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WV woman pleads not guilty to four immigration charges ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

THE trial of aWest Vancouver woman charged with employing a young woman from Tanzania illegally and forcing her to work 18-

hour days at her British Properties home got underwayWednesday in B.C. Supreme Court. Mumtaz Ladha, 60, a homeowner on Bramwell Road in the Properties, faces four counts under the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, one of them related to human trafﬁcking. Ladha has pleaded not guilty to all four counts. The Crown called four witnesses on Wednesday morning after the trial got began an hour late.Two were representatives of the women’s shelter where the woman — who cannot be named — sought refuge, allegedly from Ladha, in June 2009.

Laurie Parker-Stuart, now retired, was a domestic violence counsellor working at the woman’s shelter. Stuart said she received a call from the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services regarding the young woman asking for assistance. “It wasn’t domestic violence in the usual sense,” said Stuart, adding there was “question as to whether it

might be human trafﬁcking.” She said the woman, whom they referred to as “Isha,” was emotionally closed and under stress. “Not dissimilar from the demeanour of people coming in from a difﬁcult situation,” said Stuart. “She didn’t really have anyone.” The woman arrived without her passport and with only the clothes she wore, Stuart told the court. West Vancouver police

were then contacted to retrieve her passport and clothing from Ladha’s residence. West Vancouver police Const. Kelly English assisted in retrieving the woman’s passport from Ladha. English told the court she went to the house and Zahra Ladha, Ladha’s daughter, answered the door. English described entering the room

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First bear of year shot in August ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

THE North Shore lost its first black bear of the season after the bruin became too accustomed to humans. Conservation officers shot the young male bear, captured along Ridgeway Avenue in North Vancouver, on Aug. 21. “In this particular case, this bear was becoming quite habituated,” said conservation officer Ashley Page. “A lot of residents were not storing their garbage correctly, so it was going from property to property and as a result of doing that, it just became quite comfortable around people.” Conservation officers decide, at that level of See Attractant page 3

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2-year commitment sought locally for service dog training ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

LENDING a helping paw can mean a world of difference to those in need and, for one young puppy, finding the right home and teacher is the first step. Parker, a four and a half month old black Labrador retriever, needs a puppy raiser to help him become a service dog for adults with disabilities “I was actually trying to find a puppy raiser that lives on the North Shore,” said Sharon Hill, co-founder of West Coast Assistance Teams, a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to people with disabilities. “Of course I won’t turn down a good puppy raiser that’s in another area.” WCAT has been training and placing service dogs for the past 15 years and is run entirely by volunteers. Parker was named after one of WCAT’s long-time volunteers, Sandy Parkinson, and has been sponsored for his first year by North Vancouver Legion 118. “It’s the first time the North Van one has sponsored us,” said Hill. “I thought it would be nice to have him over there so that maybe we could link them up with the legion and they could go to legion events and that kind of thing.” Hill said the role of puppy raiser is to help raise and look after the dogs. “Our program is unique in the fact that we actually teach our puppy raisers everything they need to know to train the dog to be a service dog,” said Hill. “It is a long commitment,

it’s between 18 months and two years to be with the organization, and they will actually learn how to train the dog to do switches and push buttons and everything, so we do want people who want to actively be involved.” Hill said before taking in the dog, she meets and interviews potential puppy raisers. “I need to see their home, make sure it’s a suitable home for having a dog.” “Our puppies are never brought back and put in kennels. So they go from the puppy raiser to the client, which means that yes, the puppy raisers do have them a little longer than they would with say another organization where they’re going back to the kennel and the instructors are ﬁnishing them off.” Parkinson, Parker’s namesake, is a lifetime resident of North Vancouver and has been volunteering with the organization for more than two years. “The dogs really need to have a lot of exposure to different environments and different people so that they can be comfortable in any situation and they can support the client that they are helping,” said Parkinson. “You just try and imagine if you had a disability and you relied on your dog to be with you all the time, where would you go?” Parkinson, who is now a puppy sitter, said the dogs go everywhere with her, including work. “Everywhere you take them they are a part of you,” she said. For more information on becoming a puppy raiser, contact teams@telus.net.

Paper, website redesigned The paper you hold today looks different from the one you received onWednesday.We’ve changed. After much discussion, we have redesigned the way we present our stories to you. Inside you will still ﬁnd the broad range of community coverage that we provide in every issue — but with a fresh new look. It is not just the print version that has improved. Recently our website, nsnews.com, was rebuilt to give us the opportunity to make even more of our local coverage available to you online.You no longer

need special applications to view our paper on your smartphone or tablet because we now have a scalable website. All you have to do is go to nsnews. com on any device and you will see everything. It’s that simple. With more and more content appearing on our website and through the Layar app, the News continues to evolve with the times. Our focus remains on telling the stories that are important to our readers and helping our community to be successful. — Terry Peters Managing editor

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West Coast Assistance Teams’ Sandy Parkinson (left), WCAT founder Sharon Hill and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 118 president Rhonda Thomas are looking for a “puppy raiser” for fourmonth-old “Parker”. PHOTO PAUL McGRATH

Attractant management improving: bear network From page 1 habituation, what their other management options are, she said. “In this case we decided that it was best to put the bear down,” said Page. Page said the bear, which was tagged, had been relocated once before on July 24. The tag had been ripped from its ear, making it difﬁcult to trace the bear’s history and how many other times it had been relocated. “We’ve relocated two this season, one of them being this one bear that came back,” said Page. Tony Webb, chairman of the North Shore Black Bear Network said the

fact that only one bear has been shot to date is great news. “We’ve had a good year in the sense that we’ve only had one bear killed to date and that’s due to a lot of public diligence,” said Webb. “I think that people are beginning to live with bears and understand them and sort of realize that we’re living in a very unique area of the world, I think that message is beginning to get through.” Webb said that although it’s getting better, there is still work to be done. “It’s analogous to driving cars, you can never let your guard down, you’ve always got to be

with it,” he said. “We’ve got to appreciate that we’re on the North Shore and the mountains to the north of us harbour a lot of bears and such. And we’ve got to learn to live with them.” Page advises residents to remove all attractants from their property during bear season. “If you remove your bird feeders, store your garbage correctly, pick the fruit from your trees, anything you can do to remove all attractants,” she said. “Yes we do have bears in the area but if there’s no reason for the bear to visit your property it will just pass by — and that’s the best outcome we can all hope for.”

in which the woman stayed. She said the room was small with a bed, cabinet, ensuite bathroom and no windows. When asked how much space there was to move around the room, English said “approximately three to four feet between the bed and cabinet.” When the woman, accompanied by a worker from the shelter, came to the police station to get her passport, “she appeared to be of good health,” said English. She said it’s not unusual for police to be called in to retrieve personal artifacts, or “keep the peace.” Jessica Bryant, a receptionist at the women’s shelter, also took the stand and told the court a woman, who did not identify herself, called the shelter looking for the victim on the morning of June 10, a day or two after the passport incident. Bryant said the caller was “upset and frantic,” so Bryant transferred the call to Stuart. West Vancouver police Staff Sgt. Scott Findlay testified that he had also received a call inquiring after the woman from Zahra Ladha. He said he agreed to forward the woman’s file to the department’s information unit for review, and release only what was appropriate to Zahra. Findlay then received a call from the shelter. “They were concerned because Ladha was requesting to speak with (the woman),” he said. Findlay told the court he contacted Zahra by phone and advised her of the shelter’s concern. He said he recalled, “advising the number of the shelter should not have been provided.” “She was seeking information as to whether (the woman) had left of her own free will or not,” said Findlay. Zahra told Findlay the woman’s family had contacted her and wanted to know the whereabouts of their daughter. Stuart had testified earlier that disclosing the location of the shelter was a breach of confidentiality, putting both the person and the shelter at risk. The trial is set to run until Oct. 1.

