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Upper Lands vision unveiled Mixed-use ‘urban village’ in hillside development draft plan
MARIA SPITALE-LEISK mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com
The District ofWest Vancouver is one step closer to deciding what should become of a large swath of undeveloped land
on the hillside above the highway. In the Upper Lands, between the British Properties and Cypress Provincial Park, exists a blank canvas — 6,000 acres of public and private
property representing just over one-quarter of West Van’s total land area. The question is: how will the stakeholders plan for a sensitive ecosystem, recreational opportunities and future neighbourhoods to coexist in harmony in the Upper Lands territory? Preserve as much parkland as possible and concentrate density in a
small area near the base of Cypress — those are the chief recommendations of a citizens’ group tasked with revisiting the findings of a council-commissioned Upper Lands study from a decade ago. Those findings informed the district’s 2004 official community plan, which in turn informed the Rodgers Creek residential plan, and
all other future decisions involving the Upper Lands. The purpose of reopening the dialogue now is to seek more clarity for the Upper Lands plan, to incorporate new environmental data and to integrate new district policy such as the Parks Master Plan. Starting in 2012, the Upper Lands Working
Group engaged community interest groups and the general public to help inform the recommendations outlined in their draft report released last week. “Working groups can step outside of the dayto-day operations of the municipality and look at the big picture from a citizen’s SeeVillage page 9
Measles scare prompts mom to speak out MARIA SPITALE-LEISK mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com
A NorthVancouver mom is concerned her teenage son, who has a compromised immune system, will contract a serious illness from his potentially unvaccinated classmates. Shannon Westerlund brings a personal perspective to the polarizing vaccine debate. Her son Andrew, 14, endured two open-heart surgeries on the road to receiving a new heart in 2013. The Westerlunds thought Andrew was out of the woods, in terms of imminent health problems. He was back skiing two months after his heart transplant and acting like a normal SeeVaccination page 3
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Fund aims to improve accessibility CHRIS SLATER nsnreporter@nsnews.com
North Shore small businesses and other organizations are encouraged to apply for recently announced federal grants that aim to improve community accessibility for those with physical disabilities. An $11-million Enabling Accessibility Fund was announced Monday at North Vancouver District Public Library’s Lynn Valley branch by Candice Bergen, minister of state for social development and federal conservative MLA for North Vancouver, Andrew Saxton. The fund, which aims to provide for better public infrastructure for people with disabilities, will see grants of up to $50,000 go towards eligible organizations. “The Enabling Accessibility Fund is an excellent program that builds on our government’s family benefits by eliminating barriers and helping all Canadians to fully participate in and contribute to their communities,” said Bergen at the announcement Monday. Since the inception of
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governments as well as aboriginal and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants, which will be reviewed against
various eligibility criteria. Municipalities are also welcome to apply but only for projects that enhance recreational spaces for
children with disabilities. Examples of eligible projects could include the construction of accessible playgrounds for children
with disabilities, the installation of accessible washroom facilities or upgrading facilities to offer programs for individuals with cognitive or intellectual impairments. Although all organizations are strongly encouraged to apply, priority will be given to projects concerning children, veterans and seniors with disabilities. An example of a local organization that received funding in the past is the Lynn Valley library itself, which received an EAF in 2011 of $70,000. Bergen and Saxton toured the library Monday to take in the upgrades, which included automatic door openers for washrooms, an accessible check-out counter and accessible communication and information technologies. “The Lynn Valley library is a good example of how we can make accessibility important,” explained Liz Barnett, executive director for the North Shore Disability Resource Centre Association. “The extra layer of accessibility and sensitivity is always a good idea for our community members who have disabilities.”
Vaccination rates vary by school: VCH From page 1 teenager. But underneath it all, Andrew is still one common cold away from landing in the hospital with serious complications.The antirejection drugs he takes have compromised his immune system for life. “You would not suspect that this is a sick kid, but he’s really sick,” said Shannon. Then last September came worse news: Andrew was diagnosed with a rare cancer related to his heart transplant. Numerous rounds of chemotherapy and the removal of lymph nodes from his entire body have done another number on Andrew’s immune system. Andrew’s oncologist and cardiologist at first both suggested that he not return to school because of germ exposure. He was later given the all-clear in February. Carson Graham secondary arranged Andrew’s schedule so he is only in the school once every two days. Still, there remains a risk that Andrew could contract a serious illness from a contagious classmate. “There are definitely people
in that building that are not vaccinated,” figures Shannon, citing a recent study that found B.C.’s vaccine compliance rate is 86 per cent. Frustrated because there are certain policies in schools to protect vulnerable students — the no peanut rule, for example — Shannon wonders why vaccinations should be treated any different. “I don’t want to tell other parents they have to do this — I would like parents to realize that it’s the right thing to do,” said Shannon. Vaccination is not mandatory for students in B.C. schools. Parents provide the school with a copy of their child’s immunization record, which is forwarded to Vancouver Coastal Health. Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer for the North Shore, said the Westerlund family has reason to be concerned about Andrew getting sick at school due to his compromised health, but also noted the risk is low. Shannon should get a clearer picture of immunization rates at Carson Graham sometime in the coming weeks when
Vancouver Coastal Health is expected to release immunization data from each individual school on the North Shore. “I think that this is the information that a lot of parents are looking for . . . the percentage of students that could bring serious infection into these schools,”
said Lysyshyn. Lysyshyn, who had a look at the preliminary data, said while most students across the North Shore are vaccinated, there are a few key schools where the nonimmunization rates are very high relative to the rest of the region. “But I believe that parents sending their kids
there already know that is the case,” he added. Those parents might be shocked to realize just how high the non-immunization rate is, said Lysyshyn, especially if they are hoping to rely on herd immunity to protect their children. Herd immunity against measles, for example,
requires a vaccination rate of about 95 per cent to be effective. It’s been suggested to Shannon that Andrew be home schooled, an option that she said is not the right choice. “I don’t want to put him in a bubble because that’s not living,” said Shannon.
