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The province has budged on the date

for a referendum on TransLink’s future priorities and handed back some decisionmaking powers it

wrested from the Lower Mainland’s mayors six years ago. Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced the changes aimed at breaking the deadlock between the province and TransLink mayors’ council last week. Stone has given the

mayors until June 30, 2015, to come up with a detailed vision for TransLink including speciﬁc project priorities, phasing and costs, and pushed back a referendum for voters to decide what, if any, new funding sources should pay for the plan.

Beyond increased bus service across the Lower Mainland and new bridges, Surrey is seeking light rail lines and Vancouver has asked for a subway line along Broadway to the University of British Columbia, both of which would cost billions.

However, without opening up new funding sources like a vehicle levy, road pricing, new bridge tolls or a Lower Mainland sales tax dedicated to TransLink costs, funding those projects will have See Long-term page 5

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North Shore volunteers who risk their lives to save others in the mountains will get a break on their taxes, according to Tuesday’s federal budget. In making the announcement this week, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gave a nod to the accomplishments of the late North Shore Rescue team leader Tim Jones, who died suddenly last month on Mount Seymour. Jones “exempliﬁed the dedication and commitment required of search and rescue volunteers across Canada,” the budget documents noted, adding Jones led “the busiest search and rescue team in Canada…” The new tax measure will allow search and rescue volunteers who log at least 200 hours of service in a year to claim a 15 per cent credit on $3,000, which amounts See B.C. page 10

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Long-term planning in mayors’ hands to come from higher property taxes, gas taxes or transit fares, all of which have been maxed out, the mayors argue. “Our position in government is clear. If the people of Metro Vancouver are being asked to pay new taxes or fees for new services put forward by the mayors’ council, then taxpayers must have a say,” Stone said in a press conference. To help spur the mayors to that end, Stone said he will introduce legislation that puts long-term project planning back in the hands of the mayors after the province reduced them to an advisory role and giving the decision-making power to an appointed board in 2008. “I believe that this is real change that places more authority in the

hands of the mayors’ council. This is indeed what the mayors’ council has been asking for. This is what we are offering,” Stone said in a press conference. “In turn, I challenge the mayors’ council to deﬁne a regional transportation vision with priorities and costs, to work with government as the council considers funding sources and ﬁnalizes a referendum question, to publicly advocate for the success of a referendum that will support the region’s objectives for the decades to come.” While the announcements from last week are cause for “guarded optimism,” they still leave a lot of unanswered questions, said District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton, who also serves as chairman of the mayors’

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n case you missed it on Tuesday, along with a federal budget in Ottawa, a speech from the throne in Victoria, and a little athletic contest happening in Sochi, a movement was born online. The Day We Fight Back, a day of protest on the streets and online aimed at ending unwarranted mass surveillance, garnered support from millions worldwide but not much attention in the news cycle. The movement has the support of Internet giants like Google and Facebook, and civil libertarian groups, including our own B.C. Civil Liberties Association, as well as everyday citizens who’d rather not have their phone, search engine and email data skimmed without justiﬁcation. This past year has seen a steady stream of revelations about the level of scrutiny we are all under, much of which came from Edward Snowden, the former U.S.

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Ship’s stern has had its day Dear Editor: I have been reading the letters regarding the Flamborough Head stern with increasing amusement, but the latest letter (Feb. 5) has at last prompted me to try and set the record straight. Flamborough Head never was a “Liberty” or “Victory” ship. She was built by Burrard Dry Dock at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, keel laid July 1944 and launched October 1944. Those were the days. She was a Beachy Head class ﬂeet maintenance ship of which 21 were built for the Royal Navy. They were based on the Victory Ship hull and machinery, but were never freighters. They carried a large crew and were capable of

maintaining and repairing the fleet combatants at remote locations. HMS Flamborough Head saw service off Normandy (after D-Day, obviously) and with the Arctic convoys to Russia. In 1952 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and renamed HMCS Cape Breton. She was decommissioned in 1964 but I believe continued to serve as a floating workshop until the late 1990s. “Cape Breton,” as we should call her, was not “cut up and scrapped” but was sunk as an artificial reef near Nanaimo, sans stern. A number of years ago, I did a survey on the ship in Esquimalt where she was laid up.

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There was hope that she could be put into use as a demonstration/goodwill vessel. The propeller had been removed for scrap by underwater demolition which had also destroyed the tailshaft, so with that and a host of other issues it was not practical to restore the vessel as a seagoing concern. I was amazed

to note that the ship had a full foundry so could cast or forge billets and then machine them, all on board. I do agree with Mr. Ter Horst that the stern should be disposed of; without the context of the whole hull it is meaningless. Gordon Passmore North Vancouver

Pavement sensors are here, there, everywhere Dear Editor: Apropos of your Friday, Jan. 24 article on road sensors, there are other ones of which motorists should be aware. Every time you stop at an intersection controlled by a trafﬁc light, there are magnetic sensors buried just

before the stop line. If you stop a car length before the line it will not activate the signal. Look for the three-foot circles just before the light on the road surface and you will see the evidence of the signal activator. Malcolm Barnes NorthVancouver

To boldly go where no man has gone before Dear Editor: I wish to commend Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn for alerting the residents of the North Shore to the necessity of having “to get away from this vulcanized system of government,” as reported by the intrepid Jeremy Shepherd in last

Wednesday’s edition of the North Shore News. The prospect of our municipal staff working under an impermeable layer of reinforced rubber is horrifying indeed and will do nothing to improve the speed of amalgamation. Equally appalling is the

possibility that municipal staff have adopted the characteristics of the planet Vulcan where humanoids from outer space make the policy decisions; or worse still, the Town of Vulcan where the main attraction, a replica of the Starship Enterprise, is a poor

competitor to our truncated Victory Ship. If amalgamation will obviate these catastrophic outcomes, then there’s not a moment to lose. Chris Snelgrove North Vancouver Editor’s note: The word should have been “balkanized.”

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B.C. throne speech highlights skills training From page 1 to $450 applied against taxes owed. Much of the federal budget announced Tuesday was described generally as a stay-the-course document with an emphasis on keeping spending low. While more than $1 billion of new infrastructure money was announced Tuesday, much of that was earmarked for elsewhere in

the country — speciﬁcally Montreal and Windsor. Local municipalities are still waiting to ﬁnd out if they’ll get funding from a $14-billion 10-year “major projects” infrastructure program announced last year. North Shore leaders are hoping the federal government will fund onethird of the cost of the new Lions Gate sewage treatment plant, estimated at up to

$700 million. Tuesday’s budget also called for about $3 billion of defence contract spending to be deferred until after 2016-’17.West Vancouver MP John Weston said he doesn’t expect that will have any impact on the massive shipbuilding program for non-combat vessels at North Vancouver’s Seaspan shipyards. “I believe we’re solid going forward,” he said.

“The commitment in principle hasn’t changed.” Weston said he was also pleased to see the government allocate additional money to address prescription drug abuse, an issue Weston has highlighted. Other measures announced in the budget include higher tobacco taxes, and an expected revenue boost of $1.7 billion over six years through closing of tax loopholes and

offshore tax havens. Flaherty’s budget included a $2.9 billion deﬁcit for this year — including a $3 billion contingency fund — and a projected $6.4 billion surplus by 2015-’16. The provincial throne speech — also delivered Tuesday afternoon — also highlighted familiar themes, including a commitment to control spending while pursuing resource industry investments, including those

in mining and liqueﬁed natural gas development. The speech, read by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, referred to the “incredible opportunity of LNG,” saying it would boost jobs while helping to ﬁght worldwide climate change. The throne speech also referred to the need for a long-term transportation plan, and to match postsecondary grads with skilled technical jobs.

PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING 962 Montroyal Boulevard

1570, 1576, & 1584 East Keith Road and 743, 763, & 777 Orwell Street

What:

Public Hearing on proposed District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1304 (Bylaw 8034)

What:

Public Hearing on proposed North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1302 (Bylaw 8028)

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7 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2014

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7 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2014

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

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What is it?

The proposed subdivision requires an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to establish specific lot size regulations for the subject property.

What changes?

In order to create the two 10m (33ft) lots, the site must be added to Section 310 Special Minimum Lot Sizes in the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed subdivision will create two 10m (33ft) lots that are generally in keeping with the established lot pattern along the north side of the 900 block of Montroyal Blvd.

