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Court rejects Tsleil-Waututh pipeline challenge BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed a bid by the TsleilWaututh Nation to have the National Energy Board process for the Trans Mountain pipeline declared unlawful.
At issue in the suit filed in 2014 was whether the Crown and NEB had failed in their constitutional duty to consult the Tsleil-Waututh as a First Nation. The federal court of appeal issued a 44-page decision last week rejecting the claim, stating the Tsleil-Waututh could have raised its concerns about the project with the federal government at numerous times over the last several years. “It appears that the
(Tsleil-Waututh Nation) had the opportunity to fully express its views to the NEB in respect of all of its concerns, including the impact of increased marine shipping and the fact that it was not prepared to accept any risk of a spill,” Justices Johanne Gauthier and Mary Gleason wrote in their ruling. The nation also has been rejecting opportunities to discuss the project with Trans Mountain, dating back to 2011, the ruling states. The lawsuit was also premature as consultations on the project are still not yet complete, the court found. Natural Resources Canada’s ministerial panel is still accepting feedback from First Nations and the governor in council in Prime
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Teens apprehended after Dorothy Lynas school fire
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A group of teens may be facing arson charges following a fire that threatened Dorothy Lynas elementary Sunday evening.
According to North Vancouver RCMP, the boys, all 13, climbed up to the top of the school’s roof and started a bonfire. At one point in the revelry, they tossed an aerosol can into the fire, which exploded, setting fire to the roof of the school’s gym. The kids fled and a neighbour called 911 around 5:30 p.m. after seeing the smoke and flames. “The four teens were quickly identified by somebody as allegedly being
responsible. They were questioned and taken into custody,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services crews scrambled up to the roof and quickly doused the fire. The blaze mainly damaged the exterior of the roof and thankfully didn’t breach the structure, although the school’s gym suffered some water damage. “There’s pretty significant damage. The crews had to take up some of the roofing material, but it’s just sections of metal. Luckily it was not combustible materials in the construction,”
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Put 130 North Vancouverites in a room to talk about changing Canada’s electoral system and you’ll probably get just as many opinions as to how we should do it.
That pluralism was on display for Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson’s town hall meeting on democratic reform Monday night. After a brief primer by UBC political science professor Gerald Baier, attendees were asked to break into groups and start forming the discussion points that will eventually inform an all-party parliamentary committee in Ottawa on what changes to the electoral system should be introduced in time for the next federal election. Among those who showed, there were at least two former North Vancouver MPs and one also-ran from the 2015 election. Attendees were first asked to list what values should be prioritized in the electoral system, namely whether it should emphasize proportionality, representation at the local constituency level, stability of governments, representation of Canada’s different regions, how much power the parties should
North Vancouver Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson addresses a town hall meeting of residents gathered to discuss electoral reform. Attendees sat in small groups to discuss the finer points of the various electoral systems Canada could adopt. PHOTO KEVIN HILL have, the ability to attract diverse candidates, whether the system should encourage career politicians or whether the ballot should accommodate the complex preferences a voter may have beyond one simple X. The idea being, Baier said, that each electoral system up for consideration has strengths and trade-offs, depending on what we most want to see in the outcome. The top democratic values our system should reflect,
as reflected by feedback gathered at Monday’s meeting, were proportionality and local representation, two forces that are difficult to reconcile, Wilkinson noted. A strictly proportional representation system, for example, would ensure the makeup of Parliament matches very closely the popular vote and it would virtually do away with socalled “false majorities,” or when a party controls the House of Commons without
a majority of support at the ballot box. But, that could also come at the cost of local representation with the parties themselves deciding who would occupy the seats in Parliament, not constituents. And the PR system could also undermine the stability of Canadian governments, as capturing the majority of voters rarely happens in multi-party democracies like ours. Other options on the table include the single
transferable vote, which would divide the country up into boundaries represented by several MPs elected on a PR basis; alternative voting, which could take the form of runoff elections or ranked ballots, allowing voters to express their wishes in a best case scenario, or, if necessary, the next best thing. A majority of those who turned out for Monday’s meeting favoured the mixed member proportional system, which would see the House
of Commons include seats for MPs elected under the current system as well as under proportional representation. Single transferable vote, the same system British Columbians voted down by 60 per cent in the 2009 referendum, appeared to be the runner up. Still, a handful remained in the if-it-ain’t-broke crowd, arguing the first-past-the-post system Canada has used for the last 150 years has served us well enough. Another common theme: The systems were too complicated to be adequately explained in such a short town hall meeting, suggesting Canadians have a fair bit of civics homework to do before consultations on electoral reform have wrapped on Oct. 7. Anyone can still submit formal input for the committee at www.canada.ca/en/ campaign/electoral-reform. html. Though they weren’t explicitly on the meeting’s agenda, there were also several calls to include an emphasis on increasing voter turnout, including possible mandatory voting, as well as an end to whipped votes in parliament, ensuring MPs may vote their conscience. North Shore residents are also invited to learn and engage with democratic reform at events hosted by North Shore Community Resources on Saturday Sept. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library and Thursday Sept. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capilano University.
Education minister explains changes to report cards JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
As B.C.’s new education curriculum becomes mandatory for students in kindergarten through Grade 9 this fall, parents can expect some significant changes to what they see on report cards – and even whether they’ll be getting interim report cards in some cases.
Education Minster Mike Bernier stopped by a class of kindergarten students at North Vancouver’s Canyon Heights elementary on Monday to highlight some of
the innovative ways teachers are informing parents about what’s happening in the classroom. Members of the Class of 2029 used an iPad to walk Bernier through the way one technological solution is keeping parents in the loop. For the second year in a row, students in kindergarten and Grade 1 at Canyon Heights are piloting the app Fresh Grade, which allows teachers to share photos, comments and short videos of work students do in the classroom instantly with parents via their smart phones or tablets. Parents can also comment
back to teachers on what they’ve seen. Kindergarten students at six elementary schools in North Vancouver are now part of the pilot program for Fresh Grade. Getting regular updates on their electronic devices allows parents a special window into the classroom, say Canyon Heights teachers who have used the app, and helps promote conversations about what’s happening in school. Last year, parents’ response to Fresh Grade was overwhelmingly positive, they added. Bernier said it’s important to highlight successes like Fresh Grade so other schools
and districts can follow suit. Other changes to the way parents hear about their kids’ progress at school are also planned, including changes to report cards. Report cards in some form will be retained, said Bernier. “Most parents still want to see a report card,” he said. “There’s been no discussions around eliminating them,” he said, adding there have been “discussions around changing and enhancing them.” Under the new curriculum, report cards will likely include more comments from teachers on key ideas and skills and fewer letter grades, although
“any parent who wants a letter grade, you can still ask for a letter grade,” he added. Some of the report card changes are already being piloted this year in North Vancouver schools. Students at five elementary schools – Queen Mary, Capilano, Brooksbank, Norgate and Westview – won’t get report cards for one of the two interim reporting periods that happen in the later fall and spring, said Kathleen Barter, district vice-president of learning services for North Vancouver School District. Instead, parents, teachers and the student will take
part in a detailed three-way interview. “We feel it engages students better,” said Barter. Students in kindergarten to Grade 7 will also see a new provincial report card this year, highlighting areas in the new curriculum, in a manner similar to the report cards used in International Baccalaureate programs. Consultations will be launched with parents later this month, said Bernier, and continue over the next six to eight months to gauge what they think of the changes. “We’ve left the gate open,” he said. “We want to make sure parents have a say.”
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A restoration crew assesses damage atop Dorothy Lynas elementary on Monday following a rooftop fire Sunday evening. Police are considering arson charges against four teens. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
Police say teens may face restorative justice From page 1 said acting assistant fire chief Dave Franco. “That’s really what kept the fire at bay.” No one was hurt in the fire and Dorothy Lynas students were back in class, as scheduled, Monday morning. “Repairs will now begin and the gymnasium will be closed for the foreseeable future. Staff, students and parents/guardians will be provided additional information when it is available regarding timing of the repairs to the gymnasium,” Dorothy Lynas principal Arlie Thompson wrote in a letter to parents Sunday night. The investigation is expected to take several days but De Jong said the youths could be diverted from the court system in favour of
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restorative justice. “They’re young in age. They do not have any prior criminal records. I think their intention was probably not to burn the school down, as much as throwing the aerosol can on there and it elevated to a very quick and fast-spreading fire,” he said. The teens are remorseful, De Jong added – “very much so.” The accused’s’ parents
were none too pleased,” De Jong said. “As one can expect, any parent (responding) to their child being charged with arson and potentially burning a school down, would not be very happy,” he said. Drugs and alcohol were not a factor, De Jong said. Thompson issued a thanks to the first responders and wider community for their quick action. “I want to extend a huge thank-you to District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, North Vancouver City Fire Department (who acted as back-up) and RCMP, as well as to all of the firefighters who were on scene. A heartfelt thank-you also goes out to our local community, who alerted the fire department of the fire,” she stated.
