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When Annabel Pringle’s family moved from the U.S. to West Vancouver, she was looking for a program that would keep her older son challenged and interested at school.
He had been an A student at an academically rigorous school prior to the move, she said. “We felt we needed something extra to keep him engaged.” Pringle decided to try French immersion. She admits both she and her son were slightly nervous at first – the family doesn’t speak French at home and her son was entering the program in Grade 6 rather
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Members of the North Shore rescue community had a chance to meet members of the royal family up close and personal while sharing stories of the work they do as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touched down at the Kitsilano Coast Guard base Sunday afternoon.
Members of North Shore Rescue and the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue’s North Vancouver unit were all among emergency responders on hand to greet the royal couple, who visited the coast guard base with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. “I’ve never interacted with royalty before,” said Mike Danks, team leader for North Shore Rescue, who took part in a 45-minute discussion with Prince William, along with
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet with marine and mountain emergency response teams members of other emergency response teams. “We were very honoured to be part of that group.” Danks said the private discussion inside the base focused on issues like post-traumatic stress disorder, and the need to provide mental health support for those who work in crisis situations. Danks said Prince William, who has worked as a search and rescue helicopter pilot as well as an air ambulance pilot, spoke about the need to get rid of the stigma around mental health issues like PTSD. After the formal discussion, the royal couple and the
Trudeaus visited booths of emergency responders set up at of the base, where team members had a chance to showcase their work. The Duke, Sophie Trudeau and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson were among those who stopped to speak with members of North Shore Rescue. Because of his own experience in search and rescue, “The Duke, right away was incredibly familiar with the gear we were using,” said Danks, who showed the dignitaries equipment including an automated CPR machine and long-line rescue system. Although not usually a royal watcher, Danks said he was impressed with “how casual and approachable” both the Duke and Duchess were, and how they appeared to be familiar with the work of the rescue team. “They weren’t coming in blind. They knew a little bit about everyone,” he said. “That
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West Vancouver has pulled the plug on regular restaurant service at the Gleneagles Golf Club.
The AppleBack Grill, which had been run by Peake of Catering at the district-owned clubhouse since May 2015, will cease operations on Sept. 30, citing “a challenging business environment and lack of patronage.” “It’s just not a workable business model,” said Rachael Des Lauriers, Peake of Catering’s manager of business development. “The local community is really keen to have a full-service restaurant there. I would just say that the traffic isn’t enough to sustain a fullservice restaurant having a chef and a prep person and dishwasher and a server and a bartender and a manager, and then the building fees on top of that are pretty substantial.” The facility will remain available for rentals and golfers will still be able to buy simple snacks from the pro shop. The grill started running seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those hours were reduced over time in an effort to find financial sustainability but even during the “busy” summer months, Des Lauriers said the restaurant only managed to break even twice – “if that.” Prior to the AppleBack Grill, the facility was home to Larson Station, which was evicted by the district in November 2014 when the owner and district staff, facing the same problems, couldn’t agree on reduced hours. That led to a lawsuit from the former owners, which has not yet gone before a judge. “We’re still in the process of trying to resolve it, which
I think is in the interest of all parties to do so, but if we don’t resolve it, I expect it to go before the courts,” said John Whyte, lawyer for Enzo Taffara and Sea View Restaurants. District of West Vancouver spokesman Jeff McDonald would not comment on why one relationship would end so amicably while another would end in legal proceedings, as the matter was still before the courts. What he did say was that Sea View Restaurants and Peake of Catering had different operating agreements they’d signed on to. “We aren’t able to comment on the business success of a private operator. That’s not something we can do. I think it’s fair to say a number of operators have tried to make a go of that space by providing a full-service restaurant and they haven’t been successful for a variety of factors that are probably more to do than anything with the location,” he said. “That’s not something we can change.” Des Lauriers said that on paper it looked as though her company could make a go of it. “From what information we had, it made sense. I do feel like we did do due diligence and created positive partnerships. I don’t know what could have been done differently.” AppleBack did have some treasured regulars who had unpretentious tastes, Des Lauriers added. “I’ve got to say the West Van crowd is a no-smoke, no-phone crowd. They like themselves a burger and a cobb salad,” she said.“It felt like I was in an episode of The Beachcombers sometimes ... .I love them all and it’s heartbreaking that we’re not going to be there anymore.” As for what will happen with the space, the district will soon be consulting residents on what a more feasible use may be. “Staff are meeting next week to talk about what that might look like,” McDonald said.
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shows their character.” One of the most difficult parts of the visit was choosing which members of the team would get to go, said Danks, who was joined Sunday by teammates Jeff Yarnold, Scott Campbell and Doug Pope. A crew from the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue station in North Vancouver also got a few minutes to speak with the Duchess of Cambridge at the Coast Guard base Sunday while presenting her with personalized child-sized life jackets bearing the names of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. “Kate seemed to quite like them,” said station leader Randy Strandt. “She said she
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were presented with life jackets for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. PHOTO SUPPLIED loved them.” Strandt said the crew, which also included Dan Wright and Louise Hooymans, decided to present the life jackets to call attention to their “Kids don’t
float” program, which promotes a free lending program for children’s life jackets and personal flotation devices at marinas and public docks. Strandt said team members chatted to Kate for about
two minutes about the kind of calls they get called to and the biggest challenges they face. Danks said team members did get some pointers on royal protocol before the visit, such as how to address the royals as “Your royal highness” when meeting them for the first time. “And obviously no selfies,” Danks laughed. Prior to the couple’s arrival, security was evident as bomb-sniffing dogs checked all of the team’s equipment. Strandt said he was also amazed at the phalanx of press following the royal couple. “As the royals approached, the amount of camera clicks you could hear behind them…it was almost overwhelming.”
Rescuers pluck two hikers and dog from precarious cliff bands Saturday
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A dog that chased a squirrel off the St. Mark’s summit was among backcountry adventurers airlifted to safety from local mountains Saturday afternoon by North Shore Rescue.
One man found himself in a precarious place after trying to rescue his dog Bean, which had chased a squirrel
off the summit while hiking the Howe Sound Crest Trail. “The dog had slid down a very steep cliff band,” said Mike Danks, team leader for North Shore Rescue. ”It ended up sliding into a clump of trees.” Determined to save man’s best friend, the hiker made his way around to the dog on the west side of the summit, and promptly became stuck himself. “He called the police and asked for assistance,”
said Danks. “It sounded like he was in a bit of a precarious situation.” A helicopter rescue was stymied at first because of low cloud cover. Field teams were then sent in from above on ATVs, said Danks. One rescuer rappelled down the rock face to secure the man and dog to the cliff. Meanwhile, rescuers had received another call – this time for a man who was stranded on a cliff band near
McKay Creek on the side of Grouse Mountain. Danks said the man, obviously in trouble, had been spotted by another hiker on the BCMC trail. Danks said the man apparently got into the predicament by climbing all the way up a rope only intended to help navigate a portion of the trail he had been on, then scrambling further up
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From page 1 than kindergarten. But four years later, now with all three children of her children enrolled in French immersion in West Vancouver, Pringle says the decision was a good one. Early fears that her younger children would struggle to read in English proved unfounded. “It’s amazing,” she said. “Suddenly these children are bilingual.” The family is one of a growing number opting to enrol their children in French immersion programs on the North Shore. About 15 per cent of all public school students are enrolled in French immersion in both North Vancouver and West Vancouver schools – one of the higher participation rates in the province, on par with areas like the Sea to Sky, Campbell River and Comox Valley school districts, which are all well above the provincial average of about 10 per cent. This September, West Vancouver registered more than 1,000 students in French immersion for the first time ever. The two elementary schools dedicated to French immersion – Ecole Cedardale and Ecole Pauline Johnson – are operating at capacity, as is Sentinel secondary, where French immersion students attend high school. “We’re certainly seeing very healthy trends in demand for French immersion in West Vancouver,” said Sean Nosek, director of instruction with the West Vancouver School District. One newer trend is an increasingly diverse group of families – including those whose first language isn’t English – signing up for French immersion, said Nosek. There are some common reasons families seek to enrol their kids in French immersion. Many of them see that “bilingualism and multi-lingualism is an advantage in an increasingly global world,” said Nosek, “whether that’s cultural, social or economic.” Many, like Pringle, are
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French immersion students Sofia Dibai and Ryan Hassani practise writing at Pauline Johnson. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD also looking for a way to challenge their children. “They like the idea of that rigour and something tangible at the end,” he said. “Learning a second language is good for the brain.” French immersion is also popular in North Vancouver, where 2,540 students are registered in the program this year. “It’s a very popular program,” said Joanne Robertson, director of instruction for the North Vancouver School District. Both school districts allow students to enter at either the kindergarten level (for early immersion) or Grade 6 (for later immersion.) North Vancouver offers its French immersion at six “dual track” elementary schools, meaning the French immersion program runs alongside a regular English program. In both school districts, French immersion numbers tend to be highest in elementary school, with about twice as many students enrolled in French immersion at the elementary level as at the high school level. That’s something that’s seen in all school districts with French immersion, said Robertson. Reasons for that can be social, or revolve around students’ desire to get involved in other kinds of specialty academies at the high school level. Concern students may be at a disadvantage when taking more advanced science and math courses in French can also
play a part. Nosek said that’s not necessary borne out. When provincial exam scores of French immersion students are compared to scores of regular West Vancouver high school students, “the French Immersion students typically outperform the non-French immersion students,” he said. To address some of those concerns, however, the North Vancouver School District is in the midst of a review of its French immersion program. Among the changes being contemplated – allowing French immersion students to take sciences in English, while introducing new French-only courses including a leadership course, PE course with an emphasis on outdoors, and a culture course that will focus more on verbal proficiency in the language, said Robertson. The district is also working to make it easier for French immersion students to take part in specialty academies. Pringle said of the students in her son’s French immersion class at Pauline Johnson, many did continue the program into high school at Sentinel. Her own oldest son – now in Grade 10 - hopes the language will help with goals of travelling in Europe and attending McGill University in Montreal, she said. “All of them are very proud to be bilingual.”
