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Cap U students launch housing plan BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Capilano University students are among a cohort pushing the province on a new solution that could ease the housing affordability crisis in the Lower Mainland.

The Alliance of British Columbia Students – a notfor-profit advocacy group of graduate and undergraduate student societies – launched a campaign Wednesday outlining how “minor changes” in government policy would allow the universities to begin building student housing on campus. Under the University Act, schools may take on debt for capital projects but only with the approval of the

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Capilano Students’ Union executives Jullian Kolstee, Beatriz Miralles and Michelle Gervais sit amid cardboard mock ups of student housing that doesn’t yet exist. The CSU is floating a plan that would see student residences built with minimal burden on taxpayers. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

Stiff sentence urged for fentanyl dealer

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A Crown prosecutor is asking a judge to impose a lengthy 18-year jail sentence on a high-level North Vancouver fentanyl dealer to send a message to those contributing to the dangerous overdose epidemic that has killed hundreds of people in B.C.

Walter James McCormick, 51, is being sentenced after pleading guilty Aug. 29 to five charges including one charge of trafficking fentanyl in North Vancouver and four charges of possessing drugs, including fentanyl, for the purpose of trafficking in North Vancouver, Langley and Richmond. McCormick was arrested Feb. 17, 2015 in one of the Lower Mainland’s first major fentanyl trafficking busts that followed a lengthy undercover police investigation under the name “Project Tainted.”

Prosecutor asks judge to set new standard as case involving first big bust heard in court According to details of the case described by the prosecutor in court, when police raided McCormick’s North Vancouver home at 2681 Poplynn Dr., along with his car and Main Street storage locker, they turned up 30,000 fentanyl pills with a street value of $945,000 – along with cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and Alprazolam (benzodiazepine) pills worth about another $1 million. Prosecutor Oren Bick said outside court as one of the first cases of fentanyl dealing to go before a judge, he’s hoping for a stiff sentence.

Because fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is so much stronger and more dangerous than other drugs, Bick said dealing it should net a harsher sentence. “I’m asking the judge to treat fentanyl as more serious than heroin and go above the usual cocaine and heroin sentencing range,” he said outside Richmond provincial court following adjournment of McCormick’s sentencing hearing Wednesday. “There are no fentanyl precedents in B.C. at this high level,” Bick said. “I’m asking the judge to forge new ground and stake out at least a first case in high-level fentanyl decision.” Bick is asking the judge for a 10-year sentence for McCormick’s role as a top-level supplier in dealing fentanyl and other drugs from a North Vancouver base in early 2015, and a further eight years for his role in dealing drugs, including fentanyl, in Richmond, while out on bail in May 2016.

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Hollyburn Lodge rebuild nears completion Historic Nordic lodge on track to reopen this ski season

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The restored Hollyburn Lodge is just a few weeks and a few thousand dollars away from completion.

After a series of construction delays due to unco-operative winter weather and a busier than usual spring building season, the historic ski lodge located next to First Lake in Cypress Mountain’s Nordic area is on track to reopen its doors for the 2016/17 ski season. Jackie Swanson, past president of the Hollyburn Ridge Association, says volunteers salvaged much of the original construction material and memorabilia in order to preserve the rustic charm of the old lodge. “We’ve done everything we can to maintain the heritage and old feel, which is what everybody loved,” she says. The board-and-batten exterior is being painted the familiar barn red colour, while the windows, which are now double-glazed, will feature the original refurbished frames. “People love the old floorboards on the dance floor, so we’ve saved those,” Swanson adds. One of the best heritage

Workers are currently installing a new metal roof and applying a fresh coat of red paint at Hollyburn Lodge, which is set to reopen in November. finds to be recovered, she says, are pieces of wall carved with names and messages from patrons in 1927 – the year the lodge opened. “When we took the lodge apart, we discovered them for the first time.” A popular rest stop for cross-country skiers and

snowshoers, the 90-year-old one-storey building has been undergoing much-needed structural upgrades since last year. Thanks to a new sewer hookup, the lodge is now equipped to stay open year round so summer hikers can also take advantage of the mountain refuge.

“I think it’s going to be a real asset for the North Shore,” Swanson says. Of the $1.1 million required to rebuild Hollyburn Lodge, $500,000 came from Cypress Mountain’s ownership group, the District of West Vancouver pitched in $200,000, and B.C. Parks contributed

$100,000. The Hollyburn Ridge Association and the Hollyburn Heritage Society have been collecting corporate and public donations to make up the rest. “I think we have about $15,000 more before we can really ring the bell,” Swanson says, estimating the current

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total at approximately $1.086 million. With people finishing their summer holidays and settling back into their fall routines, she hopes to close the fundraising gap in time for the grand opening. Make a donation at fundaid.ca/hollyburnlodge.

Chaotic rescue season winds down, fundraising ramps up BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

It was a quiet end to an otherwise chaotic summer for North Shore Rescue.

Team leader Mike Danks said bad weather was likely the reason for their emergency dispatch pagers staying unusually quiet over the Labour Day long weekend. Still, volunteers carried out one medical rescue on Dog Mountain when the weather warmed up. The team was choppered in to the popular trail off Mount Seymour just after 1:15 p.m. Sunday when a woman in her 20s sustained a likely ACL tear in her knee. “The only big hazard was

that there were so many people up on the peak of Dog Mountain that it took a little while to get everybody to move back to get the aircraft in safely,” he said. The all-volunteer team is now looking to recalibrate following an exhausting 97 call-outs so far this year. Going forward, North Shore Rescue may deploy fewer search managers per call. “We have been very busy and we’re going to be a bit more strategic about how many people we’re putting into the field now,” Danks said. “Because we’ve had so many calls, there is the potential for people to not be available

because they’re getting burnt out and they’re getting flak from their families, if you will.” Last year’s record-breaking 139 call-outs raised questions over whether NSR can continue operating at that level with their limited volunteer base while training and raising funds. Because the team sits on the edge of a major media market, it tends to get more attention than B.C.’s other search and rescue teams, all of which find themselves busy, Danks said. “It raises a lot of discussion of if this is a sustainable model moving forward,” he said. “It’s not just our team that’s busy. It’s a lot of other

teams in the southwest here that are extremely busy this year. We’re all in the same situation with a challenge in sustainable funding moving forward.” The B.C. Search and Rescue Association, which represents teams from around B.C., is in talks with the province over a possible change to how rescues are funded. In the last year, the province committed $10 million to an education campaign called AdventureSmart, which posts outreach workers at popular trailheads to provide some possibly life-saving advice to hikers, many of whom are unprepared. It’s hard to know how

many rescue calls that program prevented, Danks said, as overall traffic on the trails continues to climb. “We have so many people that are getting into the backcountry. I believe it’s increasing on a yearly basis. Do we see a direct correlation between the AdventureSmart program and our call volume? Not currently, but over time, I believe that’s going to happen.” As the team transitions into shoulder season, they’ll get back into training, which they largely suspend during the summer months. On Sept. 11, North Shore Rescue is co-ordinating with its sisterteams from Lions Bay and

Vancouver Island to search again for Neville Jewell, the 52-year-old Surrey man who disappeared somewhere on Hollyburn Mountain in September 2015. On the plus side, a busy rescue season tends to be good for the team’s fundraising, which goes to cover equipment and training costs, Danks said. On Saturday, Sept. 10 the North Shore’s three White Spot locations are hosting fundraisers to support the Tim Jones Legacy Fund. The family restaurant will be donating $1 from every burger and 25 cents from every Nat’s Pale Ale or Granville Island lager to the fund.

