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Broken elevator strands elderly tenants Ambleside renters shut in with no fix in sight
JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
Elderly tenants of a rental apartment building in West Vancouver say they’re suffering because the eight-floor building’s elevator has been broken for six weeks – with no fix expected anytime soon.
One 85-year-old tenant on the fifth floor said he hasn’t left his suite since the elevator was damaged in an electrical fire Sept. 21 and feels like a prisoner in his own home. “I haven’t left for a month,” said Sydney Rose, who has lived in the Sea and Stream building at 1765 Duchess Ave. for the past 18 years. Rose said he’s made do with help from his stepdaughter and his neighbours, who bring groceries and deliver his daily newspaper, but is starting to go stir crazy trapped in his apartment. “I’m going around the twist. I’m getting cabin fever,” he said. Rose said before the elevator broke he made a point of going for daily walks in the neighbourhood. “I’m still mobile when I’ve got access, but I can’t handle the stairs,” due to a back injury, he said. Rose’s neighbour Juanita Allan, 88, said the length of time it’s taking for repairs is frustrating. Allan said she makes fewer trips in and out of the building now. “I have to think about ‘Can I walk up those five flights of stairs?’ I have stayed in a few days.” Allan said she has arthritis in her knees and has had to
Catherine McKinnon, one of the tenants in the building at 1765 Duchess Ave., takes a rest in a chair placed on a stairwell landing since the building’s elevator stopped working six weeks ago. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD rely on the building’s caretaker to help bring up groceries to her apartment. “I can get up comfortably to the third floor,” she said. “But the last two…” “I’d like to know what other buildings wait this long (for repairs),” Allan said. Both the District of West Vancouver and the fire department said the issue is not one
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Accidentally donated $4K returned to owner BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Salvation lies within. Or sometimes, it’s deep down at the bottom of a green bag.
A North Vancouver Salvation Army donation sorter is being hailed a hero after finding a large sum of
cash accidentally tucked into a donated bag. Early in October, a woman who was preparing to move from North Vancouver stopped in to the Capilano branch on Fell Avenue to donate some clothes and accessories she no longer needed. She came back the next
day in tears, saying somewhere within her donations was $4,000 in savings. “She told us that she accidentally donated the money and she needs the money,” said Louie Lumio, who had only been working at the thrift shop for the last three months. Staff explained to her that
it might have already been trucked back to the warehouse in Langley, in which case it was anyone’s guess where it would turn up. “She left the store crying and sad. She thought that she was never going to find her money again,” he said.
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Notice of Election The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver
By-Election November 19, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver that a by-election by voting is necessary for the Office of Councillor (one to be elected) for a term ending October 2018.
For the Office of Councillor
The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: AYRISS, David
West Vancouver
BAMANI, Farzaneh
West Vancouver
BAXTER, Joanna
5491 Greenleaf Rd., West Vancouver
DODD, Tom
2658 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver
HADDAD, Tara
West Vancouver
JAFARI, Rosa
West Vancouver
JOHNSON, Jon
West Vancouver
JONES, David A.
103-540 Waters Edge Cr., West Vancouver
KRAWCZYK, Andy
5389 Aspen Dr., West Vancouver
LAMBUR, Peter
1060 Clyde Ave., West Vancouver
PAHL, Vernon
5504 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
REYNOLDS, Carolanne
West Vancouver
General Voting Day is Saturday November 19 Voting places are as follows; all are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Gleneagles Community Centre
6262 Marine Dr.*
Hollyburn Elementary School
1329 Duchess Ave.*
Irwin Park Elementary School
2455 Haywood Ave.
Rockridge Secondary School
5350 Headland Dr. *
Seniors’ Activity Centre Westcot Elementary School
695 21st St. * 760 Westcot Rd. *
Wheelchair access and curbside voting are available at all locations. Locations marked above with * are most accessible.
Notice of Advance Voting Opportunities For those who are unable to vote on general voting day, advance voting opportunities will be held at West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the following days: Saturday, November 5 Tuesday, November 8 Wednesday, November 9 Monday, November 14
Contact the Election Office
If you have enquiries or require more information:
Legislative Services West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC t: 604-925-7045 or 604-925-7049 e: election@westvancouver.ca hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays)
Mail Ballot Voting Electors who may vote by mail ballot are persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity and persons who expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Electors meeting the above qualifications may apply to the chief election officer to receive a mail ballot package. The Application to Vote by Mail is available on the District’s website at westvancouver.ca/election and at the West Vancouver Municipal Hall. Mail ballot packages will be provided to qualified applicants from November 1, 2016 (or earlier if at all possible) to November 19, 2016 at 5 p.m. If you are unable to pick up a mail ballot package, please provide your application by October 31, 2016 if possible, to allow sufficient time for a package to be mailed to you. Completed mail ballots must be received by the chief election officer at West Vancouver Municipal Hall before 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in order to be counted for the by-election. For more information on mail ballot voting please call Legislative Services at 604-925-7045 or 604-925-7049.
Registering to Vote Electors whose names are not on the list of registered electors may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place and providing required identification.
Resident Electors A Resident Elector must meet the following requirements: • age 18 or older on the day of registration or on general voting day; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • a resident of the District of West Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. To register, Resident Electors will be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature; photo identification is unnecessary) to prove both residency and identity.
• a registered owner of real property in the District of West Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; • not entitled to register as a resident elector in the District of West Vancouver; • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; • not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in the District of West Vancouver; • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector; • the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. To register, Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature; photo identification is unnecessary), AND proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. A property tax notice/certificate, a property assessment notice from BC Assessment, a State of Title Certificate, Title Search or Certificate of Indefeasible Title are acceptable forms of proof of property ownership. No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote; and permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants) who have not yet become Canadian citizens are not entitled to vote.
