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Simmerling hits podium in track cycling ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com
West Vancouver’s Georgia Simmerling can add one more achievement to her already mind-boggling biography: Olympic medallist.
On Saturday Simmerling joined with Allison Beveridge, Jasmin Glaesser and Kirsti Lay to blast past New Zealand in the bronze medal race in women’s track cycling team pursuit at the Rio Olympic Velodrome. Simmerling had already made history just by showing up for the event, becoming the first Canadian ever to compete in three different sports in three different Olympic Games. The 27-year-old previously competed in alpine skiing in 2010 and ski cross in 2014.
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WET ’N’ WILD Slide the City slid back into North Vancouver this weekend with hundreds of people riding the 300 metres of vinyl snaking down Lonsdale Avenue and landing in a wading pool at the bottom. This year’s event stretched into two days in conjunction with the Fun City Festival, which also featured live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more. Visit nsnews.com to view video and more photos. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
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Black bear chases fleeing hiker 2 km JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com
Hikers are being warned to stay out of Capilano River Park after a black bear chased a North Shore man approximately two kilometres down a trail early Monday morning.
The 35-year-old hiker was walking in the wooded area west of the Capilano River when he saw “what he initially thought was a large dog,” said Const. Jeff Palmer, spokesman for the West Vancouver Police Department. After realizing the dog was a 200-pound black bear, the hiker started making loud noises in an attempt to “bluff the bear” out of the area. The bear was not bluffed, according to Palmer, who
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Hiker left bumped and bruised after close encounter with 200-pound black bear said the man briefly came face to snout with the bear. The young black bear followed the retreating hiker, and as the hiker switched gears from walking to fleeing, the incident turned into a chase. Nearby hikers heard screams and dialed 911 as the man attempted to outrun the bear, tumbling over uneven terrain. “He had scratches and bruises all over him,” said West Vancouver assistant fire chief Martin Leduc.
The bear sniffed and nuzzled the man’s groin but did not scratch or bite. “Fortunately, his only injuries were superficial scrapes,” Palmer said. Police arrived on the scene and escorted the man to safety but did not locate the bear. Conservation officers set up a trap in the hopes of snagging the approximately three-year-old bear but to press time had not made a decision to kill the bear, according to conservation officer Murray Smith. If the bear is unafraid of people and attracted to human foods he will likely be destroyed, according to Smith. While they like to give the animal the benefit of the doubt,
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Seymour River fish rescue under way Rock blasting and new trail bridge coming soon
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They’re back. Early run coho salmon and summer steelhead trout are making their way into the Seymour River, which is now the site of a multiagency fish rescue project. Volunteers from the Seymour Salmonid Society have had to physically trap and truck fish up-river since the December 2014 rock slide made the Seymour impassible, but this year volunteers have a newly completed fish fence aiding the operation. So far, volunteers have netted about 60 fish in the last week, but that number could jump to a hundred per hour, when the run returns in full force, according to Shaun Hollingsworth, society president. “When the big rains start to happen in September, there’s a big push of fish that comes through. They’ll be fighting to get into the trap to get up-river,” he said. Some will be taken straight up to the Seymour hatchery, some will be deposited above the rock slide and others will remain in the lower reaches of the river for their natural predators, Hollingsworth said. The rescue effort has been worked on by members of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the province, the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations,
Pilings are all that remain of the Twin Bridge. Metro Vancouver is working on a replacement. FILE PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
The Seymour River flooding over the Twin Bridge in December 2014. PHOTO SUPPLIED as well as Metro Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver. The Pacific Salmon Foundation paid for the fish fence and the City and District of North Vancouver each offered $15,000 to help cover the costs of the trap-and-truck operation. Hollingsworth said local donors have been eager to help as well. Mott Electric donated a shipping container fitted with lights and heating for volunteers to use as
a makeshift field office, and Super Save offered a portajohn and money for fuel. But the fish fence and trap-and-truck program were only a stopgap measure to keep the salmonid runs alive until a much larger project could permanently reopen the Seymour. Starting next week, crews will begin using explosives
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Rob Van, Brian Smith and Shaun Hollingsworth check for summer coho and steelhead atop a newly completed fish fence on the Seymour River. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
NV health-care team to examine home detox Aim is to help substance users who may be hesitant to use conventional centres JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
Health professionals on the North Shore are taking a detailed look at who shows up in hospital with medical conditions related to substance abuse, in the hopes of creating an easyto-access detox program for the North Shore and
coastal area.
Recently, Vancouver Coastal Health launched a home detox program in the Vancouver area, aimed at helping addicts in their own homes, rather than a designated treatment centre. According to those involved in the new program, research shows people are more likely to have successful
treatment with detox if they can go through the process in their own home with supports in place. Those who work with drug addicts and alcoholics on the North Shore are now gathering data with the hopes of possibly setting up a similar program here. “We’re looking at our hospital data right now,” said Elizabeth Stanger, operations director for mental health and addiction services in the coastal area, which includes North Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler and the Sunshine Coast. Stanger said the team is
digging into patient records to find out more details, like what percentage of those patients are seniors, youth, women or homeless. They’ll also track who came to hospital in an ambulance, with police or under their own steam and whether they tended to come in once or often. Once they have the information, it will be easier to design a program that will fit patient needs, said Stanger. Home detox is a program that can work for many people, she said – particularly those who hold down a job,
are caring for children or are simply afraid of the stigma that comes from checking into a rehab facility. What kind of home environment the patient is in is a key question, she said, including whether others in the home are likely to offer support. Residential treatment in special rehabilitation centres is costly and frequently involves long wait lists. “We know there are limited beds,” she said. Detoxing at home can allow patients to carry on with their regular lives, provided they
have proper supports in place. “Not everyone needs to be pulled out of their life.” For the health-care system, it also presents a cheaper option. Stanger said on the North Shore, alcohol is still the biggest issue people struggle with, by a large margin. Other drugs like opiates are also gaining attention. Stanger said the healthcare team working on the program hopes to compile the information this fall and get going with a program next spring.
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Officers set trap for bear in unusual encounter From page 1 when it comes to dense neighbourhoods “we just can’t take the chance,” Smith said. The incident is a reminder for residents to pick the fruit from their trees and lock up their garbage. “If you’re going to feed the birds, do it in winter when the bears are sleeping,” he said. Residents who fail to secure bear attractants can face a $345 fine, Smith noted. The incident is a reminder bears are out and about during the summer, Palmer said. “If you’re going to be hiking in heavily wooded park areas … people should absolutely be aware that they
could encounter a bear.” Generally, hikers should try to make enough noise so the bear “hears you long before it sees you.” Hikers should also be mindful of giving bears a clear path to escape, particularly if they’re attempting to scare the bear out of the area. The incident is unusual, noted Christine Miller, education co-ordinator with the North Shore Black Bear Society. “Normally, a bear doesn’t chase you,” she said. Fleeing from a bear can trigger the animal’s chase response, she explained. Bear spray on a belt holster is “the best protection you can
have,” Miller said. The incident comes shortly after footage of a black bear swatting at a tent near Capilano River showed up on YouTube. If it is the same bear, the experience could have “fouled things up” in the animal’s relations with humans, Miller said. The Capilano River incident comes two days after a 10-year-old girl was mauled by a bear in Port Coquitlam. Despite early reports, the incident was a “close encounter,” not an attack, specified West Vancouver spokeswoman Donna Powers. There have been several bear sightings in the area recently, according to Powers.
