garage on their property and stabilize the slope below it. Julie Rogers and Peter Twist’s garage on Alpine Court sits atop a steep, eroding slope above Mosquito Creek. There is a well-used walking trail down below. DNV public safety section manager Michelle Weston told council on Monday night, it’s only a matter of time until the garage starts to slide down the slope. Faced with an impending remedial action notice, Rogers and Twist made a final plea to council asking for the district to take responsibility for the eroding slope. “As far as we can understand it from the reports Homeowners Julie Rogers and Peter that we received from Twist presented their case to district the district, there’s been council on Monday night. decades of slope erosion and slides on district lands Maria Spitale-Leisk photo off of our property,” said Twist. Among Twist’s claims: the toe of the slope was undercut by district staff and no vegetation was planted to stabilize the hill. “A search of our records indicates that there was no toe cut. Mosquito Creek naturally undercut the toe of the slope sometime in 1981 or so,” Steve Ono, DNV manager of engineering services, told council. Coun. Mike Little stood up in support of Rogers and Twist, criticizing the district for not taking action sooner on the remediation work. “I’m not very comfortable with this one,” said Little. “My frustration is that, yes, this is a natural process that has been taking place … but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have a stake in foreseen problems and addressing them while it’s a whole lot cheaper to remediate them — particularly on our property before it spreads throughout a community.” He said this case differs from the deadly 2005 Blueridge landslide where homeowners on the Berkley-Riverside escarpment had added fill which contributed to the slope failure. “This [Mosquito Creek] one was a particularly foreseeable [situation],” said Little. “We had seen the movement of the creek. This [erosion] took place over 30 years and we didn’t respond.” Coun. Roger Bassam called the Alpine Court case an unfortunate situation. “… and while I empathize entirely with the homeowners, it’s the appropriate action for the district to take. It does represent a significant threat,” said Bassam. Coun. Alan Nixon is confident the district has done their due diligence with respect to the geotechnical assessment that was completed. The district retained BGC Engineers to review the slope erosion, along with geotechnical reports prepared during the Mosquito Creek Stabilization Project. BGC’s conclusion was the 1982 Mosquito Creek mitigation work did not increase the natural erosion of the slope below the garage in question on Alpine Court. “So I’m satisfied that our questions have been asked,” said Nixon. Mayor Richard Walton was not interested in deferring the matter to a later date. “One thing that concerns me here is the immediacy of this,” he said. The homeowners need to submit a remediation plan to the district by Sept. 3, with the work carried out by Oct. 31. In addition to demolishing the garage, Rogers and Twist are also required to address revegetation for slope stability and storm water management. To achieve that end, they would need to hire a registered professional geotechnical engineer to oversee the work and certify the slope as safe. “I question the tightness of the dates and whether or not we may be able to provide a little bit more latitude for that,” said Walton. Council approved staff recommendations for the remedial work, in a 4-1 decision. Rogers and Twist said they will talk to a lawyer first before proceeding any further. “We are having trouble reconciling the consideration that we would be obligated to take care of the problem when we own less than five per cent of the [eroded area],” said Twist. “We are polite, respectful people, but we don’t get screwed [over] quietly,” said Twist.


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It’s Roadwork Season! It’s that time of year when our crews are out working to improve the condition of District roads. Whether we’re replacing a watermain or repaving a worn out road, the dry summer season is when the bulk of these projects are completed. Here are some tips to help you navigate your way through road construction this summer:

District Hall has a new sign! Visitors and passersby have been admiring the recently updated sign. LED lights will soon be installed to ensure the sign is visible in the dark.

District News Residents are reminded that District Bylaws prohibit open fires throughout the District year-round. This excludes fires with permits from the Fire Chief, propane/natural gas and briquette barbeques or grills, and propane/natural gas fireplaces and fire pits; however the prohibition includes, but is not limited to, outdoor (built-in, copper/metal, or brick) fireplaces, fire pits, and clay open fire garden heaters called chimineas. If you have any questions please contact the fire department non-emergency line at 604-980-7575.

Leisurely summer evenings are here – and what better way to spend them than by catching one of the Friday night concerts in Edgemont, Lynn Valley or Deep Cove. For more details, including a schedule of events visit www.northvanrec.com.