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finance minister. In practice, that simply does not happen because government accounting would show the school’s debt as provincial debt and the province has been unwilling to risk its credit rating. But unlike debt serviced by taxpayers, the cost of building and maintaining new dorms would be paid for by the fee-paying students who live in them, all while offering below-market rents, the student alliance argues in its Where’s the Housing? study. In its business case, the student alliance predicts, with a 10 per cent kickstart by the province, B.C. could get more than 20,000 new units of student housing over 10 years. In Cap’s case, the advocacy group estimates the campus could hold 520 students in residence buildings at the north and south ends of the campus where parking lots currently sit. That could make a substantial improvement in the lives of students struggling, said Capilano Students’ Union president Jullian Kolstee. Kolstee said he’s met Cap students who live in their cars or couch surf with friends while trying to get an education. “It’s at a point where we’re in crisis all across Metro

Vancouver,” he said. “I know students that are paying well over $1,000 for accommodations, well north of 50 per cent of their income, 60, 70, maybe 80 per cent of their income.” Vacancy rates are around 0.7 per cent on the North Shore, resulting in others having to commute in from Surrey and as far away as Chilliwack. “If you’re only coming for one course, you’re probably spending more time on a bus or in traffic than you are in class,” he said. Adding housing to Cap would give its campus an injection of life and encourage more business in the off-hours, both things the university needs more than parking spaces, Kolstee said. “There is, I would say, much more parking than we need,” he said. “We’d gladly trade parking ability to have housing opportunities.” The rest of the North Shore would benefit as well, Kolstee added, noting that it would mean fewer people wedged onto Highway 1 and the most crowded public transit routes. Roughly two thirds of Cap’s 5,200 students commute from the other side of Burrard Inlet. And it would take significant numbers of renters out of competition for the cheapest units available on the market, Kolstee added. “This issue extends

beyond our campus and beyond the campuses of all post-secondary institutions across British Columbia. It extends to communities,” he said. Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson responded to the campaign with a statement, acknowledging that rental markets are “very tight at the moment” but he did not indicate support for the students’ plan. Instead, he suggested private developers help fill the gap. “The Ministry of Advanced Education is exploring the best way to increase the number of student residences. This includes looking at different financing vehicles to encourage and allow our universities to be part of the market housing phenomenon without the debt being placed into the provincial government books.” No one from Cap U’s administration was available for an interview but acting president Rick Gale issued a statement in response to the campaign. “Capilano University has been interested in student residences for some time. Housing is an important issue for our students and the barriers to on-campus housing are many. We remain committed to working with the students’ union to explore all possible solutions,” it read.

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“This is one of the first (fentanyl dealing cases) to come to court so I think it will be looked at as an example,” he said. But McCormick’s defence lawyer Lawrence Myers said outside court that handing his client a lengthy jail sentence and making an example of him won’t solve the fentanyl crisis. “We have to refrain from the lynch mob mentality that if we hang Mr. McCormick out to dry, that will solve the problem. We’ve been dealing with drugs for 40 years – here and in the United States and all over the world – and the problem is worse,” he said. Myers said that while he doesn’t minimize the current fentanyl crisis, it’s already been proven in American courts that handing out harsh sentences for drug offences doesn’t fix the problem. “It’s expensive and it doesn’t act as a deterrent,” he said. Myers said McCormick is remorseful and has had a troubled life, including suffering post-traumatic stress disorder after watching one of his co-workers die on the job while working as a steel worker. Myers said outside court he’ll be asking the judge for a combined eight-year sentence on all of the charges McCormick has pleaded guilty to. According to details of the case described by the prosecutor in court, McCormick supplied fentanyl pills to a dealer who then sold them to an undercover police officer. The officer was

posing as a mid-level dealer from Yellowknife who planned to sell the drugs in northern mines. Two exchanges, observed by police surveillance officers, happened at a gas station parking lot on Mountain Highway. When police raided McCormick’s home on Poplynn Drive and a storage locker on Main Street, they turned up huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, packaged in Ziploc bags, along with cash and other paraphernalia including a digital scale, pill press, fillers for pill making and a money counter. After he was arrested, McCormick was released on $100,000 bail. He was re-arrested and charged with more drug offences at the end of June 2016 after staff at the Sandman Inn in Richmond called police in May to report trouble, evicting him from his hotel room. Police seized 18 kilograms of vacuum-packed marijuana, two kg of cocaine, 1,000 fentanyl pills, more than 4,000 Alprazolam pills and a money counter from his car and hotel room. McCormick has been in custody since June 27. McCormick’s past criminal record includes a 10-year jail sentence handed down in 2000 for trafficking multiple kilograms of cocaine in the United States, a six-year sentence received in 2002 after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine in Surrey and a 20-month sentence handed down in 2012 for trafficking three kg of hashish in North Vancouver. Charges against McCormick’s former spouse Karen Marie Armistead,

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ith the closure of the Third Street bus depot last weekend, all of North Vancouver’s transit buses are joining the commute to the North Shore from the Burnaby Transit Centre. TransLink says bus riders won’t notice a difference in services, and since the buses will cross the bridge in the early morning and late at night, bridge traffic shouldn’t be an issue. Maybe. But if those buses get stuck on the wrong side of the bridge during an earthquake, we’re going to rue this plan, even if it is providing millions of dollars in “efficiencies” that TransLink’s critics have been howling for. It could be argued we’d have had a better shot at finding a new location if North Vancouver had put up a united (or, if you like, amalgamated) front. The land-poor City has been fighting to

find a new location since the decision to close the depot was announced in 2012. The District didn’t pass a motion asking TransLink to find a new location until late 2015. Also worth noting, in 2005, the transit authority was set to purchase land on West First Street for a new depot but district council voted the plan down, citing objections from Norgate residents. Instead, they’re getting a sewage treatment plant. Of course, the real frustration here is that the decision to close the depot was made unilaterally by TransLink’s unelected, unaccountable, provincially appointed board without any local input. Your four North Shore MLAs will be on your doorstep sooner or later, asking for your support in the next election. So will a crop of new challengers. Be sure to ask every one of them who they think should be in charge of making local transit decisions.

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t’s not just a rhetorical flourish to say that Michael Lewis, arguably the most wisely centrist of West Van councillors, will be difficult to replace. But under B.C. law Lewis’s council seat must be filled through a byelection Nov. 19 – coincidentally the anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address of 1863, speaking of boots hard to fill – with nominations opening Oct. 4 and closing Oct. 14. Opportunity? Candidates who didn’t make the charmed circle of six winners in the 2014 municipal election come naturally to mind. Current buzz: Joanna Baxter and Jim Finkbeiner. Peter Lambur had strong advocates. And is Vivian Vaughan tempted? Her mayoral bid in 2008 was sunk by the controversially late entry of John Clark, which assured Pamela

This Just In Trevor Lautens Goldsmith-Jones’s victory. Would Carolanne Reynolds, deeply committed to the town and its politics, run again? At this writing she hasn’t answered my question. But, roll of drums – Coun. Mary-Ann Booth has spotted two fresh entrants: Andy Krawczyk, a retired high school principal (he chose not to discuss his candidacy

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now out of respect for Coun. Lewis’s memory and family, and “for the electoral process”), and Tom Dodd, a retired businessman whose widespread business and community activities hardly sound like retirement. Booth won’t endorse any candidate, but “I would be happy to work with either of them on council.” Mayor Michael Smith is understandably non-commital: “The District of West Vancouver is a large and complex business, spending $140 million a year. Michael Lewis had both management experience and an understanding of corporate governance. I believe our residents would be well served if this knowledge is replaced.” The name Shannon Walker, who retired from council in 2011 to raise her children, kept popping into

my mind. And out. Still raising children, and busy expanding the Walker Group family business. Bill Soprovich, who merits the title of council’s senior statesman, makes a smart point: “Get out and vote. If voter turnout is low then more chance for a special interest to move in with a candidate and perhaps be successful. I would like to see a candidate who represents the entire community.” Soprovich adds: “I truly miss Coun. Lewis. He was a great friend and colleague. Another loss similar to the late Allan Williams.” Coun. Booth similarly adds to her email: “We are all still reeling from the sad passing of Coun. Lewis. I sat beside him for five years at the council table, and appreciated his knowledge, advice and friendship. I will miss him.”

Timely reminders that the byelection is no small matter. Breathlessly, we await the choice of the West Vancouver Citizens for Good Government.

!!! Did you feel it? The earthquake. The shaking, when the Christy Clark government – as insiders and sharp outsiders knew was coming, and acted accordingly – imposed a 15% tax on foreign real estate purchases. It wasn’t quite The Big One. The immediate effect, in the first half of August, was a swoon in houses sales – 83% in the only place that counts (rarely in less than seven figures), West Vancouver. Only nine sales in those 15 days. Responding a year or so ago to the clamouring to Do Something about the preposterous rise in Vancouver real

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estate prices Clark gently slid in a be-careful-what-youwish-for wake-up: Pricking the free-market bubble would endanger the equally preposterous wealth of existing home-owners. A sobering thought, for those who have become millionaires merely by buying early and thereafter breathing in and out. The better news is that the ‘quake hasn’t lowered sale prices. Not yet, maybe never, or until the real Big One comes.