Publisher takes on executive role BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
After almost three decades at the North Shore News, outgoing publisher Doug Foot is movin’ on up. Foot has taken on the role of vice-president of finance for Lower Mainland Publishing, North Shore News’ parent company. Foot said he opted to take the promotion to put to use his chartered accountancy background to work on a larger scale. “It’s an opportunity to try something different,” Foot said. “I will be
Doug Foot involved in the operations of the company. I’ll be involved in the acquisitions of possible future assets of the company and
involved in the revenue and profitability of our operation.” Foot joined the News as a financial controller in 1987, became general manager in 1995 and then publisher in 2005. Foot said he leaves behind fond memories and a paper he is proud of. “Boy, I think I’ve just had a wonderful 27 years at the North Shore News. I’ve seen so much change over time but I just have all the confidence in the world in the community newspaper business and all the staff at the North Shore News, in particular,” he said. In the meantime, Peter
Kvarnstrom, president of community media for Glacier Media Group, will be filling in as interim publisher. Kvarnstrom started his career in publishing as a North Shore News sales rep in 1991 and later became a sales manager. “I’m absolutely thrilled, after 18 years, to be back at the North Shore News, playing a significant role in the community in which I’ve lived and grown up in almost all my life,” Kvarnstrom said. “I really look forward to serving the community and serving our readers well with a great product.”
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Notice is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that a Public Hearing will be held to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700”: “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2015, No. 8404” (Increase Off-Street Parking Space Width and Manoeuvrability) The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments apply to off-street, 90-degree angled parking spaces and would widen the minimum parking space width requirement and prohibit column projections into the required parking space dimensions for all land uses. Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, all persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Hall. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 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.
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Dear Editor: Re: North Van Mayors Pitch For Yes Side, March 11 front-page story. I read the article posted in your Wednesday edition and would like to provide some thoughts to this issue. I would like to thank the organizers of the “telephone town hall” and in particular mayors (Richard) Walton and
(Darrell) Mussatto. It is encouraging to see the use of modern technology to attain the voice of your voting tax base. There were a number of calls that emphasized some areas of project improvement. Specifically, I would like to highlight the issue surrounding credibility. Credibility is not one
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Trust not tax is behind voter push-back of many issues, it is the issue. The push-back from voters is not about the 0.5 per cent increment, it is about trust. We all know there is an urgent need to beef up our infrastructure. We are behind in our transportation development and it is going to take serious money to get us back on track. Unfortunately, the
province and municipalities are going to find growing pressure from the taxpaying public that demands accountability for their tax dollars spent. Even though the funds for this expansion are segregated and by law must only be allocated to the designated project, it will not stop the public from voting no. There is
a public unwillingness to fund further projects with a company that shows a lack of respect for tax dollars already entrusted. It is that simple. You want to turn this around? Provide Mr. Pattison a 12-month mandate to clean up TransLink Corp. — fire and reorganize (night of the long knives) to create
another Expo-style success and then ask the public for funds. My bet is the public would be willing to fund the 0.5 per cent and possibly double that if they knew the money was going to be spent in a responsible and credible manor. As a result, the project is pushed back one year but at least See Gain page 8
SeaBus bomb scare scuttles evening transit adventure Dear Editor: Re: Walkman Prompts SeaBus Evacuation, March 13 front-page story. Motivated by the North Shore mayors’ debate last Monday night, we set out to take the SeaBus downtown to meet our friends for dinner at 5:30
p.m. on Tuesday, March 10. After paying $9 for parking, $4 each for the fare and with three minutes to spare, we were ready to board the SeaBus. We stood waiting on the platform patiently for 10 minutes staring into the empty ferry, when the
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would at least offer replacement tickets for the unused fare, but customer relations insists that is not the policy. It would cost them nothing as we already paid for no service. With all the SkyTrain breakdowns and long interruptions due to
bomb threats, public transportation is a good alternative to the car when one has time to burn. We are already planning our next SeaBus adventure for a sunny afternoon next summer. Peter Stivin West Vancouver
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - North Shore News - A7
VIEWPOINT
Transit issues debated behind closed doors “The Mayors’ Council has unfortunately chosen to keep most of its meetings in-camera. Our March 5th meeting started at 9 a.m. It was still not open to the public at 11:20 when I left. Yet all the items discussed and debated could have and should have happened in public.” — West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith, March 8, 2015 The upcoming transportation and transit plebiscite still will not silence TransLink’s financial hand-wringing, nor will the result satisfy everyone in the region — however the vote may go. West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith does not criticize lightly. That he did so in answer to my recent questions is a measure of his frustration with the entire TransLink process.
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My first question was this: When all but two members of the Mayors’ Council voted in favour of a referendum on a 0.5 per cent increase to the sales tax, did they also approve formation of a Mobility Pricing Independent Commission and, if so, was it a “bundled” motion? Then I wanted to know whether the mayors also approved the “planning and implementation of mobility pricing to be
achieved within five to eight years.” The last question was this: If voters approve the renamed “congestion improvement tax” will that give carte blanche to the mobility pricing idea, or will that go ahead regardless of the vote? The mayor was unable to answer because the meeting was one of those that have “kept discussion of issues such as mobility pricing behind closed doors.” Smith said those meetings also “prevented the public from seeing how the transit issue has been so badly handled over the past three years.” In Smith’s opinion, the appointment of Jimmy Pattison confirms the current TransLink model isn’t working and that, “TransLink management, the unelected board of directors and the Mayors’ Council between them,
need an additional oversight to guarantee that $250 million of a $1.4-billion budget actually goes to transit improvements!” Are Mayor Smith and I just two cranky naysayers, alone in a field of North Shore Yes voters? Not judging by the emails that fly by me. So let’s look at the precedent-setting plebiscite from the perspective of three other North Shore citizens. Already unhappy with the use of in-camera meetings at the municipal level, District of North Vancouver resident Corrie Kost was incisive in the plebiscite issues he raised. According to BCStats, the 2014 North Shore population was estimated at around 181,088, or approximately seven per cent of Metro Vancouver See Mayors’ page 11
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A8 - North Shore News - Wednesday, March 18, 2015
MAILBOX
Care home layoffs ‘unspeakably cruel’ Dear Editor: I have been out of town and this is my first chance to respond to your frontpage article concerning the coming layoffs at Inglewood Care Centre (Jan. 27). It is outrageous that the owners of Inglewood, Unicare, keep changing the subcontractors who provide
their service personnel and, in doing so, allow these various subcontractors to lay off workers. I have learned that although this practice happens more often at Inglewood, it has happened before in care centres in the Lower Mainland.This is an unspeakably cruel practice. Why would any
employers cause their workers so much anxiety? All people deserve the security that comes with knowing they will to be able to feed themselves and their families, to live in decent housing, and to have the means to flourish in the roles they have taken in life. This requires job security and
in the Lower Mainland it requires good wages. The wage levels of 20 years ago are grossly insufficient. Further, this practice of laying off good workers just to turn around and hire another group of people, demonstrates no recognition of these needs. Instead, business thinking
and business values, focused on the bottom line, puts members of our community at risk — adding to the employees’ plight, it is outrageous to undermine the well-being of the elderly clients by removing their regular caregivers, especially when they already face so much loss in the last stage of
