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Dementia patient’s death ‘accidental’ Improvements made to care home security following coroner’s inquest
JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
In the months before an elderly North Vancouver woman died of hypothermia
in Lynn Canyon Park, the Alzheimer’s patient wandered from her care facility twice and her wrist monitor was not regularly checked, despite concerns raised by her family.
The family of Joan Warren, 76, knew she was at risk for wandering — a condition common among Alzheimer’s patients — and had relayed those concerns to staff at the Lynn Valley Sunrise care home when Warren moved to the facility four months before her death. Despite that,Warren’s
care plan did not address those issues. Between September and October, the elderly resident was found outside the building twice and nobody checked to see if she was wearing a wrist monitor to track her movements. Even if she had been, the pagers that were supposed to be triggered by the
wristbands if residents left the building weren’t working.They had been “malfunctioning for some time with no action taken to address the issue,” according to a coroner’s report into Warren’s death. On Dec. 6, 2013, the last day Warren was seen alive, a staff member saw her heading to the front doors
of the care home, putting on her jacket. But the staff member, who had not been properly trained, didn’t recognize that behaviour as concerning and didn’t intervene. Those are some of the disturbing findings from coroner Lisa Graham’s
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In a split-second, everything changed for two NorthVancouver families on a dark December night. The family of Leanne Pickard, a 22-year-old university student who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was struck in a crosswalk, lives with the knowledge that their daughter may never fully recover. For driver Madeline Beckett, there is now a criminal record, a civil lawsuit, and the knowledge that she can never take back the damage she caused. Beckett, 25, was handed a nine-month conditional sentence order, including six months of house arrest, on Feb. 11 after pleading guilty in North Vancouver provincial court to failing to stop at the scene of an accident with a person. Beckett was also banned from driving for two years. See Retired page 3
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North Van District debates density
Council nixes Muri’s call for a halt to development, Bond casts deciding nay in 4-3 vote JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com
The District of North Vancouver’s twoweek moratorium on development came to an end Monday evening in a contentious and peculiar council meeting. Responding to complaints about nightmarish traffic and fears around highrises reshaping the district’s skyline, Coun. Lisa Muri called for a halt on new development applications
until May 31. “This is not about stopping the OCP, it’s not about killing development,” Muri said. “Right now, we have an unprecedented amount of development happening.” With approximately 788 units set to come before council for approval over the next four months, Muri said the development delay was needed to map out construction projects and draw up a phasing strategy. Muri successfully
2X'%)X9% /^ F/)%Z #=P9/"e`) 3/"P? HX'= G")X? requested a two-week halt on construction at a Feb. 9 meeting, but council pulled the plug on the moratorium Monday with new Coun. Mathew Bond casting the
deciding nay in a 4-3 vote. “Pausing multi-family development will not result in solving our traffic issues. In fact, the opposite is more likely true,” Bond said. It will take ingenuity to deal with the district’s traffic problems, according to Bond, an engineer who works in transportation. “It’s not rocket science,” he said. “It’s actually much more complicated.” The district’s traffic woes might be exacerbated by retired residents running errands or by multitudes of out-of-municipality contractors attending to the 684 single-family homes undergoing construction, renovations and demolitions. “The reality is we don’t
have the luxury to stop and think, we must act on our feet,” he said. Bond attempted to substitute Muri’s motion with his own. After being told that wasn’t council protocol, Bond’s motion was submitted and seconded for discussion by Coun. Roger Bassam. Citing fears of getting “bogged down,” Mayor Richard Walton had council vote on the substitute motion without discussion, where it was defeated 6-1. A visibly irritated Muri told Bond she’d never seen anything like that in her two decades on council. While the councillors agreed district roads are increasingly clogged,
they were unable to find consensus on the cause or on a solution. Traffic problems will continue to be alleviated by working with developers, according to Coun. Roger Bassam. To make his case, Bassam cited the Keith Road extension as well as the new bus exchange in Lynn Valley that comes part and parcel with Bosa’s development. Building towers in Seylynn also led to four new lanes for the district, allowing the municipality to make inroads on the east-west traffic problem. “That’s how we’re going to solve our problems going See District page 5
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Grind takes a pounding from off-season hikers BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
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Retired cop called in licence plate From page 1 In the moments before the accident happened, on Dec. 4, 2013, Beckett was driving back from her parents’ to her home in North Vancouver at around 8:20 p.m. Something fell off the passenger seat next to her and Beckett momentarily took her eyes off the road. Pickard, a Simon Fraser University student, was walking in a marked crosswalk at 17th Street and Grand Boulevard, when she was hit by Beckett’s vehicle.The impact broke the windshield. Pickard was thrown over the top of the
car and landed about 20 feet away. Another driver who saw the accident called 9-1-1 and Pickard was quickly rushed to hospital. Beckett panicked and kept driving to her home about five minutes away. As she was driving, a retired Edmonton police officer out walking his dog noticed her car with its broken windshield and, thinking it looked suspicious, called the licence plate number in to police. Police went to Beckett’s home 15 minutes later where she admitted what had happened. “She said she had been driving and she’d been
in an accident,” said crown counsel Brian MacFarlane. Pickard has still not recovered from the brain injury she suffered, which has meant frequent visits to G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, said MacFarlane. She still has difficulty moving the right side of her body and is having to relearn how to speak, he said. Pickard’s mother described the impact the accident has had on the family in a victim impact statement, saying their lives would never be the same. Beckett also filed an apology letter to Pickard and her family, saying, “I wish
there was something I could do to give back everything I’ve taken from you.” There was no indication that speed or alcohol were factors in the accident. Outside the court, MacFarlane said one of the tragic lessons of the case is “just how quickly things can happen.” He said it also underlines the significant moral and legal obligation drivers have to stay at an accident scene, even when they are panicking. “It’s understandable why people react that way but you have to pull over,” he said. “You have to resist that urge.”
