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Squamish language in revival Immersion class graduates first cohort, starts second intake

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The effort to revive the Squamish language from the brink is gaining steam, 15 speakers at a time.

The first cohort of students from the Temstl’i7 ta Sníchim language immersion class has completed their first year, emerging fluent enough to carry on everyday conversation. And the program is now accepting applicants for the next academic year starting this September. The class was founded in partnership with SFU’s First Nations Language Centre by Squamish activist and educator Khelsilem when the number of fluent speakers of the language in the postresidential school era had fallen to single digits. “If we have 30 people in the community speaking the language in the community, that’s going to be huge – 30 more people than we had two years ago,” Khelsilem said. The program, which is open to anyone with Squamish ancestry, includes roughly 900 hours of full-time classes at SFU’s downtown campus over the course of eight months. Instruction is done in the Squamish language, with very little translation, starting from the very basics. “They’re actually going to succeed. If they take this program, they’re going to become speakers of the

Khelsilem, a Squamish Nation activist and educator, is recruiting people of Squamish descent who are willing to study and relearn their traditional language through full-time studies at SFU’s downtown campus. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN language, which they might not have realized was possible before, and we do it in a way that’s fun and engaging. There’s a lot of laughter and it’s really a space that feels safe (in which) to learn a language,” Khelsilem said. It also is an accredited university program that grants 30 academic credits that can count towards a bachelor’s degree. Khelsilem is targeting

people in their early 20s who are most likely to have children in the next 10 years – children who could potentially be the first in many generations to be raised in their own language. In time, Khelsilem said his goal is to have 10 per cent of his people speaking Squamish as their first language.

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Manny bags birthday bronze at alpine world championships ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

Thirty-third birthdays likely don’t get much better than the one North Vancouver native Manuel Osborne-Paradis

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The man known as Manny in the alpine ski racing world scored a bronze medal in super-G at the FIS world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Manny and

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teammate Erik Guay, who finished first in a dominant performance, became the first Canadian duo ever to share the podium in a world championship race.

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House sales slow in January Condo market remains active, house listings see price reductions JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

Real estate statistics for the beginning of 2017 show temperatures in North and West Vancouver weren’t the only thing in the deep freeze at the beginning of the year.

Sales of single-family homes continued to tumble throughout Metro Vancouver last month, with January sales below long-term averages, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. On the North Shore, those trends were even more pronounced. Only 20 detached homes sold in West Vancouver in January, bringing its sales-to-listings ratio down to 12 per cent. Sales of detached homes between November and January are down 67 per cent over the same time last year. West Vancouver Realtor Allan Angell, who specializes in the high-end luxury

market, calls the situation in that market “almost tied for the worst of all time.” Realtor Brent Eilers of Remax Masters Realty in West Vancouver, has examined statistics dating back over the past three decades, and shares that assessment. “It’s one of the most significant slowdowns we’ve had,” he said. “We’re down significantly compared to the historical norms for both communities,” he said of detached sales in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Prices are also beginning to fall. The real estate board put the “benchmark” price of a West Vancouver house at $2.9 million in January – down 13 per cent from six months ago. But Eilers said median prices of homes sold are down farther than that and “many have had to go through multiple price reductions to get sold.” In North Vancouver, 34 single-family homes sold in January. Sales of detached homes there between November and January were down 42 per cent over the same period last year.

Sales of condos in North Vancouver remain strong, with many listings receiving multiple offers, say Realtors, because that’s what home buyers can afford. FILE PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD One area of the market that is still active is sales of condos in North Vancouver. “It’s much more active than the single-family sales,” said Realtor Satnam Sidhu of Remax Crest Realty in North Vancouver. “A lot of them are being sold with multiple offers.” Local buyers are flocking to condos because “that’s what people can afford,” said Sidhu. Sidhu added some first-time buyers are taking advantage of the province’s new homebuyers program that provides a loan for a portion of a down payment.

Tightening of federal mortgage rules in the fall mean many buyers are qualifying for a smaller loan than they would even a year ago, said Sidhu. “That’s another reason why the condo market has been active,” he said. “People have had to downsize their expectations.” The “benchmark” price of a townhouse in North Vancouver was $831,000 in January – down just four per cent from six months ago, while the price of an apartment held steady at about $455,000, according to January statistics from

the real estate board. There were 72 sales of townhouses and apartments in January in North Vancouver. In the high end of the market, real estate agents say much of the drop-off in sales is due to far fewer foreign buyers snapping up homes than were doing so prior to the province’s imposition of a 15 per cent tax on foreign buyers in August. There are, however, still notable exceptions. Three homes in the British Properties sold for stratospheric prices in January – one for $9 million, one

for $13 million and one for $15 million. That’s equal to the number of properties that sold above $9 million between August and December 2016. “I guess if you can afford $15 million, who cares what the market is doing,” said Sidhu. Angell said he doesn’t think the foreign buyers tax has made homes on the North Shore any more affordable to the average person. “If you couldn’t afford a house a year ago, you still can’t today,” he said.

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StatCan data shows North Shore population slightly up BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

The total population of the North Shore’s three municipalities hit 181,306 in 2016, a growth of 3.3 per cent since 2011.

Statistics Canada released its first batch of data from the 2016 census on Wednesday morning, offering data on population changes, the total number of dwellings and whether they’re lived in. The District of West Vancouver’s population, according to the census, is 42,473 a drop of 0.5 per cent since 2011. The City of North Vancouver, which had 52,898 residents on census day last

year, was one of the fastest growing in the region at 9.8 per cent since the last census. The District of North Vancouver grew by 1.8 per cent in the last five years, to 85,935 people. The average growth rate for municipalities in Metro Vancouver since 2011 was 6.5 per cent. In that time, the province of B.C. grew to 2,463,431, or 6.6 per cent. The fastest growing communities in the Lower Mainland were Langley at 12.6 per cent, Surrey at 10.6 per cent and Coquitlam, which grew 9.8 per cent. Regionally, Squamish grew by 2,354 people or 13.7 per cent. “(Population growth)

is related to where affordable, adequate housing is in the city, particularly for local incomes,” said Andy Yan, director of SFU’s city program. Within the cities, the population has mainly been increasing around transit hubs, something Yan noted is a positive sign. “Where you see the pockets of population increase are in the census tracts that are, for the most part, very transit accessible,” he said. “There’s actually a good news element to it because they are following what the (official community plans) are wanting to accomplish in terms of a more compact, urban area. That’s a good sign that we’re

trying to reach some of our sustainability goals.” The census data also reveals the split between total private residences and ones not lived in by people captured by the census. It could be because they have been left empty, they are secondary homes whose owners spend most of their time elsewhere or the owners/renters are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents. West Vancouver topped that list in the Lower Mainland with 9.2 per cent non-resident occupied homes. The city came in at 6.7 per cent and the district 4.6 per cent. By comparison, in Vancouver, where the city

is soon to be levying a tax against empty homes, the non-resident occupancy rate is 8.2 per cent. “So, you’re way higher. Congratulations,” Yan said. Not only did the number of people living in West Vancouver go down, so too did the number of homes in the district, which actually dropped by 0.1 per cent. “They’re actually losing homes. Go figure. I didn’t expect that,” Yan said. That could be, in part, a result of people buying two lots and consolidating them, Yan said. The city experienced a proportionate jump in the number of units at 9.2 per cent and the district has 2.8

per cent more units of housing than it did five years ago. The population numbers differ somewhat from the estimates released by BC Stats last month showing the North Shore’s total population in 2016 was 180,319. This is just the first batch of data released by Statistics Canada from the 2016 census. Over the course of the year, the agency is schedule to release its tabulations on age and sex of residents, the types of dwellings they live in, family status, languages spoken, income, immigration and ethnocultural diversity, education, labour and commuting patterns. The census was conducted on May 10 last year.

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“I got pretty fired up because of Erik,” Manny stated in an Alpine Canada release. Guay was the 14th racer out of the gate and led from start to finish, posting green numbers at each interval marker to win with a time of one minute and 25.38 seconds. Norway’s Kjetill Jansrud was second, 0.45

seconds behind Guay, while Manny came charging into the top 3 despite sporting a bib number of 26, which was outside the top-ranked skiers heading into the race. As Manny crossed the finish line in third place, the St. Moritz crowd – which included his mother, Jane Osborne – serenaded him with “Happy Birthday.” The bronze was Manny’s first medal at a world

championships to go along with 11 World Cup medals. It was also Manny’s first podium finish since the birth of his daughter Sloane in November. “It was more intense having a kid, I can tell you,” Manny joked after the race. “You can’t unsee those things.” Manny’s world championships wrap up on Saturday with the downhill.

Two charged in British Properties mail thefts BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

If you don’t check your mail, someone more unsavoury may end up doing it for you.

West Vancouver police arrested two people Monday night, now facing charges of mail theft. Just before midnight, officers on patrol happened by a vehicle stopped on the 1400 block of Chippendale Road and saw what appeared to be people loading items into the back. When they went in for a closer look, they found a hammer, file, pry bar and bolt cutters in the vehicle as well as a number of pieces

of mail from two homes on Chippendale Road and another on Crestline Road. They also seized some suspected drug paraphernalia, according to Const. Jeff Palmer, West Vancouver police spokesman. Police took 34-year-old Surrey man Said Pacha and 31-year-old North Vancouver woman Danielle Sorensen into custody. They appeared in North Vancouver provincial court on Tuesday charged with mail theft, possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of break-in tools and dealing with someone else’s identity documents. West Vancouver police have responded to 14 reports

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Language learners earn respect from elders From page 1

First-year graduate Charlene George said she was inspired to join the program after taking some classes in the Henqeminiem dialect with relatives from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. “I decided it was something I wanted for myself. I practise my culture a lot. I just knew it would bring a different aspect to the culture,” George said. In the big picture, that’s what Khelsilem is after. As the elders perceived it, the Squamish people

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were losing their values like generosity and compassion the more they drifted away from their traditional ways, according to Khelsilem. “They felt that was because our language had started to disappear and that people weren’t speaking the language any more. If the language came back, those values would come back with it and we see that. When people learn the language, they learn the culture and they learn how to treat each other differently, how to think differently and how to behave differently than

what the English language gives us,” Khelsilem said. “The language gives us back a huge chunk of that and makes us stand tall again and makes us united in a way that I don’t think anything other than our language can grant us.” Those now finished the first year of classes do feel a sense of pride and have earned a respect from the elders, George said. “My grandfather was saying it was like seeing the language come full circle for him,” she said. “He said he’s seen the

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language go away and now he’s seeing it come back. So it’s not even just about our class and how it makes us feel, it’s also about the people around us and how it’s making them feel.” The numbers are small, George concedes, but … “As small as that may seem, that’s a huge thing for our people.” Applications for the Temstl’i7 ta Sníchim language immersion program can be submitted at kwiawtstelmexw.com/apply. The deadline for applications is Feb. 13.