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to North Vancouver! The RCMP Musical Ride will be performing two free shows at Mahon Park on Wednesday, August 21 at 2:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. The troop, including 32 horses and riders, will perform cavalry drills choreographed to music. Bring the family - you don’t want to miss it!

District Hall will be closed on Monday, August 5 for the BC Day long weekend. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, August 6. Happy BC Day everyone!

• Check our website and stay informed: www.dnv.org is updated regularly, and a list of roads included in this year’s paving projects is available online; • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive ongoing reminders and alerts when large projects are underway, or when impacts to traffic are anticipated; • Give yourself extra time to get where you’re going. While we do our best to minimize the impact of construction projects on traffic, we recommend you give yourself a few extra minutes to get where you’re going or consider using an alternate route if you know there’s construction in your area. If you encounter our crews during your travels, please slow down, and obey all signs and flag person directions. Reduced speeds in construction zones, and traffic control personnel are intended to keep drivers and our crews safe. While we do our best to minimize traffic impacts, delays and detours are at times, unavoidable. Thank you for your patience as we carry out this important work. Did you know? The District of North Vancouver is responsible for maintaining approximately 15 kilometres of gravel lanes. Gravel lanes can deteriorate over time causing potholes, incorrect drainage and improper grade. If your lane is being repaired, please observe all posted signs and remove your vehicles, garbage and/or recycling bins from gravel lanes. Please note that schedules can change at any time due to the rate of progress, inclement weather and other factors. Summer is here! While our thoughts turn to fun in the sun, please remember to stay safe when enjoying backyard pools. Visit the District’s website, www.dnv.org, and find a link to the Red Cross website where you’ll find pool safety tips for you and your children. An important reminder that District Bylaw #7353 requires that when repairing or constructing a pool you must have a valid building permit. Outdoor pools as well as spas and hot tubs must be enclosed with a fence and self-closing, self-latching gate. In lieu of a fence, spas and hot tubs may have a locking cover to prevent unauthorized access to the water. Each property owner/property occupier is responsible for maintaining the fence, gate and/or locking cover in good working order. For more information on District Bylaw 7353, please contact our Building General Enquiries line at 604-990-2480 or email building@dnv.org. Have a safe summer pool season!

Are you a dog owner or a dog walker? If you are, the District’s Dog Walkers Guide will be of interest to you! Learn more about where dogs can go, where they can’t go, and why. It’s all about sharing our parks and keeping the environment and water clean for all creatures. Check the map out online at www.dnv.org, or pick up a copy at District Hall or at your local Rec Centre.

Council Agendas and Meetings Note: Council is currently on summer break. The next Regular Meeting of Council will be September 9, 2013. The 2013 Council meeting schedule, as well as agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes of past meetings are all available online at www.dnv.org/agenda. You can also have Council Agendas emailed directly to your inbox. Visit www.dnv.org/agendanotice for more info. The Council Agenda is also available for viewing at all District libraries and on the District’s website, or you can call 604-990-2315 for a recorded listing of agenda items. Regular Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber at District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd., and start at 7:00p.m. District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 Main Line 604-990-2311 facebook.com/NVanDistrict

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Paradise lost? Panorama Dr. congestion irks residents The heavy traffic caused by hikers searching for a parking spot on the narrow Deep Cove street is a safety concern, say the residents MARIA SPITALE-LEISK S tA f f R e P o Rt e R

