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Homeowners seek help from province BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Homeowners left with severe damage from last week’s floods are hoping the province can help cover the costs of repairs as virtually everyone will see their private insurance claims rejected. Roughly 40 homeowners, renters and businesses are now eligible to apply for disaster financial assistance from Emergency Management B.C. Most people don’t know they’re not covered by their flood insurance until after the damage is done, said Bob Stewart, owner of Irwin and Billings Insurance in North Vancouver. “It’s surprising that it’s not well known,” he said. “It is a standard exclusion on virtually all standard personal insurance policies, not only in B.C. but in Canada in general.” Broken water pipes or sewer system back-ups typically are covered if the owner has purchased a policy that covers floods. Insurance companies, however, don’t sell policies that cover rising rivers because they aren’t viable for insurers, Stewart said. “It all depends on where the water comes from and how it gets in the house,” he said. The District of North Vancouver hosted a meeting for flooded-out residents to get connected with staff from B.C. Housing, the North Shore Emergency Management Office, the Red Cross and Emergency See Neighbours page 3
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Business owners on the 100-block of West First Street are crying out for the City of NorthVancouver’s help as the impacts of nearby condo construction are sapping them of parking and foot traffic. With entire 100-block of Lonsdale under redevelopment, the sidewalk and parking on the west side of Lonsdale Avenue have been blocked off. That follows business owners having to contend with construction impacts from the Capstone condo development on West Second Street. Another mix-used building is also set to begin construction in the coming weeks on West First. See City page 5
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Chinook return to WV creeks Salmon species observed in two creeks for first time ever BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
The West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society is celebrating after chinook salmon have begun spawning in two creeks they’ve never been known to visit before. Volunteers recently spotted dozens of chinooks in Hadden Creek and Brothers Creek, both of which join the Capilano River. “We have pretty good records over the years about what normally comes into the streams,” said Streamkeepers president John Barker. “This year we’ve had a good run of chum, a good run of coho, everything’s going according to Hoyle. Everything’s just fine and all of a sudden, bang, in come all these chinook.” Barker contacted staff at the federally operated Capilano Salmon Hatchery, who have since gone to collect DNA samples to confirm the salmon were of the same stock that typically come from Capilano River. Returning salmon sometimes stray from their home waters, but not to the extent we’re seeing
Management B.C. on the weekend, which went a long way to assuage the fears of residents, said Chris Klar, whose home on Fromme Road was one of the worst hit. “They were very reassuring. They said, ‘We’re not looking for ways to say no. We want to help you,’” she said. Klar recalled the night the floods hit last week. “It was incredible, the force. It wasn’t just water. It was debris and mud and everything else. When I opened my door, it was three or four feet high and it just came in,” she said. Klar said she expects damage estimates for her home will reach $100,000 just for a “barebones”
Police arrest NV poppy theft suspect JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com
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‘We’re not going up into that water. We’ll take the first opportunity,’ and they turned into Brothers Creek,” he said. “The coincidence of those two events is too strong to ignore.” Barker said there should be enough successful spawning that there will be a naturally returning chinook stock to Brothers and Hadden
creeks in three or four years. “You just have to believe that when we’re getting fish of that number in there, it’s going to be a successful spawning event. We know that stream has great habitat and it produces really well for chum salmon and coho,” he said. “We’re going to have a run of chinook from their
work and their spawning. That’s something we’ve never seen before. It’s a phenomenal event for West Vancouver and our streams.” No one from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ communications department responded to a request for an interview by North Shore News’ deadline.
Neighbours help with clean-up efforts From page 1
Remembrance Day
repairing of the floors and walls and fixtures. Klar said she’d like to see the District of North Vancouver step up and offer some supplemental support as provincial relief funds only cover “the essentials.” “Surely there’s support that the district can kick in more than the provincial money,” she said. “There’s going to be a handful of us that have thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars still to pay.” Klar said she owes huge thanks to neighbourhood volunteers who showed up to help her family move mountains of mud out of their home. “Right from the getgo, neighbours were there digging, wiping, trying to rescue things. We had
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an amazing community. Someone said, ‘Maybe you should just give up your house.’ We’re never leaving. This is a great place.”
As of Monday, about 20 residents had applied for provincial disaster funding, said Johanna Morrow, manager of recovery and funding for Emergency Management B.C. “After the first $1,000, we’ll compensate at 80 per cent to a maximum claim of $300,000,” she said. “This is not an insurance program. It’s not going to cover all your losses but it helps restore the essentials.” The deadline for applications from this flood is Feb. 3, 2015. The district, meanwhile, is still in clean-up mode. Crews are still assessing the damage to municipal infrastructure and won’t know the full extent for a few weeks, said Jeanine Bratina, district spokeswoman.
North Vancouver RCMP have arrested a man they say is responsible for stealing two boxes of Remembrance Day poppies and donations intended to go to Canadian veterans. The first theft occurred at a Lonsdale Avenue drugstore at 9 p.m. on Nov.4, according to police. The suspect likely waited until staff were distracted before swiping the poppy box, according to Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. Approximately 20 minutes later, the Flanders Field foe allegedly struck again at a nearby gas station. While paying for a small amount of gas, chocolate bars and cigarettes with loonies, toonies and quarters, the man allegedly grabbed the poppy box from the counter. North Vancouver RCMP launched a media blitz including an image of the suspect captured by a surveillance camera on Friday. That led to at least two tips from the public identifying the man, according to investigators. Police arrested the 28-year-old North Vancouver man on Saturday evening. Officers are recommending two charges of theft. Police aren’t releasing the amount of money stolen, but it could be a lot, according to De Jong. “People are quite generous. It’s not just loonies and toonies, people will put bills in there,” he said. “People give to the poppy fund out of respect and remembrance,” De Jong stated in a press release. “When someone steals a poppy box they are taking money from someone who has served our country.” The suspect is due back in court on Dec. 10. —with files from Brent Richter
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City pushed to offer help From page 1
“If the same logic and problem solving is applied at this site, the two major arteries to our businesses will be impassible.Who, when all these negotiations took place, was representing the interest of the Lower Lonsdale businesses? Because we don‘t seem to be protected at all,” said Wendy Easton, owner of Colette’s Frocks. Easton and other affected business owners recently lined up to petition council for help. Businessses in the area are collectively losing about $10,000 a week in revenue thanks to the drop in business, said Easton. “I suspect if the developer had to pay for this, they would not be interested in closing the sidewalk and parking anymore,” she said. Easton requested that the business owners be reimbursed for their financial losses during construction. She also asked that the sidewalk only be closed when absolutely necessary. While the business community has been largely supportive of the redevelopments and the increase in customers they will eventually bring, the city needs to show
some consideration in the meantime, said Travis Battaglia, style manager at Supernova Salon. “When roads, sidewalks and parking spaces are given over to developers and construction companies, all businesses in the area suffer.We are asking for a rebalancing of the wishes of the developers and the needs of established businesses. Loss of business is bad for everyone,” he said. Without some sort of council intervention, those business owners might not be around to enjoy the new customers, said Hong Zhang, who became owner of the Food Warehouse in October last year. “From the start until construction started, business was getting better and better. More and more customers came but after construction, mice came more than customers,” she said. “After (construction) is finished, more customers
may come. Before that, we may die.We need help.” Council listened sympathetically before passing a series of motions aimed at mitigating construction impacts. Among them: curtailing film shoots in the area to avoid further disruption, doing rodent and bird control before the next building is demolished, adding signs to direct shoppers to the businesses and keeping pedestrian access open whenever it is safe to do so. But, some ideas fell flat on arrival. According to the city’s chief administrative officer, there is no legal way to forgive the businesses’ municipal taxes or grant them back. Coun. Pam Bookham pushed city staff to go further, including looking into whether the city could allow time-limited free parking in its lot on the other side of Lonsdale and whether there is a legal way
An incorrect age and Facebook address were listed for District of North Vancouver council candidate Glenn MacKenize in a election grid published Nov.
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Setting it Straight Positive leadership means leading on the issues that matter to the people of our community. It also means being straight with voters about the issues that face our community. Instead, Mr. Morris and his slate of candidates have been trying to scare and mislead voters It’s time to set the record straight. Myth:
Mr. Morris says that there is a 24-storey tower planned for the 1400 block of Lonsdale.
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This is simply untrue. No applications have been received and there is no legal possibility for such a building.
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Mr. Morris says I want to sell school lands for development.
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That is a lie. I have repeatedly said I want to preserve school lands at Cloverley and Lucas Centre for park uses.
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Mr. Morris says we are geXing nothing for the development we are seeing in the City.
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Under my leadership, development has provided the City nearly $500 million in amenities at no cost to the taxpayer, including 575 units of social and rental housing, new recreation facilities, a new library and much else.
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Mr. Morris says that Lonsdale Energy Corporation (LEC) is a failure.
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An independent study by the City of Vancouver showed that LEC had the cheapest energy rates in the Province (even cheaper than BC Hydro) and it has won awards for its innovation and performance.
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Growth is out of control in North Vancouver
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North Vancouver is growing by less than 1% per year - half the rate of Metro Vancouver. Almost all this growth occurred in areas long planned for in our Community Plan and at 1/3 the rate allowed in that Plan.
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Residential growth in North Vancouver is causing gridlock on local roads.
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Transportation congestion is a regional problem, not a North Vancouver one. It is caused by a failure of the Provincially owned Translink to invest in the public transit we need and of the Province to make the same highway improvements in North Vancouver it has made north to Whistler and in the Fraser Valley.