When can I speak?

Please join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 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 am to 4:30 pm.

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

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What is it?

The bylaw proposes to redevelop six single family lots located at 1570, 1576, and 1584 East Keith Road and 743, 763, and 777 Orwell Street and a small portion of road allowance for a thirty-two unit townhouse project which requires rezoning and issuance of a development permit.

What changes?

Bylaw 8028 rezones the subject site from Residential Single Family 7200 Zone (RS3) to Comprehensive Development 76 (CD76) to enable the development of a thirty-two unit residential townhouse project.

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District considers Lynnmour complex Staff to prepare trafﬁc study for proposed townhouse development JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

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A 32-unit townhouse development earmarked for East Keith Road and Orwell Street breezed through first reading at a District of North Vancouver council meeting Feb. 3, despite some concerns from neighbours about worsening traffic. Located just south of Lynnmour elementary, the development would turn six single-family lots into four, 40-foot tall buildings arranged around a courtyard. If the development proceeds, the area would need to be rezoned from single family residential to comprehensive development. The townhouses could exacerbate traffic, making it even harder to get in and out of the Inter-River neighbourhood according to some neighbours who voiced their concern at a public information meeting last

November. “The additional lane through the Cassiar Tunnel has been opened since that meeting and the unusual delays in the fall of 2013 seem to have eased,” stated community planner Casey Peters in her report. A trafﬁc study is currently being compiled and should be available prior to a public meeting. The site would include 64 parking stalls accessed off Orwell Street. The three-storey townhouses would range from 1,388 to 1,675 square feet. The increase in residential density means the developer will need to pay the district a community amenity contribution of $182,841.The money will likely go toward public art or park and trail improvements, according to a staff report. The developer will also be required to donate $73,757 to the district’s dyke infrastructure fund to guard against ﬂooding.

The development would have a Floor Space Ratio of 0.8. FSR measures a development’s total ﬂoor area against the size of its lot. The neighbourhood calls for an FSR of 0.7. However, the neighbourhood plan also includes exemptions for basements and garages, which, if enacted, would lower the development’s FSR to 0.73. Besides the six lots, the development also includes a small portion of road allowance on the corner of East Keith and Orwell Street, allowing for a straight line across the development.

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that’s been quite a process,” he said. Nine trees and a row of cedar hedging on the property will need to be removed to allow for a new driveway. Both lots will also require a 3.2-metre variance, as they would both be shy of the required lot width.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN

Give a card from the heart Kevin Vallely

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DIG DEEP Columnist Todd Major discusses the importance of risk-taking in the garden. page 14 WILD ABOUT BIRDS Writer Al Grass describes the bird songs you’ll hear on the North Shore during the midwinter season. page 16

Green Guide CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB Guest speaker Glenna Partridge will discuss gardening in a downsized world of patios and balconies Monday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304

For many,Valentine’s Day is when we let our special someone know how much they mean to us. It can, however, also be a day where one shows appreciation, love and friendship. Whichever way you choose to celebrate the day, why not take a few minutes to make your loved one a homemade card rather than giving the store-bought variety? Homemade cards really do mean so much to the recipient. The fact that you took the time to plan out, assemble and sign a card speciﬁcally tailored to them is always appreciated. Here are a couple of easy ideas for you to consider.

Playing Card For this idea it’s nice to have an oversized pad of plain and patterned paper. You can buy these at craft stores such as Michaels. It is much more economical to purchase a whole pad than individual sheets. You will also require a deck of playing cards, craft glue and a ﬁne-tipped black felt pen. Look for these items in your local Dollar Store. Fold a plain, white piece of printer paper into quarters. Alternatively, you can purchase a package of pre-made, 17 x 13 centimetre white cards that include white envelopes. Cut a piece of red

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Old Growth Conservancy society with guest Sandra Bicego, manager of environment and sustainability, District of West Vancouver, will make a presentation on merging sustainability into the environment and vice versa. How can we do this together? Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. ogcs.ca

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I LoveYou This is a great card to make with kids. Look for the little google eyes at your local Dollar Store. Using a round hole punch, make a hole in the top left corner of your blank, white 17 x 13 cm card. Glue the eye on the inside of the card so it appears through the hole in the front.

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in the Lower Mainland.The District of West Vancouver is developing a strategy to address this problem, and needs the public’s input Wednesday, Feb. 26, 4:307:30 p.m. at Gleneagles Golf Course Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr. westvancouver. ca/invasiveplants

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Cut a heart from a piece of red, patterned paper and glue it to the front of the card. Write “You” underneath and a personal message inside. Happy Valentine’s Day! Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home décor, entertaining and ﬂoral design. barb@lunter.ca lunter.ca

mornings at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St.,Vancouver. Judy Aird, 604-257-8674 THE UPPER LONSDALE GARDEN CLUB meets every second Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Dianne,

If you’re planning on renovating your home or building a new one you undoubtedly have some deﬁnitive ideas on what you’d like to see built. If you intend to use a designer or architect for your project you need to be able to convey these ideas to them in order to best realize your dreams. One easy way to do this is by compiling a wish list. A wish list is exactly as it states: a list of things that appeal to you and why. It can be a written list or it can be a scrapbook of images but ideally, it’ll be a bit of both. The objective of the wish list is to get all your ideas out in the open before the design process begins, giving the designer a real sense of direction from the start. When putting together a wish list think about homes you love, spaces that make you feel good, or places that capture your imagination. And don’t hold back.The pragmatics of budget and structural constraint will have their day but for now just imagine what you’d really like.That dream of an open plan ﬂowing through multiple levels might prove too expensive but the idea See Jot page 14

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in the garden. Winter planting is not new but it is often avoided by gardeners and homeowners who want to

improve their yards.Winter is a great time to plant for several reasons. Firstly, the disturbance in the garden occurs during the low season when garden use is generally at its lowest. Secondly, hardy trees, shrubs and perennials can be safely planted or transplanted during winter as long as the ground is not frozen deeply, temperatures are not below minus one or two Celsius, and the plants are hardy for our climatic zone. Hardy plants either sit in the nursery and freeze or the plants sit in your garden and freeze — it makes no

difference to the plant. Thirdly, garden and landscape companies may offer competitive rates in the low or winter season. For trained and experienced gardeners, late winter is an ideal time to plant and transplant trees, shrubs and perennials just before the arrival of spring. For example, hostas, which are one of the most ubiquitous of garden plants, can be dug out of the ground, divided and planted or left sitting on the ground to freeze and they will still regrow in spring (unless the freeze is really

publichearing WHO: WHAT:

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NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver, that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014 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 amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” and proposed Heritage Designation Bylaw. “ZONING BYLAW 1995 NO. 6700”, AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 8344 (FAIRBORNE PROPERTIES LTD., SHIFT ARCHITECTURE INC. 117-135 WEST 1ST STREET, CD-648, SCHEDULE 108); and HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW, 2013, NO. 8345 (FAIRBORNE PROPERTIES LTD., BC TELEPHONE COMMERCIAL BUILDING 117 WEST 1ST STREET) FAIRBORNE PROPERTIES has applied to rezone the property located at 117-135 West 1st Street, legally known as: Lot B, Block 165, DL 271, Plan 750 Lot 3, Block 165, DL 271, Plan 750 Lot 4, Block 165, DL 271, Plan 750 Lot 5, Block 165, DL 271, Plan 750 Lot 6, Block 165, DL 271, Plan 750 Lot 7, Block 165, DL 271, Plan 750

Lot 4, Block 165, DL 274, Plan 879 Lot 5, Block 165, DL 274, Plan 879 Lot 6, Block 165, DL 274, Plan 879 Lot 7, Block 165, DL 274, Plan 879 Lot 8, Block 165, DL 274, Plan 879 Lot 9, Block 165, DL 274, Plan 879

as indicated on the sketch. The amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” will have the effect of reclassifying the said property: FROM: CS-3 (Special Commercial) Zone TO: CD-648 (Comprehensive Development 648) Zone To permit a six-storey mixed-use development with commercial retail units and a community amenity space on the ground level and 65 stratiﬁed residential units above. Access to the commercial underground parking is proposed from the lane to the east of the subject property, while residential underground parking will be accessed from the lane to the south. This application will also designate the existing heritage building at 117 West 1st Street (BC Telephone Commercial Building). This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. 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, February 17, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. The proposed bylaws 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 February 6, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct any inquiries to Emilie Adin, Deputy Director, Community Development, at eadin@cnv.org or 604-982-3922.