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Bridge, highway closures Saturday RBC GranFondo bike race may cause delays till 10 a.m. ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

Thousands of cyclists will be making their way up to Whistler this weekend in an epic cycling event. The third annual RBC GranFondo Whistler takes place Saturday Sept. 7 starting at 6 a.m. Participants travel from downtown Vancouver, over the Lions Gate Bridge and onto the Sea to Sky Highway to their final destination in Whistler, a gruelling 122-kilometre course. The race has grown in popularity from 4,000 in 2010 to around 7,000 last year. Motorists are being advised there could be traffic delays of up to three hours along the route. The Stanley Park Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge will be closed to northbound traffic for two hours starting at 6 a.m. but a southbound lane will remain open. Motorists are being advised to use the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing during this time. Access to the bridge southbound from West Vancouver will

remain open via Marine Drive eastbound. Taylor Way between Marine Drive and Highway 1 will be closed to both traffic and pedestrians from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and local traffic will be rerouted onto residential streets. Taylor Place residents will also be restricted from accessing Taylor Way until it reopens. In North Vancouver, Marine Drive westbound between Capilano Road and Taylor Way will be closed from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with the exception of buses heading over the Lions Gate Bridge. Motorists will be able to access Lions Gate Bridge and West Vancouver from Lower Capilano Road, Welch and Wardance streets and Taylor Way until around 8:30 a.m. Two eastbound lanes on Highway 1 will be closed between Taylor Way and Horseshoe Bay from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Motorists can use Marine Drive eastbound as an alternate route. Ferry and local Horseshoe Bay traffic

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Correction The 27th annual Buchanan Bowl football game between the senior teams from Carson Graham and Handsworth will be played Saturday, Sept. 7 starting at 1:30 p.m. An incorrect start time was listed in a story appearing in the North Shore News on Sept. 4.

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ur rookie MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Jordan Sturdy has decided he will remain the mayor of Pemberton while serving in the legislature. He cites a desire to see some projects through to completion and save his Pemberton constituents the cost of a byelection to replace him. Those are admirable motives but trying to wear both political hats presents a number of concerns. Even in a small town, being the mayor is a busy task and MLAs are expected to travel, carry out cabinet or secretarial duties, meet with constituents, and be ready to show up to the legislature ready to answer to the opposition. It’s usually better to do one thing well, rather than divide your attention. While Sturdy may indeed be saving

Pemberton a byelection, the taxpayers of West Vancouver could argue with some justiﬁcation that his choice is “costing” them the full attention of their MLA. Penticton’s mayor, who was elected as a B.C. Liberal in May, offered to put up the cost of the pending byelection from his own pocket. Hint, hint. Sturdy could also face questions on where his loyalties lie. As evidenced by the 155-page book of resolutions the Union of B.C. Municipalities will vote on in the next week, local governments and the province aren’t always trying to row the boat in the same direction. We won’t say it can’t be done, because it has. But it certainly isn’t the norm, and Sturdy should not be surprised if constituents from both jurisdictions bring these questions to him.

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Dear Editor: The sound of rapid gunfire and shuddering earth rock our bedroom every morning as we wake for a new day. It is an earth-shattering, deep intense crashing noise, with beeping machinery all around us. No, we are not in Syria in the middle of a civil war. We are in what was once a quiet, charming neighbourhood in West Vancouver, where people re-create lots to fit the house, not build houses to fit the lot. How can a municipality that is supposedly proud of its natural beauty, its quiet streets, its green appeal, even consider continuing to allow the sort of developments and building that goes on in our once lovely

neighbourhoods? It is utterly shocking and completely devastating to listen to the “mining” equipment, the blasting and the moving of enormous amounts of rock by huge machines, the incredible noise pollution allowed six days a week, which prevents anybody from even leaving a window open, let alone allowing people to sit in their gardens to enjoy the good summer weather. People choose to live in West Vancouver and pay high taxes for the beautiful views, the verdant landscape and peaceful ambience — not to have it wrenched away by people who often develop enormous houses supposedly for themselves, which curiously go on

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the market within a year or two. Such people do not have any concern for their neighbours and the devastating effects of the peace having been totally shattered by years of construction, and rock “mining” to alter the landscape to accommodate the huge houses they want. Surely it should not take two or three years to build a house? We have lived in what was a quiet little cul-desac for 15 years, and for the past six years have had an untenable amount of noise all around us due to shrieking saws, earth/ rock moving equipment, beeping trucks, tons of gravel delivery, rock removal, blasting, hammering, compressors,

nail guns, banging wood deliveries and concrete pouring not to mention the fact that we have to wash our cars and windows repeatedly due to the huge amounts of dust created by rock cutting equipment, etc. And it continues. How can West Vancouver be proud to sell itself as an appealing natural setting for families to live in? Frankly, we have kept our mouths shut for six years, and now it is time to shout! We feel it is a case of “Can you hear me?” or “Are you listening?” It is time to start building houses to ﬁt the lot, not re-creating the lot to ﬁt the house. Gillian Simpson West Vancouver

Dear Editor: I’ve never actually had a parcel go missing in transit before, certainly not such an important one as this. Every year those of us involved in the organization of the West Vancouver Terry Fox Run wait enthusiastically for the T-shirts and advertising material to be delivered. Then we head to the coffee shops, malls, community centres, just anywhere that has an advertising board.We distribute the posters and hope that while people drink their lattes they will also glance at the community board.Things have not worked out so well this year! Purolator say that they delivered the run supplies to my home on Aug. 1 (no

signature required) and they stand by that. I live on a quiet Lynn Valley street and doubt that anybody would steal a box clearly marked “The Terry Fox Foundation” with a graphic showing Terry on his long journey across Canada.That couldn’t happen, could it? Was it delivered to the wrong address? But then why wouldn’t that person notify us! It really makes no sense. But what we do know is that the 33rd Terry Fox Run will go ahead on Sept. 15 at Ambleside Park no matter what.We’ll make sure of that! We can’t let this stop us from continuing Terry’s legacy of hope for a world free from cancer. Carol Beattie, North Vancouver

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CUPE contracts create uncertainty

KEITH BALDREY Contributing writer

The new school year begins this week, and it’s been a while since the year has kicked off with so much uncertainty in the education system. Both public sector unions begin work without contracts, but this time it is the support staff — largely represented by CUPE — that is threatening to throw a wrench into the system. Usually, the B.C. Teachers Federation can be counted on to lead the offensive against a government, but it has shifted gears somewhat and has let CUPE take centre stage. CUPE’s 27,000 members haven’t had a raise in four years and they’re looking at a two per cent hike for each of the two years of a proposed contract of which the ﬁrst year is already over. The government’s position is that’s ﬁne, as long as the money to pay for the wage increases can be found within existing school board budgets. So a game of chicken between the provincial government and school boards is about to be begin,

with CUPE watching with great interest and being in the odd position of actually hoping the government position will prevail — although it will never admit that. School boards have been asked by the government to come up with “savings plans” that will pay for any costs resulting from a CUPE contract. The government insists some boards have done just that, yet haven’t identified which ones. School trustees will no doubt complain about the unfairness of it all, but I’m sure Education Minister Peter Fassbender has been made aware that every year a number of school boards say it is flat-out impossible to balance their budgets — as required by law — and then, what do you know? They table a balanced budget, albeit with some cuts in some places. Of course, school trustees can make a fair case that the system is inadequately funded, since every year they grapple with escalating cost pressures such as MSP premiums, inflation, pension adjustments etc. But since they manage

to balance their budgets, don’t be surprised if the government says a wage increase is simply one more cost pressure that has to be dealt with. Meanwhile, CUPE has launched a television ad campaign aimed at wooing public support for their cause. Given that it has been the BCTF that has been the main foil of the government for years and is far more associated with disruptions in the school system than support staff, I suspect CUPE may have a chance of winning some support. One factor that may work in CUPE’s favour is just what kind of jobs are covered under the term “support staff.” Many people no doubt think of janitors and front ofﬁce clerical staff when it comes to non-BCTF employees, but almost half of CUPE’s membership is “education assistants” who for the most part work with children with special needs. And those education assistants, who perform duties that no doubt are strongly supported by the public, only work from “bell to bell,” which translates to about 25

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Sturdy to stay on as Pemberton mayor WestVan MLA avoids ‘disruptive’ byelection ERIC MACKENZIE Whistler Question

Citing a desire to avoid a byelection and see through some key village projects on the horizon, Jordan Sturdy announced Tuesday that he will continue to simultaneously serve as mayor of Pemberton and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. Sturdy made the announcement during the mayor’s report segment of Tuesday’s council meeting, the ﬁrst he’d chaired in 10 weeks. The third-term mayor said he felt that changing the dynamic of the current council with the next general municipal elections in B.C. just over a year away could come “at a cost of continued

progress” for the Village of Pemberton. “I do not believe . . . that back-to-back elections a year apart are in the community’s interest,” said Sturdy. “I believe it would be highly disruptive.” Sturdy took a onemonth leave of absence in July as he sat in the Legislature and took time to decide if his new roles as MLA and parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure would preclude him from continuing to serve as mayor, a position he’s held since 2005. Tuesday’s council meeting was the ﬁrst since his leave ended, providing his ﬁrst opportunity to update council on his future plans. “I think the people

that we have at this table right now are cohesive, supportive and positive while not necessarily agreeing on all aspects of things,” he said. Once the calendar ﬂips to 2014, no byelection would be triggered if Sturdy was to resign from the mayor’s chair. However, he did not commit to an end date for his service in the position on Tuesday. Sturdy listed more than a dozen ongoing village initiatives requiring council decisions over the next year that he is hopeful to be part of the process on, including the investigation into a Community Power Project, a future recreation facility currently up for discussion and the organization of municipal boundaries. “I’d very much like to be part of advancing some of these projects at least to the point of electoral

assent or (defeat),” he said. “Recognizing that I will certainly not be running in the 2014 municipal election, there’s a context around some of these issues that I believe needs to be articulated,

perhaps to the point of, for 2014, the consideration of a referendum.” Sturdy added that he is hopeful that by the next elections in November of next year, Pemberton voters “will

be in a position to elect a leadership that best represents their goals and ambitions.” He said he does not intend to take any further leaves of absence to fulﬁll both of his elected roles.

