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Police have identiﬁed the man shot dead at his Upper Lonsdale home Saturday as 69-year old Rostam PouladNoshiravan. Poulad-Noshiravan, a well-known promoter of Persian cultural events on the North Shore and in the Lower Mainland for many years, was at his home in the 4000-block of St. Georges Avenue around 1:20 p.m. when an unknown suspect shot him in the chest. “Mr. Poulad-Noshiravan was not known to police and investigators are in the process of determining a motive for this case. We are asking anyone who may have information about this case to please come forward,” said Sgt. Bari Emam, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesman in a press release on Sunday. “The victim’s family are shocked by this incident and also hoping that tips from the public and those who may know something can assist the investigators in getting some answers. ” After receiving a witness report that a silver or grey import car was spotted speeding from the area, North Vancouver RCMP and West Vancouver RCMP set up road blocks on the See Persian page 11

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Grosvenor gets Ambleside green light JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

The most praised and protested buildings in the history of West Vancouver can now be built in the 1300-block of Marine Drive following one last tooth and nail council debate Monday. Grosvenor development group’s terraced seven and six storey buildings

will house 98 units as well as retail and ofﬁce space, bringing some much needed architectural signiﬁcance to the area, according to Mayor Michael Smith. “With all due respect to our neighbours in North Van, drive along Marine Drive in North Van.You see a lot of shapeless boxes with no character, no nothing. Is that what we

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want West Vancouver to look like?” he asked. Following construction, Ambleside will see a 10 to 16 per cent jump in business, according to Grosvenor. That increase is critical for many ﬂagging businesses, Smith said. “We have a lot of businesses at Ambleside that put their money up to try and feed their families . . . surely we owe them

a vibrant, healthy, active business community, and it’s not right now.” The notion that Grosvenor will be good for business was challenged by Coun. Nora Gambioli. Grosvenor’s development will bump the total retail space in Ambleside to 300,000 square feet. Approximately 220,000 square feet is as much as the area

can handle based on productivity, according to Gambioli, referencing a recent district study. “That’s why businesses aren’t doing well in Ambleside. We already have too much retail,” she said. The development has created a “frustrating community dissonance dynamic,” according to See Height page 3

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Visiting student dies snowboarding Helmetless boy loses trail in fog, hits tree BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

The Brazilian exchange student who died in a snowboarding crash at Grouse Mountain Friday has been identiﬁed as 16year-old Carson Graham student Luca Cesar.

Cesar was snowboarding with friends around 7 p.m. Friday when he disappeared from the group somewhere on the Heaven’s Sake trail. His friends quickly alerted Grouse ski patrol staff who started a search of the mountain, but it wasn’t until after midnight that North Shore Rescue volunteers found the youth’s body at the bottom of a 30foot ledge. He had apparently lost his way in the thick fog and sleet, veered of the trail

and collided with a tree, according to Tim Jones, North Shore Rescue team leader. Cesar’s family in Brazil has been notiﬁed and the North Vancouver homestay family he was living with are now being assisted by North Vancouver RCMP victim services, according to police. B.C. Coroners Service and the RCMP are continuing to investigate the death though foul play is not suspected.The teen was

not wearing a helmet, which police say may have been a contributing factor in his death. The North Vancouver school district has responded by making the district’s critical incident team and school counsellors available to Carson Graham and Sutherland secondary students, staff and families. The district also set up a memorial table and condolence book at Carson Graham’s library, which will eventually be delivered to

Cesar’s family. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the young man’s family at this time. Our staff is in close contact with the local homestay agency to understand the circumstances and provide their assistance in this sad situation,” said school superintendent John Lewis in an emailed statement. Cesar is the second exchange student staying

in North Vancouver to die while recreating on the North Shore. A 16-year-old Mexican exchange student died in July after falling down Granite Falls at the north end of Indian Arm, though in neither case were the students taking part in school-sanctioned activities. Outdoor activities are part of the North Shore lifestyle and exchange students do not need special permission to engage in them, the message from the school district indicated.

Height not out of context for Ambleside: Smith From page 1 Gambioli, who took issue with the building’s height and design. “It is too urban, it is too modern for Ambleside village. Ambleside is more natural, more subtle, more quaint, more seaside village, and more respectful of our heritage,” she said. Grosvenor’s development is not out of context with its surroundings, according to Smith, who noted a 10-storey building near the corner of 19th Street and Marine Drive. “If you come into Ambleside we have about 50 buildings that are taller than the Grosvenor project,” he said. Couns. Craig Cameron and Bill Soprovich jousted over who would have the last word on the issue. Last March, council voted in favour of cutting the development down by 30 feet. Cameron and Soprovich also backed a failed motion to see the height reduced an additional 15 feet. Each building should have been reduced by one floor, according to Cameron. “The developer in refusing to do this has missed an opportunity to put forward a project with broad community support,” he said. Reducing the building’s height would not have taken away the project’s economic viability, according to Cameron. “Simply put, I don’t believe they would walk away,” he said. “A project at five or six storeys in this location would still be profitable and it’s absurd to

suggest otherwise.” Besides allowing for the purchase of the police building, council’s decision carries other major implications for the rest of Ambleside, according to Cameron. “There’s no way the north side of the 1300block is staying at two storeys if the south block is going to be moving over to seven storeys,” he said. Building heights in Ambleside will stay low, according to Soprovich. “To fear-monger that suddenly we’re going to see six storeys everywhere — it isn’t going to happen with me.” While he was initially “absolutely ﬂoored” by the height of the project, Soprovich noted the major increase in property values across the district. “If it’s Grosvenor or anybody else, it’s still a huge amount of money that’s going to be needed.They have to get their end, that’s reasonable,” he said. Soprovich noted the division in the community over the project. “I apologize to the people that were against it, because I know where you’re coming from. I realize your sense of logic. You know, sometimes to be logical isn’t to be right,” he said. “I think that many of us will be down there one day — if it goes through — and say, ‘This was the right thing to do.’” Coun. Michael Lewis previously said the project wasn’t the Eiffel Tower, but it also wasn’t the London Wheel. “Is this going to revitalize all of Ambleside? I don’t think so, but I think it goes a step in the right

direction,” he said. The development will leave a legacy for future generations, according to Coun.Trish Panz. “The first voice that I listen to is citizens who are not born yet,” she said. While Grosvenor’s project has been gestating before council for nearly two years, revitalizing the 1300-block of Marine Drive has been on the agenda for decades, according to Panz. The development also offers significant returns to the district’s endowment fund, Panz said. She also responded to Cameron’s statement that council did not have a plan for the rest of Ambleside. “I’m not quite sure what Coun. Cameron’s vision is for the future of Ambleside because we actually do have a strategy going forward and we’re implementing it and that’s coming from decades and decades of work.” Once completed, Grosvenor’s development will likely include a coffee shop, florist, dry cleaners, and possibly a fitness centre and yoga studio. The development includes 215 underground parking stalls for residential use and 99 spots for commercial use. Coun. Mary-Ann Booth recused herself from the discussion.

