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Education minister tours Argyle

Deficiencies of aging building discussed but no announcement JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

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Education Minister Mike Bernier got a crash course in digital modelling, was serenaded by a concert choir and took part in a breakneck conversational Spanish class at Argyle secondary Tuesday morning – while dodging buckets in the hallways catching leaks from the school’s roof.

Approval of a request for a replacement school for Argyle is at the top of the North Vancouver School District’s wish list – something Bernier was to discuss with trustees on Tuesday.

But there was no immediate announcement as the minister – accompanied by board of education chair Cyndi Gerlach, trustee Franci Stratton, and North Shore MLAs Jane Thornthwaite and Ralph Sultan – was led on a whirlwind tour of the aging school.

Bernier’s visit to Argyle and to Mountainside secondary in North Vancouver this week is part of a province-wide tour by the Bernier that’s taken him out his Victoria office and into classrooms for an up-close look at B.C.’s education system as the new curriculum is rolled out.

“I thought it was important to get out and see that,” said Bernier. “Every region’s different. Every region has different success stories and different challenges.”

On the North Vancouver tour Tuesday, the successes showcased were clearly what’s going on inside the

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Education Minister Mike Bernier gets a crash course in digital media from students (left to right) Alex Casonguay, Sierra Kolkman, Alisina Omidallah, David Wilson and Danielle Adams during a tour of Argyle secondary Tuesday morning. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD classrooms.

Students at Argyle’s digital media academy were happy to demonstrate projects to Bernier ranging from professional website construction to an animation program that uses computer models to simulate architectural interiors.

Jay Bulbrook, a lead animator from Electronic Arts See Trades page 3

Driver critical after Hwy 1 rollover BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

A West Vancouver woman is in critical condition following a horrific crash on the Upper Levels highway Monday afternoon.

Exactly what happened in the single-vehicle crash is

still under investigation but police arrived on the scene just west of the 21st Street exit to find a vehicle on its roof in the westbound lane and its sole occupant thrown across the highway.

“Road evidence shows the vehicle went straight off the road and into a lamppost and ditch before

the flip,” said. Const. Jeff Wood, West Vancouver police spokesman. “The driver appears to have been ejected from the right passenger window, which was smashed.

The woman landed on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes. It appears she was not wearing a

seatbelt, Wood said.

The victim, who police say is in her mid-40s and recently moved to West Vancouver, was taken to Lions Gate Hospital and later transported to Vancouver General Hospital for critical care. The 2005 See Police page 3

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Police seek witnesses to crash

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Sports, has been working with the digital media program for the past seven years and has hired graduates. “This is a completely sustainable career,” he told Bernier.

Bernier said that message echoes what government leaders frequently hear from the tech sector: “The biggest thing we’re hearing is we need more staff,” he said.

Murray Bulger, who teaches the program, said the program isn’t just about technical skills. It’s also about learning to think in innovative ways, he said.

Bernier was treated to an impromptu concert by the senior concert choir taught by Francis Roberts, before also doing a walkthrough of the metal work and woodworking shops.

The woodwork shop is home to a pilot program in North Vancouver called skills exploration, said principal Elizabeth Bell. That’s a program where students get a taste of a number of trades in one class, said Bell – from carpentry to plumbing and electrical work. Now in its second year, it’s a popular class, she added.

Bernier also sat in on a fastpaced Grade 10 Spanish class taught by Steve Bruno, who has introduced a teaching method that incorporates storytelling into

the class, said Bell. Since it was introduced, “the language ability of the students has skyrocketed,” said Bell.

But the physical challenges faced by Argyle staff and approximately 1,450 students in the aging building were never far from the surface during Bernier’s tour. In one hallway, large recycling tubs had been placed to catch drips from the roof leaks. “We’ve been running around putting buckets out,” Bell told Bernier prior to the tour. Last week, during the cold snap, “People were teaching in parkas and gloves,” she said.

“When it gets cold here, it gets cold. It’s our reality.”

Superintendent John Lewis also reminded Bernier that the school was built “fast and cheap” in 1961 out of unreinforced concrete blocks and represents a significant earthquake risk.

The school district is currently waiting for Bernier’s approval to build a $51.5-million replacement school for Argyle – $13.7 million more than an already approved seismic upgrade of the school.

Bernier said that project was to be discussed with trustees in a closed-door session Tuesday afternoon but made no promises.

“It’s coming across my desk with all the other capital plans with the different school districts around the province,” he said.

West Vancouver police direct Highway 1 eastbound traffic past the wreckage of a 2005 Lexus that rolled over in the westbound lane Monday. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

Lexus was a write off.

The investigation into the crash has been turned over to the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service.

The crash and ensuing investigation led police to close the highway between Cypress Bowl Road and 21st Street for several hours, only allowing traffic through detours and reduced lanes.

“Because the area of evidence encompassed the highway in both directions, that’s what caused the delay in lane openings and traffic snarl at that location,” said Sgt. Paul Skelton.

“It’s early in the investigation. I believe there were some witnesses that police have spoken to at the scene but certainly, anyone who may have witnessed it and has not spoken to the police, we’d certainly encourage them to contact West Vancouver police.

That would be of assistance to us as we try to piece together why this tragic accident occurred.”

West Vancouver Police Department can be reached at 604-925-7300.

