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Film industry booming in 2014/2015 Diverse locations, skilled crews attract productions

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For the second year in a row, the North Shore has seen record-breaking ﬁlm activity, based

on film permits and revenues for the City and District of North Vancouver. The city issued 77 film permits for feature films, TV shows, commercials,

documentaries and music videos in 2014, up from 50 in 2013 and 40 in 2012. Revenues for the city from the permits amounted to $185,000. The district meanwhile, had 189 permits spread over 77 productions, compared to 90 ﬁlm shoots in 2013, but revenues hit $714,000

compared to $511,000 the year before. Among the noteworthy film shoots: Fifty Shades of Grey, Age of Adeline starring Blake Lively and Harrison Ford, Tim Burton’s Big Eyes and the famous Shaw fire log. The area also saw its share of science fiction, fantasy and comic book

adaptations that included Arrow, Falling Skies, The Returned, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, The Flash, iZombie and the soon-to-shoot Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds and his abs. Though the Canadian dollar tumbling downward from parity is an obvious appeal to Hollywood

productions, it’s just one factor in the larger equation that determines where ﬁlm shoots go in the highly competitive industry, according to Richard Brownsey, president of Creative B.C., the provincial agency that promotes creative

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Woodfibre LNG sponsors MLA’s fundraiser Money, gov’t andWoodﬁbre LNG don’t mix, protesters say JENNIFER THUNCHER Squamish Chief

How close is too close for government and large corporations? West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Liberal MLA Jordan Sturdy and Woodfibre LNG are caught up in a controversy after the company sponsored a fundraiser for Sturdy last week. Although the next provincial election is in 2017, Sturdy was the beneficiary of a Woodfibre LNG-hosted BC Liberal Party fundraiser at West Vancouver’s Capilano Golf and Country Club on Thursday evening. Woodfibre LNG is waiting to hear if the province will grant the company an environmental permit for its proposed Squamish liquefied natural gas export and processing facility. “It is embarrassing,” said Eoin Finn, a well-known anti-LNG activist who protested outside the event. “It is basically wrong to have a proponent with a decision in front of the B.C. cabinet sponsoring an event in broad daylight where it is clear that it is right on that edge between legitimate fundraising and influence peddling,” he said. “If they didn’t think it was wrong, then why not? To your average person who is suspicious of the links between large corporations,

their paid lobbyists and government — this smells of all sorts of rotten things,” he added. Sturdy told The Squamish Chief on Monday that the event is held every year, and many individuals and corporations bought tables, including Woodfibre LNG. “There has been a fundraiser for decades now, at this time of the year, and it is put on by the West Vancouver Sea to Sky Riding Association and there were 175 people at the fundraiser,” he said. “It’s all transparent.” Sturdy added it is not unusual to have a fundraiser this far ahead of a provincial election: “We do it every year in January, generally,” he said. Finn said while the event was published on the BC Liberals’ website, he heard through an undisclosed source that Woodfibre LNG was sponsoring the fundraiser. Finn said he and the protesters stayed on public property and though one of the club staff told them not to enter onto the private business driveway, they had no contact with any of the people inside. Finn said a couple of neighbours to the club came out to offer the protesters hot drinks. Passing cars also honked their support, he said. Sturdy said he encourages his constituents to contact him and let him know what their concerns are. He said he has been trying to talk to each person directly. Squamish documentary filmmaker Les McDonald See Finance page 9

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Mystery bag turns up in backcountry

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North Shore Rescue is joining the North Vancouver RCMP and Vancouver Police Department in trying to solve a mystery buried in the backcountry for two decades. Search volunteers happened upon a backpack during last month’s search for Liang Jin, the hiker who NSR believes went missing in the Hanes Valley on New Year’s Eve. The bag turned

up about 200 metres from the helipad the team uses as a launching point for backcountry searches. “They called it in and we dealt with it quite meticulously. We were thinking it could have been a clue,” said Doug Pope, North Shore Rescue search manager. The bag was too old and deteriorated to belong to Jin, leading rescuers to wonder if it had been dropped by Tom Billings, See Film page 11

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B.C. throne speech lacks ‘new ideas,’ critics say JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

B.C.’s throne speech delivered Tuesday afternoon by Lt.-Gov Judith Guichon offered a status quo agenda for the spring legislative session with few new projects or programs on the horizon. The speech promised a balanced budget and focused on the need to create jobs in an uncertain economic climate, though it was light on details of

exactly how that would be accomplished. “The global economic recovery remains fragile and market conditions remain unstable,” said Guichon. “Consider the price of oil. Who could have credibly predicted that oil would lose half of its value in a matter of months?” Guichon emphasized B.C. is in a better position than many other provinces to weather ﬁnancial storms, thanks to its

diversiﬁed economy. Areas including liqueﬁed natural gas, forestry, mining, technology, tourism and international education were all touted in the speech as drivers of the provincial economy, along with small businesses. The speech pointed to B.C.’s continued growth in exports, especially to Asian markets including China, as key. As in previous throne speeches, an

LNG industry was also promoted as being capable of creating “100,000 jobs” and enough revenue to pay off provincial debts. Guichon described LNG development as a “generational opportunity.” But the speech was silent on any speciﬁc deals with LNG companies. The speech pointed to changes to B.C.’s liquor laws as one example of government cutting red tape for business.

Immediate reaction to the throne speech was critical, with both the NDP, Green Party and media pundits labelling it as boring and lacking in new ideas. David Schreck, a North Vancouver political blogger and former NDP MLA, said some of that is to be expected from a throne speech, which is general and vague by its nature. “Throne speeches are always bad,” he said.

“They are usually boring. This one did not break that mould.” “The tone is status quo, stay the course and lower expectations.” Schreck noted the references to how LNG will beneﬁt the provincial economy were toned down from previous years. He added this year likely won’t be a barnburner in provincial politics. “The excitement politically will be on the federal election.”

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industries. “People quite often go to the decline in the dollar, and a lower Canadian dollar does help production — there’s no question about that — but I think, fundamentally, the reason that we’re busy is because British Columbia is a really good place to ﬁlm,” Brownsey said. Though B.C. still lags behind the eastern provinces and southern states when it comes to tax incentives, the province is known throughout the industry as having the talent and infrastructure to make it a safe bet for producers. “The highest incentive does not necessarily mean the cheapest production. If you don’t have the infrastructure there, you’ve got to bring it in. If you have questions about whether you’re going to get your content delivered on time and on budget, that gets factored in,” he said. The industry has also been spurred by the region becoming a hub for animation, visual effects and post-production work, Brownsey added. For North Shore Studios on Brooksbank Avenue, 2014 was a “decent but not exceptional” year as a couple of long-running TV series came to an end

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hat we’re sure was an otherwise lovely fundraising dinner for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy last week was likely dampened by some noisy protests outside. Among the co-sponsors was Woodﬁbre LNG, which is currently awaiting approvals from cabinet on whether it will get the go-ahead to build a massive LNG export plant outside Squamish and invite tanker ships to start traversing Howe Sound. Now, the Liberals made no secret of their love for the LNG industry during the 2013 campaign so we would not accuse Woodﬁbre of trying to buy support — although some protesters did. But the optics aren’t good — especially as a decision on their proposed plant looms. We’d hate for this to suddenly become relevant in the wake of an environmental

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or industrial disaster, as we saw earlier this summer when it was revealed in the days after the Mount Polly tailings pond breach that the controlling shareholder of Imperial Metals Corp. helped organize a $1-million private fundraiser for the premier. We’d also like to point out that we are still more than two years away from the 2017 provincial election.We’d rather our MLAs be focused on governing, rather than going hat-in-hand to their wellheeled sponsors, whether it’s unions or any other group putting up big money in hopes of inﬂuencing election outcomes. There’s too much money in politics as it is. Both the Liberals and Woodﬁbre have gone on the record to downplay the dustup, saying events like this are routine and many businesses attend them. We say that’s part of the problem.

