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Thieves hit second NSR gear cache Emergency supplies stolen, trashed in second raid BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
For the second time in a week, the North Shore Rescue team has learned one of its backcountry emergency caches has been raided by thieves. North Shore Rescue’s Hanes Valley cache was broken into and nearby helicopter pad vandalized beyond repair sometime in the last week. “Another one. We learned late (Thursday) afternoon,” said Doug Pope, North Shore Rescue search manager. “It’s very similar to what happened at Hanes Valley. It looks
like, very likely, the same individuals, the way it was carried out.” It appeared the thieves used a nearby rock to break the lock and then made off with tents, sleeping bags, Thermarests, ropes, gas stoves, first aid equipment and tools, this time from a cache near Norvan Falls, about 6.5 kilometres north of the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park parking lot. In this case though, the thieves did not use a chainsaw to destroy the nearby helipad. It’s possible both caches were ransacked on the same day as they are part of the same trail system, but the one at Norvan Falls wouldn’t be visible to hikers who were sticking to the trail, Pope said. “This one’s closer to civilization and a more travelled route but it’s offtrail,” Pope said. “Someone See Cache page 5
Trio of blazes keep NV firefighters hopping BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
District of North Vancouver firefighters had a busy day Thursday, responding to three fires, two of which have left families out of home. The uncommonly flammable day started just after 5 a.m. when a garage fire broke out in a home in the 2800-block of Wembley Drive in Lynn Valley.
The homeowner woke up to the smell of smoke and alerted his family members. The garage was damaged beyond repair and smoke seeped into much of the rest of the house. Investigators are still working to determine if the home is structurally safe and what may have caused the fire. “It’s probably not a bad idea, See Smoke page 8
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Cache was off the trail, says team From page 1 has done some research to find out where they are. Other than that, we don’t have a real idea who would stoop so low as to vandalize and steal rescue equipment.” Pope said the team has since checked on all of their remaining five caches and all of them are secure. Both caches have been used by North Shore Rescue volunteers to help keep rescuers and lost hikers alive overnight while bad weather made it too hard to get out, Pope said. The caches were an initiative of Metro Vancouver and Tim Jones, North Shore Rescue’s former team leader who died in January. “It was that kind of scenario that Tim prepared our team for and now we’ve come to rely on these as a key part of our safety net. We need this equipment badly and we’re going to have to find a way to replace it quickly,” he said. “We’re thinking the two together are up above
$20,000 in damage that we’re facing now.” The team has been met with a show of support from the community since the thefts. Just hours after news of the second cache theft broke, Clint Mahlman, executive vice-president of London Drugs, put a message on social media that the company would be donating $10,000 to help replace the stolen and damaged gear. In a post on the company website, officials said that when they learned about the vital equipment “being stolen from this volunteer group that does so much good for hundreds of people year round, we knew we had to help.” North Vancouver RCMP investigators have collected evidence from both sites and are asking anyone who may have information to come forward. Most of the stolen gear is marked with North Shore Rescue’s logo. The team is still taking donations at northshorerescue.com.
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Shout from the rooftops this Canada Day Dear Editor: Re: One Class Only, June 25. Your editorial is alarmingly prescient as Bill C-24 speaks of a future when, in Canada, many thousands of “citizens” will live with a very uncertain definition of what it means
to be Canadian and will, perhaps, be somewhat muted in their celebration on this particular Canada Day. In the name of a socalled security threat from within the country, the Conservative government has greatly diminished the
significance of the Oath of Citizenship made by millions of immigrants to this country. The oath is simple and profound and reads: I swear (or affirm) That I will be faithful And bear true allegiance To Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth the Second Queen of Canada Her Heirs and Successors And that I will faithfully observe The laws of Canada And fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen. What else can one do or one say that sets
in concrete, not in sand, the unassailable fact of citizenship? What you have so eloquently said in your editorial, I will shout from the rooftop on this Canada Day, namely: “One class only.” Don Robertson North Vancouver
Call before you dig — but don’t expect much help Dear Editor: The article in the North Shore News on contacting BC One Call to locate utilities before you dig, and on digging practices, is helpful but misses a key point. Apparently unlike all other provinces, in B.C. no legislation exists to require
B.C. utilities to do an onsite locate of the various utilities.They will send you a map.The one we got was over 28 years old, and the neighbourhood has changed. It was too vague to be of any use. When we asked Fortis if they would attend and do an on-site locate, even for
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to do an on-site locate and that the utilities do not do them.They are only required to have a positive response to a locate request and apparently the 28-year-old map Fortis sent me fulfills that requirement. BC One Call confirmed that B.C. is the only province that takes this approach, but
thought that companies with high pressure lines will do physical locates. In Aurora, Ontario, when my son wanted a locate to install a basketball net, a technician was there the next day and located all the utilities except cable TV (or See Quicker page 10
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“It’s a slow and steady fight.” Anti-bullying advocate Carol Todd talks about efforts to educate parents and teens about the digital realm (from a June 25 news story). “That’s not changed in 60 years. It’s a fact of life of living on the North Shore.” NorthVancouver District Mayor RichardWalton comments on how gridlock is part of living in a bridgedependent community (from a June 25 news story). “They were regular hikers of the Grouse Grind and they were looking for something more adventurous . . .” North Shore Rescue search manager Doug Pope describes how one hiker fell after trying to climb a waterfall (from a June 25 news story).