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INQUIRING REPORTER THE images from Syria circulated around the world; men, women and children suffering from what many believed to be a chemical weapons attack. There was an international outcry but no clear call for international action. Great Britain’s parliament voted against military intervention. Canada’s prorogued Parliament has yet to debate the issue. Meanwhile, U.S. President Barack Obama has said his country would only get involved if both Senate and Congress voted in favour. The latest U.S. polling shows little support for such action. — Anne Watson

Sergio Arrambide North Vancouver “No, I think the U.S. should focus on solving their own economic and labour problems.”

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Tim Brown North Vancouver “I think the U.S. needs to do whatever it takes to prevent the loss of lives, but the moral problem is that more innocent people will lose their lives.”

Stan Sheperd North Vancouver “No I don’t think so. What’s going to happen afterwards is what I’m concerned about.”

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Alex Cubitt North Vancouver “. . . if they show the evidence (of government action) to the international community, they should intervene in a limited capacity.”

Raven customers act quickly to douse fire Deep Cove’s Raven pub regulars can thank a couple quick thinking patrons for saving their watering hole from a potentially devastating fire Monday. Ryan Mulligan was outside the pub for a smoke Monday evening when he saw flames beginning to rise from the upper patio. “I ran into the bar and told the bartender to phone 9-1-1 immediately and proceeded to race up the stairs into the kitchen and told the guys in the kitchen that they should all get out,” Mulligan said. Another customer, a retired Delta firefighter,

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Expect Hwy. 99 delays Saturday From page 5 Counter-flow traffic beside the cyclists, one northbound and one southbound lane, will be available for motorists at Tunnel Point. Single-lane alternating traffic will go into effect for 2½ km until approximately 11 a.m. Single lane alternating traffic on Highway 99 at Porteau Cove will be in effect for almost 1½ km until approximately 11a.m. Traffic at Furry Creek will be rerouted through local roads to access both northbound and southbound lanes on Highway 99. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect at Britannia Beach for one km with no northbound right turn permitted at Main Street, or Copper Drive, until approximately 12 p.m. Traffic movements to and from the east side of Highway 99 will be restricted or even closed between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. No right turns will be permitted northbound from the highway. No left turns southbound from the highway until after 11 a.m.

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VANCOUVER FRINGE FEST 2013 A celebration of theatre for everyone featuring more than 600 performances by 89 artists over 11 days through Sept. 15. For more information on the festival visit vancouverfringe.com.

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North Vancouver resident Javia Selina (left) plays Veronica in Pipedream Theatre Project’s presentation of Scotch & Chocolate, premiering tonight at the 2013 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Use Layar app to view video and website. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Playing the Fringe ■ Scotch & Chocolate, Sept. 6-14 at Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th Ave., Vancouver. Part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. Visit vancouverfringe.com for schedule and tickets. CHRISTINE LYON clyon@nsnews.com

Take a seat inside the Coco Club Gentleman’s Lounge where every dram of scotch is served up with a side of scandal. It’s the roaring ‘20s and Veronica Perrin is the newest dancer to parade her pearls and feathers across the Coco Club stage. She’s a promising young performer with a knack for entertaining a

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crowd who has managed to maintain a sweet air of innocence in spite of her career path. “She kind of falls in love with every guy that comes along and she really hopes that someone will whisk her away and take her out of that place,” explains North Vancouver resident Javia Selina, who plays Veronica in Pipedream Theatre Project’s presentation of Scotch & Chocolate, premiering Sept. 6 at the 2013 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Written and directed by Heather Fischer, the feisty one-act play transports viewers to the debauched backstage dressing room of an early 20th century gentleman’s club where Veronica and her more

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seasoned dance partner Simone Lily (played by Jina Anika) converge post-show to discuss their complicated romantic entanglements. “They have this really great relationship where they kind of play off of each other,” Selina says of the two contrasting female leads. Lovelorn Veronica reveals she has fallen hard for a well-to-do and inﬂuential politician. “He tells her that he’s going to come and they’re going to run away together,” Selina says, “but then on the day that he’s coming to get her she discovers that he’s not coming and he’s actually sent someone to kill her, basically to shut her up,”

she continues, explaining the object of Veronica’s affection has a wife and doesn’t want the details of his sordid affair coming to light so close to an election. Backstage, Veronica and Simone are intruded upon by a hitman seeking to silence them and an ambitious young journalist looking for a major scoop. The ensuing story broaches the themes of sex, love and politics with a comedic touch and sees Veronica shed much of her naiveté. “She begins to turn around and ﬁnd some strength as a woman as opposed to always waiting for a man to give her that power,” Selina says. “By the end she’s got a little more experience under her belt and she’s got this

undeniable strength that she didn’t have before.” Her newfound empowerment is shocking given the decade in which the play is set. “It was more black and white with women and men,” Selina says of the 1920s. The 24-year-old was born in Leeds, England, and grew up singing in cathedral choirs. She moved to Canada as a teenager and attended high school in Pemberton, B.C. where she further developed a passion for performance. “There wasn’t much of an arts scene there at all,” she says of Pemberton, “so I kind of took it upon See Pipedream page 32

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CALENDAR Galleries

ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca High Colour: A series of acrylic paintings by Catherine Fraser will be on display from Sept. 6 to 22. Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. Catherine Fraser will be present at the opening and most weekends. B.C. MILLS MUSEUM AT LYNN HEADWATER PARK 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-2245739. B.C. BINNING RESIDENCE 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. 604-733-2313 conservancy.bc.ca BELLEVUE GALLERY 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. bellevuegallery.ca BINKLEY SCULPTURE STUDIOS 535 East First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-8574 MichaelBinkley.com BREWSTER’S COFFEE

2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 604925-9820. BRUSHSTROKES GALLERY Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. nsartists.ca Members of The North Shore Artists’ Guild display a variety of original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month. BUCKLAND SOUTHERST GALLERY 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1915 bucklandsoutherst.com CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com See more page 15

POLISH SHOWCASE Dancers Kasia Przystupa and Machiej Nowakowski will be part of the arts and entertainment package at the Polish Cultural Festival in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Village on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will include traditional music and dance (featuring special guests Polonez Polish Folk Arts Ensemble From Edmonton), Puppet Theatre Jester and an extensive menu of Polish food favourites. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

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CALENDAR From page 14 CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. 778-372-0765 caroun.net Painting Exhibition: Kathryn Bozman’s work will be on display until Sept. 14. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4-9 p.m. Cartoon Exhibition: Morteza Khanali’s work will be on display from Sept. 17 to 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 21. 4-9 p.m. Photography Competition: Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit works for this annual competition. Deadline for submissions: Sept. 30. CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. centennialtheatre.com CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Talking Heads: An exhibition featuring 14 surface design artists who

have created contemporary headdresses will run until Sept. 7. Art Rental Show: Buy or rent artwork right off the gallery walls from Sept. 13 to Oct. 5.The show will feature more than 300 pieces of original artwork ranging from $10 to $40 per month created by over 100 local artists. Opening reception: Thursday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month. COASTAL PATTERNS GALLERY 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. WednesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-7624623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com COVE CREEK GALLERY 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. DAVID NEEL GALLERY 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 604-9889215 davidneel.com DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30

p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca. NorthVancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings by JeffWilson and blown glass works by Miyuki Shinkai until Oct. 29. DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca NorthVancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of semi-abstracted landscapes by Tina Townsend until Sept. 17. FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Painters’ Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art outdoors at Ambleside Landing and Millennium Park Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. until Oct. 27. Life’s a Beach: A mixed media exhibition with artists Cheryl Painter, Mary Touhey, JoanneWaters and Leslie See more page 16

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Public Information Opportunity Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion What does it mean for our community?

