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North Shore dietician struggled to live on just $26 a week for food — the same amount given to people on welfare. While taking part in the Welfare Food Challenge, a province-wide event from Oct. 16 to 22 that highlights the inadequacy of welfare rates in B.C., Kathy Romses ate relatively healthy meals but admits she was frequently hungry and “frustrated.” Equipped with a stove, fridge and a dietician’s wealth of knowledge on nutrition, she’s much more prepared than most people on welfare, especially those living in rundown rooming houses. “I always knew $26 wasn’t very much, but to actually go out and shop and live on it was a huge learning curve,” she tells The Outlook. “I went shopping beforehand and figured out skim milk powder was actually more expensive than the fluid milk. I weighed out my flour… to make sure I had enough to make tortillas, and I made my own yogurt.” Many people on welfare, she says, don’t have the cooking facilities to prepare healthy food so they have to rely on cheap, readymade meals. And getting groceries from the food bank, she adds, isn’t an option for everyone because of the long lineups. The $26 budget for food is calculated on a $610 monthly allowance given to welfare recipients, which must also cover rent, bus tickets, phone calls and personal hygiene. Members of Raise the Rates, the coalition

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t was a room full of champions last week as the West Vancouver Otters Swim Club held their annual awards banquet at the Hollyburn Country Club. The formal night is always fun for the families and friends who get a chance to honour the kids and all of the year’s achievements. This year was extra special as guest star and 2010 Winter Olympic gold medal champion Ashleigh McIvor paid a visit to sign autographs and speak to all the athletes. Keep a close watch on this gang as something tells me we just might see another future Olympian emerge in the not-so-distant future. Congrats to everyone involved!

1 Watch out for this terrific trio. West Vancouver’s Follow entertainment / events columninst Catherine Barr on these social media outlets Emily Overholt won a bronze at this Linkedin @CatherineBarr CatBarr year’s FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Dubai. And Sam Tammen, left, and Levent Shah also admit they have their eyes on the podium as well. 2 Helping out with the silent auction items, Farrah Devji is also the proud mom of super swimmer son Jayden. 3 Holding down the executive posts this evening are Otters VP Kelly Merrigan, left, head coach Janusz Kaczmarek and past president Carman Overholt. 4 She’s our own golden girl and more. Olympic champion and retired ski cross athlete Ashleigh McIvor is all smiles as she signs autographs for the kids. Next up, she’s off to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics – but this time as a broadcaster. 5 Registrar Laura Fleury, left, and president Kathryn Basran work hard all year to make sure this night is both sparkly and splashy. 6 A night for family and friends and fun. Friend Shan Ree, left, joins Sofie Rzepinski Cat’s Eye and her mom Kathy and brother Nathan for dinner online

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Snow business A North Shore film supply store owns the patenet for snow seen in hundreds of Hollywood’s top movies

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ThomasFX owners John and Betty Quee. Rob Newell photo

roudly holding up Canadian and American patents, John Quee has done the seemingly impossible — he owns the exclusive rights to manufacture snow that’s seen on thousands of major film sets and in shopping mall displays worldwide. Flurries on the block- buster movie Shutter Island? Chilly scenes on Terminator Salvation? The festive atmosphere in Danny DeVito’s Deck the Halls? That’s all Quee’s faux snow. He even made the deadly volcanic ash on the sci-fi disaster film 2012 by d y e i n g the flakes a deep black. And many big-name retailers use his snow for window displays. The long list includes Tommy Hilfiger, J Crew, Ralph Lauren, Aveda and Coca-Cola. Moods of Norway, a casual-chic American clothing company, spiced up its window displays using snow in the brand’s signature colour — hot pink. The artificial snow is made in a three-storey warehouse at Quee’s store ThomasFX, a movie prop and special effects mainstay off Dollarton Highway in North Vancouver. It’s then bagged, boxed and shipped around the world, mostly to Toronto, New York, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, New Orleans and other movie hot-spots. “These two patents, they cost around $80,000 but it protects us [from com-

