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WVPD warn of Lighthouse Park cougar

Firefighters spot wild feline early Wednesday; park stays open for now

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WEST Vancouver police are warning the public about a cougar sighting early Wednesday morning.

West Vancouver Fire and Rescue spotted a young cougar at around 6 a.m. near the 4800-block of Marine Drive, close to Lighthouse Park, and reported it to police.

“At approximately 5:45 a.m., fire crews from the Caulfeild fire hall were returning from a fire incident,” said Martin Ernst, assistant fire chief at West Vancouver Fire and Rescue. “They saw what was described as a very large feline, much larger than a housecat. To them it looked like a young cougar.”

Ernst said the cougar ran in front of the fire truck along Marine Drive for approximately 50 feet before it leapt over a retaining wall.

“It’s not uncommon for us, because we work shift and we work night, to see skunks and bears and raccoons,” he said. “But cougars are a rare sighting.”

West Vancouver police spokesman Cpl. Matt Dawson said an investigation is ongoing as to whether it’s required for public interest to close the park.

“At this point we haven’t made a decision to close the park. We’ve notified the provincial conservation centre and it’s my understanding that they’ve received at least one report from a citizen as well on this,” said Dawson. “At this point that See Rangers page 5

Small python escapes from home near Cap University Anne Watson awatson@nsnews.com

POLICE and animal welfare services were left scratching their heads on Wednesday afternoon after an escaped snake slithered right through their fingers.

“North Van RCMP was called to the 1800-block of Purcell Way for a pet snake that was missing inside a house,” said North Vancouver RCMP spokesman Doug Trousdell. “The snake in question is approximately four feet long and is a ball python.”

Trousdell said the owner of the snake lived in the basement of the house but it was the upstairs tenant that discovered the snake around noon and called police.

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Rising sea levels an expensive reality Harbourside developer faces $5M in costs to build up land at sea level

Brent Richter brichter@nsnews.com

NEARLY a year after winning a crucial official community plan amendment, one of the largest proposed residential developments in the City of North Vancouver in recent years will be coming before the public and council this fall.

Concert Properties’ and Knightsbridge Properties’ proposed Harbourside redevelopment came to City of North Vancouver council July 29 for an update on the

substantial geotechnical work the proponents must do in order to build a series of highrises at sea level.

The developers are hoping to build 800 units of strata and rental housing on top of 370,000 square feet of commercial space just south of the Northshore Auto Mall over the next 10 to 15 years.

Council previously reduced the minimum height above sea level for new construction from 5.2 to 4.5 metres, which will still require a significant build-up of the land before Concert can begin construction.

The cost to the developer to build up the land is expected to be more than $5 million, plus the cost of completing the Spirit Trail through that section of the city.

Much of the response from council at Monday’s update centred around the rising sea levels over the next 80 to 100 years. Four and a half metres is still not enough according to Coun. Rod Clark.

“So we’ve brought the level of sea rise down in our own minds, but what happens with good old Mother Nature is another question,” he said.

“None of us will be around in 200 years and we don’t need to worry about it but, proactively, we’d like to think we’re doing our grandchildren and their children a favour.

I don’t think we’re going high enough with respect to the sea level rise anticipation.”

Coun. Craig Keating took the opportunity to highlight an unfortunate contradiction — that cities are being forced to deal with and pay for the consequences of climate change, while the provincial and federal governments seek to export more coal and other fossil fuels.

“For those who think climate change is not an issue and we shouldn’t be dealing with it, there it is. It’s costing everybody thousands upon thousands of dollars each year. It’s a good example of waste in that we’re socializing the cost of climate change while on the other

hand abusing ourselves to get the most carbonintensive energy out of the country and for sale in another place,” he said.

Many of the hangups council has had with the proposal since it was first pitched almost five years ago continue to linger. There is only one main thoroughfare into the area via the Fell Avenue overpass and the only other way in an out of the neighbourhood is an unprotected, at-grade rail crossing on Bewick Avenue. There are no plans to build a new overpass, according to the developer.

There is also discontentment that the waterfront land can no longer be for industrial or other job-generating space, other than the commercial space included in the development.

“Residential at harbourside is a fundamentally flawed concept. We need the land for expansion of business,” Clark said.

Council is expected to hold a public hearing and vote on the project this fall.

Doggie bags fuel NV park fire Brent Richter brichter@nsnews.com

EVERYONE who has heard of a flaming bag of dog poop knows exactly what not to do with it.

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A box of plastic doggie bags in Mosquito Creek Park caught on fire or was set on fire Wednesday.

But what about a flaming box of dog poop bags?

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services members had to put out a fire early Wednesday morning in Mosquito Creek Park after someone or something lit up a district biodegradable doggie bag station.

A passerby noticed the smoldering mess and reported it directly at a district fire hall.

What caused the blaze will go down officially as “undetermined.”

“It’s strange for just a dog poop station just to catch fire but . . . we couldn’t find

an ignition source so we can’t speculate as to what happened,” said Ben Wilson, captain of fire prevention.

With scarcely any rain this summer, anything flammable is far more likely to go up with just a small spark or ignition.

Firefighters have been kept busy putting out small fires caused by carelessly flicked cigarettes, Wilson said.

“Every day, we’re responding to these fires from people tossing their cigarettes into the (traffic) medians. They just ignite the bark mulch,” he said.

The wildfire management branch’s fire danger rating for the North Shore is currently high and not likely going to get better anytime soon.

“With this continued dry weather, we’re probably going to be at extreme within a week in this area. Extreme is the worst,” said assistant fire chief Mike Cairns.

Ball python legal to own and not venomous From page 1 District of North Vancouver Animal Shelter officers was called in to assist the RCMP with the search shortly after 1 p.m.

“The snake was believed to be in the home’s laundry room/ storage area,” said Bratina.

Neither the RCMP or the animal welfare officer were able to find the snake, said Trousdell, and the Ministry of Environment was then contacted to send a conservation officer to take over the search.

David Karn, spokesman for the ministry of environment said

the Conservation Officer Service was contacted and that because the snake is believed to be a ball python, it is not prohibited or restricted under the Controlled Alien Species legislation.

“COs assisted with a search for the escaped snake in the residence, but it was not located,” said Karn. “It is left to the owner to locate the escaped snake.”

Karn said the snake is non-venomous and the average size of an adult ball python is less than four feet.

“It is in the Conservation Officer Service mandate to investigate any contravention of Controlled Alien Species Regulation,” he said.

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Rangers and bylaw officers monitor park From page 1

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determination hasn’t been made.”

Jeff McDonald, director of communications for the District of West Vancouver, said conservation officers are not recommending that the park needs to be closed, but signs will be posted around the park to notify the public.

“Park rangers will be at the park all day long and our bylaw officers will be at the park all day long as well,” said McDonald.“We’remonitoring the situation.”

Conservation officer Dave Cox said they have been told of multiple sightings of the cougar, but so far it has not displayed any aggressive or threatening behaviour.

“In all the reports the animal has been observed fleeing and leaving the situation,” said Cox. “This is definitely a good reminder for people in the North Shore and West Vancouver that are out hiking and using our backcountry to know that we do have them, and to protect their pets and keep them on leash.”

Cox said if residents do see a cougar, they are encouraged to contact the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-9527277 as soon as possible.

If a confrontation is unavoidable, Cox advises making yourself as big as

possible. “Definitely make yourself look big, you want to stand up to the animal to show that you’re not afraid, even though you might be.

