SUNDAY August
9 2015
FOCUS 3
Festival fun LIVE 11
A4K courting volleyballers SPORTS 23
Equestrian Tiffany Foster $1.25
E0!**(4E1 C,J20 JE2G&10* L*(
L o c a l N e w s . L o c a l M at t e r s
INTERACT WITH THE NEWS at N S N E W S .C O M
North Van heritage homes moved Saving pieces of history is a passion MARIA SPITALE-LEISK mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com
While some couples collect art or small antiques, Heather Patterson and her boyfriend have a penchant for accumulating entire heritage homes. The couple has started their collection with a set of turn-of-thecentury houses in the 200 block of East Fifth St. in North Vancouver. The purchase price was a steal: $1 for both, a proposition made by a developer looking to save the homes from demolition. The catch: Patterson and her boyfriend, Sean McQuillan, had to find the land and pay for the associated costs with moving, trucking and barging the homes to a new location. Approximately $200,000 later, Patterson is still elated with her heritage finds.The couple’s plan is to create an enclave of old-fashioned homes, piece-by-piece, on a street in Maple Ridge richly steeped in B.C.
history — starting with the two former Lower Lonsdale abodes. Throughout the past week, Patterson watched from the sidewalk on Fifth Street as workers carefully hoisted her Edwardian-style stunner and the other character home from their foundations. “I was a little bit nervous because one of the houses appeared to be offset,” said Patterson. A woman who grew up in one of the homes stopped by to chat and reminisce about the home her greatgrandfather built. Her husband who “courted” her while she was living in the character home was by her side to watch the excavation. “She told us fun stories about where she used to suntan on the roof,” said Patterson. It’s tales like those that inspire Patterson to want to preserve a piece of history. “I’m a little soft, I like the stories of the homes, too,” she said. The Ward Residence, one of the two homes, has plenty of Edwardian character. Built for jeweller Benjamin Stewart, the home still boasts its original old wood frame windows. See Old page 9
Cougar shot after trying to enter North Van home MARIA SPITALE-LEISK mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com
(a. W])U%<Y] W.O]' <)] O.c]6 6.aN *%= L].)Y]' 4c]N"] <N6 /U[%W *%)]]% UN E.)%W #<N8."c]) /)U6<B? :][.)] :]UNY P.<6]6 .N %. < :<)Y] <N6 %<R]N %. F<-P] ,U6Y]= CKD(D MIKE WAKEFIELD
A skinny juvenile cougar was shot dead in Deep Cove by conservation officers Thursday evening after it clawed at a door and tried to get inside a home. “And it would just not leave and was constantly pressing against the door handle,” said conservation officer Todd Hunter, of a report given by the homeowner. The incident unfolded around 8:30 p.m. in the backyard of a home in the 2000-block of Panorama Drive, a couple blocks from the popular Quarry Rock hiking trail.
“ Oh, he’ll grow into them... ” 604.990.6888
WWW.NORTHSHOREATHLETICS.COM
See Big page 5
SALE ENDS AUG 31
BOGO
When shoes fit right, they help to prevent biomechanical problems rather than create them. Visit our fitting experts and ensure that your child’s feet get the attention they deserve.
101-1200 LONSDALE AVENUE
North Vancouver RCMP officers observed the cougar sitting upright and then climbing a tree to a height of 10 metres. Once conservation officers arrived, they saw the big cat showed no signs of fear and it was destroyed, said Hunter. At the neighbouring property, John Evoy heard the commotion as conservation officers shot the cougar, estimated to be no more than oneand-a-half years old. “It was pretty loud,” said Evoy. Evoy couldn’t believe his eyes when around 9 a.m. Friday morning
BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF ALL KIDS SHOES*
* Pre-school and Grade School sizing available.
A2 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
www.nestersmarket.com
Prices Valid Until: Saturday, Aug.15th, 2015
GRAND OPENING
Sunday, Aug. 9th At Noon aked In-Store B
Authentic French Baguette 300 g
7
$ .28 /ea
17.59/kg
88
Western Canada
2for$7
Meat
Extra Lean Made sh Ground Beef FDreaily Big Pack
In-Store
$ .98
2
Fresh
/lb
Wild Coho Salmon Fillets
2
4
$ .20 /100 g
Red Potato Salad With Dijon
Arbutus Ridge Farms
Wk 33
Fresh
ve Preservati Free
98
¢
Creamy Coleslaw Preservative Free
Arbutus Ridge Farms
1
Or Liberté Organic Greek Plain Or Vanilla Yogurt, 500 g
1
7
4
1
$ .88 /100 g
/ea
/ea
4 Pack
2
$ .48 /ea
Nesters Own Deli
Nesters Own Turkey Breast
ith Our Roasted W ipe Rec se u o In-H
2
1
Grown in
Western Canada
/ea
$ .48 /100 g
Selected Varieties 1.89 L
Natural
3
1
O Black
/ea
Fresh Express Garden Salad
/ea
12 oz. Or 3 Colour
Cole Slaw
Organic Mini Seedless Watermelon
3
Beverages, Selected Varieties Or Original Creamy Cashew Beverage, 1.89 L
$ .48
Organic n Kale Greer
B.C. Grown In A Bunch
/ea
Silk Soy Milk Or Silk Almond Or Beverages True True Coconut
/lb
.98 $ .78
Stuyver’s Bakery Ciabatta Buns 400 g
Home Grown Freshness
$ .88
$ .98
Woolwich Chevrai Goat Cheese
$ .38
4.14/kg
Small, 454 g
$
Selected Varieties 113 g
B.C. Grown
/ea
14
11
$ .98 Nectarines
$ .98
Large, 1 kg
/ea
Organic
Produce
Caprese, Chicken Or Salami, 250 g Great On Fresh From The BBQ. The Deli
Terra Artisan Granola
68¢
/ea
Selected Varieties 454 g
Artisan Flatbreads
6
Or Individual Price
Kicking Horse Coffee
/ea
$ .28
Fresh Seafood
Pacific Cod Fillets
In-Store Baked
4 Pack
Deli & Bakery
/100 g
Fresh
Fresh
Selected Varieties ties 750 g
/100 g
$ .98
Large All Butter Croissants
$ .98
/lb
Boneless, Big Pack 6.57/kg
Don’t Miss Out!
$ .98
Liberté Gr Libert Greek Yogurt ogurt
Selected Select Varieties 430 g - 615 6 g
Pork Sirloin Chops
• Spin & Win wheel - Everyone’s a winner! • Free coffee • Product sampling • Live entertainment • More prizes to be won! 2- i Pad Minis & a Mountain Bike
1.94/kg
Silver Hills Organic Sil Bread Br
3
(One a week for 5 weeks. No purchase necessary.)
Big Pack Canadian
¢
/lb
Grades Of Beef
/lb
Back Attached Chicken Legs
Grown in
Home Grown Freshness
B.C. Grown
Cut From Canada
AAA Or Better
$ .98
Organic Cantaloupe Or Honeydew Melons
8.77/kg
Beef, AAA, New York Strip Loin Steaks Big Pack Canadian
Or Harvest Grain Baguette, 310 g
1
• Cake at Noon • Free rose to first 100 customers through checkout • Five $100 Nesters Gift Cards to be won
14 oz.
B.C. Grown
$ .48
1.94/kg
/ea
Beverage Selections
Zevia Sodas Selected Varieties
6 Packs
6 x 355 ml
NESTERS MARKET - DOLLARTON VILLAGE
415 Dollarton Highway, Deep Cove, North Van., B.C., Phone: 604-929-0241
+ Dep. recycling fee where applicable
2
$ .98 /ea
Natural Choices
Kettle Brand Potato Chips Selected Varieties
1
$ .98
100% 200 g & 220 g Natural
/ea
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A3
4 B."NY [<N Y]%' UN%. %W] ["NRB '-U)U% .[ %WUNY' <% < *."P]6 D"% 8.N8])% UN 06Y]O.N%? I"PB 9;= CKD(D KEVIN HILL
,U8W K.-] <N6 WU' 3P"] ,U8W ,<NY])' %.)] < '%)U- .[[ %W] GBNN #<PP]B /)U6<B NUYW% 8.N8])% '])U]' aU%W %W]U) %<R] .N 8."N%)B> '."P O"'U8? I"PB 9V= CKD(D MIKE WAKEFIELD
The North Shore gets into the summer mood with concerts and arts events
Festival fun
*."P]6 D"% -])[.)O]6 <' -<)% .[ %W] 06Y]O.N% 8.N8])% '])U]' I"PB 9; = CKD(D KEVIN HILL
ba<P<8R%"N _,U8R K<))BA :"'B 8<)cUNY 4"Y= 9= CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH
H<P.B<N (.6.).c -])[]8%' WU' -<UN%UNY <% %W] K<)O.NB 4)%' /]'%Uc<P 4"Y= 9= CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH
C]%]) K.O]N"R :P]a WU' .aN W.)N I"PB 9;= CKD(D KEVIN HILL
2W)U'%UN] *]UN]")]% aU%W 'UPR '8<)c]' 4"Y= 9= CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH
A4 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
CARRIERS WANTED
What would you save for?
September 13, 2015
Coho Run
Early Registration ends August 31, 2015
SAVE UP TO $10
Coho Run 14km
Earn extra money delivering papers for that goal you have your eye on. Taking on one route or many - the earning potential is yours!
This is an incredible 14 km journey from Kitsilano Beach over to Ambleside Beach Park – the birthplace of the North Shore Coho salmon. The 14K distance provides a great challenge for the 10K runner and a fabulous training run for the ½ marathon trainer. Runners must pre-register.
It’s easy to sign up. Just give us a call 604.998.3587 or apply online at www.nsnews.com
Register Early! Coho Run SOLD OUT in 2014.
Coho Swim
Early Registration ends August 31, 2015
SAVE UP TO $20
Coho Swim 1.5km or 3 km
Choose from 1.5 km or 3 km options starting and finishing close to the iconic welcoming totem pole that marks the entrance to the Capilano watershed. Swimmers must wear wetsuit and pre-register.
Register Early! Coho Swim has limited space.
For more info or to register online:
www.cohosociety.com Deliver the dream
Team Aquatic Supplies
Go where WiFi can’t get you.
THE 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™ TOTAL PRICE* STARTS AT: $40,260* Lease APR
3.9
%
45 Months
1
Lease Payment
Includes
$
$ ,
378
1
$6,329 Down 1
FEATURES INCLUDE:
2 800
in Delivery Credits
2
» Turbocharged engine with 208 Horsepower, 258 lb-ft of Torque » 7-speed dual clutch transmission » 4MATIC™ permanent all-wheel drive system » ATTENTION ASSIST » Hill Start Assist with ADAPTIVE BRAKE » COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
TH EG ET EN AW DS AY AU SA L G
US ES T3 E 1 VE
NT
** Fees and taxes extra.
Mercedes-Benz North Shore | 1375 Marine Drive, North Vancouver | Open Sunday: 11am – 5pm | D#6277
1-855-544-6490 | northvancouver.mercedes-benz.ca
©2015 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. Shown above is the 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™ with optional Premium and Premium Plus package for a total price of $46,260. MSRP of advertised 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™ is $37,200. *Total price of $40,260 includes freight/ PDI of $2,295, dealer admin fee of $595, air-conditioning levy of $100, PPSA up to $45.48 and a $25.00 fee covering EHF tires, filters and batteries. **Vehicle options, fees and taxes extra. Vehicle license, insurance, and registration are extra. 1 Lease example based on $378 (excluding taxes) per month for 45 months (STK#B1573977), due on delivery includes down payment or equivalent trade of $6,329, plus first month lease payment, security deposit, and applicable fees and taxes. Lease APR of 3.9% applies. Total cost of borrowing is $4,187. Total obligation is $26,140. 12,000km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). 2 Please note a delivery credit of $2,800 has been applied/included in the calculation of the monthly lease payment on the 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™. It is a one-time credit for deals closed before August 31, 2015. See in-store for full details. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Vancouver dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Vancouver Customer Care at 1-855-544-6490. Offer ends August 31, 2015.
