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Lost men survived avalanche and cold night BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Two out-of-bounds skiers are lucky to be alive after spending a night in a treacherous, avalancheprone gully outside Cypress Mountain ski resort.
North Shore Rescue volunteers were called to rescue the two men in their early 40s on Sunday afternoon, after they placed a 911 call. “They had gone out of bounds around 11:30 a.m. on purpose. They ducked ropes … and they went down into the gully and they got into a point of no return. It was just so steep. And then they got caught in an avalanche,” said Doug Pope, search manager. The team joined Cypress Mountain ski patrol staff in hunting for the men and
North Shore Rescue volunteer Scott Campbell escorts a rescue subject to a waiting ambulance Monday. eventually spotted their tracks heading outside the resort boundaries. Contacting them via text message, Pope was able to coach the men into getting their GPS coordinates from their smartphones, allowing rescuers to zero in on them in Tony Baker Gully, northeast of the ski resort. Almost every year, there’s a
least one rescue in that spot and several people have died there, including the man the gully is named after. Finding them was only part of the challenge though. With a week of heavy snow in the mountains and warming temperatures, avalanche risk was
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Judge hands SkyTrain stabber four-year six-month sentence
JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
A former North Vancouver mother wept in the courtroom Monday as a man who stabbed her son to death was sentenced to spend less than two more years in jail. Outside the court, Barbara Stevenson said she was shocked and upset at the sentence. “I don’t think it’s enough. I really think it’s a slap in the
face,” she said. “I’m surprised they gave out such a low sentence for killing a person.” Stevenson and other North Vancouver family members were in Vancouver provincial court Monday morning as Judge Joseph Galati handed a sentence of four years and six months in jail to 23-yearold Jesse Evan Ali Sellam of Burnaby who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Stevenson’s son James Enright. Because Sellam has already
spent close to two years in custody, his remaining sentence will be about 22 months in prison. Enright, who grew up in North Vancouver, died after he was stabbed in the heart by Sellam on Feb. 15, 2015 after coming to the aid of a friend at the Edmonds SkyTrain station. Court heard that Enright did not know Sellam and was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Homeless hunkering down in shelter Emergency weather mats filling up as mercury falls
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As snow flurries fell and temperatures dipped well below freezing over the past 10 days, up to 16 people have been bunking down on mats at the North Shore emergency shelter each night.
The shelter hasn’t reached capacity with all 20 of the extreme weather beds filling up yet, but shelter manager Bailey Mumford said that’s probably only a matter of time. With frigid air and snow gripping the coast recently and more arctic temperatures predicted for the coming week, “It’s going to be a bit of a long haul, I think,” said Mumford. If all 20 temporary spaces in the shelter on Second Street fill up, a secondary shelter with 25 mats can be opened at North Shore Neighbourhood house, although that hasn’t happened yet. The province funds emergency beds at the North Shore Shelter and Housing Centre. This year, the rules setting out when the shelter can open cold weather emergency beds were eased making it possible to open those spots for more days. The new regulations “allow us more leeway to make sure that we’re opening as often as possible,” said Mumford. The North Vancouver shelter, run by the Lookout
Sarah-Anne Mitchell, homemaker at the North Shore Shelter and Housing Centre, prepares donated clothing to be distributed to the shelter’s clients. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD Emergency Aid Society, opened its emergency beds last month. Plunging temperatures mean those are likely to stay open for a while. As a low-barrier facility, the North Vancouver shelter doesn’t turn away people because they are using drugs or alcohol. The shelter doesn’t allow storage of possessions, however, because there isn’t enough storage space, said Mumford. That can be an issue for some people, who prefer to continue camping outside,
even in freezing temperatures. Sometimes those who choose to “sleep rough” have mental health problems or don’t do well in group environments, said Mumford. During the current cold snap, outreach workers have been going out daily to spots they know are frequented by homeless people, trying to get them into the shelter and check on the wellbeing of those on the street or in the bush. “Some of it’s just checking to make sure they’re alive and not getting too sick,” said
Mumford. People who have been outside long term can develop a range of medical problems, from deteriorating joints to freezing fingers. Outreach workers often accompany bylaw officers if people who are camping outside are being asked to leave municipal parks or trails. Mumford said workers have managed to get four or five people who had been moving from camp to camp inside the shelter recently, but acknowledged the issue is
complicated. Lately, the shelter is seeing an increase in both the number of women and number of seniors, he said, including one 88-year-old man who had been sleeping outside. Some people even come to the shelter straight from the hospital if they are discharged with no place to go. The 45 regular shelter beds are almost always full, said Mumford. “We’re constantly running at about 99 to 100 per cent occupancy in the shelter.”
In October, the North Shore shelter turned away about 68 women and 128 men. “Homelessness is on the rise on the North Shore and we’re seeing a huge influx of women, seniors and, interestingly, families,” Mumford told City of North Vancouver councillors Monday night. “We’re been turning away between one and three families a month from the shelter … because we don’t accommodate children.” When the North Shore shelter has to turn people away, staff usually tries to find spaces for those people at other shelters in the Lower Mainland. Families are usually referred to other Lower Mainland facilities. North Vancouver RCMP officers have also been doing their part to help the homeless, handing out special care kits with items like toques, gloves, socks, rain ponchos, toiletries, energy bars and teas to those they encounter on the street. Cpl. Richard De Jong, spokesperson for the North Vancouver RCMP, said Cpl. Randy Wong of the North Vancouver detachment came up with the idea for the kits, which have been paid for by money donated by RCMP officers and staff at the detachment and handed out by patrol officers for the past month. Officers also offer the homeless they encounter a ride to the homeless shelter on Second Street if they want it, said De Jong. “Sometimes they take us up on the offer and sometimes they don’t.” -with files from Jeremy Shepherd
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According to an agreed statement of facts presented by Crown and defence lawyers, on the night before the stabbing, Sellam had been drinking with friends including then-18-year-old Taitusi Funaki Vikilani. By the time the pair reached the Edmonds SkyTrain station, Vikilani, who was very drunk, had started behaving aggressively and was yelling racial slurs at three black men. Around that time, Enright
and a female friend drove up to the SkyTrain station in her car. Enright’s friend became concerned about the interaction between Vikilani and the three men in the station and began filming what was happening on her cell phone. Vikilani saw her, and came over to the car, at which point the woman yelled that he was attacking her through the car’s open window, court heard. In response, Enright got out of the car to pull Vikilani away from the woman. That was when Sellam ran over and
stabbed Enright in the chest with a folding knife he was carrying, puncturing his heart. The entire interaction took fewer than four seconds, said Galati. In handing down his sentence, Galati said he accepted that Sellam had not intended to kill Enright and that his actions were impulsive. That does not excuse his actions, the judge said. “He consciously made a decision to do what he did.” He added if Sellam had not been carrying the knife – a gift
from his girlfriend – the outcome of the night may have been much different. Galati said he took into the account the victim impact statements read by “heartbroken” members of Enright’s family. “A mother should never have to deal with the pain of burying her own child,” he said, adding Sellam’s actions “cannot be undone.” Galati said he also had to consider Sellam’s lack of prior criminal record and the remorse he had expressed.