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Kids, soccer stars share bad taste One of my kids dabbled in biting for a few weeks. Of course, he was a little toddler, not one of the 20 most talented soccer players in the world. I don’t mean to sell my son short — he may have been one of the 20 best toddler soccer players in the world at the time he went through his biting phase. I mean, he could do this pretty cool thing where he’d pick up a ball and drop kick it pretty high, like, almost over a very small fence. But it wasn’t even a real soccer ball, just one of those superlight plastic jobs. And other parts of his game were sorely lacking. His headers were just crap, and don’t even get me started on his trouble with the offside trap. I don’t think he even understood the rule! Once again though, he was just two years old. Luis Suarez, on the other hand, is a grown up man with intricate knowledge of the offside rule and a remarkable knack for scoring goals. In 2013 he finished 19th in FIFA’s Player of theYear voting, and his performances this year had some people suggesting that he could shoot into the top three for 2014, maybe even up to No. 1. He scored 31 goals in 33 British Premier League games this season with Liverpool to win the Golden Boot as well as the league’s Player of theYear award. So yeah, he’s better at soccer at age 27 than my kid was at age two. But get this — he also bites people. As you probably know, Suarez, playing for Uruguay in the World Cup on Tuesday, inexplicably bit Italian Giorgio Chiellini
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Laugh All YouWant on the shoulder during an otherwise benign play. To mark this bizarre occasion I’ve carried on the World Cup tradition of writing a terrible song that will be sung by someone famous who is wearing really short pants. Here it is, sung to the tune of the smash 1963 hit “Then He Kissed Me” performed by The Crystals: He walked up to me and he asked me if I wanted to play He played for the two-time world champions from Uruguay When he played, he was a sight And when he shot, he scored all night So I tried to defend him tight And then he bit me. And then he bit me. Amazingly it’s not the first time he’s taken a bite out of someone in a game. He’s done it three times now in the last four years. He just doesn’t seem to grasp that the rest of the world finds human-on-human biting to be (bad pun alert! bad pun alert!) in very bad taste. I want to help Luis Suarez. Biting is not a good thing to do — apparently the human mouth is full of more questionable toxins than the
pool at the Playboy Mansion. And this isn’t helping his career either. On Thursday FIFA banned Suarez from all soccer for the next four months as well as Uruguay’s next nine matches. Parenting books tell you that many kids go through a biting phase between the ages of one and three.The best thing to do, they tell you, is simply, clearly and sternly say to the child: “No, please don’t bite. It hurts.” I’m guessing that’s what the referee, practicing good parenting, did with Suarez, because he didn’t offer any more traditional punishments such as a red card. It’s also important to reduce the likelihood of an angry biting encounter by ensuring that the child gets enough sleep and — this one comes from The Book Of Obvious — gets enough to eat. Those things didn’t work right away on my kid, who was too young to realize that the biting inflicted real pain. What ultimately got him to stop was when he bit someone he truly respected. Not his mom or dad, of course, but his beloved Grampa. Grampa and my son were wrestling around one day when the little guy got caught up in the fun and bit down on the back of Grampa’s leg. “Ow! He bit me!” Grampa understandably said in a slightly shocked tone. Seeing his Grampa react like that really freaked out my son and he has never bitten anyone since. Recalling that incident has helped me make my plan for Suarez. All we
have to do is to trick him into biting someone that he really respects — a beloved Grampa or uncle or maybe one of his sponsors from Cannibal’s Anonymous — and he’ll learn how
much pain he’s causing. It shouldn’t be that hard to set up — all we’d need to do is to tell the person to innocuously come in contact with Suarez during a soccer game and voila
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especially if your garage is being used for storage, to have smoke alarms in your garage as well and keep any storage space neat and tidy,” said assistant fire chief Mike Cairns. Just before 7 p.m., crews were again called to Upper Lynn Valley after a steel container full of demolition waste from a housing renovation on Underwood Avenue caught fire. Crews hit the flames with hoses and prevented the fire from spreading to the home under renovation.The cause will likely go down as unknown, Cairns said. “There’s a whole bunch of things in there so it’s hard to determine,” he said. Less than an hour later, the trucks were rolling again, this time to the 5600-block of Covey Place in the Grousewoods neighbourhood, where a fire on a second-floor deck had spread to the top floor and roof of a home. One of the upstairs residents tried to
put out the fire with a small extinguisher while multiple neighbours called 9-1-1. “(The damage) is substantial.The top floor is heavily damaged by fire.The roof is damaged by fire. And the main floor and basement suite had a lot of water damage,” Cairns said. The fire appears to have started on a couch on the deck and investigators are looking into whether some nearby candles may have started the fire. In all, the home had seven residents in two suites. The families are insured but they will be displaced for “quite a few months” Cairns said. No one was injured in any of the blazes. While it’s not uncommon for district fire crews to be called out for several emergencies in a day, it’s not typical for so many to be fire-related. “It has happened but it’s pretty rare when we get three fires in one day, and two were pretty substantial,” Cairns said.
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Bear lured to minivan by smell of spilled milk JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com
Got milk? That may have been what one bear wanted to know when he ripped a minivan apart like a tin can while searching for food early Thursday morning. West Vancouver police attended the 500 block of St. Andrews Place at 4 a.m. after a homeowner heard her vehicle alarm blaring and noted her front passenger door ajar. Attending officers estimated the bruin’s rampage caused $3,000 damage to the minivan. The bear may have been lured by spilled milk,
according to police.The car had been thoroughly cleaned since the spill, but the scent may still have been strong enough to entice the fourlegged forager, according to police. Birdfeeders, dog food and barbecues are some of the usual suspects when it comes to bear attractants, according to Tony Webb chairman of the North Shore Black Bear Network, who has continually advised North Shore residents about the power of a bear’s olfactory system. Authorities are advising residents to take note of all possible attractants and to be on the lookout for a bear with a white mustache.
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - North Shore News - A9
Trendy pub chain coming to waterfront Tap & Barrel to open in Shipyards Coppersmith Shop
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The City of North Vancouver has named a trendy Vancouver restaurant and pub chain as the anchor tenant in the Shipyards’ Coppersmith Shop at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue. Tap & Barrel, which already has locations in the Olympic Village and Coal Harbour, is now negotiating a lease with the city with an aim to start construction this summer. The pub hopes to open for customers in time for summer 2015. The restaurant and pub will occupy the entire building as well as a large patio area facing Shipbuilders’ Square — a key part of the redeveloped central waterfront the city is working on. The details of the lease are still being negotiated so the city cannot release what Tap & Barrel will be paying,
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Saturday, July 12th from 2-4pm, North Vancouver City Hall, 13th Street Entrance Join Mayor Darrell Mussatto for the 3rd Annual Bike with the Mayor Tour! This is a great chance to learn more about the City’s bike routes, parks, trails and upcoming transportation initiatives, all while enjoying a scenic ride around the City. Please bring your bike, helmet and questions, and be sure to dress according to the weather. All skill levels welcome. For more information: 604.998.3448 or mayor@cnv.org
Tap & Barrel is Coming to the Waterfront!
The popular Tap & Barrel Restaurant, known for its large outdoor dining areas, will transform the historic Coppersmith Shop at the foot of Lonsdale into a unique and lively gathering space. Construction begins this summer with an opening planned for Spring 2015. The award-winning Tap & Barrel is committed to sustainability as well as locally sourced food and drink. This unique new dining establishment supports the City’s vision for a revitalized Central Waterfront area that offers a dynamic community gathering space for residents and visitors. Central Waterfront area info at www.cnv.org/CentralWaterfrontVision
Biennale International Pavilion Opens at Shipbuilders' Square
Tours: Sunday to Thursday, 11am-6pm | Friday to Saturday, 1-9pm | Closed Mondays The City's historic Pipe Shop building at Shipbuilders' Square has been transformed into a spectacular art space. Come see the large scale public art pieces by Brazil's prominent emerging artists. Hourly, guided tours are available, admission by donation. Call 604.682.1289 to reserve your spot or sign in at the door. More information at www.cnv.org/VancouverBiennale
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Judge awards $350K to injured bus rider
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Parking problems plague Panorama Residents of Deep Cove, Indian Arm vie for spots JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com
Just like lack of love can divide a family, lack of parking is dividing a North Vancouver community as Panorama Drive residents and the folks who live across the water jockey for spots. The growing popularity of the Baden Powell Trail brought an increase of cars to Deep Cove, turning Panorama Drive into a safety hazard for emergency vehicles in the summer of 2013. The traffic also precluded some residents from entertaining company, because visitors had nowhere to park. “If we do not have visitors parking, we’re isolated,” said John Paul Stevenson, who advocated for residents-only parking at a council meeting this spring. Council moved
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in the initial survey which suggests either an oversight or that DNV staff do not believe we are residents of Panorama Drive,” said Jeff Boniface, speaking to council at a June 9 meeting. The District of North Vancouver recently decided to include Indian Arm residents in the residentsonly parking trial period, but that may not solve the problem because of lack of space on the road. “We do not have the physical capacity to accommodate all of the vehicles belonging to Panorama Drive homes and Indian Arm homes,” district spokeswoman Jeanine Bratina wrote in an email. Following the trial period, the district is slated to develop a parking and traffic strategy for the neighbourhood. While the new regulations may not solve every problem, they have cut down on the number of hikers parking on the block, according to Indian Arm resident Phil Mowatt. “Since the signs have gone in, it’s amazing how much the parking has improved,” Mowatt said.
