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THE CHOICE for Real Change on the North Shore Justin Trudeau – Rally for Real Change Now! Sunday, October 18th, 4:15 p.m. at the Pinnacle Hotel, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver – Everyone is welcome!
Pamela Goldsmith-Jones: West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea-to-Sky Country, Justin Trudeau, Terry Beech: Burnaby North – Seymour, Jonathan Wilkinson: North Vancouver
Your Vote. Your Say. Tomorrow – Vote Liberal Authorized by the Official Agent for Jonathan Wilkinson
TERRY BEECH
BURNABY NORTH – SEYMOUR I’ve made a commitment to always being responsive to the people of Burnaby NorthSeymour. On the campaign trail, I’ve spoken with you about many issues and listened to your concerns, whether it was on your doorstep or at a community forum. I have the business, community and political experience to be an effective voice in Ottawa, and as part of Team Trudeau, to work to diversify Canada’s economy, create jobs and protect the environment with a plan for a sustainable future. ▶ I have founded two high-tech companies in this riding, creating jobs for over 100 people ▶ With my brother, I started a non-profit organization that has helped thousands of students get scholarships for post-secondary education ▶ As an adjunct professor at SFU, I have pushed to develop an innovation incubator that helps students transform their research and ideas into job-creating enterprises. ▶ My wife and I live here and have a long history in the riding. We are very attached to the incredible natural environment, and committed to protecting it for future generations.
Building Canada’s Future I am running in the beautiful new riding of Burnaby North – Seymour as a Liberal candidate because I want to be part of building Canada’s future, and restoring the foundation of equal opportunity and evidence-based policy that has been eroded over the last decade. As an adjunct professor at SFU and UBC, I teach students who worry about their future opportunities and getting a job. Giving our next generation the tools and opportunities to succeed isn’t just good economic policy, it’s our moral obligation. As part of our Canadian Learning Strategy: ▶ The Liberal plan will provide $1,000 a year over four years to every high school student to use for college or university. For students in low income families, the amount will be $1,500 a year. ▶ We will make a $40 million annual investment to help employers create new co-op placements for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business.
North Shore residents know the impact of inadequate investment in transit infrastructure, and the impact it has on the environment. A new Liberal government will: ▶ Quadruple federal investment in public transit ▶ Work with municipalities to determine priorities for nearly 20 billion new dollars in transit infrastructure, addressing issues such as Seabus service during peak periods and congestion bottlenecks such as the Lynn Creek Bridge.
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Whether it’s looking for a way to address congestion or improve education, I have a reputation for forging innovative solutions and getting things done. Having met recently with the District of North Vancouver Firefighters Association, I’m honoured to receive their endorsement and these words from their President:
“Terry’s understanding of community service comes from experience through his career as a municipal councillor, and his work with charitable organizations… We are confident that he will represent this riding with strong integrity.” BRIAN LEAVOLD, PRESIDENT, DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION Authorized by the Official Agent for Terry Beech
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Squamish Nation OKs LNG assessment Band council greenlights $1.7-billion Woodfibre proposal
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Squamish Nation council has given its environmental approval
for Woodfibre LNG’s proposed natural gas processing and export project on Howe Sound. Council voted 12-2 on Wednesday to
grant Woodfibre an environmental certificate – a legally binding agreement that will ensure the gas company abides to a series of conditions the nation said were necessary in order to go ahead. Among those conditions: Providing better environmental assurances that the plant’s
cooling system won’t damage herring stocks with its intake pipe or chlorinated outflow, moving the project’s compression plant father away from Squamish Nation members’ homes near the municipality of Squamish, and ensuring that nation members will be able to hunt and
fish on their traditional territory where the plant is proposed to be built. “For our Nation the environment comes first,” said Chief Ian Campbell in a press release following the vote. “But there is more, much more, to be done. During our community meetings, members made clear their
priorities — environmental protection and public safety among others and we intend to set these into law.” The nation chose to run its own assessment because the provincial one didn’t address issues around Aboriginal rights See Risks page 5
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Minority gov’t: What if? BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
With the polls indicating an “all but certain” minority government in the offing on Monday night, Canadians are about to get a crash course in civics and parliamentary democracy. That’s the message from UBC political scientist David Moscrop on the eve of Canada’s 42nd federal general election. According to the polls at North Shore News’ deadline Friday, the Liberals stand the greatest chance of capturing the most seats in parliament, but even if that turns out to be true, it won’t automatically make Justin Trudeau the prime See A Minority page 3
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A chocolate box of memories Police looking to reunite tossed box of memorabilia with its owner
JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
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The faded black and white photographs and handwritten letters in looping script speak of a different time. It was when people in the cities wore hats and dressed up in their best coats to go shopping and when life in the country was defined by hard manual labour and the need to make hay before the winter weather closed in. The photos and the letters tell the stories of someone’s family history. But at this point the North Vancouver RCMP say they don’t know who that is and they’re looking for the public’s help. The box of memorabilia dating back 100 years was recently turned in to the detachment after someone found it tossed aside near the North Vancouver City Library. The photos and letters were contained in an old Turtles chocolate box. Cpl. Richard De Jong, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP, said it’s possible the box was taken during a break-in at a home then later tossed aside.
Cpl. Richard De Jong, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP, looks through letters and photos contained in a Turtles chocolate box that was turned into the detachment after its discovery near the city library. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD De Jong said police would like to return the box to its owner. “It probably has historical and sentimental value.” But there aren’t many clues about who that may be. One – an obituary notice for Ronald Graham McEachern who died at
Lions Gate Hospital in July 2000 – has so far not led police to family members, said De Jong. Meanwhile, the contents of the box offer a snapshot of another era. One handwritten letter from 1916 was penned on stationery from the Peace Motel in northern B.C.,
where rooms apparently cost “$2.50 and up” and came complete with “electric lighting.” Most of the photos appear to be of family members – a grandmother celebrating her 94th birthday in 1938 stands in a long black dress with a lace collar. In several photos,
a young man poses in his Second World War era army uniform. Anyone who can identify themselves as a family member connected to the box of memorabilia can contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604985-1311 to arrange for its return.
A minority gov’t could be short-lived From page 1 minister under our system of government. “There’s going to be a lot of claims that the party that wins the most seats should be the government. It’s not true,” he said. Regardless of the seat count, Stephen Harper will remain the prime minister and will have the first opportunity to form government, although, that’s pretty unlikely to last if the Conservatives don’t hold the most seats, Moscrop said. “I think it’s unlikely they’ll survive. It is almost certain they’ll be defeated and defeated quickly,” he said. From there, it will be for the parties to work out amongst themselves who can command the confidence of Parliament and name a prime minister. “It might take a bit of time. There might be a bit of uncertainty,” Moscrop said.
