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Neighbours file suit over construction Family living next to Caulfeild building site says safety a concern

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After months of living next to a construction site where a 17,500-square-foot home is being built in Caulfeild, one West Vancouver family is taking their neighbour to court after a few close calls with falling tree branches and heavy machinery. David Trent, his wife Amber and their two children

under the age of three have had their life uprooted during the construction of their neighbour’s home since demolition work began on the property at 5358 Kensington Crescent earlier this summer. Trent said they turned to the court system after feeling their complaints were falling on deaf ears with District of West Vancouver staff. “Our prime concern is the safety of our children,” he noted. “It hasn’t been safe. “When we moved into the area, our perspective was this is going to be a house for life.” Trent and his family moved to the Caulfeild neighbourhood in 2009 when the adjacent See Report page 5

First Nations entrepreneur sees opportunity in drones JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

In a ﬂoating aluminum boatshed serving as his Mosquito Creek ofﬁce, Jason Calla is trying to help First Nations youth gain a foothold in a burgeoning technology. Unmanned aerial vehicles, often called drones, provide a way for First Nations youth to steward the environment while working in a cutting edge job, according to the Squamish Nation entrepreneur. First Nations are sometimes excluded from a booming economy — in

part because of a disparity in values, Calla explained. An ecologically minded youngster might be reluctant to work for an oil company that’s “wreaking havoc on the environment,” according to Calla. “There’s some economic opportunities out there, but sometimes First Nations aren’t involved.” For Calla, ﬂying robots could be the answer. “These ones don’t drop bombs,” he said. “They have cameras on them.” Calla’s company, iRobotic See UAVs page 10

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Five years after a horriﬁc car crash, N.Van’s LesterWong is back in the air and determined to gain his pilot’s licence TROY LANDREVILLE Contributing writer

There is a gap in time, when everything changed for Lester Wong. Early Christmas morning, 2009, he slid behind the wheel of his car. The air was biting cold. Wong recalled black ice forming an ominous shine on the streets. His next memory was waking up in the hospital. It was February 2010. “I think maybe that I hit a patch of ice, or maybe I fell asleep, I don’t really exactly remember, but it could be that it was good for me, that I have a mechanism where I don’t remember [what happened],” said the now 29-year-old Wong, a North Vancouver resident who is studying at the Langley Flying School, based at Langley Regional Airport. “I remember that during Christmas I had planned to celebrate Christmas with my family in Victoria. So Christmas Eve, I was out with friends, and one of my friends’ house was closer to Burnaby and that’s why I went there. I lived in Richmond. I remember that I wanted to go home earlier,” Wong shared. “I didn’t want to wake up early in the morning and have to take the ferry. I wanted to get up in the morning and take the ferry to celebrate Christmas with my family. That’s all I remember.” His car hit a rock wall. The engine bay caught fire. Flames shot through a fist-sized hole the crash had caused in the windshield. Wong’s face, chest, and arms were badly burned. Firefighters pulled Wong out of the burning vehicle. His face was so swollen from his burns that he was unable to breathe, so paramedics performed a

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to recover and focus on recovering and taking rests,” Wong said. Wong’s most severe injuries were to his face and hands. He suffered 33 per cent burns to his upper body and face and lost some fingertips. The loss of parts of his fingers made everyday routines difficult — simple things such as tying shoelaces and buttoning up a shirt were difficult. “Eventually he found a way to work things out and became more and more positive,” his sister said. “He was strong and persevered through this bumpy ride. It was amazing to see how he slowly transformed himself. He went out and met with friends and was not afraid or shy to share his story when asked.” Wong was buoyed by the support system his friends and family provided for him. “It’s pretty much unbelievable,” he said. “If you don’t have your friends and family to support you, then you can’t move forward. That’s how I feel. When I first woke up my family was there. When I was able to

talk and able to eat again, they always came and brought me meals. Even though they had work, my sister in Whistler, Mandy Harkness, every weekend she came and visited me in VGH (Vancouver General Hospital).” It wasn’t just family who helped Wong through his ordeal. The firefighters and paramedics who saved his life, and the staff at VGH, in particular the nurses along with Dr. Anthony Papp, the medical director for the BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn Unit, have a special place for Wong. “It’s everything. They (firefighters) rescued me and they were professional from the start, and all the firefighters who I met last year, I shook every one of their hands, who were at that scene,” Wong said. “A lot of times … firefighters, they save people, but they don’t know what happens after (to the victims), and I want to let them know and how I’m progressing.” Before the accident, Wong helped out at YVR as a Green Coat volunteer. He also trained at international flight centre at the age of 23. After

acquiring his private pilot licence, he attended BCIT to begin his aircraft maintenance engineer course. In the middle of his studies, Wong, who was 24 at the time, was in the car accident. After the accident, Wong studied hard and earned his diploma from BCIT in 2011. He was also working in the military as reservist member. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award for completing his school and continuing his work with the military despite his difﬁculties. Wong’s ultimate goal is to become a commercial airline pilot. “He had heard from his father’s stories of our grandpa ﬂying in the air force,” Harkness said. “He does not want to give up his dream because of the unfortunate accident.” However, Wong has run into a few roadblocks. “I thought it was easy, you know; I thought that I just needed to get my medical and if I pass all the medical (tests), I was pretty much done,” Wong said. “It is in a way but it

