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NV RCMP officer speeds through radar as ‘prank’ High speed chase ends in court and $693 in ﬁnes

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A North Vancouver RCMP officer lauded in the past for keeping roads safe was handed almost $700 in fines Tuesday after admitting he blew through a speed trap at more than 60 kilometres an hour above the speed limit and led fellow officers on a high-speed chase as part of an offduty prank. Const. Michael Milo

Arbulic, 38, of the North Vancouver RCMP detachment, was handed the fines for excessive speed under the Motor Vehicle Act for racing at high speed along Highway 1 while off duty at 1 a.m. on Feb. 14 this year. Crown counsel Nick Barber said Arbulic led North Vancouver RCMP officers on a five-kilometre pursuit, and that police in neighbouring West Vancouver were called to assist before Arbulic eventually stopped his vehicle in West Vancouver and revealed his identity. Barber said Arbulic admitted he floored it through the speed trap “in order to prank the other officers who were running the radar.”

Arbulic was not handed a speeding ticket after the incident, nor was his vehicle impounded. But at least one fellow police ofﬁcer was not amused by the joke and reported the incident, prompting an investigation and review by the RCMP’s professional standards unit. Results of that review have not been made public. Arbulic did not appear in court Tuesday, but his lawyer David Butcher said the ofﬁcer — who has been a member of the RCMP since 2005 — has “already apologized to everybody involved.” Judge Steven Merrick of the North Vancouver provincial court handed See No page 3

West Van’s Blue Bus union leaders anticipate strike vote BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Transit riders who rely on the District of West Vancouver’s municipal Blue Bus to get around may be left standing in the coming weeks as contract negotiations between the union that operates and maintains the buses and the district are in trouble.

The district presented its ﬁnal offer to the Amalgamated Transit Union local 134 last week after months of negotiation and mediation from the Labour Relations Board, however the union’s leadership is not keen on the offer. “We’ve been negotiating for over a year now, and it’s something that’s very

frustrating,” said Geoff Devlin, 134 president. The district issued a press release on Sept. 13, calling on the ATU to accept an offer that is “in line with a deal reached between Coast Mountain Bus Company and its union earlier this year.” That deal involved pay See Offer page 3

SACRED FIRE Samantha Maracle and her seven-month-old son Gregory Maracle-Bee observe a sacred ﬁre ceremony at Ambleside beach Monday morning. The event, hosted by members of the Squamish Nation, was part of Truth and Reconciliation week, a time to remember and share residential school experiences. More about the event and an interview with a residential school survivor will be featured in this Sunday’s issue of the North Shore News. Scan with Layar to see more photos. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

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School enrolment holds steady

Two districts popular with international students JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

North Shore school enrolment ﬁgures are holding steady this year, with the pace of expected declines continuing to slow in North Vancouver and the number of students actually up in West Vancouver. Numbers of regular students are still steadily falling across the North Shore — driven both by demographic shifts and a

lack of affordable housing for young families. But both local school districts have also been able to attract new students with specialized international baccalaureate, French Immersion and sports academy programs. Additionally, both North and West Vancouver each have more than 500 international students enrolled in their schools. In North Vancouver, preliminary ﬁgures show the school district has an enrolment of 15,125 students this September — down from last year’s 15,250, but still higher than had been projected. “We are dropping but less than we had expected,” said John Lewis, schools superintendent. Lewis said overall

enrolment is expected to continue dropping by about 100 students a year as the larger classes of high school students — the end of the Baby Boomer “Echo” — graduate and are replaced by smaller numbers of incoming elementary students. A number of schools are still full, however.Those numbers have been driven by the popularity of newly rebuilt schools as well as special programs like the international baccalaureate and early French Immersion programs. French Immersion for Kindergarten children, for instance, has been full for the past decade, said Lewis. Those programs have attracted some students from outside the district’s borders, as well as some

students who previously attended private schools. The district also has about 600 international students registered, although some of those students may not attend for the full school year. Those students aren’t counted in the official enrolment figures, although their presence results in a financial gain of about $3,500 per student to school district coffers. In a few cases, early enrolment in specialized programs has meant students who move into an area later in the year may find their neighbourhood school is already full, said Lewis. In neighbouring West Vancouver, there are about 7,150 students registered this September, an increase

of 40 to 50 students over last year. In general, each year there are about 750 students graduating from high school in West Vancouver, and about 400 students entering kindergarten. The reason enrolment ﬁgures remain steady, despite that demographic shift, is primarily due to enrolment of about 1,000 students who come into West Vancouver schools from outside the district’s boundaries. Many of those students’ families choose to enroll their children in West Vancouver schools because of its strong academic record, combined with specialized programs like the sports academies (in which students spend about

half their time in athletic training) and advanced placement programs (in which students do university-level curriculum at high school.) The district also has 530 international students — which is the maximum the school district can accommodate, said Kennedy. The combined result is that two of the district’s high schools — Sentinel and Rockridge — are just about full, said Kennedy. At the elementary level, schools on the eastern edge of the district tend to be full — because out-of-district families prefer them. Kennedy said the inﬂux of students from outside the district’s borders has helped West Vancouver fend off issues like school closures.

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GRASS DANCE William Visser participates in a grass dance Thursday at Capilano University, part of the student union’s annual traditional powwow. Scan with the Layar app for more photos. PHOTO KEVIN HILL

No ticket, no impoundment at scene From page 1 Arbulic a $483 fine for excessive speed plus a further $210 fine to account for impoundment fees that would normally have been paid if the officers on scene had impounded his vehicle. Butcher said Arbulic will see his insurance premiums go up as a result of the speeding ticket. He has also made a donation to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, said Butcher. Outside the court, Butcher refused to answer

further questions about the incident.The RCMP’s E Division headquarters was also providing few details about the incident. In April, Arbulic was publicly recognized as a member of “Alexa’s Team,” a designation given to police ofﬁcers for outstanding work in keeping streets safe.The team is named after Alexa Middelaer, a four-year-old girl killed by a speeding drunk driver. Typically drivers clocked at 40 km/h more than the posted speed limit are

subject to hefty ﬁnes under the Motor Vehicle Act and often have their cars impounded on the spot for seven days. In April, police in West Vancouver called out a police helicopter to assist after a 24 year-old motorcyclist doing more than 140 km/h failed to stop for Squamish RCMP on the Highway 99.The driver was later handed more than $1,000 in ﬁnes and had his motorcycle impounded for three weeks. In August 2012, four members of the local chapter

of the Porsche Club of America were also pulled over after a West Vancouver police ofﬁcer reported the luxury car drivers reaching speeds of between 125 and 131 km/h in an 80-zone. In addition to hefty ﬁnes, the drivers had their cars impounded for seven days. Court records list a 38 year-old Michael Milo Arbulic as receiving a previous ticket for excessive speeding in Burnaby in July 2004 and other speeding tickets in January 2000 and July 1998.