Skiers and snowboarders may have shelved their gear for the season in a huff, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start working on your personal best for the Grouse Grind. Despite the lack of snow on top of Grouse and heaps of questions surrounding when Metro Vancouver will open “nature’s stairmaster,” the Grind is still in dangerous condition, said Bob Cavill, Metro’s watershed division manager. “Even though we haven’t had any snow we’ve had very intense rainfall (this winter). There’s been a lot of runoff and saturated soils and that type of thing,” Cavill said. While the heavy rains brought expected erosion, the problem has been exacerbated by hikers doing the Grind despite its seasonal closure, Cavill said. “People are hiking up there. They’re slipping. They’re dislodging earth and rock. They’re exposing roots. They’re pounding over the roots and the adjacent trees are slowly dying,” he said. Cavill said the Grind will likely remain closed until early May, when the weather dries up and the
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District to workshop its OCP From page 3 forward,” Bassam said. “We’re going to do it in parallel to the development that happens in the community over the next 15 years.” Bassam also rejected the notion the District of North Vancouver could work with the City of North Vancouver to establish development guidelines. Bassam recalled the city’s recent rebuff of the district’s request for a joint review of transportation in the two North Vancouvers. “It wasn’t a mild rebuff, it was a 6-1 vote of council
saying, ‘We’re not coming. We’re not going to talk to you.’ If we can’t even talk about transportation, what are the chances of them getting into bed with us and saying, ‘OK, let’s phase our development projects together?’” The same holds true with First Nation communities, according to Bassam. “The First Nations are simply not going to say, ‘Yes, we agree that you should have some input in the phasing and development of our sovereign territory.’ It’s never going to happen.” Muri’s motion was
supported by Couns. Doug MacKay-Dunn and Jim Hanson. “I believe that my duty to the voters of North Vancouver District requires me to put a pause, a threeand-a-half month pause, on further development until the causes of our worsening traffic woes are sorted out,” Hanson said. However, Mayor Richard Walton suggested district residents may be the authors of their traffic problems, citing the congestion around schools at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. “We have a significant problem. It’s us, driving our
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Hiker found senior’s body off trail From page 1 investigation into Warren’s death.The coroner has ruled Warren’s death as accidental. A hiker in Lynn Canyon Park found Warren’s body two days later, off a trail south of Twin Falls. She died of hypothermia, likely after falling and breaking her arm, according to the coroner. At the time Warren disappeared, temperatures dipped well below freezing and searchers had previously combed the park and surrounding area
without finding her. After her death, both Warren’s family and health authorities questioned how she was able to get out of the care home, given the concerns that had been raised about her wandering. The coroner’s report makes it clear that many of the procedures supposed to be in place weren’t being followed at the time. Following Warren’s death, both the manager of the care home and regional manager of Sunrise facilities
were removed from their positions.The care home also changed its procedures to check wristbands more often, install security cameras, and retrain staff to recognize residents at risk for wandering. The coroner’s report concluded changes made at the facility had subsequently addressed the problems that contributed to Warren’s death. Paul Markey, regional manager of community care facility licensing for
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Dear Editor: Re: Neighbours Oppose New Group Home, Feb. 15 front-page news story. ‘‘Mentally unstable, potentially violent addicts . . .”? As an individual who has now been sober for just under three and a half years, I can tell you that recovering alcoholics are a group of our society that should be embraced and not feared or scorned or rejected.