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A head-on collision during the morning rush hour Tuesday sent three

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City cancels drop-off fines ‘This should not have happened,’ says mayor

was reading it in the North Shore News, and I wasn’t happy. I brought the staff in and asked what was going on, and I directed them to stop what they were doing,” said Mayor Darrell Mussatto. “I said to them: ‘Back to normal, drop off, kiss-andride, buh-bye. Make that work.’ . . . This should not have happened.” The city initially asked RCMP officers to help deal with the lineup of taxis clogging the area during the evenings after bylaw officers were off duty. But, according to staff, RCMP officers misinterpreted the problem and began

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After receiving a litany of complaints, the City of North Vancouver has asked the RCMP to stop ticketing drivers for dropping off passengers on the Chadwick Court roundabout next to the SeaBus terminal. “The ﬁrst I learned of it

ticketing anyone who violated the posted “no stopping” signs posted at the roundabout. Since then, Mussatto has asked staff to replace the signs with pick-up and drop-off signs and refund the ﬁnes paid to the city. “The drop-off and pickup has worked very well for 33 years, for the most part. There’s been some complaints from Chadwick Court residents, and we can work with that,” he said. “If there’s a problem with people parking in front of Chadwick Court or taxis, we’ll deal with that in a more appropriate way.” Going one further,

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year-old husband — did not appear to be injured, but were taken to hospital for observation, said Jeff Palmer, spokesman for the West Vancouver Police Department. Both vehicles were extensively damaged in the crash. During the bridge closure, buses were rerouted to take passengers to the SeaBus.The bridge reopened to trafﬁc around

out of the northbound vehicle.The 28-year-old North Vancouver man was rushed to hospital suffering fractures and other injuries and was listd as in critical but stable condition Tuesday afternoon. Two people in the southbound vehicle — a 35-year-old North Vancouver woman, who was driving, and her 35-

9:40 a.m. Palmer said the cause of the collision remains under investigation. He said possible causes include driver distraction or inattention. He added there’s no indication road conditions or lane signals were factors. Investigators spoke to a number of witnesses but encourage anyone who saw the accident to call WVPD. at 604-925-7300.

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fter years of back and forth, the Grosvenor development for the 1300-block of Marine Drive won majority approval atWestVancouver council on Monday night. The 4-2 vote in favour was less surprising than the fact that two councillors, Craig Cameron and Nora Gambioli, continued to hold out for a less massive ediﬁce as the gateway to Ambleside. The money from the sale will go towards building a new public safety building to house the West Vancouver Police Department and Fire and Rescue. Throughout the years-long public process, we heard again and again that this development — and only this development — would revitalize Ambleside. But as critics pointed out, Ambleside would be revitalized with a smaller, more palatable building.This was never about

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NSMBA working on trail issues Dear Editor: Like Nov. 27 letter writer John Sharpe, I have also ridden the North Shore for 20 years and I agree there has been erosion to the ﬂoor from trafﬁc and lack of trail maintenance from years past. But what you omit from your letter is that this is precisely what the North Shore Mountain Bike Association is addressing, and the fundamental

overarching goal of their endeavours. Hundreds of people under the leadership of the NSMBA have volunteered in recent years to attend to this neglect.They have either decommissioned damaged areas or rerouted and restored trails to a safe and environmentally sustainable level. NSMBA members have donated time and money to achieve

this with the help of local businesses. NSMBA is actively seeking to sit down and partner with land owners and stakeholders to find solutions to everyone’s benefit. I agree wholeheartedly that an independent assessment is welcome. But let this be a truly qualified, independent assessment — independent of NSMBA and the land owner.Those

of us who have chosen to do something about the state of trails take great pride in the work being done. It really does speak for itself. We are happy to do this work, and welcome Sharpe and any others to come out and work alongside us if that would help to alleviate your concerns. John Kearns, NSMBA director of grants and funding

Timing is everything in trafﬁc project work Dear Editor: They say timing is everything. I know that it is inevitable that we will have more bike lanes in the future, since roundabouts and speed bumps are no longer the

ﬂavour of the month at city hall, but one could wonder at the timing of the current project on Grand Boulevard between 19th and 21st. Trafﬁc in this little bottleneck is already at a standstill many hours a day.

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Cyclists, take care out there and stay alive Dear Editor: From time to time we hear of accidents involving buses that end in tragedy. Recently I witnessed one that didn’t. A bicyclist was travelling down 15th Street in West Vancouver and turned east onto Marine Drive. For some reason he thought it would be safe to drift all the way to the curb lane right in front of the eastbound 250 bus that was headed toward the bus stop. If not for the alert driver, that bicyclist would have been a tragic smudge on the pavement. His family and the bus driver would have been left to deal with the trauma. I am glad our communities support public transit and expanded bicycle lanes. And I appreciate

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Among the 58 Squamish First Nation members seeking a seat at their council in Sunday’s band elections are two neophytes who have not yet seen their 20th birthdays. Taylor George-Hollis and Chrystal Starr Lewis have been campaigning door-to-door on band lands. They are both students at Capilano University, where George-Hollis is studying linguistics and politics as well as Squamish culture and Coast Salish language and Lewis is working to get the prerequisites needed to get her on the path to one

day becoming a psychiatrist. Though they only just met each other a month ago, George-Hollis and Lewis offer remarkably similar reasons for entering politics. “I would hope to see stronger communication and accessibility to the membership,” GeorgeHollis said. “. . . making sure that the membership knows all of the negotiations and actions that the council is making on their behalf.” Lewis agrees and is receiving lots of support at the doorsteps of her canvassing. “I think now is the time people have to be more honest with the community and inform them of their decisions before decisions are made,” she said. Beyond increased accountability, the two are running on platforms of economic development, better environmental protection and access to support programs.

As for why the two teens are so active and engaged while most 19-year-old are more preoccupied with weekend plans and whatever is trending on Twitter, Lewis described it in chicken-and-egg terms. “I think a lot of people are just afraid to take that step forward, and sometimes they don’t know how to go about it, but I think if we had more support programs, it could inspire the youth to do these things as well as spread awareness about what’s going on. I think that would make a huge impact on their lives,” she said. “I think if youth are running for council this year, it will inspire (more) to next year.” Not surprisingly, George-Hollis also sees a direct connection between the level of engagement Squamish members have with their government and their nation’s prospects for See Band page 10

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Climate change discussed

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In order to deal with the effects of global climate change, the District of North Vancouver must look far beyond its borders, according to Mayor Richard Walton. Council discussed the higher temperatures, decreased snowfall and heightened storm intensity the municipality may face this century at a council workshop Nov. 25. The last 30 years were the warmest three decades in the last 1,400 years, according to the district’s environmental sustainability section manager Julie Pavey. There will be a substantial loss to the

North Shore’s snow packs by 2050, according to Pavey’s projections. While snow packs drip away, the sea level in the Burrard Inlet is expected to rise by a minimum of 20 centimetres by 2100. The maximum sea level rise in that time is projected at 89 cm. In order to deal with what may end up lapping up on North Vancouver’s shore, the district is planning to establish a working group focused on climate change adaptation as part of the 2014 ﬁnancial plan. However, the district needs to be careful not to duplicate the efforts of neighbouring communities, according to Walton. “Our municipal boundaries on the issue almost completely don’t matter,” he said. If 22 municipalities throughout Metro Vancouver embark on parallel initiatives, substantial ideas may get

lost amid an endless array of consultants and reports, Walton said. He compared the situation to the province’s transportation quagmire, in which the problem is addressed in silos. Coun. Doug MacKayDunn expressed concern about the future of Canexus chemical plant, which is located at sea level. The district should be cognizant of allowing development on ﬂood plains, according to Coun. Lisa Muri, who cited Lower Capilano as a possible risk. “We say we’ll be San

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Band goes to polls Sunday From page 7 the future. “I just hope that a lot of youth like myself can make a difference in my community by being informed. I would love to start a program with postsecondary preparation. It ties into economic development and civil engagement. I can see that will lead into our strong future as our nation will continue to prosper,” she said. “If I don’t make it on council this year, that’s ﬁne as long as I inspire others to go out there and take healthy risks and be shown new opportunities and experiences.” Squamish members will go to the polls Sunday to elect 16 council members to four-year terms.