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e have to hand it to everyone. Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen members of the community, fellow news media and even the election candidates themselves do a good job of holding prospective council members’ feet to the fire. Before anyone gets elected, they will have been grilled over what their plans are for affordable housing, improvements to our transit system and where they stand on Kinder Morgan’s proposal to vastly increase oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet. The trouble is, our new council members will have precious little say in these matters of provincial and federal jurisdiction. Our current crisis in affordable housing stems largely from the federal government shirking its responsibilities.
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TransLink operates at the whim of an unelected board with the province holding the purse strings. And much as some candidates are prepared to put up a good fight over pipelines, the National Energy Board and federal minister alone can decide whether they get built. But municipalities are the governments closest to the citizens and so they find themselves asked to step in and deal with issues they don’t have the power or money to address. We have two MPs and four MLAs, none of whom are currently being asked to stand in front of a hostile crowd and explain why transit funding, affordable housing and environmental protection aren’t on their to-do list. After Nov. 15, we encourage you to start asking them.
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Canada Post ignores its own rules Dear Editor: Regarding your inquiring reporter’s question “Should Canada keep home mail delivery?” Your readers should note that the Canada Post Corporation Act requires that Canada Post charge postage rates that are fair and reasonable and are sufficient to cover its costs. In other words,
Canada Post is empowered to balance postage prices against costs. The act requires Canada Post to deliver to every address in Canada. Canada Post is required to communicate with affected customers in advance of any change to delivery methods, to explain decisions and explore options that address
customer concerns. All the above requirements are confirmed in the Canadian Postal Service Charter. Rather than operate more efficiently (or increase postage rates to match costs), Canada Post has now decided unilaterally to interpret the “delivery” requirement as being met by delivery to
community mail boxes, i.e. eliminating delivery to our homes. Many customers are rightly concerned about this. Canada Post proposes unilaterally to reduce its terms of service, without exploring options to address customers’ concerns, and is therefore in direct contravention of the Canada Post
Corporation Act and its own charter. All concerned North Shore residents should address this issue with their MLA, or directly to the ombudsman at Canada Post. If enough residents complain, then this “decision” will be reversed. Geoff Cooper North Vancouver
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Dear Editor: In attending the allcandidates’ meeting at Ridgeway school on Nov. 5, it was clear all candidates are in favour of better transit. But there is a split on the issue of increased density in the city. The problem? Increases
in density are needed for better transit service. On TransLink’s website, they discuss the need for denser communities within a short walk of transit service routes. Specifically: “The higher density of homes, jobs and other activities creates a market for transit, allowing
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else taking transit, which is why all the car drivers out there may also want to consider the importance of transit — and increasing density next to transit corridors — when they vote on Nov. 15. Don McDowall North Vancouver
Morris’s plan to buy school lands baffling Dear Editor: Kerry Morris’s proposal regarding the purchase of school lands at Cloverly and Lucas Centre during the mayoral debate at Centennial Theatre is baffling. Such a purchase would critically limit the ability of the city to provide for other amenities.What would the city not be able to deliver? Additional parks and green spaces? Roads and other infrastructure needed in the city for better transit? And what happens after the city purchase of the lands? Would the city become the developer? Mike Wise North Vancouver
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The trouble with lame duck ‘continuity’ “Where do (candidates) stand on the matter of regional committees, especially TransLink?” — B.C. election reform proposals ignored, North Shore News, Oct. 29, 2014 Candidates’ answers to the question I posed in my last column are critical to the independence of our new North Shore councils for the upcoming four-year term. If you elect candidates who will always put the best interests of their constituents first as they make regional decisions, then you’re on the right road. If, on the other hand, you elect candidates who aspire to nominations to the unelected regional board of directors as a second step on their political ladder, then you may not be happy with some of the costly decisions they make at that level. And if Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is re-elected, one of those
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regional decisions could be a TransLink approval of his determination to go underground with a rapid transit system to the University of British Columbia. Without going into a lengthy financial comparison here, suffice it to say current and projected ridership numbers do not support the exorbitant expense of a subway over other available options. Yet the long-standing regional system of government offers no assurance that TransLink will do anything to protect your pocketbooks. In
fact, if District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton continues as chair of the regional Mayors’ Council and as an appointed member of the TransLink board of directors, it’s hard to see how he can avoid conflicts of community interests. What else is wrong with the regional system? One of the egregious examples that illustrates the problem occurred 17 days after the 2005 municipal elections when a lame-duck TransLink board approved $3.25 billion in spending initiatives. Only nine of 12 board members attended the meeting — three of whom had been defeated in the election and a fourth who had not sought reelection. It’s relevant that Surrey then-mayor Doug McCallum — who today is running to get his old job back — had no qualms about chairing that meeting. When I challenged the legality of the meeting a few days later, Walton
explained the system had been “set up that way to provide continuity in an election year...”Yet, on Feb. 6, 2006, he admitted he still had not received “the huge binder of briefing material we are supposed to receive from TransLink.” While continuity sounds reasonable, there was nothing then or now to preclude four newly ordinary citizens from committing you to a $3 billion decision — even when the decision postdates the swearing-in ceremonies of the region‘s new municipal councils. If continuity is the only goal, why does the Community Charter not contain a caveat that long-term agreements, especially financial agreements, cannot be concluded within, say, three months of the end of
a council term? Nothing has been done over the past nine years to change that deficiency. In fact, things may be worse today than in 2005 and not just for TransLink. But first, a tiny bit of history: Before the Campbell government enacted the Charter in 2003, the Local Government Act (LGA) specified that a referendum was required if a municipal council proposed to commit its citizens — taxpayers — to an agreement that extended beyond five years or above an amount established by formula. The Charter changed that. The requirements of the “alternative approval” process are so convoluted, most people don’t have the time or resources to gather the mandated petition signatures. But as residents of
the Districts of North and West Vancouver are discovering, things can get worse. North Vancouver: For item 9.7 on council’s Nov. 3 agenda, staff presented a signed certificate of approval stating that, under the authority of the LGA, the “Williams Griffin Community Recreation Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 7968, 2012” … has been lawfully made and enacted, and that its validity is not open to question on any ground in any court of British Columbia. Since when are taxpayers prohibited from questioning the terms of a $28 million loan from the Municipal Finance Authority that will be amortized over 20 years? My question is not to See Exercise page 11
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As an experienced Councillor, I will advocate for:
As a lawyer and a businessman for 30 years, I have dealt with many difficult and challenging issues. Advocacy, negotiation and compromise are part of my daily life. I can provide experienced leadership and balanced judgment for our community on District Council.
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WV plaza skatepark designs unveiled Project still needs to raise money to start CHRISTINE LYON clyon@nsnews.com
North Shore skateboarders are getting their first glimpse of what could be the new and improved Ambleside Skatepark. New Line Skateparks, a Canadian design and construction company, has completed 3-D renderings of a street plaza-style skatepark intended to replace the existing 20year-old park in West Vancouver. “They did a very good job and I think the design really reflects what was said and shared at the open house last spring,” says Eric Savics, who has spearheaded the Ambleside Skatepark Project. “The features pay homage to what was there before, although the design has been upgraded and pushed into the future,
= S': *]3Y[T *4./YT[ 9\ 2Z] 749793]* T]/ 3W.2]7.4W YT =U,V]3Y*]& ^h`G` HF^^dg8: so to speak, so it’s been brought up to what skatepark design is at present day.” Inspired by the popular Stoner Skate Plaza in Los Angeles, the proposed design replaces the aging asphalt surface with concrete, a durable material more conducive to boarding. “The surface is much smoother so it’s much easier to get speed and hold speed,” Savics says. The centrepiece of the seaside space is a versatile “eight-in-one” structure
that can be skated many different ways. The terrain would also include stairs, rails and some “transition” elements such as quarterpipe and half-pipe features. “We have now several features that cater to young boys and girls who are just starting out and then we have features that will really work well for people that have been skating for over a decade like myself,” Savics says. “There’s room for everyone there.” The skateboarding SeeWork page 11
On Saturday November 15th
ELECT
HOLLY BACK
Councillor
to North Vancouver City Council
North Vancouver District
On November 15th
VOTE FOR ROBIN HICKS
“I believe that the primary challenges facing District Council will be the development of our community based on the Official Community Plan, financial reality, and continuance of infrastructure maintenance and replacement. I will use my experience as a Chartered Accountant in business and government and my passion for our community to ensure that North Vancouver District continues to be a wonderful place to live and raise our families.”
Business Experience Robin knows that sound financial management is critical in government. He’s a Chartered Accountant and during his career has been Chief Financial Officer in public practice, industry and local government. His focus on Council will always be sound financial management, transparency and accountability in the pursuit of economic stability and progress.
Community Volunteer Robin believes that volunteers are the most important resource that community organizations have. It’s an important way of giving back and helping to create a healthy and more vibrant community. Robin has acted as Treasurer for four community organizations, coached soccer, taught finance in our local schools’ Junior Achievement program, and acted as a tax preparer for low income seniors.
Family Life Robin has lived in North Vancouver District for over 35 years and understands and responds to expectations that people in this District have of their municipal government. He is seeking re-election because he loves the North Shore and is determined to see that it continues to be one of the best and healthiest places to live in BC for all families, including his three children and seven grand-children. Authorized by Robin Hicks
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“We have a positive and progressive council in the City of North Vancouver and I want to be a part of that team” ABOUT ME • Served on the Board of Directors of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce • Served a 3 year term as Trustee on the North Vancouver School Board • Master of Education, SFU • Business owner for the past 16 years • Twice Finalist YWCA Women of Distinction • North Vancouver “Best Employer Award” • North Vancouver “Business Person of the Year” • Canadian Women of Inspiration Award Winner • Readers’ Choice Best Salon on the North Shore • Women of Excellence North Shore Outlook • Global Salon Business Award Winner • Raised thousands annually for local charities
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - North Shore News - A11
Exercise your right to vote Work could start in spring 2015 From page 7
devalue the project. It’s about the right of citizens to consider and have a say in the borrowing decision. West Vancouver: In a situation reminiscent of the 2005 TransLink end-of-year scramble, the outgoing council has scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 8 on Bylaw 4797 to amend the Official Community Plan.