hard, like below minus ﬁve degrees Celsius). I am not recommending that anyone treat their plants so unkindly but hardiness is hardiness. Tender plants, those plants that have borderline hardiness in our climate, should not be planted or transplanted in winter. Examples of tender plants include fan palms, bananas, Mediterranean origin plants and so on, not including annuals which are warm weather divas. When it comes to constructing new hardlandscape features like retaining walls, walkways, pergolas and patios in winter, there are two primary problems that must be avoided. Firstly, rain saturation destabilizes the granular base upon which those hard features are built which can lead to long-term failure of the structure. Secondly,

freezing temperatures below minus two or three degrees Celsius can cause heaving of the granular base which destabilizes the structure. Rain and freezing temperatures are a fact of life in the frozen north and building does not stop in winter but precautions and suitable timing of operations can safely mitigate those problems. Despite the recent cold spell, this year’s generally mild winter has allowed gardeners and landscapers to keep busy working the soil and sculpting the earth to create beautiful outdoor living spaces. I have seen several companies taking advantage of this year’s mild winter to build beautiful gardens.Those companies are using all manner of scheduling and site protection to allow See Much page 19

Jot down anything and everything that inspires From page 13 of openness with changing levels might inspire a design that captures a similar feel through the less expensive means of varying ceiling heights. Anything that inspires you should be jotted down. A seamless connection between inside and out, an open stair ﬂooded by natural light or even a tower as your private get-away (this was a previous client’s dream that we managed to successfully incorporate into a design) are all ideas worth itemizing. Other things to consider for your list are the functional realities of your home’s layout. How many bedrooms do you need? How big a mudroom do you need? Do you want a built-in pantry or just lots of cabinet space? The questions may be exhaustive but the answers are essential. Mark it all down and once again prioritize.What functions or relationships are a must for

you, which ones could you manage without? One easy way to create a wish list these days is by doing it online. Sites like Houzz and Pinterest allow users to categorize images in idea-books and folders that can be shared easily. Compiling an online wish list can be simple, fast and fun. I even ﬁnd myself using these sites to catalogue images for inspiration in future designs. At the end of the wish list exercise you’ll have a collection of images and ideas that will be both helpful to you and your design professional. As your project moves forward other factors will begin to inﬂuence the direction of your design. Having the wish list as a touchstone throughout the process will ensure that your initial hopes and dreams don’t get lost in the turmoil of design and construction. KevinVallely is a residential designer in NorthVancouver. vallely.ca

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Enjoy songs of midwinter Midwinter brings many wonderful birding opportunities to the North Shore’s parks and natural areas. For example, it’s the best time of the year to enjoy a ﬁne diversity of waterfowl. Local waterfowl can be classiﬁed into swans, geese and ducks. Ducks are further divided into divers, dabblers, mergansers, sea ducks and stiff-tail ducks. Swans are not as common on the North Shore as they are in the Lower Fraser Valley where they often feed on waste crops, like carrots. Most often, trumpeter swans

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Owls have recently been heard calling on the North Shore From page 16 called sawbills because they have serrated bills to help them catch slippery prey. Three species occur locally: the common, hooded and red-breasted. The beautiful hoody with its fan-shaped crest should be looked for in habitats like ponds, which are also good places to watch for the rainbow-coloured wood duck.

Watch for ducks courting, like mallards facing each other and nodding their heads up and down, or goldeneyes which snap their heads back, with a nasal wa-wa! Owls have recently been heard calling at night. Our most commonly seen owl on the North Shore is the barred owl. It has an easy to remember “who cooks for you. . . who cooks for you — all?”

call. Other owl species to watch for include the great horned, saw whet and northern pygmy. A good way to ﬁnd owls is to listen for scolding birds like chickadees, kinglets, wrens and jays. They’re never wrong at discovering something. It might be an owl, a hawk, but it could also be a raven, raccoon, or even a domestic cat. If you see a ﬂock (murder) of crows carrying on by

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a wonderful time of the year to enjoy nature on the North Shore. Keep safe.

Anna’s hummingbird, our resident species, has been seen courting and heard singing of late because it nests in winter. Later in spring, the rufous hummingbird will arrive from wintering in Mexico. Listen for eagles chirping; chickadees singing ‘tea-time’; redwings doing their ‘onka-ree”; and woodpeckers drumming. Indeed, midwinter is

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damage through the pot. Other precautions regularly used during winter landscape construction include tarps to prevent rain saturation of imported soil or granular materials, heaters and frost mats for concrete curing, and working on the days when the weather is favourable and shutting down when rain or freezing temperatures prevent proper construction efﬁcacy. Winter is a good time to design new gardens, plan ahead for spring or grow seeds.Winter is also a time to renovate overgrown garden beds, construct new features, plant or transplant hardy plants and prune those plants that respond well to winter pruning. A little

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My 17-month-old grandson decided to help me the other day. He picked up a can of beans and looked at me. I asked him to bring it to the kitchen and with a minimum amount of direction he did so. We were both thrilled with this, his ﬁrst actual chore. We all know that it’s important that our kids do chores. But really, who needs the grief? Little ones, like my grandson, love to help but let’s face it, having them in the kitchen while we cook or in the laundry room while we try to get all the laundry done can be more about having a child underfoot than having a true helper. However, it’s important to have children help out around the house. It matters, but why? Children need to know that they are needed as part of the family. In order to run a home, there are tasks that need to be done. Much as none of us may want to do the work, we also know that having accomplished something feels good. For a toddler, that can be as simple as handing her parent the spoon she dropped or putting her arm

through the sweater all by herself. The complexity of tasks grows as children grow and mature, but the feeling stays the same. When we begin when our kids are young, by the time they figure out that housework is work and is to be avoided, it is already part of their routine. If we wait until they are 10, 12 or 16 it can be much more difficult to involve them in running the house. So the trick is to involve them when they are little and increase the level of task as they age. Many parents tell me that they allow their kids to help when they want to. And that is great, but there is more to this question of chores than just helping out when you feel like it. There needs to be a level of expectation. In other words, certain jobs need to be done whether you want to or not. Let’s face it, have you ever awakened on a beautiful morning, yawned, stretched and thought, “Whoopee, I get to clean the toilets today!” So, once my grandson had the can of beans, I expected he would follow through with the task, which was to bring it to the kitchen. And, with a little guidance, he did just that. But how do we accomplish this? The first step is to reconsider our standards. The way a four year old sets the table might not meet our criteria, but if he’s doing his best, be appreciative. Time is a big issue. Letting your child dress herself simply takes more time than doing it for her. So schedule your time

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from yours. So, walk him through the job. Let him know what you expect from him. If, when he announces he is done, you see that he hasn’t really accomplished much, go back to the job description and have him ﬁnish the task. Work with him. It’s hard for kids to stay focused on chores so make it a joint project.You pick up all the Lego and put See Housework page 22

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Housework makes kids feel useful From page 20 them away while he grabs all the toy cars. A bonus of working with kids is that you are teaching them how you like to see the work done and you are setting up a habit of working together which, as he gets older, can

lead to great conversations that might otherwise not happen. Kids who have a role in the running of the family see themselves as useful, necessary and trusted. They learn problem solving (what is the best way to tackle this toy clean-up?), decision making (what

shall I make the family for lunch today?) and values (how do I want our home to look?). Involving the kids in family chores will help them to become more capable young adults. And while having them help when they are little can feel overwhelming, they

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We asked local independent schools to talk about how they teach non-academic skills essential for future success, such as persistence, teamwork and resilience.These are their responses.

