Outlook West Vancouver, February 27, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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I N F O FA I R Housing & Neighbourhoods Fair

You are invited to a Housing & Neighbourhoods Fair to learn about and provide input on four key initiatives in West Vancouver related to housing and neighbourhoods:

• Coach Houses: proposed policies, design guidelines and zoning regulations • Housing Bulk: information on issues relating to large replacement houses and possible District actions to make new housing better fit existing neighbourhood character

• Purpose-Built Rental Housing: information on existing rental housing and possible District actions to protect it and encourage construction of new units, including preliminary information about a rezoning application by Hollyburn Properties for a proposed rental infill project in the Ambleside Apartment Area

• Heritage Conservation: information about the heritage conservation program, Community Heritage Register and conservation incentives/protection tools

Saturday March 1 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Atrium, West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive

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Proposal received for ‘gentle densification’ Forty-nine additional rental units could be built beside an existing highrise MICHAELA GARSTIN

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Come to an Open House West Vancouver is reviewing the bylaws and policies relating to the Upper Lands to determine what lands should be protected, what can be developed, uses of public land and appropriate forms of development. A working group of dedicated residents has been appointed by District Council to involve the community and to make recommendations to Council. Come to an open house, find out more and provide your feedback. Thursday, February 27 | 4–8:30 p.m. West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive Interactive workshops at 5 and 7 p.m. (one hour each)

Tuesday, March 4 | 4–8:30 p.m. West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive Interactive workshops at 5 and 7 p.m. (one hour each)

For more information: upperlandswg@westvancouver.ca 604-925-7055 westvancouver.ca/upperlands

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enters could have more options in West Vancouver if Hollyburn Properties’ infill project is given the green light. An additional 49 purpose-built rental units in two low-rise buildings could be built beside an existing highrise in Ambleside at 195 21st St. The development proposal, Hollyburn Gardens, brings a change of pace for West Van. In the last 30 years, most developers have steered clear of building rentals. There are currently 1,900 purpose-built rental units in West Van, most built during the 1960s and ‘70s in the Ambleside Apartment Area. Many are vulnerable to loss as new developers move in and want to maximize the return on their investment in expensive district land. Only 20 new units have been added since the 1970s. The proposed development consists of two buildings, one threestoreys and the other three-and-half-storeys that would be built on “underutilized space” on the property. One building will be constructing on top of an existing underground parkade. “…Housing that is built specifically for rentals is a component of a healthy housing market,” said Bob Sokol, director of planning for West Vancouver, adding there would be a legal agreement that the units stay rental. The development would increase the floor area ratio from the existing 1.75 maximum to 2.47, meaning the lot would have more density. In an area where parking can be difficult to find, the developer is proposing 25 new parking spaces to add to the 133 that already exist. In its application package to the district, Hollyburn Properties says the parkade is usually only three-quarters full despite reducing the rent on parking spots from $75 to $50 a month and renting spots to residents in adjacent buildings. Infill housing is considered “gentle densification” by the District of West Vancouver and is meant to fit into the neighbourhood’s “established character.” It is encouraged as an alternative to West Van’s most prominent form of housing — the large single-family home. Besides rental units, infill housing can consist of coach houses up to 1,500 square feet, two smaller houses sharing one lot as an alternative to a large house, duplexes and triplexes. The district currently doesn’t plan to control the maximum rental price of Hollyburn’s proposed units, said Sokol. “We think at this point there is enough of a need for having new rental housing, and it will be a significant benefit to the community,” he said. District staff will be preparing a report on Hollyburn Gardens that will go before council this spring or early summer. If the development is ultimately approved, construction could begin in mid- to late-2015. A public information meeting about infill housing, including coach houses, heritage conservation and Hollyburn Properties’ proposed development, is being held on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.

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espite some pleading from the public for a last-minute stay of execution, city council voted on Monday to scrap the Flamborough Head stern. The North Vancouver-built Victory ship relic has for years stood shrouded in shrink-wrap on Lot 5 on the Lonsdale waterfront. To date, it has cost various interest groups and other governments close to $1 million to preserve it, with the city alone pitching in $747,830 — which factors in the initial cost to remove the Flamborough’s stern from the rest of the ship, the shrink-wrapping and now the demolition. The city also pays $10,000 a month for on-site security costs associated with the stern. Last summer an engineering assessment concluded the stern’s cradle and foundation were deteriorating. Demolition was underway last fall after council approved the order, but was temporarily halted in January when Coun. Pam Bookham tabled a motion to revisit that decision. At Monday’s meeting, with the fate of the Flamborough hanging in the balance, council was presented with four options: attach the stern to a building, make it a stand-alone feature, put it back in the water near the shoreline — or retain a portion of it to be used as a monument. Council learned the long-term costs associated with either of the first three options would be at least $2 million. In a 5-2 vote, with Couns. Bookham and Don Bell opposed, council decided to scrap the stern, but also ask staff to explore salvaging a portion of it for a memorial. The demolition of the stern will now resume, the city confirmed on Monday. City taxes will not increase this year

For the first time in many years, city council has ratified a zero per cent base tax increase. During 2014 financial plan discussions on Monday, council also approved a one per cent levy to fund the imminent Harry Jerome recreation centre rebuild — and decided to redirect $260,000 from the city’s affordable housing fund to general infrastructure.