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Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers’ Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, to screen vehicles for one matching the witnesses’ description. The roadblocks only allowed traffic to trickle through and traffic on the highway and feeder routes to the bridges came to a crawl for hours. “It’s based on priorities in a high-risk investigation, such as a shooting where we have a victim and where we have a description of a vehicle,” said. Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. “It’s not unusual to do. It’s just that on a Saturday afternoon with high-volume traffic, it was certainly wellknown.” Police lifted the roadblock just before 3 p.m. On Tuesday, IHIT was not prepared to say if any more information about a possible suspect or motive had been revealed. Poulad-Noshiravan’s

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December’s cold air reminds us that it’s time to ﬁnd gifts for the gardeners in your life and to help the cause here are some of my suggested Christmas gifts for gardeners this year. There are many miscellaneous gifts for gardeners that make good stocking stuffers such as an 8 ounce brass plumb bob if the recipient builds landscape structures or

buildings. Plumb bob’s range in price from $8 to $25 and they can be found at building supply or hardware stores. Brass watering nozzles for misting seedlings are also useful and cost $5-$12 and can be purchased at garden centres or home and garden stores. While we are talking about brass, there is really no substitute for brass anything when it comes to certain tools because plastic simply does not perform reliably or durably. There are many other small gifts that almost any gardener could use such as the Lee Valley Dandelion Digger (leevalley.com) which is a good option for weed control that avoids poisonous pesticide use. It is made from forged steel and comes with a hardwood handle in 24- and 60-inch lengths.The V shaped lever head has a wide spoon-

shaped piece behind it to allow the tool to pop out weeds without sinking into the ground. Although any weeder like this will sink a bit into soft soil, so a piece of wood under the lever is helpful when working on such soils. Price ranges from $20 to $30 depending on the handle length. A compost thermometer with a long probe is a great gift for those people who appreciate details and knowing what’s going on with their compost. Understanding the composting process has a lot to do with temperature and being able to measure real-time temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius reveals what’s really happening inside the compost allowing the gardener to intervene and remedy falling temperatures that lead to slower decomposition. Prices range from $30

to $60, and they can be purchased from some garden centres, hydroponic stores or online. From rittenhouse. ca comes the gardener’s version of the multi-tool, the Fusion 9 Multi-tool from Corona features nine different tool functions. The Fusion 9 includes a bypass p, pruning knife, half serrated blade, point blade knife, weeder, ruler, flat screwdriver, sprinkler tool and bottle opener.The price is $25.70, it comes with a pouch for storage and all of the implements are stainless steel which resists rust, plus a manufacturer’s lifetime warranty. If something more robust is needed try the Multi Tool - The Man Tool also from rittenhouse.ca.This tool includes a slot screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, saw blade, serrated knife, file, can opener, flat knife, wire

cutters, pliers, hammer and a small axe. Constructed of stainless steel with wood inlay, it comes with a leather carrying case and a cover for the axe head and costs $45. This tool is deﬁnitely for the gardener who is also an outdoorsman. For the organic gardener who feels the need to feed, try a Compost Tea Brewer from growingsolutions.com. The patented technology uses bubble diffusion to brew rich compost tea in 24 hours.The company offers four commercial models that range from a 10-gallon model for $629, to 25gallon model for $2,300, a 100-gallon model for $4,495 or the jumbo size at 500 gallons for $12,850. The 10-gallon compost tea brewer is recommended for homeowners or other small scale use.This product See Laser page 17

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Modern Modular by Joseph Tanney and Robert Luntz (Princeton Architectural Press, 192 pages) $48. Prefabricated homes used to bring to mind rows of identical buildings dropped down on identical lots.This vision couldn’t be further from the approach of Resolution: 4 Architecture. At ﬁrst glance into this book it is obvious that RS4 is all about choice.Their design is built around a conceptual building block that adheres to the physical limits placed by the Department of Transportation.They dictate the maximum size of an object that can be moved on a public highway as being 16 feet by 60 feet.Within that rectangle exists a multitude of options for design. Blocks may be combined in a variety of ways and there are pages of examples showing how extremely versatile this model is.

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The other day I was fortunate enough to meet longtime North Shore resident Bob Booth who has been living in North Vancouver since 1922. At the age of 94, he has witnessed our communities burgeon from a spattering of small homes in the forest to one of the most expensive housing markets in Canada. Mr. Booth retired from architecture in 1984 but still maintains a keen eye to modern design and, like me, was interested in the proposed sale of the North Shore’s ﬁrst truly modern home– the Binning House. Booth designed and built his family home in Canyon Heights in the

1950s. At slightly less than 2,000 square feet the house is small compared to the current market stock but, to my mind, is the perfect size for a home. “I brought up three children in this house,” Mr. Booth would tell me, agreeing that homes these days are just far too big for what we really need.The home presents a modest façade from the street and only hints at its modernist inﬂuence with long horizontal windows to the basement. “I designed the home on an open layout,” described Booth, “and there’s lots of windows to feel bright and open.” Booth’s design reﬂects the principles of modern architecture while incorporating distinctly regional elements of exposed wood and timber to create a clean, contemporary West Coast style.The home is currently on the District of North Vancouver’s heritage listing and presents an excellent example of our modern “heritage” housing stock here on the North Shore.

easier to build on difficult terrain and an open plan allowed easy movement from level to level. Large planes of glass captured the magnificent views of ocean and mountain and allowed an integration of interior and exterior space. The North Shore had all the ingredients for something special: a pioneering populous with a willingness to break from tradition, a challenging and exciting natural landscape that demanded innovation, and a core of talented designers who were given the chance. It became a focal point for this new architectural expression and today has one of the greatest concentrations of significant modern residential architecture of any region in Canada.The “modern” home is a critical piece of our architectural past. For most it’s not the style of building that comes to mind when discussing our architectural heritage but here on the North Shore it’s likely the most important. kevinvallely.com

After the Second World War, the North Shore saw a period of rapid growth with people from Eastern Canada and abroad seeing the West Coast as a place of opportunity where the pioneering spirit could ﬂourish and innovative ideas could thrive.The ideas and concepts of the modern movement aligned well with this adventurous spirit and it wasn’t long before a regional adaptation to the modern esthetic began to take shape with timber structural elements replacing steel and wood ﬁnishes replacing stucco and gypsum board. The West Coast Style was born.Talented designers such as Ron Thom, Fred Hollingsworth and, of course, Arthur Erickson began to create their own unique interpretations of this style. It was a very natural adaptation.Traditional housing forms didn’t work well on the precipitous slopes of the North Shore and new approaches to layout had to be explored. A post-and-beam structure was

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NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that the Public Meeting concerning the following Development Variance Permit application, has been WAIVED. It is the intention of the Council of the City of North Vancouver to consider issuance of Development Variance Permit No. DVP2013-00002 and Development Permit No. DP2013-00004 at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. DVP2013-00002 JAMES MCDONALD has applied for a Development Variance Permit with respect to the property located at 813 East 4th Street, legally described as Lot 3, Block 25, DL 273, Plan 1063, as indicated on the sketch. If issued, this Development Permit will permit an 895 square foot, 1.6 storey Level-B Accessory Coach House at the rear of the lot. This coach house complies with the height envelope. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. DP2013-00004 As part of the same application, JAMES MCDONALD has applied for a Development Permit with respect to the property legally described above, located at 813 East 4th Street. This Development Permit ensures the Level B Coach House, described above, is constructed in compliance with the Level B Coach House Development Permit Guidelines and all other applicable bylaws and guidelines of the City. 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, December 9, 2013.