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creeching car tires. Screamed obscenities. Damaged vehicles. Trampled flower beds. Blocked driveways. Endless congestion. This is summertime living for residents of Panorama Drive in Deep Cove — starting at 7:30 in the morning on weekends — the pandemonium brewing for years. Tourists visiting nearby Panorama Park are not to blame, say the residents, but rather the invasion of Quarry Rock hikers battling for parking spots close to the trailhead. The Outlook met with 15 or so concerned citizens of the scenic waterfront enclave on a recent Saturday afternoon to witness the congestion firsthand. Within the first five minutes, a high-performance vehicle roared past the group standing at the side of the narrow street — cars parked on both sides — traveling faster than the 20 km/h posted speed limit. “Slow down,” the residents shouted after him. More often than not, their pleading falls on deaf ears. They cringe when talking about the many near misses between pedestrians and vehicles. Panorama Drive resident Bruce Webster recalled a recent frightening incident. His daughter was standing on the street, helping her disabled 88-year-old grandmother into the back of a HandyDart van when a car raced by. “One more step and [my daughter] would have been killed by a car,” said Webster. His neighbour Gordon Barkley chimed in with another tale. A few years ago, Barkley’s son’s brand-new car was parked in front of their house. “I was sitting there having coffee, and then all of a sudden I heard a big smash,” he described. When Barkley went outside he saw his son’s damaged car in the roadway — the result of an impact with a truck. At times, the situation on Panorama Drive has turned ugly, with cars blocking emergency vehicles and some frustrated drivers threatening residents. J Paul Stevenson, who lives at the south end of Panorama Drive, spearheaded an effort to restrict parking on the street to “residents only.” Witnessing a young kid on a skateboard dodging cars on Panorama, which is a cul-de-sac, was the impetus for Stevenson’s petition that was presented to District of North Vancouver council two weeks ago. He polled 100 of his neighbours, asking them what kind of parking restrictions would work best for the area. Of the 64 people that responded, 62 supported residents-only parking on Panorama Drive. “Anything less than residents-only parking is not going to be acceptable by us,” said Stevenson. Currently, no parking is allowed on weekends and statutory holidays on the west side of Panorama Drive from Gallant Avenue to the “S” curve. A driveway at the bend in the road, in one day, was used for 200 U-turns, reports a resident. A quick Google search for “Quarry Rock Trail Deep Cove” generates close to 99,000 hits. The popular hiking trail is promoted in various hikcontinued, NEXT PAGE

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ing books and articles, with some writers recommending that people park on Panorama Drive. That advice, says Barkley, is unacceptable. “If you want to hike, start way up on Deep Cove Road. They want to drive right up to [Quarry] Rock,” grouses Barkley. DNV Coun. Roger Bassam sympathizes with the Panorama Drive residents’ plight. “Nobody should have to deal with that on a regular basis — plus the notion if we needed emergency access to the area,” said Bassam. It’s not unreasonable to have the hikers park farther A typical Saturday morning car frenzy away, he figures. on Panorama Drive. “To take a 45-minute hike Maria Spitale-Leisk photo and turn it into an hour hike is not a big deal,” added Bassam. Alex Milek, DNV’s supervisor of transportation engineering, said the district shares the residents’ concerns over restricted access due to the high demand for on-street parking and traffic conditions on Panorama Drive. The district is planning on implementing a parking action plan for Panorama, with some changes expected as early as next week, added Milek. South of the “S” curve there will be no parking from March to September. North of the “S” curve, in the 2500-block of Panorama on the west side, there will be no parking at any time. Signs will be installed directing the public to overflow parking lots at Myrtle Park and Rockcliff Road. District staff will also examine the feasibility of creating a one-way operation within the Panorama Park parking lot and additional parking spaces. mspitale@northshoreoutlook.com @mariaspitale

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Be Bear Aware This Summer

August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 25 at Shipbuilders' Square (Foot of Lonsdale)

To you, garbage stinks but to a bear it means dinner! During the summer months, bears often move into neighbourhoods in search of food. Here are some simple, but effective steps to help reduce interactions with bears:

Concerts in the Square returns for another great season of free outdoor summer concerts on the City’s waterfront. The series features contemporary recording artists, the City's first Children's Festival with the wildly popular Toopy and Binoo and the return of Seniors Strawberry Tea with the legendary Dal Richards Orchestra. Don't miss Art on the Pier showcasing local artists, photographers and painters whose work will be displayed along the waterfront walkway in a series of themed art exhibits. More information at www.cnv.org/ ConcertsInTheSquare

Sprinkling Regulations In Effect This July has been one of the driest months on record, which means we need to conserve water. A reminder that lawn sprinkling regulations are currently in place and sprinkling is only permitted between the hours of 4am - 9am.