Public invited to give feedback on Twin Bridge design options From page 4 to slowly break apart the 50,000 cubic metres of rock that fell into the river. Over the course of several years, it should reopen a slope gradual enough that the Seymour can become a natural fish-bearing body of water again. “I’m just feeling like ‘Hallelujah,’ Hollingsworth said. ‘We’re in the waiting room in the maternity ward and soon we’ll be popping corks.” Metro Vancouver, which has jurisdiction over the land,
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Skier with no experience fights onto national cycling team From page 1 Her wild athletic ride also included quick recoveries from several scary injuries, including a ski cross crash in 2012 that left her with three broken vertebrae. She spent seven weeks in a body brace recovering, but just one year later earned the first of five career ski cross World Cup medals. Two years after breaking her back, she tried cycling on a velodrome track for the first time in her life. And two years after that she became an Olympic medallist. “Did that just happen?” Simmerling posted on her Twitter account moments after the race. The big chunk of bronze hanging around her neck Saturday night confirmed that yes, that did just happen. Canada’s time of 4:14.627 in the bronze race topped New Zealand by nearly four seconds and set a new Canadian record. “We had to come together really quickly, and we did that,” Simmerling stated in a Cycling Canada release. “We rode faster every single ride, and put it all on the line. I’m so, so, so proud to be a part of this team and to finish that ride with the girls that I rode with. I never thought it was possible.” Simmerling’s story is creating quite a stir in the Canadian cycling world. North Vancouver cycling guru Richard Wooles has been there all along, helping Simmerling first try out a fixed-gear track bike less than two years ago. Wooles, a highly regarded coach who has worked with the Canadian national team, has had a front row for the Rio Games while doing television commentary for CBC. “For somebody to go from nowhere in 18 months to winning an Olympic medal is pretty unheard of,” Wooles
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to pedal the bike fast but you also have to have the flexibility and strength to be able to get down in that tuck position. It’s not a comfortable position. And you can have the brute force and the power, but then you need the technique and the skill to be able to ride first solo, and then to be able to do it with other people on the team.” Wooles was there as Simmerling took her first tentative turns around the
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View from The Ledge Keith Baldrey if their own bottom lines suggest they can’t afford to do that. For Exhibits A and B, I give you the Insurance Corporation of B.C. and BC Hydro. Between them, BC Hydro and ICBC are forecast to give the provincial government hundreds of millions of dollars a year over the next three years, despite the fact that their own financial pictures are darkening.
BC Hydro is a massive operation and a very expensive one to run. It has about one million utility poles, more than 300 substations and a network of more than 77,000 kilometres of transmission and distribution lines. It is piling up huge amounts of debt as it engages in an overhaul of a system that is more than 50 years old. There’s no avoiding the massive costs associated with this needed exercise. However, the picture looks darker on other fronts for the Crown corporation. For example, BC Hydro now expects to receive about $3.5 billion less revenue over the next 10 years than was forecast just last year. The dramatic drop in commodity prices has had a significant impact on many of its industrial customers (such as mines) so not as much power will be purchased by them.
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Don’t make your trash someone else’s problem Dear Editor: I just saw a fairly welldressed woman getting empty moving boxes out of a nice SUV and dropping them in front of a not-yet-completed new house. Because it is easier than going to the recycling depot, I guess. What is it with people to think that it is OK for them to drop their garbage/no longer needed furniture, etc. for others to take care of? A few months ago someone spread heavy (too heavy for normal pickup) bags full of construction rejects over
two blocks along our back alley. They were easy to pinpoint as they were all closed with duct tape and had a P written on said tape. About a month ago someone left us a mattress and its box. I assume we were supposed to find a pickup truck and bring it on their behalf to the recycling depot, thus paying for them the normal fee plus the mattress fee. And this does not just happen in our alley, (it happens) anywhere people think they can get away with freestyle dumping. They do
it whether it is on someone’s back door or a slightly remote creek or construction site. I think it is rude, inconsiderate, ignorant to think that it is OK to force complete strangers to have to dispose of your unwanted things just to save $20-$40 if a mattress is involved. Unfortunately, I have thought of solutions and there are not many apart from catching them at the time or placing cameras, which I am seriously thinking of. Anne Lacourt North Vancouver
Building boom the new normal? Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Coun. Lisa Muri’s recent letter, Councillor’s Stance on Density Unchanged (Aug. 14 Mailbox). It has been my experience that Coun. Muri genuinely cares for the community she serves, and I applaud her stance as to be “absolutely opposed to how density, unaffordability and vehicular congestion – in this corridor and throughout the district – has affected our quality of life.” I was, however, disturbed to learn “councils have very little ability to vote against
development permits.” While I am sure that there is much bureaucratic justification for why councils have this lack of control on development permits, frankly I am at a loss to understand such reasoning. In my naïveté, I believed that the essential basics of any level of government was that we, the public, elect such officials to run our world to our satisfaction as best they can. How then can they have so little control over the realty development of our world? Who is watching the henhouse
as the development foxes rampage seemingly unchecked through it? This is neither a criticism of our mayor and councillors nor the developers; each is simply living by the rules of the game. As a district resident, I don’t understand those rules – wherein the voter’s quality of life can be so negatively impacted. Is this current developmental upheaval now the norm for the rest of our lives? Can nobody slow it down? Mick Webb North Vancouver
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Dear Editor: I note that there is to be a public meeting on Aug. 20 about the (Trans Mountain) pipeline and tanker traffic. No doubt the “antis” will stack the meeting, seeking to prove that there is unanimous opposition to pipelines and tankers. They are wrong and I, for one, would like to comment to them as follows:
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Nature created Vancouver harbour. The coming of the railway created the Port of Vancouver. History has made the port the second most important port on the west coast of North America. The port serves the import and export needs of a large portion of North America. The port does not “belong” to the people of Vancouver
nor to the people of B.C.; it belongs to the world economy. If you do not like, and even fear, the activities of a large industrial port then you perhaps should move to another locale. The tanker traffic you fear so much is miniscule when compared to Rotterdam – the largest tanker port in the world. Ross Andrews North Vancouver
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The Tragically Hip’s Saturday night concert officially has a place to happen.