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Council endorsed, on Monday, a long-term vision for the city’s All Ages and Abilities (AAA) bike network — where there is a physical barrier between motorists and cyclists. In total, there will be 15 kilometres of new AAA bike facilities added to arterial routes, including Chesterfield Avenue and East Keith Road. The plan, when completed, will put all city residents within 440 metres of these protected bike paths. City transportation staff concentrated their efforts on 14th Street, as it is a quieter road with lower traffic volumes and provides more connections to key destinations in the city. Sections of the $9- to $18-million project will be rolled out as part of the city’s 10-year capital plan.

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s Lisa Paull was giving birth to her eight-pound, 14-ounce daughter on Feb. 12 she was relieved to have her midwife by her side. “She said: ‘Try to stay calm and look at me in the eyes. Try to focus,’” Paull recalls at home with tiny Savaitha Elizabeth Anne cradled in her arms. “She was there for me throughout the pregnancy. She took time to check in to see where I was at emotionally too.” Savaitha is the 34-year-old mother’s first child and, although her partner has a son, midwifery was new to the couple. “My doctor was so busy and there were questions I would forget to ask when I visited. She recommend a midwife.” Paull considered having Savaitha, which means “sun” in indigenous Australian, at her house on the Squamish Nation reserve but decided to give birth at Lions Gate Hospital instead. Both Paull, a student at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and her partner Victor, who works in the oil mines in Fort McMurray, lead busy lives and say a midwife fit in well. “She provided a lot of comfort,” she says of Vera Berard, a midwife with Midwifery Care North Shore, one of four clinics in North Vancouver that are covered under Canada’s Medical Services Plan. Last year, these clinics helped with 327 births, mostly from women living on the North Shore. Now the Midwives Association of B.C. wants to double the percent of midwife-assisted births on the North Shore and other parts of B.C. to 35 per cent. Berard says this can be done by spreading the word about the benefits of midwifery and increasing the number of midwives being trained. To keep up with growing demand, UBC’s Midwifery program will double its yearly graduation rate from 10 to 20 by 2017. The Midwives Association is also seeking provincial funding for a program that would annually enable 10 to 15 internationally trained midwives to practice in B.C. “There are more women who would like to have midwifery care but there aren’t enough midwives around,” said Berard, who has been in practice for 15 years. The recommendations, which include an expanded rural locum program and skills upgrading, would costs $3 million annually or $225 a birth per year starting in 2014/2015. The total cost of support would reach around $21 million by 2020. This money would be well spent, adds Berard, because it would free up around $60 million for other types of health care. According to the Midwives Association, midwives save the province money because they provide postpartum care inside the home, allowing women to leave the hospital an average of 18 hours earlier. Midwife-assisted births also decrease caesarian sections from 30 to 19 per cent. Lonsdale home birth Midwives are recommended for healthy, low-risk pregnancies like that of Brianna Higgins who gave birth to a daughter at home in October. “A home birth was always in the back of my mind. My husband was completely against it at first but I gave him research about safety and we ended up doing it,” says Higgins from her home in central Lonsdale. “I had a water birth in the bath tub. It was a gentle way for Rea to come into the world. Her eyes were open looking at her dad.” With a plan to go to the hospital if there were complications, she felt more comfortable staying at home. “I wanted an intervention-free birth.” And, yes, that means without all the forms of pain relief available at the hospital, including epidurals. Only recommended for low-risk pregnancies, giving birth at home saves the province money because it reduces the demand on hospital resources, according to the Midwife Association of B.C. Currently 17 per cent of births are done at home. “If women are healthy and their pregnancies are going fine then they’re not likely to see a doctor the whole of their pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum,” says Berard. “However if anything arises… we can get women in to see specialists quickly.”

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The city will fund a $15,600 position at Queensbury school, and contribute $8,200 to cover salary increases for crossing guards at five other locations

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he Queensbury elementary community is breathing a sigh of relief after North Van city council approved funding for a crossing guard at a high traffic volume intersection one block south of the school. At the corner of Moody Avenue and East 19th Street on Monday afternoon, Queensbury principal Rick Chan shielded a handful of students as they waited to cross the icy street. It was just over a year ago that a student was struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk located a few blocks to the east. The accident still fresh in his mind, he explained his concern with the four-way intersection. “Just the number of kids that cross here, and not all vehicles obey the traffic rules,” he said. A year ago the city conducted a traffic management study around Queensbury school as part of a pilot project for Active and Safe Routes to School — a national movement that encourages cities to promote the use of walking and biking to school. The program is designed to keep kids active while addressing traffic safety issues and reducing reliance on vehicles in the community. From the Queensbury traffic study, city transportation engineers learned improving pedestrian safety at Moody Avenue and 19th Street would encourage more students to walk to school. City transportation manager Dragana Mitic, in her report to council, said the intersection is further complicated by its close proximity to the intersection of 19th Street and Grand Boulevard which is a few metres away. Queensbury Parent Advisory Council vice-president