is not because Transport Canada is really strict, and they look at your case and (say), ‘Whoa, you’ve been through an injury accident,’ and they want to make sure you’ll be OK when you are flying. They sent me a letter pretty much telling me that, right now, my licence I had from before is not valid.” Wong is studying to complete his examination for ground school, but the cost of completing the commercial pilot licence is high, especially when it comes to flight time. “I’m trying to raise funds for own cause — $30,000 is the amount that I came up with, that I need to be able to just get the licence and also all the requirements for a charter company or airline company,” Wong said. His sister is determined to help raise the funds that Wong needs for his tuition. “This financial assistance would enable him to work toward his future and any contribution would be greatly appreciated,” Harkness said. “I am so proud of his success. He is an inspiration to me.” Wong is willing to take visitors on a private flight in a Piper Cherokee singleengine aircraft bow wing from Langley airport, with a small compensation on the rental of the plane, and funds going to help pay for his tuition. “Donors … can donate and can go on a training flight and come up with me and enjoy it, for the scenery and have the experience,” Wong said. “It would be a way lower cost than it would be to go and hire a pilot and fly around.” ••• A FundAid.ca crowdfunding campaign has been created to help raise money for Lester Wong’s flight school tuition and costs. FundAid, an initiative by Glacier Media (which owns the North Shore News), highlights the vital role newspapers play in helping members of the community.You can donate on the web version of this story (click on “Community” at nsnews. com) or visit https:// fundrazr.com/campaigns/ 4s3b3. Troy Landreville is a reporter at the Langley Advance.

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Report on ‘monster’ homes coming From page 1 40,000-square-foot property had a smaller home on the site surrounded by greenery. According to court documents ﬁled by Trent, he and his neighbour had a good relationship before the project’s construction began. In fact, the Trents maintain they originally accepted the size and scope of the home because they were told the grove of trees separating their two property lines would be maintained for privacy. But that relationship quickly deteriorated when construction began, the trees were removed across the site and on multiple occasions debris fell or rolled onto the Trents’ property. Oftentimes, excavators operated on the side of the hill directly next to their property, as well. When Trent raised the safety concerns with the district, it resulted in several stop work orders, but eventually all were lifted. “Give us notice if you’re going to be blasting, drilling or operating excavating equipment and things like that to keep us safe,” he said. “And make sure that we’re reasonably secure in letting

our child potentially run out into the backyard.” The property value of the land at 5358 Kensington has been assessed at $1.429 million.The value of the house being built on it is expected to be far more than that. In West Vancouver, a home can cover a maximum of 35 per cent of the property’s area, but

basements are exempt from the equation. Bob Sokol,West Vancouver’s director of planning, said the zoning bylaw, on principle, won’t count an area if it can’t see it — and basements, in theory, are underground. Sokol said the district has “done a very good job” of responding to the Trents’ concerns and put in the stop

work orders when safety was a concern. “We can’t be there all the time,” he added. “We don’t have the resources to be there all the time.” On Oct. 20, a staff report on monster houses is expected to go before West Vancouver council with a draft bylaw attached. The recommendation will be for council to put the

draft bylaw out for public consultation. “We are doing our best to make sure the person who’s building is adhering to all our bylaws and very clearly some of these issues are neighbour to neighbour and don’t involve the district,” Sokol added. As for Trent, he said he and his wife wish to move away the ﬁrst chance they

get and won’t likely be buying another home in West Vancouver. “You could’ve killed one of my kids,” he said in response to Sokol’s comment regarding safety. “It’s abysmal.” The owners of the 17,500-square-foot property did not immediately respond to the North Shore News’ request for comment.

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ome time ago, the province announced the appointment of a new municipal auditor general, saying the watchdog position would ensure more ﬁnancial accountability at the local government level. Municipalities bristled, saying it was a bit rich for the province — which has a marked tendency to ignore the ﬁndings of its own auditor general — to say it was going to keep watch over them. Turns out, they needn’t have worried. Because the new watchdog’s power to keep local governments in check or provide useful information was vastly over-rated. Most recently, it has been revealed that almost none of the 18 audits being done on municipalities have been completed. Reports originally supposed to be completed this past spring now won’t be released until 2015. The auditor general has said at least part

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of the reason is it would be “inappropriate” to release any ﬁndings prior to the conclusion of local election campaigns. The statement is reminiscent of former prime minister Kim Campbell’s infamous quip that an election is no place to discuss serious issues. On both counts, we couldn’t disagree more. How money is spent and how those decisions come about is at the heart of all government and all politics. The auditor general’s reports were to have dealt with matters ranging from the mundane to the signiﬁcant (policing costs for instance).That would have been useful information for citizens to have before they head to the ballot box next month. What good is it to anyone to release reports on municipal practices after the elections are over and new councils are just beginning a new four-year term?

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Council’s closed meetings justiﬁed Dear Editor: Re: District of North Vancouver council’s dirty little secret. I take extreme umbrage at Trevor Carolan’s latest malicious ramblings pertaining to the issue of “closed” or “in-camera” meeting regimes. One of the main reasons I ran for council in 2002 was to attempt to put an end to the fractious, contentious, divisive, disrespectful and downright unproductive nature of the 1996-1999 council meetings. I hasten to add that Mr. Carolan was a member of that self-same council and did little to illuminate the proceedings! Without debating or challenging Carolan’s statistics around numbers

and hours of meetings, the facts remain. Namely, the cohesive, collaborative, constructive and productive nature of the meetings that have been held. I can assure the public that the meetings that have been “secret” or “in-camera” have been fully justiﬁed under the rules under which we operate, namely the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. Our municipal clerk and mayor have often been challenged by myself and other councillors as to the appropriateness of the reasons to close. We have nearly always been satisﬁed with the answers. When there has been the slightest doubt, we have opted for open deliberation.