The parking lot behind Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers on Dollarton Highway will play host to a live screening of the final show of the iconic Canadian band’s Man Machine Poem tour. Between 500 and 1,000 of the Hip faithful are expected to gather around a 10 by 20-foot LED screen mounted on a semi-trailer to watch the CBC broadcast of what may be the band’s final performance. Lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer earlier this year. The band, a Canadian mainstay from the days of mixtapes to the era of downloadable content, elected to go on what is expected to be their last tour. Saturday’s event is meant to be a tribute to the band, according to Ingrid Doerr, the founder of North Shore Green Markets and organizer of Saturday’s event. “I really want to promote
it as a family event,” she said. “Bring your own chair, bring your own blanket. It’ll be a nice hangout night.” The event is intended to help raise money for cancer research through donations to the B.C. Cancer Society, according to Doerr. District of North Vancouver council voted to put $4,000 towards staging the show after Coun. Mathew Bond championed the idea on social media and in council chambers earlier this summer. “We think of the Tragically Hip as really the music of a generation of Canadians,” he said. The crowds can start to gather at about 3 p.m., according to Doerr, who said everything would probably shut down by 10 p.m. The concert is scheduled to air from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The speakers will be aligned to minimize sonic intrusions on the neighbours, according to Doerr. “We’re going to face the music in the other direction so it shouldn’t affect them too much, and the loud music will end at 8:30 p.m.,” she said. A beer garden and food trucks should provide sustenance for Hip fans.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD INDIAN ARM BOAT CRUISE Hear stories and learn about Indian Arm on tours Thursdays, Aug. 18 or 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at the Government Dock at the foot of Gallant Ave., North Vancouver at 10:45 a.m. Bring lunch; bottled water will be supplied. $30. Reservations: 604-929-5744. Info: deepcoveheritage.com. SOROPTIMIST FUNDRAISER The soroptimists of the North Shore will host a lobster dinner fundraiser for the Avalon Recovery Society’s North Shore Centre Saturday, Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver
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Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw 4366,2004 as amended, that District of West Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (Fire & Rescue) will be implementing a Fire Safety Plan Program and establishing a Pre-Incident Plan Program in fall 2016 for specified occupancy classes of buildings, to improve the quality of safety in our community for both residents and firefighters.
Fire & Rescue has established a standard for the format and content of Fire Safety Plans and Pre-Incident Plans and will be requiring those affected to either create new plans or update existing plans to meet the standard. A fee will be charged for review of Fire Safety Plans as specified in the Fees & Charges Bylaw 4848,2015. WHAT IS A FIRE SAFETY PLAN? A Fire Safety Plan (FSP) is a manual that contains detailed information about your building and its emergency systems and procedures, for the purpose of occupant safety. The BC Fire Code requires certain properties, based on building use or occupancy type, to create and maintain an FSP. WHAT IS A PRE-INCIDENT PLAN? A Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) consists of a set of site and floor plan drawings taken from the FSP that have been formatted to be Firefighter Specific. As well, general and detailed information about the building is gathered in a Vital Information Form. Fire & Rescue will now require a PIP to be submitted with an FSP. WHICH BUILDINGS REQUIRE FIRE SAFETY PLANS AND PRE-INCIDENT PLANS? The BC Fire Code requires buildings of certain occupancy types to have an FSP because those types of buildings pose higher than average risks to both occupants and firefighters in the event of an emergency. Occupancy classes that are required under the BC Fire Code to have an FSP and are now required to have a PIP include: a. Assembly Occupancies (buildings containing an assembly e.g. theatres, arenas, schools, libraries); b. Care or detention Occupancies (e.g. hospitals, jails); c. Residential Occupancies (multi-storey buildings); d. Business Occupancies (multi-storey buildings); e. Mercantile Occupancies (retail multi-storey buildings and covered shopping malls); f. Hazardous Industrial Occupancies (areas where flammable liquids or combustible liquids are stored or handled, and areas where hazardous processes or operations occur). Demolition and construction sites, and buildings that require a fire alarm system, also require an FSP. PROGRAM TIMELINE: If a property owner has received an order from Fire & Rescue to update their FSP, they must have a Fire Safety Planning Service provider of their choosing submit a letter of intent to Fire & Rescue by December 31, 2017 confirming that an FSP and PIP will be submitted no later than December 31, 2018. MORE INFORMATION: Fire Prevention Office t: 604-925-7370 | westvancouver.ca/firesafetyplans
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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Paul McGrath Mason Charity Classic The ninth annual Mason and Friends Charity Classic lawn bowling tournament took place at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club on Saturday, July 16. Each year, event organizers pick a local charity and help raise funds to support children, teens and families in the community. For the seventh year in a row, the fundraising event partnered with the YMCA Strong Kids program. More than 16 teams participated in the tournament and enjoyed a day of friendly competition, along with music, refreshments, and a barbecue courtesy of the Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club.
Lawn bowling club members and volunteers Radka Barova, Geoff Pershick, Sharon Lampman and event founder Tim Mason
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Lions club members Jamie Watts, with son Danny, Bryan Terrace and Tom Hutchinson
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Breast milk drop-off site opens in West Van Donations help vulnerable babies in intensive care
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Vancouver Coastal Health has opened its first breast milk collection depots with the goal of making it easier for lactating moms to donate their excess milk to babies in need.
Earlier this month, the health authority introduced four new drop-off sites, including one on the North Shore at West Vancouver Community Health Centre, and plans to open a fifth location in the fall. North Shore public health nurse Andrea Firth has been busy getting the word out about the West Vancouver collection depot, located at 2121 Marine Dr., and is pleased with the turnout so far. “We’re starting to get some donations now, so we’re really happy about that,” she says. “It’s already taking off.” Women who have more breast milk than they need for their own baby must first register with the BC Women’s Provincial Milk Bank before they are cleared to donate.
They can then pump and package their excess milk at home. “The moms will collect it and freeze it at home and they can bring in one day’s worth or they can bring in six months’ worth,” Firth says. “Sometimes people bring in a big boxful.” The milk is transported to the milk bank at BC Women’s Hospital where it is screened and pasteurized, then distributed to vulnerable babies in neonatal intensive care units. Firth says donor milk is critical for sick and premature babies whose own mothers may not be producing breast milk yet, or who may be facing challenges that prevent them from breastfeeding. “A mom might be compromised in some way. Perhaps she’s really ill herself,” Firth says. “There’s lots of reasons women are stuck not producing as much as they’d like to.” The alternative to human breast milk is infant formula, which is usually based on cow’s milk and can be difficult for babies to process, Firth says. “Human milk is so much easier for them to digest and
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the nectar or hunting insects or spiders when the flowers were blooming, and since the flowers have finished I notice them using the branches as perches. Next to the rose in the neighbouring garden is a pear tree, a good place for them to cool off on a hot day. There has been a continual succession of flowers they love, Ribes sanguineum is one of the first attractants, their migration follows the blooming pattern of these shrubs on their route northwards in the spring. Vaccinium ovatum is on their list and one of my favourite landscape and food plants, early pink flowers, beautiful shiny foliage, and delicious fruit late in the season. Campsis radicans, or trumpet vine, is one of their favourites. This is a robust, showy vine, but can be somewhat annoying as it suckers from the roots throughout
Design In Nature Heather Schamehorn the garden. Monarda, bee balm, is another. I have had the best luck with the red one, although there are also pink and violet varieties. The best spot to view hummingbirds up close in my garden has been at Crocosmia “Lucifer.” These tall striking blooms are long lasting, and the perfect height for seated viewing.
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Then his experienced team will design a renewable solar energy system and install solar panels that let you harness the natural energy of the sun and efficiently power your home or business. Tizya notes the panels can be tied into the BC Hydro grid and that excess power created in the summer can be credited back to you and carry you through the winter without a hydro bill in some cases. “There’s so much excess power through the
“I got to thinking that solar would be a great thing to start promoting here,” said Tizya, who had started Heritage Shade & Shutter on the North Shore years before.