Outside the court, Barbara Enright said she didn’t think Sellam was truly sorry. Enright said her son’s whole family has been “devastated” by his death. Hundreds of his friends and former high school teachers from Sutherland secondary came to his memorial service, she said. “James was a great guy and he did not deserve this.” Vikilani also faces charges of manslaughter and assault in connection with the incident. His case is currently set for trial.
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CHOP SHOP Chef Mario Bessette demonstrates his knife skills for MLAs Naomi Yamamoto and Jane Thornthwaite at the Hope Action Values Ethics Culinary Society’s training kitchen at the North Shore Shelter and Housing Centre. The program teaches and finds employment for individuals, some of whom are shelter clients. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
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high. Sending a team in on foot could have triggered another slide that risked being fatal for the skiers and rescue crews. “We were seeing the conditions from the top and in the air and what we could see was that it was very dangerous, and that whole gully was prone to go,” Pope said. “In this case, we made the hard decision that it wasn’t safe for us to send our members in there and we told them to stay put – that they were going to have to overnight.” Cypress grooming staff stayed on the lookout for them throughout the night in case they tried to make their way out on their own. They team marshalled at its Capilano
Gate search and rescue station at 6 a.m. Talon Helicopters were called in at first light, with a helicopter rescue team and avalanche technicians. Weather conditions were still marginal and there was only a small and distant gap in the cloud deck, allowing the rescuers to get near the lost skiers with their long-line harness. The men had mild to moderate hypothermia but were in relatively good condition considering what they’d been through, Pope said. NSR handed the men over to B.C. Ambulance Service. “I’m sure it was a long night for them,” Pope said. “They’re very lucky. To be in an avalanche and survive, they beat the odds (Sunday) and they were really lucky we were able
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to get a helicopter in there because they may not have survived a second night.” It’s the first out-of-bounds rescue of the winter season for the team. Pope said he hopes the message gets out among mountain adventure seekers that there’s a stark danger beyond ski resorts’ rope lines. “It’s not safe to go out of bounds on the North Shore Mountains. There are steep gullies and waterfalls. They’re all very steep and avalanche prone,” he said. “People who go out of bounds in those gullies are putting their lives at risk, for sure, and they’re putting our rescuers’ lives at risk trying to get them out.” Cypress Mountain ski patrol did revoke the men’s season passes.
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A North Vancouver teen is recovering after being hit by a driver on Keith Road Sunday.
North Vancouver RCMP say the 16-year-old woman was crossing south on Keith in the crosswalk at Forbes Avenue around 1 p.m. when the incident happened. A westbound bus in
the curb lane stopped well before the crosswalk to allow her to pass safely but the driver of a grey Subaru in the passing lane continued through. “She was knocked to the ground. … She was taken to Lions Gate Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. She was released that day with soft-tissue injuries,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.
RCMP issued the driver a $167 ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian. The driver should have known to stop, even if he didn’t see the girl in the crosswalk, De Jong said. “If it’s a marked crosswalk and a bus or any vehicle is stopped, anticipate and expect that vehicle to be stopping for a pedestrian. Slow down and be alert,” he said.
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West Vancouver may soon be staffing up to pin down plans to develop 350 acres of the side of Hollyburn Mountain into a new village – but there’s some disagreement over who should be paying for it.
Council voted Monday night to explore “cost recovery options” for the planning process that must happen before British Pacific Properties can begin work on Cypress Village. It’s been a concept on paper for years, and council intends for it to be a fullservice community filled with a range of housing options and price points and a commercial hub. But district planning staff are currently stretched too thin to continue advancing the proposal any further. At British Pacific Properties’ suggestion, council is now hiring a consultant to research how the developer can pay to keep the project moving. The idea won the support of five of council’s seven members, but not before a feisty philosophical debate about who should be paying for new planners. Coun. Nora Gambioli
said she has no problems with the notion of Cypress Village, but she rejected the idea of British Pacific Properties’ money speeding up the process. “I have no problem with the concept. I have a problem with this process of the proponent effectively proposing to give the district ... a million bucks to get this on the fast track,” she said. “I do believe it’s a conflict of interest.” Past councils made a point of keeping tax increases to zero, which has resulted in the planning department being funded for only a small staff, Gambioli added. “If it’s of huge benefit to the community ... then we should be putting that money into the budget for 2017 and we should be hiring more of our own planning staff who are working for us, to work on the OCP,” she said. Coun. Christine Cassidy also voted against hiring the consultant, saying it would set precedent for other developers looking to buy their way onto council’s list of priorities. But Coun. Craig Cameron expressed frustration at the apparent catch-22 council finds itself in. “We’re always criticized for allowing developers to have freebies – that they make too much money and we’re not holding their feet to the fire. Now we have a developer and we’re holding their feet to the fire and we’re getting them to pay their own way and we’re
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at TransLink when things go wrong is extremely limited. Bus drivers are the defacto on-the-ground public relations agents of the system. Zooming out for a broader view, what happened Friday morning was really just the symptom of a larger problem. Our threadbare transit system has almost no capacity to respond to snafus like a few centimetres of snow. West Vancouver Mayor Mike Smith lamented at council Monday night that West Vancouver remains poorly served by TransLink. But Smith also championed the No vote in last year’s transit funding plebiscite. In the end, the only people punished by that No vote were the people waiting for buses that wouldn’t come – both in fair and foul weather conditions. Let’s hope in 2017 we start treating TransLink like the critical resource it is and not the outlet for our many frustrations.