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a steep rocky slope. “He was a very inexperienced hiker,” said Danks. Rescuers managed to reach the man from the ground. They then used a 76-metre line to pull both
rescuers and the hiker off the cliff with a helicopter. “This individual was incredibly frightened” when rescuers reached him, said Danks. “He was cowered in a ball, hanging onto a tree.” Just before dark closed in, the helicopter flew back
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was a bit taken aback when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew the loudest roar from the crowd of any guest when he was introduced at the B.C. legislature on the weekend along with the visiting royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. By contrast, Premier Christy Clark’s reception was more muted and a smattering of boos could be heard amid the polite applause. A reason for the different kinds of response may lie in the fact that Clark has been running a government for more than five years now and therefore has made decisions that have rubbed many people the wrong way. Trudeau, on the other hand, is approaching the first anniversary of his election victory and has yet to make the kind of decision on key issues that is sure to anger a chunk of the electorate no matter which
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View from The Ledge Keith Baldrey way the decision goes. His personal popularity remains high, as does support for his government. The international media have gone nuts about him, and his penchant for selfies, parades and sharing the stage with world leaders has kept him front and centre with the public, with no heavy lifting involved. But the prime minister is about to open his own Pandora’s box, and in doing
so will inevitably find himself the target of all kinds of angry responses. Some of the issues coming out of that box he inherited; others he created for himself. First and foremost are the decisions his government must make that involve the production and movement of oil and natural gas. Will he or won’t he approve at least one oil pipeline coming out of Alberta to tidewater, and the same question must be posed when it comes to the LNG industry in B.C. I’ve written here before that I think his government will green-light both an oil pipeline (most likely Kinder Morgan) and the Pacific Northwest LNG project. But in both cases, such a decision will surely enrage and upset a large segment of the electorate. There will undoubtedly be mass protest rallies,
particularly in response to approval of the Kinder Morgan, the kind that gives politicians pause for concern. But Trudeau must be willing to risk losing some of his hefty political capital in order to make tough calls. That’s what governing is all about. Some of those decisions may well cause the defeat, come the next election, of some members of his current federal caucus. And there is always a risk some of those members staring at electoral doom may publicly voice their displeasure over his leadership, but so be it. Trudeau also ran on a promise to protect and to grow the economy, and that means dealing with those sticky energy dilemmas. Flowing directly from those energy issues are the high expectations he has created for First Nations in this country. A large number of
First Nations oppose pipelines (although it is important to note that many support them), and Trudeau has also backtracked on his promise to directly implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, pushing it off to a fuzzy consultation process. On top of that, his government quietly approved key permits allowing the Site C dam construction to go ahead, even while two First Nations bands are in court trying to stop it. Some First Nations leaders have essentially argued they have a veto over all kinds of industrial development, a position no prime minister can support. As Trudeau inevitably makes decisions that fly in the face of that position, sparks will fly. There are two other potential headaches that Trudeau has needlessly created for
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Holistic plan not a mine needed for Howe Sound Dear editor: Does West Vancouver need a messy, risky mine on its doorstep? Calgary-based Burnco is a family-owned sand and gravel mining company that is applying for a permit to mine and process 20 million tonnes of aggregate at the McNab Creek estuary in the heart of Howe Sound. To be barged 35 kilometres into Vancouver, the mine’s total production, over 20 years, will supply less than one year’s aggregate needs of the Lower Mainland, according to the environmental impact statement, and Burnco admits that it has other sources, and will use them. Mined out, Burnco then will abandon the site, leaving a polluted, water-filled quarry. Burnco calls this a recreational lake. Howe Sound is beautiful, environmentally sensitive, and worthy of protection. An unnecessary aggregate mine and processing plant at its heart is pointless. Burnco’s application for a permit to scoop, dredge and crush in Howe Sound fails to provide reasonable assurance
that its operation will not cause serious environmental, heritage, health, social and economic damage. Burnco suggests that the history of more than 100 years of industrial abuse to the land, water, air and wildlife by others in Howe Sound is an important historical precedent and therefore is justification for further industrial activity. This is a specious argument, of course, and it is very disturbing that the applicant feels justified in advancing it. Burnco refers to historical precedent in its forced, second choice of a riskier shipping route through narrow Thornborough Channel, past the Elphinstone youth camp and cutting across the Langdale ferry routes. Its first choice for a shipping route, safer and shorter, but in view from the Sea to Sky highway, attracted strong public opposition. Burnco has not addressed adequately some very important environmental effects: for example, how will it avoid, negate or mitigate the risk from sediment from the operation to the rare glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound?
The proposed mine is the biggest threat. Burnco has been unconvincing in its attempts to address the legitimate concerns of the provincial and government and the public. Its claim that the 14 or so full-time equivalent jobs at the mine site will provide significant economic benefits is ridiculous. But the threat it poses to the environment, tourism and recreation is not. Of course this project should not be approved at any level, particularly before a holistic regional plan for the entire Howe Sound area has been put in place that takes into account Howe Sound’s industrial, commercial, residential and recreational value, both existing and potential. Donald Townson West Vancouver Editor’s note: The 45-day public comment period of this project’s environmental assessment review has been extended and will now end at midnight on Oct. 3. To read a summary of the project’s environmental impact statement and/or submit comments by online form, visit eao.gov.bc.ca/
Licensing bikes is a red herring Dear Editor: Re: Mandatory Licensing for Cyclists Will Help Road Safety, Sept. 18 Mailbox. Letter-writer Shelagh Tracey is concerned about cyclists -- in her words, our “irresponsible behaviour” -- and proposes we be licensed. She then adds a number of myths to support her argument that need to be run into the ditch as soon as possible. May we start by agreeing
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that a small percentage of both drivers and cyclists exhibit irresponsible behaviour? Failure to agree with me on this point requires you to join me on my daily cycle commute from Deep Cove to downtown. Then the untrue assertion that drivers are paying for cycle lanes: local roads and cycle lanes are almost exclusively paid for through property taxes. Hint: we cyclists property taxes.
She argues that licensing will improve safety. What will improve safety is protected cycle lanes. And finally there’s her concern that we’re driving up taxes. Air pollution from cars is costing Canadians approximately seven per cent of our annual GDP. Cyclists are, in fact, helping to reduce those health costs while also improving our own health. James Roberts North Vancouver
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BC still leading the country on climate action On August 19, the provincial government unveiled the Climate Leadership Plan, leading to the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years, and reducing net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050. The plan’s initial 21 action items include making electric vehicles more affordable and buildings more energy efficient. Right now, energy generated in BC is almost completely clean and renewable (97.9%). This plan will see us achieve 100% renewable. British Columbia’s revenue-neutral carbon tax is currently the highest broad-based carbon price in North America. The tax, introduced in 2008 at $10/tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2e), is currently set at $30/tonne until 2018, and applies to most fuel purchased or used in B.C. All carbon tax revenue is returned to British Columbians in the form of tax relief measures. Several other Canadian jurisdictions have either implemented, or plan to implement, carbon pricing systems. The tax encourages companies and consumers to choose cleaner and more efficient ways to operate, and creates opportunities for low-carbon innovation. These systems all differ from B.C.’s in price, scope and design details. While the rest of the country examines and implements carbon pricing, B.C. still has the highest carbon tax. Alberta’s tax will raise to match B.C.’s $30/tonne carbon price in 2018. Quebec currently utilizes a cap-and-trade system that prices carbon emissions at about $16/tonne. Ontario is in the planning stages to join Quebec’s system. The remainder of the provinces have no specific policies or prices. Ultimately, having these various tax rates and prices between jurisdictions in a country creates economic advantages for some, at the expense of others. These different benchmarks encourage corporations, businesses and individuals to take advantage of the disparities. To make increases now, would further widen the gap and potentially harm B.C’s economy. B.C. industries are the only ones in North America who pay this high carbon price and our citizens are the only Canadians paying an additional seven cents per litre at the gas pump. As federal-provincial conversations on climate change continue, B.C. supports the adoption of the province’s $30/tonne carbon tax as the benchmark price across the country. As any effective price on carbon has to go up over time, B.C. also supports increasing that price together in an affordable way, once others catch up. The B.C. government is taking action with an approach that balances environmental responsibility with economic opportunity. BC remains the national leader when it comes to climate action and we are willing to do more. We look forward to working with the rest of the country on a strategy for climate change and clean growth later this fall and encourage other provinces to join our lead on climate action. View the Climate Leadership Plan, and learn more about the actions B.C. is taking, at: www.gov.bc.ca/climateleadership.
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A B.C. Supreme Court judge recently tossed out a petition alleging conflict of interest against a District of North Vancouver councillor.
Hazen Colbert, a council hopeful in 2014, accused Coun. Mathew Bond of a conflict because Bond participated in a council discussion about funding for the North Shore Mountain Bike Association. Bond previously served as president of the NSMBA. However, any petition alleging conflict of interest needs to be supported by a minimum of 10 electors from the community in question. While not commenting on the merits of Colbert’s petition, Judge Bruce Greyell nonetheless dismissed it due to Colbert’s failure to
follow protocol. The rule is in place to ensure allegations have community support as well as to prevent “spurious allegation” being made, the judge noted. Colbert also failed to provide copies of the petition to the District of North Vancouver’s municipal clerk. Colbert alleged district staff “misled him” when he tried to serve the clerk, “advising him the clerk was absent when he was not.” The judge noted that Colbert had the option of taking other steps to deliver the documents but did not do so. Colbert argued that he was only seeking a common law declaration that Bond was in a conflict of interest, as opposed to a declaration under the statute; therefore, he is “not required to comply with the statute.”
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The judge disagreed. Under the community charter, a councillor can be disqualified from holding office for participating in a discussion on a topic in which they have a financial interest. Bond also requested Colbert pay costs based on what the judge called “vitriolic correspondence,” including an email containing “innuendo and threats.” Greyell allowed that he would have likely accepted the argument if the correspondence pertained specifically to the allegations at hand. “Special costs are meant to express the court’s rebuke to a litigant,” he wrote. However, being unconvinced the correspondence related to the issue at hand, Greyell concluded each party should bear their own costs. Colbert and Bond both ran for council in 2014. Bond was ushered into office while Colbert finished with 3.8 per cent of the vote.
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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Paul McGrath Historical society barbecue The West Vancouver Historical Society held its annual fundraising barbecue and general meeting at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club on the evening of Sept. 14 with more than 60 members and guests in attendance. A beautiful late summer night was perfect for enjoying hamburgers on the grill, and pie with ice cream on the grounds of the club as 50/50 ticket sellers made the rounds, encouraging donations for the non-profit society, which was formed in 1980 and promotes and celebrates the history of West Vancouver. wvhs.ca
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Mitch Davies couldn’t take it anymore.