Not only is the hearing scheduled during the run-up to Christmas when many people may be unable to attend but, again, it will be held less than four weeks after Saturday’s election, allowing new councillors little time to do their homework on such a critical issue. The only way you can hope to cause a systemic change for the better is to
exercise your right — and responsibility — to vote. In 2011, less than 25 per cent of our combined North Shore electorate turned out to the polls. Today’s 19-24 year olds may well be married with kids by the end of councils’ 2014-2018 term of office. If you want to shape the community in which you will be living, your vote on Nov. 15 is essential. rimco@shaw.ca
From page 10
community still needs to raise about $50,000 to make the new park a reality. To date, the project has raised just shy of $200,000, and organizers have asked the District of West
Vancouver for $100,000. Savics says the bestcase scenario would see construction start in late spring 2015. But that could be delayed if funding isn’t in place. To donate or to learn more, visit amblesideskatepark.com.
Residents can also support the project by shopping at Zumiez in Park Royal or The Boardroom in North Vancouver where profits from the sale of special Ambleside skateboards, T-shirts and hoodies will go directly to the renovation.
Elect
MICHAEL EVISON West Vancouver District Council Vote for BALANCE and EXPERIENCE Councillor 2008-2011
ON NOVEMBER 15
Exceptional Business Experience and Community Service With a Proven Financial Background Authorized by Financial Agent, Robert Paterson at michaelevison@shaw.ca
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My Plan - Coordinate New Development with Traffic and Transit Upgrades - Prioritize New Housing Options for Seniors and Young Families - Amalgamate the City and the District of North Vancouver WayneHunter.ca Authorized by Wayne Hunter, Financial Agent, 778.881.9677
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You may be eligible for financial support under British Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program. Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners, residential tenants (renters), small business owners and charitable organizations that incurred more than $1,000 of uninsurable damage during the period November 3-4, 2014, and that are situated within the geographic boundaries of the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver. Insurable damages, such as sewer or sump pit back-up, water entry from above ground including roofs, windows or other areas of the building that are not at ground level, are not eligible for DFA. Assistance is limited to providing 80 per cent of allowable items that are considered essential, for the portion of the claim that exceeds $1,000 to a maximum claim of $300,000. If you have been affected by recent flooding, here’s what to do: * Contact your insurance company if you believe that you have insurable losses. * Visit the EMBC website for information about the DFA Program: www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/dfa_claims/SummaryofDFA.pdf * Submit your application as soon as possible, as it takes a few days to process. * EMBC will contact you to advise about your eligibility and/or further steps. * If possible, take photos of damages before and after cleanup. Keep receipts related to damage. * EMBC does not require a denial letter from private insurers for losses due to overland flooding.
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Dear Editor: As resident of the City of North Vancouver and a volunteer in my local community as well as the Downtown Eastside, I was deeply disturbed when I read the tweet of one of our potential mayors that was posted to Twitter a couple of days ago. Kerry Morris posted a photo of an individual taking shelter next to a sidewalk in a sleeping bag. His caption was: “A few more years of the Mussatto slate and this will be the only affordable housing in North Van City.” I find it disturbing and
vulnerable part of our society and we need to protect them, not exploit them. I have always defended our homeless as my uncle struggled to survive on the streets most See Playing page 19
Make up your own minds
Dear Editor: I am one of many West Vancouver voters who oppose the West Vancouver Citizens for Good Government. Groups like this should not be allowed to exist in a democratic
society. Voters should learn all they can about the candidates and vote for the people that they feel are best capable of doing the most for the community. Bob Morrish West Vancouver
Elect Glenn MacKenzie to District Council November 15
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• 59 year old Handsworth teacher and coach for 20 years. • Glenn supports amalgamation of the District and City. • Glenn supports a low-cost, low-spending, low-tax District.
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• Glenn supports the Official Community Plan’s diversity of housing types. • Glenn led the successful campaign to reduce building height in Lynn Valley. • Glenn has listened and will fight to keep our services and roads able to match our growth plans.
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ANNIVERSARY
These West Vancouver citizens endorse councillor Mary-Ann Booth Karen Arthurs Mona H. Benge Noeleen Blue Donna Bodie Ernie Bodie Gillian Boothroyd Deborah Braun Perry Braun Kent Bubbs Dorothy Byrne Mary-Jo Campbell Craig Campbell Doug Campbell David Carter Bill Chapman Audry Chua Lou Del Gobbo Mike de Pfyffer Sharon Ferris Judy Gosney Kevin Gould Kim Gould David Gouthro
Susanna Bell-Irving Gray Amanda Halliday Don Halliday Hugh Hamilton Keith Hammond Victoria Hanna Brent Henderson Nancy Henderson Gordon Holley Gerry Humphries David Jones Fran Jones Alison Jopson Geoff Jopson Amin Karim Nermin Karim Dr. Marylene Kyriazis Jody Langlois Doug Macaulay Pam McGill Mike McKenzie Toni McKenzie
Charlotte McLaughlin Patrick McLaughlin Nigel Malkin Jill Mingay John Mingay Nicola Morgan Ashley Morgan-Dann Nicole de Necochea Navarrete Elmer Pellerine Veronica Pellerine Jan Pezarro David Robinson Mark Rowan Andy Schimmel Peter Scholefield Chris Schultze Tina Schultze John Sibley Leslie Sielski Rick Sielski David Simpson
Tina Simpson Brock Smeaton Helen Smyth Bill Sparling Rob Spurgeon Micheal Tammen Carmen Theriault Katherine Tong Paul Tutsch Ian Verigin Sue Verigin Frances Watson Lucy Weninger Judi Whyte Lori Williams Tara Yadegari
“Mary-Ann is well-prepared and thoughtful in addressing issues and works tirelessly to improve our community.” Jo-Ann Wood, West Vancouver 2014 Citizen of the Year. Authorized by Craig Campbell, financial agent for Mary-Ann Booth
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NORTH SHORE NEWS
ote Municipal Election 2014
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15 8 AM TO 8 PM Acclaimed Mayor Michael Smith returns for second term
WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILLOR
Name
Joanne Baxter
Age
Mary-Ann Booth
Craig Cameron
41
53
45
Occupation?
business owner
councillor; former school trustee and lawyer
councillor, lawyer
Political party membership(s):
Liberal
Live in District?
41 years
Incumbent: Years on council?
Christine Cassidy
Max Clough
Michael Evison
Jim Finkbeiner
35
72
67
wealth advisor
actor
retired
retired
Liberal
none
nothing official
Liberal
None
Yes, 24 years
10 years & six as child
52 years
4 (30 years, North Shore)
45 years
8.5 yrs (55, North Shore)
3
3 former councillor, 20082011
soccer/baseball coach; SFU alumni board; Mt Seymour Youth Assoc.; Cap Golf Club board
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
Non-incumbents: List municipal committee and/or civic group experience
Harmony Arts volunteer/ juror; Cypress volunteer ski patrol; Cedardale PAC exec co-chair
Sought or received union contributions?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Sought or received contributions from a developer?
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Should council put a square footage cap on house size and/or require tree permits on private property?
The bulk house problem will remain until we have a clear set of objectives supported by council and staff.
Protecting the character of our neighbourhoods is an urgent and complex issue that requires a collaborative and thoughtful process to select strategies before moving forward.
Strike a balance between protecting neighbourhood character and respecting rights & investments of property owners. We must make sure to avoid unintended consequences.
Our neighbourhood character/rights are being impacted. One size does not fit all! Yes, if tree cutting affects character and neighbours’ rights.
Homes should not exceed their original size, if increasing it would affect their neighbours’ view. I am not against building bigger houses on new land.
Staff report promised for early 2015 will guide Council based on practical, equitable options.
No tree permits on private property consider rules below Upper Level highway. Not sure what form this should take.
Should council allow more development of the Uplands?
No development should exceed the 1,200 foot line.
Yes. Careful development of new housing options that are sensitive to the protection of our mountain environment can be achieved.
As a member of Upper Lands Working Group, it is evident to me that the community wants no development of the ULs above 1,200 feet.
Our rural, natural setting is what lures residents and visitors to our shores. Our waterfront and our Upper Lands should not be developed.
Yes, and they should increase the building costs associated with new property to take the burden off the population which are currently living here.
Not above the 1,200-foot level.
Yes. Measured development is OK. Make provisions for access, walking areas. Consider small retail centre to service area residents.
Is the present council effectively managing growth in Ambleside?
We need a more unified council to deal with the growth issue in Ambleside.
The revitalization of Ambleside must continue. Every community needs a vibrant High Street, and I’m convinced that with careful planning we can create a village that is both charming and liveable. Council must show leadership on this, beginning with the implementation of several recommendations outlined in our recent consultants’ reports.
Present council has made decisions in Ambleside on case-bycase basis. To ensure appropriate development, we need a detailed plan for Ambleside look and feel in 20 years, 50 years. We need to engage the public in a revision of the OCP and formulate a comprehensive local area plan for Ambleside.