Public Information Opportunity hosted by North Vancouver District Thursday, September 12, 2013 (7:00 p.m.) District of North Vancouver (Council Chambers), 355 West Queens Road Kinder Morgan has proposed to expand their existing pipeline from Edmonton to the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. The new pipeline will provide transport for a range of oil products and will increase the capacity of the system from 300,000 barrels per day to 890,000 barrels per day. This is expected to have a notable increase in tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet. North Vancouver District would like to provide the opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion and assess the potential risks that increasing tanker traffic in the harbour would bring, and how the broader potential benefits for our economy and country measure up against these risks. The District has invited panelists to provide background and a range of perspectives on the project through brief presentations, followed by questions to be taken from the audience.

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McGuffin will run until Sept. 8. Fire: An exhibition ofWest Vancouver Fire Museum paintings, artifacts and fire trucks Sept. 10-29.Vintage fire trucks will be on display Sept. 14 and 21, 2-5 p.m. Opening reception:Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. Call for Artists: The Ferry Building Gallery is looking for unique crafts, fine artwork and distinctive gifts for its annual Christmas exhibition and sale. Jury drop-off Sunday, Sept. 22, 9-11 a.m. and pick-up 2-3 p.m. at the Music Box, 1564 Argyle Ave.,WestVancouver. Call for Entry: All past and present North Shore, Sea to Sky Corridor, Bowen Island and Sunshine Coast artists are invited to submit works for an upcoming exhibit. Jury drop-off Sunday, Sept. 29, 9-11 a.m. and pickup 3-4 p.m. at the WestVancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. THE GALLERY AT ARTISAN SQUARE 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-947-2454 biac.ca GALLERY YOYO 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-9832896. GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. WednesdayFriday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. Tours Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required: info@smithfoundation.ca. 604-903-3798 GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-9801699 or gcartstudio@shaw. ca

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Council Chamber of District Hall, 355 West Queens Road

435 - 475 Seymour River Place Rezoning Bylaw 1297

2135 - 2167 Heritage Park Lane Rezoning Bylaw 1298 What:

Public Hearing on proposed District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1298 (Bylaw 8000)

What:

Public Hearing on proposed District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1297 (Bylaw 7999)

What is it?

The proposed bylaw is required to enable the redevelopment of the seven single family lots located at 2135-2167 Heritage Park Lane (formerly called the Mount Seymour Parkway “Frontage Road”) for a thirty unit townhouse project.

What is it?

The proposed bylaw is required to enable the redevelopment of the seven single family lots between 435 and 475 Seymour River Place for a sixty-one unit townhouse project.

What changes?

Bylaw 8000 proposes the establishment of a new Comprehensive Development Zone 74 (CD74) to regulate the proposed development. The current properties are zoned Residential Single Family 6000 Zone (RS4).

What changes?

Bylaw 7999 proposes the establishment of a new Comprehensive Development Zone 73 (CD73) to regulate the proposed development. The current properties are zoned Residential Single Family 6000 Zone (RS4).

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When can I speak?

Please join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 when Council will be receiving input from the public on these proposals. You can speak in person by signing up at the Hearings or by providing a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at the address below or input@dnv.org before the conclusion of the respective Hearing.

Need more info?

The bylaws, Council resolutions, staff reports, and other relevant background materials are available for review by the public at the Municipal Clerk’s Office or online at www.dnv.org/public_hearing. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Who can I speak to?

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CALENDAR From page 21 show that demonstrates the wide variety of media, styles and approaches employed by District ofWestVancouver art instructors in the creation of their own work will run until Oct. 2. WEST VANCOUVER MUNICIPAL HALL 750 17th St., West Vancouver. MondayFriday, 8:30 p.m. 604-9257290 Art in the Hall: Mario Traina’s images created using digital infrared techniques will be on display until Sept. 11. WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St., West Vancouver. TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca

West Coast Points East – Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: A multifaceted exhibition of Ron Thom’s architecture will run until Sept. 21. YEATS STUDIO & GALLERY 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. WednesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777

Concerts

ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver North Shore Folk and Blues Club Acoustic musical entertainment the third Sunday of each month, 7-10 p.m. 604-986-3078 Betty and Eric Armstrong will perform traditional folk

and beyond on Sept. 15. Admission: $5 at the door. CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/nscucentre Cap Jazz Series: The Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet will perform Brazilian jazz Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29. DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Intimate Evening: Canadian music legend Roy Forbes will perform a fundraising concert for First Impressions Theatre Sept. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30.Tickets: See more page 23

Upcoming Meetings

Following is a list of North Vancouver District Council meetings for the upcoming month. Please note that this list is subject to change and new agenda items/meetings may be added during the month.

Council Meetings:

Monday, September 9, 7:00p.m. Monday, September 23, 7:00p.m.

Public Hearings:

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CALENDAR From page 23 will perform a diverse repertoire Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m.Tickets: $15/$12. Zaidenberg and Skovorodnikov: Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg and pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov will join forces for a concert Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m.Tickets: $15/$12. Pianist Karen LeeMorlang will perform Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m.Tickets: $15/$12.

Theatre

ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE

280 East Cordova St., Vancouver. Fringe Festival — Changing Minds: A musical comedy about a mind swap with a male/female switch Sept. 7, 7:45 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2 p.m.; Sept. 9, 9 p.m.; Sept. 10, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 11, 7:15 p.m.; Sept. 12, 5 p.m.; Sept. 14, 2 p.m. and Sept. 15, 3:45 p.m.|Admission: $12/$10 plus Fringe membership. Tickets: vancouverfringe.com or 604-637-6380. KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West

Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Frankie and Johnny in the Claire De Lune: A romantic comedy about the meeting of two lonely middleaged restaurant workers Oct. 16-19 and 23-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$42/$25. THE REVUE STAGE Granville Island, Vancouver. Fringe Festival — Glowing: A Reproduction See more page 27

Sunday, Sept. 8 11am-6pm AMBLESIDE PARK WEST VANCOUVER

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11:40 - 12:05pm 12:10 - 12:55pm

Brothers Arntzen Mike Battie – juggler/clown children’s’ entertainer

1:05 - 1:45pm

Opening Ceremonies Opening address from emcee, John Friezsen WORDS FROM: Mayor Michael Smith and other dignitaries Recognition of Coho Festival Sponsors

The Stewardship Zone will be full of exciting and interactive displays from community groups involved with conservation, protection and enhancement of our water and forests and the animals within.

Squamish Nation Welcoming Speech by Chief Ian Campbell and the traditional Squamish Nation “Blessing of the Salmon” ceremony. 2:00 - 2:45pm

Dogwood and Dahlia

3:00 - 3:45pm

Andrea Superstien and the Get Hot

4:00 - 4:45pm

Deep Cove Big Band – that traditional big band sound

5:00 - 5:45pm

Amanda Wood – contemporary, soulful pop/jazz singer

5:45 - 6:00pm

Closing Remarks by Emcee

COHO BEACH BAR ENTERTAINMENT 12:15 - 1:15pm

Adam Woodall Band – Vancouver’s legendary rock and folk band with solid pop roots.

1:30 - 3:45pm

Beach Party – fun beach party music and surf and skate videos

4:00 - 6:00pm

Damn Fools – Vancouver’s infamous blues infused rock n’ roll band

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE.

COHO KIDS PARK Bouncy Rides (ages 1-12) Toss Games Glitter Tattoos (lasts for 7 days!) Climbing Wall Photo Booth Balloon Creatures by Michael Ouchi Clown Juggler (Mike Battie) Ice cream by the scoop Demonstrations by Flicka Gymnastics, Vanleena Dance & Champions Martial Arts

Displays will be during one or both days from these participants: • Aspen Clean, West Vancouver • BC Cetacean Sightings Network • BC Salmon Marketing Council • British Paciﬁc Properties • David Suzuki Foundation • Ecotrust, Thisﬁsh • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Fraser Riverkeeper • Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society • North Shore Black Bear Society • North Vancouver Outdoor School

• North Shore Stream Keepers • Old Growth Conservancy Society • Ocean Wise • SeaChoice • Seacology • Seymour Salmonid Society • Vancouver Aquarium • West Vancouver Shoreline Preservation Society • West Vancouver Streamkeepers • Whole Foods Market, Park Royal • Young Naturalists Club of BC

SQUAMISH NATION VILLAGE

Film Showtimes From page 22 Thur 1 p.m. Despicable Me 2 (G) — Sat-Sun 2 p.m. The Mortal Instruments: City (PG) — Fri, Tue-Thur 7:10, 10; Sat 1:10, 4:20, 7:10, 10:10; Sun 4:20, 7:10, 10:10; Mon 10:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 3D (PG) — Fri, Mon-Wed 7:20, 9:50; SatSun 4:40, 7:20, 9:50; Thur 7:20 p.m. Getaway (PG) — Fri, MonThur 7:40, 9:55; Sat-Sun 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05 p.m. One Direction This Is Us 3D (G) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:15, 9:35; Sat-Sun 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 p.m. One Direction This Is Us (G) — Sat-Sun 2:35 p.m. Insidious: Chapter 2 — Thur 10 p.m.