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is robustly constructed, requires power to operate and it needs time to complete the brewing, so a place to set up and run these brewers is required, which should be considered when you buy one for someone. Probably one of the most underused but useful tools is the laser pointer. This tool has specific use for gardeners who do pruning — and for arborists specifically — but landscape constructors can also use this tool in a pinch when a laser lever is not at hand. Landscape professionals use laser pointers to indicate to the client specific branches to be pruned on a big tree, or to indicate where a hedge will be cut or to level out some structure during construction. I am not talking See Best page 21

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Best models online From page 17 about those lightweight laser pointers used in ofﬁces. Laser pointers for horticultural use must be ruggedly designed and built, powerful and have a reasonably long battery life and preferably come with a battery charger. Some of the models have ranges of several miles depending on the model and they come with red, blue or green beams. Prices for laser pointers range from around $100 up to $1,000. These are not toys and should be only given to the well-mannered professional who will use the tool safely and responsibly. Search and order online to ﬁnd the best models. Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher, skills trainer and organic advocate. For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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Every year I try something new on my door for the holiday season. This year it’s all about colour. Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional red and green for the holidays but sometimes it’s nice to change it up a little. You have probably noticed many store windows are showcasing bright pinks, purples and blues this year for seasonal decorating. When you accompany these colours with sparkly silver and luminous gold they really do pop and grab your attention. This year you can make a beautiful wreath in less than an hour when you

purchase a “pre-made” evergreen wreath from your local nursery. These wreaths come in a variety of sizes and can act as a wonderful base to add colour and sparkle to your front entry. Look for thick and sturdy evergreens such as noble ﬁr to last right through the holiday season.

Materials: 1 32 cm-36 cm evergreen fresh wreath Plastic baubles (red, silver or any assorted colour) Floral wire (or pliable wire from your local hardware store) Pinecones and other decorative pieces It’s really up to you to decide what you would like to put into the wreath. If you prefer a more natural look then choose pinecones, twigs and berries or for a shinier wreath look for sequined twigs and ball ornaments to really give your wreath a festive sparkle. Most of these items may be found at Michael’s crafts and Home Depot. Hang your wreath on

a sturdy nail to work on if you can. However, if you prefer to work on a ﬂat surface lay some newspaper out and place the wreath on top. Start by adding your larger items ﬁrst such as pinecones and the ball ornaments. Carefully wire them in

through the wreath and out the back to secure to the wire frame. Group your items in two’s and three’s. Then begin to add your smaller items next. Twigs and berries are usually added last due to their fragility. Once you are satisﬁed with the look of your

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Edgemont Village proudly hosts several THE 2013 EDGEMONT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: events throughout the year as a way to 4CATS ARTS STUDIO EDGEMONT VILLAGE WINES ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY EUTOPIA BEAUTY CARE THANK YOU — the community — BC PLAYTHINGS SOFIABELLA FAMILY DENTAL IN THE VILLAGE BLUESHORE FINANCIAL TWEEN CLOTHING BOUTIQUE for supporting Edgemont Village. BMO BANK OF MONTREAL (DR. DECLAN LAWLOR) SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL FIT ALTERATION Edgemont Village business members are BODYSIDE LASER CLINIC REALTY CANADA* GIFTWORKS CAFFE ARTIGIANO* ST. CATHERINE’S largely responsible for making such events CANYON - EDGEMONT VILLAGE HAIRWORKS IN THE VILLAGE ANGLICAN CHURCH HEALTH WORKS as Christmas, Summer Concert Series, CAPILANO STARBUCKS IN EDGEMONT HIGHLAND OPTICAL SUSPENSION BRIDGE PARK TD CANADA TRUST* & the Show + Shine Car Show possible. COBS BREAD HIGHLANDS UNITED CHURCH* TEAM CLARKE REAL ESTATE HSBC BANK OF CANADA Without their contribution & support, COCOFROYO THE BAKEHOUSE* JOHNSTONE’S BENEFITS THE BRITISH NEWSAGENT our community would not enjoy the COLUMBUS FARM MARKET KERRY CASIDY MORTGAGE BROKER DEBORAH’S PLACE HAIR STUDIO THE COMEBACK enrichment these events bring to DELANY’S COFFEE HOUSE* KIDSBOOKS TRIMS LA GALLERIA FINE FOODS UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS our community. Please support your DIGBY LEIGH & COMPANY* * MARNIE PREMONT NOTARY PUBLIC EDGEMONT DENTAL CARE URBAN YARNS Edgemont Village business members… EDGEMONT FINE WINES, MOTION WEAR VILLAGE DENTAL GROUP OF THE EDGEMONT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION * THIS MEMBER IS A FULL EDGEMONT VILLAGE SPONSOR, SPONSORING EACH AND EVERY ASSOCIATION EVENT THIS YEAR.

Edgemont Village Business Association

SPIRITS & ALES EDGEMONT INSURANCE EDGEMONT MARKET* EDGEMONT VILLAGE JEWELLER

PHARMASAVE EDGEMONT PIZAZZ GIFTS* QUEEN’S STATIONERY RBC ROYAL BANK*

Team Clarke Proud Sponsor of Christmas Festivities in EdgemontVillage

WESTLAND INSURANCE* WINDSOR MEATS & THE MEATERY* ZIG ZAG

www.edgemontvillage.ca

EDGEMONT OFFICE:

104-3151 Woodbine Drive, North Vancouver teamclarke.com • 604 220 2020 CREST

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Christmas Toys

30% off

& Much more

3071 Woodbine Dr. North Vancouver, BC • 604-984-7855

Highlands Christmas Season

Family Christmas Concert—Sun. Dec. 15, 7pm Christmas Comfort Service—Mon. Dec. 16, 4pm Christmas Eve Services 4:30pm—Children’s Christmas Pageant 6:30pm—Family Choral Christmas 8:30pm—Hand Bells & Communion 11:00pm—Praise Band & Candlelight

Christmas Day Service, 10am Edgemont Village Community Christmas Dinner Wed. Dec. 25, (with reservation call 604-980-6071)

Highlands United Church

3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver www.highlandsunited.org / 604-980-6071

Caffè Artigiano is NOW in Edgemont Village!! When it comes to an exceptional full-bodied coffee experience, Caffè Artigiano is in a league of its own. Regarded as North America’s premier coffee-house chain, Caffè Artigiano launched in Vancouver in December 1999 with a vision of an Italian-style coffee house and bistro that offered superior coffee, excellent food and a warm atmosphere rich with rusticmeets-contemporary Italian flare.