Difficult question, it’s not the growth that is the issue but the manner in which the growth is taking root. Our neighbourhood character is not being addressed, the massing of houses affects the integrity of the landscaping and is destructive to neighbourhood character and the quality of neighbours’ lives.
The problem with Ambleside is it’s a walking destination, close to traffic. We need to restructure it, so that it is a safer destination to walk or bike.
No.There doesn’t appear to be a consensus of any kind.
No. Various proposals have been kicked around for years with little progress. Time to implement recommendations provided they comply with OCP. This redevelopment could be very beneficial to WV. More parking must be part of redevelopment.
What are your priorities if elected?
Neighbourhood Character ie. OCP review concerning new residential builds. Revitalizing commercial cores. Ensuring smart design: walkable, livable spaces. Encouraging community engagement in municipal agendas.
New housing options for seniors; improved mental health services for youth; protecting our parks, waterfront, and local police and fire services; and an updated OCP.
Fiscal prudence to ensure all tax dollars spent efficiently/effectively; planning to meet long-term community challenges; preserving/enhancing quality of life ie. building on legacy of past citizens to create vibrant community.
1. A new official community plan 2. neighbourhood preservation 3. preservation of the waterfront and Upper Lands 4. gentle densification 5. vibrant business communities
1. New police station 2. Emergency hospital with room to expand to specialize in elderly care 3. Improve the movement of traffic, especially Lions Gate.
Attention to major capital commitments. North Shore Waste Water Treatment plant $700M, Public Safety Bldg. $40M,Coastal Health site,Translink,approx. $800 per household for what? Neighbourhood character.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce municipal cost; develop long-term fiscal priorities; develop Ambleside and adjoining Marine Drive area.
Contact info
joannabaxter.ca
maryannbooth.com
craigcameron.ca
christinecassidy.ca
maxclough.ca
michaelevison.com
jimfinkbeiner.com
West Van Library board; Ballet BC board; fundraising committees, Covenant House & BC Children’s
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - North Shore News - A15
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NORTH SHORE NEWS
ote Municipal Election 2014 WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT CANDIDATES
Michael Lewis
Name
Nora Gambioli
Jon Johnson
Peter Lambur
Age
49
40
63
64
Occupation?
councillor, manager, former lawyer & teacher
vice-president
architect / planner
councillor
Political party membership(s): Live in District?
Yes, 49 years
Incumbent: Years on council?
3
11+ years
INCUMBENT
None
none whatsoever Yes. 22 years
Yes, 63 years Yes, 6 years
Non-incumbents: List municipal committee and/or civic group experience
Ambleside Revitalization; Evelyn Drive area plan; WV Strategic Planning Working Group No
No
No
No
Sought or received contributions from a developer?
No
No
No
Yes
Should council put a square footage cap on house size and/or require tree permits on private property?
Yes. Our community culture values neighbourliness, nature, and sustainability; new monster homes and clear-cut lots are not in sync with these community values.
Let’s ask the residents of West Vancouver.
A cap on housing size is only one of many ways to manage building bulk: if used, apply selectively. Tree permits? Yes: it’s about time!
On house size, I want the benefit of the results of the current Community Consultation review before making a decision. Same applies to tree permits.
Should council allow more development of the Uplands?
No. The municipallyowned part of our Upper Lands (above British Pacific Properties’ land) should be designated as park and/or light recreational use.
Already proposed in the West Vancouver official community plan.
My priority would be to ensure that the stunning visual backdrop to our community that is the Upper Lands is not compromised by future development.
If Uplands are defined as those properties above the 1200 foot level, I do not support further development.
Is the present council effectively managing growth in Ambleside?
Most of Ambleside is privately owned; therefore, council simply debates requests to develop residences/businesses using the pre-existing zoning/OCP, which needs to be updated. Meanwhile, council has created a waterfront park, supported Ambleside merchants and culture, improved sidewalks, lighting, seating and parking, to encourage walking, access, the arts and business/services diversity.
Let’s ask the residents of West Vancouver.
Recently at council, an overflow crowd spoke loudly against reductions to allowable building area in single family zones to address long standing concerns re. building bulk and neighbourhood character. Council needs to reassert control and look to creative design-based solutions where zoning has failed to provide the answers.
Recent approvals of the 1300-block Marine Drive and the Shopper’s Drug Mart locations are positive steps. It is clear that parts of Ambleside require a facelift and measured densification should be considered. Building to the topography of Marine Drive could allow for more residential units without compromising sight lines.
What are your priorities if elected?
Define and preserve neighbourhoods; prudent municipal spending decisions; protect and restore our natural environment; support the arts, culture, athletics, local business and active transportation.
Redefine the wheel while celebrating diversity sustainably, the usual.
#1 Priority? Bring residents, Council and District staff together as partners to collaborate - really collaborate! - and restore community confidence in the planning process.
Increase fiscal discipline within district government; maintain/enhance municipal services while respecting residents’ finite ability to pay; preserve neighbourhood character.
peterlambur.com
mlewis.ca
Contact info
noragambioli.ca
8 AM TO 8 PM
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Funding, sale of properties hot buttons JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com
The price paid by international students and educational costs absorbed by parents were just two of the issues touched on in a North Vancouver school trustees debate at Sutherland secondary Nov. 6. On Nov. 15, voters will choose four candidates from the District of North Vancouver and three from the City of North Vancouver.
District candidates
Sought or received union contributions?
Kidding aside, provide a voice for residents that otherwise have felt left out of decision making.
NOVEMBER 15
NorthVancouver school trustees
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILLOR
INCUMBENT
SATURDAY
Incumbent Barry Forward defended the school board’s sale of properties at Braemar, Monteray, Argyle and Keith Lynn. The sales, which followed thorough public debate, were necessary to help fund future projects, according to Forward. “Let’s get the provincial government to build a new Argyle,” he said. “We’ve done our dirty work, now they have to do theirs.” Heather Skuse weighed in on the fate of the district’s shuttered schools. “The glib answer would be reopen them, but that’s not going to happen in the near future,” she said. The schools should remain as public assembly lands, providing recreational space, daycare, or a spot for religious services, Skuse suggested. Shane Nelson supported keeping the lands for public assembly but pointed out the school board isn’t in the business of property management. Working out an arrangement where the district takes custody of the land could be an option, according to Nelson. The path to increased provincial funding begins with enhanced communication, according to Jessica Stanley. “We don’t have sufficient supports for children with special needs, we don’t have up-to-date learning materials. The community needs to know what’s happening in our schools,” she said. A well-informed community is more likely to petition MLAs, Stanley added. “In our deeply inequitable society, public education is the greatest equalizer that we have,” she said. Trustees need to put the province in the crosshairs, according to Dave Jackson. “We need to put pressure on them, if that’s the only way to go, we need to embarrass them whenever possible,” he said. Jackson is using that approach in the hopes of getting a closer accounting of the tuition paid by international students. “School compensation for international students is inadequate,” Jackson said, suggesting tuition rates be doubled. North Vancouver schools falling behind is a huge concern, according to Shane Nelson. “We’re missing opportunities because we haven’t listened to what our families and our children and our teachers want in the school district,” he said. Kelly Muirhead disagreed, pointing to the district’s burgeoning enrolment, which is aided by sports academies and International Baccalaureate schools. She also pointed out that many students from neighbouring districts attend North Vancouver schools. “I do believe that 20 per cent of West Vancouver students attend school in North Van, so it’s not just an exodus from here to there,” she said. School board chairwoman Franci Stratton agreed. See Technology page 16
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@northshorenews
NORTH SHORE NEWS
ote Municipal Election 2014
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15 8 AM TO 8 PM
WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT CANDIDATES
Technology an issue for schools
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILLOR
From page 15 Name
Ali Mallakin
Terry Platt
Carolanne Reynolds
Age
48
58
60+
75
Occupation?
Small business owner/ managing director
B.C. Ferries marine worker
businesswoman, poet, editor
retired
NDP (provincial and federal)
none
Liberal
Yes. 21.5 years
Yes; 30 years
53 years
Political party membership(s): Live in District?
Yes, past six years.
Incumbent: Years on council?
Bill Soprovich
INCUMBENT
18
Non-incumbents: List municipal committee and/or civic group experience
I mostly have had membership in engineering and scientific socities.
Scouts Canada volunteer leader (19 yrs), trainer (2 yrs), district commissioner.
Ambleside & Dundarave Ratepayer Assn; WV Historical Society; WV Streamkeeper Society
Sought or received union contributions?
No
No
No
No
Sought or received contributions from a developer?
No
No
No
No
Should council put a square footage cap on house size and/or require tree permits on private property?
Putting cap size on houses is very much an architectural issue but by limiting the number of large buildings we can protect our neighbourhood structure.
Yes, we lose a “village” feel with monster homes that sit empty. Trees should not be cut down just to improve a neighbour’s view.
The size of the house should be proportional to the size of the property. Surveys indicate residents value the parklike character of West Vancouver.
The process starts in January. I will keep an open mind and will base my decision after all the public process.
Should council allow more development of the Uplands?
Development will allow the expansion of our neighbourhood that will increase the number of residents and subsequently improve our local businesses.
Only if there will be more public transit to discourage more traffic on the bridges, and more services such as shops and recreational facilities.
If Upper Lands is meant, part is below, part above 1200 ft. Sensitive development below; none above. Protect old-growth, streams, natural environment.
No development on any district uplands.
Is the present council effectively managing growth in Ambleside?
The present council has done a good job and community is pleased by their action but there are many issues that have to be addressed.
I am undecided. However, preservation and enhancement of the West Vancouver “village” character, from Ambleside to Dundarave, should be one of the more important duties of the council. High end high-rise condos which block the public view and sunshine should be discouraged.