Further Information Visit the District’s election web page westvancouver.ca/ election or contact the chief election officer at 604-925-7045 or deputy chief election officer at 604-925-7049.
The preceding is important information. Please have someone translate it for you.
Non-Resident Property Electors A Non-Resident Property Elector must meet the following requirements: • age 18 or older on the day of registration or on general voting day; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
S. Scholes, Chief Election Officer October 28, 2016
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KEITH BALDREY: LIBERALS, NEW DEMOCRATS DIVIDED ON ‘CONSENT’ PAGE 8
Possible pot roach sends pup to the vet
Blue Bus drivers vote to accept deal
Lynn Valley woman warns tossed butts toxic to dogs
Bus drivers for West Vancouver’s Blue Bus system have voted 88 per cent in favour of accepting a three-year contract deal recommended by union brass.
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
A Lynn Valley woman is warning fellow dog owners about the danger of roaches – and not the kind that scatter when the light is turned on.
Amanda Birrell’s fourmonth-old golden doodle Scout had to be treated by the vet overnight after becoming poisoned, she suspects, by marijuana resin. Birrell had taken Scout for a walk on the trail off Lynn Valley’s Harold Road on Oct. 25. About half an hour after they returned home, she found Scout had violent vomiting and diarrhea, and was shaking and drooling. She rushed him to the Lynn Valley Veterinary Clinic where he was treated with an overnight intravenous drip, anti-nausea medications and charcoal to absorb
the toxins. “I’ve had dogs for my whole life and I’ve never seen a dog that sick,” she said. The affair cost her just under $420. John Bratty, one of the vets who treated Scout, said it could have been any number of things that left the pup in such a state, and that generally, marijuana poisoning is usually not so severe. But, he added pot poisoning is a common reason for a trip to the vet’s. “It’s one of the more common toxins veterinarians see in dogs. It’s not just roaches on trails. It’s people’s brownies and it’s something in the back lane and something tossed over a fence,” he said. “They just act stoned. They’re woozy, unsteady. They stand with their legs far apart because they’re having trouble with their balance.” Birrell said she suspects it was a roach as she would have noticed him trying to eat something bigger. “Right now, with all of the mushrooms, I’ve been
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Amanda Birrell sits with her four-month-old golden doodle Scout, who became one sick puppy after possibly eating a trail user’s discarded cannabis roach. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
The ratification vote Oct. 27 comes after negotiators for the Amalgamated Transit Union, representing Blue Bus drivers and mechanics, hammered out a deal with the District of West Vancouver Oct. 24. The two sides went back to the bargaining table – without the help of a mediator – after drivers staged a one-day bus strike Oct. 24, bringing transit service in West Vancouver – including service to B.C. Ferries’ Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal to a halt. The strike was the first in the 100 year history of the transit service and left a number of travellers scrambling to get to their destinations. District of West Vancouver spokesman Jeff McDonald said this week details of the deal won’t be released until after the agreement is also
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CIVIL CLAIM: WEST VAN WOMAN SUING FOR RETURN OF $100K DEPOSIT IN FAILED REAL ESTATE DEAL
Suit claims house sale tied to private school entry
JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
A West Vancouver woman has filed a lawsuit, claiming she was duped by an acquaintance into handing over $100,000 with false promises that a property deal would help get her daughter into York House private school.
Mei Han, a West Vancouver businesswoman, filed the lawsuit against Lili Song of Vancouver in B.C. Supreme Court June 27. Song’s husband Clement Song and their son Tian Ci Song are also named in the lawsuit. Song, however, denies that an enrolment-for-property deal was ever made, and said Han chose to back out of a
legally binding real estate sale contract. According to the lawsuit filed by Han, the disagreement sprang up in the fall of 2015 after Lili Song volunteered to help get Han’s elementary school-aged daughter into the exclusive private school for girls in Shaughnessy. Han believed “it was in general very difficult to enrol a student in York House,” according to the statement of claim, and had been told by the administration of the school there was no room to enrol new students at the grade attended by her daughter. Song told Han she had “a good relationship with the administration of York House,” according to the statement of
claim, and would broker a deal that would allow Han’s daughter to enrol at the school. That deal involved a property next to York House at 1518 26 th Ave. West owned by Song, according to the statement of claim. According to the lawsuit, Song told Han she would sell her the property for $6.7 million, which Han could then offer to lend or lease to the school in exchange for enrolling her daughter. Song told Han she had already discussed the arrangement with the director of York House “who appeared to be highly interested in it,” according to the statement of claim. Han paid $100,000 to show she was serious about the deal, according to the claim.
But in February 2016, Han was told the school had no opening for her daughter. She then asked Song to return the $100,000. According to the lawsuit, Song’s assistant phoned Han to tell her Song would return the money. But according to the statement of claim, none of the cash has been repaid. Han’s lawsuit seeks a judge’s order forcing Song to return the money or to pay damages for breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation, claiming any deal was contingent on her daughter being enrolled in the school, which Song failed to follow through on. But in a statement of defence, Song denies that version of events. She said in the
statement she agreed to help Han seek a spot for her daughter by providing introductions only after Han repeatedly sought her assistance. Song said in the statement she never promised Han’s daughter would be admitted to York House and did not demand any payment for her help. Song’s statement of defence characterizes the property deal as separate from the school enrolment issue. Han wanted to buy the property and put down a nonrefundable deposit of $100,000, according to Song’s statement of defence. “The agreement of purchase and sale was a valid and binding contract,” said Song in the statement of defence. Han later backed out of the deal, said Song.
York House has an enrolment of 656 students, including kindergarten and junior kindergarten students. Fees at the private school are about $20,000 a year. York House is not named in the lawsuit and spokeswoman Darcy Hausselman said the school was until recently unaware of it. “We have a very stringent admissions policy,” she said. Attempting to influence admissions decisions “isn’t anything that happens,” she said. “Everybody goes through the same process.” Song filed her statement of defence last month, in response to Han’s lawsuit, which was filed in June. None of the allegations has been proven in court.