non-static and non-toxic ingredients. petitors],” says Quee, dozens of differ“I wouldn’t say it’s in every movie, ent types of snow — including scatter but it’s in a large percentage,” he says, flakes, sparkle flakes, “extra fine” and flicking the switch on a machine that “movie coarse” — displayed in clear causes snowflakes to lightly cascade tubs behind him. from above. This way customers can see He holds the rights to four kinds, the real deal in action. each made in different grades approAlthough it may seem unconventionpriate for specific projects from village al, delving into coloured snow has been scenes to falling snowflakes. a big success. Like many great inventors, Quee Every colour — black for volcanic ash, keeps the exact concoction tightly purple for store displays and blue and guarded. pink for kids’ offbeat Christmas trees — “Secret sauce,” he laughs. has been a hit, except for bright yellow. The warehouse’s jumble of machin“No one wanted to touch it,” recalls ery could easily be mistaken to produce Quee with a smile. industrial parts, but instead the conStruggling to find a suitable market, traption creates something much more the resourceful couple turned to weddelicate — the snow seen in many movding planners who opt to use “snow” ies and TV shows, including Smallville, instead of the Discovery Channel’s new minitraditional series Klondike and the adventure “It doesn’t matter rice, which show Arctic Air. venIf you spot a blizzard scene in a to us where movies many ues now ban movie, it’s likely ThomasFX’s snow. are filmed, we ship because it can “In The Day After Tomorrow, guests that’s our falling snow. The dresssnow anywhere” make to slip and ing snow isn’t,” says Quee, his wife and business partner Betty standJohn Quee is dangerous for birds to ing beside him in the store’s Snow ThomasFX owner eat. The yelRoom where customers can see and low version, feel the snow first-hand. it turns out, fits many brides colour Ironically, he’s even shipped snow to Nunavut to decorate a museum and air- schemes perfectly. Today most malls in the Lower port for the 2010 Olympics. Mainland use ThomasFX snow for disBut the benefits of innovation come plays and Santa’s villages, some preferat a price. It cost the Quees $1 million ring unique colours to cheer up shopto develop the correct formula and propers. cess to perfect the artificial snow and “Look at this,” says Quee, standing set up the manufacturing plant. beside his new invention, a tall black Its success, says Quee, is due to the lamppost. “People are buying these realistic feel and its biodegradeable,

where there isn’t snow, not so much in Canada. Texas, Florida, places in the southern U.S.” He presses a button and instantly snow and alternating coloured lights shoot straight up 30 feet towards the ceiling. Different than the artificial snow used on most movies sets, this is ThomasFX Fluid Snow — or more simply, an innovative sort of bubbles that quickly dissolve as they hit the floor. “People buy these and line their path so when guests come over snow is falling all around them. The patent is pending.” Staying on top of the game has helped ThomasFX survive 45 years in the volatile film industry. Quee knew early on that relying solely on Lower Mainland sets wasn’t a good business plan, even during the industry’s heyday in the early 2000s. With the help of his wife, he built a website that serves productions around the world. “It doesn’t matter to us where movies are being filmed, we ship snow anywhere,” he says. The upcoming adventure movie Pompeii, set to be released in theatres early next year, was filmed in Toronto using “truckload after truckload of volcanic ash” from ThomasFX. So as you watch the film’s main character try to save his true love before Mount Vesuvius erupts, remember the destruction of Pompeii wouldn’t have been possible without a snow patent created right here on the North Shore. mgarstin@northshoreoutlook.com

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Sketching gordie Before becoming famous for her For Better or For Worse comic strip, Lynn Johnston (at left holding a figurine of Gordie Howe) drew caricatures of hockey players like Howe for television. Johnston: Len Corben photo. Howe: Canadian Archives collection.

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ou wouldn’t normally see the names of “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe and For Better or For Worse cartoonist Lynn Johnston in the same paragraph.