- Store your garbage in a secure building - Freeze your smelly garbage - Place your Green Can / garbage can at the - curb on the morning of your pick-up day - Remove bird feeders between April and - November - Keep your barbeque clean - Feed pets indoors - Pick fruit as it ripens - Compost responsibly

Residential sprinkling times Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 4am - 9am Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 4am - 9am

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icking up your dog’s poop — you can be funny about that, says Cameron Stewart. You might not recognize the name, but chances are you have seen Stewart’s handiwork. Did you do a double take after glimpsing the “Slow down, deer crossing” sign on Dollarton Highway, featuring a cartoon camel instead of a fawn? Each of Stewart’s signs has a story, and the one about the camel is particularly amusing. The assignment: create a message, something different than before, that will help prevent deer-related accidents on Dollarton. So there was Stewart, sitting in his studio at the District of North Vancouver’s Operations Centre, a few sketches fanned out in front of him, musing about his new sign. That’s when a coworker carrying some pentup frustration walked in and exclaimed: “You might as well put a bloody kangaroo on the sign.” But Stewart didn’t have kangaroo clipart. But he did have a camel. And an elephant. For 14 years Stewart has brightened the spirSIgnIng OFF - Cameron Stewart will be its of DNV residents with his signs. remembered for his offbeat signs. When there was trouble with some skateMaria Spitale-Leisk photo boarders making a racket near a seniors’ complex, Stewart dished out some clever prose to He always wanted to be a geography teacher. reason with them. Instead, he became a mechanic. An excerpt from the sign reads: “Yo, skater. “I was actually pretty good, but it wasn’t a Seriously speakin’. We like your kick flips. But love,” he says. your trucks are squeakin’.” One night while driving through a rainstorm And while the sign was stolen, the message Stewart had an epiphany. His windshield wipwas not lost. When the skateboarders reach the ers were working overtime. Then all of a sudspot where the sign once stood, they stop. “It’s not easy to do, you know,” says Stewart of den, the word “ART” flashed before his eyes — the first three letters of the license plate on the skateboarding. Wearing painter’s overalls and car in front of him. a straw hat, he tried it once at Kirkstone Park, “It was like a sign,” smiles where he had been commisStewart. sioned to paint a mural. He would later graduStewart’s zest for life comes ate from the graphic design from spending time with his program at Emily Carr three sons and Susan, his wife University. of 43 years. Poetry also plays a During his DNV tenure, big part in his life. Stewart received many accoOn this day, he clutches lades. At Stewart’s retirement a book of poems written by reporter@northshoreoutlook.com party this past spring, Mayor English author Malcolm Richard Walton called him an Lowry. A bespectacled Stewart extremely creative person. And is on a mission in Cates Park to find one of his while Stewart’s art is intended to inspire, on favourite signs. one occasion someone became incensed by one Lowry lived in a squatter’s shack on the of his signs. Dollarton waterfront in the 1940s. Marking the Posted on a trail at Mosquito Creek: “Due to spot where Lowry wrote his beloved local story excess dog droppings on this trail — please, no The Forest Path to the Spring is Stewart’s sign, cartwheels.” which was fashioned from a boulder, the letters “It got chopped down,” laughs Stewart. “You sandblasted onto the stone. could see where the axe marks were.” “He’s got kind of a humorous side, which I like,” Stewart has made a name for the district says a pensive Stewart. “But some of his poems in other parts of the world, from Alaska to are so dark, you can almost feel the alcohol.” Stewart, who was born in the same place that England. Other communities have copied his famous dog signs. But he remains modest, just Lowry died, Cumberland, England, is giddy hoping the message will bring a smile to someabout their geographical connection. one’s face.

