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Vigilante vows vengeance on pit bull Professional dog walkers worried over violent note BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Professional dog walkers on the North Shore are warning the public about a self-appointed vigilante on the trails who could be targeting pit bulls.

One of Treks 4 Pets’ walkers happened by an intimidating sign posted near the nexus of the Dreamweaver and St. Marys trails on Monday. It’s addressed to “the A-hole owner of Rosie the pit bull” and threatens rather medieval repercussions if the two cross paths again. “I was attacked once, and will now carry a 20-inch chain with a onepound steel ball on the end to crack the dog (and owner if need be) on the skull,” the note reads. It goes on to state the “beast should be chained,” and the owner needs to be “reported and fine – or spanked.” It’s signed, “One of several

angry walkers.” “I was scared. I have staff on the trails every day,” said Chantelle Dawson, co-owner of Treks 4 Pets. “To read something like that, that’s just so violent, it was really unsettling.” Dawson, who owns a well-behaved bluenose pit bull named Sophie, worries this person may harm Sophie or other dogs. “If someone saw her running on a trail and mistook her for this Rosie dog, suddenly he’s conked her over the head with a steel ball,” she said. People often misinterpret (a) dog’s playing or excitement as aggression and overreact, Dawson added. Negative publicity about pit bulls and other bully breeds has had an impact on the public’s perception even though most have good owners “who are extremely diligent in their care and training,” Dawson said. Of her 261 clients’ dogs, Dawson said she’s never seen one attack involving a pit bull. She has, however, seen problems with golden retrievers, Australian shepherds and pointers

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Strike notice issued but no action this weekend

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The union representing West Vancouver’s Blue Bus drivers and mechanics served 72-hour strike notice after receiving a vote 100 per cent in favour of job action from its members on Wednesday.

But both the District of West Vancouver and the union are assuring passengers the buses will keep rolling over the Labour Day weekend. That’s because the two sides in the labour dispute have also agreed to mediated talks and that no job action can start until at least 24 hours after the mediator decides the two sides

are too far apart to continue. No dates have been confirmed yet, but talks aren’t expected to begin until Tuesday at the earliest. “My concern right now is reassuring riders there isn’t going to be a strike this weekend,” said Donna Powers, spokeswoman for the District of West Vancouver. Representatives for both the municipality and the union said they remain hopeful a negotiated settlement can be reached without a strike. Mediator Grant McArthur was appointed Monday by the Labour Relations Board following a joint

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Veterans receive service commendations Harry Greenwood, Edmund Wu awarded ministry’s highest honour

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Two North Shore veterans received official commendation from the veterans affairs minister on Monday.

At a ceremony in Richmond, Harry Greenwood of West Vancouver and Edmund Wu of North Vancouver, along with 12 others, were honoured by Minister of Veterans Affairs Kent Hehr for their outstanding service in caring for local veterans. It is the highest honour the ministry gives. “It was humbling,” said Greenwood. “Standing there with those guys, with all of our decorations, and to think, we were all just boys. We were all just boys.” His gracious and tireless commitment to the health and well-being of West Vancouver’s veterans made Greenwood stand out, a ministry release stated. He joined the Royal Canadian Legion in 1992 and served on the executive committee for Branch 60 in West Vancouver in numerous positions, including first vice-president and chairman. Now as the branch Service Officer, Greenwood makes sure his members receive any and all services the Legion provides. In April, he was named West

Harry Greenwood dons his service medals in preparation for the Monday night ceremony where he and fellow North Shore resident Edmund Wu received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. PHOTO LISA KING Vancouver’s citizen of the year. While serving in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, Greenwood saw battle on the Atlantic and the shores of Normandy as well as in Southeast Asia. In 2014, at the 70th anniversary of

D-Day, he laid the wreath on behalf of the Canadian contingency at the Bény-surMer Canadian War Cemetery in Normandy. On that same trip, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour with the rank of Chevalier (French for “knight”). At 91 years of age,

Greenwood said he’s not slowing down any time soon. He plans to continue his work serving the North Shore’s veterans, although he will now do so while proudly sporting his new lapel pin, a golden maple leaf resting on a red poppy. A proud veteran of

the British Hong Kong Parliamentary Correctional Service, Wu is now an Active Member of the Army, Navy, and Airforce Veterans of Canada. He is the driving force behind many events that foster comradeship and support among veterans in North Vancouver.

With the ChineseCanadian Military Museum Society, Wu continues to volunteer his time commemorating the contributions of Chinese-Canadian veterans of the First World War. Speaking about Monday’s ceremony, Wu said, “It was a great honour.”

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Seat of late Coun. Lewis to be filled in November

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West Vancouver voters will go to the polls to elect a new council member on Nov. 19.

In an emergency session Wednesday morning, District of West Vancouver council called a byelection to fill the seat of Michael Lewis, who died on Aug. 6 following a brief illness with cancer. The district will open several polling stations across West Vancouver that day, and provide opportunities

for advanced voting and voting by mail-in ballot. The nomination period for would-be candidates opens at 9 a.m. on Oct. 4. Nomination documents, which are available at municipal hall’s legislative services department or at westvancouver.ca/election, must be filed by 4 p.m. on Oct. 14. Campaign finance rules are posted at elections. bc.ca. District clerk Sheila Scholes has been appointed as the chief election officer and staff are now looking

to source vote counting machines. So far, no budget has been set for the byelection. In a statement, Mayor Michael Smith implored West Vancouverites to get involved. “This byelection is no less important than a general election because there is only one position open,” he said. “Our community needs representation by a committed, knowledgeable citizen if council is to continue working on the many important initiatives

underway. I encourage residents to participate fully, because local government has the most direct impact on our everyday lives.” In the last general municipal election in 2014, only 28.34 per cent of registered voters cast a ballot in West Vancouver. The last municipal byelection on the North Shore, was held in 2004 to replace Don Bell, when he stepped down as mayor of the District of North Vancouver to take a seat in Parliament with the federal Liberals.

Long-time council member Janice Harris resigned her seat to run for the top job and was elected in a very tight race with 5,037 votes compared to 4,951 votes cast for runner-up Doug MacKay-Dunn. At the time, a voter turnout of 23.87 per cent was considered very high for a municipal byelection. The last byelection before that in 1991 saw only 12.38 per cent of eligible voters show up. Lewis was first elected to council in 2008 and was reelected in 2011 and 2014.

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School districts get ready for first bell New curriculum, academies greet students at start of new year

In West Vancouver, where about 7,000 students will head back to school, teachers and administrators got some inspiration on the school district’s traditional “opening day” Thursday, which included a talk by Natalie Panek, a young Canadian rocket scientist and aerospace engineer, about how her mentors and her willingness to explore helped shape her current career path. Chris Kennedy, superintendent of the West Vancouver school district, said passions like those are already being fostered through programs like the robotics program. This year there are already 50 students enrolled in the brand new robotics academy and more on the waiting list, he said. “That shows the influence of one passionate teacher (Todd Ablett),” said Kennedy. “He’s got the community excited about it.” Parents have also been quick to embrace such initiatives and others like those teaching computer coding to elementary school students. “They see that is the world outside of school,” said Kennedy. “It’s a good example of showing relevance in schools.” This year, the trial phase of the new curriculum will also happen in the senior high school grades. That will likely mean less exam writing and more emphasis on projects, said Kennedy. In North Vancouver, where about 15,000 students head back to school,

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Over 22,000 public school students on the North Shore head back to the classroom starting Tuesday where ideas about giving students more choices and ways to connect to the wider world are being given fresh emphasis under the new curriculum.

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there will be an increased emphasis on incorporating both outdoor learning and aboriginal culture into education. Already the school district has had a lot of interest in a new outdoor learning academy scheduled to launch next fall, said Mark Pearmain, superintendent of schools in North Vancouver. Another area likely getting a reboot under the new provincial curriculum is the traditional report card. Some schools will pilot other ways of reporting, said Pearmain, such as using technology like the Fresh Grade app to share student progress with parents. Other schools will likely add to traditional report cards with a more in-depth three-way dialogue between parents, teachers and students, said Pearmain. “There isn’t necessarily going to be a one size fits all,” he said. “Those will be opportunities for us to see: ‘How does it work?’” In terms of major capital projects, Pearmain said the school district has been working with architects over the summer on basic design work for the new Argyle secondary, approved by the province at the end of the school year. A public meeting will be held on the project when work is further along, he said. The school district is now hoping to get approval from the province on the next big project – a replacement of Handsworth. Enrolment in both North Vancouver and West Vancouver school districts is expected to hold steady this year, or show a very slight increase.