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their lives. But this issue does not end with Unicare. Why is Vancouver Coastal Health allowing Carecorp to provide human services when it is clear that Carecorp, first and foremost, focuses on their company’s profit-creating abilities? What about Carecorp’s responsibility for the people who work for them, the clients they serve and the larger community? Further, for decades now, provincial governments have been undermining workers and seemingly somehow forgetting employees are also citizens.The loss of protection against contracting out is based on an ideological position that fails to acknowledge the growing discrepancy between those “well off” and those who live with financial insecurity. B.C. generates the wealth to care for every one of its citizens. In today’s reality, too often, people work more than one job because their wages are too low or they work long hours because their jobs are often at risk if they don’t take on extra work.This group includes many of the middle class. This lack of protection and concern for workers surely is based on the view that some people are less valuable than others, a view which is abhorrent and goes against the values Canada supposedly champions in its institutions. Kathryn Cholette North Vancouver
Mayors: take transit Dear Editor: The mayors of the Lower Mainland are praising public transportation, but I wonder how many are willing to give up their hefty car allowances. Just saying. Duncan Dickinson North Vancouver
Gain public’s confidence From page 6 the public has confidence to fund a system that is operating responsibly. As important, they have confidence their elected government is listening. A small voice on the North Shore. Casey Cleland North Vancouver
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of a mixed-use mountainside village with restaurants, shops and a diverse housing mix at the base of Cypress is quite exciting to working group co-chair Ashley Willard Bauman, who has worked on master plans for communities around the world. “I think Cypress Village has the opportunity to create something we are not seeing in the world right now — a wonderful mixed-use urban village that becomes like a gateway to a mountainside that is 20 minutes from a downtown centre,” said Bauman. The idea would be to connect relatively adjacent Rodgers Creek with Cypress Village through a trail system. “It’s only logical that you connect them up,” said Coun. Michael Lewis, while weighing in on the Upper Lands draft report. “This idea of trading density on the far west of the community for more
density around the proposed potential Cypress Village area — that makes a lot of sense.” Planning for Cypress Village could begin later this year, said Hawkins, who added that it’s up to council to guide those decisions based on the Upper Lands report. In terms of recreation, a trails plan for the Upper Lands — a haven for mountain bikers and hikers — is being recommended. According to Hawkins, there is ongoing dialogue between the district and some of the user groups. The working group will present its draft recommendations to the community at a series of open houses starting April 11.There will also be an online survey from March 20 to April 19. More information is available at westvancouver.ca/upperlands. The Upper Lands final report is expected to go before council in June.
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The difference between exploiting fear and keeping us safe The objective of terrorists is to terrorize. Those in this country who are deliberately stoking anxiety need to understand they are aiding and abetting the terrorists’ cause. The Harper government’s efforts to keep Canadians on amber alert to rally political support in the lead-up to an election will, I believe, backfire. Canadians to date have shown a refusal to give in to fear and characteristically don’t like it much when someone is trying to manipulate their emotions to win an election. There is a difference between exploiting fear and keeping Canadians safe. In a recent speech made in Vancouver, Justin Trudeau underscored his belief that one of the most important responsibilities of government is to keep its citizens safe. Shouting “fire” in the theatre Bill C-51, Mr. Harper’s new antiterrorism bill, gives broad new powers to police and intelligence agencies. Any legislation that addresses these matters requires a thoughtful and measured balance between protecting Canadians’ safety and security and protecting Canadians’ civil liberties. That’s difficult to achieve when someone in the theatre is constantly shouting “fire.” Matters of national security must rise above partisanship. Bill C-51’s objectives are laudable. It contains a number of measures that will help keep Canadians safer – such as better use of no-fly lists and more coordinated information sharing by government departments and agencies.
Significant amendments needed However, there are a number of troubling aspects to this bill that cry out for significant amendments including: • Four former prime ministers have publicly warned of a lack of strong oversight provisions – to ensure we have achieved that essential balance between safety and the protection of rights and freedoms; • The lack of provision for mandatory reviews of this law – to ensure that the bill is effective and without unintended consequences. • The very broad definition of “threats to security” – which has created fear that environmental or aboriginal activists could be within the bill’s sights. Part of election platform Recognizing that vigilance requires Canadians not to underestimate the potential threat posed by terrorists, we will be supporting the passage of this bill even if the Government rejects our proposed changes. If they are rejected, we will put these crucial amendments to the Canadian people six months from now as part our election platform. And, if elected, we will waste no time making these changes to Bill C-51. In addition, our response to terrorism would include a robust plan for preventing radicalization before it takes root. Canada needs to move ahead sensibly and rationally to combat terror. Justin Trudeau summed up our approach with these words: “The Liberal Party of Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe, while protecting the values that make us Canadian.”
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VIEWPOINT
Mayors’ plan promises improved SeaBus service From page 7 numbers. So using conservative numbers, Kost argues it makes sense that the North Shore should receive roughly seven per cent of the transit/ transportation benefits offered by the $7.5-billion Mayors’ Council Plan — about $530-million, or $53-million per year. Having come to that conclusion, Kost then asked, “What is the list (of projects in the plan) for the North Shore? What is the 10-year phase-in schedule for that list and the monetary value of each of those projects?” The answer to the first part of Kost’s question is that, according to a Mayor’s Council advertisement, we would receive 50 per cent more SeaBus service — every 10 minutes during peak hours, 15 minutes at other times; three new B-line buses, and increased service with “more buses on the North Shore,” and reduced congestion. Phase-in schedule
remains to be seen but, from my perspective, that’s paltry value for $53million — especially when North Vancouver buses will actually be based somewhere across the bridges. Lastly, we have the following quotes from two other residents. The first is from E.G. in West Vancouver, who says “In my view, the problem goes all the way back to the (days) when the Lower Mainland was saddled with SkyTrain, a solution costing five times as much as the (light-rail) cities like Calgary and myriads of others have chosen.” And from D.C. in North Vancouver, “I noticed there was a big Vote Yes ad in the March 4 North Shore News. . . . Who is paying for those ads? Is it my tax dollars, or is the money coming from TransLink? . . . Doesn’t this need to be disclosed?” As they ponder whether to check Yes or No on the mail-in ballot, North Shore voters are entitled to know exactly what they will be buying for
their money if the tax is approved. They are also entitled to know — before voting to support regional projects like a Broadway tunnel for Vancouver, a new Pattullo bridge and Surrey’s rapid transit — whether or not senior governments will commit to their share of project costs and, if so, to what degree. Unwittingly, Mayor Smith neatly summed up my own No vote: “Measured by results, the public has been and continues to be poorly served by TransLink, the province and the Mayors’ Council. This is public money and transit is an essential service. Yet, collectively, we have proven ourselves unable to create a model for success that is accountable to the citizens we are supposed to serve.” That says it all, doesn’t it? TransLink, the agency that believes your pocket is the gift that keeps on giving — whether or not you are given good value for your money in return. rimco@shaw.ca
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A12 - North Shore News - Wednesday, March 18, 2015
BRIGHT LIGHTS
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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN
Hacking it in the garden
Have you heard of any good garden hacks lately? A hack, also known as a trick, is the current pop culture term for getting things done quickly. If you search the term on the Internet you’ll see there’s a hack for everything these days with hundreds of websites offering their own hacks or gardening tips. Before I suggest some good garden hacks, here are some bad ones.