increases of 0 per cent in 2012, two per cent in 2013 and two per cent in 2014. However, negotiations over issues other than wages have the two sides separated. “We’re having information meetings on Thursday (Sept. 26) and we’re having a strike vote on Friday (Sept. 27). The Amalgamated Transit Union is strongly recommending that the offer be rejected,” Devlin said. “Hopefully it doesn’t come to that. Hopefully we can resolve our issue.” Devlin could not offer what speciﬁcally the union was seeking beyond the same pay increase as the Coast Mountain Bus Company staff, however

he said scheduling of mechanics is an issue. A full-blown strike would cause a huge disruption for district residents and visitors who don’t drive, Devlin said. “It’s an unfortunate situation for everybody. People can’t get to doctor’s appointments, seniors can’t get to seniors centre or hospitals, people can’t get to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. But, Devlin clariﬁed, if the union votes in favour of a strike, it won’t necessarily mean picket lines and job action. It will simply put the union in a legal position to walk off the job. The last time the district had a job action of any kind, according to district spokesman Jeff McDonald, was in 1982.

Cop to face charge after WVPD investigation A Vancouver police ofﬁcer is facing an assault charge following an investigation by West Vancouver police into an incident involving a cyclist being punched while being placed under arrest. The incident sparked a social media outcry in March after video surfaced online of Const. Ismail Bhabha punching cyclist Kharazi Andisheh Akhavan. The video shows

Bhabha winding up and hitting Akhavan in face in response to the man moving his arm while Bhabha tried to cuff him. Bhabha later tells him it was because he was “resisting.’ Akhavan was detained by Bhabha after allegedly running a red light on his bicycle while riding without a helmet. — Brent Richter See full story at nsnews. com.

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Whether it’s ziplines and volleyball or gardens and teahouses, the City of North Vancouver is looking for a vision for its central waterfront. The city hosted a wellattended meeting Monday night to introduce residents to Roger Brooks, the consultant and destination marketing guru, who will shepherd this city through the visioning process. Right now, the slate is largely blank with only questions Brooks and the city would like answered.To gather the info they need to answer those questions, the city has launched a survey at cnv.org/ CentralWaterfrontSurvey. The survey opened online in late August and will remain open until Oct. 5. Some aspects of the waterfront’s future have already been decided including the eventual relocation of Presentation House Gallery and the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, but there are large undeveloped portions of strip from Lot 5 to Waterfront Park that will be included in the vision and branding process.

Roger Brooks walks some 250 attendees through a visioning process for the City of North Vancouver waterfront at an open house Monday night. Scan with the Layar app for a link to the city survey. PHOTO KEVIN HILL The city has also struck a brand development committee made up of business and residents involved in the area, which will act as a “brain trust” to assist Brooks in his research. Anyone with any idea to share is encouraged to share it now, while the window of opportunity is still open, said Barbara Pearce, director of special projects. “I think the most important thing for residents to see is that this is really the time that they need to start sending in their ideas, and that survey is really critical . . . because they’re listening to everybody right now. They’re looking for thousands of ideas and they will be boiling it down to the consistent things,” Pearce said. See also our related story on the Foot of Lonsdale on Page 10.

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Let the mountain speak Dear Editor: The recent protests around loud train whistles at night in North Vancouver highlight the escalation of noise on the North Shore, to the point where it is becoming a health hazard for all of us. Clearly, nobody is counting the cost of lost sleep and the constant stress of loud noise, and it’s time to consider some alternatives. ■ Train whistles When I asked Mayor Darrell Mussatto what alternatives there might be, he mentioned (with some alarm of his own) that it would cost $600,000 to convert each rail crossing. Kudos to him for at least putting a price tag on the issue — it seems that for a few million dollars, this nightly intrusion can be

resolved. One has to feel sorry for the Squamish Nation, for the many years — generations — they have lived with this at point blank range. ■ Sirens The constant use of sirens is being reconsidered or abandoned around the world for many reasons. They have very little inﬂuence on accident rates or survival rates for patients, but the health costs to the general population enduring them are growing. New technologies using lineof-sight radio could limit the alarms to sounding in the vehicles within range of the EMS vehicles. Increasing the brilliance of vehicle lights is another way of improving safety noiselessly.

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■ Heavy trucks Waste removal trucks are notoriously loud, banging garbage and recycling bins hard down onto their steel wheels, loudly beeping with every backup, engine roaring when compressing garbage. It’s time to look at electric trucks, rubber wheels, and quieter backup beeps — it simply doesn’t have to sound like a Tiger tank battle every morning. ■ Car and exterior burglar alarms These are probably the easiest monstrosities to deal with — a bylaw outlawing their use and fines for their mindless screaming at all hours will find wide support in the community. Compounding this cacophony is densification, because one garbage truck

can wake up an entire condo complex at 5 a.m., one ambulance can intrude on 10 such complexes by simply driving by (on empty streets) at 3 a.m. in full cry. At some point some agency has to step in and say “Enough already — we can do better than this.” The North Shore has very little industry, there’s no need for us to sound like Hell’s Kitchen day and night. We could invite companies with alternative technologies to relocate to our area, give them tax breaks and bylaw support to test their calming approaches. We might eventually be able to rest at night, and at last just hear the mountain. Dwight Jones North Vancouver