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Should we ban pit bulls in B.C.? We’ve seen them looking aggressive, disobedient, drooling and dangerous. And those are just the owners. A hiker’s vow of 20-inchsteel-chain vengeance on a pit bull recently opened the debate about the wrongfully maligned dogs and their rightfully maligned owners. Ontario passed legislation in 2005 to ban pit bulls but a recent report found more Torontonians sporting canine tooth marks than at any point in the last 15 years. Instead of a ban, why not send the owners to obedience school? — Jeremy Shepherd

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Dear Editor: Re: Artificial Reef Expedition Planned, Aug. 19 news story. Sinking decaying ships to the ocean floor is not a solution to B.C.’s problem of derelict vessels. To seriously suggest this underscores a lack of understanding about the long-term impacts that sunken ships can have on our oceans. Georgia Strait Alliance’s primary concern with artificial reefs over the years has been the assumption that they cause no harm and, therefore, are good for our oceans. These assumptions are based on casual observation that

lack any rigorous, long-term scientific study. In fact, there’s an absence of long-term scientific monitoring of ships and planes that have been submerged in the strait — and this is a serious flaw. Scientific study must begin somewhere, and a qualitative visual survey can provide a first step, but it certainly cannot offer a comprehensive understanding nor lead to conclusions that everything is fine. It cannot measure the contaminants that are being released into the marine environment as these are largely invisible to the human eye, and it does nothing to address the cumulative impacts of

having man-made garbage thrust into a natural and healthy ecosystem. To continue to sink derelict vessels because artificial reefs are a “boon to biodiversity” is a reckless goal — the presence of life doesn’t mean all is well as we know from the sea floor around Victoria’s sewage outfalls. This type of vague statement favours unfounded and cursory assumptions instead of ensuring boats and ships be recovered or recycled, never finding their way to our ocean floors. Christianne Wilhelmson executive director Georgia Strait Alliance

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frequently groveling. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte recently called U.S. president Barack Obama a “putang ina,” which doesn’t sound so bad unless you know the phrase translates, crudely, as “son of a bitch” – or, so offensively that Reuters and other news reports forewarned delicate

readers, it can also mean “son of a whore.” Duterte thought it over, and apologized. And added that he meant “nothing personal.” Rich comedy. Which recalled – local angle! – the occasion when former B.C. attorney-general Wally Oppal, a delightful, decent man and public servant, was on a public

platform with aboriginal leaders debating a heated issue. Oppal and the leader seated next to him conversed politely. Then the man rose and spoke. His words clearly intended to tear Oppal into small, bleeding pieces. Then he sat down and whispered to Oppal: “Nothing personal.” It’s a classic. rtlautens@gmail.com

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NEWSBRIEFS MAN CHARGED IN LONSDALE SEX ATTACKS GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE A North Vancouver man has received a suspended sentence and been put on 18 months’ probation after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual assault. Judge Grant Sheard handed down the sentence to Vaughan Englot in Vancouver provincial court Aug. 23. The charges stem from groping incidents that happened in North Vancouver’s Central Lonsdale area and downtown Vancouver in January. North Vancouver RCMP first warned the public on Jan. 22 after a woman came forward to report an incident that happened on Jan. 11. She had been walking in the 1700-block of Lonsdale Avenue around 6 p.m. when a suspect grabbed her from behind, put his hands between her legs and groped her, the RCMP said at the time. In the early morning of Jan. 19, police say a man grabbed a woman’s buttocks as she walked east on the 100-block of East

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Notice of List of Registered Electors LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

The District of West Vancouver uses the Province of British Columbia Voters List as the list of registered electors. If your name is not on the current list, and you are an eligible elector, you may register at one of the advance voting opportunities or on general voting day November 19, 2016 by completing an “Application for Registration” form and providing two pieces of appropriate identiﬁcation. Registration in advance of the by-election is not required. Beginning October 4, 2016 until the close of general voting for the by-election on November 19, 2016, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection at the District of West Vancouver Legislative Services Department during regular office hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays). Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information in the list except for election purposes (Local Government Act, Part 3—Electors and Elections).

REQUEST TO OMIT PERSONAL INFORMATION

An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from, or obscured on, the list of registered electors in order to protect their privacy or security. Written requests must be received by 4:30 p.m. on September 27, 2016 by the chief election ofﬁcer at the District of West Vancouver, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4 p.m. on October 14, 2016. An objection must be made in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the municipality and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualiﬁed to be registered as an elector of the municipality.

REGISTERIN G TO VOTE

The District’s list of electors is from the Provincial List of Voters. If you were listed on the Provincial List of Voters you should be on the District’s list of electors. An eligible elector whose name does not appear on the list of electors will have the opportunity to register at the time and place of voting by completing an “Application for Registration” form and providing two pieces of appropriate identiﬁcation.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Resident Electors:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day EMBER 1 9, 2 0 1 6 OV N • a Canadian citizen • a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of registration • a resident of the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration • not disqualiﬁed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law.

Non-Resident Property Electors:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day • a Canadian citizen • a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of registration • a registered owner of real property in the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration • not entitled to register as a resident elector • not disqualiﬁed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

The only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

ELECTION INFORMATION MEETING

An election information meeting will be held for prospective candidates and any interested persons as follows: October 5, 2016 at 6 p.m. West Vancouver Municipal Hall Council Chamber 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC

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Notice of Nomination Period Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver that a by-election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Nominations for the ofﬁce of:

• Councillor one to be elected for a term ending October 2018 will be received by the chief election ofﬁcer or deputy chief election ofﬁcer as follows: WHEN October 4, 2016 at 9 a.m. to October 14, 2016 at 4 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays and weekends) WHERE Legislative Services Department District of West Vancouver 750 17th Street West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3

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HOW Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, by mail or by other delivery service, by fax 604-925-7006 or email election@westvancouver.ca, with originals to follow. The deadline for receiving originals of nomination documents is October 21, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

Nomination documents are available at the District of West Vancouver Legislative Services Department during regular ofﬁce hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) throughout the nomination period (October 4, 2016 at 9 a.m. to October 14, 2016 at 4 p.m.) and are also posted on westvancouver.ca/election.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day November 19, 2016 • Canadian citizen • resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

ELECTION INFORMATION MEETING

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination, visit westvancouver.ca/election or contact: Chief Election Ofﬁcer: 604-925-7045 Deputy Chief Election Ofﬁcer: 604-925-7049

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information on these matters, visit westvancouver.ca/election or contact: Chief Election Ofﬁcer: 604-925-7045 or Deputy Chief Election Ofﬁcer: 604-925-7049

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Faith Amantea, Tamara Prescott, Kathryn Ferguson, Colleen Brow, Mersiha Musovic and Kristi Tayelor are featured performers in the North Vancouver Community Players production of The Odd Couple (Female Version) opening tonight at the Theatre at Hendry Hall. PHOTO LISA KING

Roles reversed in female version of The Odd Couple

Gender bender ! North Vancouver Community Players present The Odd Couple (Female Version) by Neil Simon, Sept. 9-24 at The Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $18/$16 at northvanplayers.ca or 604-983-2633. CHRISTINE LYON clyon@nsnews.com

Playwrights rely on actors to translate the emotion in their scripts from the page to the stage. In some cases though, the writing is so strong it can be appreciated much like a novel. As an actor and director, Karen Golden reads a lot of plays and says Neil Simon’s

comedy The Odd Couple (Female Version) is one of those rarities that ignites chuckles from a solo page-through. “You don’t very often read a comedy and laugh out loud when you’re reading it. You usually have to see it, or at least be able to imagine seeing it, before you can really get a good belly laugh out of it,” she says. Golden is directing the North Vancouver Community Players’ production of The Odd Couple (Female Version), which kicks off the local theatre group’s 2016/17 season. Most people are more familiar with Simon’s original version of The Odd Couple, which opened on Broadway in 1965. That play follows a pair of mismatched roommates: the tidy and uptight Felix Ungar and the slobby and laid-back Oscar Madison. It was turned into a 1968 movie starring Jack

Lemmon and Walter Matthau (who also starred in the longrunning Broadway show), and was later adapted into a TV sitcom in the 1970s. In 1985, Simon updated his hit play for a female cast. Based on the same story line, the revised version features two female roommates: Florence Ungar (played by Tamara Prescott in the upcoming NVCP production) and Olive Madison (played by Mersiha Musovic). Instead of revolving around a poker night, as in the original, this rendition sees Olive invite four girlfriends over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. Meanwhile, upstairs neighbours the Pigeon sisters have been replaced by the Costazuela brothers.