Seaspan ‘disappointed’ Ottawa going ahead with Davie contract

West Van reviews liquor policy Ottawa to proceed with direct MARIA SPITALE-LEISK mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com

The District of West Vancouver is developing a policy to gain greater control over public outdoor events where alcohol is served.

If adopted by council, the municipal alcohol policy would put more onus on the district to mitigate alcohol abuse and any associated financial and social burden levied on the community.

Local governments have the potential to significantly affect the health and well-being of residents at the community level, said Arleta Beckett, the district’s manager of community development, youth and families.

Alcohol abuse causes more than 20,000 hospital visits and close to 2,000 deaths each year in this province, bringing a See Liquor page 11

contract with Quebec shipyard

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

The head of North Vancouver’s Seaspan Shipyards said he’s disappointed the federal government has chosen to go ahead with awarding a large contract directly to a Quebec shipyard, despite last-minute pleas from both Seaspan and Irving shipyards to reconsider.

The federal government announced Monday it is going ahead with the $587-million contract direct awarded to Chantier Davie Shipyard by the previous Conservative government during the election.

The contract involves converting a commercial container ship into a navy support ship that can be used on an interim basis until new joint support ships are completed at

Seaspan. The ship is to be finished by the fall of 2017.

The decision comes after Seaspan’s chief executive officer Jonathan Whitworth called on Ottawa to take a second look at the contract, which he said was awarded without a proper competitive process “for political reasons” during the federal election.

Whitworth said last week Davie’s bid will cost taxpayers significantly more than the proposal put forward by Seaspan, but the North Vancouver company’s bid was never seriously considered.

In announcing the decision Monday, federal officials noted the decision to award the contract directly to Davie was made by the previous Conservative government. They added work on the project has already begun in the Davie

Work on the first of three federal ocean fisheries vessels is underway at Vancouver Shipyards. PHOTO SUPPLIED SEASPAN shipyard and restarting the bid process would mean delaying delivery of the ship. Ottawa would also have to pay Davie up to $89 million if the contract were cancelled.

The need for an interim navy supply ship became urgent over a year ago, after both existing supply ships – the HMCS Protecteur and HMCS Preserver – had to be retired early.

In response to the decision, North Vancouver MP

Jonathan Wilkinson said the Liberal government’s dilemma is it inherited the contract with Davie from the Conservative government. “I’m not a big fan of sole-source contracts,” he said, adding, “They’re rife with the opportunity for considerations other than those to do with price and quality.”

Wilkinson said the decision to go ahead with the existing contract was a practical one, given that the work had already

started. “Procurement processes in government move very slowly,” he said. “In cases where there are crises or emergencies that need to be addressed quickly, at times there are reasons for not having a full-blown procurement process.”

“The navy will tell you they need the ship urgently.”

The federal announcement stated the government will review the process that allows direct awards of military contracts.

Seaspan is currently working on the design and engineering for the two new joint support ships for the navy. The first of those ships is scheduled to be finished in 2020.

In announcing the Davie contract Monday, Ottawa added it is still committed to building ships under the national shipbuilding program. Seaspan won the right to negotiate contracts for non-combat vessels under that program following a lengthy bidding process.

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Cow stops North Van highway traffic BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Call it a “Cut of beef.”

An errant cow stopped traffic on Highway 1 Monday afternoon. North Vancouver RCMP officers were dispatched to the eastbound lanes near the Lonsdale exit for a “hazardous situa-

tion” around 2 p.m. “The complainant stated she saw a cow fall off a trailer and it was now blocking traffic,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.

Drivers pulled over to help corral the bovine out of harm’s way. But by the time officers arrived, the situation

was largely resolved.

“The owner had pulled over and lassoed the cow back in the trailer and drove off,” De Jong said.

With no more information to go on, police have since closed the file. “It looks like there’s no property damage. The cow wasn’t visibly injured and (the woman)

didn’t get a plate number.

The whole thing happened and we didn’t get a chance to speak to the owner,” he said. “We try to get traffic to moo-ve along.”

As to what happened with the cow, that too remains a mystery. “It’s probably off in some pasture somewhere – hopefully,” De Jong said.

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by Ottawa to continue with a directawarded contract to a Quebec shipyard, we’ll be watching to see if the new Liberal government follows through on ensuring this is not how they’ll be doing business in the future.

Perhaps the decision to go forward with the contract isn’t surprising, given that the deal was already signed and work had begun by the time the Liberals took office.

Conveniently, those in the Conservative government responsible for changing rules around handing out of military contracts are no longer around to answer for those decisions.

When both Seaspan and Irving shipyards recently protested the lack of a competitive process, they were seen as maybe a little mean in some quarters. Davie, after all, had been the

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biggest loser in the massive national shipbuilding bidding process which saw both Seaspan and Irving as big winners.

Why are they complaining, was the implied question.

But the principle of fair competition for large government contracts is one that’s worth paying attention to.

And a situation where rules are changed to allow a direct award that gets signed in the middle of an election doesn’t pass the smell test.

There are good reasons large government contracts shouldn’t be direct awarded. It leaves decisions about who gets what open to political interference and kickbacks to supporters a distinct possibility. It rarely results in the best deal for taxpayers.

Ottawa has plenty of past experience with this in the bad old days – enough to know that it doesn’t bear repeating.