Closed Circuit (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:30, 9:45; SatSun 2:20, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 p.m. Thur 1 p.m. It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World — Sun 12:30 p.m. National Theatre Live:The Audience Encore — Mon 7 p.m. PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE 1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILM www.cinematheque.bc.ca. 11thVancouver Latin American Film Festival The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival continues through the weekend with screenings at various venues in downtown Vancouver. For a complete schedule visit vlaff.org. Until Sept. 8.

Rib Platter for Two $ 36.95

Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Nights join us for our succulent Rib Platter for Two Two Big-Beef Bones, Four Sticky Ribs, Four St. Louis Ribs, Four Baby Back Ribs, Two baked potatoes, One side of seasonal veggies, coffee, tea or soft drinks. Quantities are limited. Available Sunday, Monday and Tuesday only. No coupon required. Taxes and Gratuities extra.

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Taoist Tai Chi

Welcome all to Swá7wi (Ambleside Park)! • Wood carving, cedar bark weaving and wool weaving will be demonstrated and interpreted by Squamish Nation artists • Ambassadors of the Squamish Nation will also participate to share Squamish stories and interactive art showcasing our sacred connection to the salmon • The Squamish Nation K’xwu7lh (Seagoing) Canoe Family will be part of the Blessing of the Salmon along with displaying their 45 foot sea-going canoe

Environmentally Friendly Event ZERO WASTE This year’s Coho Festival will be a zero waste event. All products on site will be organic or recyclable, no products used at the festival will be headed to a landﬁll. We thank Whole Foods Market and WCS Recycling who have helped to make this possible. BIKE VALET Be environmentally responsible & come by bike! Park at Park Royal and walk the trail to the site or take public transit. PARKING Very limited parking available on the site.

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CALENDAR From page 24 Production: Mary-Jo Dionne in a one woman comedy chronicling her journey to get pregnant and then ﬁnding out she had melanoma near the end of her pregnancy Sept. 6, 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 7, 3:55 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2:45 p.m.; Sept. 9, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8:25 p.m. and Sept. 14, 9 p.m. Admission: $15.Tickets: vancouverfringe. com. Audience members are invited to bring a donation of baby food to be donated to local food banks. THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The Kitchen Witches: A comedy where reality TV meets cooking show Sept. 6, 7, 11-14, 18-21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

Dance

THE SCORE Award-winning composer Michael Conway Baker speaks about the trials and tribulations of scoring for ﬁlms at the Parkgate branch of the North Vancouver District Library on Sept. 3. He also presented a rare screening of Phillip Borsos’ 1982 ﬁlm The Grey Fox which won many Genie Awards including Best Musical Score. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca/events/ trolley-dances Trolley Dances: A trolley ride that will transport guests to four secret outdoor

locations where dancers will perform cultural dances chosen relative to the location Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 5 p.m.Tickets: $20/$15 or $60 for a family of four.

Clubs and pubs

BEANS ON LONSDALE 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326 BREWSTER’S COFFEE 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-9820 CASA NOVA CAFÉ 116 East 14th St., North

Vancouver. 604-983-2223 info@casanovacafe.ca DUNDARAVE FISH MARKET 2423 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1155 dundaraveﬁshmarket.com ELECTRIC OWL 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928 A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson’s Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month.Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or at the door. FINCH AND BARLEY 250 East First St., North Vancouver. ﬁnchandbarley.

com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8:45 p.m. to midnight. JACK LONSDALE’S PUB 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333 LARSON STATION RESTAURANT Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 778-279-8874 The Maria Ho Trio will perform bossas and sambas to celebrate the release of her See more page 32

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

to FASHION & STYLE

Custom design goes to the dogs Accessories designer crafts canine keepsakes

ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

FASHION FILE Our weekly roundup of fashion and beauty events and activities. page 30

SNIFFING out a good piece of jewelry is not always an easy task but one company is leaving it to the dogs. Luxe Design, a Vancouver-based jewelry company, has created a truly unique line of canine-inspired pieces made from the impression of your beloved pooch’s nose. “The nose has so much detail,” says Joanne Hart, owner of Luxe Design. “It’s really like a fingerprint for your pets.” Hart says the idea came from fingerprint jewelry in which a mould is taken of a finger and impressions are made from that to create wearable pieces. “This is just a really fun way to sort of promote that same idea except with the pet lovers,” she says. “We do a lot of pet memorial jewelry and pet celebration jewelry for the people that don’t have kids and their pets are their babies.” Hart says the techniques are very similar and the imprint can be done from the comfort of your own home using a mail-in kit from the company. “For the customer, it takes less than a second to take the imprint of the nose, that’s pretty simple,” she says. “It’s made from a rubber, it’s a compound that comes in two parts and you mix it together

Joanne Hart, of Luxe Design, creates custom designs for dog lovers. She sells a kit that allows pet owners to take an impression of their dog’s nose, which she then makes into keepsake items like the keychain attached to Yorkie-poo Wilson’s collar. Scan with the Layar app to see other items that are available. PHOTO PAUL McGRATH and you can take an impression of anything.” The rubber hardens very quickly, explains Hart, so time is of the essence for taking the impression. And of course timing can also be important when dealing with certain types of dogs. “All dogs are different, they all have different personalities,” says Hart. “As long as you’re quick and just get in there and get out. I prefer if the pet owner does it, but I will do it here.” The kit is then sent back to Hart and from there clay is used to reproduce the original mould.

“The rest of it takes a little more time because once I have the impression from that I can do the reproduction of the nose.” It’s then fired and becomes solid sterling silver, which Hart can then attach different findings to, such as a pendant, key ring or cufflinks. “The techniques that we use to bring out the detail in some of our personalized jewelry is the same way you bring out the detail in the nose,” says Hart. “It’s an oxidized finish and then we do a matte finish over it. It’s a really unique print from

the dog.” Hart has been making the pieces for the past four or ﬁve months and says she has had orders from all over the Lower Mainland, including the North Shore. “They’re very unusual. I think people just think its fun,” says Hart. “It’s a strange looking piece of jewelry at ﬁrst, you can’t tell what it is.” She says she showed it to her friends and once they recognized it, they were excited about the concept. “I have a bunch of friends who needed to do it immediately for their pets,” says Hart. “I have

some mad dog-loving friends.” Since they do a lot of women’s jewelry, she says this might appeal to men as well. “Its kind of a quirky thing,” Hart says. “Its kind of nice for the men to have the key ring or the impression of their pet too.” Hart says she mails the moulds back to the owners after she’s done, giving them the option to have more jewelry made in the future. “I can make as many See Cufﬂinks page 30

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LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH BIBLE STORIES

Wednesdays • Registration: $10 (materials) We are offering a 10-week course to learn English through Bible stories from 9:30am to 11:30am starting September 4, 2013. Come and join us for songs, discussion and conversation over coffee. Registration is available online or during regular ofﬁce hours.

DIVORCECARE

Thursdays at 7:00pm in the Adult Lounge September 12 - December 5, 2013 • Registration: $35 (workbook) DivorceCare is an 11 session series conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. You will become part of a small support group. Each weekly session is based on three components, a video group discussion and workbook exercises. Men are encouraged to attend - don’t wait to start your healing. Sorry no childcare provided.

LIVING SINGLE AGAIN

Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Adult Lounge September 17 - October 8 • Registration: $25 (workbook) A program for singles of all ages (divorced, widowed and single by choice). This 4-week program is for emotionally healthy single adults and is based on Scripture and various Christian-authored books and workshops. This is a great study for those who have been divorced, widowed or have never married. Topics include: holding relationships together; why relationships fall apart; and how to ‘super-glue’ your next serious relationship.

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED

Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the CE Wing October 2 - November 13, 2013 • Registration: FREE! (small charge for meal) This is an informal 7-week course to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics. Looking at Mark’s gospel, it explores who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him. Christianity Explored is primarily for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. This course is similar to Alpha.