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Trans Mountain welcomes ruling From page 1 Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet hasn’t yet decided whether the Crown had sufficiently consulted or whether the pipeline should be built. Since May, at least seven other suits have been filed against the NEB, including from the City of Burnaby, the Squamish Nation and another from the TsleilWaututh, all challenging the NEB’s final report and recommendation. And the Tsleil-Waututh may yet file another suit once the process is complete, the court noted. Trans Mountain welcomed the decision. “The Federal Court of Appeal has issued an important decision for the Trans Mountain expansion project. The decision confirms that Aboriginal groups have had the opportunity to fully express their views and concerns to the National Energy Board,” a statement from spokeswoman Ali Hounsel read. The Tsleil-Waututh are regarding the loss as a minor setback over a technical court ruling, not an affirmation that the First Nation has had its fair say on the project bordering their traditional territory. “They say we should have consulted through that broken process of the NEB,” said Rueben George, manager of the nation’s Sacred Trust Initiative. “We need nation to nation consultation and presenting to the National Energy Board for
Chimney embers spark Keith Road duplex fire JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
A North Vancouver mom and her two kids had to temporarily move out of their duplex on West Keith Road after embers from a chimney set fire to the roof Sunday afternoon.
Calls came in about a chimney fire at 432 West Keith Rd. around noon, said Dan Pistilli, fire chief of North Vancouver City Fire Department. But before the fire trucks even left the station, that was upgraded to a roof fire. By the time fire crews arrived on the scene “there were flames visible next to the chimney area on the roof,” said Pistilli. Tenants in all four units, which included the building owner and occupants of
two basement suites, had all evacuated by the time fire crews arrived. Crews fought the fire from outside the building then pulled down the ceiling in the living room of one unit to make sure lingering hot spots were out. Luckily the family whose suite was most damaged had tenants’ insurance, said Pistilli. The fire chief said the fire apparently started when the woman who lived in the suite was burning some paper in the fireplace. Hot embers came out of the chimney and caught the wood shake roof on fire, he said. Pistilli said with cooler fall evenings around the corner it’s a good reminder to residents to get chimneys properly cleaned before starting to use them.
Rueben George, of Tsleil-Waututh’s Sacred Trust Initiative, addresses crowds at Vancouver’s Grandview Park Aug. 23 during viewing of a totem pole that First Nations carvers will tour through the Pacific Northwest to bring attention to the pipeline proposal. PHOTO LISA KING 40 minutes isn’t consultation. This new (ministerial panel), which we didn’t do, isn’t consultation. Having a conversation with somebody is not consultation.” The nation produced its own 1,200-page report on the project concluding it was environmentally, economically and culturally untenable. And there may be yet more lawsuits to come, if necessary, George said. “For us, we haven’t even played our big card, and that’s our land entitlement. That’s where the majority of
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illustrated last week when party leader John Horgan, in a series of interviews with various media outlets, said he could be “persuaded” to back the project under certain and unspecified conditions. He also said he wouldn’t take a final position until all the details of any government approval were known. Such a cautious approach, he said, was the proper one to take by “public figures and people in responsible positions,” and that included people like himself, since he is hoping to become premier next spring. He said he “would look at the facts when they come forward and deliberate with those involved and see how they feel and then come forward with a position” on any federal approval. All well and good. A responsible response by a leader who wants to see all the facts before saying yay or
nay to a substantial project. Excellent! Except for one problem: the NDP is on record as being adamantly opposed to the project. Horgan, who emphasized he doesn’t think the project, at the moment, merits his support nevertheless opened the door just a crack to keep that option open. But his comments were met with outrage on social media, as the environmental side of his party went ballistic over him even suggesting keeping an open mind on the issue. Less than 24 hours later, Horgan was forced to recant on Twitter, saying the project could not go forward because it was too risky. Horgan’s background has a heavy dose of experience in the energy sector of the provincial government. In the 1990s, he was special adviser to then-NDP Energy Minister Dan Miller and later his chief
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A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed bylaw amendments listed below, to allow for the redevelopment of 6695 Nelson Avenue with: six buildings of three to 12 storeys; 159 residential units; commercial space; underground parking; and public spaces and sidewalks. A public meeting will be held concurrently regarding proposed Development Permit No. 15-037.
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Given that smoking will always be legal and cigarettes always available for people to poison themselves with, I would like to see some new bylaws put in place. Smokers ought to be required to smoke outside, away from other dwellings. Building owners should have to build a shelter for smokers to use, with proper receptacles for disposing of cigarette ends in order to avoid littering. Asking smokers to quit is not the answer (as many of them won’t or can’t), but it is, I believe, reasonable to require them to smoke in a place where they do not negatively affect the people around them, and to ensure the place where they smoke still allows some measure of shelter and cleanliness.
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the open windows that are protected elsewhere. The Government of Canada recommends that smokers “smoke outside, away from open windows and air intakes,” yet this does not apply to my apartment, and so my curtains smell like cigarettes from the neighbours. My blinds are filthy with bits of cigarette ash. My bedroom sometimes gets fogged in by cigarette smoke, and the damage my smoking neighbours can do to my health with their habits is well documented and widely known. Yet, it is the “rights” of the smoker that are protected, not mine as a non-smoker who would really prefer to not breathe in “over 4,000 chemicals, at least 70 (of which) can cause cancer” (according to information on the Government of Canada website).
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I am a renter in North Vancouver (East 12th Street, three-storey rental building) and am frustrated by the amount of second-hand smoke coming into my unit from other units and balconies. North Van bylaws permit smoking in “dwelling(s) unit occupied as a private residence,” yet ban it in other places where the smoke might get into the open window of a business or other building type. It baffles me as to why my home – the place where I live, eat, and sleep – is allowed to be filled with cigarette smoke by others, but nothing else is. My neighbour is mere feet away. These are not private dwellings – apartment-style living is all too public. Their cigarette smoke regularly fills my apartment, right through
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Left lane hog’s actions have dire consequences Dear Editor: Several months ago I was rushing to get to Lions Gate Hospital as I had been informed that my father had collapsed and was taken there via ambulance; by the look on the police officers’ faces, I knew it was very serious. I was trying to hurry, and I admit I was driving above the speed limit, but I was not excessively speeding. There was an older man driving in the left lane and blocking all the traffic behind him. I was trying to indicate that I wished to pass him, but I was not tailgating, nor
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was I driving aggressively in any fashion. He intentionally drove side by side with the car in the right lane and by the time I exited at Lonsdale Avenue there was a line of at least seven vehicles behind me, several who were quite agitated. When I arrived at the emergency department at Lions Gate Hospital, I was taken to a side room and informed that my father had suffered a massive cardiac arrest, and that he’d just passed away a few minutes before I arrived. To the left lane hog, I dearly want you to know two
things: your selfish and illegal actions that day caused me to miss my father’s last minutes and a chance to tell him that I loved him. Your actions also caused drivers behind me to grow increasingly agitated and drive more erratically due to your actions. Next time someone would like to pass you, do the decent thing and pull over — you have no idea why they wish to drive faster than you, and you have no idea the irreparable harm your selfishness can cause. P.J. Chalabiani West Vancouver
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PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 4360, 2004, AMENDMENT BYLAW 4897, 2016 would enable the rezoning of the subject lands for the proposed residential and commercial buildings and place the lands within the Sewell’s Landing Development Permit Area. PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW 4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW 4898, 2016 would rezone the subject lands to CD54: Sewell’s Landing, which will regulate the use of the land based on the proposed development. PROPOSED PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION BYLAW 4899, 2016 would secure the associated community benefit; the agreement would set out the framework between the District and the applicant in terms of receipt of the voluntary community amenity contribution payment. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT would control the form and character of the development of the subject lands including the public spaces surrounding and within the site and sustainability initiatives. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE covenants are proposed to secure the master development, public access and works and services for the project. COUNCIL WELCOMES YOUR INPUT: All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw amendments and development permit will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Prior to the hearing written submissions may be: emailed to mayorandcouncil@westvancouver.ca; mailed to Council at Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3; or delivered to Legislative Services at Municipal Hall; and must be received no later than 3 p.m. on September 19, 2016 to ensure their availability to Council for the hearing. Persons relying on electronic submissions do so at their own risk of technical issues affecting receipt. Written submissions will be included in the public hearing information package for Council’s consideration. After the public hearing has closed no further submissions can be considered by Council. MORE INFORMATION: The proposed bylaw amendments, development permit and other documents Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the proposed bylaw amendments may be inspected at westvancouver.ca and at Municipal Hall, from September 1 to 19, 2016, Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies may also be inspected at the Memorial Library and at the public hearing and concurrent public meeting. QUESTIONS? Lisa Berg, Senior Community Planner sewells@westvancouver.ca | 604-925-7237
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Conservation officers and bear advocates are urging North Shore residents to be extra vigilant as bear conflicts are ramping up at a critical time.