Exploring at Collingwood

Now in its 25th year, Collingwood School’s outdoor education program emphasizes experiential learning to foster self-esteem, responsibility, resourcefulness, collaboration and communication, all critical skills for students in the MiddleYears program. The ﬁrst trip in the spring of Grade 7 is a combination of residential camp with an overnight wilderness component.There are four additional trips that follow for students in grades 8 and 9.The program, named Explore, promotes selfdiscovery and interactive social skills, plus a holistic understanding of the natural world through adventure and environmental education. Experiences are processed, reﬂected upon and synthesized into the students’ everyday lives.These experiences challenge the individual and the group as a whole physically, emotionally and

intellectually. Students grow and mature from Grade 7 to Grade 9 in ways they might not otherwise without this unique component of their education.They learn to co-operate with teammates, share wonderful adventures and create lifelong memories.They emerge with a conﬁdence that serves them well moving into the Senior School and later in life. After completion of Explore’s curricular requirements in Grade 9, students have the opportunity to further advance their skills at a Senior School level. Course selections for Grade 10 and 11 students incorporate themes such as Leadership in Local and Global Communities, Personal Leadership, and Team Building. The Explore program is a critical component in Collingwood School’s program and the school’s mission of preparing young people to thrive in meaningful lives.

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Lions Gate Christian Academy’s vision is 20/20. It is a clear vision that has not changed in the 20 years of the life of this school.

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Independent Schools

Group projects teach teamwork at St. Edmund’s At St. Edmund’s Elementary, we devote a large amount of our energy addressing what is known in education as the “hidden curriculum.” We know we have succeeded with a particular child when they leave our school with a “spirit of service.” In other words, they have grown into the type of person who looks to help others and understands how to make the world a better place. To meet this lofty goal, it is vital that students hear the same message at home as they do at school. We are fortunate to have such a supportive parent

community that shares our beliefs and goals for their children, but communication between home and school is necessary to implement these values. For example, this year we have implemented parent email lists and electronic newsletters, and we have revised our school website.These initiatives have enabled smoother communication between school and home, and have permitted us to engage parents in the big picture more effectively. While we have worked hard to build a culture of achievement, we also understand the necessity of

teaching collaboration. Group projects are an important opportunity for students to build teamwork skills. Opportunities to participate in team sports bring a class closer together and build friendships. Our end of year awards are designed to recognize students who are wellrounded, those who work with and for others (not just the student with the highest mark). While academic achievement is a crucial aspect of a good school, a focus on academics must be integrated into a framework that teaches ethics and teamwork.

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Empowerment, growth at Magnussen Magnussen School teachers recognize that the journey to lifelong happiness and success is rooted in building character strengths, positive and healthy

relationships, and processes such as growth mindset and resilience. At Magnussen, we strive to create a learning environment that fosters warm, meaningful and

caring relationships that nurture and celebrate the true self. Our goal is to be a school where every child feels safe and secure, and empowered with the skills, tools and mindset to create

their own sense of safety and security from within. Mindfulness, social thinking curricula and non-violent communication are vital components of our school day.We explicitly teach and model mind and body awareness, and demonstrate and reinforce effective,

expected and compassionate social skills and behaviour. One student termed what he is learning as “social endurance,” which he described as learning to socialize with his peers and teachers, to practise patience and self-control. Guiding our students through daily

struggles and challenges allows us to see and celebrate the social, emotional and cognitive growth of our students. The truly magical moments are when the children can see and celebrate this personal growth within themselves.

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Independent Schools

Resourcefulness, resilience and reflection at IPS As an IB World School, Island Pacific School (IPS) is committed to the IB philosophy, which includes a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum that encourages student curiosity and inquiry across all disciplines. The tenor of instruction at IPS is such that the students must exercise every fibre of their intellectual and creative capacity to get the most out of what the program

has to offer. As one graduate said, “In some schools, knowledge is like a bowling ball plunked on a table; at IPS, knowledge is a tennis ball that is tossed around the entire class.” Resourcefulness, resilience and reﬂection permeates the curriculum at IPS, but nowhere is it more obvious than during the school’s outdoor expeditions. As part of their graduation requirement, Grade 9 students complete an

overnight “solo” in the woods. In addition to constructing their own shelters, they take time to reﬂect on what they have accomplished in the past and where they want to go in the future. All students participate in a progression of responsibilities. A house system incorporates crossgrade stewardship that includes mentoring and cleaning the school. The older and more experienced students

are expected to take a leadership role throughout the year. This begins with the Grade 9s helping to plan the school’s hiking expedition, continues in their position as house leaders and crew supervisors, and culminates in their publicly defended “Masterworks” presentations, which set the intellectual and creative standards for the school. Nurtured toward this role throughout their years

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at IPS, the students gain an earned conﬁdence

Independence and initiative at North Star Montessori Last Friday afternoon I found myself sitting around a table with a group of grade 4 and 5 students from North Star Montessori Elementary. We were in a 90-minute production meeting about this year’s school play, The Birth of the Universe. All the students were concentrating, contributing and focused on the task at hand. “How can we represent

the Big Bang on stage?” I asked. One suggestion led to another.The students took turns to speak, listened to each other’s suggestions and problem-solved extremely creatively.They drew on their collective experience from past school plays and their own out-of-school hobbies.They referred to their academic learning about the solar system and infused the discussion with

energy and humour. This level of teamwork and original thought, whilst exciting to witness, came as no surprise.These nineand 10-year-olds have been educated in Montessori schools since preschool. For six or seven years they have been in an environment that encourages independence, nurtures initiative, resilience and the ability to face challenges.

Grace and courtesy skills are taught to children from the age of three, and their social skills are fostered by having to wait until an activity is free to use, by the need to replace an activity back on the shelf ready for another person to use, and by contributing to the maintenance of the environment. In turn, these skills contribute to a sense of belonging.

From the outset, independence is encouraged. Children are given the space and time to both learn and practise age-appropriate skills. In preschool these include the self-care activities such as putting on shoes and boots and learning how to do and undo buttons, zips and buckles. By the elementary classes, children are setting daily goals and taking an increasing level of

because they have accomplished much. responsibility for managing their time.Within the school setting, the children have experienced stability and a sense of control over their lives. Lessons are taught when the individual is ready for that lesson, and children are allowed to master skills in their own time.The Montessori environment promotes a sense of belonging and respect. The school play is simply a vehicle to proudly display these skills to their greatest supporters, their families.

MULGRAVE SCHOOL Inspiring Excellence in Education and Life

A Mulgrave Education: The Best Preparation for University…and for Life. Mulgrave offers the globally-recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, featuring:

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addition to two learning resource centres that enhance our robust one-to-one and small group advisory programme. extensive service, leadership, athletic and creative opportunities.

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School, dozens of electives and co-curriculars for Middle and Junior School. Senior School entrance scholarships valued at $10,000. a new Senior School, opening Winter 2014.

Mulgrave is known for our strong culture of personalised learning, our inclusive community, and our focus on guiding students to discover and chart their own course for success in university…and life. Come experience the Mulgrave Difference for yourself. Visit one of our upcoming Open Houses:

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Independent Schools

Fostering middle years at Mulgrave Socio-emotional learning is one of the pillars of the Middle School programme at Mulgrave. Students in grades 7 to 9 have specialized needs compared to their peers, which is in part why middle schools have always been such effective learning environments for these students. Martin Jones, principal of Mulgrave’s Middle School, explains, “The focus on socio-emotional development is critically important. Adolescent students can disengage from their learning due to factors related to their socioemotional well-being, so it’s our priority to ensure we support students’ growth and development in this area while ensuring they remain highly engaged in their learning.” At Mulgrave, while academic excellence is a strong goal, we know that students can’t achieve their best if they are not happy. We look for opportunities to help students develop lifelong skills, including the ability to self-regulate, show gratitude, extend kindness, and develop their creativity. These skills, in turn, help them develop strong trusting relationships and navigate the sometimes stormy waters of adolescence while remaining engaged in their learning. A few ways we foster these skills include placing them in small cross-grade advisory groups where they beneﬁt from a close relationship with a single advisory teacher over the three years of middle school. Through weekly group and one-on-one meetings, they beneﬁt from the mentoring of older students while in turn developing compassion and kindness as they mentor younger students. These groups are only one part of a robust guidance and counselling program that’s in place as they navigate the complex world of social media, peer dynamics, and puberty.