The North Vancouver resident and president of IATSE Local 891, an entertainment union representing film workers in B.C. and the Yukon, finally had enough of walking past a Thanksgiving food drive box in his workplace lobby. With the exception of a few sad cans worth of donations, the box was for the most part empty, despite the obvious need at that time of year. “It just hit me that we can do a lot better here. I know firsthand the generosity of our membership, I’ve seen it. People in the film industry are very, very generous,” he says. Thinking about the sheer number of people working on local film and television productions, Davies felt there would be strength in numbers and so began taking steps to get an industry-wide food bank drive off the ground. He brought his idea to other local unions and industry personnel and his peers quickly pledged their support, deciding to band together with him for the cause. “It was such a collaborative effort, everybody got behind it,” he says. And so, in 2013, the first annual Reel Thanksgiving Challenge was launched and raised approximately $50,000 for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and families-in-need. The initiative has continued to grow each year, raising approximately $60,000 in year two and more than $87,000 in 2015. The fourth annual Reel Thanksgiving Challenge 2016 kicked off Monday and will run through Oct. 7. Those involved have high hopes of continuing the
Mitch Davies, president of IATSE Local 891 and Tom Adair, executive director of the B.C. Council of Film Unions, raise awareness of this year’s Reel Thanksgiving Challenge 2016, which sees local film and television productions band together in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and families-in-need. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN upward trend. “We’d really like to break six figures this year,” says challenge organizer Rob Larson, a business agent at the Directors Guild of Canada, B.C. District Council, and a
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GREEN GUIDE 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. MONTHLY BIRD COUNT Everyone is welcome to help count birds Sunday, Oct. 2, 8:30 a.m. Meet at the upper kiosk of the parking lot at Lighthouse Park, West Vancouver. 604-926-9094 A WALK IN THE RAINFOREST — ELFIN SADDLES AND WITCHES’ BUTTER A teen and adult walk and workshop to learn about fall mushrooms Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 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, at Loutet Farm, East 14th Street at Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. A Community Market is scheduled for every first Saturday of the month. ediblegardenproject.com
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The most common types are reusable propane tanks and disposable propane canisters, according to a written statement from Multi-Material B.C., a non-profit organization that manages residential recycling in municipalities throughout the province. Other examples include butane cartridges, helium balloon tanks and oxygen tanks used for home health. Unfortunately, improperly disposing of these materials by putting them in the recycling bin creates a serious fire risk. Compressed gases are unstable, and slight changes in temperature or pressure can cause them to explode. That’s why Multi-Material B.C. is providing information and tips to make disposal of gas canisters easy and safe. The following are some tips for gas canister disposal: Don’t put gas canisters in the recycling bin.
Improperly disposing of partially-used gas canisters creates a serious fire risk. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD Compressed gas cylinders are dangerous when included with curbside, multi-family building or depot recycling. These canisters pose a risk to worker safety, as they may explode and catch fire during transportation or processing. Also, compressed gases can be toxic or corrosive, so special handling is required. Take gas canisters to the appropriate depot. The Recycling Council of British Columbia’s Recyclepedia (rcbc.ca) allows you to search for a nearby
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! Amy Butler’s Blossom, by Amy Blossom, Chronicle Books, 420 pages, $40.
Amy Butler’s blog Blossom is published biannually as a magazine and for the first time is presented in book format as a collection of the first two issues.
The internationally recognized designer shares the things that inspire her and provides a glimpse into her unique approach. This collection is more an experience than a book. In it we see photos from her travels and her designs, drawings from her journals and can read articles that explore her philosophy and passions. She offers details on her own creative process, which she describes as “a beautiful mess,” and encourages everyone to let go of their inhibitions towards creativity. Page after page of photographs blend with her thoughts and create a collection that can be enjoyed on many different levels. Her explorations welcome new discoveries and as she says, “the adventure never ends and magic is everywhere.” !!! ! Feathers, by Robert Clark., Chronicle Books, 176 pages, $42. Birds have long captivated us with their brilliant plumage but in this stunning collection, photographer Robert Clark has focused on the individual feathers. With no bird for reference we are presented with the exquisite beauty of the singular. What began as an assignment for National
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White pumpkins, like these found at Save-On-Foods, can be used to make a floral arrangement perfect for a Thanksgiving table. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD a small candle in the pumpkin and place it in the centre of your table or you can fill it with room-temperature water and add beautiful cream and white flowers. Chrysanthemums, lilies, roses, lisianthus and alstroemerias, all in white or cream tones, are all nice examples of flowers that would work wonderfully for
this arrangement. Greenery and dark brown chargers will provide a little contrast and depth to the table. Use miniature white gourds for each guest’s name tag either by writing the name directly on the gourd or adding a paper name tag and tying it to each stem. To complete your table, add white dishware, cream
linen napkins and silverware. Scatter miniature white gourds and small tea lights in clear votives for an added glow. 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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given how busy it is right now in the film business, I think we’ve got a good chance of breaking that new record,” he says. Local productions film all over the Lower Mainland, in the heart of communities, giving crew members an opportunity to see and engage directly with people who are less fortunate. “They just see that there’s a need,” says Davies. “I think people are really thankful that they have a good career in the film business and they want to give back to their communities,” adds Larson. Both men are proud to be involved in the effort and of the support shown by all involved in the annual challenge. “It’s seeing the film community come together in a very, very supportive way to just help those less fortunate. It’s a wonderful event, it’s a win-win. Everybody is so happy, everybody is so charged up,” says Davies. “Every time I meet with the food bank I find out how big of an impact this is,” adds Larson. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank supports 26,500 people every week. “To know that we’re contributing to that is amazing,” he says. To find out more about this year’s Reel Thanksgiving Challenge or to make a donation in support of your favourite show, visit foodbank.bc.ca.
currently filming in the Lower Mainland against one another in a friendly competition to see how much money each can raise for the cause. Last year’s winning production was Lucifer, which raised more than $17,000. The event website logs each show’s progress and community members are encouraged to log on to see how their favourite show is doing as well as get involved themselves. “We’re encouraging everyone in the public who wishes to donate to their favourite show filming in B.C. to visit the (Reel Thanksgiving Challenge) website, and make a contribution to those less fortunate. Everybody can get involved. If Supernatural is your favourite show, if it’s Lucifer or if it’s Once Upon a Time, and you like those shows, support the show, go to the (event) webpage and make a donation under your favourite show,” says Davies. Of the 35 productions currently filming in the Lower Mainland, a number of those are active on the North Shore. Examples include Once Upon A Time, iZombie, The 100 and The Arrangement. Larson is confident they’ll meet this year’s fundraising target. He’s helped increase sponsorship this year, “and
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A grizzly bear cub searching for a meal is just one of the photos submitted so far this year for the B.C. SPCA’s wildlife photo contest. PHOTO ANNESSA TERRY
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From page 22 seen a porcupine in the wild until a photographer submitted a photo of the prickly rodent taken in his own backyard. The entrants tend to be a mix of voracious photographers who take a walk on the wild side in search of a striking image and surprised amateurs who are struck by an image that would have escaped if not for a ready cellphone. The contest is something of a morale builder for staff and volunteers at the B.C. SPCA, Dubois says. “We treat 140 species of wildlife. We see them, unfortunately, in a really bad state when they come into our hospital. But being able to celebrate them in the wild … and seeing them at their best is really a wonderful thing for our staff to see.” While the photographers retain the rights to the images, the B.C. SPCA often uses the picture to educate the public about the biodiversity that exists just a stone’s throw from their doorstep. While Dubois is grateful for
A pair of photogenic foxes venture into the frame of a fortunate photographer recently. The picture is a contender in the B.C. SPCA’s annual contest. PHOTO ELLE AMBROSI “When they do have non-natural foods they can definitely get quite sick.” Any image captured through the “wilful harassment of wildlife” can be disqualified. Photographers must be at least 14 years old. A team of professional photographers are slated to judge the pictures on their originality, technical excellence, composition, and artistic merit. Photos can be submitted as late as 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30. To enter the contest go to: gogophotocontest.com/ bc-spca-wildlife-in-focus/login
most every image the SPCA receives, she notes the contest is about capturing wildlife, which precludes cat photos, dog photos and zoo animals. (Although Dubois says she sometimes refers the particularly charming cat and dog photos to the SPCA’s calendar contest). Drone photos will also be rejected and – with the exception of bird feeders – photographers aren’t permitted to coax animals with food. Dubois says it’s often “pretty obvious” when animals are begging for food in a picture.
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467 Mountain MASTERHighway TITLE 6-Storey Mixed Use Building What:
A Public Hearing for Bylaw 8183, a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to permit the development of a six-storey mixed use building at 467 Mountain Highway.
When:
7 pm, Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Where: Council Chambers, District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC
Proposed* RUBIK’S CUBISM Collingwood’s new headmaster Rob Lake is the subject of 800 Rubik’s Cubes manipulated by the students and assembled into a hip and square likeness. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
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*Provided by applicant for illustrative purposes only. The actual development, if approved, may differ.
What changes?
Bylaw 8183 proposes to amend the District’s Zoning Bylaw by creating a new Comprehensive Development Zone 94 (CD94) and rezone the subject lands from Light Industrial (I3) to CD94 to permit the development of a six-storey mixed use building.
When can I speak?
We welcome your input Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 7 pm. You can speak in person by signing up at the hearing, or you can provide a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at input@dnv.org or by mail to Municipal Clerk, District of North Vancouver, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 4N5, before the conclusion of the hearing. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public concerning this application after the conclusion of the public hearing.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The North Shore Women’s Centre will hold a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. There will be a business meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m., then a short break, followed by a presentation on The Ongoing Relevance and Resilience of Women’s NGOs. RSVP. 604-984-6009 info@northshorewomen.ca northshorewomen.ca AUTHORS IN OUR
COMMUNITY Join House of Blazes author Dietrich Kalteis and get some insider information on his new book Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca CREATIVE ESCAPES Bring your knitting project, colouring book, creative writing or other artistic project for an informal evening of imagination and socializing Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m. at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Free. nvartscouncil.ca TASTE OF THANKSGIVING
A fundraiser to benefit the PJ Outdoor Learning and Community Park Thursday, Sept. 29, 5-8 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in The Village at Park Royal. Guests are invited to the West Vancouver store to preview and sample an array of seasonal specialties, including a full holiday meal, cheese and dessert. Tickets are available at customer service now and on the evening of the event for a $10 donation to benefit the cause. CULTURE DAYSA celebration of the arts with exhibits, arts and
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Need more info?