For one thing, we are a sensitive crowd . . . which is why we turned to alcohol to numb our pain in the first place. But this also makes us sensitive to others as well, which is one reason why Turning Point has the stats to back up their program that they do. We actually care about what others think of us. A lot. Secondly, every single person in this world
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of recovery is based on the same principles. Principles which, unfortunately, are hidden in programs that people turn to when their lives have become unmanageable. If every person in this world practised these same principles, the world would be a damn near perfect place. And lastly, if you are really so terrified of these people in your neighbourhood, then talk
to them. Listen to their stories. Look into their eyes and feel where they have come from. I can promise you that if you actually have the courage to do this, compassion and empathy will melt your fears. Because 100 percent of the people in those programs are there of their own free will, they are trying. They are trying their very best. And they make much
better neighbours than the narrow-minded fear-based cowards who aren’t even willing to give them a chance. As for, “What’s the difference between Iran and here?” Part of having a voice in any community is not only knowing when to speak up, but also when to be quiet and listen to the other voices as well. Mike Clucas North Vancouver
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“BC Hydro’s Net-Metering customers are some of the most creative and committed when it comes to developing innovative projects to offset their electrical load….[they] can generate their own electricity to meet their needs and sell any excess energy back to BC Hydro.” — Chelsea Watt, bchydro. com Feb. 1, 2013
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It never happens when you want it to. North Shore Rescue members were being celebrated at the opening night of Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Friday evening when duty called. North Vancouver RCMP paged the volunteer team around 7 p.m. to request help finding a 68-year-old woman who had taken her golden retriever puppy for a walk on Mount Fromme in the early afternoon and not returned. NSR sent in several
ground teams to comb the mountain bike trails where the woman was known to walk her dog, as well as the east bank and west banks of Lynn Creek. Without help on the way, the woman had little hope of getting out on her own, Pope said. “We were getting a little bit worried because we had been searching for a while and, no luck,” he said. “She didn’t have any means of communication. No cellphone or satellite beacon. She had no navigation tools — a map, compass or GPS — and she had no light, so once it got dark she was completely stuck and couldn’t do much but just crawl under a log and wait for help.” North Shore Rescue members used loud-hailers and parachute flares in hopes their subject would notice the commotion and call out for help. It was the pup who first heard the team’s calls and
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Living in a Traffic Field of Dreams “Build it and they will come.” That famous line from the film Field of Dreams applies to the widening of Highway 1 between the Port Mann and the Ironworkers Memorial bridges. And it highlights the reality that we’re living in a field of dreams if we truly believe we can build ourselves out of our current congestion nightmare - and why investment in public transit is key. Predictably, motorists have flocked to use the extra lanes. The problem for the North Shore, however, is the widened traffic funnel ends at the Ironworkers Bridge. Traffic engineers familiar with the Highway 1 project tell me, “We’ve just moved the bottleneck to the Second Narrows.”
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It’s no coincidence that “the Cut” has become a regular topic of North Shore conversation akin to a root canal ever since the Highway 1 project was completed. I welcome planned projects like the Highway 1 at Mountain Highway Interchange - scheduled for completion in 2018. It will enhance safety but won’t make much of a dent in overall congestion, traffic engineers tell me. We need to further upgrade our road network, to be sure. Enhancements, for example, are needed to the Ironworkers’ merge lanes which were built to a standard that is obsolete. Longer acceleration lanes are required to more effectively and safely merge vehicles into traffic. But here again,
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When you work closely with nature each day as I do, you are able to notice subtle changes in the weather and the seasons. Many of the botanists, gardeners and horticulturists I have spoken to over the years are all noticing the same thing — the seasons are moving and changing. Spring seems to be coming earlier and staying longer. Summer is about the same duration, but the heat has shifted to the latter part of the season. And winter seems generally milder. In my garden right now the Gunnera manicata is poking up its first new shoots through its protective winter covering of leaves and straw — a month too early. My two roses have new shoots almost half an inch long. And my hydrangeas think it’s early March and time for pruning. All of those indicators of spring are usually found in the gardens of March, not February. This winter’s warm weather motivated one of Dig Deep’s readers to email me and ask, “Are we safe to do spring pruning now or should we wait because there’s still a chance of frost?” Firstly, be sure you have a reason for pruning. In the known universe, there are only three reasons to prune: To direct, control or modify growth; to increase flower
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February frost threat looming From page 13 you will have some understanding of all those terms and how to use them in the garden. Once you have a valid reason to prune and February is the time, other factors must be considered in relation to the potential for frost damage. Geography or where you live plays a big role in determining when to prune in winter. The higher the altitude the later you prune some plants. The lower the altitude, for example down near the ocean, the earlier you prune. Aspect or the relation of your garden to the sun must also be considered. Gardens that face south or west are generally warmer versus gardens that face north or east and tend to be colder and potential frost pockets. The type of plant you are pruning also plays a role in timing the work. Most of the Lower Mainland is climatically designated as Zone 8a to 8b with the extreme minimum temperature averaging -12.2 C, according to Natural Resources Canada’s website, planthardiness. gc.ca. There are warmer and colder microclimates within our region; for example, Lighthouse Park is warmer than the Grousewoods area, and Lynn Valley is colder than Dollarton Highway. Using our zone’s minimum temperature you can ascertain the cold hardiness of the plant to be pruned and work accordingly. Common plants, such as boxwood, cherries, forsythia, grape vines, heathers, magnolias, rhodos and so forth, are genetically hardy to