Bears are looking to get calories from any source they can as hibernation season nears. Officers deployed a trap in Blueridge last week in hopes of catching a bear that had some troubling run-ins with humans after becoming habituated to scraps courtesy of area residents. “It was bold enough that it was comfortable walking up to a small kiddie pool with children in it,” said Shawn McNaughton, conservation officer. “When it’s feeding primarily on garbage and food waste in an urban setting like that and it’s kind of lost all care for when people are present, and it’s causing property damage regularly, it’s a problem bear and it’s the sort of situation that has to be dealt with. We don’t like to leave those things until someone ends up getting charged or attacked.” The bear is tagged, indicating it has been relocated once already, or possibly it was raised at the Critter
A bear trap set up by conservation officers on Cactus Court has since been removed. PHOTO SUPPLIED Care wildlife rescue. In either case, it is likely the bear will be destroyed when it’s caught, McNaughton said. The trap has since been removed but McNaughton said the best thing residents can do for the bear is to make sure it has nothing to feed on, including bird seed, garbage, compost or fruit trees. “Our main goal is to get that entire community to be a little bit better about controlling their attractants,” he said. West Vancouver conservation officer Simon Gravel has a similar message for residents in Caulfeild, where a mother and one or possibly two cubs have been traipsing between Lighthouse Park and the area above Highway 1. “We’re repeating this
message again and again and again,” Gravel said. “The fate of these bears is really in the hands of the residents.” Having dogs off-leash can also very quickly escalate into a problem encounter, Gravel added. There is also a tagged mother bear and a cub lumbering around Blueridge, and while conservation officers are not actively seeking them out, they too are showing troubling signs of habituation, McNaughton said. Christine Miller, education co-ordinator with the North Shore Black Bear Society, is hoping officers spare the cub and take it to Critter Care. Miller said she was aware of one instance in which the sow brought the cub onto someone’s deck; however, she wrote to the conservation officer service
to let them know “there were a lot of upset residents and a lot people report her behaviour is totally non-threatening.” McNaughton said they would have to make a decision only after catching the bears. “We’d have to evaluate at the time, but if the mother bear is a conflict bear, then more often than not, the (cub) won’t qualify for Critter Care,” he said. In the meantime, Miller is advising kids who walk to school in those neighbourhoods to avoid trails. “It’s better to stick to the streets. It’s better walk in small groups, always making noise so there are no surprise encounters,” she said. Miller said a Grade 8 student in Blueridge just had one such pulse-raising run-in on Monday morning. “He ran face to face with that mother,” she said. It’s been a busy year for bears on the North Shore, and more surprisingly, cubs, Miller said. The 2015 drought was bad for bears’ foraging and sows that don’t feed well in the summer typically absorb any fertilized embryos they may be carrying. The Blueridge mother appears somewhat frail, Miller added. “She doesn’t look as well rounded as you would hope her to be. Any pictures I’ve seen of them feeding, off a bird feeder, for example, she’s always letting the cub eat first,” she said. “Good old moms, making the great sacrifice.”
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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Paul McGrath Nip/Tuck Lawn Bowling Classic The third annual Nip/Tuck Lawn Bowling Classic took place Sept. 8 at the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club. The event is a fundraiser for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and attracted more than 120 neon-clad costumed guests who competed in lawn bowling while enjoying dinner, drinks and music from a live DJ on the beautiful late summer evening. A 50/50 draw and balloon raffle were all part of the fundraising efforts hosted by the foundation’s Young Professionals Committee, with proceeds going to the foundation’s campaign towards building a new Youth Mental Health Unit at the HOpe Centre at Lions Gate Hospital.
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Backpack Buddies feeds children in need
North Shore fundraising event planned for Sept. 17 CHRISTINE LYON clyon@nsnews.com
The North Shore is typically thought of as an affluent corner of the Lower Mainland, but child poverty exists in our community and there are kids who regularly go hungry.
“We know the issue is there, but we just don’t know quite how bad it is,” says Emily-anne King, cofounder and vice-president of Backpack Buddies, a charity that provides food to at-risk kids in Metro Vancouver. King says data has been collected on the prevalence of food insecurity in neighbourhoods such as the Downtown Eastside, where the issue is more obvious, but there’s a lack of hard statistics when it comes to childhood hunger on the North Shore. “What we do know is what we hear when we’re on the ground,” she says, explaining that local teachers and outreach workers have approached Backpack Buddies and asked for help on behalf of their students. Currently, the charity already
serves students at two schools on the North Shore, but it hopes to expand its reach by the end of this year. To do that, Backpack Buddies is running a month-long fundraising campaign in partnership with Save-On-Foods. “With this event we have chosen to keep all of the foods and funds raised within North Vancouver,” she explains. Throughout September, the four North Vancouver Save-On-Foods locations will be collecting funds for Backpack Buddies. One $10 donation provides one backpack of food, with six weekend meals plus snacks, for one child. This Saturday, Sept. 17, each store is hosting a special fundraising event that will include a barbecue lunch (by donation), spinthe-wheel game, raffle draws, product sampling, entertainment and prizes. King hopes to raise $30,000 on Saturday in order to feed more kids in need. “The goal will be to serve four schools on the North Shore by Christmas.”
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All of our fiberglass shingles are laminated to provide a remarkable dimensional thickness, not only for strength, durability, and weather resistance, but also to create an extraordinarily beautiful look for your home. Some of our fiberglass shingles are manufactured in a larger size with more exposure to create a high definition ‘shake’ look for your roof. Its double layer construction, using an extra-heavy fiberglass mat and tough modified sealant, provides superior durability and wind resistance. All fiberglass shingles are surprisingly affordable and are the perfect choice to protect and beautify your home.”
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A18 | HOME & GARDEN GREEN GUIDE ALPINE GARDEN CLUB OF B.C. will host its fall sale Saturday Sept. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Sale includes not only alpines and woodland plants, but many more varieties from members’ gardens and some small B.C. nurseries. There will also be a great collection of seeds from members on several continents. Cash and cheque only. FOOD AS MEDICINE Join naturopathic doctors Fiona Smulders and Aaron Wong on
a walk through Loutet Farm to discover the medicinal value of local fall produce Saturday, Sept. 17, 1-2:30 p.m., East 14th Street and Rufus Drive, North Vancouver. Cost: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. INVASIVE PLANT PULL Friends of Hunter Park welcome the public to a plant pull and re-planting Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at the Tennyson road entrance, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver. The event will be held rain or shine so wear suitable clothing and bring garden gloves. Tools will be supplied.
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at Loutet Farm, East 14th Street at Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. A Community Market is scheduled for every first Saturday of the month featuring market vendors on-site offering
their products to round out the shopping experience. ediblegardenproject.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Send upcoming event information to listings@nsnews.com.