Unlocked cars an easy target for thieves
The ensuing power struggle will undoubtedly provoke a robust public debate about what is democratic and what is legitimate, Moscrop said, although in his experience, most Canadians don’t understand the finer points of a Westminster-style democracy such as ours. “People know very little about it and a lot of what people think they know is incorrect,” he said. “In Canada, we don’t elect the government or the cabinet or the party or the prime minister. We elected a Parliament of MPs who then work out amongst themselves who they want to run the country.” The party in the strongest position to form a government will have to enter into a formal coalition, or, more likely, an ad-hoc agreement with one of the other parties to support them on budget bills and other votes of confidence in
A couple of years is the most we could expect from a minority government, says UBC political scientist David Moscrop. Parliament, which must pass in order for the government to survive. “It (would) look a lot like 2004 did under the (Paul) Martin minority. The NDP would have significant input into the throne speech, into the budget, into the whole parliamentary agenda and
they would agree to support the Liberals,” Moscrop said. In the event that the Conservatives win the most seats but not a majority, they’ll probably have a tougher time getting the support of the Liberals and/ or NDP. Without enough votes to pass a budget, Harper could stay in power by delaying the sitting of Parliament until as late as June 2016. “There will be pressure on the prime minister to make his intentions clear and to call Parliament fairly quickly although in theory, he could wait,” Moscrop said. The last time that happened was under Progressive Conservative Joe Clark’s minority government in 1979 and it didn’t turn out well for Clark, whose government fell shortly after Parliament began sitting. “That sent us to a general election and Pierre Trudeau came in and just crushed
the Conservatives and took a majority, largely because people were upset with Clark for dithering for so long,” Moscrop said. “I think that if (Harper) ends up in a minority, he’s done. The other parties won’t support him and if he waits too long to call Parliament, the public is going to lose it. He’ll lose all credibility and he risks tanking the Conservatives for a decade. Nobody wants to be the prime minister who generated a constitutional crisis.” And no matter who is prime minister when the hurlyburly’s done, don’t expect their government to last long, Moscrop added. “A couple of years would be a pretty good haul for a minority government. This one will probably be particularly volatile. I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that we’re doing this all again in the spring or summer,” he said. “God help us all.”
Apparently the North Shore is considered such a crime-free zone by residents that they’re making it easy pickings for thieves who have been helping themselves to iPods, phones, and wallets from vehicles without breaking a sweat. Both the North Vancouver RCMP detachment and West Vancouver Police are reporting a recent rash of thefts from vehicles. Frustrating for police is that in many cases the vehicles were left unlocked with valuables left inside, sometimes in plain sight. “It’s almost like having a sign saying ‘Steal me,’ ” said Const. Jeff Wood, spokesman for the West Vancouver police. Wood said, despite warnings and common sense, “certain residents of West Vancouver continue to advertise their belongings in unlocked cars that are parked in dimly lit areas, thus resulting in a buffet of personal merchandise to steal.” In the last week alone, 30 thefts from vehicles were reported in West Vancouver, said Wood. Thefts from vehicles are also up in North Vancouver. Items stolen include everything from electronic devices to sunglasses to banking documents. Wood said thefts have been spread all over the municipality. Many vehicles have been parked on the street outside of owners’ homes or even in their driveways. Ironically, part of the reason for so many thefts could be that people believe they won’t be targeted in their neighbourhoods, he said. “People believe West Vancouver is a safe community. It is a safe community. We all know that. So do bad guys.” Wood said thieves take whatever they can grab quickly and easily without making any noise. His message to residents: don’t leave your wallet or your iPhone on the console overnight and be surprised when it isn’t there in the morning. Remove your valuables and lock your vehicle. “We’re asking for help,” he said. “We only have so many boots on the ground.”
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I helped Capilano University secure $15 million from the federal government for a new state-of- the-art film school, which is providing new career opportunities for our youth and building a skilled workforce to help grow our local film industry.
NEWNORTHVANCOUVERMUSEUM “Thank you so much for the decision to fund the new museum! And thank you for your wonderful work as North Vancouver’s MP.”
I delivered $2.2 million in federal support for the new North Vancouver Museum, which will be located at the historic pipe shop building at the Shipyards.
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The Presentation House Gallery has been bringing great art to North Vancouver for thirty years. A new, larger home for the gallery will be built at The Shipyards, to be called the Polygon Gallery when it opens in 2017. I delivered $2.5 million to help build this new, iconic North Vancouver landmark.
“Please accept my sincere gratitude for your tremendous leadership... in working with us to secure Federal funding of $2.5 million for the future Polygon Gallery.”
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PROTECTINGOURSALMON I have worked to strengthen our government's strong partnerships with community groups that are working to protect and conserve Pacific salmon and salmon habitat. My efforts have helped improve MacKay Creek, Seymour Creek, Mosquito Creek, Lynn Creek, the Indian River watershed and the Seymour River estuary and hatchery.
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Risks too great, say some band members From page 1
Squamish Nation Chief Ian Campbell. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
and title, Campbell said. “The assessment represents an exercise in Squamish Nation selfdetermination by moving beyond mere consultation and getting to First Nation consent. Our decision today reflects the interests, the will, and the beliefs of our members. It is our future — our decision to make,” Campbell said. The provincial environmental assessment for the project is still ongoing, as is Squamish Nation’s assessment
for the Fortis B.C. gas pipeline, which will lead to the plant. Although a clear majority of band council voted in favour, there is much more opposition among Squamish Nation members, according to activist Clarissa Antone. “The band members are totally against the LNG,” Antone said. “If you look on Facebook, there’s a lot of angry, angry members.” Antone said she believes the environmental risks are too great, pointing to other places
in North America where First Nations have been impacted by energy development “They even have to go and buy their water. I don’t want that to happen to our children,” she said. “I will never allow this to happen. I will keep fighting this. I don’t want it to happen. It’s not good for us at all.” Antone said she would continue to attend band council meetings and encourages fellow nation members opposed to the project to do the same. Byng Giraud, vice-
president corporate affairs, Woodfibre LNG, said he was pleased with the update and the process. “This has been a long time in the making. We started engaging the Squamish Nation in mid2013,” he said. “It’s a new and innovative process so I think we were taking a bit of a risk but Squamish Nation treated us fairly. It was a rigorous process.
We knew we were going to have to meet some higher standards and additional conditions by entering the process,” he said. “These are significant conditions. There are costs and additional work that’s going to need to be done but if that’s what it takes to earn their support, if that’s what it takes to meet that higher standard, we’re absolutely willing to do it.”
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s candidates, pundits and finally the voters come gasping over the finish line on Monday, there’s probably one thing they can agree on: it’s been a long and exhausting election campaign. But before we can be truly done with it, there’s an important step left: marking your ballot. While it’s tempting to believe a single vote won’t count, in close races such as those we’ve seen in all three North Shore ridings, each vote counts more than ever. Unlike some elections past, what happens here and elsewhere in B.C. could be crucial to determining who forms government and what sort of government that is. With a minority government a distinct possibility, the popular vote could also weigh heavily in terms of who has earned legitimacy to govern.