But with the 85-year-old Howe scheduled to be the honourary host of the Scotiabank Hockey for Alzeimers Tournament at Canlan Ice Sports on Mt. Seymour Parkway coming up Nov. 15-17, it seems like a good time to tell you how Johnston and Howe connected 40 years ago during the 1973-74 hockey season, the second year of the upstart World Hockey Association. Johnston was Lynn Ridgway when she graduated from North Van High in 1965 where her mischievous doodles were everywhere in the school annuals she edited. She had not yet begun sketching her famous cartoon strip when she landed a job with the fledgling Global Television Network doing caricatures of the WHA players being interviewed on the broadcasts. “The art work was on camera,” Lynn explained to me some years ago. “It would be put up and then dissolve into the person they were interviewing. So if they were going to interview Gordie Howe, there would be a close-up of the cartoon of Gordie Howe and then it would dissolve to Gordie Howe himself. They used to give the artwork to the athlete as a gift and so I often didn’t get it back. Gordie Howe’s I got back.” Howe was returning to the ice that lencorben@yahoo.ca season with the WHA Houston Aeros after retiring from the NHL in 1971 following 25 years with Detroit. The Aeros finished on top of the western division as Howe topped the team in scoring with 100 points and was awarded the league’s MVP trophy. Houston went on to win the Avco World Trophy, the WHA equivalent of the Stanley Cup I expressed interest in seeing any of the caricatures Lynn still had but she wasn’t sure exactly where they were. In the fall of 2009 she shipped off more than 4,000 original pieces of her work up to 1995 to the Canadian Archives and Special Collections in Ottawa. It wasn’t until September 2010 that art archivist Jennifer Devine began the task of sorting through the 25 boxes of artwork to catalogue the contents. By November 2011 she had found 12 hockey cartoons including two of Howe, six other players, a referee, several team logos and a funny one of two lawyers – one representing the WHA and the other the NHL – arguing in front of a judge. In January 2012, after Jennifer had scanned and sent them to me, it only took about an hour to identify Wayne Carleton, Gerry Cheevers, Ted Green, Harry Howell, Johnny McKenzie, and Mike Walton, although the referee is still unknown…

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sk anyone in the local wine trade about John Clerides, the owner of Davie Street’s Marquis Wine Cellars for the last 27 years, and I guarantee the first thing they’ll do is give you a smirk and a light chuckle. Don’t get me wrong; the guy’s no joke. In fact, he’s one of the most dogged, brilliant wine minds in the province; always travelling, digging and sourcing new, amazing wines to bring to our shores. What that initial reaction will be a reflection of is that John has always been one of the most plainspoken guys we know, and for years has been a thorn in the side of the pols and bureaucrats responsible for liquor laws and policy that have had all of us tossing out words like “archaic” and “draconian” ad nauseum for decades. Whether hammering away via Twitter, speaking on panels or, really, talking to anyone who will listen, it’s because of John (and people like him) tirelessly beating the drum that we’re finally starting to see long overdue change in the local liquor policy realm. I dropped by Marquis to chat with John the other day so I could get a personal tour of his recently-expanded store, now boasting 3,000 square feet, a 3,000-bottle temperature-controlled cellar, and a 16-bottle wine-dispensing machine offering custom- kurtis@kurtiskolt.com ers the chance to sample the latest staff picks. He’s looking toward teaming up with Benton Brothers Fine Cheese to offer nibbles on Fridays and Saturdays so folks can really take those wine samples for a spin. While wines are organized by country, there are also sections devoted to style (crisp whites, rich reds, etc.) and even by random subjects like ‘date night’ or particular food pairings. The updated store is now even more of a

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genuine, fleshed-out example of John’s passions. Not just well-sourced wines that offer great value and a story behind each label, but a place that celebrates the culture of wine on many dynamic, interactive levels. Do swing by and dive into the experience. I asked John to share a couple recent favourites that you should look for and, as always, he didn’t disappoint. Viña Gormaz 2012 Verdejo | Rueda, Spain | $18 | Marquis Wine Cellars Oh man, this is the epitome of sunshine in a glass! A cavalcade of grapefruit, lime, pomelo and peaches with a good handful of rocks thrown in for good measure. When I asked John what he liked about this particular bottle, he waxed on about its “rich, oily texture,” how it’s “a perfect match for seafood and sushi” and that it’s downright refreshing. Bodegas Carchelo 2011 ‘C’ | Jumilla, Spain | $18.90 | Marquis Wine Cellars I think I’ve found my go-to wine for the winter! This dark and brooding trinity of Monastrell, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon exudes warmth and character, folding layer upon layer of cocoa, espresso, currants, thyme, violets and basil. The tannins are wonderfully polished and integrated. It’s the kind of wine where you’ll notice a little extra something wonderful each time you go back to the glass. John notes that it’s a “harmonious blend with a good delineation of flavours,” each grape variety offering a key part of the puzzle. Marquis Wine Cellars is located at 1034 Davie in Vancouver and at Marquis-Wines.com.