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Bad Garden Hack No. 1: Use dental floss as a plant strap. Any thin, wire-like material will cut into a plant’s growing stem. Perhaps the dental floss stretches or something. If you’re an upcycler, then try using an old garden hose, cut to any shape or thickness. Or use ArborTie straps for trees or some similar product available at landscape supply yards.
Bad Garden Hack No. 2: Put banana peels in the garden to feed roses. This is a well-intentioned idea but if everyone in a given neighbourhood participated, rat problems would increase. I suppose if the banana peel is buried it may be less likely to smell or attract rats.The peel and throw method is similar to the idea of using egg shells to feed calcium while keeping slugs away. Both concepts are problematic in any neighbourhood.
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I recommend a rodentresistant compost bin for all kitchen waste. Bins are easy to use and available from the North Shore Recycling Program (northshorerecycling. ca). Once composted, banana peels will still add nutrients to the soil, but in a prepared form. Bad Garden Hack No. 3: Lighten a heavy container by placing packing Styrofoam chips in the bottom. I’ve talked about perched water tables before. Placing any shards, pieces or chunks of Styrofoam, or any other material in the bottom of a pot reduces the depth of the root zone and perches the water table above the filler material. I suggest getting a smaller container. Or fill with soil to the bottom and grow bigger plants proportionate to the size of the container. Bad Garden Hack No. 4: Use Epsom salts, fireplace ashes or coffee grounds as fertilizer.
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and should only be disposed of in the garbage and never used in the garden. Coffee grounds and tea bags do provide small amounts of phosphorus and organic matter. However, those items can adjust pH and saprophytic fungi may grow on the grounds leading to a less than desirable presentation. Good Garden Hack No. 1: Grow your own moss graffiti. This idea was sent to me by a friend living in Squamish. Moss will grow
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Songs of spring astound Returning birds make their voices heard in local spaces Now that the days are getting longer the dawn chorus of early songsters is well underway. Not only does the robin loudly proclaim its “cheerily, cheerily, cheer up!” (sometimes well before sunrise), but song sparrows, red-winged blackbirds and spotted towhees also join the morning chorus. And then there’s the blackcapped chickadee with its “tea-time” (or “cheeseburger?”) cheerful notes. It’s interesting that the other common chickadee of the North Shore (chestnutbacked) does not have a song like the black-capped. The Steller’s jay with its “shack, shack, shack,” call also echoes through the woods.The jay is a good mimic and can do a wonderful imitation of the red-tailed hawk. I have been fooled more than once. Early spring is a wonderful time of the year to be out in nature. Indian plum, red-flowering currant, salmonberry and skunk cabbage all put forth their colourful blooms.When the currant and salmonberry are in flower, we know it’s not long before rufous hummingbirds return to the North Shore. It has been suggested that the rufous times its arrival when these plants are in flower as it’s an early nectar
source. All winter long we’ve enjoyed watching the Anna’s hummingbird with its delightful aerial displays and twittering song and not rufous. Recently, large flocks of pine siskins have been seen on the North Shore. At the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats they’re often seen feeding in red alder trees. In some years we see good numbers, whereas in other years they’re scarce. Species, whose numbers fluctuate from season to season, like siskins, are called irruptive species. These include the American goldfinch, red crossbill and evening grosbeak, to name a few. Check out BirdSource. org for more details. A good morning of birding at the conservation area can usually produce 40 to 50 species by checking out various habitats, like marine, freshwater (ponds), forest and field. In marine habitats watch for a variety of waterbirds, like herons, ducks, geese and gulls. Ducks include green-winged teal, northern pintail and American wigeon. It’s always fun to watch for the rare Eurasian wigeon. Deeper water is where to find scoters, goldeneyes, bufflehead and red-breasted mergansers. Pond ducks include the colourful wood duck and the beautiful
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Bring spring indoors by forcing branches It’s not too late to bring branches of magnolia, beauty bush and other March foliage into your home and treat yourself to a beautiful arrangement. Forcing branches can happen as early as lateJanuary or February; however, some of the later blooming varieties may be brought in now for gorgeous displays. If you would like to display an arrangement of flowering branches from your garden there are some steps to take to ensure the best results. If your branch is already beginning to bloom then you can simply use a sharp knife or hand pruner to make a sharp cut on an angle for most pencilthick branches. Shake the branch gently to remove any loose petals and bring them inside. Fill a vase with warm to room-temperature water, strip the lower section of any blooms and leaves that may be under water and use a utility knife to remove any bark from the base. Using a small hammer, smash the base of each branch. This will aid in water absorption. Arrange the branches in the vase. For woody shrubs or tree branches that are not in bloom yet and have only buds on their branches you can likely force these into
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bloom with the following steps. Choose varieties such as magnolia, cherry and other fruit blossoms if possible. Bring the branches inside and follow the same steps as outlined above; however, instead of placing the branches directly into a vase, place them into
a bucket that has been treated with flower food and add one-half of a cup of bleach to reduce any bacteria in the water. Place the bucket into a bathtub and give the branches a good misting. Cover all the branches with a plastic bag. This will imitate the cool humidity of spring-like temperatures. Leave the branches under the plastic bag, mist them frequently and wait for them to bloom — usually in a matter of days. Display them in a foyer or living room for maximum impact. 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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Homemade pest control methods do the trick From page 13 DIY rain barrel, use an old garbage can or any other large, used container to hold water.You can also buy used plastic barrels on the Internet. Install a garden tap into the side of the container near the bottom.Then use leftover paint to create artistic designs or colourful schemes. Good Garden Hack No. 3:Try homemade pest control sprays.