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Midwife relieved after missing car found Stolen Toyota recovered near LGH, medical kits in trunk untouched
JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
A North Vancouver midwife is breathing a sigh of relief after her stolen car – containing needed medical supplies for attending home births – was found undamaged.
“I’m very pleased about it,” said local midwife Vera Berard. “I got my equipment. It was in the trunk just like I packed it.” Last week, Berard appealed for the return of her 2000 Toyota Corolla
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Man reported missing in North Vancouver BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
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Elevator requires extensive repairs From page 1 they have any control over. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Bush said the elevator was knocked out by an electrical fire in its control room. But as long as residents have two means of exiting the building through stairwells it meets all fire regulations, he said. Residents aren’t supposed to use an elevator in the event of a fire anyway, he said. But residents said it’s hard on people with mobility problems to go up and down several flights of stairs each day. Many tenants are longterm and so have “aged in place,” said Alexandra Steele, who added she’s worsened an injury to her calf muscle by having to climb the stairs every day. Residents recently got a community mailbox installed outside the building’s
entrance, but had their mail delivery stopped completely for several weeks when the elevator stopped functioning. Doing laundry in facilities on the ground floor is another challenge, said Catherine McKinnon, who has lived on the third floor for 20 years. “I have high blood pressure and I get out of breath,” she said. Notice of an annual rent increase to take effect in January arrived right around the same time as the elevator broke down, she said. “We definitely shouldn’t be paying that,” she added. Gerhard Prange, the owner of property management company Vista Realty, said he’s doing what he can to get the elevator fixed. “We feel bad about this,” he said, adding Otis Elevators is “working on getting this thing up and running. I’m in contact with them pretty well daily.”
Prange said his understanding is that part of the delay is because it’s difficult to find parts for a 50-year-old elevator. “They’re not readily available,” he said. Getting a new elevator would take even longer, he said. “The building would be without an elevator for six months.” Prange said he plans to speak with the owners – who don’t live in Canada – about reconsidering the rent increase in light of the elevator troubles. So far, Prange said he has no word on when the elevator will be fixed. “I feel just terrible,” he said. “I can’t push this elevator up and down myself.” Jodi Hynes, a spokeswoman for Otis Elevator, said she couldn’t provide a time frame when the elevator might be fixed. “Unfortunately, the elevator requires extensive
repairs to critical components and rigorous quality testing before it can be safely put back into service for residents,” she said in an emailed statement. A spokesman for the province said in an emailed statement that tenants can apply to the residential tenancy branch for a repair order and a reduction in rent in cases where a landlord has not conducted appropriate repairs or has restricted tenants’ access to services. So far, none of the tenants in the building have complained to the branch, he said. The building at 1765 Duchess Ave. is owned by a numbered company, whose directors list their addresses at a post office box in the Channel Islands. The 2016 assessed value of the property is $11.4 million, with land value making up about $8 million of that.
Benefits were in dispute From page 4 ratified by district council. That vote is expected Nov. 7. The previous contract with the union expired March 31. Union president Geoff Devlin said the deal addresses benefit issues that were in
dispute during the strike. There are about 150 union bus drivers and mechanics who work for the Blue Bus system. The system provides about 18,000 trips a day. The system is run by the municipality under contract to TransLink.
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watching him like a hawk when we walk through the trails and I didn’t see him pick up anything,” she said. “It’s such a small amount that they need to pick up, people don’t even know they’ve ingested anything. It’s not like they’re chewing on something.” Now Birrell wants to get the word out that not only are dogs keen to munch on found pot roaches, it’s also likely to make them sick. “When (the vet) said that,
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ways, with some arguing it bestows onto First Nations “veto rights” on all kinds of things, while others reject that argument and insist any First Nations would have to win a court ruling that clearly grants them true consent. As I pointed out here some weeks back, the federal Liberal government has backed away from full implementation after promising to do so during the last federal election. Their retreat is linked to concerns over those potential veto provisions, and the Constitutional nightmares they may create. In any event, NDP leader John Horgan has pledged to embrace and adopt the entire declaration (he disagrees it creates that veto), while Premier Christy Clark agrees with much of the declaration but has said there is no way her government would adopt resolutions that
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cheque to buy materials which I gave him and it was quickly cashed. He finally started the job two weeks later than expected and spent approximately 17 hours on it. One afternoon at 2:30 p.m. he stated packing his tools in his van and said the job was finished. I wrote a cheque for the final amount and gave it to him. In the meantime, while he was still packing up, my husband and I had a closer look at his work and decided some of it we couldn’t accept and we told him so. Right away he promised to come back later and replace some of the substandard wood. A week later on Saturday morning he came back and my son happened to be at the house. My son asked some questions about the safety of the deck then told the tradesman he had done a poor job
for us as he had used some third-rate materials and had overcharged for the job. The reply we got was that the tradesman felt he had been insulted and he left. A portion of the work will now have to be redone at an additional expense by another contractor. I am not looking for sympathy because at my age I should have known better. It turns out that I can’t lodge a complaint against the tradesman who did the work as I found out from both North Vancouver City and District halls that he doesn’t have a business licence. Through this, I have learned the hard way to be on your guard when you employ someone to work on your home. Isobel Medcalf North Vancouver
Poppy proceeds go to help local veterans and their families Dear Editor: In your article Legion Shutdown Divides Community (Oct. 23), I was surprised to read that Lions Gate Hospital and Argyle secondary are beneficiaries of the local poppy campaign. I have always understood that the funds from the poppy campaign across Canada went to support veterans and their families, not other community organizations. I wonder whether this redistribution of the funds occurs at other legion branches, or only the Lynn Valley branch. I willingly donate to the poppy fund every year thinking that I am helping veterans, but if that is not the case, I will rethink my donation. If I wish to support the hospital or the school I shall do so. However, when I give to the poppy fund, I
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“Those are the messages we’re trying to undo,” explains author and sexual health teacher Saleema Noon. By associating sex with fear, parents and teachers are aiding repression while damaging the possibility of open discussion. “I encourage parents not to use the term consequences when talking about sex, specifically when it comes to STIs and pregnancy. … We do need to talk about those but we don’t need to freak (kids) out about it,” she says. Noon is scheduled to appear at Capilano library on Thursday to promote Talk Sex Today, the book she coauthored with Meg Hickling.