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The simple facts remain that over the past few years we have been operating in a much more complex and litigious environment than existed in Mr. Carolan’s relatively halcyon, nirvanic time on council. We have also been dealing with many very complex land issues and land transactions as a result of moving forward with the implementation of the Ofﬁcial Community Plan adopted in 2011. Today’s council meetings are an example to the community of civility and constructive, respectful dialogue that have served to advance the status of the District of North Vancouver instead of diminishing it as was the case during Carolan’s tenure. One of

the reasons for this is the intense scrutiny of bylaw and development proposals during the preliminary discussions held “incamera,” in manager’s workshops or committee of the whole meetings. I, along with many others, believe effective and efﬁcient administration and stewardship of the taxpayers’ best interest is more important than

whether the meeting gets held in-camera or in the council chamber. On another note, I seriously appreciate Carolan’s characterization of me as being a “poodle” — one of the most intelligent animals on the planet!! Retiring Coun. Alan Nixon District of North Vancouver

Thanks for picking up the tab! Dear Editor: May I use your pages to make a heartfelt thankyou to the young man who picked up the bill for our dinner at the Cheshire Cheese Inn on Sept. 24. ’Twas my husband’s 98th

birthday and your kindness was truly appreciated. I hope your mom and dad know what a thoughtful person you are. Allan and Patricia MacKillop North Vancouver

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“Having mental illness is kind of like being plopped into a small boat and cut adrift in a torrid sea.” Dr.Allan Burgmann, head of Lions Gate Hospital’s inpatient psychiatry program, describes mental illness (from a Sept. 28 news story). “They just went back to fishing.” WestVancouver assistant fire chief Martin Ernst describes the scene as swift boat technicians prepared to rescue six fishermen from the rising Capilano River (from an Oct. 1 news story). “They let people build homes, but they never bothered to build a road.” Indian Arm resident Giovanna Boniface discusses what she sees as a parking inequity in Deep Cove (from an Oct. 3 news story).

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Polar bear goalies could recapture Cup Oh 1993, what a year: Nelson Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize, Bill Clinton moved into the White House and installed the ﬁrst ever Oval Ofﬁce deep-fat fryer; and Justin Bieber did not yet exist. Speaking of Canadian shame, 1993 was also the last time that a team from the Great White North won the Stanley Cup. It’s become a scandalous 21-year drought that seems likely to continue following last season’s dismal performance that saw just one of the seven Canadian franchises make the playoffs. But it’s the start of a new year and everyone still has hope. The regular season starts Wednesday so, mathematically speaking, all seven Canadian teams are still in the hunt. So let’s have an optimistic look at each Canadian club and lay out the blueprint for what it will take for each to end up

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Laugh All YouWant drinking Molson out of that beautiful hunk of metal in eight months’ time: Montreal Canadians Last year: 100 points, 9th overall, lost in conference ﬁnals. Key additions: P.A. Parenteau Key losses: Thomas Vanek, Daniel Briere, Brian Gionta, The Letter C Blueprint: In honour of a bold move from Montreal, I will not use one important letter of the alphabet in their blueprint.

The anadiens made the unpreedented deision this season to go without a aptain, instead hoosing four alternates. They also hose not to make any major additions to their team while letting several key ontributors go. All that said, they’re still talented, fast, and have possibly the best goalie in the world in arey Prie. They were the only anadian team to make the playoffs last season and they won the last anadian Stanley up in 1993. They are our best hope. One thing is for ertain: no matter what happens, our noble hokey pundits will not rest until they’ve found new ways to blame P.K. Subban. Ottawa Senators Last year: 88 points, 21st overall, missed playoffs Key additions: David Legwand Key losses: Jason Spezza, Ales Hemsky Blueprint: The Senators always ﬁnd a way to be

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Did you know that N. Van City, per capita, has a higher percentage of renters than any other municipality in the Lower Mainland? Did you know that Metro Vancouver, in 2012, commissioned a report which identified that 6,830 rental units exist in our City, of which 1,553 or 23% are currently targeted for redevelopment? The report identifies that targeted units under attack from developers will rise to 2,754 units or 40% by 2021! These targeted rental units are occupied by many of the City’s most vulnerable residents. Single families, the elderly and fixed income retirees all rely on these units. Should we be throwing these most vulnerable members of our society under the bus for our new friends, the hit-and-run developer, here solely to change the face of our community for personal financial benefit?

I will not support the continuation of this mayoral sponsored behaviour. Residents first must be our credo! Get back to basics, “FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” ‘Dump Density Darrell’.

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decent, even while shedding star after high-salaried star. The team is as cheap as a loaf of plain white bread and about as interesting. They could, however, win the Cup if their goaltending upgrades work out, defenceman Erik Karlsson becomes “The Swedish Bobby Orr©” and they lobby the government to pass the Spot the Senators a 3-0 Lead Every Game Act. Not likely, but not impossible. Remember the Fair Elections Act? Winnipeg Jets Last year: 84 points, 22nd overall, missed playoffs Key additions: Extra Snowmobile Parking Key losses: Olli Jokinen, Unconditional Love Blueprint: The Jets were mediocre at best last season and didn’t bring in any new players to change that. Any

minute now their fans are going to replace their “just happy to have an NHL team” vibe with “let’s hit their bus with a ﬂaming bag of frozen poo.” They could, however, win the Cup if they get huge seasons from Evander Kane, Dustin Byfuglien and their young prospects while also replacing the dumpster ﬁre that was their goaltending last season with something more effective. Like, maybe, a terrifying polar bear on ice skates that eats every other team’s best players. Not that farfetched, by the way. Have you been to Winnipeg? Their mayor, police commissioner and head librarian are all giant polar bears on ice skates. Toronto Maple Leafs Last year: 84 points, 23rd overall, missed playoffs

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Cap students split with national org Cutting ties to larger group marked by acrimony JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

For the ﬁrst time in more than 30 years, Capilano University students starting fall semester aren’t represented by the Canadian Federation of Students. The three-decade relationship ended with an acrimonious split this summer as the university divorced itself from the national federation of student unions. CapU joined the Canadian Federation of Students ranks in 1981 but the school’s student body has grown disenchanted in recent years, viewing the organization as a money pit whose services are

increasingly redundant. The Capilano Students’ Union offers its own health plan, discount program and student agendas — making the national organization largely unnecessary, according to student union president Brittany Barnes. CapU may pay a little less with another organization, but their ability to lobby could be substantially weaker, according to Canadian Federation of Students internal coordinator Brent Farrington. Besides having a much smaller membership, other student organizations are frequently only able to lobby at one level of government, whereas the national organization has a voice in both federal and provincial politics, Farrington said. But the cost of national membership turned the national organization into a ﬁnancial albatross, according to Barnes. Over a 12-month stretch See CapU page 11