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If you’re reading a newspaper editorial, you’ve probably got voting figured out. We’d encourage you to chat to others – those in your book club or on your soccer team – to get them to do the same. If you’re unsure of who to vote for, check out some of the many stories we’ve covered in the North Shore News. You can find them online at nsnews.com under the election tab. There are also online tools like Vote Compass that can help you figure out how your priorities stack up against those of the parties. There are many ways of reaching a decision. But voters who get out on Election Day are the ones who get to close the deal – that remains the power of the ballot box. Important decisions are still made by those who show up. Make sure you’re one of them.
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Route 232 bus service needs improving
Dear Editor: Myself and many other bus riders are experiencing difficulties on bus route 232. The bus is and has always been unreliable on this route. Currently there is a gap of 29 minutes and the bus frequently runs behind time, making it very unreliable. With winter approaching, standing in the cold (and) rain and feeling stressed trying to figure out why your bus is late or has not arrived is not pleasant. Everyone needs to be on time to work or to appointments. Often, (transit) users are transferring to another route to reach their final destination. When the bus is unreliable, it affects employment records, not to mention stress
levels, missed or late arrivals etc. In the past couple of weeks it has caused (a bus rider) a half-hour’s pay for the time lost and if this keeps happening might cause someone his/her job. Every evening there is a long lineup for users waiting at Phibbs Exchange for the 232 bus and I hear people complaining about this route every day. We need the 232 bus eastbound/ westbound to run every 15 minutes during peak periods, if not all day, then peak hours. (6:30 to 10 a.m. and 2:30 to 7 p.m.). We would also like to point out there is no bus running on this route after 9:48 p.m. from Phibbs. I have heard from students who are travelling late from their classes from Simon
Fraser University, the University of British Columbia and Capilano University and not to mention individuals working at Park & Tilford or the surrounding area who are having difficulties getting home. The bus 232 should be running on this route until 12 at night as this is the only bus running on the route. It is not safe (for) anyone having to walk home at night in winter. We have contacted TransLink. TransLink advised us to contact the MLA’s office. The MLA’s office emailed saying to contact the mayor’s office. We have emailed all parties including the councillors. Manjit Janua and Susan Coupland North Vancouver
Drivers: slow down and watch for pedestrians at crosswalks Dear Editor: To the woman who came flying up Lonsdale at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13: You saw me clearly in the crosswalk at Fourth Street and Lonsdale Avenue but still came flying up the hill stopping right at the crosswalk.
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“It’s educational, not only that — you know, I’d rather have a kid playing with the chicken than the cellphone, quite frankly.” West Vancouver Coun. Bill Soprovich speaking in favour of backyard chicken coops (from an Oct. 11 news story). “If her airway continued to swell, she was at very high risk of not surviving.” North Shore Rescue team leader Mike Danks recapping the rescue of a hiker who fell head-first off a North Shore trail last weekend (from an Oct. 14 news story). “Even if I win, most likely I have nothing to offer.” North Vancouver federal riding Libertarian candidate Ismet Yetisen speaking at an all-candidates debate this week (from an Oct. 16 news story).
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During Wednesday’s batpoo crazy playoff baseball game between the Toronto Blues and Texas Rangers, I discovered a cure for those afflicted with frequent bouts of acting like a complete jackass during sporting events. The cure is other people’s children. Nothing seems to cool down a hothead in a pressurepacked situation like having random neighbourhood children milling about with their impressionable eyes seeing all, virgin ears hearing all, and boogery noses smelling nothing. Like any good citizen, I skipped out of work early on Wednesday to catch the biggest Blue Jays game since the Kelly Gruber era. And all was going basically according to plan through the first six innings as the Jays and Rangers played good, hard, back-and-forth baseball. Then, just as the seventh inning began, my wife arrived home with my own son and three other friends in tow so that there were now a total of five children under the age of nine milling about our living room during this door-die game. That’s when things got really weird. I’m going to recap a few of the craziest things that happened in that wild inning, along with descriptions of how I
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fastest runners in the game. What I wanted to do: Yell “That’s your M-forking-V-P right there! Wooooo!” Except using another word that starts with the same letter as “forking.” What I did: Showed a wee gaffer some extra buttons on the accordion. Très bien! Toronto catcher Russell Martin tries to throw the ball back to the pitcher but it hits Shin-Soo Choo’s bat and rolls away harmlessly while Odor scampers home to potentially score the go-ahead run. Meanwhile the umpire waves his hands in the air and orders Odor back to third base. It’s easily one of the weirdest baseball plays I’ve ever seen and it’s about to potentially cost the Blue Jays a trip to the League Championship Series. What I wanted to do: Yell three words: “What. The. Cluck!?” Except using another word that rhymes with cluck. What I did: Stared straight ahead with a fake smile while my sons calmly
What I wanted to do: “Nice call, buddy. Maybe you’ll get mouth cancer really soon. That would be … sad.” What I did: Silently stewed. After the Texas run is confirmed the Toronto fans lose their minds, throwing insults at the umpires and garbage onto the field. A beer can thrown from the upper
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and adorably played catch together without whipping the ball at each other’s faces. Meanwhile on the field the umpires confer and change their call, awarding Odor home plate and giving Texas a 3-2 lead. What I wanted to do: Throw the TV remote at the TV screen. Yell “Duuuuuucckkk!” Except – well, you know. What I did: Kept staring straight ahead, completely
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deck appears to hit a baby in the head. A mother is crying and shielding her child. What I wanted to do: Yell “Forget you people of Toronto! You don’t deserve this team!” Except using a different word than forget. Never forget. What I did: Read a book called Cars, Trucks, Planes and Trains to my son. You’ll never guess what that story is about. The game finally restarts and Choo strikes out, ending the inning. Now in the bottom of the seventh, the Rangers – a professional baseball team – commit three straight errors to load the bases. What I wanted to do: Jump on the couch! Jump on the bed!! Find our atlas, open to the North America page, jump on Texas!!! What I did: Excited jogging in place. With one out, Donaldson hits a weird bloop that floats just past Odor, dropping for a single to score the tying run.
What I wanted to do: Scream “Wooooooooooooo! Buck yeah!” Except using a more expensive word than buck. What I did: Pragmatic “Woo.” With the score tied 3-3, two on and two out, Jose Bautista comes up to bat. Massive home run. Massive-er bat flip. What I wanted to do: Couch flip. Dance. Buy a cannon, shoot it at the sun. What I did do: Grab my boys. Dance. Then the two teams
almost got into a brawl, then Toronto made their third out, then they almost got into another brawl. At this point, the kids finally stopped playing the accordion and started reacting to what was on TV. I looked up to see what fascinated them so much: the Blue Jays mascot was dancing on the screen. Two relatively uneventful innings later the Jays closed out one of the wildest games ever played. I danced some more,
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Two local men were recently inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in honour of their extensive contributions to the building of local trails on the North Shore going back to the 1980s. North Vancouver’s Todd “Digger” Fiander, 56, and Bowen Island’s “Dangerous” Dan Cowan, 44, were honoured by the Marin Museum of Bicycling, a bicycle history museum and cultural centre located in Fairfax, Calif. The non-profit, educational and volunteerrun facility is the new home of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, which was founded in 1988 in Crested Butte, Colo., according to its website, mmbhof.org. “It’s nice to get a formal recognition. Digger and I both, we’ve
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the duo is grateful to for nominating them for the hall of fame. “It’s a great honour and I’d like to thank all the people out here for riding and using the trails,” says Fiander. The longtime friends were inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame together. “We’ve got a great relationship. . . . I look up to him and I think he thinks quite highly of me, the same way I do of him. We have mutual admiration,” says Cowan. Cowan came on the local mountain biking scene a little later than
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Fiander, doing most of his trail building work in the 1990s and early-2000s. He recalls riding Fiander’s trails, his favourites, long before actually meeting him. When the pair did eventually meet, they became fast friends. “We really thought about mountain biking in a whole different way than people had been thinking about mountain biking around the world,” says Cowan. The fact that the North Shore became famous for mountain biking was due partly to the natural topography of the land, says Cowan. “The environment basically produced Digger and I,” he says. However it took people like them, armed with the motivation, enthusiasm and drive to truly put it on the map. “Before it was just the chosen few who would be riding up there. Now we have, on one of the trails, Expresso, 3,000 people a month riding it,” says Fiander.