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A5
TransLink ditches zones Taking SeaBus downtown will now cost more than busing it
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Starting Oct. 5, taking the bus downtown from anywhere on the North Shore will only cost $2.75 as TransLink eliminates its zone system — but transferring to SeaBus and SkyTrain will remain full price. Cathy McLay, TransLink’s chief financial officer, made the announcement on Thursday. The move represents a step forward in getting the long-delayed fare gates and Compass Card system online. But it will also have the effect of making travelling by SeaBus more expensive
than taking the bus from the North Shore. Paper Compass tickets will soon be available from the vending machine gathering dust at the SeaBus terminal and by the end of October, transit users will be able to buy and electronically load their Compass Cards to get through fare gates, which also currently sit dormant. Commuters transferring from a bus to SkyTrain, SeaBus or West Coast Express will have to pay an additional fare. Central Lonsdale resident Sarah LawleyWakelin said she will likely switch to taking the 240 bus downtown each morning as a result of the
cheaper fare. “I do like the SeaBus more because I find it more reliable and less crowded but I buy a monthly pass and so I’m going to be saving about $30 a month,” she said. Lawley-Wakelin said she will simply have to brace for a more crowded commute. “If I wait to 7:41 a.m., it starts getting insane and I’m on the third stop from the beginning and it’s already maxed,” she said. The fare gate and smartcard system, imposed by former transportation minister Kevin Falcon in 2007, has been tested for months, but the component requiring users to “tap out” as they leave buses was reported to be too slow and cumbersome. Users who failed to tap out would be automatically charged as if they crossed three zones.
By eliminating the zone system, there is no longer a need to tap out. McLay could not say how much revenue TransLink would lose by scrapping the zone system for buses but she expected it would mean more people tapping in and paying fares. “We think, by offering the one-zone on buses, it will increase ridership and on net, we think it will all balance out,” she said. The Compass system was intended to give realtime data on transit usage. Even without the tap-out function, they’ll “be able to monitor that and adjust the bus service accordingly,” McLay said. “Unfortunately, with the No plebiscite, there is no increase in transit services,” she added.
North Shore’s largest selection of kayak racks!
West Vancouver Denture Clinic Certified in BPS system • Partial, full and overdentures • Dentures over the implants • Immediate dentures • Repairs, relines the same day • X-rays, extractions, teeth whitening done by dentist on site Janusz B. Budzynski – Denturist
604.921.6628
See Lack page 9
www.aworldofsmile.com
Big cat may have been tracking domestic pet From page 1 he saw a similar-looking cougar in the same area. “I went to walk the dog out back, and I went ‘What the hell? I thought they shot it,’” said Evoy. Hunter confirmed a second cougar was spotted in the same Panorama Drive neighbourhood Friday morning. This feline, however, didn’t suffer the same fate.
That cat showed no signs of aggression, so it was hazed out of the area with rubber bullets, said Hunter. It’s presumed the two cougars spotted are siblings, said Hunter. In the case of the killed cougar, Hunter’s theory is that it may have been trying to track a domesticated pet from the backyard into the house. “They are probably in
the area looking for small animals to prey on,” said Hunter. In terms of public safety concerns, Hunter said conservation officers are considering having a cougar warning sign put up at the Quarry Rock trailhead. In general, people should be vigilant near forested areas and not let dogs run ahead, Hunter said. Hunter said cougars are not relocated like
Helping families in transition. One word at a time. Words can heal. Words can destroy. A considered conversation can make a difference in a family’s life. Help is only a phone call away therapeuticservices.ca 604-314-5679 Don Collett MDIV, RCC, RMFT
bears sometimes are because there has not been documented success in North America. This is the third cougar shot on the North Shore this season. One cougar was shot near Edgemont in June and another was shot near Park Royal in May. “It would be dangerous for us to reintroduce a cougar that has been in conflict with human beings already,” said Hunter.
• WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING, POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Lynn Valley Law
• PROBATE OF WILLS & ESTATES • REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY & CONTRACT DISPUTES
1445 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 1B8 (Free parking at rear)
www.westvanfootclinic.com
Mortons Neuroma or bursitis
Ingrown toe nails
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
Medical and Surgical Treatment of the Foot
• Custom Molded Orthotics for Pain • Private Foot Surgery • Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain • Morton’s Neuroma Pain • Ingrown Toe Nails, Plantars Warts • Fabulous Medical Pedicures
• SEPARATION & DIVORCE
Lynn Valley Centre • 604-985-8000
Corns, calluses and warts
Bunions and hammertoes
High arched feet
Flat or low arched feet
Dr. Shenin Mohamed, PODIATRIST Specialized Foot Doctor & Surgeon
604-913-FOOT (3668)
1873 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
30 years of changing lives Success Story #2073, “Early Adopter”: I wore glasses from an early age. In 1992, I heard about a famous eye surgeon that had travelled to London Eye Centre for his own laser vision correction. That convinced me. My vision is perfect 23 years later. London Eye Centre really did an amazing job and I’m always recommending them. Thanks for changing my life! Rice H, Vision Corrected by London Eye Centre in 1992
604.526.2020 | lasereye.com New Westminster and North Vancouver
The most advanced all-laser techniques | All-inclusive fees | Call 604.526.2020 and book your free consultation
A6 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
VIEWPOINT PUBLISHED BY NORTH SHORE NEWS A DIVISION OF LMP PUBLICATION LTD. PARTNERSHIP, 100-126 EAST 15TH ST., NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. V7L 2P9. PETER KVARNSTROM, PUBLISHER. CANADIAN PUBLICATIONS MAIL SALES PRODUCT AGREEMENT NO. 40010186.
Lost direction T
he compass is a tool humans have long used to find our direction, to ensure we’re on the right path. A Compass Card is a tool that allows us to spend wretched amounts of money in order to stay in pretty much the same place — at least until this fall when the system finally switches on and we lose the zone system for buses. TransLink is pitching it as a big step forward, but in reality this is just a massive workaround for the bungled Compass Card system.We’re now re-tailoring our fare policy to meet the needs of our broken technology (and with no business case to boot). On the North Shore, it will have the strange effect of making the SeaBus less desirable than the already crowded buses. For all their faults, this is one you can’t blame entirely on TransLink.
MAILBOX
The fare gates were foisted on TransLink (against its own experts’ advice) by then-transportation minister Kevin Falcon. At a cost $193 million, they never had a hope of recovering the revenue lost through fare evasion. But the one perk that came in the pyrrhic battle against fare evaders was that the tap-in/tap-out system would provide much more sophisticated transit user data, allowing us to make the system more efficient and desirable for riders. But without the tap-out data, that too is now lost, or at least hampered. Ultimately, we feel a smartcard fare system is a good thing. It will add a level of convenience and draw more people onto transit. It’s just a shame the needle on our compass has never been able to find true north.
LETTERSTOTHE EDITOR must
include your name, full address and telephone number. Send your letters via e-mail to: editor@nsnews.com
The North Shore News reserves the right to edit any and/or all letters to the editor based on length, clarity, legality and content.The News also reserves the right to publish any and/or all letters electronically.
Parking limit system designed to fail Dear Editor: Re: Co-operation Urged to Ease Neighbours’ Construction Woes, Aug. 2 Mailbox. As a long-time resident who needs street parking in the target area around the West Vancouver municipal hall and fire department, I can attest to the validity of Willow Hayden’s concerns regarding parking issues. I see it not so much an issue of non-co-operation as much as a system of parking information and monitoring designed to fail from the outset. By what osmotic process is a stranger to this municipality to know there are default parking restrictions in the residential areas of this community? There are no signs posting parking restrictions in West Vancouver — except the business areas along and adjacent to Marine Drive. Is it reasonable to expect drivers to contact the municipal hall upon arrival for parking information? Even most residents of West Vancouver are not aware of the six-hour parking limit. Many communities with blanket parking restrictions at least post signs to that effect at the area boundaries, if not on the streets themselves. What would be the cost of a single sign at each of the freeway exits, each end of Marine Drive and
CONTACTUS
maybe a few in key problem areas? Insofar as monitoring is concerned, overtime parking violations are addressed by resident complaint to the bylaws department. (Contacting the West Vancouver police will not do:They will deny it’s their responsibility and direct you to bylaws.) So, if a car parks in front of your house for more than six hours, you call bylaws and, if the call is during office hours and, maybe, if an officer is available, then one will come around and “mark” the offending car.Then, another six hours later, if it’s still during office hours and if an officer is still available, the car will receive a ticket. I have personally registered many complaints over the past 10 plus years and have witnessed only two cars actually ticketed.These were, I believe, parked long term to make use of the 257 bus to Horseshoe Bay and B.C. Ferries. More usually, within the 12 hours the system takes to work, the driver has finished their shift and gone home completely ignorant of the hassle they may have caused. Reducing the parking restriction from the current six hours to two or three hours would be a help to the residents. Another would be for bylaws to accept emailed images taken by residents of the offending vehicles using phone Apps such
as ContextCam or Nav Camera that show the metadata (date, time, GPS position, etc.) directly on the image. Bylaws would then verify the images and the driver would then get a ticket in the mail. Proper signage and effective bylaw enforcement: A couple of simple solutions. Ron Platt West Vancouver
We all share the water Dear Editor: Re: Clean Water Not a Commodity to be Bottled, July 29 Mailbox. (Letter-writer) Bill Barrie wants to start charging Nestle higher fees for water.What happens to all the other high-volume users? Other large users such as concrete companies, greenhouses and yes, the municipalities themselves? Why would Nestle be treated any differently than a farmer, or other commercial user? Much fuss about nothing.Water is a shared resource used by many and is not sold in B.C. Douglas Forst Burnaby
NORTH SHORE NEWS 100-126 EAST 15th STREET NORTH VANCOUVER B.C. V7L 2P9
THEY SAID IT
“I think those guys really need kudos.” North Shore Rescue team leader Mike Danks praising the work of his team which was called out 10 times on the long weekend. (from an Aug. 5 news story). “I think we’re much more than a recycling depot.We do good things here.” North Shore Recycling Program supervisor Kevin Skett discusses how his staff have been creating vegetable gardens out of recycled pots and containers (from an Aug. 2 Focus story). “We won’t be short.” Don Evans, chairman of the new NorthVancouver museum campaign, promised to secure enough funding for the facility by December. (from an Aug. 2 news story).
nsnews.com
ADMINISTRATION/RECEPTION
Tel 604-985-2131 Fax 604-985-1435
DISPLAY ADVERTISING Tel 604-985-2131
Peter Kvarnstrom
Vicki Magnison
Layne Christensen
Michelle Starr
Trixi Agrios
Rick Anderson
PUBLISHER
DIRECTOR, SALES AND MARKETING
EDITOR
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF CLASSIFIED
REAL ESTATE MANAGER
Direct 604-998-3523 pk@glaciermedia.ca
Direct 604-998-3520 vmagnison@nsnews.com
Direct 604-998-3542 lchristensen@nsnews.com
Direct 604-986-1337 mastarr@nsnews.com
Direct 604-998-1201 tagrios@van.net
Direct 604-998-3580 randerson@nsnews.com
North Shore News, founded in 1969 as an independent suburban newspaper and qualified under Schedule 111, Paragraph 111 of the Excise Tax Act, is published each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by North Shore News a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership and distributed to every door on the North Shore. Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40010186. Mailing rates available on request. Entire contents © 2013 North Shore News a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership. All rights reserved. Average circulation for Wednesday, Friday and Sunday is 61,759. The North Shore News, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available at www.nsnews.com.
