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After nearly three decades as publisher of the Crier, Bruce Coney is retiring.

District of North Vancouver wants to expand supply and diversity of housing.

Final farewell

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District targets climate action

by PaT JoHnson

As the climate changes, severe weather incidents are increasing worldwide, including here, adjacent to Burrard Inlet and Deep Cove. Torrential downpours and pounding waves have caused damage in recent years, leading the District of North Vancouver to launch a comprehensive Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. Staff presented a broad outline to council on Dec. 7. The session included ominous warnings about dangerous levels of temperature increases, precipitation changes, rising sea levels and more extreme weather incidents. While these are anticipated to have their greatest impacts in the coming decades, some have already begun to have effects. Fiona Dercole, the district’s section manager for public safety, said the strategy will dovetail with regional, national and international initiatives aimed at ameliorating potentially catastrophic incidents brought on by climate change. “The district has been active internationally in terms of disaster risk reduction through the United Nations, and Canada, among many other countries in the world, has recently signed onto the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction,” she said. In turn, that framework was referenced in last month’s Paris Agreement, recognizing the parallel needs for climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation, Dercole added. “We are trying to reduce disaster losses while protecting the environment, as well as public safety, and then

reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, which is the mitigation piece,” she said. Already, the presentation informed council, the district has witnessed record-setting summer temperatures, severe windstorms, drought, forest fires, heavy rainfall events and limited snow. These have had and will continue to have impacts not only on people and property, but on natural habitat and the ecosystem. The district is considering asset management strategies to account for these changes decades into the future.

“We are trying to reduce disaster losses while protecting the environment, as well as public safety, and then reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, which is the mitigation piece.” Next steps in the process include developing actions and goals to address priority climate change impacts, as well as actions specific to local needs. The plan is also intended to integrate actions into current operations and day-to-day work plans while being open for ongoing review and refinement as new realities and science emerges. Details on the strategy to date are at dnv.org/climate-action. ■

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In a heated real estate market like North Vancouver’s, local governments are trying to formulate policies to ensure that a diverse range of housing options remain available. The District of North Vancouver has already adopted several steps to ensure a supply of rental and affordable housing, but 2016 will likely be a year when some additional steps are put in place to ensure the area remains economically and socially diverse. Council is engaged in a series of workshops on the subject and the public’s input will be sought shortly, said Dan Milburn, deputy general manager of planning and permits for the district. The

district is using Metro Vancouver’s draft affordable housing strategy as a template. The primary goals of the process are to: expand the supply and diversity of housing; to preserve and expand the rental supply; to meet housing demand estimates for low and moderate income earners; to increase housing supply along transportation corridors; and to end homelessness in the region. While considering formal incentives and options to increase housing availability – and therefore reducing costs at the entry-level real estate stage – officials are already encouraging developers to come up with innovative approaches. “We have a number of developers

who are looking at various sites in the community and we have been suggesting to them that they take a close look at our current official community plan policies for affordable housing as well as listen to the conversation the council’s having right now and to know that we’d be happy to receive their input on what kinds of innovative affordable and rental housing practices might work for them on their properties,” Milburn said. In recent years, the district has encouraged single-family homeowners to integrate secondary suites and there are now 4,212 registered secondary suites in the district. Coach houses – standalone homes on the same property as an existing residence – have also been

approved on a case-by-case basis, with two already approved and two more under consideration. Milburn noted that almost every new single-family home being constructed in the district recently includes a secondary suite component. The upcoming public consultation process will be focused mostly on multifamily residential construction, but Milburn said single-family homeowners can also participate by considering what they think is important for themselves and their family and what they think the community needs. After an additional council workshop in late January, council will open the process up to public input. ■

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January 28, 6 - 9pm (light supper will be provided at 5:30pm) Tamarack Room • Delbrook Community Recreation Centre 600 West Queens Road This is not a drop-in event, pre-registration is required by January 22, 2016. For registration and information visit dnv.org/delbrooklands or call 604-990-2311. If there are any barriers preventing you from participating (e.g. childcare) please contact us.