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Merchants key to Edgemont charm Dear Editor: Re: Paul Sullivan’s recent column about Edgemont (Edgemont’s Refresh Really No Surprise, Nov. 27) As a long-time merchant I feel I can speak with a very clear perspective about our funky, beloved village, and maybe even bring some surprising clarity unknown to many “moseyers.”

Everything about our village that you have enjoyed and loved over the years – the summer music concerts, the Christmas lights and candy cane poles, our highly successful Halloween trick-or-treat event, the Easter bunny hunt, to name but a few – are spearheaded, organized and paid for by the merchants of the village.

And while we are at it, we also sweep our sidewalks, decorate our windows, learn your names, recognize your children and provide you with personal service like nowhere else.

We also employ your teenagers, your wives, maybe even some of your husbands.

But all of this is changing. You, Mr. Sullivan were correct about that. Our village is under siege. And while none of us are

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against progress, we do feel that as our buildings are purchased, and new buildings are built, there is little respect given to “what has gone before.”

Also, that developers and property owners do not have a real idea about what kind of actual “dollar traffic” moves through this village daily, and so to expect tenants to pay downtown rents and taxes when we don’t have downtown traffic is out of sync.

Our neighbourhood is changing certainly.

And the very thing that we all love so dearly is to be lost to us, as we have become victims of our own success. We made you love us. You came, you bought and you threw us away.

Mr. Sullivan, you mention you still miss the muffins from The Bakehouse. Imagine for a moment, how Mike McMaster felt, when the rug was pulled out from under him, and he lost his livelihood. That was all about rent and taxes.

Once Christmas is over, we will see both Peter Rabbit and Trims go. And why, you wonder? Because the new building owner wants different tenants – and significantly more rent. Now, if that isn’t a double blow

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for the village, I don’t know what is. Not to mention more livelihoods gone, just like that.

Marlene Tate has kept that corner alive and vibrant for 25 years. She has enlivened our village in myriad ways with her extraordinary window displays, her beautiful product, her incredible sensibility and her village involvement. Losing her from our community will be like turning out the lights.

Peter Rabbit has been a village staple for decades, and a village without a neighbourhood candy store doesn’t make any kind of sense.

As merchants, we need the ongoing regular support of our area residents in order that we survive. We need our property owners to be realistic, and to acknowledge the value of heritage.

Otherwise, the unique and charming “mom and pop” shops will all disappear, and the mosey-ers will mosey amongst only banks, insurance companies, corporate offices and branches. And where’s the village charm in that?

Sharyn Webber North Vancouver

Dear Editor: I have a solution to the problem of Muslims being “tagged as being terrorists.” I was born in Nelson, B.C., and have lived here (in the province) all my life.

I married a Muslim man, a child psychologist, who did his post-graduate work in Germany.

He came to Canada educated and served the North Shore very well as the director of the child and adolescent program.

My point here is this: The press is complicit in the reporting of terrorist attacks by groups who refer to themselves as Muslims or Islamic.

The press should report on these people for who they actually are … terrorists. They are not Muslims.

Wendy Qureshi North Vancouver

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Hot housing market fills provincial coffers

If you’re wondering why the B.C. government shows little interest in taking action to deal with Metro Vancouver’s redhot housing market, look no further than the most recent update of its fiscal situation.

Page two of the second quarterly financial report says it all: government revenues flowing from property transfer taxes are expected to be a whopping $350 million higher than expected by the end of this fiscal year.

The B.C. Liberals had originally forecast getting a little more than $900 million from the tax this year. Instead, they now expect to reap a record $1.3 billion, which is an amount greater than the entire budgets of 14 of 19 government ministries.

The first quarterly report back in September first showed the government that its dependable cash cow was generating record revenues. The November update revealed things were getting even more lucrative.

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The revenues generated from the property transfer tax may prove to be critical to Finance Minister Mike de Jong, who has made a balanced operating budget the chief goal of government every year.

This year, he is still projecting a modest surplus of about $515 million, which includes a hefty $250-million forecast allowance. Given the overall budget is close to $46 billion, there is little margin of error when it comes to achieving that small a surplus.

Further illustrating what little room de Jong has to

maneuver (and why no one should expect any big, new spending initiatives from government) is the steady decline of another once dependable cash cow: natural gas revenues.

The B.C. government used to reap well more than $1 billion a year from the natural gas sector.

Those days appear to be long gone, as this year royalty estimates are now sitting at a near-record low of just $185 million.

And plummeting royalties aren’t the only concern when it comes to the natural gas sector.

The sale of drilling leases, which once brought in about $2.5 billion less than a decade ago, are now expected to amount to a paltry $14 million.

A combination of low natural gas prices and a glut in the North American supply of that resource have seen the bottom fall out of that industry, and it’s not clear if a recovery is anywhere near in sight.

The B.C. Liberals much-heralded hopes for a new liquefied natural gas

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industry is still years in the future, if it materializes at all. Therefore, any revenues flowing to government from any LNG operation is a long ways off.

There are other worrisome signs in the fiscal update, which together underscore how precious that property transfer tax really is to government. For example, B.C. exports have flatlined, job creation numbers have stalled, and ICBC (also

a one-time dependable cash cow) is bleeding losses from higher accident claims.

The good news is that B.C. is still expected to lead the country in economic growth and consumer spending seems to be strong (although personal debt levels continue to climb).

Given that there is no sign of any significant increase in other forms of revenue, de Jong has to squeak by with what he’s

got right now.