Kathy Owens told The Outlook it’s difficult for the young students to navigate the five entry points onto 19th Street. “On top of that the 19th [Street] hill is so steep, and the visibility is poor,” said Owens. A mom of two primary age students, Owens helms the Walking Wednesdays School Bus program at Queensbury. One morning a week, parent volunteers are stationed at two central gathering spots in the neighbourhood. The two walking school buses start out with about 40 all clEar - Queensbury principal Rick Chan and parent Kathy students and pick up another 25 or so Owens cross a busy intersection near the school Monday afternoon. along the way to Queensbury. Maria Spitale-Leisk photo “We are trying to promote health, and cut down on the amount of traffic grant for the crossing guard program to $93,800. around our school,” said Owens. “So far City Coun. Linda Buchanan, who last year attended we have lots of parental support.” a Safe Routes to School conference, is supportive of Hot chocolate and the occasional walking school the crossing guard program. She said the school disbus special guest, which this last Wednesday was the city’s mayor, help motivate the students to stay active, trict and the city are working together to find ways to improve active transportation in the community. That especially on inclement weather days. includes looking at any infrastructure and signage Since 1997, the city has allocated $70,000 in needs, bylaw enforcement and educating parents on its annual budget to help the North Vancouver the safe routes their kids can take to school. School District fund five adult crossing guard posiBefore she supports the city paying for more crosstions. Currently, the crossing guards are stationed ing guards, Buchanan said she would like to see the at intersections near five city elementary schools: outcome of the Queensbury Safe Routes to School Brooksbank, Larson, Ridgeway, Westview and Queen pilot project. Mary. When asked if the crossing guard role could be hanThis year the school district is requesting from the dled by a volunteer, Buchanan figures the challenge is city an additional $8,200 to cover crossing guard salthe sustainability over the long term. ary increases. As well, they are asking for $15,600 to “It may work while that particular parent is at the fund the new position at Queensbury. On Monday council approved the additional funding, school but once they leave, the program may not continue,” said Buchanan. as part of its 2014 financial plan, bringing the annual

The latest news and information from the City of North Vancouver

Town Hall Meeting DRAFT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN Thursday, March 6th at 2121 Lonsdale Avenue (the View – top floor) 6:30-7:00pm: Material on display, 7:00-8:30pm: Presentation & Discussion In December, Council released a draft Official Community Plan for discussion and input through a series of events and outreach activities including a Town Hall Meeting. Join us to learn more and provide input on the Draft Plan. For more information visit www.cnv.org/CityShaping

Central Waterfront Area Vision Unveiled A vision for the City’s Central Waterfront area has been presented to Council and the community. Have you seen it? A skating rink, water park, amphitheatre, ferris wheel and other unique features and attractions are proposed. If you want to see the renderings and a video of the presentation, it’s all online at www.cnv.org/CentralWaterfrontVision

Open House: The Green Necklace at Mahon Park Wednesday, March 12th from 5pm–8pm Carson Graham Secondary School, 2145 Jones Avenue The City is planning the next section of the Green Necklace – a multi-use, off-road path along Jones Avenue from Keith Road to West 21st Street. It will connect with the existing section of the Green Necklace that runs through Victoria Park. Learn more about the proposed project and share your thoughts and ideas at the first Open House. Your feedback will help shape the future concept plan. Get more information at www.cnv.org/GreenNecklace

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What do you think of Roger Brooks’s vision for the Lower Lonsdale waterfront? “I think it’s positive to have places for youth and young adults to hang out. It used to be pretty dreary down here when I was a teenager. It’s only going to get better. The skating rink is a really cool idea.” Britt Arnet, Unity Clothing employee and North Van resident

“I think the skating rink is not necessarily a bad thing. To stick a ferris wheel there would take away from the tranquility of the scene. I’d like to see it pay more tribute to the shipbuilding history — rather than turn it into a circus.” Juliet Baker, Lonsdale resident “I’m for sure in favour of some of these things. I just don’t want it to look the same as these American cities, because Vancouver is so unique. I enjoy the farmer’s market here in the summer. It has a North Van feel at the moment.” Dana Barratt, Lonsdale resident

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The West Vancouver Community Foundation held a special reception last week to honour supporters and friends of the charitable organization. The Friends of the Foundation Appreciation reception was held at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club. Community leaders and invited guests got a chance to mix and mingle and to hear about the new North Shore Rescue fund which will help with items like funding and equipment in the future. There was also some surprise entertainment by the Pals Chorus (Performing Arts Lodge) seniors choir who had everyone clapping along to everything from Footloose to Lady Gaga. 1 Welcoming guests at the front door are West Vancouver Community Foundation’s financial assistant Susan Beck, foundation chair Gerry Humphries and executive director Delaina Bell. 2 Enjoying some conversation before the speeches are Iain Bell, left, Mark Braithwaite, Coun. Bill Soprovich and Jim Almas. 3 Representing the YAHU (Young Adults Helping U) Youth Philanthropy Council of the West Vancouver

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Vancouver Urban Timberworks owners Danny Hagge (left) and Eric Savics. Rob Newell photo