That reflects a provincial trend of increased enrolment and includes families moving into the school districts, opting for public rather than private schools and students from off the North Shore choosing specific programs in the local school districts. Pearmain said he’s looking forward to the new school year. “It’s a chance for renewal,” he said. “(Students) get to come back and reset the button and start fresh. It totally jazzes me up.” According to statistics from the ministry of education, class sizes in North Vancouver are slightly higher than the provincial average. About 5 per cent of classes – 141 – in the last school year had more than 30 students in them. In Grades 4 to 12, 183 classes included more than seven students with special needs. About 1,030 teachers and administrators work in the North Vancouver school district, about 70 per cent of those full time. The average full-time salary for a teacher in North Vancouver is about $76,000, according to the ministry. Average class sizes in West Vancouver are lower, but with numbers of students in intermediate and high school classes still above the provincial average. A total of 36 classes at the primary grade level and 47 classes at the intermediate and secondary level included more than seven English Language Learners. About 14 per cent of students in West Vancouver are English Language Learners.

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RCMP say threatening trail note a concern

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– “all the dogs people think are the family dog.” The sign has raised hackles among the North Shore Professional Dog Walkers Association. “The main concern among our members is that someone is suggesting that beating up a dog is a good thing or that that’s a sensible way to deal with a problem,” said Barry Rueger, spokesman for the association. Leashing dogs on the trails isn’t typically necessary, Rueger said, but if Rosie is a threat, her owner should know better. “It always comes down to owners more than the dogs, to be quite honest. Unfortunately, there are some owners who figure ‘I’m not on a city street so I can get just let my dogs run

rampant,’” he said. Dog attacks on humans are extremely rare, he added. “It’s always bad when it happens. Without knowing the specifics of the situation or what happened, it’s really hard to say how to react to it. Obviously someone had a bad experience of some description,” he said. No one in the association knows who “Rosie” or her owner might be, Rueger said. The RCMP aren’t wagging their tails over the note. “We would be concerned over public safety issues, as the letter appears to be threatening in nature,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. “We would encourage anybody, if they have an issue with either a dog on the loose or off-leash, to call (the bylaw department) or the RCMP.”

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request by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 134 and the District of West Vancouver. The contract for about 134 bus drivers and mechanics who operate buses in West Vancouver expired at the end of March. The union rejected the last offer from the district Aug. 24. That offer included a wage increase identical to the settlement reached between Coast Mountain Bus Company – the largest operational arm of TransLink – and its workers, said Powers.

A spokesman for the union said issues in the contract dispute involve concessions being sought in working conditions and benefits. The District of West Vancouver operates the local Blue Bus system under contract to TransLink. The Blue Bus system has an annual budget of about $16 million and provides more than seven million passenger trips per year on 11 main bus routes, including buses to downtown Vancouver, the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, Capilano University and Lions Gate Hospital.

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t’s about as sad a reason as there is to exercise democracy but the passing of former West Vancouver councillor Michael Lewis, who died of cancer last month, means a byelection must be held to make council whole again. On Nov. 19, West Vancouver voters will go to the polls. Municipal byelections have a frustratingly low turnout. For the happy few who are honourably putting their names forward, it’s a big opportunity. With so few voters bothering to show up, you only need to marshal a small contingent of supporters to win that seat, And the power of incumbency is strong if you choose to run again in 2018. But whoever sits in that seat will have some big decisions to help make as West Vancouver embarks on its OCP process, revitalizes Ambleside, creates

a new neighbourhood on Cypress and at Park Royal, and deals with monster houses and tree bylaws. These can be divisive issues and yours could be the swing vote. We don’t have a clue what policies the new councillor might support or what vision of the community they’ll bring to council chambers. We only hope whoever occupies that seat embodies some of the same qualities Lewis had. He was thoughtful, reasoned, meticulous in his research and questioning, and he made his points clearly and concisely. Off council, he was a selfless volunteer for many groups and people in need. We know there are a great many folks west of Ambleside to Horseshoe Bay who could fit that description. We look forward to seeing their names on the ballot.

Riviera the beachhead for roiling clash of cultures

thought I was going on holiday. Instead I feel a bit like a war correspondent. At the outset of this journey, I wrote from London, which is waking up with a post-Brexit hangover and wondering if a fear of terrorism is metastasizing into a fear of people who are different. Today, I’m in the south of France where the bikini is apparently under threat from the burkini. I’ve been asked why I would want to spend my vacation in the south of France, which is (a) in France, and (b) not far from Nice, the scene of the senseless violence on Bastille Day, July 14, when 84 people were killed by a man wielding a big truck. Nonetheless, here I am in Pézenas, a town of about 8,500 people not far from Nice. This is the deep south of France, the Languedoc region, which is named after the language of

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The North Side Paul Sullivan Oc, its origins lost in antiquity. Pézenas has been around a long time, but even so, not much has happened. The great French playwright Moliere slept here, and left his name on a number of the bars and hotels, not to mention a room in the museum dedicated to his memory. That’s about it. It sounds like a backwater, but it’s not. Pézenas is a remarkably civilized place. It has a well-developed local

theatre, thanks to the legacy of Moliere. A thriving community of artists and artisans has created a surprisingly large cluster of sophisticated shops throughout the tight, winding cobblestone streets. The food is remarkable. Every Friday during the summer, the main drag is given over to local producers and chefs who create dishes that you can buy to assemble a meal and join other Pézenois (and buffoonishly unilingual Anglais) at outdoor tables. Of course, the local wines, which uphold the honour of France, are in plentiful supply. A local boulangerie has transferred about 10 pounds to my mid-section. And did I mention that there has been one cloudy day in August? The point of all this is that Pézenas is another way to spell Paradise, and it is only one small town among many dotted across the golden

landscape of southern France and the Riviera. It hardly seems like the beachhead for the roiling clash of cultures that is playing out across Europe. Yet, the latest outrage in that clash took place about the same distance from here as North Vancouver is to Kamloops — committed by a ferocious, incoherent force. People are looking for answers, but they’re mainly trying to restore Paradise Lost, as quickly as possible. Oddly, more than 30 communities around the Riviera have decided the best way is to ban the burkini, the swimming equivalent of the traditional religious clothing that many Muslim women have adopted. Yes, the highest court in the land has struck these various bans down, but the mayor of Nice, among others, has defied the ban, declaring the burkini a “provocation” by fundamentalist

Muslims. It’s his way of getting back at the lunatic jihadist of Bastille Day; the burkini is an easy target. A brief moment ago in this land of millennia, in the ’50s, it was a crime to wear a bikini on the local beaches, but none of the local officials have much patience with the irony. These days, many women choose to go topless at the beach, and somehow that’s been folded into the essential culture of France. France is famous for liberty, equality and fraternity, none of which are upheld in the ban on burkinis. But there’s also “laicité,” often cited with the other three, included in Article 1 of the French constitution, which declares that France is a secular state, the very antithesis of the theocracy sought by the radical Islamists who now hide among the five million Muslims who call France home. Somehow, laicité trumps

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the other three. At this point in time, many in France feel more threatened by the assault on the secular state than by the assault on their liberty, not to mention the self-afflicted wounds to their dignity, as police are given the task of demanding women take it off or face what amounts to a $45 fine. There is hardly a universal consensus. Many consider the ban racist, misogynist and ridiculous. But that hasn’t stopped eternal French presidential candidate Nicholas Sarkozy from promising to implement a nationwide ban if elected. It’s a proposal that is popular with some on the sidewalk cafes in Pézenas, where it’s also OK to smoke and drink at 9 a.m. No one’s talking about banning any of that, of course. Liberty, etc. doesn’t have to be good for you.