Longtime Indian Arm residents have watched parking spots disappear in recent years, according to Mowatt. “When we moved up there, there were two lots of parking, parking at the marina, and we were allowed to park on Panorama,” Mowatt said. Space has dwindled in the increasingly expensive marina, leaving many boaters parking their secondary vehicles on Panorama Drive, according to Mowatt. Mowatt said he’s sympathetic to gridlock concerns, but wants to be sure Indian Arm residents get the same treatment as Panorama Drive’s denizens. “Indian Arm residents don’t get garbage collection and we don’t need new streetlights and we don’t need signs and we don’t complain about laneways. We really look after ourselves,” he said. The issue is unlikely to go away any time soon, according to Coun. Lisa Muri, who spoke about the problem in April. “The Cove is never going to have sufficient parking, ever. It’s the end of the road,” she said.
Capilano University Congratulates its 2014 Honorary Degree Recipients The honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition granted by Capilano University and acknowledges DR. DAVID FUNG
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Dr. David Fung is a passionate advocate of education with an exemplary record of leadership and volunteerism. His outstanding contributions to Canada were recognized in 2012 when he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada. Dr. Fung holds Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in chemical engineering from McGill University and has also completed the senior business executive program at Queens University in Kingston. Dr. Fung serves as Chairman and CEO of the ACDEG Group of Companies,
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■ A Celebration of Creativity, featuring highlights of The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care’s permanent art collection, July 4-27 at WestVancouver’s Ferry Building Gallery. Opening reception: Friday, July 4, 68 p.m. A free presentation series is also being offered. ferrybuildinggallery.com ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com
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An exhibition opening Friday at WestVancouver’s Ferry Building Gallery is turning an artistic eye to the topic of dementia. A Celebration of Creativity features mixed media highlights from The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care’s permanent art collection, created by older people and by people living with dementia, collected over time from around the world. The exhibition was organized by Dalia GottliebTanaka, founder and chairwoman of the society, a partner with the gallery for the initiative.The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care hosts conferences on creative expression, communication and dementia, and workshops on creativity, aging, memory and health.The society also engages on an international level as part of its focus on improving the quality of life of older adults and seniors living with dementia,
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MEDITATION DROPIN Relax into an evening of stress-reducing calm every Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. at The Oracle, 1031346 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.The classes are led by experienced meditators with a different theme each week. Admission by donation. 604-984-9098
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GROWLER RUN Bridge Brewing will host a 10kilometre run around the brewing community in North Vancouver where participants can carry growlers for a chance to win free beer, Sunday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. $35. Proceeds will go to North Shore Crisis Services Society. 604-770-2739
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SALSA BY THE SEA Outdoor (weather permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays until Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by open free dancing until 8:30 p.m. at Ambleside
SUMMERFEST AT LONSDALE QUAY MARKET Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations
and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. All charitable proceeds collected through efforts at SummerFest will benefit the BC SPCA. lonsdalequay.com PUNJABI INITIATIVE SHOWCASE Children ages three-18 will share Punjabi language and
culture Sunday, June 29, 2 p.m. at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. CANADA DAY CELEBRATION A free, family event featuring live multicultural performers, crafts, games, activities for everyone plus some of Vancouver’s best food
trucks Tuesday, July 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. northvancanadaday.com CANADA DAY CELEBRATION On Tuesday, July 1 the Celebrate North Shore Society will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 TELUS STORES
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PERSIAN BOOK CLUB Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.
B2 - North Shore News - Sunday, June 29, 2014
Living on the North Shore is like having the perfect first date over and over again. Just when you think you are really getting to know it you discover another amazing aspect that makes you want to find out even more.
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There is no limit to the recreation options here. If you want to go for a walk you can enjoy a casual stroll along the waterfront while sipping on your fresh latte, or you can venture up nature’s Stairmaster and climb the Grouse Grind. In between those two extremes are a wealth of other choices. In many of these same locations you can bike or run.
“Living on the North Shore is like having the perfect first date over and over again.”
If you’ve worked up a sweat you can cool off with a swim in one of the local swimming pools, plunge in the ocean at a gorgeous beach, or find an even more invigorating swim in one of our mountainfed rivers. In the winter we have three ski resorts to choose from, all offering various snow activities from downhill skiing to snowshoeing.
But the North Shore is much more than just a recreation haven. Fantastic restaurants of many types of cuisine are here to tantalize your palate. Shopping choices are everywhere with several large retail centres plus an abundance of unique boutique stores. And when it’s finally time to go home there are choices galore for where you might choose to live. From apartment living complete with incredible views to modern townhomes and detached houses of every size. No matter what type of accommodation you choose when you get home you’ll know that if you’re on the North Shore then you made the right choice.
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Helpful Apps… DNV PARKS APP Designed with District park users in mind, the free DNV Parks App offers information about District parks. Curious where you can go to walk your dog on or off leash? Looking for a park with picnic facilities? The DNV Parks App can help. App features: Browse parks in an alphabetized list, by a map, or by proximity; find a park with certain amenities; review operating hours and more.
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Sunday, June 29, 2014 - North Shore News - B3
POCKETKNIFE Although a multitool is preferred, a good pocketknife with a quality blade will suffice. It may also be worth carrying a small pruning saw for cutting branches when building a shelter or fire. SHELTER Large orange plastic bag and thermal tarp.
LOCALS’ GUIDE TO NORTH SHORE RIDES APP This guide presents two locals’ perspectives on the North Shore trail network, and makes an effort to describe a wide range of trails that can accommodate all skill levels. App features include: Rider’s location on maps, trail descriptions, ratings, and lengths, recommended ride descriptions, profiles, route overlays, and an overview map of the North Shore, which includes hiking trails.
WATER Drink one-two litres before your hike and carry one-two litres with you.
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RED CROSS FIRST-AID APP The official Canadian Red Cross First Aid app puts lifesaving advice in your hands. The app features videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice to help you maintain life-saving skills and respond when needed for everyday emergencies. SAFE BOATING BY THE ROYAL CANADIAN MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE APP This app features links to useful voyage planning resources such as tidal, wind, weather and fishing information. Transport Canada required safety equipment and navigation light requirements are also included. Run through the useful checklists with your crew as well as review suggestions for recommended equipment.
When visiting local trails, even the best weather can change rapidly. Always tell a reliable person where you are going and when to expect you back. North Shore Rescue also recommends taking the following 10 essentials:
SIGNALLING DEVICE Whistle (NSR recommends the Fox 40 whistle with a lanyard), bear bangers, pencil flare.
LIGHT Flashlight or a headlamp with extra batteries (and light bulb if not LED). Green cyalume stick or small turtle lights as emergency backup.
EXTRA CLOTHES Hat or toque, gloves or mittens, fleece jacket, Gortex jacket, polypro underwear, good quality hiking socks and Gortex over-pants.
FIRESTARTER Matches (waterproof or in a plastic bag) or lighter. NSR also recommends a commercial firestarter and/or a candle.
FIRST-AID KIT Should include pocket mask; Sam Splint, bulk dressings, protective gloves, bandage, scissors and blister dressings. NAVIGATION Good-quality compass with builtin declination adjustment and both topographical and interpretive maps. NSR also recommends a GPS unit but only as an adjunct to compass and map. COMMUNICATIONS – CELLPHONE NSR recommends you bring a cellphone with a fully charged battery. It is advisable to keep the phone turned off and stored in a sealable plastic bag to help keep the phone dry and fully charged. Many people manage to call 911 initially but their phone dies before their location can be relayed, which is not a desirable situation. If you have a smartphone, you should also know how to get GPS coordinates off of it to give to search and rescue if you become lost or injured. SOURCE: NORTHSHORERESCUE.COM
Take a hike! Three trails for all abilities
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# Easy: RICE LAKE
fishing rod and fish off the peaceful dock. Fishing licences are required for adults but not for children 16 years old and younger.
Located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, this is a scenic walk along a wooded trail that loops around tranquil Rice Lake then returns to a gazebo at the walk start.