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Aviation, recently partnered with Ottawa-based ING Robotic Aviation on the project. ING manufactured and supplied drones, also known as “UAVs”, to the Canadian military, beginning in 2008. The drones clocked around 32,000 hours of flight time in Afghanistan, according to company director Luiz Araujo, who spoke to the North Shore News in March. Asked about complicating his business model with environmental concerns, CEO Ian Glenn laughed. “I’m not as hard-nosed a business guy as you might think,” he said. The company’s drones have been used to detect gas leaks and also to gauge flood risk by monitoring river levels in Sherbrooke, Que. Glenn is exploring a way to bring jobs to northern communities as part of what he calls a “social enterprise.” “We have very practical tools, we’re going to put them in the hands of that Xbox generation and I think they will amaze us,” Glenn says. The drones provide near-instant video feedback to the operator, who controls the mini-helicopters by laptop. The technology could be used to monitor migrating whales or goods in transit. “There’s $2.1 trillion of resources in the province of Alberta that needs to get to market if it’s going to be realized. How can we do that safely? And who better to empower to do that than First Nations?” Glenn asked. It might not be too long before a project gets off the ground, according to Calla. “We have people in ING Robotic that are ready to start training these kids,” he says. The instructor would likely be Gregory Benoit, an air force veteran whose experience includes “(sitting) in the back of a (patrol plane) and (directing) jets around it at 700 knots while he was travelling at 600 knots,” according to Glenn. Youth can learn to pilot the drones — one of which can reach a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour — in a relatively short time, according to Calla. The drones follow a flight path set by GPS coordinates and cost in the neighbourhood of $200 to $300 per hour to operate. Calla said he’s hopeful one of the startup company’s first contracts would involve tracking herds of migrating caribou in Nunavut. Asked who will pay for the project, Glenn suggested

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ending in May 2013, Capilano students paid $104,909 to the Canadian Federation of Students and its provincial arm, according to the Capilano Students’ Union. Fees to a similar organization would be slightly more than oneﬁfth the cost, according to Barnes. CapU’s decision to split with the national group and its member student associations across the country was upsetting — particularly as B.C. students face rising tuition fees and cuts to program spending, according to Farrington “I think that you’re going to see that a fractured student movement undermines the collective ability to stop these kind of actions,” he said. “They believed they could adequately campaign on those issues locally, and I don’t believe that’s the case at all.” A student petition to sever ties with the national organization garnered signatures from approximately 20 per cent of the student population.The petition eventually led to a March referendum, but the run-up to voting day was rife with challenges, according to Barnes. “We were met with

resistance by the (national organization) at every opportunity they had,” she said. The national group said they did not receive the petition. Barnes said she found that difficult to believe, given it was sent via registered mail. While on the way to get a court order to force the Canadian Federation of Students to recognize the petition, Barnes was told the national organization had received it. Each phase of the process that resulted in CapU cleaving itself from the national organization was done in accordance with the bylaws, Farrington said. During the lead-up to the election, CapU’s chief returning officer instituted strict rules on messaging, according to Barnes. “We had to wear duct tape over our shirts because they didn’t agree with some of the things we were saying,” Barnes said. Some of the shirts featured slogans decrying the “outside influence” of the national group, according to Barnes. Approximately 77 per cent of the 1,405 students who turned up for the March referendum voted to split with the Canadian Federation of Students. Polling closed at 6 p.m.

and at 6:02 p.m. the student union got an email from the national group stating the referendum was invalid due to improper fee collection, according to Barnes. There was nothing unusual or untoward in the email, according to Farrington, who said Canadian Federation of Students bylaws state outstanding membership fees must be paid prior to referendum ratiﬁcation. The local students group sent a cheque to the national organizatiion and the issue was dropped. Many schools looking to separate from the Canadian Federation of Students have ended up in court battles, giving the organization a “controversial reputation,” according to Barnes. Both the University of Victoria and the University of Guelph have sparred in court with the national group. The whole process has left the students’ union leery about aligning itself with another student group, according to Barnes. “We’re being very, very careful when it comes to joining another organization,” she said. Both the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and the Alliance of British Columbia Students are prospects.

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ANNUAL FOOD FESTIVAL Hosted by the Lonsdale Quay Market will run until Oct. 5. The event explores an array of foods and preparation. There will be market tours, an educational seminar Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m., as well as kids’ activities Oct. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Free, registration required for all events. Email name, number of participants and event to events@ lonsdalequay.com BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Vancouver. Four-legged and winged friends are welcome to be blessed and join everyone for refreshments outside, weather permitting, following the service. 604-985-0408, st-andrewsunited.ca FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Friends of the North Vancouver District Library will host a fundraising book sale until Oct. 5 at the Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Bags will be available for purchase, otherwise please bring bags. Times vary, visit nvdpl.ca for more information. HARVEST TEA AND FABRIC SALE Hosted by the Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rustique Bistro, 433 Bowen Island Trunk Rd. Event includes tea, scones and goodies, as well as fabric,

INTERNET AND ONLINE SEARCHING Improve your internet searching skills Thursday, Oct. 9, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, which is located at 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION has opened the application process to North Shore community groups for more than $77,000 available in grants. Application forms are available at nscommunityfoundation.com. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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What’s On Sundays FOLKTALES AND LAUGHTER A storytelling series with humorous folktales from around the world the second Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. After the tales, a yoga therapist will guide participants through exercises while laughing. $10. 604-925-7292 silkpurse. ca NORTH SHORE CRIC CRAC STORYTELLING EVENINGS presented by the North Shore Storytellers takes place the ﬁrst Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Suggested donation $7-$12. 604-985-5168 northshorestory@gmail.com vancouverstorytelling.org POLYNESIAN DANCE CLASSES Beginner classes for adults and children Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-982-8311