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he recent report by B.C.’s acting representative for children and youth into the death of 18-year-old Alex Gervais is a stunning indictment of B.C.’s child protection system that has repeatedly failed to protect the most vulnerable. Gervais’ story of being bounced around 17 different care placements – and the resulting downward spiral his short life took – is devastating reading. It wasn’t Gervais’ fault that he was born to parents incapable – through their own mental illnesses – of looking after him. For what happened after that, however, we are as a society collectively to blame. When government seizes a child from a family, there is an expectation that some kind of similar substitute arrangement will be provided. But in Gervais’ case, that didn’t

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attle stations, baby boomers! Put down that third martini – you are in danger of imminent attack by swarms of envious, property-starved millennials! If you haven’t read Stephen Price’s trumpet blast rallying the generation hopelessly doomed to shabby rentals or monastic lives in their parents’ basement, renew your subscription to Maclean’s magazine and backdate it to the Jan. 16 issue. (His article drew such reaction, argumentative but polite, that a second ran in the Jan. 27 issue.) Maclean’s describes him as “an educator, borderline millennial and renter who lives in Vancouver.” In fact Price, 36, thrives in the very bosom of West Vancouver, or at least its left breast

This Just In Trevor Lautens – he’s a Grades 4-5 teacher at Eagle Harbour school, his wife works for a charity, and they have a five-year-old son, Matthew. Price spent 10 years as an education adviser for UBC and SFU before choosing to move from education bureaucrat into the teaching trenches. He’s also a federal Liberal who worked in Pamela

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Goldsmith-Jones’s successful campaign for Parliament. In essays of annoying logic and alarming clarity, Price denounces the shrugged acceptance of the landless fate of the millennials (born 1982-2004), against their perceived oppressors. Who are? The boomers (born 1946-1964). Many became Vancouver multimillionaires by buying their houses early and simply breathing in and out for the last 30 years or more. No brains, no jittery stock market investments needed. Do I exaggerate? Sure, but not much. While the boomers preen atop the third-least affordable real estate in the world – after Hong Kong and Sydney – the millennials are widely described as our first generation sentenced to poorer lives than their parents.

(What, poorer than the 1930s Depression victims? But I digress.) Enough comic relief. Who’s laughing? Price seriously gives voice to what many struggling millennials must privately gnaw on: Not only the hopelessness of amassing a down payment on a “cheap” condo but the sting of being lectured on “building the grit and work ethic that their elders had,” about “their entitlement” and lack of realism, tossing in disapproval that “they can afford a flat-screen television and an iPhone.” The following gets uncomfortably close to the knuckle: “Newly minted millionaires” worried when the assessed values of their homes soared over the $1.2-million eligibility limit for the $570 homeowners grant – for which Price’s

unsparing acronym is HoG. Some seniors moaned. The media sympathized. And the B.C. government jumped, providing the grant to owners of homes up to $1.6 million. Price is right here – the grant-defenders dead wrong. The grant wrings taxes from tenants, including millennials, to subsidize the relatively (and often grotesquely) well off. A crude political sop, once worthily helping owners of very modest homes, now far past its best-before date. What’s to be done? That’s harder. Price suggests the scrapped HoG program – $820 million, he says – could be better used as an annual $1,000 grant to every B.C. child, or to lower soaring university tuition. I’m more wary of Price’s other proposals: “Should

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“Absolutely not. I don’t have family. But I like Family Day though. It’s a good space in the time of year to have a little break.”

“We have one family member coming back from Ontario the following weekend. Family Day in Ontario is the subsequent weekend.”

Bill Hoile West Vancouver

Emma Parker North Vancouver

Diana Rixen North Vancouver

“Nope. I didn’t even know there was a Family Day.”

Park Dedication Removal Bylaw 8206, 2016 Portions of Keith-Lynn and Lynn Canyon Parks

What: When: Seann Tanner North Vancouver

“I wish. Honestly, the company I work for, we don’t get that holiday. . . . If I was taking it off I probably wouldn’t be spending it with family.”

Norma Young West Vancouver

“If there’s still snow up the mountains I might talk my adult kids into going snowshoeing. I hope we do.”

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Fish and chips, and a warm welcome for hydro workers Dear Editor: I was saddened to hear of the passing of both Gary and Carol Troll of Troll’s restaurant in Horseshoe Bay (Jan. 23 and Jan. 20 respectively). I think that the community of Horseshoe Bay joins me in acknowledging their long-term service to the area by serving up world famous fish and chips. What many of your readers may not know, is that Troll’s restaurant is a

long-term supporter of our field crews at BC Hydro. I’m told that Gary and Carol would keep their restaurant open late, such that our crews could enjoy a hot meal after returning from making repairs to our power lines from one of the islands that BC Ferries serves out of Horseshoe Bay. After a very long day of work, in often adverse conditions, I know that our crews sincerely appreciated their hospitality and great food.

I have the privilege of leading this group of great men and women who work to keep the lights on in all conditions and I wanted to acknowledge and thank the Troll family for their support of our field crews and offer our sincerest condolences on behalf of all of us at BC Hydro. Greg Reimer Executive vice-president, transmission and distribution, BC Hydro

Trudeau right to break election promise From page 8 Price’s views, notably favouring a property surtax – a more elegant way “to reduce foreign capital flows into Canada’s cities than the new foreign buyer’s tax” – deserve more space than available here. But keep in mind the Old Frenchman’s wisdom: The unfairness of inequality is surpassed only by the attempt to force

equality. It invariably screws up, sometimes bloodily. !!! Such is my perversity that the more Justin Trudeau disenchants those who voted for him, the more he notches up in my regard. He’s becoming a Stephen Harper with charm. Take electoral reform. Trudeau is ringingly right

to break his campaign promise and to leave bad enough alone. In the tiny space remaining, I’ll make it simple for its zealots: Hey, guys, how about sharing the Stanley Cup with the four best teams, eh?

CLICK TO EDIT Alternative Approval Process for Park Dedication Removal Bylaw MASTER TITLE 8206, 2016

Deadline for submission of Elector Response Forms is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Where: Elector Response Forms can be picked up from the District Hall or

www.dnv.org/park-approval beginning February 3, 2017 and must be returned to the District Hall by the deadline.

What is it?

Notice is hereby given that the District of North Vancouver intends to adopt Park Dedication Removal Bylaw 8206, 2016. This bylaw proposes to remove: a) the dedication for park and recreation purposes, as set out in Bylaw 6578 “Keith-Lynn Park Dedication Bylaw”, of a 0.1974 ha (1974.8m2) portion of Keith-Lynn park as shown on the plan above; and, b) The dedication for park purposes, as set out in Bylaw 6338 “Lynn Canyon Park Dedication Bylaw”, of a 0.0195 ha (195.1m2) portion of Lynn Canyon park as shown on the plan above. The District intends to remove the park and recreation dedications in order to accommodate the reconfiguration of the Highway 1 interchange at Mountain Highway and associated works.

How can I comment?

Council may adopt Park Dedication Removal Bylaw 8206, 2016 unless at least 10% of the electors of the entire District of North Vancouver sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017. If at least 10% of the electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not adopt the bylaw unless the assent of the electors is then obtained (a referendum). The District estimates that 5,962 is the number of electors who must submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent Council from adopting the bylaw without the assent of the electors. Elector response forms must be in the form established by the District of North Vancouver. These forms are available on request at the District Hall or may be obtained by visiting the District web site at www.dnv.org/park-approval. Forms may be submitted in person at the District Hall, by mail (355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5), or by email to gordonja@dnv.org. The only persons entitled to sign the forms are electors of the District of North Vancouver.

Need more info?

Copies of the proposed bylaw and related documents are available for public inspection at the District Hall, office of the Municipal Clerk, during regular business hours or the District website at www.dnv.org/park-approval.

Who can I speak to?

For more information on Park Dedication Removal Bylaw 8206, 2016 or this alternative approval process, please contact James Gordon, Municipal Clerk, at 604-990-2207 or gordonja@dnv.org.

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Avenue at Keith Road. Construction on the Mountain Highway interchange is set to begin this spring. “The revised design includes an additional $60 million in improvements,” according to a release from the provincial government. The project – part of a five-year plan to get traffic moving in Lower Lynn -– was initially slated to include four lanes and cost $50 million, including $23.5 million from the province and $14 million from the District of North Vancouver. The new arrangement calls for $20 million each from the DNV, the federal government and the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The interchange is intended to separate bridgebound traffic from commuters trying to get across the North Shore. After initially being announced as a three-stage, $140-million project, the fiveyear Lower Lynn overhaul is now pegged at $198 million. The meetings are set for Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at Lynnmour elementary. Guests are not required to preregister. Details at: gov.bc.ca/ lowerlynninterchanges. – Jeremy Shepherd FOUND BRASS COUPLERS PRESUMED STOLEN FROM BUILDING SITE The North Vancouver RCMP believes a construction site is likely missing a box of very valuable brass pipe couplers and is hoping someone will come forward to claim them. The pipe couplers, estimated to be worth several

Police are looking to find the owner of a box of pricey brass couplers recovered from an abandoned property. PHOTO SUPPLIED thousand dollars, were discovered at an abandoned property on Jan. 28 by an alert citizen who noticed the box of brass material looked strangely out of place. Cpl. Richard De Jong of the North Vancouver RCMP said it was evident from where the couplers were discovered that someone was hiding them at the abandoned property and intended to retrieve them at a later time because of the brass material’s weight. Brass couplers are generally used in commercial construction projects that involve fitting two pipes together. Because brass is a precious metal, they are highly valuable. No construction company or individual has reported the couplers missing, possibly because they haven’t yet noticed their absence. The RCMP is hoping the rightful owner will come forward who can identify how many couplers were stolen and from what location, at which point the police will turn the pipe couplers back over to them. – Ben Bengtson

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District of West Vancouver community programs co-ordinator Aaron Bichard tests out a newly installed public recycling station in Horseshoe Bay. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

West Van launches public recycling pilot project BEN BENGTSON reporter@nsnews.com

Recycling just got a little easier in West Vancouver.

A series of new public recycling bins has been installed in Horseshoe Bay, part of a District of West Vancouver pilot project to measure the impact and benefit that public recycling could have throughout the municipality. The pilot project kicked off last week when a series of seven triple-stream receptacles – bins for plastic containers, paper and garbage disposal that are grouped together – were installed in public spaces around Horseshoe Bay Village. An eighth triple-stream receptacles is slated for installation. Data collected by the district over the course of

the year-long project will be presented to council next year, who will then decide on whether to install more public recycling in other locations around the municipality. “We’ve replaced the streetfacing garbage cans within the village with three-stream recycling and garbage cans,” said Aaron Bichard, the district’s community programs co-ordinator. “It’s allowing the public the chance to recycle while they’re out in the village.” Citing data from 2015, Bichard said that 181 tonnes of garbage was collected from district streetscapes and parks that year. Bichard said the pilot project will give district staff a good indication of how much streetscape waste could be diverted for recycling in the future when they have to make their recommendations

to council. A constant challenge in public-space recycling is ensuring the new bins are used correctly, Bichard said. “It’s so dependent on the user getting the materials into the right streams, because if you put any contaminates in any of the recycling, then that can lead to that entire stream of recycling that’s picked up there ending up going to the landfill,” Bichard said. “That’s why we’re doing this long study to see if it’s something we can do feasibly in West Vancouver.” The project’s new bins are modelled on the success of the district’s curbside waste collection program. Horseshoe Bay residents and visitors will notice the new bins mimic the familiar yellow and blue recycling bins they use at home.

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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Mike Wakefield Cypress Park celebrates 100 Cypress Park Primary School celebrated its 100th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 3 with more than 100 guests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including former students, teachers and administrators who attended or taught at Cypress Park over the years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on hand to join in the festivities. Visitors perused class photos and albums on display and enjoyed refreshments along with special cupcakes adorned with the school logo. Of particular interest was a Cypress Park commemorative book full of historical information and old photographs that Alys Shantz, a parent and former Cypress Park student, compiled to mark the significant milestone. Guests from West Vancouver Schools included superintendent Chris Kennedy, deputy superintendent Dave Eberwein and school board chair Carolyn Broady.

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Your North Shore Guide to arts & culture

BELOW HER MOUTH 18 l THE COURTNEYS 21 l ARCTIC ADVENTURE 36 l EILEEN BISTRISKY 38 l PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 39

Eighteen years after a serious accident British climber Paul Pritchard returns to the Totem Pole in Tasmania to find out if he has recovered enough to finish the climb. Matthew Newton’s documentary, Doing It Scared, screens at the Rio Theatre as part of VIMFF”s Rock Climbing Show on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. PHOTO SUPPLIED

VIMFF celebrates 20th anniversary

One for the ages ! 20th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Feb. 10-18. Tickets and info: vimff.org/tickets. JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

Civilization seemed to be a series of rules that allowed for the full and free flourishing of exploitation.