Start Location: Trail head at north end of Riverside Drive.
Start Location: Gazebo at picnic area, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Trail Condition: Hard packed gravel in forested area.
Trail Condition: Gently undulating gravel path.
Walk description: Follow Fisherman’s Trail to Twin Bridges and return.
Walk Description: From gazebo follow paved sidewalk to gravel trail that enters the forest. Follow the wide dirt road a short distance until you reach a wooden fence marking the entrance to the Rice Lake area. Continue along the path towards Rice Lake. Turn right when you see the lake and walk along the trail that weaves its way around the lake. Retrace your steps back to the Gazebo.
Spots of Interest: This is a multiuse trail where you can often spot fisherman on the river, river kayakers, runners, hikers, walkers and mountain bikers.
Spots of Interest: There are several viewpoints with benches to relax on. Take in the natural beauty of the area. Bring your
# Moderate: FISHERMAN’S TRAIL
# Advanced: HASTINGS CREEK LOOP Start Location: Hoskins Road north of Arborlynn Drive. Trail Condition: Rustic with muddy, rocky sections, boardwalks, and stairs. Walk Description: Start at parking area at entrance of Hastings Creek trail off Hoskins
Road (about 50 metres north of Arborlyn Drive). Go up east side of Hastings Creek through forested trail and stairways to playground of Ross Road school. Turn left onto Allan Road. Turn right onto Ross Road. Turn right onto Hoskins Road. Continue down Hoskins Road returning to starting point. Spots of interest: Before the mid-1800s, Hastings Creek and its numerous tributaries made up the prime spawning area for most of Lynn Creek’s migratory runs of cutthroat, steelhead, coho and chinook salmon. In the early days, this creek contained excellent spawning and rearing habitat for salmon and trout and had strong coho runs. Today, you can walk this forest trail forgetting you’re only minutes from civilization, enjoying the rushing creek, boardwalks and wooded stairways. For more suggestions, check out the North Vancouver Guide to Great Walks and Trails, available on the website northvanrec.com or at all community centres. SOURCE: NORTH VANCOUVER GUIDE TO GREAT WALKS AND TRAILS
B4 - North Shore News - Sunday, June 29, 2014
Advertising supplement compiled by Maria Spitale-Leisk
What is your favourite NS secret? It’s nice because it’s a different perspective of Vancouver. It feels like a little getaway — like an island oasis.
I love to bike and hike here on the North Shore. Typically I go up Cypress or out to Horseshoe Bay. The best time is really in the morning, it’s quiet and peaceful. The North Shore is a place where I feel comfortable. I feel like m hi ra Eb Shehla Dermedics/ e id I have a sense of es bl m Owner, A ser Centre Skin and La belonging here. Afterglow
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I Love being in the Mount Seymour Backcountry as it is only a quick drive to the mountain but once you’re there, it feels a world away. Skiing has always been a huge part of my life as an anchor and outlet for an active lifestyle, my love of the outdoors and creative expression.
For me, it comes down to one thing — the sense of community. People here pitch in to make the North Shore a great place to both live and work. Whether it’s the area’s large companies, our small business owners, community service organizations or local residents, I see community spirit everywhere.
It’s an amazingly diverse population, tolerantly living together and united by a common love for the North Shore utopian lifestyle of skis, trees and seas.
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I like the neighbourhood feel of the North Shore. When I’m cycling or running through the trails, I see my neighbours. It’s just a healthy community. Chris Catliff President and CEO, BlueShore Financial
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Larson Beach, below Gleneagles Golf Course. It’s a reasonably steep hill to get down there, so not too many people are there. It’s really nice when the tide is in.
Small city comforts and advantages just 15 minutes by SeaBus or a bridge from all metropolis Vancouver has to offer. Plus, most services I need are within walking distance and there’s the anticipation of the good things to come to Lower Lonsdale’s public waterfront.
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Asian Adonis trail on Seymour Mountain—it’s fast and flowy. The North Shore is where it all happens with the mountain biking.
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North Shore Picnic Places
No longer just for teddy bears, picnics are a popular way for people to spend time with friends and loved ones while eating outside. Whether you’ve created a five-course spread of fine dining or just grabbed a coffee and a muffin to go, pull up a blanket, a flat rock, a picnic table, a bench or just a patch of grass and enjoy the scenery, the snacks and the company. Burrard Dry Dock Pier and Promenade:
# NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT
Waterfront location, 700-foot pier, floating dock, wheelchair access.
Cates Park: Waterfront location, playground, picnic shelter, concession, lifeguards during the summer, washrooms, wheelchair accessible.
Civic Plaza: Wheelchair access. Located in the city centre. Close to the library. Benches available for sitting on.
# WEST VANCOUVER Horseshoe Bay Park: Washrooms, playground, spray park, picnic tables, pier, next to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.
Lighthouse Park: Trails, washrooms, a functioning lighthouse.
John Lawson Park: Panorama Park/Deep Cove Park: Waterfront location, playground, picnic area, changeroom, washrooms, lifeguards in the summer, wheelchair accessible.
Ambleside Park:
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Food trucks from May to September, washrooms, information kiosk, drinking fountain, two charcoal barbecues, picnic tables (some sheltered), swimming, splash park, playground.
Shoreline walk (1.2-kilometre), concession, outdoor shower, picnic tables, picnic shelter, barbecues, public washrooms with change rooms, playground, water park, duck pond, sports field.
Waterfront Park: Playground, washrooms, wheelchair access.
Caulfeild Park:
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Rustic washrooms, waterfront walk, rocky shore, sandy beach, swimming, no lifeguards.
Cypress Falls Park: Rushing waterfalls, 300-year-old trees, playground, sports field, tennis courts.
Dundarave Park: Beach area, playground, wading pool, picnic area, washrooms, starting place of the Centennial Seawalk.
Whytecliff Park: Playground, barbecues, concession, picnic tables, washrooms, scuba diving, tennis, swimming, walking and hiking. SOURCES: NORTHVANREC.COM, CNV.ORG, WESTVANCOUVER.CA
B6 - North Shore News - Sunday, June 29, 2014
Advertising supplement compiled by Maria Spitale-Leisk
What is your favourite NS secret? I love living and working on North Shore because we are all tied together here by the energy of the Capilano River, and bookended so nicely by the unique character of an early morning Indian Arm sunrise and a glorious evening Howe Sound sunset. The North Shore Mountains monitor all these elements and provide us with the Baden Powell Trail and the Howe Sound Crest Trail.
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The top of Sky Chair at Cypress Mountain on a bluebird day, with over 10 centimetres of fresh windblown powder making the trees look like giant snow ghosts.
Jason Black President, West Vancou ver Chamber of Commer ce Vice President, The Great Can adian Landscaping Co. Ltd.
My favourite North Van trail run would be in the trails along Lynn Creek. It’s right outside the door at MEC, so it’s an easy midday or afterwork escape to clear my mind. And the shade keeps me cool in the summer heat.
Karen Berrisford Co-op, untain Equipment Store Manager, Mo North Vancouver
I like the outdoorsiness of the North Shore with the three local mountains to choose from. It’s a great place to keep active.
Jamie Johnstone Johnstones Barbecues and Parts
Paddleboarding with my dog up Indian Arm, and just enjoying the scenery and the quiet.
Lynn Headwaters, it’s this oasis that is at our doorstep. Within minutes you have left the hustle and bustle of city life. On the (West Van) seawall across the street there is one park bench that seems to be quite hidden, if I need that moment in the middle of the day to stare at the sea.
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Right now, probably the Circuit 8 trail in the Seymour Demonstration Forest. You can ride it very differently —technical or very slow.