“Raise your voice, yell, let the cougar know that you know it’s there. You don’t want to run away from it, you don’t want to resemble that of prey.

“If you do get attacked by a cougar, which is very, very rare and unlikely, but if you do, definitely fight back.”

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S members of the media, we never take pleasure when hard times befall our colleagues in the industry, even competitors.

But we’ll make an exception in the case of Sun News Network, which has just been denied mandatory carriage by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission on the grounds that it did not meet the criteria required.

The network’s executives were applying to the CRTC to force every Canadian with a basic cable package to pay for Sun News, essentially socializing the network’s $17-million annual losses while broadcasting a product many Canadians find vile. The irony or hypocrisy of a media outlet that decries socialism asking the regulator to force Canadians to buy their product was apparently lost on them. The company’s

executives have said they will shut the channel down if the CRTC did not rule in their favour.

That they report news with a conservative slant isn’t their sin. It is the lowbrow, mean spirited, unabashedly biased and, too often, misleading way they do it. The network earned the moniker “Fox News North” even before it went live in 2011.

The CRTC will soon consider whether it should include every TV news channel in its mandatory carriage, and there’s a good argument that Canadians shouldn’t be forced to purchase any channels in their cable packages.

But for now, we’re glad we aren’t being forced to subsidize Sun News.

It’s hard enough getting the news and reporting it accurately and fairly without their boorish voice further tarring the term “mainstream media.”

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Dear Editor: I would like to say thank you to the carload of young guys who came to my rescue on the evening of Friday, July 26.

My daughter, a friend and I were in my van, bumper to bumper with all of the traffic crawling along Marine Drive heading towards the Lions Gate Bridge. All of a sudden my van began filling up with thick white smoke and within seconds we couldn’t see our hands in front of our faces. Thinking that the vehicle was about to burst into flames we all jumped out of it.

When the smoke subsided I had no choice but to leave it where it landed much to the dismay of the cars lining up behind me.

In the lane next to me I noticed a group of young guys hopping out of their vehicle. Within seconds they lined up across the back of my van and began pushing it, at least a kilometre along Marine Drive and into the London Drugs parking lot. Although I offered them a little cash to put towards their evening out, they refused to take it.

They went out of their way, were kind, generous of their time and helped me to get out of a very difficult situation. Thank you!

Glenda Hofmann West Vancouver

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FOUR strangers push a van that had broken down almost a kilometre into Park Royal.

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The advertisement says “parkroyalconnected.com” — but it’s very much disconnected and dysfunctional for a functional pedestrian, let alone those who have limited ambulatory skills.

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Credit card companies’ service fees are too high Dear Editor: Something has to be done about the inequities that credit card customers and more importantly merchants are being charged for their services.

There is no excuse for Visa and MasterCard to gouge their customers. They make billions of dollars every year on our backs.

I have a Dividend card.

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Contract with teachers possible

THE B.C. Teachers Federation is about to be given the right to engage in a full-scale strike, something many of its members have been demanding for years.

But they better be careful what they wish for.

The public simply won’t tolerate prolonged work stoppages that close schools behind picket lines. I would guess a teachers’ strike would last a maximum two weeks before public pressure mounts on the provincial government to end the dispute through legislation.

Granting teachers the power to strike is part of Education Minister Peter Fassbender’s interesting pitch to the BCTF. He’s trying to lure them onto the dance floor, and so far the BCTF has tentatively expressed interest in what he has to say, but has also made it clear that it’s time to “show us the money.”

There doesn’t appear to be much money to be had.

Fassbender wants a 10-year deal with the union, but with provincial finances expected to be fairly bleak for the next few years it’s hard to see how the BCTF would be motivated to sign a long-term deal that gives its members minimal pay raises — or even none at all — for that stretch.

Nevertheless, it’s too early to completely write off

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the chances of a long-term deal being reached. The government has signalled it’s willing to be creative and bend a bit to meet some of what the BCTF is looking for in certain areas, so we’ll see how long this little dance lasts.

For example, Fassbender has said more items can be bargained at the local level rather than the provincial level, which may meet a longstanding demand by the BCTF. He has also agreed to have face-to-face negotiations between the central government and the union, something the BCTF has been calling for. Fassbender has taken away the provincial bargaining authority of the B.C. Public Sector Employees Association and has put it in the hands of two people: Michael Marchbank with the Health Employers Association, and long-time labour negotiator Peter Cameron.

In elbowing BCPSEA aside, Fassbender has removed school trustees, who had representation on the BCPSEA board, from the bargaining process (although they will be retained in an “advisory capacity”). This is not necessarily a bad thing, given that school trustees, who are elected by a relatively small part of the population, can’t point to any great success that is due to their presence at the provincial bargaining table.

Cameron is an interesting choice here. His background includes working for a fairly militant industrial union, CAIMAW, back in the 1980s.

Since then he has emerged as a top labour negotiator and mediator, and if anyone can pull off a miracle deal it’s someone like him.

While a 10-year deal seems like a remote possibility, I wouldn’t discount the chances of, say, a five-year contract being agreed to. Given the government’s tight money situation, such a contract would have to be back-end loaded, meaning any wage hikes and big funding lifts would come in the last years of the deal rather than the first two years.

Would the BCTF agree to a contract that has no wage increases for the first two years, but then gives hikes of around three per cent in each of the next three years of a contract?

If the government also agreed to increase funding to address

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class composition and class size in the back end of the contract, along with assigning more items to local bargaining, the roots of a contract start to become visible.

Of course, Fassbender may discover, as his predecessors in the portfolio did, that the BCTF isn’t really capable of true collective bargaining and so any horse-trading that traditionally goes on in negotiations just doesn’t happen. But the leadership of the BCTF has changed since the last contract round, and so far the message coming from the union about Fassbender’s proposals has not been one of outright dismissal or condemnation, which was the norm in the past.

In any event, don’t expect the government to impose a 10-year deal. Such a move would be unconstitutional, given that it would effectively remove the collective bargaining rights for thousands of people for a decade.

But the courts have ruled that if government shows it has tried to bargain in good faith and has exhausted all avenues to reach a deal, it can impose a contract on its employees.

We’ve seen that done before with B.C. teachers, but I don’t think we’re at that point yet.

As long as Fassbender and the BCTF keep dancing, there is hope for a deal reached at the negotiating table rather than in the legislature.

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WV senior sues son over coach house Profit share from sale the issue in suit, appeal Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

ONE West Vancouver family’s decision to build an illegal coach house on their property landed them in court after the elderly mother who paid for the coach house sued her son and daughter-in-law for a share of property value.

The 87-year-old argued in both the B.C. Supreme Court and the B.C. Court of Appeal that when her son and daughter-in-law sold their property — for about $1 million more than they spent on it — she should have a share of the profit.

But in a recent B.C. Court of Appeal decision, a panel of judges sided with the son — ruling his mother was only entitled to the depreciated value of the coach house structure itself.

According to court documents, the family drama began in 2001 when Michael and Carolyn Scholz invited Michael’s mother Ruth Scholz to build the coach house on their property in West Vancouver. At the time, the older Scholz was recovering from surgery and needed some assistance. Ruth Scholz accepted the offer, paid more than $94,000 for the coach house construction and in 2002 moved in.

Both Ruth Scholz and her son knew that the coach house was illegal under West Vancouver’s zoning bylaws.