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o figure out how our provincial political parties think they are going to be affected by the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion controversy in the coming election campaign, it may be best to examine how their leaders have dealt with this issue over time. For example, Premier Christy Clark could hardly hide her glee when the federal government announced its approval of the project, predicting all five of her conditions that must be in place before her government can lend its own support for it will be in place fairly soon. Clark has used her conditions as an attempt to establish some sort of credibility when it comes to protecting the environment and addressing First Nations’ rights. But it’s been clear for some time she
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— during the election campaign, rather than Kinder Morgan. Horgan’s difficulties with this file stem from the fact his party is seriously split when it comes to pipelines and Horgan himself has uttered contradictory positions on Kinder Morgan over the years (which the B.C. Liberals are already using as juicy fodder for an attack ad against him). But the leader who has the clearest and most consistent position on Kinder Morgan is B.C. Green party leader Andrew Weaver, who may be the prime benefactor of this issue. Weaver has been an adamant opponent all along. And he is realizing he can use his consistency and unwavering opposition as effective tools to paint a strong contrast between himself and his opponents in
a way that will resonate with voters who are opposed to the project and want to register their objections come next May. Weaver will enthusiastically talk about Kinder Morgan at the drop of a hat, and he uses any opportunity to attack Horgan. He has clearly determined that any pool of potential Green voters will come from the NDP base of support more than the B.C. Liberal side. Weaver is positioning his party to be seen as the truest, most honest party when it comes to opposing deeply divisive energy project. He will no doubt use Alberta NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s enthusiastic support for Kinder Morgan to argue the B.C. version of the NDP can’t be wholly trusted to oppose it themselves. Still, I think the B.C. Liberals should also be
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No generational rift over OCP review in DNV Dear Editor: The North Shore News suggested on Nov. 25 (in the news story DNV Development Debate Strikes Generational Rift) that a rift existed in District of North Vancouver council regarding an official community plan review as a result of generational differences among members of council. I write otherwise. During my 2014 District of North Vancouver election campaign, my position was that a review of the official community plan was critical to the longer term success of the DNV. Mayor Richard Walton (expressed a similar viewpoint) at all-candidates meetings and later from his chair in council chambers. Incumbent Couns. Lisa Muri and Doug MacKay-Dunn plus
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discussed the overlap. Similar situations exist between the City of North Vancouver and the DNV, specifically regarding redevelopment in Delbrook and ongoing conflict regarding recreation infrastructure. In the absence of that authority it is clear that a moratorium is required not only in the DNV but across the North Shore. Any rift on DNV council regarding a moratorium is not generational, it is a function that some members of council have rejected the mandate the voters gave them in 2014. With all due respect, those councillors and even the mayor should step aside and allow that mandate to be met or should step down and call for byelections. Hazen S. Colbert North Vancouver
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It’s going to cost West Vancouver taxpayers more to flush their toilets but less to have their trash picked up.
Starting with the good news first, homeowners will save some green through a 10 per cent decrease in solid waste fees next year – because West Vancouver residents and business owners are thinking green. Since the 2010 introduction of green cans in the municipality, along with biweekly garbage pickup, an increasing amount of food waste and recyclables is being diverted away from garbage cans. Residents deserve credit, as (biweekly garbage collection) “wasn’t an easy thing to do,” engineering services manager Phil Bates told council at its Dec. 5 meeting. Less frequent garbage pickup results in lower costs, lower garbage volumes and lower greenhouse gas emissions, he added. Improved tracking of illegal dumping and separate containers for dog waste in multiple district parks were introduced this year. In early 2017, staff plan to launch a Horseshoe Bay streetscape recycling pilot, which will see the existing refuse cans replaced with three-stream bins for paper, container recycling and garbage. Mandatory separation of packaging and printed paper, recycling, food scraps and yard trimmings from the garbage is a proposed policy change for next year.
Meanwhile, West Vancouver engineering director Raymond Fung confirmed residents are not imagining the relatively high price they pay for water and sewer: West Vancouver does dole out more money for those services. Water hogs, geographic challenges and aging infrastructure can be blamed for high utility fees, which are going up next year and continuing to rise incrementally until at least 2020. “In my opinion, it has largely to do with outdoor irrigation during the summer,” said Fung, when asked about increased water consumption. Because the district’s landscape is largely long and narrow and hilly, there are a lot of pipes and other underground systems to manage on the infrastructure side, said Fung. Each resident funds 7.8 metres of West Vancouver’s water main, compared to the City of North Vancouver, with almost the same population, whose residents are responsible for 2.5 metres each. West Vancouver’s infrastructure is also getting old and approaching “the end of its useful life, particularly the underground utilities.” The engineering department did an infrastructure inventory in 2009 to see when each component would need to be replaced. In 2010, realizing utility rates at that time weren’t going to cut it, council approved a 10-year annual increase in sewer and water fees to reach a long-term sustainable funding level. Sewer fees will be going up 10 per cent or $86 next year, bringing the total sewer fee to $945 for the average taxpayer. Next year’s interim water rate will increase by 5.5 per cent from 2016, meaning the average West Vancouver single-family household
will pay $619 in water fees. Those fees might need some fine-tuning, said Fung, based on water consumption stats. While lower in 2010, in recent years water consumption has crept back up again. A revised rate is expected sometime in the next four months for council’s consideration. The sewer fee increase does not factor in the costly replacement of the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fung said they are hopeful a funding announcement will be made early next year, ahead of the provincial election. Coun. Bill Soprovich said utility rates, which are a standalone entity, could be higher than property taxes in the future. In three years, West Vancouver taxpayers will be looking at a $1,258 annual sewer bill and a $728 water bill, based on current projections. Coun. Nora Gambioli questioned if water main costs are unfair to people who live in apartments. But Fung said denser areas can result in other infrastructure costs. Highrises, for instance, require higher water main pressure for fire protection than a single-family home. Daily water consumption is increasing in West Vancouver and currently sits at 575 litres per person per day. There is a metered system for both water and sewer, said Fung, adding households that consume less water can save money. Breaking down the numbers, Coun. Mary-Ann Booth, said it costs $1.70 a day to turn on the taps and $2.60 to flush the toilet for the median household. “From a value proposition perspective, I think that’s important for people to keep in mind,” said Booth. Council members voted unanimously in favour of the utility fee bylaws.