All courses are at West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver, BC. Call to register 604.922.0911 or online at www.westvanbaptist.com

West Vancouver Baptist Church 450 MATHERS AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER

NorthVancouver Community Arts Council presents

CUT FOR CANCER Stylist Sima Artang, of Absolute Spa, shows off Mya Sarkissian’s newly shorn ponytail. Sarkissian and fellow Dundarave Dental employees Taryn Lencoe and Jessica Lancaster sat in the stylist’s chair Aug. 23 to donate their hair for wigs for cancer patients. Scan with Layar to view more photos. PHOTO KEVIN HILL

Fashion File DESIGNER BRANDS AND BOUTIQUES including Max Mara, Bluebird and Gianni Maanaki will showcase fall fashions on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the 2013 Luxury & Supercar Weekend at VanDusen Botanical Garden. For details and a full schedule, visit luxurysupercar.com/eventinformation. SATURDAY SHOWCASE A wide array of local artisans offer up their unique spin on jewelry, art, and fashion at the Portobello West Fall Market. Explore vendors and more on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Creekside Community Centre in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.The day will be ﬁlled with live music to tune into, decadent treats courtesy of the food trucks,

and locally crafted wares. For more information on events and vendors, visit portobellowest.com. VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK will present the spring-summer 2014 season at Oakridge Centre Sept. 16-21.The event aims to combine Vancouver’s fashion talent with global inﬂuence and artistry. For tickets and event details, visit vanfashionweek.com. MALENE GROTRIAN DESIGN presents Full Circle, a fashion event in support of Ovcare, British Columbia’s Ovarian Cancer Research team,Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Montauk Gallery, 228 Abbott St. in Gastown. The designer will present her fall-winter 2013 collection, Collage.Tickets at malenegrotrian.com.Tax receipt available. ART,VINTAGE PIECES & JEWELRY will be on

offer at a special sale on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave. (off Mount Seymour Parkway). Details about the volunteerrun thrift shop can be found at mtseymourunited. com. NORTH SHORE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. 604-9224032. Compiled by Layne Christensen Fashion File is a weekly column. Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your info as early as possible to lchristensen@ nsnews.com.

Cufflinks capture cuteness From page 29

Enjoy a unique trolley ride, explore the North Shore, and experience surprise dance performances! Trolleys will transport guests to four secret outdoor locations highlighting natural and historical features on the North Shore. Audiences will be surprised with four unique dance performances chosen specifically for each location.

12-5pm Sunday, September 29, 2013

Purchase tickets online nvartscouncil.ca or at the NVCAC Adult - $20 Child - $15 Family (4 ) - $60

North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC 604.988.6844 / nvartscouncil.ca

pendants from one impression as possible,” she says. “Once we have one impression, you could do the whole series of stuff and the price goes down.” The prices for each piece run from $180 for the plain pendant to $200 for the cufﬂinks. Hart says for each additional nose, there is a cost of $50. The impressions do shrink a bit, she says, and of course the sizes vary depending on the dog. “If someone has a giant

Nose-print cufﬂinks are sure to spark conversation. Custom order through Luxe Design. PHOTO SUPPLIED dog, we might need a little extra rubber for the mould and a little extra clay,” says

the designer. To purchase a kit, visit luxe-design.com.

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CALENDAR From page 27 new singles Sept. 20 starting at 7 p.m. Ho will be joined by Ron Johnston on piano and Dave Guiney on bass. LA ZUPPA 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-6556 LEGION #118 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-985-1115 info@legion118.com NARROWS PUB 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. MIST ULTRA BAR 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. DJs spin classic dance music from the ’80s, ’90s and today. 604-9262326 QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. THE RAVEN PUB 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. RED LION BAR & GRILL 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform

every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. RUSTY GULL 175 East First St., North Vancouver. Live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m. SAILOR HAGAR’S BREW PUB 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 604-9843087 THE VILLAGE TAPHOUSE The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-9228882. WAVES COFFEE HOUSE 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Interested performers are asked to phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646. The Celtic Medley Song and String Player’s Showcase comes toWaves Saturday, Sept. 14, 7: 309:30 p.m. Free.

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Win tickets to see Jim Byrnes perform at Kay Meek Centre Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes performs at West Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Babe Gurr. For a chance to win two tickets to the show tell us the name of Byrnes’ character on the CBS TV crime drama series Wiseguy. Email your entry to Jim Byrnes Contest at thisweekcontest@nsnews.com. Deadline for the contest is Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m. Only residents living in the Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver area are eligible to enter. Winners will be chosen in a random draw. Tickets $32 are available online at kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/1700 or by calling 604-981-6335 (MEEK).

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Pipedream won Fringe award at last year’s fest From page 13 myself to start stuff there,” she adds, explaining she formed singing groups and staged a production with her family. “When I ﬁnished school I knew that I wanted to be a singer.” After high school, she enrolled in Capilano University’s musical theatre diploma program and just recently earned her bachelor of performing arts degree. She previously worked with Pipedreams Theatre Project during their 2010 production of the musical Nine, but Scotch & Chocolate marks her ﬁrst foray into fringe territory. At last year’s festival, Pipedreams won the Public Market Pick of the Fringe award for their presentation of CAPS LOCK:The Musical. This year’s 29th annual festival of independent theatre runs Sept. 5 to 15 on and around Granville Island and features 90 shows over the course of its 11-day run.

Jina Anika and Javia Selina star in Pipedreams Theatre’s production of Scotch and Chocolate. PHOTO SUPPLIED When Selina isn’t rehearsing for her fringe debut, she works part-time at Lonsdale Quay Market and performs with her two sisters Keita and Leala in a singing group aptly named The Selinas. While Scotch & Chocolate is not a full-scale musical, Selina does get a chance to sing and dance on the Coco Club stage, accompanied by Kerry O’Donovan’s original jazz-

age-inspired music. “It’s almost like a musical play rather than a musical,” she says. Audiences will bear witness to the real struggles of early 20th century exotic dancers, but Selina says they can also expect to laugh out loud at the show’s PG-rated humour. “I think that they’ll ﬁnd it funny and I think they’ll appreciate the detail of the era that we’ve set it in.”

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Monosyllabic Riddick best avoided ■ Riddick. Directed by David Twohy. Starring Vin Diesel. Rating: 4 (out of 10).

JULIE CRAWFORD Contributing writer

Before Vin Diesel was fast and furious, before he was a kick-butt babysitter or a triple-x extreme sports athlete, he was Riddick. That was way back in 2000, with Pitch Black. A few years later The Chronicles of Riddick promised Narniastyle depth of narrative, and a hero to root for. Not quite, but at least there was an army of Necromongers, and Judi Dench. Alas, our charmless Riddick has even less to do in this, the third instalment (not counting video games). After losing a great deal of money on Chronicles and the struggle with Universal to get a third ﬁlm made, writer/ director David Twohy (The Fugitive) has gifted us with a monosyllabic space dude ﬁghting a multitude of men and monsters, trying to get to his home planet.

After leaving a life of entitlement and pleasure behind, Riddick is marooned on a sun-baked planet. Riddick activates an emergency beacon and advertises his location to intergalactic bounty hunters in order to try to bum a ride off of the planet. (Like Joe Wright’s Hanna, but with aliens.) Scores of mercenaries take their turn going up against Riddick.Two rival teams lead the pack: Boss Johns (Matt Nable) is the commander of one ship; Santana (Jordi Molla) is the machete-wielding captain of a second. One wants him alive, one dead. Riddick has more than murderous intent to worry about: the planet is hoaching with giant prehistoric-looking lizards, eels and dragony things, eyeing Riddick as the lunk See No page 38

Vin Diesel may be a box-ofﬁce star thanks to the Fast & Furious franchise, but he is given little opportunity to shine in Riddick. Use Layar app to view trailer and showtimes. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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NORTH SHORE CREDIT UNION CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2013-2014 Season

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PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP VOGUE THEATRE

March 3, 2014 @ 8 pm

Winner of 20 Grammy Awards. $57/$54

REGINA CARTER

April 23, 2014 @ 8 pm

Southern Comfort from acclaimed American violinist. $35/$32

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April 26, 2014 @ 8 pm

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CALENDAR From page 32 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com Open Mic: Actors, musicians, poets and spoken word artists are invited to take the microphone every second and last Friday of the month from 7 to 9:30 p.m. New Works: Readings of new work by local playwrights the third Thursday of the month, 79:30 p.m. NORTH VANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca The Many Methods of Storytelling: To celebrate Culture Days (culturedays. ca) the library will host free storytelling events on Sept. 27. Local Nonagenarians Tell Their Tales, 2-4 p.m. Registration not required. Adventures in Immigration, 7-8:30 p.m. SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West See more page 38