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reen with envy over your neighbour’s lush lawn that still looks fit for the cover of Lawn & Gardening despite this epic stretch of scorching sun? Ever think he or she may be cheating? I’m not talking about furtively fertilizing or using other lawncare products. I’m talking about another performance enhancer — extra water, as in breaking the lawn sprinkling regulations that are in effect from June 1 to September 30 across Metro Vancouver. Of course it probably doesn’t happen overtly — it’s usually done on the down low, early in the morning or late at night. But listen closely and you can hear the tat-tat-tat or wooshwoosh of the scofflaws’ sprinklers. The grass cheaters are as easy to spot as roid-era MLB sluggers. Just look for the bulging green blades that seem to grow faster and stronger than the scrawny brown grass in nearby yards. These are the green beauties that garner all the glory — and a smattering of derision from Previously, residents could water early water restriction abiding neighbours. morning and in the evenings. Now, because “You hear the sprinklers go on at night,” peak demand on the water system is in the one District of North Vancouver homeowner evening when most people are at home cooktold me. “It’s a blatant disregard for the valing and doing other household chores, evening ues of the neighbourhood. They should know lawn sprinkling has been outlawed. better.” Because of that recent change, Powers says Of course, that’s not to say that every green West Van is taking an educational approach lawn you see has been grown outside the with its bylaw officers. For instance, if bylaw rules. officers see sprinklers turned on when they’re Some homeowners have irrigation systems not supposed to be or if they receive a comthat automatically switch on strategically plaint from a neighbour, the homeowner placed sprinklers during legal watering times receives a visit and a water regulations bro— which, by the way, are from 4 a.m. to 9 chure and a follow-up visit if necessary. The a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday for evenmunicipality also has info numbered houses and the same about lawn watering regutime on Tuesday, Thursday lations on its website (as do and Sunday for the odds. And both North Van municipaliwhile there’s sure to be some ties). diehard grass-growers who rise So far, no tickets have at dawn to manually turn on been issued this year. This, the tap and position and reposiPowers believes, is proof tion their sprinklers for a magic positive that the educagreen carpet, I suspect they are tional approach is working editor@northshoreoutlook.com in the minority. well. It’s likely that many of the Over in the District of homeowners with lush lawns may be contravening the watering regulations North Van, two seasonal Water Conservation Officers are hired during lawn sprinkling unknowingly. season. Their role is to educate residents and Donna Powers, acting director of commubusinesses about reducing consumption durnications for the District of West Vancouver, ing the summer months. notes that watering restriction times changed Along with regular patrols, the officers also a few years ago and “most people are still not attend community events to promote sprinaware.” kling regulations and the district’s low-flow Many of these homeowners have, for toilet replacement program and water conserdecades, been following the same watering vation kits. routine.

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Like West Van, the goal is to educate rather than fine — although $100 tickets can be issued through DNV bylaw officers to repeat violators. But that doesn’t happen often. So far this summer season, the district has only issued three tickets and averages five or six a year. One interesting fact about lawns posted at metrovancouver.org is this: healthy grass needs only about one hour of watering per week. Still, the regional authority notes that water consumption almost doubles this time of the year — and outdoor use is one of the main culprits. There are consequences to leaving the tap turned on. Just check out these startling facts: in one hour a single lawn sprinkler consumes as much as 25 toilet flushes, five loads of laundry and five dishwasher loads — combined. Need extra incentive to adhere to the strict watering restrictions? It will help save your tax dollars — and the environment. As Metro notes, by adhering to the watering restrictions “Metro Vancouver can defer building higher dams, bigger pump stations and larger water mains.” And that could save some serious green.

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coverage of my progress over the six-week period. I felt very much at ease and comfortable in discussing the journey with her. Our communities on the North Shore are fortunate to have an award-winning publication to grace our homes and keep us well informed for better health and homes. John O’Flynn North Vancouver

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t the top of a steep hill in Lynn Valley, two longboarders strap on their helmets and adjust their slider gloves before laying the boards on the cement and taking off. They quickly face obstacles: parked cars along the side of the road, a truck following them from a distance, a mountain biker riding in the opposite direction. The two young men seem confident, they’ve rode similar hills hundreds of time this year. The woman driving the truck behind them stays far back, safely letting the boarders ride at their own speed. One close behind the other, they lean into a sharp corner using sliding gloves to keep their bodies upright. The gloves have rubber on the palms and finger tips to avoid road burn. The ride is fast but short. Five minutes later the longboarders are at the bottom of the hill, now using their feet to gain speed as the street becomes level. Knowing the sun may not be here to stay, they jump in their car and are off to the next hill, this time in a much longer route at the top of the British Properties. Longboarders from all over the Lower Mainland are travelling to the North Shore this summer to take advantage of the unique steep, windy hills with sharp corners. But along with this perfect terrain comes annoyed neighbours, concerned parents and a jump in serious injuries — sparking intense debate on how to manage this increasingly popular sport. Should longboarding be segregated to certain hills? Is better enforcement the solution? Or should the sport be banned all together on the North Shore? While there is no clear answer, one thing is for sure