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‘Skyrocketing’ city utility rates befuddle Dear Editor: For those of you who have recently moved to the City of North Vancouver or who haven’t looked closely at your water and sewer utility statements, I would like to point out a trend. In my case, I reviewed the last 15 years of statements for a small single family home. From

2000 to 2005 the price went up by 17 per cent. From 2005 to 2010, the charge went up 28 per cent. From 2010 to 2015, the charge has increased by 53 per cent! Not to mention the 10 per cent discount was dropped to ﬁve per cent for early payment in 2014. So what cost $288 in 2000 now costs $665 in 2015.

I see no justiﬁcation for these increases, nor any mention in the accompanying brochures. Needless to say these are way beyond the cost of living or the wage increases we see. What is going on? Who are we subsidizing? The developers? Glenys Stuart North Vancouver

Editor’s note: City of North Vancouver communications manager Connie Rabold responds: “The 2015 utility rates have been set at the lowest amount possible to deliver current services and provide sufﬁcient funding for sustainable infrastructure management. The city works each year with a 10-year budget

designed to balance the impact of utility operating cost increases to city taxpayers. A signiﬁcant portion of the utility operating costs go to Metro Vancouver — the Greater Vancouver Water District and Sewerage and Drainage District. The GVRD water purchases represent about 75 per cent of the city’s utility operating costs and

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Proposed changes anticipate an increase in tanker trafﬁc Dear Editor: Re: Beaches at Risk from Sewage Changes, Jan. 25 front-page story. I don’t understand why Dr. Mark Lysyshyn feels Transport Canada’s proposed change regarding the discharge of sewage

would mainly target pleasure craft. Most pleasure craft operators I know have great respect for their environment and would not want to ﬂush their tanks within one nautical mile of shore or discharge sewage into waters we all use for recreation.

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We have approximately 15 pump-out stations throughout the Vancouver area that are accessible to pleasure craft. The article states the proposed change in sewage regulation by Transport Canada would affect boats

under 400 gross tonnes certiﬁed for fewer than 15 passengers.This gross tonnage could therefore include a lot of commercial vessels, some Coast Guard vessels, oil spill recovery vessels, tug boats as well as many other commercial

marine vessels now and those projected to use our waters in the future. My 32-foot sailboat is six tonnes and most pleasure craft are less than 20 tonnes, so I don’t think Transport Canada is mainly targeting pleasure craft and why

would they? I would suspect they are giving more leniency to larger service vessels regarding sewage disposal anticipating an increase in tanker trafﬁc. I am in full agreement See Keep page 7

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‘Chirping grasshoppers’ deserve our respect Dear Editor: Re. Silence the Chirping Over Double Dipping, Jan. 14 Mailbox: In response to the somewhat denigrating missive by (letter-writer Nick) Bryant about the concern over the practice of double dipping, I would like to point out that there are extra costs associated with the dubious doubledipping practice. Almost all cases of double dipping occur in the public sector. Rarely do we see incidents of double dipping in the private sector. Why is that? Because normal, effective and economical management practice is to train replacements for most positions. In particular, the president of a company, would be severely castigated if succession planning was not in effect for all positions inclusive of his own. The shareholders would ensure adherence to succession

planning. There must always be a replacement trained and capable of being upwardly mobile. Therefore the practice of doubling dipping has a negative impact. It denies promotional opportunities. Another negative impact is that double dipping denies the opportunity for additional (new job) employment. Nobody in their right mind is saying that people do not deserve a pension . . . to spend as they wish. However, to quote Mr. Bryant . . . “the envious ‘grasshoppers’ that continue to chirp away claiming that money from the public purse is being misspent need to get over it and give it a rest.” Money is being misspent. Perhaps not in the way some people view DD, but give some thought to why DD is ﬁrmly entrenched in the public sector. The private sector have analysts and shareholders who devour

Can’t we all just get along? Dear Editor: We are regular hikers on Fromme Mountain and have been for at least eight years. We have walked with our dogs for many years. They have since passed on and now we take our granddogs. It is very unclear to us as to why (Valerie) Ramsey and other hikers have such a problem with the bikers. We come across bikers all the time. We step off the trail, they greet us, we greet them and everyone goes

their merry way. The bikers are always polite and thank us for giving them space. It might also be noted that the North Shore Mountain Bike (Association) spends a lot of time and does a lot of good work up there. For two people who can’t get along with two per cent, why do we have to spend more money having separate trails? Debbie Hope and Donna Oseen North Vancouver

ﬁnancial data that could affect their investments. The grasshoppers do not have enough access to the $$$ involved. We taxpayers are the shareholders in government. But we do not get the true costs made available as to the legacy costs related to public sector employees. I would go further and ask why Mr. Bryant does not question why the operating costs for school boards on the North Shore are among the highest in the province. I would be remiss if I did not mention the biggest double-dipping incident in recent British Columbia history. Not so long ago, (retired legislature clerk) George Macminn successfully negotiated a double dip at the age of 82 years. He had not trained a replacement (and was paid) $500,000 for a twoyear consulting contract. When it was leaked, he employed a skilled

lawyer and was advised (to arrange in his will) to donate the $500,000. My ﬁnal point to Mr. Bryant: instead of making derogatory comments

about the grasshoppers, we should be complimenting them — they took the time to outline their concerns which makes them participants in how our

community and province is managed, as opposed to the multitude of voters who are just spectators. Harry Mayor West Vancouver

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overcame as a staff.” Tucked away out of sight, Peters still has the blackened shell of a camera and a burnt Canadian flag that used to fly outside the newspaper’s office as mementos of the fire. Despite destruction of the newspaper’s computer server and many of its photographic archives, the North Shore News didn’t miss publishing an issue. But troubling questions about who wanted the newspaper gone and why have lingered for over a decade. Two days before the building burned, Peters recalls taking a threatening phone call from someone unhappy about an article in the newspaper’s online archive. “You don’t know what I’m capable of,” the caller told him. That has never been

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told The Squamish Chief that he asked the leaders at Woodfibre LNG for an on-camera interview about hosting the event and was declined. “They declined to any interviews now or in the future.This seems to be quite evasive on their part as they will not commit to having anything on record,” McDonald said. “Many of us in the community of Squamish feel like WLNG is spending a lot of money right now to buy influence, and this is a huge conflict of interest.” Byng Giraud, vicepresident of corporate affairs forWoodfibre LNG said he didn’t see what all the fuss was about, given

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Politics as Community Service Political service. Though we need it now perhaps more than ever, it’s not exactly a popular career choice. But service to others is something I grew up with. And it’s at the heart of why I am running for Parliament as the MP for North Vancouver. My dad was an educator and community development worker – working mainly with First Nations communities. My mother was a social worker who was particularly drawn to the cause of abused women.