Growing poor and hungry as productive members of society, one family journeys back to life in giant caves. Documentary The Last Cavemen chronicles that family as they break off from civilization’s relentless march of progress and search for the Taaw’t Bato, a tribe that has subsisted in the jungles of what is now the Philippines since before the first scrawls and scrolls of recorded history. As sun streaks through big windows of a bustling Lonsdale coffee shop, festival organizer Alan Formanek ruminates on 20 years of alpine adventure immortalized on 35 millimetre film, videotapes, and iPhones. In part, the festival was born during Formanek’s days working

at Mountain Equipment Co-op on West Broadway in Vancouver, but in some way its roots go back to a bedroom window not too far from the Danube River. “I could see Austria from my window but we could not go there,” he recalls. “We could not travel to the western countries because it’s the era of socialism and communism.” He could hike the shambling hills and limestone cliffs in Bratislava, in what is now Slovakia. The hills were fine, but they weren’t mountains. Those were the days when climbers lived by the pins they hammered into jutting cliff faces. “When you were leading, you couldn’t really fall,” he remembers. His father wasn’t “super thrilled” by his son’s new passion, but he relented and let Formanek join a university climbing team at 14. “I was the youngest climber in the club by far,” he says. “They accepted me and I felt like I was strong, I was one of them.” He made it to the High Tatras range near the Polish border. “I finally felt like: ‘This is it.’ It felt so good here.” He wanted to keep moving. But in the days when wars were

cold and curtains were iron, it wasn’t easy. A trip to Italy and France required permission from Czechoslovakia’s national climbing club, three trips to Prague to get five visas from five separate embassies and one night spent waiting in line at a police station for approval. Asked if those early trips abroad provided training for organizing film festivals, Formanek takes a moment to think. “It’s the commitment,” he says. That commitment is evident as Formanek describes daily life with less than one week before the 20th Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. He tends to roll out of bed at about 6 a.m. and immediately reply to emails. “I reply to five emails and by the time I finish I get 10 new emails.” He’s placing advertising in the North Shore News, finalizing insurance for the venues, overseeing food permits, and making sure each of his 32 scheduled speakers are where they’re supposed to be.

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SKY PILOT Tonight Louise Burns plays a selection of songs inspired by the love of star gazing in Romance of the Stars at the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium Space Centre. In between songs astronomy educators will guide the audience through the nighttime sky. Beer and wine will be served in the Cosmic Courtyard with a listening party of Burns’ new album, Young Mopes, starting at 7 p.m. The live performance begins at 8:15 p.m. PHOTO SUPPLIED

CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Limited Editions – The Art of Printmaking: An exhibition showing the artistry, processes and techniques of contemporary printmakers Mariko Ando, Elisabeth Sommerville and Richard Tetrault runs until March 18. Artist demonstration: Saturday, March 4 from noon to 4 p.m. FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Configurations: An exhibition of mixed media works by Diane Isherwood and Tannis Turner and oil and board and shell by Audra Ann Ricketts runs until Feb. 19. KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 2-4 p.m. 604981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Art Exhibition: Margot Brassil’s works are on display MondaysFridays, until Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. RON ANDREWS

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Proposed Amendment to the Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Woodfibre LNG Project Invitation to Comment The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) invites the public to comment on an application for an amendment to the Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) granted to Woodfibre LNG Limited (Certificate Holder) on October 26, 2015, for the construction and operation of the Woodfibre LNG Project (Project).

proposed amendment are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. All comments within the scope of the application for amendment will be considered as part of EAO’s review.

The Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia, involves construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre Pulp and Paper Mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce 2.1 million tonnes per year of LNG.

The Decision Statement under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, issued by the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change on March 17, 2016, contains conditions regarding Woodfibre LNG Limited’s obligations in regard to Project changes. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will consider comments received by EAO regarding potential adverse environmental effects from the proposed project changes and the proposed mitigation measures.

The Certificate Holder is proposing the following design changes:

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:

• Changing from seawater cooling to air cooling of the plant;

BY ONLINE FORM: eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/index.html

• Upgrading an existing intake on Mill Creek rather than constructing a new intake; and,

BY MAIL: Michael Shepard, Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office | PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

• Short-term use of water from Woodfibre Creek during construction.

BY FAX: Fax: 250-387-0230

The proposed changes would require an amendment to the EAC under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The purpose of the amendment is to enable the Project to proceed with these proposed changes. There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the EAC Amendment Application, from February 9, 2017, until March 11, 2017. During this period, the public is invited to submit concerns regarding new or additional potential effects that might result from the proposed amendment. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the

An electronic copy of the Certificate Holder’s EAC Amendment Application is available at: EAO website: http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_home_408.html Certificate Holder website: http://www.woodfibrelng.ca/ NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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ARTSCALENDAR COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Realms of the Imagination: Painter Antonio Dizon presents his newest abstract compositions on canvas and Kate Whitehead and Connie Cunningham show their pottery y and whimsical creations in clay until Feb. 19. SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery. com I Spy Wild/Life: Artist Sarah Ronald shows new drawings, paintings and installations which spur viewers to seek out the contradictions around our relationships with wild animals until March 5. Artist talk/tour: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Free dropin landscapes workshop: Sunday, March 5, 2-4 p.m. SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Time and Life: Elaheh Jourabchi and Wan Li Zhang present paintings of their views of the world outside until Feb. 12. Spectrum: A celebration of the varied and diverse artists in the community runs from Feb. 14 to March 5. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery – Outside to Inside: Fibre art and paintings by Jane Kenyon runs until Feb. 19. 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: Mixed media paintings by Monica Gewurz are on display until March 1. WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7270 westvancouvermuseum.ca Drawing the Line – North Shore Works 1962-1967: An exhibition

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CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-9907810 capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre/ Cap Jazz: Vocalist and pianist Laila Biali performs with NiteCap Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29. CENTENNIAL THEATRE

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SHOWTIMES KDocs fest set for Vancity Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Documentary Film Festival runs at Vancity Theatre Feb. 17–19. On Saturday, Feb.18 at noon KDocs will show Do Not Resist, the directorial debut of Detropia cinematographer Craig Atkinson. Wade Deisman, KPU professor of criminology will speak at the screening. Tickets $5 (kdocsff.com).

In Craig Atkinson’s documentary, Do Not Resist, local police officers in Ferguson, Mo., return to the station after a night of facing off with protestors. PHOTO SUPPLIED VANISH FILMS Lost on Arrival: Me, the Mounties & PTSD, produced by North Vancouver’s Bountiful Films production team, aired Feb. 9 on CBC’s Firsthand series. Visit cbc.ca/firsthand. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Below Her Mouth an out-of-body experience April Mullen no stranger to either side of the camera

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April Mullen is a little late for our phone call interview but she’s got a good excuse: “Sorry, we were throwing someone through a table,” says the director, currently shooting a science-fiction series in Calgary.

It’s a world away, thematically, but that same passion is on full display in Mullen’s latest feature, Below Her Mouth, which screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and opens this weekend in Vancouver, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Worked from Stephanie Fabrizi’s screenplay, Below Her Mouth tells the story of Jasmine (Natalie Krill), a fashion editor planning her wedding who unexpectedly falls headlong into an affair with Dallas (Erika Linder) after a night out with a friend. Jasmine’s “mainstream” life is turned upside

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makes an impact on your life, then regardless of age or gender, you’ll go the distance,” says Mullen.

When she first read the script, Mullen says she immediately connected to “the frenetic energy and

chemistry between the two women… that idea of human behaviour, what drives you crazy, when you can’t live

without the other person, what does all that mean. “It scared me and excited me and turned me on.” The Niagara Falls native assembled a virtually allfemale crew for the shoot, all the better to make her actresses more comfortable during the many intimate scenes in the film. “The most important thing was to be able to allow them to forget who they were . . . to let them be free, be truthful, be raw and be bold,” she says. This is the first feature film for Swedish model Erika Linder, who made headlines a few years back for being the first female to book jobs for men’s modelling campaigns. She caused a sensation, then moved on, and landed on Mullen’s set. “She has incredible instincts and impulses and unique mannerisms,” Mullen says, “so I just wanted to keep her natural, help her through some of the angles and make sure her true self was shining through Dallas, who is regarded as genderless. It was wonderful working with her.” Considering the political climate south of the border and the resultant

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While the music world often thrives on the quick turnover, four whole years separate Vancouver trio the Courtneys’ eponymous debut and their just-released follow up, The Courtneys II.

With that in mind, you could argue that there’s a meta bent to drummer/

vocalist Jen Twynn Payne’s lyrics on the new album’s jangling, stomping “Tour,” in which she sings “What you are and what you want to be / It takes a long time.” Guitarist Courtney Loove is a little hesitant to confirm how self-reflective that line is, considering she doesn’t write any lyrics for the band, but she concedes that the album has been a long time coming. “Being in the Courtneys has definitely taught me that there’s value to being patient,” she says, on the line from her recently

adopted hometown of Los Angeles, where she’s working as an animator on a children’s series called Niko and the Sword of Light. It’s already been a prolific 2017 for Loove. On top of the new Courtneys LP, the debut cassette from her side project, Gum Country, came out in January through L.A.’s Lollipop Records. Both albums traffic in pastel smears of indie guitar, simply stated vocals and to-the-point beats. While the Gum Country album came together quite

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ARTSCALENDAR From page 15 Cristian Markos Tuesday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performance is at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10/$8. Tickets available at the door. Jazz at the Gallery: A tour of the current exhibit followed by a concert with the James Danderfer Trio Tuesday, Feb. 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performance is at 8 p.m. Admission: $10/$8. Tickets available at the door. KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335

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together a worthy sequel. “We were playing a ton and touring, so we were writing songs here and there, but it was slow. It took us two years to have enough for another record, and then it was a process to record it, too,” Loove explains, revealing that the band abandoned a batch of subpar recordings before tracking The Courtneys II a second time. Like their debut, the new release traffics in pepped-up, four-on-the-floor drum work, Sydney Koke’s soda-sweet bass fizz, and Loove’s limber, lightly-distorted guitar. Despite Payne’s penchant for posting Instagram videos of herself singing songs by artists like the Pistol Annies, “Country Song” isn’t the Courtneys’ formal entry into the realm of C&W. “Jen loves country music, I think Sydney kind of hates country music, and I’m kind of in the middle,” the guitarist says, adding that Koke had initially balked at what she perceived to be a twangy lead riff. “It was just a working title for that jam for forever. We thought (‘Country Song’) was a really good name for it, ultimately. It never sounded country. I think it sounds like Big Star.” With the trio preparing to get back on the road for a headlining tour, and production wrapping on Niko and the

Sword of Light for the season, Loove’s animation career is being put on hold. Though nothing’s set, the artist has plans to work her day gig into the Courtneys’ itinerary at some point. “There was a brief moment where I was asked by Nickelodeon to pitch a series. I pitched the Courtneys Animated Series,” Loove reveals, going on to disclose that the project stalled over creative differences with the network’s brass. “They wanted us to change the characters, and we were just like, ‘This is based on us!’ “If you have a show with three characters, one needs to be the leader and the other two have simplified characteristics, which I understand. I work in animation, so I know what they want. I just realized right away that wasn’t going to work for our band. It’s really important that we’re very equal. We want our cartoons to be loyal to who we are as people.” The silver lining is that if the Courtneys’ devoted fan base can wait four years between albums, they probably won’t mind waiting a little longer for their animated debut. The Courtneys II is released Feb. 17 through Flying Nun Records. – Gregory Adams writes for our sister paper the Westender.