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The Baha’i Community of West Vancouver presented the Unity in Diversity Awards on Nov. 30, moving the 18th annual gathering to the Kay Meek Centre this year. Award nominees, their guests and family from across the North Shore attended the event, which recognizes individuals and organizations demonstrating a commitment to creating greater respect, understanding and unity amongst diverse groups. The evening started with a casual reception and a video featuring previous award recipients before the nine individual and five organizational nominees were introduced. This year’s individual award winner was Const. Jeff Palmer of the West Vancouver Police Department, while the North Shore Neighbourhood House was given the organizational honour.
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Too often fielding calls from colleagues who have contracted asbestos-related cancer, Lee Loftus is never sure what to tell fellow insulation workers who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
“Generally it’s not diagnosed until it’s late – Stage 3 or 4,” said Loftus, president of the BC Building Trades Council. “When I get those phone calls, on average, people die three to four months later. It’s very quick, very painful and it’s like being strangled to death. “Those are the hard days, when you try to counsel someone asking how bad the last days before death are going to be. I don’t know how to answer that question anymore.” More than 2,000 Canadians die each year as the result of exposure to asbestos, the leading cause of workplacerelated deaths nationwide. That’s why North Vancouver’s city council has thrown its support behind a comprehensive ban of asbestos, and it appears that wish could be granted in short order. Council unanimously supported a motion put forward by Coun. Craig Keating to support the Canadian Labour Congress’s longstanding call for an asbestos ban during Monday night’s meeting, mere days after reports indicated the federal government will announce its plans to prohibit the substance this week. Although asbestos mining in Canada ceased five years ago, exports of products containing the hazardous material have
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Single exposure can be harmful From page 13 “We don’t have the capacity to ensure that either the public safety or worker safety is being addressed. “What we’re asking the Government of Canada to do is something that 56 other countries have already done, so this is not a stretch.” Loftus, who is also the business manager of the BC Insulators union, spent 15 years working directly with asbestos in the 1970s and ‘80s. He’s a third-generation asbestos worker who remembers his father coming home with the substance in his hair. Loftus now suffers from asbestosis. “The evidence in North America and throughout the world is that there is no safe exposure to asbestos. It just
takes one exposure, one time, in one situation that could result in an asbestos cancer or fibrous disease,” said Loftus, noting that it could take decades for the effects to materialize. “Twenty-five or 30 years later, you find you can’t walk up hills, you can’t climb two flights of stairs, you can no longer run around the soccer field with your kids.” Loftus detailed how the indestructible asbestos fibres leave behind scar tissue as they travel deeper and deeper into the lungs as time passes. “We need to reach out and license contractors that are doing abatement projects, demolitions of houses … renovations and alterations,” he said. “Those are the exposures of today.”
Joey Hartman, Vancouver & District Labour Council president, noted Canada contributes to asbestos exposure in other, developing nations by importing products containing the material as well. Friction products, such as brake pads, and pipe fittings are among the most commonly imported products still containing asbestos. “In a lot of ways this has been somewhat of a silent killer that has not had the attention it requires, so we’ve worked very hard to bring it to light,” said Hartman. Hartman said she’s encouraged by indications that a ban is coming but she’s hopeful that the federal government’s approach will be as detailed as what the CLC has been campaigning for.