Fiander also helped co-found the North Shore Mountain Bike Association in 1994 and remains actively involved in the organization, a voice
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Research tells us that most of concussions heal within 7- 10 days. This is where early skilled physiotherapy intervention is an effective tool to properly assess both the brain (balance, vision) spinal joints and soft tissues. Education is key in the early stage so that adequate physical and cognitive rest is established. Many cases of post concussion syndrome are due to poor early management. In addition to manual therapy, acupuncture and IMS, a symptom based progressive exercise program is the tool that guides our return to learn, play and work protocol. A patient anxious to return to work or play may report symptoms improving but this is not always a true reflection of the brain’s recovery.
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Many cases of post concussion syndrome are due to poor early management. This is why physiotherapy management is crucial to tailoring the return to learn, play and work process. The consequences for an individual returned to activity too soon, who receives a second concussion may be serious and long term even resulting in death known as Second Impact Syndrome (Rowan Stringer and Zachary Lystedt). For amateur athletes, we also offer baseline testing, which measures all areas of brain function before an injury occurs. For more information about concussion and baseline testing, please visit www.trimetricsphysio.com/ concussion. For an appointment with Derek call 604 982 0366.
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riskiest time of the day for pedestrians and cyclists to be on the road is in late afternoon, at night, and in dim light conditions when they are less visible to drivers. Any time a car needs its headlights, visibility can be improved by wearing clothing with retroreflective markings. Retroreflective materials bounce light back towards the light source, so they will appear very bright and stand out from the background when headlights shine on them. Research shows that pedestrians and cyclists wearing retro-reflective materials are more likely to be seen and recognized by drivers. The best place to sport retro-reflective markings is on the arms and legs. To help kids be bright
and be seen, the Canada Safety Council is offering a limited number of retroreflective crafting kits to interested teachers and children’s group leaders. A retro-reflective craft activity can help launch a wider discussion with youth around pedestrian and cycling safety. Email csc@safety-council.org or call 613-739-1535 to order your kit. Teachers and children’s group leaders’ names will be entered into a contest to win a 3M product gift basket compliments of the company. Also, kids can challenge the adults in their lives to a friendly road safety quiz posted on the council’s Elmer the Safety Elephant website at elmer.ca. The following are some pedestrian safety tips
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If you are bored with your fitness routine, or not seeing the results that you did at the beginning, you may be experiencing a fitness plateau. A great way to get through a plateau or workout rut is to challenge your body in new and different ways. Here are three effective methods to bring your workouts to the next level: Did you know that you can increase the intensity and effectiveness of an exercise simply by squeezing a little harder? Next time you perform bicep curls, stop near the top of the movement and squeeze your biceps hard for two to three seconds before returning to the starting position. You will find that even with a moderate weight, your arms get a much better workout. The burning sensation can be really intense so don’t go 100 per cent the first time. This is also effective
with many other body parts. When performing tricep pushdowns with a cable machine or tricep extensions with dumbbells simply stop at the extension part of the movement when your arms are straight and squeeze your triceps for two to three seconds before returning to the start. This muscle squeeze is called an isometric contraction, a type of contraction when your muscle does not change length. It is especially effective when performed as part of a fullrange exercise, but it can be performed on its own. If you are not in a gym, simply press your palms together as hard as you comfortably can and hold for 10 seconds, two or three sets, and you will feel the blood flowing in your chest muscles. Another way you can spice up your workout routine is to experiment with high repetitions. It is common for people to perform eight to 12 repetitions, but your body can adapt to that very quickly. On your last set of an exercise try performing a set of 35 repetitions with a lighter weight. This is a great way to build isolated muscle endurance, and you will often feel your muscles the next day, reminding you that you worked a little harder than normal. Once you have done 35 repetitions for a few workouts, if you are up
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exercise, decreasing the weight and increasing the reps of each set. For example, if performing a classic exercise such as a bench press, start with a heavier weight that allows you to complete only four to six repetitions, and then move to a weight that allows you to complete eight to 10 repetitions, and finish off with a weight that
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Make sure you circle any items that require follow-up action. Perhaps clip this article for a review in six months. One study showed that 23 per cent of the population are financially fit, 51 per cent are borderline financially fit and 26 per cent are financially unfit. Perfection is elusive, but it’s worth taking even a small step toward making the most of your money.
I have — or know where to find — impartial and knowledgeable financial advisors. How many of the preceding checkup items did you check off? Congratulations if you got a perfect or near-perfect score.
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DISHWASHING VOLUNTEER Dishwashing volunteers are needed at Silver Harbour Centre to support their food services. Duties include bussing and scraping dishes, using a commercial dishwasher and restocking shelves with clean dishware.
VOLUNTEER The Salvation Army North Vancouver seeks volunteers to help with various duties including: Christmas kettles, hampers and other opportunities. Info: northshoresalvationarmy.com.
BIG BROTHER Be a part of something big. Be a Big Brother. Big Brothers are men over the age of 18 who provide fun and friendship for boys ages seven-12 who have limited to no contact with their fathers. Big and Little Brothers do a wide variety of no-cost/low-cost activities of their choice: hiking, biking, swimming, movies, listening to music,
VARIOUS VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Canadian Blood Services is seeking volunteers for the following positions: in-community volunteer, what’s your type volunteer, speakers bureau volunteer. For more information or for online application visit: blood.ca. If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
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That when an Ontario business owner – who runs a small business and puts in long hours to keep customers happy and people employed – sends taxes to the Ontario Liberal Government… All of the money is used to pay the interest on Ontario’s staggering debt? It’s not used for health care, education or reducing child poverty.