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theory,” said Foot. “The truth of the matter is they are just that — theories.” The newspaper didn’t suffer any permanent ﬁnancial loss because of the arson, eventually submitting an insurance claim for more than $2 million. Security measures in place at the newspaper’s new ofﬁce include surveillance cameras, much more restricted access to alarm codes and off-site backup of key data. Despite the passage of time, both Foot and Peters remain hopeful that one day the arson will be solved. “I don’t think we should just allow things like this to happen in our community,” said Foot. “Somebody knows who did it.”

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before the arsonist started to pour gas — including under the door of the computer server room and around the editorial offices — and the time fire alarms were triggered. “It says to me they were very comfortable,” said Peters. “They were confident they had plenty of time to do what they wanted to.” After the fire, police interviewed about 30 people in person, including employees, ex-employees and janitors who knew the security code. At various points, the newspaper’s corporate owners have also hired psychics and a private investigator as well as posting a $25,000 reward. None of that has led to a break in the case. “Everybody has their

Member of Parliament. These challenges include: • Our roads, bridges, public transit and wastewater treatment facilities are not keeping up with a growing North Vancouver. This riding needs an MP whose commitment and energy to securing federal infrastructure funding for key items matches the urgency of the situation. • Too many young people who grew up on the North Shore can no longer ﬁnd a home here they can afford. The federal government needs to again be a fully engaged partner in devising and working to provide affordable housing options.

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We, as a community, have an opportunity to play a game-changing role in the coming federal election. Political analysts are focused on North Vancouver as a “swing riding”, which means as North Vancouver goes so could the government. Your vote can really matter in the upcoming election – expected in October. I’m looking to have an opportunity to restore some luster and respect for the notion of political service so that it can again be something we can look up to – especially the next generation. If you share my conviction that Canada can do better… If you want our Canada back… please drop by our Open House at our new campaign head quarters – 310-145 Chadwick Court (near the Seabus Terminal) between 2-5pm, Sunday February 15th to share your views and to learn more about how you can get involved.

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another hiker thought to have disappeared in that area in 2013. When they opened the bag and saw its contents — two 35millimetre film cameras and asthma inhalers expired in 1997, they realized they were dealing with a much older mystery. “One of the key tasks (investigators) are going to try and do is develop the film to see if that gives us further clues who that bag belongs to,” Pope said. Though there’s no indication what happened to the bag’s owners, its discovery is bringing back memories of a difficult rescue effort, Pope said “Longer-term members on our team remember a rescue we did in Hanes Valley about that era in the mid-1990s for a husband and wife that were lost in there. The husband was rescued but the lady died of exposure,” he said.

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Treating your loved ones WithValentine’s Day fast approaching the time is now to put together the perfect gift

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Valentine’s Day is just a few days from now so you may want to start thinking about what you would like to give to your special someone this year. We all have busy schedules and it’s not always easy to ﬁnd the time to put together a special valentine gift. Here is an idea that is simple and easy and will take only minutes to assemble. Valentine’s Day paper treat bags can be widely found on dollar store shelves at the moment. There are many different sizes and shapes of bags to choose from depending on what you would like to place inside. For this idea I used miniature foil-wrapped Hershey’s Kisses, red foil-wrapped chocolate marshmallow treats and Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. If you do not have enough candy to entirely ﬁll a bag then a quick trick is to push some tissue paper in the bottom and pour your candies on top. Complement the little bags with a nice, personalized greeting card. Another easy and cute idea is to download free printable wine labels on

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Bylaw 8098 proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw to reduce the minimum permitted lot width at this site from 15m (49.2 ft) to 10 m (33 ft) and will reduce the minimum permitted lot area from 550m² (5,920 sq. ft.) to 474.73m² (5,110 sq. ft.) to allow for the creation of two lots.

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CALL FOR COMMUNITY RD EAST 3 STREET CLOSURE REPRESENTATIVES Thegoal North Waterfront Liaison Committee A key of theShore Low Level Road Project is to maximize predictability during construction and minimize disruption for residents, goods movers and the is looking for three new community representatives. travelling public. We bring together municipalities, community, First Nations, Port Metro Vancouver, and industry to discuss developments, identify concerns, suggestions Please note the upcoming weeknight road closureprovide in your area: and facilitate dialogue aboutfrom port transportation operational issues on the Queensburyand Avenue to Kennard Closure of East 3rd Street North Shore. Avenue in North Vancouver: This closure will take place from 8 p.m. th to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, Wednesday, February 11thNorth Join us if you live on the Shore and have: February 12 . The closure will allow crews to safely pour concrete to complete the bridge deck of the • Relevant technical or social experience and expertise Spirit Trail Overpass. • Knowledge of port industrial operations and related issues on the North Shore • Community, business or other afﬁliations Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this time, exercise • Communication skills and expertise caution, and follow the directions of road signs and traffic personnel. We meet on awill bi-monthly basis on weekdays, alternating between evenings Detour routes be clearly marked. and mornings, at locations on the North Shore. Please note that closure is weather dependent and may be changed Interested? Visit this www.portmetrovancouver.com/NSWLC for more information. slightly without further notice. Deadline for application is Monday, February 16, 2015.

Contact information: ForFor more information about the Low Level Road Project, including all current more information, please contact: and upcoming construction activities, visit www.porttalk.ca Frances Tang-Graham

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Romantic mood striking local birds It’s mid-winter and courtship is in the air. For many birds, the breeding cycle begins early in the year and a few, like Anna’s hummingbirds, nest in winter. Visitors to the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats have noticed Anna’s doing their amazing courtship displays, and singing. Anna’s hummingbird is a local resident, with the Rufous hummingbird arriving in April, about the same time salmonberry and red-ﬂowering currant are blooming. A hummingbird nest is a marvel of construction, made of animal fur, plant materials, spider silk and

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, all persons who believe they may be affected by the proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/ or by written submission. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Hall.