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS From page 18 THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST Performer and author Don Mowatt will present a set of ghostly, yet true, yuletide stories Thursday, Dec. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. $15. The event will include live carols and audience participation. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca THE SANTALAND DIARIES A holiday comedy based on the true chronicles of David Sedaris’ experience working as a Christmas elf in a Macy’s department store Dec. 15-17 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: 604-990-3474 or phtheatre.org. ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT Performances, singalongs and festive carols of the season at this annual event Thursday, Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. $10. stjohnnv.ca/events/st-johnsannual-christmas-concert/2016-12-15 GIFTED A boutique holiday craft market Dec. 16-18 at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. There will be crafts and wares created by local artisans. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca HOLIDAY PUPPET SHOW Families with children ages three and older will enjoy a merry half-hour puppet show to get into the holiday spirit, Friday Dec. 16, 10:30-11 a.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Register each child separately and kids under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. westvanlibrary.ca PINK FOR CHRISTMAS A youth variety show featuring the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, Pro Arte Dance Centre, Collingwood School choir and musicians Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. There will also be a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. with proceeds being donated to the Team Finn Foundation. $25. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE VSO The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday music Friday, Dec. 16 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. $43/$37. 604-876-3434 vancouversymphony.ca CAROL SHIPS SHORESIDE CELEBRATION Visit the shores of Deep Cove to watch the carol ships sail by Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30-9 p.m. The event will include musical entertainment, roving performers, free craft workshops, a bonfire and more. In support of the Harvest Project, guests are asked to bring a donation of food or unwrapped gifts. nvrc.ca/notices-events-blog/eventscalendar FAMILY SINFONIA CHRISTMAS — SLEIGHRIDE The Lions Gate Sinfonia Christmas performance will include classical music and singalongs Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. $39/$35/$18/$12. 604-9844484 nvrc.ca/centennial-theatre
IN KEY, AT QUAY Singers with the VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir perform at Lonsdale Quay Market’s Christmas Market on the night of Dec. 1. The evening featured Artisan Farmers’ Markets first pop-up market of the winter season, warm coffee and mulled wine for attendees and a visit from Santa. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS From page 19 FOREST OF MIRACLES In response to housing insecurity and homelessness on the North Shore, the Dundarave Festival will host a display of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver in support of the Lookout Society’s North Shore Shelter. There will be free family entertainment on Dec. 17. dundaravefestival.com SINGLES CHRISTMAS PARTY AND SOCIAL Ages 55+ are invited to a party Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. at a private home in North Vancouver. No charge, just a donation to cover cost of food plus beverage of choice. RSVP: 604-417-2117 or meetnewsinglefriends@gmail.com. SKATE WITH SANTA Join in a holiday skate at Harry Jerome Arena, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver Saturday, Dec. 17. 1:154:15 p.m. Regular admission applies. 604-987-7529 A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE VSO The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday music Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre,
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Dec. 18, 1-2 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The whole family is welcome for mince tarts, shortbread and a cup of tea. $5 per person. Space is limited. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com GLENEAGLES POP-UP LIBRARY: HAPPY HOLIDAYS Bring the family for some fun before the holidays with the West Vancouver Memorial Library librarians at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr. Monday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.noon. Play games read stories, engage in crafts or download ebooks. There will be a storytime at 10:30 a.m. for little ones. Registration opens Dec. 6 and drop-ins are welcome. westvanlibrary.ca HOLIDAY MOVIE MATINEE-FINDING DORY All ages are welcome to a viewing of Finding Dory, Monday Dec. 19, 2:30-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca BLUE CHRISTMAS: A SERVICE OF HOPE AND REMEMBRANCE Are you missing or grieving loved ones, dealing with health challenges, feeling sorrow for the state of the world? Join us for Blue Christmas, a time to acknowledge and release grief and sorrow, and begin the journey into hope. Co-sponsored by St. Andrew’s United Church and the Anglican and Lutheran Churches of North Vancouver. St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Avenue, North Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. office@st-andrews-united.ca or st-andrews-united.ca HOLIDAY MOVIE MATINEE-THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT All ages are welcome to a viewing of The Big Friendly Giant, Tuesday Dec. 20, 2:30-4:30 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca HOLIDAY MOVIE MATINEE-ELF All ages are welcome to a viewing of Elf, starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel, Wednesday Dec. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca KEN LAVIGNE CHRISTMAS This old-time radio show Christmas concert takes place Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. nvrc.ca/centennial-theatre WINTER ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Give the gift of experiences by signing up family or friends to create Stone Carving with Micheal Binkley or write Modern Calligraphy. Try Poetry Moves or Watercolour Icicles or sign the kids up to paint Watercolour Bliss or create a T-shirt Design. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council has a course for everyone and gift certificates may be purchased before Dec. 22. Programs get underway in January. programmes@nvartscouncil.ca ROCK’N ROLL CHRISTMAS This Christmas concert with Buddy Holly and the Beatles featuring Zachary Stevenson and the Fab Fourever happens Thursday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. nvrc.ca/centennial-theatre
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Cold snap causes spike in electricity demand: BC Hydro As the temperatures have dipped below freezing across the province in the first half of December, BC Hydro reports that record energy consumption for the year was noticed last week after the cold snap began.
Energy demand on Dec. 8 reached a peak of 9,869 megawatts between the hours of 5 and 6 p.m., the greatest demand seen yet in 2016. That marked an increase of 18 per cent compared to the previous week and eclipsed the old record for the year set on Dec. 6, when demand reached 9,345 megawatts during the same time period. BC Hydro said in a
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Users can reduce their energy consumption during colder periods by dressing in warmer clothing instead of raising the heat, or by installing a programmable thermostat to heat homes at desired times. Other energy-saving strategies to consider include washing laundry with cold water and unplugging electronics when not in use. –Eric MacKenzie
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Family Services of the North Shore would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to The Beach House Restaurant management, staff and its owners – the Fuller family – for their incredible generosity in hosting Christmas on the Shore in support of Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau. This intimate evening in late November brought our community together to raise $118,750 for the Christmas Bureau and will assist us in ensuring nearly 1,800 North Shore individuals, families and children will be able to celebrate the holiday season this year.
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BEREAVED PARENTS’ CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY The North Shore Compassionate Friends will host a ceremony for bereaved parents and friends to light a candle for their deceased child Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church,
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS What Do You Think Of The 15% Tax That Is Now A Few Months Old? Clearly, there was a public outcry to do something about the escalating prices of homes and the concern that these prices will make it impossible for our kids to afford to live here. Then add to the mix, the perception that these homes were all bought by non-tax paying Chinese money launderers and you can see how it created an environment of negativity and concern to an already frenzied real estate market. Most of the comments thrown about were not accurate or a poor generalization of the buyers. To be fair, the accusations of the buyers taking the advantages of Vancouver living, but not paying taxes is in my opinion misdirected. We all hate paying excessive taxes and who would not try and pay less (or none) if it was allowed within the rules that govern us. To Tax Or Not To Tax? Discussions and implementation of an immigration tax or a house tax for non-residents is not unique to British Columbia. Bermuda only allows homes priced at a certain level and in specified areas to be sold to nonBermudians. This protects the locals from rich people buying up the island and making homes impossible for locals to own. Does this sound a bit familiar? I am not well versed on the countries that have an immigration tax but I do know that there is an investment
How Much Of An Impact Has It Had On Residential Sales? Here’s my analogy: imagine, driving on the highway at 100 kilometers an hour and suddenly you slam on the brakes as hard as you can. But nonetheless, call me naive as I am still holding on to the belief that this screeching halt to the sales is just temporary and maybe, just maybe, things will return to a more balanced market where it’s not lopsided in favour of either it is the buyer or the seller.
program in many countries that are essentially the way rich people buy their way in to a country. So, Are You For The Tax Or Against It? Both. I believe it is fair to have a tax for non-permanent home purchasers. But personally, I think 15% is too high and I have an issue with how the program was rolled out. Over 700 homes were legally tied up, but would not be completed prior to the start of the new tax. All of these individuals got blindsided by an additional 15%. To put it in perspective: that’s $300,000 on a $2,000,000 buy. It doesn’t seem right that you can have a legally binding contract in place (that has consequences for both the buyer and seller if they break
“I believe fair to have a tax for non-permanent home purchasers. But, I think 15% is too high and I have an issue with how the program was rolled out.”
it) yet the government can come in and alter the same binding contract, on a whim. It reminds me of a famous movie line said to a character that has been wronged unfairly, “thems the breaks kid!”