Julie Minichie llo Owner, Minich iello Bespoke Couture
I have lived on the North Shore my whole life, and our family business has been here since 1965. What isn’t there to love… a great community and a fantastic place for us to raise our family — from the excitement of the Friday night market to a peaceful walk around Rice Lake. Life is good here.
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I feel incredibly fortunate to be living in, and working with, such a generous community. Together we’re making a remarkable difference to the delivery of quality health care on the North Shore. I also love the commute.
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North Shore Events JUNE 2014
North Vancouver | 12pm-4pm Waterfront Park
June 26 - August 28 Thursdays | 6:30-8pm Salsa By the Sea Ambleside Landing
Live entertainment and activities for the whole family. www.northvancanadaday.com
Join the drop-in salsa class or bring a picnic and watch the dancers. www.ferrybuildinggallery.com June 27 – August 31 SummerFest Lonsdale Quay Market Free outdoor concerts, dance lessons and Zumba classes every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. www. lonsdalequay.com June 28 - August 30 Jazz Waves Festival The West Van Community Arts Council presents some truly amazing music including jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and more. www.silkpurse.ca
JULY 2014 July 1 Canada Day Celebrations North Vancouver | 7:30am-12pm Pancake Breakfast at Grand Boulevard Park. Parade: 13th & Grand Blvd. West to Lonsdale, north to 17th, west on 17th to Jones Ave., ending at Mahon Park. www.northshoreparade.org
West Vancouver | 2:30-10:30pm John Lawson Park Bring a picnic, or enjoy our BBQ, dance to live music and watch the fireworks at 10:30pm. www.westvancouver.ca July 5 Seattle Seahawks Family Fest The Seahawks in partnership with NFL Canada will host a variety of activities including a Celebrity Flag Football game, Play60 Family Fest, Flag Football Tournament, Interactive Fan Zone and other fun activities you will not want to miss out on! July 12 & 26 | 11am-4:00pm North Vancouver Community Arts Council Craft Fair Civic Plaza (14th & Lonsdale) www.nvartscouncil.ca July 26 - 27 | 10am-7pm Caribbean Days Festival Presented by the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC. Lonsdale Quay, Waterfront Park. www.caribbeandays.ca
AUGUST 2014 August 1 - 10 Harmony Arts Festival The North Shore’s annual 10 day celebration of community and art. Experience the sights, sounds and sensations of this awardwinning festival along the beautiful waterfront in West Vancouver. www. harmonyarts.ca
September 7 | 10am-1pm Parkgate Day
September 28 | 12-5pm Trolley Dances
Entertainment, food, crafts, music and more. Parkgate Plaza. www.northvanrec.com
Entertaining trolley ride event highlighting significant cultural, historical and natural features music and dance performances. www.nvartscouncil.ca
September 7 | 9am-6pm Coho Festival Ambleside, West Vancouver.
August 9 | 11am-4:30pm North Vancouver Community Arts Council Craft Fair
Live music, 14-km Coho Run, Coho Walk, Coho Swim, lots of kids’ activities, First Nations Village, and a famous salmon BBQ. www.cohosociety.com
Civic Plaza (14th & Lonsdale) www.nvartscouncil.ca
September 14 Terry Fox Run
August 23 Ed Sheeran X Tour Ambleside Park
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The English singer-songwriter performs in West Vancouver on his North American tour to support the release of his new album ‘X’. August 24 | 12pm-8pm Deep Cove Daze Live music, entertainment, beer garden, art displays and midway. Panorama Park, Deep Cove. www.musart.ca
SEPTEMBER 2014
September 1 | 12pm-6pm Music in the Park Capilano River Regional Park A day of live musical performances in the heart of the North Shore. www.nvartscouncil.ca
2014 OUTDOOR SUMMER MARKETS
September 26 - 28 North Shore Culture Days Various Locations Free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind-the-scenes,” to discover the world of artists and other creative people on the North Shore. www.culturedays.ca September 27 - October 5 Artists for Conservation Festival Grouse Mountain Conservation-themed exhibit of original nature and wildlife art, workshops, live painting demos, films and guest lecturers. www.artistsforconservation.org
Twilight Market at Shipyards Plaza Fridays | 5pm-10pm Shipyards Plaza - 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Markets Saturdays | 10am - 3pm East Plaza of the Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver Ambleside Farmers Market Sundays | 10am-3pm Bellevue Street and 13th Street in West Vancouver
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Advertising supplement compiled by Maria Spitale-Leisk
What is your favourite NS secret? It’s awesome to be able to give people an avenue to get out to Howe Sound and experience the beauty that is in their backyard. Two of the shallowest glass sponge reefs in the world are in Howe Sound.
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The North Shore is the best place to work and play, not to mention all the activities you can do — Lynn Canyon, the Grouse Grind. It just seems to have something for everyone.
Megan Sewell General Manager, Sewell’s Marina
Working and living on the North Shore are rewarding experiences. There is sense of pride and commitment in the business community that goes beyond the notion of just a “ job” and the same can be said about living on the North Shore. The North Shore is a great community to live and work, where business relationships become friendships and friendships lead to business opportunities.
munity ident, Com yal a Vice Pres Ro te rk an m Pa A Rick ment, & Develop Partnerships
The people here are great. The opportunities to be in the outdoors. There are so many open places that you can just wander. We moved here from Nunavut, so this is heavenly.
Del and Judy Fraser North Vancouver
I grew up here, so, for me, it’s the sense of family—and having access to the forest and sea all at once. I like the serenity of it.
Alex Hejduk Financial serv ices employee, District of West Vancouver
There is more of a community feel here. It’s gorgeous, and on our lunch breaks we can come down here by the water.
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I love paddling over by Grey Rocks and Strathcona Park. You get this really nice view back on the waterfront. And it’s very calm and tranquil.
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Great customers, great area. It’s the best spot in the world to be, the North Shore, as far as I’m concerned. You are no more than 10 minutes away from anything — skiing, tennis.
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Vancouver Waterski Club, across from Deep Cove; there’s a waterski slalom course there.
Vince Allen Owner, North Shore Ski and
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RENEWAL PROCESS, LOWER LONSDALE OFFERS YOU A VARIETY OF CUISINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, LOVELY BOUTIQUE SHOPS OFFERING THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO HANG OUT, RELAX, AND TAKE IN THE BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS.
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In Good Company is a gift store featuring a collection of 12 local small businesses and artisans. Carrying handmade items, unique gifts, clothing, and décor, plus weekly workshops, we bring you the very best of what our local community’s small businesses have to offer in this unique cooperative retail shop.
AN ‘UPLIFTING’ EXPERIENCE
North towards CENTRAL LONSDALE BLISSFUL AND SWEAT-FREE
IN GOOD COMPANY 67 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 831 7847 INGOODCOMPANYSHOP.COM
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Lower Lonsdale’s expert skin care trainers and coaches deliver “skin care workouts” – custom facials that are personalized just for you. These workouts are relaxing, blissful, sweatfree, and include a lot of muscle melting massage. You’ll always experience a refreshing attitude and atmosphere at skoah Lower Lonsdale – that means no whale music, no bubbling cherubs, and no pretentious attitude. Just sweeter skin.
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PICKY MOMS LOVE YAYA BABY! Babies eat, sleep and poop and Yaya Baby has you covered! We focus on practical, essential items that parents really use and love. Featuring an online gift registry and free monthly cloth diaper workshops in store, Yaya Baby is the place to go for the very best Picky Mom Approved essentials.