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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Kevin Hill Bold Abstracts Representatives of the Ferry Building Gallery hosted an opening reception for their latest show, Bold Abstracts, at the West Vancouver space Aug. 30. The exhibition features a series of mixed media abstract paintings by Linda Bell, an award-winning Canadian artist who works primarily in mixed media, including acrylic collage, and Marlene Lowden, who paints primarily in oils. The exhibition will remain on display until Sept. 18. ferrybuildinggallery.com

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PIANO MAN Joseph Arthur performs at The Cobalt on Friday, Sept. 16 as part of an extended tour of northern North America and Europe through the end of November. He wrote all of the songs on his latest album, The Family, on a 1912 Steinway Vertegrand that had been passed down through the generations of one family. He used the history and character of the instrument in constructing his new compositions. For more information visit josepharthur.com. PHOTO SUPPLIED DANNY CLINCH until Sept. 13. DR.SUN YAT-SEN CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN 578 Carall St., Vancouver. vancouverchinesegarden.com Small is Beautiful: Miniature shrines by North Shore artist Joanne Frewer are on display Sept. 1-29. Opening reception: Thursday, Sept. 8, 4-6 p.m. FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-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

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We all know that the Toronto International Film Festival is the place to get a first peek at all those Oscar-nominee-wouldbe’s, but it’s also a haven for the best the rest of the world has on offer. There’s a staggering variety of world cinema at this year’s TIFF, running Sept. 8-18, with 296 feature films and 101 shorts from 83 countries. Here’s a teaser list of some of the films screening at this year’s festival:

We Are Never Alone (Czech Republic/France) Czech director Petr Vaclav takes a census, of sorts, among the residents of a bleak Eastern European town. There’s a hypochondriacal husband (Karel Roden) and his wife (Lenka Vlasakova), stretched to the breaking point by two kids and her husband’s madness. A lovesick brothel bouncer (Zdenek Godla) tries vainly to win prostitute Sylva’s (Klaudia Dudova) affection. A prison guard (Miroslav Hanus) finds ominous offerings on his doorstep almost daily, locks his family in their rooms at night, and talks with nostalgia about the Soviet occupation.

The children are the overlooked victims here; Vaclav makes that clear by film’s end. The director’s humour is dark indeed (a condom used to prevent throat cancer?) but he tells his characters’ sad stories with tenderness and insight.

Olli Maki (Jarrko Lahti) and the American title-holder Davey Moore. The camera is an observer – getting jostled in crowds and doused in a shower scene – as Olli struggles to slim down for a new weight category and lets his focus falter when he falls in love with Raija (Oona Airola). “It’s a shitty time to fall in love… pull yourself together!” implores his trainer. The heartfelt journey is strengthened by perfect period details and pretty scenes (Olli kite-flying in a forest) that are sure to stick with viewers.

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki (Finland/ Germany/Sweden) Juho Kuosmanen’s film won the Cannes Un Certain Regard this year and was just named as Finland’s foreign-language Academy Award entry. The black-and-white period drama is set during the run-up to the August 1962 featherweight bout between Finnish hopeful

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Newsreel footage bolsters the realism in Nigerian docudrama From page 16 76 (Nigeria) Set against the backdrop of real history – the failed 1976 military coup in Nigeria – is the story of Joseph Dewa and his very pregnant wife Suzie (Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic) whose only problems are her father’s disapproval of their marriage and the fact that the neighbours on the barracks play their music too loud. That is, until Joseph is recruited by his fellow soldiers into a plot to kill five military VIPs. Joseph refuses but the executions and coup attempt go forward, and thanks to coerced statements and lack of evidence, Joseph may never see his new baby. Classic African and American music of the period (Miriam Makeba’s “Where Does It Lead”) and real newsreel footage bolster the film’s realism, as do its locations: popular “Nollywood” director Izu Ojukwu shot the film in the Mokola Barracks and on Bar Beach in Lagos, where 32 public executions took place in March 1976. Little Men (USA) Ira Sachs co-wrote and directed this film about two families at a crossroads: after the death of his father, Brian (Greg Kinnear) and wife Kathy (Jennifer Ehle) are faced with having to evict Leonor (Paulina Garcia), who runs a struggling dress shop on the

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it won the Semaine de la Critiques Grand Prize. A sheikh suggests his caravan change its route and take a dangerous detour through the mountains; when the sheikh dies a few days later, Ahmed (Ahmed Hammoud) lies for profit, telling the man’s widow that he knows the way across. Meanwhile, the “always praying” Shakib (Shakib Ben Omar) is sent from town to join the caravan and ensure its safety. Laxe manages to make a line of cabs streaking across the desert just as beautiful as the astonishing footage of the caravan trekking over the mountain, a reminder that this is a modern-day Western as well as an ages-old parable.

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114 West WindsorTITLE Road MASTER (Green Gables) Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation What: A Public Hearing for Bylaws 8187 and 8188, proposed Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation bylaws, respecting a proposed subdivision and redevelopment of the property located at 114 West Windsor Road (Green Gables).

When: 7 pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Where: Council Chambers, District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Pacific Gate Investments has proposed to construct a mixed-use project at the north west corner of Marine Drive and Capilano Road. (2010 Marine Dr/1633 Capilano Rd) The proposed plan is in keeping with zoning and the Lions Gate Village Centre Implementation Plan.

*Provided by applicant for illustrative purposes only. The actual development, if approved, may differ.

What changes?

Bylaw 8187 authorizes entry into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement which will secure the permanent protection of Green Gables and permit subdivision into four lots. Bylaw 8188 proposes to designate Green Gables as a protected heritage property.

When can I speak?

We welcome your input Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 7 pm. You can speak in person by signing up at the hearing, or you can provide a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at input@dnv.org or by mail to Municipal Clerk, District of North Vancouver, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 4N5, before the conclusion of the hearing.

Wednesday,September 21, 2016 7:00pm – Doors Open / Open House 7:30pm – Presentation Grouse Inn Meeting Room 1633 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver The proposed project consists of 263 residential units located in a 23 storey and 19 storey building; Commercial space including restaurant, mixed retail, and space that is large enough for a small supermarket or grocer; Public parking for visitors and customers; Road improvements; A public plaza; and land set aside for a future pocket park on Curling Road.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public concerning this application after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Need more info?

Relevant background material and copies of the bylaws are available for review at the Municipal Clerk’s Office or online at dnv.org/public_hearing from July 27 to September 13. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm, except statutory holidays.

Who can I speak to?

Kathleen Larsen, Community Planner, at 604-990-2369 or larsenk@dnv.org

*This is not a Public Hearing. DNV Council will receive a report from staff on issues raised at the meeting and will formally consider the proposal at a later date.

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An information package has been distributed to owners and occupants within the Lions Gate Town Centre. If you would like to receive a copy or if you would like more information, contact Wayne Pai of Pacific Gate Investments at wayne@pacificgate.ca / 604-319-0000 or Tamsin Guppy of the District of North Vancouver Planning Department at 604-990-2391, or bring your questions and comments to the meeting.

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Waste less with shampoo bars Solid soaps easy on the wallet and the environment

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Have you considered going green with your choice of shampoo?