— something needs to be done before more boarders are hurt. The emergency room at Lions Gate Hospital sees double the number of injured longboarders than any other hospital in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, including Vancouver General. The average patient is a 20-year-old male with shoulder, ankle, wrist or head injury. And as longboarding becomes more popular each year, the number of injuries climb, particularly from May to September when rain typically eases. “There is immense potential of really critical injuries,” warns West Vancouver Police Const. Jeff Palmer. He called an urgent safety meeting for the public last month after three longboarders were seriously injured in just a couple weeks. The first, a 17-yearold Rockridge secondary student, suffered critical head injuries after colliding with a van in Horseshoe Bay. Two other longboarders, one from Surrey and the other from North Van, were

injured in the British Properties after swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle and hitting a parked truck. Adding to the list, another boarder was fortunate to escape with only facial cuts after he wound up under an SUV in Ambleside. Although routinely ignored by boarders, the sport is banned on streets in West Van but allowed in most areas of North Van. These accidents in West Vancouver, however, could prove banning longboarding does little in the way of

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preventing injuries. So what is the solution? “Longboarding is analogous to snowboarding 20 years ago. I looked at some of the data [from 20 years ago] and there was 21 times more injuries in young males versus skiing,” said Dr. Samuel Gutman, a doctor at Lions Gate Hospital’s emergency department, adding longboarding could become safer as safety protocols are put in place. One option is to ban boarding from certain dangerous streets, like when the District of North Vancouver made the three-and-a-half kilometre corridor of Skyline Drive, Wavertree Road and Glenview Drive longboarder-free after receiving dozens of complaints from neighbours. The steep, windy hill is now marked with a sign indicating boarding is off limits. While there is no clear solution, the longboarding community itself wants conditions to improve, asking at the safety meeting for alternating road closures that would divert cars so boarders could safely cruise the streets. This option is still up for debate and would be tricky to get started, said Const. Palmer. Citing possible obstacles he says: “…Whose street should be closed, who pays for the cost of traffic, who pays for the cost of liability insurance?” *****

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e look for hills with corners. It’s more exciting,” says Graham Collingwood, a longboard tied securely onto his moped. A former West Van resident, he is a team rider for Landyachtz, a Vancouver-based company co-founded by another former West Van resident, Mike Perreten, 15 years ago while he was studying at UVic. The company now has 60 employees and distributes products to 45 countries. “There’s no one solution. You can’t just ban it, kids will always do it, like any sport,” Collingwood tells The Outlook. Now 23 years old, he started longboarding at university after he knew how to drive. The problem today, he says, is that younger boarders aren’t old enough to know the rules of the road. “Young kids should have someone experienced to skate with, they shouldn’t just go out there. Parents need to make sure they’re doing it safely.” More experienced riders can pass down unwritten rules: Always wear a helmet, shin pads and slide gloves designed for navigating on sharp turns; always pull over for cars behind you; master breaking techniques in a safe area; never tow riders from a vehicle; stop signs must be obeyed and “expect the unexpected — it doesn’t matter who’s at fault, it’s you that’s on the line.” With these basic rules in mind, he says longboarding can be a safe sport. Because anyone can stand on a board and the sport is relatively low-cost — a complete board can cost less than $250 — inexperienced boarders can start riding without any lessons. To help teach these young boarders, Landyachts held two safety courses at a park in North Van this summer. But Const. Palmer warns no matter how advanced a longboarder’s skill, serious accidents can still happen. “No matter what, if you are a longboarder and you’ve got an inchand-a half of foam helmet and you’ve got some padding on your knees and elbows… that’s really nothing compared to colliding with a threeor four-thousand pound vehicle.” continued, PAGE 16

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draws his attention. The mid-century lingerie and high heels are overtly sexual but the fact that they are plastic figures, not real people, adds a comical element. Samsun is also drawn to violent and gory photos, particularly ‘50s-era crime scene shots that were once used as evidence in court. His partial collection will be on display in Another Happy Day at the