Personally, I think the government should rebate that 15% for those who were already entered in to contracts that were affected by the tax. It seems to me like a poorly thought out money grab by our government, as was the “no details pledge of $500,000,000” to build affordable rental housing.
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Book Buzz Fran Ashdown The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy, Illus. by Emily Sutton, Somerville, Mass., Candlewick Press, $23.99
What could be more appropriate for kids living on our green North Shore than a couple of festive picture books about Christmas trees?
The Christmas Eve Tree is a charming reprise of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Fir Tree, although with a much happier ending. In this case, a scraggly fir tree tangled with its neighbour is sent with a truckload of trees to the Christmas market. It sits in a store, stuck in the branches of its companion tree until the bigger tree is sold and the little tree wonders what its fate will be.
Happily, a homeless boy requests it and places the tree in front of his cardboard box shelter. Other homeless people gather around the little tree now decorated with candles and soon Christmas songs fill the air. The joy of the tree is boundless. After Christmas a benevolent street sweeper plants it in a park where you will find it to this day. Huddy’s language is lovely and this modern fairy tale should become a classic. Sutton’s delicate watercolour illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the text. Heartwarming! The Great Spruce by John Duvall, Illus. by Rebecca Gibbon, NY, Putnam’s, $23.99 It’s not surprising that the author of The Great Spruce is a tree-care consultant. His debut picture book’s theme of conservation and environmental concern should strike a chord with local tree lovers. Alec’s grandfather
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD From page 23 contemporary Persian literary prose with Feloor Talebi. Participants must be fluent in Persian. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m. West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca ENGLISH CORNER Enjoy English conversation while making new friends Friday, 16, 10-11:30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary. ca CREATIVE ESCAPES Bring your watercolours, knitting
transplanted the tree that Alec loves to climb and play in so he is appalled when he finds the tree is to be taken to the city to be part of the Christmas celebration. Rather that cutting it, Alec requests that the tree be dug up so it can be loaned on a temporary basis. The cheerful acrylic ink and pencil illustrations aptly chronicle the tree’s journey from its rural home via barge to the big-city setting. An author’s note explains the origin of the Christmas tree tradition and the history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Duvall also includes an interesting pictorial sequence that outlines how a tree is transplanted. Read both books to the small person in your family after a walk in the local forest.
project, sketch book or other artistic project for an informal evening of imagination and socializing Thursday, Dec. 22, 6-8 p.m. at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Free. nvartscouncil.ca IPAD LEARN AND LOAN Take this introductory session and then borrow an iPad for two weeks to practise what was learned Thursday, Dec. 22, 2-4 p.m. West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Register in person or call 604925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca -Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers recently moved into full-on restaurant and tap room mode featuring a robust menu, including an antipasto board (seen in the photo above right). Food offerings incorporate in-house brews as well as those of other distillates. PHOTOS MIKE WAKEFIELD
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Robust restaurant menu surprises The Dish Chris Dagenais The ultimate in hipsterdom is to claim to have liked something way before it became popular.
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first, your street cred rises. I feel a bit hipster about Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers. OK, so maybe the place opened to an eager crowd and was, arguably, popular since day one. But I was there very, very early on nevertheless, back when the brewers had released just a handful of beers and had not yet issued any spirits. I remember their green tea-infused saison that first summer and then, some time later, their first vodka, packaged in a stylish, notably heavy glass bottle that made a nice holiday gift for select friends. There was the giant vat of “moonshine” on the countertop as distillation
progressed and then a changeover to the style and design of their growlers. The tasting room always looked good and had ample seating, but made me wonder for the longest time what Deep Cove’s next move would be to keep those seats filled. Food trucks began to park in their lot regularly but I had somehow moved on by then, my visits becoming infrequent. Former nano-brewery Bridge, once located across the street, moved to swank new digs down on Charlotte Road, Green Leaf got off the ground at Lonsdale Quay, small-batch producer Black Kettle opened its doors, and Hearthstone quietly began
making and selling its good beers at licensed rooms throughout Vancouver. So it was that news of Deep Cove’s move into full-on restaurant and tap room mode took me by surprise. I didn’t expect the food offering to be nearly as robust as I discovered it to be on a recent visit with my wife DJ and son The Boy. Yes, you read that right; my son was along for a bite as Deep Cove permits children for a good portion of their operating hours, a practice that doubtless serves them well as families make their way to and from the slopes of nearby Mount Seymour every day. Deep Cove’s menu is robust and smart. Smart in
that it incorporates their brews and other distillates into the foods, creating the ultimate pairings for their ever-increasing lineup of quaffable fare. We began our meal with the Dip Trio: tzatziki, cumin black bean dip and hummus, served with fresh vegetables (cucumber, carrot and celery) and warm, toothsome flatbread. The portion was generous on this appetizer and the varied herbs and spices paired magically with my spicy Candied Bacon Dill Caesar, a truly unique and undeniably tasty riff on the classic Canadian cocktail featuring Deep Cove’s dill-infused vodka, Walter’s Caesar mix,
horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, a hearty wedge of candied bacon, celery stalk and lime wedge, served in a glass rimmed with steak sauce. Next up was an order of Spicy Pretzel Fondue, a dense and doughy soft pretzel sprinkled with Kosher salt accompanied by spicy, creamy cheese fondue made with the brewery’s Tin Can Pale Ale. This was a great snack and we found ourselves using the Dip Trio’s flatbread and vegetables to mop up the fondue once the pretzel was gone. DJ paired the pretzel with a pint of lager, The Boy with a nice frosty sleeve of ice water.