Comprehensive plan sorely needed. Plan, then manage. A start has been made but not enough for any growth to manage! Ambleside needs revitalization and concurrent plans for the waterfront must be completed also, both with full public input. Synergy can speed and inspire. Inform residents. Seek ideas.Consultation, consensus, implementation!
Yes, more work to be done.
What are your priorities if elected?
Environmental sustainability is one of my main priorities. The second would be support and fund businesses and technologies that provide pollution-free energy.
To enhance accessible and supportable housing options for our increasing numbers of senior citizens, and protect the village feel of West Vancouver.
OCP review; revival of heritage body (preserve past treasures, create future heritage); protection of environment; openness/transparency for deliberations, inclusion of residents.
Keep your taxes low. Continued support for neighbourhood character and your quality of life.
Contact info
electmallakin.com
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“I think we’re offering quality and diversity,” she said, mentioning the district’s high percentage of French immersion students. Several trustees discussed their motivation for standing for office. “It all began with my frustration over the campaign for the covered play area at Highlands elementary being denied,” said Edward Desaulniers. “I’m confident I can help solve the problem.” Following the recent labour strife, the school board’s most important job is fostering a healthy work environment, according to Yael Drinkle. “The last few years have been tough on everyone, teachers included, and we need to rebuild a collaborative environment,” she said, encouraging more open dialogue. The trustee’s role is to support personalized education that will help students prepare for the next stage of life, according to Susan Lockhart. “No student, regardless of special needs, financial situation or any other situation, should be prevented from experiencing the same quality of education as other students.” Incumbent Cyndi Gerlach positioned herself as a voice for students with special needs. Gerlach said she has two children diagnosed with autism and one coping with a learning disability. “I don’t have a degree in any of this but what I have is street smarts,” she said.
City candidates The school board needs to hire principals and vice-principals with an aim of cultivating a flourishing work environment, according to city candidate Megan Higgins. “Right now (teachers) are overstretched, they feel unsupported and not respected,” she said. Incumbent Susan Skinner touted a curriculum including social and emotional learning, which leads to increased empathy. “Compassion is necessary if we are to combat the serious problem of bullying. And not just with our students but with adults, all the adults who work in the system,” she said. Former trustee Mary Tasi touted past accomplishments, such as facilitating an unprecedented meeting with administrators and Squamish Nation officials to address the graduation rate for Aboriginal students, which was hovering at 30 per cent. Within three years that number jumped to 60 per cent. Several candidates discussed dealing with the province to increase funding, but Tanya Lahulek was unique in suggesting an overhaul of the budget structure. Budgets should be drawn from the ground up “instead of budgeting for the top and having it trickle down into the classrooms,” she said. The funding problem seems acute, according to Bill Papandreou, who discussed his motivation to run. “Why are these children always fundraising? There’s something missing, something lacking,” he said. As a trustee, Papandreou said he would advocate for enhanced programs. “I’m a big believer in the outdoor education programs,” he said. Handling technology in the classroom carries a burden, according to incumbent Christie Sacre. “It is crucial that we teach online safety and how to use technology efficiently, but there are also many teachers and parents who feel that students get enough of technology already,” she said. Technology has changed education, according to Antje Wilson. “Education isn’t about telling kids things anymore. We need education to teach students how to find information, and how to validate that information because when you go to Google it’s not always the real, truthful answer,” she said.
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I WILL SUPPORT ANY INITIATIVE THAT IS FAIR AND THAT WE CAN AFFORD. I WILL SUPPORT FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT DECISIONMAKING AND LEAVE THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS TO STAFF. MY FOCUS WILL BE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ENSURING SERVICES ARE DELIVERED AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE AND ON A TIMELY BASIS.
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I am committed to preserving the excellent quality of life enjoyed by District residents and believe sound fiscal policy is the key to our ability to afford the facilities and programs that make our community such a wonderful place to live. I have championed key Infrastructure improvements like the William Griffin & Lower Capilano Community Centres and I am committed to preserving our single family neighborhoods, green spaces and industrial lands.
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Soccer equipment to benefit refugees WV barber’s mission helps displaced kids enjoy the game CHRISTINE LYON clyon@nsnews.com
Over the last two decades, Michel Ibrahime has equipped some 15,000 kids in 24 countries with soccer gear and his roster continues to grow. The West Vancouver barber is currently collecting donated jerseys, shoes, balls, nets — “anything to do with soccer” — to send to Syrian children living in refugee camps in his home country of Lebanon. “I think we’ll be able to help at least 1,000 kids,” Ibrahime says, adding that Air Canada has agreed to transport the donations from airport to airport at no cost. Ibrahime, a diehard soccer enthusiast, says
the sport brings joy to children, even in the face of hardship. “There’s a special relationship between the soccer ball and the kid’s foot,” he says. “Anytime you see a kid with a soccer ball, you can connect a smile to his foot, and you cannot see that with hockey or baseball or golf or volleyball. There’s a uniqueness about the game and also there’s the simplicity of the game.” Ibrahime was inspired to start his donation drives in 1993 when he returned to Lebanon for the first time since leaving the war-torn country. During that visit he saw a group of children kicking a beat-up ball around the pavement. “It was a very sad situation, so quickly I ran to the nearest soccer shop and I bought full gear,” he says — enough shoes, jerseys, shin pads and balls for 20 kids. “I made a soccer field for them to play right on the concrete,” he recalls.
The following day 40 kids came out to play. The next year, Ibrahime returned to Lebanon with enough equipment for 200 children and he has continued to donate soccer gear to underprivileged kids around the world ever since. Active in the North Shore soccer community, Ibrahime plays on a team and coaches with the West Vancouver Soccer Club. His teammates and many of his fellow coaches have been big supporters of his collection campaigns over the years, he says. He plans to visit Lebanon in December where he, along with the Red Cross and members of a soccer academy for orphaned children he established in 1997, will personally deliver the donated gear to the displaced Syrian children. Donations can be dropped off at West Van Barber Shop, located at 1345 Marine Dr., until Nov. 15.
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From page 9 “sees nothing wrong with this.” Clark had the audacity to tell me, “We had no choice.” Really? What other decisions on behalf of city constituents will he make using the same rationale? They all had a choice. They just chose to make a bad one. Pam Bookham told me that people are concerned Darrell Mussatto has paid advertising (on the bike stands) while Kerry Morris was unable to secure similar advertising. I’m certain residents of the city don’t care who pays for advertising on bike stands as long as it’s tasteful and within the confines of common sense. Let’s focus on bigger issues. This is a poorly executed and shortsighted electioneering strategy, in which the rationale for bad behaviour is because everyone is complicit, no one is accountable. As a parent of two teens I have never accepted this type of behaviour; I certainly don’t accept it from adults vying for the responsibility of governing my community. Pamela Roskell North Vancouver
of his life and, after he passed away, I vouched I’d try my all to make sure others don’t have to live like him. This hits close to home for me and I can’t imagine how much it would have broken my heart if someone had stood there and snapped a photo of my uncle while he lay there cold and alone. This person is someone’s child, someone’s sibling
and maybe even someone’s mother or father. They are a human being! To use this person for some sort of twisted campaign makes my skin crawl. I just couldn’t let this slide and I am horrified someone like this is running for mayor of my city. I don’t think this man has any empathy for our homeless community and to say something like the residents of the City of North Vancouver will
end up on the streets if our current mayor stays in office shouldn’t be said so casually. I wanted to bring this to your attention as you are the voice of the homeless and they do not deserve this kind of public humiliation, (which I believe it to be). I certainly hope this individual didn’t see Kerry Morris take this photo. Kate Black North Vancouver
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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN
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With the growth of blogs and websites offering gardening information on the Internet, it seems everyone has a to-do list for the season. I have never put much faith in gardening to-do lists written by writers who are not gardeners, or lists written by someone trying to sell a product. Many of the ideas expressed on those lists are derived from some sort of dark ether designed to make us do needless work or to buy something. So, to provide some clarity to the preponderance of pesky and pitiful fall gardening lists, I am going to do some fall garden list myth busting.
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■ Fall gardening myth No. 1: Sprinkling human hair on top of the soil where bulbs are planted will keep squirrels away. I don’t know what kind of black magic this myth is but it’s false. On our rainy West Coast the sheer volume of rainfall in October and
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high enough to allow decomposition to continue for a short time. But I doubt it. Freezing temperatures are helpful in breaking down heavily lignified fibres in the compost. Any snowfall helps to compress and further break down compost piles. There is no way to prevent a slowdown of compost decomposition during winter
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Removing sticker residue naturally We’ve all been there. Arriving home to unwrap a package we’ve just purchased only to find ourselves in a war against all the packaging and stickers. It’s frustrating enough to scrape and try to wash them away without damaging the item but sometimes after they’re gone, an oily residue remains. There are many commercial products on retail shelves that will help you with sticker removal. However, many of these
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Author Noel Kingsbury celebrates the tree and its importance in this coffee table book. He divides his exploration of trees into six chapters: antiquity, ecology, sacred, utility, food and ornament. Within each of these chapters there is a detailed look at a number of trees that best illustrate the concepts presented. When we think of the oldest living trees it is generally the redwood that comes to mind but the giant sequoia will live more than twice as long and the bristlecone pine even longer still.
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t’s not the amount of money you spend during the holiday season that matters, it’s the value that money buys. And in almost every case, an experience has more value than a thing. The one exception: a thing that provides a special (and ideally an ongoing) experience. Money spent carefully to provide memorable experiences during and after the holidays will be money well spent, and the experiences probably long remembered. Think back to special experiences you and your family have enjoyed. If you need some prompting, take a look at photos. What made you happy? Travel to interesting, stimulating or relaxing locations? Gathering with family or friends? Or having some time alone? Massages, beauty treatments and other pampering?
