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2014 BUDGET You are invited to attend an open house to learn more about the District of West Vancouver’s Proposed 2014 Municipal Budget. The open house will give you details of the Proposed 2014 Municipal Budget, how it affects you and the services you value and how property assessments and other taxing authorities impact your tax bill. Both open houses will begin with a presentation starting at 6:30 p.m. A questionand-answer session will follow. You can find the proposed 2014 budget online at westvancouver.ca/budget.

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Longtime 100-block retailer Big Pete’s Comics & Collectibles hopes to make a home in the proposed redevelopment, but it will be dependent on the rent MARIA SPITALE-LEISK S tA f f R e p o Rt e R

here’s a game of retail musical chairs currently happening in 100-block of West Lonsdale Avenue as shop owners await the outcome of a redevelopment application for the entire block. Staburn Property Group is seeking to rezone the properties between 101 and 149 on Lonsdale. The mixed-use, six-storey development would contain 64 residential units, five of which would be low-income housing, as well as office and retail space at street level. Included in the project is the preservation of The Beasley Block, a false-fronted, two-storey wood-frame building on the corner of Lonsdale and West First Street. Built in 1904, the Beasley is one of the oldest surviving buildings in North Van and currently houses Moodyville Cafe. Grant Gardiner with the North Shore Heritage Preservation Society is pleased with Staburn’s proposal to restore the heritage building.

“We are happy to see they are going to keep The Beasley Block,” said Gardiner. However, the NSHPS is hoping Staburn will work with its architect to bring the Beasley back down to its original massing, which Gardiner estimates is six feet smaller in width than the current structure. “That building was originally thinner than it is now,” explained Gardiner. “We felt it might be best to bring it back to its original era.” Speaking ahead of a Jan. 20 public hearing for the project, Alex Wren with Staburn Property Group told The Outlook the rich heritage of this particular block of Lonsdale was appealing to them. “Our proposal includes a complete rehabilitation of the McDowell Block (also known as the Beasley Block) at Lonsdale and First [Street],” said Wren in an email. “Further, our architect pays respect in both design and building materials to earlier “period” buildings adjacent to the McDowell Block to continued, PAGE 19

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Norgate daycare razed by fire

North Shore Neighbourhood House, which operates the Novaco daycare, has found childcare spots for the 30 or so displaced children

later, Darcy stood on the damp sidewalk and watched in horror as her childhood daycare S tA f f R e p o Rt e R burned to ashes. he operator of a Norgate daycare Back at the scene late last centre destroyed by a massive week, Darcy, 26, tells The fire late last month is vowing to Outlook this daycare was where rebuild. she first met her lifelong best Lisa Hubbard, executive director of the friend Jessica when they were North Shore Neighbourhood House, which babies. They later attended runs the Novaco childcare centre, was Norgate elementary together. woken up at 4 a.m. on Dec. 28 to news the “I remember we would play beloved daycare was engulfed in flames. under cover here after school,” She rushed to the scene at 1370 recalls Jessica, pointing through Redwood St., which is adjacent to Norgate a blue security fence to some elementary. pavement protected by a now“When I got the call, I didn’t know the charred overhang. extent [of the damage] until I actually For Fred and his wife, who came down to the daycare. It was shocking, both worked full-time, Novaco devastating,” describes Hubbard. offered them convenient and All that remains today is the charred quality childcare. hull of three or four modular trailers that “In my mind, I didn’t know housed the daycare. The cause of the fire is why they didn’t have daycares yet to be determined. DAycArE DESTroyED - A father and on all school grounds,” says Hubbard stressed, while devastating Fred. for Novaco’s stakeholders — the staff and daughter, Norgate residents Darcy and Fred Patterson, survey the destruction three days According to Hubbard, families who rely on the centre — the after a fire razed Darcy’s childhood daycare. NSNH is the largest childcare most important thing is that no one was Maria Spitale-Leisk photo provider on the North Shore. hurt. She says the families the nonApproximately 32 children, ranging profit organization supports come from diverse financial in age from infant to four years old, attend the daycare, backgrounds. which has a 30-plus year history in the Norgate commuAs of last Monday morning, the displaced children have nity. Hubbard explained, NSNH took over Novaco’s business been integrated into other daycare programs offered by licence from a parent-run society approximately six years NSNH inside Norgate school and at Sutherland secondary. ago. “The kids did very well with the transition,” said Hubbard. “It’s a great neighbourhood, a strong community and Meanwhile, NSNH will now work with the North there’s a need for childcare,” said Hubbard. Vancouver School District and the District of North The roar of multiple fire truck sirens jolted Norgate resiVancouver, as it looks to rebuild the daycare centre. Financial dents Darcy Patterson and her dad Fred from their sleep donations for the project can be made at nsnh.bc.ca. Saturday morning. When they went to investigate an hour