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Cranberries go well with Christmas treats, including mains and desserts. and creamy, about three minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat for an additional minute. Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the crust in each dish. Cover cheesecakes and refrigerate for at least four hours. Before serving, stir together the cranberry sauce and the orange juice and spoon some of the mixture on top of each dish. Makes eight servings. Source: mybakingaddiction.com CRANBERRY STREUSEL BARS 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, softened 1⁄ 3 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 350° F; grease a nine-inch square baking pan. In a small saucepan combine the cranberry sauce with the granulated sugar and heat over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring until the sugar is incorporated
and completely dissolved. In a medium bowl combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. With your fingers work the softened butter into the dry ingredients until well mixed and crumbly. Stir in nuts if using. Firmly press two cups of the mixture into the bottom of your greased baking dish. Spread the cranberry sauce mixture over the crust then sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture evenly over top and pat it down lightly. Bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned. Let cool completely before slicing. Makes about nine servings. Source: mrshappyhomemaker.com CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats (not instant) 1⁄ 3 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp cinnamon 1½ cups whole berry cranberry sauce ½ cup milk 1⁄ 3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg Streusel topping: ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp butter
Preheat oven to 400° F; place paper liners in the wells of a standard 12-cup muffin tin. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl whisk together the milk, oil, cranberry sauce and egg. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, don’t overmix. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full. To make streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, flour and butter. Mix thoroughly with your fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle about two teaspoons of streusel on top of the batter in each muffin cup. Bake for 20 minutes or until muffins are golden brown. Makes 12 servings. Source: recipesingoodtaste.com Angela Shellard is a selfdescribed foodie. She has done informal catering for various functions. ashellard@hotmail.ca
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evening is more casual, then by all means quiz them ahead of time as to what might work best. However, if it’s a more formal evening, better to bring a special bottle as a gift to be put aside for enjoyment later. Either way, you really can’t go wrong with a bottle of good sparkling wine or Champagne, and perhaps some deluxe chocolates. What to buy? While you don’t need to blow your budget, the more interesting wines may not necessarily be the cheapest. A few dollars more will often yield a just reward. Here’s a trio of contrasting bubbles that cover all the bases. ! Mionetto Treviso Brut: Prosecco is on a roll, driving a resurgence in sparkling because of value wines just like this. Classic Prosecco in a snazzy, festive-looking package from a long-established,
Dinner party drink choices can include Champagne and sparkling wine. PHOTOS TIM PAWSEY century-old producer. A steady stream of bubbles and a good mousse with aromas of apple and honey notes that carry through onto the wellstructured palate. Excellent value at BCLS $18, but even better at $2 off through December (89 points). ! Kim Crawford Fizz: The Kiwis make some excellent bubble. This crisp, citrus-edged sparkling PinotChardonnay comes from small parcels in Awatere Valley and
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is one of the best vintage deals going. Look for a mineral subtext with citrus and stone fruit, good mouthfeel and a clean close (BCLS $56, 91 points). Instead of icewine, consider giving a different style of dessert wine. A widely available and simply delicious choice, Quails Gate Optima is much less cloying than most ice wine. It sports intense tropical, stone fruit and honeyed notes, and is perfect with blue cheese, nuts, or dessert (BCLS $28). For a special bottle of red, consider Nk’Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Mer’r’iym 2013 (South Okanagan) from Canada’s first aboriginal-owned winery. Intense aromas of mocha, black fruit and leather precede a plush and well-balanced palate of cassis, blueberry and black current supported
by firm but approachable and well-integrated tannins before a lingering close ($54, 92 points). Bringing a less obvious gift, perhaps something new to discover, is always a nice touch. ! Amaro Montenegro: Amaro is an Italian variation on brandy, infused with a variety of herbs and spices, sometimes orange peel and more. It’s enjoyed usually as an afterdinner drink and often lives up gently to its Amaro (meaning “bitter”) handle. Amaro Montenegro is superbly perfumed with marmalade notes, orange and honey on the smooth and viscose palate, with a subtle bitter end that makes for a perfect, complex and layered digestif or warming nightcap. A real treat (BCLS $36, 91 points). info@hiredbelly.com
Stout and braised beef stew features rib-sticking flavour
From page 29
For mains, DJ and The Boy split a Big Grilled Cheese sandwich, made with parmesan, gruyere, cheddar and feta melted on a crusty wedge of garlic butter baguette. The feta and gruyere made for a potent combo, one that I feared might be too much for The Boy’s burgeoning palate, but he tucked into it with gusto and didn’t really come up for air until only crumbs remained. The sandwich came with a choice of dill pickle or small salad, the latter featuring a handful of mesclun greens with crushed walnuts and feta tossed in a simple vinaigrette. I waffled between the tempting sounding Tin Can Chicken Pot Pie, a daily special of Duck Confit Pasta with Anise Cream (prepared using hand-made caserecce from nearby InGrain Pastificio), and The Crawl Stout Stew with beef braised in Deep Cove’s The Crawl Stout with roasted root vegetables. I opted for the stew and was pleased with its rich, rib-sticking character, replete with tender chunks of beef and deep, rosemary-scented gravy ideal for dipping with the slices of chewy house bread provided. I paired it with a pint of Lookout Session Ale, a lovely,
well-balanced New Zealand-style Pale Ale with subtle toasted malt character and solid hoppy punch with reserved fruit notes. Those with Scandinavian roots or friends may be interested in checking out Deep Cove’s limitedrelease barrel-aged akvavit, an invigorating, albeit fiery, holiday tradition for many. By the time we wrapped up our meal, which ran us $68 before gratuity, the place was packed, suggesting that I am either a trend-setter with my early appreciation for Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers’ brew game, or a late-comer to their food game. I guess the scales can tip either way depending on if your glass is half full or half empty. Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is located at 1702270 Dollarton Hwy. deepcovecraft.com 604-770-1136
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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While not a traditional door-to-door wassailing, the annual Shoreside Celebration brings families together in a free, Christmas get-together.
sailpast of decorated boats to various marine areas, including West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park, Eagle Harbour, and Deep Cove, over the course of several weekends starting in early December. The decorated parade of boats has been making the rounds at this time of year for about five decades, and the society that runs the event notes on its website that it helps raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital.