And he has to hope Metro Vancouver’s housing market doesn’t cool off any time soon. His government needs its share of the proceeds.

As the Paris climate change conference takes place this week, it’s worth noting two remarkable developments concerning that issue that took place in Western Canada last week.

In Alberta and See Carbon page 8

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Carbon tax increase at heart of matter

From page 7

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in B.C., prominent environmentalists partnered with various industries to reach a consensus on how to proceed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both provinces (the B.C. government has yet to say whether it will agree with its climate action panel that came up with the consensus).

At the heart of strategies in both provinces is the acceptance of a carbon tax that needs to increase, and a recognition that key industries be given

protection from overly onerous sanctions against air emissions.

It may mark an important maturing of attitudes on two sides that have historically often been at each others’ throats.

Agreeing that the economy must be protected while changes are made to curb emissions may prove to be a watershed moment for both provinces, and for the industries that fuel their economies.

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“It’s going to define which parks and facilities are in scope and out of scope when considering events with alcohol,” said Beckett.

The district’s focus for the alcohol policy is on large parks, many of which are on the waterfront: Ambleside, Dundarave, Gleneagles Golf Course, Horseshoe Bay Park, Hugo Ray Park, Klahanie Park, Memorial Park and Whytecliff Park.

There are also a handful of annual events to be included in the policy: Coho Festival, Harmony Arts Festival, Community Day, Dinner on the Dock at Horseshoe Bay, and the annual Ambleside Live concert.

Beckett said the district receives special event applications that include West Vancouver bylaw and licensing services manager Sarah Almas talks to Eagle alcohol consumption from Harbour resident Gavin Froome during an open house on a proposed municipal alcohol all sectors of the community policy at the West Vancouver Community Centre Nov. 24. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN ranging from sports teams to arts groups, and having a policy allows staff to evaluate the requests more fairly.

Event organizers would still be required to obtain a special The development of the policy is happening in the face of occasion permit from the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing changes to the way alcohol is being produced and consumed Branch, before the district can approve an application. in B.C., with the explosion of craft beer and spirits, said West Vancouver is working with other government Beckett. agencies and the community as it develops a Municipal “And people want to take advantage of that,” explained Alcohol Policy, an initiative of B.C. Healthy Communities Beckett, citing Dinner on the Dock at Horseshoe Bay which and the Ministry of Health. features locally produced food, beer and wine.

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Peter Pistilli and Owen Kartusch Representatives of the City of North Vancouver launched their CNV4ME family friendly strategy with an event entitled Kids in the Hall Nov. 21 at City Hall. The strategy and event speak to the city’s interest in celebrating and helping residents raise happy, healthy and sustainable families. The event transformed City Hall into an interactive, fun and information-filled family festival. Kids in the Hall featured guest speakers and discussion panels for parents, along with info booths with materials focused on child and youth activity opportunities in the city. Festivities also included hands-on games, art workshops, a bike safety rodeo, free snacks and a family stretch class.

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Some of the most interesting gifts can come from unusual places. EBay for example offers a wide range of items, some that can be repurposed or used as is. For example, an antique cast iron apple peeler might make a good gift. I also found on their site a cool-looking vintage wood handle scythe. And a pair of vintage steel hand clippers for shearing sheep.

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A few interesting ideas for gardening gifts were gleaned from my friends and family. For example, miniature gardening indoors is currently popular with some people.

It’s an idea that finds nostalgic inspiration in the old terrarium gardens of the 1970s. There are some interesting-looking jars, glassware and even terrarium bottles to be found out there. Another interesting gift idea comes from a friend of mine that lives out in the valley. He asked his wife for a chicken See Chicken page 16

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Christmas lights are up and lamp standards are decorated like candy canes in Edgemont Village for the holiday season. The annual display was put up at the end of November. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

From a distance it looks like a standard nativity scene until you lean in a little closer.

Lounging just outside the stable is something you don’t expect to see in the traditional Christian display: a collie. The card beside the scene explains why it’s there: “This nativity set belonged to Ed’s mom. It was featured in the living room on top of the television set. One year the boys found an angelic pomeranian Christmas ornament and added it to the nativity set much to Nana’s dismay.

Each time they passed it they would move the little dog to a new place in the scene.

This caused Nana no end

of concern, especially when a sheltie fridge magnet also joined the animals there to honour baby Jesus.”

It is a charming description of a simple set that sits among more than 200 scenes on display at Highlands United Church in Edgemont this past weekend as part of its annual nativity exhibit and craft fair.

“Some are handmade, some are very precious and have been passed down in the family, some of them are really quirky and unusual, we had a S’mores nativity scene last year,” notes Sandi Parker, co-ordinating minister at the church.

While some are “lovely and ornate,” says Parker, there are also rubber ducks and Lego versions among the offerings, and often kids

Christmas in the neighbourhood

who view the exhibit one year return the next with their own handmade piece to add to the collection.

The nativity scene, also known as the manger scene or crèche, is a depiction of the birth of Jesus in Christian religions. The Christian bible tells the story of how Jesus was born in a manger in a stable and the story also includes a bright star, See Display page 23

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angels, and three kings, also known as wise men or Magi.

Many Christians display a version of the nativity scene throughout the Christmas holidays. Nativity scenes can be simple, ornate, or abstract, and become cherished pieces of art and family tradition.