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Designing with natural gas By Kerry Vital Natural gas is no longer needed exclusively by professional chefs and high-end homes. Homeowners are increasingly choosing natural gas in their kitchens, living spaces and even outdoors. “A lot more people are choosing natural gas these days, especially in the kitchen,” says Stephanie Malhas, interior designer at Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI). “People like the

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Getting rid of the commute in Vancouver Kerr Construction helps Vancouver homeowner see his vision come to life. By Kerry Vital Imagine waking up in the morning and walking next door to work. Sounds like a dream for those who commute every morning and evening. That dream came true for one Vancouver homeowner, with the help of Kerr Construction. “It’s a beautiful home,” says Doug Kerr, founder of Kerr Construction. “One of the aspects of the house that I think turned out really well was

that it looks and feels like a home even though it sits on top of a parking structure beside a commercial building. With the landscaping, the green wall and the exterior finishes it feels like a home and yet still belongs in the environment with its commercial surroundings.” Because of the regulations governing commercial sites, it took a year to get approval from the City of Vancouver, and the home had to match commercial fire codes due to its location. It was also built using steel construction in order to fit in with the city regulations, as wood framing is not allowed. The noise from the existing commercial space was one of the considerations when constructing the home, as well as the space

constraints. “We had to be mindful of the existing active commercial businesses on site and had to keep the noise contained and the site tidy and orderly,” Kerr says. “Space was tight and anything heavy has to be craned in as there was not vehicle access to the rooftop patio where the home was built.” The shape of the home was determined by the patio that was already in place, while the exterior finishes were chosen to complement the commercial building next door. “The existing patio we built on was not

As the weather cools and we find ourselves spending the majority of our time indoors, you may be feeling the urge to spruce up your home with some new decor or a little makeover. When it comes to picking out the proper colours, patterns and styles for your home, this fall there is plenty to be excited about, according to designer Joan Walker, owner of The Curtain Call Drapery & Decorating Co. Similar to previous seasons, wallpaper is still a popular choice for homes, and choosing a print with graphics and texture helps to fill any room with subtle warmth. This year, fabrics for chairs, cushions and other such items are a little more bold, with orange and blue hues. “After years of natural texture, prints are creeping back in with bold graphics and embroidery,” Walker explained. “This can add the perfect pop to any

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Home built on commercial building site but looks like it’s always been there “ from page 13 square,” says Kerr. “So the home had to be designed to fit the irregular shape.” The 52-inch-wide pivoting front door suits the commercial space, but also showcases the warmth of the home. Inside, the kitchen island counter and recessed ceiling above match the shape of the home, lending a modern touch to the space. The homeowner, an older gentleman, now has several features that will help as he ages. Among them is a convenience kitchen on the second floor to ensure that he can entertain on his deck without having to go up and down the stairs to the main kitchen. There are also flush transitions on the floor in case a wheelchair is needed in the future. Smart home automation is included throughout, making it easy for the homeowner to keep connected. “My favourite part of the home is the floating wall beside the open staircase,” Kerr says. “It was such an engineering feat to make an eight-foothigh wall solid without being attached at the top or sides. It provides the definition of space without blocking out all the light from the skylights in the stairwell as well as adds a little mystery of how it was constructed.” The view from the home is spectacular, so the exterior deck was constructed to maximize the homeowner’s view, enhanced by the large windows and skylights. Among the interesting features of the home is a textured green wall above the entrance to the parking garage below the home. The greenery already surrounding the home was kept, with new plants added as well. Now, the home looks like it was always there. “The homeowner was very involved in the day-to-day decisions of the home that took just over a year to build,” Kerr says. “He had a vision of how he wanted it to look and how it would function. It really is his vision. Our job was just to figure out how it could be built.” Now the homeowner can enjoy his new home without having to worry about commuting, and he has plenty of space to entertain or relax. “He loves the way the simple modern interior of the home showcases his art collection and his favourite Finn Juhl furniture made in his Danish homeland,” says Kerr.