Quality is what defines Caffè Artigiano, from sourcing exceptional green beans, to roasting them to perfection, to delivering a great cup of coffee, its attention to standards and quality is what ultimately defines Caffè Artigiano. As well as being famous for its quality, it is well known for its stunning ‘latte art’—a unique rosetta, tulip or heart atop each cappuccino and latte served. Its Edgemont Village location opened in April 2013, and has been warmly welcomed by local residents.

Manager, Ashley Kollenz and her team are driven by a sense of passion for the community of Edgemont Village and continually support local charities, fundraisers and organizations in the neighbourhood. Family-oriented by nature, the team behind Caffè Artigiano are proud to serve Edgemont Village residents. Come by for your favorite beverage, a sandwich or a freshly baked treat.

www.caffeartigiano.com 3154 Highland Blvd North Vancouver, BC V7R 2X8 604.770.4772

Hours: Monday to Saturday: 6:00am – 7:30pm Sunday: 6:30am – 7:30pm

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All the best for a wonderful

Christmas & a Happy NewYear From the staff at

Edgemont Market We look forward to serving you!

Open 8am to 10pm 3230 Connaught Crescent North Vancouver, BC, V7R 2V6 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 604 987 7917 • edgemontmarket.com Go online to sign up for our weekly e-flyer.

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Available Now While Supplies Last Purchase a limited edition Twelve Days of Christmas gift set for $550, featuring 12 new holiday charms in a PANDORA Design Center Jewellery Box (a $55 CDN retail value).* *Bracelet and 791066 charms not included. Before taxes. See store for details.

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edgemontvillage.ca ! This member of the Edgemont Village Business Association is a Full Edgemont Village Sponsor, sponsoring each and every Association event this year.

BC PLAYTHINGS Pat Gallaher 604.986.4111

BLUESHORE FINANCIAL Andy Sulentic - Manager 604.982.8000

BMO BANK OF MONTREAL Derek Kline 604.903.3115

CAFFÉ ARTIGIANO ! 604.770.4772

CANYON EDGEMONT VILLAGE Scott Kidd 604.987.8812

CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE PARK Nancy Stibbard 604.985.7474

COCO FROYO Stephane Belanger 604.987.2626

DELANY’S ! COFFEE HOUSE Robin Delany 604.985.3385

DIGBY LEIGH ! & COMPANY Digby Leigh 604.984.3394

EDGEMONT DENTAL CARE Dr. Robert Varda 604.985.9535

EDGEMONT FINE WINES, SPIRITS & ALES Crystal Coverdale 604.984.9463

EDGEMONT INSURANCE Cam, Bobby & Kelly 604.987.8822

EDGEMONT MARKET ! 604.987.7917

EDGEMONT VILLAGE WINES Bruce Curry 604.985.9463

FIT ALTERATION Maryam Toussi 604.986.6568

GIFTWORKS Diana Gunderson 604.986.4863

HIGHLANDS UNITED CHURCH ! Cheryl Black 604.980.6071

JOHNSTONE’S BENEFITS Maureen Johnstone 604.980.6227

KIDSBOOKS Susan McGuigan 604.986.6190

LA GALLERIA FINE FOODS ! Yohana & Mishella 604.990.9162

MARNIE PREMONT NOTARY PUBLIC 604.984.9626

MOTION WEAR Reen Collins 604.986.1185

PIZAZZ GIFTS ! ROBERTA PERRIN 778.340.7660

QUEEN’S STATIONERY 604.987.8443

RBC ! ROYAL BANK Deborah Light 604.981.6533

SOFIABELLA TWEEN CLOTHING BOUTIQUE Elena Grant 778.340.3111

SOTHEBY’S ! INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA 604.998.1623

STARBUCKS IN EDGEMONT Sharon O’Donnell - Manager 604.985.8750

TD CANADA TRUST ! Dominic Cho - Branch Manager 604.981.5650

TEAM CLARKE REAL ESTATE 604.220.2020

THE BAKEHOUSE ! Mike & Marion McMaster 604.980.5554

WESTLAND ! INSURANCE 604.985.7404

WINDSOR MEATS ! Doug Freeman & Bett Prosperi-Porta 604.980.1125

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Join the District of West Vancouver for a jolly and bright holiday season. Discover a ﬂurry of holiday camps, events and activities! Available online now!

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Seymour Dance Presents

THE NUTCRACKER

Sunday December 8

Shows are 1pm or 4pm.

Get into the holiday spirit with this charming production of dancers aged 3-18. Over 100 students perform this classic after the hard work of over 80 hours of prep and practising. The Nutcracker is one of the world’s favourite ballets, and with Seymour Dance’s version- you’re in for a treat! This fairytale bursts with bewitching dancing, magical sets and the prettiest costumes imaginable. Tickets available at Centenial Theatre (credit card or cash please)

www.centennialtheatre.com

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CHRISTMASBUREAUOFFERSSUPPORTTHISSEASON JANET QUENNEVILLE contributing writer

Children’s fashions to size 8

We’ve moved to a Bigger & Better location in Westview Plaza

Ride ‘em toys…

s the holidays draw near, many of us ﬁnd our thoughts turning to the joy and festivities of the season: decorating the tree, listening to Christmas carols, gathering with friends and family, exchanging gifts and indulging in the wonderful sweet and savoury delights of Christmas.

for under the tree!

Carseat Clinics Every Saturday morning by donation to the Christmas Stocking Fund. Loads of Name Brands, Quality Consignment, Knowledgeable Staff Serving families for 30 years

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Yet the reality is that a growing number of low-income people in our community struggle just to get by: A single mom having escaped an abusive relationship is raising her young children on her own; a grandmother has taken on the role of primary caregiver for her grandchildren; a single dad is caring for his pre-school child and coping as best he can as he recovers from an illness. With the constant challenge of providing the basic necessities, Christmas for low-income members of our community can be a time of added stress and sadness. The Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau is here to provide support to low-income North Shore families with children 18 years old or younger, seniors 65 or older, and persons with disabilities. Through the generosity of members of our community and the support of a team of dedicated volunteers, we help to ensure that children and their families have gifts at Christmas and a hearty meal to enjoy. We all want Christmas to be a special time for those we love, especially for the children in our lives.

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Many who are struggling in our community have never before asked for support. We have a tendency to think we should be able to do it all ourselves. Yet we all come across difﬁcult times in our lives, times when we need to reach out to others for help, for the sake of those we love and for ourselves. There is much love, support and generosity in our community as we witness each year at the Christmas Bureau. It would be wonderful to think that low-income families, seniors and persons with disabilities are coming forward and being cared for, especially at this time of year. We often ﬁnd that people who have received hampers return to the Christmas Bureau years later when

their life circumstances have changed. Remembering the joy they felt at sharing in the festivities and traditions of the season, they sponsor a family, donate toys, make a ﬁnancial contribution or give of their time to bring joy to others at Christmas. Low-income families with children 18 years old or younger who are living at home, seniors 65 or older, and persons with disabilities should visit the Christmas Bureau to complete an application form. Be sure to bring proof of address, income, age and disability (if appropriate), as well as care cards for all children under 18. Applications received and approved by Friday, Dec. 6 will be eligible for a full hamper including a

gift and grocery gift card. You can help bring a smile to a child’s face by sponsoring a family, donating on-line, mailing a cheque, or bringing a new, unwrapped gift to the Christmas Bureau. Our greatest need is for gifts for 10- to 12-year-olds and teens. Visit www.familyservices.bc.ca for more information. The Christmas Bureau is located at 113 – 255 West First St. in North Vancouver and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 604-984-9627. Janet Quenneville is the Christmas Bureau and Community Supportive Care manager at Family Services of the North Shore.