withstand -12.2 C, so freezing temperatures are not likely to severely damage those plants. This means it’s safe to prune now on those plants, depending on your purpose for pruning. The caveat being that pruning should not occur when temperatures are below -1 or -2 C to avoid frost jacking. Frost jacking occurs in plant tissue when cut branch ends expand and crack due to the freezing of moisture within the branch. Frost jacking also occurs in rocks, which is partly how soils are formed, but I digress. The only plants to exercise caution with when pruning in late winter are plants commonly called borderline or marginally hardy. Those plants include plants native to the Mediterranean, California, Chile or south Asia like where some tender rhododendron originate. There are also sub-shrubs like lavender, Cistus species and other shrubs with fine branching that are prone to winter burn so caution is needed when scheduling their pruning. When it comes to rose pruning, the old standard is to prune St. Patrick’s Day week plus or minus a week depending on your elevation. If our winters keep warming, I think we may need a new standard, like prune Valentine’s Day plus or minus a week. But I’m not pruning my hydrangeas or roses just yet. February has shown in the past to be capable of freezing our buds off. Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher and organic advocate. stmajor@shaw.ca
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WV’s Digital Butler keeps memories alive If your photo collection is anything like ours, it’s probably sitting in a number of albums down in the basement, tucked away in a closet. Every so often we’ll visit this cemetery of photos and take hours hunting for that one photo we’re looking for. This can be cumbersome. Vasgen Degirmentas, a North Shore resident and owner of Digital Butler Photography & Digital Imaging, is a photo and video expert located in Dundarave Village,West Vancouver.The Digital Butler specializes in converting photos, videos, slides, negatives and audiotapes into many digital forms for easier storage and retrieval. With a bachelor
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Digital Butler specializes in short production times as Degirmentas does everything in house. For example, if you have one reel of 8mm film to transfer, Digital Butler can have this done in two days. Most other production houses can take three to four weeks. At Digital Butler you can have your 8mm, Super 8mm and 16mm Cine films, VHS tapes or any type of videotape transferred into digital files that will last a very long time for you to enjoy for generations to come. Family memories that are stored on smartphones and photos that are stored on prints, slides and negatives can be bulk scanned using high end commercial scanners and placed into
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Digital Butler prides itself in providing a personal service tailored to customers’ exact needs.They will assist you with sizing your photo, choosing the finish or surface required and any special text, effects or background design. Whether it’s a calendar, greeting card or perhaps printing a photo onto a large canvas, metal or glass surface, the Digital Butler can get it done. One of my favourites is to email the company with a favorite photo and have staff transfer it to a 5x7 folded
greeting card that I can then personalize with a written message.This is great when you’re planning to go to a special event and would like to surprise the guest of honour. Digital Butler Photography & Digital Imaging is located at #D, 299-24th St.,West Vancouver. Info: digitalbutler. ca or 604-922-3931. Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home decor, entertaining and floral design. barb@lunter.ca lunter.ca
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Community Bulletin Board FRENCH CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS The group meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon for casual conversation in French at St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. 604-929-3629
PERSIAN BOOK CLUB Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Thursday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. westvanlibrary.ca
BROWN BAG LUNCH TALK Yvonne Gardener will give an illustrated talk on her recent three-week visit to Egypt, Sinai, Jordan and Israel Wednesday, Feb. 18, noon at St. Stephen’s Church, 885 22nd St.,West Vancouver. Open to all. ststephenschurch.ca
THE HOW/WHAT/ WHYS OF 3D PRINTING Learn and discuss 3D printing with special guests from the 3D604 group Thursday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Includes a real live printing demo. westvanlibrary.ca
CAREER HELP FOR NEWCOMERS North Vancouver City Library is hosting a workshop for internationally trained new Canadians Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1:30-3 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. Admission is free and registration is not required. nvcl.ca GET RECOGNIZED A free workshop for internationally trained professionals Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1:30-3 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Learn about the assessment process and recognition tools.There will also be a discussion about training opportunities and funding resources. 604-232-1100 success.bc.ca ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Join St. Stephen’s Church for an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. ststephenschurch.ca ACE-IT CARPENTRY PROGRAM Information session for parents and students entering grade 11 or 12 registered in
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER Find a huge variety of books and audio-visual materials at bargain prices Feb. 20-22 at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Schedule: Friday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22, 12:30 -4 p.m. Bags will be available to purchase, otherwise please bring own bag. Sale proceeds go towards projects of the Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library. nvdpl.ca SACRED JOURNEYS IN THE HIMALAYAS Sutherland secondary is hosting its annual dinner Friday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. at 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. Event includes a featured presentation by Brian Finnie, home-cooked Nepali meal and more.Tickets $10/$15. All proceeds support youth in the Himalaya through the Trans Himalayan Aid Society and