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» YOUR OPINION We asked you: What do you think about the City of North Vancouver’s decision to dismantle the Flamborough Head stern? Comment online: northshoreoutlook.com “Leave the Flamborough Head where it is; it is a thing of beauty and needs to stay where it is. No question! Do not touch it! Do not move it! Do not disfigure it. Just leave it alone!” Liesje Ryerson, West Van Michaela Garstin 604.903.1021 mgarstin@northshoreoutlook.com

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Town Hall Meeting Rezoning Application for 161 East Keith Road Tuesday, January 14 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Canadian Legion Hall, 123 West 15th Street, North Vancouver The City has received a Development Application to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit a 98 unit residential development, of which 59 units will be stratified and 39 units will be rental. Parking will be provided underground and accessed from East 6th Street. A density transfer is being proposed from adjacent City land. The Town Hall Meeting enables early public input prior to Council consideration. Join us to learn more about the proposal. Get more information at www.cnv.org/161EastKeithRoad

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t the height of her alcohol addiction, North Shore resident Jane couldn’t shake her self-destructive routine of drinking on the way to work and “getting hammered” on the return trip home. There was a specific route that she would take — one that purposely took her past a liquor store near Lonsdale Quay. Living on her own at the time, Jane (not her real name), lacked a solid support system to help her break the vicious cycle of alcohol abuse. “I was losing track of days because I blacked out a lot,” she recalls. “The consequences were getting worse. I found myself in the drunk tank and had no idea how I got there.” Four years ago, Jane who was now broke, finally hit rock bottom and was ready to seek treatment. It was through her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor that she learned of the Turning Point Recovery Society — which operates addiction treatment facilities in Vancouver and Richmond. Jane stayed at the Vancouver recovery house where, for three months, she received counselling, took yoga classes and learned life skills. There were chores that she would have to complete each week. And, at the end of the day, she was in a safe place — free from the lure of a seemingly innocuous glass of wine. While in residential treatment, Jane made a connection with one counsellor in particular who inspired her to go back to school. Essentially, says Jane, Turning Point put her back on the right path to a healthy and happy life. “I feel like I have even more tools,” Jane explains. “It’s a long journey, it doesn’t happen overnight.” Jane is just one of the 30 per cent of Turning Point clients that have come from the North Shore in the past five years. Soon, those struggling with addiction will be able to receive treatment at a residential facility on this side of the water. Doug MacKay-Dunn felt a little lighter at the groundbreaking last month for Turning Point’s new women’s addictions recovery house set to open adjacent to Murdo Frazer Park in the spring. The District of North Vancouver councillor has been championing for the North Shore’s first-ever public drug and alcohol recovery centre for over a decade. In 1999, MacKay-Dunn — a former Vancouver Police Department inspector and one-time Downtown Eastside beat cop — helped establish the North Shore’s first substance abuse task force. The strong advocate of detox and rehab programs that provide increased support for the families sees a correlation between these addiction support services and the reduction of both violent and property crimes. “I’ve talked about it being the only answer, as far as I am concerned, to deal with this ballooning drug and alcohol addiction problem,” says MacKay-Dunn. The problem has hit home for his family. MacKay-Dunn’s daughter had her cellphone stolen while she was riding the bus in North Van. The thief was a 16-year-old, drug-addicted criminal with a “significant” crystal meth dependency, according to MacKay-Dunn. Now that a women’s treatment facility is on the way, MacKay-Dunn