Jones took two years to write tunes for Bones From page 20 Spring Island native will be holding an official CD release party tonight at St. James Hall. “Bones took me two years to write and six months to get into my hands from the recording process,” Jones says. Prior to releasing the album, the alternative-poprock artist had been stymied by some difficult personal issues. “I went back to school and tried to become a social worker but it just did not feel right,” Jones says. “The only thing that made me feel better during hard times was writing and music.” Jones has also put out a music video for his new song “Drink LikeTheWorld’s Gonna End.” (youtu.be/ U_FS_pSTu94)The timelapsed video consists of more than 10,000 photographs and was filmed at the corner of Granville and Broadway. Jones was required to stand

in the same spot for 12 hours while the shooting took place. “I honestly didn’t think I was going to be able to make it through it,” he says. “I kind of lost my mind after about eight hours of doing it.” Jones was born on Salt Spring Island.When he was 10-years-old his mother moved him and his sister to Vancouver. “I was mostly outdoors, building forts and playing in the river or the lake. I was always outside,” he says. “Then I went from being always outside to being always inside when I moved toVancouver.” During his pre-teen years, Jones experienced a strange illness and was often sick. It was during those dark moments that he developed a passion for music. “I think it was probably just stress and anxiety because doctors could never diagnose it,” he says. “I was generally just feeling like crap because I didn’t want face

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my realities so I tried to stay home as much as I could. It was kind of a perfect storm, feeling isolated and down.” That perfect storm coincided with the grunge music scene becoming increasingly popular. During his senior year, Jones along with a friend formed the band Rider Jones. Over the next three years, Rider Jones released five albums and began busking on the streets ofVancouver to make money. Jones began a solo career shortly after leaving Rider Jones. He reverted to busking on the streets of Vancouver as a way to make a living. “I think a lot of people think it’s begging or whatever but I like to think I take it to the next level. I have a nice setup with an amp, a battery and a microphone,” Jones says. “The tips aren’t huge because I don’t talk to people or hustle people. I just play my music and try to make connections through my music.” For the past five years, Jones has been busking at the corner of Robson and Burrard. During a typical four hour shift he says he can make anywhere from $200 to $400. In eight years of busking, he has sold more than 25,000 albums. “This might sound crazy but I don’t listen to music,” he says. “I don’t because I do not want it to influence what I am doing.” Jones likes to write music for people who are going through tough times can relate to. He says he tries to keep things simple and that he wants people to understand what he is feeling at the time. “I think mostly I write to connect to people who are down and out. I tell them it’s going to be okay and that we’re in it together.” In 2009, Jones was selected as Virgin Radio 95.3 Best of BC Artist of the Month. “Every time you get validated it is like Christmas morning. It keeps us going,” he says. “It keeps us alive as musicians because you get self-doubt in your head and wonder what you’re doing and so any time you get something like that is amazing.” For more information on Bodhi Jones visit bodhijones. com and follow him on Twitter: @BodhiJones.

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CALENDAR From page 36 Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker shares show biz, ﬁlm and concert music stories the thirdWednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by theVancouver Society of Storytelling take place the ﬁrst Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $7/$5. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7407

westvanlibrary.ca Jazz Talks – The Great Piano Players: Neil Ritchie will explore the music of great jazz pianists Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 and 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SFU PHILOSOPHER’S CAFÉ 778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net Randall Mackinnon moderates a discussion, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon on the topic: “Is the relentless promotion of positive thinking a plague?” — compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

No depth to Diesel’s character From page 35 of meat that he is.The ticking clock in the ﬁlm takes the form of a deadly superstorm headed straight for the planet: no one left behind will survive. He may be a boxofﬁce star thanks to the Fast & Furious franchise, but Diesel is given even less opportunity to shine here. His latest chances at a Best Actor nomination are stymied by monotonic, sometimes indecipherable,

and always uninteresting dialogue. He is further hampered by limited facial expressions, owing to the fact that we either see Riddick with piercing blue-light eyes that see in the dark, or with the bulky daylight goggles to protect them. It’s a bit like watching Michael Myers trying to escape an angry planet. “This is a man who sees in the dark, so watch out for surprise attacks,” cautions one bad guy, in case we couldn’t ﬁgure things out

from the ﬁlm’s tagline “rule the dark.” There are a few women thrown in to stoke the testosterone, including a capable female named Dahl (Katee Sackhoff) and a pretty captive (Keri Lynn Hilson), both of whom set women’s equality back a few decades. No one is expecting positive role models in a ﬁlm like this one but enough with the rape jokes, guys: we’ve all seen some of the shenanigans your target audience is up

to on Facebook, and it just isn’t funny. While the ﬁlm excels at computer-generated avalanches, enemy attacks, and one gruesome visualeffects kill after another, the ambiguous morality makes it a non-starter.The ﬁlm opens with Riddick recuperating and trying to survive — generating some sympathy – before turning him into a cold killer, deserving none. Riddick has no soul, no depth, and is ultimately best avoided.

NORTH SHORE’S

restaurant guide $ Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) LIVE MUSIC

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

BRITISH $$$

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

BISTRO Cindy’s Café

$$$

Local favourite Cindy’s Café is now open for diner every Friday and Saturday night.Come for the good food,stay for the friendly atmosphere and enjoy our free BYOWine policy. Corkage is for strangers! Cindy’s is for neighbours.Visit www.cindyscafe.ca for details and reserve with Patrick at 604-925-2880.

1850 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-2880

Larson Station West Coast Bistro & Banquets $$$ For 2 or 200! Enjoy sweeping views through the 6th fairway,to the ocean at Gleneagles Clubhouse.Larson Station West Coast Bistro,a fabulous little restaurant and banquet facility, tucked away on the Gleneagles Golf Course.LIVE MUSIC Fridays & Saturdays BRUNCH on weekends. Family friendly & casual,with ﬂavours of the West Coast.

6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 778-279-8874

Trufﬂe House & Café

The Trufﬂe House & Café is truly a warm place to eat European cuisine with friendly service and reasonable price. Philippe & Fabienne Chaber have created a cozy and comfortable atmosphere and offer a delicious combination of French, Italian and West Coast specialties that your taste buds will love.Already well known for their brunch & lunch, the Trufﬂe House is pleased to offer you DINNER! Join us Friday & Saturday evenings from 5-10 pm for delicious seasonal menus.

2452 Marine Drive, W. Van. 604-922-4222 www.trufﬂehousecafe.com

OPEN MIC/KARAOKE

The Salmon House

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner. Sunday, Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

CHINESE Neighbourhood Noodles House

North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout. Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms.

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

Chef Hung Taiwanese Noodle

Critically acclaimed worldwide for its delectable beef noodle, Chef Hung has won numerous Championships in Taiwan and now crowned the Best Noodle House in Vancouver! Come see what all the excitement is about.

1560 Marine Dr., W. Van. 778-279-8822 UBC Wesbrook Village: 102 - 3313 Shrum Lane, Vancouver 604-228-8765 Aberdeen Centre: 2800 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond • 604-295-9357 www.chefhungnoodle.com

FINE DINING The Observatory

$$$$

An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

BIG SCREEN SPORTS $$$$

Serving spectacular views and ﬁne, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings.

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

FRENCH Chez Michel

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Classic French cuisine served in an elegant and graceful setting. For over 34 years, Chez Michel has treated guests to only the best. Traditional seafood and meat entrees, dressed in rich, tempting sauces, are specially featured alongside a superb selection of wines and a decadent dessert list. Superior service with a waterfront view helps complete your lunch or dinner experience.

1373 Marine Dr. (2nd ﬂr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

GREEK Kypriaki Taverna

For the BEST quality and the BEST prices, come visit or call for delivery today. Open everyday @ Noon for lunch.Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland.With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service and candle-lit charm you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant. Call for delivery/ take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955

WIFI

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view, free delivery.

1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com Where one spicy sauce does not ﬁt all.Readers’Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner.Lunch Buffet $10.95.

116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

PUB $$

Voted the North Shore’s favourite pub 16 years running by you. The Bear is your local, friendly, comfortable pub that is 100% smoke free.We have ample free parking, Take-Out menu, Daily drink and food specials, full sports coverage, and a large, heated veranda. Come in for a bite and a drink.

A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm. The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm. Great selection of import draft. All Canucks PPV games on the big screens.

175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view.

86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant ﬁreplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def ﬂat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week.

1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

The best ﬁsh & chips on the North Shore!

1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van www.blackbearpub.com 604.990.8880

The Rusty Gull

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

Village Tap House

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

The Black Bear Neighbhourhood Pub

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993 & OUR NEW LOCATION: 6640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. 604-913-0994

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$ The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reﬂect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge.We are located on the corner of Lonsdale & Esplanade. The Lobby Bar: We now have Live music every Friday night from 8-11pm!