The green wall above the entrance to the parking garage, left, provides visual interest. Among the features in the home is an eight-foot-high floating wall, below, and tons of natural light in the kitchen, below left, and bathroom, above. Photos submitted by Kerr Construction

Decorating for the season “ from page 13 room, especially in a modern design. And we’re not just seeing a single colour any more as an accent.” If you’re in the market for some new furniture, Walker said the latest trend is leaning towards a more refined, ‘glam-rustic’ look to pieces that are on the lighter side, with fine features and tapered, slim legs. “Overall, it’s a little more sophisticated, but at the same time exuding a casual glamour and relaxed look,” she said. Natural wood finishes are still a popular choice – especially in coffee tables, which are often placed in groupings at different heights for a tapered look. “These pieces are not only multifunctional, but they create a dimension of a square centre of a room.” Other styles to look out for this season include designs with hints of metallic and luxury accent fabrics, including velvet and faux fur, as well as the ever-popular tribal motifs and animal prints. If it’s the flooring in your home that needs a little attention this fall, a popular choice, according to Dora Belyk of Surfside Flooring, is vinyl wood plank and tile. “It is durable and has great design detail that looks very similar to real hardwood or tile,” Belyk said.

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Getting your furnace ready for winter

By Kerry Vital The mornings are chilly and it’s getting darker earlier. It’s time to start considering getting your furnace going. “Most of the time you can flip a switch and it works,” says Greg Eldridge of Milani Plumbing Drainage and Heating. “Beforehand you should change the filters, get it serviced and clean the ducts.” It is always recommended to have your furnace checked out at least once a year. There’s nothing worse than coming home in the dead of winter to find that your furnace isn’t working, and regular maintenance can prevent that. Most of the time it’s a fairly straight-forward process and won’t take too long. You can easily replace the filter yourself. “You can get a filter at (hardware stores) and furnace stores,” says Eldridge. “Pull

out the filter from the side and swap it.” He recommends replacing the filter about three times a year, or four times a year if you have pets. “You can buy a washable filter that will last forever,” he says, adding that they are convenient but pricier. Before flipping that switch, Eldridge says to make sure there are no flammable liquids near the system and make sure the general area is clear of debris. “Also make sure the piping isn’t obstructed in any way,” he says. “And make sure that the floor and wall grills are clear because that can obstruct the air.” In some cases, there’s no other option but to replace your furnace or other heating system. If you’re unsure as to whether that’s the right step for you, take a look at your heating bills. No one wants to pay a

lot to keep their home cozy, and an inefficient furnace can eat up your hard-earned money. Constantly repairing an older furnace in order to keep it functioning and safe will also cost you a lot more in the long run. Another consideration is whether your furnace is keeping all of the areas of your home warm. If you’re noticing cold spots, your furnace is probably in need of an upgrade. The final thing to think about is whether your furnace is still safe. Older furnaces can leak carbon monoxide or more easily start a fire. As the cold sets in, you’ll appreciate the heat of an efficient furnace or other heating system. It’s very important to keep it working well in order to keep out winter’s chill and to keep you and your family safe.