Two years later, he amalgamated the two companies, which became Novo Solar Solutions Inc. So, if you want sun or shade his company has you covered. Tizya says even if your home is located in damp Deep Cove, you can produce solar power – plenty of it. The most important factor is where your home is situated.
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There’s so much excess power through the summer it can be carried through the winter.
Tizya likens investing in solar to purchasing a home versus renting: You pay up front and then enjoy the energy savings down the road. “And there’s no maintenance,” he added. Added bonus: it’s clean energy. “From an environmental point of view it’s very good.”
Not all of Novo’s solutions involve harnessing the energy of the sun. They also offer shade solutions so homeowners can enjoy summer at a more comfortable temperature — and reduce electricity costs as well, sometimes by as much as 50 per cent. “It’s also great for UV protection,” he said about his company’s solar shades and screens. To learn more about Novo Solar Solutions products and recent projects, visit novosolar.com or email energy@ NovoSolar.com, or call 604-813-8997.
For prospective solar clients, Tizya starts with a Google Earth view of the property.
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Tizya said one of his company’s most popular systems, the Solar Panel Grid-Tie System, can, depending on your home’s location, generate 2500 to 13,200 kWh of electricity per year, which amounts to approximately 100 per cent of what a typical home uses annually.
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Back-to-school special for students at Sunny Kim Taekwondo August was a good month for taekwondo. First, Peter Fassbender, minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, made a proclamation at the 15th annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival that declared August 6, 2016 as “Taekwondo Day” this year. And starting today (Aug. 17), Canadian taekwondo athletes take centre stage at the Summer Olympics in Rio. Master DaeYoung Danny Kim of North Vancouver’s Sunny Kim Taekwondo is celebrating both of these occasions with a real sense of pride. Taekwondo is an integral part of his family and his culture. His father, Grandmaster Jong Seol Sunny Kim (9th degree black belt) started the marital arts school in 1997. Master Danny, a 5th degree black belt, is now the main instructor and manager of the family-run
dojang (school) and his mother, Ruby, handles the school’s administration.
For kids, the taekwondo classes offer a variety of benefits, explained Master Danny.
“It’s a close-knit community, a very friendly environment for families to come to learn,” explained Master Danny.
“We like to focus on the traditional side with our younger age groups (4-6 and 7-9) which has not only the physical aspect of it but is also about building character, having discipline, building respect for one another, being a great friend in and outside of class, and being a responsible student, not only in taekwondo but also at school and in other institutions or academies,” he said.
September is a great time to join their extended taekwondo family. The school is offering a “back-toschool-special” that includes a free uniform, patch, T-shirt and extra month of classes. Sunny Kim recently moved into a brand-new facility on Pemberton Avenue and 16th Street and offers traditional and sport taekwondo programs for kids and adults. Martial arts-related fitness programs such as Taekwon Dance, Basic Weaponry and Performance Martial Arts are also offered.
For more advanced students and adults, Sunny Kim offers Olympic-style sparring which is the sport side of taekwondo that combines a great cardio workout with the techniques and strategies of sparring. This is the style of taekwondo on display at the Olympic Games in Rio. “For ages 10-14 and the 15-plus group, they definitely prefer the more active side. There is the option of pursuing that goal or dream as an Olympian in the taekwondo discipline,” he added. Along with getting fit and learning self defence, kids are also taught valuable lessons about respect, courtesy, concentration, persistence and setting and achieving goals, he added. For more information about upcoming classes or the back-to-school special call 604-990-1331, visit www.sunnykimtkd.com or email info@sunnykimtkd.com. Sunny Kim Taekwondo is located at #101, 102 – 1209 West 16th St. (at Pemberton Avenue).
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Emily Hendriks, 17, is finishing up high school this year and Nicholas Chorbajian, 13, is just starting. We asked them some questions about their upcoming school year. See page 23.
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Finding the right fit is important for backs Karen Johnson is a North Vancouver chiropractor, and she offers the following information about choosing the right backpack for your kid this school year. KAREN JOHNSON Contributing writer
It’s that time of year again to start thinking about back-to-school shopping, and one of the most important purchases parents and caregivers will make is to find the right backpack for their child.
New research indicates that there are long-term health risks associated with children wearing a poorly designed or overloaded backpack. Studies show that hauling heavy backpacks on a continual basis can cause stress to the growing spine. A heavy backpack carried on the back can potentially injure the neck, shoulders, and back, cause numbness in the arms and reduce blood flow to the surrounding muscles and tissues. Poor posture can also develop when a heavy backpack causes the child to lean forward, reducing their ability to maintain balance. The shoulders can become rounded and the resulting stress on neck muscles can lead to headaches and neck pain. A recent study has found
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that choosing the right backpack and taking care to distribute the weight evenly can make a big difference in avoiding painful injuries. Here are some tips parents and caregivers should follow when making this very important purchase. ! Find a backpack that is made of light materials. such as vinyl and canvas. ! Backpacks with two straps distribute weight much better than bags that are slung over the shoulder. ! The top of the backpack should not extend higher than the top of the shoulder and the bottom should not
fall below the top of the hipbone. ! The shoulder straps should be at least two inches wide, be padded, and should not fit too snugly around the arms. ! Choose a backpack with a padded back for added protection and support. ! A hip strap or waist belt can take as much as 50 to 70 per cent of the weight off the shoulders and spine. Try to find a backpack that has one. ! Choose a backpack with lots of pockets to help distribute weight more effectively. Now that you have an idea of what kind of backpack is best for your child, it’s also important to consider how much weight is safe for your child to carry. The general rule of thumb is no more than 15 per cent of the child’s body weight or 10 per cent for elementary school children. Lastly, it’s also important to know how to get a backpack on so as to avoid injury. If no one is available to give a helping hand, squat or kneel to pick up the backpack and place it on a counter, chair or table at waist height, before slipping it on. Avoid twisting when lifting and lift with the legs, bending at the hips and
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Going into Grade 12 North Shore News: How does it feel to be in your final year of high school? Emily Hendriks: I am honestly very excited to be in my final year of high school. I think almost everyone going into Grade 12 feels like they have plans and ideas bigger than where they are now. I’m excited to move on to something better, like travelling and university. NSN: Do you have any worries about being in your final year of high school? Emily: No, I think if you asked me that a year ago I would have said yes. However, now I feel as though I have a plan for my final year and after I graduate. NSN: What are your plans for after high school? Emily: Taking a year off, definitely. I want to work a lot to save for university and hopefully travel a little bit with
my older sister. After that I’m hoping to obtain a degree in psychology and then pursue criminal law. NSN: What do you look forward to most in your final year of high school? Emily: I look forward to taking the classes that actually interest me in Grade 12. It’s the only year in high school, I think, that you really get to focus on subjects you enjoy. I think Grade 12 will be a great year. NSN: How do you think it will feel on the last day of high school? Emily: I think I will be relieved and excited. I have so many plans and ideas to pursue that I want to start working on them as soon as I can. NSN: What do you think you’ll remember most about high school when you finish? Emily: Definitely the people I met. I’ve met a lot of great
people in high school. I think the successful friendships and the not-so-successful friendships are both very important to remember. The not-so-successful ones were amazing life lessons and I think they’re important to remember most. NSN: What do you remember about your first year in high school? Emily: My first year I remember being so scared of what everyone thought of me. Being so scared to do something wrong. My first year of high school I actually went to a school on the Sunshine Coast. Everyone knows everyone there so it was nerve-racking to know whatever you did everyone would know about it. But I remember at the end of the year I was much more confident. Confident enough to move to North Vancouver and attend school here. NSN: What would you tell students who are just starting
Emily Hendriks, 17, is going into Grade 12 at Argyle secondary this September. Thirteen-year-old Nicholas Chorbajian (below) is starting Grade 8 at West Vancouver secondary. We asked them some questions about their school experience. PHOTOS CINDY GOODMAN high school? Emily: When I moved to North Vancouver and starting going to Argyle I realized that no one really cares and I
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NSN: How does it feel to be leaving your elementary school? Nicholas Chorbajian: I’m half and half on how I feel about moving on from elementary school. Part of me is excited to experience high school and part of me is not looking forward to the curriculum. NSN: How does it feel to be starting high school? Nicholas: I feel like starting high school will be an interesting experience and a great chance for me to grow socially and find a solid group of friends and expand my education. NSN: Do you have any concerns about starting high school? Nicholas: My only concern about starting high school is that I won’t have enough time for extracurricular activities. NSN: What are you most looking forward to in high school? Nicholas: I’m really looking forward to playing football and participating in the West Vancouver School District soccer academy. NSN: How do you think high school will be different than elementary school? Nicholas: I think high school will be much more different because it is much bigger and there are a lot of new people.