Relevant background material and copies of the bylaw are available for review at the Municipal Clerk’s Office or online at dnv.org/public_hearing from July 27 to October 4. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm, except statutory holidays.
Who can I speak to?
Casey Peters, Community Planner, at 604-990-2388 or petersc@dnv.org
Jane Thornthwaite, MLA
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
! E R U T L CU SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2016
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY HUBS Centennial Theatre + Mid-Lonsdale Lower Lonsdale + Lonsdale Quay Lynn Valley Village + Area Deep Cove + Parkgate West Vancouver “A Little Outside the Hubs”
FREE EVENTS + HANDS-ON FUN FOR THE ARTIST IN EVERYONE! NORTH SHORE
For full event listings visit: www.nvrc.ca/culturedays Promotion of North Shore Culture Days is coordinated by Cultural Services, North Shore Recreation & Culture with support from the District of West Vancouver and the North Shore News. North Shore Culture Days events are subject to change without notice. Learn more about NVRC year round arts programs and events at www.nvrc.ca. Local Partners Provincial Partners
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WELCOME TO NORTH SHORE CULTURE DAYS Everyone is invited to discover the world of artists, musicians, dancers, historians and other creative people in our community over the Culture Days weekend. It’s an opportunity to do something you’ve never done before. See something you’ve never seen. Experience something totally different. North Shore Culture Days has something for the artist in everyone, and best of all, everything is FREE. www.nvrc.ca/culturedays
HUB 1
Centennial Theatre + Mid Lonsdale
Theatre; Silver Harbour; Smith Gallery, Artists for Kids, JBCC, CityScape, NV City Library
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
SILVER HARBOUR ART SHOW & RECEPTION – Come and see a variety of arts, crafts, weaving created by Silver Harbour members. WHERE: Silver Harbour Seniors Centre, 144 East 22nd St. WHEN: Friday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM AB-STRAK-SHUH N] THE ART & THE ACT GUIDED TOUR – Is it art? Artists for Kids docents guide you through the exhibition then you decide! WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ART MAKING PROCESS & DISCOVERY – View George Rammell’s video ‘Shooting for a Pollock’ an event where archery meets art - including a hands on activity for kids. WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Friday, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM LIBRARY SHARE A SNACK DAY! – Enjoy snacks from around the world. Teens bring their favourite snack to share. Refreshments, gaming and fun activities. WHERE: North Vancouver City Library Program Room, 120 W. 14th St. WHEN: Friday, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM THE RHYTHM’S TALENT SHOW – A student-run group that wants to make a positive change. Performances, cultural face paintings and tarot card reading. WHERE: North Vancouver City Library, 120 W. 14th St. WHEN: Friday, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM GEORGE RAMMELL: LIVE ART/ARCHERY PERFORMANCE As part of his archery series, the artist will create works n q un v t vq }} ssunr { | qs r su| q vo r Adult event. WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Friday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
4TH ANNUAL ORCHESTRA JAM – NS Chamber Orchestra in partnership with the NS Celtic Ensemble invite string players - students and amateurs of all ages - to join them for a fun sight reading session of all kinds of music. WHERE: Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM UKULELE STRUMMIN’ & SINGIN’ JAM – JOJY Music for Children offers a Hawaiian style ukulele workshop for kids. Bring your ukulele or borrow one here! WHERE: Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM KIDS ORFF & KODALY MUSIC JAM – JOJY Music for Children workshop with songs, creative movement, xylophones and percussion. WHERE: Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM BURSTIN’ WITH BROADWAY COMMUNITY SINGALONG – Everyone’s invited to come and belt out your favourite show tunes backed up by the famous BWB ensemble. WHERE: Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
HUB 2
Lower Lonsdale + Lonsdale Quay
Presentation House, Quay market stage and waterfront locations
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
TACTILE FOREST – A visual art exhibition about our coastal temperate rainforest featuring r o v o sr sq rqr rt} u t | vqr nuu s r }us v } WHERE: CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
WATER’S EDGE: STORIES FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF THE BURRARD INLET – A multi-media exhibition of the local maritime community including The Blue Cabin, and former home of artists Al Neil & Carole Itter. WHERE: North Vancouver Museum, Presentation House Centre, 209 W 4th St. WHEN: Friday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
AB-STRAK-SHUH N] THE ART & THE ACT GUIDED TOUR – Is it art? Artists for Kids docents guide you through the exhibition then you decide! WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
OUTDOOR PIANO ON 1ST STREET w lkk y vu uv q xqs q n }} upqr }} v the neighbourhood with colourful music. WHERE: John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st St. WHEN: Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WORKING IN A GALLERY: WHO’S LOOKING AFTER THE COLLECTION? – A fun and interactive ‘how-to’ workshop about taking care of art. Kids create special tags and handle artworks so they can manage their own collections. WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
FREE DANCE DAY @ PERFORM ART DANCE STUDIOS – Come and try a free dance class in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap & Musical Theatre for ages 3 & up. WHERE: Lonsdale Quay Market, 2nd Level WHEN: Saturday, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
MUSIC OF THE WORLD CONCERT – An enchanting performance by the Vancouver InterCultural Orchestra playing instruments from all cultures. WHERE: North Vancouver City Library Program Room, 120 W. 14th St. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
WATER’S EDGE: STORIES FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF THE BURRARD INLET – A multi-media exhibition of the local maritime community including The Blue Cabin and former home of artists Al Neil & Carole Itter. WHERE: NV Museum, Presentation House Centre, 209 W 4th St. WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
“BRUNO BRUTO’S QUEST” - BOOK READING & ART WORKSHOP Enter a mystical jungle reading of Bruno Bruto’s ‘Quest for the Intepidus Donum’ followed by a drawing activity with book illustrator Natasha Broad. WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
TACTILE FOREST – A visual art exhibition about our coastal temperate rainforest featuring r o v o sr sq rqr rt} u t | vqr nuu s r }us v } WHERE: CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FRINGE PERCUSSION SHOW – Daniel Tones presents a family friendly percussion recital that promotes nature, sustainability, and environmentalism. WHERE: Artists for Kids, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
OUTDOOR PIANO ON 1ST STREET w lkk y vu uv q xqs q n }} upqr }} v the neighbourhood with colourful music. WHERE: John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st St. WHEN: Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ART MAKING PROCESS & DISCOVERY – Screening of George Rammell’s video, ‘Shooting for a Pollock’ shooting arrows to create paintings. WHERE: AFK, Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
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NORTH SHORE
DUELING PIANOS CONTEST – Anyone can compete for a chance to win the colourful Civic Plaza piano at the Pianos on the Street closing ceremonies. WHERE: Lonsdale Quay South Plaza WHEN: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM SHIPYARD SOCIAL DANCE HALL – A 1900s-inspired public dance hall in the historic Pipe Shop with live ragtime music, dancing, food and drink. WHERE: Pipe Shop, Shipbuilders’ Square, 115 Victory Ship Way WHEN: Sunday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP – Shimmy and shake with Pooneh at her Middle Eastern dance workshop. Family friendly. WHERE: Lonsdale Quay outdoor plaza WHEN: Sunday, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM WATER’S EDGE: STORIES FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF THE BURRARD INLET – A multi-media exhibition of the local maritime community including The Blue Cabin and former home of artists Al Neil & Carole Itter. WHERE: NV Museum, Presentation House Centre, 209 W 4th St. WHEN: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
HUB 3
Lynn Valley Village + Area
LV Library, LV Village Square, NV Museum & Archives
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
FAMILY RECORDS WORKSHOP – Get tips from the NVMA Archivist on how to organize family records, photos and treasures. Pre-Register 604 990-3700 x.8016 WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd. WHEN: Friday, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – A magical blend of improvised music and comedy with special guest, singer, songwriter and storyteller Ross Douglas. WHERE: Lynn Valley Library Community Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. WHEN: Friday, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
SHAKETOWN WALK – Guided walk with Curator Karen Dearlove with anecdotes about Lynn Valley formerly called Shaketown. Pre-Register 604 990-3700 x.8016 WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd. WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ARCHIVES – A close-up look at how the NVMA archives cares for, and stores photographs and precious items in the collection. WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd. WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM READING: DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER: A COMMUNITY OF COMMUNITIES – Noted historian Daniel Francis tells stories about North Van’s growth and the transformation from milltown to metropolis. Pre-Register 604 990-3700 x.8016 WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd. WHEN: Saturday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
SPIRIT OF THE SOUTH SEAS DANCE – E komo mai... experience Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori dance & music at this interactive performance. All ages welcome. WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. WHEN: Sunday, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM MULTI-LINGUAL STORYTIME – North Vancouver Librarians offer bi-lingual storytimes in English, Farsi, and Cantonese for the whole family! WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
HUB 4
Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove Cultural Centre, Parkgate Community Centre
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
PARKGATE POTTERY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE – Find out if pottery is for you by dropping by the fully equipped studio and giving it a whirl. All ages welcome. WHERE: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Crt. WHEN: Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM FILM, POWER GROUND-THE LIFE & BREATH OF THE WORLD – Dr. Trevor Carolan presents this 30-min documentary about Cascadian writers and ecologists and the earth in a time of eco-crisis. To register call 604 986-4892. WHERE: Elders Council for BC Parks Heritage Centre, 1620 Mt. Seymour Rd. WHEN: Friday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
PAINTING OUTSIDE WITH MARIA JOSENHANS – An informal and interactive opportunity to learn about painting out of doors and enjoy the exhibition “Deep Cove to Haida Gwaii.” WHERE: Artemis Gallery, 104C - 4390 Gallant Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM PARKGATE POTTERY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE – Find out if pottery is for you by dropping by the fully equipped studio and giving it a whirl. All ages welcome. WHERE: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Crt. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM DEEP COVE HERITAGE OPEN HOUSE – Browse through historic photos and hear stories about the good old days in the Deep Cove and Seymour Area. WHERE: Deep Cove Heritage Society, 4360 Gallant Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PUBLIC DISCUSSION: HOW ART DEVELOPS – ‘UnBecoming: An Annotated Exhibition’. Join the discussion about the role other artists play in an artistic practice with artists Elizabeth MacKenzie and Jin-me Yoon. WHERE: Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