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Mayor for District of North Vancouver I’m going to leave the Seymour area for this month’s column and talk about an event in the western part of the District of North Vancouver. In January we are going to use the same Community Dialogue approach we used to address Deep Cove parking issues to discuss the future of the Delbrook Community Centre Lands. Even though Delbrook is some distance from the neighbourhoods in Seymour and Deep Cove, the issue has significance for the whole district. By the time you are reading this paper you will have already received an invitation in the mail to participate in this innovative, open and transparent public process and I sincerely hope you will do so. First, let me share a little bit of history. Delbrook high school was built in 1956 and used until 1977 when a portion of the school was destroyed by a fire. Delbrook students finished the year in Balmoral junior and Carson Graham senior high school as the school did not reopen. The district purchased the site in 1981 and refurbished the buildings least damaged by the fire. Since then, the site and remaining buildings have been operated by the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission as a community recreation centre. In 2006, the NVRCC completed a comprehensive study on behalf of the district and the City of North Vancouver to assess indoor recreation facilities and services, and identify the community’s future needs. The research, along with public input, helped form the Indoor Recreation Facility Plan. Included in the plan’s recommendations was the consolidation of William Griffin and Delbrook community recreation centres into one new facility. The William Griffin centre closed in December 2013, and a new consolidated facility is being built on the same site, opening in the fall of 2016. The existing buildings on the Delbrook site are in poor condition and do

not meet current health, safety or seismic standards. Since council’s decision to build a new consolidated community recreation centre, the district has not made any major component renewals or capital investments in the site, which will close to the public in 2017. The Delbrook site, on West Queens Road, is located adjacent to two arterial roads and along a future frequent transit network. It is within walking distance of schools, parks, forested trails, the replacement Delbrook recreation facility (on the William Griffin site) and shops. What we decide as a community to do with this piece of land has significance for the whole district, as well as the local neighbourhood. Through the community dialogue process, our goal is to determine the most broadly supported options for future use of the land. The work will proceed in three phases. The first phase, in January, will see the community generate ideas on potential future uses for the land and provide input on the further engagement process that will follow. The second phase, February to April, will involve technical research and analysis, as well as potential feedback from council, on the ideas generated. Phase three will involve residents and stakeholders participating in a deliberative dialogue, similar to the Deep Cove Parking and Access Dialogue we conducted in 2015. The results of this dialogue will be summarized in a report to council for decision. The input provided by district residents in January will help us understand the full range of community ideas for potential future use of the land, as well as the range of potential impacts and interests. The goal of the deliberative dialogue event in June is to recommend an approach that is informed by community values and real-world constraints, and is broadly supported by the public. Final decision-making will rest with district council. The ideas workshop is happening on the evening of Jan. 28, and pre-registration is required by Jan. 22. You’ll find all the information about it online at dnv.org/delbrooklands. If you’re unable to attend in person, you can submit your ideas via our website. Best wishes to all of you and your families from our council for a prosperous 2016! ■

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Of course another true Cove classic is the Deep Cove Crier. I remember reading it at the coffee shop when I first JusTIn moved here while I was a university BeDDaLL student attending SFU back in the midEditor of the 1990s. And now, years later, I’ve gotten Deep Cove Crier the opportunity to take over for retiring publisher Bruce Coney and I couldn’t be more excited about the chance to cover Since I returned to Deep Cove four the community I live in. years ago to raise my family we’ve I come from a community newspaper had a chance to experience several background, having worked as a reporter quintessential ‘Cover’ moments together: and editor for the now-defunct North tobogganing at Mt. Seymour after a Shore Outlook and more recently I’ve fresh dump of snow; canoeing along the had the opportunity to write for the shore to Cates Park; a hike to Quarry North Shore News. The Deep Cove Crier Rock and hot chocolate and sweet treat is about as hyper local a publication afterwards at Honey Doughnuts; and as you could imagine - and that’s birthday parties hosted at Parkgate exactly how we plan on continuing Community Centre. our coverage. In the coming months And lately there’s been some other we will be sharing stories about the Cove classics-in-the-making thanks people, places and events that make to some young entrepreneurs who’ve the Cove such a desirable place to live chosen this area to start their new and raise a family or start a business, businesses: from a freshly filled growler as well as introducing some exciting at Deep Cove new community Brewers and features. If you’ve Distillers to coffee got any story “The Deep Cove Crier at the stylish Cafe ideas, please don’t is about as hyper Orso, or getting a hesitate to contact cool Deep Covelocal a publication as me at jbeddall@ themed gift at nsnews.com. ■ you could imagine A’hoy.