Mondays ALATEEN MEETING A group for kids ages 10-18 who are experiencing alcohol problems in their family meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. 604-6881716 BINGO Every Monday at 6 p.m., North Vancouver Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-9883712 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN — WEST VANCOUVER BRANCH is an

organization that promotes education, improving women’s status and human rights. It also offers fellowship and professional contacts. Meetings are every third Monday, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St.,West Vancouver. New members welcome. cfuw.westvan@ gmail.com cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca CHESS CLUB All levels are welcome to play chess Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-983-6350 myparkgate.com CONTRACT BRIDGE Every Monday and Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. $1. 604-987-7529 DARE TO BE HEARD — LITERARY SALON Come read your story, poem or memoir piece the ﬁrst Monday of the month (October-December and February-June), 7-8:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. These free sessions, hosted by the North Shore Writers Association, celebrate local writing without critiquing. Authors at all stages of the writing journey and interested listeners are welcome. nswriters.org DROP-IN CRIB Play crib every Monday (unless it’s a statutory holiday), 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. $5. 604-985-1115 ESPIRITU VOCAL ENSEMBLE This high proﬁle community choir that performs a wide variety of music is looking for motivated singers. Rehearsals take place Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Singers should have basic music

reading skills. Call 604-9222513 to set up an audition time. FRIENDSHIP TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets to improve communication and leadership skills every Monday, 7:15-9:15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. friendshiptoastmasters.com

of every month, 6:30 p.m. at 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 604-929-4135 NEW CHAMBER CHOIR A new group is looking for experienced singers. Jennifer Stephanson

leads 16 voices that explore songs from Byrd to Britten and beyond. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, which is located at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Dorothy Fairholm, 604-904-3620

GLENEAGLES SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Beginner and intermediate classes every Monday, 7:309:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave.,West Vancouver. 604987-3792 ISRAELI DANCE Every Monday, beginners 6-7:15 p.m., intermediates and open dancing 7:15-9:30 p.m. at Congregation Har El, 1305 Taylor Way,West Vancouver. $6. 604-5684771

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LYNN VALLEY BLACK BEAR BAND rehearses every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver.Woodwind, brass and percussion players are always welcome to join at any time. No audition required. 604-980-6896. info@blackbearband.ca blackbearband.ca

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Edgemont jeweller’s impact shines on MikeViolette, in town recently for the annual North Shore Jaycees reunion, took some time to reminisce about the life he left behind. For close to 25 years, he was the face of Edgemont Jewellers and a well-known ﬁxture on the North Vancouver community service circuit.The end of October will make it ﬁve years since Mike and his wife, Jean, handed the keys of the shop to daughter Sherry and embarked on the next chapter of their lives. Mike’s family, originally from New Brunswick and, a couple of centuries earlier, from France, moved to Toronto in the 1940s, when wages for war effort work were high. Growing up, Mike had an after-school job at the local drugstore and played ball on the neighbourhood team. Baseball would be his entry into the jewelry business. A neighbour involved with the ball team found Mike a job in his company, an international diamond wholesaler. He started out collecting shipments from customs, carrying a fortune in diamonds in a brown paper bag through the streets of Toronto. The delivery boy learned the business from the ground up — grading

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and sorting diamonds, fulﬁlling orders called in by the company’s sales reps, working with customers and with experts in all aspects of the jeweller’s art and craft — a thorough education in the business that culminated with Mike’s graduation to a sales territory of his own. During those years, life was not all work and no play for Mike. He played in a band called The Prisms and met Jean Eadie, his wife to be, at an ice-skating rink. They had been married 11 years in 1971 when the family relocated to Vancouver with Mike as the company’s Western sales manager. The Violettes, now including daughter Sherry and son Tony, searched the city until they found North Vancouver, “and then we just gravitated to Edgemont,” recalls Mike. “We liked the

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summer festivals, Bavarian festivals, Jaycee sea festivals, the Rotary wine tasting, the Great Duck Race and the Great Duck Splash to name a few,” says Sherry. Mike was a dedicated duck launcher and a versatile ﬂipper: pancakes for the Rotary breakfasts, sausages at the Bavarian fests and innumerable hot dogs and hamburgers over the years. Perhaps Mike’s most memorable contribution to his community is the Friday

night concert series, an Edgemont summer tradition that may have its roots in Mike’s own musical history. When the Violettes opened Edgemont Jewellers in 1985, Jean handled the books and Sherry managed the front of the store. Son Tony had established his own career in construction. Mike kept making the rounds, visiting his wholesale customers for another ﬁve years.When Sherry got married, Mike took over the

store, giving up the road with some relief. In 2009, when Mike and Jean were ready to retire, Sherry returned to the business. The Violettes’Vancouver Island home is similar to Edgemont in many ways — community spirit, nature nearby — without the urban bustle. Jean is active with their community association and Mike manages the house and garden. His culinary skills have progressed far beyond ﬂipping ﬂapjacks and there is ample time to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of a corner of the world where the ducks are real. Back in busy North Vancouver, Edgemont Jewellers is preparing for Vintage in the Village, a show and sale of vintage pieces from the 1970s all the way back to the 1900s.Vintage in the Village opens on Oct. 14 and closes Oct. 29 to make way for another Edgemont community tradition. “We’re closing the show before Halloween,” explains Sherry, “because we had 700 children come through our store last year — it’s bedlam but it’s great!” Laura Anderson works with and for seniors on the North Shore. 778-279-2275 lander1@shaw.ca

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Tips offer ways to handle lump sums Whether a windfall is large or small, it pays to plan to make the most of it all. Several years ago, when I wrote Suddenly . . . It’s You! for the B.C. Lottery Corporation to give to major winners, my research showed winning a lottery usually didn’t alter a person’s money habits. Spenders happily spent the money but savers continued to save. Typical windfalls include one-off lump sums like a lottery win, inheritance, gift, home or investment sale, retroactive pay, retirement or other employment benefit, tax refund and so on. Consider the following approach to get the most personal and financial benefit from such funds. The windfall amount, your personality and your financial situation will affect the percentage guidelines given here. Spend and enjoy some of the money, a higher percentage for small amounts and vice versa For example, for a $1,000 windfall perhaps 10-15 per cent but for $100,000 closer to five per cent.