PARKGATE POTTERY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE – Find out if pottery is for you by dropping by the fully equipped studio and giving it a whirl. All ages welcome. WHERE: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Crt. WHEN: Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM DROP-IN ART PROJECT FOR KIDS – Stop by the Seymour Art Gallery and get creative with a hands-on art project. All ages. WHERE: Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
FAIRFIELD MUSIC DEMOS & LESSONS AT THE LIBRARY– Instruments demos, mini lessons and a fun instrument making workshop for all ages. WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Deep Cove + Parkgate
HUB 5
West Vancouver
Ambleside, WV Community Centre, WV Memorial Library
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
ZOROASTRIAN EXHIBIT – A display of Zoroastrian manuscripts, costumes, books, magazines, ritual items and more. WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WEST VAN ART INSTRUCTORS EXHIBITION – Discover a wide array of multidisciplinary works by talented West Van artists. WHERE: West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. WHEN: Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
RNB DANCE PERFORMANCE – Come out to a high energy performance in Lynn Valley Village presented by the talented troupe of RNB dancers. WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. WHEN: Sunday, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MATERIALIZATION: ART OF MILA KARAVAI – Experience this exhibition of works created in unconventional media such as aluminum and papier mache. WHERE: West Vancouver Community Arts Council, 1570 Argyle Ave. WHEN: Friday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2016
NORTH SHORE
THE BILLS: IN CONCERT – Renowned folk quintet with a beguiling sound. WHERE: West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. WHEN: Friday, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
IRISH DANCE CLASS – Get lucky and kick up your heels with a free introductory dance lesson at The Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy. WHERE: 105 Bowser Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
AFC SQUAMISH CELEBRATION, TOTEM CARVING DEMONSTRATION – Opening ceremonies for the 6th annual Artists For Conservation Festival with drumming featuring William Nahanee; live birds of prey from O.W.L. Rehabilitation Society; totem carving demonstration and Coast Salish artists Xwalacktun, Huuyaa and James Harry. WHERE: Grouse Mountain (base), 6400 Nancy Greene Way WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WEST VAN ART INSTRUCTORS EXHIBITION – Discover an array of multidisciplinary works by talented West Van artists. WHERE: West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM WEST VAN PUBLIC ART TOURS – An in depth look at the public art installations at the WV Community Centre with Cultural Services Supervisor, Glenn Madsen. WHERE: West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. WHEN: Saturday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM MATERIALIZATION: ART OF MILA KARAVAI – Experience this exhibition of works created in unconventional media such as aluminum and papier mache. WHERE: West Vancouver Community Arts Council, 1570 Argyle Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM OCEANS OF ART AT THE FERRY BUILDING GALLERY – A family friendly workshop where you can construct your own sea creature mobile made from found & recycled beach material. WHERE: Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM AMBLESIDE ORCHESTRA OPEN REHEARSAL – Conductor Nicolas Krusek leads this amateur orchestra and talks about the history of the music. WHERE: Kay Meek Theatre, 1700 Mathers Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
WEST VAN ART INSTRUCTORS EXHIBITION – Discover an array of multidisciplinary works by talented West Van artists. WHERE: West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. WHEN: Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM MATERIALIZATION: ART OF MILA KARAVAI – Experience this exhibition of works created in unconventional media such as aluminum and papier mache. WHERE: West Vancouver Community Arts Council, 1570 Argyle Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM POLISH CINEMA AND ITS FAMOUS DIRECTORS – Part of the Poland the Series Famous People, Interesting Places, a presentation to widen knowledge about Poland and its culture, tradition, history and tourism. WHERE: West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. WHEN: Sunday, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
HUB 6
“A Little Outside the Hubs”
Pemberton Ave, Edgemont Village, Maplewood Flats
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
RECENT WORKS BY ANDREA KLANN – Elegant and quirky oils on canvas. Be delighted by the cast of characters that inhabit this artist’s art works. WHERE: 3183 Edgemont Blvd. WHEN: Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP WITH SHERRY – Kids 5-12 make your own jewelry using buttons, beads, shells, sparkles, noodles and found objects. WHERE: 3102 Edgemont Blvd. (outdoors) WHEN: Friday, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
NO PHONE ‘SELFIE’ PORTRAIT MAKING WORKSHOP ~ r } q u} r uv n pr v | ssus v a simple print system. Take home the print and use it as ups v n tsu } t qps WHERE: Sandrine Pelissier & Sophie Babeanu Artist Studio, 125 Garden Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM RECENT WORKS BY ANDREA KLANN – Elegant and quirky oils on canvas. Be delighted by the cast of characters that inhabit this artist’s art works. WHERE: 3183 Edgemont Blvd. WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM DESIGNTREE OPEN STUDIO & PAINTING DEMO – Artist Michael Brouillet explores colour and texture with oil paint as part of the “Journey to Self-Expression” path. Ideal for beginners and renewing artists. WHERE: Designtree Studio, 1178 Welch St (2nd floor) WHEN: Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP WITH SHERRY – Kids 5-12 make your own jewelry using buttons, beads, shells, sparkles, noodles and found objects. WHERE: 3102 Edgemont Blvd. (outdoors) WHEN: Saturday, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM OPEN STUDIO + PAINTING DEMOS – Artist Norm Vipond demonstrates the oils and egg tempura painting techniques. WHERE: 1178 Welch St. WHEN: Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ART FOR EVERYBODY AT 195 PEMBERTON – Family friendly studio tours and hands-on art activities. Jewelry, paintings, 3D works, and clothing artists. WHERE: 195 Artist Studios, 195 Pemberton Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PAPER MARBLING WORKSHOP – Learn about printmaking techniques on marbled paper collages, photos, or small gifts. Materials included. WHERE: Mariana Sola Art Studio, 2014 - 1515 Pemberton Ave. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CULTURAL HERITAGE AT MAPLEWOOD FLATS – Coast Salish Cultural Network hosts a multi-media storytelling about Tsleil-Waututh people and heritage. WHERE: Corrigan Nature House, 2645 Dollarton Hwy. WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM KENDAMA-LAMA-DING-DONG – The Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy. Come out and learn how to string it, do tricks, and join in with giveaways. WHERE: BC Playthings, 3070 Edgemont Blvd. (outdoors) WHEN: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
SPLATTER PAINTING – Splatter, drip and drizzle! Get messy and throw some colour on a canvas in the Jackson Pollock-inspired paint throwing room! WHERE: 4 Cats Arts Studio, 1-3120 Highland Blvd, Edgemont Village WHEN: Friday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
NO PHONE ‘SELFIE’ PORTRAIT MAKING WORKSHOP ~ r } q u} r uv way using a mirror and a simple print system. Take home the print and use it as your new tsu } t qps WHERE: Sandrine Pelissier & Sophie Babeanu Artist Studio, 125 Garden Ave. WHEN: Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FAIRY GARDEN IN A JAR – Wonder where the fairies live? Sherry shows kids 5-12 how to make their own portable fairy garden in this enchanting workshop. WHERE: 3102 Edgemont Blvd. (outdoors) WHEN: Friday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
OPEN STUDIO + PAINTING DEMOS – Artist Norm Vipond demonstrates the oils and egg tempura painting techniques. WHERE: 1178 Welch St. WHEN: Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BACKSTAGE AT HENDRY HALL w ~ ~rq qups } sv q rqus v upq upq the hysterical goings & occasional bloopers of live theatre. WHERE: Hendry Hall Theatre, 815 East 11th St. WHEN: Friday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DESIGNTREE OPEN STUDIO & PAINTING DEMO – Artist Michael Brouillet explores colour and texture with oil paint as part of the “Journey to Self-Expression” path. Ideal for beginners and renewing artists. WHERE: Designtree Studio, 1178 Welch St (2nd floor) WHEN: Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
SPLATTER PAINTING – Splatter, drip and drizzle! Get messy and throw some colour on a canvas in the Jackson Pollock-inspired paint throwing room! WHERE: 4 Arts Cats Studio, 1-3120 Highland Blvd, Edgemont Village WHEN: Saturday, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
ARTIST MARKO LYTVIAK OIL DEMONSTATION – Artist Marko Lytviak demonstrate his technique working with oils. WHERE: Giftworks, 3080 Edgemont Blvd. WHEN: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Enjoy Thanksgiving attitude of gratitude On Thanksgiving you will likely find yourself around a table covered with all kinds of great foods. If you’re fortunate there will be friends and family members joining you for the feast. When that’s the case you feel grateful for food, family, and, hopefully, good health.
Our children, on the other hand, may just take this plenitude for granted. If we want them to appreciate what they have, we need to teach them. Toddlers can understand that Mom and Dad do things for them but they can’t really articulate or appreciate these actions. As they get a little older they can talk about being thankful for the people in their lives and the gifts they receive. It’s a process and the best way to teach our kids gratitude is to model it. So say please and thank you to them (“Thanks for putting your cup in the sink, that was really helpful.”), and say please and thank you to each other. The more kids see that behaviour in their parents the more they will emulate it. When kids become preschoolers you should make saying please and thank you a normal and expected part of asking for things. And once they know that, tell them that you will not hear them if they don’t ask properly. Constantly reminding them allows them to simply forget because you are doing the remembering. We need to make gratitude more than rote words. So chat about things you appreciate during the day. “Look at the lovely sunset, aren’t we lucky we can see it.” “We’re so fortunate to have good friends who come over to visit with us.” Having kids do chores and then expressing our appreciation for their effort will help them understand that all these jobs take some effort. But when we work together we are grateful for the help. It’s a challenge because having young kids help is not usually time efficient. It is so tempting to do it for them and avoid the mess and bother of having a three-year-old mix the pancake batter. But when we ask him to help he learns that all the household jobs take some effort. He then appreciates what you do and you express gratitude
Parenting Today Kathy Lynn for his help. When you donate toys or clothing to less fortunate kids let your kids know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Often we are generous but our kids don’t know about it. Or, if you make a donation to the food bank when you’re grocery shopping, talk about what you’re doing. Don’t make too big a deal of it but do mention that you’re making the donation so kids who are hungry will have food. One of the most challenging responsibilities is to insist that your kids say thank you for gifts. When my grandson was opening his birthday gifts his Mom had him notice who gave him each gift and thank them by name. When gifts arrive from out of town the kids need to write thank-you notes. Get them to write a note or send a picture if they’re too young to write. Email is
okay but snail mail letters are more precious and will be kept by their recipients. When kids have their every wish granted, it’s hard for them to understand being grateful, so practise saying no. They may want a toy, video game or candy and they may want it now but the answer is no. Saying no to every whim makes saying yes that much nicer and your child will learn to appreciate what he is given. And be patient. It takes time for gratitude to develop. When kids learn to appreciate their good luck, to enjoy what they are given, to participate in the work needed to run the house, they will grow to be appreciative young men and women.