Encouraging a spirit of inquiry at Brockton School At Brockton we want our students to be successful both in and outside of the classroom, and be thoroughly prepared for the ever-changing world beyond school. This involves giving students a well-rounded curriculum to develop all of their interests and talents, both known and yet to be discovered, and incorporating the skills required to be great students and worthwhile citizens. We take care to ensure

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Providing students with a practical way to apply these skills and widen their sphere of consciousness is just as important. Antony Wilson, head of student life, believes, “Experiential and authentic learning programmes are essential to developing the kind of creative, critical, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills needed to succeed in the complexity of the 21st century. At Mulgrave, students participate in service learning and global education and outreach programs. By engaging in a diversity of real-world activities at school, locally and globally, students initiate, plan, collaborate, persevere, and reﬂect.” These days, these experiences matter as much, if not more, as academics, he adds.

that our students have the expertise to be able to work independently towards mastery of a skill or task. As an International Baccalaureate World School we nurture our students’ natural inquisitiveness and kindle the spirit of inquiry through everything that our students engage in whether in the science lab, the music room or on the soccer pitch. See Making page 27

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Independent Schools Making mistakes is a part of learning

Culture of learning at Bodwell Many universities and employers are realizing the value of persistence and resilience. Since almost all Bodwell students come from different countries where English is not the ofﬁcial or spoken language, our students must have extra persistence in learning the subject matter at the same time as they ﬁnesse their English. At the same time, Bodwell students are learning cultural literacy, not only of Canadian culture, but also of their peers. The world will require more citizens from across the globe to connect with and understand one another. For example, in Canadian culture, it is quite common to smile at strangers, and may in fact be considered rude if you don’t receive a smile or a nod back.

From page 26 Being able to develop novel solutions to problems is the key to making successful independent thinkers. As some educators will tell you, learning is messy. Students have to learn

that making mistakes has been part of the course for any successful person; the trick is being able to pick yourself up and learn from your mistakes. At Brockton we take pride in the role that our caring community plays in helping our young people

to develop their selfconﬁdence and willingness to be risk-takers in all aspects of their schooling. To be successful students must learn to be great scholars, excellent collaborators, brilliant thinkers and caring people.

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be more responsible and resilient. They do rely on the assistance and compassion of the staff here, but at the same time, they learn very early how to manage everything: their time, their space, their money, their work load, and ultimately their learning. These soft skills are crucial to success in life beyond the doors of high school.

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BODWELL HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY

2014 GRADUATION CEREMONY Friday, March 21, 2014 1:15pm | Bodwell High School Gymnasium

GUEST SPEAKER

Joy Kogawa

CM, OBC

Canadian Poet and Novelist This year, 176 Bodwell students will celebrate graduation. On this special day, we will be joined by families from Canada and 30 other countries. We are honoured to have Ms. Joy Kogawa, one of Canada’s most renowned poets and novelists, to join and speak to the graduates about Canada’s multiculturalism and her aspirations for peace and reconciliation. ABDULLOKH, Izmira AKUGHA, Oghenewoma Andre ALDANIYAZOVA, Altynay ANTONYAN, Artur ASETRE, Paul Daniel BABA, Sachika BAO,Yue BESEDIN,Vitaly BREITMAN AMSELEM, Sioma Henrique BURANOVA, Adelina CAI, Zhengxin CAMARA, Mohamed Pathe CANTU GARZA MENDEZ, Ana Silvia CHEN, Pei-Hsuan CHEN, Xiuping CHEN,Yiye CHEN,Yuhan CHENG, Chi-Chun CHEPETS,Yury CHINEMELU,KodiliAmanda Solumtochukwu CHIVILEVA,Varvara CHO, Jae Young CHONG,Young Soo CUI, Shengmei DARBO, Alhagy DAVIDCHUK, Svetlana DENG, Dishen DONG, Meng Xin DONG,Yiyang EGONA, Oghenetega Omoefe EHIMEN, Owens Oseghale ELATI, Ali Ibrahim FANG,Yiyun FENG, Kaishu FIGUEROA FERRER, Katiuska Jose

FU, Jing Yun FUNGVANIT,Verasit GONZALEZ TORICES, Jorge Enrique GRINBERG, Artem GUERRERO NEGRETE, Nayeli Elizabeth GUO, Xiaoqian HAYAMA, Erika HE, Bingqing HE, Xiaodong HE,Yunxi HEMKES VIDRIO, Alejandro HERNANDEZ MENDONCA, Matheus HONG, Gee Moon HSIEH,Yi-Ching HU,Yue Sheng HUANG, Jiajing HUANG,Wan Ting HUANG, Xuewen HUIZAR CONZUELO,Viviana IDRIS, Hadizat Ohunene IKEDA, Eri IMAMURA, Shogo IMANSEITOVA, Shakhnoza ISOBE, Koki JIA, Li JIN,Yaoyao JING,Wenshuo JONGSOMBOONPOCA, Chotika KADIR, Aliya KAMISAWA, Koya KANG, Seongkook KARPENKO,Vitaliy KAWAUME, Keisuke KHASSENOV, Alen KHISSAMEDENOVA, Aisulu

KHUSSAIN, Saddam KIM, Don Dyu KIM, Jinyong KIM,Yoojung KISELEVA, Ekaterina KOREPANOVA, Polina KOSTIKOV, Konstantin KUAN,Weng Lam KUZAKOV,Vladislav LAM,Worakamon LARA ARIAS, Constanza LEON LARA, Rigoberto LI, Hongyuan LI, Zhibin LI, Zhuojing LIAO, Chia-Min LIN, Andrew LIN, Hsuan Yueh LIN, Ziyue LOPEZ CALVINO, Borja LOPEZ LARA, Jaime Miguel LOTFI, Mojtaba LU, Minli LUO,Yang MAFUSIRE, Shamma MALAKHOVA, Anna MAMEDALIYEVA, Zarina MAMINA, Evgenia MARTINS, Benedict Eyerinmene MARTSYNKEVYCH, Sofiya MATEOS VAZQUEZ, Ana Paula MATVEEVA, Arina MENDEZ ORTIZ, Carlos Alejandro MENICONI DE PAULA ROSA, Briza MENSHIKOVA, Polina MGBEAHURIKE, Sopuruchi Uzochibundu

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Independent Schools

Collaborating at Alcuin College

Re-imagine education, an education based on personalization. The students of Alcuin College are provided with a rich, rigorous and personalized education in an intimate setting that fosters creativity and achievement. Through inquiry, projectbased learning and meaningful community ﬁeld studies, each student’s unique talents are uncovered and cultivated for a life characterized by compassion and a love for learning. Across the school, Kindergarten to Grade 11, students are actively involved in a project of social responsibility. Beginning with a self-assessment of their actions and beliefs, students form a personal goal and an action plan to improve their social responsibility; one that contributes to the wellbeing of everyone in the Alcuin community. Teamwork and collaboration are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students have worked in multi-age groups on projects, such as designing and building large-scale catapults, programming and driving robots and learning to code with Scratch, Java or GameMaker.

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The seven “collaboration norms” are directly taught by what we call master teachers. Through weekly team challenges, along with a debrief of what was successful, what was not and why, students have regular opportunities to practise and improve their skills. Role models and mentors from the community play a valuable

part in the education plan. When our students explored the theme of character and its connection to achieving dreams, we were fortunate to have MLA Naomi Yamamoto and Olympian Georgia Simmerling come to speak and answer questions. At Alcuin College, we strive to cultivate the curiosity of each child.

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Working together at LGCA The theme of this winter’s Independent Schools feature is most interesting to the Lions Gate Christian Academy community. Our three overriding expectations for our students, staff and parents are: demonstrate mutual respect, try your best and have fun. They seem to work. Let’s look at resilience. Over the 20-year life of LGCA, we have had to relocate several times. Our parent community, and thus the students, value the climate and results of our school and are ready to take on the challenge of the next relocation as we grow. The attitude spills over into a “together we can” motto. Students feel a true ownership of the school because they have been part of the actual movingin experience. Curriculum in the classrooms is integrated with these three expectations. Trying harder, trying again and being supported by peers when we do is what happens at LGCA. Learning to organize and make connections beyond the school walls is inherent

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Missions teams and Elements, our outdoor education program. We persevere in athletics. Each team member is needed to support the rest of the team. Sometimes smaller is better when it comes to everyone participating:

Everyone has to! Through integration of these intangible attributes into our day-to-day curriculum, we prepare students for life. After all, education should transform knowledge into wisdom, then act on it.