Toiling with timber When a tree is cut down on the North Shore, Vancouver Urban Timberworks recycles the wood into innovative furniture from a warehouse on East Esplanade

www.northshoreoutlook.com Retail, wholesale in the future Working mainly with native maple, cedar and fur, Vancouver Urban Timberworks comes across the occasional foreign species on the North Shore. “Fifty or 100 years ago, someone would plant them as a sapling or tree. That’s how they ended up here.” The sturdy Spanish chestnut headboard in the warehouse is an example. A bed frame will be added and soon it be a fixture in his customer’s bedroom. “We’re even taking cottonwoods now. They’re usually swamp trees and very beautiful.” Maple is the most common request because it’s a tough hardwood that’s resistant to dents and dings. Softwoods, such as western hemlocks, are more suitable for outdoor uses. “People select timber based on design and dimension. Each one has a certain shape and colour.” Whether the tree is dying, poses a liability because of its root system or other reason, or needs to come down for a new development, Vancouver Urban Timberworks is up for the job. “Living in the Pacific Northwest, there will be a tree on a property. When the construction industry is doing well, we get a tree or so every week. We’re on a larger scale than ever before.” When timber arrives at the warehouse it’s put into a kiln to dry for three weeks. Then interior designers, contractors and anyone else interested can select the exact wood they want. Depending on the quality and species, semiprocessed slabs range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. “I see a very big future for us,” says Savics optimistically. “In five years, we will exist on a much bigger scale.” His plans for Vancouver Urban Timberworks include a retail shop with ready-to-go furniture and the capacity to sell wholesale to customers that need products on a reoccurring basis. “There have definitely been times when all our friends are at the beach and we can’t go. “We’ve made sacrifices in our social lives and elsewhere because we spend so much time here but all these late night are paying off.” Check out Savics’ works at vancouverurbantimberworks.com. mgarstin@northshoreoutlook.com

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eering into the future, Eric Savics imagined himself hunched over a desk in a quiet office, meticulously crunching numbers in a firmly pressed suit. But this wasn’t the life he wanted. So at the young age of 21 Savics promptly quit financial management school to start Vancouver Urban Timberworks, a business that hauls away trees free of charge and transforms them into rustic/contemporary headboards, slabs for tables and other design pieces. His warehouse on East Esplanade in Lower Lonsdale is busy today. Savics wears ear plugs around his neck and his jeans are littered with sawdust. “This one is for Cafe for Contemporary Arts,” he says, running his hand over the smooth surface of a long slab of wood that will eventually be a conversation piece at the nearby cafe. The maple’s original bark is left on one side to add character. “This one is a headboard,” Savics yells over the sound of a saw starting up. “It’s Spanish chestnut from 13th and Chesterfield.” For the last four years Savics and co-owner Danny Hagge have worked with contractors, arborists, the City of North Vancouver, BC Hydro and others in need of tree removal in urban areas of the North Shore. When a tree needs to be taken down for whatever reason — because of old age, to build a new house — Vancouver Urban Timberworks will arrive on site, mill the tree and haul it away for free. It’s then transformed at the warehouse into custom hardwood and softwood furniture, flooring and stair treads. An average two-foot by 10-foot tree makes eight slabs. As Savics walks though the warehouse he passes by dozens of slabs in different stages of processing that are stacked along the wall. The idea is planted “I saw high value timber coming down and I knew there was enough trees in

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urban areas to start this business,” says the West Vancouver secondary grad, closing the door to his office at the back of the warehouse to keep the clamouring out. In the casual but busy environment, a dog sits by his feet as Savics looks out the window with a view of the Georgia Strait. Living at his grandparents house in Deep Cove at the time, he went on research road trips to Portland and northern California with his future business partner. With an additional sawmill operation in Squamish and plans to install a saw this summer that will cut the largest widths and lengths in all of Canada, the small start-up business is exactly what he envisioned when dropping out of financial management courses at BCIT. “Not to sound too cliché, but we are carrying on the life of the tree,” says Savics, a business minded 26 year old. Creating the niche recycling business at such a young age was an uncertain path for Savics, who could have easily followed his dad’s path into financial management. “He had a lot of success and what I’m doing is so different. But he never expressed any uncertainty and my family has been supportive,” he says, admitting a few others weren’t so sure. “We were 20 or 21 years old. What experience could we have had? “If you want something really badly, you’ll make it happen.” And that’s exactly what Savics and his business partner, a former carpenter, did. Late last year, Tyler Russell, founder of Cafe for Contemporary Art two blocks away, spoke with Vancouver Urban Timberworks about making a new table for his café because he likes the concept behind the company. “It’s more ethically sourced,” he says. “It’s a really cool business.” Russell also believes in buying products nearby whenever possible because it supports local businesses. In this case, Savics’ shop is just a few doors down. “It creates neighbourhood fluidity,” he says.

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Ballet Bloch students reach far for New York City competition After placing second in Seattle, the ensemble is invited to compete in The Big Apple MICHAELA GARSTIN S tA f f R E p o Rt E R

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he pressure is on. A cluster of Ballet Bloch students gather at their Lower Lonsdale studio to practice for a much anticipated competition this April. After their ensemble “Windfall” took second place at the Youth America Grand Prix semifinals in Seattle, they were invited to compete in New York City from April 4 to 11. “These are high-calibre students. It depends on age, but many are practising 20 to 25 hours a week. Even the young ones are practising for 12 hours a week,” says instructor Tracy-Lea Bloch, who received an outstanding choreographer award while in Seattle. Windfall, a contemporary ballet piece, is a challenging number, adds Bloch. “It’s about preparing in every way. Managing nerves is a big part, and confidence especially in the teen years,” she says as her students energetically enter the studio. “The soloists are given private coaching. There is technical training but they need artistic training as well.” They will be dancing to “Wake,” a nonvocal piece from the English-Australian

neoclassical dark wave band Dead Can Dance. Instead of starting choreography right away, Bloch allowed her students listen to the music without any steps in mind. “As they listen, they start to see a vision of the dance in their mind. It’s quite fun for them.” The Youth America Grand Prix is the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition that awards over $250,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. Alumni dance with 50 companies, including American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet. Bloch, who teaches pure classical ballet, takes her inspiration from choreographers such as San Franciscobased Alonzo King, who calls his work “thought structures” and is hailed as a ballet visionary. Bloch has seen former students accepted into King’s Lines Ballet, as well as several other programs. A former processional dancer, she opened the ballet school in North Vancouver in 2012 after teaching in South Africa, London and Canada for 15 years. The studio moved from Pemberton Avenue to its permanent location on West First Street off Lonsdale Avenue last year.