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Saturday classes are back at Sunny Kim Taekwondo
School is back in session and that also means the return of Sunny Kim Taekwondo’s popular Saturday classes after a short summer hiatus.
registrations for January to March term which starts January 7th.
“My mother taught mathematics and languages in Korea and Taesun is a high school teacher,” explained Master Danny.
There are three Saturday sessions at the North Van martial arts school that run from September to June.
skills as well as building character, having discipline, building respect for one another, being a great friend in and outside of class, and being a responsible student.
For more advanced students and adults, Sunny Kim offers Olympicstyle sparring which is the sport side of taekwondo that combines a great cardio workout with the techniques and strategies of sparring.
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 Master Danny also teaches programs such as a popular high-tempo Taekwon Dance, performance fitness Sunny Kim Basic Weaponry class on Fridays from recently moved into a and Performance 6:10-7 p.m. “It’s for brand-new facility on Martial Arts are students who are Pemberton Avenue also offered. involved in dance and 16th Street and The start of a or other sports and offers traditional and new school year sport taekwondo is a great time to programs for kids try taekwondo at Sunny Kim because and adults. it’s offering a backto-school-special that includes a free uniform, badge, T-shirt and extra month of classes. The offer is open until midOctober.
“We take a short break in the summer because many of our students are away,” said Master DaeYoung Danny Kim, a 5th degree black belt. “The Saturday sessions are very popular for students.” Master Danny is the main instructor and manager of the family-run dojang (school) that his father Grandmaster Jong Seol Sunny Kim (9th degree black belt) started in 1997. Master Danny’s mother Ruby handles the school’s administration and now she’s taking on a teaching role on weekends. Ruby, former owner and head instructor of a pre & kindergarten school for 15 years in Korea, and Master Danny’s cousin, Taesun Park, will be teaching Korean language skills at the school on Saturdays from 9-10:20 a.m. for children in two age categories: 4-6 years old and 7-9 years old. The classes are open to members and non-members.
Master Danny explained that taekwondo classes offer kids a variety of benefits.
The current korean language class term (September to December term) is full, and they are already taking
For the younger age groups (4-6 and 7-9) the focus is on the traditional side of the martial art, including physical
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Along with a full schedule of regular fall classes, Master Danny is also planning the first annual Sunny Kim Taekwondo Gala in early December. The event will include performances from all the students, from beginners to black belts. “We want to celebrate the students’ accomplishments,” said Master Danny. For more information about upcoming classes or the gala 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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Caitlynn Butula creates a Tuna Tartare at Café Ça Va. The photo at left shows Tuna Tartare with raw albacore tuna, nicoise vegetables and quail egg, which is on the menu at the in West Vancouver restaurant. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH
REVIEW: CAFÉ ÇA VA
Renovations include renowned chef
I liked the old Café Ça Va.
I found its ambience appealing, a sophisticated but comfortable mix of traditional brasserie and contemporary urban esthetics. They served some of the best mussels around and their staff was always pleasant, efficient and knowledgeable. When I read this past summer that they were closing for extensive renovations, I was surprised. The room hardly needed a facelift, I thought, and it seemed to me that traffic there was steady and sure. Then I read that alongside
The Dish Chris Dagenais the renovation, the café was going to inherit a new chef,
someone who had helped to redefine the West Vancouver culinary landscape, someone who had accumulated more awards and accolades for his restaurant than anyone else on the North Shore. Café Ça Va was to welcome Alain Rayé of La Regalade fame. And then it all made sense. It’s a fascinating development and, based on my recent meal at the revamped restaurant, one that promises to once again add some gravitas to local dining. The restaurant design isn’t radically different. The
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WHEN: Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:00 pm Council Chamber, City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver City Council will consider “Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Area Service Bylaw, 2016, No. 8494” at its Regular meeting of October 17, 2016, instead of October 3, 2016, as previously advertised. The proposed Bylaw and background material are available for viewing at City Hall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, and online at www.cnv.org/LowerLonsdaleBIA. Please direct any inquiries to Larry Orr, Manager, Business Services, at lorr@cnv.org or 604-982-3913. 141 WEST 14TH STREET / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC / V7M 1H9 T 604 985 7761 / F 604 985 9417 / CNV.ORG
PUBLIC MEETING WHO: City of North Vancouver WHAT: Hydronic Energy Service Bylaw, 2004, No. 7575, Amendment Bylaw, 2016, No. 8497 (LEC Rate Review) WHEN: Monday, October 3, 2016 at 6:30 pm Council Chamber, City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver Lonsdale Energy Corp. (LEC) has applied to its regulator, the City of North Vancouver, for permission to modify its rates and rate structure. Detailed information regarding the application is available in the section “Latest News & Updates” at www.LonsdaleEnergy.ca. The LEC Rate Review and proposed Amendment Bylaw will also be available for viewing at City Hall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from September 23, 2016, and online at www.cnv. org/publicmeetings. All persons who believe they may be affected by the LEC rate increase will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written or email submissions must include your name and address and should be sent to Karla Graham, City Clerk, at kgraham@cnv.org, or by mail or delivered to City Hall. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, Monday, October 3, 2016, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Meeting. Please direct inquiries to Ben Themens, Director, Lonsdale Energy Corp., at bthemens@lonsdaleenergy.ca or 604-983-7312. 141 WEST 14TH STREET / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC / V7M 1H9 T 604 985 7761 / F 604 985 9417 / CNV.ORG
Romancing The Stove Angela Shellard If you’re ever asked to bring a dessert to a potluck dinner, a sheet cake is a good idea.
They’re really simple to make, easy to transport, and can feed about two dozen people. The only special equipment necessary is a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan, with sides that are at least an inch high (unless cleaning bakedon cake batter off the bottom of the oven is your idea of a good time). I like to line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Cut the paper to fit exactly in the bottom of the pan, then very lightly grease the pan before putting the paper into it. This keeps the parchment from sliding around. I must stress that the icing is absolutely the best part of a sheet cake, don’t be tempted to leave it off. PUMPKIN SPICE SHEET CAKE
Cake: 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 cup canola oil 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt Icing: 2 packages (250 grams each) cream cheese, softened (regular or light, not fat-free) ½ cup butter, softened
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2 tsp vanilla extract 4½ cups icing sugar Preheat oven to 350° F; grease a 15x10-inchjelly roll pan and set aside. In a large bowl beat together sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs until combined. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Combine the dry ingredients with the pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour batter into pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely. To make the icing, beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add vanilla and icing sugar and continue beating until creamy and smooth (if icing seems too thick, beat in a little milk or light cream until it is the consistency you want). Spread over cooled cake. Makes 24 servings.
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CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE Cake: 1 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 cup water ¼ cup cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, room temperature
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of the warm cake, spreading into an even layer. Allow the frosting and cake to cool before cutting into slices. Makes 24 servings.
Icing: ½ cup butter 5 Tbsp cocoa powder 5 Tbsp milk 4 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla
CARAMEL APPLE SHEET CAKE
Preheat oven to 375° F.; generously grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Bring butter, water and cocoa powder to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and add the sugar and flour, mixing well. Add the remaining cake ingredients and whisk until blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Set aside. Meanwhile, while cake partially cools, prepare the icing. In a large saucepan melt together the butter, cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Working quickly, pour the frosting over top
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Cake: 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp flour (divided use) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup butter 1 cup water ½ cup shortening ½ cup buttermilk 1 tsp baking soda 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (gala or golden delicious are good choices) Icing: ½ cup butter 6 Tbsp milk 3½ cups icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla ⅛ cup caramel ice cream topping Preheat oven to 375° F.; generously grease a15x10-inch-inch jelly roll pan. In a large mixing bowl measure flour, sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine.
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While I sipped the pastis, an amuse-bouche of Moules a l’Escabeche arrived, five toothsome mussels (plucked from their shells) in a tangy, garlicky, herbaceous marinade. For my first official course (of five!) I chose the Foie Gras Terrine, a ridiculously luxurious and smooth medallion of rich duck liver, served here with corn bread (a nod to the diet upon which the ducks are fed) and little translucent dollops of lemon gelee. The foie itself was coated in a thin ribbon of rendered fat, which is fairly common for this dish, but chef Rayé added a novel twist by infusing the fat with lemon, which was bracingly tart and provided an intense contrast to the absurdly rich liver. A pour of 2012 Chateau d’Armajan des Ormes (not on the list) Sauternes was, as expected, the perfect wine pairing. Next up was an appetizer of Albacore Tuna Tartare. The dish was a beautiful piece of art, the precisely cut little cubes of tuna interspersed with capers, shallots, hard-boiled quail’s egg, and slivers of pickled carrot, beet and asparagus. Each of these constituent elements was a carefully prepared treasure in its own right; the labour involved here is intense. The dish was masterful and paired well with a glass of Le Vieux Pin Petit Blanc, a crisp and lean white blend of sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, viognier and muscat. I persevered with a main course, a true delight featuring pork prepared four ways: braised cheek (the undisputed champion of the lot, fall-apart tender and topped with a bit of shaved black truffle), house-made sausage (pungent and intense with lovely spices), belly (two meaty, succulent, fat-capped squares) and loin (beautifully roasted and served with creamy, buttery grainy mustard mashed potatoes). This was an all-star of an entrée and should be eaten by all who enter this place. I paired this course with a glass of fruit-forward but complex pinot noir from Marlborough, New Zealand. As a final course, I requested a wedge of blue cheese (not on the menu) and was provided with a sizeable piece of creamy, salty and opulent St-Agur with a host of delectable accoutrement, including a basket of bread and crackers, preserves and pickles. On Brigitte Rayé’s suggestion, I paired an ounce of Poire William with the cheese, the fiery, bone-dry, pear-scented eau de vie providing a good structural counterpart to the soft and
round blue. Sitting back to let the decadent meal settle and watch the action of the still bustling restaurant unfold (I was in my second hour at this point), chef Rayé emerged from the kitchen bearing a plate that he sat down before me. He said I really ought to try the chocolate tart. He was right. With the consistency of softened butter and the flavour of a thousand chocolate angels fluttering their wings across my taste buds, the tart was a dessert worth every single calorie it contained. If La Regalade was hearty and rustic, Café Ca Va is contemporary and sophisticated, but still bears the unmistakably deft hand of the Michelin-starred chef behind both enterprises. This was not an everyday meal, to be sure, but one that prompts me to say: welcome back, Monsieur. Café Ça Va is at 1860 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. cafecava. com 604-925-2503
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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Set aside. In a medium sauce pan combine butter, water, and shortening; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in the flour mixture until combined. Add the buttermilk, then baking soda, eggs and vanilla in that order, mixing in between each addition. Stir in apples. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let cool
for about 10 minutes. While cake is cooling, make icing by combining butter and milk in a medium mixing bowl. Microwave until butter is melted; stir. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and caramel sauce and stir until smooth. Pour frosting evenly over cake. Makes 24 servings.