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Two Daughters Bakeshop is a dedicated 100% gluten-free boutique bakery offering you from scratch treats such as cookies, bars, muffins, cakes, pies and grilled sandwiches. Try our baked fresh daily bread and bagels. On Saturdays we offer freshly baked baguettes, focaccia bread, artisan bread and mini donuts. All products are made from premium gluten-free organic ingredients, with many vegan options.
TWO DAUGHTERS BAKESHOP 121 EAST 1ST STREET (ENTER OFF LOLO LANE) 604 836 2229 TWODAUGHTERSBAKESHOP.COM
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The Juicery Co. is an organic, cold pressed juice and nut mylk shop that delivers throughout the Vancouver area. Glass bottled juice can be purchased over the counter and one, three, and five day cleanses can be ordered in-store or online. Our goal is to help you improve your *Hippocrates quality of life.
THE JUICERY CO. 254 EAST 1ST STREET 604 770 3131 THEJUICERYCO.CA
IT’S HEAVENLY IN HERE… Come see what made us the Best Salon in the 2014 North Shore News Reader’s Choice Awards. Our talented stylists marry professionalism, artistry and passion that result in beautiful colours, cuts and blowdries you won’t find anywhere else in Lower Lonsdale. Step inside and let us transport you to hair heaven!
THE DYE LOT | 63 LONSDALE AVENUE 778 340 3332 | THEDYELOT.COM
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THE TURNTABLE SHOP #103 - 175 EAST 3RD STREET 604 971 1950 THETURNTABLESHOP.COM
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We are North Vancouver’s newest source for new and vintage vinyl, turntables and accessories. We repair, service, clean, buy, sell, and trade vinyl and turntables. All vintage turntables come with a 1 year warranty (styluses exempt). Come in today and hear just how good your favourite records can sound!
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ABOVE AVERAGE LINGERIE & FASHIONS 115 EAST 1ST STREET 604 988 0445 ABOVEAVERAGE.CA
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COME TAKE A BOO IN HERE… The largest costume store in Western Canada is right around the corner! Find an elaborate array of costumes both for rental and purchase, alongside gorgeous accessories, makeup products, Mardi Gras masks and over 100 hilarious and sexy wigs! Come by and say “hi” because LIFE’S MORE FUN IN COSTUME!
SKOAH | 50 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 988 1222 | SKOAH.COM
THE WAY MUSIC WAS MEANT TO BE HEARD!
Chesterfield Avenue
YAYA BABY BOUTIQUE 67 LONSDALE AVENUE 778 340 4546 YAYABABY.CA
Are your girls feeling low? Enjoy an uplifting experience tting from our extensive selection with a professional bra fi fitting of specialty sized bras. Once the girls are looked after, you may want to feed your inner fashionista with our fabulous selection of fashions for the full figured woman, sizes 14-24.
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BOOLALA COSTUMES | 152 EAST 2ND STREET, 2ND FLOOR 604 986 4880 | BOOLALACOSTUMES.COM
GET YOUR LICKS IN!
SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!
Locally owned and operated, Marble Slab Creamery offers you 52 different flavours of real ice cream made fresh in-store, and more than 40 toppings to choose from. Other options include lactose-free ice cream, low-fat frozen yogurt, any occasion CAKES, classic treats and litres “to go.” Bring this ad in and receive 2 regular cones for $8!
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ToothWhisperer Dental Hygiene Clinic provides thorough periodontal therapy in a relaxed, informative setting, emphasizing natural preventative approaches to keep your gums healthy and maintain that perfect smile. We offer teeth whitening, too. Open Tuesday to Friday with evening and weekend appointments available on request.
TOOTHWHISPERER DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC 108 WEST 2ND STREET 778 338 3414 TOOTHWHISPERER.CA
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MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | 180 WEST ESPLANADE 604 986 7522 | MARBLESLAB.CA
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JUST OH-SO-GLAM! Seeking perfection on that special day? Looking to feel pretty all day, every day? Whatever your reason, semipermanent lash extensions are the answer. Durable, wearable and just oh-so-glam! Services start at $40 and can last up to 8 weeks! Noir Lash Lounge is North America’s premier lash destination specializing in semipermanent eyelash extensions with over 100 lash varieties.
NOIR LASH LOUNGE | 50 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 986 5274 | NOIRLASHLOUNGE.COM
FOR TODAYS’ DISCRIMINATING PET OWNER IN THE RAW... Food for Dogs and Cats Inc. has been a staple in this community for the past 14 years. We are a specialty retailer dedicated to the education and feeding of healthy RAW FOOD diets for your pets. All of our foods are locally produced or sourced and we have a wonderful selection of eco-friendly toys, beds and accessories.
IN THE RAW | 150 EAST 2ND STREET 604 904 3647 | INTHERAWPETFOOD.COM
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North Shore Girl is not just a local store, it’s our lifestyle; we are inspired by having the mountains at our back and the ocean at our feet. We provide the ultimate place to shop, with the best products from the hottest brands in the surf and snow industry.
A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AWAITS YOU
NORTH SHORE GIRL 1625 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 983 4475
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DUMALO OPTOMETRY* 156 EAST 15 STREET 604 987 6554 | DUMALO-OPTOMETRY.CA
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NEW RESTAURANTS. CENTRAL LONSDALE IS A VIBRANT, BUSTLING COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS EVERY PRODUCT AND SERVICE YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED, AND TONS OF GREAT SPACES TO SIT, RELAX AND TAKE IN THE FEEL-GOOD COMMUNITY VIBE.
Professional care with a personal touch. Dumalo Optometry is proud to have served clients on the North Shore for more than 30 years. We provide quality vision care, exceptional customer service and an award-winning optical boutique with a distinctive selection of eyewear.
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At Supplements Vitamins Plus, we are committed to promoting optimum health by sharing our knowledge, offering the highest quality products at the lowest prices guaranteed, and empowering our customers to make informed choices. We offer many loyalty benefits, discounts, bulk savings and the convenience of shopping in-store or online (free shipping anywhere in Canada).
SUPPLEMENTS VITAMINS PLUS 1748 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 924 9242 | SVPPLUS.COM
11th Street East
REPAIR, RECYCLE, RECLAIM… and repurpose your old fashions today! Sateen loves to breathe new life into your tired fashions. Have clothes that don’t fit? That are out of style? Have sentimental pieces to salvage? Bring them to Sateen Alterations. We also offer expert alterations. Ask about our Teddy Bear Hospital for your kids.
ENJOY YOUR BEST LIFE
SATEEN ALTERATION UNIT K1, 1940 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 987 7363 SATEENALTERATIONS.COM
COMFORT IS OUR BUSINESS At House of Clogs, we specialize in European comfort shoes and clogs. Dansko is one of the exceptional brands we carry. “Janis” offers a contoured molded cork footbed with memory foam, natural suede sock lining and long-wearing outsole. “Irene” features multiple points of adjustability to enhance fit for a wide variety of foot types. Dansko – not your only shoes, just your favourites.
HOUSE OF CLOGS | 1719 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 988 0115 | HOURS: MON-SAT 10-6
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Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center is an award-winning (Reader’s Choice and Best of the North Shore) group of health care professionals dedicated to helping you enjoy your best life. Physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, dietician counselling, acupuncture and counselling are provided in a warm and friendly setting. Extended hours, direct billing and free parking available.
AVITA HEALTH & MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER #407-1200 LONSDALE AVENUE 604 980 4491 AVITAHEALTH.CA
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A big part of what makes the North Shore one of the best places in the world to live is the diverse selection of small businesses throughout North and WestVancouver. Residents from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove will go out of their way to shop locally and support the economy that keeps the North Shore a vibrant and thriving community.