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VIMFF 2017 FEATURED FILMS SHIFT

THE FLEDGLINGS

SEA GYPSIES: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD

Directed by Kelly Milner Canada, 2016, 28 minutes

Directed by Cedar Wright USA, 2016, 26 minutes

20th Annual Opening Night Friday Feb 10 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre With only six months of flying under their belts, and professional flier Matt Henzi as a sensei, Wright and Segal embark on an audacious objective: to climb and fly off Orizaba, the third-highest peak in the America’s and the highest in Mexico.

Mountain Bike Show Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre SHIFT is a half hour documentary about a group of First Nations youth who have spent the past 10 years converting traditional trails around their hometown of Carcross, Yukon into a world-class mountain biking destination – and transforming their community and themselves along the way.

BLOCHEADS

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Directed by Alastair Lee UK, 2016, 58 minutes

International Climbing Films Saturday Feb 11 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The RIO Theatre NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE An all action cinematic spectacular, revelling in the UK’s golden age of bouldering.

WILD ONES

Directed by Nico Edwards USA, 2016, 46 minutes

Mountain Mixer 2 Sunday Feb 12 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The Inlet Theatre A reckless sailing expedition to Antarctica, done on a hand-built gypsy boat crewed by a band of wandering miscreants.

THE YUKON BLUES

The Change I Want To See Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque To the Ends of the Earth brings forward the voices of those who not only denounce the rise of extreme energy, but also envision the new world that is taking shape in its stead: a future beyond the resource pyramid, a post- growth economy.

Adventure Travel Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE The Yukon Blues is Igor D’India’s attempt to complete a solo expedition by canoe down the Yukon and Porcupine rivers.

Wild Ones Saturday Feb 11 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The Cinematheque WORLD PREMIERE Peirson Ross is a musician looking to promote his latest album. Instead of travelling to shows by van or vehicle, he goes venue to venue by canoe. It is, truly, the ‘Ultimate Canadian Music Tour’.

Directed by Stu Thompson UK, 2016, 52 minutes

Mountain Mixer 1 Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Inlet Theatre ‘What is your ‘dream project’? Four athletes got to realize their ultimate adventure: the planning, the courage, the training, the near misses, the wilderness, the thrill.

Ski Traverses in BC Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Snowmads tells the story of freeride pro, mountaineer & adventurer Fabian Lentsch, who travels the Middle East in search of snow and unspoiled lines.

Directed by Jean-Michel Corillion France, 2015, 52 minutes

Directed by Leanne Pelosi Canada, 2016, 45 minutes

FULL MOON

The Last Cavemen Saturday Feb 11 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The Inlet Theatre NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE After two unsuccessful years spent in a local town, the Taw’t Bato tribe of Palawan Island in the Philippines, decided to leave modernity, return to the jungle and live like their ancestors did: hidden in giant caves, fishing and hunting bats.

Adrenaline Junkies Sunday Feb 12 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The RIO Theatre Be inspired by women who push boundaries. Full Moon is a two-year film project documenting the past, present, and future of women’s snowboarding.

The High Life Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Inlet Theatre In the 1960s a folk singer sparked a social movement to preserve his Buddhist culture in the face of war and globalization. His efforts would reverberate for generations.

Directed by Fulvio Mariani & Mario Casella Switzerland, 2016, 72 minutes

Directed by Emeka Ngwube USA, 2016, 75 minutes

Seven Continents Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Ski mountaineer Kit Deslauriers made history when she became the first person to climb and ski from the summit of the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

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Destination: Central Asia Sunday Feb 12 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The Cinematheque The surroundings of Herat, the Bamiyan region, the city of Kabul and the Wakhan corridor are the main stages of this amazing expedition in a country ravaged by decades of war and steeped in cold and snow.

LUNAG RI

Directed by Johannes Mair Austria, 2016, 30 minutes

Monday Matinee Monday Feb 13 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The RIO Theatre NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Axel and Sylvia venture deep into Africa to explore yet unridden mountain bike terrain; in southern Malawi on Mount Mulanje.

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SHERPA

Directed by Jennifer Peedom USA, 2015, 96 minutes

Mind vs Mountain Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE The Austrian alpinist David Lama and his family have come to Nepal to see the green valleys and the little village where his father grew up. But for David it’s not the only reason to return to Nepal.

Sherpa Show Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre This stunning documentary, shot by high-altitude cinematographer Renan Ozturk, explores the unequal relationship between cashed-up foreign expeditions and their guides.

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MONUMENTAL: SKIING THE NATIONAL PARKS

Directed by Bryan Smith & David Pearson Canada, 2015, 24 minutes

Directed by Chris Kitchen USA, 2016, 41 minutes

Kayak Night Tuesday Feb 14 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque Ben Stookesberry, Chris Korbulic, Benny Marr and Pedro Oliva travel to Papua New Guinea to conquer whitewater that no kayakers have navigated before: The Beriman River Gorge – one of the most significant undertakings in a kayak.

UBC Ski Show Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Frederic Wood Theatre UBC Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the US National Park Service by paying homage to these monuments of nature and solitude, reminding us skiers where we came from, and that we belong to something greater than ourselves.

LA LISTE

Directed by Guillaume Bertocchi Belgium, 2016, 22 minutes

MEC Canadian Adventure Show Wednesday Feb 15 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Two men that had never met before, decide to undertake a contemplative skiing adventure together in the country that never melts, Canada’s Arctic.

Directed by Guido Perrini Switzerland, 2016, 47 minutes

Ski Show Friday Feb 17 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Young skiing phenom Jérémie Heitz challenges himself to ski 15 of the Alps’ steepest 4,000-meter peaks in just two ski seasons.

PURA VIDA

JUNGFRAU MARATHON

Directed by Thomas Miklautsch Austria, 2016, 44 minutes

UBC Climbing Show Wednesday Feb 15 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Frederic Wood Theatre UBC WORLD PREMIERE A 3200m vertical climb to the 4156m summit of Jungfrau - combining three different routes, this is the ‘Jungfrau Marathon’.

The Deep Wild Friday Feb 17 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE The story of an incredible journey, from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean: over a period of 20 months, Hervé Neukomm is the first man to cover 7,500 kilometers on 26 different rivers in a self-made bicycle powered boat.

Directed by Jochen Schmoll Germany, 2016, 10 minutes

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Hiking The PCT Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque WORLD PREMIERE Surviving the Fundy Footpath follows first-time hiker, Bruce Persaud, as he attempts to complete one of Canada’s toughest multi-day hikes.

THE NEVER MELTING STORY

Himalayan Life Friday Feb 17 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE In April of 2014 Rob Fraser spent three weeks in the Everest region working as a porter on the legendary trail to Base Camp.

Directed by Bryan Smith Canada, 2016, 52 minutes

Directed by Craig Norris Canada, 2016, 41 minutes

Directed by Joachim Hellinger & Christian Schmidt Germany, 2016, 18 minutes

CEDARWOOD TRAILS

The Day Trippers Saturday Feb. 25 at 7:30 pm

The High Bar Gang Friday Feb. 24 at 7:30 pm

SURVIVING THE FUNDY FOOTPATH

Directed by Rob Fraser UK, 2014, 23 minutes

VIMFF Finale Saturday Feb 18 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Professional paragliders and adventurers Gavin McClurg and Dave Turner attempt a full, unsupported traverse of the Alaska Range by foot and paraglider, across North Americas highest mountains. The team faces endless extreme weather, starvation, grizzly bears, un-crossable rivers and countless glaciers in one of the world most remote and inhospitable mountain ranges.

PROFILE

WE DELVED A LITTLE DEEPER INTO THE PROJECT WITH PARAGLIDER GAVIN MCCLURG…. What is it about the activity that appeals to you most? I learned to paraglide while sailing around the world back in 2004. I lived at sea and circumnavigated twice in 13 years but as soon as I took my first flight I was hooked and tried to get airtime anywhere I could. The most appealing thing about flying is the pure freedom of the sport - every time we step off a mountain we have no idea where we’re going to end up. Tell us about this specific style (Vol-Biv) of paragliding. Vol-biv started a long time ago by the French, but it is only recently that this genre of the sport has attracted more pilots. It is still a very small fraction of people doing it, and mostly in places like the Alp where ski lifts and gondolas and towns are around so you are never very remote. The expedition across Alaska is the most aggressive and in some ways absurd end of the spectrum! Tell us a little about the film. What makes Alaska a great location for this type of trip? What were the main dangers, and/ or barriers to success? The only thing that made Alaska a great location for something like what we did was the hugeness and awesomeness of the entire route. To be the first and to feel so vulnerable was very special, but it was logistically a nightmare to attempt to film and it was really, really desperate. Just the total lack of infrastructure the whole way. Nowhere to get provisions. And then there were so many unknownsan uncountable number of glaciers to cross, dozens and dozens of rivers that were impossible to cross on foot, a very real grizzly bear threat …we knew we were setting off into some serious terrain, but until we got in there neither of us had really any idea how preposterous it was.

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AFGHAN WINTER

LIKE A WOLF

YOUNG GUNS

Directed by Jonas Abenstein Austria, 2016, 52 minutes

THE SONG COLLECTOR

THE LAST CAVEMEN

Rock Climbing Show Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre 18 years after a catastrophic accident which left him with hemiplegia, climber Paul Pritchard returns to the Totem Pole to find out if he has recovered enough to finish the climb.

Family Show Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Meet the new faces of climbing: 15-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 16-year-old Kai Lightner are the leaders of the next generation, already taking the sport to the next level.

IPORTER

Directed by Matthew Newton Australia, 2016, 12 minutes

Planet Earth Monday Feb 13 @2:00pm (doors 1:30pm) The Cinematheque A source to sea journey expedition down India’s 1500-mile Ganges River -- looking at the beauty, science and challenges of the Ganges River that sustains 500 million people across India.

SNOWMADS

CLAIM FREEDOM

Directed by Frank Wolf Canada, 2016, 47 minutes

DOING IT SCARED

Directed by Pete McBride & Jake Norton USA, 2016, 65 minutes

Directed by Nick Rosen USA, 2016, 27 minutes

Directed by Igor D’India Italy, 2015, 51 minutes

Directed by David Lavallee Canada, 2016, 55 minutes

HOLY (UN)HOLY RIVER

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The Change I Want To See Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque David has directed multiple award winning documentaries. He will talk about how he hopes the films will bring a much needed sanity to not only the energy debate, but the struggle for an economic paradigm that actually makes sense.

20th Annual Opening Night Friday Feb 10 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Marc-Andre Leclerc is one of the worlds leading alpinists. His climbing has led him to mountains and big walls from Patagonia to Baffin Island. He will talk about his fascination with winter ascents. From winter solo ascents in Patagonia to hard winter climbs in the Canadian Rockies and North Cascades, this will be a fun evening with many a cold shiver-bivy tale.

Mountain Bike Show Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Rebecca Rusch is the Queen of Pain with a heart of gold. Join Rebecca as she shares what it takes to be a professional athlete for over three decades. The 7x World Champion has continually tested her own limits, and shattered the glass ceiling in whatever sport she tackles.

JUSTA JESKOVA & STEVE STOREY

Mountain Bike Show Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Justa Jeskova, Michael Sousa and Steve Storey set out on a mission to traverse the Ausangate trek high up in the Andes of Peru. The goal? To do it by bike with a few stopovers along the way. Reaching heights of over 17’250’ while barely dipping below 15’000’, they spent 8 days in the mountains climbing and descending their way around the mighty Ausangate mountain.

EILEEN BISTRISKY

7 Continents Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre A passion for mountains, travel, and adventure has taken Eileen to all seven continents. She will share her stories and footage from each continent, and the lessons learned along the way.

LYNNE QUARMBY

The Change I Want To See Saturday Feb 11 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque Lynne will speak to the struggles of sustained and effective individual engagement in climate justice activism. How do we stay positive? Where should we put our efforts?