According to court documents, Ruth Scholz lived in the coach house for the next nine years

while her son and daughter-in-law paid property taxes, utilities and insurance.

In 2007, the couple decided to sell their house and build another one on a different property. By this time, the family relationship between the two generations had deteriorated and the younger couple decided it would be better not to live on the same property.

When the couple sold the first property with the coach house for approximately $3 million in 2011, Ruth Scholz sued, asking for a share of the approximately $1 million increase in market value of the property.

She argued there had been an oral agreement, giving her an ownership share in both the coach house and the land underneath it.

But the trial judge disagreed, saying there was no evidence of a deal. The judge added there was also no evidence the coach house had improved the value of the property, noting it was not even shown to prospective buyers.

The trial judge noted neither the son nor his mother ever discussed ahead of time what would happen if he asked her to leave the coach house.

But the judge agreed it was unlikely the mother would have paid for the coach house if she thought she would never be able to recoup any of the costs.

He awarded her $36,000 as the depreciated value of the coach house.

Ruth Scholz appealed that decision, with her lawyer arguing “she would not have agreed to a scheme in which she lost her savings for her old age.”

But the appeal court upheld the original decision, noting the legal resolution imposed on the family by the original trial judge was appropriate and as fair as possible to both parties.

WV library unveils new website

WEST Vancouver Memorial Library has launched a new website featuring an online community and downloadable resources, all with mobile-friendly functionality.

According to a press release, WVML is one of the first libraries to implement “scalable design,” which gives smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops full access to content and makes the site easy to navigate no matter what devices or browsers are used.

The site also offers interaction opportunities for avid readers, film buffs and music lovers. Visitors can rate and review favourites, discover new choices and connect with others. Library staff have already added hundreds of their own recommendations.

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INQUIRING REPORTER THE deaths of two boys in Campbellton, N.B., after a confrontation with an African rock python has sparked a national conversation on owning exotic animals. British Columbia has some of the strictest laws on exotic pets in Canada and a long list of animals that are restricted or prohibited, including the African rock python. Yet some people still find it alluring to own these often unpredictable and dangerous wild animals. The environment ministry is understaffed or protection officers would be policing the underground sale of these dangerous pets more vigorously. — Anne Watson

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Meanwhile, new pages for kids, teens and parents offer online program registration, app and book recommendations and guidance on topics such as using technology with young children.

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Arts Umbrella partners with West Vancouver

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NORTH Shore kids who love to sing, dance and act can now receive Arts Umbrella instruction without making the trip to Granville Island.

In June, the longstanding non-profit arts education centre partnered with West Vancouver Parks NEWS photo Mike Wakefield and Community Services Department for the design CHILDREN enrolled in Arts Umbrella’s musical and delivery of the district’s theatre summer camp practise their moves at West musical theatre and drama Vancouver Community Centre programs.

That means Arts Umbrella instructors will on introduction to musical theatre through be in the community to teach musical theatre singing, dancing and acting.

More Arts Umbrella programs will be through ensemble pieces, vocal training, offered at the West Vancouver Community choreography and improvisation.

“Arts and culture is a vital area of Centre and Gleneagles Community Centre programming to our community, and through starting in September.

WVCC will host Acting for the Camera this partnership, we are able to provide our residents — and this summer, lots of kids — (Fridays, ages nine to 12), Musical Theatre with access to a world-class calibre of music (Saturdays, ages nine to 12), Musical Theatre and drama programming close to home,” says (Sundays, ages six to eight), Dress-up Drama Anne Mooi, the district’s director of parks and (Sundays, ages three to five) and Creative Drama (Sundays, ages five to six). community services.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS by Cindy Goodman

Take a Police Officer to Lunch

North Shore News editor Martin Millerchip with intrepid reporters Auxiliary Const. Steve Bennett and support clerk Shelly Ireland Jane Seyd and Brent Richter

District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton and North Vancouver RCMP member Dennis Dionne The North Shore’s finest were treated to a summertime barbecue lunch at Stella Jo Dean Plaza located just outside the North Vancouver RCMP detachment on 14th Street. Lynn Valley Lions members grilled burgers and prepped food courtesy of Safeway. The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Neptune Terminals and the Onni Group kicked in for the event as did Starbucks and the North Shore News. All that and a bag of chips, courtesy of Old Dutch, helped celebrate this 29th annual event that honours local law enforcement who continue to keep us safe and maintain peace in our community. Free grub for one officer was included with each lunch purchased by a community member.

Neptune Terminals president Jim Belsheim and CFO Gonzalo Benitez flank Insp. Dave Attfield and Louise Ranger

West Vancouver deputy chief constable Jim Almas and North Shore News managing editor Terry Peters

Lynn Valley Lions Club members Dennis Watt, Diana Saboe, Ralf Michalsky and Doug Barber serve up the burgers

North Shore News publisher Doug Foot and sales and marketing director Ryan Shortt flank Staff Sgt. Paul Duffy

Const. Peter McLeod, event planner Gail Pickrell, Misha Wilson and Const. Jason Schmidt

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Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival Aug. 10 14th annual Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Deer Lake Park featuring Blue Rodeo, Charles Bradley, ZZ Ward, Shakura S’Aida, Ndidi Onukwulu, David Gogo, Jon & Roy, The Sojourners, John Lee Sanders, Vince Vaccaro, Brickhouse and Shaun Verreault. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. Visit burnabybluesfestival.com for more details.

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DAVID Gogo had only seen six summers when his grandmother presented him with a birthday gift: a cassette tape featuring Shaun Cassidy singing his radio-friendly single “Da Doo Ron Ron.”

“I took it into my room and I smashed it,” Gogo recalls. “I hated that kind of stuff even as a small child.”

He wasn’t old enough to be trusted with sharp scissors, but the future guitarist and singer had already mined his father’s record collection, peeling through layers of Hank Williams to find B.B. King’s brand of blues.

“It’s something I’ve always felt connected to,” he says.

Shaun Cassidy, it turns out, was something he was never connected to, much to the consternation of his mother.

The story of the blues is the story of the black American. Gogo explored that story and the genius, joy, cynicism and sorrow of his musical predecessors with a trip through Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama as a precursor to the recording of his 13th album, Come On Down.

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“That was something I wanted to do for a long time,” he says. “I had been in Mississippi a long time ago, but never really had the time to investigate.”

“You can read all you want about that area and you can listen to all the music you want, but there’s something about just getting down there and meeting the people and breathing the air and eating the food,” Gogo says. “It was inspiring.”

Going deep into the south, Gogo found flavours of the world Robert Johnson sang about in some of the most influential blues recordings of all time.

Along with barbecue and catfish, Gogo had his share of hot tamales, a dish Johnson sang about in the tune “They’re Red Hot” in 1937.

“That’s a real snack down in Mississippi,” Gogo explains. “At two in the morning you’re walking into the juke joint and some guy’s got his pickup truck out front with a whole bunch of hot tamales for sale.”

Gogo also took up residence at The Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

During Reconstruction in the United States, many slaves became sharecroppers, staying in cabins and working the land for a percentage of the profits.

For many, sharecropping was an extension of slavery, leaving some African Americans with a permanent deficit to a white landowner.

“You could kind of look at it, if you wanted to be a jaded person, and say, ‘Only a middle-class white person would pay money to stay in a sharecropper’s cabin in Mississippi,’” Gogo says.