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Glitter reigns supreme for the winter holidays By Kerry Vital The winter holidays are fast approaching, and you’ve probably already seen the first sprinklings of snowflakes and reindeer in stores. It’s never too early to start thinking about what you’d like to include in your holiday decor plans. “Traditional colours are being used in a new way,” says Vickie Maxwell, media coordinator for Bouclair Homes. “Red is mixed with gold and black, giving it a strong, glamourous feel to a very traditional holiday colour.” Red, gold and green is usually what comes to mind when Christmas is discussed, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with those traditional colours. Bouclair is moving beyond that this year with collections that feature teal, silver and white. Keeping your own style in mind will make for a far better look than trying to stick with something that’s not your style. Sparkle has always been an integral part of the holidays for some, and you’ll find plenty of options in stores. “Emerging trends for holiday decor is anything that sparkles and mixing contrasting elements like earthy wood and metallic accents together,” says Pottery Barn spokesperson Kendra Stewart. “Pair big wooden candle pillars with shiny mercury glass and earthy ceramics for a contrast of rustic and luxe elements to create a casual yet festive look for the season.” Pottery Barn is updating some of the traditional holiday items this year, including glittery reindeer and sequined woodland creatures. “The holidays are all about creating an inviting space to entertain and celebrate

the season, and I love the tradition of decorating with my nostalgic pieces and pairing them with new seasonal updates,” says Stewart. “This year, bring a little warmth and sparkle to every room with accents of mercury glass and a chunky knit pillow or faux fur throw.” The holidays can also be a great time to try out some do-it-yourself ideas. Cutting out snowflakes from folded paper is a time-honoured tradition, stemming from elementary school experiences for many. Setting your kids free with the crayons and glitter makes for an easy afternoon craft project. Another great idea is to gather some pine cones from your local park and hanging them up with some ribbon. For a little extra touch, try spray-painting them and rolling them in glitter before hanging them. You can also find a new use for some of the tree ornaments that you don’t want to put on the tree. Filling a glass bowl or vase with them and using it as a centrepiece adds some sparkle and colour to a holiday table. You can also do this with pieces of candy or fruit, or jingle bells from a craft store. Strings of lights are also a great way to decorate for the season, no matter which holiday you celebrate. Running them along a fireplace mantel or inside a window frame will lend some more sparkle to your space. Or try wrapping them up the banister of your stairs, accented with some tinsel garland. Decorating for the holidays is all a matter of individual style, whether you want to go all-out with the lights and wreathes or just decorate a tree for you and your family to enjoy.

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Doug Kerr of Kerr Construction shares some must know tips for a smooth and cost-effective project Whether it’s a project that ran way behind schedule or one that went well over budget, everybody knows somebody who’s lived a home renovation horror story. Doug Kerr, owner of Kerr Construction, knows how to avoid construction nightmares. It’s as simple as this: invest in proper design and budgeting work during the pre-construction phase of your renovation project and save money later on. “Two keys things everybody wants: they want it on time and they want it on

budget,” says Kerr. Kerr emphasizes the importance of organizing and designing your build before construction begins. The pre-construction process usually starts with a free consultation, rough budgets, and written design proposal, then moves to the full design and preconstruction planning This can include 3D modeling to help clients better visualize what the finished project will look like. Before any design work is done the zoning and bylaw checks are done to ensure we can get the necessary permits for your project. Budgeting is done throughout the project in order to provide the most accurate numbers possible as the design decisions are being made. The best way to accomplish this is to hire a contractor who also does design (or a designer who also builds) because this will allow them to put accurate numbers into the budget. Kerr Construction realized many years ago that the only way to ensure success in the construction process was to become experts in all the preconstruction steps which include things like great 3D modeling and conceptual design, complete specifications of all finishes decided and documented before construction, plus all