LOUTET FARM GATE SALES Pick up farm-fresh produce from neighbourhood farmers and meet your neighbours Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, through October,
GROWING A PERENNIAL FOOD GARDEN Plan your garden for next season and learn how to develop plants that will return year after year during this workshop Sunday, Sept. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Cost: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. NORTH SHORE STREAMKEEPERS will hold a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Learn about what is happening in local streams both in the city and the district. nssk.ca DIY MINI HOOP HOUSES AND CLOCHES Get more from your garden by extending the season. In this workshop you will learn what materials are needed to keep those vegetables going with instructor Leslie Topness, Saturday, Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. at Loutet Farm, East 14th Street and Rufus Drive, North Vancouver. Cost: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. GROW YOUR OWN MUSHROOMS If you are fascinated by fungi this workshop, being held Saturday, Oct. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver, is for you. Learn about soil quality, crop yields and more. Cost: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755.
HERITAGE MOMENT Local heritage expert Don Luxton speaks at a workshop presented by the North Shore Heritage Society entitled How to Enhance and Conserve Your Heritage Home, held earlier this summer at Delbrook Community Centre. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
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yellow legs. It is always fun to check out the yellowlegs carefully since we get two species here, greater and lesser. If the two are side by side, which can happen, then size can help, otherwise look at bill shape. The greater’s bill is slightly curved upward, whereas the lesser’s is straight. Their calls are different too. The Lower Mainland is a major migration route for waders, coming from their breeding grounds in the far north (Alaska, for example), to wintering areas in South America. Mudflats, like Maplewood’s, are important resting and feeding habitats for these waders. Species to be looked for include least,
pectoral, western, semi-palmated and stilt sandpipers as well as the semi-palmated and black bellied plover. The killdeer is a resident plover in our area. A few shorebirds, like dunlin, long-billed dowitchers and greater yellowlegs, are to be looked for in winter at Maplewood. Raptors, like the peregrine falcon, follow other migrating raptors, so watch for them either perusing shorebirds (like yellowlegs) or sitting on a dolphin. Purple martins, which breed at the sanctuary, gather in flocks to feed on flying insects (like dragonflies), which are also food for swallows. Swifts and nighthawks are a sure sign of change.
Many small birds, like warblers, vireos, tanagers, and black-headed grosbeaks have finished breeding and now fledglings are growing up quickly, and are getting ready to migrate to neotropical wintering grounds from Mexico to South America. Most birds have stopped singing but some, like the red-eyed vireo, keep charming birders with their lovely voice until one day they will be gone. A birder’s dream is to experience fallout – when
weather conditions keep migrating birds marking time (so to speak). In a fallout there are mixed species of warblers, vireos and flycatchers, and they seem to be dripping from the trees. A great spot at the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats to get acquainted with some of the sanctuary’s birds, and to get close-up views, is the new feeding station in the compound near the office. Here you can watch for house finch, purple finch,
American goldfinch, Anna’s hummingbird, downy and hairy woodpeckers and more. A good pair of binoculars is a must to really enjoy birds close-up along with an up-to-date field guide. It is a good idea to visit a North Shore wild bird shop for good birding advice – you will be glad you did. Maplewood’s Swainson’s thrushes will soon be leaving for their long journey to South America, and colourful dragonflies and fall
flowers can soon be seen as late summer continues at Maplewood. Enjoy nature in all her beauty. Keep safe. Al Grass is a naturalist with Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia, which offers free walks at The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats on the second Saturday of every month. Meet at WBT’s site office, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Walks go rain or shine. wildbirdtrust.org
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From page 14
colours trending in home decor, consumers prefer to stick with neutrals. However, what was interesting in this study was the growth of acceptance of pastels within the home. This may explain why we are seeing an abundance of soft, autumn pastel cushions, poufs, throws and bedding on store shelves. There is a gorgeous colour palette out in the market at the moment showcasing pale greens, buttery yellows and orange-red for accent pieces. Brown is making a comeback as a grounding colour with muted aquas and adobe shades. Look for various shades of greens, purples, blues and yellows this fall. Grey will still be prominent in key pieces such as sofas, chairs and upholstered beds. Combine these pieces with soft shades of blue and purple for a rich, comfortable look. If you would like to keep changes to a minimum and prefer to just give your home a little autumn glow this season, then look for toss cushions in these new colours. Dress up a plain, grey sofa with teal cushions and a wool throw. Whatever your plan is for this fall, check out store shelves for the latest in fall decor. You may be surprised how inspired you will become. Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home decor, entertaining and floral design. She also runs Blu Dog Staging & Redesign. bludogstagingandredesign.com
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Marine Drive Study for the Park Royal Area
The Park Royal and Lions Gate Bridge area is changing, with development planned at Park Royal Mall on Squamish Nation leased land and the Lions Gate Town Centre in North Vancouver. West Vancouver staff have prepared a Marine Drive Context Study to understand better how this area is evolving and how three active development sites in West Vancouver fit within this context and can contribute to a cohesive vision for this multi-jurisdictional area. Take part in a roundtable discussion, come to an open house, or find out more online.
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Congratulations on 125 years, District of North Vancouver! We’re excited to celebrate at Party in the Park! Join us at 3:30pm at the Main Stage for the Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony!
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From the lush mountain forests to the sparkling rivers, lakes and scenic Burrard Inlet, the District of North Vancouver is truly an incredible place to live, work and play. Congratulations to the Mayor of the District of North Vancouver Richard Walton, District council and staff, businesses and residents – enjoy your 125th anniversary party! Ralph Sultan West Vancouver - Capilano ralph.sultan.mla@leg.bc.ca 604-981-0050
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CYPRESS VILLAGE Public Forum #3: Plan Alternatives The Cypress Village Planning Team is hosting a public forum to present 3 plan concepts for the future Cypress Village.
October 2 | 12-2pm Pianos on the Street Closing Ceremony
We are continuing to build on the last 4 months of community engagement with West Vancouverites to further evolve and improve the vision for Cypress Village.
Join us for dueling pianos on the SummerFest stage in the South Plaza. Head down to the Market to see talented pianist go head-to-head to win a piano!
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Respect your teen’s bedroom sanctuary
YOUNG ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Did you make your bed this morning? Maybe you did and maybe you didn’t, but in any case it really doesn’t matter. It’s your room and it’s up to you.
Faye Newton-Mason (14) Sutherland secondary ART TEACHER: Dorothy Foster FAVOURITE ART: portraits FAVOURITE ARTIST: Leonardo da Vinci HER TEACHER WRITES: Faye loves to draw and has learned how to use pencil crayon techniques very well. She demonstrates great understanding of the use of colour, form and composition to create a work of art. 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
So why are we so insistent that our children make their beds every morning? Why does it matter? Trying to have your child keep her bedroom consistently neat and tidy is a challenge. And the question is, why bother? Often the main cause for messy bedrooms is the child’s need to develop his own identity and a big part of that is their bedroom. It is their space and they want it to be different from the rest of the house. Ironically, many kids would be unsettled if the rest of the house was as untidy as their bedroom. They want their space to be unique and uniquely theirs. Kids, particularly tweens and teens, also develop a decor that defines their identity. Whether it’s the posters of their heroes who could be musicians, actors, dancers or athletes or a study of a certain belief system which
and invade the whole house. And there is the matter of smell which also involves the whole house. So anything that reaches beyond their private space into the public domain is not acceptable. The next rule will be about the decor. Certain things will not be tolerated. Nudes, pornography or hate literature in any form would likely come under that heading. If your child has something offensive in his room, don’t just arbitrarily demand its removal. Instead sit down and discuss the reasons why the material is offensive. Your teen needs to know that while the room is his, the house is that of the whole family and family morality will prevail. It is important that you know your child has the skills and ability to clean his room. So work with him. Maybe you need the room cleaned because you are having house guests who may be sleeping in his room. This is a great chance for you to teach him how to do the job. Work with him, don’t do it for him.