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Perfect Pairings: Kurtis Kolt teams up with Loblaw’s City Market

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hoo-hoo! It’s Vancouver Wine Festival week! kurtis@kurtiskolt.com If you’re hitting the International Festival Tasting room, and you should, don’t forget that the more you spit, the more wines you can sample and enjoy. Make sure you have a big meal beforehand, you’ll need all the energy you can muster to navigate the room’s 177 wineries. With this year’s theme being France, do take advantage of that by exploring the country’s diverse regions and styles. Domaine Zinck from Alsace offers fresh, aromatic and zippy whites, while Maison Louis Jadot of Burgundy provides some wonderfully plummy Pinot Noirs, expressing gleaming minerality. You can bet I’ll be swinging by Lanson in the Champagne section more than once, and doing my best to get a little face-time with M. Chapoutier, the man himself, over in the Rhône Valley. When you do step away from France and find yourself knee-deep in Spanish wines, I heartily recommend you pop by Nathalie Bonhomme’s table. The winemaker/négociant always has some delicious wines to pour, and personality-wise she’s a stick of dynamite who will leave you beaming. Sitting Wine Fest out this year? Here are a couple wines to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Breton 2012 Avis de Vin Fort | Loire Valley, France | $30-ish | Private Wine Stores This wine isn’t going to be everybody’s favourite because of its unique style, but if it does indeed speak to you, you’ll love it! The grape is Cabernet Franc, and it’s grown using organic and biodynamic practices in the gravel, clay and limestone soils of France’s Loire Valley. The grapes are only macerated with their skins for just under a week, so the wine straddles the line between rosé and light red. Do serve it with a touch of a chill; it will absolutely sing. The reason it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea? It tastes like those wonderful gravel, clay and limestone soils, and that will be the first thing that hits you. Cascading over all of that though, is a wave of crushed red berry fruit; currants, strawberries, cherries and maybe a few rose petals floating on top. A light dusting of white pepper on the finish gives it some fine texture. Be adventurous and give it a go! Liquidity 2011 Chardonnay | Okanagan Falls, BC | $27ish | Private Wine Stores Matt Holmes is the winemaker at what’s quickly becoming one of my favourite new B.C. wineries. Liquidity is a hop, skip and a jump from Blue Mountain in Okanagan Falls, a sub-region that is the heart of local Chardonnay and Pinot Noir country. Matt’s wines are consistently elegant and polished, this Chardonnay being a fine example. Lightly oaked, the wood in no way weighs things down, instead it offers a clean lift to the wine’s lime, star fruit and mango juiciness. Make sure to use the biggest wine glasses you’ve got; constant swirling will have you relishing those lovely, lovely tropical aromatics. As always, if you’re having trouble finding something or just want to say hi, find me via KurtisKolt.com or on Twitter @ KurtisKolt

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. Though I only profile a couple wines in this week’s column, there’s a wide array of foods that’ll go with them. A good rule of thumb when pairing food and wine is to really take note of a wine’s flavour profile. Any food flavours you’re picking up, from lemons and apples to chocolate and peppercorn, are the elements you want to hone in on. When deciding on a dish or a snack to go with your bottle, think if those food flavours in the wine could find a place with your dish, actually in it or as a complement with each bite. Think of it this way. Say you have some lovely fresh oysters and a choice between a lemony Sauvignon Blanc or a chocolaty Cabernet Sauvignon. Would you ever have a little chocolate shaved onto those oysters, or served alongside? Probably not. But would you squeeze a little lemon on them? Sure! Looks like we’d go Sauvignon Blanc with that one. So we start out with the Breton 2012 Avis de Vin Fort, which is a little earthy but has plenty of red fruit. If we were to go with a cheese, let’s move toward something with a touch of earthiness, but would enjoy the contrast of a little red fruit, which could be seen as serving it with a little compote. PC Black Label Sovrano is an Italian hard-ripened cheese made from cow’s milk and buffalo’s milk, coming across as a slightly-milder Parmesan. That red, juicy character of the wine will also work as a great thirstquencher for the cheese’s slight saltiness. Now, with that Liquidity 2011 Chardonnay, you have some citrusy, tropical fruit, it’s quite juicy and there’s just a hint of creaminess, texture-wise. We can focus in on the creamy element, grab some PC Black Label Fiorelli Pasta and enjoy is with a simple cream sauce, perhaps with a little white wine, garlic and fresh herbs, or we can go to the other end of the spectrum. Vij’s Punjabi Lamb Curry has some big flavour and plenty of warm spices; the Chardonnay will provide some lovely contrast and refresh the palate after each bite. That hint of ginger in the curry will also hit a similar note offered by the oak in the wine. Enjoy!