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Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, February 16, 2015, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. The proposed amendment bylaw and relevant background material may be viewed at City Hall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from February 5, 2015. It may also be viewed online at www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct all inquiries to Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at cwilkinson@cnv.org or at 604.990.4206. 141 WEST 14TH STREET / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC / V7M 1H9 T 604 985 7761 / F 604 985 9417 / CNV.ORG

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good spots to watch duck behaviour are the west point of the conservation area and the Ambleside Park pond. Winter is also a great time to photograph waterfowl since they’re in the best plumage.Watch for the wood duck, Barrow’s goldeneye, bufﬂehead, hooded merganser and harlequin, to name a few. Listen too for their calls as not all ducks quack. For example, the wood duck whistles, and the greenwinged teal sounds like a cricket. Black-capped chickadees have recently been seen exploring nesting holes. They too start early, selecting a suitable nesting site.That’s why if you’re going to put up a nesting box for chickadees do it soon. Sometimes nesting boxes are used for wintering roosting sites serving as a warm place to cuddle. Make sure your box is made

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require very little ongoing maintenance.Trees that have been topped, pruned hard or sheared require ongoing annual maintenance costs. Irrigation systems also require annual maintenance costs and occasional repairs. Hard landscape surfaces, like stone patios or walkways, if built properly, require very little future maintenance. Cheaply built hard surfaces require ongoing repair or replacement. Wooden structures, such as pergolas, gazebos and fencing, need careful evaluation to determine the amount of functional lifetime left and future maintenance costs. Garden design as a cost reduction issue: Everyone has their own taste in gardens. So is it legitimate to ask for a price reduction if the garden’s design is not suitable to the new buyer? Absolutely, but the seller may not be willing to lower their price to account for your taste. Poor garden design

that lacks functionality or is hazardous is easier to quantify than a wellbuilt garden that is not compatible with the buyer’s taste. Redesigning and rebuilding an entire landscape is an expensive proposition to be considered carefully before buying a home. Often minor modifications can be made instead of a complete rebuild. Either way there’s a cost involved. Think of a landscape inspection the same way you would a building inspection: each item has a cost associated with maintenance, repair or replacement. The existing hard and soft landscape elements should be appraised for potential cost implications in future. Evaluate the landscaping for plant health, soil quality, structural integrity, safety, drainage, usable life span and significant maintenance costs.Tally up those deficiencies and use the total cost to negotiate the final purchase price lower. Inspect now to avoid paying later. One final consideration to help develop an accurate landscape inspection is to

consider potentiality. Many landscapes contain large mature shrubs and trees that are essentially irreplaceable. Their value is quantiﬁable as a percentage of property value. Landscapes also contain natural features, like boulders, elevation changes and water features, that are a burden to some people but an opportunity for others. Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher and organic advocate. stmajor@shaw.ca

Green Guide From page 14 New members and guests welcome. Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382 CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB meets the second Monday of each month (except July and August and June is the AGM) at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304 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 info for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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to correct speciﬁcations, including no perch, can be cleaned easily, has good drainage, etc. A perch is not necessary and will only encourage predators. See your local wild bird shop for best advice. Woodpeckers, like ﬂickers, are also in a romantic mood. In order

to attract a mate and establish a territory, the male drums. Drumming posts include mailboxes, street lamp covers and roof tops. Also listen for the ﬂickers’ “kleeer” call, which is another sign of spring. Other woodpeckers also do tapping. It’s fun to try and identify them by these sounds. Feeder watchers have no doubt noticed good

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numbers of pine siskins on the North Shore this winter. They have also been seen feeding on seeds of red alder trees, a favourite food. Listen for the siskins’ “zeeep” call, like drawing your thumbnail across a plastic comb. Courtship indeed is in the air. Enjoy the birds. Keep safe. Al Grass is a naturalist with

theWild Bird Trust of British Columbia, which offers free walks at the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats on the second Saturday of every month.The next walk will be Saturday, Feb. 14, starting at 10 a.m. Participants will look for signs of courtship among resident birds. Meet atWBT’s site ofﬁce, 2645 Dollarton Hwy.Walks go rain or shine. wildbirdtrust.org

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Community Bulletin Board HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL is looking for renters for tables at its upcoming children’s used toy and clothing sale on Feb. 28. Tables are $35/$30 and can be booked at highlandspreschool. ca/childrens-sale-2015. AUTHOR TALKS Celebrate heritage month at the library with author Eve Lazarus as she discusses her latest book Sensational Vancouver Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Event is free, but registration is required. Register at 604-984-0286, x8144. PARK ROYAL DEVELOPMENT OPEN HOUSE Attend a consultation event for additional information, to have questions answered in person, and to provide feedback on the

development of 752 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver Feb. 11, 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s school, 595 Keith Rd.,West Vancouver. westvancouver.ca/752marine SCOOP NIGHT The North Shore Dolphins Dive Club and Marble Slab Creamery are inviting the public to Scoop Night Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6-10 p.m. at 180 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.The event will include CFL alumni scoopers, a 50/50 draw and rafﬂe, with 25 per cent of the sales going towards supporting the club’s athletes. AUTHOR TALKS Join Lisa Anne Smith for a discussion of her book Vancouver is Ashes: the Great Fire of 1886 on Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Event is free, but registration is required. Register at 604-987-4471, x8175.

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Monday, February 16, 2015 at 6:45 pm in the Council Chamber

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DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. DVP2014-00021 will allow a 1.2 metre (4 foot) interior side lot setback and a 5.2 metre (17 foot) height envelope to a maximum of 9.1 metres (30 feet). Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, all persons who believe they may be affected by the proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/ or by written submission. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Hall. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, February 16, 2015, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. The proposed Amendment Bylaw, Development Variance Permit and relevant background material may be viewed at City Hall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from February 5, 2015. It may also be viewed online at www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct all inquiries to Courtney Miller, Planner 1, Community Development, at cmiller@cnv.org or at 604.982.3943. 141 WEST 14TH STREET / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC / V7M 1H9 T 604 985 7761 / F 604 985 9417 / CNV.ORG

CIRCLE DANCE Learn easy dances with music and steps from many traditions the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. (arrive 6:45 p.m.). Admission by donation. Registration and location:Wendy Anne, 604988-3522. 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. LET’S TALK Develop English skills while discussing current events Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. No registration required. westvanlibrary.ca 604-925-7403 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 SINGALONG 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 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 Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. presenting 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 BETWEEN THE SHEETS This Deep Cove book club meets the ﬁrst Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Each member recommends a book and takes a turn hosting discussions in their homes. New members welcome. Joan, 604-9291224. 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 Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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Students enjoy service trips at Brentwood At Brentwood we believe service to others is a powerful learning experience for students and service trips are an important component of learning outside the classroom. The beneﬁts are mutual: students assist those in need while gaining knowledge and compassion about the circumstances of others, reinforcing what we hope will be a lifelong commitment to philanthropy. In the spring of 2014, twentyfour adventurous students and four faculty members ﬁlled their break with a service trip to Cusco, Peru in determined support of a local charity, Mosqoy. Mosqoy works with remote native communities to assist in development and education. The Brentwood team

was involved in setting up a new learning dormitory for students of the indigenous Quechua community. The Peru trip was something particularly exciting that students and teachers had been looking forward to. The excursion allowed students to go beyond seeing the typical tourist destinations as they worked with their Mosqoy partners to support its programs in the Andean mountains of Peru. Mosqoy noted it was “excited to welcome Brentwood College School students as volunteers. They helped us move to our new Casa Mosqoy, and set up a home environment that is inspiring, community-oriented, and functional.” Since September, the group had held weekly meetings that included

planning, preparation, and research about this exciting country. The benefits of this type of experience are infinite. As one Grade 11 student noted about her experience: “It is by far more lifechanging when you get to see first hand the impact you can make on a developing country. To even have the opportunity to experience something like this was amazing. The beautiful views of Machu Picchu and our many llama selfies are forever something I will keep as a reminder of how incredible this trip was.” Peru 2014 was a huge success! This was truly an experience to be cherished not only by Brentwood students, but their new Peruvian friends as well, as lasting relationships were made in the mountains of Peru.