For years, I would choose shampoo by the aroma, luxuriating in the amazing scents available. When our three children were teenagers we had a multitude of shampoo bottles on the go as each family member seemed to have their own favourite. Often when a new bottle of shampoo was started, the old half-used bottle was tucked under the sink. Some of the shampoo never actually served its purpose. I’d love to have a nickel for every time I would stand in the shower and pour a blob of shampoo into the palm of my hand, then half of it would slip between my fingers and wash away. Or, too much would pour out of the shampoo bottle and spill down the drain. Then there was always a bit of shampoo still in the bottom of the container when it was thrown away. Travelling with traditional liquid shampoo is a challenge. One must purchase smaller travel containers to fit into their suitcase. If travelling by air, airport security becomes an issue. Cross your fingers in hopes that the 100 milliliters of shampoo you are permitted to carry on board the plane will last

FASHION FILE OPEN STUDIO Sans Soucie, a textile and design company founded by Capilano University textile arts grad Katherine Soucie, will hold a Fall Open Studio on Sept. 9 (6-11 p.m.) and Sept. 10 ( noon-6 p.m.) at 525 Carrall St., Vancouver. Berlinbased performance artist Lisa Simpson of Agente Costura will do a performance installation on Friday evening; Saturday is reserved for an open upcycling studio. sanssoucie.ca POP-UP SHOP Designer Jamileh Pourfouladchi of Avantgarde Moda will showcase her fall/winter 2016 collection of silk and wool scarves at a pop-up event on Saturday, Sept. 10, 3-6 p.m. at 11-915 Tobruck Ave., North Vancouver. avantgardemoda.com

North Vancouver writer Wendy Station tests and reviews shampoo bars made by three different companies: The Soap Works, Lush Cosmetics, and Maple Hills Naturals. PHOTO SUPPLIED the length of your holiday, but won’t leak in your carryon bag. Enter bar shampoo. I first discovered this style of shampoo at Lush Cosmetics. Their bar shampoo is roughly the shape of a small hockey puck. At 18 cents per gram it wasn’t cheap! (Price for a 55 gram bar is $10.) The aroma was excellent and it lathered up well. I also purchased the available metal container to carry the soap when we

travelled. Unfortunately, this soap would easily “melt” when touched by moisture. One bar became like a soft cream, although I closed the container after each use. Once when travelling, I accidentally left the lid off of the shampoo bar’s container. Water from the shower splashed into the container and overnight that solid shampoo dissolved and became liquid. My next bar shampoo

was purchased online from a U.S. company called Maple Hills Naturals. They offered a shampooing and conditioning bar in a five-bar value pack for seven cents per gram. (Price less than $30 for five 85-gram bars.) When one bar becomes small, open the next bar and press them together. Nothing wasted! With daily use, each bar lasted longer than two months. This bar shampoo does not melt or soften.

Each bar was individually packaged in a recyclable cardboard container. The best bar shampoo to date was found at Victoria’s Health on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. They offer a shampoo and conditioner bar shampoo for two cents per gram. Made by a Canadian company called The Soap Works, each bar weighs 110 grams and costs

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FASHION UPCYCLE Customize your clothing using stamps, stencils and resists at this casual Friday night art class Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. Bring a piece of previously worn clothing (T-shirt, skirt, etc.) to upcycle and update. Other materials included. Fee: $35. nvartscouncil.ca VINTAGE MARKET Deja Vu Vintage Market returns to the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 30 vendors will be selling vintage furniture, home and garden decor, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, handmade and vintage-inspired gifts. Admission: $5 (children free). dejavuvintagemarket.com DRESS FOR SUCCESS Mountain Way Cleaners has partnered with Dress

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RECOVERY DAY North Shore-raised Heidi Smith (pictured at rear) will be participating in the Recovery Day B.C. street festival on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street in New Westminster. Smith, the founder and director of Addictive Designs apparel, will have a booth set up where she will display her collection of T-shirts and tank tops inspired by recovery. A recovering addict herself, Smith will be joined by a group of women who have also overcome addiction. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Products easy to travel with From page 27 $2.29. This bar shampoo lathers very well and holds its shape similar to a traditional bar of soap. I store it (and travel with it) in a plastic soap holder purchased at our local dollar store (as shown in the photograph on the previous page). The Soap Works shampoo bar is phosphate free and does not contain sodium laurel, lauryl or laureth sulphate – harsh detergents included in many over-the-counter liquid shampoos. I highly recommend you ask for a solid bar shampoo at your local health food store or at any store selling shampoo products. Little or no packaging, no waste. Bar shampoo is easy to travel with as it can double as a body soap. Very convenient

FASHION FILE From page 27 Famous salmon BBQ, Save on Foods garden, live entertainment, Coho Run, Coho Swim, Coho Walk, Kids’ Park, Squamish Nation village, Stewardship Zone, tug-of-war competition and so much more! This is a Zero Waste Event. A secure bike valet will be available. Limited parking on site, so we encourage you to ride, walk or take transit.

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For Success, a non-profit organization that provides workplace attire and career development tools to disadvantaged women. The dry cleaner is currently accepting donations of gently used business clothing such as skirts, blouses, dress pants, dresses and blazers. Items can be dropped off at Mountain Way Cleaners’ two North Vancouver locations: 942 W. 16th St. and 1823 Capilano Rd. SCARVES FOR WATER The Obakki Foundation, founded by West Vancouver’s Treana

The Soap Works’ bar shampoo stands out for its price, lather, and absence of harsh detergents. PHOTO SUPPLIED to pack into your sports bag for use at the gym, or for the whole family to use when camping. Hockey players in your family would benefit with a bar shampoo in their bag! A small step you and your family can take to help your budget AND help your

Peake, has launched two new limited-edition 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 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

household go green at the same time. Wendy Station has lived in North Vancouver for almost 50 years. She enjoys the curious, the unusual and the old fashioned, and loves to share these with her grandchildren.

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. 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

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Metalwood built on a strong foundation Electric jazz band celebrate two decades of musicmaking ! Metalwood CD Release, Friday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. at Vancouver’s Frankie’s Jazz Club. Tickets: $20. coastaljazz.ca ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com

With 20 years of musicmaking under their belts, the members of Canadian jazz band Metalwood couldn’t be happier to be embarking on their next great adventure: the release of their first album since 2003, dubbed Twenty, and an accompanying cross-Canada tour to boot.

Deep Cove’s Brad Turner, a trumpeter, pianist and composer, as well as an instructor in Capilano University’s jazz studies program and director of the school’s “A” Band, has been with Metalwood since the beginning. 38 When asked what he feels has contributed to the band’s longevity, he’s obviously quick to compliment the impressive talents of his peers, but ultimately credits the natural chemistry among members and their strong bonds forged along the way. “We’ve all become very close friends through the

Metalwood (Brad Turner, Chris Tarry, Mike Murley and Ian Froman) launch new album, Twenty, with three nights at Frankie’s Jazz Club. years and watched each other’s lives develop and go down different paths and remained friends,” he says. Rounding out the quartet are: New York City-based bassist Chris Tarry; saxophonist Mike Murley, a lecturer at the University of Toronto; and drummer Ian Froman, who lives in New Jersey, though commutes to New York to perform and sits on the faculty of Berklee, Drummers Collective, New School

University and City College. The members of Metalwood, described as “Canada’s premier electric jazz band,” have much to be proud of. The group earned consecutive Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for its first two releases, 1997’s Metalwood and 1998’s Metalwood 2, inspired by the likes of Miles Davis and Weather Report. They’ve also had many opportunities to tour internationally as well as record.

“It’s kind of neat that it started simply from a friendly conversation at a social gathering,” says Turner. While the band has continued to play on and off as a group over the years, typically in Toronto, 2016 marks their official return to the studio after a 14-year absence. “We all felt like it would be fun to do another record and that’s always been the mandate of this group is to

make sure it’s fun, because that’s why we started it in the first place,” says Turner. He, along with Tarry and Murley, penned a ton of new material and sent it around to the other members to review. Ready to move forward, Twenty was recorded over a couple of days in Toronto at Studio Number 9, however first, the band decided to follow in the footsteps of their former selves. Prior to recording, they played a gig

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If you find a lawyer in a Brooklyn meat locker it’s a reasonable assumption he’s displeased a client – likely named Tony Taglialucci – who resented both the barrister’s fees and his existence.

However, there is another possibility: that lawyer may be living in a meat locker to edit an 800-page novel that fuses an eastern European absurdist sensibility with a phenomenological critique of the law. Alexander Boldizar, happily, is the second kind of meat locker lawyer. More than 16 years after putting pen to paper on the campus of Harvard University, the North Vancouver author’s novel The Ugly was finally published earlier this year. It’s the story of Muzhduk the Ugli (pronounced mozheduke the ugly). Muzhduk throws large boulders. Others in his tribe also throw boulders, but not boulders as large as the ones Muzhduk throws. That is why Muzhduk will be the leader. But the society’s strict boulderocracy is disrupted by predatory American entrepreneurs intent on building a hotel for wealthy butterfly watchers in Muzhduk’s northeast Siberian village. Muzhduk eats butterflies. The interlopers assess Muzhduk’s intelligence in inverse proportion to his resemblance to pro wrestler and The Princess Bride actor Andre the Giant. They soon begin their painfully legal, patently dishonest land acquisition strategy. The village mastered metal to fight the communists. To fight Americans, they need to master the weaponry of words. Muzhduk has to go to Harvard.