“Whether people take the story literally, figuratively, or metaphorically, however they interpret the story, I think there’s something kind of mystical, appealing about the story of a birth. The images of stars and angels kind of speak to our need for a little bit of mystery and light,” says Parker. “I think the story of love and birth is kind of a universal theme, and I think the themes of Advent, which tend to be in most churches peace and hope and love, are really powerful themes. And so I think the (nativity) story picks that up.”

The annual nativity scene exhibit is open to anyone and the weekend includes other

activities, such as a craft fair and kids activities, as well as free mulled cider and cookies for visitors. Donations are accepted for the church’s various outreach programs, including a sponsored Syrian refugee family this year, but there is no cost to attend.

“For us it’s just a way to invite the community into the real spirit of hope and love and generosity and community, and we just hope people will come and enjoy spending time with one another and enjoy the scenes that are there,” says Parker.

The exhibit started at the church in 2009 and the first year they had about 100 nativity scenes donated for the event. Last year they had 225. Scenes are loaned to the church for the weekend from families in the congregation, and each scene is accompanied by a card with information about the scene’s history.

Some are from different parts of the world, picked up by families during their travels and those scenes often have figures that look different than the traditional North American scenes. Different cultures also represent the story in different ways, says Parker.

“It speaks to people’s imagination too and lets people know that sometimes the images that we associate with Christmas and the nativity can actually be interpreted in many different ways,” she notes.

The photos above and at left show some of the details from about 200 nativity scenes on display at the annual Highlands United Church exhibit this past weekend. Nativity scenes are loaned to the exhibit from church members. PHOTOS ROSALIND DUANE

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PARENTING

Involve the kids in holiday planning You turn the calendar page to December and suddenly the plans for Christmas loom.

When you check the school holidays you realize the kids will be under foot for a whole long week before the holiday. How will you survive?

Start by figuring out what needs to happen.

Even if you’re not usually a person who creates lists, I recommend you use a list to get organized for the holiday.

Every year I talk about the rule of threes for this holiday (and any big event for that matter). Make a list of everything you need to do to get ready for Christmas. Take the list and put all the tasks in order of priority. What is most important (buying the turkey, decorating the tree, gifts for the kids)?

Now you have the list and it’s organized. But it’s still just too much, right?

Kids Stuff

Kathy Lynn

Parenting Today So divide it into three sections by importance of the task. Take the bottom section, the last third, rip that off and throw it away. Take the middle section, rip it off and put it in a drawer. Now you are left with a list you can handle, you have some supplementary things you can do if time and energy allows and you have tossed away all those unnecessary things.

Try it. It works.

If your children are

10 years or older, talk to them about all the tasks.

Ask them what matters to them. You may be surprised to discover that the fussy, time-consuming cookies you bake are of no particular interest to them; they thought it mattered to you. Figure out what is important to each family member. Then you know whether what you are doing matters. It’s not just a question of what you believe, from reading all the magazine articles, you “should” do.

The next thing to do is to figure out how to handle the kids. They are excited and they don’t have school to distract them. The trick is to involve them. Sure, having a four-year-old or eight-year-old help is not particularly efficient, but she’s there anyway. She can either drive you crazy on her terms as you try to work, or you can direct her energy to get involved in

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CHILDREN’S COOKIE DOUGH WORKSHOP Calling all children, parents See more page 26

you’ll return the favour.”

When it’s your turn to have all the kids, get them making decorations, stringing popcorn that you can use on the tree or involve them in baking cookies.

When they are with your buddy, resist the urge to have a nap. Instead, head off on a purposeful shopping trip.

Kids can get involved in decorating the house or stringing popcorn for the tree.

If you are sending cards the old-fashioned way, little kids can stamp and close envelopes. Your older kids can address the cards and you may find your tech-savvy child will See Enjoy page 26

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Get into the holiday spirit with this charming production of dancers aged 3-18. Over 100 students perform this classic after the hard work of over 80 hours of prep and practising.

The Nutcracker is one of the world’s favourite ballets, and with Seymour Dance’s version- you’re in for a treat! This fairytale bursts with bewitching dancing, magical sets and the prettiest costumes imaginable.

Tickets are available from Centennial Theatre and the costs are Adults $23, Student/Senior $20 and Children (2-12 year) $18.

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ROARS AND GROWLS Cat lovers who want to help wildlife, join Darren Collelo of the Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at Lynn Canyon Park, and learn about Canada’s wild cats and how you can help to protect them. lynncanyonecologycentre.ca HOLIDAY PUPPET SHOW Families are invited to a festive, half-hour puppet show to get into the holiday spirit Friday, Dec. 11, 10:3011 a.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

the process.

Before we talk about what they can do to help, let’s address the issue of times when you just need them out of the way.

Develop a buddy system. The parents of your kids’ friends are dealing with the same dilemma so share the problem. “I’ll take your kids for an afternoon if

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Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website artists4kids.com. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

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PARENTING

Enjoy the time spent working together From page 25 develop a database and print out address labels or print directly onto the envelopes. And your toddler can be lifted to the mailbox to send the cards on their merry way.

They love to bake and Christmas cookies are the best of all because they can

be in fun shapes and have sprinkles on them. How cool is that?

Preschoolers can stir together dry ingredients, drop in chocolate chips and spread sprinkles on before baking. Don’t worry if they don’t look perfect.

What will be perfect is the excitement of the child as she tells family and friends

that she baked the cookies.