As a foodie now living on my own, I once gave myself a gift of gourmet, organic meals prepared for me by someone who cooks at a health retreat: tomato pesto spread, cauliflower-broccoli-cashew soup, a variety of main courses and energy balls for dessert. Not only did I thoroughly enjoy the experience of coming home tired from work and being able to take a delicious meal from the freezer, but several times I also whipped up a fancy dinner in no time to share with friends. You must distinguish between gifts yielding truly pleasurable experiences and those with a utilitarian bent. For example, in our early married days, when my late wife Mandy came home after visiting family in Australia, I proudly (and, I felt at the time, thoughtfully) presented her with a new vacuum cleaner (which I had bought on sale) (ZZ &RKZ ,J +;VZ [:
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and wondered why she was less than thrilled at her welcome home gift. But with a bit of coaching from Mandy, I soon learned the art of holiday gift giving, like planning a surprise dinner for her with some close friends in the chef’s dining room at a resort. You can also leverage your gift. For example, I volunteer at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital near my home on Australia’s Gold Coast. I gave my grandchildren, who had visited
the sanctuary, a $60 paver (one way the hospital raises funds) with their names engraved on it. And the donation was also tax deductible. Effective holiday gift giving is indeed a skill. So spend some time and thought as well as money to get the best results. North Shore News money columnist and travel writer Mike Grenby teaches journalism at Bond University on Australia’s Gold Coast. Contact: mgrenby@bond.edu.au.
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answer each and every one of them. Letters must be mailed by Dec. 16 to allow enough time for travel to the North Pole and back. 3) Remember Santa’s address: When your letter is ready, drop it in a mailbox anywhere in Canada and the postal elves will make sure it gets to Santa quickly. Santa has a special arrangement with the post office and a stamp is not required, but please remember any other letter or card being sent to Grandma or anyone else needs a stamp. Santa’s address is: )2B'2 0D2%) BA*'G @AD. G9G 9G9 02B2/2
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PARENTING
If you behave, I’ll give you a candy
Recently I read an article about running errands with kids. The premise was that you make it fun and comfortable for all. The author talked about preparing the children for the outing.Tell them where you are going and why. Let them know the expectations. As I was reading this I was thinking about my grandchildren who are keen to follow the rules once they know what is expected of them. Then the author ruined the article by talking about the bribe. Once you have explained this to the kids, the author continued, then offer a reward. If they manage to behave appropriately while you are running your errand they will receive a treat. The article was ruined for me because it’s never a good idea to bribe a child for good behaviour. Once they know the expectations, it is reasonable to expect that they will not let us down. And if our expectations are reasonable based on the age and ability of the child, odds are in our favour that we will have a good outing. Bribes are not a positive parenting tool.They are actually about domination, manipulation and control. When we bribe a child we are the dominant person in the relationship.We have the power to influence their behaviour choice by
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Parenting Today offering a bribe.We use the bribe to manipulate the child to do whatever it is we want her to do. For the child the control over their behaviour is external, it comes from us through the bribe instead of them simply learning to behave in an appropriate manner.We are saying, “If you behave I will give you a treat.” Bribes give the message that whatever we want from our children is so difficult that the only way they can comply is if we offer the treat. A common bribe is dessert. If you eat your meal you will get dessert.What is the message? Is the meal so awful that the only way a child can choke down the food is to see the dessert at the end of the meal? Why not assume that your child will like their meal, that they will enjoy the main course? As a matter of fact, what if you decided that you don’t need to serve dessert at every meal? Treats are something different.They are not
expected.They are not a planned prize for decent behaviour.They are simply special.You might go and run a number of errands and afterwards say that you’ve had such a successful morning it’s time to celebrate with ice cream cones. And that’s fun. There is another problem with bribes. A young child might be happy with a gummy bear but that won’t last.You need to constantly find a bribe that is big enough to entice the child.This is true whether you are bribing a child for good behaviour, for marks or for scoring goals in hockey.The bribes need to keep getting bigger. Then there are the stars and stickers that some parents use to track all their children’s behaviours. There are stars for doing their chores, brushing their teeth, getting up in the morning and not fighting with their siblings. Maintaining these charts can become an onerous task and negotiating the reward that you attach to the stars as they accumulate is at minimum time consuming. If you fall down on the job of maintaining the charts, the required behaviour will stop because they are only behaving to earn the reward. They become unable to accomplish anything simply because it is the right thing to do or because it feels good. Children who are bribed
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Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author ofVive la Différence, Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. Read more at parentingtoday.ca.
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pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together every Monday until Dec. 15. Toddler classes 9:15-10:15 a.m. and infant classes 10:30-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library. Registration through the Family Services of the North Shore website familyservices.bc.ca STORYHOUSE FAMILY DROP-IN Families with children aged six and younger are invited to come and celebrate learning in a fun, relaxed environment Mondays, Nov. 17 and 24, 12:45-2:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE An intimate “guided play” experience for ages three to seven and adults Friday, Nov. 7 to 16, showtimes vary, at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets $15. phtheatre.org MAX AND RUBY IN NUTCRACKER SUITE Max and Ruby bring to See more page 35
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PARENTING Kids Stuff From page 34 life a holiday tradition Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.Tickets $30.50, available at the box office, 604-984-4484 or online at centennialtheatre.com TAG MEETING TAG is a forum for West Vancouver teens to have their say in teen collections and programing Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca FUN WITH LEGO Join the library for a fun and free program Saturday, Nov. 15 10-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. For ages five to 12. Lego is provided. Registration required. Register at 604984-0286, x8141. nvdpl.ca HERBOLOGY Join Stephanie Vigneux to craft creative concoctions made from forest and garden plants Sunday, Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley
Ecology Centre,3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. For info call 604-990-3755. FAMILY MOVIE The library will be showing How to TrainYour Dragon 2 Monday, Nov. 17 6:30-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required. Register at 604-984-0286 x8141. EMPOWERMENT GIRL TALKS A series of interactive workshops covering a variety of topics to educate, empower and inspire.West Vancouver workshops run from Tuesday, Nov. 18 to May 12, 2015, 4-6 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. North Vancouver workshops run from Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 1st St.West. Admission free for both, and includes snacks, beverages, raffles and gifts.To register or for more information call 604-913-6690 or email soroptimist@shaw.ca LEGO STORYTIME For children ages five and up, session will include stories,
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North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards
On November 6th, 2014 North Vancouver’s business community joined Master of Ceremonies Chris Gailus at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier for the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards. This
special event featured short films created by the Capilano University film students profiling each of the nominated businesses. In addition to raising the profile of the recipients in the community, the awards provide much deserved recognition to
business entrepreneurs in our community. Although only one finalist could receive an award in each category, the businesses who were nominated by their peers, were all deserving of special recognition.
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Lonsdale Energy Corporation is an award winning district energy system. It provides dependable, multi-sourced competitively priced energy to residential, institutional and commercial buildings in the City of North Vancouver since 2003.
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Wag Zone Urban Dog Retreat is an upscale one-stop shop for dog care services dedicated to providing peace of mind to dog owners. Wag Zone has grown from a modest dog daycare to an award-winning enterprise offering dog daycare, boarding, full-service grooming and professional dog training.