Give LynnValley a dedicated creek crossing Dear Editor: I read with much interest Brent Richter’s Aug. 21 story regarding the Hwy. 1 redesign plans for the Keith Road/Fern Street areas. Good news, and I hope the rebuild happens sooner rather than later. I hope too that the redesign will include a badly needed change to the existing system of entry to Hwy. 1 from Mount Seymour Parkway for westbound trafﬁc. Currently, as you pass by the front of the Holiday Inn, you have to merge with the highway trafﬁc prior to crossing the four-lane bridge over Lynn Creek. This is OK if you want to go onto the highway. But if all

you want to do is go up to Lynn Valley, as many vehicles do, wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t have to enter onto the highway at all and instead had a dedicated Lynn Valley ramp with its own single lane bridge off to the right of the highway bridge? This would cut down considerably on the number of vehicles having to enter onto the highway. It seems to me that a single lane concrete span over the Lynn Creek at this point shouldn’t be too horrendously expensive and might be money well spent in that the chances of a serious collision at the merge site are greatly reduced. Murdo MacIver North Vancouver

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Hydro a Victoria prop

“While the use of rateregulated accounting is acceptable under existing Canadian generally accepted accounting standards, it can mask the true cost of doing business, create the appearance of proﬁtability where none actually exists, and place undue burdens on future ratepayers.” — John Doyle, Oct. 27, 2011

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The future is now for ratepayers facing a 26 per cent increase on their BC Hydro bills over the next two years. Were the numbers announced last Wednesday intended to shock British Columbians enough that a political fall-back to, say, 17 per cent won’t sound so bad? Who knows? But word it how you will, what we can be sure of is that we are not being told the truth about the reasons behind the increases. Regardless of the eventual number, John Doyle — one of the best auditors general we could hope for — sounded the alarm when he disrobed BC Hydro and the Campbell Liberals with his 2011 report that revealed BC Hydro’s deferred expenses were $2.2 billion and rising. Then, having tracked Hydro’s reactions to his advice, Doyle released a

March, 2012 sequel — BC Hydro: The Effects of Rate-regulated Accounting — to report on Hydro’s “self-assessed” progress. The first of two recommendations had been partially implemented — only to the extent that the corporation was planning to review its accounts and figure out how to recover the costs it had deferred in previous years. Not impressive; but it was Hydro’s reaction to the second recommendation that revealed one of the agency’s most serious flaws. Five months after Doyle had presented the final draft of his first report to the Hydro board for review, the corporation’s only attempt to adjust its books to reflect “Canadian generally accepted accounting principles” was to consult with the provincial comptroller general and the Ministry of Finance.

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In other words, Hydro’s operations-level “decisionmakers” are paralysed when it comes to beeﬁng up the accountability of its most vital management system, unless provincial politicians give them the go-ahead to make the changes. If you are wondering why the Liberals would ever want to alter what has been, and still is, a provincially directed prop for their own budgetary problems, the answer is they don’t. Even if you are aware of the game as politicians play it, there are still more dots that need to be connected: Speaking to last week’s television cameras about a provincial surplus that is on the “razor’s edge,” B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said “We’re not out of the woods yet.” That’s as much of the truth as we’re likely to hear; de Jong is not even close to balancing the budget. Deduct the $190 million the province pulled in from the sale of assets — including school lands — that used to belong to the people; deduct the $230 million “dividend” Hydro paid to the province and the $234 million premium-dollars Victoria took from ICBC, and de Jong’s razor-thin $136 million “surplus” becomes

a very unhealthy halfbillion deﬁcit. But we’re still not done. According to its own report, Hydro’s actual “return to government” in 2012 was more than $1.1 billion. The difference between that number and the $230 million dividend is accounted for by the dollars Hydro pays to the province as “royalties for the use of provincial water resources, provincial and municipal property taxes or grants-in-lieu.” No matter; taxation by any other name is still taxation. ICBC operations are also compromised by that devious ploy. After quoting union president David Black who said, “This government is siphoning over $1 billion from ICBC alone,” a Feb. 2012 COPE-378 newsletter said that doesn’t include an estimated $110 million subsidy ICBC gives government by providing “driver licensing, vehicle licensing and registration services free of charge.” So the next important question to ask is: Why would a government that has difﬁculty balancing its budget go on a $1-billion, non-priority spending spree to purchase and install Smart Meters? Well, here’s where we See Truth page 8

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12 months for obstruction of justice WV man jailed for lying to court about an employment offer in order to relax bail curfew JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

A North Shore man who was previously convicted of trying to bribe a police ofﬁcer has been handed a 12-month jail sentence for obstruction of justice — this time for handing in a forged letter of

employment to a B.C. Supreme Court judge. Houman Rahmani , 28, will serve 10 months in jail — on top of the two months he already spent in custody — after being found guilty of lying to a judge about a job offer to try to have a court-ordered

curfew relaxed. Rahmani told a B.C. Supreme Court justice in March 2012 that he needed his bail conditions changed to accommodate a job he’d been offered at a supermarket bakery in North Vancouver. But during a trial

in North Vancouver provincial court, the supposed employer — a friend of Rahmani’s family — testiﬁed he hadn’t ever made Rahmani a formal offer of work. A few months after handing up the fake employment letter, Rahmani was handed a oneyear conditional sentence for trying to pay a West Vancouver police ofﬁcer $10,000 to let him go after Rahmani was arrested for

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breaching his bail curfew. Rahmani had been taken to Lions Gate Hospital with chest pains after his arrest and told the officer watching him he could arrange to pay him $10,000 if the officer would let him leave. Rahmani also tried to bribe a corrections officer while he was being held in North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre in 2011, asking if he could pay money to get more privileges.

At the same time he was sentenced for obstructing justice this month, Rahmani was also handed a 30-day sentence for a separate incident in March when he went to his parents’ home in the British Properties at 4 a.m. and threatened them while wielding a knife. Police said at the time the dispute was over money. A defence lawyer for Rahmani indicated his client has been diagnosed with mental illness.