And, as a bonus, preschoolers who help become 10-year-olds who do the baking.

Have your children decorate the tree. Like the cookies, it’s not about it looking Martha Stewart perfect; it’s about it being the embodiment of the children’s vision. And yes

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the preparation as well as the holiday.

it will be a bit bottomheavy with decorations, but if you ask nicely the kids will be happy to have you place some baubles and lights on the higher branches.

When you all work together it becomes a family happening rather than an overwhelming task.

Work together and enjoy

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author of Vive la Différence, Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

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ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for edible gifts page 28

I tend to avoid anything related to Black Friday mayhem, from the day itself to the ensuing weeklong retail sales push.

Parking is a nightmare during this time period, crowds are overwhelming, and I frankly find it difficult to wade through the sea of sharpened elbows edging out competitors vying for gloriously high-speed, highdefinition, slimmer-thanthey-were-last-year electronic treasures conceived down in Cupertino.

I am not sanctimonious in this avoidance, not by a long stretch. But I am a consumer of a different kind at this time of year, seeking rewards that will stretch the limits of my belt more than my credit card.

Holiday eats make me much happier than new home theatre gear, but I recognize that the dining landscape can also be very busy and tricky to navigate.

With that in mind, here are a few proven options to keep you on track and ensure that you too have even more reason to break in those new trainers in the New Year.

Confectionery has emerged as a North Shore specialty, with a number of celebrated spots producing world-class sweet treats.

Head over to visit Thomas Haas down by the Northshore Auto Mall for an entire catalogue’s worth of seasonally oriented chocolate creations, baking and decorative treats.

The Marshmallow Snowman, with its springy pillows of vanilla-scented marshmallow and hazelnuts coated in gianduja (the traditional hazelnut and chocolate spread upon which the famed Nutella is based) is a particularly unique and ornate invention but be warned: trying a proper marshmallow handcrafted by a master will forever spoil you against the massproduced versions you bring camping every summer.

Sorry kids. thomashaas.com 604-924-1847

Chef Steven Hodge’s Temper Chocolate & Pastry in West Vancouver is one of the most festive spots in town right now, decorated throughout with painstakingly rendered Christmas creations including precision-screened chocolate puzzles, chocolate tree ornaments, spicy ginger bread biscuits and mugs of homemade eggnog lattes.

His brioche doughnut with jam and pastry cream, sampled on a recent visit, was delicious and inspired.

While not technically a holiday treat, I suppose, its mainly red and white tones nevertheless qualified it for mention here (any excuse to have one of these is a good one). Temper also produces Buches de Noels (yule logs), available by pre-order.

Flavours include chestnut, caramel apple, and raspberry cherry. temperpastry.com 604281-1152 Faubourg Paris at Park Royal, my year-round go-to spot for macarons, is also accepting pre-orders of Buches de Noels. Their lineup includes a gorgeous raspberry and lychee number in which mousse of the aforementioned fruit is fashioned into brightly coloured gift boxes and set atop a base of white chocolate studded with fresh raspberries.

A seasonal candy cane macaron is on offer and features a decidedly unusual peppermint ganache.

Artisan Bake Shoppe specializes in Christmas stollen (top photo), which is a traditional German treat of sweet bread rolled with toasted fruits and nuts. Faubourg Paris offers plenty of seasonal confections (above left), and Temper Chocolate & Pastry also offers a range of festive holiday creations (above right). FILE PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH, MIKE WAKEFIELD It’s a very well-executed confection, but I am perhaps not the right audience for minty treats; I imagine those who relish mint sweets will love it. faubourg.com 604922-7920 Artisan Bake Shoppe’s Marcus and Ursula Jaeger, German certified backermeisters, still produce the best stollen available anywhere, in my opinion.

The butter-dredged, sugar-rolled, semi-sweet seasonal bread, with its toasted nuts and fruits that have macerated in rum for 48 hours is, for me,

one of the telltale signs of the arrival of the holidays and is the absolute perfect match for a double espresso. artisanbakeshoppe.ca 604990-3530 Our Arctic weather front, though due to pass soon, has recently prompted me to revisit some of my favourite cosy spots on the North Shore in seek of hearty seasonal comfort fare. To that end, there is perhaps no spot cosier than the ski chalet-like Hugo’s out by Eagle Harbour. A roaring fire, heavy, lounge-like furniture and a new winter

menu are worth considering for a holiday party. For those concerned about driving from the farthest depths of West Vancouver after a night out, you might consider brunch, a relatively new offering that Hugo’s rolled out in October. hugosvancouver.com 604281-2111 Another consistent, comfort-providing favourite, Burgoo down at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue, is offering a seasonal cocktail list in addition to its usual See Brewers page 29

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Here are a few ideas for edible gifts you can make now and have on hand for people on your list.

Get creative with your wrapping to make these gifts special. Dollar stores are a great source for pretty seasonal jars, tins, bags and boxes that can be personalized with ribbons, baubles and faux Christmas greens. Finish off your gift with a special label. There are thousands of downloadable printables available on the Internet.

Nutty Chocolate Pretzel Wands 12 pretzel rods (find them with the other pretzel shapes in the snack aisle; you can also use large twisted pretzels) 1 cup smooth peanut butter (don’t use natural peanut butter, it’s too oily) 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate 6 oz white chocolate or ½ cup finely chopped salted peanuts to garnish Melt the peanut butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Dip the bottom two-thirds of each pretzel

Spicy Red Pepper Jam is one of many recipes for edible gifts fit for the holiday season.