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ebruary is the month of love. With Valentine’s Day celebrations, images of young love are everywhere – but what about older love? After all, the need for love, human touch and a healthy sex life are important throughout our entire lifespan. Sexual health educator and consultant Jane Langton of ajuicylife.com is out to dispel the myths around seniors and sexuality. “There is no expiry on our need for intimacy, sexuality, companionship, friendship,” she says. Langton conducts workshops for older adults that foster frank and open discussion. She provides information about safe sex, how to stay fit and how to deal with some of the common problems seniors encounter. She gives clients an opportunity to speak candidly about a subject not normally discussed and encourages seniors to enjoy every stage that comes along in their lives. According to Health Canada, the majority of people between 64 and 75 said they were sexually active and rated intimacy as an important part of their lives. Many report that their sex lives have improved since they no longer contend with the fear of unwanted pregnancy. Also, once adult children have moved out of the family home, couples enjoy more privacy and time for themselves. A lively love life has tangible health benefits: sex burns calories and releases endorphins which can reduce pain and anxiety. It has been found to boost the body’s immune response and to increase the production of sex hormones. It may also lower the risk of prostate cancer and heart attack.

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Talk to your partner about your concerns, needs and preferences.

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Regular exercise does more than keep muscles toned. It promotes circulation and maintains strength and flexibility. Exercise can also make us feel more desirable, which can contribute to confidence in the bedroom. Don’t wait until you’re in the mood

Like any healthy habit, the more you practice, the better you’ll feel —which may actually boost your sex drive. Try something new

If you need some inspiration don’t be afraid to do a little browsing through an adult love shop. Two such shops are In the Mood and Love Nest, both in the Lonsdale area. Both stock games, toys, body paint, lingerie, books, and many other items that can inspire creativity. Staff are friendly and helpful. Art of Loving, in Vancouver, offers seminars on topics such as Creative Kissing and Better Sex Yoga, which sell out well in advance. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

“Humour plays a huge part in our ability to enjoy intimacy because we have to be able to laugh at ourselves and laugh at the things that aren’t working,” says Langton. She stresses that it’s still important to see a health provider to check out any new physical changes or problems. continued, PAGE 15

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Although the official start of spring is a month away, we on the “Wet” Coast are privileged to have an early preview while our friends in the East are still shovelling. So on that note, Galvani has selected a new spring seasonal from Howe Sound Brewing, a short hop (pun intended) up Highway 99. A trip well worth making, by the way, as confirmed by CAMRA Vancouver awarding it first place in the Best B.C. brewpub category at its AGM this past weekend. Galvani writes that this beer has aromas of lemongrass, citrusy hops and Belgian yeast, with a strong hop flavour that dominates throughout. The lemongrass taste is still there at the start and hits again slightly on the finish, but it takes a backseat to the West Coast hops (centennial and amarillo), balancing them out a bit for a medium length, dry finish.

This month’s beer has been chosen by Mark Galvani, craft beer portfolio supervisor at Village Liquor Store in Park Royal Village. continued from, PAGE 14

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NEW PLANT - An artist’s rendering shows a conceptual design for the planned Lions Gate sewage treatment plant at West First Street and Pemberton Avenue. Metro Vancouver Illustration over 10 years for infrastructure projects regard for this,” said Mussatto. Concurrently, Metro is lobbying the across the country. provincial government to declare the Potential Building Canada projects project a provincial priority. valued at over $100 million, includ“And we have had some very good ing Metro’s wastewater plant project, feedback so far,” said are automatically subject to Mussatto. screening for P3 procurement. Ultimately, North Shore Explained Mussatto, the P3 residents want to know Canada Fund would cover a when, and by how much, maximum of 25 per cent of the their taxes will increase as project’s cost, compared to the a result of the new sewage 33 per cent funding Building plant. Canada could potentially offer “The big construction Metro. wouldn’t start until about “So we are going to get the 2017 or 2018, so that’s when best dollar from the federal gov- Mayor Mussatto the big money would be ernment — and, hopefully, the spent,” said Mussatto. provincial government with the It’s hard to say, the mayor added, Building Canada Fund,” said Mussatto. The application process for that fund- what that tax increase would look like until financing details, including funding is expected to open in the spring, ing commitments from the other govbut for now Mussatto is confident the ernments, are finalized. North Shore’s wastewater treatment “I think it will be manageable,” said plant project is on the federal governMussatto. “It will be an increase, but it ment’s radar. “We are best positioned [for this fund- will be a manageable increase with the taxpayers here.” ing], better than anybody else in this

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And while Trey’s condition has changed the Purcells’ lives, the positives outweigh the challenges. “Trey is fabulous and amazing and has taught me more about life than anyone ever will. He has taught me the real meaning of being a parent,” Deb writes in an email. “Being a parent is about love and contentment and living in the present moment. Trey reminds me of this over and over and over when I get rushed or stressed or start thinking about the future.” Along with the bond with her husband Ryan that’s been strengthened by this journey — “he is my rock” — Deb says the support from her community has been instrumental for them. “Talking about what it means to have the commu-

nity support us makes me cry. Every time. Because this road is hard. And we cannot do it alone. The community behind us... it picks us up when we are down and it keeps us sane,” she writes. “It helps us build strength. Community is so important for all of us and I want to give back to all of my neighbours who have supported us. They’re part of our family for good now.” Along with raising her three kids, Deb is deeply committed to doing advocacy work and fundraising work for those afflicted by the disease. In 2007 the Purcells started the MPS II Research Fund and through a variety of events has managed to raise more than $250,000 to find a cure. As well, she also has a website treypurcell.com that chronicles the family’s journey and shares information about MPS