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Green gifts are encouraged Metro Vancouver is urging consumers to consider celebrating the holidays with gifts that don’t end up in the trash. Malcolm Brodie, chairman of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee noted in a recent press release that consumers buy a lot of things during the gift-giving season but it’s the memories of times and experiences shared with loved ones that are most remembered. Many people celebrate Christmas and other holidays and events by choosing

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I know that this holiday season I am not alone in welcoming extended family to my home. Now is the time of year when, in the spirit of giving and kinship, we share our spare rooms, our pull-out sofas, or our sincerest, most heartfelt recommendations for hotel accommodations. It is a time when many of us will be reminded daily of why we clamored to leave home the moment we were able to cover a full month’s rent on our own. In my case, I will be hosting my in-laws visiting from England. I must confess, I am exceptionally lucky. My mother-in-law and father-in-law are charming, easy-going people with whom I get along swimmingly. For those skeptics among you, I assure you that this is the truth and not an ingratiating comment made in recognition of the fact that this column can be read online the world over, England included. Nevertheless, nearly every familial visit is attended by a certain pressure to show the very best of our homes and our cities, as if to justify why we have put so many miles between us and our nearest family members. Sitting in The Beach House one recent Sunday morning, watching as the sun burned

a hole through the thick clouds besieging Point Grey and shimmered across the sailboat-laden Burrard Inlet, it occurred to me that brunch is a brilliant way to get the best of all worlds.You can show off the culinary prowess of your city without completely breaking the bank. Spectacularly situated just metres from the lapping waves at Dundarave,The Beach House has long been a popular restaurant on the North Shore. While its current menu manages to find space for accessible items like the Dockside Burger (made with beef from celebrated, ethically raised Pemberton Meadows) and Haida Gwaii halibut and chips,The Beach House still tends towards fine dining and is, consequently, a destination restaurant that may not fit your entertainment budget for visiting family more than once a year. However, the Beach House’s newest brunch menu, launched at the end of October, celebrates the restaurant’s best assets (great location, professional service, and tasty, well-prepared West Coast cuisine) for a fraction of the cost of dinner. Accompanying me for brunch (read: in-law hosting reconnaissance mission) was my wife DJ, who has a finely tuned, well-travelled brunch palate and can quickly distinguish between a thrown-together brunch menu and a thoughtful, deftly prepared one. I am pleased to report that The Beach House provided the latter. We arrived for our 11 a.m. reservation and were immediately seated at a fantastic window-side table.We noted that the service staff, which was exceptionally young but suitably professional and

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Three-time Caldecott award winner, Wiesner really knows how to create a wordless picture book. This one might just garner him a fourth Caldecott. Mr.Wufﬂes is a black cat with serious attitude and a bit of ennui with regard to his numerous cat toys. He turns up his nose at the ﬁsh toy dangled in front of his nose but is fascinated by the tiny silver space ship that just happens to have landed near his stuffed mousies. In

several frames over the next two pages we learn that the aliens are preparing to disembark from their tiny ship and meet the earth creatures. However, Mr. Wuffles takes matters into his own paws and flings his new toy about with gay abandon.The aliens are naturally appalled and the smoke issuing from the ship indicates that there has been some damage. Obviously, repairs must be made and the aliens launch an expedition which manages to make it safely under the radiator. Here, they meet the insects, who have apparently waged war on the cat in the past judging from the murals they have created. Interstellar relationships are formed and cemented as both groups learn that they have an enemy in common.Although this is a wordless book, the speech balloons displaying weird hieroglyphics in the case of the aliens and scratches with regard to the insects indicate that both groups definitely have a language. An online interview with

the author reveals that a linguist acquaintance invented an alien language just for the book! Finally, with the help of the insects, the enemy is thwarted and a bemused and sullen Mr. Wuffles is left lashing his tail in defeat. Mr.Wuffles is totally true to his cat nature. He is an archetypal predator with an intense gaze and the ability to stalk his prey, pounce on it and play with it. He is absolutely mesmerized by the tiny aliens and their ship as any cat worth his salt would be.The book looks like a picture book version of a graphic novel and the plot is propelled by frames which vary from full-page to multiple frames per page. The humour is derived from the ernest aliens who meet and greet the insect citizens just like any tourists with videos and partying to mark their new friendship. As well, the absurdity of a cat almost destroying earth’s first alien contact is fully realized. Buy this book for the picture-book crowd See Buy page 42

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Choosing ‘right’ toy takes planning

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Parenting Today There you are standing in the middle of a toy store and you are overwhelmed. Where do you start? How can you choose the correct toy? The Toy Testing Council (http://toy-testing.org/2013/ reports-and-awards/toy-report2014/) is a terriﬁc resource for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. It is a non-proﬁt organization which has been testing toys for over 55 years.They enlist the help of children from infant to 16 years to test toys! The toys are tested in families’ home environments for eight weeks throughout the spring to fall season.The

parents are required to fill out an evaluation report. It is the council’s philosophy to evaluate each toy from children’s perspectives and gain their input. Each toy is evaluated based on its design, function, safety, durability, battery consumption and play value. But, before you check the report, think about the individual child.What does she like to do? I watch three toddlers play. One loves stand-up push toys, preferably ones that make noise; another likes to dance and the third is crazy for vehicles. Knowing all this, I can go to the list and find the best toys for their particular interest. Children play and learn all day.Whether they are playing with a cardboard box, action figures or a teddy bear, they are learning. Our job is to keep an eye on their toy collection to see that they have materials that co-ordinate with their developmental level and interests. Some kids love dress-up clothes while others want building toys. It is important

to note that choosing your kids’ toys should have nothing to do with genderspeciﬁc choices. Little girls will happily trundle dump trucks through the sandbox and boys can prepare a pretend feast with the best of them. A 12-month-old child wants to start to do things for herself but doesn’t have much co-ordination. So toys that allow her to dump, ﬁll and put things together easily are great.These kids love water toys, stacking toys and lovely big blocks. By 18 months they want to push, pull and lug things around. So a doll buggy or small wagon that they can load up with their stuffed animals offer great fun.This is also when imaginative play, imitating Mom and Dad begins so a toy cell phone works well. After their second birthday, kids will get involved in longer-term play so things like tea sets and doctor kits are fun and will engage your child.This is also when miniature barns and garages with animals and cars are popular.