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Dear Editor: Re: Aug. 21 article about the recent cyclist fatality in West Vancouver. After a tragic event, a solution to reduce the potential for more fatalities is required, of course. Vehicles and cyclists share the road. So yes, drivers must accommodate cyclists. And cyclists must accommodate drivers, or obey the rules of the road, at least. Yet rarely do I see articles about cyclists’ road behaviour, about as rarely as I’ve seen cyclists stop at a stop sign or ride in single file as required by law. We’ve all had experience with packs of weekend cyclists riding two or three abreast at high speeds — no articles decrying this boorish behaviour, and even more rarely, do cycling associations acknowledge the legitimate concern created by the road

behaviour of cyclists. Here is a case in point. “You need to relax.” This advice was given to me for free by a cyclist a couple of weeks ago, about noon on a Friday on Bellevue Avenue in West Vancouver. Just minutes before, while driving east on Argyle Avenue between 25th and 24th Streets, where the street is one-way going east, I managed to negotiate the narrow road made more cramped with angle parked cars and a line of cyclists riding west, directly towards me. Onto Bellevue Avenue, still heading east, I see three cyclists, a man and two women, ahead on the long block from 23rd Street. Weaving in and out at a meandering pace, at times three abreast, sometimes two, never in single file as required by law, they run the

four-way stop at 22nd and Bellevue and continue on. The traffic hazard and potential for danger increases as I draw closer, and traffic passes us going west. I take my chance to pass these cyclists and their random patterns of travel on the straight stretch towards 21st Street, deking into the westbound lane to pass and tooting my horn in warning. At the four-way stop on 21st, the male cyclist pulls up beside me. He’s now facing east in the west bound lane. Having already shouted, incorrectly due to the accumulation of vehicles at the intersection, that there was no traffic, he delivers his message, “You need to relax.” My response: “You need to obey the law,” garnered a thumbs up from the driver to my left. Laura Anderson West Vancouver

A special thank-you to a Good Samaritan Dear Editor: A heartfelt thank you for finding my dog to a thoughtful woman. A week has passed and I think every day how grateful my family and I are to the wonderful woman who stopped and noted my small yorkie-poodle on a busy

Capilano Road Thursday, Aug. 10 late morning. You patiently waited for the owner to come around, but we were in another direction looking. Luckily, you passed her on to another thoughtful, loving dog owner who found us via tattoo within two hours. We were reunited,

but I need to say thank you for saving our doggie’s life. You may not realize how much it means to us. Though I haven’t met you, it does reaffirm there are still many good-hearted and helpful human beings. Anne Grunberg North Vancouver

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Village of Belcarra Application to Transport Canada To add Bedwell Bay to “Designated Sewage Areas” The Village of Belcarra is requesting that Transport Canada include Bedwell Bay on the list of water bodies included in the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations, Schedule 2, Designated Sewage Areas. The requested designation will mandate that boats have appropriate sewage holding tanks in order to access Bedwell Bay. Bedwell Bay, located on Indian Arm in Belcarra, BC, is a relatively enclosed marine water body with limited flushing which is receiving increasing amounts of sewage from boats that anchor in the Bay over summer weekends. Bedwell Bay is surrounded by Belcarra Regional Park and residential properties, and is a heavily utilized recreational water body used for many water based recreation activities. Bedwell Bay also supports a significant range of marine aquatic life and sensitive marine habitat. A Transport Canada prerequisite prior to the above noted designation is that the applicant complete a consultation process including potential affected parties and stakeholders. As a consequence, this advertisement is being run in local newspapers to advise of this process being undertaken with Transport Canada to obtain Designated Sewage Area designation for Bedwell Bay. Please contact the Chief Administrative Officer, Lorna Dysart, 604-937-4100 or ldysart@belcarra.ca by September 16th, 2016 if you have any questions or comments related to Belcarra’s application.

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Bullfrogs abound, Streamkeepers warns Invasive species turns up in Capilano golf club ponds

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An American bullfrog perches on a log in British Columbia where it certainly does not belong. The invasive species is turning up now on the North Shore. PHOTO SUPPLIED BCINVASIVES.CA

Volunteer stream-keepers in West Vancouver are warning of a “nasty” invasive species that may cause local salmon to croak. American bullfrogs and

tadpoles have turned up in the ponds at the Capilano Golf and Country Club. “The bullfrog eats anything that can fit in its mouth, feeding on aquatic insects, small fish (including juvenile coho and cutthroat trout), native frogs which are a fraction of the size of the American bullfrog, salamanders and snakes, even ducklings. In short, it is capable of inflicting devastating damage on native aquatic life,” stated John Barker, president of the West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society, in his email to members. It is particularly troublesome for the off-channel rearing ponds Streamkeepers has built in Hay Park and Memorial Park on McDonald Creek. Volunteers built the rearing ponds to assist coho salmon fry, which take advantage of the hospitable habitat for a year before heading out to the ocean. “Our concern is they could also be the ideal environment for the American bullfrog,” said Richard Ketchen, director with the society. Those specific waterways aren’t connected to the golf course “but that doesn’t really matter,” Ketchen said. “From our understanding they spread quite readily.” On Vancouver Island,

bullfrogs were originally introduced in Victoria and now stretch as far north as Courtney and Campbell River. Brad Burgart, general manager for the Capilano Golf and Country Club, said the club is now working with Streamkeepers, the District of West Vancouver and an environmental consultant “to help get a sense of how we can do our share to help contain it as much as we can.” The environmental consultant is currently putting together a strategy to deal with the invasion. Capilano Golf and Country Club is scheduled to put the plan into action this fall. “They really are a nasty frog for lack of a better term,” Burgart said. “We do want to be as environmentally responsible as possible.” In the meantime, West Vancouver Streamkeepers is asking North Shore residents to keep watch for bullfrogs in their ponds and waterways. Anyone who spots the seafood-gobbling frogs is asked to email sightings to Ketchen at bullfrogalert@ gmail.com. The province asks residents to report bullfrogs online at env.gov.bc.ca/wld/ frogwatch/. Most importantly, if you do come by bullfrogs, leave the invasive amphibians where they are and don’t move the tadpoles, as kids are sometimes known to do, Ketchen said.

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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Paul McGrath Farm to Feast The third annual Farm to Feast Event in support of North Shore Neighbourhood House’s Edible Garden Project took place at Loutet Farm in North Vancouver on the evening of Aug. 18. The sold-out event attracted more than 140 diners who enjoyed a beautiful, warm summer evening as they strolled through the urban farm fields. Guests sipped on local beers brewed by North Vancouver’s Bridge Brewing Company and B.C. wines paired with appetizers before enjoying a four-course dinner set up outdoors and prepared by Grand Boulevard neighbourhood chef Erik Smith of S’Wich Cafe and Blvd Bistro. Live entertainment and farm tours, along with live and silent auctions and a fun farm-themed photo booth, were the remaining ingredients rounding out the amazing late-summer event.

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Former Capilano University student Jessica Maros and Tyler James make up Escondido. The Nashville alt-country duo play Seattle’s Bumbershoot Music Festival this weekend, hitting the Starbucks Stage on Saturday at 5:20 p.m. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Escondido dive right into Nashville’s indie scene

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Wild horses

“Now I live like wolf in the hills ...” It’s a mournful trumpet call you might hear from a mariachi with something inoperable; like a tumour or a broken heart: “Cause I was weak when they came for my land ...” There’s a Morricone guitar that should crescendo until a sixshooter smokes and the dust clumps with Type O: “Two years since I dug those graves ...” And then there’s her voice, gently crooning about leaving bloody footprints in the moonlight as she stalks her prey:

“Now there’s flesh blood on my hands ...” “Footprints,” was written for – but rejected by – the 2013 Johnny Depp movie The Lone Ranger. It’s the first track from Escondido’s sophomore album, Walking with a Stranger, a 10-track release chock full of love, loss, vengeance and midnight regrets. Escondido’s sultry, prairie-wolf howl of a voice is supplied by Jessica Maros, a former Capilano University student and somewhat unlikely rock star. Asked what she listened to as a child growing up in Port Moody, Maros grasps for something impressive. “I wish I could say something really cool,” she begins. “My parents immigrated (to Canada) from Slovakia, and so their taste

in music was not very good.” Maros grew up with the ever-present threat of oompah as gatherings at her parent’s house were often marred by extended bouts of polka. “I didn’t really get exposed to awesome music until high school,” she says. Speaking to the North Shore News from Los Angeles, Maros’ smile is visible from 2,000 kilometres as she reminisces about her sonic baptism. There was the wailing wah-wah of Jimi Hendrix’s Stratocaster, Neil Young’s account of the needle and the damage done, Electric