engineering, construction and permit drawings. “With a thorough design and preconstruction process we can give accurate budgets and time lines that we stick to.” Kerr warns that costs increase exponentially when changes are made later in the construction process, something that happens frequently when thorough design is not completed. For example, say a client decides they’d like to change the location of a wall. If this change were made during the design process, let’s estimate the cost at $100. Compare that to if the change were made during the construction phase of the project, when the cost could increase to $1,000. However, if the change were made once the project had been completed, it could cost $10,000. Design, budgeting, drawings, building permits etc can cost anywhere from 5 to 15 per cent of a project. “That may seem like a lot of money to pay at the beginning of a project, but that money gets made back – and much more – throughout the project,” says Kerr. Kerr says investing in proper design work in the pre-construction phase of the project can actually be a money-saver later on, as it allows for competitive bids, clear instructions and less mistakes which can bring down the overall project cost. Kerr Construction’s excellent track record of completing projects on-time and on-budget comes down to their focus on quality pre-construction planning and attention to detail in the execution of those plans. “The way to save money and frustration on your project and to ensure you get the end result you had in mind, is to spend money on proper design,” says Kerr. For more information about Kerr Construction’s work, or to book your free consultation, visit their website kerrconstruction.ca or email: info@kerrconstruction.ca or call 604- 263-0343. Doug Kerr is the owner of Kerr Construction in Vancouver. With over 26 years of experience in the renovation and new home construction business, he has developed the Kerr System for designing and building. With this Design/ Build system he has helped hundreds of clients achieve their dream homes while also winning multiple national and provincial building and renovations awards. Being a former world-class athlete on the Canadian National Ski Team, he has the determination and work-ethic to achieve any goals set. He subscribes to core values which include helping people, honesty, growth and excellence. Using these values throughout Kerr Construction, he is able to deliver top-quality completed projects for the clients.

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Natural gas an energy-efficient option for the home “ from page 15 quality and evenness of cooking with a natural gas cooktop.” Natural gas appliances can be found in many styles, including traditional free-standing ranges, built-in ranges, professional-looking cooktops and single or double wall ovens. “It’s a more professional kind of cooking,” says Sarah Gallop of SGDI. It’s also faster. FortisBC notes that natural gas cooktops heat up instantly and provide precise temperature control. Natural gas ovens are naturally convection ovens, circulating air continuously around your food and ensuring that it cooks or bakes evenly. But it’s not just the kitchen that can benefit from a natural gas makeover. Outdoor spaces and living areas are also tops on the list. “Everybody likes an outdoor firepit now,” says Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design Inc. “You want to create an outdoor space that you can use for three seasons of the year.” When it comes to that outdoor space, you have many more options than just the firepit. Doise says she’s recently designed entire outdoor kitchens, which can be easily connected to your home’s natural gas supply. She and Gallop also note the increase in people installing patio heaters so they don’t have to head inside as soon as it starts getting a bit chilly. “It’s kind of like camping in your own backyard,” says Gallop. “You get the informality of outdoor space with the convenience of natural gas.” And convenient it is. Natural gas is available at the push of a button, so you no longer need to wait for your fireplace or cooktop to heat up or worry about running out of propane for your outdoor barbecue. It’s also more energy-efficient for space and water heating, saving you money on your heating bills. FortisBC offers an online energy calculator that will help you compare the cost of fuel sources and their energy efficiency, demonstrating that natural gas is the most affordable choice for homeowners. Find it at www.fortisbc.com/energycalculator. FortisBC natural gas customers are continuing to benefit from some of the lowest prices in a decade. As of Oct. 1, customers will see a decrease for the cost of natural gas to just over $3 per gigajoule. More information can be found at www.fortisbc.com/rates. Other outdoor options that Gallop, Doise and Malhas have seen lately have been fire tables and full outdoor fireplaces. “People are looking for an indoor-outdoor life,” says Gallop. “You can install a fire table that looks just like a coffee table and can be used as a coffee table outside, with a linear burner in the middle.” She’s also seen firepits within an outdoor dining table. “Natural gas brings warmth,” Gallop says. “It obviously

brings physical warmth but also a warm ambiance.” This is especially important in the living areas, where you want to gather with friends and family. Natural gas fireplaces are both cozy and convenient. FortisBC notes that you can even pre-program some models of gas fireplaces to turn on at a specific time to warm up your space in the morning or before you get home from work. “There’s a lot of flexibility when it comes to gas fireplaces,” says Gallop. “You can convert an old wood-burning fireplace, customize how it looks, whatever you want to suit your style, space and budget.” Doise agrees, saying, “A fireplace in the living room becomes a focal point. You want to place everything around it.” While you may not be contemplating a move any time soon, installing natural gas in your home will also increase the resale value in the future. “It’s a really nice selling feature,” says Malhas. “People want natural gas when they’re looking for a home.” FortisBC has partnered with Black Press on the Reno Me! with FortisBC contest, which began Oct. 7. Readers are encouraged to submit a photo by Oct. 31 of their great room,