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Tips for preventing falls in the home
Everyone experiences a fall now and then. While most falls do not cause serious injury, occasionally we are reminded of how even a simple fall from standing can be catastrophic. Indeed, falls from standing height are the most common cause of injury-related hospitalizations across the lifespan and the number one cause of injury-related deaths in older adults, according to a written statement from the B.C. Falls and Injury Prevention Coalition. Falls are especially devastating among older adults causing more than 90 per cent of hip fractures and wrist fractures, and 60 per cent of head injuries. There is no single reason
why people fall. A fall usually occurs when several risk factors happen at the same time. For example, if you walk down the hallway in your home at a normal pace during the day, there is little chance you will fall. But if it is the middle of the night and there are no lights on, and you are rushing to get to the bathroom, your chances of falling are much greater. Many risk factors are within our control to change. Some people believe that falls are a normal part of aging, that no matter what they do, falls can’t be prevented, or that it won’t happen to them. The truth is falls are not a normal part of aging and there are many things you can do to prevent falls.
Keep your body active Being active is one of the most important ways to lower your chances of falling. It makes you stronger and helps you feel better. Activities that improve balance and co-ordination (like tai chi) are the most helpful. You are less likely to fall if you have strong muscles and good balance. Have your eyes checked by an optometrist once a year Poor vision can increase your chances of falling. Have your eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year. You may be wearing the wrong glasses or have a condition like glaucoma or cataracts that limits your vision. Also, clean your glasses often and be aware that the risk of falling outside
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NETWORK GROUPS meet the first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. or second Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, 203935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Discuss the challenges and positive
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TECH TOWN HALL Gluu Technology Society will present 10 things you ought to know about IoT, the Internet of Things, Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Learn what IoT is, how it will transform your world and how to be ready for it. Reservations: hello@gluuconnects.org. UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA Discover more about the impacts dementia has on individuals, caregivers and families Monday, Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
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medications you are taking are making you drowsy or dizzy. Also, if you are taking blood thinners (e.g. Coumadin) and have a bump or blow to the head, you should be seen immediately by a healthcare provider due to increased risk of internal bleeding. Make your home safer The majority of falls happen in our own homes while performing normal daily activities. Falls are often due to home hazards that are easy to overlook but easy to fix. To make your home safer: ! Remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep rugs from slipping. ! Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach
easily without using a step stool. ! Have grab bars put in next to your toilet and in the tub or shower. ! Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors. ! Place a lamp close to the bed where it’s easy to reach. ! Put in a night-light so you can see where you’re walking. ! Hang lightweight curtains or shades to reduce glare. ! Have handrails and lights put in on all staircases. ! Wear shoes both inside and outside the house. ! Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers. For more information about fall prevention and the coalition’s upcoming Fall Prevention Week, Nov. 2-8, visit findingbalancebc.ca.
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Five years ago, Shannon Falls Retirement Residence General Manager Lisa Friesen moved to Squamish from NorthVancouver and loves to share her chosen community with residents.“Squamish is the ideal community – it is beautiful, friendly and safe.We are a small town with big city amenities and services including Squamish General Hospital, a wide variety of shopping and an amazing number of unique restaurants. Blessed with some truly beautiful parks including Alice Lake, Shannon Falls,West Coast Railway Heritage Park and the stunning new Sea to Sky Gondola - a must see... Squamish is truly a BC Gem!” Lisa has worked with seniors for the
past 15 years and sees first-hand how the people that live at Shannon Falls love this close knit community. “Many people have moved here from theVancouver area and are enjoying the small town relaxing pace of Squamish.We are a 45 minute drive from the North Shore and people are pleasantly surprised at how affordable it is to live at Shannon Falls, in comparison to the city” All of the spacious one and two bedroom suites have balconies to enjoy the majestic mountain views & sunsets this beautiful valley is renowned for; morning coffee on your patio or relaxing on one of the lovely benches scattered around the property could not be more serene!
Wonderful dining, an array of inhouse social and recreational activities along with weekly housekeeping services are just some of the included amenities. “Though the services and amenities offered at our building are very helpful to everyone, it is really the warm companionship between residents and staff members alike which truly sets Shannon Falls apart as a wonderful place to call home. We all enjoy special celebrations, music events, and many other gettogethers that are just plain fun.” Please join us for a visit with one of our affordableTrial Stay Packages and experience the difference that a move to our seniors residence can make to your lifestyle. I look forward to welcoming you to Shannon Falls! Call Lisa today for a complimentary Lunch andTour or inquire about our trial stay rates.
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Planning for an aging demographic Time still remaining on our side
Score one for the geezers. According to a recent Statistics Canada study Canada now has more people over the age of 64 than under the age of 15. That trend is expected to continue for the next several years due mainly to a below replacement birth rate, an increase in life expectancy and the aging of the baby boom generation. The baby boomers – Canadians born between 1946 and 1965 – now account for 18 per cent of the senior demographic. The fear here is that we are becoming a nation of old people. We’re not there yet. In 1971 the median age in Canada was 26.2 years meaning that half the population was older than that and half was younger. Today the median age is 39.9 years. So we’ve added just less than 14 years to the median age in Canada in the last 30 years. That makes us older. We’re pushing 40, but is that old? Comparatively speaking, the answer is no. Canada has a smaller portion of seniors than most advanced countries. In Japan 26 per cent of the population
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Older andWiser is 65 or older. In Germany the number is 23 per cent. We come in at just over 16 per cent. Only the United States at 15 per cent has a lower proportion of seniors among G7 economies. The news isn’t all good. Canada’s seniors are living longer and healthier lives but one in 10 Canadians will die before the age of 60 and one in five Canadians will not live beyond their 70th birthday. And in three of Canada’s provinces, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, deaths have begun to outpace births. Still, when it comes to planning for an aging demographic time is still on our side. The boomers who make up the largest cohort of seniors are still fairly young and they’re the healthiest and wealthiest generation in our history. As the boomers age they will begin to place new
strains on healthcare and pensions but according to the Canadian Health Institute, aging adds less than one per cent to public spending on healthcare per year and audits of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) tell us it’s good for the next 75 years. So what’s all the fuss about? The answer becomes apparent when we play the Statistics Canada figures forward. Right now approximately five million Canadians are aged 65 and over. That number is expected to reach 10.4 million by 2036. By 2051 one in four Canadians is expected to be 65 or older. What would that do to our ranking of having one of the lowest percentages of seniors of the industrialized world? It would take us from first, well almost, to worst. Blame the boomers, again. We are looking at a fundamental and unprecedented shift from historical trends here. That’s caught a lot of people’s attention and has prompted a call for action. If we are going to act we need a plan. Right now we don’t have one. Tom Carney is the former executive director of the Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. Ideas for future columns are welcome. tomcarney@telus.net
CAR SHOW Tootsie Leigh, above, checks out a 1937 Packard 115C Convertible Coupe owned by Gary Hawthorn, and Ralph Bower, below, sits in his 1931 Model A at Chartwell Churchill House Retirement Residence’s recent Show and Shine, an annual event that also featured entertainment. PHOTOS CINDY GOODMAN
Seniors Calendar From page 24 experiences of caregiving and learn how to access healthcare and community services. Karyn Davies, 604-982-3320 karyn.davies@nscr.bc.ca FARSI PUZZLE Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Registration required. 604-922-1575 info@nsvs.ca nsvs.ca SOUND ADVICE Informal workshops and discussions for people who are hard of hearing take place the first Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2.50. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Volunteer Opportunities CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Edible Garden Project is looking for seniors to mentor and work with young daycare children to create inter-generational gardens. Local seniors can share and pass on their knowledge of local food growing techniques and gardening tips. To volunteer, email emily@ediblegardenproject.com or call 778-986-3659. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The North Vancouver Chapter of CARP — A New Vision of Aging for Canada is
looking for volunteers for the executive board. CARP is a national, non-profit, nonpartisan organization whose mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as they age. Info: B.C. representative Elizabeth Dunbar, 604-926-8173 or carp.northshorevancouver@ gmail.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to work in the kitchen serving food Mondays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors MEALS ON WHEELS
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Community Bulletin Board BOOK LAUNCH North Shore authors Maureen Goulet and Diana Budden will launch their book Granny Get Your Glue Gun Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, 650 20th St., West Vancouver. grannygetyourgluegun.com BROWN BAG LUNCHTIME TALK An illustrated travel talk featuring the Antarctic Peninsula and its wildlife as well as Falklands War and stories of Shackleton’s adventures Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Bring a brown bag lunch.