E-mail display@nsnews.com Fax 604-985-1435 REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING Tel 604-985-6982 E-mail realestate@nsnews.com Fax 604-998-3585 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tel 604-630-3300 E-mail classifieds@van.net Fax 604-985-3227 DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES Tel 604-986-1337 E-mail distribution@nsnews.com Fax 604-998-0525 NEWSROOM Tel 604-985-2131 E-mail editor@nsnews.com Fax 604-985-1435 PHOTOGRAPHY Tel 604-985-2131 E-mail photo@nsnews.com Fax 604-985-1435 PRODUCTION Tel 604-985-2131 E-mail production@nsnews.com Fax 604-985-1435
Have your say online...
North Shore News
@NorthShoreNews
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A7
VIEWPOINT
Containing the toxins of kids’ chaos
After five years of parenthood I’ve finally discovered the perfect simile for what it feels like to deal with young children: it’s just like handling deadly toxic waste. Wait, I may have stated that a bit harshly. How about this? Dealing with young children is the same as taking care of a highly poisonous cloud of death gas. Sorry, these similes aren’t getting any sweeter. Just let me explain. This model — let’s call it the Adorable Death Theory — came to me while on vacation recently with my two sons, both under the age of five. The theory goes that if you don’t want horrible things to happen to you — skin
Andy Prest
Laugh All YouWant peeled off, damage to the nervous system, grape juice spilled all over your pants — you need to assume that children will behave like toxic substances. The start of our trip was a car ride from the Lower Mainland all the way to Alberta, more than
Wetmore Motors Experience Matters Providing The Same Great Ser Service Since 1946
half a day of driving in a little hatchback crammed full of luggage, snacks, and fear. This loaded up little metal box might seem like the ideal location for a deadly meltdown, but in fact our two boys handled the trip with wonderful patience and grace. Why? Because the toxic waste was bottled up, sealed away in leak-proof carseats and fully contained by awful children’s music and just a little bit of horse tranquilizer (kidding). No matter how deadly the material, there’s only so much damage it can do when properly stored and managed. A kid straightjacketed to a modern car seat can’t really get up to any major mischief, so long as you move all driver-
impaling projectiles out of reach. Parents all know this is true because they’ve seen the inverse — the damage that kids can do inside a car if left unbuckled for just a few seconds. Look away for a moment and sure enough you’ll hear the ebrake disengage and watch as the car rolls into a lake. The next thing you know Environment Canada will be down there in hazmat suits talking to the media about the idiot parents who left a couple of barrels of toxic sludge rolling around their Honda unattended. Anyway, the purpose of our holiday trip to Southern Alberta with the two mushroom clouds in the back seat was to help my in-laws move out of their longtime home
into a smaller residence. Now I know what you’re thinking: not only is this guy making a heartless analogy comparing his kids to toxic waste, but he also needs to find a better travel agent. I’m going to answer “no comment” to both those charges and keep on plugging here. Soon after we arrived at our destination my hypothesis was put through another test as my children were let loose inside a big four-level house that was completely devoid of furniture. There I observed that they were still dangerous in that location — their random free-range collisions and echo chamber screaming terrified several members of the general public — but
INVASIVE PLANTS pictured: knotweed is an invasive plant that spreads very aggressively
SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS
Specializing in VW and Audi Wee are no longer in the business of selling vehic vehicles, but continue to provide outstanding auto service as we always have, at a reasonable price. Open: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Wetmore Motors (2003) Ltd.
1397 Welch Street, North Vancouver
604.985.0168
WEST VANCOUVER
FALL & WINTER LEISURE GUIDE
GET IN THE GAME! 15 GUIDE
LEISURE
FALL/WINTER
VISIT US ONLINE
AT
westvancou verrec.ca
For Leisure Guide pick-up locations, registration info and more, visit westvancouverrec.ca
westvancouverrec.ca
See more page 9
DARYL
PHARMACIST
Dental plaque is a fi film lm that develops naturally Have you given on our teeth but it doesn’t your body a moledisappear naturally. We have to take it off by inspection lately? brushing at least twice It’s as as at ABCD. daily andeasy flossing least once. Regular flossing A: Asymmetrical; is important because plaque B: Border irregularity; starts to harden within 48 hours and is difficult to get C: non-uniform off. Make flossing part of Colour; Diameter your daily D: routine.
over 6mm.range If any For a whole of of your moles any of dental hygienefit products, drop intodescriptions, our pharmacy. these see your doctor.
Invasive plants are a major problem in the Lower Mainland. These non-native plants out-compete native vegetation and some are a threat to infrastructure and human health. The District of West Vancouver has developed a strategy to address this problem in our community, and we need your help. To learn more visit our website.
Our bodies change Pharmacy over the years 1401 St. Georges Ave. but NORTH one thing that VANCOUVER once. Regular flossing is 604-985-1481 doesn’t change is important because plaque www.daviesrx.com starts to harden within 48 the top-notch service SINCE 1973 hours and is difficult to get you’ll receive in our off. Make flossing part of your daily routine. pharmacy. Make oura pharmacy, For whole range your of dental hygiene products, pharmacy. drop into our pharmacy.
Help stop the spread of invasive plants! Visit westvancouver.ca/invasiveplants.
Pharmacy
1401 St. Georges Ave. NORTH VANCOUVER
604-985-1481 www.daviesrx.com SINCE 1973
Get in the game! West Vancouver Recreation offers the ideal place for pursing new interests, expanding horizons, conquering fears and meeting new friends. Whether it’s your teammates, classmates, instructors or coaches cheering you on—you’re never alone. There’s no better place or time to discover your passion and get in the game—whatever it may be!
AVAILABLE ONLINE: WED, JULY 29 READY FOR PICK-UP: WED, AUG. 5 REGISTRATION STARTS: WED, AUG. 12 6 a.m. for West Vancouver residents; 8 a.m. everyone welcome.
AQUATICS REGISTRATION STARTS: FRI, SEPT. 11
facebook.com/westvanrec twitter.com/westvanrec
they were actually doing less damage than usual to each other and the property due to the simple fact that there was more space to move about. Still, the fumes that the boys were producing were bad enough that I was forced to squeegee them back into their biohazard
To avoid delays when registering for any West Vancouver Community Centre, Aquatic Centre or Ice Arena programs, please buy or renew your West Vancouver Community Centres Society membership prior to registration day on August 12.
A8 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
RETAIL
A Career
Right Away! Way
The Capilano School of Business
Gr an
Prospect Ave Clements Ave
Glenwood Ave
Handsworth Rd
le Dr da
INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 9 A.M.
Canyon Heights Elementary
Capilano University, Cedar building, rm. 134 For details visit capilanou.ca/retail-marketing Call 604.984.4960 or email chill@capilanou.ca
Edgewood Rd
Rydal Ave
e Av by Ru
Cleveland l Elementary
Mt Crown Rd
Su n
se
r
Capilano Suspension Bridge
tB lv d
Eldon Rd
wD vie
d
We st
Blv
Pathway to your Business Degree!
lvd
tB R id g ew ood Dr
Apply Now for Fall 2015
Hig
on
hla
m ge
nd
Ed
Capila no Rd
Retail Marketing CertiďŹ cate
Delbrook Ave
Capilano River Regional Park
DISTR ICT OF NORTH VA N C O U V E R
Montroyal Blvd
Handsworth Secondary School
Patt er
Capila no R
i v er
Capil
ano R d
Canyon Blvd
Highland Blvd
N
Rd
Cliffridge Ave
Da m
Grouse Mountain
cy
Cleveland Dam
During construction hours of Monday to Friday, 7 am to 8 pm and Saturdays, 9 am to 5 pm, the 200-metre-long section under construction will be closed to all vehicle traffic.
Montroyal Elementary
eene
Capilano Reservoir
Edgemont Village Highlands Elementary
Legend
Upper Levels Hwy
Queens Rd
New Water Main Alignment
Cliffridge Detour Route
New Valve Chambers
Grouse Mountain Detour Route
Highland Detour Route
Temporary All-way Stop
Bus Detour Route
Temporary Traffic Signal
The Retail Marketing Certificate Program offers 30 credits that transfer directly into a Capilano University School of Business BBA Degree.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver www.capilanou.ca/business
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A9
Last resort detox zone — try wide open spaces From page 7 bags and haul them to the nearest playground. Since the dawn of time parents have felt secure releasing their little chemical spills onto playgrounds safe in the knowledge that the kids shouldn’t be able to do too much damage. Sure a nice neighbourhood girl might get caught up in an overly vigorous game of “No you’re a poopoo head!” and suffer some seconddegree radiation burns, but it’s nothing a Band-Aid shouldn’t be able to fix. The playground worked
fairly well, of course. The real Chernobyl came the next morning when the children woke up in the brand new house. It’s best described as a tastefully sized, beautifully crafted acid factory (note to my mother-in-law: remember this is just a metaphor. Or simile. Or whatever. Thanks for the wonderful visit — I sure do love that Saskatoon berry pie). The problem wasn’t the size of the place, per se, but the containment barriers set up. Everything was packed away in precariously placed boxes,
balanced and weighted in perfect position to entice-and-then-crush a small child. The only things unpacked were a few easily shattered glass lamps, some fancy pieces of furniture that were most definitely not for climbing on, and a piano that was not to be played in the child-preferred style of Smashisimo. The basic rules for the children were no running, no jumping, no touching — sensible enough given the circumstances. Of course, less than three minutes after the boys
woke up, the rest of the city was wondering why there was a mushroom cloud hanging over the new subdivision. After I finished scraping pieces of my children off the fancy new corkboard floors, I shovelled them into the car and took them to my last resort detox zone: the wide open Prairie. The change was instant. The same boy who just moments before had been gleefully shouting “I’m going to smash you in the face!” at his brother was now holding his hand, sweetly guiding him down
Old character homes given new life From page 1
“It has a clawfoot bathtub, which we were pretty thrilled about,” said Patterson. North Shore Heritage Preservation Society president Peter Miller was on hand to watch the spectacle Friday as the homes strapped to a flatbed slowly inched along St. Georges Avenue towards the Seaspan dock. “The fact that they are going to all this trouble with it, and allowing
(the houses) to live on, even if it’s in a new location, and give pleasure to a new generation” is wonderful, said Miller. The benefits of the arrangement include saving two well-built character homes from the landfill and preserving the heritage of the homes, he said. But the deal wasn’t as simple as it seems.There were extra costs — in the range of $100,000 out of the total $200,000 — related to asbestos removal and
excavation of the North Vancouver site that Patterson said she didn’t know about when she signed the contract. Patterson has since worked out an arrangement with the developer Charan Sethi. From the Seaspan dock, the homes were to be barged to a shipyard in Maple Ridge over the weekend and then driven to Port Hammond — a historical area associated with the CPR and a large sawmill. What started as wanting
to save the Ward Residence has turned into an wider undertaking for Patterson, who has her eye on the heritage housing stock and is ready to pounce. “They are demolishing about three a day in the Lower Mainland,” said Patterson, who has been involved in real estate investment for six years and said she’s excited about this special heritage project. She plans to move into one of the homes in the new Hammond neighbourhood.
a trail while constantly telling me how much he loved “the calm of the Prairies.” We spent the next 90 minutes sitting quietly together on a little bench watching a farmer feed his cows (side note No. 2 cows are hilarious) and waiting for a train to come by. The train didn’t come until we were just about to leave, but that hour and a half flew by without a single raised voice. The same two powder kegs who had just turned a shiny new house into a shiny new pile of lung cancer were now being harmlessly soaked
up by the vast magic of the wild. My advice, then, for anyone handling a volatile mixture of adorable little elements: let them breathe. Maybe install a Prairie or some other natural wonder somewhere inside or near your house — preferably with a train running through it — and be ready to throw it over the wee Fukushimas whenever it becomes clear that a typhoon is about to hit the living room. And, failing that, maybe build yourself a bunker. aprest@nsnews.com
Lack of financial plan baffles West Van mayor From page 5 There are no immediate plans to hike the one-zone fare, McLay said, although the Compass system should ideally provide enough data to help TransLink plan for future changes in the fare system. West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith, a frequent critic of TransLink, said on its face, the change is a good deal for West Vancouver
transit users, but the lack of financial planning by TransLink baffles him. “How can you make a business decision when you don’t know what your costs are going to be? The mind boggles,” he said. The organization has long been trying to encourage people to take the SeaBus and SkyTrain and “now their pricing policy is doing the opposite,” he added.