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However, staying in close proximity to fellow blues lovers was “super cool,” according to Gogo.

Gogo’s pilgrimage ended up seeping into Come On Down when fellow musician and songwriter Melisa Devost thumbed through Gogo’s 600 vacation photos.

The duo penned “Come On Down” and “Worth It” after talking about Gogo’s trip.

The album’s title track is equal parts sleepy and sinister with hints of undisturbed ghosts underfoot. A skilled worker with an economy of movement, Gogo doesn’t exert himself more than necessary. He finds a groove and sticks with it.

The album cover was snapped by North Shore News photographer Mike Wakefield, who caught Gogo on stage when he was opening for Johnny Winter at North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre.

“I spent the whole day doing a photo shoot,” Gogo recalls. “There was nothing we could use.”

After Googling himself, Gogo stumbled on the Blue Note style photo and sent it to the recording studio.

For Gogo, the enduring appeal of the blues is its honesty.

“It’s real. It’s not following trends, it’s not bullshit . . . it’s the way people feel,” he says. “Some of the real blues purists just might think that I’m some rock guy that’s slumming, but you know, I’ve met a lot of fellas and played with a lot of fellas. I’m very respectful of the tradition and the genre but I’m definitely not afraid of mixing it up a little bit, either.”

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Garden roots

ROOTS singer/songwriter John Pippus (right) performed with Aynsley Leonard on the Garden Stage at Harmony Arts Festival Sunday, Aug. 4. The John Pippus Band released Howl at the Moon earlier this year and have been playing gigs around the Lower Mainland over the summer. Go to johnpippus.com for more information.

GALLERIES Argyle Avenue: 1400-1600 block, West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival — Art Market: A line-up of over 80 artists and artisans selected by a jury team will take over Argyle Avenue until Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Info: harmonyarts.ca Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com. myconceptstore: An exhibition with a fully functioning store featuring a variety of products that artist Dirk Fleischmann has produced through over a decade of economic art projects will run until Aug. 27.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Summer Group Exhibition: Paintings and photographs by various artists will be on display until Aug. 14.

My Personal Experiences: A photography exhibition

by Mina Iran Pour Aug. 16-29.

Opening reception: Saturday. Aug. 17, 4-9 p.m.

CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Monday- Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Talking Heads: An exhibition featuring 14 surface design artists who have created contemporary headdresses will run until Sept. 7. There will be a free family headdress making workshop Saturday, Aug. 24, 2-4 p.m. Supplies will be provided.

The Community Room at Lynn Valley Village: Mountain Highway and Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver.

2013 Prints Show: A gallery night featuring 100 photographs by 100 photographers in a silent auction Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5-8 p.m. All funds raised will go to InspireHealth: Integrative Cancer Care.

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Harmony Arts Festival — Showcase Exhibition: Works of ArtSpeaks artists and invited alumni artists will be on display until Aug. 11. There will special gallery hours of 11 a.m.-8 p.m. during the festival. Info: harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival — ArtSpeaks and ArtDemos:Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and slide presentations until Aug. 11 in the gallery and art tent. There is a $10 fee for hands-on workshops which also require registration in the Ferry Building Gallery office. Info: harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival — Plein Air Challenge: The sixth annual three-hour painting competition Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Artists must pre-register. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Park & Tilford Gardens: 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

Art in the Garden — Show and Sale: In order to get the public to rediscover the gardens, over 30 artists’ work will be displayed

amongst the foliage Aug. 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922.

Wabi Sabi and Impressions of Stillness: Eco-art sculptural objects

by Heather Fowler and paintings of animals and people in their environment by Graham Coulthard will be on display until Sept. 8.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.

Transformation and Renewal: An exhibition of three of Luke Parnell’s carving works will run until Sept. 7. Artist talk: Sunday, Aug. 11, 2 p.m. Reception: Sunday, Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m. Carving demonstration: Sunday. Aug. 18, 2 p.m.

Shipbuilders’ Square: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.

Art on the Pier: Original art will be displayed in conjunction with Concerts in the Square Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Themes: Aug. 10, Showdown in the Square — painting contest; Aug. 17, Artbomb Revisited.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

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Rites of Passage — A Journey of Desert Landscapes and Spirit Masks: Paintings by Lorn Curry and masks by Meghan Carich will be on display until Aug. 11. Beautiful Canada: Husband and wife artists Bob and Masako Araki will exhibit their artistic interpretations of our country, from coast to coast from Aug. 13 to Sept. 1.

Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7400 or westvanlibrary.ca.

A Responsive Landscape: As part of the Harmony Arts Festival a group show examining how humans respond to the landscape and how the landscape responds back will run until Aug. 10 Info: harmonyarts.ca.

West Vancouver Art Instructors Exhibit: A show that demonstrates the wide variety of media, styles and approaches employed by District of West Vancouver art instructors in the creation of their own work will run from Aug. 12 to Oct. 2.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

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PERFORMING ARTS DAYTIME CONCERTS Starting off the second weekend of the festival, the RE/MAX Garden Concerts begin early with live music for afternoons of sunshine, cold drinks, and tasty food in the Grosvenor Waterfront Lounge. Come early and stay late as there’s amazing live concerts happening all day and night.

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Last year’s Total Recall reboot featured a Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium, shot right here high-speed elevator which kept worker bees in Vancouver and in Surrey’s Bear Creek Park, like Colin Farrell at bay, separate from the takes place in 2154. Max (Matt Damon) is a gentry who lived on the other, unpolluted side guy with nothing to lose. He has had enough of the planet. In the disaster blockbuster 2012, of the strife and illness on Earth, and modifies the ultra-rich were the first people granted himself with some pretty cool weaponry passage on giant arks that would survive to gain access to Elysium, a manufactured Earth’s mighty flood. paradise in the sky where real estate starts at It’s difficult to leave biblical allusions $250 million. Max goes up against Secretary aside, when humankind aspiring to some of Defence Delacourt (Jodie Foster), matron heavenly place above is about as obvious as of Elysium, in the hopes of saving himself and one can get. And lest you think this is all the all of mankind. stuff of cinema, keep in mind that in real life, In Oblivion, the promise of a new world more than 78,000 people have applied to be on one of Mars’ moons gave license to a members of the Mars One mission, a one-way giant ship sucking what remained of Earth’s colonization effort slated for 2023, complete seawater dry. This parasitic endeavour was with reality show to offset costs. Million helped by cute maintenance man Tom Cruise, Martian meetings were held this week in who occasionally saw glimpses of the rabbleWashington, DC, and in Darmstadt, Germany rousing cave dwellers humanity was leaving for interested applicants. behind, among them Morgan Freeman. (With A world apart is a perfect caste system, the that voice? Who’s going to narrate for the Hall ultimate gated community, and these films of Presidents at Mars Disney?) play right into the prevailing political issue of In Upside Down, futuristic Romeo and the day: the economic chasm between rich Juliet Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess are just and poor. Total Recall took place in 2084 and a giant leap away, mountain peak to mountain Elysium was built in 2097. Clearly the 99 per peak. The worlds meet in the middle in a giant corporation, where cubicle-dwellers have cent had better get its act together, and fast.

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Calvary Chapel You are invited to join us, Sunday Mornings at 10:00

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Art in the Hall: Mario Traina’s images created using digital infrared techniques will be on display until Sept. 11.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver.