Teaching work ethic and tenacity at EAS There is a hidden curriculum at Eaton Arrowsmith School. One in which persistence, resilience and leaning on the emotional support of one’s community is modelled and encouraged on a daily basis. Our students, who have struggled with academic and/or social learning disabilities throughout their lives, are with us for three to four years in order to re-wire and strengthen the weaker networks of their brains that have been the root cause of their learning challenges. Every day, through the use of the Arrowsmith Program, our students work on what is hardest for them. They dive into the weaker areas of their brain, and through targeted, repetitive cognitive exercises, they strengthen their learning capacities. In the Arrowsmith Program one cannot compensate or accommodate for learning challenges. In essence, our students are tying their good hands behind their backs and are working to strengthen their weaker hands. The levels of the cognitive exercises that our

students work on are set just slightly above where their learning capacities are, thereby enabling them to set reasonable goals and achieve success. Success breeds success, as they say, and so our students continue to confidently challenge themselves as the days go by. Changing one’s brain is no easy task, however, and so there are times when frustration rises to the surface. Our students, however, are surrounded with incredibly supportive peers, who delight in leaving motivational sticky note messages on each other’s desks, and by teachers who embrace failure, seeing it as a chance for learning and growth. The final component of our EAS team are our parents and caregivers, who are the providers of support, encouragement, hugs and high-fives. It is little wonder that one of the most frequent pieces of feedback we receive from the schools to which our students transition is regarding their incredible work ethic and tenacity of spirit, in other words, the products of our hidden curriculum.

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Parents of children of all ages who are considering a Catholic Education are encouraged to come see our school. At St. Edmund’s Elementary, our goal is to ensure that your child’s school experience is a happy one. We will be diligent in creating a Catholic environment that stimulates personal development, stresses academic achievement, and offers students well-rounded curricular program. Please contact our school to arrange a tour at our Open House, or see our website (www.stedmunds.ca) for more details for more information.

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Picking petals for your precious ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

Valentine’s Day brings out romantics, and buying a bouquet of fragrant flowers is one of the many ways people can express their affection for a loved one. Whether it’s a florist or the local grocery store, here are some helpful hints for choosing the perfect flowers for that special someone. Kristin Ames, owner of Posy Flower Shop in North Vancouver, says when buying flowers, start by establishing a budget. That helps narrow down your options, she notes. Ames says red roses tend to be chosen because of their widely recognized symbolism. “Red is still kind of king when it comes to romance,” she says. “A lot of people are still interested in the standard dozen long-stemmed red roses.That’s by far the most popular.” Flowers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and presentation styles and navigating through them depends on what someone is looking for. Cut flower vases and bouquets, such as presentation bouquets (cut flowers wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon) or a hand-tied bouquet, which includes cut flowers that have been arranged into a round-style bouquet, are an option for

those who don’t want the long-stemmed roses and can fit any price point. “You can always throw a couple of roses in if you feel that you want to have the roses in there, but if not there’s so many options to choose from,” says Ames. A potted orchid or an orchid planter can also make a good Valentine’s Day gift with lasting appeal. “They have an extremely long lifespan, so the smaller ones you’re looking at sort of three months,” says Ames. “And the bigger ones can last up to five months in bloom, if they’re cared for properly.” And for those who are budget-conscious, Ames recommends seasonal flowers, such as tulips, that will look nice but are not going to break the bank. “You can get a really nice, big colourful bunch of tulips for not a huge outlay of cash,” she says. “I think that’s always a really nice option.” To get the best quality bouquets, Ames recommends checking for wilted or yellowed foliage. “Take a look at the water in the bucket that the flowers are sitting in, and if the water looks murky or has leaves floating in it, that means that bacteria’s probably already started to grow in there and I would probably not go for that,” she says. “Your flowers should be refrigerated, so you want to

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y a D s ’ e n i t n e l a V Happy

Local love story: Fay and Ted Butterfield Fay and Ted Butterﬁeld are both retired and live in North Vancouver.

volunteer work. Helping others is very important to him. He loves his family.

How did you meet? We were at a Halloween masquerade dance sponsored by the United ChurchYoung People’s group.

Ted: Fay has been my biggest supporter in my busy career and volunteer life, and my best friend during our time together, while still being devoted to our whole family and her own enjoyable interests.

Tell us about your ﬁrst date: We went on a hay ride. How did you propose? Suitable to our being fans of the Calgary Stampede, we got engaged on Scotchman’s Hill overlooking the famous inﬁeld on the eve of the greatest outdoor show on earth. Where and when was our wedding? We were married in a Calgary winter in January 1964. What do you like most about each other? Fay:Ted is devoted to

How do you like to spend time together? We like to travel. Our RV has opened up many new horizons. What is your secret for lasting love? Trust and friendship. What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? We will probably spend the evening with our grandchildren so our daughter and son-in-law can go out for dinner.

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y a D s ’ e n i t n e l a V Happy

Local love story: Richard and Cheryl Wahl Richard and CherylWahl live in NorthVancouver, and were married Aug, 23, 1997, at Mount Seymour United Church. How did you meet? Richard was attending Capilano College at the time and a group of friends he went to school with organized a big ski weekend. I was invited on the trip by a mutual friend and we all had such a fun weekend. Tell us about your first date: We never actually had an official first date.We became friends after the ski weekend and were dating other people. I was studying finance at BCIT and he was at Cap College.We had some of the same courses, with the same instructors. We studied together regularly and a few months later, we ended up single at

the same time.We just kind of hooked up. How did you propose? It was NewYear’s Eve day and we went for a walk through Cates Park and found a bench overlooking the water towards Port Moody. We got to talking about plans for the new year and he pulled a ring out of his pocket and said, “Mine is to make you my wife. Will you marry me?” I was so excited (I had patiently waited almost seven years for this) that I started crying. It took a few minutes to calm down and I still hadn’t answered him, so he asked again. Of course I said yes. What do you like most about each other? Richard:The thing I like most about Cheryl is that she is my best friend. I can

always count on her for an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on or a voice of reason if I need one. I couldn’t imagine my life without her. Cheryl: I love how dedicated he is to his family. He would rather spend an evening with his family than anything else. How do you like to spend time together? We love quiet evenings at home, or tasting new wines or a newly found scotch. Whether it’s just the two of us or with a few close friends, home is where we love to be. What is your secret for lasting love? Honesty, communication and compromise.You need to be able to talk to each other.You need to communicate how you feel about something and be honest with your own

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We are probably just staying home and watching the Olympics.We will likely buy a nice bottle of wine and

try a new recipe for dinner. We ﬁnd going out is usually hectic and overpriced so we will save it for another time.

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y a D s ’ e n i t n e l a V Happy Learning the art of love letters Unless you’re blessed with a lover’s heart and a poet’s hand, expressing your feelings for another person can be difﬁcult. We asked Roger Farr, of the English department and the Creative Writing Program at Capilano University, for some tips for writing love letters this Valentine’s Day. Love letters have been around for so long, what is their appeal?

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Generally, love between two people only becomes “real” when it has been expressed and acknowledged. In other words, it has to be verbalized and agreed upon. It may well be that the act of choosing one’s words carefully, with the intent of pleasing and attracting another person, is inseparable from the very notion of love. Are love letters still relevant in this day and age?

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If the ultimate goal of the love letter is to close distance and separation, they are deﬁnitely still relevant, perhaps more than ever. But they are taking forms we may not be familiar with. “Sexting” is a good example. Are there different types

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of love letters people can write? The type or form of the letter should be considered in relation to the qualities of the beloved, so there are indeed innumerable types of love letters. One of the earliest forms was the acrostic poem, in which the first letters of each line spell the name of the beloved when read vertically.This is a very refined form of praise. Should love letters always be written like a poem? Not necessarily. If the beloved is pleased by poetry, then it makes sense. The great benefit of writing a poem is that its form automatically suggests that care has been put into the writing, that words have been chosen with intent. The formal pressures of a poem charge language with more intensity. And the inevitable failure of the poem to “get it right” is always endearing to the beloved. How should someone

start a love letter? Just the beloved’s name: it’s direct, slightly unsettling, and communicates certainty. What types of sentiments should someone include in a love letter? If writing to a woman, it is important to include intimate details from time spent together (memories, stories, places, etc.) along with physical praise. Generally, the former should come ﬁrst and should balance out the latter.When writing to a man, be sure to give concrete examples of his skills and conﬁdence, and indicate why they are so uniquely attractive. Is there anything someone shouldn’t include in a love letter? Never, ever, mention your attachments to other people.That and clichés. Do you have any tips for someone who has never written a love letter before

and wants to know how to organize their thoughts or what they want to say in the letter before they start writing? I would say begin with two or three short narratives of time spent together. Aim for less than 250 words per “moment.” If you have a hard time getting started, just describe a photograph of your beloved, or of you together.Then make a list of attractive physical attributes and unique skills and abilities. Once you have those elements, you can work them into a suitable form. Do you have any other general tips about writing a love letter? Sincerity takes courage.You have to risk embarrassment and vulnerability. If you don’t feel that when you are writing, go further. If you are a reader, I highly recommend Andre Gorz’s Letter to D.