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The North Shore’s Stephen Robinson, CEO of DarkVision, took home a big win at B.C.’s biggest tech competition. The BC Innovation Council and New Ventures BC recently announced its winners, and Robinson won $120,000, and also snagged a BC Resource Industry Prize. DarkVision is developing downhole imaging technologies that deliver higher resolution images inside oil and gas wells.

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Award-winning author and urban experimentalist Charles Montgomery is one of the speakers at the upcoming TEDxVancouver event on Oct. 18. The North Shore’s Montgomery is the author of Happy City, which the NewYork Times

Mike Grenby

Money Matters Pay off non-deductible debt Even with today’s relatively low interest rates, you can rarely earn a guaranteed, no-worries, after-tax return that is higher than your loan rate (which equals your “investment yield” when you pay off a debt). And if you have more expensive debt like outstanding credit card balances, then you deﬁnitely want to use your windfall to mop up this red ink. Share the wealth with family, friends, your favourite charity But ﬁrst, pay off your debt. Then redirect some or all of your former

repayments into a “share the wealth” account, which could run five to 15 per cent of your windfall amount. Actually, you should pay off debt first with the windfall and only then spend and enjoy an amount based on the former repayments. But sometimes the “personal” can come before the “financial” in personal financial planning. Invest the money This should include guaranteed instruments, equities, real estate, a business, and possibly collectibles, with the percentage breakdown depending on your knowledge, risk tolerance and, above all, personal and financial situation. With larger amounts, you should definitely enlist the help of knowledgeable and objective advisers, a financial planner, accountant, and/or lawyer. Mike Grenby is a columnist and independent personal financial advisor; he’ll answer questions in this column as space allows but cannot reply personally. Email mike@grenby.com

recommended as essential reading for their city’s new mayor. He’s worked with the BMW Guggenheim Lab, Museum of Vancouver and other institutions to challenge people to see their cities in new ways. For more information, visit tedxvancouver.com.

The company recently announced how it intends to change its look to reﬂect its vision for the next 30 years. It will now be known simply as Regency Auto. The name change is meant to encompass the expansion of auto brands the group now manages.

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Tony Robins, of Vancouver’s A.A. Robins Architect, has been named Western Living’s Designer of the Year for the architecture, interiors and eco categories. According to the judges, Robins emerged as a clear winner for his “holistic approach to stunning, sustainable design.” The award ceremony, held at the London Aviation Centre at YVR, highlighted the brightest names in design.

Thirty years in auto

Locally owned Regency Auto Group is celebrating 31 years of being in business with a name change.

Up to $6.4 million in funding will help B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint give more than 440 aboriginal people the skills and education they need to get work in the province. There are 23 projects that will enable partnerships between public post-secondary institutions and local aboriginal communities to deliver education and training necessary for the job market. For more info, visit workbc.ca/skills. Compiled by Christine Lyon Submit information about North Shore business groups or events to clyon@nsnews. com.

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List of winners is interesting mix Tim Pawsey

Notable Potables No matter how hard I might try, I know I’ll have a tough time convincing you that wine judging is hard work. But it is. Working through a hundred plus wines in a day takes a fair degree of stamina, which is also why it’s as exhausting as it is rewarding. Last week I was privileged to spend the best part of three days judging at the 2014 B.C.Wine Awards, with a very focused group of wine judges from B.C., across Canada and one from Kansas City. I’m not going to list them, but let me just say that they represent a truly impressive cross-section of expertise. The other key ingredient to successful judging is the back room where the wines are sorted, coded and poured for blind tasting. B.C. has been long blessed with the skills of Marjorie King (a grape grower herself) who, when it comes to organizing judgings, can be credited with setting one of the highest bars on the continent. The right setting also enhances the process. As it turned out, with its collegial personality, super staff, and cosy character feeling, the

Naramata Heritage Inn was the perfect place to judge. When the spitting was all done, I’d say we came up with a pretty convincing lineup of winners.The following is a rundown of what’s new and noteworthy (a few highlights from this year’s medal haul). This year the Okanagan Wine Festival introduced a Platinum tier, representing the top one per cent of entries, with one wine singled out from that select group for the sure-to-bemuch-coveted Premier’s Award.While there has been the odd platinum nod in the past, this year marks the ﬁrst formal ranking. Premier’s Award: See Ya Later Ranch Rover Shiraz — Viognier 2012 Platinum Awards ■ SeeYa Later Ranch Rover Shiraz – Viognier 2012 ■ Baillie Grohman Cabernet Franc 2012 ■ Quails Gate “The Boswell” Syrah 2012 ■ Silkscarf Viognier 2013 ■ Spierhead Pinot Gris 2013 These wines really do represent the pinnacle of all the entries, and comprise an interesting cross-section of varieties and wineries. As you can see, there’s a strong showing for Syrah/Shiraz, a theme that echoed through the contest. Both of those awarded were extremely convincing contenders. With its splash of Viognier blended in, SeeYa Later Ranch is a juicy, peppery nod to Cote Roti, and offers great value at BCLS $22. Quails Gate “The Boswell” (from the winery’s 25th anniversary range) sports all the right stuff, with delicious, meaty-gamey notes wrapped in focused fruit and ﬁne tannins ($40).