The book is an expanded version of Hickling’s Speaking of Sex. Published in 2005, Speaking of Sex ends with a tip for parents to be watchful of this burgeoning social media trend. Today, Noon says the two most common questions parents ask are: “’How do I teach my kids good habits online and how do I keep them safe online?’” The self-esteem of many teens and even pre-teens is entwined with page views and online likes, Noon explains. “A lot of girls feel pressured to post provocative or sexy photos on social media sites like Instagram or Snapchat. And then the wait begins for the likes and the comments and the follows,” she says. “If that particular photo doesn’t get the attention that the person’s looking for, maybe the next picture needs to be a bit racier.” It’s equally concerning
Handsworth grad Saleema Noon and co-author Meg Hickling are set to appear at Capilano Library Thursday to discuss sex, gender and their new book, Talk Sex Today, an expanded version of Hickling’s Speaking of Sex. The talk and signing is set to run from 7 to 9 p.m. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD to see the way boys often behave online, Noon adds. “Boys learn from a young age that if they get sexy photos from hot girls, they better share them with their friends because that makes them a pimp and a player. … They’re looking for peer approval too.” Noon encourages young
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people to navigate the online world with empathy. “Even the most insignificant decision on their part – like not sharing a photo – could have a major impact on someone else’s life.” Noon stresses teaching children to respect their own bodies. When she was a little girl
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Be sure to rake up fallen leaves around your fruit trees as this removes habitat for overwintering pests. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD two-year-old canes will have shrivelled up berry and flower cluster stems, and the one-year-old canes will only have leaves. You can pull out the two-year-old canes, but I prefer to leave them standing because they make excellent winter habitat for native pollinators. This is also a great time of year to add fresh (not composted) manure to your vegetable garden. It is not usually recommended to add fresh manure to your vegetable garden because there is a possibility of pathogens transferring from the manure to your crops. However, this time of year is the exception because there is enough time between now and your spring planting for
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One of the challenges of diagnosing postpartum depression is that several symptoms are indistinguishable from the anxiety and sleeplessness that are virtually synonymous with parenthood, explains a North Vancouver counsellor.
However, if the “baby blues” stretches beyond two weeks, it’s a good idea to check in with a professional, according to Alexandra Stewart, who works out of central Lonsdale. Stewart, who specializes in parenting and pregnancy, warns that hyper-sensitivity and acute fatigue are often indicative of a larger problem. While almost all mothers of newborns will be tired, the lethargy that comes with postpartum depression is fatigue on a “whole other level,” according to Stewart. Mothers suffering postpartum depression find themselves completely drained of emotional energy or even unable to get out of bed, Stewart notes. Changes in appetite and a fear that you’re going to harm yourself or your baby can also be signs of depression. “If you’re ever having any thoughts like that, you should definitely contact a care provider,” she says. Stewart, who divides her time between Vancouver and the North Shore, lauds cognitive behavioural therapy as
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The offerings at Ambleside’s Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle include massive, steaming bowls of award-winning beef shank with noodles in soup (at left). At right, the eatery’s iconic sign greets customers at the North Shore location, one of a handful of international restaurants bearing the name. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH
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I was in Germany last week and ate exceptionally well while I was there. In search of a traditional meal one evening, I found myself on a quiet block of Frankfurt’s Rosenbergerstrasse where I had been told I would find a suitable restaurant to meet my needs.
Indeed, the place in question, a rustic winter cabin-like space with brick, wood, and fire-burning hearths, delivered big time and I was soon tucking into a dish of knusprige schweinehaxe, or crispy pig’s knuckle, served with roasted potatoes and sauerkraut
The Dish Chris Dagenais with bacon. The knuckle, also known as a pork hock, is the portion of the leg above the pig’s ankle. It supplies an
ample amount of meat and, in the case of my meal, a stunning fat cap on one side that was rendered into crispy, caramelized crackling. The combination of the tender pork meat, its crunchy fat, the tart cabbage and the lovely golden potatoes, all washed down with a hefty pour of local pilsner, was simply glorious. I have recounted this meal to numerous people and have discovered that not everyone shares my enthusiasm for this style of eating; in fact, some people have been outright put off by the idea of eating a hock as the central part of the meal.
Food traditions certainly vary and I can see how if pig’s knuckle is a new item for you, its bold flavour and unique texture may take some getting used to. Coming from an Eastern European tradition on my mother’s side, this kind of food is familiar to me and I take comfort in it. These were the thoughts swimming through my head during my recent visit to Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle, a Taiwanese food joint specializing in the eponymous dish. The Ambleside location is one of a handful of international restaurants bearing this name; the group has cleaned up at
beef noodle competitions globally. The conversation about unfamiliar textures and flavours came to the fore for me because Chef Hung’s menu features a number of preparations of offal, which I felt obliged to try. I have long admired certain cuisines of the world for their commitment to using every bit of the animal, wasting nothing and devising ingenious recipes that elevate a conventionally poor cut along the way. South Asian culinary traditions are particularly adept at this no-waste approach and Taiwanese food is no exception. And so it
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Versatile shrimp, which can be purchased frozen in bags, are often on sale and will keep in freezers for six to eight months. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook until softened, about five minutes; transfer the peppers and onions to a bowl. Add another tablespoon of oil and cook half of the shrimp for two minutes without stirring, then flip them over and cook for another two minutes or until opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a plate; add the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the rest of the shrimp, then transfer them to the plate as well. In another bowl or a large measuring cup whisk together the coconut milk, fish sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar and grated ginger until well combined. Transfer the cooked onions and peppers back to the skillet and pour the coconut milk mixture over top. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about five minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet with the basil and cilantro and toss to coat. Serve over rice, garnished with additional cilantro and basil. Makes four servings.