More than 16 years after putting pen to paper on the campus of Harvard University, Alexander Boldizar’s novel, The Ugly, was finally published earlier this year. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN Boldizar, a big guy, who won a gold medal at the 2011 Pan American jiu jitsu tournament, is familiar with the stupid stereotype. “People always assumed I was dumb,” the former Harvard law student says. He recalls a summer he spent in Prague not too long after the Czech Republic and Slovakia went their separate ways. “If I spoke Slovak in Prague – especially in the centre where it was very expensive and touristy – people would just not serve me. They

would think I couldn’t afford a coffee.” Boldizar spoke mostly English that summer, which masked his Slovakian heritage and made him privy to at least one conversation he might have missed. He was in a coffee shop when he overheard Czechs at the next table describing Slovaks as: “dumb, boulder throwing mountain men.” That bit of unintentional eavesdropping gave Boldizar the first inkling of a story. What if Slovaks were dumb, boulder throwing mountain

men? And what if they had to seek knowledge from the place with which Boldizar was becoming increasingly disenchanted: Harvard University? “I just had this character and this setting and I wanted to clash them into each other,” Boldizar says, likening the experiment to his childhood penchant of smashing Lego cars. Boldizar came to Canada as an eight-year-old refugee, spending his first six months in Canada in a refugee camp with little to do but devour Jules Verne and Karl May

books. Later, he delved into the science fiction of Philip K. Dick and Robert Heinlein. “I read books the way people look at their iPhones now with Pokemon Go.” From a young age, he’d been determined to get to Harvard. “I didn’t care what the subject was, I just wanted that diploma,” he says. But it turned out he cared more than he thought he would. And rather than finding an eclectic assortment of freethinking weirdos, Harvard seemed more a haven for perpetually clambering careerists. “People would be extremely nice to your face,” he explains. “They’d be competitive, but under the surface.” Not only was the structure of the place “political and so full of bullshit,” but the “pure analytic logic” of law school precluded deeper thinking about what law really is, he explains. He wanted to attack the idea of law from the outside, he explains. “So, I’ll write a novel.” It seemed simple enough. Harvard helped him launch his career as a lawyer. A threeyear sojourn in Bali effectively ended that same career. Shortly after Bali, Boldizar was living with his pregnant wife in an illegally converted, prone-to-electrical-fires meat locker in Brooklyn. He was also living with a monster. A “massive, 800-page monster.” Sipping a coffee outside Blenz on Lonsdale Avenue, decked out in his The Ugly T-shirt, Boldizar recalls the Brooklyn days when paying for coffee seemed like the height of extravagance. After he’d graduated Harvard, 40 firms recruited him. In Brooklyn, he estimates he sent out 400 resumes and didn’t hear back from anyone. And all the while he was devoted to finding a home for The Ugly. “Even if the book doesn’t sell, I have to publish it just so I don’t feel like it was that massive a mistake,” he remembers thinking.

Things looked good in 2008. He had an agent and was close to signing a book deal with a big publishing house. “And then Lehman Brothers collapsed,” he says wistfully. With financial firms imploding like a puny challenger attempting to catch a Slovakian’s boulder, major publishing houses were all too happy to reject any book that seemed too ambitious or too odd. The Ugly was both. Boldizar says one thought kept rolling around in his head during that period: “I messed up.” Convinced no major publisher would take a chance on the book, his agent gave up. Shortly afterwards, Boldizar and his wife divorced. And the book sat on the shelf from 2008 until 2015. Eventually, Boldizar found steady work. He raised his son. And when he looked over the opus he’d envisioned as a successor to Ulysses, he realized that it might not be the great American novel or even the great Canadian novel. “But it was good, it was funny, there were interesting ideas in there,” he says. He began making the book more plot-driven and balancing his newfound outlook with the vision of the argumentative young man who faced down the blank page with such vigour all those years ago. He also trimmed a passage he described as “one long malarial trip.” “There’s a saying: add a dream, lose a reader,” he explains. “One of the reasons it took me 16 years is that my obstacles as a writer were not technical things … my own personality was interfering with my writing a good book. I couldn’t fix the book until I matured a bit.” The Ugly eventually found a home at Brooklyn Arts Press and Boldizar found a home in North Vancouver, living much closer to the Seymour than the East River. “I’ve now lived in North Vancouver longer than anywhere else in my life,” he says. “I love the idea of actually putting roots down.”

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Simon story still set in the 1980s but with unique character twists From page 13 “In some ways it’s identical. There are actually sections of the script that are the same as the male version,” says Golden. But Simon has given his rewrite “a uniquely female twist,” she explains. The script touches on topical gender issues, though Golden says the audience should bear in mind that the story takes place in the mid-’80s. “We didn’t monkey around with the time, we kept it true to the period it was written in,” she says. Non-married

cohabitation, for instance, isn’t the taboo it was 30 years ago. But other topics the characters discuss, such as the gender pay gap, remain hot-button issues today. Part of Simon’s comic genius, Golden says, is his ability to find humour in familiar situations everyone has experienced. “We all know what it’s like to have a broken heart, we all know what it’s like to be rejected, we all know what it’s like to have good friends, we all know what it’s like to try to get along with someone that you might be mismatched with as a

roommate,” she says. “One of the main reasons people laugh at this stuff is because they recognize themselves or people they know.” The Odd Couple (Female Version) employs a number of comedy styles, from witty back-and-forth banter to slapstick-style physical humour. Mostly, though, Golden expects audiences will be laughing at the foibles of the characters. “They’re all flawed, all these characters. We’re pulling for them, we like them, we’re charmed by them, but we recognize they’re all flawed.” It’s been 50 years since

Turner quartet up for 2016 Juno award From page 29 label founder Cory Weeds, who also founded the Cellar Jazz music series. Metalwood is set to take the stage at Vancouver’s Frankie’s Jazz Club Sept. 9-11 before heading out on the road for a string of dates across the country for the duration of the month. Turner’s busy fall will continue back at home as he has some gigs lined up with his Brad Turner Quartet and Brad Turner Trio, both of which recently released albums. Notably, his quartet’s, Over My Head was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year: Group at the 2016 Juno Awards. Upcoming season highlights for “A” Band include joining fellow Capilano University ensemble NiteCap for a performance with jazz saxophonist Donny McCaslin at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, Oct. 28, as well as a night at Frankie’s

Jazz Club in November. Turner has been with Cap U since 1992, with the exception of a five-year leave of absence during the early 2000s. Working with the jazz greats of tomorrow is something he’s long been passionate about. “It’s something that’s always been part of the tradition of jazz. Players at one point are starting out and hopefully, if you’re fortunate, you get opportunities to meet and play with more experienced musicians and that gets passed along as you get older. So having this job at Cap has been great,” he says. Turner has even gone on to play in ensembles with his former students, further speaking to the value in carrying on the tradition. “Lots of fine young players have come out of that program and I’m proud to be a part of helping them along their way. If we get a chance to work together, it’s even better,” he says.

the original The Odd Couple premiered and 30 years since the female version made its debut, yet both plays remain fan favourites that are frequently staged across North America. Golden suspects the story has maintained its appeal over the decades because of its timeless themes. “The fashions change and the social norms change and the headlines change, but we’re all still looking for the same stuff, you know, we want to feel appreciated, we want to feel loved, we want to get along with each other, and that’s what it’s all about.”

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ARTSCALENDAR From page 20 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 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. 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 architectural landscapes inspired by his travels across Canada and Europe runs until Sept. 18. Materialization: Mila Karavai presents a collection of illustrative works using unconventional surfaces such as paint, aluminium and paper mache Sept. 20-Oct. 9. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. STUDIO E 161 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. TARTOOFUL 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-924-0122 tartooful.com UNITARIAN CHURCH OF VANCOUVER 949 West 49th Ave., Vancouver. Every Day in Every Way: North Shore artist A. J. Brown

COHO FEST Chilliwack headlines this year’s Coho Festival set for this Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. For complete details visit cohosociety.com. PHOTO SUPPLIED participates in an exhibit until Oct. 16. Viewing hours: MondaysThurdays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12:30-2 p.m. Artist reception: Friday, Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca West Vancouver Art Instructors’ Exhibition: An exhibition that demonstrates the wide variety of media, styles and approaches used by instructors in the creation of their own art runs until Oct. 17. WEST VANCOUVER MUNICIPAL HALL 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Paintings by Riita

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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. 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

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Sept. 4, Colin Bullock (singer/ songwriter). LYNNVALLEYCOMMUNITY ROOM 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. FridayNightLive: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. NORTH LONSDALE UNITED CHURCH 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Dinner Concert: The Deep Cove

Big Band, Kathy Fitzpatrick and Marcus Mosley perform while the audience enjoys a Syrian themed meal Saturday, Sept. 24, 6-9:30 p.m. Proceeds support the North Shore United Refugee Response Team. Admission: $40. Tickets: 604-985-4911. 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. Tickets: ticketstonight.ca SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Music Fantasia performs romantic medieval music Thursday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. Classical Concert Series: Clarinet player Connie Gitlin and accompanist perform chamber music Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. Classical Concert Series: Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg performs Thursday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. ST.STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Sip and Song: Jacquie Morgan performs Sept. 10 and The Hot Mamas perform Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. with a reception at 6 p.m. Admission: $40 for both concerts of $25 each. Tickets available from the church or at the door. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Friday Night Concert: Quintet group The Bills perform globally inspired roots music Sept. 30, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

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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 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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DEEP COVE BREWERY 170-2270 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Dino DiNicolo performs a solo show Saturday, Sept. 17, 7-9 p.m. 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. QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 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.