Parenting Today Kathy Lynn might be environmental or political. Once our kids are in their teens their room is their sanctuary. It’s where they go to think, to escape from the stresses of their world or to spend hours chatting with their friends. So what’s a parent to do? For the most part, respect that this is their space and let them keep it in a way that makes them feel comfortable. But there do need to be some rules. First rule of great importance is that food garbage cannot be stored in the room. Food attracts little critters that tend to crawl out
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Shelves or cabinets help keep things tidy From page 28 While you’re cleaning, you may be able to discover some ways to help him keep the room tidier without forcing a constant fight for daily cleanup. But bookshelves or a bulletin board can go a long way to improving the tidiness of the space. Some kids who seem to collect paper would benefit from a two-drawer filing cabinet or a desk with a file drawer. The bottom line is that your kids will learn how to clean house when they are asked to clean other spaces in your home. Meanwhile, they need a space that gives them refuge and comfort. And you can simply close the door and let them have that space. 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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Peter and Lori Nobes were married on Aug. 31, 1996, and moved to the North Shore where they raised their family. They have been active in the community along the way, and are celebrating their 20th anniversary.
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Gareth and Jodi Rowlands were married on Aug. 10, 1991. They have two children. Family and friends wish them a happy 25th anniversary.
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Trish and Ryan Lee were married on Sept. 2, 2011, in Furry Creek, B.C. Family and friends congratulate the couple on their fifth wedding anniversary.
John and Lynne Grant, seen on their wedding day above and in a recent photo at left, were married on Aug. 27, 1966. They attended Delbrook secondary together, and have lived on the North Shore since the late 1950s. Family and friends congratulate the couple on their 50th anniversary.
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Tony and Maria Pistilli were married on Aug. 30, 1986. They celebrated their 30th anniversary with their four children. Their family and friends wish them all the best and much love on their special day.
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Chef Michael Ngo works in the Pho Spot kitchen on Lonsdale Avenue. The photo at left shows a rice noodle and beef brisket dish with salad rolls and shrimp. Pho Spot is the new occupant of the old KK BBQ House space and features a bright, spacious eatery with well-made, reasonably-priced fare. PHOTOS KEVIN HILL
REVIEW: PHO SPOT
New Lonsdale spot serves up fine pho
I’m not going to lie, I was sorry to see KK BBQ House go.
It was my go-to spot for chow mein, in my opinion the best on the Shore. It had that deep brown wok-fried colour and the noodles never clumped. KK’s char siu, Hong Kong style barbecued meats, especially the duck, was outstanding too, as were other dishes like Salt and Pepper Chilli Squid. But the place Chris Dagenais was never busy. They didn’t operate a website, so it was hard to find anything about them and the owners didn’t do much with the interior of the restaurant, on Lonsdale Avenue between 14th and 15th streets. I think, in
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the end, it was simply too easy to overlook, particularly on a stretch of street jam-packed with other food options. I tell you this because I am trying to come clean about my predisposition towards Pho Spot, the new occupant of the old KK BBQ House space. As much as I love pho (in my top five dishes of the globe’s culinary offerings), somewhere in my subconscious I didn’t want to like this new addition to the scene; they would forever be the place that took over from my preferred Cantonese restaurant. Objectivity is key, however, to an honest review and so it was with grudging resolve that I recently went to try Pho Spot, a brighter, more spacious and, loath as I am to admit it, a simply more dynamic business than its predecessor. Pho Spot is bustling and I’ve noticed it has been since it opened in the spring of this year. I actually find this heartening. I would gladly see independent businesses like this, with quick, wellmade, reasonably priced fare, take over from the pre-fab, salt and preservative-laden big box fast-food empires that still seem to find favour among time-pressed diners.
My son, The Boy, accompanied me on two back-to-back visits to Pho Spot. It is a source of no small pride for me that he relishes meals like this and understands “fast food” to be any meal that doesn’t require an hour-and-a-half of your time. On our first visit, we opted for the eponymous dish, The Boy selecting a small portion of the soup with meatballs. I chose a large order of pho with flank steak, tripe, beef tendon, and fatty brisket. I’ve said this before: tendon is a great addition to a bowl of pho and, despite a texture that is not typically familiar to the Western diner, the flavour is rich and complex. The large pho is a substantial portion of food, especially by the time you load the soup up with basil and bean sprouts. It is a matter of habit for me to augment pho broth with additional hoisin and sriracha, but I remembered this time to first try the stock without these additions to get a sense for Pho Spot’s take on this essential component of the dish. Pho
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B.C. on par with international picks patronage of U.K. critic and Decanter columnist Steven Spurrier. He’s the former Paris-based wine merchant who staged the now immortalized Judgment of Paris, which put California on the world wine map and challenged the long-held notion of French domination. This year’s “judgment” welcomed Britain’s Jamie Goode, and focused on riesling and pinot noir. Both are varieties that B.C. makes increasingly well, and are worthy contenders. Like the first, the second annual blind taste-off (in which I participated) lined up some of B.C.’s best beside wines of comparable
Notable Potables Tim Pawsey Earlier this summer, the second (now possibly annual) Judgment of BC took place in Summerland, B.C. Last year’s event took place under the unofficial
quality from elsewhere. The process is simple: each judge scores all the wines in order of preference. The results are tallied and the wines with the weightiest scores across the board prevail. It’s a process that balances out very fairly when the assessments of all 31 international and national judges are tabulated. The most important take-away is that these B.C. Wine Institute-hosted mega-tastings have shown what they were intended to, which is that there is certainly no shortage of B.C. wines that show on par with well-chosen international comparisons. Yes, there’s always an element of the jingoistic: lots of B.C. people were disappointed at what they felt to be poor showings for chardonnay last year and, I suspect, for pinot noir this year. But “winning” is not the point. More important is how B.C. – and the Okanagan
Cedar Creek Platinum Riesling Block 3 2015 was a contender at this year's Judgment of BC event. PHOTO TIM PAWSEY Valley in particular – has captured the attention of the likes of Spurrier and Goode, who now feature B.C. wines in their potent worldwide coverage, and who have been instrumental
(through Decanter) in helping to launch a good number into the U.K. market. When the riesling scores were tallied, B.C.’s CedarCreek Platinum Block 3 Riesling 2012 placed
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second, closely behind Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2013 from the Mosel Valley, Germany came first, with Wild Goose Stoney Slope Riesling 2013 third, and Syncromesh Storm Haven 2015, sixth. In the pinot flight, B.C. wines wound up solidly and respectably right in the middle, with wins from Haywire (Canyonview 2014), Meyer (Reimer 2012), Quails Gate (Richard’s Block 2013), Blue Mountain (Reserve 2013), JoieFarm (En Famille 2012) placing fourth through eighth respectively. Top score was Bouchard Père Premier Cru Beaune Clos de la Mousse Monopole 2012 (Burgundy). Many of these wines are sold out. But the good news is that you can track down the current releases of several of these contenders. ! Cedar Creek Platinum Riesling Block 3 2015 is a superb example of how good B.C. Riesling can be. It sports lifted floral, citrus and orchard notes up-front with some stony notes, followed by a lemon-lime, mineral-toned palate, buoyed by mouth-watering acidity with a powerful but elegant close (92 points, and it’s a deal at $24.95). ! JoieFarm En Famille 2013 tempts with lifted red fruit, cherry and strawberry notes before a supple, cherry-chocolate palate, with a slightly earthy edge, lush and sleek, with supple tannins, well-balanced fruit and acidity with a lingering, gently savoury finish (92 points, $29.90). Certainly in world Pinot terms, another real deal.