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⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper to taste Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for your pasta. Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until the pan is almost smoking. Sear the shrimp just until opaque and crisp on the outside; remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add the shallots. Sauté until golden brown, then add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they’re slightly caramelized, about five minutes. Add the garlic and saute for one additional minute; if the pan is looking a little dry, add a bit more olive oil. Boil pasta according to package directions then drain, reserving a cup of pasta cooking water. Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the skillet and stir to deglaze the pan, cooking for another two minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the cooked pasta, soy sauce and butter to the pan and toss until the butter is melted. Add the shrimp, parsley and Parmesan and give everything a final toss. Loosen up the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed. Add pepper to taste and serve immediately. Makes four servings.
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3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger root 1 medium onion, cut into eighths 2 green bell peppers, cut into ½-inch wide strips
½ tsp red chili flakes (reduce or increase the amount according to taste) 24 to 30 large peeled and deveined shrimp ½ cup roasted peanuts 4 green onions, white parts only, chopped Kung Pao Sauce: 4 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis, available in the Asian food aisle; you can substitute a 50/50 mixture of ketchup and oyster sauce) 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 tsp Asian sesame oil ¼ tsp white pepper 1 tsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar Hot cooked rice to serve Mix the Kung Pao sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until the oil is very hot. Add the ginger and stir a few times, then add the onion, green pepper and red chili flakes. Stir fry until the onions and peppers are slightly softened, then add the shrimp and roasted peanuts, and continue cooking until the shrimp is almost cooked. Add the Kung Pao sauce to the wok and stir until the sauce thickens (if sauce gets too thick, add a little water until it is the consistency you desire). Stir in the chopped green onions and serve immediately over rice. Makes four servings.
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certainly does seem to lean to the less choice cuts of meat (by Western culinary standards, anyway) and they are nicely realized here with deft seasoning. I enjoyed the beef offal specialty more than the pig’s ear, not because the latter was flawed in any way, but because my largely uninitiated Western palate struggled with the texture and temperature of the dish. It had an undeniable springy crunch to it and I couldn’t help but think that had it been fried, for instance, it would have taken on a texture not unlike bacon and would have been more accessible to me. That said, the ear nevertheless boasted deep flavours of sesame and salty soy sauce and, solely on the basis of taste, was not a particularly exotic dish. The offal, also served cold, was much more approachable, with tender and meaty bits of brisket, succulent, round and fatty morsels of tendon (familiar to anyone who eats pho with any frequency), and light, spongy bites of tripe. A spicy marinade, along with a few slivers of fresh red chilies, elevated the dish. But the real stars of the show, as the restaurant’s name suggests, are the championship-winning beef noodle dishes. Diners can choose their proteins, style of noodle (thin, flat, rice or vermicelli), and the spice level of the broth. I opted for flat noodles in my soup, and was rewarded by a substantial portion of beautiful, golden al dente broad noodles that resembled in shape, texture and even flavour, hand-made pappardelle. The deep, chestnut-hued broth was full of rich flavours, obviously the result of a long, slow reduction process and the meats, including pieces of spongy honeycomb tripe, tender shank and tendon, were generously portioned and succulent. A little ramekin of spicy, fermented cabbage provided a great flavour boost to the meal, as did lovely, spicy, subtly toasty chilli oil, with which every table is equipped. My meal, which was too much food for a single setting, was $27 before gratuity. Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle is located at 1560 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 778-279-8822 chefhungnoodle.com 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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The Capilano Blues men’s soccer team will be sharing an odd fascination for the next week: constantly checking and re-checking the weather forecast for Fort McMurray, Alta.
That great northern Canadian city will be the host site for the 2016 CCAA national men’s soccer championships where the Blues are headed after winning the PacWest soccer title for the second straight season with a 4-2 win over Douglas College Saturday in Burnaby. With their return trip to nationals sewn up – the Blues finished second at last season’s CCAA championships – the Capilano crew has already started weather watching. “I have been looking at it for sure,” said head coach Paul Dailly with a laugh when asked about the Fort McMurray forecast. At the time of this writing it was -5 C and snowing, but the longrange trend looked warmer and sunnier. “It’s changed daily quite a bit. I don’t know what to expect, to be honest. Ideally it’ll be above freezing, but who knows. We’ll expect
The Capilano Blues celebrate their second straight PacWest men’s soccer championship victory following a 4-2 win over Douglas College Saturday night at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. The Blues were undefeated all season in PacWest play. PHOTO SUPPLIED PAUL YATES/VANCOUVER SPORTS PICTURES the worst and if it’s not that bad, it’s not that bad. It’s the same for both teams – we’ll just go about our business like we’re playing at home.” The Blues won their way back to nationals with a dominant performance in PacWest play, capping off an
undefeated regular season with a pair of emphatic wins at the provincial tournament. The onslaught started early in Friday’s semifinal against Quest University, as a free kick from midfielder Edris Najm made it 1-0 just three minutes into the game.