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Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Bold Abstracts: An exhibition of abstract paintings by Linda Bell and Marlene Lowden runs until Sept. 19. Meet the artists: Saturday, Sept. 3, 2-3 p.m. Reversing the Tide: An invitational exhibition on the subject of threatened waterways and oceans with the works of Cori Creed, Esther Rausenberg, Richard Tetrault and Tracey Tarling runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 16. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m. In conjunction with Culture Days there will be a free drop-in family hands-on workshop called Oceans of Art to construct sea creatures and mobiles from recycled and found beach materials Saturday, Oct. 1, 2-5 p.m. On Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m. Chris Harley , professor of zoology at UBC presents an evening on Climate Change and Biodiversity: A Balancing Act. THE GALLERY AT ARTISAN SQUARE 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 604947-2454 biac.ca GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. WednesdaySaturday, noon-5 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. 604-998-8563 info@ smithfoundation.ca LAWSON CREEK STUDIOS 1756 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. LYNN VALLEY LIBRARY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Exploration in Colour: Deborah Stephan shows her paintings and fine prints and Meg Troy shows her landscapes and digital art compositions until Sept. 4. Bits of Colour: Lea Abubo shows her ceramic pottery and Eva Kawczynski presents giclee prints of colourful abstract compositions Sept. 4-Oct. 23. SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery. com From Here: Heather Johnston and Laura Wallace combine graphic black and white photographic images of Metro Vancouver alongside large scale colourful screen-printed images until Sept. 10. Artist talks: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. SHIPBUILDERS’ SQUARE Foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. Kaleidoscope Fest: A 3D light and art festival which will

transform the shipyards into an outdoor art gallery in order to shine the light on mental health Sept. 2 and 3, sunset to 11 p.m. and Sept. 4, sunset to 10 p.m. Donations encouraged in support of the youth mental health campaign at the HOpe Centre. The event also includes entertainment and live music. Info: kaleidoscopefest.ca. SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca An Exhibition of Bob Araki’s

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Marrow tackles personal demons

New playwright Veronique West presenting work at the Fringe

! Marrow, by Veronique West, presented by Resounding Scream Theatre in collaboration with Alley Theatre, as part of the Vancouver International Fringe Festival, Sept 9-18, at Vancouver’s Havana Theatre. Tickets: $14 plus membership at vancouverfringe.com. ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com

For emerging Vancouver playwright Veronique West, passionate about changing audiences’ perceptions through socially engaged theatre, storytelling is an important means of offering visceral access to people’s inner worlds.

“I think that experience is a really powerful tool for changing people’s perceptions. … That’s definitely something that calls me to writing: How can I give people a window into something

they might not experience in their everyday lives and show them how they might think about it in a new way or make them question their existing beliefs about it,” she says, reached Monday by the North Shore News. For her latest dramatic work, Marrow, presented by Resounding Scream Theatre in collaboration with Alley Theatre, as part of the Vancouver International Fringe Festival, Sept 9-18, at Vancouver’s Havana Theatre, West has chosen to seek inspiration from both her personal survival from anorexia as well as her fascination with witchcraft trials in early modern Europe. “I struggled with anorexia about four years ago,” says West, now 23. “Marrow partly came out of a desire of mine to try to understand what had happened to me, why I struggled with the illness that I struggled with and what the causes were.” Eventually she came to feel like there was some kind of connection between her struggle with anorexia and her interest in witchcraft. Trying to understand what exactly that connection was is what ultimately

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Marrow developed in different settings over four-year period From page 16 led her to the play. “On a personal level, I’m really drawn to contradictions. So when something has an inherent contradiction in it, that really intrigues me. For instance with Marrow, when I was reading about the witchcraft trials in early modern Europe, one thing that really interested me is that witches were perceived as both powerful, because they were dangerous, but also as powerless because they gave up their bodies and souls to the devil. … Similarly with eating disorders, I think a lot of women who suffer from eating disorders are these incredibly driven, independent, intelligent women, but the illness they suffer from, it enslaves them to something that a lot of us would consider pretty trivial and pretty superficial, which is the pursuit of thinness. That contradiction, for me, I think is really interesting,” she says. Marrow’s plot is focused on the relationship between two estranged sisters: Morgan, a grad student researching witchcraft trials with passionate beliefs about gender politics, persecution and power dynamics; and Maura, who is recovering from bulimia.

“The play begins when they’re reunited and it shows how they challenge each other’s beliefs,” says West. Marrow has been in development for four years, started initially as an independent project and further worked on as part of a master class at the Arts Club Theatre Company as well as with the Wet Ink Collective, a local artist-driven initiative dedicated to creating, developing and presenting new plays by female playwrights or those that feature female protagonists. Eventually West’s script found its way into the hands of Marisa Emma Smith, artistic producer of Alley Theatre, an award-winning non-profit theatre company that produces socially relevant plays. “She started giving me feedback and we formed a relationship. We realized we had similar artistic interests so we decided to work together,” says West, who was brought on as an apprentice playwright and producer with the company. After hosting some workshops and a public reading, a plan was made to finally present the play. Alley Theatre decided to associate produce Marrow and mentor both West and emerging Vancouver-based

independent theatre company, Resounding Scream Theatre, in producing it. “Being able to work with them under the mentorship of a more established company like Alley Theatre has been really valuable, that partnership between emerging and established,” says West, adding Resounding Scream Theatre’s co-artistic director Linda Pitt and cofounder Catherine Ballachey are both longtime North Shore residents. This marks West’s second appearance at the Fringe Festival as she previously presented Intrusion there in 2012. The work went on to win Tarragon Theatre’s 20/20 Playwriting Competition. “It was a really great learning experience because it was the first show that I worked on self-producing and I bring a lot of that knowledge in this time,” she says. In the lead-up to the festival, West says she is experiencing the usual amount of opening night jitters, common among many playwrights. “We’re big perfectionists and so a work never quite feels ready to go up when it goes up and there’s always things you see in it that you feel like should have more development or could be

improved on, but you kind of have to embrace that now is the time. At the same time though I think one thing that has been really inspiring for me is that I have a fantastic team of actors and director and designers that I’m working with. Seeing how they respond to the work and the parts of the work that they personally connect with in their own lives has been really inspiring for sure,” she says. In addition to creating and producing her own plays, for the last year West has served as a dramaturgy assistant at the Arts Club. She mainly assists with the development of new plays and is currently doing production dramaturgy for a play in their upcoming season, Angels in America; Part One: Millennium Approaches. West will also be featured in an upcoming documentary being made by the Looking Glass Foundation, which supports people suffering from eating disorders, centred around their Something’s Gotta Give campaign. She is continuing to partner with the organization, having first raised funds for Looking Glass through a staged reading of Marrow and plans to donate proceeds from a preview performance set for Sept. 3.

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Gino Giragosian uses a lot of car analogies when he talks about diamonds.

If you want to buy a highend vehicle like a Lexus or a BMW, you can go to the Northshore Auto Mall, or any number of other dealerships in the Lower Mainland. But if you want a luxury ride

that makes heads turn, like a Ferrari, there’s only one official dealership in all of B.C. where you can buy one. “That’s me,” says Giragosian, owner of Absolute Design in West Vancouver. Giragosian doesn’t sell Ferraris at his Dundarave jewelry shop, but he does sell Crisscut diamonds, and he says he’s the only retailer in the province

to carry the specially cut stones. Created by New Yorkbased jeweller Christopher Slowinski, patented Crisscut diamonds have a different facet arrangement than traditionally cut diamonds, resulting in a gem that appears extra sparkly and is extra popular among celebrities like Paula Abdul, Hayden Panettiere and Felicity

Huffman. For example, a round Crisscut diamond has 121 facets, whereas a conventional round diamond would have 58. “It’s revolutionary,” Giragosian says of the technology. “The cut, it makes it brighter.” In addition to the classic round shape, Crisscut stones also come in emerald, cushion, and asscher cuts.

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Slowinski’s latest design, L’Amour, has 50 facets and is comparable to the emerald shape, but larger in size. The stones are available in pre-set jewelry pieces, which tend to be very ornate, or the loose stones can be incorporated into one of Giragosian’s custom designs.

SCARVES FOR WATER The Obakki Foundation, founded by West Vancouver’s Treana Peake, has launched two new limitededition scarves to support the drilling of water wells in remote villages of South Sudan. The sale of 500 deep blue Twilight scarves will bring clean water to the village of Gul Mar, while the sale of 500 teal blue Azure scarves will bring a water well

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Crisscut diamonds have a facet arrangement designed to give them extra sparkle. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

Imperfections more difficult to detect From page 23

ALL STITCHED UP Megan Hanna shows off her quilt, Delhi Dreams, at the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild’s first ever Modern Quilt Showcase Aug. 27 at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. More than 100 quilts, from wall hangings to bed-sized blankets, were on display at the event. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

FASHION FILE From page 23 to Madoli. The scarves are a lightweight modal blend and they sell for $29 each at obakkifoundation.org. VOLUNTEER HAIR STYLIST The Lipstick Project is currently seeking a volunteer

hair stylist to join its team at North Shore Hospice. Lipstick Project volunteers provide free, professional spa services to people facing significant health challenges in Metro Vancouver. thelipstickproject.ca NORTH SHORE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD Needlework/embroidery, both traditional and modern, is enthusiastically enjoyed and shared by a friendly group every second Thursday of the month at St.