Personalized wrapping helps with the presentation. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD rod in the melted peanut butter, then lay dipped rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the refrigerator until the peanut butter firms up again. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval.

Dip the pretzel rods in the chocolate to cover the peanut butter. Lay them on a baking sheet covered with fresh parchment and either sprinkle them right away with chopped peanuts or, once the chocolate has become firm, drizzle them with melted white chocolate.

Makes 12 rods. To give as a gift, package four to six rods in a clear cello bag and tie with pretty ribbon.

Source: foodnetwork.com Cinnamon Honey Butter 1 cup creamed honey 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup icing sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon Three 4-ounce canning jars Combine the honey, butter and sugar in the bowl

of an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides of bowl as required. Spoon the mixture into the canning jars and store in refrigerator.

Makes three jars. The butter is fantastic on toast, crumpets, bagels, English muffins, or on hot biscuits, scones or pancakes. To wrap, cut a circle of pretty fabric four inches larger in diameter than the jar lid and place it over top of the jar; tie with raffia or glittery string.

Source: lifeingraceblog.com Spicy Red Pepper Jam 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped (a food processor makes this easy) 3 large tomatoes (to be grated, you should get 2 cups of grated tomato in the end, so have a couple of extra tomatoes on hand to be safe) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2⁄3 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup red wine vinegar ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

/8 to ¼ tsp cayenne, according to taste ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the tomatoes in half and grate them on a rough grater to remove the skins.

Place the grated tomato pulp and all other ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce to an active simmer and cook until thick and syrupy (about 45 minutes), stirring occasionally (jam will thicken as it cools).

Spoon jam into halfcup jars and store in the refrigerator for up to one month. This jam is delicious with cream cheese or goat cheese on crackers, with grilled sausages, or as a topping for baked brie (spoon on top of brie after baking). Makes 1½ cups.

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rib-sticking stews. Holiday libation includes hot buttered rum, hot apple cider, and eggnog. The restaurant will be serving traditional turkey dinner later in the month, but at the time of this article’s publication, dates have not yet been set. burgoo.ca 604904-0933 Across the street at the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel, the stylish Lobby Restaurant and lounge is kicking off two- and three-course Christmas lunches and fourcourse Christmas dinners on Dec. 8. Menu highlights include Lobster Bisque, Roast Turkey, Rack of Lamb, and, in a fantastically nostalgic move that could have been plucked from my early childhood when the dish was all the rage, Baked Alaska flambéed with rum. pinnaclepierhotel.com 604986-7437 Bridge Brewing has released some holiday beers worth checking out, including a strong (nine per cent a.b.v.) Imperial Red Ale called Sleigh Booster, boasting deep notes of caramelized malt, as well

Pastry chef Thomas Haas serves up some of his signature Sparkle Cookies to long-time customers John Trigg and Ken Bishop during a customer appreciation event on Nov. 28 in honour of the store’s 10th anniversary. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH as returning crowd-pleaser The Grinch seasonal ale.

Previous experience trying to secure seasonal beers would suggest that you move quickly on visiting the brewery if you are interested in securing a supply. bridgebrewing.com 604-7702739 Finally, true to their name, Black Kettle Brewing has released some dark, brooding beers to hunker down with over the holidays, including a

very limited quantity Black India Pale Ale as well as a deep, malty oatmeal stout called Keep the Lights Out. blackkettlebrewing.com 604987-9989 Chris Dagenais served as a manager for several restaurants downtown and on the North Shore. He can be reached via email at hungryontheshore@ gmail.com. North Shore News dining reviews are conducted anonymously and all meals are paid for by the newspaper.

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CUTS FOR A CAUSE Michel Ibrahim, owner of West Van Barber Shop at 1345 Marine Dr., is holding a Christmas Cut-a-thon on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Eagles fly into football final Carson set to take on star bound for Notre Dame

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NORTH SHORE SCORES AA Football playoffs Nov. 28 Carson Graham - 24 G.W. Graham - 21 PacWest volleyball Nov. 28 Women Capilano - 3 Fraser Valley - 0 Men Capilano - 1 Fraser Valley - 3 PJHL hockey, Nov. 29 NV Wolf Pack - 3 Grandview - 2

The Carson Graham Eagles will face one of the most-hyped players in the history of British Columbia high school football in the Subway Bowl AA championship game Saturday at BC Place.

The Eagles booked their spot in the provincial final with a 24-21 upset win over the No. 1-ranked G.W. Graham Grizzlies last Saturday at BC Place to earn a berth in the final against the Abbotsford Panthers and their star receiver Chase Claypool, who is bound for legendary U.S. college program Notre Dame next season.

Carson Graham, however, has star power of their own in Grade 12 running back Flynn Heyes, who scored all three touchdowns for the Eagles in their semifinal win over the Grizzlies.

“Flynn has played really well all year, especially in the playoffs,” said first-year Carson head coach Brian Brady, adding that Heyes has totalled nearly 600 rushing yards while scoring a whopping 10 touchdowns in three post-season contests.