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Language can be a great barrier to employment. In fact, nearly one-third of B.C.’s immigrants say they are employed at a lower level than they were in their country of origin. English language training is essential to opening doors to better employment opportunities and making their new life in Canada successful. That is why the provincial government is providing $76,916 for English language training on the North Shore to support newcomers who are looking for work. The province is teaming with MOSAIC and its partner, the North Shore Multicultural Society, to provide the training, which is intended to help immigrants overcome language barriers when seeking employment. Gaining these additional skills will increase their employability and allow them more opportunity to move to other jobs or access additional skills training in the future. “MOSAIC is very pleased to be partnering with the province and the North Shore Multicultural Society to offer Workplace English classes on the North Shore for the first time,” said Eyob Naizghi, executive director of MOSAIC. Training will prepare participants

for employment in a high-demand industry, sector or occupation that is currently experiencing, or is expected to experience, an imminent labour or skills shortage over the next 12 months. Examples of this type of training include: ■ English for Health Professionals ■ Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses ■ Retail Sales Associate Language Training Program ■ Language Training for Fire Protection Technicians The Project Based Language Training program is aimed to help newcomers with professional-level skills overcome language barriers so they can get employed in high-demand jobs. Overall funding of $2.6 million is being given province-wide to help approximately 1,200 newcomers to B.C. get the skills they need for the job market. Funding for Project Based Language Training is provided by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training through a partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Learn more about what is happening in our riding of North Vancouver-Seymour by subscribing to my monthly MLA report at www. janethornthwaitemla.bc.ca/subscribe. Contact me by e-mail at jane. thornthwaite.mla@leg.bc.ca, by phone at 604-983-9852, on Facebook at www. facebook.com/jane.thornthwaite, on Twitter at @jthornthwaite, or stop by my constituency office at 217-1233 Lynn Valley Rd. ■

by MegHan CroWe

Young readers can start the new year with a new book club at Parkgate Library. Starting in January, Parkgate is offering the Red Cedar Book Club for kids in grades 4 to 7. The club meets twice a month to discuss titles nominated for B.C.’s Red Cedar Book Awards. Young readers will discuss different titles, conduct experiments, write reviews and then vote for their favourite books. The club meets from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month, starting Jan. 12. To register, call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. If your new year’s resolution was to achieve better health and wellness, the library can also help. North Vancouver District Public Library and North

Vancouver Recreation and Culture have teamed up with the City and District of North Vancouver, the North Vancouver City Library, and the Canadian Mental Health Association to help you celebrate your health and wellness in January. This fantastic series of workshops and programs is designed to support residents’ goals of living an active and healthy life. Why don’t you take some time for yourself to restore and renew at a relaxing yoga class? Or try out tai chi! There will be urban walks and trail walks so residents can head out into their backyards and explore North Vancouver. We are also hosting informative workshops like Memory and

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The library also has some exciting programming starting back up in January, including regular storytimes, children’s book clubs, author talks, and special programs like Ease into Ebooks for adults. It’s safe to say we have you covered! Need more info? Visit www. nvdpl.ca for registration and event details. ■

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didn’t start. So, with two minutes to go before the plunge, she raced along the wharf, then up 60 stairs and she continued running along the road to get to the park so she could get her shot. When she arrived, the announcer was making the final countdown, 5-4-3-2-1… She was breathless but she got managed to capture the hundreds who plunged in 2016 — and even got a memorable shot of a young couple kissing in the water. photoS eILeen sMITH