Martin’s Anglican Church Hall, 195 E. Windsor Rd. North Vancouver. Beginners welcome. 604-990-9122 LIONS GATE QUILTERS GUILD meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s and St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. 604-926-7098 or lionsgatequiltersguild.com

“If somebody comes in and says, ‘Hey, that’s too much bling, I just want you to do a simple design, or I want you to do this with this diamond,’ that’s my job,” he says. “I’m working on a three-carat-plus L’Amour diamond for a client of mine.” Due to the facet arrangement, Giragosian says any imperfections that may be present in a Crisscut stone are much more difficult to detect than they would be in a traditionally cut stone.

“You won’t be able to see it because it’s so bright,” he says. Like a supercar, a Crisscut stone comes with a premium price tag – about 10 to 15 per cent more than a regular diamond of comparable size because “they’re a lot more work,” Giragosian explains. And like a brand new luxury vehicle, customers shouldn’t hold their breath for Crisscut jewelry to go on sale. “It’s like a Ferrari. You don’t get a discounted Ferrari – unless it’s used.”

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REVIEW: PERICLES AT BARD ON THE BEACH

Shakespeare ‘scraps’ polished into fine gem ! Pericles at Bard on the Beach until Sept. 18. For tickets, call 604-739-0559 or go to bardonthebeach.org. JO LEDINGHAM Contributing writer

Because Pericles is a happy story of a miraculous family reunion, it might be hard to understand why this late Shakespeare play is so seldom produced.

Although Pericles is not one of Shakespeare’s better known plays, under the direction of Lois Anderson it’s transformed into a feast for the eyes and ears. The production is in rotation at Bard on the Beach through Sept. 23. PHOTO SUPPLIED DAVID BLUE becomes the gunwales of a boat or the sailor-drowning waves of a storm-tossed sea. Malcolm Dow’s soundscape is sinewy with the harmonies and rhythms of the East. John Webber washes Amir Ofek’s set in the warm colours of the Eastern Mediterranean. It is, in short, a visual/aural feast for the eyes and ears. Anderson takes huge liberties with the original and they all pay off. Making Cerimon both character and chorus makes sense and provides a storytelling backbone to the play. Anticipating the arrival of Pericles — ailing, mute and heartbroken over the death of his long lost daughter Marina — Cerimon “conjures” the story of Pericles’ hardships for his recently hired young assistant. This backstory makes up most of the play. In the role of Pericles, Kamyar Pazandeh is handsome and dashing, a suitable match for Thaisa (lovely Sereana Malani), daughter of Simonides (Ian Butcher).

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The synopsis is the tipoff: there’s a huge amount of complicated backstory and not one but two resurrections from the seemingly dead. Two shipwrecks. Two contests (one related, one performed) to win the hand of two different princesses (one seen, one not). Shakespeare has used, as Ben Jonson suggested, “scraps out of every dish.” Director Lois Anderson cuts through it all with a clearer, cleaner line than either Shakespeare or the suspected co-writer George Wilkins ever imagined. While it feels a little like Sesame Street, the various locations and their rulers are indicated by Cerimon (David Warburton), a healer in Ephesus, with a row of baskets, bowls and little clay figures removed one by one from onstage sand boxes as if from an archaeological site. This clay figure, for example, is King Antiochus of Antioch and this, his daughter. But it sets the play up, we know who’s who and we learn that the action of the play is initiated by Pericles’ discovery of the incestuous relationship between king and child. Fearing for his life, Pericles sails from Antioch to Tharsus, Pentapolis and, eventually, Ephesus. The story may be complicated, repetitive and messy but Anderson’s vision is not only clear but also gorgeously exotic; she takes us to the Middle East and you can almost smell the spices and feel the warm desert sand. Carmen Alatorre’s costume palette ranges from colourfully embroidered silks to distressed, layered cotton — cotton scarves and shawls that miraculously

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Luisa Jojic is Marina, so upright and honourable that, when pirated into prostitution, she sends all her would-be clients away, chastised. Jojic’s joy when Marina discovers herself as a character in Cerimon’s story is girlishly exuberant. Jeff Gladstone makes a cold, calculating Dionyza,

wife of King Cleon and he doubles and triples in various roles, including fisherman and sailor. Outstanding in this production is Kayla Deorksen as the Bawd. It’s not a huge role but Deorksen makes it memorable. Glittery of eye, and alternating between fawning and ferocious, she’s snakelike

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Bob Moses bringing it all back home

Electronic duo now based in NYC play the Commodore ! Bob Moses, Commodore Ballroom, Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m. GREGORY ADAMS Contributing writer

Despite the eternally chill feel of Bob Moses’ Days Gone By album, the pace at which the Vancouverbred dance-pop duo has been operating at since its release has been relentlessly hectic.

The last 12 months have been a blur of global appearances, and they’re booked to keep this up until early November. As it happens, the project’s Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance are hurriedly hopping into a Berlin-area taxi cab when we reach them on the phone, the pair shuttling themselves around post-sound check to grab a bite to eat and slip into some fresh clothes before getting back to the club. Vocalist/ guitarist Howie reports that bouncing around like this is business as usual, especially in the German capital. “It’s been super crazy. Last year we spent the summer living in Berlin, as a home base. I use the term loosely, because it was, like, play 3 - 4 shows a week and then fly back here for two days to rest, and then go out again all over Europe,” Howie recalls, adding that he and his musical partner have played close to 200 sets around the world since then. “I haven’t paid rent anywhere for over a year. We’ve just been living in hotels and playing shows. It’s been whirlwind, [but] it’s been a lot of fun.” While Bob Moses officially formed four years ago in New York, the two musicians’

Even though musicians (Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance) were in the same Vancouver high school art class they didn’t combine forces as Bob Moses until they met up again in New York City years later. They return home this weekend to play a sold out date at the Commodore on Saturday. PHOTO SUPPLIED NICK POMEROY story starts years earlier in Vancouver when they were in the same high school art class. Though aware of each other’s music-making skills, they didn’t so much connect outside of school at the time. After graduation, Vallance moved out to the Big Apple to work on dance music, making remixes for the likes of Sia. Howie went to Boston’s Berklee College of Music for a year before heading out to New York to make it as a singer-songwriter. Oddly enough, the two B.C. expats ended up working on their respective careers just steps away from each other. “We both had studios in the same neighbourhood of Brooklyn – It was really

cheap. It was the part where they parked the garbage trucks at night, a crummy area, but we both had studios there for a while and ran into each other,” Howie says of the fateful meet-up. “We had a studio date pretty quick just to try screwing around. It was sort of like love at first sound.” Bob Moses’ music mixes Vallance’s Ambien-haze EDM production with Howie’s smooth, after hours croon. Days Gone By single “Tearing Me Up” is driven by swung drum machine rhythms and shadow-cast six-strings, above which Howie wearily half-whispers about a shady love triangle. Less definable a narrative is the one from

“Like It Or Not,” an esoteric stretch of electronics and piano that has the singer offering a determined, but cryptic “you gotta keep pushing through.” “If I’m talking about a situation, and I describe everything literally in the room, unless you’ve been over to my house, nobody really gives a shit,” he explains of keeping his lyrics ambiguous, yet ultimately relatable. “People listen to the song, and then it becomes something else. They might relate to it and kind of clamp it onto a story that works for them in their life. Singing them a year later, maybe something else is going on in our life and we

can relate to it in a new way. We don’t need to be thinking about this thing that we wrote about, it’s more about being in the moment and communicating the essence of the song.” Over the past year, Bob Moses have played to several thousands of fans at big time music festivals like Burning Man and Coachella, and made it onto Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show after the host was blown away by hearing their smouldering “Tearing Me Up” on the radio. Coming home this weekend to play the Commodore Ballroom is another huge moment for the onetime locals. While Howie spent his teens playing along the

Granville strip, this marks the first time he’s playing its most famous room. “It’s the ultimate Vancouver thing, to play the Commodore. We’re pretty blown away. It’s sweet that it’s going to be sold out. I remember when I was 16 with a fake ID, playing clubs like the Roxy on a weeknight and going to school the next day, I’d walk past the Commodore and be like, ‘One day I’m going to play there.’ And now I’m going to play there! It’s pretty awesome.” Bob Moses perform at the Commodore Ballroom on September 3. – Gregory Adams writes for our sister paper the Westender.