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Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Morris recently released the following opinion piece about distracted driving:
If you knew that you were 23 times more likely to lose your money on a bad investment you probably wouldn’t write the cheque. So if you know you’re 23 times more likely to be in a crash if you text or email while driving, why would you take that chance? Let me give you some numbers to help you make the right choice every time you are behind the wheel: ! Drivers are four to five times more likely to crash if they talk on the phone while driving. ! A driver texting or
maybe the stiff new penalties will. Consider this: that text, that call or that (social media) “like” will cost you $543 for a first time offence. (gov.bc.ca/distracteddriving). That includes the $368 ticket you receive from police and the $175 in driver penalty point fees you’ll pay ICBC. You can be ticketed for distracted driving even if you’re idling in traffic. And the financial penalties increase each and every time a driver is caught. If you get caught twice in 12 months, you could face a driving prohibition of up to a year. Numbers paint a compelling picture, but it’s more powerful to hear from people who have been directly
emailing is 23 times more likely to be involved in a collision. ! In 2015 alone, driver inattention contributed to at least 88 deaths. That’s 88 families and hundreds of friends who had to say goodbye to a loved one because of distracted driving. ! Driver distraction is tied with speeding as the leading contributing factor of deaths on B.C. roads over the last year. These are the hard facts about distracted driving, something so dangerous, earlier this year the province brought in some of the toughest penalties in Canada. If these numbers don’t make you think twice about distracted driving
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Distracted driving can include using a phone or anything that takes your focus away from the road. PHOTO ROSALIND DUANE about distracted driving through stories like these and a social media public awareness campaign in partnership with Telus and ICBC. For more information visit wise.telus.com/en/wpcontent/uploads/2016/09/ BC-Distracted-Driving-guidefinal-1.pdf. Electronic devices aren’t the only distraction. Maybe you are multi-tasking, planning dinner on the way home, thinking about a dozen other things, or
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Automotive repair all in the family ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com
Chuck Taylor was almost born to work at his father’s store.
Taylormotive opened its doors on Feb. 16, 1959, with Don Taylor, a licensed mechanic, at the helm as its owner. At the time, the business was located up the road a bit from its current location on Pemberton Avenue, and did all manner of work including custom cars, engine modifications, upholstery, and custom paint. Not too many years after its opening, Chuck Taylor was born and was put to work at the ripe old age of 11. “I used to come every day after school and worked until dinner,” recalls the younger Taylor. He would clean up the shop, sweep the floors, dump the garbage, whatever needed to be done. In a very real sense he learned the business from the ground up. It seemed he was primed to take over the family business, even completing the automotive program at Carson Graham secondary. But Taylor admits, there was a time he considered going into the field of construction instead, but “I was pretty well entrenched in the business and I had a lot of interest. I had my first car when was 14 years old,” notes Taylor. That first car was a Plymouth Sport Fury. He would own four of them over the years. At the time he bought the car it was 10 years old, and he explains that it seemed like an old car then. “But nowadays a 10-year-old car is not an old car,” he explains. “Cars are lasting a lot longer than they used to; they’re built a lot better; the metals are better; a car 10 years old back then would rust out, you don’t see that today.” Cars back then performed very well, but some aspects, such as handling, braking and steering weren’t as good.
Taylormotive owner Chuck Taylor and licensed auto technician Perry Mogensen do a Wi-Fi diagnostic evaluation on a 1998 Corvette at the North Vancouver collision and auto repair shop. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN “Cars today are more refined and they’re a lot more reliable than they used to be. You used to have to do a lot more major engine work on the older cars,” says Taylor. With his interest in the automotive industry winning out
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Collision repair can be challenging work ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com
The most common type of collision car repair Warren Kohlhaas deals with these days involves bumpers, both front and back.
Kohlhaas is a collision repair specialist at Elite Body Shop in North Vancouver, a body collision shop that also does light engine components and suspension. “(It’s) a lot of scuffs, and if it’s hit any harder than that then you’ve got a broken taillight or a broken headlight,” he notes, explaining that bumpers these days are more cosmetic than they are strong. A metal rebar behind the bumper is what gives it its strength. A lot of details have changed in the 28 years Kohlhaas has been working at Elite, including the metal used in cars. Metal work is one of his favourite parts of the job (including cutting metal and re-fabricating), and he points out that newer cars tend to contain thin metal compared to a few decades ago. “You get cars that are
(from) the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, that’s heavy steel. You could bang and pound that metal all day long and you’d still have lots to work with. Today’s metal is flimsy,” he says. Newer cars can have some composite metals, full steel skin, an alloy skin, or an aluminum skin. “There’s a lot more aluminum coming in these days,” says Kohlhaas, noting that requires a different way of doing things, and a whole new set of tools to work with because aluminum reacts with iron, so if he is using a hammer on aluminum it has to be a stainless steel hammer. He also has to use a stainless steel brush to clean surfaces before welding, etc. “Aluminum is very finicky,” he notes. Air bags are another complicated addition to modern cars. A positive addition, to be sure, but some cars have many airbags, and repairing the system after an accident can be quite a project. If a car is hit on the driver’s side, for example, Kohlhass says he would have to replace the sensor on the front behind the fender, replace the airbags
that blew, replace the seatbelt that was being used, change the brain module under the centre console, and sometimes take the steering wheel off and change the clock spring. “When you do it enough you know the steps you have to take,” he says, but getting there takes time. That’s not all that’s changed since Kohlhaas first got his start in the industry more than two decades ago. At the time, he was working in a restaurant until a friend told him about the opportunity to take over his job “pushing a broom” at an auto body shop. Kohlhaas decided to give it a try, and the more he watched and learned, the more interested he became in the field of collision repair. Eventually he finished his four-year training and apprenticeship program at Camosun College in Victoria and worked at a couple of different auto shops until moving over to Elite 28 years ago. Although he enjoys his work at Elite, collision repair is a tough job, and you also have to work with chemicals, although all the proper safety
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licence in 1980. He has worked at Taylormotive ever since. Even with decades of experience under his belt, though, Taylor admits: “You’re always learning. That’s the thing in this trade, it’s just ever learning. There’s always something new coming along that’s different and changed and modified.” He adds with a laugh: “You never know everything and if you think you do, you’re wrong.” After working as a mechanic at the shop for 10 years, Taylor moved into management and had taken over most of the day-to-day business by 2013 when his father passed away. It has been a family business all along. His grandfather worked at the shop as a salesman back when they sold Honda motorcycles from 1970-1977. Taylor notes they were the largest Honda dealer in those years, but changing insurance rates and an overall decline in sales led to the decision to stop selling the bikes. Taylor’s daughter also worked at the store for 10 years before she started a family. On the day of this North Shore News interview, Taylor’s mom was sitting at the front desk. It’s truly a family affair. They’ve also had many longtime technicians. At their last Christmas party, they added up the total number of years of service shared among
the longtime technicians and came up with quite a large number: 550 years. In all that time, much has changed in automotive repair, but the core has stayed the same. “It’s been 115 years and the way cars have gone they really haven’t changed. You’ve still got a motor, you’ve got the transmission, you’ve got wheels, brakes. They are what they were back in those days, they’ve just improved on it,” he says. The biggest change right now is the different ways of powering cars, with electric being the newest option. That said, cars are regularly redesigned, and there’s a lot more involved in repairing a car today, notes Taylor. “The key to fixing cars today is having the information and the training on it and knowing how to get the information,” explains Taylor. Cars are so electronic now, mechanics and technicians are regularly updating skills and systems, and even tools. One of the biggest problems cars on the North Shore face are rodents, rats, mice, squirrels, that make nests in warm car engines when the weather turns in the fall. “They start to nibble on the wires and they can create a lot of damage to a car,” reports Taylor. From dealing with high-end electronics to pesky pests, automotive and collision repair still has a lot to offer for Taylor. “Every day is a challenge, there’s never a dull moment,” he says with a laugh.
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Fuel emission stickers now in effect ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com
It’s been more than a year in the making, but North Vancouver drivers may now notice new stickers on the pumps at their local gas stations.