FAMILY PRACTICE
OPENINGANNOUNCEMENT
ANTI AGING
with Dr LaForge ND
Ocean Medical Centre is pleased to welcome
Skin Sk in Rejuvenation
Dr. Iris Radev
to our team of physicians and specialists. Dr. Radev delivers the full spectrum of family practice care. She is currently accepting new patients and will be available at the clinic Monday thru Saturday. Ocean Medical is a multidisciplinary medical centre in West Vancouver incorporating a team of family physicians, specialists, pharmacist, Physiotherapist, massage therapist. The clinic is open 7 days a week with service to patients on Sunday morning until noon only.
Ocean Medical
1884 Marine Drive, West Vancouver • 604-925-1884
State-of-the-art Facials
MEDICAL COSMETICS Women’s Health & Wellness Naturopath Services
Wrinkle Relaxing
Dermal Fillers
PRP Skin Rejuvenation Dermal Needling
Stress Management
Detox Toxins Vitamin Therapy Allergy Testing Detox Heavy Natural Hormone Replacement
Metals
Eliminate Cellulite
ENDERMOLOGIE™ LIPOMASSAGE
A10 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
BRIGHT LIGHTS
by Cindy Goodman
North Shore Connexions picnic
Shorty Sellars? Jeremy Sellars? Drew Mathewson <N6 '.8U]%B -<'%>-)]'U6]N% Linda Sellars
Marissa Creyke <N6 Brittney Sharma Representatives of North Shore Connexions Society hosted their 24th Annual Friends and Family Picnic July 5 at Capilano Rugby Club. Festivities included body art and face painting, slap-shot hockey, sumo wrestling and other games, as well as refreshments. The society offers a variety of programs and services dedicated to making opportunities happen for people with special needs and their families. nsconnexions.org
George Doykov aU%W O.O Tanya
Albert Schoemaker <N6 Magali Caron
Bill Halsall
Maggie Yu? Justin Byers <N6 Kerrilynn Sweeney
Judy Freund aU%W 6<"YW%]) Ashley
Raven Caron
Please direct requests for event coverage to: emcphee@nsnews.com. For more Bright Lights photos, go to: nsnews.com/community/bright-lights.
100% Natural
Purely Botanical
ECO & Ethical
LOCALLY Handcrafted here in North Vancouver • NO Xeno-estrogens
(dangerous hormone mimickers)
• NO Parabens (carcinogens) • NO propylene glycol (anti-freeze) • NO synthetic perfumes (toxic chemicals)
FREE SHIPPING
on orders over $50 to Lower Mainland CODE FREE55
Nature’s Creations Aromatherapy & Wellness
205 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver | www.naturalbeautyskincare.ca Also AvAilAble At Whole Foods MArket • Closed sundAys
b y N a t u r e’s C r e a t i o n s Since 1994
LIVE
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A11
YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ACTIVE LIVING
A4K courting volleyballers
■ A4K Coed 4’s Beach VolleyballTournament: A fundraising event in support of Athletics for Kids, Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the North Vancouver Shipyards. Seeding matches in the morning, and playoffs in the afternoon. All skill levels welcome.Team $110/ individual $25. a4k.ca ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com
Bill Mason makes a shot during a fun skills test presented by the WestVancouver Lawn Bowling Club as part of a recent barbecue and community celebration event. CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH
Community members of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to register for an upcoming beach volleyball tournament set for Saturday, Aug. 15 at the NorthVancouver Shipyards in support of Athletics for Kids (A4K). “We’re really trying to get anyone out there.We’re going to try to seed the teams so that you don’t end up playing a team that is way better than you. It’s definitely a family-friendly event where everyone will be encouraged and we’ll make sure that teams are matched equally,” says Kari Ostevik, event co-organizer. The 26-year-old comes from a self-described “volleyball family” and while she currently resides in Vancouver, grew up on the North Shore. Ostevik started volunteering with A4K last year, attracted to its mission.The local non-profit organization works to ensure
0c]N% .)Y<NU@])' H<)U D'%]cUR <N6 *<N6B K<N8.8R UNcU%] 8.OO"NU%B O]O:])' %. )]YU'%]) [.) <N "-8.OUNY 8.]6 \5' :]<8W c.PP]B:<PP %.")N<O]N% *<%")6<B? 4"Y= 9Z <% %W] E.)%W #<N8."c]) *WU-B<)6' UN '"--.)% .[ 4%WP]%U8' [.) HU6'= CKD(D MIKE WAKEFIELD all children can participate in sports and recreational activities regardless of any financial barriers they may face. “It’s something that’s really important to me. I grew up playing lots of sports and I think it really fosters a good community and it gives kids leadership
Dedicated to exceeding your expectations ... always
skills,” says Ostevik. The coed 4’s tournament (meaning two females and two males per team) will run at the base of Lonsdale Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seeding matches will be held in the morning followed by the playoffs in the afternoon. “It’s really to have some fun and raise a
little bit of money for A4K,” says Ostevik. Prizes will be awarded and the Shipyards will be lively, thanks to the City of North Vancouver’s ongoing Summer Sessions, offering free live entertainment, artisan vendors and a refreshment area, starting at 5 p.m. at Shipbuilders’ Square. “We’re
going to try and make this an annual event,” she says. A4K is also presenting its inaugural West Van Lawn Bowling Classic on the same day, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club.Teams of four are encouraged to register ($100 per team/$25 per individual).
(604) 925-1341
www.progas.ca
HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • GAS FITTING
HOME CARE SERVICES
FOR SENIORS
Companionship Light Housekeeping Personal Care Meal Preparation Transportation to Doctors Appointments Free telephone reassurance service Long Term Care Free Care Plan Evaluation
Call (778) 945-3010 | www.abc-northshore.ca
SINCE 1994
Summer is here. Summer is here. Don’t wait, beat the heat! Don’t wait, beat the heat!
With the Bryant Preferred central air conditioner, you can cut your utility bills yet With the Bryant Preferred central air still enjoy reliable whole - home comfort. conditioner, you can cut your utility bills yet still enjoy reliable whole - home comfort.
Call (604) 925-1341 or visit www.progas.ca for your FREE Estimate.
Pro Gas North Shore
1859 Welch Street, North Vancouver
A12 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
LIVE Health Notes Notices
TAI CHI All are welcome to participate in classes with easy-to-follow moves that will be repeated each week to enable participants to get a feel for this gentle flowing exercise Wednesdays until Aug. 12 from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Civic Plaza, 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. $18 for six sessions or $3 drop-in per class. YOGA THURSDAYS Join Lululemon Park Royal for free yoga classes every Thursday until Aug. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. onWaterfront Plaza at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Each class will feature a different instructor from the North Shore yoga
community. Bring own mat. FEEL-GOOD FRIDAYS Join Steve Nash Fitness World for free Zumba dance classes Fridays until Sept. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.The instructors are dedicated to providing a workout that all can do, whatever the age, dance background or fitness level. Weather permitting. OUTDOOR FITNESS PROGRAMS North Vancouver Recreation and Culture will offer a variety of summer outdoor activities such as yofit, stroller fitness, bootcamp and much more. For a complete schedule, visit nvrc.ca/health-and-fitness/ outdoor-fitness-program.aspx. GRIND FOR KIDS People who do the Grouse
Grind on a regular basis can participate in a fundraising program for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Participants sign up and ask friends, family and co-workers to pledge $1 or more for every climb they do until the end of the season (typically September). A timer is swiped at the base when starting and at the top when finished in order to track progress. Registration fee: $20. Grindforkids.ca UNCLE AL’S CABIN TOURS Book a threehour guided hike back in time with mountain man, cabin resident and historian Alex Douglas (a.k.a. Uncle Al) at Mount Seymour. Discover a number of cabin sites and learn about the bustling, skiing, hiking, cabin community of more than 200 log cabins that once called Mount Seymour home. $19. Offered until the end of September. 604986-2261 x217 summer@ mtseymour.ca mtseymour.ca
Sports, Fitness & Health
GOLFERS WANTED The Gleneagles Golf Club Society has a number of openings. Players of all ages will be accepted although the majority of members are seniors.Women play Tuesday mornings and men play Monday,Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6190 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver. gleneagles51@gmail.com
Support Groups
12-STEP MEETINGS for women in recovery are held daily at Avalon Women’s Centre. 604-913-0477 AL-ANON Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Men only Wednesday nights at 7:45 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-688-1716 Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.
BOOK SIGNING E.)O !<%% _'W.aN W])] aU%W WU' WURUNY 8.O-<NU.N I<N]% 3.aB])A a<' )]8]N%PB <% E.)%W #<N8."c])5' JN6UY. %. 'UYN 8.-U]' .[ WU' WURUNY Y"U6] 3)) $%+ 5+>$+: 1>$%/ 7 @"B":' D!"8+ $- <>:9-!E+(#& 4-($% C%-(+= CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH
WILD WOMAN WORKOUTS Integral fitness, holistic creative movement, dance and stretch classes with DonnaLynne Larson Sunday mornings at OneDance Creative Arts Centre in North Vancouver at various times throughout the year. No experience necessary. Info and current session dates: 604-771-5683 or info@studiowild.ca.