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The Olympics get kids excited about sports The Olympics are not important or necessary. This was a statement from a friend as we talked about the Games in Rio. She believes they should be cancelled.
Dea Yap (17) Sutherland secondary ART TEACHER: Dorothy Foster FAVOURITE ART: oil painting FAVOURITE ARTIST: M.C. Escher HER TEACHER WRITES: Dea is an extremely creative artist. She has a great sense for colour and design. This acrylic on canvas was recently on display at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC, along with 24 other artworks from Sutherland secondary. Dea is thinking about following her love and talent for art when she graduates. 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
Now, I agree that there are definitely some issues with the Games and that we as a global community need to take a long hard look at the administration, cost and drug issues surrounding the Games. But tossing them away is not the answer. The Olympics honour sports and our young athletes. They also offers role models for our children. Many elite athletes first became excited about their sport by watching the Olympics. Karen Magnussen was one of the greatest figure skaters of the 1970s. She won five Canadian national titles, three World Championship medals, and the 1972 Olympic silver medal. In 1973 she won three golds at the World Championships. During a recent Olympic Games, we chatted. She said that when the Games start there is an adrenalin rush that
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will affect all of us. The trick, according to Magnussen, is to acknowledge that excitement. Different children are drawn to different sports. For some, it’s like a magnet. They see a downhill race, figure skating, high jumping or soccer and it’s like a switch goes on in their heads. This is the sport for them. According to Magnussen, one big advantage of the Olympics is that children get to see many sports and athletes in a condensed time frame. It’s the perfect time for parents to encourage their children to consider what interests them. You really do
that by listening and watching their reactions. They’ll let you know what excites them. If your child expresses an interest in a particular sport, your role is to be supportive. Let them know you are there for them. If they are truly elite athlete material, they will have the drive and ambition and be drawn to the particular sport. You will not have to push them, just support them. But, most kids simply want to enjoy sport and that’s the real goal of introducing them to a wide range of choices. It’s not about being elite. As Magnussen says, “everything is about what you put into it.” I also asked her about safety. Her response was that learning how to do a sport properly is the defence against injury. Coaching in all sports is not just for the competitors; it’s for all kids. When they learn how to skate (run, swim or jump, etc.) properly, they will be safer. “There is a right way and a wrong way to do everything. Knowing how to do it properly and how to fall safely
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GET OUT AND PLAY Physiotherapist Reza Ghannadan and his nieces Ayla and Arianna Weibe invite families to the second annual Get Out And Play event. The free sports day takes place Sunday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Confederation Field, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. Activities include soccer, Frisbee, obstacle courses and more. Register at northvansportsday.com. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
Depots make it easy to donate From page 13 needs at this point in the province,” Firth says. Women in good health with children up to 18 months old are eligible to donate to the milk bank. Bereaved donors who have lost a baby are also welcome to contribute. “Moms are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts and it makes moms who are high producers feel really good because it’s really needy babies that are requiring it.”
Previously, donors would have had to travel to BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver to drop off their milk. “The more sites we have, the easier it is for women to donate,” Firth says. “We have helpful staff and nurses available, me being one of them, who can answer any questions for anybody interested.” Vancouver Coastal Health’s new breast milk collection depots are located at West Vancouver Community Health Centre, Squamish Community Health Centre,
Team sports teach kids how to work together From page 24 will reduce the possibility of injury.” The Olympics may motivate your kids to get active. They’re not working to make the Canadian team, they’re working to become healthier people and to have fun. When I speak to groups of parents I hear concerns about children who are overweight and physically unfit. But all too often, I hear about children who are just not willing to try something new, are unable to recover from mistakes or who give up too easily. Developing skills in a group under the guidance of a coach helps them learn how to keep trying and grow and develop new skills. Each time they work to learn something and finally succeed makes the next time easier, and it will translate into other areas of their life. Our children need to learn how to work as team
members. They will be team members in the workplace, in meetings, on volunteer boards or in their community. Sitting at home in front of the TV set or computer screen just doesn’t do it. By participating as a team member in a sport, they learn how to take turns, how to follow the rules, how to mentor and be mentored. They also learn how to assess their own strengths and abilities and how to partner with others who have complementary assets. Enjoy the Olympics. Cheer on our Canadian athletes and observe your kids. That’ll enable you to help them choose the sport that’s right for them. 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. Sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.