Museum hours: TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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West Coast Points East — Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: A multifaceted exhibition of Ron Thom’s architecture will run until Sept. 21.

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MUSIC

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Band explore unique vibe in creating sound

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THEY take their name from Vladimir Nabokov’s dark 1947 novel, but there’s nothing the least bit spooky about Bend Sinister.

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MUSIC

Robyn and Ryleigh rise to the occasion

Duo performing tracks from new album in a free noon-hour concert

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Nicholas M. Pescod Contributing Writer

FOR sisters Robyn and Ryleigh Gillespie it was an idea that was sparked around the campfire at their grandparent’s place.

“Robyn used to bring her ukulele or guitar to our family campfires at our grandparent’s house and they would always ask us to sing together and we would,” Ryleigh says.

Since then the country singers have harmonized their way to a record deal with MDM Records. They released their first fulllength album titled Robyn & Ryleigh on July 17.

The Langley natives say the main influences for their 10-track album were love and heartbreak.

“There is a song for every mood,” Robyn says. “We tried to make it vary across the album. We have a pop country song, a rock country song, it’s just all over the map.

“We try to make music so that everybody can connect with it,” she adds.

The album includes six songs written by Robyn as well as writing contributions from Taylor Swift, Kathleen Higgins, and Steve Lee Olsen. “(‘This Is Really Happening’) fits with our album so well. We’ve made it our own but it is so Taylor Swift,” Robyn says. “We hope she likes what we’ve done with it.”

Robyn and Ryleigh have also been pushing their new single “Just Another Sundown,” which has been released to iTunes and YouTube. The music video for the single was shot on the North Shore and offers spectacular views of the area. A large portion of the video was filmed on top of a high rise building in North Vancouver.

“It was such a cool experience,” Ryleigh says. “We got to the elevator and we opened up the doors to go out there and it was such a cool vibe and experience.”

The music video was directed by Gene Greenwood and produced by Paul Shatto.

Robyn and Ryleigh spent plenty of time scouting out various locations around the Lower Mainland before settling on the North Shore.

“We actually took a really long time to figure out where we wanted to shoot the music video,” Robyn says. “Our director came out with us and we looked at so many different places. We decided why not shoot it on top of a giant building.”

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ROBYN and Ryleigh scouted many locations before settling on the North Shore to shoot the video for their latest single “Just Another Sundown.”

Weather was a major factor during filming because they needed the perfect sunset for the background of the video.

“We actually lucked out,” Ryleigh says. “I think a few days before it was pouring rain.”

“We needed the sunset, so we had to wait

for that perfect moment during that 20 minute time frame.” Robyn adds.

The first stirrings of Robyn and Ryleigh’s love for music were apparent long before that seminal night around the campfire. Robyn began song writing at the age of 12 after

receiving a guitar from her parents for her birthday, while Ryleigh was often singing in choirs and musicals.

“They bought me this cute little red guitar that was the perfect size for me at the time,” Robyn says. “I learned on it. I wrote a song on it and I started writing songs right away on it and I just loved it.”

Robyn and Ryleigh are currently signed with MDM Records and Raincoast Music.

“A long time ago we were playing in White Rock at the Spirit of the Sea Festival and David Wills introduced himself after and said that he and his partner Paul Shatto were interested in working with us,” Robyn says. “We started working with them and just recently they started their own company, Raincoast Music under the umbrella of MDM Records.”

Fellow British Columbian country artists Chad Brownlee and Hayley are also signed to MDM Records. While Raincoast Music works with AJ Woodworth, Champagne Republic, Cassandra Bangel, Jetty Road and The Higgins.

“It’s a big network of people and we are really happy to be a part of it. I’m really excited to see where it all goes,” Robyn says.

Although the duo are no longer independent artists they explain that having the full support of MDM Records and Raincoast Music has actually added pressure on them.

“It puts the pressure on because deadlines are deadlines,” Robyn says.

“Now that we have people working for us and that we are working as a team, we want to make sure that we are not wasting their time.

We have to make sure that we are on top of everything,” Ryleigh adds.

Robyn and Ryleigh have travelled throughout the Pacific Northwest. They’ve previously performed at the BC Summer Games, BC Country Music Awards, Canadian Country Music Awards and the Evergreen State Fair in Washington State.

This summer they will be performing a handful of shows throughout the Lower Mainland. They will also make stops in Bellingham, Wash., and Salem, Ore. “It’s honestly the coolest thing in the world to go on road trips,” Robyn says.

The country singers are already looking towards the future. They’re planning on making their first trip to Nashville later this year.

“In September we are going down to Nashville,” Ryleigh says. “We’re going to make sure that people don’t forget who we are.”

For more information on Robyn and Ryleigh visit robynandryleigh.com or follow them on Twitter: @RobynAndRyleigh.

Robyn & Ryleigh perform a free concert on Thursday, Aug. 15 at CBC Plaza on Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson) as part of the CBC Musical Nooner summer-long series. For more information on the shows visit cbc.ca/bc/community/ blog/2013/06/cbc-musical-nooners-returnfor-their-fourth-year.html.

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Dear Dundarave: Hold onto summer as long as you can. I really like bringing the easy, breezy and cheeky trends of summer fashions into the fall season.

Logo T-shirts have become extremely popular.

Look past the large chain brands and find something cheeky that you may have picked up at an airport or street shop. My favourite trendy T-shirt is an “I Love NY” T-shirt, which has been updated with an upside down heart and “Nuevo” instead of the word “New” for New York.

Other trendy images are a vintage portrait of a late celebrity, like Michael Jackson, or quotes from the Dalai Lama with words in the fonts of designer labels like Cartier and Dolce & Gabbana.

The look of the logo T-shirt is that of uniqueness, with a splash of personality and a trendy undertone.

If you don’t have a trendy logo T-shirt, then consider a tank top in a very trendy colour, like orange or Kelly green. Match it with a bright floral skirt or a graphic skinny capri.

If the weather is cool, then you can layer your tank with a boyfriend shirt (men’s dress shirt) in a bright colour or a denim button-down.

Nail polish is another smart way to hold onto summer trends.

I would consider the trendiest summer colours that may or may not match my outfit. Orange, electric blue, bright pink and yellow are fantastic colours to wear into the fall.

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Wear those as long as your toes can handle it. Or, at least

until boot season.

My personal favourite way to feel like it is summer is to wear sunglasses. Not only is it good for your eyes, but can also look very cool.

Try to find a style that not everyone is wearing. I know this can be difficult, as the best styles are popular.

Look for funky shapes, colours or patterns in the trim of the frame. Try to find something that is lightweight with a small frame and coloured lenses that are see-through. Sunglasses are a fashion statement, but not a bulky one.

Perfume is back in fashion.

Many women have given up this fashion tradition. I say: bring it back. Just do some research and testing first.

Build a wardrobe of summer and winter scents.

Also be responsible enough to know where not to wear perfume, as it has become a sensitive topic. Fragrance is not OK in gyms or hospitals; avoid wearing it in places where someone will be irritated. Go for it at dinners and parties. Just don’t overdo it. The scent should gently circle your body.

A youthful summer trend that is popular is the braid.

Create some kind of braid in your hair, with wispy bits hanging out, so that it looks like you just came from the beach. Casual and relaxed is the look.

Holding onto summer trends is not easy to do when it is raining. But when the sun comes, so should your summer favourites. You still have many weeks to keep the summer feeling alive.