PMS or Menopause? Dr. Sara Kinnon, ND is available for a consultation, full hormone testing, and an evidence-based treatment plan. • Naturopathic Medicine • Far Infrared Sauna • Registered Massage Therapy • Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Bellevue Natural Health Clinic 1467 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, BC (604)-913-2262 • www.bnhc.ca
WOMEN’S BOWLING Women of all ages are invited to join a fun bowling group Wednesdays, 9:15-11:45 a.m. at North Shore Bowl, 141 West Third St., North Vancouver. No experience necessary. $17/three games. Bowling shoes and coffee included. Cathy, 604-980-5585 connect@ theconnectedwoman.com WOMEN/MEN
CLEAN RIDE 4PU)]@< /<6<U] <N6 '.N ,B<N a])] <O.NY %W] -<)%U8U-<N%' UN %W] (]<O/U%N]'' 3P.8R C<)%B 3<):]8"] <N6 2<) !<'W /"N6)<U']) I"N] 7V UN '"--.)% .[ %W] 3)<UNU<8' 2B8PUNY (]<O ']% %. %<8RP] %W] *]c]N%W 4NN"<P ,U6] %. 2.N+"]) 2<N8]) :]N]M%%UNY 3=2= 2<N8]) /."N6<%U.N 4"Y= 7S>^;= 9-:*!+(9>:9+(09> CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH THREE TIME WINNER OF
GOVERNMENT LICENSED INSPECTION STATION S-2584
Service Ltd. Since 1959
COLLISION REPAIR & AUTO SERVICE CENTRE All Collision Insurance Company’s Lifetime Guaranteed Repairs ■ New Car Warranty Approved Services 174-176 Pemberton Ave. 604.985.7455 ■
w w w. t a y l o r m o t i v e . c o m
E K A M L L A p o t S e n O R U YO
THE AUTOCHEX PREMIER ACHIEVER AWARD FOR EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
56
CELEBRATING 56 YEARS OF QUALITY WORKMANSHIP & TRUSTWORTHY SERVICE
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A13
LIVE
LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LEGAL QUESTIONS? Contact
SHAFIK BHALLOO e: sbhalloo@kornfeldllp.com
direct: 604-331-8308 Lawyer:Labour & Employment Law Shafik ShafikBhalloo Bhalloo
a
www.kornfeldllp.com
approach to oral health preventative dental hygiene services
natural and environmentally friendly products
deep cleanings, laser therapy
in-chair teeth whitening
evening & weekend appointments available
access to a dentist
108 West 2nd St., North Vancouver 778 338 3414 • www.toothwhisperer.ca
Looking to simplify your investing? From wealth management to financial planning, we can help turn complexity into simplicity. Call: 604.661.1476 Visit: www.wealthforgenerations.ca
CYPRESS CHALLENGE 3.: G<N6B UNcU%]' 8.OO"NU%B O]O:])' %. )]YU'%]) [.) %W] ]UYW%W <NN"<P LP.%O<N *UO-'.N 2B-)]'' 2W<PP]NY] :]N]M%%UNY 3=2= 2<N8]) /."N6<%U.N *"N6<B? 4"Y= 9X= C].-P] .[ <PP <Y]' <N6 8B8PUNY <:UPU%U]' <)] UNcU%]6 %. 8PUO: 2B-)]'' F."N%<UN UN '"--.)% .[ -<N8)]<%U8 8<N8]) )]']<)8W <% 3=2= 2<N8]) 4Y]N8B= (W] )U6] :]YUN' .N 2B-)]'' 3.aP ,.<6? L<%] *U` aU%W 8W]8R>UN [).O VQ^;>TQ^; <=O= <N6 )<8]' '%<)%UNY <% TQ\Z <N6 S <=O= C<)%U8U-<N%' W<c] %W] .-%U.N %. 8PUO: Mc]>RUP.O]%)]' .) %]'% %W]U) ]N6")<N8] UN < 97>RO 8PUO:= G<'% B]<)5' ]c]N% '<a O.)] %W<N X7Z )U6])' W]P)<U'] $\9Z?;;;? :)UNYUNY %W] ]c]N%5' %.%<P %. <--).`UO<%]PB $9=7 OUPPU.N %. 6<%]= 9.,(+&&9%>??+:'+09-= CKD(D MIKE WAKEFIELD
Is your Thyroid to blame?
. ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used by ScotiaMcLeod. ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc. (“SCI”). SCI is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
Upgrade for University
Have you ever wondered why some individuals are able to lose weight with diet and exercise, and other individuals cannot lose weight despite a disciplined program? Are you experiencing thinning hair, loss of lateral third of the eyebrows, mental fogginess and low sex drive? Have you had a good metabolism all of your life, and with menopause noticed weight gain around your midsection? Your thyroid may be to blame. But what if your thyroid tests appear normal? The standard blood test for thyroid function is called TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone. This is a measure of how hard your thyroid gland is working to produce thyroid hormone. It is possible, however, for the TSH levels to be normal but other markers of thyroid function, such as T3 and T4, to be low. These levels are not commonly investigated unless the TSH level is out of normal range. Knowing these levels ensures proper management of thyroid functioning. Inflammation can also be present in the thyroid gland, which may
Dr. Cathryn Coe ND has over nine years experience with special focuses in antiaging medicine, bio-identical hormone therapies, allergies, skin health and digentive concerns.
MARINE DRIVE NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
101–1277 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
604-929-5772
marinedrivenaturopathic.com
not necessarily affect the levels of TSH. If the active thyroid hormone produced is low (T3), then symptoms of low thyroid function will be exacerbated. What can cause low thyroid function? Chronic stress, as well as unbalanced hormone levels, can decrease the production of circulating hormone levels. High cortisol levels (stress hormones) can cause high levels of reverse T3, a hormone that binds to thyroid receptors and makes them less efficient. Low levels
“Get your life back, not your symptoms”™ of the hormone progesterone can cause a decreased production of active thyroid hormone. This hormone typically will decrease with fluctuations in hormone levels leading up to menopause. Marine Drive Naturopathic Clinic offers Comprehensive Thyroid testing to measure all markers of thyroid function and determine the best treatment options for patients including prescription and natural approaches. Dr. Cathryn Coe has over 9 years of experience helping patients to optimize thyroid function, including helping patients with autoimmune thyroid disorders. Knowing the levels of various thyroid hormones is the best way to determine how well the thyroid is functioning, even if you are already medicated for your thyroid gland. Call today for your appointment 604-929-5772 or book online at www.marinedrivenaturopathic.com • ACUPUNCTURE • ALLERGY TESTING • HORMONE TESTING • ORGANIC SKINCARE • VITAMIN IV
Want to upgrade your GPA? Need a Grade 12 diploma? Want to refresh your academic skills in preparation for further education? Need a prerequisite course? Courses include: English, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computers, and Study Skills. The Adult Basic Education (ABE) and College & University Preparation (CUP) programs, offer daytime and evening course options for adults (18+) who want to upgrade their skills.
Please sign-up for an information and assessment session: (w) capilanou.ca/upgrading (e) upgrading@capilanou.ca (t) 604.983.7578
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY www.capilanou.ca
A14 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
neighbourhoods
A weekly profile of 12 neighbourhoods that help form the North Shore.
› Central Lonsdale NORTH VANCOUVER
!
N
ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com
Tom Bell remembers stowing away on the ferry across Burrard Inlet and getting caught. It wasn’t the first time he and a friend hid in the bathroom for a free ride to Vancouver and back to the North Shore, but this time they were found out and kicked off on the other side. The pair had to walk home from the ferry dock in downtown Vancouver, over the Second Narrows bridge, and up to Lonsdale Avenue. It’s no surprise that his parents were quite worried by the time he returned home later that evening. He was seven years old at the time. Bell recalls the memory with a laugh, noting his friend probably coerced him into it. Born and raised in North Vancouver City, Bell has lived in North Vancouver District for more than 50 years, and served as a West Vancouver firefighter for more than 30 years. “I’m a North Shore guy,” he reports.
Check out more neighbourhood content online at nsnews.com
Next week’s neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
see page 15
Central Lonsdale features a civic plaza where the library is also located. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
North Vancouver’s Premier Bike Shop Offering comprehensive stock and service to get you out on the trails.
You don’t need to be afraid of going to the dentist anymore! Dr. Rahmany and the team at Skyline Dental Centre provide comprehensive cosmetic and family dentistry plus the option of
sedation dentistry
• A 24-48 hour turnaround on most service requests • Free life-time tension/true on all custom wheelset purchased • Over-the-counter warranty replacements on many parts and accessories • Fully-stocked on all the greatest gear
Come see us at our new location 1831 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver
for patients who: ● have high fear or anxiety of going to the dentist ● suffer from a strong gag reflex ● have difficulty with local anesthetic (freezing) ● would like comprehensive treatment completed in fewer appointments.
Call now for a free consultation (DOES NOT INCLUDE X-RAYS)
www.NORTHVANCOUVERDENTISTRY.ca
www.northshorebikeshop.com
604-929-6727
all year-round • Open 7 days a week all year-round and open Holidays in the high season
202-1401 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver 604.987.1234 • info@skylinedentalcentre.ca
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A15
neighbourhoods from page 14
Civic Plaza (top left) and the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art (right). PHOTOS CINDY GOODMAN The renovated city hall above. FILE PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
His family lived at Second Street and St. Georges Avenue until he was seven and then moved to 17th Street and Lonsdale Avenue. He remembers watching his first TV show in 1953 when neighbours got the first TV on the block and let local kids in to watch Superman. He also remembers playing kick the can. “We had hours of fun as neighbourhood kids just playing that game and all we needed to enjoy ourselves for an afternoon was an empty can of beans.” The SuperValu store was right across the street from his family home on 17th Street. “The parking lot sign used to point right at our front door,” recalls Bell. As a teenager, he worked part time at the store, and although he enjoyed junior high, he admits he wasn’t too interested in high school at the time. “I couldn’t get out of school quick enough,” he says. His academic career started at North Shore Neighbourhood House in Lower Lonsdale where he attended kindergarten. He then went to Queen Mary elementary for grades 1 to 3 and switched to Lonsdale elementary for 4, 5, and 6.That school no longer exists. He was at Queensbury elementary for Grade 7 and Sutherland Junior High School (it was a junior high school back then) for grades 8, 9, and 10. He then went to North Vancouver High School for grades 11 and 12. Bell helped organize the recent 50th reunion of North Vancouver High School alumni.The school, which was located on East 23rd Street where the provincial courthouse now stands, was the only secondary school in North Vancouver from
1924 to 1957, according to the book Time Travel in NorthVancouver,A Peek into the Past by Sharon J. Proctor. It was closed in 1979 and the building was demolished in 1980. One of its most famous graduates is Lynn Ridgway, who later became Lynn Johnston, the creative mind behind the popular comic strip For Better or For Worse. According to a bio on the school’s reunion website, Johnston graduated in 1965. She was born in Ontario but raised in North Vancouver, and notes that her favourite class was biology with “Mr.Tobin.” She admits that she was “the one who released fruit flies into the main hall.” Neighbourhoods in Central Lonsdale were mostly single-family homes at that time, and the area wasn’t the commercial hub it is now. Certainly there were stores, and even an 80-seat theatre, which was located at 1545 Lonsdale Ave. It opened in 1911 and featured both movies and stage performances. It closed after 40 years in business, and the building was demolished in the 1990s. A new building now stands in its place. “It has really, really changed and I think maybe not for the better,” says Bell of the Central Lonsdale area. “I don’t really like the way North Van has changed over the years because it’s just getting too crowded and too busy.” He says he never wants to leave, though. “I love North Vancouver. It has been a great place,” he notes. The neighbourhood of Central Lonsdale is nestled between Upper and Lower Lonsdale, weaving and bobbing a bit around nearby sub-neighbourhoods. Its loose boundaries see page 16
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR SUMMER! • PADDLEBOARDS • KitEBOARDS >> Rigid & Inflatables • WinDSuRfERS >> Starboard >> Kahuna >> Red Paddle Co.
• WAtERSKiS • WAKEBOARDS • WEtSuitS
and North Shore Girl has lots of bikinis, bikinis and bikinis. Plus a NEW shipment of Native footwear just arrived 1625 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver
604-987-7245
1627 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver
604-983-4475
www.northshoreskiandboard.com
A16 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
neighbourhoods from page 15
atrium staircase.The wall is intended to echo the timber stacked in mill yards in the city’s early days. A number of design initiatives address energy efficiency and material sustainability in the renovation. The city’s website notes: “The building celebrates the community through art, design and shared informal community space inside and out.” It is not unusual to see a variety of people sitting in the plaza reading or eating lunch on a warm summer day. Sometimes they stop to chat, watch the water feature (currently empty due to water restrictions), or play the free public piano that is on display.
PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
The outside art installation is called Walking Figures and features a set of nine cast iron sculptures dispersed along Lonsdale Avenue between 13th and 23rd streets. According to a previous North Shore News story, the headless, armless human forms are the handiwork of Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, who has been described as one of the top 40 most significant artists in the contemporary art world. Her sculptures have appeared in public venues and museums worldwide. Her largest permanent installation is Agora, a set of 106 walking figures in Chicago’s Grant Park. A smaller group can also be found near Broadway and Cambie Street in Vancouver. The installation is part of the 2014-2016 Vancouver Biennale, a public art exhibition. According to the Vancouver Biennale website, this is the first time that these figures have been placed as separated individuals. Usually they are grouped together. The website notes: They appear to be walking aimlessly without sight, and the sombre tone makes reference to both time and loss. Also part of the exhibition is The Meeting, a circular formation of eight, red squatting figures by Chinese sculptor Wang Shugang located at Rey Sargent Park outside the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art on Lonsdale Avenue, just past 21st Street. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
include Ridgeway Avenue to the east and St. Andrews Avenue after 17th Street to the Upper Levels Highway. It reaches down to East Keith Road, up to Eighth Street, around Victoria Park and down to Keith Road again after Chesterfield Avenue. It stretches over to Jones Avenue in the west until 15th Street. From 16th Street to the Upper Levels Highway, the western border is Mahon Avenue for a few streets and then Chesterfield Avenue after 19th Street. The area was formed as the city expanded from its early beginnings on the waterfront up Lonsdale Avenue right to the edge of the mountains. Originally the territory of the Coast Salish people, the Mission reserve of the Squamish Nation is located two blocks west of the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, just below Central Lonsdale’s southern boundary at Keith Road. Transportation was important to the development of the area, including a ferry wharf, and later a streetcar system established by 1906. Streetcars were replaced by buses in the late 1940s. It is stated in the book North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Neighbourhood by Shervin Shahriari that the intersecting roads of Lonsdale Avenue, running from the water to the mountains, and Keith Road, running almost parallel to the waterfront, were a matrix around which most of the North Shore’s early development coalesced. Today’s Central Lonsdale
neighbourhood includes the new Civic Plaza on 13th Street, which houses the city’s municipal hall and library. The Civic Centre revitalization project began in March 2009 and was completed in May 2012. Construction took two years. According to the city’s website, an 80-year-old elm tree sat in the space between the existing library and city hall and its roots were causing structural damage to the two buildings. It was determined that the tree had to be removed.To honour the elm and mark its presence where an atrium now stands, the re-purposed wood is the key feature in the wall of the
Central Lonsdale is home to some rather large feet.
— Rosalind Duane
Preparing for Parenting offers small group and private prenatal classes to expecting parents. Classes are based on a variety of topics allowing you to customize your prenatal education experience. Visit www.preparingforparenting.ca for more information.
A Community Hub • Adult Yoga & Fitness
• Physiotherapy
• Children’s/Family Yoga
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Prenatal &
• Occupational Therapy
PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
A Children's Therapy Clinic
Mom/Baby Yoga • Birthday Parties
277 East 8th Street, North Vancouver
www.jumpingbeankids.ca 604-724-5695
A treasure trove is tucked away at 1433 Lonsdale. For over 35 years we have been specializing in discounted China and Silverware. We also have beautiful English cups and saucers, cake plates, vintage jewelry, unique one of a kind gifts and more…. Browsers are always welcome.
ECHO’S CHINA AND SILVER #121-1433 Lonsdale Ave 604-980-8011 echoschina.com
quality
eyewear
love
at prices you will
40% off
Prescription Eyeglasses (Frame & Lenses) Designer Eyewear • Sunglasses Prescription Sunglasses • Contact Lenses Accessories • Contact Lens Fitting Eyewear Repair • Sight Testing
DaVinci
Optical
604-985-5367 1456 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver Hours: Mon - Sat 10am - 7pm
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A17
neighbourhoods
Piano in the plaza With a little help from his mom, threeand-a-half-year-old Soren sits up on the piano bench and starts banging the keys. At first the sounds are discordant. But as he continues to play, the notes become more melodic, not quite a song, but something resembling at least the effort to create one. Sometimes he uses just one hand and one finger to play and sometimes he uses both. Soren has never had a piano lesson. He doesn’t play any instruments, but his mom says she will consider lessons when he is five. He’s a bit young yet. But he is already a fan of music. As he sits, focused on the keys in front of him for longer than one would think a three-year-old would be, it is clear that what Soren lacks in technical skill he certainly makes up for in enthusiasm. Just off to the side, Jeremy Jacobs waits patiently for his turn to play. He is enjoying watching Soren experiment with music, and remarks how great it is to have a piano outside in the plaza for anyone to try. The free musical instrument is part of the Pianos on the Street program. It has been at the North Vancouver Civic Plaza since June and will stay until the end of the summer. Jacobs has been playing piano since he
was four-and-a-half, but says he was making music earlier than that just by making sounds. “I always wanted to be a violinist when I was little, but I was better at this,” he notes. He also plays guitar and drums. “I think I was born to play that thing,” he adds with a laugh, gesturing to the piano, but says that he considers himself more of a composer. It is a short walk to the plaza from his home on 17th Street, and Jacobs has played this piano often. He also likes to watch others play and chat with onlookers. Now an addictions counsellor, there was a time when Jacobs performed as a musician in front of audiences and sometimes with a band, but he stopped because he got tired of the scene. Unfortunately, he notes, his music became isolated then, and music is meant to be shared. “It is key,” he says when asked about the importance of the social element of art. That’s why he loves playing in the plaza: it allows him to share his music again. People love art because it tends to “tell it like we see it,” unlike in real life, he adds. Art is more honest. Soon Soren shuffles off the bench and Jacobs hops on and starts to play. He has discussed his ideas about kids and music (“Giving kids music when they’re really young increases their language potential”); how music is based on physics (“Sound happens over time and it relates to certain frequencies”); and his preference for acoustic instruments over digital. He has opinions about the current music industry and how melody can be more powerful than lyrics. But when he starts to play, he is quiet and focused. A mother and daughter sit nearby listening, and a construction worker rushing through the plaza also stops and listens. In just a short interval of time, two artists, one trained and one just starting out, have used this piano to connect with a small audience of strangers and share an interest in music, a love perhaps, or just a curiosity.
We are now open!
Jeremy Jacobs is seen in the photo below left, and young pianist Soren above. PHOTOS ROSALIND DUANE
Old Fashioned Service 1531 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC Phone: 604.985.1901 • Fax: 604.985.1907
The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art is dedicated to igniting community engagement through exceptional Canadian Art curation and education.
Wen Wei Dance performing amidst Gu Xiong: a journey exposed, May 2014
ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com
At Sticky’s Candy
, our stores provides the ultimate sugar experience providing our customers with edible nostalgia in a fun, unique and novel environment. Our customers range in age, from 8 months to beyond 88 years, and have an appetite for all things candy. Part of Sticky’s Candy’s identifying attraction and appeal is our unique mix of products – we offer a wide range of confectionery products not found in traditional stores. Walking into our fun-filled stores you will see over 200 bulk items, from Jawbreakers to Jelly Belly’s, assorted sodas in glass bottles, delicious handmade fudge, theatre boxes, old fashion ice cream, imported US and UK sweets, topped off with a mix of nostalgic lunch boxes, retro tin signs and a huge variety of toys to test out!
gordonsmithgallery.ca
PUBLIC HOURS
Come visit our
brand new 23rd Sticky’s Candy store,
located at Lonsdale & West 17th Street in North Van
108 West 17th Street at Lonsdale Avenue | 604-770-4060
Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Closed Sunday–Monday & Statutory Holidays
2121 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver Adult admission by donation (recommended $5) Children and youth FREE
COME AND VISIT US!
• • • • •
Seasonal exhibitions Innovative public programs Docent led tours Family activities every Saturday! Gift Shop
As a not-for-profit Gallery operated by the Smith Foundation and Artists for Kids your admission fees support our exhibitions and public programming. Thank you!
THE GORDON & MARION
A18 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
DENTURES THAT FIT
SENIORS
GUARANTEED! All our Dentures and Services are TAX FREE! For your free consultation please call 604-325-1914 www.mydentures.ca
Friedrich H.G. Brumm D.D. B.A.
Denturist - 27 yrs exp View my video with
Now Accepting New Patients No Referral Needed VICTORIA DRIVE DENTURE CLINIC 5477 Victoria Drive (at 39th) “EUROPEAN QUALITY AT CANADIAN PRICES”
S FOR
ALE
1140 W. 15th Street, North Vancouver • Owner Occupier Investor Opportunity • 11,100 sq.ft. Flex/Warehouse/Office • Open plan, 4 rear loading doors
• 240 volt 600 amp 3 Phase service • Pemberton and Marine Drive Area • Very clean and ready to occupy
604-657-5343 Principals only reply $2,975,000
JN W]) N]a :..R? @"(-&%"=>2 6+=-"(& -) > C!(E"E-(2 *<8WU H.O")< ,"OO]P .[[])' UN'UYW% UN%. W]) -])'.N<P ]`-])U]N8]' UN PUYW% .[ W<cUNY :]]N ]UYW% B]<)' .P6 aW]N %W] <%.OU8 :.O: a<' 6).--]6 .N KU).'WUO<= CKD(D *&CCGJ01 CENDRIX BOUCHARD, ICI RADIO-CANADA
Survivor shares story
NEED A JOB? ploi ? Besoin d’un em
ment services EE employ We offersFR i sont gratuits plo l’em à s nos service Tou
en fran Services disponibles
çais
106 – 930 West 1st - North Vancouver (Behind Capilano Mall in the Capilano Business Park) Tel 604.988.3766
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
“I’m worried about Mom.”
FormerWestVancouver resident revisits personal experiences in Hiroshima WASHINGTON, AUG. 6, 1945 — An atomic bomb, hailed as the most terrible destructive force in history and as the greatest achievement of organized science, has been loosed upon Japan (excerpted from an Associated Press report). Sachi Komura Rummel,
born in Japan, citizen of Canada, resident of Squamish, belongs to a group of people whose numbers were large and are now decreasing. Sachi is one of the hibakusha or “explosionaffected people,” a survivor of the atomic bomb dropped on
Laura Anderson
Memory Lane
Hiroshima 70 years ago. Her Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Certificate is
a reminder of the horror Sachi endured as a child. A grandmother now, Sachi has written about her experience in Hiroshima, Memoirs of a Survivor. For Sachi, the book is a symbol of renewal and a message about the danger of nuclear proliferation. “Aug. 6 is the 70th anniversary since the atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima, Japan. . . . . 80,000 people lost
See Hiroshima page 19
We Take Care Of Your Mom Just Like You Do!
SHYLO, your local home health care company has been helping people just like your mom since 1980. We help seniors stay in their homes and we’ll take care of your mom just like you would. 3 3 3 3 3
Housecleaning & Laundry Shopping & Meal Prep Medication Management Home Support Personal Care
When you can’t always be there for mom, call us for a FREE IN-HOME ASSESSMENT.
604-985-6881
Check us out online: www.ShyloNursing.ca www.VancouverSeniorHealth.BlogSpot.com
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A19
SENIORS
Hiroshima marks 70 years
Seniors Calendar
From page 18
CALL FOR ATHLETES AND VOLUNTEERS The City and District of North Vancouver will be hosting the 55+ B.C. Games Aug. 25-29 and athletes and volunteers are needed. The North Shore hopes to welcome more than 4,000 athletes to compete in 27 different sporting events serviced by 1,500 volunteers. Learn more at 55plusgames.ca or 604-903-3698.
then West Vancouver and to Squamish. Sachi continued to study her culture, adding the history of the kimono to her interest in the tea ceremony and sharing these with her fellow Canadians. Over the long years, every day of her life, the days that brought education and work, joy and laughter, husband and family, Sachi carried the legacy of Hiroshima. “I kept silent for many years but when the nuclear power plant accident happened in Fukushima in 2011, I decided it was time to talk about my survival story. “Many of the hibakusha are no longer with us. I am now 78 years old and luckily I am still healthy. It was very painful to evoke my past tragedy, which has been hidden in my mind as a scar. But now it is time to open my mind and speak out wishing for our peaceful future,” she says. “Science produced the atom bomb. I believe that nuclear weapons
Celebrate Summer at Amica. Experience Amica’s fresh dining options at our 35 Flavours of Summer events! Change your view of retirement residences. Call or visit us online for details.
YOU’RE INVITED!