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In the following pages, you will find 26 ways to support local and small businesses right here in your own backyard.
GUIDE TO BUYING
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hades have come a long way since the days of the roller. Our extensive selection includes our highly energy efficient honeycomb shades, our elegant Roman shades and our uniquely textured woven wood shades.
Booster Juice is Canada’s Premium Smoothie & Juice Company!
Let the light through but block the heat and fading caused by the sun
50% off Sun Shade Roller Blinds until July 15, 2014
ANNIVERSARY 1984-2014 CELEBRATING 30 WONDERFUL YEARS
A SHADE BETTER Est. 1984
#110-949 W. 3rd St., North Vancouver (behind Capilano Mall) 604.984.4101
100% Canadian Owned
Our number one priority is to provide our customers with an unforgettable and interactive in-store experience! Every Booster Juice premium smoothie is made right in front of you and can be customized to your specifications. Our staff members will guide you through our menu options and will aid you in making the best choice to suit your particular lifestyle needs. Wondering what sets the Booster Juice brand apart from their competitors? Customers have the option of adding a Booster to any smoothie! A Booster is a herbal or nutritional supplement, which enhances the quality of your smoothie without affecting the great flavour. The secret to our success is that our smoothies, juices, and hot foods are packed with the highest quality ingredients and are created in our stores. The result is an incredible bold taste and amazing nutrition for the body.
Booster Juice Park & Tilford 333 Brooksbank Avenue
Booster Juice Lynn Valley Road 1277 Lynn Valley Road
Booster Juice Park Royal 2002 Park Royal Street
Plus 27 more Lower Mainland locations to serve you!
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elcome to Dykhof Nurseries and Florist. Established in 1957, we are proud to be a family owned and operated business. With the third generation of family involved, we are working hard to carry on the tradition of quality started by Mr. Dykhof over 50 years ago.
he crab shop specialize in FRESH & LOCAL SEAFOOD
If we don’t catch it ourselves, we source out local suppliers and negotiate with the fishermen to get the best prices. We label clearly if it has been caught wild. We are in the seafood business so we make sure we only buy our products from ces. sustainable and responsible sources.
Come in to get what’s in season and enjoy a fresh seafood meal today!
As your local full service garden center, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality and largest selection of garden plants and products. Fresh flower bouquets, perennials, annuals, shrubs and more!
NORTH VANCOUVER’S FRESHEST SEAFOOD 460 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver www.dykhofnurseries.com 604.985.1914
#121–2455 DOLLARTON HIGHWAY, NORTH VANCOUVER OFF THE SECOND NARROWS BRIDGE ON THE WAY TO DEEP COVE
604.929.1616 • www.thecrabshop.ca
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Escape Travel-Wear Located in Parkgate Village at the base of Mt. Seymour we offer a unique range of women’s casual clothing perfect for everyday west coast living or that special getaway.
We feature premium North American brands with an eye to style, comfort and fit. From casual cottons to stylish evening wear we have something to offer the discerning shopper. For old-fashion customer service our experienced and friendly staff look forward to welcoming you to one of the North Shore’s hidden gems - Escape!
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Located at 91 Lonsdale and situated in an original heritage building Fishworks promises to be all that and more! The owner Shallaw Kadir, (who at 23 years old opened his first restaurant) is a successful Chef who has operated restaurants in North Vancouver which achieved numerous awards from the Georgia Straight and The North Shore News Fishworks is alive with bustling energy, an environment which is both warm and welcoming with vaulted ceilings and careful attention to detail.The colors used in the design along with the simple but elegant decor present an atmosphere which is second to none. Shallaw has also made it a priority to ensure that original heritage design features have been kept and the result is a careful blend of “old” and “new”The end result is beautiful, well designed space which promises to be a landmark among North/ West Vancouver restaurants. At Fishworks we strive to be the best at everything we do.
116 -1151 Mount Seymour Rd, North Vancouver
AT PARKGATE VILLAGE
604-988-6362 • Open Seven Days a Week
Escape Travel-Wear is just 5 minutes from
the Ironworker’s Bridge–take Mt. Seymour Parkway exit to Parkgate Village. We are next door to Flight Centre.
91 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
778.340.3449 • www.fishworks.ca
Mon-Fri Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm | Mon-Sun Dinner start 5pm
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Located in the heart of Edgemont Village, Giftworks is a destination store for customers looking for truly unique gifts, including locally-made pottery, art-glass, jewellery, specialty baby items, gourmet foods, paintings, cards and much, much more! Over 50% of our products are Canadianmade and a large percentage of that are made here in B.C. Giftworks is well known for quality, value and friendly service! Giftworks has been named as the “North Shore News’ Readers Choice” winner for the Best Gift Store on the North Shore for the past ten years! We also have the honor of being recognized by the Outlook in the “Best of North Shore Contest” as being one of the Best Gift Stores, and we are especially proud for being recognized for having the Best Customer Service! Come in and experience our selection, our care for you and the joy of finding that perfect gift for you and for those special people in your life.
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ighland Optical is a small, independently owned, full-service optical boutique providing carefully curated, unique, beautifully crafted frames to distinguish our clients from the masses.
Personable, professional assistance from our informed opticians will assure you of the best and latest lens technology and style advice that guarantees your choices. Enjoy eyewear shopping in a lively, fun atmosphere where you’re sure to have an experience you’ll want to repeat.
Knowledgeable. Professional. Personable.
3080 Edgemont Blvd North Vancouver www.giftworks.biz Monday to Saturday 9:30-6 Sunday 11-5
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Irwin & Billings team 2014.
Irwin & Billings Office–1907 Mr. A. S. Billings (LEFT) and Mr. W. J. Irwin (RIGHT) pictured with Miss M. R. Logan outside their 5TH and Lonsdale office.
One hundred years of trusted service In the competitive world of insurance, it’s an enormous accomplishment for a company to last for 100 years, even more amazing considering that they’ve been on the North Shore the entire time. Generations of
North Shore families enjoy peace of mind thanks to Irwin and Billings unbeatable
combination of solid service and long standing relationships with insurance providers. Many things in the world have changed in the past 100 years, but some things have not, like service and commitment to quality which are just some of the many reasons to go to Irwin and Billings Insurance. Drop in and say hello next time you’re in the neighbourhood. They’ll always be happy to see you.
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1900 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2K1 Tel: (604) 988-1148 • Fax: (604) 988-2411 www.ibib.ca
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OY hair studio was created with a focus on giving back to the community. Opened in 2013 with a generous grant from the Pacific Bi-Polar Foundation, the intent is to donate partial proceeds from all hair services to those living with and affected by mental illness. Owner, Tara Main says, “Our mission is to give back as much as we can to the Foundation, as well as additional charities and fundraising initiatives.” As a globally conscious salon, JOY sells natural and locally manufactured products. Additionally, almost 100% of the salons waste, such as foils, chemicals, paper and plastic, are recycled. “JOY is the salon in which you can leave feeling as great as you look, knowing you are assisting in our efforts to make the world a happier and healthier place.”
$10 OFF Haircut
Some restrictions apply. Expires Aug 15, 2014.
Visit www.joyhairstudio.com for more information or visit the salon at Lonsdale Quay Market, 2nd floor.
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LIVE IT UP AT THE LIVING LAB
Locally made furniture. Why buy local? Because it’s naturally eco-friendly. It can be customized; it lasts a lifetime; and it doesn’t come with an Allen key! Comfy, stylish and affordable (yes, we said affordable!) Visit our designer-staffed showroom at 15th and Lloyd. Big ideas, classic looks, and accessories that add wow.