Presentation House Gallery from September 12 to October 27. Samsun is giving a tour of the exhibit, along with hosting his book launch, on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. “I’m very drawn to pictures that are bizarre, a little odd, kind of quirky and a little bit dark and disturbing. I think the perfect picture is the combination of something that’s slightly disturbing and completely absurd,” says Samsun, an artist and doctor who worked on the Downtown East Side before moving to Nova Scotia in May to run a rural practice. “It’s a humour not everyone shares. I don’t think everyone thinks the pictures I’m drawn to have a humour in them, or even a wrestling, beauty to them. But I certainly do and I think that’s what holds the collection together.” The photo collection reflects a theme present in Samsun’s artwork, which is multimedia often featuring sexualized images with a dose of comedy and the macabre. His miniature dioramas, for instance, can be shockingly realistic: A man digging a grave outside his trailer, a naked female body lying lifeless at his side; a dimly lit morgue with a freshly dead body waiting to be buried; a Victorianera burlesque show. He uses tiny toy figures to create the scenes, which he then photographs, giving the artwork a slightly comical twist. Samsun’s work has exhibited both in Canada and internationally, including

in New York, Seattle, Berlin, Istanbul and France. Last year he was awarded the grand prize for his Noir series at the Palm Springs Photo Festival. He has collected hundreds of carefully selected photos, most of them with little monetary value and by unknown authors. “It may be something really, really subtle like a facial expression or a gesture that’s just a little twisted, strange or dark,” he says of his collection. “Or it may be something really over the top and bizarre.” Take the vintage sepia-toned photo of a clown biting a tiger’s tale, for example, Jonah Samsun that is part of the show. The idea to host Another Happy Day came about when Helga Pakasaar, curator for the Presentation House, wanted to explore why certain photographs are interesting. “What makes us stop at one portrait and pass by another? What makes it intriguing?” she asks. “We acknowledge our famous artists, particularly local ones. But if the photos aren’t from them, what makes them interesting?” Samsun’s eclectic collection helps answer this by showing examples of truly intriguing photos that aren’t necessarily perfect but still excite strong emotions.

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here have been rumblings around B.C. over the last little while that Bertus Albertyn, who had been making wine at Oliver’s Burrowing Owl Estate Winery since 2009, was about to pack up his things and devote all of his time to a new project in the South Okanagan. Whenever it would come up in conversation, there usually wasn’t a lot known about what his new venture would entail, but there was certainly a lot of optimism. You see, Burrowing Owl has had a quite stellar reputation since it first released wines back in 1997. As the winemaker’s torch was passed from Bill Dyer to Stephen Wyse and then to Bertus Albertyn, there was a good deal of consistency to the winery’s muscular style, full of polished fruit and confidence. My preferred ever-so-slight variance of style has definitely leaned toward the latter years where I’ve found their wines to have the most balance, with a little more freshness and honesty to the fruit. I assumed that as the winery stayed true to its house style of bold and hand-

some wines, it was perhaps a little more of a hands-off approach that Bertus, a South African expat, employed that resulted in the wines showing a little more true. So it’s a little bittersweet for me that he’s fled the coop at such a storied winery, but I’m delighted to share that his impressive skill is perhaps even better employed at his new, personal venture; Maverick Estate Winery. Now that he (and a couple partners) pay the bills, he can have a genuine influence on the wines he’s crafting without adhering to someone else’s vision. The result, from the first couple wines I’ve tried, are fresh and pure expressions of the winery’s vineyard in the South Okanagan’s Golden Mile. With minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the winery, and perhaps the odd smidge of oak to properly frame the fruit, each sip lends elements of the land; whether it’s crisp minerality, a whisper of sage or a beaming ray of sunshine. They’re just getting started and there’s not much to go around, but jump on it if you can by nabbing some bottles via MaverickWine.ca. Here are the two labels currently offered:

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A nice, ripe apricot-laden Pinot Gris with a splash of fruit cocktail, a few dusty herbs and some bursts of lovely, aromatic jasmine popping through. It’ll handle spicy dishes, poultry and game quite nicely.