Trail Running Show Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Joe has been running ultras for close to a decade, competing around the world in places such as Colorado, the Alps, Mexico’s Copper Canyon, Alaska and Japan. In the summer of 2016, Joe took on the Tour de Fourteeners, a self-powered link up of all of Colorado’s 14,000ft peaks by bike and on foot.

PAUL ROMERO

Trail Running Show Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Paul has competed and hit the podium in over 100 expedition adventure races on 5 continents for the last 16 years, climbed the 7 summits with his son, Jordan, and has been exposed to some of the most gruelling ultra-competitions in the world. Paul is going to share what it means to #livelimitless, through some tales of his outrageous global travels and near death experiences.

SAM MCKOY

Ski Traverses in BC Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Focusing primarily on large ski traverses, such as the recent Selkirks Traverse, Sam will be presenting some of his stunning photographs combined with short stories aimed at providing insight into the life and times of ski traverse expeditions. Take this chance to learn a bit more about the Do’s and Don’ts of mountain expeditions.

MANRICO SCREMIN

Adventure Travel Sunday Feb 12 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque Manrico has hiked, skied, and canoed extensively through remote areas of northern Canada and Alaska. Follow Manrico as he and his companions enjoy a completely different type of adventure, a 19 day hike through the Dolomites in Italy ending in the town where he was born.

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SUP Adventures presented by Red Paddle Co. Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Norm Hann has been at the forefront of the stand-up paddle movement since the sport’s early days. As a SUP athlete, Norm has competed and raced around the world and has extensively explored the waters of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest.

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CHRIS CHRISTIE & JEAN-FRANCOIS PLOUFFE

SUP Adventures presented by Red Paddle Co. Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre The idea of combining skiing, river paddling, ocean touring to the outer coast and surf brought our crew together to hatch a plan for the best possible location that would give us a real wilderness experience and challenge our decision making in a wild location. Join Chris Christie and Jean Francois Plouffe for a presentation on their 15 day Stand up Paddle Board Expedition to Bella Coola with a short film and still images from this 240km Coastal Journey.

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SUP Adventures presented by Red Paddle Co. Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Join Jimmy Martinello and Jon Burak as they share some of their stories on how they got started on using inflatable sups as a multipurpose craft. From local rivers in southern BC, expeditions off the remote west coast of the Olympic peninsula to the northern tip of Vancouver Island, multi day paddles, west coast surf and some good old shenanigans.

KEVIN VALLELY

Family Show Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Kevin Vallely is a writer, speaker and architect and was named one of Canada’s leading adventurers by the Globe and Mail. On July 4th, 2016 two young families set off to paddle the length of Canada’s largest and longest river, the mighty Mackenzie. A paddle journey down the Mackenzie would be a challenge for any explorer but for two young families with three kids in tow it promised to be an adventure of a lifetime.

BRENT SEAL & JAMES FRYSTAK

Mind vs Mountain Monday Feb 13 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque Theatre Brent Seal and James Frystak will present their funny, challenging and inspiring journey to North America’s highest mountain – Denali. The MINDvsMOUNTAIN presentation is one of overcoming the challenges in front of us - both physical and mental - and believing in the strength within ourselves and each other to push through the barriers, past the resistance to pursue the wild dreams that make us come alive.

EMILY COLE

Kayak Night Tuesday Feb 14 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque In ‘Paddling to Paulatuk’, Emily will share about a sea kayaking adventure on the Arctic Ocean, traveling 900km from Inuvik to Paulatuk, NWT. A trip that was first intended to cover much greater distances, the team learned first-hand about realistic expectations and modern day expeditions.

BENJAMIN JORDAN

MEC Canadian Adventure Show Wed Feb 15 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Last summer, Benjamin Jordan realized his greatest dream, by flying his Paraglider from Vancouver to Calgary, and becoming the first person to have free-flown from Pacific to Prairie.

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MEC Canadian Adventure Show Wed Feb 15 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre After a few years of climbing in Squamish, it was necessary for Evan to combine his love of wilderness with his new found love of trad climbing. This naturally led him to the Eldred River Valley. There, for five months with his partner, they lived full time in the mythical river valley full of dozens of big walls and alpine ridges.

GLENN WOODSWORTH & DICK CULBERT

UBC Climbing Show Wed Feb 15 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Frederic Wood Theatre UBC In the 1960s, a group of young Vancouver-based climbers dominated the mountaineering scene in the Coast Mountains. Dick and Glenn were two at the forefront of exploration and first ascents.

LAKPA RITA SHERPA

Sherpa Show Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Following the screening of the feature documentary, Sherpa, join Eileen Bistrisky onstage in conversation with Lakpa Rita Sherpa. Lakpa’s climbing and guiding achievements are significant, with 17 summits of Mt. Everest on over 23 expeditions (a record 253 climbers on the summit under his leadership), seven guided summits of Cho-Oyu and numerous other peaks in Nepal.

LAUREN BLACKBURN & STEVEN COSSIN

Hiking the PCT Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque Join Lauren and Steve as they take you with them along the Pacific Crest Trail, a long hike from Mexico to Canada totalling 2650 miles, which took them 5 months to complete. In their presentation they will show you through video taken along the trail as well as photographs of their amazing journey.

GREG HILL

Ski Show Friday Feb 17 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Greg hill has been seeking adventure for his entire life, which means he has been dealing with risk constantly. Weaving through his adventures and misadventures Greg will explain how he developed his rules of risk. From completing 2 million feat of climbing and skiing in 2010, to being a first responder in Nepal when a massive avalanche caught 30 people sleeping in their sleeping bags.

NINA CAPREZ

Rock Climbing Show Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Nina Caprez is a professional climber from Switzerland who specializes in hard multi-pitch climbing - she seeks out the most aesthetic, hard, sustained climbs in the world and her climbing resume is littered with first ascents and sought after second ascents.

PROFILE

WE SAT DOWN WITH NINA TO FIND OUT A LITTLE MORE…. Tell us about your climbing background – where did you grow up? How old were you when you started climbing? How did your climbing progress over the years? I grew up in the Swiss mountains, so very early on I started to play in my back garden. By the age of 13 I started mountaineering, and discovered the joys of sport climbing at 17. I was addicted and began to progress very quickly. I sent my first 8a (5.13b) when I was 19 and did a lot of competitions and bouldering. Finally I discovered that I had a special talent for high walls. I have always followed my heart, my motivations and seeked to enjoy life to the fullest. We are very excited to bring you back to Vancouver – what will be the focus of your presentation this year? I will talk about a multi-pitch route I climbed with my wonderful friend, Barbara Zangerl, in the Ratikon area of Switzerland. It’s about our long partnership and friendship, sharing the same values in climbing and about love and laughs.

JONATHAN SIEGRIST

Rock Climbing Show Thursday Feb 16 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Jonathan Siegrist is a professional American rock climber who has been traveling full time since 2011 in pursuit of first ascents, hard sport routes, traditional climbs and even occasionally bouldering. His passion for climbing history, beauty, travel and pursuing the next challenge is palpable during his presentations.

JON TURK

Journey Into The Deep Wild Friday Feb 17 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The RIO Theatre Crocodiles and Ice is a storyteller’s journey into a Consciousness Revolution based on a deep, reciprocal, communication with the Earth. This presentation highlights Jon Turk’s National Geographic award winning polar expedition circumnavigating Ellesmere Island, but also shares wisdoms from our Stone-Age ancestors, the poets of the ‘60s, a wolf that lingers, a Siberian shaman, a Chinese bicycle nomad, a lonely Tlingit warrior laying down to die in a storm, and the landscapes themselves.

ELIZABETH LEBOE & LENARD REID

Himalayan Life Friday Feb 17 @7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) The Cinematheque Many people travel to Nepal to trek among the highest mountains in the world… but you never know how the spirit of adventure can change your life’s direction. Join Liz and Len of “Jackets for Jasper” as they share the wonder of the mountains and villages of Nepal. Hear how their 2-month trek turned into the adventure of a lifetime: naming their guide’s first-born child, starting a jacket company based in Nepal, and buying a goat.

BRETTE HARRINGTON

VIMFF Finale Saturday Feb 18 @7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) The Centennial Theatre Brette Harrington is a professional climber best recognized for her ascents in the alpine and big wall realms. Having learned the basics of wall climbing and multi-pitch free climbing on the Squamish Chief, BC, she has then taken those skills to Yosemite where she has both free climbed and speed climbed various lines on El Capitan. In the February of 2015 she made the first free solo ascent of the 750m Patagonian tower Saint-Exupéry becoming the first woman to solo any of the peaks in the massif.

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North Shore students spread kindness message

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Pink is flattering on everyone and will never go out of style.

The North Shore will be awash in the rosy colour synonymous with kindness on Feb. 22, when participants commemorate Pink Shirt Day and make an anti-bullying fashion statement. At West Bay elementary, as part of Pink Shirt Day, two Grade 7 students have taken it upon themselves to spread awareness about LGBTQ+ issues by preparing a presentation to deliver to the intermediate classes at their school. “I feel like you should be able to love whoever you want to love – I know it sounds cheesy but it’s true,” says student Cassidy Foley. Foley was inspired to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community after her friend and classmate Zoie Bhalloo told her about a special book she received for Christmas. In Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen, American student and activist Jazz Jennings, a strong voice for gender identity, candidly shares her story of how she transitioned to life

West Bay elementary classmates Cassidy Foley and Zoie Bhalloo will spend Pink Shirt Day spreading awareness about LGBTQ+ issues by giving a talk to intermediate classes at their school Feb. 22. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD as a girl at the age of five. Both Bhalloo and Foley say they can’t fathom what life must have been like back then for Jennings, who struggled to live as her true self. “I never thought any of this would happen,” says

Bhalloo after reading about Jennings’ plight. “I was out of my mind. I was like this is crazy.” As part of their project, the girls looked at how other countries and religions in the world view homosexuality and were disheartened

in some cases. They learned about a South American man who was brutally beaten and tortured to death because he was gay, and how homosexuality is punishable by death in some areas of the world. Teaching their peers about transgender equality

and how to be respectful is paramount to the girls’ Pink Day presentation in two weeks. An online Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) resource tool helped the girls hone in on the gender identity aspect.

They learned how to put the subject in terms younger kids will understand. “Their vision is to spread knowledge about this issue so that when students do get to a larger school like high

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Queensbury students plan Pink Shirt Day march From page 31 school – it can be a delicate time for them – that they can have the understanding and accept people from all different cultures and sexual orientations,” says the girls’ teacher, Janet Hicks, IB co-ordinator at West Bay. Bhalloo and Foley have been bullied themselves. A newcomer to West Bay in Grade 3, Bhalloo was afraid of past experiences. “Part of it was I was bullied at my old school and people said I wasn’t pretty and they didn’t want to hang out with me,” says 12-year-old Bhalloo. Foley was the new kid in school last year, moving here from Colorado by way of Mexico, where the youngster struggled to fit in. “At my old school, I lived in Mexico as well, they used to call me the white girl,” says Foley, adding she was excluded from student clubs. “And although it isn’t your everyday bullying, it hurt a lot because I was very different. I was the only Caucasian at my school, so I stuck out like a sore thumb.” West Bay has been a breath of fresh air for the friends. “This school is so open to anything and I’ve never had an experience here where I felt bullied,” says Bhalloo. “I was stunned by how aware everyone is here.” For this year’s Pink Day, the message is what to do – be kind – instead of what not to do – bully. “We don’t want to only teach people not to bully because then everyone’s in the middle, we want to be accepting and including,” says Foley.