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604-929-5744 or 604-929-9456 www.deepcoveheritage.com deepcoveheritage@shawcable.com • Deep Cove Heritage Society is teaming up with the Seymour Art Gallery to present a wonderful double show with photos representing Deep Cove: Then and Now along with Wendy Bullen Stephenson’s multimedia show Growing Up in the Cove from the Mid 1940s to the Mid 1960s. The shows will fill both the gallery and meeting room from Feb. 3 to March 5. The opening ceremony will be Sun, Feb 7 afternoon. • Echoes Across the Inlet (complete index online) covers history of Seymour up to the 1950s; Echoes Across Seymour looks at changes from ’50s to present. Both are available from office and Seymour Art Gallery. As well, Ralph Drew’s two Belcarra history books, Forests & Fjords and Ferries & Fjords are available from the heritage office, $49.95 each plus $2.50 tax, cash or cheques. • AGM in meeting room at 10 a.m., Thurs, Feb. 4, everyone welcome. • Open Tues and Thurs 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Wed, Sat and Sun from 1 to 4 p.m. Call to confirm office will be open before visiting.

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Gallery and gift shop open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 604-924-1378 www.SeymourArtGallery.com info@seymourartgallery.com. • LINE— the annual “Discovery” juried exhibition provides exposure to emerging artists. Juried by artist Wayne Eastcott, Vancouver Art Gallery’s curatorial assistant Adrienne Rempel, and Seymour Art Gallery’s curator/ director Sarah Cavanaugh, this year’s exhibition reflects the theme: LINE. The artists present work that is as varied as their backgrounds in this fresh and eclectic show, which includes drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, film, and photography. Features artists EJ An, Kate Arkiletian, Annette Arndt, Adele Maskwa-iskwew Arseneau, Jenn Ashton, Susie Benes, Sherry Cooper, Monica Gewurz, Jacky Hosford, Lisa Klepak, Janna Kumi, Marion Landry, Marlene Lowden, Patrick O’Neill, Barb Pearson, Kelly Radcliffe, Sam Reeve, Jennifer Skillen, Bill Stewart and Ryder White. Exhibition runs Jan. 6 to 30, opening reception and award presentation Sun, Jan.10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

• Poetry Meets Art — Award-winning poet Fran Bourassa hosts as local writers read poems inspired by the exhibition. Poets: Sita Carboni, Alan Girling, Jaimie Ireland, Mariner Janes, Lindsay Kwan, Suzy Malcolm, Kyle McKillop, JD Morden and Enrico Renz. Sun, Jan. 17, 2–4 p.m. • Gallery Gift Shop — open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ever-changing original arts and crafts by local artists at unbelievable prices! • Volunteers are needed to open the gallery and gift shop during theatre performance intermissions. Volunteers see the show free.

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• Award winning artist Babe Gurr is no stranger to this venue and First Impressions Theatre is excited to have her back headlining her own concert for the second consecutive year, following her sold-out show in 2015. The seven piece band features Babe Gurr – vocals/ guitar, Adam Popowitz – guitars/vocals, Tom Neville – violin/vocals, Liam MacDonald – drums/percussion, Steve Hilliam – sax, Katheryn Petersen – accordion and Jeremy Holmes – bass. Babe has lent her talents to these fundraising concerts throughout the years and always enjoys performing at this intimate and welcoming venue. One night only, Sat, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets online firstimpressionstheatre.com by phone 604-929-9456, or cash only from Seymour Art Gallery Gift Shop, Deep Cove Pharmacy on Gallant Avenue or Seymour Stationery at Parkgate mall. • RED by John Logan, directed by Jim Hebb for First Impressions Theatre. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award. American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko (Cameron McDonald) has been commissioned to create murals for the posh Four Seasons restaurant in New York, the year is 1958. It is the biggest commission in the history of modern art. Rothko and his new young assistant, Ken (Mike Bodzanowski), are hard at work on the project. Runs Feb. 25 to March 12. Call 604-929-9456 or go online to www.firstimpressionstheatre.com.