Let’s face it, pesticides are poisonous to our children and so 1960s. Modern gardeners care about the environment’s health. Buy a small, one-litre, handheld sprayer. Combine various homemade ingredients, such as cayenne pepper, garlic, onion juice or vinegar, with water and fill the sprayer and keep it stored in the fridge between uses. Every time you go out into the garden and find evidence of aphids, whiteflies, thrips or other
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insect pests, simply spray some of the mixture on to the affected plants. If you do this regularly, it will help control pests in an environmentally sensitive manner. Good Garden Hack No. 4: Consider an alternative to gardening gloves. This trick comes from Jessica of 104homestead.com in Maine, and it’s for people who don’t like to wear gardening gloves. To keep your fingernails from getting dirt underneath them, before you go out gardening, scratch a bar of soap with each fingernail. Soap will lodge under your fingernails. Once you’ve finished gardening, come in and wash your hands and the soap will leave your fingernails shiny and clean. Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher and organic advocate. stmajor@shaw.ca
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U40 (UNDER 40) NETWORKING EVENT Mix and mingle with other business professionals and listen to Daniel Frankel, owner of Tap & Barrel, and Paul Brassard, president of Digital Fluency, talk about
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If you believe you may be affected by the above proposal, written or email submissions should be sent to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail, and received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2015.
The proposed Development Variance Permit and background material is available at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from March 12, 2015. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publicmeetings.
The proposed Development Variance Permit, Development Permit and background material is available at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from March 12, 2015. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/ publicmeetings.
Please direct all inquiries to Brennan Finley, Planning Technician 1, Community Development, at bfinley@cnv.org or 604.982.3904.
Please direct all inquiries to Brennan Finley, Planning Technician 1, Community Development, at bfinley@cnv.org or 604.982.3904.
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IT’S TAX TIME, AGAIN! The North Vancouver City Library presents an information session about
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their personal experiences with starting up a business Wednesday, March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Digital Fluency, 200-92 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Members $10/future members $15. nvchamber.ca
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THE ULTIMATE TRAVELLER A series of travel talks accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave.,West
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UNDER THE BIG TOP Kids in kindergarten to Grade 7 are invited to participate in games, crafts, lessons and other activities until March 20, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 105 West 12th St., North Vancouver. $10 for the week. 604-988-6040 salvationarmykids@gmail. com
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE The North Shore Unitarian Church is inviting the public to delve into the different interpretations of biblical stories and poetry Thursday, March 19, April 16 and May 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at 370 Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver.Topics will include the Book of Ruth, Hebrew Biblical Poetry and the Gospel of Mark. 604926-1621
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Community Bulletin Board From page 19 taxes and filing Thursday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St.This free presentation includes a guest speaker from Vancity. Registration not required. 2015 HOME EXPO Vancouver’s building, renovation and decor show March 20-22 at Karen Magnussen Arena, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver. Schedule: Friday, March 20, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, 9:305:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. homeshowtime.com 1-800471-1112
Women up for awards
March 21, 1-3:30 p.m. at St. Agnes’ Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. Free, all welcome. PUB QUIZ Assemble a team and let the competition begin Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m. at Caulfeild Cove Hall, 4773 Piccadilly S., West Vancouver. Six people per team.Tickets $20. caulfeildcovehall.ca, 604-8127411 NOROUZ GALA The Canadian Iranian Foundation will present its annual spring celebration Saturday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 1180 West Hastings St.,Vancouver.The event will include a buffet dinner, live and DJ music, dance performances, silent and live auctions. Black tie optional. $145. 604-346-6213 info@cif-bc.com
ON THE WATERFRONT Western Stevedoring will host tours for the community to see first-hand the work that takes place at Lynnterm Friday, March 20, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. at Lynnterm East Gate, 15 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-904-2800.
BOOK SIGNING Jennifer Harrington is presenting her children’s book Spirit Bear Sunday, March 22, 12-2 p.m. at Indigo Books Park Royal Mall South. Event also includes a reading at 1 p.m. ecobooks4kids.com
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NEIGHBOURS OF THE WILDERNESS Guest speakers, discussion and action roundtables on the topic of water Saturday,
WEST VANCOUVER BUSINESS SHOWCASE The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is hosting more than 30
tables on display featuring West Vancouver and Bowen Island businesses Tuesday, March 24, 3-7 p.m. at 2225
Marine Dr. Free. westvanchamber.com listings@nsnews.com
Seven North Shore residents have been nominated for YWCA Metro Vancouver’s 32nd annual Women of Distinction Awards. The awards honour individuals and organizations who contribute to the wellbeing and future of the community, according to a YWCA press release. From North Vancouver, Natacha Beim, CEO and founder of CEFA Early Learning Schools, and Corey Zylstra, executive director of Reach Learning Centre, have both been nominated in the Education,Training and Development category. Also from North Vancouver, Julie Blue, director of Singspiration, is up for an Arts, Culture and Design award. From West Vancouver, Michelle Osry, a partner with Deloitte, has been nominated in the Business and the Professions category. Barbara Fitzgerald, president of Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative Society, and
Heather MacKenzie, cofounder and co-executive director of The Cinderella Project, are both up for Community Champion awards. And Maxine Davis, executive director of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, is a nominee in the Non-Profit or Public Service category. In addition to the 10 nomination categories, the individual nominees are eligible for the Connecting the Community Award. The nominees will select a YWCA program area in which they are interested and use social media channels, such as Twitter and Facebook, to promote votes.The public can cast votes from April 22 to May 15 and the nominee with the most votes will receive the award. Scotiabank will donate $10,000 to the YWCA program area of her choice. Award recipients will be announced on May 26 during an awards dinner at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Tickets are available at ywcavan. org/distinction. — Christine Lyon
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A North Shore Original Growing up on the North Shore, Norm Morrison spent a lot of time in the forests hiking, biking and enjoying the outdoors. Today, as the founder of Ajia Homes, he dedicates a lot of his time to helping others bring their dreams of a getaway cabin in the woods to reality. In the 1990s, his work as a carpenter took him to Japan where he built Canadian log homes for the local market. In 1994 he returned to North Vancouver and began building the small craftsman style custom cabins here for export. As global markets changed and Ajia began to offer a broader range of home designs, he began to explore the North American market as well. Today, Ajia has become an in-demand producer of prefabricated recreational home packages. Their reputation for honesty, commitment to their clients and dedicated service have made them a valued partner for people looking to get the most out of recreational living.
Working mostly in Douglas Fir and Red Cedar, Ajia offers floor plans ranging from a few hundred square feet to over 3,000 square feet. For Norm, the most important thing is giving his customers the best possible finished product, and he holds his suppliers to the same high standard. “We take pride and a personal interest in every home we build,” says Norm. “By the end of their experience with us most of our customers say ‘Come visit our cabin anytime, the key is under the mat.’ That type of reaction is what we strive for with every home we produce.” If you’re thinking of a cabin to get away to, you don’t really have to look any further than your own back yard.