Bhalloo agrees, saying you can’t judge a book by its cover. “It’s not just being nice, it’s being aware that people aren’t just OK,” says Bhalloo, explaining how there might be something else going on below the surface. “You have to accept the fact that people might not feel the way you think they feel.” Other West Vancouver schools are planning various events on Feb. 22, encouraging students to dress in pink. Gleneagles elementary and Lions Bay Community School students have been invited to design a pink T-shirt on paper to demonstrate anti-bullying efforts. In the North Vancouver School District, Brad Baker, district principal of Aboriginal Education and Safe and Caring Schools, annually organizes the clothing design for Pink Shirt Day. While yet to be unveiled, the colourful shirts will be worn by staff in the school district. Queensbury elementary fine arts teacher Colleen Murphy is planning to take the antibullying message to the street this Pink Shirt Day. Murphy’s students will be leading a school-wide march from Queensbury to Grand Boulevard Park and back. Students will be proudly wearing their pink shirts and sharing messages of kindness with one another, as well as with members of the community. “Pink Shirt Day has evolved into a significant reminder for our entire community to take a stand against bullying, and it’s so rewarding to see that message spearheaded by our future generation,” says Murphy.

SPINNING YARNS Urban Yarns co-owner Lindsay Schafer serves up some colourful threads at the grand opening of the knitting store’s new location on Lonsdale. Live music, refreshments and draw prizes drew a large crowd of crafters to the New Yarns Eve event. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

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Lynn Valley family enjoys Arctic adventure Kevin Vallely talks about a summer kayak journey into northern Canada ! Kevin Vallely’s Paddle to the Arctic presentation, as part of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival’s Family Show Monday, Feb. 13 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre. Tickets and info: vimff.org/tickets. MARIA SPITALE-LEISK mspitale-Leisk@nsnews.com

Kevin Vallely was nine years old the first time he felt a true adrenaline rush.

Long before he went on any kind of extended journey, the Lynn Valley resident faced an unexpected test of survival. “I would say it’s the first time I ever felt a real sense of fear and anxiety,” he says. Vallely and his five-yearold brother had become separated from their parents in a downtown Montreal department store. Already afraid, the young siblings encountered an “overzealous” security guard who kicked them out of the store and

onto the street at night. “And there we were on the street, poorly dressed with no money and no way of getting home. And we lived a very long way from downtown,” recalls Vallely. His instinct was to start walking. So Vallely took his brother’s hand and they trekked through Montreal in the middle of winter. “It was epic,” he says. “Really, it was trying to figure out (how to get home), maturing really quickly and taking care of my younger brother.” Four hours later, at one o’clock in the morning, the brothers arrived at the front door of their home. “It was really an empowering moment for me. And in some crazy way ending up charting my life as an adventurer because I had a dream to go to the South Pole after that,” says Vallely. It took Vallely 35 years but he ultimately realized that dream and, in fact, holds the world record as a member of the fastest team to ski to the

Kevin Vallely, Nicky Hastings and their daughters, Arianna and Caitlin, on the MacKenzie River in the summer of 2016. PHOTO SUPPLIED South Pole. In 2008, Vallely and a carefully curated trio of experienced explorers shattered the South Pole record by a week – despite Vallely having never set foot in the harsh environment. That epic expedition was a numbers game. It took 33 days, 23 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Vallely was hauling a sled that

weighed up to 250 pounds. He was consuming upwards of 8,000 calories a day, partly achieved through eating chunks of butter half the size of a Rubik’s Cube (and he still lost 15 pounds at the end of it all). In the home stretch, the Canadian trio was skiing 20 hours a day. After crossing the finish line Vallely figures

there were 1.5 billion media impressions of their story, meaning one in five people worldwide caught wind of the fact they had broken the world record. The South Pole conquerors connected with 10,000 school kids and sought to bring awareness to the issues in Antarctica, namely climate change.

“It opened my eyes to what you can do as an explorer or adventurer in terms of capturing world attention and being able to actually convey a message,” says Vallely, who is a guest speaker at the 20th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival and part of the esteemed Explorers Club which counts Neil Armstrong among its members. Last summer, Vallely and his equally adventurous wife, Nicky Hastings, decided to unplug their daughters, aged 10 and 12, from their iPads and give them the ultimate what-I-did-on-my-summervacation story. The goal was to get the girls as far out of their comfort zone as possible. “It had to be safe enough but in the wild enough that we were going to get a true outdoor experience,” explains Vallely. Paddling down the remote Mackenzie River – the largest in Canada and exceeded only by the Mississippi River system in North America – fit the bill. Flowing through a vast, isolated region of forest and tundra contained within

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Climber shares highs and lows at VIMFF Eileen Bistrisky has scaled mountains on 7 continents ! VIMFF: Eileen Bistrisky: Mountain Lessons from Seven Continents, Rio Theatre, Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.). Tickets and info: vimff.org/ tickets. JOHN KURUCZ Contributing writer

Tens of thousands of kilometres logged and seven continents later, Eileen Bistrisky still runs into the odd hiccup while trying to acclimatize to her new surroundings.

Those issues are far removed from jetlag or getting used to foreign cuisine. Instead, they are measured in feet. Usually at least 17,000 of them. A mountaineer and backcountry enthusiast, Bistrisky will be speaking about all things altitude as part of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which runs Feb. 10 to 18 at venues across Vancouver.

Altitude changes everything, says mountain climber Eileen Bistrisky. She speaks about her adventures at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. PHOTO SUPPLIED Entitled Mountain Lessons from Seven Continents, Bistrisky’s discussion goes down Feb. 11 at the Rio Theatre. The presentation will speak to the lessons

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spent the whole time in a hot yoga class. “What I’ve learned over the course of many expeditions is to be a little more Zen-like with everything that’s going on around me,” she said. “Experience has shown me not too stress out quite so much.” As with most things, patience is a virtue in the mountaineering world. Bistrisky has twice attempted to scale Aconcagua, the Argentinian peak that’s the tallest in the western

hemisphere, only to be rebuffed by Mother Nature on both tries. Acclimatizing to the altitude thwarted her first attempt in 2005, and high winds scuttled her second go at it last December. “The biggest challenge is the acclimatizing,” she said. “Most people can be fit or comfortable with carrying heavy packs or travelling long distances at sea level. When you get to altitude it changes everything.” Pushing through physical limitations will be one of her talking points, but it’s also a case study in scheduling. Finding the same people with the same holiday schedules is one thing. Arriving on the mountain and trying to scale the summit before that time runs out is another. That happened during her first kick at Aconcagua in 2005. The altitude at 21,000 feet was too much on her body, and her partner made for the summit without her. Alone and in a bind, she chose to descend the mountain instead. “You shed a lot of tears at first. I’d be lying if I said there weren’t any ‘oh my god, what have I done’ moments, but you eventually get over that,” she said. “I’ve always felt it’s better to make it back from a trip safe and sound then make it to the summit.” Mountain Lessons from Seven Continents is at the Rio Theatre, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at vimmf.org. – John Kurucz writes for our sister paper the Vancouver Courier.

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Duo take epic trek on Pacific Crest Trail

Steve Cossin and Lauren Blackburn speak about journey ! VIMFF: Lauren Blackburn and Steven Cossin – Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at The Cinematheque, Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and info: vimff.org/tickets. BEN BENGTSON Contributing Writer

After hiking more than 1,000 kilometres through the California desert, North Vancouver resident Lauren Blackburn was ready for a scenery change.

“There’s cactus,” Blackburn says of the sights and sounds of the desert. “There’s the Joshua Trees – but because the desert is 700 miles (1,126 kilometres), you get kind of bored of seeing that. You really just want to see those majestic mountains which is the reason why you did the hike in the first place.” Blackburn is referring to the mountainous regions within the South Sierra Wilderness, a massive

Steve Cossin and Lauren Blackburn talk about their Pacific Crest Trail adventure at The Cinematheque on Feb. 16 as part of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. PHOTO SUPPLIED federally protected area in eastern California. And the hike: the epic Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a long distance hike that takes journeyers

from the U.S.-Mexico border in Campo, Calif. and concludes at the edge of Manning Park in B.C. Those bold enough to

see the trek to completion can look forward to crossing through three states, hiking over 4,000 kilometres and experiencing diverse climates along the way.

As the hot, dusty desert portion of the PCT began to wear on her, Blackburn says she reached Kennedy Meadows near the Sierra Wilderness. The oppressive

desert gradually transformed into giant mountains, trees and cooler temperatures, she says. A change of pace, for the time being. “I’ve always wanted to do the trail, but the thought of doing it solo freaked me out,” she says about her initial apprehensions. “It’s pretty hard to find someone who wants to go hiking for five or six months.” Well, Blackburn did indeed find someone to go hiking with over a five-month period from April to September last year – and Vancouver residents now have the chance to hear the duo talk about their experiences, the good and the bad, at this year’s Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF). The talk, called “2,650 miles long and 18 inches wide: a Journey Along the Pacific Crest Trail,” will be an intimate look at Blackburn and hiking partner Steven Cossin’s journey, including video clips and pictures of impressive PCT locations and stories of their hardships and successes during the trek. Blackburn, who is 24 years old and lives in Deep Cove, started the hike as a

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VIMFF developed as a late-winter highlight From page 13 It’s a stark difference from that first festival, when the eclectic crowd of painters, writers and musicians that punched in and out of MEC in the mid-1990s pointed Formanek towards non-profit lawyers and interesting movies. For that first festival, Formanek recalls rounding up between 25 and 30 movies – mostly shot on VHS – most of which played in front of halfempty theatres. They had a shortage of sponsors and rented unnecessary equipment, all of which added up to a loss of what Formanek estimates to be “a few thousand” dollars. “We had no salaries and we lost (money) on top of that.” Asked why there was a second edition of VIMFF, Formanek offers a simple answer. “I believed in it.” Just a few years later VIMFF marked the 50th anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay’s historic ascent of Everest with presentations by Hillary’s son Peter and mountaineer Jim Whittaker, who led the first United States team that stood on Earth’s rooftop. Sponsorship picked up, the City and District of North Vancouver offered financial support, and VIMFF turned into a late-winter fixture, boasting films from climbers, surfers, spelunkers, political radicals and radical snowboarders. “We get submissions from all over the place,” Formanek says. “Filming is much easier and it’s much easier to become a filmmaker.”

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Family trip went way off the grid From page 36 the Yukon and Northwest Territories, the Mackenzie means business. “Not a lot of people do it,” says Vallely. “It’s pretty darn remote out there.” His daughters didn’t know what to think when told what the plan was: a 1,700-kilometre kayaking trip lasting more than a month in the most remote wilderness in the world. On July 4, 2016, Vallely and his family set off to paddle the length of the mighty Mackenzie, along with another North Vancouver couple and their 10-year-old son, who joined them for the first 400 kilometres, an epic adventure in itself.

Now iPad-less, the precocious explorers were immersed in one the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Vallely rattles off a laundry list of wildlife sightings. “Golden eagles, bald eagles, a muskox, more black bear that I can throw a stick at, a grizzly bear, wolves, packs of wolves and one very aggressive wolf that I had to in fact use a gun to scare it off,” he says. That’s the hook of Vallely’s VIMFF talk on Family Day, the wolf story. “It started with my daughter waking me up at 4:30 in the morning going ‘Daddy, there’s something outside.’ And then trying to scare this thing that was right around

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will never regret it.”