Otherevents CAPILANOUNIVERSITY PERFORMINGARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-9907810 capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre/ BillEvansTimeRemembered:A documentary about jazz pianist Bill Evans Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The event will also feature live music with the Miles Black Trio playing compositions of Bill Evans. Admission: $20. Tickets: billevanstimeremembered. brownpapertickets.com. FERRYBUILDINGGALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Giotto—FatheroftheItalian RenaissanceCourts: A series of art history lectures Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 7-9 p.m. The illustrated lectures will trace the dramatic rise of the late medieval painter Giotto de Bondone. Admission: $40 or $15 drop-in. SALVATIONARMY 3403 East 49th Ave., Vancouver. LionsGateChorusa cappella choral ensemble is looking for new members and they will hold an Open House Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30-10 p.m. Info: lionsgatechorus. ca. WESTVANCOUVER MEMORIALLIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca SensationalVancouver 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. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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Thai PudPong Restaurant $$ www.thaipudpong.com 1474 Marine Drive, W. Van. | 604-921-1069 West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner. Som Tum Thai Restaurant www.somtum.ca 1863 Marine Drive, W. Van. | 604-912-0154 Healthy authentic Thai cuisine prepared by Thai chef. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and Mon-Sun for dinner. North Shore News readers get 10% OFF for entire dinner until Sept. 15!

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Pier 7 restaurant + bar $$$ www.pierseven.ca 25 Wallace Mews, N. Van. | 604-929-7437 Enjoy dining literally ON the waterfront with our inspired West Coast boat-to-table choices & extensive wine list. We’ve got 5 TV’s so you’ll never miss a game. Brunch until 2:30 weekends & holidays. The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier $$$ www.pinnaclepierhotel.com Located at the corner of Lonsdale and Esplanade 138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. | 604-973-8000 Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood & the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reﬂect west coast cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night lounge, 7 days/week. Live music Fridays 8 - 11 pm.

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Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub www.sailorhagarspub.com 86 Semisch Avenue, N. Van. | 604-984-3087 Spectacular view of Vancouver harbour & city, enjoy great food in a Brew Pub atmosphere. 18 beers on tap including our own 6 craft-brews. Happy Hour Specials Every Day 11 am – 6 pm! Satellite sports, pool table, darts & heated patio.

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SODERSTROM, Florence Bernice September 9, 1929 - September 2, 2016

ADDISON, Patricia (nee Hope) 1929 - 2016 Patricia Addison passed away suddenly on August 29, 2016, at the age of 87. She was deeply loved by her husband of 60 years, Hugh Addison, who predeceased her by a year, and by her sons, Charles (Cynthia Sully) and James. She was a loving and devoted grandmother to Catherine, Heather, Kate, and Erin. She is survived by her sister, Helen Hart (David Hart) in Eastbourne, England, and her nieces Clare Hart, Ruth Hart and her nephew, Anthony Hart. She is also remembered by her many good friends and her extended family. In addition to her beloved husband, Hugh, she was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Alexandrina Hope. Patricia was born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1929. She grew up loving art and playing the piano. She spent many happy days with her family at their cottage at Ma-Me-O Beach at Pigeon Lake, Alberta, along with her many relatives and friends. After high school she went to work for Rule, Wynn, and Rule, a leading Alberta architectural firm. She ultimately became office manager in the Edmonton office. Patricia always spoke fondly of a trip she made with Helen and other friends to Europe by ocean liner from New York in the early 1950’s at a time when you could walk around Seville, Spain, before there were any tourists and when you packed your best clothes to visit the casino in Monte Carlo. In 1955 she met the love of her life, Hugh Addison. Patricia and Hugh were married in Edmonton in 1956 and started to build a life together. After her two sons came along, the family moved to North Vancouver in 1964 for Hugh’s new job and then to West Vancouver, which was where Hugh was from. Patricia always cared deeply for her family and worked hard to support them by believing in them and looking after the family home. Over the years, Patricia made many friends in a variety of activities from her bridge group where so many young families came to know each other, to her quilting group when the kids had all left home. Patricia volunteered regularly in her community through a variety of organizations over the years. She and Hugh travelled extensively to many locations around the world. Patricia was always there with a comforting shoulder if things weren’t going quite right. In retirement, she spent many happy years with Hugh at their vacation home on Saltspring Island tending to their garden and playing golf with many friends including, Bill and Mary Hogg. In her later years, she continued to be active in the community and with friends. She loved all her granddaughters deeply and was fiercely proud of them. After Hugh’s passing last year, it took her some time to recover, but in recent months she had found peace and comfort in the warmth of her home. She continued to watch the ships sail past while sitting on the deck of her home feeling the warm rays of the sun on her face. Patricia lived a full life. She was and is loved and will be deeply missed. Patricia’s family would like to thank Janice, Heather, and Socki for enabling her to remain in her home over the past year. There will be a gathering to remember Patricia at 1 pm on Sunday, October 2. For more information regarding the gathering contact Hollyburn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. For those wishing to share a memory of Patricia, please go to www.Hollyburnfunerals.com.

Florence passed away peacefully in the presence of family in Ladysmith. She is survived by her husband Gordon and their children Stephen, Karen, Ian, Janet, and their spouses; grandchildren Erik, Sean, Alyssa, Michelle, Bennett, Christine, Nicole and Kevin; as well as two greatgrandchildren, Hanna and Etta. Florence was born in Vancouver to parents Ben and Gladys Manners. They resided on the North Shore for the majority of time, with a brief move to Bralorne during the depression years. She fondly remembered her early school days at Bralorne with her sister Lorna, and it brought her back to the area in later years to spend vacation time at Gun Lake. While in North Vancouver, she attended Capilano School and North Van High. Determined to pursue her independence, she also attended art and business school. Her most memorable and rewarding work was in the Emergency Department at Lions Gate Hospital. Florence and Gordon raised their children in North Vancouver, but later retired in Ladysmith. She was an accomplished artist, leaving numerous oil paintings to her family. The family fondly remembers all the enjoyable Sunday night dinners and how much Florence loved beachcombing with her grandchildren. She is remembered for her great sense of humour and her love of animals, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The care and empathy expressed throughout her stay by the staff at the Lodge on 4th was outstanding and greatly appreciated. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

SLATER, Queenie May June 3, 1932 – August 30, 2016 With heartache we announce the gentle passing of our adored “Q” after a brief illness. Born Queenie May Gunderson in Alert Bay, B.C., Queenie married William (Bill) Slater in 1957. They settled in North Vancouver in 1964 to raise their three daughters: Stephanie, Melinda and Scenery. Bill and “the girls” are joined in grief by grandsons Dylan and Ryder McRae; sons-in-law, George McRae, Roy Reichgeld and Brian Casilio; sisters Joyce O’Conner, Jessie Roland and Vera Gunnarsen; sister-in-law Linda Gunderson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Many family members and friends were able to visit her in hospice, ensuring that her death - like her life - was filled with laughter and love. “Our family is comforted by the thought of Queenie being reunited with her adored brother “Johnnyboy” and nephews Kevin and Mark O’Connor.” “You sure had “a good run” Q. Love and miss you always.” A memorial service will be held at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st Street, Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation, the BC SPCA, or the charity of your choice.