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1 Comedians Brett Butt, left, and wife Nancy joined Leo Awards producer Walter Daroshin on the red carpet this past spring. Look for Leos to be handed out again early June 2014. 2 West Van’s Harmony Arts festival has grown in so many ways and now includes fun wine and food nights as well as the week-long art show and live entertainment stages. Harmony Arts manager Christie Rosta, left, joined Marnie Wilson and House Wine hostesses Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a perfect night on the pier last year. Mark your calendars for Aug. 1-10, 2014.3 Putting up a fight for kids in sport are Craig Knapton, left, and boxer Manny Sobral. The Athletics for Kids (A4K) gala will be held on May 2, 2014 at Hollyburn Country Club and

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includes live sanctioned boxing bouts. 4 Whistler’s Cornucopia is one of the year’s best food and wine events and now extends to two weekends starting the second week in November 2014. Notables like Olympian Ashleigh McIvor, hubby and Whitecaps star Jay DeMerit, Hy’s Steakhouse owner Neil Aisenstat and Foxtrot Vineyard’s Gustav Allander were all on hand at one of last year’s best dinners. 5 A toast to the Vancouver International Wine Festival by executive director Harry Hertscheg, left, and Bard on the Beach’s Christopher

Gaze. This year France is the featured country and events run from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2014. 6 North Van’s Lynn Valley Days is an amazing community day event and gala dinner evening held at the end of May 2014. Last year, Peter Haigh, left, from North Shore Rescue, Lynn Valley Days committee member Gillian Konst and Lynn Valley Community president and Lions Club member Eric Miura celebrated in style.

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ART THAT POPS - CityScape’s Michelle Richard invites you to semi-annual Art Rental Show, January 10-25, at Lower Lonsdale community art gallery where you have an opportunity to buy or rent original art. In this picture, she’s holding up Marilyn Monroe 12, acrylic on canvas, by Druh Ireland. Rob Newell photo

ired of staring at that blank wall beside your office computer? Does your drab living room need a vibrant focal point? Well, now you can add some original artwork to your life for as little as $10 per month. CityScape Community Art Space’s semi-annual Art Rental Show runs from Jan. 10-25 and features more than 400 pieces by professional and emerging Lower Mainland artists. The artworks rent for between $10 to $50 per month — you also have the option of buying — and offer an eclectic range of subject matter and style, from the pop art Marilyn Monroe acrylic painting (pictured at left) to abstracts and watercolours, photography, mixed-media and more. The Art Rental Show has been running for more than three decades and become a staple for local art lovers. “It’s our longest-running program — it has become really popular,” says Jo Dunlop, exhibition coordinator for North Vancouver Community Arts Council. The shows draws all sorts: individuals who like to regularly change-up their artwork at home; families letting their young kids choose their first art piece for their rooms; set decorators from the film indusrty; local businesses and more. Of course, not all the art gets returned. Many people end up purchasing their pieces. “People fall in love with the artwork — they’ve grown attached to it. Others might like to switch it up,” says Dunlop. An opening reception for the Art Rental Show takes place tonight (Jan. 9) from 7 to 9 p.m. CityScape Community Art Space is located at 335 Lonsdale Ave., nvartscouncil.ca, 604-988-6844. -The Outlook

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The Search for Tom Billings New details emerge in the disappearance of the 22-year-old British tourist BY MICHAELA GARSTIN

North Shore Rescue team member peers through his binoculars to the snow-covered boulders 20 feet below. Freezing wind whipping his face, the doors of the helicopter have been removed so he can meticulously scan the forested terrain for any signs of Tom Billings, a 22-year-old hiker who went missing on Nov. 25. A crew of four, including the pilot, is taking part in one of the last searches of the North Shore mountains before the operation is called off — for now. No new tips have come in and despite extensive air and ground searches, the young British man hasn’t been found for nearly a month and a half. The same day, scent dogs scour Lynn Canyon, the area where a pair of trail runners say they saw Billings before he set out on a late afternoon hike. This was the last time he was seen. Tim Jones, North Shore Rescue’s team leader, coordinates his crew from a small trailer in the Capilano Watershed near Cleveland Dam. A dozen maps, including Capilano Regional Park, Mount Strachan and Black Mountain, are tacked on the wall above Jones as he updates the missing tourist’s file. “The profile we have is he’s a ‘hard-charger’ — he would take risk versus caution. Also he would make spontaneous decisions,” says Jones.