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Light Orchestra’s intricate arrangements, and Bob Dylan’s account of the perpetual discombobulation of Mr. Jones. “Blew my mind. I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve been missing out on this my whole life,’” she says. But while the music belonged with her, Maros wasn’t quite sure where she belonged. She started making weekly sojourns to sing at Rossini’s, a since-departed Gastown jazz bar that catered to Vancouver’s

waning hep cat population. Her cool vocals eventually landed her with Nettwerk Records and she eventually landed in Nashville, Tenn. Maros quickly became a member of that Music City minority that have been banging on the city walls since “Chatanooga Shoe Shine Boy” was recorded there in 1949. Nashville may be where tumbleweed turned to gold for Dolly Parton and Hank Williams, but it’s also the city where pompadour and circumstance singer Esquerita waxed some of the most

bloodcurdling screams heard outside a horror movie and where honky tonk and punk left a tavern together in 1981 and birthed Jason and the Scorchers. Maros fit well into the “indie, underground scene of the non-country musicians. We all kind of stuck together and started our own little community,” she explains. It was within that community that Maros met Tyler James, a Mount Vernon, Wash. musician who was drawn by her sound. James listened to Maros

sing “Rodeo Queen” and instantly went to work on an arrangement. It was a rush for Maros, who’d written piles of songs but never released one. “He got it, he got my voice,” Maros recalls. They worked on a few more songs and then James popped the question. “One day he sat me down and asked if I wanted to be in a band and – no one’s ever asked me so I said, ‘sure.’” The pair have contrasting but complementary styles, Maros explains.

“I’m a lot quicker,” she explains. “I like to dive into things alone and I write every single day.” Tyler sits with songs, mulling them in his bedroom studio and searching for the right trumpet or keyboard sound. “He likes to compare other songs and go into the sounds of other records,” she says. “I like to not listen to other people’s music as much because I don’t want to be too influenced.” While she writes quickly, Maros says she doesn’t know

if she’s caught anything worth catching until the sun’s gone down. Asked how she knows she’s written something special, she replies: “If I sing it the next day.” Escondido is scheduled to play Bumbershoot in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 3. Their set begins on the Starbucks Stage at 5:20 p.m. For a full schedule go to bumbershoot.com/lineup. For more on Escondido and their new album, Walking with a Stanger, visit thebandescondido.com.

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Viper Central set to play Music in the Park

Cleveland Dam hosts outdoor music festival on Labour Day ! Music in the Park at Capilano River Regional Park, Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 5, noon to 5 p.m. MATTHEW GILMOUR Contributing writer

Cleveland Dam Park will play host to an influx of local musical talent on Monday, as the fourth annual Music in the Park gets underway.

Each hour from noon until 5 p.m., a new Vancouver area band will hit the stage in front of the spectacular backdrop provided by Grouse Mountain and the Cleveland Reservoir. Viper Central, a five-piece string band, led by fiddler and vocalist, Kathleen Nisbet, will take the stage in their North Vancouver debut at 2:15 p.m. Their upbeat, fast moving style finds its roots in American old time and bluegrass, a scene that brought the group together almost a full decade ago. Since 2008, Viper Central has released two studio albums, and are ready to drop their third in January 2017. A live album and numerous tours across Canada and abroad, round out the years in between. Their songs tell the stories of their time on the road and the people they’ve met along the way. “We sing about Canadian experiences,” says Nisbet. “We

Viper Central will bring their country swing to Cleveland Dam’s Music in the Park festival on Monday, Sept. 5. like stories that have some kind of connection with our lives.” While on tour in Northern Ireland last year, the band was told an old story of the first Irish woman to come to British Columbia. The woman had been from Rathfriland in the North East of Ireland and at 16-years-old travelled to Canada and journeyed

through the Rocky Mountains on foot. She was pregnant at the time, and according to legend, her baby was the first Irish child born in B.C. “They asked us to write a song about the woman,” said Nisbet. “So, we did!” That song will feature on their upcoming album, but those who attend the Music in the Park on Monday will

get a special preview. The new album, according to Nisbet, ventures more into the realm of country swing. On Monday, for just the second time in the band’s career, there will be a set of drums on the stage; those drums will be manned by Justin James, the band’s newest addition. The sound is rounded out by a group

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of highly skilled instrumentalists, who feature on numerous other musical ventures around town. Patrick Metzger sets the pace on the stand-up bass, Tim Tweedale is impressive on the steel guitar, and Steve Charles fills it out with his skillful guitar and banjo playing. The Luke Wallace Trio, Emberfield, the Jocelyn Petit

Band, and the Jen Hodge All Stars will round out Monday’s afternoon lineup. The event also features local artist demonstrations and a free children’s activity from noon until 5 p.m. For more information about Music in the Park visit nvartscouncil.ca/events/musicpark-2016 and for the band, check out vipercentral.ca.

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Young actor starring in The Ninth Life of Louis Drax JULIE CRAWFORD Contributing writer

Aiden Longworth is just like any other 12-year-old: he reads Archie comics and Calvin and Hobbes, likes hanging out with his friends, and no, he is not looking forward to school starting this week: “Because school is not as fun as summer,” he says matter-of-factly.

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Vancouver’s Aiden Longworth stars in the psychological thriller, The Ninth Life of Louis Drax, based on Liz Jensen’s best-selling novel. Dornan), who will go on a strange journey before film’s end in order to discover the truth about what happened to his young patient. When he’s not taking long walks in the hospital garden with Natalie, that is. “We’re not supposed to use the word miracle… but this might call for an exception,” says Dr. Pascal of Louis. “You

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explores his supernatural, subconscious “ninth life”: “I wasn’t the best swimmer,” Aiden says, “I could kind of swim but they gave me lessons. And I learned to scuba dive, which was cool.” But Louis has some attitude, not to mention some very sadistic pet-owner behaviour; that definitely wouldn’t fly at home where Aiden lives with mom and dad, an older brother and younger sister, and a dog. “I wasn’t attitudey after work,” Aiden insists. When I mention that I hope he’s better to his dog than Louis is with his hamsters,

Aiden laughs: “I’m a lot better than Louis! I’m not mean.” Aiden is used to shooting in his hometown (A Christmas Story 2, Supernatural, The X-Files) and being surrounded by adults when he’s on set. Oliver Platt, Barbara Hershey and Molly Parker also star in Alexandre Aja’s (Horns, The Hills Have Eyes) film. The adults are really friendly, though “sometimes I wish that there was a kid around, sometimes they’re too tired to play.” His friends aren’t fazed by his success, Aiden says, “they don’t treat me much differently

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CAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK Capilano Road, North Vancouver. Music in the Park: Live music, art, nature and family events Monday, Sept. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Jen Hodge All Stars and four other bands perform. CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-9907810 capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre/ Cap Classics — Involuntary Love Songs: A celebration of the power of passion through the centuries Friday, Sept. 23 at 11:45 a.m. Free. CAULFEILD COVE HALL 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Sumeet Tappoo performs an evening of rhythm and romance Friday, Sept. 2 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available through the Gujarati Society of BC. Chartar Live: Persian classical/ fusion music Sept. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $48-$68. DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 jane@ nsrj.ca KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Cap Global Roots — The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust: A concert in honour of the loss of David Bowie featuring Vancouver’s best musicians Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $52/$45/$29. LONSDALE QUAY 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com SummerFest Concert Series: Free live outdoor concerts featuring local talent Sundays and holidays, 1-3 p.m. Schedule: Sept. 4, Colin Bullock (singer/ songwriter). LYNNVALLEYCOMMUNITY ROOM 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Friday Night Live: An improv comedy variety show for all ages every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Sept. 23, Wes Mackey (blues guitarist) and Sept. 30, Ross Douglas (singer/ songwriter). Tickets: $10 at the door. Info: fnlnorthvan.com. LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE 1255 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Polish Festival: Live music and dance Sunday, Sept. 4, 1-7:30 p.m. ORPHEUM THEATRE 601 Smithe St., Vancouver. Sharon, Bram & Friends: North Shore children’s entertainers perform a singalong concert Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Admission: $27.99/$22.99.