Adieu, Mattie

Mattie à la Mode is a monthly fashion advice column. Mattie is a freelance writer and fashion expert. She can be reached through her Facebook page Mattie-a-la-Mode. Follow her on Pinterest at mattiealamode.

Illustrators showcase their art ■ New Icons of Fashion Illustration by Tony Glenville (Laurence King Publishers, 222 pages) $53

IN a digital world it is fascinating to see the staying power of illustration, and this group of 28 incredible illustrators shows that this art form is thriving.

At a time where computergenerated artwork has sterilized much of the creative uniqueness of original art, it is refreshing to see fashion presented through the free-flowing styles of these talented artists.

The soft colour wash Tina Berning uses to achieve her subtle shadings is contrasted by the sharp-edged line art of Piet Paris. Jenny Mortsell’s detailed pencil drawings stop time with photographic perfection while Tobie Giddio lays down bold colours, drawing as much from modern art as fashion illustration to achieve an unforgettable style.

Each artist’s work is presented in multiple pages with descriptions. A brief interview focused on largely the same series of questions offers up an interesting comparison between artists and their approach to work.

— Terry Peters

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VANCOUVER designer Jolanta Va will be at Favourite Gifts at Lonsdale Quay from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday to co-host a trunk show with Victoria’s Radjuli Custom Designs. Jola V. Designs are crafted from “orphaned” leather: vintage leather jackets, furniture and car upholstery leathers. Radjuli custom bags and belts are also created using reclaimed materials, including off-cut leather and recycled exotic hides.

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and Erin McLaughlin (Style at Home) as they discuss their favourite trends in food, fashion and decor for fall 2013, next Thursday, Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m. at Loblaws City Market, 1650 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. RSVP to rsvp@ styleathome.com by Aug. 14 to reserve your spot.

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Designer showcase: Registered massage therapist and Lynn Valley resident Margot Leviton will showcase her new Crystal Connections healing stones jewelry at RBC Royal Bank, 1501 Lynn Valley Rd. in North Vancouver this Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, email knowinghands2@gmail.com.

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Head-turning exhibit: A Contemporary Look at Headdresses continues at North Vancouver Community Arts Council’s CityScape Community Art Space (335 Lonsdale Ave.) to Sept. 7.

This exhibition features 14 innovative surface design artists who have created contemporary works inspired by historical and cultural headdresses. The artists have explored diverse cultures and historical artifacts to use as inspiration to make a creative statement about themselves and their own cultural environments. Free admission. Family headdress

making workshop: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2-4 p.m. with artists Brigitte Rice and Anne Marie Andrishak (supplies included).

Info: nvartscouncil.ca.

Special sale: Mark your calendars for a special sale with Vancouver brands Adhesif Clothing and Bronsino Designs on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Enjoy live music, refreshments, wine by donation, discounts on current season stock from both designers, and the chance to win a prize. The party is from noon to 8 p.m. and is located at Adhesif Clothing Store at 2202 Main St. in Vancouver.

Space is limited. RSVP to info@adhesifclothing.com.

North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-4032.

— Layne Christensen

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CALENDAR From page 17 Panorama Park: Deep Cove, North Vancouver.

Concerts in the Cove: A free weekly summer concert series Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 9, The Dynamics.

Shipbuilders’ Square: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.

Concerts in the Square: A free summer concert series Saturdays from 6 to 10 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 10, Bend Sister, Nightbox, Kim Churchill and Jet Tangerine and Aug. 17, Five Alarm Funk, Redeye Empire, Good for Grapes and Stef Lang.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

The Jazz Waves Festival will run through August at 7:30 p.m. with a variety of styles including jazz, blues, boggie-woogie, Latin jazz, free form and more. Aug. 15, Trilogy. Tickets: $25/$20.

Valley Church: 1160 East 29th St., North Vancouver.

All-Star Jam: A benefit celebrating the life and times of guitarist Bob Bowden Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. There will be special guest appearances by Al Harlow, Marc Gladstone, Frank Baker, Kevin Stuart Swain and Ray Roper. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the North Shore Hospice.

The Village at Park Royal: West Vancouver.

Celebrate Summer: Live music Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. and Fridays, 4-7 p.m. until Aug. 16 (between Urban Barn and Cactus Club).

CLUBS AND PUBS Dundarave Fish Market: 2423 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: dundaravefishmarket.com or 604-922-1155.

Public Show: Local jazz singer Don Stewart will perform Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.

Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Larson Station Restaurant: Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 778-279-8874.

Summer Music Series: Mario Ho, accompanied by Dave Sikula, guitar and Dave Guiney, bass will perform songs from her newly released singles and recent album Friday, Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m.

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9866556.

Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: queenscross.com.

The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: theravenpub.com.

Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.

Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.1 a.m.

The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-8882.

OTHER EVENTS Delbrook Park: West Queens Road and Delbrook Avenue, North Vancouver.

Outdoor Movie Night: Shrek will be screened Thursday, Aug. 15 at 8:30 p.m. Free admission, but donations of non-perishable food items or cash will be gladly received for the Harvest Project.

John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival — Cinema in the Park: An outdoor movie experience at 9 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 9, Grease; Aug. 10, Canadian Anmination. Info: harmonyarts.ca.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.

Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 12, Silver Linings Playbook; Aug. 19, Hope Springs; Aug. 26, Quartet.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell.

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restaurant guide $ Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) LIVE MUSIC

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

BRITISH $$$

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

BISTRO Cindy’s Café

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Local favourite Cindy’s Café is now open for diner every Friday and Saturday night.Come for the good food,stay for the friendly atmosphere and enjoy our free BYOWine policy.

Corkage is for strangers! Cindy’s is for neighbours.Visit www.cindyscafe.ca for details and reserve with Patrick at 604-925-2880.

1850 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-2880

Larson Station West Coast Bistro & Banquets $$$ For 2 or 200! Enjoy sweeping views through the 6th fairway,to the ocean at Gleneagles Clubhouse.Larson Station West Coast Bistro,a fabulous little restaurant and banquet facility, tucked away on the Gleneagles Golf Course.LIVE MUSIC Fridays & Saturdays BRUNCH on weekends.

Family friendly & casual,with flavours of the West Coast.

6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 778-279-8874

Truffle House & Café

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The Truffle House & Café is truly a warm place to eat European cuisine with friendly service and reasonable price. Philippe & Fabienne Chaber have created a cozy and comfortable atmosphere and offer a delicious combination of French, Italian and West Coast specialties that your taste buds will love.Already well known for their brunch & lunch, the Truffle House is pleased to offer you DINNER! Join us Friday & Saturday evenings from 5-10 pm for delicious seasonal menus.

2452 Marine Drive, W. Van. 604-922-4222 www.trufflehousecafe.com

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The Salmon House

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

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Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner. Sunday, Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny.

Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

CHINESE Neighbourhood Noodles House

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North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout.

Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms.

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

Chef Hung Taiwanese Noodle

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Critically acclaimed worldwide for its delectable beef noodle, Chef Hung has won numerous Championships in Taiwan and now crowned the Best Noodle House in Vancouver! Come see what all the excitement is about.

1560 Marine Dr., W. Van. 778-279-8822 UBC Wesbrook Village: 102 - 3313 Shrum Lane, Vancouver 604-228-8765 Aberdeen Centre: 2800 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond • 604-295-9357 www.chefhungnoodle.com

FINE DINING The Observatory

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An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

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BIG SCREEN SPORTS $$$$

Serving spectacular views and fine, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings.