Truth in business costs hard to assess From page 7 learn how low politics can get when government plays Monopoly with taxpayers’ money. First a quick reminder about the seriousness of conflict of interest, as described in the legal bible for local government: Section 101 (1-3) of the Community Charter applies “if a council member has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a matter.” Paraphrasing — the member must not attend any part of a meeting during which the matter is under consideration; participate in discussion of, or vote on the matter, nor “attempt in any way . . . to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter.” Unequivocally, the Charter continues, “A person who contravenes this section is disqualified from holding an office. . . .” So how is it that, as journalist Will McMartin revealed in a March 7,

2011 Tyee article, “. . . the ﬁrst contract under the B.C. Liberal government’s $1-billion smart grid initiative just happened to go to a company (Corix Utilities) owned by another (CAI Capital Management) that is managed by a BC Hydro director (Tracey McVicar) and advised by a BC Liberal conﬁdante (David Emerson).” Until last week, I believed McVicar’s Hydro directorship was the worst of it. Little did I know. For taxpayers, it seems rate-regulated accounting is not the only B.C. Liberal-driven practice that masks the true cost of doing business in this province. When all is said and done, ordinary, decent British Columbians may well decide the loss of billions of dollars takes second place to the loss of their ability to trust a single word spoken by the government they re-elected just four short months ago. rimco@shaw.ca

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North Van man missing for 1 year JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

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Pool reopens after light fixture fall The Karen Magnussen wave pool has reopened after a light ﬁxture fell from the ceiling and smashed on the pool deck, nearly landing on two people. The North Vancouver

Recreation Commission closed the pool to investigate after the incident on Sept. 1. Rec commission engineers concluded the fall was caused by a “gross under design of the primary faceting system

and the back-up safety strap system,” according to Cathy Matheson, commission spokeswoman. Staff replaced the too-small screws holding in the 45 overhead light ﬁxtures with bolts and stronger back-up straps and

the pool reopened Sunday morning. No one was seriously injured, though pool user Mell Reade did have to be patched up after glass debris split his toe open. — Brent Richter

It’s been more than a year since anyone has reported seeing Timothy Cameron. The 53-year-old North Vancouver man was last seen at a bus stop on Marine Drive near Pemberton Avenue at around 11 a.m. on Aug. 18, 2012, following a separation with his common-law wife, Cari Wineberg. Wineberg dropped him off while the couple discussed the possibility of reconciliation, according to a statement released by North Vancouver RCMP. “Tim asked me if it was over, and the last thing I told him was that it wasn’t impossible, but that it may take up to a year,” Wineberg is quoted as saying in the release. Wineberg reported Cameron missing shortly afterward, but attempts to track down the construction worker and commercial ﬁsherman have been complicated by Cameron’s off-the-grid lifestyle. Cameron has no bank

Timothy Cameron account, leaving police with no electronic transactions to track. He has also been known to take ﬁshing jobs out of town, frequently working for cash. Police have previously reported that Cameron has been out of touch with loved ones for longer than was usual, and he left behind clothing and other possessions. Cameron is six feet fall with a slim build, grey hair and blue eyes. Police are asking anyone with information on Cameron to call the North Vancouver RCMP’s unsolved homicide/missing person’s unit at 604-9697505 or 604-969-7568.

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DIG DEEP Gardening columnist Todd Major discusses the loss of plant diversity and the role of seed banks. page 12

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It’s at this time of year that we notice the leaves on the trees changing and the beautiful rich red, orange and yellow hues appearing on our trees and shrubs. Sometimes it’s nice to bring some of these wonderful colours indoors to our homes. If you are planning to bring a hostess gift to someone soon or perhaps you would just like to add a little floral colour to your home, here’s an idea for you. A simple tin can be repurposed as a cute flower vase with some simple garden twine. Remove the paper wrapper from the outside of the can and wind the twine around the outside until the whole can is completely covered.You may have to double up if the twine is thin. Next time you find yourself at your corner market or grocery store, pick up some alstromeria, mums or autumn daisies. Look for deep oranges, reds and vibrant yellow tones to combine together. Rusty oranges and deep burgundies are wonderful together in an arrangement. Remove the plastic wrap from the flowers and give the stems a quick cut with floral scissors or a sharp kitchen knife. Immediately immerse in

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 75 per cent of plant genetic diversity has been lost to farmers worldwide since the early 1900s and 75 per cent of the world’s food is generated from only 12 plants and ﬁve animal species. The FAO also found through its research that of the 250,000 to 300,000 known edible plant species in the world, only 150 to 200 species are used by humans for food. For most people, statistics like those mean little in their daily lives as long as they

can still buy bread and the standard assortment of fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. But to some people, the seed savers among us and those people who are concerned about biodiversity and agrobiodiversity, the loss of plant diversity means the loss of whole ancient plant lineages and much more. Loss of plant diversity can be seen in the grocery store and the garden centre. When is the last time you saw kohlrabi for sale in the grocery store? Don’t know what kohlrabi is? Well, that’s my point. What about fruit tree varieties — when is the last time that you saw anything except a red delicious or other common apple tree variety for sale in the garden centre? Beyond the important loss of genetic lineages, the loss of biodiversity in the supermarket and garden centre means fewer choices for consumers. Globalization, industrialization and the arrival of the Frankenfoods (genetically modiﬁed food) on the world farming scene

have left people concerned about the nutritional value of modern food and the safety of eating Frankenfoods. Those concerns are compounded by the fact that genetically modiﬁed species can escape from their farms on wind and water, making their way out into the natural world causing unintended and unforeseen consequences. Also displacing the historically rich diversity of food species is the intrusion into the food supply of the socalled exotic food species like mandarin oranges or bananas. In response to those concerns and the complete failure of political leaders to protect diversity in the food supply, the seed savers of the world are hard at work collecting and storing seeds for future generations. According to Danielle Nierenberg of FoodTank.org, “Saving seeds doesn’t only help improve agricultural biodiversity, it helps farmers and researchers ﬁnd varieties of crops that

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kilometres south of the North Pole where seeds are stored at 18 degrees Celsius underneath the frozen ice of northern Norway. Sometimes called the doomsday vault, the Svalbard seed vault preserves seeds from around the world to ensure future food production and sustainable agriculture. Their seed vault can hold more than 2 billion seeds or some 4.5 million crop varieties at about 500 seeds per variety. Closer to home there are many local seed companies offering a wide selection of seeds of vegetables, herbs, fruits and some ornamental plants. Many of our local seed companies follow organic growing practices and provide seeds of plants