WILLIAMS, Tula Liv November 15, 1921 − August 31, 2016

GRANT, Gladys Ann (nee McGuinness) Passed away peacefully on September 4, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family members. She was born in Kelowna 94 years ago and at the age of four moved with her family to North Vancouver where she has lived since. Ann is survived by her two loving sons, Charlie (Faye) and Michael as well as a niece, two nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Tom in 1989, her parents Charles and Gladys, her sister Francis and brothers Rolly and Derek. Special Thanks to the staff and caregivers of Sunrise who took such excellent care of our precious mother and aunt. There will be a Celebration of Life held at her residence, Sunrise of Lynn Valley, 980 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2:30-4:30pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. The interment of her ashes will occur at a later date.

Tula passed away peacefully at the age of 94 with her loving family by her side. She arrived from Norway in 1923 and settled in North Vancouver, where she proudly remained for her entire life. As a young woman, Tula loved to Jitterbug and Highland Fling dance. She played the accordion, was an avid card player, and loved her home of 53 years, where she remained until the age of 91. She worked at the Burrard Shipyards during the Second World War, and after becoming a single mother, went on to support herself and her two children by working at such places as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, One Hour Martinizing in Edgemont Village, and Sears. She was one of six children born to Henrik and Jenny Caspersen, and was predeceased by all of her siblings: Alvhild Beck, Arne, twin brother Leif, Evelyn Gatter, and Alice Holm. She is survived by her beloved and devoted children Karen Hedges, Bradley Williams and daughter−in−law Christine, grandchildren Jamie Hedges (Gordana) and Kristie Fuchs (Sean), great granddaughters Zoe, Amy, Natalie and Emma, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She spent her final years in Evergreen House under the care of the capable and outstanding staff of 3 South. The family wishes to thank Dr. P. Schwartz, Dr. R. Puddicombe, and Dr. P. Montemuro for all of their care and kindness as well as all of the nurses and care aides that made Tula’s final years warm and dignified. She will certainly be missed. Her family will remember the strength that she demonstrated, and strive to uphold the values that she instilled. No service by request, but the family will celebrate her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please have a cup of coffee with your family in her memory.

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The exterior styling of the redesigned Toyota Prius may be a bit over-the-top, but on the inside the cabin is more comfortable than ever and the handling is also much improved. The fuel economy remains mind-blowing – you can drive all day and the needle barely budges. It is available at Jim Pattison Toyota in the Northshore Auto Mall. PHOTO KEVIN HILL

A toast to the improved Prius It’s not exactly what you’d call a white-knuckled thrill ride. The original Toyota Prius arrived on our shores looking like Apple had designed an iToaster, and driving very leisurely indeed.

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Exciting? No. Interesting? Absolutely. Here’s a car you can buy that’s designed to use as little gasoline as possible, a complex machine that hums and clicks behind the

scenes. It’s very good at its job – ever wonder why there are so many Prius taxicabs? Over the years, Toyota’s commitment to making hybrid technology a reality on the roads has resulted in millions of these cars on the roads. And yet, we still don’t know what to call a group of them. Prii? Priuses? Preese? Well anyway, here’s the latest edition of Toyota’s hybrid wonder. It certainly doesn’t

look like a toaster any more. Let’s see how it drives.

DESIGN This car was designed by someone whose dream job was creating those little Pokemon monsters. It’s angular and it’s creased and it has some of the weirdest headlights I’ve ever seen. Let’s be blunt – this is way too much styling for this car. Who wants to buy a car that

looks like a cartoon pocket monster? The old Prius was unexciting but inoffensive, which is a bit more appropriate for a hybrid commuter car. Some quick details: basic cars get 15-inch alloy wheels while the top-level Touring gets bumped up to 17s. LED headlamps are standard, fog lights are only on the Touring. Can we please stop looking at it now? Thanks.

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CAUGHT ON VIDEO: TEXTING, RECKLESS DRIVING You’ve probably started to see them cropping up more and more: cameras attached to the helmets of motorcyclists. Similar to the dashcam phenomenon, these aren’t meant to record the stunts of a GoPro commercial, but to capture near misses. Being a motorcyclist is dangerous, particularly when you’re surrounded by an ever-more-distracted population. Ottawa resident Erik Hannah’s helmet cam may have just done the residents of Ontario a small favour. Thanks to footage he uploaded to YouTube, a driver has surrendered to Ottawa police and is now facing charges of distracted and reckless driving. Here’s what happens on tape. Hannah is stopped behind a black Toyota FJ Cruiser when he notices that

Braking News Brendan McAleer the car is stopped far back of the line. He eases his bike over to take a look: the driver is glued to her phone. He knocks on the window. She ignores him and keeps tapping away on her phone. The light changes, so Hannah proceeds forward, now ahead of the FJ. Within a few seconds, the Toyota comes surging forward from the right, cutting into Hannah’s lane and missing his bike by inches. The video of the incident, including where Hannah catches up and calmly

confronts the woman, went viral. Ottawa police were soon involved, and the driver subsequently turned herself in. Cameras are everywhere these days, and in cases like this, it’s a good thing. If you aren’t going to behave like someone who belongs on the road, you should be taken off it.

NORWAY’S ELECTRIC ADVANTAGE: CHARGING Norway is often touted as a model for electric car adoption, as it has the highest percentage of EV owners of any country. There are very good reasons for the surge in ownership: the Norwegian government gives significant tax breaks to EV owners, including waiving the sales tax. They also get to take ferries for free, get free parking, and get to charge for free in public. However, all the freebies in the world can’t replace good infrastructure. Thus, the Norwegians have just opened the world’s largest

fast-charging site, located just outside Oslo. The site can charge 28 cars at the same time, which rates as more plugs in one place than you can find in some entire U.S. states. With its densely populated area and limited sprawl, the Lower Mainland is one of the most sensible places to own an electric car, even if it’s only as your second vehicle. The more infrastructure we build for EVs, the easier they’ll be to own.

LAFERRARI TO BENEFIT EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS The recent earthquake in Italy left hundreds dead and many more homeless. In order to help them out, Ferrari just announced their intention to build a 500th version of their LaFerrari hypercar, one that’ll be auctioned off for charity. How much can one car raise? While the Ferrari LaFerrari originally sold for $1.3 million, the car has been changing hands for as much as three to four times the

original price. Some people will get the help they need, and some very wealthy person will get a beautiful car. A beautiful car with an absolutely stupid name.

DODGE TO MAKE AWD CHALLENGER An all-wheel-drive Hellcat? Well, no – not yet. However, part of Dodge’s new plans are to add all-wheel drive to the Challenger platform, giving the muscle car a little more grip. There’s more good news here too. As you may already know, Fiat’s acquisition of Chrysler involves a lot of cost savings via platform sharing. The next Challenger will lose its aging bones, being built instead on the same frame that underpins the Alfa Romeo Giulia. That means you’re getting a bruiser that’s also got a little Alfa racing pedigree – a boxer that can dance. And finally, Dodge fans will get their chance at a convertible version of the Challenger. There’s a

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RUSSIANS USE RISQUE RISK MANAGEMENT Russian roads are among the most dangerous in the world. However, at one pedestrian crossing near the village of Severny, in central Russia, the road suddenly got a lot safer. And, um, nakeder. In a move that would surely generate a heated council debates if someone was to try it here, a local road safety campaign hired a couple of models to stand by the side of the road in lingerie. They popped off their tops and held up speed limit signs. Everybody slowed right down. Like waaayyy down. Surprisingly, there were no reported crashes caused by distracted drivers. Watch this space for all the best and worst of automotive news, or submit your own auto oddities to mcaleer.nsnews@ gmail.com.

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curving white plastic between the seats is very strange. It looks like something you’d use to bathe your Chihuahua. All materials, however, are of much higher quality than before, with even the Softex faux-leather material looking more convincing. The ovoid vents in the dash are even – dare I say it? – cool. And, best of all, everything you loved about the Prius’s sensible packaging is still here. There’s ample room for the whole carpool, the hatchback trunk is usefully-sized at 697 litres (and there’s a spare tire), and if you fold down the seats you can throw a bicycle in there without taking the wheels off. Job done.

PERFORMANCE Nearly every new car on the road today gets an increase in power every time there’s a model change. Who wouldn’t want more horsepower? Prius owners. Or so Toyota is guessing. This year, the Prius’s 1.8-litre gasoline engine and AC electric motor combine for a whopping 121 h.p. The new looks are extreme, the straight-line performance is not. But hang on a minute, this is a Prius we’re talking about. It’s job isn’t to lap the