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EconoWise strives to make sure that you love your finished project and that it adds lasting value to your home and quality of life. “Our company is proficient in a “from ground up” way to build decks, vinyl waterproofing, railings, patio covers and Sunrooms. We also do concrete work for ground floor applications and install French doors from existing rooms to sunrooms.” Technological improvement has played a part in many Industries over the past decade and the Sunroom business is no exception.
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that the Building Code of Canada Snow Load Ratings for North Vancouver are as high as those for northern British Columbia. Unfortunately, many of the lowest-priced outdoor options are not designed or built to handle the Lower Mainland’s weather conditions, and home inspectors will put up warning flags about such structures. They also look bad after only a few years, and lower resale value if potential buyers feel they will actually need to remove the structure before they can enjoy their new home.
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This past January, Metro Vancouver banned organics from being thrown out as garbage at their facilities. This means that everyone who has unwanted food scraps must have a system in place to separate out that material. For nearly three years now, residents of the North Shore – whether in single-family residences or multifamily units – have been recycling their food scraps. Now it’s time to turn our focus to reducing the amount of food being thrown out in the first place. It’s estimated Canadians waste more than $31-billion worth of food annually, and nearly half is coming from people’s homes. It’s not just the food itself that gets wasted.
By simple meal planning, shrinking serving portions and using what’s in your kitchen before buying new, you can take a bite out of this leftover– laden dilemma. To learn more about the Organics Ban and for more tips and tricks and ways to implement kitchen-friendly separating solutions for your food waste, visit northshorerecycling.ca or come and see us at our booth at the North Vancouver Spring 2015 Home Expo.
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A mild winter has been followed by an early spring and for many North Shore riders the urge to get their motorcycles on the road is becoming irresistible. Getting back in the saddle early can open the door for a long riding season but first make sure that you take care of your bike’s needs. If your bike has been sitting in the garage all winter, hopefully you have had it connected to a trickle charger for the battery, if not then the battery will likely be flat and will need to be charged. While you’re charging the battery there are a number of jobs to get started on. Check your tire pressures and examine your tires for damage and wear. If in doubt then look into getting some new tires put on. That rubber is what keeps you connected to the pavement, and to enjoy a nice twisty ride you’ll want to have confidence in your tires. If you do put on some new tires remember to give them a good break in, gradually working the
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Google ways to extend the life of your car and you’ll find a long list of items to pay attention to. Online preventative maintenance and car care tips include rotating your tires, avoiding heavy loads on the drive train, flushing the engine, and even protecting the car’s interior. But Robert Shard, owner of Wetmore Motors in North Vancouver, simplifies the message: get regular check-ups. Dealing with minor problems before they become major ones is a good rule of thumb. To start with, “people should bring their car in at least twice a year or every 8,000 kilometres,” he notes. Regular oil checks and safety checks are key to keeping a car in good shape. Changing the oil and maintaining its level is one of the easiest and more important aspects of good car maintenance, he explains. “There’s a lot of manufacturers out there that are up at the 15,000 and 20,000-kilometre ranges to bring your cars in, and generally they’re running on usually synthetic oils, but regardless, we find a lot of them are out of oils by that time,” says Shard. If someone brings their car in with knocking and banging noises, he checks the oil first. Most newer cars no longer have a traditional dipstick to check oil levels, but Shard recommends checking oil levels every second tank fill for older vehicles. “Generally if you wait for red lights to come on you’re asking for trouble, so it’s always nice to get things checked on a regular basis,” he says. Regular safety checks should include tire pressure, ball joints, front-end pieces, and “things that people just don’t
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Tips for road trips with your pets For some pet owners, a trip’s no fun if the fourlegged members of the family can’t come. But travelling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Planning a road trip? Travelling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off, especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip: Keep your pets safe and secure in a wellventilated crate or carrier: There are a variety of wire mesh, hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. And it’s smart to get your pet used to the carrier in the comfort of your home before your trip. Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking it on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And be sure to always secure the crate so it won’t slide or shift in the event of a quick stop. Your pet’s travel feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four
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hours prior to departure. Don’t feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle even if it is a long drive. Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death. What in your pet’s travelling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity. Make sure your pet has a microchip for
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Matthew not only enjoys being a North Shore News carrier but also feels the newspaper is an important source to use to keep up with local stories and events around the community. Congratulations Matthew! The North Shore News is very lucky to have such a great carrier working for us. Thank you for all your hard work!
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DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. DVP2014-00013 would vary the Zoning Bylaw to permit a 6.6 metre (21.5 foot) high Level-B Coach House at the rear of the lot with a maximum size of 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet).
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Notice is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that the Public Meeting concerning the application has been WAIVED and Council will consider issuance of the following proposed Development Variance Permit and Development Permit:
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While a relatively new carrier with the North Shore News, Matthew whole heartedly deserves the title of Carrier of the Month as the residents on his route are ecstatic with his level of service. Since January, Matthew has been delivering 89 copies of the North Shore News every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in the Dollarton Highway area. He chose to become a carrier when looking for a job in which he could help service the community.