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ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for a warming dinner suitable for cold winter nights. page 38
I sat across the table from my friend Gil at Yohachi Sushi on Esplanade Avenue and surveyed the beautifully crafted platter of sashimi that had been set down before us. Appropriately bitesized, impeccably sliced morsels of seafood populated the plate alongside grated wasabi, ginger, and shiso leaves on the stem. The assortment represented the very freshest of Yohachi’s daily supply and included delicate and ornate strips of cuttlefish, tuna belly, yellowfin tuna, salmon, salmon roe, and prawns. These latter were served in a dramatic, deconstructed presentation, with tails attached but heads removed. The heads, pale coral when raw, were taken away by our server just after we had begun to eat and were later returned on a separate plate, having been deep fried until golden brown and crispy. These fried delicacies, with their thin, crunchy exoskeleton and tender, moist, brainy bits, are positively delicious and should not be missed, irrespective of the common Western aversion to looking one’s food squarely in the eye prior to eating it. Despite the succulent selection provided by the kitchen, it was the final
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gastronome who first blazed this bold path for the rest of us; I hope that your clearly tormented mind has at last found quiet, away from the peculiar temptations of the ocean floor that so vexed you once upon a time. I am a big fan of uni now; I proclaim it proudly, but must confess that it wasn’t always so. My first dozen experiences with the odd substance, the taste of which I can only describe as a faintly sweet, soft-set custard of fish and surrealism, produced an involuntary shudder. Over time, I grew to tolerate it, and eventually, when served the freshest imaginable morsel from
the depths of an urchin that had been in the ocean only seconds before, I found a deep appreciation for its unmatched complexity. It is an uncontestable prerequisite in the enjoyment of uni that the roe is as fresh as can be; old uni takes on a fetid pungency that risks putting the squeamish off forever. This requires finding a reputable supplier that turns over the product sufficiently quickly and knows how to handle and serve it.Yohachi is just such a supplier, the deft hands and experience of knowledgeable sushi chef See Dobinmushi page 39
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Romancing the Stove November in Vancouver isn’t the nicest month (understatement of the century). But a rainy, windy Saturday night isn’t so dismal if the smells of a great dinner are wafting through the house.The rib recipe below couldn’t be easier to make.You can get it going early in the afternoon, and the lastminute prep is minimal. The dessert is another make-ahead item. Bake the squares and make the sauce in the morning and simply re-heat the sauce just before serving. Don’t be put off by the length of the recipe for the apple bars.They’re easy to make and all the ingredients are pantry staples. Round out your meal with some garlic bread and a big green salad or coleslaw, then turn on the hockey game and forget that nasty weather. Finger-Licking Crockpot Ribs 2 racks of baby back ribs 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp seasoned salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 2½ cups barbecue sauce
Cut each rack of ribs into two pieces. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and rub the mixture all over the ribs. Place the ribs in a crockpot standing up with the meaty side against the wall of the pot. Pour the barbecue sauce over top. Cover crockpot and cook ribs on low for six to eight hours, until meat is nearly falling off the bone. Carefully remove the ribs to a baking sheet covered with foil. Skim any excess fat off the cooking liquid in the crockpot then pour it into a saucepan. Reduce over medium-high heat until thick. Preheat broiler. Brush ribs liberally with the reduced sauce and broil until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized (watch carefully so sauce doesn’t burn). Any leftover sauce can be served alongside for dipping. Makes four servings. Apple Pie Squares with Butterscotch Sauce Crust: ½ cup butter, melted ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/ tsp salt 8 Apple filling: 2 large or 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (choose an apple variety that you’d use to make a pie. Golden Delicious, Granny Smith
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Cook while whisking gently for five to seven minutes, until sauce thickens slightly; add the vanilla and cook one more minute. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (sauce will thicken further while cooling). Refrigerate sauce once it has cooled. Reheat sauce gently just before serving.When ready to serve, lift the bars out of the
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and owner Takuya Iwaki ensuring that patrons stand the best shot at enjoying some of the ocean’s more unusual treasures. Gil and I enjoyed a sublime meal there, the first experience of the restaurant for both of us. Prior to our sashimi odyssey, we enjoyed a course of pine mushroom Dobinmushi, a gorgeously bold broth of earthy, nutty pine mushrooms, chicken and shrimp served in a compact teapot with a tiny cup. Patrons are to drink the sophisticated elixir first and then tackle the hearty, meaty morsels of mushrooms afterwards; it is an unusual, memorable dish that makes an ideal first course. Next up was an order of crispy, nicely seasoned soft shell blue crabs and an impossibly tender, moist and rich Kakuni, pork braised in a sweet and salty soy sauce. Inspired by the relentless creativity and exceptional quality of chef Iwaki’s food, Gil and I opted for an utterly unnecessary dessert of soft and buttery, sakemarinated sablefish and boldly flavoured, skin-on grilled mackerel. Both dishes were exquisite in their simplicity and left us thoroughly sated. A 300-millilitre bottle of
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Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Dianne, 604-980-3025 dkkennedy@shaw.ca
month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. 604-922-6608
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
WEST COAST BONSAI SOCIETY welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the
WEST VANCOUVER GARDEN CLUB meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January, 7:30 p.m. at St.
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David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way,West Vancouver. Coffee and guest speakers. New members and guests welcome. $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in, $5. westvangardenclub.com BIRD WALK Join the Wild Bird Trust nature walks the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. 604-903-4471 wildbirdtrust.org CAPILANO FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests
welcome. Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382 COMPOST COACHING Free personalized, athome support for using the Green Can or backyard composter.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’re guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at 604-984-9730 coaching. northshorerecycling.ca DEEP COVE GARDEN CLUB meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors’ Room at Parkgate Community Centre,
3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips. Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628 DONATE SURPLUS HARVEST The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce, visit nsrp.bc.ca. Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on AddYour Event.
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2015 Vancity Board of Directors’ Election REALTOR ROUND UP :.V] c+i.14.T( . I].V294 /Y2Z I8$c=C( 71VV3 8T[VY3Z Y0a YT daTT ;.Ta9T .3 7.42 9\ . I8$c=C +9UU1TY2a *.a ]0]T2& = 2].U 9\ V9+.V I].V2943 /.3 [1Y*]* ,a :Y324Y+2 9\ b942Z E.T+910]4 7.4W3 *]7.42U]T2#3 i4.Z.U eT]VV3 YT 4]U90YT[ YT0.3Y0] 37]+Y]3 \49U 2Z] .4].& ^h`G` KEVIN HILL
Take experience and science into consideration From page 21 ■ Fall gardening myth No. 3:Apply dormant oil or lime sulphur spray to fruit trees and ornamental shrubs once the leaves have dropped to control pests that overwinter on branches and trunks. There are so many problems with this antiquated recommendation that I don’t know where to begin. Firstly, those poisonous pesticides are highly susceptible to leaching from rainfall. And when does it rain the most in our region? In the fall and early winter, from October to December. Secondly, many insects, like tent caterpillars, and diseases, like apple scab, cannot be controlled by dormant sprays. Thirdly, why would anyone recommend spraying poison on a calendar schedule without first recommending an inspection and identification of any pests that may be present? ■ Fall gardening myth No. 4:Wait until the soil has frozen before mulching fall plantings.
This myth shows a real lack of horticultural understanding.The purpose of mulch, beyond the many soil fertility benefits, is to protect the soil from climate stress, like freezing temperatures. So why would anyone wait until their new plant’s rootball freezes before mulching? It’s beyond stupidity. ■ Fall gardening myth No. 5: Fall is the only time to move clematis or honeysuckle vines to prevent transplant shock. I’m not sure where this fairy tale came from but one thing is for sure, it is wrong. Clematis, honeysuckle and most other woody vines can be moved when there is no danger of sub-zero temperatures or extreme drought. This means you can transplant those plants from mid-September until April or even May. A January transplant may be suspended until freezing temperatures or snowfall subsides.Transplanting those plants in July or August is not recommended due to summer drought and high
temperatures. Any plant can be transplanted when it is dormant or just beginning growth but not during active growth. ■ Fall gardening myth No. 6:Apply fall fertilizer to lawns. Really? Just so our heavy fall rains can leach the fertilizer into the ocean to create aquatic dead zones? This myth is meant to sell product, and it’s unhealthy for the environment. The reason I try to dispel such myths is two-fold. Firstly, I want to expose information that is untrue, costs money and damages Mother Earth and there’s plenty of it out there. Secondly, the science of horticulture, or gardening if you prefer, is well established. Growing and caring for plants should be based on science, experience and some trial and error, not myths. Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher and organic advocate. stmajor@shaw.ca
The Nominations and Election Committee is seeking Vancity members to fill three director positions in the 2015 election. Each position is for a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to attend an information session which will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Please contact the Governance Department by no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 to register for this session. Prospective candidates are required to submit confirmation of their intention to run by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Specific details about running for election can be found in the Candidates’ Package posted on our website, vancity.com. If you require a hard copy of this information, please contact the Governance Department at 604.877.7595.
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We’re seeking returning officers to assist with the election in selected branches between Monday, April 13 and Saturday, April 18, 2015. If you’re a Vancity member and are interested in becoming a returning officer, please visit vancity.com for details on how to apply. All applications must be received by no later than Friday, January 16, 2015. Only successful applicants will be contacted by Friday, January 30, 2015. Past experience as a returning officer won’t guarantee re-employment.
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Community Bulletin Board NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY BAND meets Thursdays, 7:309:15 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. All musicians are welcome to join this group which performs about 10 concerts a year. saxalamode@msn.com LIONS GATE GOGOS meets at 10 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at St. Clement’s church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Newcomers are welcome to join this group of dedicated ladies who raise money and advocacy, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation, for grandmothers in Africa raising children with no parents because of AIDS. lionsgategogos@gmail.com
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What’s On 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. vcn.bc.ca/amble CAROUN PHOTO CLUB Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. For information, visit carounphotoclub.com 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 from 7 to 9 p.m. (arrive at 6:45 p.m.). Admission by donation. For registration and location call Wendy Anne, 604-988-3522.