High-scoring striker Keith Jackson made it 2-0 before the game was 15 minutes old. Quest never quit, however, scoring near the end of the first half and again in the second, but the Blues responded each time, with Jackson getting his second to make it 3-1
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script, as Najm again opened the account, this time just two minutes into the game. The rookie, a graduate of Burnaby’s Byrne Creek secondary, did all of his damage in the first five minutes of each game, but was a key player all weekend, said Dailly. For his effort Najm earned the tournament’s top midfielder award. “He’s a great player, very gifted and really composed for his age. He just settled everything down in the midfield and made some tremendous decisions. He can score goals too.” The super-strike combo of Jackson and Kristian Yli-Hietanen then blasted in goals three minutes apart to put the Blues up 3-0 less than 30 minutes into the game. The Blues did face a threat in the first half but it didn’t come from their opponents – fog rolled in early on and hung over the field for much of the half, threatening to delay or even cancel the contest. “It was pretty bad,” said Dailly. “It got to the point where we were on one side and you could definitely make out that there were bodies on the other side but you couldn’t make faces out. … The fourth official said if we can’t see the far end we’re going to have to call the game. Off to such a good start, I thought, ‘Man, please – just praying for the fog to lift and the game to continue.’” By the start of the second half the fog rolled out and the Royals rolled in, potting two quick goals to make it 3-2 despite losing a man to a red card. The game turned again, however, when Douglas College lost another player to a red card followed almost immediately by Jackson scoring his fourth of the tournament to make it 4-2, which held up as the final score. “Credit to (Douglas) – with 10 men they battled back and got it to 3-1. We made a mistake defensively and then right away it was 3-2,” said Dailly. “It was definitely a little nervy. It was a situation we shouldn’t have been in for sure. … I was happy with how we responded. We didn’t quit, we didn’t stop believing in ourselves and what we were doing and we answered back right away.” The Blues have had a lot of success over the years, but this is the first time they’ve won back-to-back provincial titles since Capilano claimed four straight from 1988 to 1991. “It feels great,” said Dailly. “I’m happy for the group of guys, I’m happy for Dev Woolley of course – our fifth-year captain and such
a leader on and off the field. We’ve just got a tremendous group this year, I’m just happy for the guys. They put in a lot of work all season long and put up with me and I’m glad that they were rewarded.” Fourth-year defender Nicolas Morello, a St. Thomas Aquinas grad, took home the tournament’s MVP award. Morello set up the first three goals of the final, including the opener with one of his patented long throw-ins which was flicked on by YliHietanen and finished off by Najm. Morello is an unflappable defender who can also be deadly on attack, said Dailly. “It was great to see him finally get recognized for his work all season long,” he said. “He’s been rock solid all year defensively for us and any time your right fullback can join in and be a weapon on the attack side of things, it’s a great luxury to have as a coach. … He’s kind of one of those guys who doesn’t get a lot of accolades through the years because he’s so good at what he does – he’s a defender but he loves to get forward and attack.” Jackson also earned some hardware, claiming the tournament’s top forward award. “Keith just keeps doing what Keith does,” said Dailly. “He’s not the most clinical guy you’ve ever seen in front of goal but he’s got a nose for the net and if you give him enough opportunities he’s going to make you pay for sure. He’s been doing it all year long for us – him and Kristian are quite a strike force for us up there.” The Blues will face
Charlottetown’s Holland College Hurricanes to open the national championships Nov. 9 in Fort McMurray. The same two teams met to open the tournament last year with the Blues earning a tough 3-2 win. Capilano is ranked No. 2 in the country coming into the tournament, just behind their cross-country rivals from Humber. If the tournament goes according to plan, those two powerhouses would meet again in the final. “It’s always in the back of the mind, but you can’t overlook any game,” Dailly said about getting a chance to face Humber again. “We’ve got a job to do against Holland. They’ve got a couple of really good players on that team that we saw last year – we need to eliminate them first and foremost.” This year the Blues will have the motivation of erasing last season’s disappointment. The Blues looked poised to take the national title in 2015 after Humber lost two players to red cards in the first half of the final, but Capilano couldn’t capitalize and the Hawks eventually won in a shootout following a 0-0 tie. “That bittersweet ending to last year’s season has been in a lot of guys’ minds and they want to rectify the situation this year,” said Dailly. “It was a good season. Everybody was trying to tell me it was a great year, but I was thinking it was a great year but it could have been so much better if we had just won that last game. We were right there. That was part of the problem too – we knew as a group we could have and
should have beaten Humber on the day, and just didn’t.” Now they have a second chance and are hoping to make the most of it. “I’m confident going in,” said Dailly. “The guys have to be confident, the way they’ve played all season long. That won’t change – we’re a confident group. We’re not an overconfident group though – we definitely know we’ve got some work ahead of us and some areas of improvement. We’ll look at that this week of practice and we’ll get ‘em going, ready to go for next week.” !!! The Blues men also scored well in the PacWest regular season awards, with Dailly claiming coach of the year honours and Jackson, Woolley and goalkeeper Hudson Nelles all earning allstar status. Jackson won the PacWest scoring title, notching 11 goals in 12 games. On the women’s side Taylor Einhorn earned PacWest all-star status, leading the team with five regular season goals. The Blues women also took home hardware at the provincial championships, knocking off the Langara Falcons in penalty kicks
Taylor Einhorn celebrates at the PacWest championships where the Blues women won bronze, their first medal since 2007. PHOTOS SUPPLIED PAUL YATES/VANCOUVER SPORTS PICTURES following a 1-1 tie in the thirdplace game. The bronze was the first medal for the Blues women since they won gold in 2007. The Vancouver Island Mariners claimed gold in
this year’s PacWest women’s championship with a 1-0 win over Douglas. Einhorn added another piece for her 2016 trophy case, claiming the tournament’s top forward award.