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

FRENCH Chez Michel

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Classic French cuisine served in an elegant and graceful setting.

For over 34 years, Chez Michel has treated guests to only the best.

Traditional seafood and meat entrees, dressed in rich, tempting sauces, are specially featured alongside a superb selection of wines and a decadent dessert list.

Superior service with a waterfront view helps complete your lunch or dinner experience.

1373 Marine Dr. (2nd flr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

GREEK Kypriaki Taverna

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For the BEST quality and the BEST prices, come visit or call for delivery today. Open everyday @ Noon for lunch.Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland.With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service and candle-lit charm you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant. Call for delivery/ take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955

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INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

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Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine.

Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view, free delivery.

1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com Where one spicy sauce does not fit all.Readers’Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner.Lunch Buffet $10.95.

116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

PUB $$

Voted the North Shore’s favourite pub 16 years running by you.

The Bear is your local, friendly, comfortable pub that is 100% smoke free.We have ample free parking, Take-Out menu, Daily drink and food specials, full sports coverage, and a large, heated veranda. Come in for a bite and a drink.

$$

A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.

The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm. Great selection of import draft.

All Canucks PPV games on the big screens.

175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

$$

Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view.

86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

$$

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant fireplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def flat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week.

1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

$$

The best fish & chips on the North Shore!

1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van www.blackbearpub.com 604.990.8880

The Rusty Gull

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

Village Tap House

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

The Black Bear Neighbhourhood Pub

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993 & OUR NEW LOCATION: 6640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. 604-913-0994

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$

The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

$$

West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reflect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge.We are located on the corner of Lonsdale & Esplanade.

The Lobby Bar: We now have Live music every Friday night from 8-11pm!

138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

WATERFRONT DINING The MarinaSide Grill

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Enjoy your Waterfront dining experience with our extensive menu.

From eggs benny to juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib,hot scallop salad, clam chowder,king crab,steaks, seafood style cordon bleu.Rooms available for private parties and free parking.Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner seven days a week.View full menu www.marinasidegrill.com.

1653 Columbia St, N. Van. (2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under the bridge) 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman (left)/Kevin Hill (right)

PLAYING in her fourth match in two days Canada’s Sharon Fichman powers into a shot during the VanOpen women’s final against (eventual winner) Great Britain’s Johanna Konta at Hollyburn on Sunday. At right, fishermen make the most of a summer evening on the West Vancouver waterfront. Go to nsnews.com for more photos.

THE WEEK THAT WAS (IN PICTURES)

Shore shots NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

TWO-YEAR-OLD Anghelikki Sttefanidis gets to work in the Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio at the Harmony Arts Festival.

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

TENTS at the Harmony Arts Festival’s Art Market line Argyle Avenue in West Vancouver through Aug. 11. Visit harmonyarts.ca/artmarket/ for more details.

VICTORIA indie rockers Current Swell performed at Shipbuilders’ Square at the foot of Lonsdale Saturday night as part of the Concerts in the Square series.

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THE Jaguar XJ, a car that changed very little since the 1960s, has finally shed its old-fashioned three-box design to become one of the most modern and stylish offerings available in the luxury sedan class.

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For most of that time, it featured a very definitive three-box look. Even as the other areas of the XJ saw significant changes, the model could always be distinguished by its traditional appearance.

As a result, Jaguar — and specifically the XJ — developed a stigma of being a bit “old-fashioned,” but that all changed with the current generation of styling. The fresh exterior is progressive and the sweeping lines are certainly a departure from past models. In fact, the new generation of XJs are quite stunning in comparison to more traditional designs

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being utilized by its competitors.

For 2013, the base model receives a more fuel efficient V-6 and a new, intelligent all-wheel drive system. An eight-speed transmission is mated to all engines in the

range and a start/stop system is standard on most models.

Also, the upgraded Meridian sound system is available as an option for every model.

Design This mid-cycle refresh has not affected the exterior at all — Jaguar felt the current, bold styling was popular enough with buyers.

For those unfamiliar, the XJ’s body is dominated by its rearward sloping roof, giving it an almost four-door coupe appearance. The panoramic glass moonroof provides a pleasing element both inside and out.

This is also the area where you will find the car’s most polarizing aesthetic feature: its blacked-out C-pillars.

These are meant to visually give the impression the

windows seamlessly wrap all the way around the car.

The XJ’s headlights are Xenon bulbs with LED daytime running lights. The rear lamps are full LEDs designed to look like three cat claw marks.

However, it may be what you can’t see about the body which is the most interesting news: Jaguar utilizes aluminium body panels to make the XJ one the lightest cars in this class.

Performance The most notable change with this mid-cycle overhaul is the loss of the naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V-8 from the base model. It has been replaced by a more fuel efficient supercharged V-6,

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Acura’s not being coy about it at all, releasing their mid-engined hybrid supercar to blitz around the curves at the Mid-Ohio racetrack in southern Germany. Just kidding, it’s in Ohio.

The factory where the car will eventually be built is just down the road, and given the way the prototype seemed to perform, it looks like production models are actually ready to roll.

Even more exciting, the NSX debuted not covered in camouflage, but liveried up in racing gear, as though ready to be entered into a competitive racing series. Given that the old car was touched by the likes of Ayrton Senna and Alex Zanardi, we can only hope that the new high-tech modern

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machine carries some of this heritage forward.

Hyundai sells millionth Santa Fe In many ways, the Hyundai Pony is like a really bad yearbook photo belonging to someone who’s now extremely successful and handsome. Every time Hyundai does anything of note, there is the slight temptation to trundle it out and say, “And just look how far you’ve come!”

A temptation which, sad to say, I’ve just given in to. But hey, 30th anniversary of the Pony and all that.

Here’s the latest bragging point from the once homely Hyundai: they’ve just built their millionth Santa Fe crossover. Now sold in two sizes as the Sport or XL, the Santa Fe is actually one heck of a good car/truck/thing, nice and smooth, good on gas, looks like it should cost $10,000 more than it does.

Hyundai introduced the first Santa Fe in 2000 as a sort of RAV4 lookalike that was cheap and cheerful, and actually sold rather well.

These days you can spend up to $45,000 on one of the long-wheelbase ones, crammed with leather and gizmos, and outfitted with 19-inch alloys.

Infiniti to still sell the G37 Much of the automotive press has been scratching their heads over Infiniti’s new naming scheme of late. Basically, they’ve done away with the well-established G and FX nomenclature in favour of calling everything either Q or QX. Apparently, this is supposed to make people hearken back to the old Q45, a well-received luxury sedan that hasn’t been sold for a full half decade. The first such-badged model will be the new Q50 compact sedan, leaving plenty of room for two models below it in size.

Naturally, people who’ve been driving one

of Infiniti’s excellent G sedans for years are a bit miffed, but fret not. Nissan’s luxury arm has just announced that they’re going to keep selling the G37 sedan alongside the Q50 for the next two years.

This is starting to smell like that whole “Datsun by Nissan” thing of the early 1980s again.

Maybe a single year of overlap might make sense, but two years of selling an old car at a discount? Hardly the move of a luxury brand who knows what they’re up to.

Toyota donates efficiency to charity Many automakers are involved in charitable works — not only does this somewhat improve the image of the company, but most of the folks who work building and selling cars also have a somewhat philanthropic bent, and would like their places of work to be photo supplied good corporate citizens. Plus, you know, tax breaks.