Missing - North Shore Rescue crew members (top) fly above Hanes Valley in North Vancouver looking for Tom Billings (far right), a 22-year-old tourist from the U.K. who disappeared on Nov. 25. Maps of the North Shore mountains cover the walls of their headquarters in a trailer (above) off Capilano Road. Michaela Garstin photos

“So his profile is he’s an unguided missile.” Unfortunately, that day the avid hiker left behind his cellphone — often a valuable resource if a signal can be found in the North Shore mountains. “There is a very fine edge on giving the family hope,” says Jones, adding it would be a miracle if he was still alive on the mountain. Couch surfer Details around Tom Billings’ disappearance are scarce. With no video surveillance footage, police and searchers are relying on two women who said they saw the missing tourist looking at a sign near the Lynn Loop Trail in Lynn Canyon the day he disappeared. Although they didn’t report the sighting until nearly a month later, the pair remembers seeing the lone hiker at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and confirmed the clothes investigators said he was wearing. With nightfall in just a few hours, the women said they warned Billings not to climb Crown Pass. During the lengthy conversation, Billings apparently told them he would head towards Grouse Mountain. Another hiker later came forward, according to North Shore Rescue, who saw the two women chatting

with a handsome young man with a British accent. But how Billings got to the North Shore, if he indeed did, is still a mystery. Instead of staying in hotels, he routinely searched a popular website for couch surfing accommodation and, once he landed in Vancouver on Nov. 23, he settled into an apartment in the 1400-block of East Broadway, a couple blocks from Commercial Drive in East Vancouver. “He has a profile that he did not like paying for things,” says Jones, sitting beside a computer at North Shore Rescue headquarters. “His parents confirmed that he hates paying for anything. “He said to the couch surf resident… that he won’t pay for the [Grouse Mountain] tram or the [Capilano] Suspension Bridge.” His father, Martin Billings, told The Outlook that couch surfing was his son’s favourite way to travel. “He told me… he got under the skin of a place by staying with people, as opposed to staying in a hotel. “I think he made quite a lot of friends doing that.” His new roommate says Billings, wearing a black jacket, olive-coloured shirt, grey pants with cargo pockets and brown hiking boots, left the suite at 9 a.m. on the morning of the 25th and promised he would be back by 9:45 p.m. before the apartment was locked up for the night.

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Before he took off, Billings discussed hiking Grouse Mountain and Lynn Canyon, as well as several other areas in the Lower Mainland. He left his cellphone in his room because it was broken, says Jones, but took his Nikon Coolpix camera, wallet and passport and told his roommate that he planned to be back that day. But he never returned. His backpack, computer and cellphone still in his room, the roommate reported him missing eight days later on December 2nd — which was unfortunately a “major delay,” says Jones. This is where the puzzle begins. Independent world hiker Hiking alone wasn’t new to Tom Billings. In his gap year between high school and university he hiked extensively throughout the world. The long list includes: Russia, Siberia, Belarus, Latvia, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Cuba and Scotland. “He was really used to being on his own… He’s very independent,” says his father, Martin Billings, on the phone from England. Now finished university, his son de“He was really cided to visit North America for the first used to being time while waiting to hear back about proposals and contemplating on his own... research graduate school back home in the U.K. He’s very “I asked him before he went on this to North America whether he gets independent” trip lonely. And he said he prefers to go on his Martin Billings own because he can do what he wants when he wants, and not have to worry Tom’s father about what someone else wants to do,” his reserved but noticeably distraught father tells The Outlook. He said his son carefully planned his excursions, even though he wouldn’t tell anyone the exact route. “We’d really like there to be some other explanation on why they haven’t found anything. We’d like to believe there is some other explanation —Tom went somewhere else and didn’t want to be contacted for a few weeks or months,” he says, emotion evident in his voice. “We had mixed feelings when we heard about the confirmed sighting by the two trail hikers who talked to him, because that almost certainly puts him there and, barring a miracle, it means he must have died on the mountain.” Fit and healthy, 22-year-old Billings could usually hike faster than other people and often didn’t rely on tourist brochures that outlined how long specific trails would take to complete. If a route took four hours, for instance, it often took him only two. But still, his father is confused as to why his son would attempt to climb a North Shore mountain at 2 p.m., a couple hours before nightfall. “There didn’t seem to be a lot of time to spare.” No video surveillance After accessing Billings’ password-protected computer, investigators saw he searched for the North Shore mountains, Golden Ears Provincial Park and other hiking locations. They think he likely travelled by transit to North Vancouver but are unable to confirm this because they haven’t viewed TransLink security footage. “In order to locate video, say through transit or personal businesses, is extremely difficult, if not virtually impossible,” says VPD spokesman Brian Montague. “We would be looking at gathering video from hundreds of buses… We would have to put in thousands and thousands and thousands of man hours to look at it all.” Billings’ exact path is unknown and Montague was unable to say whether he searched bus routes on his computer before departing from East Broadway. “We don’t know exactly what time he went to the North Shore. “Whether he went to the North Shore at all is still speculation at this point. It’s obviously a very high probability but it’s still speculative, a little bit.” continued, PAGE 15