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PUPPET SHOW: THE STORY OF THE PACIFIC HERRING Learn about the importance of Pacific herring in the marine ecosystem in this interactive puppet show Thursday, March 19, 1-2
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR Learn about the life-saving work of animal rescuers Wednesday, March 18, 2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Suggested donation $2 per person or $5 per family. Space is limited and seating is on a first come basis. 604-990-3755
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP For Grades 5-8, provides help to begin working on an entry for “Write a Better World” creative writing contest Wednesday, March 18, 2:30-4 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register at the children’s info desk. nvcl.ca
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arthritis.We know that it hits people as they age. In other words, it’s an old person’s affliction, not one we expect to see in children. But the reality is that 650,000 British Columbians live with arthritis.There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis, and three in every 1,000 children struggle with this complex disease every day.The astonishing number of 24,000 Canadian children have been diagnosed with arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a huge difference to a child’s future. But besides the medical treatments and supports, kids need to know that they are not alone. For this important role, the Arthritis Society hosts an annual three-and-ahalf-day summer retreat at Camp Capilano in North Vancouver for children and adolescents in B.C. with pediatric rheumatic diseases.This annual retreat is generally limited to children being cared for by a pediatric rheumatologist. Campers learn more about their disease and treatment options, improve self-esteem, develop selfmanagement skills and a higher level of functional independence.The camp also provides an excellent opportunity for children to develop a support network.They enjoy the
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recreational activities, have fun and also meet others with similar issues. This retreat is delivered in partnership with the Mary Pack Arthritis Program’s pediatric team and the Pediatric Rheumatology Program at B.C. Children’s Hospital. One of their campers is Andrea McGowan. She attended for five years and has now returned as a camp counsellor. She says the value was meeting other kids who could understand what she was going through. And now she says, “Returning to camp as a counsellor has been the most rewarding experience to date in my life.We have made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.” March is Childhood Arthritis Month and the Arthritis Society is working to create awareness and educate about this complex disease. Juvenile
arthritis can have lifelong consequences, and is one of the more common disorders resulting in chronic disability in children and teens in Canada. What can parents do? One of the major challenges with juvenile arthritis is diagnosis. As I mentioned, it never occurs to any of us that a young person can have the disease. But, Andrea was diagnosed when she was two years old. Not only not elderly, but still a baby. The symptoms of the disease are pain, fatigue and stiffness and swelling of the joints. I started to think about my children when they were young. If they complained of a sore knee, hip or elbow I figured it was a result of getting hit in hockey, falling at the park or jumping too much during recess. And fortunately for our family, I was right. Sometimes we needed to put some ice on the sore muscle but often all it took was the magic parent kiss to make it better. Another kind of ache to watch is what we would call growing pains.When a young teen complains of aching legs, the usual thought is growing pains. And that could be correct. But consider, is he actually growing at a rate that might cause this complaint? If your kid’s aches
and pains continue, it’s important to check them out. As a matter of fact, many adults who start to experience arthritic symptoms in their later years remember that they had similar aches and pains as children. So go to the doctor.You may have to do some research (arthritis.ca) because your doctor may not have encountered a child with the disease and so this could be new to her as well. Another challenge with juvenile arthritis is that it manifests in many different ways. One day your child could have a sore knee, that gets treated and all is fine. And it could stay in remission. Or it can flare up in a dozen different joints at once. According to one parent it’s a day-by-day thing. There is no known cure for arthritis, but excellent treatments exist that are aimed at controlling the disease. In the Lower Mainland we are fortunate that we have the B.C. Children’s Hospital close at hand.Your child may spend a fair bit of time there in therapy of one sort or another, but the staff is fabulous and the treatment is the latest so our children are well served. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author. Read more at parentingtoday.ca.
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ARTIST VISIT AND DRAWING WORKSHOP North Vancouver City Library will host artist Robert Chaplin Thursday, March 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. Chaplin holds Guinness World Record for smallest book ever made. For tweens in Grades 5-7. Free, registration at children’s info desk required. nvcl.ca COOL TOOLS FOR GAME DESIGN AND MASHUPS Get started with text-based game design using Twine and learn how to make your own video and audio
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According to LaTaqueria’s website, the restaurant group, which now has three locations, including a brand new one on Welch Street here in NorthVancouver, was born in 2009 as a means of bringing authentic Mexican street fare to Vancouver. I have periodically dropped in at La Taqueria’s Cambie Street location for their carnitas (confit pork) tacos, which are outstanding. I was excited to see good carnitas available here as I had previously struggled to find a place in town that approximated the extraordinary awesomeness of my all-time best pork taco experience, which took place in Melaque, Mexico, on Feb. 12, 2002. Yes, it was a meal worth remembering. Have you ever noticed that people who have done a beach vacation usually have a story about some little off-the-beaten path joint they discovered when they ventured into the nearby town? Everyone’s discovery is simply the best, most revelatory bit of travel insight ever shared.With that in mind, I won’t try to compete with anyone’s story here. Suffice it to say, I was blown away by the worldclass flavours that emerged from this humble road-side set-up that consisted of a large tent, propane burners,
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plastic lawn furniture and a cooler full of Tecate beer. Melaque had some exquisite, more upscale restaurants, to be sure, but it was the highly mobile, low-overhead taqueria (taco shop) that stole the limelight in that town. The North Shore location of La Taqueria will soon be distinguished from its downtown cousins by the presence of a tortilleria, an in-house facility that produces handmade, traditional Nixtamal tortillas for use by the three restaurants. Nixtamal is an Aztec word for dough made with corn that has undergone a special alkaline soaking process that results in a more defined and robust flavour. La Taqueria will source its non-GMO corn from the semi-arid region of Culiacan in Northwestern Mexico.This commitment to authenticity is, in my opinion, a solid strategy in differentiating La Taqueria from its competitors.The pursuit of a dedicated, functional tortilleria likely also explains why the North Shore location of La Taqueria is housed in the commercial park on Welch Street, that narrow industrial strip nestled between the Spirit Trail and West First Street. The numerous businesses in the area will doubtless be delighted to have this new neighbour, but walkby traffic to the restaurant will surely be limited; the newest Taqueria will be a destination for those in the know. No matter, once word of their excellent tacos spreads, the “insider” customer group will be substantial. As it was, my recent Saturday afternoon visit revealed an already substantial audience for the fledging business. La Taqueria offers meat
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whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Add the butter and cut it into the flour with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal (a few peasized lumps of butter are OK). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream and vanilla until smooth; pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and fold together with a spatula just until combined.The dough will be wet and shaggy. Gently fold in the berries. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and with floured hands gently knead it into a round about eight inches in diameter. The dough is very moist and tacky, so if it’s too difficult to get it to come together, sprinkle it with just enough flour to get it to form into a round. With a sharp knife, cut the round into eight wedges, and with a wide spatula transfer them to the prepared baking sheet,
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spacing them at least two inches apart.Try to tuck any berries that are touching the baking sheet into the dough a bit so they don’t burn. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through (a toothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it, not any wet dough). Allow scones to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes then transfer them to a wire rack. While they’re cooling, whisk together the icing sugar and cream until smooth and of a consistency that can be drizzled from a spoon. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones. Makes eight servings.
pea-sized lumps of butter are OK). In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork until frothy, then stir in the cream until mixture is well combined. Remove one tablespoon of the mixture to a small container and set aside. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the egg mixture into it. Mix very gently with a wooden spoon just until the dough comes together then gently stir in raisins. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; form it into a ball then pat it out into a circle about three-quarters of an inch thick.With a sharp, two-inch, round biscuit cutter cut circles out of the dough (or you can cut it into wedges but round scones are traditional for serving at teatime). Gently knead together the scraps of dough left after cutting and pat them out again to cut more circles. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with the reserved egg mixture. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the tray 180 degrees halfway through the cooking time until scones are light golden brown on top. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Makes about eight servings.
Afternoon Tea Scones 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1⁄3 cup cold butter, cut into half-inch cubes 1 large egg ½ cup whipping cream ¼ cup sultanas or golden raisins (optional but highly recommended) Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt until combined. Add the butter and cut it into the flour with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal (a few
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Pack built on twin pillars Spencer and Dyllan Quon look to end prolific careers with a PJHL title ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com
Scan this photo with the Layar app or visit nsnews.com to see more photos from the NorthVanWolf Pack’s playoff run.