BUSINESS AFTER 5 AND AGM Mix, mingle and network with North Shore business professionals Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:30-7 p.m. at BlueShore Financial, 3053 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. $25/free for members. nvchamber.ca CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN North and West Vancouver clubs will present a community forum on the prevention of violence Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Capilano Heights Christian Assembly Church, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. The guest speaker will be Shannon Turner, co-chair and cofounder of Prevention of Violence Canada. Free.
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COMMUNITY UNCONFERENCE Connection, acceptance, community. What do they mean to you? Join in the discussion Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. nvdpl.ca GRIFFINS BOXING, THE IRISH ARE COMING! Champion Ray Moylette versus Tobechukwa Ibediro Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-11 p.m. at 326 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. griffinsboxing.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. To post online, go to nsnews.com and scroll to Community Events.
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Sundays FOLKTALES AND LAUGHTER A storytelling series with humorous folktales from around the world the second Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. After the tales, a yoga therapist will guide participants through exercises while laughing. $10. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca NORTH SHORE CRIC CRAC STORYTELLING EVENINGS presented by the North Shore Storytellers takes place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Suggested donation $7-$12. 604-985-5168 northshorestory@gmail.com vancouverstorytelling.org POLYNESIAN DANCE CLASSES Beginner classes for adults and children Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. 604982-8311
Mondays DARE TO BE HEARD — LITERARY SALON Come read your story, poem or memoir piece the first Monday of the month (October-December and February-June), 6:30-8:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. These free sessions, hosted by the North Shore Writers Association, celebrate local writing without critiquing. Authors at all stages of the writing journey and interested listeners are welcome. nswriters.org
NORTH VANCOUVER OUTDOORS CLUB meets the last Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St. and has ongoing trips and weekly events. 604-983-6444 x700 northvanoutdoorsclub.ca OPEN DOOR A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free childcare and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch is served. 604-985-1122 x28 singlemomsopendoor.com
BENEFIT CONCERT The Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Connexion will present an afternoon of Halloween-inspired music on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. All proceeds from the concert will benefit North Shore Rescue. Tickets: adults $15; students/seniors $12; children under 12 free, available at kaymeekcentre.com. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH ESPIRITU VOCAL ENSEMBLE This community choir that performs a wide variety of music is looking for motivated singers. Rehearsals take place Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Singers should have basic music reading skills. Call 604-922-2513 to set up an audition time. DROP-IN CRIB Play crib every Monday (except statutory holidays), 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. $5. 604-985-1115 FRIENDSHIP TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets to improve communication and leadership skills every
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LIONS GATE GOGOS meets at 10 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at St. Clement’s church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Newcomers are welcome to join this group that raises money and advocates through the Stephen Lewis Foundation for grandmothers in Africa raising children with no parents because of AIDS. lionsgategogos@gmail.com
ISRAELI DANCE Every Monday, beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediates, 7-7:30 p.m.; and open dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Congregation Har El, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Everyone welcome and no dance experience needed. $6/$5. 604-568-4771 naomitaussig@gmail.com
LYNN VALLEY BLACK BEAR BAND rehearses every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd. Woodwind, brass and percussion players are always welcome to join at any time. No audition required. 604-980-6896. info@blackbearband.ca blackbearband.ca
MOUNT SEYMOUR LIONS CLUB meets on the first and third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 604-929-4135 NORTH SHORE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY focuses on skill development the first and third Mondays of the month, 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 2347 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. The club also has field trips and workshops. All levels welcome. nsps.ca NORTH SHORE TOASTMASTERS Learn through fun and friendship to get over your fear of public speaking or improve your leadership
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We aren’t the only sentient beings Thanksgiving weekend brought a great gift to me. It came as an unfortunate circumstance, but it was a great gift nonetheless for which I was, and still am, very grateful. A group of creatures — a species, rather — let me into their world for a brief moment in time and allowed me to see a side of them that very few people get to see and most don’t even know or believe exists. Over the weekend, a horse at a neighbour’s barn passed away. She was a senior horse and had succumbed to severe surgical colic. Those who know horses are wincing right now as this is every horse owner’s worst nightmare. Basically, colic is similar to bloat and gastric torsion in dogs. It is a blockage of the intestines and a horse cannot pass the contents. A surgical colic means that surgery is required to disentangle the intestines, which get twisted as a horse rolls
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nicker, snort or stomp of foot was heard. The silence caught me off guard and as I looked around at the other five horses, they stood still with their heads lowered, their ears resting to the side and their eyes closed. The two youngest of the herd lay down with their eyes closed, resting their chins on the soil beneath them. It reminded me of how soldiers show their respect at a funeral of a fallen brethren. The veterinarian noticed me looking around and she said, “They are such sentient creatures aren’t they?” I felt a tightening in my throat as I said, “Yes, yes they are.” My mind immediately flashed back to when my dog Harley passed away many years ago. He too was humanely euthanized in my home and my other dogs, Alex — whom some readers may remember but has since passed away — and a very young Zumi were at my side. When the veterinarian placed the stethoscope at Harley’s heart and said,
“He’s gone,” both Alex and Zumi lifted their heads upward and howled. I was shocked and awed by their poetic sentient display. Now here I was, surrounded by incredibly powerful yet graceful animals weighing more than a thousand pounds that, like dogs, are still so misunderstood. And I was watching in awe as they displayed an obvious emotional response to the passing of a herd mate. The veterinarian checked the mare’s heart and said, “She’s gone.” The horses remained in their stoic positions, either standing with their heads low or resting on the ground for many more minutes, in their own way paying their respect. I’m not sure how much time had passed — 10, maybe 15 minutes — but the horses seemed to know when she was truly gone. At the same time they all lifted their heads or got up from the ground and one by one gave a full body shake and began their routine of banging at their
paddock gates asking to be let out to pasture for the day. We humans are so arrogant assuming that we are the only intelligent species on this earth and that animals are mechanical creatures with no capacity for thought or emotion. Any concept of animals being capable of forming emotional attachments is quickly dismissed or reduced to a simple association with food. Their level of intelligence is measured against ours to determine if they are worthy of our attention. If they aren’t, the animals are used by us because we assume they don’t know any better. What gracious creatures