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Friday Afternoon at the Movies. In the comfort of the seniors’ lounge, from 1 to 3 p.m. Raise Dough at Cobs. If you mention Parkgate Seniors’ while shopping at Cobs Bakery (Parkgate Shopping Centre location only), 5 per cent will be given back to our programs. Sing in The New Year. Parkgate Singers welcome anyone experienced or not, for fun and friendship. Thurs. Jan. 8 to Mar. 26. From 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Members $52 /non-members. $58 #330659 Chair Yoga. Fridays, Jan. 9 to Mar. 27, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Members $96/ non-members $108 #330663 Join Jane at Parkgate. MLA Jane Thornthwaite Monday, Jan. 12 from 1011:30 a.m.

seniors Bus Trips IKEA and Lunch. Thursday Jan. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Members $10/ non-members $15. #330537 Grand Villa Casino & $5 Lunch Coupon. Thursday Jan. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members $6 /non-members $8. #330633 Tea and Trumpets (pre-purchased season). Thursday Jan. 8 and Feb. 5 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Member series. Seymour Access Bus. Now open to all seniors. Every second Friday, leaving Banff Court at 11 a.m. and stopping at designated bus stops East of Seymour River and heading to Lynn Valley Mall with trained volunteers to provide assistance and resource information. To register call Jennifer Dibnah, 604-9836354. Members one trip $8, six trips $42.

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Non-members one trip $12, six trips $70. North Shore Family Caregiver Support Programs. Free program for (unpaid) family members or friends caring for an adult friend or family member. Educational sessions, network groups, information and consultation related to the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving. North Shore Community Resources Capilano Mall, #203-935 Marine Dr. For info: 604-982-3320 or karyn.davies@nscr.bc.ca. Caregiver Network Groups. Meet other caregivers who are having similar experiences. First Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. or second Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. #203, Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Van. Dementia Care. Learn helpful tools for communicating effectively with a loved one, understand challenging behaviours and create a safe environment. Gain coping skills to relieve stress in your caregiving role. Monday Jan.19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Room 203, at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver. Free registration with Karyn at 604-982-3320, or email karyn.davies@nscr.bc.ca. Memories and More Series. Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Jan.7. A 10-week registered program for those living with early stage dementia and their caregiver. Please call Karyn for an interview to see if the program is a good fit for you and your care partner. Comforting Touch Practice Session: Tools for invigoration and relaxation. Jan. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Practicing hand and facial massage techniques.

ERIC RASMUSSEN 604.726.2306

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Bruce Coney bids farewell to the Deep Cove Crier by eILeen sMITH Here is his story in a nutshell. The Coney family — Bruce, Gail, their nine-year-old daughter Janine and dog, Fluffy — left Cape Town, South Africa to move to Canada in 1982. Bruce had worked for the District Mail newspaper in Somerset West, a town near Cape Town. Later he became part owner of the Hottentots Holland Advertiser, in the same town. He said “moving to Canada was one of the best things I ever did; it is so peaceful here; I have never regretted it.” Once in Vancouver he was offered a job selling advertising for the Ubyssey newspaper at the height of B.C.’s first recession in February 1982. Shortly after he left, he was offered a sales representative job at the West Ender. That paper was sold to Eric Cardwell (who had been with the North Shore News) and Bruce was promoted to advertising sales manager. In 1989 the West Ender and its new sister paper, the East Ender, were sold to Liverpool Post and Echo. Not liking the new direction the paper was being steered to, he left. Bruce had launched the monthly Deep Cove Crier in 1987. It was originally conceived as a fundraiser for the Seycove Band, which his daughter was a member of. His idea was for the band members to sell flyers and if it worked he would start a monthly paper in March. Wilf Fawcett of Fawcett Insurance was on board immediately and has continued through Jeff to be a loyal advertiser since the first paper came out. The fundraiser was an enormous success. In 1990 Bruce launched the weekly West End Times, which ran for nearly a decade before Peter Speck of the North Shore News approached Bruce and offered to buy it as well as the Deep Cove Crier. Bruce continued to work for them as publisher until this past December Deep Cove Crier was published. Bruce and I talked about how much the newspaper business has changed. When he started in Cape Town they