There was a point in Friday’s PJHL playoff game between the North VanWolf Pack and Grandview Steelers when it was obvious that No. 10 and 22 in white had been playing together for a long time. The Wolf Pack was clinging to a 2-1 lead early in the second while killing a 5-3 Steelers power play. With Grandview heading up the ice on a breakout play, No. 10, Spencer Quon, calmly skated backwards while having an unhurried
conversation with No. 22, his twin brother Dyllan. Spencer, the Wolf Pack’s No. 1 centreman, and Dyllan, the team’s top defenceman, were calmly laying out the strategy — while in the middle of the action — that they would employ over the next 60 seconds to thwart any and all Grandview attacks. It was the kind of display you might expect if you knew that Spencer and Dyllan had been playing on the same hockey teams together, without ever being separated, since they were four years old.With a decade and a half spent honing their skills together, the two
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Wolf Pack stars, now 20, have unmatchable rapport in the Pacific Junior Hockey League. “It really helps a lot — the chemistry — especially on five-on-threes where you’ve really got to talk,” said Dyllan. “I’ve played with him every year I’ve played hockey and I don’t feel as confident with anyone else,” added Spencer after the Wolf Pack finished off the Steelers with a 6-2 win. “It makes me feel confident and secure knowing where he’s going to be all the time.” The brothers, in fact, are giving the whole Wolf
Pack organization a sense of confidence and security as they chase the first championship in franchise history. In Friday’s win, which sent the Pack to the league finals for the first time ever, Spencer scored the game-winning goal off of a slick deke through traffic, while Dyllan picked up a pair of assists and was named the game’s first star. “Those guys, they quietly lead this team,” said North Van head coach and general manager Matt Samson following the win. “Spenny was phenomenal tonight, he had the game-winning goal. Dyllan played tons of minutes, he and (defensive partner Daniel) Delbianco are such a great pair to have. It’s a great thing to have as a coach when you know you can send them onto the ice
for 30-plus minutes and you know what you’re going to get out of them.” That praise differs slightly from the message Samson gave to Spencer and Dyllan in September of 2011 when the two were 17-year-olds trying out for the new junior B team in town.The boys looked good but Samson ultimately cut them from the opening day roster. “We kind of reassigned them,” said Samson with a laugh when reminded about the transaction. “We knew that they were talented, we thought that maybe they could use another year, or half a year, in midget.” The twins were registered as Wolf Pack affiliate players but sent back to their North Van Minor teams. See Brothers page 42
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“I remember that day,” said Spencer. “I was a little disappointed, obviously. I really wanted to push to make the team.” They used it as motivation, said Dyllan. “We got a little taste of junior hockey in the preseason there and when I got cut it fired me up to get back to this level and make the team.” It didn’t take long, however, for them to make a return, and when they did it became abundantly clear that they were never going back to minor hockey. In their first PJHL game — a 4-4 tie against Grandview about a month into the 2011-12 season — Dyllan scored a sweet goal and Spencer set up the gametying marker in the dying minutes of the third period. “I remember the first game we called them up,” said Samson. “It was like, whoa, let’s get these guys back here. Like, ASAP.” Four years later Spencer has obliterated the franchise
record for points, putting up 218 in 152 regular season games. Dyllan, meanwhile, holds the club record for defencemen with 100 points in 146 games and was named the league Best Defenceman this season. When the Quons first signed on with the Pack the team was one year removed from a relocation from Squamish to North Van and the club still needed to scratch and claw just to get into the playoffs.The team has been able to add more pieces every season in part because word was getting out about the talented twins. North Vancouver native Mitch Crisanti, the team’s leading scorer this season, chose to join the squad midway through last season after bouncing around the junior hockey world. He said the Quons were two of the main selling points. “I knew the Quons pretty well, I knew they were good players, and I knew it was five minutes from my house,” he said of why he joined his hometown team. “It’s a draw,” said
Samson. “You know you’re going to come and play with two good guys.” With other new recruits playing starring roles and homegrown players stepping up, the Wolf Pack is now one of the league’s elite teams.They won the regular season title this year and are now taking on the Mission City Outlaws in the league championship series. Spencer said he and his brother are happy to see how far the team has come during their tenures. “It’s so good for our organization because now people know that North Van, they don’t mess around any more,” he said. “They’re a good team and they’re going to continue to be good for the next couple of years here. Hopefully those top recruits come to North Van and we’ve made a positive influence on a new set of players coming into the league. . . .The whole organization has come a long way. I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else. It’s really special for me and Dyllan.” Most exciting, however,
is the thought of ending their junior careers with a championship. “It’d be unbelievable,” said Dyllan. “It’s all I can think about right now.” ••• The Wolf Pack will need to dig out of an early hole in the finals after dropping Game 1 Monday night at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. Crisanti and Spencer Quon scored three points apiece as North Van built a 3-1 lead in the first period but the Outlaws scored three unanswered goals in the final 40 minutes — including the gamewinner with less than five minutes left in the third — to steal the victory. Game 2 will be held Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. at the Mission Leisure Centre while Game 3 will be back at Harry Jerome Friday night starting at 8 p.m. If necessary, Games 5 and 7 will be held at the North Shore Winter Club Tuesday, March 24 starting at 7:45 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 7:15 p.m.
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Protecting Howe Sound We know that protecting the environment and Howe Sound is a priority. That’s why we will continue efforts to clean up the Woodfibre site, like removing 3,000 creosote-coated piles from the waterfront. At all times during construction, we will also have an environmental monitor in place who can halt construction anytime if water quality standards are not being met – just part of our commitment to protecting Howe Sound.
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At Woodfibre LNG, we have held more than 300 community meetings, hosted two telephone town halls, opened our doors in Squamish, and we’re now in our third round of formal public consultations. We are always looking for ways to make our project better, so we will always welcome your questions and comments.
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We want to build a project that’s right for Squamish,, and right for BC. We can’t do that without you.
Early in our project, you told us you were concerned about potential air emissions from our project. We heard the community on this issue, and we committed to powering our plant using electricity from BC Hydro. This decision will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 80 per cent, and will help make Woodfibre one of the cleanest LNG plants in the world.
John French has lived in Squamish his entire life, so he knows the only way to bring new economic opportunity to the region on is by working closely with the community. In fact, that’s what attracted John to Woodfibre LNG as the company’s Community Relations Manager – he saw that Woodfibre is listening to people in the community and is acting on their priorities.
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