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Less is more when choosing oyster wines It’stimetogetbacktosome serious oyster eating. After all, we’re now in the months when oysters are usually at their prime. With fresh shucked oysters on the half shell must go wine, and ideally something crisp and dry, even stony at that. The best oyster wines can be summed up as “less is more,” where the fruit is present but not overt, the acidity prevalent and the core of the palate wrapped in stony layers with a bone dry finish. While Champagne or sparking wine will always suffice and steely dry Riesling is often plain wicked, it’s tough to beat Sancerre. Worth hunting down is the crisp and bright Mellot Sincérité Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Loire Valley), which sports some floral and fruity notes before a fresh and lively palate. Cue the beach oysters, please, and don’t chill it down too much. It’s best to let white wines stand at room temperature for 20 minutes or so before serving (private wine stores, around $21, 90 points). For more complexflavoured, special occasion oysters, such as Pearl Bay or Kusshi, try bumping things up a notch and you’ll be well rewarded. I recently had Kusshi oysters with Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie AOC Sancerre 2014, which has a distinctly flinty streak thanks to the flint and silica-based soils that typify the best sites in Sancerre. With fresh citrus and stony notes up front, followed by a keenly focused, distinctly mineral, fresh palate and lingering close, this drop adds up to the perfect match (private stores, around $35, 92 points). Speaking of food and
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THREE TO SEE THIS WEEK AAA Football Rutland @ Handsworth Friday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. PJHL Hockey Aldergrove Kodiaks @ NV Wolf Pack Saturday, Oct. 24 Harry Jerome arena 7 p.m. PacWest soccer Douglas @ Capilano Sunday, Oct. 25 noon women 2:30 p.m. men
The Capilano University men’s soccer team has followed a winless September with an undefeated October so far, bringing the Blues from the brink of elimination back into the thick of the PacWest championship race. It’s a turnaround that has calmed the nerves of longtime head coach Paul Dailly, who admitted Friday – one day after the Blues knocked off Langara to run their record to 4-0-1 in October – that while he always believed in his team, there were a few moments earlier this season when he started to doubt himself. “You’ve got these kids in place and you brought them in for a reason thinking we were going to be a contender this year,” said Dailly. “To start the way we did, you do second guess yourself for sure.” He had reason for concern. Last season the Blues lost their first five games then made a lateseason charge but missed the playoffs by two points. Before this season Dailly vowed that his team would have a faster start and get back to their normal perch near the top of the standings, contending for provincial titles. But by the end of September their record was 0-5-1 and the playoffs seemed a distant dream. Flashbacks to 2014’s heartbreak were unavoidable. But through the slump Dailly liked what
his players were giving him. “We didn’t get the results early on – I wouldn’t say it was a slow start. The guys have been playing really well all year. We were unfortunate the first five or six games, we just didn’t get any bounces and weren’t taking our opportunities, weren’t scoring goals. It seemed like every little mistake we made hurt us…. (But) we never stopped believing in these guys. Their work rate is tremendous, they believe in each other and they’re a tight team on the field and off the field.” The first win came Oct. 3, a 3-1 road victory over Langara. It was just what Dailly was looking for, although much later than he wanted. They haven’t lost since. “I always really believed that if we got that first win it would relieve some pressure off of us and give them a ton of confidence,” he said. “Just give them a little taste of victory, which I thought would catapult them. Fortunately it has.” There was no magic bullet in the turnaround, said Dailly, with no major injuries, player moves or lineup shakeups. “It was just we got a bounce here and there, we got a couple of calls that we weren’t getting earlier in the year, and we’re taking our opportunities,” he said. “The whole team is playing better as a unit, I’ll say. We’ve always been working hard, now we’re just all on the same page. The firstyear guys have got a taste of
Krisitian Yli-Hietanen (right) of the Capilano Blues battles for the ball during a game earlier this season. The rookie Sutherland grad has scored goals in bunches while the Blues have completed a massive turnaround in the month of October. PHOTO KEVIN HILL the league, they’re starting to come into their own now and perform better.” One first-year forward who is shining particularly
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“He works so hard, he deserves everything he gets,” said Dailly. “Because of his work rate he gets all these chances and he’s got tremendous speed to get in behind the back line. Right now he’s finishing as well…. He’s just a workhorse, he really is. He gives you 110 per cent every game, he’s got a nose for the net and right now he’s hot. He’s finding that net.” Third-year St. Thomas Aquinas grad Nicolas Morello has also found his goal scoring form, putting in four markers in 10 games. Morello started the season as a forward but moved back to defence when the winning streak started and has done most of his scoring from the back. “He’s done a tremendous job for us at right fullback and he’s scored four goals from (there),” said Dailly. “You can’t ask for anything else. He’s very good going forward and gets into dangerous areas and obviously he can finish as well.” Team captain Devan Woolley, a third-year Sutherland grad, continues to be the team’s driving force, said Dailly. “Dev always gives you
everything he’s got,” said Dailly. “Last night in the last three or four minutes I think he blocked three or four shots that were definitely heading on target. Winning head balls, clearing danger – he’s definitely a workhorse for us. When your captain is doing it like that it makes everyone on your team want to perform as well.” Woolley, not normally known for his goal-scoring prowess, found the back of the net twice in a 2-1 win over Kwantlen last Sunday to earn himself PacWest Player of the Week honours. “He’s more known as the hard defender – wins all the head balls and makes all the gritty tackles – but he’s got a good shot on him when he gets it off and he’s very, very good in the air off set pieces,” said Dailly. “He can definitely add to our attacking.” The Blues are on the road against Quest and Vancouver Island University this weekend before returning home for their final two regular season games Oct. 24 against Langara and Oct. 25 against Douglas. The Blues are hoping the games are actually played at their home field at Capilano – postponements
and rainouts have so far limited them to only one game on their picturesque on-campus field. “It would be nice if next week we can play two at home and take care of business on our home park,” said Dailly. “Hopefully get a few fans out to watch and just head into the playoffs on a roll here.” The Blues now sit comfortably in fourth in the six-team PacWest league and are well on their way to clinching a berth in the four-team provincial championships, quite the feat considering their start. “Our destiny is in our hands,” said Dailly. “We take care of business on our end and we should be fine…. We’ve seen what every team in the league has to offer and I think there’s a lot of parity in the league this year. If the guys continue the way they’re going I’m very excited to see what they can do come playoff time.” ••• The Blues will play at home Oct. 24 against Langara with the women at 1 p.m. and the men to follow at 3:30 p.m. before closing out the season by hosting Douglas Oct. 25 with the women at noon and the men at 2:30 p.m.