Happy New Year! #Are We There Yet? My kids repeatedly ask me this, over and over again, when we go anywhere....annoying but at least I can give them a solid answer. Conversely, when clients ask whether we have hit the peak of the market, I cannot give a firm answer on whether we are “there yet”. Until recently, I have assured clients I don’t see a downturn coming yet; but when it comes, it will likely be without warning.

were still using hot type and litho letter printing. Technology changed rapidly and by the time I started working for Bruce in 1991, creating the ads, we had personal computers and fax machines, but no reliable Internet yet. He would fax ad layouts to Marion Taggart who lived in Windsor Park and to me in Deep Cove. We would prepare the ads and print them onto single sheets of paper and Bruce would drive by our homes in the morning and rush them downtown where they were cut out and pasted up onto full page flats and rushed to the printer. They had one day to create the camera-ready flats. Thursdays were always a madhouse! An active member of the community, Bruce was a founding member of the Deep Cove Tennis Club in 1997. That same year the Mount Seymour Lions presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation for his community service. He left Deep Cove and moved to Salt Spring Island in February 2002 and has been commuting monthly to work on the Crier ever since. Bruce has always been grateful for all the people who worked for the Deep Cove Crier, including Pat Johnston, Shelley Harrison Rae, Julia Chalifoux (née Ronmark) and, of course, his daughter Janine. Oh, and he thanked me, too. He is also very appreciative for all the advertisers and all the readers for their loyal support over the years. He thanks the great bunch of community people who regularly submitted stories, including Rev. Ed Hird, Mayor Richard Walton, MLA Jane Thornthwaite and Megan Crowe from the library. More thanks were given to all those people over the years who opened their houses to him over the past 10 years that he has been commuting, especially Janet, John, Val and Jack. So while Bruce enjoys his life on Salt Spring, with his sailing, crabbing, travelling, working in the studio he established, cooking and his little dog, Coco, we will miss him. Thank you, Bruce. ■

“Moving to Canada was one of the best things I ever did; it is so peaceful here; I have never regretted it.”

Lately the market has been feeling different. I recognize that “feeling” isn’t very scientific. However, in 2008, just before the market went down approximately 18% (depending on where you lived) it started to “feel” like it could not continue. There were nowhere near enough homes for the buyers and everything was swooped up with multiple offers. It was “the storm before the calm”. Crazy opens, crazy selling prices, crazy stormy market. Like we are seeing now. Recently, areas of the North Shore have started to overheat like Vancouver. Houses on the North Shore which could not have sold for $800,000 last year are now selling at up to $1.25 million! We hit a peak in February 2008; the bottom was in November 2008. We did not get back to the prior peak prices until February 2010. For a 2 year period, people were selling for a lot less than they would have had they sold sooner. In areas outside of Vancouver proper, the downturn lasted longer. Fortunately, the 2008-2010 drop was a very short downturn but we have experienced much longer downturns. So what? Some are forecasting that next year could see price increases of around 7%; they could be right. But to me it is feeling like we are almost “there”. Which, for my kids in the car, is always a good thing. For sellers of real estate, it is likely NOT a good thing at all. With prices and terms so seller favourable, if I was thinking of selling in the next 5 years, I would seriously consider bumping up my time line. If I were thinking of selling in the next 2 years, there is no doubt I would be listing my home for sale as soon as possible. You can never time perfectly the top or bottom of any market...and for those who have been asking “are we there yet”, I would say “maybe”. Time will tell. If you would like to discuss the current market and how it affects you, please contact me.