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come through for a gold, while more esoteric but still worthy Mooberry Raspberry and Meadow Vista Ostara Honey Wine also grabbed gold. I’m reluctant to single out wines that we collectively medalled. Sufﬁce it to say that any wine winning gold here was subjected to pretty rigorous scrutiny and

deserves to be at that level. Find a link to all the medals at hiredbelly.com. Belly’s Budget Best La Tarasque Old Vines Grenache 2011 What do you get when you drop the talented winemaker from a Napa cultist into the heart of the southern Rhone? Grenache,

with bags of character, lifted red fruit up front followed by a medium-bodied palate that’s grippy but elegant with vibrant mulberry, peach and cherry before a long ﬁnish. Think spicy Italian sausage with lashings of garlic and pasta (BCLS $17.99, 91 points). info@hiredbelly.com

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Exercise helps mood

Last week I wrote about three important canine needs that must be met every day to ensure a healthy and emotionally well-balanced dog. These needs are physical stimulation (exercise), social stimulation (interaction with their own kind), and mental stimulation (providing an opportunity to use their nose). There are many other needs, such as goodquality nutrition, health care, training etc., but I am focusing on the ones dog owners tend to overlook because they may underestimate the importance of them from a dog’s perspective.This week I am going to concentrate on physical stimulation, otherwise known as exercise. From a physiological point of view, exercise provides dogs with a healthy cardiovascular system, maintenance of body weight, muscle mass and strong bones. Exercise encourages healthy digestion and absorption of food. It promotes a healthy appetite as well as curbing food cravings resulting in food-demanding behaviour usually related to boredom. And of course, the obvious, it tires them out. But exercise does more than just tire them out, it helps them be good dogs to be around. Regular moderate exercise of a minimum of 30 up to 60 minutes a day releases the “feel good” hormones called endorphins, and yes dogs have them too. As I have said in the past, dogs seek physical touch because it feels good to them due to the release of endorphins. Dogs feel good emotionally after daily exercise, which means they

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Canine Connection are more relaxed, calm and thus pleasant to be around. Mentally, exercise clears the cobwebs of the mind. It helps with mental focus and attention, which reduces over-stimulation by distractions resulting in hyper arousal. Through regular moderate exercise between 30 and 60 minutes in duration, the brain produces a chemical called Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). BDNF rewires memory circuits in the brain so that they work better. It allows the brain to block out unnecessary distractions and focus on the task at hand. In short, it means that the more exercise your dog gets, the smarter they get. The amount of exercise a dog receives does not have to be to the point of physical collapse every day, but rather a moderate pace over a period of an hour or so. Puppies, senior dogs with medical issues, or dogs with physical limitations can have their exercise routine split into shorter but frequent sessions throughout the day. Dogs don’t fret about having to exercise like most people do, they instinctively know the full-spectrum value they receive from it, and willingly participate at the slightest encouragement.

How many dog owners have to speak in an alien language or in acronyms around their dog when discussing or using the word walk? Just whispering it or leaning in the direction of a leash can send a dog into enthusiastic convulsions. Us human folk find many-o-excuses to avoid exercise, but following the theme of Be More Dog from past columns maybe we should reconsider our avoidance behaviour regarding exercise. If a dog loves and finds so much joy in going for a simple walk around the block or a hike on an easy local trail then why can’t humans do the same thing? Why do so many people dread exercising or even taking the dog for a walk? Personally, I think it’s because of the pessimistic view embedded in our brains that if there is no pain there will be no gain.Your dog is a good example of the fallacy of that statement. When out on a walk, a dog moves effortlessly, finding a pace that is comfortable and able to carry them a great distance with a moderate amount of exertion.They never over-exert themselves to the point of discomfort, unless they are being forced to by repeatedly chasing a ball, or not being allowed to set their own pace, such as when running alongside of a bike. Limiting the amount of repetitive exercise with your dog helps prevent acute injuries, which could turn into chronic conditions. Moderation is the key. Physical exercise does more than just tire out your dog. It is a fundamental need that assists your dog in maintaining a state of optimum homeostasis. k9kinship.com

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THREE TO SEE THIS WEEK PJHL hockey Grandview @ NVWolf Pack Saturday, Oct. 11 7 p.m. Harry Jerome Arena PacWest Soccer Quest @ Capilano Saturday, Oct. 11 1 p.m. women, 3 p.m. men VIU @ Capilano Sunday, Oct. 12 noon women, 2 p.m. men AA Football Carson Graham @ Sentinel Saturday, Oct. 11 1 p.m.

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Eagles finally take flight Carson’s quest back to provincial ﬁnal slowed by interrupted start ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

In case you were wondering if the Carson Graham Eagles were still sore about their heartbreaking loss in last year’s AA football championship ﬁnal, the answer was written all over the face of head coach John Buchanan Thursday afternoon. Following Carson’s 39-6 win over an undermanned Windsor Dukes team Thursday, Buchanan’s face registered mock horror — or maybe even real horror — when a reporter made passing mention of last year’s championship game, a one-point loss for the Eagles in which they were scrambling to kick the winning ﬁeld goal in the dying seconds of the game

but didn’t get it off in time. “Oh, you had to bring that up,” he said, adding in a few other unprintable words with a chuckle. “Yes, it still stings. One second to go, chance to win the provincial title. . . .” The loss gave the returning Eagles loads of motivation during the offseason but the redemption tour was derailed before it could hit full speed because of the labour dispute. Carson practiced in August but when September arrived and the picket lines went up the team, coached mainly by teachers, shut down, unlike many other programs that kept practicing and playing throughout the dispute. “It’s not the way we wanted to start the year. We can thank Christy Clark