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GREEN THUMB Kim Tucker of Hastings Creek Farm in Lynn Valley displays some deer tongue lettuce at Lonsdale Artisan Farmers Market in early August. The market runs Saturdays May to October at 123 Carrie Cates Crt. The Ambleside location of the market is on Sundays until October in the 1500 block of Bellevue Avenue. PHOTO KEVIN HILL
Spot’s broth has detectable notes of cinnamon, star anise and cloves, all wrapped in a warm cloak of roasted beef bone and fragrant herb flavours. I would describe this broth as subtle and delicate, a distinct style that contrasts some of the other versions I’ve had in town that are marked by tremendous depth of flavour. For a tenner, the full-sized pho is a great deal, packed with meat and enough broth to meet your liquid intake requirements for the day. We also sampled an appetizer of deep-fried squid that came with a great tangy and spicy dipping sauce. Keen to try a bit more of Spot’s large menu, The Boy and I embarked on a lunchtime visit to grab a couple of banh mi, Vietnam’s stellar contribution to the sandwich sphere. Here is where I got excited. The grilled meats in the sandwiches were steeped in a deep and flavourful marinade. The grilled pork version had lovely, heady round notes of garlic and soy, the beef option more fragrant herbaceous flavours. The sandwiches both featured the traditional garnishes of daikon, cilantro, cucumber
Chef Michael Ngo puts the finishing touches on a noodle bowl at Pho Spot restaurant on Lonsdale Avenue. PHOTO KEVIN HILL and carrot, all on lightly toasted, still-warm mini baguettes. I might ask for the addition of chillies next time, but this is purely a subjective preference and the sandwich was in no way lacking without. An accompanying mango-flavoured bubble tea was highly floral, suggesting it was made with alphonso mango. Other bubble tea flavours include honeydew, taro, strawberry,
watermelon, coconut and papaya. Service is friendly and chatty, and a set of small speakers behind the till pump out incongruous, but nevertheless inoffensive and oddly endearing electronica, clearly the staff preference. Our pho meal with a deep-fried squid appetizer and bubble tea was $32, our banh mi were $14. It is worth noting that the restaurant is open until midnight seven days a week. Pho Spot is
located at 1442 Lonsdale Ave. 778-752-6368 Chris Dagenais served as a manager for several restaurants downtown and on the North Shore. A self-described wine fanatic, he earned his sommelier diploma in 2001. 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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BOATING 2 Seymour Power Squadron will host a boating course on Beyond the PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Windsor secondary, 931 Broadview Dr., North Vancouver. $140. 604551-7073 boatingcourses.ca/ provinces/british-columbia CHARITY BOOK SALE The Rotary Club of Lions Gate (North Vancouver) will hold a sale until Sept. 18 at Capilano Mall by the lottery booth and escalator. Hours: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thousands of books in good condition will be sold for $2 each to support local and international projects. rotarylionsgate.com INTERNET PLUS Learn advanced tips and tricks to get the most out of time spent online Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Register online. westvanlibrary.ca INVITATION TO SINGERS North Shore Chorus will resume rehearsals Wednesdays in September, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church,
1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Singers looking for an enjoyable experience are invited to join the rehearsal Sept. 14. The group will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and plans will be made for celebrations in May. Info: 604-985-2559, audreyowen@shaw.ca or nschorus.com. SCOTTISH SOCIAL DANCING Enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of Scottish country dancing with Gleneagles Dance Club at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Classes for experienced dancers begin on Sept. 14. 604987-3792. SENSATIONAL VANCOUVER Local author Eve Lazarus will present an illustrated evening based on her book, including stories about Vancouver’s famous and infamous and the ordinary and the extraordinary, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7-8 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold a barbecue Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m. at West
Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, 650 20th St. Rain or shine and guests welcome. There is no admission fee, but donations are gratefully accepted. RSVP. 778-279-2235 wvhs@shaw.ca BECOME A DOCENT If you enjoy working with children, want to share your enthusiasm for history, or are looking to broaden your own experience, consider becoming a docent for the North Vancouver Museum & Archives. Find out what being a school program docent is all about at an information session Thursday, Sept. 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at North Vancouver Museum at Presentation House, 209 West 4th Ave., North Vancouver. nvma.ca GETTING STARTED WITH LIBRARY E-BOOKS (KOBO) Learn how to use the B.C. Library e-books website, place holds and check out e-books with a library card Thursday, Sept. 15, 2-3:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Register online. westvanlibrary.ca
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FOOT STOMPIN’ FUN At left, weaver and environmental artist Rebecca Graham teaches people how to make corn husk dolls out of natural materials at the recent Country Kick-up evening at Parkgate Plaza in North Vancouver. At right, residents who came out to the event also had the opportunity to try country line dancing with members of the Vancouver Timberline Dance Society. PHOTOS LISA KING
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD From page 37 literary prose Thursday, Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca TECH TALK — 3D PRINTING Join 3D printing expert John Beihler to learn more about applications and future developments in the world
of 3D printing Thursday, Sept. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Register online. westvanlibrary.ca WADE DAVIS, National Geographic Explorerin-Residence, will give a presentation on what disappearing languages and cultures can teach us about how we learn Thursday, Sept.
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FUNDRAISER Max’s Bombshells, who will be participating in the Mudderella obstacle race in Whistler, will hold an event to raise awareness and funds for the Rare Disease Foundation Friday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. at Narrows Pub, 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. $25. CAR WASH The North Shore
D5 Little League provincial champion team will hold a car wash fundraiser to offset costs incurred to send the team to the Canadian Nationals in Quebec Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Stong’s Market, 2150 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. ARGYLE CLASS OF 1976 REUNION Join in and reminisce about the past 40 years with Argyle classmates of 1976 Saturday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Suites,
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is invited to wrap up the District of North Vancouver’s 125th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 17, 3-8 p.m. at Cates Park, North Vancouver. The event will include activities, entertainment, food and a beverage garden. dnv.org/ events/dnv125-party-park TAIZÉ CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE Everyone is welcome to a contemplative candlelight service with music, Taizé songs, silences and prayer Sunday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 info@st-andrews-united.ca standrews-united.ca
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FLIGHTS OF FANTASY Join Lisa Voisin, author of The Watcher Saga, a young adult fantasy trilogy, in an introductory, interactive workshop on writing fantasy for adults and young adults Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 14th St. No registration required. nvcl.ca GIRLS NIGHT OUT The Power of an Unstoppable Woman comes to The Pipe Shop Thursday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. This seminar featuring Dr. Rose Backman helps women reclaim their strength personally and financially. A benefit for Camp Kerry, tickets cost $65
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Surrey: The Future IS here By Elizabeth Model
Since the City of Surrey adopted the phrase “The Future Lives Here,” more than a decade ago, what started as a catch phrase evolved into reality. As inter-provincial migration combined with an influx of new Canadians drawn to Surrey’s high levels of amenities, abundant job market and affordable housing options began a housing boom that continues today. Surrey has been awarded numerous national and international accolades for its forwardlooking fiscal policies, robust business climate, strong family-friendly residential real estate and rich civic amenities. Today, those factors have combined to make Surrey one of the most attractive communities for real estate investment in the region. Research shows that owning a home in Surrey is a more affordable option for many British Columbians, however, that is not the sole reason for purchase. The City offers the lowest average residential taxes and second lowest average business property taxes in the region. Another opportunity that Surrey offers is the post-secondary educational schooling options including, Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, along with Douglas College and numerous other private
Schools continue to be built to serve the growing student population, which is the largest in the province. Parks, walking and bicycle trails are being expanded, while the City continues to build and upgrade aquatic centres, recreation complexes and libraries, and has the largest number of artificial sports fields in the province. Surrey is now the third fastest growing City in Canada with roughly 1,000 new people moving into the City every month. With the constant influx of residents, local businesses and operations are benefiting greatly due to the substantial increase in population, creating a stronger economy day-by-day. Industries such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, transportation, health & clean technology and logistics, coupled with an emerging creative sector, all have benefited due to the City’s proximity to the US border, location on the Fraser River and the large agricultural land reserves nearby. At the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, we welcome new business and residents to the City and are supportive of the growth as we continue to evolve. We look forward to seeing new residents join our community daily, as Surrey continues to live up to its motto. The future truly does live here.
Born and raised in North Vancouver, King co-founded Backpack Buddies with her mother, Joanne Griffiths, in 2012. The charity strives to ensure food security for children in Metro Vancouver by providing a nutritious backpack of food at the end of each week to kids in need. It all started a few years back when Griffiths was attempting to bring a community garden to Queen Alexandra elementary in Vancouver. Her project was met with bureaucratic roadblocks though, so she sat down with school administrators to find out what was really needed at the inner-city school. “The overwhelming answer to that was food for the weekends for kids,” King says. As she and her mother learned, many students rely on free or reduced-price school meal programs during the week. But when Saturday and Sunday roll around, they might get only meagre meals – or nothing at all. “No one really thinks about what happens to those children on the weekends,” King says. Four years ago, Backpack
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Buddies ran its first campaign, partnering with a high school to collect 20 backpacks full of food for students at Queen Alexandra. Since then, donor or “buddy” schools have been the volunteers that support the organization. They have fundraisers, hold food drives and pack backpacks full of enough food to feed kids throughout the weekend. The charity also subsists through direct donations of food or funds, corporate sponsorships, various community fundraising events and grants. According to a press release from Backpack Buddies, 20.2 per cent of Metro Vancouver children aged 17 and under live below the poverty line, one in five children in B.C. live in food insecure households, and B.C. has had the highest child poverty rate in the country for eight straight years – something King attributes to a lack of government policy. “British Columbia is the only province in Canada without a poverty reduction strategy,” she says. Since its inception, Backpack Buddies has broadened its reach and continues to grow. In past years, the
charity has only been able to serve at-risk children twice a month, but, with more funding, its eventual goal is to be able to feed them every weekend. “We now have 11 schools that donate into our program and we’re servicing nine schools around Metro Vancouver,” King says. “We’ve expanded a lot, but through that expansion we’ve realized just how much need there is.” She spoke to one mother at end of the last school year who told her the impact Backpack Buddies has had on her family. “For her, what this program has done is just taken that little bit of stress off of her and it’s allowed her to feed herself rather than just feeding the kids,” King says. “These are the stories we hear all the time and this need is really shocking.” Backpack Buddies invites the public to drop by the Save-On-Foods at Park and Tilford Gardens (600-333 Brooksbank Ave.), Capilano (140-879 Marine Dr.), Pemberton Plaza (1250 Marine Dr.), or Lynn Valley (1221-1199 Lynn Valley Rd.) on Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for its community fundraising event.
Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for North Vancouver. The individual will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency. Applicants must reside in North Vancouver in order to be considered for this position.
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For information and an application form please visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage
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The Handsworth Royals got their season off to a strong start Saturday as senior high school football kicked off on the North Shore.
The AAA Royals scored a 19-6 win over Chilliwack’s G.W. Graham Grizzlies, the No. 3-ranked AA team in the province. “I was really proud of the guys to come out with a win. We played against a real physical team,” said head coach Jay Prepchuk. “The guys battled hard. … (The Grizzlies) are a tough team. They’re big, strong physical kids that are well coached.” Handsworth was led by the air attack of quarterback Sam Tholl and receiver Dane Hopkins. Hopkins caught nine passes for 105 yards and a touchdown while Tholl racked up 259 passing yards and two touchdowns, completing 15 of 28 attempts. “He had a good off-season, worked hard on his training. We’re excited to have him back as our quarterback and leader,” Prepchuk said of Tholl. “He’s still got lots to do – like all the players do – but he’s certainly got a strong arm and we feel like he can keep on improving.” Both Tholl and Hopkins are Grade 12 players who played big roles last season.
Handsworth quarterback Sam Tholl rolls out with receiver Dane Hopkins by his side during a 19-6 win over G.W. Graham Saturday. Next up for the Royals is the annual Buchanan Bowl grudge match at Carson Graham Saturday. Visit nsnews.com for a photo gallery. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH “They have a pretty good matchup, those two,” said Prepchuk. “It’s nice to see that those two can work together, nice that they can
have a second year in a row in senior.” Evan Currie also caught a touchdown in the win over the Grizzlies while Leon
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result of one guy jumping up and catching it. It’s a result of the defensive line putting a lot of pressure on this guy. We made him throw it off his back foot and he just kind of slung it into the air. It was a jump ball and our guys in the defensive secondary are pretty athletic.” Before the game there was some concern about the Handsworth field after someone drove on the grass last weekend, ripping up
some turf. Parents and players repaired the damage, however, and the game went on as planned. “The field was fine,” said Prepchuk. The Royals now turn their attention to the Buchanan Bowl, the annual grudge match against Carson Graham. The Eagles won the AA provincial title last year but were bumped up to AAA this season. Carson started this season with a 47-24 win over Washington’s White Swan high school before
falling 8-7 on the road against Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks Friday. “Carson is a good, tough team,” said Prepchuk. “They’re well coached, they’ve got confidence still from last year’s provincial championship.” If recent history holds, the Buchanan Bowl should be a barnburner. The game has been decided by just one point in each of the past two seasons, with Carson winning by one in 2014 and Handsworth returning the
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favour last season. The grudge match usually brings out the best in both teams, said Prepchuk. “Both teams will be emotionally charged up and both teams will be ready to fly around and make things happen,” he said. “It’s a matter of keeping your emotions intact and being able to execute in a game like that, especially when you’re playing against a team that you’re so evenly matched with. The team that’s going to make fewer mistakes is the one that’s going to be on top.” The senior Buchanan Bowl kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Carson Graham. The Handsworth and Carson Graham juniors will get
things started with 10:30 a.m. matchup. !!! In other North Shore gridiron action the Argyle Pipers put on a show in their annual homecoming game Saturday, topping the Frank Hurt Hornets 27-8 in front of approximately 400 fans. Quarterback Christian Lawry rushed for 120 yards and scored two touchdowns while Ben Marshal, playing in his first ever game, caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Mac Ward. Shawn Avantini also scored on a 25-yard run. The Pipers held the Hornets to 140 yards of offence on the day, with Braeden Ewuk leading the
Argyle defense with 12 tackles while Devin O’Hea had two interceptions and Aidan Cottrell had two sacks. The Pipers go on the road to play Seaquam this weekend. In Surrey the Holy Cross Crusaders scored a 41-24 win over the visiting Windsor Dukes. The Dukes held an 18-6 lead early in the third quarter but the host team fought back hard, outscoring Windsor 35-6 the rest of the way. In West Vancouver the host Highlanders fell 18-6 against the Centennial Centaurs. The Highlanders will make the trip to Windsor to play the Dukes in an allNorth Shore battle Friday starting at 3:45 p.m.
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Born June 16, 1932 in Saskatchewan to Gladys and Roy Caughlin. He passed away peacefully August 30, 2016. Keith lived in North Vancouver for most of his life. Active in sports in his earlier years he was a championship bowler, played lacrosse, baseball and senior hockey. He had a love for golf and if not playing it he was watching it. Keith was a member and avid supporter of the B.C.W.F. A loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, cherished brother, uncle and recently great grandfather. He will be remembered with great love by his family: wife Dianne, daughters Brenda (predeceased) and Dayna (Rick), son Deron (Sharon), grandchildren Jessica (Daniel), Garry, Austin, Sydney, Trevor and Maxton, sister Doreen (Norm), beloved nieces and many friends. No service by request, family celebration of life at a later date.
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found Found 4 Keys on Ring. Found September 1, on Sea−to−Sky Highway, South of Seascape Drive exit. 604−921−6575 Found: BMW Car Remote Key, Sea−to−Sky Highway, South of Seascape Drive exit. 604−921−6575
LOST GREEN CHEEK Parrot with white, turquoise, light & dark grey, reddish brown, mauve band on left leg with #040050993461 REWARD $100 for her safe return. “DIAMOND” 3yrs old last seen Draycott Road Area April 17th. Judy 604-988-7275 LOST: reading glasses. Brand is Allen Mikili. Variety of colours. Please call 604.440.0080.
I.Q. Dental PT CDA needed for job share 2−3 days per week. Flexible, positive environment. Send your resume and contact info for consideration. Do NOT contact the office directly: tntmckay@telus.net mynorthvancouverdentist.ca
Casual Staff We are currently recruiting for a casual relief receptionist and 2−3 casual family resource facilitators. Check our website for details. www.familyservices.bc.ca Confidential Flyer Delivery Part time flyer job in North Vancouver, BC. 2−4 hours per day. $11 per hour. Please call 604−737−4687
604-339-7542
LOOKING FOR NIGHT WATCHMAN Thunderbird Marina. 12 hour shifts. 4 days on, 4 days off. 8pm-8am. Lots of walking in all weather. Email your resume to: fredm@thunderbirdmarine.com
lost
LOST 2 YR old grey male cat Upper Lynn Valley. Recently had a Lion’s cut. Answers to Lamar. 778-883-6075
MEC North Vancouver Century Ride Don’t miss this great 50K/ 100K supported road ride through the heart of the North Shore on Oct. 1! Sign up today for $45: events.mec.ca/node/ 135851/
female quad. Sun-Wed: 6pm-9:30pm, Thurs & Fri: 5pm-9:30pm, Sat: 8am6pm. $20/hr to start.