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nominations being accepted for Community Heritage awards

■ spiritually speaking

new beginnings in a new year by reV. Dr. eD HIrD

photo MarIa sPITaLe-LeIsK

Change is rarely easy. A change has come to the Deep Cove Crier with the retirement of the publisher Bruce Coney. We give thanks for the 29 years of faithful service Bruce has given to the Seymour/Deep Cove community. Like the George Bailey character in It’s a Wonderful Life, Bruce has made a significant difference in the building of the community feeling here. Without unselfish people, little is built that truly lasts. The Deep Cove Crier is a unique paper that has helped us all feel like we belong. It is very easy to feel like an outsider in this fast-paced urbanized metro culture. The Crier reminds us that there is more to life than just getting ahead and being successful. Life is about relationships, about commitment, about love of neighbour. In this new year, we all have an opportunity to make new beginnings. What kind of fresh start might we want to do? For some, it is about losing a few pounds gained through too much delicious Christmas cake. For others, it may be about finally giving up smoking, or perhaps going to 12 step group to work on one’s addictions. All of us have the potential to become a better person, a more loving person, a healthier person. This never happens by accident. The new year gives us a special opportunity to decide to be different. We may be involved in a relationship that has become very toxic. This January may be an opportunity to finally go for

counselling to work out one’s future. It is remarkable how much people spend on a divorce that they were unwilling to spend on counselling appointments. I often say to people that even if you cannot ultimately save your marriage, you will bring healing to your body, mind and spirit, if you do the hard work of personal transformation. Jesus the Great Physician was always challenging people to become healthy, to choose life, to learn to forgive. Imagine how our lives might change if we actually applied Jesus’ practical advice in the new year. Imagine what might happen if we choose to read a passage of scripture like the Sermon on the Mount, like Gandhi did every day, and actually apply it to our lives? Imagine what might happen if we became honest with God and told him what was really going on in our lives? Sure, God already knows. But when we open our hearts and minds to God, it is amazing what may begin to occur. What kind of new beginnings would you like in 2016? What kind of sacrifices are you willing to make so that practical changes actually happen? What kind of person would you like to be by the end of 2016? My prayer for each of us in the Seymour/Deep Cove community is that we will seize the day, and embrace new beginnings in this new year. Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, Rector St. Simon’s Church, North Vancouver, Anglican Mission in Canada. Stsimonschurch.ca

Do you know somebody in Deep Cove or Seymour area that deserves to be honoured for their commitment to heritage conservation? The District of North Vancouver’s Heritage Commission is currently accepting nominations for its annual Heritage Awards that are given annually to individuals or groups that promote heritage in the district. The five categories are:

• Restoration of residential and commercial structures • Heritage advocacy • Heritage landscape preservation enhancement • Compatible new design in a heritage context • Awards of merit Deadline for nomination is Jan. 22. For more information and a nomination form, visit dnv.org.

www.DeepCoveHeritage.com

DCHS #5014 — images (left to right) are the Deep Cove Anglican Church, United Church and Gospel Hall in the mid 1950s. Artwork by Wendy Bullen Stephenson is a sneak preview of exciting upcoming show. Deep Cove Heritage has partnered with the Seymour Art Gallery with two exhibits. Then and Now Deep Cove is photos from the archives along with photos of how those areas look today. As well, Growing Up in the Cove from the Mid 1940s to the Mid 1960s is a multimedia historical integrating painting and drawing, collage, hand-coloured photographs, assemblage, natural materials and handmade paper, as well as memorabilia and re-purposed archival objects.

Heritage in the Gallery

Exhibitions will be in the Seymour Art Gallery and Meeting Room.

Opening reception Sun, Feb 7, (show dates Feb 3 to Mar 5)

AGM:

Election of new board members. Everyone welcome.

Thurs, Feb 4 at 10am in the meeting room

Published books: Echoes Across the Inlet covers the Seymour area prior to 1950; Echoes Across Seymour looks at the area from 1950 to present day. Ongoing fund-raiser: Personalized commemorative bricks in the Heritage Garden

DEEP COVE HERITAGE SOCIETY

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