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ARTSCALENDAR Mullen sometimes juggles both tasks

From page 22 Registered Music Teachers present three concerts at the 46th annual event. March 1, a concert highlighting the noncompetitive section in piano, vocal, strings and winds, takes place and March 2 and 3 trophy winners in piano, strings, winds and composition perform at 7 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. There is also free classes from Feb. 19 to 26. Info: 604-987-1067 or 604929-1592. PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-9903474 phtheatre.org Sounds Global: Vancouver InterCultural Orchestra presents new Canadian music for intercultural chamber ensembles Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$15. Tickets: vi-co.org. SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery. com SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Pianist Wayne Weng performs Thursday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. Classical Concert Series: Duo Concertante performs a concert of violin and piano duets Thursday, Feb. 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. Classical Concert Series: Pianist Kara Huber plays work by David Rakowski and Rachmaninoff Thursday, March 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. Rising Stars – CapU at the Silk Purse: Mezzo-soprano Alyssa Samson and pianist Jonathan Decolongon perform arias and art songs alongside sonatas and nocturnes Saturday, March 4, 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Rising Stars – CapU at the Silk Purse: The Jessica Toplak Quintet comprised of vocalist Jessica Toplak, vibraphonist Saul Alviar, guitarist Parker Woods, bassist William Chernoff and drummer Miles Wong perform jazz, R&B and folk Saturday, March 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY CENTRE 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Family Day Event: Jessie Farrell performs music from her children’s album Take Me Outside Monday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Free. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Friday Night Concert: The Koerner Piano Trio performs a concert that includes work by Dvorak, Piazzolla and Hatzis Feb. 17, 7:30-8:45 p.m. WEST VANCOUVER UNITED CHURCH 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.

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TRIO SET FOR LIBRARY The Koerner Piano Trio, the ensemble-in-residence at the Vancouver Academy of Music, performs a free concert at West Vancouver Memorial Library on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the monthly Friday Night Concert Series. The evening’s music will include Dvorak’s Piano Trio #4, Op. 90 “Dumky” as well as works by Astor Piazzolla and Christos Hatzis. For more information visit westvanlibrary.ca. PHOTO SUPPLIED String Sextets: Vancouver Chamber Music Society presents a concert featuring works by Tchaikovsky and Schoenberg Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: vancouverchambermusic.com

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women the last Saturday of every month at 8 p.m. Admission by donation. CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-9907810 capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre/ Cap Theatre – Fawlty Towers: A madcap farce about a badly run bed an breakfast hotel Feb. 10 and 11 at 7:30 with a matinee Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.

Cap Theatre – Arts Club on Tour: A production of Bittergirl: The Musical, a comedy about getting over getting dumped Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$20. DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. The Marvelous Wonderettes: A musical featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits WednesdaysSaturdays, Feb. 23-March 10 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Admission:

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ground-swelling of vocal support for women’s issues, it’s quite a time to be releasing a film with LGBTQ protagonists. “I think it’s a gift to live in Canada and to be able to create freely, to create this love-is-love message.” She wears the director’s hat for this film but is no stranger in front of the camera, and often juggles both tasks, as she did in films like 88 and Dead Before Dawn. “I feel like sometimes the more things are going on the more seamless they are,” Mullen says. When directing, you’re looking out for a story as a whole, music, costume, sound, tone, making the budget work; whereas acting “you’re so immersed in one person, one role, getting to connect with your fellow actors and be the moment. “It’s fun, it’s like an out of body experience… They are so different I can’t even begin to compare them.” Expect much more of both from Mullen, who has big plans in store. “Do I have a dream project? Yes. Am I working towards it? Yes. Could I get the answer tomorrow? Possibly,” she laughs. “The dream project is close, fingers crossed.”

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Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2017, No. 8529 (Secondary Suites and Coach Houses on One-Unit Residential Use Lots)

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Monday, February 20, 2017 at 6:45 pm Council Chamber, City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver

Notice is hereby given that Council will consider: Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2017, No. 8529 to amend the regulations for Accessory Secondary Suite Use and Accessory Coach House Use to permit both an accessory secondary suite and an accessory coach house on properties with a One-Unit Residential Use. The Gross Floor Area of One-Unit Residential Use properties is not proposed to change. The minimum parking required on One-Unit Residential Use properties would be one parking stall for the principal dwelling and one parking stall for a secondary suite, a coach house, or a secondary suite and a coach house.

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THEATRE 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-9903474 phtheatre.org Top Hats and Tales: A musical romance that follows a show business love relationship through time ThursdaysSaturdays, March 2-12 at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15-$28. THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Charley’s Aunt A period English farce Feb. 10, 11, 15-18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

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ca/centennial-theatre Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations runs Feb. 10-18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $21/$19. Schedule: vimff.org. CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Navigating the Art Industry – Professional Practices for Emerging Artists: The first in a professional development series designed for emerging and professional artists to build their art business Sunday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $60/$48. GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Night at the Museum: A celebration of the past, present and future at a fundraising event in support of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Friday, Feb. 24, 6:30-10 p.m. The event includes live entertainment, food and live and silent auctions. Admission: $50. Tickets: nvma.ca/ programs.

INDIGO BOOKS Park Royal South, West Vancouver. Author Event: Cynda Yeasting talks about her book For Michael, Love Cynda Saturday, Feb. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. Eleven per cent of sale proceeds are donated to the BC Cancer Foundation. KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Mid-Winter Dance Party (AKA Sneakers Ball): A fundraiser for Kay Meek Centre where the theatre is transformed into a dance hall with live music by Side One Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $59. NARROWS PUBLIC HOUSE 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Beers and Bites Night: Deep Cove Stage Society hosts a fundraiser with games, prizes, food, dancing and more Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Proceeds go towards the replacement of theatre seats. Admission: $25, which includes one drink, appies and door prize entry. Tickets: deepcovestage.com or 604929-3200.

Duo met up 500 miles along Pacific Crest Trail From page 39 solo adventurer, much to the worry of her parents, but ended up meeting Cossin around one of the small towns and campsites that litter the way along the PCT. “We happened to meet about 500 miles into the trail,” she says. “It just kind of worked where we became quite close because we had similar goals and we ended up finishing the trail together.” The VIMFF had its inaugural showing in North Vancouver in 1998 and is dedicated to presenting outdoor and mountaineering films that illustrate diverse experiences and cultures. The presentation will allow Blackburn and Cossin to share their story in an unfiltered way about the PCT. “I think for a lot of people they have heard of it, and although there’s a lot of resources of it online, it’s hard to get a grasp of what it really feels like to walk on the trail,” Blackburn says. “A lot of blogs kind of sugar-coat it.” And in effort to combat this, she says her and Cossin’s presentation will be all-encompassing: they will focus on the highlights and the low-points that inevitably arise during a multi-month-long trail hike. For example, it’s likely that over a five-month trek one might succumb to illness and Blackburn diligently recounts

a time during their trek where she got terribly sick. “I would try and walk for about 20 minutes and then I would have to sit down and dry-heave on the side of the trail. And then I actually throw up a few times near the end,” she says. Blackburn says she and Cossin did eventually make it to camp that night – but it was a struggle. “Hiking when you’re feeling like that is really not great.” But overall a massive hike such as the PCT is about the total experience, and Blackburn highlights being surrounded by and meeting diverse, like-minded people along the trail as one the best parts. The PCT attracts hikers of all different backgrounds from around the world. Blackburn says they met other adventurers from Canada, the U.S., Japan, Germany, Taiwan and other places. “Just having no judgements, everyone just kind of lays everything out on the table and just accepts everyone for who they are no matter what your differences are,” she says. “I really appreciated that.” Blackburn and Cossin are giving their presentation on the Pacific Crest Trail at The Cinematheque movie theatre in Vancouver on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by going to vimff.org/tickets.

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MULLINS, Norman D. Q.C. Norman passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2017 in North Vancouver. He was 87. He was much loved by his wife of 65 years, Julia, sons Douglas (Elaine), Stephen and Christopher (Leslie) as well as granddaughters Heidi and Camille. He is also survived by his sister Ann Hill and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Orville and William.

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Norman’s musical experience began at an early age. In grade three, he learned to play the mellophone (similar to a French horn) in the Grandview band in Vancouver. This led to one of the highlights of his life which was his 10 year membership in the Kitsilano Boys Band under the direction of Arthur Delamont. The five month band tour of the UK and Holland in 1950 was a frequent topic of conversation throughout his lifetime. In the years after the tour, he attended many reunions of this group and sometimes hosted or helped organize some of them.

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During his married life at home, he personally finished basements, lawns and landscaping at three of the family’s houses. He built a motor boat from drawings and completed over 100 feet of stone walls and stairways which still stand at the West Van house. Norman also stitched dozens of pieces of needlepoint and petit point usually depicting flowers, fruit or Canadian scenery. All of this was done with his own hands.

Gloria is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Walter; her three loving daughters Cheryl (Chris), Janell (Ben), and Lori (Danny). Grandchildren Amy, Claire, Kelsey, Alison, Kaitlynn, Joe, Martin, Micheal, great grandchildren Shayla & Damen and brother Marvin (Anne). Gloria will be remembered as a sweet person who touched the hearts of everyone with her smile, her humour, her kindness and her endless love. A celebration of life will be held at the Boal Chapel on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00am. 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 2J1 In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society.

HUGHES, Alexander Matthew ANNOUNCEMENTCHANGE OF LOCATION FOR SERVICE The Memorial Service is to be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 at Providence’s Penticton Chapel, 1258 Main St., Penticton, BC. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com 250-494-7752.

Norman had a passion for history and was an avid reader on this subject and many others. He particularly enjoyed reading books on major historical figures and events of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. His command of the English language was exceptional and served him well throughout his life. He and Julia traveled extensively in Europe, the UK and across Canada and the U.S., often with their sons and their spouses and friends. Norman and Julia hosted many family Christmases at locations such as Quebec City, Ottawa, Whistler, Harrison Hot Springs and West Vancouver. They travelled to Ottawa and Montreal many times to visit sons Chris and Doug and their families including celebrations with the Lemieux family in Montreal.

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Norman attended elementary school in Vancouver. His mother was a major factor in encouraging him to attend and complete high school and university. He was proud of his attendance at Vancouver Technical School at which he was granted the Good Citizenship award when he graduated. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950 and Bachelor of Law degree in 1951 from the University of British Columbia. He married Julia Oliver on September 21, 1951. He was called to the Bar May 17, 1952 and appointed Queen’s Counsel (federal) on December 19, 1969. After articling and starting a law practice, he twice ran for election to be a member of Parliament. He ran as a conservative in a riding that had a long and deep history of electing NDP candidates to Parliament. He did not win but he was in the fight.

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Gloria Mae Arnold of North Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 90 years. Our hearts are broken but we know you will be with us always. We love you forever.

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Through all of these activities, he developed a large circle of friends, neighbours and colleagues many of whom predeceased him. He loved dogs and backyard wildlife like Stellars Jays, raccoons, squirrels, deer, ducks and even bears. Norman was an excellent and generous husband, father and grandfather. All three of his sons chose very different paths in life but none of them chose to be lawyers. He always expressed enormous pride in whatever educational, sporting or career choices his sons made. Douglas became a mechanical engineer in the railroad industry, working in Montreal and Chicago. Stephen became a pilot in both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters also sold electronics and helicopter landing pads. Christopher worked with computer systems in the banking industry as well as for the Canadian Armed Forces, mostly in Ottawa where he has risen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Norman’s generous support was unconditional. All of this applied to his two granddaughters Heidi and Camille as well as his daughters-in-law, Elaine and Leslie. On two occasions, Norman planned, organized and hosted singing performances of Elaine in Vancouver. These were attended by large groups of family members, friends and colleagues. On September 21, 2016 Norman & Julia celebrated 65 years of marriage, a very exceptional accomplishment. Together, they supported and loved each other and ensured that home life for the family was secure and stimulating, no matter where they lived. The funeral will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1805 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC on Friday, February 10th at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Capilano View cemetery in West Vancouver. The Mullins family thanks the caregivers and staff at Sunrise of Lynn Valley seniors residence for their capable and devoted care of Norman during his last months and for their support of the family after he passed away. Special thanks go to Norman’s Care Manager, MariaLisa. “

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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends and colleagues donate to their favorite charity in Norman’s name. If friends could visit an animal shelter and take a dog for a walk, Norman would be pleased.