Metro’s proposed cost-sharing formula for the project asks the three levels of government to each contribute onethird of the funding. Provincial and federal funding aside, Metro has a rough idea of how much the replacement of the Lions Gate and Iona sewage treatment plants will cost taxpayers. In November the Metro board approved a cost-sharing model for future capital projects, where benefitting areas pay 30 per cent and the other municipalities chip in the rest. Under that arrangement, average North Shore annual sewage fees (per capita) are expected to rise from $267 now to $715 by 2030. The utilities committee’s designbuild-finance recommendation for the North Shore wastewater treatment plant is being forwarded to Metro’s Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District board meeting on Feb 28 for final endorsement.

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II for others. Deb also makes herself available to any parents of MPS children who reach out to her. This Saturday, the Purcells are hosting a special yoga-themed fundraiser on Trey’s birthday from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Elementary called Hope, Sweat and Breathe. Deb’s thrilled to celebrate her son’s special day and also excited that her son’s stabilized condition will give hope to others in the MPS community. “I feel like we need to appreciate Trey’s life and advocate for others.” -To find out more about this Saturday’s (March 1) Hope, Sweat and Breathe yoga event fundraiser and how you can support the MPS II Research Fund, visit treypurcell.com

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1356 Marine Drive • North Van • kypriaki.ca • 604.985.7955

MODEL # TB4H3EJN

BI-WEEKLY

178 ONLY 0.9% 36-MONTH LEASE

MODEL # YD4H2EJN

0 DOWN

MODEL # DEIF3EJ

BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

THE ACURA PERFORMANCE EVENT

Certified Pre-Owned Peace O f Mind

THE ACURA PERFORMANCE EVENT

T H E A2013 C UILX R ATECH P E R F O R M A N C E 2013 E V EMDX N T ELITE T H E A C U R A P2010 E R FMDX ORM ANCE EVEN PREMIUM ALL NEW 2014 2014

V6 STK# IL31069SR

STK# P2457

ALL NEW 2014

THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT AND LUXURY FOR YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS

568

2.9%

MONTHLY PAYMENT

5,790

36-MONTH LEASE

UNPRECEDENTED TECHNOLOGY AND CONVENIENCE INCLUDING CUSTOMIZABLE MEDIA, INFORMATION FEATURES, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND 24-HOUR CONCIERGE OPERATORS AND A TRULY DIGITAL EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR MDX

198

* SECURITY DEPOSIT

DOWN PAYMENT

acurabc.ca

2,178 LITRES OF CARGO SPACE

273 HP V6 I-VTEC ENGINE 2009 TSX PREMIUM

3.9%

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

NOW $34,888

WAS $35,995

PUSH BUTTON START 2012 TL V6 ELITE

FOR ENHANCED DAYTIME AND NIGHT DRIVING SAFETY

2012 RDX TECH

STK # P2474

AVAILABLE ACURALINK™ WITH SMART NOW $29,900 NOW $53,588 JEWEL EYE™ LED HEADLIGHTSWAS $56,000 PHONE CONNECTIVITY 2014

7-PASSENGER LEATHER WAS $32,445 TRIMMED SEATING

6,100 PUSH BUTTON START $

48-MONTH LEASE

DOWN PAYMENT

* SECURITY DEPOSIT

2,500

OR $

†

2,178 LITRES OF CARGO SPACE

CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE

273 HP V6 I-VTEC E

7-PASSENGER LEATHER AVAILABLE ACURALINK™ WITH *Lease offer is available through Acura Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. 2014 MDX 6-speed automatic (Model YD4H2EJN) leased at 2.9% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $568 *Lease offer isSMART available through Acura Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. 2014 RDX 6-speed automatic (Model TB4H3EJN) leased at 3.9% APR for 48 months. Bi-weekly payment is $198 (includes $1,945 freight & PDI), with JEWEL EYE™ LED HEADLIGHTS TRIMMED $6,100 down payment. First payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $26,692. Option to purchase at lease end for $21,005.90 plus taxes. 80,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km (includes $1,945 freight & PDI), with SEATING $5,790 down payment. First monthly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $26,238. Option toPHONE purchase at CONNECTIVITY lease for excess kilometres. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. †$2,500 Acura cash purchase credit is available on all new 2014 RDX models. Savings will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Acura cash end for $28,994.20 plus taxes. 60,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT AND LUXURY FOR FOR ENHANCED DAYTIME AND NIGHT DRIVING SAFETY UNPRECEDENTED TECHNOLOGY AND CONVENIENCE INCLUDING purchase cannot be combined with special lease or ﬁ nance offers. Retailer may lease/sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only. Offers are only valid forBC residents order/trade may be necessary. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only. Offers are only valid for BC residents at BC Acura retailers until October 31, 2013. See your Acura retailer for full details. YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS CUSTOMIZABLE MEDIA, INFORMATION FEATURES,incentive EMERGENCY * * * SERVICES, AND 24-HOUR CONCIERGE OPERATORS A TRULY at BC AcuraAND retailers until October 31, 2013. See your Acura retailer for full details.