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Monitor your children’s screen time We all know that computer and TV screens are now an everyday part of our lives and that includes our children. A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION found 76 per cent of parents in B.C. with children 12 and younger have used a screen to occupy their children when they are busy, trying to get things done or want some quiet time. We would all acknowledge that there are times when parents simply need some time for household chores or a break in the action. Screen time can make this happen. The trick is to first
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to be careful to limit the amount of screen time the kids are getting. And for the little ones, screen time is not a good idea for children under the age of two. They can’t process the information and while they have no idea what is happening, it mesmerizes them. According to ParticipACTION the average Canadian child spends seven hours and 48 minutes a day in front of screens — that’s almost a 40-hour workweek. However, only 54 per cent of parents in B.C. are concerned about the screen time habits of their children. Too much screen
time can make it hard for a child to sleep at night, raise a child’s risk of attention problems, and leave less time for active, creative play. The survey has good news — 91 per cent of parents in B.C. say they plan to make physical activity a priority for their children this year. There are a number of great hints to help parents limit screen time with their children — from toddlers to teens. Some of the ideas include: n Make family rules that limit how much screen time your kids are allowed each day. This also means that you can’t watch TV
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whenever you want. If you’re watching TV so are the kids, even if they seem to be ignoring it. n For the same reason eliminate background TV as it’s likely to draw your child’s attention. I have been in homes where the TV is on constantly and I know it distracts me from the conversation in the room. If you need background sound, turn on music. n For younger children, avoid using screens as an “electronic babysitter.” If your young child is watching TV, watch with them so that you can monitor their understanding of what they
are seeing. Ideally they will be watching programs you have taped ahead to make sure they are quality shows appropriate for this young age group. n For older children, don’t allow a TV, computer or cell phone in your child’s bedroom. This is a real challenge but when kids have any screens in their rooms they are less likely to sleep well. They will get tweets throughout the night or receive texts from friends and pretty soon they are engaged in a middle-of-the-night conversation. Limiting and controlling
LEGO ROBOTICS WORKSHOP For grades 5-7, work in small groups and learn from teen volunteers how to make a motorized Lego robot and program it to follow commands, four Tuesdays until March 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
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 604-929-3727 x8166. redcedaraward.ca
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Balance electronics and play From page 20 screen time is just part of the equation. Getting the kids outside to play is the second component. n If your children are school age, teach them how to walk to school and to the park. n Involve other parents so kids walk and play together. n Organize family activities which include
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TWEEN ADVISORY GROUP For grades 5-7, chat about favourite books and graphic novels, share ideas and plan for cool events in the library Thursday, Feb. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register at nvcl. ca or in person at the children’s information desk.
CREATE YOUR OWN EBOOK Join in for a special three-session program, for youth ages 10 and older, on creating an ebook Saturday, Feb. 21, 28 and March 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. This is a pilot program and space is limited. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To register call 604984-0286 x8141
STORYTIME AT LONSDALE QUAY MARKET Author Guillermo Serrano will read stories to children Saturdays, Feb. 21, 28 and every Saturday in March,
NORTH SHORE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOPS Hosted by the NS Registered Music Teachers, the festival takes place from Feb. 21 to March 6 at Gloria Dei Lutheran
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URBAN TRACKING Discover how to find out more about the North Shore’s urban animals with Jenna Rudolph, a local animal tracker, Sunday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. For children aged five to 13, with an adult. Preregister at 604-990-3755. FAMILY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY An ordinary
Lego construction worker is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis in the Lego Movie, Monday, Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Register at 604984-0286 x8141 TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Grades 8-12 are See more page 23
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A24 - North Shore News - Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Grant money supports North Shore arts groups Six North Shore organizations and one artist are receiving grants from the B.C. Arts Council totalling $185,105. Presentation House Gallery is getting $94,000 to assist with operating activities; Dancers of Damelahamid are receiving $8,000 for the 2015
Coastal First Nations Dance Festival; $22,069 is going to the North Vancouver Community Arts Council to help with operating activities; Joy R. Russell is getting $6,000 for a new poetry manuscript entitled Crown of Blue; the West Vancouver Community Arts Council is receiving $8,536 for
operating activities; and West Vancouver Museum is getting $16,000, also for operating activities. The funding comes from the $24 million that the B.C. Arts Council has received from the provincial government to support artists, arts activities and culture in 2014/15. — Christine Lyon
What’s On
Flemish and South African people also. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Hans, 604990-5433 Nel, 604-9876879.
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
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. 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. carounphotoclub.com 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
CIRCLE DANCE Learn easy dances with music and steps from many traditions the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. (arrive 6:45 p.m.). Admission by donation. Registration and location: Wendy Anne, 604-9883522. 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 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.