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Hands-on learning part of curriculum at CEFA early learning program Field trips are an important part of our curriculum at CEFA North Vancouver and we endeavour for each classroom to have a few a year. They are a wonderful, hands-on learning experience for our students where they get to explore their interests

as well as be introduced to all our community has to offer. Our favourite spots include: Maplewood Farm, Lynn Valley Ecology Centre, Park and Tilford Garden, the Recycling Centre, Lonsdale Quay, Stanley Park, the

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Mondays at Eaton Arrowsmith School in Vancouver are not looked upon as a sad reminder that the weekend has drawn to a close, but instead are greatly anticipated. Mondays for our students mean Ski and Snowboard Club. Last year a group of our wonderful educators decided to share their love of the mountains and the sport with our students for many reasons. Exercise: Students at EAS Vancouver are with us for three to four years in order to unlock their learning potential. Using the Arrowsmith Program, they work daily to re-wire the weaker areas of their brains that are the root cause of their academic and/or social learning difﬁculties. Exercise enhances this work by stimulating growth of new connections between brain cells, exactly what our students are doing each day. In fact, the more

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our students attended Ski and Snowboard Club, the more they were interested in attending our running and yoga clubs, even though they were held before school hours. Instead of feeling tired, exercise gave them more energy and left them feeling cognitively sharper. Cultural: At EAS Vancouver 42 of our 95 students and their families have come to us from Australia in order to engage in the Arrowsmith Program’s brain exercises. More than 70 per cent of them have never skied or snowboarded before. Many of them have never seen snow.The Ski

and Snowboard Club has enabled our special visitors to experience an important part of Canadian culture. Social:The Ski and Snowboard Club has helped our students make new friends. Different connections are made on the mountain.The playing ﬁeld is levelled, and students return to school the next day having something new in common with each other. Our parents appreciate the opportunity to join their children, to interact with other families, and are so happy seeing their child’s potential unlocked in a brand new way.

Field trips integral at Brockton At Brockton School ﬁeld trips are fun, frequent and fascinating, and they are an integral part of the school’s philosophy and curriculum. If you ask the Senior School students (grades 7 to 12) about their top ﬁeld trip, the resounding answer will be the Outdoor Education trips.Whether it is kayaking in the rain on the Sunshine Coast or learning about sustainable living and photography at the Rolling Earth Farm Camp, hiking and camping at Garibaldi Lakes or digging snow shelters on Mount Seymour, the students are excited

about and look forward to all these adventures as they progress through the Senior School. This enjoyment and love of the outdoors starts in the Junior School (K to Grade 6), as one of their top ﬁeld trips is the Sea to Sky Outdoor School for Sustainability.The program leaders design authentic outdoor, entertaining and hands-on lessons of inquiry to promote responsibility, sustainability and appreciation of the natural world.The students are engaged from the moment they wake up to the mariachi band and hot chocolate, to

the moment they lay their heads down after camp songs and star gazing. Brockton School has developed a comprehensive continuum of meaningful outdoor adventures for all students.These programs have allowed our students to develop their appreciation of the wilderness and learn more about themselves and others whilst developing their leadership and speciﬁc outdoor skills.The greater goal being that through these experiences students will be inspired to become respectful and conﬁdent leaders who succeed in their local and global communities.

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Authentic learning at Alcuin

On any given school day, Alcuin College students can be found out in the community, inquiring, exploring, experiencing, discussing and reﬂecting. Students are frequently off site, learning from the real world, in the real world. We collaborate with businesses and professionals who voluntarily share their knowledge and skills to educate our students in situ. This provides context and skills in ways a classroom cannot, and enriches our academic programs. We are fortunate to have many opportunities readily at hand in the

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Lower Mainland for students to truly engage with their learning in a variety of environments. Teachers actively seek destinations where students can engage intellectually, emotionally and physically to further their learning in a highly personal way. Recent activities include our grade 5/6 students participating in a wilderness survival program at Stanley Park as part of an interdisciplinary unit tying together elements of studies in literature, science, outdoor education and aboriginal culture. Under the umbrella of Habitats, our grade 3/4 students travelled to the Wildlife Rescue Association to experience the impact that society has had upon local animal habitats, and to speak with people who are passionate about their mission. Grade 7 students visited a game development studio as part of their literature study of Heir Apparent, a science fiction/fantasy novel. Investigating deep sea environments and robotics, students from grades 3 to 11 toured Nuytco Research to hear first-hand from lead scientists who shared their excitement about their projects. In all field experiences, students are encouraged to pose questions, construct meaning and reflect to personally synthesize their learning. Going beyond the four walls of our school is integral to the educational program at Alcuin College. Student interest helps guide our teachers in seeking authentic learning experiences both locally and abroad. We are looking forward to our next destination!

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Solo experience memorable at IPS

Excursions and expeditions are an integrated part of the Island Paciﬁc School program. The annual trip to Quebec, the week-long sailing adventure, the urban community service outings, and the visits to museums and galleries in Vancouver are all designed to ensure that IPS students are challenged to learn in different environments. But, of all these exciting opportunities, if you were to ask IPS alumni which trip impacted them most, many would say the Grade 9 Solo. Like every Grade 9 student for the last 20 years, they kayak from Bowen Island to Gambier Island in pristine Howe Sound,

packed to the gunnels with gear for a three-day camping trip.This isn’t a standard school camping trip, however; there is a twist.They arrive, eat supper, then leave the larger group and spend the ﬁrst night in the woods alone. They set up their own shelter, pull out some special journal material from the school, and then settle in for the entire night. The Solo represents the last challenge for IPS students who have progressively increased their level of responsibility over the course of the four years from grades six to nine. In a contemporary world that is immensely social, this is a time for a 14-year-old

to spend a night in quiet reflection; a silent journey that tests their courage and represents the culmination of many milestones along their path at IPS. Alumni Hamish Bryan says, “Solo was a powerful opportunity to reflect on my journey and my learning at IPS, particularly, on who I had become and who I wanted to be.” Steeped in ceremony and worthy of celebration by their teachers and parents, the Solo is the culminating challenge in a journey that helps 11-year-old entry students transform into confident, self-reflective 14-year-olds who are ready for the next chapter of their lives.