Not everything has to be toys you buy. Kids love things like empty yogurt containers. Boxes or old magazines are a treat for these little ones. There are a few classics. A good set of building blocks will grow with your child. First they will be dumped out of a container.When the child gets a bit older he will stack them and later build castles and mansions. Play-doh is a great favourite and can be made at home. Cookie cutters, a rolling pin and some small plastic animals lead to many child adventures. As soon as kids can keep things out of their mouths it’s time to stock art supplies. Big fat crayons and sheets of paper, or some watercolours or ﬁnger-paints are popular with children.When they are painting remember to cover their clothing with aprons or raincoats work well. Dress-up clothes lead to some wonderful imaginative play. Old hats, shoes, dresses and shortened pants will provide solitary and group play. And if you want to splurge, a magic wand or

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them every day. Kids who learn to enjoy books and reading from a young age will be able to entertain themselves.When they are little they will love looking at the pictures and as they mature will be keen to read their favourite books. However, once they can read, don’t stop reading See Curl page 43

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From page 40 and don’t forget to get an extra copy for cat-loving adult friends. Other humorous picture books for cat-lovers are: – Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel – Chester by Melanie Watt – Ginger by Charlotte Voake – Mister Got to Go by Lois Simmie

To reduce impacts, the construction schedule has been divided into three stages Stage 1: Recreation Centre Parking Lot to Lynn Valley Substation Construction has begun at the north end of the Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre parking lot. Construction will proceed south through the parking lot, across Kirkstone Road, then connect into the Lynn Valley Substation. Stage 2: East 29th Street to Hillside Church Parking Lot Crews will begin work at East 29th Street and proceed south (along the east side of Williams Ave) to the south end of the Hillside Church parking lot. Stage 3: Lynn Valley Road Crossing (night work) Once crews reach Lynn Valley Road, night work will be scheduled for the construction across Lynn Valley Road. The estimated construction schedule is as follows: Stage 1: November 20 to December 11, 2013 (construction has already begun) Stage 2: December 12 to January 23, 2014 Stage 3: January 24 to January 26, 2014 (night work) Please note that the construction schedule may vary depending on weather, soil conditions, or any other unexpected delays. Crews will be on site:

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December, 9:15-11:30 a.m. at Grand Boulevard preschool, 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver. $5/ family. 604-987-2294 RAPUNZEL North Vancouver Community Players present a delightful tale for children in the best pantomime traditionThursday and Friday, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Hendry Hall, 815 E. 11th St, North Vancouver. $10/$5. 604-9832633 northvanplayers.ca CELEBRATION IN THE WOODS Join in a celebration of winter. Enjoy a black-light puppet show with Caterpillar and Polliwog at 1 and 3 p.m.

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– Mr. Pusskins: a Love Story by Sam Lloyd – Mr. Putter & Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant – Pete the Cat: I Love my white shoes by James Dean – Six-dinner Sid by Inga Moore – Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd – Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton

– There Are Cats in This Book by Viviane Schwarz Fran Ashdown was the head of the children’s department at the Capilano branch of NorthVancouver District Public Library. Her life is organized and directed by her three cats. For more information about the books mentioned here, check your local libraries.

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Kids Stuff From page 42 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. 604-9828300 jbcc.ca IMAGINATION STORYTIME A free drop-in program for children ages one-ﬁve every Wednesday, 1010:30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. 604-986-8977 NORTH SHORE CELTIC ENSEMBLE Children ages nine to 17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a

lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. cgiguere@telus.net nsce.ca PARENT AND TOT GYM Open gym time for children ages one-ﬁve, Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. $1. SHOUT IT OUT A choir for kids ages ﬁve-12 meets Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The group welcomes any child who has an interest in having fun through music. mtseymourunited.com YOUNG MOTHERS PROGRAM For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.

Thursdays BABYTALES Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvdpl.ca/children PACIFIC SPIRIT CHILDREN’S CHOIR invites kids ages ﬁve to 18 to their new season. Rehearsals take place Thursdays, 5-6:20 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-8085231 pschildrenschoir.ca

PARENT AND TOT GYM Drop-in gym for kids ages one month-ﬁve years Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. $1. 604982-8300 jbcc.ca

Fridays AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS Children ages eight to 13 can play a variety of sports Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. $1. 604982-8300 jbcc.ca BABYTALES Free dropin storytime for newborns to 24 months Fridays, 10:3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. nvdpl.ca/children KIDS NIGHT OUT Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6:459:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. $9.50. 604-9877529 TABLE TENNIS Dropin program for all ages, Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Van. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $2. 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/Events and click on Add Your Event.

Curl up with your child and a book From page 41 to them. Story time is a very special time between children and adults. So read to them and encourage their aunts, uncles and grandparents to also curl up with a child or two and a good book. When the kids have a good range of toys with great play value they will learn and grow. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author ofWho’s In Charge Anyway?, But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home and Vive la Différence. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at www.parentingtoday.ca.

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Community Bulletin Board E-MAGAZINES ARE EASY Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library’s online magazine service Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Parkgate library (3675 Banff Court, 604-929-3727) or Friday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Capilano library (3045 Highland Blvd., 604987-4471) Learn how to set up accounts and how to ﬁnd, checkout and download magazines. Registration required. nvdpl.ca

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Options for Volunteers The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society. GIFT WRAP Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts

during a holiday fundraiser for a local charity. Training is provided and shifts are available throughout the holiday season until Dec. 24. BINGO HELPER A volunteer is needed to help run bingo games at Silver Harbour Centre, including record-keeping, calling numbers and verifying bingo wins on the ﬂoor.

COMMUNITY FOOD HUB HOST Community Food Hub volunteers are needed to assist members to access food and community resource programs. Roles include member services/ registration, food host, cashier/checkout, member assistants and food service.

LEISURE COMPANIONSWIMMING North Shore Connexions Society is currently seeking a male volunteer who could help support a male adult at the swimming pool. The ideal time would be during the day, one to three days per week.

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chocolate and more. BLANKET THE COUNTRY IN WARMTH Urban Barn will provide a ﬂeece blanket to Covenant House and The Bloom Group with every $5 donation received until Dec. 8. Urban Barn is located in The Village at Park Royal. CHOOSING A TABLET OR E-READER Learn how to select the one that’s right for you Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca

SEASONAL SOIREE A free evening of seasonal celebration Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver.There will be music, entertainment, libations by donation and much more. Food bank donations accepted. 604990-3474 phtheatre.org

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, Dec. 10, 9-10 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.

HONOUR A LIFE The North Shore Hospice Society and North Shore Palliative Care Program welcome all who have lost loved ones Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave.There will be a non-denominational service followed by a candlelit walk to the Seawalk Garden.

GETTING CRAFTYBRACELET MAKING Learn how to make an easy, colourful friendship bracelet. Materials provided, ages 8 and up Wednesday, Dec. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca

LEARN SKYPE Get an account set up and learn how to Skype in time for the holidays Thursday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca CAROL SHIPS PARADE OF LIGHTS Ships will be in the Lonsdale Quay area on the evening of Dec. 7, the Ambleside/Dundarave area Dec. 8 and 23 and Deep Cove area Dec. 21. carolships.org CHRISTMAS IN AMBLESIDE There will be carolers throughout the Ambleside Business District in West Vancouver along with free apple cider at Fresh Street Market Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A window dressing competition will also be taking place and visitors can vote for their favourite.The community is encouraged to bring donations for the Harvest Project Food Drive. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL An evening of family entertainment Saturday, Dec. 7, 4:30-8 p.m. at Shipbuilders’ Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.There will be roving entertainment, a juggling show, a Santa visit, lighting of the city Christmas tree, musical entertainment, coffee, hot

E-READERS AND TABLETS Find out more about the types of tablets and devices that are coming out this holiday season Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca JOIN JANE Drop by Lynn Valley library’s ﬁreplace area for an informal oneon-one chat with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, Dec. 12, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. AUTHOR TALK Grant Lawrence, the West Vancouver-raised CBC Radio broadcaster, musician and award-winning author will read from his new, much-anticipated memoir, The Lonely End of the Rink Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca BC SPCA encourages penny donations to help animals in need.The West Vancouver SPCA will collect donations (rolled pennies are preferred) at 1020 Marine Dr. spca.bc.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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What’s On CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN THE COMMUNITY Attend a meeting of the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) sponsored by Canexus, Univar, Newalta and ERCO Worldwide. Plant managers, community members and neighbouring businesses meet regularly to review and enhance the presence of these industries in the community. Call 604-515-0115 for dates and location.