“He’s a north-south type runner. He’s aggressive, he plays with a lot of passion

Carson Graham’s Flynn Heyes scores one of his three touchdowns during a 24-21 win over G.W. Graham in the provincial AA semifinals Nov. 28. The championship final is Saturday at BC Place. More photos: nsnews.com. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN and he’s just really what we want all our players to be: someone who shows up to practice and works hard every day. Someone we can count on.”

Heyes put the points

on the board against the Grizzlies, along with kicker Kilick Saxer who was perfect on converts while also nailing a field goal, but it was the defence that sealed the win for the Eagles.

With less than two minutes left in the game the Grizzlies, down 24-21, were in field goal range and pressing for the winning touchdown. Middle linebacker and provincial

all-star Christoph Stangle turned the tide with a huge sack to force the Grizzlies into a fourth-down gamble before defensive back James See Eagles page 34

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Gemmell clinched the victory with an interception, jumping a post pattern down the middle of the field and wrestling the ball away from the receiver.

“If they completed that pass they’d have a pretty good shot at a field goal or they could get into the end zone to win,” said Brady.

“That play saved the game.”

The Eagles, ranked fifth heading into the playoffs, were also led by quarterback Tyler Nylander and the offensive linemen – led by seniors Jake Breum, Aaron Skye and Sebastian Finlayson – who spent the afternoon opening big holes for Heyes to run through.

“Those guys are great character guys but they’re also great football players and hard workers,” said Brady. “I’ve been telling them that the offensive line carries the attitude of the team. They’ve ensured that we maintain the attitude we need.”

The Eagles enjoyed a double celebration of sorts on Saturday. Moments after their playoff semifinal

win they learned that the UBC Thunderbirds had won the Vanier Cup with 2014 Carson Graham grad A.J. Blackwell grabbing an interception in the dying minutes to set up a gamewinning field goal.

“Everyone was really excited about that – just as excited about when we won our game,” said Brady. “(A.J.) has been at the school a lot and he’s good friends with the kids on the team now. … It’s great to see a guy experience success in your program but it’s fantastic to see them experience success after, which is really what we try to build here as a program.”

Brady inherited the team from long-time head coach John Buchanan who still teaches at Carson Graham but scaled back his involvement with the football team this year.

“It’s been kind of crazy and a lot more work than I expected. But it’s been more fun than I expected as well,” Brady said about taking the reins as head coach, adding that Buchanan has been a great resource for the coaches.

“The great thing is John Buchanan always ran the program the right way. It’s a student-centred approach done for the right reasons, for supplementing the kids’ education on the field, really just teaching them the values of hard work, attitude and goal-setting that they need to be successful.

That was all established

by John. This season wouldn’t have been possible without what he’s set up, all that he’s accomplished, the expectations for the program.”

The Eagles will take on the Panthers Saturday starting at 4 p.m. at BC Place and they’ll have their hands full with Claypool, a 6-5, 205 pound receiver who also lines up at running back, returns punts and even wreaks havoc on defence.

“He’s one of the best football players I’ve seen in B.C. high school football,” said Brady, adding that the Panthers are by no means a one-man team.

“This will be one of the better, most well-rounded football teams that we’ve seen. They just happen to have one of the best players

we’ve ever seen as well. It’ll be a tough game. We’ll just play within ourselves and hopefully it turns out the way we want it to.”

The Eagles will look to stick to the things that have made them successful all

season, said Brady. “We want to play aggressive football, we want to be playing smart football,” he said. “That comes down to this week just reinforcing our assignments and what’s expected of each position.

We don’t want to get outside of the sort of team that we are. We want to be our team and play Carson Graham football and make sure that we’re doing things our way.

Ideally that translates to success on the field.”

THUNDERSTRUCK A.J. Blackwell of the UBC Thunderbirds brings down a University of Montreal runner during the Vanier Cup played Saturday in Quebec.

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Such is the case with certain foods, including gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread cookies can be enjoyed year-round, but many people only enjoy this tasty treat during the holiday season. For those who can't wait to indulge in gingerbread cookies this year, consider this recipe for "Soft Glazed Gingerbread" from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson's "Tartine" YIELDS 12 TO 20 COOKIES

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2. Add the molasses and corn syrup and beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer again and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until a

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dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl and all the ingredients are well incorporated. Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten it on a large piece of plastic wrap into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, cover the dough with the plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper on a nonstick liner.

Unwrap the dough and place on a floured work surface. If using a plaque with a design, roll out the dough 1/3-inch thick, lightly dust the top with flour, press your cookie molds over the dough, and then cut out the shapes with a small knife and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a guide, cut around it with a small knife, flip the mold over so the design is facing you, and place the dough over it, pressing it into the design.

Unmold the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.

If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly dust the lined baking sheet with flour and transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour and roll it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain pin. Then, using the patterned pin, roll over the dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear impression of the design. Trim the sides with a small knife.

It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking.Bake the cookies until lightly golden along the sides but still soft to the touch in the centers, 7 to 15 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the individual cookies, or if you have made a single large patterned piece that will be cut after baking.

While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and water until smooth.

When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, while the cookies are still warm, using even strokes, brush a light coat of glaze on the top of each cookie, evenly covering it.

Let the cookies cool completely. When the glaze dries, it should leave a shiny, opaque finish. If you have used a patterned pin to make a single large plaque, cut into the desired sizes with a small, very sharp knife. The cookies will keep in an airtight container in a cool place for about 2 weeks. They do not freeze well, however, as the glaze becomes watery when they are thawed.

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