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2016 NISSAN ROGUE AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • AROUND VIEW MONITOR WITH 360° BIRDS'EYE VIEW‡ • NISSAN SAFETY SHIELD WITH FORWARD COLLISION WARNING°
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819 Automall Drive, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3R8 Tel: 604.985.9311 | northvancouvernissan.ca
Offers available from October 1 – November 2, 2015. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *$2,180//$2,000//$2,500 no-charge all-wheel drive upgrade is available on new 2015 Juke (excluding SV FWD (N5RT55 AA00)// 2016 Rogue (excluding S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00) and SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)) // 2015 Pathfinder (excluding S 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between October 1, 2015 and November 2, 2015. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an all-wheel drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. +Cash discount is $5,250 available on 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). $5,250 comprised of ‘No Charge AWD’ credit of $2,500, $2,450/$2,500 NCF standard rate cash, $300/$0 dealer participation. Only applicable with finance through Nissan Canada Finance at standard rates. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 1.99% lease APR for a 60 month term equals monthly payments of $279 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,710. 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT does not qualify for ‘No Charge AWD credit’. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). Selling price is $32,458 financed at 0% APR equals monthly payments of $451 monthly for a 72 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $32,458. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. Models shown $37,008/$48,708 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00). See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. * ± ≠ Freight and PDE charges ($1,760) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. For more information see IIHS.org. °Forward Collision Warning is intended to warn you before a collision occurs; it cannot prevent a collision. Speed and other limitations apply. See Owner’s Manual for details. ^Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder and Pathfinder Hybrid vs. 2014 competitors. ‡Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. Visit North Vancouver Nissan or www.northvancouvernissan.ca for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
Experience. Integrity. Community. Like you, my family and I are invested in the future of North Vancouver. My wife Tara and I have lived in the riding for 17 years. Our daughters Lauren and Amalie continue to be schooled here. I’ve volunteered here and coach girls’ soccer on soggy Sunday mornings – a North Shore rite of passage if ever there was one. But we cannot take for granted the North Van quality of life we all so cherish. We face a host of serious challenges – ranging from traffic congestion, access to affordable housing, aging infrastructure and the need for improved supports for seniors, the disabled and youth in crisis.
JONATHAN WILKINSON
As your Member of Parliament, I can apply to these issues my executive experience of transforming challenge into results - in both the private and public sectors. Whether as a clean tech CEO, constitutional negotiator, or Rhodes Scholar, I am known for a single-minded determination that gets things done.
My education, career and community involvement have all prepared me for the job I’m asking you to consider me for:
Being your voice in Ottawa also means being an active participant in the urgent conversation about getting Canada back on track. I have faith that Canadians know that what has happened in this country under Stephen Harper’s watch is fundamentally wrong. Muzzling scientists, exploiting fear and wedges, an international outlier on climate change - this does not represent the best we can be.
NORTH VANCOUVER
▶ I was fortunate to earn a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford where I completed a Master’s degree in economics, political science and philosophy. I later also earned a Master’s degree in international relations from McGill. ▶ I have experience in government as a specialist in federal-provincial relations and as a constitutional negotiator. ▶ My experience in the private sector includes 15 years of CEO and senior management-level experience in BC’s clean technology sector - an example of the type of industry that will help diversify and strengthen Canada’s economy moving forward. .
And that is why I feel compelled to act and do what I can on behalf of North Vancouver to help get our Canada back. Sincerely, Jonathan
AN OPEN LETTER FROM A FORMER GREEN CANDIDATE Our first and highest priority as electors must be to remove the continued threat to our environment that Stephen Harper and his government represents. Those of us who truly want to see Mr. Harper defeated in the upcoming election need to vote for the party and the candidate with the best chance to defeat the Conservatives.
▶ I have served as Chair of the B.C. Technology Industries Association and was a member of the Department of Foreign Affairs Clean Tech Advisory Board. ▶ I have been a member of the board of the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation for seven years – a foundation focused on freshwater protection in Canada and the promotion of youth leadership development in Canada’s North. ▶ I also spent several years on the Cabinet Committee of the United Way of the Lower Mainland and have volunteered for the past six years as a coach with the North Shore Girls Soccer Club.
CONTACT INFO:
web: JonathanWilkinson.ca email: Jonathan@JonathanWilkinson.ca
In North Vancouver that is Jonathan Wilkinson and the Liberal Party of Canada. It is highly unlikely the Green Party candidate will be elected. The Green Party polled 5% of the vote in 2011 and its average vote percentage over the past four federal elections in North Van was just 7%. This contrasts with an average of 14% for the NDP, 37% for the Liberal Party of Canada and 41% for the Conservatives. Jonathan is a strong candidate who brings to the table a wealth of CEO-level business experience from the “clean technology” space. This experience is directly relevant to addressing both the challenges associated with balancing Canada’s future economic progress with environmental sustainability and with the critical global issue of climate change. Jonathan has a clear understanding of and cares deeply about climate change. Moreover, the Liberal Party is committed to reforming the election system so that voters can vote with their heart – free of strategic concerns. However, in this election the only effective vote against the Harper government in North Vancouver is Jonathan Wilkinson. Sincerely, Jim Stephenson – NORTH VANCOUVER GREEN CANDIDATE, 2006 & 2008 Authorized by the Official Agent for Jonathan Wilkinson
PAM GOLDSMITH-JONES
WEST VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST – SEA-TO-SKY COUNTRY
For more than 20 years of public service, I have championed three goals: ▶ Delivering open and transparent government ▶ Protecting our natural environment ▶ Building a strong, diverse economy I have won four straight elections including twice as Mayor of West Vancouver. During that time we: ▶ Balanced the budget six straight years while investing in community infrastructure and services ▶ Introduced collaborative leadership by involving citizens in government decisions ▶ Received the United Nations Global Green Cities Award for environmental leadership and community engagement My husband Geoff and I have raised our three children on the West Coast, enjoying boating and fishing, and cultivating a respect for our natural environment. I have recently earned an MBA in Aboriginal Business and Leadership from SFU. As your Member of Parliament I will represent our riding in Ottawa with open and transparent government. That’s what real leadership is about. That’s what real change delivers.
CONTACT INFO:
2474 Marine Dr., West Vancouver tel: 604.571.6488 web: teampam.ca email: info@teampam.ca
A Liberal government will bring Real Change: ▶ Bring in electoral reform to make Parliament more representative, introduce realistic Senate reform, protect the independence of scientists and stop the abuse of taxpayer dollars for partisan ads ▶ Protect our environment with a national climate change framework, implement the Cohen Commission on sustainable fisheries, ban tanker traffic on the North Coast, and ensure a balanced, transparent and evidence-based review process for development projects
“I first met Pam in 1992 and have been impressed with her since. She ran a tight ship as Mayor of West Vancouver and is a leader who will protect the environment and build an economy that shares prosperity with all. Vote for Pam to elect an honest and accountable government that works for you.” RIGHT HONOURABLE PAUL MARTIN, FORMER PRIME MINISTER
“I’ve known Pam for fifteen years and I sincerely believe she is the best candidate for our riding.” WADE DAVIS, ANTHROPOLOGIST/ETHNOBOTANIST, UBC PROFESSOR
Authorized by the Official Agent for Pam Goldsmith-Jones