Wednesdays 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, 604922-1035. CHESS CLUB All levels are welcome to play chess Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-983-6350 myparkgate.com 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. 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.

DEEP COVE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, 420 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 1st class free, nominal fee for subsequent classes. 604-929-2866. 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. GLENEAGLES SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave.,West Van. 604-925-9333 LET’S TALK Develop your English skills while discussing current events Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7403

Music” Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing along of favourite songs the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St.,West Vancouver. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER A global women’s organization that meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. from September to June. Members work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. New members and guests welcome. 604-922-8342 soroptimist@shaw.ca SPEAKERHUB TOASTMASTERS meets every Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m. in the Silver Harbour Seniors Centre, 144 E. 22nd St., North Vancouver.The organization is dedicated to help others improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Guests are welcome. www. speakerhub.ca

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

BINGO: Every Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at the North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. 604-987-4141

NORTH SHORE TOASTMASTERS ADVANCED LEADERS meet every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Second Floor, 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver. quayspeakers.com

BOOK LOVERS’ ROUNDTABLE Come share your favourite books the last Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

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NORTH SHORE SCORES Nov. 30 PJHL hockey North Delta - 2 NVWolf Pack - 6 Football AA ﬁnal Carson Graham - 20 John Barsby - 21

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At the end of an incredibly intense provincial AA championship final football game played in front of a raucous crowd at BC Place Saturday afternoon, Carson Graham head coach John Buchanan had a vital message to deliver but no voice to do it with. There was one second left on the clock following an improbable, holysmokes-did-that-justhappen last minute drive and the Eagles, trailing 21-20, amazingly found themselves deep in John Barsby territory with a chance to kick the gamewinning field goal. Carson quarterback Mo Mohseni had just completed a season-saving 26-yard pass to star running back A.J. Blackwell who was brought down at the 20. The Eagles, however, had no timeouts, meaning the clock would restart as soon as the referees blew their whistle to resume the action once the chains were set. The ball needed to be snapped the instant that the whistle blew to give the Eagles a chance to kick the winning points. Buchanan knew this and he wanted to make sure his whole team on the field knew it too. “I was trying to yell out at our guys to get that done,” Buchanan said in a quiet rasp following the game, his booming voice

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tough task of picking up the pieces and putting the team and their season back together. “It’s tough to lose that way but I couldn’t be more proud of the kids,” he said. “We talked all week about putting ourselves in a position to win, and right down to the end they did that. They got themselves into a position where it could have happened and it would have been miraculous if it had. But the game that they played, the season that they’ve had compared to last year — unbelievable. I’m just so proud of this group of kids. Just outstanding.” Carson drew ﬁrst blood in the game with Blackwell,

switching from running back to play quarterback in a new wildcat offence the Eagles unveiled late in the season, led a long drive that was capped by Russell Tolentino’s six-yard touchdown run. Barsby quarterback North Rainey tied it up at 7-7 with a short run in the second half before Blackwell made the biggest gain of the day, romping 70 yards for a touchdown that put the Eagles up 13-7 — the convert hit the upright — heading into halftime. The Bulldogs tied it at 13 in the third quarter, setting up a Wild West shootout for a ﬁnish. Carson looked good for the win following an early

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Daring gamble pays off for John Barsby From page 49 halftime, going deep to Cole Virtanen for a 34-yard touchdown. With less than 90 seconds left in the game the Bulldogs opted to go for a two-point conversion and running back Kyle Vollett just barely crossed the line to grab a 21-20 lead and set up Carson’s heroic but heart-breaking dash for the final field goal. Starting on his own 32, Mohseni completed a big third-down pass to Williams before Bill made an incredible leaping catch on fourth and seven to keep the game alive with 12 seconds left. Blackwell supplied the final heroics, rounding out his quarterback/running back day by lining up at receiver and pulling down the grab to set up the field goal attempt that never got off the ground. In the award ceremony following the contest Blackwell was named the game’s MVP for his offensive efforts as well as

an acrobatic interception he made in the fourth quarter despite subbing in and out of the game with an inured hip. “What can you say,” Buchanan replied when asked about Blackwell, a player who wrecked his knee at the beginning of the 2012 season but came back for his Grade 12 year and proceeded to torch the entire league on a weekly basis. “I don’t think he cares at all right now about getting the MVP of this game. That’s not what he worked for, that’s not the kind of kid he is. But what a phenomenal game by him.” The Eagles also got a strong performance from linebacker Jeremy Sinclair who was in on tackle after tackle. “He has no business being the player that he is,” said Buchanan. “He’s so small. I don’t know what his weight is — about 140 pounds? — and he plays like he’s 210. That guy is

just ferocious out there.” The Carson offence slowed in the second half following an injury to provincial all-star lineman Rory MacLennan. “He’s a huge part of our game, as important as A.J.,” said Buchanan. “He’s tough to replace. Cam Cross, our other tackle, was hurt (as well). Our whole running game revolves around our tackles so that was really tough.” Buchanan tipped his cap to Barsby for overcoming their own injuries, including their starting quarterback midway through the ﬁnal as well as leading rusher Brandon Parker who was hurt in last weekend’s semiﬁnal. “Pretty character win for them,” said Buchanan, adding that the Bulldogs made big plays when needed, including the gamble to get a two-point conversion for the win instead of kicking See Blackwell page 51

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for overtime. “So ballsy,” said Buchanan with a chuckle. “I like to think I would have done the same thing, but yeah, what a great call. That’s what you’re here for — you’re here to win. They took the shot, they got it. Full credit to them.” As for the Eagles, this loss will sting for a while but Buchanan is hoping one day his players will look back on this season and appreciate all that went into their run to the ﬁnal. “You lose a game like that . . . that’s tough. I mean, that’s gut-wrenching. But that pain will go. They need to be proud about the game they played, the positions that they put themselves in to get that

shot,” he said. “If we came in here and got manhandled, then they could feel bad about it, but they left everything out there on the ﬁeld. They prepared so hard for it, they put in the work, they executed, they did everything we asked them to do. They’re going to feel good about this down the road. Today? No, deﬁnitely not. This will be a tough weekend, but when they look back on it they should be nothing but proud.” ••• B.C. High School Football Association award winners were recently announced with several North Shore players getting their names called. Windsor Grade 12 quarterback Ty Marshall led the way, earning the offensive MVP award in

the AA division. Marshall racked up 22 passing and 12 rushing touchdowns this season while setting Windsor single season records in a number of categories including passing yards, total offence, total touchdowns, passing touchdowns and completions. Carson’s MacLennan and Blackwell were both named AA offensive all-stars while Windsor defensive back Braden Snelling earned a defensive all-star nod while also picking up the Baden Academic Scholarship. Carson’s Bill was named one of four AA Grade 11 players of the year. At the AAA level Handsworth’s Dylan Weyell earned an offensive all-star nod at receiver.

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