THE Acura NSX mid-engined hybrid prototype carves a corner at the Mid-Ohio racetrack. The Most of the time, this takes long-awaited supercar may soon be ready to be sold and raced. the form of cash infusions to its volunteer services, and cut down on waste hungry fed? recognized institutions, or raffling off low such that every dollar they use goes just that Simple. Toyota’s engineers are steeped in availability sportscars and donating all the little bit further. Toyota, of course, offers their proceeds. However, Toyota had a different idea, the concept of kaizen every single day of their consultancy for a fee to other companies, but working lives — it’s a straight-forward way of and it’s a great one. the idea of donating time and expertise to a looking at things that praises efficiency over all Instead of just funds, Toyota sent over charity is just plain smart. else. When they walked into a soup kitchen in a team of their engineers to help the New Harlem, the wait time to get a seat at a table York Food Bank, one of the largest such Watch this space for all the best and worst of was an hour and a half. When they left, it was organizations in the world. At first, workers automotive news, or submit your own auto oddities just 18 minutes. at the Food Bank were a bit bemused by the to brakingnews@gmail.com. Follow Brendan on Other simple changes in streamlining move. How can people whose job it is to design Twitter at @brendan_mcaleer. helped the Food Bank maximize the use of cars be any help in getting the homeless and

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THE XJ’s gorgeous leather and wood cabin is an enjoyable place to spend time, although a few of the trim pieces are a little below top luxury standards.

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last year, producing 470 and 510 h.p., respectively. The XJ Supersport remains the fastest model with a claimed 0-100 kilometres per hour time of just 4.7 seconds.

Potentially, the most exciting change for the 2013 XJ is the addition of Jaguar’s Instinctive All-Wheel Drive system, standard on V-6 models. This enhances allseason traction while keeping the sporty agility and steering feel of a rear-wheel drive car.

In dry conditions, it has a rear bias, but the system can transfer 50 per cent of the torque to the front wheels if need be.

Even with its aluminium body, the XJ still weighs nearly two tonnes. Despite this, the steering is light and quick. The XJ manages its bulk through direction changes better than its competitors and its balance is impressively neutral, especially if you engage dynamic driving mode, which firms up the suspension and gives you quicker throttle response.

The XJ admirably combines the comfort and serenity you expect from “old-fashioned” Jags with driving dynamics modern saloons should be envious of. The XJ offers driving excitement that its immediate competitors can’t match and it provides a feeling of a special car.

Environment The cabin is fresh and an enjoyable place to spend time, even after a long drive.

Gorgeous leather and wood treatments adorn most surfaces, including the inside of the glove box and centre storage bin.

While previous XJs appeared large on the outside, interior space was in fact limited compared to its rivals. This is not an issue for the current XJ, especially with the long-wheelbase models.

Rear leg and headroom is ample and there’s plenty of space upfront for even the tallest drivers.

To help everyone maximize the driving enjoyment, the driving position and steering wheel are ergonomically optimized and nearly perfect. And a first for Jaguar, a digital dashboard display replaces the traditional analogue gauges.

The central touch-screen display is good, but the XJ’s German rivals boast better units. Also, some trim pieces, the air vents for example, aren’t up to the same quality as its competitors. The updated navigation system and Meridian stereo are welcome improvements.

Another weakness of previous XJs, trunk volume, has been corrected with the current generation; at 520 litres, its trunk size is more than that of the BMW 7 Series.

Features The 2013 Jaguar XJ ranges in price from $89,000 to $128,500.

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Standard equipment includes an eight-inch full colour HD touchscreen display, voice activated controls, front and rear parking aid with touch-screen visual indicator, rearview camera, blind spot monitor, dual-zone climate control, power operated trunk, Sirius satellite radio, navigation

system with HDD mapping, keyless entry and keyless start Additional features, available as options or apart of packages, include 20x20 adjustable front seats with massage, adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control, heated windshield and extensive upholstery and trim choices.

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THE Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for performance, comfort and safety in the luxury class.

THE BMW 7 Series is an opulent sedan that offers a sportier drive than the Jaguar XJ.

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Fuel efficiency numbers for the XJ AWD and the XJL Portfolio are 13.0 litres/100 km city, 8.1 l/100 km highway and 10.8 l/100 km combined. The numbers for XJ/XJL Supercharged and XJ/XJL Supersport are 14.2 l/100 km city, 8.6 l/100 km highway and 11.7 l/100 km combined.

Thumbs up The interior of the 2013 XJ is as posh as past generations, and the exterior is impressive. Interior space has also been increased and the XJ’s driving experience really sets it apart.

Thumbs down The styling is certainly bold, but it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. And while the cabin is charming, the technology and material quality may be a tad behind a few of its rivals, especially Lexus and Audi.

The bottom line The Jaguar XJ’s unique personality inside and out is what makes it so interesting to drive and own.

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REAR leg and headroom is ample in the XJ and the seats will keep you comfy for hours. different trim levels, starting from $118,100 up to $236,100.

The Jaguar may not match up at the high end, but its value for money is undeniable.

BMW 7 Series The 7 Series is an opulent luxury sedan, however, the BMW offers a sportier drive than the Jaguar. The 7 Series is also available with a few different engine options.

The BMW is priced between $106,600 and $189,100, putting it a little

above the comparable XJ. Audi A8 Audi completes the German Big Three. As one would expect, the A8 is quite comparable to others, but where it stands out is in regards to fuel economy.

The 2014 A8 TDI boasts 5.3 l/100 km of highway driving.

Paying a little more for the Audi upfront — prices start at $93,900 — should even itself out in the long run through fuel savings. The Audi A8 also boats a beautiful interior. editor@automotivepress.com

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Over the past 50 years, automobiles have undergone dramatic changes. New technology, engine design and hi-tech materials have revolutionized how engines are treated and auto bodies are repaired.

changes and their dedication to customer service and timely, proper repair has allowed them to grow to two division - mechanical service and auto body repair.

In 1959, when Don Taylor opened Taylormotive Service in North Vancouver, he focused on providing his customers with quality workmanship, trustworthy service and honest pricing. Cars were straightforward machines and Taylormotive earned a reputation for listening to their customers and doing things right.

Today, Taylormotive is a state-of-theart auto repair centre that offers engine diagnostics, all make auto body collision repair and painting and service and repairs for the latest standard and automatic transmissions. They are specialists in air conditioning, suspension and alignment, four wheel drive, clutch, timing belt and cooling systems.

Over the years environmental regulations, computer technology and lightweight composite materials revolutionized how automobiles were serviced and repaired. The team at Taylormotive kept pace with the

Their mechanical repair division provides warranty approved services for most any year, make or model of vehicles. They sell most brands of tires and trusted specialists in brake and exhaust, suspension, shocks

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They also know people and have never forgotten their roots. They are proud supporters of community causes and the North Shore has rewarded them with 54 years of continuous business. Taylormotive’s focus on their customers and attention to detail are second to none.

All their collision and painting repairs come with a lifetime guarantee and their mechanical work comes with a one year 20,000 kilometer guarantee.

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It’s part of a philosophy of care that extends beyond the cars Taylormotive repairs to the people who drive them. DonTaylor recently passed away but today his family honours his ideals by continuing his dedication to quality workmanship, trustworthy service and honesty. The North Shore is lucky to have Taylormotive in our business community.

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