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BOOK BUDDIES Ages six-12 who can read some English on their own are invited to play literacy games and practise their reading skills with teen volunteers Saturdays until Aug. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Register online. westvanlibrary.ca TEEN GAMING Grades 7 and up are invited to drop in and play E- and T-rated Wii or PS3 games every Friday, 3:30-5:45 p.m. during July and August at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Due to high demand, play time is limited to 45 minutes. nvcl.ca TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB For grades 7 and up, the more you read the more prizes you earn. Sign up at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Ongoing until Aug. 31. nvcl.ca/using-thelibrary/teen
COED JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT An 18-hole tournament for golfers ages six-12 Friday, Aug. 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ambleside Par 3, West Vancouver. $15. Entry forms: gleneaglesjuniortournaments @gmail.com or at the pro shop. Info: 604-980-7964. MOVIE MATINEE All ages are invited to a screening of Zootopia Friday, Aug. 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca TREETOP TAILS Children ages two and older, drop in with your parent or caregiver Aug. 19 for seasonal stories about nature 11-11:30 a.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. Suggested drop-in fee is $2. lynncanyonecologycentre.ca IMAGINE AND EXPLORE — ART IN THE PARK Families with children ages three-eight will create works of art with natural materials from the surrounding forest Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 BABYSITTING IN A DAY The Canadian Red Cross offers a course that teaches youth ages 11-15 the business of babysitting. Learn all the
basics and how to handle emergencies Aug. 22 or 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. $50. Register: 604988-8835 or susancowan@ telus.net. IMAGINE AND EXPLORE — GEOLOGY ROCKS Families with children ages three-eight will learn hard facts about local geology from the rocks around us Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604990-3755 PET FEST FOR TWEENS Come down to North Vancouver Civic Plaza Saturday, Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m. and bring all your pet-related questions. Learn how to make simple dog treats, DIY pet fashion, chew toys from recycled materials and learn the 101 on growing cat grass. Don’t miss the special guest pets. cnv.org TWEEN ADVISORY GROUP Grades 5-7 are invited to make the library awesome by sharing ideas and planning cool events Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register at nvcl.ca or at the children’s info desk. listings@nsnews.com
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Telma and Ian Steward
Telma and Ian Steward celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 3. Family and friends congratulate them.
John and Marianne Hoyle
John and Marianne Hoyle, seen on their wedding day in the photo above left and a recent photo above, were married on Aug. 19, 1949. They have lived in West Vancouver since 1966. Family and friends congratulate the couple on their 67th anniversary.
Brendan Grey and Angharad Moorcroft Brendan Grey and Angharad Moorcroft were married on Aug. 11, 2006. Angharad’s mom sends love and congratulations for the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary.
Beau and Joan Henderson
Beau and Joan Henderson, seen on their wedding day at left and in a recent photo above, were married on Aug. 4, 1951. They celebrated their 65th anniversary on an Alaskan cruise. They have lived in North Vancouver for 61 years, and have three sons, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
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‘Pop-up’ provides plenty of good food fare Five and Dime Cantina offering $5 meal options The North Shore has its very own pop-up restaurant.
It’s hopping right now but if you don’t get in on it soon, you’ll miss it. And here’s a further, fascinating twist to this development: this pop-up business (a “pop-up” is just an enterprise undertaken with a definite end-date in mind) is on the eve of expansion. Does this all sound a bit tricky to pull off? Not to worry, Chris Dagenais co-captaining this unique initiative is none other than the operational mastermind behind the Shipyards Night Market, a weekly cultural phenomenon with enough moving parts to make a watchmaker dizzy. Five and Dime Cantina, the new uber casual, no pretense eatery occupying the small space that was once El Matador, tucked into the lower corner of the same building that is home to Café by Tao, is a joint venture between owners Amber Cave and Ingrid Doerr, the latter well known on the North Shore for organizing the aforementioned night market. Five and Dime is a pop-up to the extent that Cave and Doerr are operating within a finite window. The building in which the business is housed has been sold to developers. Café by Tao is moving to a location that is effectively across the street, planning to plant long-term roots for its already heavily frequented raw and vegan food emporium. Five and Dime will move into the old Café by Tao space for the short time that remains on the available lease, for the purpose of expanding its offerings, especially its roster of fresh-cut salsas that serve as signatures of the restaurant’s simple, valueminded menu. With a sitter for the kids secured last minute, my wife DJ and I made Five and Dime our spontaneous date-night destination, arriving a stressfully short while before the restaurant’s published Thursday evening closing time of 9 p.m. We needn’t have worried; like its approachable, welcoming fare, Five and Dime’s operating hours are not rigid. It was close to 10:30 p.m. by the time we left the room, bellies filled. As its name suggests, Five and Dime serves almost all of its food for a fiver. Tacos, nachos, burritos, and quesedillas are all just five bucks in their standard iterations, which are vegetarian, making use of ingredients like ripe tomatoes, cilantro, lime, chillies, avocados, beans, corn and seemingly endless quantities of housemade corn tortilla chips. For an additional $3, patrons can add their choice of proteins to any of the above. Proteins include slow-braised pulled pork, albacore tuna, salmon, chicken, smoked tofu and a handful of daily specials. Other menu items
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Amber Cave displays a tortilla offering from Five and Dime Cantina on Esplanade Avenue. include hand-made jalapeno poppers (fresh jalapenos sliced lengthwise and stuffed with a tasty cheese preparation, with optional bacon bits), kale Caesar salad, and an all-day breakfast offering of organic egg with cheese and salsa, served with your choice of available proteins, presented as a taco or burrito. DJ and I began with a shared order of kale Caesar. The salad featured a mixture of kale, spinach and romaine tossed in a creamy (but not heavy) garlicky dressing, with croutons and shaved parmesan. I found it curious that a restaurant that makes nearly everything from scratch appeared to be using packaged croutons, but then DJ reminded me that this salad, with its generous quantity of very fresh leaves and deftly balanced dressing was only $5, and my nitpicking observation felt decidedly petty. With every dish ordered comes a ramekin of hand-cut salsa; diners may choose their preferred variations from a list of eight creations. With four dishes on order, our next plate up was a plate of crispy, fresh, and very tasty tortilla chips with our chosen assortment of salsas, which included Tropical (pineapple, mango, papaya and spices), Cowboy (corn, beans, peppers and tomatoes), Kermit (tomatillo with pineapple) and, stealing the show from the very first bite through to the last drop, Hot Fresh (tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, lime and cilantro). The Hot Fresh
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salsa was, admittedly, the most conventional mix of the lot and what most of us understand when we hear the term salsa, but its familiarity in no way tempered its deliciousness. The ingredients all tasted market-fresh and co-existed in the clearly handchopped, recently assembled collaboration, in perfect harmony. DJ’s order of vegetarian tacos featured two soft tortillas filled with cabbage, corn, avocado, and beans with chipotle sour cream, comprising a substantial but fragrant and seasonappropriate meal. I opted for a quesadilla, choosing deeply caramelized, faintly molasses-flavoured pulled pork as an add-on for the 10-inch tortilla stuffed with melted cheese and served with salsa. A shared order of baked nachos, generously covered in cheese and jalapenos, served with guacamole, though very tasty, proved completely superfluous. We washed our meals down with chilly bottles of Corona and tall lime Margaritas, also priced at just $5 each. Our meal was $45 before gratuity. You have until spring of 2017 to check out Five and Dime at their current location, 131 Esplanade Ave. 604-770-3364 North Shore News dining reviews are conducted anonymously and all meals are paid for by the newspaper. hungryontheshore@gmail. com
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Well, the right answer to that question is: it all depends on what you’re cooking. But, for whatever reason, we tend to associate red wines with barbecue, most likely because of an ingrained, make that almost Neanderthal, predisposition that has always linked “barbecue” with “steak,” as in beef steak. The Argentines know a thing or two about barbecue (asado), which goes a long way to explain why Malbec is still on a roll. When it comes down to it, this very approachable (and very affordable) Argentine staple is a crowd pleaser. Perhaps it’s fitting that one of the most impressive barbecues I’ve ever experienced, anywhere, was at historic Pascual Toso (founded in 1890), where the empanadas come right out of a traditional oven. And the grilled blood sausage (morcilla) is one of the best tastes you’ll ever experience with Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon, for that matter.