for that,” said Buchanan, a longtime teacher from a family of teachers. When the dispute was settled the Eagles raced back onto the ﬁeld and have shown well despite diving into the regular season without playing a single exhibition game. Carson opened their season Sept. 26 with a tough matchup against Ballenas, a perennially strong team that played through the strike. The Eagles took command early and led 25-13 heading into the fourth quarter but, lacking their typical conditioning, fell apart in the fourth and lost 26-25. Thursday was a different story as the Eagles were ready for a clash with their tough cross-town rivals but encountered a Windsor team with struggles of its

own. Like the Eagles, the Dukes did not practice or play during the labour dispute and Thursday was their ﬁrst game of the season. It didn’t start well for Windsor as James McMichael, the only quarterback listed on their roster, was knocked out in the opening minutes and the team spent the rest of the game trying replacement players under centre while throwing just one pass the rest of the way. They were outgunned elsewhere as well — with only six substitutes on the sidelines, several players were on the ﬁeld for nearly every play, offence, defence and special teams. “You’ve got to give credit to Windsor,” said Buchanan. “They were in a tough situation and they played hard through the whole game. It would have been a totally different game if they’d been at full strength.” The Eagles have a thunder and lightning one-

two punch at quarterback this year with Grade 12 starter Mike Worthen as the pass-happy pivot and Grade 11 backup Tyler Nylander subbing in as a major running threat. Nylander did a lot of the damage against Windsor, including a near 60-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown early in the second quarter to make the score 21-0. Windsor fumbled the next kickoff and just a few minutes later Nylander hit captain and two-way star Lucas Bill with a 21-yard touchdown pass. Flynn Heyes also racked up big yardage in the game and scored a pair of rushing touchdowns. Windsor’s lone score came on a 56-yard rush for speedy running back Jacob Edmunds. Both teams will be back on the North Shore for their next games with Windsor hosting Argyle Friday starting at 3 p.m. See Eagles page 26

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NEW HELP WITH HOME FIRE PREVENTION FREE HOME INSPECTION for the first 100 calls. If you’ve been following the news in the last six months, you’ll notice there have been a number of house fires in North and West Vancouver. In fact, across the country, a house fire is reported every 26 minutes. Andrew and Michelle Howie also noticed and decided to do something about it. They are the people behind Fire Medx, the North Shore’s advanced new mobile fire-safety company. Offering an innovative array of fire safety, earthquake and emergency preparedness products and services, they are the answer to many North and West Vancouver home owners’ prayers. “We deliver a service and safety program right to your door,” says Michelle. “We offer you convenience by providing a complete package of home fireproofing products, first aid, emergency preparedness packs and services. From providing and installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to creating a detailed escape plan, we are here to help.” After studying some of the disturbing statistics about the frequency of home fires and often tragic consequences, Andrew and Michelle became convinced that home owners needed to be better educated and prepared about fire safety. Fire Medx is designed to provide you with the right knowledge and equipment so you can protect your homes and ensure the personal safety of those you love. They also keep up to date with the details of municipal bylaws regarding home fire alarms many people might not be aware of. “We provide you with a high level of service that complies with the new smoke alarm bylaw and give you peace of mind through professional customer service, driven dedication and convenience.” Dale, your North Shore manager indicates most home owners understand the need for emergency preparedness but lack the expertise and time to put something in place. “Fire Medx saves you the time and takes the worry and frustration out of getting ready for emergencies. We deliver quality products, professionalism and peace of mind.” If you would like to find out more about Fire Medx, give Dale a call at 694-306-3052 or check them out online at firemedx.com.

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while Carson will continue their quest to get back to the championship game when they visit Sentinel Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff against the Spartans. The Eagles lost most of their starters from last season’s team — including superstar running back A.J. Blackwell who was named MVP of the championship game despite the loss and now mans the backﬁeld for UBC — but Buchanan said they have reloaded with

talented players throughout the lineup. “We’ve managed to ﬁll most of those holes,” he said. “Not A.J. — you don’t really replace a guy like A.J. — but at all of the other spots we’ve brought in good players.” Team leaders this year include Bill, who makes big plays on defence as a safety and offence as a running back; running back/safety Russell Tolentino, receiver/ defensive back Kieran Benedito and hulking tight end/defensive end Liam Doll who, when not playing

football, is one of the top junior rugby players in Canada. The road back to the championship game will be tough, particularly given the scrambled start to the season, but the Eagles have a shot at making it all the way once again, said Buchanan. “We’re in a tough conference, there won’t be any easy games,” he said. “We don’t have as many players as last year but we have as much quality. If we can get through healthy, we have a chance.”

Field Notes

Fast times for North Shore racers Three North Shore athletes ran away with medals at the Legion NationalYouthTrack and Field Championships held recently in Langley. Grace Thompson and Emma Rastad both climbed to the top of the podium with gold medal showings.Thompson won the U18 girls 1,500-m race in a time of four minutes 33.32 seconds while Rastad jumped 5.50 metres to win the U16 girls long jump competition. It was her second consecutive age-group national title in long jump. Rastad added a second medal in the relays, helping Team B.C. claim

bronze in the U16 4x100-m race. Katie Weaver hit the podium in the U18 girls heptathlon, claiming silver after a gutsy first-place finish in the final event, the 800-m run. She finished with 4,656 points in the seven-event heptathlon, including a personal best in the javelin throw. ••• North Vancouver longdistance runner Nicola Gildersleeve obliterated the record on the 180-kilometre Sunshine Coast Trail earlier this month, completing the trek in 33 hours and 50 minutes. Gildersleeve knocked

10 hours off of the old record set 10 years ago by Ean Jackson.The trail stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay, passing along coastal shorelines, beside creeks and lakes and through old growth forests. The Sunshine Coast Trail features a hut-to-hut system that allows visitors to complete multi-day hikes without carrying a tent. Gildersleeve had little need for much shelter, however, as she took off from the starting point at 8 a.m. Sept. 6 and stopped only for short breaks until arriving at the ﬁnish line the following evening. — compiled by Andy Prest

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