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 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
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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. BINGO Every Thursday,
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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 See more page 27
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - North Shore News - A25
YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE
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Brunch hits the spot in West Van
Chris Dagenais
The Dish
ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for fresh vegetables page 26
It’s an exciting time to be a foodie in this city. While industry headlines so often focus on the comings and goings of celebrity chefs and flavourof-the-day rooms that attract illustrious guests, underneath the surface of it all there is an everstrengthening foundation, a vast, interconnected root system that is providing vital nourishment for the food scene. I’m talking about the specialists in our city, the proud purveyors of single things. These are the suppliers, sellers, and even hyperfocused restaurateurs who have honed a particular skill and fill a niche demand in the market. The renowned Oyama Sausage Company on Granville Island, with their handmade, limited production meat goods, is an example of this specialized expertise, as is the Artisan Sake Maker just a stone’s throw away, a business that has worked tirelessly to cultivate rice in the Fraser Valley in order to produce premium sakes that are made from 100 per cent British Columbian ingredients. On the North Shore, Andrew Cameron continues to source authentic, highquality olive oils at his Olives on Tap emporium, while nearby Tama
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pricing of Cindy’s brunch menu may seem more in line with large hotels or high-end restaurants than it is with other small cafés (Benedicts are $15, on average), but when you take into account that everything on your plate at Cindy’s is made from scratch, including English muffins and scones, the value for your investment becomes readily apparent. As Gelling told me following my recent brunch with my wife DJ, “Nothing at Cindy’s comes out of a bag, we make it all right here.” The proof, as they say, is in the pudding and in Cindy’s case, I feel confident in proclaiming that not only are the Eggs Benedict among the best you can find anywhere, but pretty much everything
the restaurant serves with Hollandaise sauce qualifies as an extraordinary dish. Hollandaise is a makeor-break brunch element and so many kitchens get it wrong. Not Gelling’s. The Spring Scramble, the dish I selected for my recent meal, was a delicious combination of scrambled eggs, still-faintly-crunchy asparagus, scallion and fresh tomato topped with a dollop of light, smooth and mildly citrusy Hollandaise sauce, accompanied by buttered toast and a generous serving of coarsely chopped, fried breakfast potatoes. DJ chose Caprese Benny, one of the morning’s specials, and thoroughly enjoyed the bright and See Bocconcini page 26
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a now abandoned attempt at dinner service, a sharp departure from Cindy’s core offerings) in order to perfect a handful of house specialties, of which Eggs Benedict is the undisputed signature dish. I appreciate Cindy’s resolve in not attempting to be everything to everyone and, if the throngs of diners on a recent Saturday morning are any indication, so do many others. In restaurants for which dinner is the feature service period, brunch is often a cynical and perfunctory offering, a way to capitalize on the popularity of the leisurely, late-morning meal experience and enjoy high profit margins by charging exorbitant prices for staple items like eggs and toast. At first glance, the
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Spring signals a good time for vegetables Zucchini & Corn with Parmesan 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium zucchini, diced into ½-inch pieces 1 cup frozen or canned corn kernels ¼ tsp dried basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Juice of one lime 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan (or more, according to taste)
Angela Shellard
Romancing the Stove Every year as spring approaches I feel compelled to eat lots and lots of vegetables. As tender little green daffodil shoots start nosing out of the ground and the air comes alive with the prospect of nature reawakening, you can find me in the produce section stocking up on fresh carrots, tomatoes and leafy greens. If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably stuck in a rut when it comes to preparing vegetables, and end up going just the basic steam or stir-fry route. But if you’re willing to invest a little time in preparation, veggies can become the star of any meal. Here are some new ideas to try to break the same old, boring, steamed-broccoli mold.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute. Add the zucchini, corn and basil. Cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and cooked through, about three to four minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in lime juice and cilantro. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Makes four servings. Spicy Roasted Bok Choy 1 large head of bok choy 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Asian sesame oil
2-3 Tbsp soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Red pepper flakes to taste 2 tsp sesame seeds Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut the bok choy into quarters lengthwise. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Place the bok choy on a large, oiled baking sheet and pour the marinade all over the wedges. Gently rub marinade into the bok choy with your fingers to make sure marinade penetrates the layers. Roast for six to seven minutes, until wilted and tender-crisp. Makes four servings. Creamed Baby Potatoes and Peas 1 lb small new potatoes, red or white, cut into quarters 1½ cups frozen peas ½ cup water 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp plus 2½ tsp allpurpose flour ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup 2% milk ½ cup light cream (10 per cent fat)
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Cindy’s also runs a side business in catering, specializing in breakfasts and brunches for private functions and corporate meetings. The restaurant is located at 1850 Marine Dr. in West Vancouver. Phone: 604925-2280. Gelling says to keep an eye out for a new Cindy’s website in the coming weeks. Chris Dagenais served as a manager for several restaurants downtown and on the North Shore. A self-described wine fanatic, he earned his sommelier diploma in 2001. Contact: hungryontheshore@gmail. com.
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What’s On From page 24 Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-980-1274 cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.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 DADS PARENTING: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 604-417-3407 FAMILY OF ORIGIN PARENTING Westcoast Family Resources Society North Shore offers a free group on Thursday mornings. 604-417-3406 IMPROMPTU is a community rock 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 EMPLOYMENT MENTORING PROGRAM North Shore Multicultural Society (207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver) is looking for volunteers to share their passion for their
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Pack finish first in PJHL NorthVan meets Delta in opening round rematch ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com
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recent wins, beating North Van 7-4 on Jan. 27 and 3-1 Feb. 7. “We’ve got a bit of a rivalry going,” said Samson. “They’re a team that has definitely come along, they’ve improved throughout the year. They’ve got a lot of rookies on their team. . . . In terms of firepower I think we’ve got a bit more than them, but some of those young guys have been putting the puck in the net consistently and they’ve obviously got some confidence as well.”