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explore here Isabella P., second from right, roasts marshmallows with classmates during a winter camping trip in Manning Park. Explore is Collingwood School’s outdoor education program that takes grade 8 and 9 students on four expeditions across British Columbia. See more Collingwood stories on our Instagram account — @collingwoodhm. JK–Grade 7: 2605 Wentworth Ave., West Vancouver Grades 8–12: 70 Morven Dr., West Vancouver 604 925 3331 | www.collingwood.org

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Making real-world connections at Mulgrave

Learning and giving at LGCA At Lions Gate Christian Academy, we uphold the core value of serving within our school community but it also extends to our local, national communities. The different ways that students can get involved ranges from tutoring struggling students, being a part of the North Shore Clean up, or volunteering with an organization overseas. This year we have six students from our Servant Leadership class that will build a home for a family in Ensenada, Mexico. We will also be taking clothes, toys, and gifts for the family. The family will work with us in the building process and at the end of the week we will hand over the keys to their new home. What an amazing experience for our students. In the past, LGCA students have participated in painting walls at orphanages, building literacy programs, cleaning toilets, managing school supplies, or just showing love and compassion to a child in need. Accommodations during these trips are usually not five-star; indeed, at times we consider ourselves lucky if we manage to hit one of the five stars. We have slept on cement floors and crammed six students into a 10x10 room; even so, I have never heard a single complaint. Students spend time fundraising for the one-week experience. Typically, students will organize bottle drives, sell chocolates,

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organize school non-uniform “spirit” days (after having made a donation, of course), and many other fundraising events. Most of these events are hosted outside of class time. We love watching the excitement build in the students as the departure day approaches, and we love seeing the impact that these mission trips have on them. We are particularly thrilled when we hear back from alumni still impacted by a trip. We have an email from one alumnus that brings a smile to our faces every time we look at it. “Thank you so much for attending my grad and for your help in guiding me to become the person that I am today. I will never forget my years at Lions Gate and especially the Mexico trip as it opened my eyes and heart to the world of volunteering, now one of my greatest passions,” wrote Shirin Escarcha.

At Mulgrave, learning goals shape the environment in which material is taught. All 73 Mulgrave Grade 9 students and eight teachers have ﬁnished packing for an extended ﬁeld trip or, as they are known in the school, a Mulgrave in Motion trip. During the seven-day eastern Canada trip, students will visit Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa to study Canadian history, politics and culture. Striving to offer students transformational

and authentic learning opportunities, Mulgrave in Motion trips are meant to inspire and engage students by enabling them to make connections and develop enhanced perspectives. “Making learning relevant, authentic and truly experiential is a key goal underpinning our curriculum planning,” explains John Wray, Head of School at Mulgrave. “As educators we know that when the emotions and senses are engaged students are highly motivated. Being out in ﬁeld

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Collingwood students explore through expeditions

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Becoming buddies at St. Edmund’s One of our favourite community outreach programs at St. Edmund’s is our Generations Project, in which our Grade 7 students travel to nearby Summerhill Retirement Centre to “buddy up” with a senior resident. The students initially meet with the residents to discuss the joys, pressures, and responsibilities of growing up in today’s world as compared to 50-60 years ago. As the student-resident relationships develop, each Grade 7 student produces a Life & Times biography of his or her resident buddy, which are presented at a later visit. The students come away from the experience with a greater understanding of the challenges of growing up in more turbulent times, as well as a fascination with how our world has changed. In

addition, the students are always amazed at the many things they have in common with the residents, especially as they compare childhood memories. Our students learn to see past the generational gap, and to appreciate their buddies as vibrant, interesting people with amazing stories to share. The relationship continues in the spring, as the Grade 7 students come back to cook for the residents as an extension of our health and nutrition class’ Iron Chefstyle project. The residents are treated to the very best 12-year-old cooks have to offer! The goal of the program is to build year-long (and hopefully much longer) relationships and thereby strengthen our connection to our community.

As soon as Colton Sun tasted his pasta, he knew something was wrong. “It’s so salty!” Sun, a Grade 8 student, was on a winter camping trip in Manning Park for Explore, Collingwood School’s outdoor education program. A mandatory component of the grades 8 and 9 curriculum, Explore takes students on four expeditions across British Columbia throughout the school year. In addition to hiking, kayaking and skiing, Explore teaches risk management and leadership, covering 60 per cent of the health and career education curriculum. Students work together to plan and cook meals for the trip, important life skills, said Eric Waters, department head of Explore. “For a lot of kids, we’re with them when they prepare their own food for the ﬁrst time ever,” he said. Often the meals don’t come out as planned, but that’s all part of being adaptable and learning

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by doing and reﬂecting, Waters said. “Some of the best lessons are the ones that didn’t go well,” he explained. “Experience is a great teacher, and failure is an underrated part of that.” Explore also gives an opportunity for teachers to learn and grow — the school encourages faculty to join trips throughout the year. “Whenever we have the opportunity to see and view our kids outside the classroom, we have a far better understanding

of who they are,” said Stephen Garland, Dean of Instructional Growth and Faculty at Collingwood School. “You cannot teach who you don’t know.” Despite cold weather and salty pasta, Explore is an eye-opening and positive experience for students, Sun said. “Explore gave us a lot of responsibility which I was surprised about,” Sun said. “There are a lot of opportunities to try new things and to expand our friend groups.”

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commands, four Tuesdays until Mar. 3, 4-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register at the children’s information desk; preference is given to tweens who have not yet taken the program. nvcl.ca, 604-998-3450 RED CEDAR BOOK CLUB Students in grades 4 to 7 have the opportunity to choose who wins B.C.’s Red Cedar Book Award by reading ﬁction and nonﬁction books that have been nominated and voting for their favourites.The club

meets twice a month to discuss nominated titles, conduct experiments and more Thursdays, Feb. 19, March 5, 19, 26, April 2, 16 and 30, 3:45-4:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., to register call 604-984-0286, x8141; Capilano Library, 3048 Highland Blvd., register at 604-987-4471, x8175; and Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, register at 604-9293727 x8166. redcedaraward.ca TAG MEETING Teen See more page 32

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Paint the windows black and then cover them with tinfoil. At the end of my tenure as manager and sommelier of The Observatory Restaurant atop Grouse Mountain, that was the recommendation I was prepared to advance to its ownership. You see, what to many was The Observatory’s top selling point, its view, had for me become its biggest challenge and indeed, on many nights, the very bane of my existence. Far too often, patrons were singularly ﬁxated on securing one of approximately four window tables that they perceived to be incomparably desirable and, if they were seated elsewhere in the room (I will point out that pretty much every table in that restaurant is situated right next to, or a scant few feet away from, a window), they would permit an irrational disappointment to completely destroy their dining experience. A typical evening working in The Observatory required endless shufﬂing of diners and explaining, with disciplined calmness, why not every one of the evening’s approximately 75 to 100 guests could have

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upheld when I recently visited The Observatory for the ﬁrst time in many years. It was an exceptionally cloudy night on the tail-end of the Dine Out Vancouver promotion. My timing was strategic; I conduct my restaurant reviews anonymously and it was important to me to attempt to get in and out of the restaurant without being “made.” I am pleased to report that with the exception of running into a former colleague from the operational side of the mountain upon my arrival at the Skyride, I did not encounter anyone else I knew. The lone supervisor who was overseeing the entirety

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cake, violet mustard cream, and a sprinkling of micro greens. Despite its slick presentation on a black granite slab and the impeccable arrangement of its elements, the dish was still rustic and honest, packed with complex ﬂavours and pairing well with a glass of Gaja DaGromis Barolo. Here I must pause to offer the one piece of nagging criticism that I have for The Observatory. Naturally, you will need to take this with a grain of salt as my former role as wine guy for the restaurant, so many years ago, perhaps makes me predisposed to censure on See Miso page 29

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Chocolate a top choice for Valentine’s temperature 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt 1+1 ⁄3 cups all-purpose ﬂour 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cocoa and baking soda. Stir in onethird cup of the melted butter until mixture is smooth. Stir in the boiling water until mixture is smooth and thick, then stir in the eggs and the remaining one-third cup of melted butter, then the vanilla and salt, stirring just until smooth. Add the ﬂour and chocolate chips all at once; stir just until incorporated. Scrape batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or just until the edges start to pull away from the pan (it’s better to underbake these a bit rather than bake them too long). Cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares. Makes 12 large squares.