138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

WATERFRONT DINING The MarinaSide Grill

Enjoy your Waterfront dining experience with our extensive menu. From eggs benny to juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib,hot scallop salad, clam chowder,king crab,steaks, seafood style cordon bleu.Rooms available for private parties and free parking.Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner seven days a week.View full menu www.marinasidegrill.com.

1653 Columbia St, N. Van. (2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under the bridge) 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

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Braking News

London building becomes freakin’ laser

The Ford C-Max Energi is a hybrid that can run on pure electric power with the gasoline engine turned off for up to 43 kilometres. It’s biggest selling point, however, may be that it handles pretty well and, for the most part, drives like a normal car. PHOTO SUPPLIED

not surprising other manufacturers are trying to replicate it. Ford’s response is its C-Max lineup. The C-Max vehicles are built on Ford’s C-segment platform and are two of the ﬁve electriﬁed vehicles within Ford’s range. All C-Max’s feature a 2.0litre hybrid electric powertrain mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. The CMax Energi is differentiated by the fact you can turn off the gasoline engine for 43 kilometres of electric only See Overall page 46

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Ford can C into future Throughout the history of the automobile, cars have always reﬂected the current social climate. In the early days it was all about tall, skinny tires and swooping fenders, mirroring the fashion of the time. Over the years, the tires became shorter and wider and the fenders blended with the rest of the car. With the world’s infatuation with air travel, car features mimicked planes. This was followed by pure muscle and masculine features. Eventually though, the fuel crisis forced a focus

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Today’s market is defined by diversity. There’s a multitude of body styles, powertrain and performance options. The Ford C-Max is a testament to that new diversity, a model that has become available because Ford is willing to showcase diversity and flexibility when it comes to delivering hybrid cars to the world. The Ford C-Max is a five seat hybrid which offers a plug-in version called the Energi. Design With the success of Toyota’s Prius cars, it’s

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driving, plus it has a charge port and a larger lithium-ion battery. The Energi can be fully charged in 7.5 hours using a standard 120-volt outlet or in 2.5 hours using Ford’s available 240-volt charging station. The C-Max is designed to comfortably seat five passengers. With Ford’s innovative hands-free liftgate and maximized cargo space thanks to its boxy body shape, Ford believes the C-Max is ideal “for people with active lifestyles who want an energy efficient vehicle and still be able to transport things with ease.” Performance When it comes to hybrid vehicles, the most important performance indicator is fuel efficiency. The C-Max Energi doesn’t disappoint with its ability to deliver a 4.5 litres/100 kilometres overall average, which breaks down to 4.2 city and 4.9 highway. And while certainly secondary, the C-Max also has a decent horsepower rating.

The base C-Max Hybrid is projected at a healthy 188 horsepower, but the Energi improves that to 195 h.p. The greatest aspect about driving the C-Max is how normal it feels. It doesn’t drive overly artiﬁcial like the Chevy Volt, yet it’s still more fun than a Prius. The ride quality is also better than in a Prius but the Volt is still the most athletic of the group. The only extraordinary sensation comes in full EV mode, when the C-Max Energi can comfortably cruise along at highway speeds leaving only the sound of the wind. This is something you can experience in a Volt but unfortunately not in a Prius. The overall driving feel of the Energi is actually surprising good — I might even say that the handling and the overall feel is quite athletic.

an ordinary Focus, the quality is of higher grade than what you expect in this price range. The front seats provide satisfactory comfort with plenty of adjustability in the driver’s seat. Two adults could ride in the rear for a short period of time without complaint and the centre seat is a viable option for a child. The MyFord Touch system is standard on the Energi and the latest version is simpliﬁed and more user-friendly. It’s still not the best infotainment system on the market, but the high-resolution screen looks great. However, if cargo space is an important factor, you may have issues with the Energi. Because of the enlarged battery pack, which is housed in the trunk ﬂoor, cargo volume is measured at 544 litres, down 150 litres from the base C-Max Hybrid.

The C-Max’s cabin is focused on comfort, providing higher grade materials and instruments than you would expect in this price range. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Environment The cabin continues the theme of making the occupants comfortable with a great deal of emphasis on practicality. But while the materials and instruments are similar to what you will ﬁnd in

Features The C-Max Energi is offered in one well-equipped trim level starting at $33,854. Standard equipment includes MyFord Touch, heated leather-trimmed front seats, rain-sensing wipers,

keyless entry, power and heated exterior mirrors and a reverse sensing system. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include handsfree liftgate, rearview camera

and Active Park Assist. Fuel efﬁciency for the CMax Energi is 1.9 l/100 km city and highway combined on electricity and gas. Thumbs up

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The C-Max Energi provides the comfort and practicality of a present day family car with the fuel economy of a car of tomorrow. The ability to drive at highway speeds on battery power alone sets it apart from most other hybrid electric vehicles currently on the market. Thumbs down While the additional battery power vastly improves fuel efﬁciency, it certainly diminishes cargo space. The design is decent but actually quite boring and conservative. The bottom line The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi proves that a family vehicle can provide extreme efﬁciency while providing above average handling.

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Competitors Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid The Toyota Prius is the longest running production hybrid on the market and therefore is at the forefront of everyone’s mind when they think about hybrid vehicles. The plug-in Prius is very similar to the C-Max Energi but lacks the ability to travel at highway speeds in EV mode and doesn’t handle as sharply. At $35,700, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is similarly priced and offers the See Electric page 47

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its architects didn’t expect, gathering up sunshine like a parabola and then lasering it down to parked cars below like a magnifying glass frying ants. For the owner of one Jaguar XJ saloon, the heat proved quite expensive indeed, melting a sideview mirror and plastic pillar cover, as well as liquefying the Jaguar emblem. Good gracious me. Happily, as the building is owned by a somewhat conscientious development company and not, for instance, Dr. Evil, the damages to the Jag have been covered.The affected parking spaces have also been closed, and James Bond has been advised to not work on his tan in the area. Toyota’s latest boring appliance: A 414 horsepower Yaris For many, many years, the Toyota motoring company has been breaking sales records and simultaneously suffocating any whisper of driving enthusiasm from their lineup.Their cars are safe, and reliable, and any employee who mentions the words “Supra” or “MR2” is immediately locked in a room and forced to listen to Kenny G until he or she calms down. And yet, in the past little while,Toyota seems to have gone completely berserk. We’ve had the loony-tunes LFA from their Lexus luxury division, and now we get this, a 414 h.p.Yaris subcompact called the Hybrid-R Concept.Yes, it’s

a hybrid. Into the tiny, buglikeYaris shell,Toyota’s engineers have managed to stuff a wild array of equipment: three 60 h.p. electric motors, a supercapacitor to store the electricity needed to power them, and a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine making 300-odd horsepower. Basically, the turbo engine drives the front wheels while two of the electric engines are in charge of powering the rear wheels. As the electric motors can shunt their power around, the little Hybrid-R has the ability to divert power to either side out back, allowing it to carve through the corners with torque vectoring. The third electric engine is used as a generator for the supercapacitor under braking, and can also ﬁre a little more power out back if the front wheels get overwhelmed. While it’s merely a concept, one of the interesting takeaways from the Hybrid-R is that it’s, well, interesting. Might we see some sort of turbocharging making its way into a sportier version of the Yaris or Corolla? That’s an exciting thought — oh hang on. Better break out the Kenny.

street-legal track record by a wide margin. The reason the time remains unconﬁrmed is pride — McLaren hopes to tuck the P1 just under the seven minute time, a ﬁrst for a road-legal car. What happens when a street car cracks seven? I’m not sure, but Marty McFly is somehow involved.

Willy Wonka’s taffy puller. It is fast though, and unofficial timekeepers have been watching the car during shakedown runs at Germany’s long, torturous Nürburgring. Currently, they figure the car’s laptime at somewhere around seven minutes four seconds. So how does the McLaren stack up against the competition? That’s quicker than a Lexus LFA, quicker than a 911 GT2 RS (the ultimate expression of rear-engined Porschehood), and much quicker than a Nissan GT-R. If confirmed, the P1 would hold the

NHTSA considering seatbelt interlocks How about this: instead of your car bonging away at you incessantly if you don’t put your seatbelt on, it simply won’t start.That’s

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the petition the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration is mulling over in the United States. Remember the old door-mounted automatic seatbelts? It’s just like that, only even more annoying. Thus, the legislation is still a long way off, but here’s the silver lining. If seatbelt interlocks were put in place, car manufacturers might well be able to stop cramming so much heavy safety related gear into their cars. With a passenger securely anchored, there’s no need for unbelted crash testing,

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