The Ice Hawks are anchored by a pair of 20year-olds in forward Brent Chreptyk and defenceman David Rudin. Samson guessed his best forwards would be seeing a lot of the six-foot-four, 210-pound Rudin over the next couple of weeks. “He’s probably going to play 30 minutes every night and match up against our top line. He’s a really good player,” he said, adding that Delta has a lot of big and physical defencemen. “I think we’ve got to use
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our speed against them and we’ve got to try to match their physicality,” Samson said. “I think their game plan is to definitely be kind of rough and tough and be physical with us. . . .They’re going to frustrate us. Our guys know it’s going to be a battle. It’s not going to be a sweep or an easy series. We’ve got to come to work every night.” With 50 points in 39 games, Chreptyk anchors a solid first line for the See Quon page 30
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Since moving from Squamish to North Vancouver four seasons ago, the Wolf Pack junior B hockey team has charted an unmistakable course. It’s a straight line, and it’s heading up up up. The team stayed the course last weekend when they registered a 3-3 tie against the Grandview Steelers, clinching their first ever regular season title. With the playoff pressure cooker looming,Wolf Pack head coach and general manager Matt Samson knows that there is a lot more work to be done this season, but he still took a moment to savour the accomplishment. “(Finishing first) was one of the goals that we set out for this year,” he said. “It shows that we’ve definitely come a long way in our four seasons (in North Vancouver).We came fourth, we came third, we came second, we came first. . . .We don’t want to stop here, obviously. It’s a nice reward for our club though, for sure.” There wasn’t much time to celebrate, however, as the playoffs are already underway with the Wolf Pack set to take on the Delta Ice Hawks in an opening round series for the third year in a row.Two years ago Delta swept the
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Ice Hawks. “They’ve got a pretty good top line with him on it,” said Samson. “He’s a good shooter and he’s physical and he skates well. He doesn’t really try to be fancy, he just keeps it simple. He’s definitely a guy that we need to be aware of when he’s out there.” The Wolf Pack will counter with an array of weapons, including 20-yearold defenceman Dyllan Quon.The North Van Minor product earned the league’s Best Defenceman award after scoring seven goals and notching 31 assists to lead the league’s defencemen with 38 points in 38 games. Samson said he’s been amazed by Quon’s growth since he joined the team as a 17-year-old. “A little over two years ago I remember meeting with him and he was like, ‘How can I get out there more?’ He wasn’t on the power play consistently, he wasn’t on the penalty kill,
he was kind of our fifth or sixth guy,” he said. “To see where he’s gone from three or four years ago to now, it’s pretty incredible.” Quon is one of six 20year-olds who have led the Wolf Pack all season.That list includes Mitch Crisanti, who set a club record for goals and finished third in the league with 63 points in 41 games; Dyllan’s twin brother Spencer, the franchise’s all-time scoring leader who racked up 61 points in 38 games; team captain Brodyn Nielsen; forward Daniel Tait and defenceman Daniel Delbianco. “All of those guys have been great,” said Samson, adding that all of them will be playing their final junior games during these playoffs. “There’s a little bit of an extra push from the 20-year-olds because they know this is it.” Other big contributors include defenceman Troy Ring, who played in the league’s Prospects game; rookie forwards Alex
Ambrosio and Henry Cleghorn; and goaltender Trevor Withers, another North Vancouver native, who started the season in a three-way time-share between the pipes but emerged as the team’s No. 1, backed up by Sergio DelLinz. “He’s played well for us,” Samson said of Withers. “He’s going to be our starter coming into Game 1 here. Del-Linz has to be ready and we know that he’s a guy that can go in for sure. I expect Trevor to have a strong playoffs, but with the amount of games we’re going to play, Sergio’s got to be ready to go in there too.” Samson is counting on his team’s depth to overcome the surging Ice Hawks. “Sometimes we get away from our systems or we get frustrated because something doesn’t work and we kind of try to get off the game plan as individuals, that’s the only thing that See Game page 31
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Game 2 Friday at Karen Magnussen From page 30 can get us into trouble,” he said. “With our depth the plan is just to play our four lines, play our six D and grind them down a bit.We’ve just got to execute. Get shots on the net. Go to the dirty areas of the ice, maybe bang a few ugly goals home. It doesn’t have to be pretty.” One more area of concern for North Van is the way they finished the season.Their leagueleading record included an impressive 17-game winning streak that spanned all of October and much of November, but the team finished the year with just one win in four February games. “We’re definitely concerned — we haven’t been playing our best hockey,” said Samson. “I think that our guys are going to know that it’s time to turn it up right now. I think we got a little bit complacent.We did just enough to finish where we wanted to finish and I think guys are starting to get excited about the playoffs. . . . Delta is a team that’s pretty hot right now, but it’s a clean slate. I know our group is going to be ready to go and we’ll be playing some of our best hockey.We’ve got to get after them right away.The boys are pretty fired up to go.” ••• The playoff series started Tuesday night at Ladner Leisure Centre after North Shore News press deadline.The series will shift back to North Vancouver for Games 2 and 3. Friday night the teams will play at Karen Magnussen Arena in a 7:30 p.m. start. On Saturday the Pack will shift back to their normal home at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre for a 7 p.m. faceoff for Game 3.