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From page 11 BEGINNER HERBALISM CLASSES All ages are welcome to start herbal learning in a medicine garden and kitchen Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m. in the Hamilton Heights area, North Vancouver. Free, space is limited. miss_dandelion@ hotmail.com CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are required to help plant

THE GREAT CANADIAN SHORELINE CLEANUP will take place from Sept. 21 to 29 at various North Shore locations and on various dates. AspenClean has co-ordinated an event for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m. and will meet at the Beach House Restaurant at Dundarave Pier in West Vancouver. For other locations visit shorelinecleanup.ca

THE ALPINE GARDEN CLUB OF B.C. will hold a fall sale Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.The sale will feature a great variety with a special emphasis on fall blooming plants. Free admission. Cash or cheques only. agc-bc.ca GARDENSMART WORKSHOP — GROWING GREAT GARLIC Fall is the ideal time to start your garlic for a summer harvest next year. Join Mike Nassichuk in exploring all the best ways

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Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Don Bell Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Linda Buchanan Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating

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NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver that a Public Meeting will be held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 AT 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, to receive community input in connection with the following: “City of North Vancouver Hydronic Heat Energy Service Bylaw, 2004, No. 7575 Amendment Bylaw, 2013, No. 8321” (Rate Review) Lonsdale Energy Corp. (LEC) has applied to its regulator, the City of North Vancouver, for permission to increase its Capacity Charge by 5% effective October 1, 2013 and 5% effective July 1, 2014. The Meter Charge and Commodity Charge are to remain unchanged. Detailed information regarding the application is available in the section “Latest News and Updates” at www.LonsdaleEnergy.ca. All persons who believe they may be affected by this LEC rate increase will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission at this Public Meeting. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, September 23, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Meeting. The LEC Rate Review and proposed Bylaw Amendment may be inspected at the ofﬁce of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, from September 12, 2013, or viewed online at www.cnv.org/ publichearings. Please direct inquiries to Ben Themens, Director, Lonsdale Energy Corp., at 604-983-7312 or bthemens@lonsdaleenergy.ca. North Vancouver City Hall | 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC | V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604.985.7761 | Fax: 604.985.9417 | www.cnv.org

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LYNNMOUTH PARK REHABILITATION PROJECT Remove invasive plants, plant native plants and learn about ecology while restoring the native plant population in the park Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. dmcdonald@evergreen.ca

CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB meets the ﬁrst Monday of each month (except July and August and June is the AGM) at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304 DEEP COVE GARDEN CLUB meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors’ Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Meetings include speakers, workshops and ﬁeld trips. 604-929-2928

The British Columbia Rugby Union & Capilano Rugby Club (Vancouver's Premier Rugby Club) invite you to learn to play Rugby in a safe, controlled environment with an emphasis on having FUN!

member family or $15 per member family. Registration required. 604-718-5898 familyprograms@vandusen.org

CAPILANO FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. 604-986-9360

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GREAT GARLIC Garlic expert Mike Nassichuk leads a recent garlic growing workshop at GardenWorks in North Vancouver. Fall is the best time to plant garlic for a summer harvest next year. The next Growing Great Garlic workshop is set for Sept. 21, 1 p.m. at GardenWorks. Call 604-988-8082 to register. A GardenSmart garlic workshop will be held Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Mollie Nye House. Admission is $8.25 and space is limited. Call 604-990-3755 to register. PHOTO LISA KING DONATE SURPLUS HARVEST The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small. nsrp.bc.ca. EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION NIGHT takes place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved. Location will be

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A special thank you to all our many volunteers who gave their time and support to this year’s event. Your enthusiasm and support was essential in making the 2013 Coho Festival a terriﬁc success!

If you would like to get involved or donate to the society: Coho Society of the North Shore • 604-926-6956 • www.cohosociety.com

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Saturday, September 21, 2013 10 am - 2 pm Vancity parking lot in the Pemberton Plaza 1290 Marine Drive, North Vancouver Games, popcorn and refreshments Join us at this Vancity community shredding event to protect yourself from identity theft and help protect the environment. Bring your confidential documents to our branch and Urban Impact will be on-site to shred them for free. All donations will go to the North Shore Neighbourhood House, a not-for-profit registered charity serving the North Shore community since 1939. While you visit Pemberton Plaza make sure to stop by the Save On Foods Westcoast Fusion BBQ fundraiser with proceeds supporting local charities.

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GET INSPIRED ABOUT SINGING and join North Shore Chorus. The group has openings for all voice types for the 2013-14 season and perform a wide range of music with regular concerts. They rehearse Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. audreyowen@ shaw.ca nschorus.com

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Support your local Denturist on the North Shore Brent Der R.D. GARDEN GREET Ashley Wiltshire tries her hand at basket weaving during the Sept. 14 grand opening of the new North Vancouver City Hall community garden. The celebration also featured winter gardening, pot painting, a scavenger hunt and treats. Scan photo with Layar for video and more photos. PHOTO LISA KING North Vancouver District Public Library’s online magazine service Thursday, Sept. 19, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca SEVENTH ANNUAL BOAT SHOW at Mosquito Creek Marina, 415 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 21, 10

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

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Operations manager Christina Simpson, communications manager Stacy Chala, owner Nancy Stibbard, vice-president, sales and marketing Sue Kaffka and human resources manager Nicole Kopchia

Scholarship recipient Graham Matheson, Linden Maultsail-Blair and Bev Jones Representatives of Capilano Suspension Bridge held their annual staff thank you party at the North Vancouver attraction Aug. 27. Held at the end of the summer season, the event had a vintage carnival theme and included the presentation of ﬁve $1,000 scholarships to deserving and accomplished student employees. Visit nsnews.com/galleries to view additional photos from the party.