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will concentrate his efforts on bringing a similar addictions recovery program for youth to the North Shore. “This is a problem that is going to be significant,” says MacKay-Dunn of substance abuse among youth. “There are impacts on the criminal justice system, because we are not dealing with the root cause. More and more young people have a huge problem with mental health deficits, some of which has been brought on by the use of drugs.” Turning Point executive director Brenda Plant says she welcomes those discussions for a youth facility on the North Shore. The recovery society currently operates two men’s and two women’s facilities. Plant says the decision to open a women’s only facility in North Van was dictated by the results of a needs assessment conducted by Turning Point two years ago. “Research shows women are more vulnerable when they are in the community and homeless with an addiction issue,” explains Plant. At the same time, Turning Point also faced opposition from some area residents for the recovery house site at 2670 Lloyd Ave. “There is still, sadly, misperception about people in recovery from addictions,” says Plant. “We have encoun-

ing from addictions and substance abuse,” said Saxton. tered a lot of NIMBYism. We felt there would have been “Addictions and substance abuse cost the greater acceptance of a women’s shelter.” Canadian economy billions of dollars each Plant says, well it would be nice to think year and have a huge human cost as well, there are neighbourhoods that are exempt, the affecting thousands of Canadian families. It’s reality is addiction does not have boundaries — estimated that the Canadian healthcare sysgeographical or otherwise. tem spends over $1.2 billion each year treatRecent Statistics Canada numbers on mental ing substance abuse.” health and addiction validate her point: One in When asked about Turning Point’s success 10 Canadians struggle with, in some cases, sevrate with addiction recovery, Plant explains eral mental health or substance use disorders. how that’s measured along a continuum. The approximately $2 million capital cost for “It isn’t just about abstinence, it’s helping the North Van recovery house project is being MacKay-Dunn people get integrated back into the communipartially funded by all three levels of governty,” says Plant, adding that 75 to 80 per cent ment and private donors. While the district is of residents are still clean and sober a year providing Turning Point with the land, DNV after leaving Turning Point. park property, at a substantially reduced lease rate, For Jane, who in her mid-40s, Turning Point put her the federal and provincial governments are contributon a new path, one that includes earning a university ing $250,000 each for a total of $500,000. Meanwhile, degree and a circle of friends. Vancouver Coastal Health will provide $40,000 in annu“Most importantly, I have peace of mind,” says Jane. al operational funding for program operations onsite. “I’m not waking up with the incredible feeling of guilt North Van MP Andrew Saxton attended the facility’s and the ball and chain of addiction.” groundbreaking and later told The Outlook via email of the significance of this project for the North Shore community. twitter.com/MariaSpitale “It will provide much needed housing support for women trying to turn their lives around while recover-