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M762387A Magnetite Black R150018A Obsidian Black B796061
Obsidian Black
M814197
Obsidian Black
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R160002A Diamond White N1523447A Calcite White M740033
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M836983
Black
B793498
Black
B806436
Obsidian Black
V854337
Steel Grey
V830032
Polar White
V1533713A Palladium Silver
Mercedes-Benz Vancouver Area Retail Group Mercedes-Benz Vancouver #6276 (Open Sunday) 550 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver
Indium Grey
Mercedes-Benz Boundary #6279 (Open Sunday) 3550 Lougheed Highway, Vancouver
$43,800 $41,000 $44,800 $43,000 $46,900 $45,000 $52,800 $49,000 $53,800 $52,000 $56,900 $54,000 $56,900 $55,000 $58,800 $57,000 $59,900 $58,000 $67,000 $69,900 SOLD $69,900 $68,000 $49,900 $47,000 $78,800 $76,000 $99,900 $98,000 $119,900 $118,000 SOLD $76,900 $74,000 $93,800 $90,000 $64,900 $63,000 $77,900 $75,000 $28,000 $29,900 SOLD $36,900 $34,000 $36,900 $35,000 $38,800 $36,000 $44,800 $42,000 $45,000 $45,900 SOLD $48,800 $47,000 $57,800 $55,000
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M822632
Obsidian Black
B847162
Obsidian Black
M778465
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V1527611A Diamond White V858925
Polar White
B754617
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B777674
Obsidian Black
M810798
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B719388
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M784179
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V771135
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B794395
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M761872
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M740224
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M798112
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M688360
Cristal White
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M792327
Rally Red
N156937
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Mercedes-Benz North Shore #6277 (Open Sunday) 1375 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
$64,800 $36,900 $48,800 $54,800 $54,800 $56,900 $59,900 $66,900 $76,900 $39,900 $40,800 $32,800 $60,800 $63,800 $39,900 $47,800 $48,800 $51,800 $93,800 $99,900 $7,250 $8,850 $8,850 $8,850 $9,950 $11,250 $14,250
Mercedes-Benz Richmond #6278 (Open Sunday) 5691 Parkwood Way, Richmond
A36 - North Shore News - Wednesday, February 18, 2015
OFFER ENDS MARCH 2ND
LEASING REDESIGNED SHORTER TERMS, LOWER PAYMENTS AND MORE KM’S
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2015
• Automatic • Air Conditioning • Power Group • Heated Seats
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“Half Price Payments” for up to one year available on financing offers only on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Rondo/Sorento models
2015
Sorento SX AT AWD 7-Seat shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM : 9.0L/12.7L
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$39 weekly payment includes $2,000 Half Price Payments Credit. Payments based on 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) 84-month financing. After 50 weekly payments at $39, weekly payments increase to $79∆ . Half Price Payments Credit may alternatively be taken as a one time lump sum payment.§
Finance
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*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. °Kia’s February lease program features short-term 36-month leases, lower payments than our January 2015 program on equivalent models and trims, and 20,000 km allowances versus the available 16,000 km option. See kia.ca for details. ¤Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $15,602/$17,502 is based on monthly payments of $190/$196 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485, $22 AMVIC fee, and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) for 36 months at 0% with a $0 down payment/equivalent trade, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Offer also includes a lease credit of $500. Total lease obligation is $6,845/$7,039 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $8,269/ $9,976. Lease has 20,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Offer ends March 2nd, 2015. *Lease credit for 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) is $500 and available on lease offer only. Lease credit varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. §Up to “Half Price Payments” for up to one year (“Offer”) is only applicable on financing offers on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Sorento/Rondo model. On approved credit, from a participating dealer in Canada between February 3rd to March 2nd, 2015. The Offer consists of a loan credit (Up to “Half Price Payments Credit”) that will range from $500 to $3,250 depending on model/trim. Customers can choose to take the full amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit as a one (1) time incentive that will be deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Alternatively, customers can choose the up to “Half Price Payments” option and have their financing payments reduced (before taxes) by 50% until such time as the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted. This may take between 10 weeks and 69 weeks depending on model/trim and the amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit. After the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted, the customer will be required to pay the full amount of all regularly scheduled finance payments over the remaining term of the contract. Vehicle trade-in amounts and down payments are not calculated in the advertised up to “Half Price Payments”. See dealer for complete details. ∆Representative financing example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a purchase price of $28,782 financed at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 50 reduced weekly payment of $39 followed by weekly payments of $79. Includes delivery and destination fees of $1,665, $22 AMVIC fee and $2,000 up to “Half Price Payments” credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $26,782. Up to “Half Price Payment” Incentive varies by model/trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. Offer ends March 2nd, 2015. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75XF) is $26,695/$22,395/$42,095. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.