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Community Bulletin Board From page 21 Alzheimer Society. 604926-9420 BARGAINING 101 Learn what retailers don’t tell you and ﬁnd out how to pay less for food, appliances, travel and more Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca COUNTRY FAIR Mollie Nye House will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an old fashioned country fair Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. There will be bakers, crafters and gardeners showing off their wares as well as children’s activities and games that would have been popular 100 years ago. mollienyehouse.com NINTH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Lower Lonsdale Business Association will hold a free family event with local talent, kid’s activities and food samples on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Waterfront Plaza at Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com

NORTH VANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY invites the public to help celebrate its ﬁfth birthday Saturday, Sept. 21 at 120 West 14th St. There will be a cake cutting at 1 p.m. followed by a magic show with Tricky Ricky as well as other activities. nvcl.ca PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS Grosvenor will hold information sessions regarding the former SuperValu site in Edgemont Village Sept. 21, 2-5 p.m. and Sept. 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE In order to help feed those who rely on food banks, donation bags will be delivered to various neighbourhoods throughout North Vancouver from Sept. 16 to 21. The bags will be picked up the morning of Sept. 21. Those who don’t receive bags can drop off non-perishable items at 941 Lynn Valley Rd. on Sept. 21. 778-330-7343 bctfooddrive.org WEST VANCOUVER SPCA will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the community with an open house, barbecue and a dog wash fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr. A team of

firefighters will be lending a hand. All proceeds will help the animals. Minimum donation $20. 604-922-4622 MEET YOUR MAYOR Drop in to Lynn Valley library’s fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.

Luxury River Cruises with Uniworld! Join Maritime Travel (Park Royal North) and Uniworld River Cruises at this informative presentation. A river cruise is a unique experience and unlike any cruise in the world. Join us to learn more.

Tuesday, September 24th ● 2:00 p.m. West Vancouver Memorial Library • Free Admission • Door Prizes • Light Refreshments

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DELBROOK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION will hold its annual general meeting Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B at the North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Agenda: nominating a councillor, Delbrook Community Centre site, Griffin update and officers’ election. COMPUTERS AT THE LIBRARY North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit nvdpl.ca, nvcl.ca or westvanlibrary.ca. Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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PUBLIC HEARING 1075 Prospect Avenue Subdivision of Existing Lot

What:

Public Hearing on proposed District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1299 (Bylaw 8003)

When:

7:00p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Where:

Council Chambers, District of North Vancouver, 355 West Queens Road

Site Map

What is it?

The proposed subdivision creates two 10m (33 foot) lots generally consistent with the existing lot pattern along the 1000 Block of Prospect Road.

What Changes?

In order to create two 10m (33 foot) lots, the subject site needs to be added to Section 310 Special Minimum Lot Sizes in the Zoning Bylaw.

When can I speak?

Please join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 when Council will be receiving input from the public on this proposal. You can speak in person by signing up at the Hearing or by providing a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at the address below or input@dnv.org before the conclusion of the Hearing.

Need more info?

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

Who can I speak to? Kathleen Larsen, Community Planner, at 604-990-2369 or larsenk@dnv.org.

District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 Main Line: 604-990-2311 facebook.com/NVanDistrict

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PARENTING

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daytime naps as well as monitoring caffeine consumption. Getting back into a consistent sleep routine is one of the most important things for both children and adults. Allergies are another common concern this time of year. Parents must check expiration dates and renew or reﬁll prescriptions, especially for urgent allergy medications such as EpiPens, says Janda. Eight health tips for back to school, back to routine: Wash hands frequently Regular hand washing using soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds. If water and soap are not available, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer and ensure you rub your hands until the product is dry. l Update allergy medications The start of the school year is a good time to update expired EpiPens and consider the new, easy-to-use Allerject, which simpliﬁes the injection process during the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. Also, prescriptions are not required for Allerject, making it easy for parents to renew their child’s anaphylaxis medicine at the start of the school year. Children with allergies should have medications available at school and at home with most schools requiring parents to update

medical information and medications at this time of year. Get back into a sleep routine It’s time to set a strict bedtime and awakeningtime. After a couple of weeks, your body will get used to the pattern and your sleep quality will improve. Check for head lice With children being close together in classrooms lice has the opportunity to spread to many children. Parents should do regular checks through the hair for lice and larvae with a ﬁne toothed comb. If discovered, parents should visit their local pharmacy to get a head lice treatment program to eliminate and stop the spread of lice. Remember sun protection The days at the beach may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean we aren’t still being exposed to UV rays. During lunch and recess children are often outdoors. Parents need to remember to continue applying sun protection when the UV Index is high. For more information on sun exposure visit this blog post by Dr. Art Hister: http://healthblog. londondrugs.com/ sunburn-and-sun-cancer. Ensure vaccinations are See Check page 26

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Preparing a New Generation of Women

For over a century,families across Canada have been able to rely on the Girl Guides of Canada to offer their daughters life-skills, friendships,adventures and conﬁdence building adventures.

With opportunities to explore the arts,sciences,culture and more,Guiding gives girls between the ages of 5-18 enriching life experiences that will build character and stay with them forever. Gathering in groups gives girls an opportunity to learn from others,increase awareness of the broader world and develop the ability to face the challenges of adulthood with conﬁdence.

Today,there are close to 2,000 girls in the Lions area from the North Shore,Sea to Sky Corridor and Whistler involved in Guiding. It’s a safe,inclusive,all-girl environment where girls can challenge themselves,ﬁnd their voices,meet new friends and make a difference in the world.

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PARENTING

You’re invited... Public Information Meetings.

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Grosvenor is pleased to invite you and your neighbours to attend our Public Information Meetings regarding the former SuperValu site in Edgemont Village.

1st Meeting: Date: Saturday Sept. 21St Time: 2pm-5pm Formal presentation at 3pm

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2nd Meeting: Date: Wednesday Sept. 25th Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Formal presentation at 6:30pm Location: Highlands United Church Address: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., N. Van.

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From page 24 up-to-date Parents should ensure all vaccinations are up to date and many schools will ask for an up-to-date list. Injection pharmacists are available to assist with vaccinations in many cases. Be mindful of nutrition Healthy breakfasts and lunches are key to getting children and parents through a stressful day.

habits. Talk to your kids. Let them know that the more they look after themselves the less likely it is that they will get sick.

Check expiration date of all medications This is also the perfect time for parents to check the expiration date of all over-the-counter medications at home, especially antihistamines like children’s Benadryl, for example. Expired medications can be recycled at many pharmacy locations. The start of the school year is a great time to develop good health

CITY COUNCIL:

publicnotice

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author ofWho’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday. ca.

Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Don Bell Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Linda Buchanan Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Karla D. Graham, MMC kgraham@cnv.org

CITY CLERK:

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 AT 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, to receive representations in connection with the following proposed new Development Application. ZONING BYLAW, 1995, NO. 6700, AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, NO. 8320 HRA DEVELOPMENTS INC. / FARZIN YADEGARI ARCHITECT have applied to rezone Lots 16 and 17, Except the East 10 ft. now lane, Lot 15 South half, Except part in Explanatory Plan 6707 of Lot B, Block 215, District Lot 545, Plan 1064, located at 2340 – 2370 Western Avenue. The development intent is to change the zoning of this property

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Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, September 23, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council.

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Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9.

2417 2409 2401 2365

168 164 156 152 148 142 140 2305

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by this new Development Application will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission.

2400

Western Ave

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This new Development Application would rezone these properties to permit the construction of a 3 storey townhouse development containing 18 dwelling units in 3 buildings on the site. The previously requested lock-off units have been removed. 27 vehicle parking spaces will be provided underground, with access from the lane.

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Trans Canada Hwy.

125

RS-1 (One Unit Residential) CD-635 (Comprehensive Development 635 Zone)

133

FROM: TO:

The proposed Bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the ofﬁce of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from September 12, 2013. If you wish to view the material online please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct inquiries to Barbara Westmacott, Planning Technician 2, Community Development, at bwestmacott@cnv.org or 604-990-4216.

North Vancouver City Hall | 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC | V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604.985.7761 | Fax: 604.985.9417 | www.cnv.org

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PARENTING Young Artist of theWeek

Kids Stuff CALLING FOR B.C. WINTER GAMES PARTICIPANTS Tryouts for ringette for youth ages 12 to 14 Monday, Sept. 23, 7:15 p.m. at Karen Magnussen Community Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver. website@nwvra.ca

Wednesdays

Andy Han (17) Bodwell High School Art teacher: Marta Chojnacka Favourite art: design and architecture Favourite artists: Andy Warhol His teacher writes: Andy expresses himself through architectural and design-like art. He is very precise in his lines and colour co-ordination. Andy applies various media and ink/pastels to his work to create powerful pieces. Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website artists4kids.com. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

YOUTH HOCKEY Development Programs YOUTH DROP IN HOCKEY SKILLS Wednesdays Oct 2 – Dec 18 Ages: 8 – 12yrs Level: Intermediate $20 per session

HOCKEY TIPS FOR TOTS 1 Thursdays Oct 3 – 31 Ages: 4 – 6yrs Level: Beginner $89 + tax

YOUTH POWERSKATING Sundays Sep 29 – Nov 3 Ages: 7 – 12yrs Level: Beginner – Intermediate $109 + tax

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TEEN ADVISORY GROUP The North Vancouver District Public Library is looking for teens who want to help plan events, have a say in the teen collection and get volunteer hours.The group will meet Wednesdays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. 604-984-0286 x8141 tag@nvdpl.ca 103 AIR CADET SQUADRON Open to

youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. 604-987-8818 105 ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS CORPS LONSDALE meets Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver.This free program introduces youth ages 12-18 to the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off

the water. New members welcome. sites.google.com/ site/rcscclonsdale/home CRAFTS FUNTASTIC Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities; including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. $3. 604-982See more page 34

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AMBLESIDE ORCHESTRA rehearses Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. David, 604-922-1035. CAROUN PHOTO CLUB Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at

FUTURE SHOP - CORRECTION NOTICE

NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP SEPTEMBER 13 CORPORATE FLYER

In the September 13 flyer, page 3, the Panasonic 50” / 55” / 60” 1080p 600 Hz Smart Plasma TV (WebCode: 10241751 / 50 / 49) were advertised as having 3D capability, when in fact, they DO NOT have this feature. Also on pop up page 3, the banner implies an additional 15% off all advertised LG laundry pair prices, when in fact the advertised price is the final price after the 15% reduction. We cannot offer an additional 15% off the advertised prices. Finally, on page 23, the Silver Grand Theft Auto V Money Clip that was advertised as a free bonus gift with the purchase of Grand Theft Auto V for the September 17 midnight/ early opening events will not be available. Instead, the first 50 customers will receive a $5 gift card. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE

NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY SEPTEMBER 13 CORPORATE FLYER

On page Pop 1 in the September 13 ﬂyer, the Gold Grand Theft Auto V Money Clip that was advertised as a free bonus gift with the purchase of Grand Theft Auto V for the September 17 midnight/ early opening events will not be available. Instead, the ﬁrst 50 customers will receive a $5 gift card. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Carrier ofof the the Month July September

GEOFFREY GIESBRECHT

Geoffrey has been delivering the North Shore News since February 2012 and delivers 55 papers, three time a week. He is a very reliable carrier and has never recieved a complaint. A resident on his route said, “Geoffrey delivers on time and right to my front door, always with a pleasant smile or greeting.”

Congratulations Geoffrey! Thank you for all your hard work!

the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.,West Vancouver.Visitors are welcome. carounphotoclub.com CIRCLE DANCE Learn easy dances with music and steps from many traditions the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. (arrive 6:45 p.m.). Admission by donation. Registration and location: Wendy Anne, 604-9883522. DARE TO BE HEARD presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation. DEEP COVE LADIES’ LIONS CLUB meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Sally Scott, 604-924-1923. THE DUTCH KOFFIECLUB meets the third Wednesday of every

BEE FRIENDLY Zenin Youck, 4, looks at pollen with his mom Andrea at a Bee Friendly seminar on Sept. 14 at Capilano library branch. Presenter Ric Erikson, of the Bee Friendly Native Bee Conservation Society, spoke about native bees and how they live and work in their colonies. The audience was able to view live bees in a display hive. PHOTO LISA KING month, 10 a.m. to noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall,West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it.The club welcomes Flemish and South African people also. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Henk, 604-987-4978 Nel, 604-987-6879. GLENEAGLES SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave.,West Vancouver. Simon, 604925-9333.