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It’s a well-known fact that the road to many people’s hearts is paved with chocolate. Chocolate is the acknowledged gift of choice for Valentine’s Day, so you can’t go wrong by serving a decadent chocolatey dessert to your signiﬁcant other on Feb. 14. Be sure to purchase a really good quality chocolate with a cacao content of around 60 per cent. With any recipe the ﬁnished result will only be as good as the raw materials. Don’t think you’re limited to buying chocolate stocked in the baking aisle.You can buy any premium chocolate bar from the candy section that has the recommended cacao percentage. Similarly, choose premium quality brands of cocoa and chocolate chips to ensure the best results.

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Outrageous Brownies ¾ cup cocoa powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 ⁄3 cup butter, melted (divided use) ½ cup boiling water 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room

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cookie crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the greased pan; bake for five minutes, then remove from oven and cool on a wire rack while preparing filling. To make filling, melt the 10 ounces of chopped chocolate (either over simmering water or in the microwave); let cool. With a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth and creamy, then beat in cocoa powder.

Add the eggs one at a time on low speed; do not overbeat. Add the melted chocolate on low speed and mix just until combined. Pour mixture over the baked crust and smooth the top; bake until centre is set and the top looks dry, about one hour to one hour and 10 minutes. Cool the cake on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then carefully run a thin-bladed knife around the outside of the cake (but don’t remove sides of springform pan).

Place the cake in the refrigerator and leave for eight hours, or preferably overnight. On the day of serving, prepare the topping: in a medium saucepan stir together the whipping cream, chocolate and sugar over low heat, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth (this requires fairly vigorous stirring). Let mixture cool until it has thickened signiﬁcantly, See Easy page 29

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For dessert, the kitchen graciously accommodated an off-menu request for a cheese plate, which arrived bearing assorted aged cheddars and ash-ripened camembert. In addition, Gil sampled a rich and satisfying sticky toffee pudding with Guinness ice cream, a golden, nicely caramelized treat accompanied by a chewy, indulgent wedge of date meringue. Our meal was $215 before gratuity. Skyride tickets are complimentary with dinner reservations. The Observatory is located atop Grouse Mountain at 6400 Nancy Greene Way. theobservatoryrestaurant.ca 604-998-5045

this topic, but I find The Observatory’s wine list prohibitively expensive. That five-ounce glass of Barolo was $31 and that price marks a middle-ofthe-road selection from the by-the-glass list, which tops out at $62. I will grant that the selections on the list are elegant, reveal a good depth of knowledge and, in many cases, must have taken considerable time to source, but I feel like the list is largely a trophy or showpiece for the restaurant and may be off-putting to the average diner. I chose sturgeon for my appetizer and was delighted by the dish. Two dense cubes of moist and succulent sturgeon were accompanied by tender spheres of sweet potato, a velvety sauce of squash and a creative dome of smoked egg yolk. The combination of textures and flavours was

a winner, with no element on the plate challenging or competing with the beautiful sturgeon. A glass of Hospices de Beaune Meursault Les Genevrieres chardonnay ($23) married elegantly with the dish. For his main course, Gil chose wild boar, five exceedingly tender rounds of pork served with earthy and colourful beets in a number of incarnations, with quince jelly, confit fingerling potatoes and, the star of the dish, delicious and boldly flavoured wild boar sausage, which revealed deep notes of roasted meat and deft seasoning. For my entrée, I selected beef tenderloin, served perfectly medium rare with a bed of sherry-braised barley, carrot puree, sunchoke, smoked bone marrow and miso mustard, this latter element providing the first truly novel accompaniment to steak that I have encountered in years.

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Combine chocolate and condensed milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into a small fondue pot or a serving bowl. Arrange items to

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)3($ -*3.&, 2$.'/% '4% +$.54 Gerald and Kerin Lubbe have lived in North Vancouver for 12 years. Kerin is a registered nurse and Gerald is a contractor.They have one daughter and two sons. How did you meet? At high school. Tell us about your first date: I came to fetch Kerin in my dad’s car and her dad made us walk to the movies (the Bond movie ForYour Eyes Only) because he knew I was driving without a valid driver’s licence. It was a bit embarrassing!

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What is your secret for lasting love? Accepting that neither of us are perfect. What is the hardest part about being a couple? Implementing different ideas in the same household and having to compromise.

North Vancouver has been named the second most romantic city in Canada. The rankings, recently noted in a press release by Amazon.ca (its sixth annual ranking), were compiled by comparing sales data from Jan. 1, 2014, to Jan. 1, 2015, on a per capita basis in cities with more than 80,000 residents based on purchases that included romance novels and relationship books (Kindle books and print books), romantic comedies, and a collection of romantic tunes from crooners like Michael Bublé and Barry White.

What is the best part about being a couple? Never being alone, knowing your partner is always there for you.

What do you like most about each other? Gerald:That she loves me despite my ﬂaws, and I love her cooking. Kerin: His sense of humour and eternal optimism.

Tell us about your marriage proposal: Gerald: I proposed three times. First in high school, and twice after that, thankfully the third time was lucky. I surprised her with her engagement ring on the Island of Kuredu in the Maldives. We were married in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1997.

How do you like to spend time together? We enjoy long walks together, being with the kids, going on vacation, and dinners together.

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Something romantic, except with teenagers around (our kids).

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feeling romantic all year long. The city ranked highest in all categories, purchasing the most romance novels and relationship books, romantic comedy DVDs, romantic CDs, jewelry and sexual wellness products. New to this year’s ranking, data from Amazon. ca’s sexual wellness store was used to compile the top 20 list.The West Coast dominated in this category, taking three of the top four spots, with Victoria on top, followed by Waterloo, North Vancouver and Vancouver. North Vancouver had a steady increase this year, rising three spots to No. 2 overall. Residents were feeling the love on their playlists and reading lists, as the city took the No. 2 spot in both the music and books categories.Victoria might have some competition. Jewelry was another new category added to compile

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Kids Stuff From page 26 Advisory Group (TAG) is a forum for West Vancouver teens to have their say in teen collections and programming Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Refreshments provided. westvanlibrary.ca LEAP THERAPY FOR KIDS PRESCHOOL

SCREENING CLINIC For those with questions or concerns regarding gross motor, ﬁne motor or speech sound development in children aged three to ﬁve Friday, Feb. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 1093 Roosevelt Cresc., North Vancouver. Free. For more information call 604-7700101 or visit leaptherapy.ca FAMILY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY The Lady and the Tramp will be screened Saturday, Feb. 14, 2:30-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court,

North Vancouver. Free; registration required. 604929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca READ-TO-A-CHILD DAY STORYTIME Celebrate Read-to-a-Child Day with songs, stories and a simple bookmark craft Saturday, Feb. 14, 10:3011:15 a.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd.; and Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court. No registration required. nvdpl.ca listings@nsnews.com

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The watercolour illustrations are vibrant and impressionistic — Geranium is a pretty irresistible giraffe with her doe-like eyes and long lashes. She sashays through a brightly coloured seaside landscape or dashes across

a sun-drenched African veldt. Susanna clearly loves giraffes as she is shown in one illustration with a giraffe-patterned pillow, throw and slippers. The maps on the endpapers indicate Geranium’s voyages between Canada and Africa and an appendix provides

some interesting facts about giraffes. Fran Ashdown was the children’s librarian at the Capilano branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library. She was thrilled to see giraffes while on safari in Africa. For more information check your local libraries.