KING, John David May 8, 1960 - January 27, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John King, son of Peter & Muriel King. He was predeceased by his mother Muriel in 2007. He is survived by his father Peter (Terry); his ex-wife Robin, their sons Dylan and Wyatt; his partner of 12 years Celia; his brother Peter (Toni); nephew Riley, nieces Lizzy and Kayla; his uncle Michael, aunts Raina and Patricia, his cousins Scott, Jennifer, Jason, Ali, Cindy, Yvonne, Kelly, Doug, Debbie, and Harvey. He will also be missed by many close friends and colleagues. A memorial service will be held on February 11 at 2pm at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver.

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Porsche Macan, it’s hard not to give this car an A++ rating. I was so impressed by this car that I ended up buying it, and after several months of ownership I am still convinced that it’s one of the best performance vehicles in the marketplace. The only significant thing to keep in mind is that a new version of the SQ5 is just around the corner. The 2018 SQ5 promises to be smoother

and faster, but since it is an unproven version that’s going to be built in Audi’s brand new Mexican factory, why take a chance? The 2017 is already so good.

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Counterpoint: millennials like cars

A few weeks back, a half-dozen auctions held in Arizona saw the first real reaction of the classic car market to the changeover in the United States government.

Anchored by the big tent at Barrett-Jackson – one of the most well-known American auctions – the weekend’s results seemed to show continued confidence, with year-over-year results posting respectable gains. Nearly $260-million worth of machines traded hands, which you think would be good news for investors and speculators. As ever, there’s another story here. So much has already been written about the rise of the so-called millennial generation that I hesitate to add to it. Every few weeks, we receive some half-baked

Grinding Gears Brendan McAleer missive on how young people have been ruined by participation trophies, and how none of them want to work for a living, and how when we tell them we had to leave school at the age of three to work in a factory and lived in a cardboard box in middle of the road, they don’t believe us.

I fully expect this sort of thing to continue until such time as millennials are complaining that their offspring don’t properly appreciate the subtleties of the poop emoji. According to Hagerty, an insurance company that specializes in classic cars, 2017 is projected to be the year which sees the millennial classic car buyer surpass the baby boomer in total volume of sales. This piece of information will no doubt confuse you if you’ve been led to believe headlines like “Millennials Don’t Like Cars – Film At Eleven!” but it’s probably accurate. When I was a kid, growing up in rural Chilliwack, getting a driver’s licence was a rite of passage or a ticket to escape or whatever other rose-hued term you

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want to employ. So it was for almost all of my graduating class, and pretty much everyone I went to university with. And then we all grew up and bought crossovers. (Well, I didn’t, but I’m a weirdo.) There’s no magic formula here: some people like cars, and some people really don’t like cars, and most people don’t think about things too much except to say “that’s a pretty decent stereo – does this come in blue?” Car enthusiasm is a niche now just as it has been for ages, and that means there’s a new generation of gearheads coming through. And, much like their music, they don’t necessarily like the same things you do. The results from BarrettJackson, which is a pretty traditional muscle-cars-n’hot-rods affair, show some unique trends, like greater interest in old pickup trucks. A Dodge Power Wagon and a well-restored Ford F-Series fetched decent prices, which is good news for anyone who likes seeing a solid workhorse cared for after it’s been put out to pasture. Good value means a better rate of preservation. If you take a look at the market as a whole, the craziness of the air-cooled 911 market seems to have leveled off, and so too with pretty much any classic you’d recognize. Stuff like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL or Shelby GT350 haven’t

peaked exactly, but they’re no longer climbing in value stratospherically. Way up at the top of the range, the multi-milliondollar machines are still the usual suspects. Old Ferraris with race provenance are still the Holy Grail for the committed collector, and while you can mix in similar machinery like rare Jaguars and Mercedes, the prancing horse is still king. However, analyzing the big ticket items is like tracking Rembrandt vs. Van Gogh. Where things get a little more interesting and fluid is at the more ordinary end of the market, where regular folks are buying their dream cars. Until recently, that lineup probably resembled the parking lot from Fast Times At Ridgemont High. Big V-8s, heavy American muscle, probably a vintage VW or two. One need only look at how much a well-prepped Volkswagen microbus can fetch these days to get an idea of how far the market has been exploited. However, when the millennial buyer starts looking to fill the hole in their garage, they’ve got a different frame of reference for that nostalgic backwards glance. Maybe it’s early days on the couch, setting lap times on one of the first Gran Turismo games. Perhaps it’s the Acura NSX you dreamed of while nursing your janky old Honda Civic to and from campus. Maybe it’s the original VW

GTI you had to give up when the first kid arrived. In short, the memorable rides for the millennials have shifted forward a generation, and while many people are still interested in greatest hits like the 1970 Chevelle SS, some of the more obscure machinery is going to fade from view a little. So while the metal on display at a morning’s cars and coffee might change, the essential elements won’t. Expect more classic Japanese machines to start being preserved, as well as formerly unloved ‘80s muscle like the Fox-body Mustang or IROC-Z. Look for grey-market rarities both left- and right-hand drive to become more prevalent, and expect fun stuff like old Toyota 4Runners and Ford Broncos to come out of the woods and get shined back up. The auctions show that, despite uncertainty in politics, people are still willing to take a flyer on the car of their dreams. Perhaps, now more than ever, they can use the escape.

Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and automotive enthusiast. If you have a suggestion for a column, or would be interested in having your car club featured, please contact him at mcaleeronwheels@gmail. com. Follow Brendan on Twitter: @brendan_ mcaleer.

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Stylish and sleek, with impressive performance From page 47

and engaging road feel. PERFORMANCE Quintessentially German, the SQ5 is a crossover mover. Think of it as a businessman’s jet: sleek, refined, fast yet confident. The SQ5 uses the same 3.0-litre supercharged V-6 as in the top of the line Q5, but the similarities end there. In the SQ5, the V-6 pushes out a staggering 354 horsepower compared to 272 for the Q5. What is really impressive is the SQ5’s torque: 347 footpounds compared to 295. This takes you 0-100 kilometres per hour in just 5.3 seconds. All this power is intelligently fed through Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system. This system combined with the 30 mm suspension drop, firmer springs and shock absorbers translates into a confident agile drive. Rounding a corner is sharp and controlled, thanks to Audi’s electromechanical speed-sensitive power

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then, on command, throaty, without the usual drone of most sport exhausts. The SQ5’s braking performance and pedal feel is well balanced and would be appreciated by any driver.

ENVIRONMENT The SQ5’s sports theme continues in the Audi’s interior with stylish grey gauges. High build quality is instantly apparent and sleek lines welcome you. Audi’s passion to create a car that is more than an A to B run-around is obvious in its interior. The optional diamond stitched seats and a gorgeous Beaufort aluminum inlay adorn the centre console, doors and dash in this vehicle. It takes a master craftsman to produce this kind of work. Black wood and aluminum are layered over and over again, then sliced wafer thin and inlayed for the cabin. These design features are not a cheap option at $1,100 but the superb craftsmanship will be appreciated for a lifetime. The Bang & Olufson sound system with its 14 speakers sounds fantastic in both the front and back seats. All entertainment, navigation and driver’s settings can be accessed through

Audi’s Multimedia Interface Infotainment system. This system is quick and easy to use; shortcut keys around the console make for effortless selection without having to scroll through menus. Jumping into the back seats we discover that it can easily accommodate three adults. Storage is 824 litres of space and when the rear seats drop down the storage capacity increase to 1,623 l. The Audi’s trunk is complete with tie-downs to secure loads and optional winter tray to stop mud from tracking in. A moonroof that extends almost the entire length of the cabin adds to the spacious feel of the interior. A triclimate control ensures that passengers remain in perfect comfort – even with the roof retracted. Available in three customizable trim packages, prices start from $58,500 to $65,790.

THUMBS UP The SQ5’s understated design impresses with high level performance on the road and great attention to detail. Sharp looking interior. THUMBS DOWN Even though the SQ5 has many talents, it is not a true off-road machine. Should

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^AWD Credit will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price after taxes and is available on the purchase/lease of select new 2016 and 2017 Lexus vehicles including 2017 Lexus IS 300 AWD models and 2017 Lexus IS 350 AWD models ($1,000 on all suffixes), 2017 Lexus RX 350 AWD models ($2,000 on suffix A only, $1,500 on all other suffixes), and 2017 Lexus NX 200t AWD models ($3,000 on Suffix A only, $2,500 on all other suffixes). *Lease offers provided through Lexus Financial Services, on approved credit. *Representative lease example based on a 2017 IS 300 sfx ‘A’ on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $45,518. Bi-weekly lease payment is $209 with $4,830 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first bi-weekly lease payment due at lease inception. Total of 86 bi-weekly lease payments required during the lease term. Total lease obligation is $22,525. *Representative lease example based on a 2017 NX 200t sfx ‘A’ on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $45,519. Bi-weekly lease payment is $219 with $2,420 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first bi-weekly lease payment due at lease inception. Total of 86 bi-weekly lease payments required during the lease term. Total lease obligation is $20,960. *Representative lease example based on a 2017 RX 350 sfx ‘A’ on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $58,469. Bi-weekly lease payment is $279 with $3,730 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first bi-weekly lease payment due at lease inception. Total of 86 bi-weekly lease payments required during the lease term. Total lease obligation is $27,339. 52,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.20/km for excess kilometres. Complete Lexus Price include freight and PDI ($2,045), Dealer fees (up to $395), AC charge ($100), Tire charge ($25), and filters. License, insurance, registration (if applicable), and taxes are extra. Fees may vary by Dealer. Lexus Dealers are free to set their own prices. Limited time offers only apply to retail customers at participating Lexus Dealers. Dealer order/trade may be required (but may not be available in certain circumstances). Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offers expire at month’s end unless extended or revised. See your Lexus Dealer for complete details.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Three Civics. One Nation.

2017 CIVIC LX HATCHBACK

65 0

LEASE FOR

@ 2.99% APR# * DOWN PAYMENT‡

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. Selling price $22,985** includes freight and PDI.

Standard 174hp Turbocharged Engine

Retractable cargo cover

LED taillights

2017 CIVIC COUPE LX

21,285

STARTING FROM

Selling price includes freight and PDI.

Model shown: Civic Coupe Touring FC3B9HKNZ

2017 CIVIC SEDAN LX

59 0

LEASE FOR

@ 2.99% APR# * DOWN PAYMENT‡

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. Selling price $20,885** includes freight and PDI.

Civic features include:

Apple CarPlay™€¥ & Android Auto™

Multi-angle rearview camera

Take the Honda test drive. It costs nothing. It proves everything.

ECON mode and Eco Assist™

HandsFreeLink™ Bluetooth®

Heated front seats CELEBRATING

816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver 604-984-0331

www.paciﬁchonda.ca

40 YEARS IN B US IN E SS

*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2017 CIVIC 5D L4 LX 6MT FK7G2HE/CIVIC 4D L4 LX 6MT FC2E5HE for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $64.96/$58.96 leased at 2.99% APR based on applying $270/$145 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes). ‡Down payment of $0.00, fi rst weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,889.60/$15,329.60. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometer allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. **MSRP is $22,985/$20,885/$21,285 including freight and PDI of $1,595. */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, tire/battery tax of $25, or air conditioning charge (where applicable) of $100, all of which are due at time of delivery. Additional charges for waste disposal fees, environmental fees and handling charges (all of which may vary by dealer and/or vehicle) may apply.£No monthly payments for 90 days (payment deferral) offer is available on all new Civic models fi nanced between February 1, 2017 and February 14, 2017 at participating British Columbia Honda Dealers. Offer applies only to purchase-fi nance offers on approved credit through Honda Financial Services Inc. Monthly payments are deferred for 90 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the fi rst 90 days of the contract. Starting 90 days after the contract date, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will be required to repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offers valid from February 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details. €None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. ¥Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier. Apple CarPlay™ and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc. For Apple CarPlay™ data use and privacy policy, see Terms and Privacy policy for Apple CarPlay™ or contact Apple Inc. at www.apple.com.