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Dr. Douglas Charles Thomas Coupland passed away peacefully in Lions Gate Hospital on the morning of Monday, October 10, 2016 at the age of 90. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Janet Coupland (Campbell) and his sons Tim (Tamiko), Peter, Douglas, Bruce (Jackie) and his grandchildren Cole, Siri, Julia, Lauren and Ben. What is life? Life is what Dr. Coupland lived in abundance. He was a husband, a father, a friend, a doctor, a fighter pilot, a rancher, a downhill ski champion, a skeet−shooting champion, a dentist, an oral surgeon, a photographer, a scuba diver and a card player. He raised the bar pretty darned high for everyone around him. Dr. Coupland − Dad − was born in Ottawa on February 22, 1926. He received his RCAF Wings in 1947, and from 1959 to 1963 he was stationed at #4 Fighter Wing, RCAF, Baden−Söllingen, Germany where two of his sons were born. There he served as both fighter pilot and flight surgeon for NATO squadrons #444−F, #422−F, and #419−F. Dr. Coupland flew 23 types of aircraft including Harvards, Vampires, Avengers, Sabre V1s and T−33 Jet Aircraft, but flying De Havilland Beavers was his true passion. He paid his way through university by flying in summers for the Air Force as well as working as a commercial bush pilot. He flew extensively in Ontario, Quebec, Labrador and Newfoundland and he loved every minute of his thousands of logged hours. He often flew over areas of land where the maps actually read, ’Unknown’. He was a true explorer in a way that maybe no longer exists. Dr. Coupland studied and graduated from McGill University, the University of Toronto and Queens University. He entered medical practice in North Vancouver as a family physician in 1965 in North Vancouver, and was on staff at Lions Gate Hospital for 43 years. Since 1965 Dr. Coupland lived for the vast, wide− open spaces of Canada’s outdoors and explored them in a Cessna 185 and a De Havilland Beaver as a private citizen. He believed that Canada was a leader in wildlife conservation and stewardship. There are so many wonderful things we can say about the man, but perhaps the most important is that as a man and as a professional, Dr. Coupland saw life as sacrosanct, and through his nine decades he always worked to heal the sick, fix the wounded and ensure that whatever it is, this thing called life, was treated with respect and the deepest of care. We miss him dearly. Our thanks go to the doctors and nurses who provided tremendous care for our father in his final days at Lions Gate Hospital. A ceremony celebrating his life will be held on November 6 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Capilano Golf Club in West Vancouver. Flowers gratefully declined.
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COUPLAND, Dr. Douglas Charles Thomas February 22, 1926 − October 10, 2016
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HAMILTON, (née Brockman), Jane November 30, 1932 - October 24, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jane Hamilton at the age of 83. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Jane was born in London, England. She studied Occupational Therapy at Oxford University, where she met her future husband, Hugh. They emigrated to Canada but did return to England to be married in 1960. After living and working throughout BC, they settled in their lovely family home in West Vancouver. For many years, Jane worked at home, raising their three children and later returned to her career as an Occupational Therapist with the Canadian Arthritis Society. Jane enjoyed many hobbies such as playing the piano, quilting, cooking, reading and volunteering in her community. Jane is survived by Hugh, her loving husband of 56 years; her children, Cynthia (Peter), Andrew (Karen), Susan (Don) and seven grandchildren: Tyler, Brady, Parker, Everett, Matthew, Thomas, and Olivia. She is survived by brothers Andrew and Stephen and sister Anna. Jane’s feisty nature and adventurous spirit were cherished by all who knew her. She was a kind, strong, and gracious woman who was not afraid to speak her mind. There will be an open service at St. Stephens Church (885-22nd Street) in West Vancouver on Saturday, November 5th at 3:15PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jane to the Parkinson Society of BC . If preferred, online Tribute Gifts can be made at www.parkinson.bc.ca under ‘Donations’.
LEIREN, Olaf “Hall” February 27, 1937 - Oct 19, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the recent departure of Hall Leiren: father, husband, grandfather, friend and colleague. He was born in Stamneshella, Norway and came to Canada when he was twelve. Hall traveled the world during his long and successful career as a writer, journalist, and BC Premier Bill Bennett’s Press Secretary. Hall is missed and loved by his wife Carol Leiren (nee Wosk); his siblings Miki, Terje, Bjorn, Johnny and Robin; first wife Marna Leiren (nee Alpen); their four daughters, Erica (Gord) and children Simone & Andrew; Annette (Mark and their sons Karl, Alex and Lucas; Michelle and husband Tony; Nicole and daughter Jade. Hall is also survived by his wife Carol’s two sons, whom he regarded as his own: Mark and partner Tav Rayne; David and wife Cindy, and grand-daughter Emma. Hall will also be missed by his special nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends in Alberta, California, Washington, Norway, and elsewhere. Hall passed away at VGH from the complications of a stroke. A memorial service was held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (Dunbar), 3737 West 27th Ave, Vancouver. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the Scandinavian Community Centre in his honour for: Olaf Hall Leiren Scholarship, c/o Sonja Busch, Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC, V5B 4P9
LONGLEY, Chris "JJ" May 10, 1969 − October 29, 2016
Christopher James Longley passed away on October 29, 2016 in his home in North Vancouver, leaving behind a large family and community including his partner, Rozeanna; his 3 children Terrell, Trenton and Taiysha; his mother Martha (Bob), father Bruce (Fran), sister Susan and brother Gord (Mila). Christopher John Edward Zinck was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia on May 10, 1969. He was lovingly adopted into the Longley family in 1971 and was one of the first inter−provincial adoptions in the history of Canada. Chris was an active, bright young child with a never−ending curiosity and zest for life; a contagious sense of humour; and a passion for anything related to water and wheels. He had an affinity for working with his hands, and an incredible imagination. In his teens, as life became more challenging for him, Chris became known to many as "JJ"; reflecting the duality of his roots. He became a skilled carver and craftsman. Later he worked many years in construction, landscaping and as an arborist.