Please join us for our Spanish Tapas Party, featuring delicious bites, music and entertainment! Thursday, August 19th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
All-Inclusive Retirement Living • www.amica.ca/35flavours Amica at West Vancouver 659 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver, BC 604.921.9181
and humanity are not compatible. It is my hope our future will be peaceful and full of happiness — free of nuclear plants, free of nuclear weapons, free of nuclear wars. “The rest of my life, I would like to tell my story, especially to young people who are casting our future as a peaceful world. So I will be a grandma storyteller.” Sachi Komura Rummel tells her story in Hiroshima, Memoirs of a Survivor. The book was published in Japanese as Wasurenaide Hiroshima in 2013. The English language version was launched at Squamish Public Library on Aug. 6, the anniversary of Hiroshima. Both are available from Sachi at rummel@telus.net, also at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby and from English Bay Gallery on Granville Island. Laura Anderson works with and for seniors on the North Shore. 778-279-2275 seniorsconnect@shaw.ca
HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL — SENIORS SERIES Free outdoor entertainment with the Arnt Arntzen Trio Sunday, Aug. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at John Lawson Park, foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver. harmonyarts.ca SENIORS GATHERING A free drop-in program for an informal get together from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. At the Aug. 11 meeting the Investors Group will give a presentation on seniors and
STAYING UPRIGHT AND ACTIVE AS TIME TICKS ON Twyla Pitman, former Cirque du Soleil physiotherapist (and now local North Vancouver therapist), will provide an interactive presentation Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4-5:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn practical tips to use joints to their fullest, train reaction times and walk well to help stay mobile and injury-free during aging. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca LOSS AND GRIEF ALONG THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY Share and learn grief work possibilities with other caregivers Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Location given upon registration. 604-984-8348 ksutherland@alzheimerbc.org SPANISH CELEBRATION Enjoy Spanish tapas with a Spanish guitarist Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2-4 p.m. at Amica at West Vancouver, 659 Clyde Ave. 604-921-9181 amica.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
Here’s your chance to start with dessert.
Join us for our Ice Cream Social at Revera – Hollyburn House.
Thursday, August 20th, 3pm – 4 pm Everyone loves a sinful treat now and then, so our culinary experts have created delicious cold treats including ice cream sundaes, cones and a variety of toppings to enjoy at our Ice Cream Social. Don’t even try to resist!
Tours also available.
Call to RSVP today! Hollyburn House
2095 Marine Dr West Vancouver
604-922-7616
reveraliving.com Working together to overcome ageism. Visit AgeIsMore.com
15803 07.15
their lives in an instant and Hiroshima city was demolished in an instant too. “I was eight years old, playing in my schoolyard with my friends. Suddenly there came a flash of light followed by a tremendous blast. At that time I happened to be in the shadow of a tree. The heat was 4,000 C. By some miracle I survived,” she says. Sachi and her schoolmates survived. Her family home in the suburb of Takasu, tipped over by the force of the blast, survived. Her family survived, all but two. Aunt Chieko, who volunteered that day to work at a factory downtown, never returned home. Sachi’s father, Kazuo Shindo, was at work in Hiroshima. On Aug. 16, 10 days after the bomb and one day after Japan surrendered, Sachi’s father died.
The cultural heritage of her country took on great significance for Sachi during the years that followed. She was introduced to the tea ceremony, including chabana, a style of flower arrangement belonging to the ancient ritual, studying with a tea master whose family carried the tradition for 11 generations. Steeped in Japan’s culture and traditions, Sachi was also a modern young woman. While living and working in Tokyo, she gathered with her friends at Western-style coffee houses, which offered different styles of music. Her friendship with Charles Rummel, an exchange student from West Vancouver, began at the St. Louis coffee shop, where jazz was the preferred music, and led to marriage in 1965. After living in Japan for 10 years, Sachi and Charles, with their two young daughters, moved to Canada, first to Toronto,
their money. 604-998-3460 nvcl.ca
A20 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
WORK
Emotions involved in decision to sell
If you think choosing an investment is a challenge, that’s nothing compared with the difficulty of deciding the right time to sell. Let’s say your stock, mutual fund, property, collectible (antique, stamp, precious stone, etc.) or other investment has gone down in value. Should you sell to avoid losing any more money? But maybe you should hold on to give it a chance to recover? Or good news: your
Business Briefcase Skills shortage
A recent survey of 115 North Shore-based employers conducted by the North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership found almost half reporting current skills shortages on the North Shore. According to a press
investment has gone up in value. Should you sell now
to lock in your profits? Or hold on in case it goes higher? And if you sell (outside a tax shelter like an RRSP or RRIF), you’ll probably have to pay transaction costs and capital gains tax. It’s more than just a simple investment decision. Feelings play a strong role here. Selling a loser suggests we made the wrong decision to buy that investment, and we don’t like that feeling. The no-brainer compromise: sell part of
the investment and keep part (if the investment can be divided). Then if the value keeps dropping at least you got part of your money out; if the value picks up again at least you benefit from the part you kept. If you are pessimistic or worried, sell more than half; if you are only a bit worried, sell less than half. If you don’t know, go 50-50. When you sell part or all of an investment you once again have money in hand to reinvest. See
release from the NSIIP, the situation is most severe in the construction industry, with 50 per cent of construction industry employers reporting a severe shortage. Meanwhile, moderate or severe shortages were reported by 44 per cent in retail trade, 20 per cent in health care/social assistance, 14 per cent in professional, scientific and technical services, and 13 per cent in education.
The survey also found that very few employers seek help from government-funded employment services (11 per cent) or immigrant serving agencies (9 per cent) in finding workers. By far, the most common recruitment technique identified was a referral from colleagues, employees or friends at 78 per cent. The NSIIP is a coalition of community organizations and
institutions working to improve immigrant settlement and integration on the North Shore.
Mike Grenby
Money Matters
The 2015 BC 55+ Games are coming to North Vancouver August 25-29. Be a part of this amazing event, volunteer or come out and enjoy the events.
For more information visit:
www.55plusgames.ca
604-903-3698
Be an important part of our success -
volunteer today!
Does this advice about selling go against the “buy and hold” strategy? No. You need to review your investments regularly to make sure they are still appropriate, then make a conscious decision whether to continue to hold or to sell.
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@gmail.com
Federal boost
The North Vancouverbased emergency network ePACT has received almost $1 million in federal funding. The network was selected in the second competitive round of the Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative to get the money. Launched in 2013, WINN is a five-year initiative providing $100 million in repayable contributions to Western Canada-based companies that are developing “cutting edge technologies and services,” an ePACT press release states. To receive WINN funds, candidates must go through a multi-stage application and selection process. In 2014, $21 million was awarded to 27 companies across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In this second year, 21 companies were successful applicants, with ePACT being one of seven enterprises in B.C. The emergency network will use its $920,152 to expand across North America.
Executive news
Be a Part of the Excitement!
if there is a lesson to be learned from having chosen that investment and if so, apply that knowledge to your future investment decisions. For example, perhaps you didn’t fully understand the nature of the company whose stock you bought and the field(s) it operated in. Perhaps you weren’t aware of the buy-sell pricing gap of a collectible — and therefore how much the item had to go up in value for you to make a profit.
Brent Hale has joined Seaspan’s senior executive team as vice-president of human resources. In this role, he will provide leadership for strategic plans and guide the development and implementation of human resources and labour relations initiatives and processes, according to a press release from the North Vancouver-based company.
GUEST SPEAKER 1]]- .8]<N ]`-P.)]) CWUP E"B%%]N? aW. U' -)]'U6]N% <N6 [."N6]) .[ E"B%8. ,]']<)8W G%6= <N6 2<N>1Uc] *])cU8]' G%6=? YUc]' < 'PU6] -)]']N%<%U.N <% %W] <NN"<P Y]N])<P O]]%UNY .[ %W] /)U]N6' .[ %W] E.)%W #<N8."c]) F"']"O <N6 4)8WUc]' *.8U]%B= CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH Hale joins Seaspan from ICBC, where he served as director of strategic HR and governance. He succeeds Lisa Bumbaco, who is retiring after more than 12 years with the company.
Top CG school
Think Tank Training Center, a computer graphics and animation college in Lower Lonsdale, was ranked the top CG school in Canada and third in the world overall at the 2015 CG Student Awards.
The School of the Year rankings were calculated based on the final results from entries submitted by students to this year’s awards. Judges awarded points to each school based on data collected from entrants in Student of the Year, Film of the Year and Game of the Year categories. Compiled by Christine Lyon Submit information on North Shore business groups or events to clyon@nsnews.com.
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A21
TASTE
This year is a stellar season
Tim Pawsey
Notable Potables “One of the best vintages on record.” It’s a boast that wineries and wine marketers the world over love to throw around. But, all kidding aside, with an early harvest right around the corner, the 2015 B.C. vintage does look set to be as good as it possibly could be. And that’s saying something, considering that we’re in a run of good years. However, aside from the promise of a stellar vintage, 2015 looks set to be a watershed year for the industry at large, with developments that will have a significant impact for years and decades to come. Early in the fall, the B.C.Wine Appellation Task Group will release the results of its industry-wide survey. It will be used to formulate recommendations covering key areas such as compulsory certification of grape origin, the future of BC VQA, and the audit process (how wineries report to the government). Most critical will be the outcome of the discussion surrounding subappellations. Last week, amidst the flurry of pre-election spending,Western Economic Diversification Canada announced a partnership with UBC and the B.C. wine industry, bolstered by funding of $630,000 from WEDC.The overall amount (the federal funding will be matched by UBC and industry for a total of $1.3 million) will reportedly be used to help strengthen co-operation in the industry, enhance export readiness and develop global identity. Some of the monies will be used to further enhance the relationship between UBC and Bordeaux KEDGE Business School, which has forged an annual Wine Leaders Forum, that introduces key B.C. players to international expertise. However, topping the
list of project goals is a direct reference to task forces on wine labelling and presentation, and on the industry’s identity. Read:Transparency and accuracy of origin. If B.C. is truly serious about being regarded as a player on the world wine stage and developing global identity, we’ll need to get our house in order with strong consensus, and fast. The discussions about moving ahead with subappellations and defining emerging DVA (Designated Viticultural Areas) are vital. They couldn’t come at a more opportune time. ••• Earlier this year, B.C. saw its first sub-appellation confirmed in Golden Mile Bench.The process, started many years ago, received a leg-up in 2008, when Mick and Pam Luckhurst changed the name of their Golden Mile Winery to Road 13, freeing up “Golden Mile” for eventual sub-appellation use. Road 13 has a wellearned reputation for its well-crafted blends (including Honest John, named for B.C.’s plainspeaking early-20th-century premier). A good blend is only as good as the quality of its parts. My guess is that Road 13 makes about as many wines as anybody, from which it can selectively draw. Interestingly, a trio of noteworthy Road 13 single varieties come not from the Golden Mile but from Similkameen’s Blind Creek Vineyard in Cawston. (And are clearly labelled as such.) Road 13 Roussanne 2013 Pretty gold in the glass; pear, floral and waxy aromas precede a lush palate of citrus and honeyed notes with seductive mouth-feel, distinct mineralilty and lingering finish ($24 winery,
FIRE UP THE GRILL 4NN 3)."''.N? ,.: F.))U'? -)]'U6]N% !]N6B (.-W<O? <N6 ,.6 1<B UNcU%] %W] -":PU8 %. %W] !]'% #<N8."c]) KU'%.)U8<P *.8U]%B5' '"OO]) :<):]8"] .N *<%")6<B? 4"Y= 9Z? N..N>7 -=O= .N %W] P<aN .[ L])%)"6] G<a'.N K."'] <% XT; 9V%W *%)]]%= 1.N<%U.N' <--)]8U<%]6= CKD(D MIKE WAKEFIELD 92 points). Road 13Viognier 2014 A weighty offering with loads of personality, this excellent varietal expression sports classic peach notes on the nose, with apricot and stonefruit on the lengthy, gently viscous palate ($24, 91 points). Road 13 Jackpot Petit Verdot 2012 This grape, traditionally used in Bordeaux-style blends, increasingly commands a following as a standalone varietal. This wine (with four per cent Merlot) shows why. On the nose, heady black fruits and hints of anise and violet, followed by a plush but structured and complex palate, with black currant and gentle earthiness wrapped in juicy acidity and easy tannins ($75, 92 points). info@hiredbelly.com
Hashtag your photos on
CKD(D TIM PAWSEY
Photo Contest
#northshorelove
for a chance to win a $500 prize pack to explore the North Shore Deadline to enter August 31, 2015. Winner will be contacted by entry method.