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ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Bodacious: A monthly reading series of new plays by and about women the last Saturday of every month at 8 p.m. Admission by donation. DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-9456 firstimpressionstheatre.com The Whole Story (Almost): Part one and two of the Grandpa ‘n Me trilogy WednesdaysSaturdays, Sept. 8-17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18. THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The Odd Couple A female version of this classic comedy Sept. 8 (preview $10), Sept. 9, 10, 14-17, 21-24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

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FINCH AND BARLEY 250 East First St., North Vancouver. Dino DiNicolo performs a solo show Thursday, Sept. 8 from 8:45 p.m. to midnight. HUGO’S RESTAURANT 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music: Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. Open Mic Night every Thursday 7-9:30 p.m. RED LION BAR & GRILL 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty performs every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m.

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CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Ruin and Rose, a skiing film, will be screened Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Benefit for North Shore Disability Resource Centre: An evening with comedian Brent Butt with special guests Jeff Stanfield Band Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $40 for regular seating and $100 for VIP. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Sensational Vancouver Local author Eve Lazarus presents an illustrated evening based on her book, including stories about Vancouver’s famous and infamous and the ordinary and the extraordinary Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7-8 p.m.

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Carpet Cleaning Tech Northshore Business looking for motivated detail oriented and strong work ethics person to join our team. info@ greenworkscarpetcare.com

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• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified • Union Wages from $18.44 per hr & Benefits

NEED EXTRA INCOME Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable vehicle and be avail from 2am to 6am daily. Earn up to $900/mo. Call to find the route closest to you. 778-968-4400

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VALLEY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS Apply in person 9770-199A St, Langley Fax or Email resume: 604-513-3661 darlene@valleytraffic.ca PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE CLEANER Outside parking lot cleaner needed for shopping mall, Pemberton & Marine area. 7 days/wk, 4 hrs/day Early Morning, $13/hr. To apply, call Shane at 778-385-0291, Mon to Sat between 9am and 4pm or fax your resume to: 604-598-8416

concrete N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists 604-988-9523 or 604-988-9495

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Stratawest Management Ltd. is a well established, professional property management company specializing in the management of strata corporation properties. Our mandate is to provide the highest level of service to our clients. We are seeking a full-time, experienced Property Accountant. Stratawest Management is a growing firm and offers an excellent working environment where employees are valued and supported. The successful candidate will possess a desire to provide high quality service to our clients; will have above average attention to detail; excellent organization skills and excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You will be responsible for the financial records of a portfolio of properties. Experience in preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements is required. Duties also include accounts payable, account receivable, budget preparation and payroll. Proficiency in excel is required and the ability to adapt to new software. Diploma in Accounting or similarly qualifying experience required. Enrollment in CPA program an asset. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Medical Office Assistant PT Exp −neurology Plexia exp pref, flexible hours ptnsmoa@gmail.com

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real estate wanted House or lot wanted, North & West Van, any condition. 604-790-0472

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DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT We are looking for a full time administrative and customer service clerk to work in our newspaper distribution department. This fast paced, deadline based environment will suit an enthusiastic self-starter. RESPONSIBLITITES: • Handling email and phone customer service inquiries • Communication/problem solving with newspaper carriers, delivery contractors and the public • Dealing with delivery concerns and complaint management • Data entry • Various clerical duties as required QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong data entry skills • Strong Windows, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and Outlook skills • Excellent customer service skills • Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills • Quick problem solving skills Please apply to distribution@nsnews.com Applications must be received no later than Friday September 2nd, 2016. Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

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Jaguar joins the rest of the automotive world in going big with its first ever SUV, the F-Pace. It won’t have the same reputation as other longstanding luxury SUVs when it debuts with a 2017 model, but the F-Pace should quickly gain a strong following due to its stylish design, excellent driving characteristics and luxurious interior. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Jaguar races into SUV market Raising some eyebrows, the Jaguar F-Pace is the first SUV in Jaguar’s 80-year history.

Behind The Wheel David Chao

Known for its classy executive sedans and sports cars, some may ask why Jaguar would produce an SUV – but why not? Porsche and even Bentley have introduced SUVs with much success and there is no reason why the F-Pace couldn’t replicate their success.

Others may question what took them so long. Until now, Jaguar did not have a vehicle to compete with the likes of the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC or Audi Q5 – manufacturers it typically competes with in other categories. Lastly, some will be wondering why they should consider the Jaguar F-Pace over other well established SUV brands. It is an all-new model in 2017 so it doesn’t

yet have the same reputation as other SUV-rich brands, but that question mark should disappear very quickly as people begin driving this vehicle. Jaguar’s SUV is an amazing vehicle that may surprise and delight potential buyers when driven against other European or Japanese SUVs. DESIGN The Jaguar F-Pace is one

of the best looking SUVs around, period. Assembled to high precision, the F-Pace offers generous seating for five, excellent engine choices, solid road manners, standard all-wheel drive, high-tech features, and plenty of options and features. Developed around Jaguar’s respected Lightweight Aluminium Architecture, the F-Pace has

the only aluminium-intensive monocoque body in this segment. The light, stiff body structure is made of 80 per cent aluminum, and further weight savings come from a composite tailgate and magnesium for parts such as the cross-car beam. Created as a modular structure from the start, the wheels have been positioned

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Japanese classics as cool as they get

More than 200 Japanese cars were on display last Sunday, in the largest car show ever assembled at Waterfront Park.

If you hadn’t heard about it, coming across the event must have been quite the eye-widener, as there was everything there from lowered JDM Nissan Skylines to an insanely rare Datsun Fairlady from the early 1960s. Japanese cars are often considered to be a bit soulless. I mean, if I held out two pairs of keys and said, “Would you rather have the Ferrari for a day, or the Toyota?” you’d almost certainly go for the Italian machine. Always assuming, of course, that you didn’t mind catching just a little bit on fire: it’sa no big deal, capisce? But you’d be wrong, because the Toyota in question could be one of the most beautiful cars ever made, and the Ferrari just a Mondial. Think mega-conglomerate Japanese companies are only about mass-producing Camrys and Civics? Turns out, they’re perfectly capable of raising an eyebrow or two. I’m speaking about the Toyota 2000GT, which I have written about before. After returning from a tour of a hidden collection of these machines outside Tokyo, I had a chance to have a go in the single example that exists in Canada – a red, left-handdrive example that belongs to Christian Chia, CEO of the Open Road group of dealerships. It’s an amazing machine, analogous to a Jaguar E-Type, but with a unique flair all its own. After drooling all over his car (I mopped it up afterwards, everything was fine), Chia and I shot the breeze about some of the great forgotten Toyotas. “‘Have you ever driven a Century?” I asked. Chia got his start working for Toyota in their Tokyo offices, and he was immediately intrigued. The Century is one of the most unexpected cars you’ll see on the road in Japan. Happily, my friend Helen Poon has one, which I borrowed to take to the Waterfront car show. It’s essentially a Japanese Rolls-Royce, powered by a perfectly balanced V-12 engine that puts the best luxury cars in the world to shame. Flagship of the Toyota range, the Century is the most traditional of Japanese machines. It costs a small fortune to hire one as your

Grinding Gears Brendan McAleer limousine transport, and was used as the embassy car for Japanese consulates around the world. Instead of leather, it comes with woollen upholstery because that’s quieter and doesn’t squeak. It’s approximately the size of an aircraft carrier and accelerates and turns with much the same alacrity. I rolled this Imperial Palace on wheels onto the lawn at Waterfront Park, and got out to take a look around. There was the usual host of Datsun 510s and 240Zs that form the core of Japanese car enthusiasts – these are the machines that raced successfully at Westwood, dicing it up with BMW 2002s and Porsche 911s. Probably my favourite was one into which the owner had swapped a Ford SHO V-6: this

high-revving six was actually engineered by Yamaha, so it was still an all-Japanese effort. A wide display of trucks ranged from the expected Land Cruisers to the wacky Daihatsu Midget II. I love these things – a tiny microtruck with the spare tire mounted on the nose, you can only get these with two seats if you order the automatic. If you buy the manual transmission, the gearshift placement basically means you’d be rummaging around in your passenger’s groin. That sort of behaviour is frowned upon in polite Japanese society. Or any society. Over at the Toyota display, my friend Geremy Testar brought along his 1971 Corolla TE27, a factory race car from the old days. These are highly collectible now, and proof that even the lowly Corolla can contain passion. Hondas were also in attendance, including the amazing custom builds of first generation specialist Justin March. He managed a best in class win, and his wife took runner-up spot. There were also a few rotary-engine fans here, with Mazda RX-3s and a newer RX-7 or two. The Germans could never get this strange engine design to work, but 47