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Exploring the wines of Mexico

just came back from a couple weeks in Mexico and am quite excited about what 2014 will bring. We’ll learn more about the B.C. Liquor Policy Review that the province is looking to implement, and see how many of the proposed changes like liquor in grocery stores and happy hours will roll out. I’m looking forward to travelling to Chile, Germany and Washington State to dive deep into their respec- kurtis@kurtiskolt.com tive vineyards and wineries, and of course seeing what the new year brings for the world of B.C. wine. I put in a fair amount of energy into exploring Mexican wines while I was there. Seriously; stay with me here. Just as many around the world are surprised there are good wines to be had from Canada, the same goes for Mexico. The main reason for this is volume — there’s simply not that much to go around. In fact, their production is currently around 2 million cases which is roughly the same level as British Columbia’s current output. They’ve been at it a tad longer though, ever since Spanish settlers planted vines in the 16th century. In fact, Mexico has been producing wine longer than any other country in the Americas. While 90 percent of their production comes from the Baja Peninsula (which enjoys a similar climate to Napa), a high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium in their soil has been known to occasionally add a slight ‘salty’ character to their wines, often making them a bit of an acquired taste. While I found a good dose of Viogniers, Chenin Blancs, Merlots and Syrahs that were quite impressive, the availability of Mexican wine in our market is quite scarce. In saying that, I was able to track down one label I’d quite enjoyed:

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L.A. Cetto Nebbiolo | Baja California, Mexico | $30-ish Private Wine Stores While myself and wine fans may immediately think Barolo or Barbaresco when the Nebbiolo grape is mentioned, I was quite pleased to find many of the typical aromas and flavours you’d find back in Italy here, from tar and roses to dried fruit and chocolate. The style definitely leans ‘New World’ though, a little more ripe, generous fruit and a mouthfeel that’s quite rich and velvety. Grilled meats, wild mushrooms and very big wine glasses will serve it well. You can track a bottle down at Brewery Creek on Main Street in Vancouver, the Liberty Wines outlets at Granville Island and Park Royal in West Van, and a handful of other private stores. Oh, and atop my inbox upon my return was a note about a pretty cool event. Find out why I’m often keen to recommend the wines of Meyer Family Vineyards of Okanagan Falls. On Jan. 15 at 6 p.m., winery owner Jak Meyer will be presenting a “side-by-side” single vineyard sampling, including their Gold Medal Reimer Vineyard Pinot Noir and Platinum Medal McLean Creek Road Chardonnay, alongside a fourcourse feast at Forage on Robson Street. I’ve long been a fan of chef Chris Whittaker’s hyper-local, sustainable fare; it should dovetail quite nicely with Meyer’s bright, elegant wines. The whole thing’s just $65 plus tax and tip. Track down tickets, and quick, at ForageVancouver.com As always, if you’re having trouble finding something or just want to say hi, find me via KurtisKolt.com or on Twitter @KurtisKolt

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In any case, a member of TransLink said most video of busy areas — such as SeaBus and SkyTrain stations — are recorded over if they’re not requested within seven days. The police, however, have viewed other video footage, including from businesses around Lynn Headwaters, but much of it was of poor quality — and found absolutely no sign of Billings. Then two tips came in on Dec. 4 — on Dam Mountain and in Delany’s Coffee House placing him in North Van — and an extensive search began. Without precise information, North Shore Rescue gave 16 members the daunting task of searching the North Shore backcountry for the missing tourist. The Canadian Armed Forces searched the main drainages. They started with Lynn Headwaters, a popular hiking destination. Billings could have got lost or fallen and hurt himself. “My feeling was we were in the right area. An educated guess I made was that Lynn Headwaters was the best place to start,” says Jones, flipping through the 22-year-old’s file. He is particularly busy this day as he balances coordinating his team and taking media phone calls. “It was a very intensive search, a very costly search. It was in excess of $40,000 in air time [for Dec. 4].” But then the possible sightings were determined to be unfounded and searchers were left with even less

Perfect Pairings:

Kurtis Kolt teams up with Loblaw’s City Market It’s a new year and Outlook wine columnist Kurtis Kolt is hunting the aisles of North Van’s Loblaw’s City Market in search of the perfect pairings to go along with his weekly wine picks. Now, let’s get pairing: The good thing about pairing food with wines made from the Nebbiolo grape is that most classic matches will be pretty bulletproof, regardless of the subtle nuances of the wine’s style. While I centered this week’s column around one wine, going to the grape’s Italian homeland and grabbing a Barolo or Barbaresco from producers such as Ricossa, Batasiolo or Fontanafredda (all available at BC Liquor Stores) will easily follow suit, food-wise. The variety makes fairly big, tannic wines, and can often be quite rich. Because of its bold style, pairing Nebbiolos with subtle and delicate dishes generally won’t work well, they often require something a little meatier to stand up against. Go literal here; something like a Dry-Aged Boneless Rib Steak, and do it up however you like. If you want to amp up the pairing potential, mushrooms and Nebbiolos are always a sure-fire hit. Whether sautéing some Ponderosa Crimini Mushrooms or re-constituting a handful of Ponderosa Dried Shiitake Mushrooms and then employing them in a sauce or as a side, the ‘meatiness’ of mushrooms can go a long way, especially if you add a splash of the wine to your sauce. Other ways of playing around include rich risottos, again with mushrooms, or a simple plate of cured meats and sausage. As you may have guessed, these types of combos will always pair well with cold or rainy nights. January should be a perfect fit!

information than when they had began. Police, searchers and his devastated parents were left in the dark. Crowd sourcing After the leads began to dry up, North Shore Rescue took a new tactic. With financial assistance from the Billings family, they filmed Grouse Mountain, Hanes Valley, Mosquito Creek and Deen Creek from a helicopter. The public was asked to join eight members of North Shore Rescue to scour through the YouTube footage for any anomalies that could give a clue into Billings’ disappearance. While the sightings — a possible red tent and a blue tarp, for instance — didn’t lead to any new information, the strategy helped jog the memory of the two trail runners who have provided the only credible sighting of Billings on the North Shore. Mark Miller, producer of Discovery Channel series Highway Thru Hell, recorded the footage and Tweeted the link. This was just the information one of the trail runners needed. Not prone to watching TV, she had heard about the disappearance but hadn’t seen Billing’s photo until then. She alerted her friend, who had been on vacation while the search was underway. “From the minute she opened the reTweet and saw his picture, she knew it was the guy she talked to

with her friend,” says Jones, proud of his social media effort. Warning A North Shore Rescue crew lands on a helipad in Hanes Valley, an area surrounded by steep icy cliffs and massive boulders where Jones believes Billings may be located. This chilly afternoon is the last day they will search for him until new tips come in, and now the crew has spotted a pair of young hikers miles away from the road. One crew member hops out of the Talon helicopter to make sure the 21-year-olds have the right gear for overnight camping and warn them not to hike up Crown Pass because they lack proper equipment. Ensured by the two that they plan to stay put and set up a tent, the crew leaves but later finds out the hikers attempted to climb the steep cliffs. “They had nothing to take care of themselves,” says Jones, who sent searchers to find them and subsequently called the hikers’ parents. “Their families were horrified.” The young men are safe, but Jones says their experience serves as a reminder that hiking the North Shore backcountry shouldn’t be taken lightly. “It’s dangerous out there. People need to remember that always.” mgarstin@northshoreoutlook.com

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“The floATING woRld” - West Vancouver Museum’s assistant curator, Kirkio Watanabe, travelled to Japan to pick up dozens of perfectly preserved ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the 1800s. While some prints dealt with serious subject matters, others, similar to the example Watanabe is holding, were cut out to use as puppets. Rob Newell photos

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hen ukiyo-e prints made their way overseas in the late-19th century as wrapping for exported ceramics, Westerners were awestruck by the exotic designs. Go to www.northshoreoutlook.com click on the European impressionists Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Henri Toulouseword CONTEST to download your entry, colour the picture, then email Lautrec and American modernist Frank Lloyd or drop off to the Outlook by noon, Jan 10, 2014. Wright praised the technical sophistication Email: contests@northshoreoutlook.com Drop off: 104-980 West 1st Street, N Van. and vivid colors, as well as ukiyo-e’s intrinsic meanings. Japanese people " X 8" 4_NE011G114 alive during the height of ukiyo-e popularity from 1604 to 1868 treasured images of beautiful women, samurai, kabuki actors and romantic views of famous places. Many of these woodblock prints, however, aren’t just pleasant to the eye. They are political, with hidden meanings, and portrayed major historical events to those eager to know what was happening in society. West Vancouver Museum’s is showcasing dozens of ukiyo-e prints at Ukiyoe Spectacular, which runs from Jan. 10 to March 22. “The general public could now buy these prints. While the wealthy could commission a painting, these were available to anyone,” says assistant curator Kiriko Watanabe, who travelled to Japan to gather the prints. She is working closely with Shinichi Inagaki, a