568

STK$# P2480

2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER TURBO

2.9

2013 MAZDA CX-5 GT

$STK* # P2483

198

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR MDX

KYPRIAKI VALUENEW PRICED TAVERNA MENU Mediterranean Grill

dine in

2014 TL

2011 RDX TECHNOLOGY

Base sticker price: $39,800 Power: 2.0L, 16-valve, 240 hp, turbocharged DOHC I-4, mated to eight-speed automatic Fuel consumption:

9.4/6.3/8.1 L/100km (city/ hwy/combined).

SALES EVENT

BI-WEEKLY

2009 VOLKSWAGENPAYMENT JETTA TDI

*Lease offer is available through Acura Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. 2014 MDX 6-speed automatic (Model YD4H2EJN) leased at 2.9% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $568 (includes $1,945 freight & PDI), with $5,790 down payment. First monthly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $26,238. Option to purchase at lease end for $28,994.20 plus taxes. 60,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only. Offers are only valid for BC residents at BC Acura retailers until October 31, 2013. See your Acura retailer for full details.

WAS $37,000

MONTHLY PAYMENT

36-MONTH LEASE

NOW $35,900

SECURITY DEPOSIT

WAS $39,000

NOW $36,998

3.9%

48-MONTH

6,100

PAYMENT

2 500

$ , NOW $19,885

LEASE 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

STK DOWN # P2495

SECURITY DEPOSIT

2013OR VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

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WAS $21,000

5,790 150PT SAFETY INSPECTION ·StkPOWERTRAIN WARRANTY · 7 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY · CARPROOF REPORTS Stk #P2413 #P2397 Stk #MD31214A Stk #P2370A Stk #P2417 Stk #P2398 $

WAS $34,995

NOW $31,988

WAS $28,995

DOWN PAYMENT

acurabc.ca

NOW $23,999

WAS $33,988

NOW $28,999

WAS $22,000

NOW $18,588

WAS $21,995

NOW $19,750

WAS $21,998

NOW $18,988acu

*Lease offer is available through Acura Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. 2014 RDX 6-speed automatic (Model TB4H3EJN) leased at 3.9% APR for 48 months. Bi-weekly payment is $198 (includes $1,945 freight & PDI), with $6,100 down payment. First pay lease inception. Total lease obligation is $26,692. Option to purchase at lease end for $21,005.90 plus taxes. 80,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. †$2,500 Acura cash purchase cre models. Savings will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Acura cash purchase incentive cannot be combined with special lease or ﬁnance offers. Retailer may lease/sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicle shown for illustration pu BC residents at BC Acura retailersdeposit until October 31, 2013. See your Acura retailer for full details. *Lease offer is available through Acura Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. 2014 MDX 6-speed automatic (Model YD4H2EJN) leased at 2.9% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $568 (includes $1,945 freight & PDI), with $5,790 down payment. First monthly payment and $0 security due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $26,238. Option to purchase at lease end for $28,994.20 plus taxes. 60,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only. Offers are only valid for BC residents at BC Acura retailers until October 31, 2013. See your Acura retailer for full details.

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FARM WORKERS

JAMES GARDEN Ltd. requires 3 Farm Workers for Seasonal work starting around May 15 - Oct 15. Approx 50 hrs/week. Wage rate $10.33/hr. Duties are: planting, cultivating, harvesting, weeding, moving irrigation pipes, and lifting etc. Fax resumes to 604-574-5921.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COUNTER ATTENDANTS 457795 BC Ltd dba Subway restaurant loc’d at 6610 Royal Ave., West Vancouver, BC, requires F/T Food Service Counter Attendants. Duties include; taking orders, serving customers at counter, accepting payments, preparing foods items, wrapping and packing food for dine-in or take-out, receiving supplies & filling refrigerators. Min 1/yr exp. Salary $13/hr. Fax resumes: 604-597-4470 or email: shiraz.dossa@gmail.com COUNTER ATTENDANTS The owner of two companies; 457795 BC Ltd and 0802304 BC Ltd dba as 1 Subway restaurant located at 6610 Royal Ave., West Vancouver, BC, & a 2nd Subway at 2920 Lonsdale, North Vancouver, BC, requires several F/T Food Service Counter Attendants for the restaurants. Duties include taking orders, serving customers at the counter, accepting pymts, preparing food items, wrapping & packing food for dine-in or take-out, receiving supplies & filling refrigerators. Starting salary $11/hr. Fax resume to: 604-597-4470 or email: shiraz.dossa@gmail.com

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EDUCATION

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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AUTO FINANCING

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North Shore living at its best THE MOST ANTICIPATED NEW COMMUNITY COMING SOON TO CENTRAL LONSDALE

Live at the heart of it all This spring, Onni will unveil the newest and largest mixed-use community in North Vancouver. At the gateway to Central Lonsdale, enjoy first-class amenities with over 90,000 sq. ft. of retail space including a premier full service grocery store, coffee shop, restaurant, and more just steps from your front door. CentreView’s two towers showcase superbly appointed 1 to 2 bedroom homes with unparalleled interiors and breathtaking views.

Starting from the low $300,000’s. TM

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