Pascual Toso Estate Malbec 2014 (Mendoza)
This benchmark Argentinian sports bright red and blue fruit on the nose, followed by a juicy mulberry and damson entry with a wild fruit edge above earthy undertones, structured tannins and a good close. Great value at $13.50 (90 points).
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A selection of grilled meats and sausages including Morcilla (blood sausage) is grilled up at Pascual Toso. A traditional empanada oven and grill, seen in the photo below, is a fixture at 126-year-old Bodegas Pascual Toso. PHOTOS TIM PAWSEY All too often overshadowed by Malbec is Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine would be a prime example, made from certified organic grapes grown at high altitude (1,200 metres) in the Andes foothills. Up-front plummy and peppery hints before a quite generous palate, underpinned by blackberry and cassis with good acidity and a mineral streak in the close. All this, and organic too ($15, 90 points).
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Sea-to-Sky club aims to attract passionate players ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com
The field hockey hotbed on the North Shore is about to get even hotter as a new club is set to begin play at the start of September.
The Sea-to-Sky Field Hockey Club will offer yearround play that caters to young girls who are interested in committing themselves to twice-a-week practices, said co-founder and president Ronald Prins. “Everyone involved with the club, we just want to see passion on the field,” said Prins. “It’s not going to be high performance, or something only for the best players. The only ones we want to see are the committed players, who really want to play. It doesn’t matter what skill level you are as long as you try your best.” The new club joins a North Shore scene that already boasts the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club, one of the largest clubs in North America. Founded in 1968, WVFHC has produced numerous national team players, including Taylor Curran who just suited up for Canada at the Olympic Games in Rio. Starting a new North Shore club is not meant to be a shot at the WVFHC, said Prins, adding that his wife and son still play in the West Van club. Gary Boddington, another
Sara Prins shows off her new Sea-to-Sky Field Hockey Club shirt, signed by members of Canada’s men’s national team. Prins and several other members of the new North Shore club, set to begin play Sept. 1, gathered to watch the national team play in the Olympics. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD Sea-to-Sky co-founder and the new club’s technical director, said they are not trying to compete against the West Van Field Hockey Club but rather grow the sport even bigger on the North Shore and offer more opportunities for players. “I just see us as wanting to make a contribution to the game locally and, frankly, augmenting the community as a whole,” he said. “North Shore
hockey, B.C. hockey, Canadian hockey is better off if we have more teams playing against each other more regularly and everybody contributing to the community. What’s a better situation? Having one club with 1,700 players, or four clubs with 500 players and all with good coaching, good solid skills and all competing more regularly. I think I’d go for the latter because I think it’s better for the game.”
Having a smaller membership base as well as the use of a private field – Sea-to-Sky will hold their practices and games at Mulgrave School – allows them to schedule more practice times for their teams, said Prins. They’re also intent on using high-level, paid coaches with all of their teams. The goal is to give players a chance to develop strong basic skills at a young age. “Like in any sport, it’s
really hard to learn a sport really well if you only train one hour a week throughout the year,” he said. “What we have seen is if you don’t practice year-round … the basic skills are not well developed and there are some bad habits that are so hard to get rid of. We try to focus on the basic skills from the start, from a young age. Good basic skills to get better.” The club has an
international flavour to it. Ronald and his wife Stefanie, another club founder, grew up playing field hockey in the Netherlands, while Boddington was an elite player in his home country of South Africa and played in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Boddington said field hockey has given him so
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New North Shore club set to start play Sept. 1 From page 29 much in his life and he wants to pay it forward by sharing his love of the game with a new generation of players. “We have a passion for field hockey in much the same way many Canadians have a passion for ice hockey,” he said. “I’m just passionate about the game and see an opportunity to grow a stronger base on the North Shore.” Prins, who joked that he loves the sport but was never very good at it, said his passion for field hockey was sparked when as a boy he watched live as his home country beat India in the Hockey World Cup final played in 1973 in Amsterdam. “I was only eight at the time and I saw these guys playing at their best,” he said. “That’s what we’re looking for – girls who are committed, who really want to play well and do their best.” The club has already filled a team of U16 girls that will compete in a Lower Mainland adult league. They’re looking for players to join up in the age 8-12 range. Younger teams will play in internal leagues while the club is hoping to get older teams into a league that will see them play against teams from around Vancouver. Priority No. 1, however, is creating a fun and social club atmosphere, said Prins. “We try to get the same social interaction between parents and the girls and everybody involved,” he said. “A big part of the game of field hockey globally is the social element,” added Boddington. “I’d really like to be involved in a club which is really good hockey, really good talent, a lot of educated coaches and organization, and all along the way just creating a really cool social and fun environment for the players and the parents.” For more information on the club visit seatoskyfhc.com.
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well as by her very impressive power scores that she put up in testing. She was still miles away from making the national team, however, and Cycling Canada made it very clear to her that she wasn’t going to push her way onto the team unless she showed extraordinary progress. “She got told ‘no, no, no,’ multiple times, to go away or whatever else, and she wouldn’t listen to it,” said Wooles. “She said ‘No, I think I can do this.’ … The team already had six solid riders, there’s a lot of depth to this team, they’ve been going for six years. For an outsider from a different discipline – and not even a summer sport, she was a winter sport athlete – it’s a little crazy.” Simmerling’s first World Cup race came in January of 2016, and Canada won gold. The world championships were in March, and Canada won silver. And now they’ve claimed bronze on the sport’s biggest stage. In Rio, Canada finished behind Great Britain, who claimed gold with a world record time of 4:10.236, and the United States, who clocked a time of 4:12.454 in the 4,000-metre race. The bronze was the first cycling medal of the 2016 Games for Canada. The Canadian women’s pursuit team also won bronze in this event in London in 2012, although Glaesser was the only member to return to the starting line in Rio. This time around Simmerling wasn’t just a team member, she was one of the leaders as the team raced faster than any Canadian team has ever gone. “She really did solid performances,” said Wooles. “She’s definitely one of the stronger riders in the team. Technically I think
Georgia Simmerling (left) celebrates with her teammates after claiming bronze in the women’s track cycling team pursuit event at the Rio Olympics Saturday. PHOTO SUPPLIED MARK BLINCH CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE she’s going to still keep learning. It’s going to be interesting to see whether she carries on with cycling or switches back to the winter sports now.” And that’s the next chapter in Simmerling’s wild story. Throughout her cycling excursion Simmerling has maintained that she has not given up on skiing – the former member of the North Shore’s Grouse Tyee Ski Club could very well be in the starting gates for ski cross in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018. Whatever happens next, Simmerling provides inspiration for anyone who has dreamed of Olympic glory, said Wooles.