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The approval process for North Van arts grants proved to be dramatic, as district councillors debated whether programming outside of the community should receive funding. Included in the North Van Arts Office list of funding recommendations made by an arms-length jury is $14,000 for the Vancouver International Mountain Festival and $5,000 for the Kay Meek Centre. In total, $66,500 is set to be allocated to 15 arts projects. In its application, West Van-located Kay Meek Centre noted 28 per cent of its audience base is from North Van. As for the VIMF bid, organizers estimated 5,000 people would attend screenings in North Van. Coun. Roger Bassam questioned why Blueridge Good Neighbour Day, a well-attended event, would only receive $500 in funding. “But when I look and say, ‘Well, we are sending money to West Vancouver to Kay Meek Theatre to have them support their programming’ — I have to object to that,” said Bassam. “I don’t understand why we are supporting programming outside of North Vancouver.” Mayor Richard Walton disagreed, saying: “When it comes to the arts … there are no boundaries on the North Shore.” Council voted in favour of approving 13 items on the list, while deferring the decision on the VIMF and Kay Meek Centre until a policy discussion on arts funding later this month at a committee of the whole meeting.

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Council gave first reading to Official Community Plan bylaws for Polygon Homes’ proposed three- and four-storey, 95-unit condo and townhouse project on the Dollarton Shipyard site. The properties at 3829 and 3919 Dollarton Hwy. are currently zoned as “waterfront industrial.” Under the district’s Seymour Local Plan, the site was given a “mixed-use residential” designation. Polygon is planning a massive cleanup of the heavily contaminated site, as well as foreshore rehabilitation and significant riparian restoration that includes building a fish ladder under Dollarton Highway. The project will also allow for public access to the waterfront via a pathway that will connect with a network of trails in Cates Park. Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn’s concern with the project is what noise impact the future expansion of the Kinder Morgan Westridge petroleum terminal across the water in Burnaby will have on Dollarton-area residents.

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for close to 25 years. Turcotte laughs, saying he has occupied almost every retail space on the block. On Monday, two young boys peer through one of his glass display cases at a rare Pokemon card. in Squamish, BC “You won’t find this card anywhere else,” says one of the kids who is grateful that Big Pete’s exists in the Lonsdale area, which is near his home. Should Staburn’s project be approved, Turcotte will have to find a temporary location for two years while the construction takes place. He hopes Big Pete’s will have a home in the new development. “It really comes down to what deal can be struck,” said Turcotte. “Redevelopment tends to price out the mom-and-pops [shops]. The rent becomes too onerous.” Turcotte estimated he has paid $50,000 in operating costs over five years, under a triple net lease which puts the onus of some or all All inc property expenses, including taxes and maintel nance fees, on the tenant. rates usive sta He said there is fine line between too much just $ rt at rent and too little space. Currently, Turcotte has 2 1,800 square feet to house his innumerable colper m 795 lectables. onth! Staburn’s development plan calls for one commercial parcel on the corner of Lonsdale and West Second to be close to 2,000 square feet, with the majority of the units falling in the 800to 900-square foot range. In total there would 633 square feet Shannon Falls is located just 45 minutes from the North be 11,400 square feet of office space and 13,550 square feet of retail space. 1 Bedroom Shore. Enjoy dining with new friends, weekly housekeeping, “The developments, the way they set them Upper Floor24/7 on-site staff and many more amenities. up, they take away the larger retail space,” said Turcotte, not speaking specifically about Staburn’s application. “They tend to parcel them out into smaller units. I don’t want to see Lonsdale become a bunch of dentists, small hair Call Lisa today for salons and sushi bars.” Lunch and a Tour. There will be a public hearing for the redevelopment of 101-149 Lonsdale Ave. on Jan. 20 at 7 604.848.2000 ext.5001 p.m. at North Van city hall.

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The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area inside; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable. The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,

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GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500/each. Call or text (604)845-3972 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806

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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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PETS

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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HOMES FOR RENT

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604.488.9161

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