A22 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
PETS
Hearing-impaired dogs need a little extra care
DAIRY DEMO 2WUP6)]N a<%8W <' E<%<PU] 2.--UNY <N6 GUO< %W] 8.a YUc] < W<N6>OUPRUNY 6]O.N'%)<%U.N <% F<-P]a..6 /<)O UN E.)%W #<N8."c]) .N 4"Y= ^= (W] OUPRUNY 6]O.N'%)<%U.N %<R]' -P<8] <% %W] [<)O 6<UPB <% 9Q9Z -=O= #U'U% =>,?+A--8)>(=0;909> [.) "-8.OUNY ]c]N%'= CKD(D KEVIN HILL
Full service veterinary hospital offering specialty & general pet care
My dog Piper has always been . . . hearing challenged. When off leash, he used to like to pick and choose what commands to hear. No matter what pitch I shouted “come here,” it was never quite right and went “unheard” at least 25 per cent of the time. Over the years I’ve gotten used to it and have allowed him some grey area with his off-leash boundaries. I would know that if he didn’t hear me the first time, he would at least look in my direction the second time, which meant he would certainly hear me the third time and come when called, which he did. His wandering became less of a concern for me as we got used to each other. I let him have off-leash freedom further away from me than I would any of my other dogs, and he learned to come on the third call. But over the last couple of months, I have noticed a change in our relationship. At first I thought maybe the wind was blowing in the wrong direction. Then I thought maybe he was just too interested in a scent he was sourcing. Then I realized it was none of those things; rather, he
Joan Klucha
Canine Connection was beginning to lose his hearing. Not only has Piper not been responding to his recall command, he hasn’t even been acknowledging me with his usual head turn in my direction. In the house, he has been uncharacteristically jumpy around sudden loud sounds, such as a pot dropping on the floor, the wind blowing a door shut, or me stumbling and cursing loudly. It’s as if he didn’t even hear me moving about him until the loud noise was upon him. My sweet, gentle giant is going deaf. I guess I should have expected it. He turns 11 years old next month. But it is still heartbreaking for many reasons, especially
because, being a bird dog, he loves to sit on the back deck in the evening and just listen to the sounds of the birds and watch them flutter about. I think to myself that he will miss that, because I would. But then again, maybe as he ages, hearing less of the world around him is what he wants and that is why it happens. He was always a dog who was sensitive to sound. At one point in our lives together, we lived close to a very busy street. He would sit in the yard with me, but as soon as a loud noise such as an obnoxious motorcycle, racing car, or large commercial truck rumbling down the road, he would run back into the house, seeking the comfort of silence. We have always been alike that way. Both Piper and I prefer the silence of nature rather than the noise of humans. In any case, I have begun to alter my routine with him a little bit. When I enter a room, I call his name or give him a gentle touch if he is sleeping so that he knows I am there and isn’t startled when I accidently make a loud noise.
When we walk in unfamiliar areas, I keep him leashed until I know it is safe to let him off leash without the risk of him running off and getting injured because he can’t hear me alerting him to potential danger. I am also keeping his off-leash boundaries closer as I learn exactly how far a distance he can be away from me before he can no longer hear my voice. I am incorporating treats along the walk more often to keep his visual attention on me. I am more aware on trails of who or what is coming from behind as he seems to not be able to hear the sound of bicycles or joggers along the trail. But when he is close to me we cuddle more. I offer physical affection more. I let him know I am still here even if he can’t hear my voice as he once did. At one time I joked he was a hearing-challenged dog, and now it seems he is. Joan Klucha has been working with dogs for more than 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation. Contact her through her website k9kinship.com.
FREE EXAM
NEW CLIENTS ONLY
Photo Contest Special Offer! 10% Off on Flea Products
Share your Love Affair with the North Shore Hashtag your photos on
Expires August 31st
WE’VE MOVED! 908 West 16th, North Vancouver
Years! 5 4 g n ati Celebr
604-988-7272 atlasanimalhospital.com
2005: While celebrating its 35th anniversary, the News suffered a great loss with the destruction of the building it had occupied for most of its existence.
#northshorelove
for a chance to win a
$500 prize pack
to explore the North Shore Deadine to enter August 31, 2015 Winner will be contacted by entry method
FESTIVAL 2015 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed for the following areas: Coho Run, Coho Swim, Coho BBQ, site setup, site take down, site maintenance, traffic control and more. Volunteering is a great way to meet new friends, enjoy the festival and give back to your community! The Coho Festival, taking place September 13, is the main fundraising event for the Coho Society. REGISTER TODAY! cohofestvolunteer@gmail.com www.cohosociety.com
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - North Shore News - A23
SPORT
NV native awarded Pan Am gold ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com
July 23 was a big day for North Vancouver nativeTiffany Foster. Making her Pan Am Games debut, the Canadian Show Jumping Team member not only helped her country to a gold medal, but also earned a spot in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Joining her on the team at the 2015 Pan American Games, held July 10-26 in Toronto, was 10time Olympian Ian Millar, 2008 Olympic champion Eric Lamaze and Ontario’sYann Candele. The quartet was awarded gold in the team competition, held at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, Ont. “Held over two nail-biting rounds, Canada persevered to win the team gold with seven faults over Argentina with eight faults and the United States with 12 faults for bronze,” according to a press release from Starting Gate Communications Inc. for Equine Canada. Foster, 31, who was making her 22nd Canadian Show Jumping Team appearance, experienced a stop on course in the opening round though redeemed herself, jumping clear
2<N<6U<N *W.a I"O-UNY (]<O O]O:]) <N6 E.)%W #<N8."c]) N<%Uc] (U[[<NB /.'%]) <N6 ()U--P] b JJJ 8.O-]%] UN %W] )]8]N% (.).N%. 7;9Z C<N 4O])U8<N L<O]'? W]P-UNY (]<O 2<N<6< %. < %]<O 8.O-]%U%U.N Y.P6 O]6<P I"PB 7^= CKD(D *&CCGJ01 STARTING GATE COMMUNICATIONS
SALSA by the Sea presented by the
Ferry Building Gallery
THURSDAY EVENINGS | 6:30–8:30 p.m. WEATHER JUNE 2–SEPTEMBER 3 PERMITTING • $6 drop-in • bring your own water bottle (fill it there)
• all levels and ages • lesson included • singles welcome See website for specific Latin DJs and bands
LOCATION: Ambleside Landing (outside the Ferry Building Gallery)
1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
with Doris Angela Maria of LatinDanceForYou.com gallery@westvancouver.ca • ferrybuildinggallery.com • 604-925-7290 MEDIA SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSOR
in the second. She rode Tripple X III, a 13-year-old dark bay Anglo European stallion owned by Artisan Farms LLC. Following the team competition the top 35 athletes moved on to the individual final, however only three riders were allowed from each country.That meant Foster, who had been ranked 18th, had to unfortunately watch from the sidelines, despite her impressive performance overall. “For us it was a really big deal, that particular competition, because we needed to, first of all, qualify as a team to get to the Olympics in Rio. . . . And, it was really important to us because it was a home crowd and the Canadian fans have always been super supportive of the Canadian equestrian team and this really meant a lot to us to perform well in front of them,” says Foster, reached by the North Shore News following the games from Dinard, France, on the eve of yet another international show. Foster currently lives a nomadic life of sorts, travelling between Canada and Europe for a range of training opportunities and international competitions. “We are able to go to mainly five-star, the best calibre, horse
shows in the world while we’re in Europe. So basically every week is a big week for us,” says Foster. She’s also gearing up for the upcoming Masters at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., Sept. 9-13. “It’s a really big deal because again it’s on Canadian soil, that means a lot to us. . . . It’s kind of the big finale event. It’s a lot of money at stake and all the best riders in the world actually come all the way to Calgary for it.That is really important for us to do really well at that particular show,” she says. Foster, who started riding at age eight at the North Shore Equestrian Centre, describes her current life as a bit of a whirlwind. “The way that I get to compete now and the horses that I get to ride is really beyond my wildest dreams. I am grateful for every day actually and I realize how lucky I am and how cool of a life this is. I just feel really lucky actually to A) have owners that will provide the kind of horses I have, and B) to be able to (work with) these kind of horses, they’re just so incredible.They take you to where you want to go. I feel really lucky and I’m really trying to savour it,” she says. Rio will mark her second Olympics, having gone to London in 2012.
A28 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 9, 2015
0 0 , 0 6 0 UP TO
0
CLTEHEAR
LOT
0
Φ DELS IN DISCOUNTSONSELECT MO
CLEAROUT
FINANCING
ON ALL 2015s
ST 1 3 T S U G U A OFFER ENDS
0
%
2016
FORTE
LX MT
5-Star Safety Ratings More Stars. Safer Cars.
INCLUDES:
BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE CONNECTIVITY
Forte SX AT shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM: 6.1L/8.8L
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
0
%
2016
RIO
FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS
LX MT
FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS
INCLUDES:
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
Rio4 SX with Navigation shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM: 6.3L/8.8L
2015
OPTIMA
0
%
LX AT
AUX & USB INPUTS
FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS
6 AIRBAGS
PLUS
2,000
$
*IN CASH
DISCOUNTS
INCLUDES: BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE CONNECTIVITY
Optima SX Turbo shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM: 5.7L/8.9L
6 AIRBAGS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO/CRUISE CONTROLS
HEATED FRONT SEATS
INTRODUCING LOW LEASE RATES ON THE 2016s 2015 SORENTO
“HIGHEST RANKED MIDSIZE SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.” Sorento SX Turbo AWD shown ‡
75
$
THE ALL-NEW 2016
SORENTO
325
LEASE $ FROM
Ω
2.4L LX FWD
MONTHLY WITH $1,800 DOWN AT
0.9%
APR FOR 36 MONTHS ≠
WEEKLY Ω
HWY / CITY 100KM: 9.3L/12.3L
Finance
That’s like paying only
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
See kia.ca for more
Bewicke Ave
725 Marine Drive North Vancouver, BC 604-983-2378 • Toll Free 866-983-2377 • www.nskia.ca
Ma rin eD r.
Fell Ave
NORTH SHORE KIA
W Keith Rd
NORTH SHORE KIA
Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from August 1 to 31, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing and up to $6,000 discount are available on select 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Rondo LX AT Winter SE (RN75SF) with a selling price of $27,232 is based on monthly payments of $442 for 48 months at 0% with a $0 down payment, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes a $6,000 financing discount. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551F)/2015 Rondo LX AT Winter SE (RN75SF) is $12,982/$21,452/$19,982/$21,232 and includes a cash discount of $4,570/$5,000/$4,850/$6,000. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG) with a selling price of $29,332 is based on monthly payments of $325 for 36 months at 0.9%, $0 security deposit, $1,800 down payment and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,708 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $16,414. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Lease discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Ω Lease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Sportage SX Luxury (SP759F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F)/2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG) is $26,695/$38,495/$34,895/$42,095. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT/2016 Sorento SX 2.0L Turbo AWD. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The Kia Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). The All-new 2016 Sorento/2015 Optima were awarded the 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2016/2015. U.S. models tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.