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I was a little hesitant of this blend that encompasses 70 per cent Gewürztraminer and 30 per cent Sauvignon Blanc but after a few quick sips, I started wondering why more wineries don’t try it. Sure, the Gewürztraminer steals the show with lychee, rose petal and all of the other textbook elements; but just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the Sauvignon Blanc rushes in with fresh-squeezed pink grapefruit to liven things up and keep it from being too cloying. Cool stuff. As always, if you’re having trouble tracking something down, find me via KurtisKolt. com or Tweet me @KurtisKolt!

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Le Dîner en Blanc White-washed dinner evening a feast for the senses Last year it was quite a scene under the white sails at Canada Place: Hundreds of people, dressed exclusively in white, eating at white-linened tables. This year’s Diner en Blanc promises to be even more stunning, with 2,500 people expected to sign up. Although the location will be kept secret until the day of the event, the 2013 dinner is scheduled for Aug. 22. It’s $30 per person plus a $5 membership but here’s the catch: You have to bring your own picnic-basket dinner, white table cloth, table and white chair. You have to arrive and depart by bus or public transit, and take all your leftovers and dishes home with you. Go to Vancouver. DinerEnBlanc.info for details. -WE Vancouver

On tap: Deep Cove Brewery and Distillers Public House grand opening: Aug. 23 Meet the team, try their brews and tour the brewery. All-day sampling, growler sales, music by David Blair, tours and more. The first 25 people to come and visit get a free growler (*fills not included). Some non-alcoholic refreshment samples provided by SIP Sodas, a local soda company, will also be available. -Nick Martin MADE LOCAL: Chocolatier Thomas Haas has become legendary on the North Shore since opening his patisserie-chocolate and café in North Van back in 2005. But it’s not just the sweet-toothed making the pilgrimage to the small shop located behind the North Shore Auto Mall. Along with a mouth-watering selection of desserts and pastries made using the finest ingredients, they also serve sandwiches and award-winning lattes and espressos. The family-run business also does custom orders for weddings, corporate events and more. The cafe is located at unit 128, 998 Harbourside Drive. For more, thomashaas. com.

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could one day be king. “I’m sure with the baby the interest will be high,” said RoyalTea organizer Carolanne Reynolds. Guests write greetings each year to the Queen in a book that is shipped to London. This year Reynolds suspects there will be many warm-wishes for little Prince George as well. The first RoyalTea was held to celebrate the Queen Mother’s 100th birthday on Aug. 4, 2000. Last year, Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee was centre stage. Tea and finger food will be served and, as always, there is an award for best hat. Check royaltea.ca next week for more details. mgarstin@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/MichaelaGarstin


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While the majority of injuries are to shoulders, arms, wrists and ankles, 27 per cent affect the head — the most dangerous kind due to the possibility of brain damage. In 2008, there were around 10 emergency rooms visits caused by longboarding in the Vancouver Coastal Health area, according to a report presented by medical health officer Dr. Brian O’Connor. By 2012 the number had shot up closer to 90, most of them at

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Lions Gate Hospital. Nine per cent of patients, usually with more serious injuries, were admitted to hospital. The average age was around 20 years old, but 27 per cent of patients were under 16. Although 80 per cent of ER visits are from males, this isn’t to say females aren’t participating. Collingwood estimates that 10 per cent of boarders are girls. Education can only go so far to protect young longboarders. No matter how many safety lessons, some adrenaline-chasing longboarders will still take dangerous risks, says Dr. Gutman. “The physiology is different in adolescent brains, they crave stimulus. Risk-taking behaviour is one way to get stimulus, “ he explains. “Young males are going to take risk, it’s part of evolution.

“Everybody knows if you’re going 60 miles an hour and you run into something hard you can get hurt bad. There are no surprises here.” But this isn’t to say education isn’t important, Gutman adds, mentioning rules for snowboarders and mountain bikers have reduced the number of injuries for both sports. *****

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Even though longboarding is banned in West Van with a penalty of $47, Mayor Michael Smith said he would ask staff to draft a report on how longboarding should be handled. Over in the District of North Van, a 4-2 vote by council in May put a halt on making the sport illegal all together. In the year since boarding was banned on Skyline Drive complaints have dropped off almost completely. While a solution is unlikely to come about this summer, a solution could be possible in the future with the cooperation of the three North Shore municipalities, police forces and the longboarding community itself.

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