DEEP COVE LADIES LIONS CLUB meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Sally Scott, 604-924-1923. THE DUTCH KOFFIECLUB meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m. to noon at the food court, at Park Royal South, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. The club welcomes Flemish and South African people also. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Henk, 604987-4978 Nel, 604-9876879. GLENEAGLES SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-9333 ESL BOOK CLUB A free club to read and talk about Canadian novels Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7403 westvanlibrary.ca
DIGITAL BUDDIES Sign up for appointments with teen volunteers to learn how to use email more effectively Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. until Nov. 26 and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
until Nov. 29 at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca FALL ART CLASSES Life drawing (noninstructional) adults. Hone figure drawing skills in this creative environment with a different live model each week, Wednesdays until Dec. 10 at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. $15 for drop-ins. Drawing done onsite; bring drawing materials. Register online nvartscouncil.ca or by phone 604-988-6844. ANIMALS IN WAR David Cook will talk about the species of animal associated with war and the roles they played Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. To register, call 604-929-3727. HOP INTO HOOPLA Learn how to stream or download content on your computer, tablet or smarphone for free Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library,
3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Register at 604929-3727. THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT SOFT SKILLS A career expert will discuss the sought-after soft skills and how they play a factor in the success of a newcomer’s career search Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Free, registration not required. nvcl.ca E-READER AND TABLET CLINIC Book an appointment for oneon-one assistance with iPads, Androids, e-readers and more Thursday, Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca JUST EAT IT A food waste story, is screening Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: $5 earlybird, $10 regular. Popcorn by donation. All proceeds go to the Edible Garden Project. Tickets available at justeatit.eventbrite.ca
ONE ON ONE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE Sign up for a half-hour of personalized help with internet, email, word processing and more Thursday, Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m. at Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd. Register at 604-987-4471, x8175 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN The North Vancouver branch is hosting filmmaker Alison MacLean who will be showing clips from her latest film, From Burkas 2 Bullets, Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Prospective members welcome. For more information call 604-988-2353 or visit cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca REMEMBERING THE WAR SONGS Join the Parkgate Singers and sing along with the nostalgic songs of Vera Lynn and others Thursday, Nov. 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, See more page 44
NORTH SHORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver, and is looking for new string players (especially bass players). 604-980-3132 jeanaireland1@hotmail.com NORTH SHORE CHORUS meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 604-9852559 nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca SING-ALONG WEDNESDAYS “Mr. 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 is a global women’s organization that meets on the second Wednesday of See more page 43
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What’s On From page 42 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 SOUL POWER HOUR with Dr. Cynthia, Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. Learn soul secrets, wisdom, knowledge and practical techniques to transform all areas of life. For details or to register email hamiltoncy@gmail.com SPEAKERHUB TOASTMASTERS meets every Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m. in the Silver Harbour Seniors Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver, to help participants improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Guests are welcome. speakerhub.ca
Thursdays BYOV (BRING YOUR OWN VOICE) COMMUNITY CHOIR rehearses Thursdays (except July and August), 7:30-9:30 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 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN The North Vancouver chapter of this national organization that focuses on 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. 604-980-1274 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. 604-985-0408 st-andrewsunited.ca COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM North Shore Multicultural Society (207123 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 Experience lunch with other people in the neighbourhood Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by St. Andrew’s United Church at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Free, but donations are accepted. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca DADS PARENTING Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 604-417-3407 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:45-4 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. 604-9877529 DROP-IN FUN DARTS Play darts every Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Free. 604-985-1115 EMPLOYMENT MENTORING PROGRAM North Shore Multicultural Society (207123 East 15th St., North Vancouver) is looking for volunteers to share their passion for their career with newcomers. Recruitment is ongoing. 604-988-2931 homas@nsms.ca FAMILY OF ORIGIN PARENTING Westcoast Family Resources Society
North Shore offers a free group on Thursday mornings. 604-417-3406 MAKE CYCLING BETTER HUB —Your Cycling Connection meets the second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. All are welcome to join this group to help improve local cycling facilities. northshore@bikehub.ca or bikehub.ca NEW ROCK CHOIR Impromptu is a community choir that sings classic and contemporary rock, pop and Motown songs and operates on a drop-in basis. There is no need to have any musical experience. The group meets each Thursday night at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gathering from 6:30 and singing from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10. 604-6136842 impromptumusic.ca NORTH SHORE SAFETY COUNCIL meets on the first Thursday of most months, noon1:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. All are welcome who have an interest in pedestrian, cyclist, driver, sport and home safety. 604-983-6444, x7233 northshoresafetycouncil.ca 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, scroll to Community Events and click on AddYour Event.
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Community Bulletin Board From page 42 North Vancouver. No registration required. For more information call 604929-3727 x8166 HEART MATTERS: WHAT TO DO WITH A CHILD’S FEELINGS Dr. Deborah MacNamara will discuss and clarify information bombarding today’s parents Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m. at Queensbury elementary, 2020 Moody Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets $10 at the door. cpppreschools.bc.ca AUTHOR TALK Join Cea Person for a presentation of her survival story, North of Normal, Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
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Flooring and Design Centre is hosting an information evening for women with an interior designer Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at 110 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Free. Please bring pictures, fabric samples and paint colours. 604-987-0440, ethicalflooring.com E-MAGAZINES ARE EASY Learn how to set up your Zinio accounts and how to find, checkout and download magazines to your computer, tablet or mobile device Friday, Nov. 14, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd. Register at 604-9874471, x8175. DROP IN, LOG IN, LEARN One-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Saturdays Nov. 15, Dec. 6 and 20, 2-3:15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Receive help with computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Tutorials are on a first-come, first-served basis and registration is not required. nvcl.ca ST. MARTIN’S FALL MARKET the longestrunning Anglican church market, will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. The market will feature baking, books, jewelry, gift giving items and more. saintmartins.ca PINTEREST INTEREST Explore Pinterest, how it works and how to get started Saturday, Nov. 15, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court,
North Vancouver. Free, registration required. Call 604-929-3727 x8166 to register. SOUP TENT INITIATIVE Members of the Sacred Circle of the Great Mystery Shamanic Society will distribute hot soup and coffee for those in need Monday, Nov. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver. 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, Nov. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl.ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change. MONTESSORI VISITORS DAY Eagle Harbour Montessori school will be open to the public for visits Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. at 5575 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-981-1380 ONLINE TOOLS FOR SELF-PUBLISHING Learn about the best selfpublishing tools available online Wednesday, Nov 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold a general meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Author and historian Daniel Francis will discuss the subject of
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Today’s annual B.C. AAA Provincial Field Hockey Championships on the North Shore promises to be a real nail biter as many of the competing teams are neck in neck when it comes to talent, skill and drive to snag the top title. The top 16 AAA high school girl teams in the province (from Vancouver Island,VancouverRichmond, Fraser Valley, Okanagan and three local high schools, Argyle, Handsworth and West Vancouver) will converge on fields across North and West Vancouver. Jane Kozniuk is not only the Argyle girls field hockey team coach but the tournament’s chairwoman, and she says the people organizing the tournament from Nov. 12 to 14 have been working on it around the clock for the last nine months. “It’s the first time all three (North Shore) schools have come together,” she said. “(We) joined together back in January and took on the lead of hosting this event.” Argyle’s team is currently ranked eighth going into the event, and Kozniuk said the goal is to either maintain that ranking or improve upon it. “We finished second in league play,” she added. “It is a group of athletes who have continually improved
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West Vancouver secondary in a recent match, according to Walker. “It was quite hotly contested for sure.There were some very good teams last year,” he said about his team’s third consecutive win at last year’s competition. “Any of the top four could have won it but we
players in a lot of different regions, which just makes for a lot of good field hockey.” Handsworth is not only coming in as winner of the provincial title three years in a row — and are looking to make it four this week — but also from a 4-0 win against
were fortunate enough to win it. “This year again the top four, five or six teams are quite evenly matched.” Walker said the team is evenly balanced too with many of its Grade 12 players who have returned, mixed with many new, younger players who bring, “a lot
of spirit and enthusiasm to the team, and a different dynamic to the team.” “But I think most important is the fact that we have a good leadership group . . . and we really do play well as a team together,” he noted. “We don’t have really an individual game and that’s the same for many of the teams, which makes it
so close. All the teams really have star players.” With stark competition heading this way,Walker said his team is preparing to take it “one game at a time.” “It’s business as usual,” he said about recent practices. “Each of the teams in this tournament have played the other teams a lot, they all know each other
quite well including the teams from the North Shore — they all know a lot of the players . . . because they train together on provincial teams.They know the skill sets and weaknesses of each particular team.They know how to play them.” For more information about the tournament, visit adanacs.ca.
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The University of British Columbia’s Thunderbirds recently swept up their fourth consecutive national women’s field hockey championship thanks to the efforts of many teammates who hail from the North Shore. The Thunderbirds beat their indomitable hosts, Toronto Varsity Blues, in the gold medal game of the 40th CIS-FHC field hockey championship 2-0 on Nov. 2, which makes them now 16-6 all-time in the CIS title match. But the stellar standout is that of the seven North Shore players on the team, two of them turned out to be among the tournament’s 11 all-stars — Rachel Donohoe and Hannah Haughn. “I am so proud of the girls,” said first-year head coach Robin D’Abreo in a media release. “This team has improved so much since we first started. It’s absolutely incredible. It’s a credit to the girls. They completely bought in to every single thing that the coaching staff put out there.” Donohoe, 20, playing centre defence or sweeper, said it was an honour to be selected to the team of 11 women who organizers believed to be the top athletes in the tournament. She has been playing field hockey since Grade 4 and started to play it as an off-season sport because at the time she was more into soccer. North Vancouver’s Donohoe, who is studying kinesiology, played for the BC West Vancouver Vipers with the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club. “For me, it’s just knowing everything happens for a reason and whether it’s a high or a low, if you continue doing what you do and you love it, it’s always going to be a challenge,” she said as advice to new players. The Thunderbirds only
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#Up to $3,500/$2,500 in savings is comprised of a up to $3,000/$2,000 cash purchase incentive on select 2014 CR-V models / select 2014 Civic models and a $500 “Holiday Bonus”. *Up to $3,000/$2,000/up to $3,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2014 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L NAVI, 2D Si, 4D DX, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring and 4D Si), select CR-V models (LX, EX, EX-L, Touring) and select 2014 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L and 4D Touring). Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. ‡‡$500 Consumer Incentive Dollars “Holiday Bonus” (“Holiday Bonus”) available on any new 2014/2015 Civic and new 2014/2015 CR-V models, purchased or leased and delivered by January 2, 2015 and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates. “Holiday Bonus” includes GST and PST, as applicable. Visit a participating Honda dealer for eligible products & services applicable to “Holiday Bonus” redemption. Offer ends January 2, 2015 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice.**MSRP is $17,185 / $27,685 / $25,685 based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT FB2E4EEX / CR-V LX 2WD DX RM3H3EES / Accord 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3EE including $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 freight and PDI. */** Prices and/or payments shown do not include PPSA lien registration and lien registering agent's fees, which are due at time of delivery. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. For all offers levies (air conditioning tax of $100 and tire/battery tax of $25), license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Offers valid from November 1st through December 1st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your BC Honda retailer for full details.