SALVIDGE, Robert (Bob) April 10, 1930 − October 16, 2016
Bob was predeceased by his father Arthur Salvidge in 1975, his mother Rena Salvidge (nee Empey) in 1994 and his beloved youngest daughter Christy Salvidge in 2000. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bertha, his dear daughter Tracey Rand (Bill), his grandchildren Kathleen, Allison and Robert Rand, his brother Bern Salvidge (Patricia) and his nieces Deborah, Claire and Nicole Salvidge. Bob started his early career working for the iconic Wallace Neon Company and worked on some of Vancouver’s most famous neon signs. He went on to work for CPR and then finally found his calling and life long relationship with the automobile. As oil company dealers, Bob and his brother Bern operated a British American gas station on Granville Island in the 60’s (the building is still there today). The brothers later operated Gulf Oil stations at 2nd & Burrard and at 15th & Oak. But the Salvidge name would best be remembered today as "Salvidge Automotive Ltd." located at 1636 West 4th Avenue. Salvidge Automotive operated for over thirty years and maintained a large and loyal base of customers, being voted the best auto repair shop in Vancouver on several occasions. Bob was also a charter member of The BC Custom Car Association (BCCCA) because hot rods, custom cars, street and drag racing were just as popular in the late 40’s and early 50’s as they are today. In fact, then as now, street racing was a big concern to the Vancouver Police Department. This led to Bernie Smith and other members of the VPD getting together with a group of local hot rodders to try to solve the problem. They did this by forming the BCCCA which is the oldest rod and custom car club in Canada. Bob will be sadly missed by his family, his associates, friends and many loyal customers. Please think of Bob every time you see a classic car on the road because chances are that at one time Bob either owned one or repaired one just like it. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 4:00 PM. Please contact salvidge2016@gmail.com for details. In lieu of flowers, a charitable donation to the Melanoma Network of Canada, the BC Epilepsy Society or the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia in Bob’s name would be greatly appreciated.
As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
Chris "JJ" was well known throughout North Vancouver and the Squamish Nation communities for helping others in need; even as he struggled himself. He possessed a determined strength; was a courageous "soldier" of life. In his last days he spoke with love and gratitude for his children, his partner and his family. He was indeed coming to a place of peace as he prepared for his next journey.
LARONDE, Irene September 11, 1961 − October 25, 2016
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Laronde at the age of 55. Our beautiful, generous, dynamic and fun−loving Irene was taken from us by a cruel and relentless illness. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Devoted wife to David, loving mother to Nathan and Katherine, fond daughter and sister and cherished friend to many. Irene grew up in Windsor, Ontario and moved to North Vancouver in 1986. She forged a successful career in the hospitality industry, where she impressed colleagues and guests alike with her flair and attention to detail. Her talents were evident at home too − a creative hostess; her parties were legendary! She was an amazing knitter, an avid lover of movies, and a 70’s and 80’s music lover. We will all miss her terribly. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date; contact dlaronde@wesbild.com. Flowers gratefully declined.
Donations can be made to the North Shore Lookout Society and/or to the North Shore Neighbourhood House to honour his passion of caring for the homeless and to children in need. To Celebrate his Life, there will be an inter− denominational service held at 11AM on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver. There will be a viewing from 10AM−11AM. www.highlandsunited.org
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COUNCILLOR – One (1) to be elected Usual Names TURPIN WILKE
Residential Address or Jurisdiction Lions Bay, BC Lions Bay, BC
Lisa Eileen
ASSENT VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Lions Bay by that assent voting will be held on the following question: Are you in favour of the Village of Lions Bay borrowing up to $3 million over the next five years, amortized for up to 30 years, to help fund the capital projects described in Infrastructure Master Plan Financing Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 508, 2016? Yes or No The objective in seeking elector assent for borrowing up to $3 million is to address the critical risks identified in the Infrastructure Master Plan by leveraging loan funds through federal and provincial infrastructure grants. In doing so, there is an opportunity to greatly reduce the tax burden to the residents of Lions Bay. More importantly, due to the costs of upgrading and replacing infrastructure, most, if not all, of these projects would not be possible without both grant and loan funding to lessen and spread out the financial impact of these investments in the safety and security of Lions Bay’s critical water services. TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected at the Village of Lions Bay office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC during regular office hours (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding Wednesdays and statutory holidays).
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Lions Bay as follows on: General Voting:
Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Broughton Hall 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016 • 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC
If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • Canadian citizen; • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Lions Bay for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they are persons who: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; • expect to be absent from the Village of Lions Bay on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Between October 28, 2016 and 4:00 p.m. on November 14, 2016, you must submit the following information to the Village of Lions Bay by mail to PO Box 141, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0, by telephone at 604-921-9333, by fax at 604-921-6643, or by email at election@lionsbay.ca: 1. full name; 2. residential address; 3. address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors); 4. method of delivery of your mail ballot package; (a) pick up at the Village of Lions Bay office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada post to an alternate address provided when requesting the mail ballot package. 5. If you are not on the list of electors, whether you are going to be registering as a resident or a non-resident property elector (in order to ensure that you receive the correct registration application form in your package). Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on November 9, 2016. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on November 19, 2016. For further information on the by-election, the assent vote or the voting process, please visit www.lionsbay.ca/by-election-2016.html or contact: Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer: 604-921-9333 Per: Peter DeJong, Chief Election Officer, October 24, 2016
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CLUES ACROSS 1. To’s companion 4. Dance and music, e.g. 8. Lower digits 12. Free (of) 13. Gather 14. Mr. Chamberlain 15. Fruit cooler 16. Out of service 17. Supporter 18. Favorable votes 20. Florida islands 22. Conclude 24. Couple 27. Suffer a pain 30. Constraint 31. Fringe 32. Possibility 34. Evade
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