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ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents potato recipes. page 36

Despite its popularity in Canada, chocolate is still an exotic thing. The big bin at the local supermarket featuring oversized candy bars priced at three for a ﬁver doesn’t do this complex treat justice. Chocolate starts with the cocoa bean, plucked from the cacao tree, which, save for a handful of specimens found in the southernmost reaches of the U.S., doesn’t grow anywhere near us. Cocoa beans have been an important culinary and ceremonial ingredient in Mexico and the Amazon Basin of South America for millennia.Today,West Africa is the largest supplier of cocoa beans, though varieties from other faraway places like Madagascar and Indonesia are also available. Aside from the remote origins of its base ingredient, chocolate is alluring because of its seemingly endless applications, including its use as a cough suppressant, as a coating for ants, or as the star ingredient in edible body paint, this latter function bringing us to another aspect of chocolate’s exoticism: its sensuality. Chocolate lovers are among the most passionate fanatics you are likely to encounter; I have watched otherwise composed, level-

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1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese ½ cup milk or light cream, heated in microwave until warm In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until very tender, about 15 minutes.While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in scallions, basil, chives, salt and pepper. Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Shake over medium heat until outsides of potatoes are dry. Mash with a potato masher, then add the melted butter mixture, cheese and milk. Continue mashing until very smooth; taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Makes six servings. Sautéed Parmesan Potatoes 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about four large), washed but not peeled 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp ﬁnely chopped chives or parsley 3 Tbsp freshly grated

Parmesan cheese Cut the potatoes into 1½-inch chunks. Cook potatoes in a large pan of salted boiling water until just tender (they need to still be ﬁrm), about 10 minutes. Drain and turn onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels; leave to cool.When ready to serve, heat the butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes in a single layer, don’t pack them in too tightly. Cook without stirring until the bottoms start to brown. Turn potato chunks over and continue cooking, turning two or three more times until evenly browned all over (this will take from ﬁve to 10 minutes). Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and chives; toss to coat. Makes four to six servings. Potato and Butternut Squash Gratin 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and seeds removed 1 lb baking potatoes (Russet or Idaho), about two medium, peeled 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 large clove garlic, minced ¾ cup whipping cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350° F; generously butter a shallow (about two inches deep) 8x8-inch baking dish. Cut the squash and potatoes into one-eighth-inch thick slices. In a measuring cup, stir the garlic into the whipping cream. Layer half of the potato slices in the bottom of the baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper and one-quarter of the cheese. Pour one-third of the cream-garlic mixture evenly over top. Layer half of the squash on top of the ﬁrst layer and repeat seasonings, cheese and cream in same amounts. Put the remaining half of the potato slices on top; repeat same quantities of seasonings, cheese and cream. Place the remaining half of the squash on top; press down ﬁrmly with a spoon or your hand until cream oozes up and just covers all layers (add a little more cream if needed). Sprinkle the remaining quarter of the cheese on top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is browned. Makes four to six servings. Angela Shellard is a selfdescribed foodie. She has done informal catering for various functions. Contact: ashellard@ hotmail.ca.

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From page 35

a dense layer of creamy, marzipan-like coconut paste) and a box of 16 impeccably hand-crafted, ornate chocolates. At $30 per box, these chocolates come to just under $2 a piece.While that may seem a tad steep at ﬁrst blush, you will know that your money has been well invested each time you savour a bite of Hodge’s creations. The box of 16 afforded me the opportunity to sample most of the chocolates on offer and there was not one in the mix that I regretted choosing. For my taste, the two best were the crispy coconut, a delicate square of milk chocolate surrounding a crisp base of toasted coconut and a layer of silky and rich coconut cream, and the mint chocolate, a strikingly assertive and fragrant confection featuring the bold ﬂavour of fresh mint leaf. Some 15 minutes away from Temper, discreetly tucked into a cosy space on East Second Street in North Vancouver, is another chocolate purveyor well worth visiting, Cinnamon’s Chocolates. Cinnamon’s does not feature the accomplished pastry, chic

interior design, or silkscreened chocolate ﬁnish found at Temper, but their wares are lovely and indulgent all the same. On my visit, Cinnamon’s was in the throes of Valentine’s Day production, its walls lined with dozens of stylish and tasteful, gift-oriented packages of delicious chocolates, from zebrastriped cubes to classic heart-shaped boxes. Cinnamon’s helpfully pre-packages a number of gift offerings priced to suit a wide range of budgets.You can choose your own mix of chocolates to populate a gift box, but I can assure you from my experience there that trying to select a deﬁned number of chocolates from the dozens upon dozens of Cinnamon’s

wonderful creations can be a painful exercise in selfrestraint. If you do select your own chocolates, make sure you choose at least one macadamia nut cluster, an unforgettably crunchy, toasty, rich and rewarding treat. Temper Pastry is located at 2409 Marine Dr. in West Vancouver. Cinnamon’s Chocolates is located at 119 East Second St. in North Vancouver. Chris Dagenais served as a manager for several restaurants downtown and on the North Shore. A self-described wine fanatic, he earned his sommelier diploma in 2001. Contact: hungryontheshore@gmail. com.

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Community Bulletin Board DELBROOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘64 will celebrate its 50 year grad with a reunion in April. If you are a 1964 grad and have not yet received an invitation call 604-929-3374 for details by March 21. OLYMPIC VIEWING Watch the games on a screen in the middle of Lonsdale Quay Market until Feb. 23 at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Van. lonsdalequay.com CHIEF MATHIAS JOE OPEN HOUSE The City of North Vancouver is proposing to make improvements to the park and would like insight and ideas from the community Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St. and 4:306:30 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St. 604-9983289 cnv.org FIRST AID SWIM TRAINING (FAST) A parent information session on a new lifeguard education program for students to gain the skills necessary to become successful lifeguards Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. at Rockridge secondary, 5350 Headland Dr.,West Vancouver. sd45.bc.ca/ps/fast/ CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN — NORTH VANCOUVER Carolyn Scott, head of the Canadian branch of Friends of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed in Bangladesh, will speak at the club’s meeting

Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Van. Prospective members welcome. 604-988-2353 cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca KEYNOTE BREAKFAST Greg D’Avignon, BC Business Council president and CEO will give an overview of B.C.’s economic reality and discuss why we need to start working more collaboratively, effectively and competitively Thursday, Feb. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Van. $39/$29. nvchamber.ca LOWER CAPILANO VILLAGE CENTRE PLAN A community meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grouse Inn, 1633 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver.The evening has been divided into three parts so community members can choose to attend any or all sessions. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. there will be an Open House featuring draft design guidelines. At 7 p.m. there will be a presentation with questions and answers. At 8 p.m. there will be a working session on housing options and planning. 604-990-2320 identity.dnv.org OPEN HOUSE The District of West Vancouver will share consultation results and would like feedback on the proposed changes to the White Spot site Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m. with presentations at 7 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer Church, 595 Keith Rd. westvancouver. ca/westvancouverite IT’S AN HONOUR A cross Canada travelling exhibit about the Canadian

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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. TEACHING ASSISTANT Get outside with a small group of kids who love the outdoors. This nature-based learning program for young children needs volunteers to supervise and interact with the children as they explore local parks and farms.Work

with parents and an ECEtrained teacher. Learn how to facilitate safe, child-led outdoor exploration, nature play, crafts, and stories. info@freshairlearning.org

four hours of training the volunteer member will choose from a variety of activities participating at the level of time and involvement they wish.