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More than 200 Japanese cars were on display at Waterfront Park Sunday in a show that rivalled the best classic European collections. PHOTO SUPPLIED BRENDAN MCALEER Japanese engineers at Mazda managed to create a powerplant that’s utterly unique. People who love them, love them, and having watched the four-rotor Le Mans prototypes scream, you can count me among its most fervent fans. Every possible type of enthusiasm for the car is here today, from the project car to the polished showroom stock machine. Even a brown 1980s Toyota Tercel tugs at the

heartstrings, displayed with pictures of the owner’s mother at Spanish Banks – it was her first new car. Best in show goes to Mitch Jensen’s stunning 1962 Datsun Fairlady SPL213. This cheery little red-and-white roadster looks toylike, the kind of car Noddy might drive. It’s in perfect shape, and one of just 217 such cars ever made. From these humble beginnings, an industry

sprang that now makes everything from go-anywhere turbodiesel offroaders to semi-trucks to supercars to luxury limousines. No wonder this gathering outdid the combined Italian and French show and the multi-brand German show. In the collector world, the land of the rising sun shines on many a car enthusiast. mcaleeronwheels@gmail.com

ARTHRITIS EDUCATION EVENTS: NORTH VANCOUVER 1. UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS

Knowledge is power! Find out what is really happening in your body when we talk about arthritis. What you learn will help you become a better self-manager with important information on how pain management, medications, exercise and complementary therapies can help make life easier.

DATE: Sept 16, 2016 | TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm

2. MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN

The main objective of this workshop is to improve your understanding of the principles of pain management and its treatments, introduce different methods to cope with chronic pain and show how to take an active role in your own pain management. Remember:“No Pain, No Gain”doesn’t apply when you have arthritis!

DATE: Oct 21, 2016 | TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm

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Almost two-thirds of Canadians struggling with arthritis believe that physical activity poses the risk of aggravating their symptoms. Are you missing out on some of the most effective treatments for joint pain? Join this 2 hour workshop where you will learn the truth about this and walk away more confident in your understanding of how and why‘movement matters’.

DATE: Nov 18, 2016 | 1:30 pm-3:30pm

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Arthritis can make daily activities difficult and painful. This interactive workshop shares information about the many tools, gadgets and techniques to help make daily tasks easier to do. Learn tips to help you reduce pain and the impact of arthritis on your activities.

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | TIME: 1:30 pm-3:30pm

ALL FOUR PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND TAKE PLACE AT: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver TO REGISTER FOR ONE OR ALL FOUR POGRAMS PLEASE CALL 604.714.5550 or Toll Free 1.866.414.7766 arthritis.ca/bc

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Jaguar’s first SUV should be a hot seller From page 36 to the edges to deliver the right proportions of a performance crossover. The F-Pace does not share its wheelbase or track with any other Jaguar, but it still has the sleek profile and short overhangs associated with the brand. The exterior of the Jaguar F-Pace is defined by smooth lines and surfaces. It features several elements inspired by the gorgeous F-Type, namely its powerful rear haunches, fender vents and distinctive taillights. The bold front grille and muscular hood hint at the F-Pace’s performance potential. Slender full-LED headlights and available 22-inch alloy wheels complete the athletic appearance. Inside, the F-Pace will be familiar to owners of modern Jaguars. Workmanship and material quality are topnotch, and the amount of thought that went into every detail is apparent. PERFORMANCE The F-Pace is available with either a 2.0-litre fourcylinder diesel or a 3.0-litre supercharged V-6 gas engine. Even though at the launch the gas will be the primary engine, the diesel could become an interesting choice. Looking at the numbers, it’s easy to see why the 2.0litre diesel could be favoured among those who haven’t been shaken by the diesel scandal. With 180 horsepower and 318 foot-pounds of torque, it is capable of accelerating the F-Pace from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour

in just 8.7 seconds, yet will still return respectable fuel economy. The diesel engine can sound a little gruff under hard acceleration, but it’s not too intrusive and soon settles to a quiet, smooth cruise. Borrowed from the F-Type sports car, the V-6 is available in two levels of boost. Regardless of which one is under the hood of the F-Pace, it is smooth and powerful. Available on every model except the F-Pace S (and the rare First Edition), the V-6 produces 340 h.p. and 332 foot-pounds of torque. That allows it to reach 100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds. If that’s still not fast enough for you, the Jaguar F-Pace S is the model to select. The horsepower is boosted to 380, but torque is still 332 foot-pounds. This eclipses 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, which is about as quick as the Porsche Macan S. The only transmission available on the F-Pace is Jaguar’s eight-speed ZF transmission. It perfectly suits all the engines and shifts quickly and precisely. The F-Pace can handle rugged gravel roads and moderate off-road journeys thanks to the standard all-wheel drive system. It defaults to a rear-wheel bias, but it seamlessly transfers torque to the front wheels when necessary. Regardless, the F-Pace will spend most of its time on the road, where it is remarkably enjoyable to drive. Like a true Jaguar, the F-Pace has sharp, well weighted steering that allows you to confidently place the car on the apex of every

Current Jaguar owners won’t be surprised to hear that the cabin of the F-Pace is a luxurious treat. The interior is elegant while maintaining a simple, comfortable, easy-to-use feel. PHOTO SUPPLIED corner. The suspension insulates you from potholes and rough roads nicely, but is not too soft that it leans in corners. Overall, the steering feel mimics the Porsche Macan (one of the best) while retaining the comfort of a Jaguar. It’s a win-win situation. ENVIRONMENT Unsurprising to current Jaguar owners, the cabin of the F-Pace is a luxurious treat. While the exterior is fresh and unique, inside it looks and feels like its smaller

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sibling, the XE. The overall feeling of the interior is elegance and simplicity. Thanks to its carefully designed dash, everything is comfortable and easy to use, without drawing too much undue attention. It’s estimated that women influence 80 per cent of all new car purchases today. Obviously, they prefer a different seating position to feel more comfortable. The front seats in the F-Pace were specially designed with a woman’s body in mind. However, there is plenty of adjustability in the seat and steering wheel to allow any driver to feel at ease. Space in the rear seats is excellent and the headroom is plentiful. The legroom is good all around and the massive standard panoramic glass roof enhances the spacious feeling. Adults will not want to ride in the rear centre seat for long, though. At the back, the standard power tailgate opens to reveal enough cargo space to rival larger SUVs. If you need more room, the rear seats can split 40:20:20 to accommodate longer items. Helping the driver focus on the road ahead is Jaguar’s advanced head-up display. This optional state-of-the-art system uses laser technology and projects important information such as vehicle speed, navigation, cruise control notifications, Forward Alert and Traffic Sign Recognition data onto the windshield. A minor complaint: Due

to the F-Pace’s sporty shape, rearward visibility is not great. FEATURES Starting with the wellequipped F-Pace Premium, prices range from $49,900 to $66,400. If you’re quick, you can still get a limited F-Pace First Edition for $78,900. Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, power tailgate, sliding panoramic roof, auto-dimming exterior mirror, and start/ stop engine technology. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include heated front seats and steering wheel, heated rear seats, four-zone climate control, full LED headlights with intelligent high beam, front and rear parking aids, gesture tailgate, and a surround view camera. Fuel efficiency numbers have not been released yet. THUMBS UP The Jaguar F-Pace is drawing a lot of attention because it’s stylish and great looking. However, its excellent driving experience and luxurious interior are what will impress potential owners. THUMBS DOWN There is very little to complain about with the F-Pace, but it can be quite expensive to buy when loaded with options – reaching the Porsche price territory. THE BOTTOM LINE The Jaguar F-Pace is beautiful, luxurious, fun-to-drive,

and practical, and should become one of the most popular SUVs in this class.

Competitors BMW X3 The X3 stands out for its smooth driving nature and feels more like a luxury sports sedan than an SUV. BMW offers several engine options, including a fuel efficient diesel. The steering, however, is tad light and lacks road feel. The BMW X3 ranges in price from $44,650 to $51,250 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-CLASS The GLC-Class replaces the GLK and is slightly bigger. Like most MercedesBenz vehicles, the GLC focuses more on luxury than performance, and therefore is a smooth-riding cruiser. The overall performance is excellent. Currently, only available in one trim level, the starting price for the GLC-Class is $44,950. AUDI Q5 The Q5 is a well-rounded compact luxury SUV with a focus on comfort, style and performance. Being an Audi, the all-wheel drive is standard and provides confidence regardless of the road conditions. It is one of the best handling SUVs in the market. The Audi Q5 starts at $42,600 and is available in two different models suited to individual buyers. editor@automotivepress.com

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