Driving Miss Daisy Driver/Accompaniment We are looking for a flexible and reliable person who loves dealing with seniors and people with disabilities. marina@drivingmissdaisy.net drivingmissdaisynorthshore.ca
food/beverage help
HEARING AID lost from 21st and Inglewood WVan area. 604-913-0096 LOST CAT: Domestic, short hair, small, black cat. White spot on chest and groin. Ear tattoo. Last seen 15th and Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver, August 29th, AM. Call: Alison 604−726−7752 or Adam 778−997−7479 $50 Reward
medical/ dental help
art & collectibles
Royal Dux Figurine $50 Czechoslovakia LGH Thrift Shop 128 W 15 Street, N Van
furniture
Now Hiring House Cleaners Requirements:
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment
sushinami2016 @gmail.com
1315 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H7
EXQUISITRIES ANTIQUES Generous prices paid for: • Antique Furniture • Paintings, Bronzes • Sterling Silver & Jewellery • Military Medals & Coins • Complete Downsizing Service Complimentary house calls. Call 604.716.8032 for appt. Established 1990 4065 MacDonald Street
part time help
Location: North/West Vancouver Hours: F/T, Mon-Fri Days
COMMUNITY
North Vancouver seeks a Cook. Compl. of high school. 3 yrs or more exp. in cooking. Basic in English. $15-17/hr, 37.5hrs/wk
antiques
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She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
general employment
• Full Time Service Lot Attendant
Joan was predeceased by her devoted husband of 51 years, Ivor Gordon Williams (d. 2004). She is survived by her two sons, Paul (Merry) and Evan (Val), and their families. She also leaves behind many close and caring extended family members.
Tula passed away peacefully at the age of 94 with her loving family by her side. She arrived from Norway in 1923 and settled in North Vancouver, where she proudly remained for her entire life. As a young woman, Tula loved to Jitterbug and Highland Fling dance. She played the accordion, was an avid card player, and loved her home of 53 years, where she remained until the age of 91. She worked at the Burrard Shipyards during the Second World War, and after becoming a single mother, went on to support herself and her two children by working at such places as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, One Hour Martinizing in Edgemont Village, and Sears. She was one of six children born to Henrik and Jenny Caspersen, and was predeceased by all of her siblings: Alvhild Beck, Arne, twin brother Leif, Evelyn Gatter, and Alice Holm. She is survived by her beloved and devoted children Karen Hedges, Bradley Williams and daughter−in−law Christine, grandchildren Jamie Hedges (Gordana) and Kristie Fuchs (Sean), great granddaughters Zoe, Amy, Natalie and Emma, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She spent her final years in Evergreen House under the care of the capable and outstanding staff of 3 South. The family wishes to thank Dr. P. Schwartz, Dr. R. Puddicombe, and Dr. P. Montemuro for all of their care and kindness as well as all of the nurses and care aides that made Tula’s final years warm and dignified. She will certainly be missed. Her family will remember the strength that she demonstrated, and strive to uphold the values that she instilled. No service by request, but the family will celebrate her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please have a cup of coffee with your family in her memory.
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CAUGHLIN, Leslie “Keith” June 16, 1932 - August 30, 2016
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Now Hiring FLAG PERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS .
• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified • Union Wages from $18.44 per hr & Benefits .
VALLEY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS Apply in person 9770-199A St, Langley Fax or Email resume: 604-513-3661 darlene@valleytraffic.ca
DISHWASHER Ambleside French Bistro looking for FT & PT dishwashers. Flexible hours, good pay, valid open work permit holders also ok, must understand English or French. brigitte@cafecava.com
Auto Repair Technician Needed Rapidly growing VW/Audi repair shop in North Vancouver is hiring! This full-time Monday to Friday position will suit a journeyman or a highly energetic, motivated apprentice looking for a long-term career opportunity. If you have excellent organizational skills, initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision, please submit your resume by email to: vwauto@telus.net
Office Furniture Must Go! Various desks & filing cabinets for sale. Lots of options. Contact for pricing: 604−970−5589
for sale - misc SAWMILLS from only $4,397 Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDING Sale ...”BLOW OUT Sale on now!” 21X23 $4,998 25X25 $5,996 27x27 $6,992 32X35 $9,985 42X45 $14,868. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca
free Electric Stove. Good working condition. U-Pick up.
604-987-7403
FREE: 10 one litre plastic bottles of BBQ starter fluid. Can deliver to Central or Lower Lonsdale. Please call 604.603.3463.
wanted CASH $ for TEAK / RETRO FURN & ANTIQUE Items FAIR & RELIABLE
Local...Thanks! Derek 604-442-2099
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SUDOKU
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Solutions can be found in next Wednesday's issue.
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally & diagonally throughout the puzzle.
CROSSWORD
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HARNESS HAZARD HEAT HOUSE LATCH LOCKS MOBILE MONITOR OUTLET
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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! LAST WEDNESDAY'S SUDOKU SOLUTION:
CLUES ACROSS 1. Umps’ kin 5. Mushy stuff 8. In the distance 12. Exclude 13. Total 14. Middle Eastern bread 15. Stripped down 17. Hunted animal 18. Actor Hawke 19. Market 21. Viewed 23. Invaded 27. Combat 29. Bro or sis 31. Annoy 32. Tall trees 34. Here’s partner 36. Large amount 37. Andes animal 39. Damp
41. Interfere 42. Hard-working person 44. Two together 46. Potato 48. Materialize 51. Uninteresting 54. Astaire specialty: 2 wds. 56. Madden 57. Age of note 58. Make a call 59. Fruit drinks 60. Color of rubies 61. Cup handles CLUES DOWN 1. Went by car 2. Project 3. Angler 4. Homeless dog 5. Gossip
6. Some poems 7. More peculiar 8. Spreads 9. Christmas tree 10. Took food 11. Sunbeam 16. Small bills 20. Race section 22. Commotion 24. Certain buttercups 25. Always 26. Moist, as a lawn 27. Join metal 28. Partner 30. Hair ornament 33. Breaks 35. Network 38. Electrical unit, for short 40. Croaker 43. External
45. Baseball deal 47. Challenge 49. Wound remainder 50. Wiggly creatures 51. Swimsuit top
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LAST WEDNESDAY'S CROSSWORD SOLUTION:
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REDLINE CLEAROUT
WITH HUGE CASH DISCOUNTS THESE 2016’S ARE GOING FASTER THAN EVER.
NOW MORE PEOPLE HAVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO LOYALTY OFFERS GET UP TO $2,000 LOYALTY BONUS!** WE’RE SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION TO CURRENT NISSAN CUSTOMERS AND NOW GIVING EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THOSE WHO OWN OR LEASE A TOYOTA, HONDA OR HYUNDAI MODEL.
ROGUE® ROGU
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SL AWD Premium model shown▲
JUKE®
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PLUS LOYALTY BONUS NUS
500
$
600
$
10,000
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1.8 SR model shown▲
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HURRY. OFFERS END SEPTEMBER 30 NORTH VANCOUVER NISSAN DILAWRI GROUP OF COMPANIES
819 Automall Drive, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3R8 Tel: 604.985.9311 | northvancouvernissan.ca
Offers available from September 1-30, 2016. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Sentra SV M6 Moonroof (C4RG56 AA00). Selling price is $20,498 financed at 0% APR equals 84 monthly payments of $244 monthly for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Total obligation is $20,498. +Standard rate finance cash discount of $5,000/$5,000/$6,000/$10,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2016 Juke SL AWD (N5XT16 AA00)/ 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00)/2016 Titan Platinum Reserve (3CPD96 AA50) through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. **Loyalty Bonus (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty Bonus, as follows: (i) 2016 Altima ($2,000); (ii) 2016 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra ($500); (iii) 2016 Juke/Rogue ($600); (iv) 2016 Pathfinder ($800); (v) 2016 Titan XD ($1,000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between September 1-30, 2016. Models shown $26,898/$23,748/$37,343/$49,193 /$76,895 Selling price for a new 2016 Sentra 1.8 SR Premium CVT (C45G16 RL00)/2016 Juke SV FWD (N5RT16 AE00)/ 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00)/2016 Titan Platinum Reserve (3CPD96 AA50). Offers include freight and PDE charges ($1,600/$1,750/$1,795/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), Documentation Fee ($399), Tire Levy ($25), All-weather mats & wheel locks ($228.84) applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation. 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 North Vancouver Nissan or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. Visit North Vancouver Nissan or www.northvancouvernissan.ca for more details. Some conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.