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ParticipACTION gets teens moving Have you ever watched a group of teens hanging out and wondered do they ever get any exercise? There is certainly nothing wrong with hanging out with your friends. As a matter of fact, it’s an important part of adolescence. It’s when they discuss life and plans for the future as well as the latest fads and fashions. It often seems like wasted time to us, but they are busy ﬁguring out life. They and their peers are talking through their understanding of life and their future. However, this sort of sedentary activity should not be the only component of their free time. Getting them up and moving can be a challenge. However, there is a ParticipACTION program called the Teen Challenge

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to encourage teens to get up and moving. And new research on the challenge, sponsored by Coca-Cola Canada, provides evidence that small, targeted investments of just $250 to $500 can help break down the barriers that prevent teens from getting active. “Activity levels drop among Canadian kids in the teen years, and

only four per cent of kids aged 12 to 17 are getting enough heart-pumping activity each day,” says Dr. John Spence, professor at the University of Alberta and senior author of the new research. The study, conducted by leading Canadian physical activity researchers, revealed that ﬂexible microgrants could lead to numerous beneﬁts beyond physical activity. What is the teen challenge and how does it work? ParticipACTION provides small grants to permit groups of teens to become active. The real trick of the program is that while the applications are made by local community organizations, it’s the teens who determine the activity. Among popular choices are hip hop, yoga,

dragon boat racing and break dancing. A local group LOVE (Leave Out Violence) received a grant for snowshoes and were able to take a group of teens out for their ﬁrst snowshoe experience. In B.C., the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association administers the program. The programs and initiative manager Janet Rerecich explains that they target teens who would normally not have the opportunity to participate in physical activities without the resources provided by the grant. They also like to build a legacy. So, for example, the snowshoes are a onetime grant but the beneﬁt will last for years. In B.C., more than 650 grants have been issued for a total of more than $350,000 and they have

reached more than 25,000 teens across the province. It just makes good sense to me that when the teens can choose their own activity, they will participate and have fun. We all know that being physically active is good for our health. The teens also say that they develop self-conﬁdence, have fun with their friends, feel happier and learn new skills. They also do better in school. I also imagine that once they develop the habit of being active with their friends, they will continue on the activity path. So, what is the process for receiving a grant? Go to the Teen Challenge page of the ParticipACTION website (participaction.com) and follow the prompts. We are not all going to be in a position to

apply for these grants, but we can still learn from the ParticipACTION program. Teens are more likely to become active when they choose the activity. When you think of it, that’s no surprise. If someone told me that in order to be active I should ski, I would balk at that. I hate the cold and am afraid of heights. But if they take me to a golf course, well then I will happily participate. Listen to your teens and help them ﬁnd the right activity for them and they will be healthier and happier. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author of Vive 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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Community Bulletin Board From page 20 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMENNORTH VANCOUVER Investment advisers Kathryn Sager and Catherine Williamson will speak on retirement fund management and estate planning at the club’s meeting Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Prospective members welcome. For more information call 604-9809076 or visit cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca

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NorthVan native sets Wolf Pack scoring record ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

After spending a couple of years wandering the junior hockey map, Mitch Crisanti has ﬁnally found a place where he can let his talents shine for a championship contending team. As it turns out, he’s right back where he started. There’s no place like home, they always say. The North Vancouver native came up in the North Shore Winter Club system and then put up strong numbers for the powerhouse Vancouver Northwest Giants of the B.C. Major Midget League before setting out on what he thought would be a dynamite junior career. It didn’t exactly work out that way. Crisanti played one full season with the Junior A Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL before beginning a hockey odyssey during the 2013-14 season that saw him bounce from Powell River to Victoria of the BCHL with a Junior B stint in Campbell River.Twice

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the time, to be honest with you. Lots of guys get traded out there, and even farther. It’s just kind of a part of it. You just have to kind of take it how you want. I didn’t want to go, so that was that.” Crisanti bounced around a little more before Matt Samson, head coach of the Junior B North Van Wolf Pack, ﬁnally tracked him down and swung a deal

to bring him home during the middle of last season. Crisanti, still brimming with talent, joined a team that was on the rise in the PJHL but took a little while to become a leader of the Pack, says Samson. “Last year it took him a little bit to get in,” he says. “He was still frustrated because he wasn’t where he wanted to be, which is a totally natural thing.”

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from the new kid. “Last year he was our best player in the playoffs,” says Samson. “He’s a threat every time he’s on the ice.” This year the big winger has flourished, as has the team. If the Wolf Pack wins one of its final two regular season games it’ll lock up first place for the first time in franchise history. Crisanti scored his 31st goal of the season in a 7-1 win over the Grandview Steelers Jan. 24, breaking North Van’s club record for goals in season set by Quin Buckellew in 2012-13. He’s up to 32 now with two more games to go. Crisanti has parked himself on the top line all season alongside star centre Spencer Quon and speedy captain Brodyn Nielsen. All three are in the top-10 for points in the league, with Crisanti sitting in a tie for second with 61 in 39 games. Quon is right behind in fifth spot with 59 in 36 games. Crisanti gives a lot of credit

to his linemates for helping him put up big numbers. “Brodyn is super fast and he works really hard. (And) being a shooter, having Spencer as my centreman — he’s hands down the best passer in this league,” says Crisanti. “He could play in the BCHL and be a top notch centre in that league. He’s an unbelievable player. It’s really a privilege to play with him.” As for the goal scoring record, Crisanti says he’s got bigger goals to shoot for. “I’m not really concerned about that — I’m more concerned about the win column and the loss column,” he says.The Pack will be looking for their ﬁrst league championship once the playoffs start next week. “I think we’re in a good spot. I think we’ve got a lot of depth, we’ve got four lines that we can play all the time and six real good D. I think we have the best D in the league and I think we have a real good chance of making some noise in the

playoffs. . . . I think we’re the best team in the league and I think we can beat anyone on any night.We’ve strung together a lot of wins in a lot of different ways.We can blow teams out or we can grind out wins 2-1.” Much of the credit for that success should go to Crisanti, says Samson. “The guys love him in the room. He’s good with the young guys,” he says. “He deﬁnitely wants to win, it’s his last year.That’s the type of attitude that we need.The other guys see that he wants to win really badly as a 20-year-old.” It’s not the path that Crisanti envisioned when he jumped into the junior hockey world. He didn’t know much about the Wolf Pack when Samson picked him up, aside from the presence of Spencer and his twin brother Dyllan Quon, a standout defenceman on the team. “I knew they were good players, and I knew it was ﬁve minutes from my

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