The ball really started rolling last November when City of North Vancouver council unanimously approved second and third reading of a business licence bylaw amendment that would require information labels about greenhouse gas emissions to be placed on all gas station fuel pumps in the city. The initiative was started by Collingwood School student Emily Kelsall, who asked council to consider requiring the stickers in order to raise awareness about the connection between fossil fuels and climate change. Unless we reduce carbon emissions society will deal with rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and “generally very bad things,” Kelsall told council in June 2014. “Why would we play it small and stick to a minimalist approach in facing one of the most impactful crises in all of human history?” she asked. “Let’s do something bold.” According to a previous North Shore News story, Kelsall was also a member of the group Our Horizon, a non-profit environmental organization. The concept of labelling gas pump nozzles was developed by its founder Robert Shirkey, a Toronto lawyer. While Our Horizon suggested “warning” style messages with bold graphics and facts, similar to cigarette messaging, city staff favoured a more educational approach with informational labels “about the link between burning fossil fuels and climate change while also highlighting ‘can-do’ actions and choices available for people to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The bylaw received a fourth and final reading, and moved on to be formally adopted. Last week, the City of North Vancouver noted in a press release that the bylaw requiring gas stations to post greenhouse gas emissions information labels on their fuel pumps has taken effect. The release stated that the initiative aims to encourage the public to make choices that have a positive impact on the environment. The labels provide tips and information about fuel efficiency and vehicle maintenance. The press release also notes that the city is the first municipality in Canada to bring GHG emission labels to fuel pumps. They are now installed at all six gas stations located in the city. — with files from Justin Beddell
City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto displays one of the new Greenhouse Gas Emissions information stickers now on all North Vancouver City gas station pumps. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
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and collision repair is not as straightforward as it used to be. “Cars were easier to work on back in the ’80s and ’70s,” says Kohlhaas. “Things sort of came apart easier in different ways.” In the past, pulling out a headlight meant loosening a couple of screws and the headlight was out. Now it’s a bigger job. “It’s a whole headlight capsule so now you have to pull the bumper off to get the headlight off,” he explains. Headliners (roofs) are also more work now because so many cars have air conditioning, lights, vents, TVs, and other amenities in the roof, especially mini-vans. Body work in that area requires some deft skills. “They’re fragile,” says Kohlhaas of some of the new electronic components. A lot of the new technology is great for consumers but some features cost a lot of money to repair because so many elements are involved in the damaged area and that takes more time and labour to fix. These days, Kohlhaas drives a Chevy Cobalt and also rides a motorcycle. When asked, he says his dream car would be “probably just a nice beautiful pickup truck.” Kohlhaas agrees that it feels good to finish a job and see a repair come together. He enjoys working with his hands and says the skills are transferable: he’s even more handy at home now thanks to the repairs he does at work. Throughout his career, he has seen many different cars rolls into the shop from a $160,000 BMW 800 series to some he admits might be better off in the
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Sharon Provost and Jenifer Bartlett display some old-style bed pans, some of the pieces displayed for guests who toured through the hallways and rooms of the former North Vancouver General Hospital on Sunday. Volunteer Clemens Braum tends to some fake baby dolls at a children`s ward bed display in the photo above right. Shirley Pearce signs a wall in the lower hallway, in the photo below left. She was born in North Vancouver General in May 1944. PHOTOS CINDY GOODMAN
A fond farewell to a piece of history North Vancouver General Hospital hosted a grand send-off on Sunday with a community event on site.
Historical displays were set up on the main floor of the building, outside featured classic cars, food trucks, root beer floats, a barbecue, and more. The venerable brick building on East 13th Street that originally housed Lions Gate Hospital’s predecessor is slated for demolition. The deconstruction is intended to pave the way for future redevelopment of the Lions Gate campus in an effort to meet the North Shore’s growing health care needs, according to a previous North Shore News story. The Grand Farewell event at the old hospital site was intended to acknowledge the connection felt by so many residents, including those who worked there, were born there, were cared for there, or who had loved ones who were treated there. North Vancouver General opened in May 1929 and was the third acute care hospital in North Vancouver, but the first large hospital on the current Lions Gate Hospital site, according to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Built at a final cost of approximately $225,000, the hospital was intended to serve the community, which at that time had a population of 21,110. North Vancouver General was the primary hospital on the North Shore from 1929 until April 1961 when Lions Gate Hospital opened on the surrounding grounds and the building was repurposed. (see the story Hospital Brought North Shore To Life online at nsnews.com/Living/Health & Wellness). See more photos online at nsnews.com/photo galleries. — Rosalind Duane, with files from Erin McPhee
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Fan support, a festival atmosphere and even a powerful fashion statement were on display for the Capilano Rugby Club’s premier men’s home opener Saturday, although the only thing missing from the party was the result.
With more than 1,000 patrons on hand to catch the action, the Caps fell 28-8 to the UBC Thunderbirds, twotime defending CDI Premier League champions. UBC took an 18-3 lead into halftime and pushed their advantage to 28-3 before Capilano closed the gap with the last try of the game. “The guys finished strongly … I was pleased with the commitment,” said Capilano head coach Keith Reeves. “I do think UBC probably have more quality across the club then we do at the moment. I don’t think that’s going to be a permanent thing.” Reeves’ belief in his team’s ability to catch up to and ultimately pass the high-flying T-Birds stems from the odd position that the Capilano premier team is in to start the season. This is the second year that BC Rugby has run a fall session for eight Lower Mainland-based premier teams – including Abbotsford and Seattle – with the sole purpose of narrowing the field down to six for the official CDI Premier League season that will begin in early 2017. The bottom two teams drop down to Div. 1 for the spring season, while the standings reset for the top six as they are joined by Vancouver Island teams in the Premier League in the new year. “The only thing you’ve got to play for before Christmas, realistically, is to avoid relegation,” said Reeves. “I’ve never
Greg Brown of the Capilano Rugby Club’s premier men’s team takes down a UBC ball carrier during Capilano’s home opener Saturday at Klahanie Park. The Thunderbirds, two-time defending Premier League champs, claimed a 28-8 win over Capilano. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH come across this before. It’s a very unusual way to run a competition. You can’t win anything, but you can lose a lot.” Knowing those stakes, several of Capilano’s premier team regulars have opted not to play the fall session, intending to return once the Premier League proper begins. That’s left Reeves scrambling to fill more than half of his starting lineup with players who weren’t on the premier team last year. “It’s been a difficult pre-season this year,” said Reeves. “We’ve not seen truly what the squad’s strengths were. … I don’t like it, personally. I don’t like the splits between the first half and the second half of the season. A lot of the guys see it as two quite separate competitions.” The good news for
Capilano is that they had a cracker of a Div. 1 squad last season that won their league title. A lot of those players are now getting a taste of premier play this fall. “The first division guys are very good players – they were a very good team last year, they went through the year unbeaten, never looked like losing, including in the final,” said Reeves. “And half of those guys are playing in the prems now for me, and that’s how it should be, really, if you’re a developing team. I think when we get the other guys back, if we get the other guys back after Christmas, we’ll have a very strong squad of guys who want to commit and play out for Capilano.” Premier veterans Chris Robinson and Jordan ReidHarvey are leading the way
for the team, with promoted Div. 1 players Rich Merinsky, Dave Owen and Jason de Freitas jumping in to provide some more muscle up front. “I think we’re going to be a lot more physical than we were last year, our pack is certainly bigger than it was, quite deliberately so,” said Reeves. “I’d like to think we can still play an off-load game, still break defences down by playing some attractive rugby – less kicking, more running. I think we’re developing on what I learned last year, really. You can’t turn a small pack out in B.C. rugby, because there’s teams like Burnaby and Ravens and others who are big boys. If you don’t win the lineouts and don’t win the scrums, it doesn’t matter how good your backs are – you’re going to struggle without possession. We’ve deliberately
Capilano players Adam Zaruba, Greg Brown and Chad Carlsen team up on a tackle. gone a little bigger this year to try and match them.” The Caps have also been helped in the early going by elite players Adam Zaruba
and Harry Jones, who will likely leave the club soon to rejoin the national sevens
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If first impressions really do provide an accurate portrayal of reality, then Windsor secondary grad Emma Pringle is on her way to becoming one of the greatest soccer players in the history of Simon Fraser University.
The rookie forward made her NCAA debut earlier this month and scored both goals for the Clan in a season-opening 2-0 win over the Academy of Art Urban Knights. “What can you say after a performance like that?” SFU head coach Annie Hamel stated in a release. “She was incredible, driving play all over the field. When you have a freshman who can come in
and give a performance like that, especially in her debut, you get excited. She has a very bright future.” Pringle hasn’t slowed down much since, notching two more goals to lead the team with four markers in the first six games. The rest of the team has combined to score one goal. Pringle’s third goal of the year came in a 1-0 overtime win over Cal State Dominguez Hills during SFU’s pre-season swing through California. Pringle then scored her third game-winning goal of the year in a 2-0 win over Central Washington Sept. 22 to open regular season play in the Great Northwest Athletic
Conference. Pringle will get a chance to add to continue her blazing start Thursday, Sept. 29 when the Clan host Seattle Pacific University in GNAC action. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at Terry Fox Field. SHAW SUITS UP FOR CANADA AT WORLD CUP North Vancouver soccer star Caitlin Shaw will suit up for Team Canada at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup running Sept. 30-Oct. 21 in Jordan. Shaw is one of only three 15-year-old players on the team. Canada opens with a game against Cameroon Friday. – Andy Prest
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team for the upcoming grand prix season. Jones suited up in Capilano’s season opening 17-16 road win over Vancouver Rowing Club Sept. 17 while Zaruba has been in the lineup for both of Capilano’s games so far. “It’s been great having those guys around,” said Reeves. “They set an example on the pitch, never give less than 100 per cent and it’d be nice if we could have them for a little longer, but I don’t think we will.” Another welcome returning players is Kayne Tapiki, who rejoins the premier men after a five-year absence. “The guys that are playing for me now are there because they really, really want to be there, and that makes it a
good group of players to work with,” said Reeves, adding that he has modest goals for the fall season. “I said my objectives at the beginning were 1) not to get relegated and 2) build a squad over the course of this first half where we can really challenge in the second half. I think if we win four out of those seven games before Christmas with the players that are coming through from the lower levels in the club, then I think we will have achieved both of those goals.” The club has already reached one goal this season of raising more than $4,000 dollars for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The premier men wore pink jerseys on Saturday, each one purchased by a club patron
for $100 with all proceeds going to the foundation. Through jersey sales, partial gate proceeds and other fundraising activity, the club has raised more than $20,000 through five years of Pink Day celebrations. “It’s a great day for the club,” said Reeves. The premier men will have a chance to work towards their on-field goals this weekend when they host Seattle Saracens Saturday in a 2:45 p.m. kickoff. “I’m hoping it will be an open, fast, attractive game,” said Reeves, adding that both teams will look a lot different than they did when they met with full rosters last season. “I’d like to think that we have strength in depth at Caps, and are building on that, but we’ll know properly on Saturday.”
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