ESL BOOK CLUB A free club to read and talk about Canadian novels Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7403. MEALS ON WHEELS needs volunteers on Monday,Wednesday or Friday mornings. 604-922-3414 northshoremealsonwheels.org NORTH SHORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave.,

North Vancouver and is looking for new string players (especially bass players). 604-980-3132 jeanaireland1@hotmail.com NORTH SHORE CHORUS meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 604-9852559 nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca NORTH SHORE TOASTMASTERS ADVANCED LEADERS See more page 47

2013 Tax Sale

The 2013 Annual Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chamber of the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall at 355 West Queens Road at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013. The following properties will be included in the sale unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid before the tax sale commences:

List Subject to Alteration FOLIO

STREET ADDRESS

PID

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

0468-5900-4 5010-2015-2 6240-8008-0

1988 Sandown Pl 1544 McNair Dr 103 - 1085 West 17th St

011-529-954 003-359-883 023-434-465

LOT 1AM LOT 7 (EP4339) BLK 15 DL 764 PLAN 4495 S.L.15 DL 1265A STRATA PLAN VR102 S.L. 8 DL 552 STRATA PLAN LMS2408

Notice to Prospective Purchasers

Successful bidders must pay by cash or bank draft. Purchasers of tax sale properties should be aware that they will NOT have the right to receive title or possession until after one year following the date of the tax sale. During this period, the registered owner of the property has the right to redeem the property from the tax sale thus cancelling the sale. T5’s will be issued for income tax purposes on interest paid to successful bidders. For further information, please contact the Tax Department at 604-990-2488. In the case of all properties, it is the buyer’s responsiblity to satisfy him/herself regarding the condition/potential of the property. District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 Main Line 604-990-2311 facebook.com/NVanDistrict

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PARENTING Book Buzz

Mysteries for middle-grade readers FRAN ASHDOWN ContributingWriter

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein (Random House, NewYork) The excitement is building in Alexandriaville as Mr. Lemoncello, game designer extraordinaire, prepares to invite 12 lucky 12-year-old contest winners to the grand

opening of his wonderful new library. Since the town’s previous library was torn down 12 years before, these children have never had the pleasure of the library experience. Kyle Keeley is absolutely entranced by board games — by books, not so much — but his lame attempt to write a prize-winning essay at the last minute, actually wins him a spot. He and

the others have a fantastic night, beginning with a tour conducted by Dr.Yanna Zinchenko, world-famous librarian. While the kids are having a ball discovering the new facility’s wonders, Mr. Lemoncello explains to their parents his wonderful idea for a living board game.The kids will have to ﬁnd a way out of the library within 24 hours! The parents buy into

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Deep Cove designer recognized for his work Interior designer Robert Bailey is known for his version of the West Coast style that features a functional elegance Robert Bailey’s designs have come to be synonymous with two words: elegant casualness. Bailey, who grew up in Deep Cove and lived there for most of his childhood, has spent 35 years doing design work for hotels, office buildings, and homes. He designed the interior of the penthouse at the Vancouver Fairmont Estates Pacific Rim, one of Canada’s most expensive condos, which recently sold for $25 million. He is also the creative force behind the interiors at the Opus Hotel. Bailey’s distinctive West Coast look features an effortless elegance and quality.

Designer of the Year for 2013, and one of the projects that earned him the award is a home in Deep Cove. Bailey was chosen from a shortlist of nine other interior designers from across Western Canada. A press release noted that the judging panel was impressed with his attention to detail, use of fine materials and exquisite finishing. While the definitions of West Coast style are broad and elastic, Bailey says he rarely strays from his commitment to casualness. That casualness is a hallmark of the West Coast style, he

explains, noting that on almost every project the casual feel is intended to blend with people’s lives. “We don’t really do what I would call, although we can and we have, more formal work. I think of our work as having a casualness, and I think that’s a West Coast influence. We don’t live as formally as some other cities,” he says. West Coast style extends to traditional, modern, and mid-century designs, says Bailey. So long as the design is influenced by the area, the colours and the light, it > see Designs page 42

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> from page 41

qualifies as West Coast style. “I try not to get too caught up in the clichés of what West Coast is,” he says. “I don’t like to limit myself or my clients by thinking specifically in terms of West Coast.” Suburban homes are even more casual because they usually have another layer of inhabitants, such as children and animals, he adds. When designing a space, Bailey incorporates furnishings, window coverings, bedding, and sometimes even cutlery. He says it’s paramount that everything is planned well to ensure designs are proportional and functional, and to make sure that both client and designer are sharing a vision.

“You don’t want to design something and have it destroyed in the first year,” he says. Bailey often uses hard surfaces throughout a main floor of a house so kids and dogs can run through and it’s easy to clean up. He also tends to stay away from rich fabrics. “You won’t see a lot of brocade in my work. You’ll see a lot of sensual materials,” he says, noting the materials tend to feel good against the skin. When he uses metal it tends to have a sheen of patina as opposed to the more polished look preferred by some designers.

“I need a context, I need a project, a client, and some criteria. In an infinite world of possibilities, it’s almost impossible to come to a conclusion so you need to create boundaries.” ROBERT BAILEY

Bailey says his job is about people. “Ultimately, my job is making people happy. And when I make people happy, then I’m happy,” he says. JEREMY SHEPHERD, jshepherd@nsnews.com

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“It’s a personal expression but we’re working together to put something together that is ultimately a reflection of them but is informed by what we believe to be true design principles,” he says. Bailey walks through the house plans with his clients and discusses how they want to utilize each room. The second stage of the design process involves putting together a collage of materials and lighting. “We’re prodding to see if we’re all on the same page, if we’re thinking the same thing,” he explains. “From there we start to refine it.” Each project is created through a combination of architecture and a client’s tastes, as well as other factors. “I need a context, I need a project, a client, and some criteria,” says Bailey. “In an infinite world of possibilities, it’s almost impossible to come to a conclusion so you need to create boundaries.”

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MAKE CYCLING BETTER HUB —Your Cycling Connection meets the ﬁrst Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. All are welcome to join this group to help improve local cycling facilities. northshore@bikehub.ca bikehub.ca MOUNT SEYMOUR UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. mtseymourunited.com NEW CHAMBER CHOIR A new group is looking for experienced singers. Jennifer Stephanson leads 16 voices that explore repertoire from Byrd to Britten and beyond. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Dorothy Fairholm, 604-904-3620 NORTH SHORE SAFETY COUNCIL meets on the ﬁrst Thursday

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2013 FUSION SE

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