“It’s a remarkable story,” he said. “If you think you have the physical ability, Georgia is a great example for somebody who has that Olympic dream.” !!! Several other North Shore athletes are in the mix in the second week of competition in Rio. North Vancouver’s Tiffany Foster leaped into action on Sunday in individual and team qualification in equestrian jumping. The medals in the team competition will be awarded after the second set of finals set to start Wednesday at 6 a.m. Pacific time. In the individual competition
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obituaries NEWMAN, Myra Lorrie Alicia Sunrise: April 25, 1958 Sunset: August 10, 2016
VAN DER LAARS, Andrew R W August 17, 1962 − March 26, 1997 Happy Birthday, Andrew! How proud you must be of your dear Nicola and little Hazel. In celebration of this day, we will be enjoying your favourite − Mom’s blackberry pie. We love you. − Your family
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Myra Lorrie Alicia Newman. She will be remembered as a beloved sister and aunt who was an avid hockey fan.
obituaries JACOBSON, Ralph C T December 10, 1923 - August 7, 2016 Ralph was born to Agnes and Helmer Jacobsen and raised in Okotoks, Alberta. He married Doris Bouck in Addis Ababa in 1950. They served for over fifteen years in rural Ethiopia, establishing the area’s first schools and health clinic, promoting literacy, nurturing churches, and providing theological training.
COVE, Martin W. December 3, 1957 − August 11, 2016 Martin "Marty" Cove passed away August 11, 2016. With profound sadness, the Cove family of Vancouver North Shore release the heart breaking news of the passing of their elder son Martin "Marty" Cove from their midst. Martin’s strength had for one interminable year resisted all efforts to overcome the scourge of Leukemia but it was not to be... On Thursday the 11th of August, 2016 passed from our midst into the safe hands of many friends and staff who gathered at Lion’s Gate Hospital to make the final hours as dignified as the man himself. Martin leaves behind his father Derek, mother Lynne, step−mother Elizabeth, children Brandon and Bailey, dedicated, compassionate partner Lisa Webb and workhorse younger brother Warren. Marty, wherever you go, you will remain uppermost in our hearts and bless the love and joy you constantly brought to our family.
In the 1970s, he became involved in Christian radio, eventually moving to the Vancouver area with Canadian Family Radio.
A Catholic Prayer Service was held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Totem Hall, 1380 Stawamus Road, Squamish, BC and a Catholic Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:00 am at Totem Hall, 1380 Stawamus Road, Squamish, BC.
Ralph leaves his wife of almost 66 years, Doris; his four children, Laura (Verdon), Tim (Lorna), Marilyn, and Ken (Joanne); ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his wisdom, vision, kindness, and love of people. He is deeply loved and sadly missed, but we know he is now home with his Lord Jesus Christ. Ralph’s funeral will be August 20th at 11:00 AM at Willingdon Church, Burnaby. Donations may be made to a project dear to Ralph: documenting the history of the church and legacy of missions in Ethiopia. To write a condolence to the family, please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com
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REA, Robert J. December 23, 1966 − July 31, 2016
Robert James Rea, Jr., 49 years old, passed away on July 31, 2016 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Karen, his mother and father Marsha and Bob, his brother and sisters Scott, Tara, and Brandee, and his children Christy, Jennifer, Sarah, and Holley. Simply put, Robert was the hardest working, warmest, kindest, and most loving man. He will be deeply missed. He is at peace.
Brian was a beloved husband to Nickie and father to Jaime and Samantha. He was pre-deceased by his father Ron Fourchalk. Brian is survived by his mother Yvonne Fourchalk and her partner Jerry; his brother Steve and his wife Norma; his Uncle Bill and Auntie Margaret; best friends Geoff and Andrea; and many other family, friends, and colleagues in the North Vancouver School District. Special thanks to first responder Paul Dickson.
As per Robert’s wishes, his ashes will be scattered at the mouth of the Fraser River in the spring/ summer of 2017. A Celebration of his Life will be held shortly thereafter in North Vancouver. Dates will be posted on www.bergeronfunerals.com as soon as possible.
The celebration of life will be held August 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the North Shore Alliance Church, 201 23rd Street East, North Vancouver.
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Until we meet again, my love. Forever and always, K.
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eing selected as the first real estate company to be featured across Apple’s global web network is an example of the progressive approach Harcourts takes to the client experience in real estate. In recognition of Harcourts’ innovation and use of the iPad and iPhone to enhance the client experience and drive greater efficiency for their business, Apple has produced a video and business case study about Harcourts’ work – an accolade reserved only for companies developing the most cutting edge business solutions using Apple technology. Harcourts is the first and only real estate group in the world to be selected by Apple for this recognition. Harcourts CEO, Hayden Duncan, says the custom suite of apps developed by Harcourts has transformed the way the real estate company conducts business and is excited about the benefits they will bring to the Canadian market as the brand opens its first Canadian office in Vancouver.
“By nature, real estate is a mobile business,” says Duncan. “Realtors™ are on the road, meeting clients, inspecting properties and showing houses. The apps save our Realtor™s hundreds of hours per year by streamlining tasks. And they help us deliver a great client experience.” Duncan points to e-Campaign for iPad as an example of how the technology is impacting the way homes are bought and sold. “From the comfort of your living room, a Realtor™ can help you build your ideal marketing campaign, visually showcasing the complete range of marketing options
available—and booking everything into an online calendar so you know exactly what to expect every step of the way,” he says. “The iPad also allows us to enhance home security for property viewings and communicate quickly and effectively with buyers requesting more information.” Harcourts is an international real estate business founded 129 years ago in New Zealand. The company has more than 7,200 Realtors and 790 Brokerages in ten countries. To find out more about Harcourts visit www.harcourts.net or northvan.harcourtsrealestate.ca or phone 604 770 3818.
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©2016 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2017 C 300 4MATIC™ Coupe shown above, total price $51,160. Lease offer based on the 2017 C 300 4MATIC™ Coupe is available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. *Total price of $51,160 for advertised vehicle includes MSRP plus all applicable dealer fees. **Vehicle options, fees and taxes extra. 1 Lease example based on $464 per month for 45 months with a down payment or equivalent trade of $10,137 (STK# 17622922). Freight/PDI of $2,295, dealer admin fee of $595, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of $25, and PPSA of $45.48 are due at signing. First month’s payment plus security deposit and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $48,100. Lease APR of 3.9% applies. Total cost of borrowing is $5,486. Total obligation is $35,042. 12,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Vancouver Retail Group dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-855-544-6490. Offer end August 31, 2016.
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Offers available from August 3-31, 2016. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00). Selling price is $16,498 financed at 0% APR equals 84 monthly payments of $196 monthly for an 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,498. $1,000 Finance Cash included in advertised offer. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder S 4x2 (5XRG16 AA00). 0.99%/0.99%/2.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $253/$169/$370 with $0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,159/$10,167/22,198. $1,500/$1,825/$500 Lease Cash included in advertised offer. *Standard rate finance cash discount of $4,000/$5,000/$10,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00)/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve (3CPG96 AA00/AA50) and Titan XD Diesel SL (3CFD96 AA00) through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. ▲Models shown $37,343/$27,598/$49,193 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 SL CVT (C4TG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00). *±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795), air-conditioning levy ($100), Documentation Fee ($399), Tire Levy ($25), All-weather mats & wheel locks ($228.84) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. For more information, see www.iihs.org. Visit North Vancouver Nissan or www.northvancouvernissan.ca for more details.©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.