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Natural gas is a convenient option for your home, whether you want to fuel a fireplace, below, or an outdoor firepit, top right. Natural gas is also great for cooktops and ovens in the kitchen. Photos submitted by FortisBC

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Mark Timmer and his wife Tina learned a lot from their time living in Japan. When they returned home, they knew they needed to re-evaluate their priorities when it came to energy efficiency. With the help of the LiveSmart BC program, a partnership between BC Hydro Power Smart, FortisBC and the Province of British Columbia, the Timmers have been able to take advantage of valuable rebates to homeowners. Photo submitted by BC Hydro

Mark Timmer’s wife, Tina, is of Japanese descent, but until a couple of years ago, their four children had only experienced life in Canada. To make sure they got to know their Japanese heritage, the Timmers sold their house in Victoria in 2009, Timmer took a self-funded year away from his job, and the whole family moved into a rented house in Yokohama. That year proved to be educational in more ways than Timmer expected. “Our monthly electricity bills were huge in Japan,” he says, “nor were they low in our old house in Canada. When we returned in 2010, we knew we needed to re-evaluate our priorities. We rented for a year while we looked for a house to buy. Location was important, and size – we have four kids! – but just as important, we wanted energy efficiency.” What Timmer eventually found was a 2,700-square-foot bungalow from 1958, walking distance to great schools and shopping. But he was going to have to do a lot of work to make it energy-efficient. “The incentives available through the LiveSmart BC program were a really important consideration in deciding to do the work,” says Timmer. A partnership between BC Hydro Power Smart, FortisBC and the Province of British Columbia, LiveSmart BC offers valuable rebates to help make homes more energy-efficient. “We knew we didn’t want to have to worry about shocking energy bills in the future, but we still had a budget we needed to keep to in bringing the home up to a really efficient standard. The rebates definitely helped,” says Timmer. In all, Timmer received $1,050 from LiveSmart BC for completing a range of energy-efficiency upgrades to his home, including extensive air sealing around windows, doors and electrical outlets and improvements to attic and roof insulation. An assessment of Timmer’s home before he did the upgrades gave him an EnerGuide 69 rating; that rose to EnerGuide 81 after the work was complete. EnerGuide was established by Natural Resources Canada; any rating over 80 means that a home is extremely energy-efficient and will use up to 30 per cent less energy on heating and electricity than an average home. “Our monthly energy bill is now just $101 a month,” boasts Timmer. “It took work, but the house is really comfortable now. I also think that, in future, the EnerGuide 81 rating will help us sell the house more quickly.” To find out more about the LiveSmart BC program, visit bchydro.com/ livesmartbc.

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Fred Winters, the much-ballyhooed national volleyball team captain “from Victoria” (okay, he was born there) who played in the recent NORCECA (North and Central America and Caribbean) championships in Langley, is actually the same Fred Winters who graduated from Carson Graham in 2000. However, as a basketball player, he was a North Shore first all-star, Howe Sound Tournament MVP and B.C. first all-star with the Eagles’ hoops team which placed third in that year’s provincial “AAA” tournament. Though he preferred basketball over volleyball at the time, he took a volleyball scholarship to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he was a twotime All-American as well as a conference all-academic. He’s been with our national team ever since and plays professionally with a team in Beijing. -This is episode 490 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

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PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504. BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $900. Call 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca

Waterfront home for sale $1,199,000. Ladysmith. 2 bdrm, 2 bath with revenue studio suite. Complete custom renovation. Call Kent 250-760-1066 at Century 21 Realty.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070. 25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695. 32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540. 40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO. Music teacher has Yamaha Piano for sale. $1550. Please call 604-585-6880 for appt to view.

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An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, from 0833048 B.C. Ltd. operating the Boston Pizza, located at 88 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver, to Change the hours of sale to 9:00 am to 1:00 am Monday through Sunday. The current licensed hours are 9:00 am to Midnight Monday through Sunday. There are no proposed changes to the capacity. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 1/2 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Case Manager LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 OR 2) By e-mail: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before November 23, 2013. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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