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT SHOPPER The volunteer assistant shopper will help frail, elderly seniors to leave their home, accompany them aboard the NSNH bus and go to a local shopping centre to do their grocery shopping and socialize with others.They will then accompany them home and assist with putting away their purchases.

D-CHAT DIABETES PEER MENTOR Volunteer is needed to provide support via telephone to peers living with Type 2 diabetes. The D-Chat peer mentor volunteer will communicate as needed with the peer and as required with 1-800BANTING and designated staff of the program.The volunteer will provide listening support and share common experience and/or navigation to the appropriate professionals and community resources if needed.

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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, 604-922-1035.

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Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. No 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. 604-985-2559 nschorus.com or audreyowen@ shaw.ca

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What’s On From page 41 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

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. speakerhub.ca

SPEAKERHUB TOASTMASTERS meets every Wednesday, 6-7:45

BETWEEN THE SHEETS This Deep Cove book club meets the ﬁrst Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Each member recommends a book and they take turns hosting discussions in their homes. New members welcome. Adele, 604-9295621 billadele@shaw.ca

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BINGO: Every Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at the North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. 604-987-4141 BYOV (BRING YOUR OWN VOICE) COMMUNITY CHOIR rehearses Thursdays, 7:309:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.The choir sings a broad range of music with a focus on fun and the love of singing. $40 per term. 604-987-2114 lynnvalleychurch.com

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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN The North Vancouver chapter of this national organization committed to improving women’s status and human rights meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to May, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-980-9076 cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca CHANCEL CHOIR New members are invited to join the choir, which practises on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. No experience necessary. 604985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Make a newcomer feel more welcome in the community. North Shore Multicultural Society (207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver) is looking for volunteers to participate in a variety of community events with newcomers. Recruitment is ongoing. 604-988-2931 or sochellr@nsms.ca COMMUNITY LUNCH Come and enjoy lunch with other people in the neighbourhood,Thursdays,

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

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Reynolds wins Sochi silver

Figure skater scores for Canada in team competition ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

NORTH SHORE SCORES PJHL hockey Feb. 8 Richmond - 5 NVWolf Pack - 3 PacWest volleyball Feb. 6-7 Women COTR - 0 Capilano - 3 COTR - 1 Capilano - 3 Men COTR - 2 Capilano - 3 COTR - 3 Capilano - 2

It’s a good thing North Vancouver-born figure skater Kevin Reynolds finally found a pair of skates that fit his feet OK, because he needed to be sharp Sunday night in Sochi to help Canada earn Olympic silver in the team competition. Reynold missed much of the 2013-14 season because of an annoying skate problem — his narrow heels made it difficult for him to find a pair that fit after he wore out his old favourites last season. The poor-fitting boots didn’t allow him to pull off the high-flying jumps that are a staple of his programs. Reynolds tried eight pairs before finally finding one that fit. On Sunday night he helped Canada put the boots to Team U.S.A., holding off the Americans on the final night of the team competition to claim silver behind the host Russians. The 23-year-old landed three quadruple jumps in his routine to help him rack up a score of 167.92, second only to Russian hero Evgeni Plushenko in the men’s free skate portion of the team event. “It was amazing,” Reynolds told CBC television after the competition ended. “From start to finish I could hear Team Canada cheering me on in the background.” Reynolds subbed in for teammate Patrick Chan who skated the men’s short program in the team competition but was held out of the free skate so that he could rest for the individual competition running Feb. 13-14. “I’m glad that I could get the performance that I did tonight out the way,” Reynolds said in a Skate Canada release.

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North Shore hoops finals Thursday

The North Shore senior girls AA and AAA basketball championships will be decided tomorrow night at Windsor and Handsworth secondaries. In the hotly contested AA division the finalists were not yet determined by North Shore News press deadline — Seycove was to take on St. Thomas Aquinas in one semifinal Tuesday night while Windsor was hosting Bodwell in the other matchup. The winners will meet Thursday night starting at 7:15 p.m. at Windsor. Windsor and STA were the favourites heading into the tournament after they finished first and second, respectively, during regular season play in the North Shore premier division, topping traditional AAA powers Handsworth and Argyle. The two AA teams were evenly matched in North Shore league play with Windsor winning their two meetings by a combined total of five points. STA, meanwhile, knocked off the Dukes in the bronze medal game of the Telus Basketball Classic in December.

In AAA action it will be old rivals Handsworth and Argyle squaring off for the North Shore championship game Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. The two teams split their regular season matchups with Argyle winning 54-53 at Handsworth Jan. 21 and the Royals returning the favour with a 56-40 win at Argyle Jan. 27. Both teams are listed as honourable mentions in the provincial AAA top-10 rankings. ••• The North Van Wolf Pack will play their final game of the Pacific Junior Hockey League regular season Saturday night at Harry Jerome recreation centre. The Pack will take on the Abbotsford Pilots with a 7 p.m. puck drop. The team will have bigger fish to fry next week as they begin their opening round playoff series. The Wolf Pack is locked in as the No. 2 team in the Tom Shaw Conference, the best finish in the history of the franchise. They’ll take on the No. 3 Delta Ice Hawks in a sevengame series starting Feb. 18 at the Ladner Leisure Centre. North Van’s first two home playoff games

— games No. 2 and 3 of the series — are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 starting at 7:45 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Check pjhl.net for updated scores and schedules. ••• A pair of North Shore Karate kids scored medals at the 2014 Karate Canada National Championships held Jan. 17-19 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Alexander Ponomarev of

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Capilano teams set for season finales The Capilano University basketball and volleyball teams will hit their home court for the last time in PacWest regular season action this weekend as the Blues battle for playoff positioning at the Sportsplex. On the basketball court both the Capilano men and women sit in fourth place in PacWest play with identical 8-10 records. The Blues will host Columbia Bible College tomorrow night before playing their ﬁnal home game Saturday against Kwantlen. On both nights the action will begin at 6 p.m. for the women followed by the men at 8 p.m. The Blues will then wrap up regular season play against Quest University in Squamish Feb. 21. Both Blues teams have wrapped up playoff spots and will take part in the provincial championships running Feb. 27-March 1 at Douglas College. In volleyball action the Blues men and women each have one regular season match left at the Sportsplex, Friday night against Douglas College. The women will start at 6 p.m. followed by the men. Capilano will ﬁnish off the campaign the next night with a road game at Douglas. The Blues men head into the game in

fourth place with an 11-11 record while the women sit in third at 13-9. Friday won’t be the last time to catch the volleyball Blues in action on the North Shore — Capilano will host the PacWest championship tournament Feb. 20-22 at the Sportsplex. Both Blues teams have already clinched playoff spots and the Blues men will be going for a repeat title after winning the PacWest championship tournament in 2013. ••• Capilano’s Elise Horton was named the PacWest women’s basketball player of the week for games ending Feb. 1. The third-year forward from Coquitlam helped the Blues to huge wins over Douglas and Langara to solidify Capilano’s playoff position. On Friday, Jan. 31 Horton racked up 25 points by shooting nine for 14 from the ﬁeld and seven for 10 from the free throw line, adding 22 rebounds for a huge double-double as Capilano beat Douglas 69-58. The following night Horton posted another double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds as Capilano squeaked by Langara 59-58 in overtime. The ﬁve-foot-11 forward started her post-secondary

career at the University of Calgary and joined the Blues this season after taking a couple of years off. She’s been on ﬁre lately after a slow start to the season and now ranks eighth in the league with an 11.44 point-per-game average while leading the league in rebounding, collecting 9.44 per game. ••• Capilano’s Sydney Thornton was named the PacWest women’s volleyball athlete of the week for games ending Jan. 26. Thornton paced the Blues to a pair of wins over Columbia Bible College, producing points at key moments in the weekend sweep. Thornton scored 17 kills and three digs as the Blues cruised to a 3-0 win on Friday night at the Capilano Sportsplex. The following night was a tougher challenge but Thornton again rose to meet it, racking up 22 kills, 11 digs, three aces and two blocks as the Blues came back from an 0-2 hole to win in ﬁve sets. “As a fourth year player, Sydney has shown she is a big force on the left side,” said head coach Cal Wohlford in a PacWest release. “She provides consistency and stability which has greatly helped the Blues this year.” — Andy Prest

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