The Deep Cove event has been happening for about 20 years and Jody Shaw, who helps organize it through the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture community events office, says it has become a local tradition. “It’s a warm community celebration,” she explains. “It’s quite joyful.” The Shoreside Celebration in Panorama Park coincides with the Carol Ships Parade of Lights, which features a
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They may not have won the No Regrets basketball tournament over the weekend, but by making the final the Handsworth Royals senior boys may have staked a claim as the earlyseason team to beat in the ultra-competitive North Shore AAAA league.
The Royals rode the hot play of a pair of Grade 11 all-stars as well as the waves of energy coming off of their rabid fans all the way to the championship game of the 16-team tournament before finally bowing out to South Kamloops 70-59 in the final played at Collingwood School. The Royals were leading by four at halftime, although that lead would have been even bigger except for a banked three-pointer the Titans knocked in at the buzzer to end the half. The momentum carried over into the second half as the Titans drilled three more three-pointers as part of an 11-0 run to start the third quarter. The lead ballooned to 19 points before Handsworth mustered a late comeback, but it wasn’t enough to catch the Titans. “They’re a very well-coached team,” Handsworth head coach Cam Mowat said of the Titans. “Their offensive rebounding and three point shooting kind of set them apart in the game. That’s what really hurt us.” It was the second time in as many weeks that the Titans topped the Royals, as the same two teams met at a tournament at South Kamloops the week prior with the host team scoring a narrow three-point victory. At the No Regrets tournament
South Kam’s Reid Jensen was named MVP while teammate Ben McDonald earned a first team all-star spot and Nick Serai a second team nod. For the Royals Grade 11 point guard Blake McLean and forward Ben Grant earned spots on the first all-star team. Blake McLean is the younger brother of Bryce McLean, a former standout for the Royals who graduated last year. “Already he’s risen to be a leader,” Mowat said about McLean the younger. “When we need a big bucket, he’s proven capable of getting that big bucket.” Grant, meanwhile, provides muscle for the Royals. “He’s a fierce competitor,” said Mowat. “He’s one of our toughest players and also one of our most consistent players. He’s a big part of the team.” Grade 12 players Copeland Jandrisch and Amir Hajisafar also play large roles for the Royals. The strong showing for the Royals had special meaning given the nature of the tournament. No Regrets is a reference to former Handsworth star Quinn Keast who died in a pedestrian accident 10 years ago. The tournament, now in its second year, was born of a union between the old North Shore Invitational basketball tournament and the Quinn Keast Foundation. Mowat himself went to
See Tournament page 38 Handsworth’s Stanley Choo drives to the hoop during a Spirit Game played in front of a packed house on opening day of the No Regrets tournament. Visit nsnews.com for more images. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
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Carson Graham’s Chloe Brebner fires a pass during the No Regrets tournament. The Eagles lost to Argyle in the bronze medal match. Gallery: nsnews.com. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
Tournament unites North Shore hoops community From page 36
Handsworth and in his Grade 12 year played with Quinn, who was in Grade 10. “It’s pretty special,” he said of playing in a tournament that honours his old teammate. “All his family was there, I know his family quite well. The whole community comes together to put that tournament on. It’s pretty impressive how they’ve been able to carry on Quinn’s name. … Everyone knows Quinn now because of the tournament, knows what he stood for, knows what he meant to the community and all of his friends and teammates.” Mowat said he does his part to keep Quinn’s legacy alive. “Every kid that I’ve coached at Handsworth, I’ve made it a point to explain to everyone the history of Handsworth basketball and the pedigree of Handsworth basketball, and Quinn is a big part of that. They all know who he is and really respect the foundation and what it means.” The Royals also gained inspiration from their crowd, including the opening-round Spirit Game that was played in front of a packed gym at Handsworth during school hours on Thursday. “It was a huge crowd – one of the biggest I’ve seen this year,” said Mowat. “It can be intimidating. Once they get over the nerves, once they get in the game you can see that they settle down and start to appreciate the fans, appreciate the situation. Most of them understand that it’s a pretty special game.” The Royals won their Spirit Game 73-52
over Belmont and then rolled into the final with wins over Charles Hays and Argyle. The cross-town matchup against Argyle was typically tense, with Handsworth pulling out a 72-62 win over the Pipers. Argyle bounced back to beat Sentinel 98-83 in the consolation final, giving North Shore teams three of the top four spots in the tournament. Argyle’s Devin O’Hea and Sentinel’s Kaelen McNeight earned first all-star spots while Alex Wallace from Argyle and Andrew Davis from Sentinel took home second-team honours. That strong showing from North Shore teams is an indication of another tough season ahead on the way to the Howe Sound championships, said Mowat. “All we know is Sentinel and Argyle are very good teams, and I’ve heard Carson is a good one as well. We definitely have our work cut out for us,” said Mowat. “The North Shore is always a toss-up. It’s amazing how consistent it is from team to team to team to team. You never really know who is going to come out of the North Shore. It’s only one team, and it’s just who peaks at the right time and who plays the best come playoff time in February.” !!! On the girls side, the No Regrets tournament title went to Charles Best who topped Walnut Grove 68-57 in the final. North Shore schools Argyle and Carson Graham battled for bronze with the Pipers pulling out a 72-67 win over the Eagles in double overtime. Kendal Sands was named the tournament MVP while Argyle’s Georgia Swant and Carson Graham’s Erika Calacay earned all-star honours.
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