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eats Camps is where you belong. If you or someone you know is 7-17 years old and likes making new friends, eating great food, and having lots of fun, this is the place to be. We’ve been a part of God’s life-changing ministry for over 85 years, and we’re looking to share it with you. Have a look around our website or give us a call – we can’t wait to show you all the great things you’ll get to experience at KEATS CAMPS!
THELIVINGLAB.CA
#100 - 657 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
604-925-6799
www.keatscamps.com
Medical Imaging’s private, stateof-the-art MRI services. The MRI is a very powerful diagnostic tool facilitating accurate diagnosis. We are a team of highly experienced radiologists, all accredited in one or more subspecialties, clinical faculty
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Injured, Why Wait? Get immediate access to North Shore
604-973-0263
1121 15TH STREET WEST, NORTH VANCOUVER
members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine and serve as radiologists to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Referring physicians have access to images and vital information within 24 hours. So don’t wait!
North Shore Medical Imaging Private MRI 139 West 16th, NorthVancouver 604.998.1113 www.nsmi.ca
ruly a jewel of the North Shore! ‘NSEC’ is open daily and nets visitors the rare treat of experiencing the wonderful world of horses right in the city. Established in 1986 by the Kinvig family the Centre provides riding experiences for preschoolers to retirees. ‘Pony Play Dates’ give the little ones the opportunity to get right in there and pet, groom and even ‘dress up’ the pony with colourful mane and tail decorations before moving on to have a lengthy led around ride. For the aspiring rider we have 25 school horses for public riding lessons 7 days per week, as well as summer day camp programs. 7 picturesque acres feature 2
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large indoor arenas, outdoor jumping ring, stabling for 70 horses, and excellent amenities. The Centre also boards horses and trains riders in the disciplines of hunter, jumper and dressage, including competitions. Drop by for a visit with the kids!
www. WeCreateRiders.com
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Pettit and Company, Trial Lawyers
orth Shore’s purveyor of premium extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Olives On Tap provides a unique tasting experience. Try more than 55 products, with always changing olive cultivars as we bring in fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils seasonally from each hemisphere! Book a private tasting event or drop in during our retail hours and learn about the fascinating and often unscrupulous industry of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
• Personal Injury Law • Employment Law • Construction Litigation • Human Rights • Insurance Defence
Litigation is what we do and we do it well because our clients deserve exceptional legal representation.
Welcome to Olives On Tap, a premium extra-virgin olive oil & vinegar tasting bar in North Vancouver.
928 West 16th Street North Vancouver (across from A&W) 778-232-5421 www.olivesontap.com Tues-Fri 10 to 6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; Mon closed.
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Experience the quality of hearing health care at Quantum Hearing Clinic.
We are a private audiology clinic – locally owned and run by Dr. A.R. Ataee, AudD, RHIP, Registered Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner.
Quantum Hearing Clinic is pleased to give you the following offers: • FREE hearing screening • FREE no obligation hearing aid consultation • FREE hearing aid clean and check • FREE 2-week hearing aid trial We promise to provide you with the latest technology from the leading hearing aid manufacturers at the lowest price in the local market. If you find any price lower than us, we will match that price and give you an extra 10% discount.
QUANTUM HEARING CLINIC Offers valid only with this ad; some conditions apply; call for details.
#402 - 145 East 13 Street, North Vancouver BC V7L 2L4 604-973-0214 www.quantumhearing.com
PETTIT AND COMPANY, TRIAL LAWYERS Suite 200 - 889 Harbourside Drive North Vancouver 604-998-0901 www.pettitandco.com
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Larry’s River native makes his mark
From N.S. to the North Shore, adventurer goes the distance Elmer Pellerine is a relative newcomer to the North Shore but his family has been in Canada for a very long time. The Pellerine name, in its many variations, shows up in the historic record as early as 1617. In those days, before there was Canada, there was New France.The French claim to most of North America included the territory that is now Canada’s Maritime provinces, which the French named l’Acadie or Acadia. Acadian culture lives on in communities throughout the Maritimes. One of these is Larry’s River, a hamlet on Nova Scotia’s northeast shore. On Jan. 3, 1942, the population of Larry’s River, then at its peak of 500 souls, increased by one with Elmer’s birth. “It was pretty insular,” recalls Elmer. “Everyone got along very well and everyone spoke French. My mother was an Avery. Her family came from Wales. She never spoke anything but French.” Making a living in Larry’s River was determined by the climate. His father would be away most of the summer, a deckhand on the government hydrographic survey boats. Elmer’s
mother cared for the children and worked in the local factory, a lobster cannery. It was, and is, a close-knit community, selfreliant and reliant also on the support of neighbours and family, especially when raising eight children. Like his brothers, Elmer enlisted in the Canadian armed services in his early 20s.When his hopes to train as an air force pilot did not come about, Elmer made his way west and trained as a teacher at the University of British Columbia. He taught French in the Castlegar school district, driving from one elementary school to the next. “It was a good time to be a teacher,” says Elmer, “when language education was introduced in elementary schools.” In 1980, he married Veronica Bullock, blending four children into a new family that now includes nine grandchildren. For the Pellerine family, life in the Kootenays was good, Castlegar was booming and building a new house led to an entrepreneurial opportunity. “We had designed our house together,” says Elmer, “and we enjoyed the whole process so much, from design to building, that we looked around for another project.”They created the Lion’s Head Pub in the
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mountains near Castlegar and operated it for more than 16 years. The inspiration for Elmer’s next adventure had gestated for approximately 40 years. “I decided to get my pilot’s license. It was a great experience to be learning something new at the age of 64.” Piloting a small aircraft in the mountains of British Columbia is not for the faint of heart but for Elmer, the challenges he faced were part of the joy of flight. “I liked to dangle that little airplane around the mountains and the clouds, then return and land safely.While flying, I learned how to handle potential catastrophes. All of a sudden, you’ve got to be really disciplined and rely on your skills. Coming out of such situations is just absolutely the thrill of a lifetime,” he says. Antarctica is next on Elmer’s bucket list. A dip in the icy waters of that continent will complete his
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Age-defying WV track athlete dies at 95
JOHN MACKIE Contributing writer
West Vancouver’s Olga Kotelko didn’t take up competitive track and field until she was 77 years old. But she made up for lost time. Kotelko would set 30 world records for her “masters” age group in the 100- and 200-metre sprint, long jump, high jump, and hammer. She earned more than 750 gold medals. She was such a marvel
that Vancouver writer Bruce Grierson made her the subject of a book, What Makes Olga Run? Her feats gave her international renown — Grierson profiled her in the NewYork Times, and the BBC in London recently did a story. Kotelko died Tuesday after suffering a brain hemorrhage at her home. She was 95 years old. Kotelko was only five feet tall, and weighed about 125 pounds. But she was strong, determined, and
had a lot of spirit. “She was really something,” said Grierson. “Anatomically she was really remarkable,” he said, which was why scientists wondered about what might be going on inside her body to defy the usual effects of age. “There was something about her spirit, also, that was really infectious,” Grierson said. “She was super optimistic, and always found a way to be enjoying herself.”
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Kotelko maintained an intense training regimen From page 19 up on a farm, where she formed a lifelong habit of eating right and staying in shape. She married, had a daughter and became a teacher at Vonar’s one-
room school. But she left Saskatchewan after her drunken husband held a knife to her throat. “She hopped on the train in the night. She was actually pregnant with one of her daughters, and had the other one, who was
eight or nine, with her.They landed at her sister’s place in New West, and she didn’t go back,” Grierson said. She raised her daughters as a single parent, while going to night school to get her B.C. teaching certificate. In her 40s she
took up tai chi and yoga, and after she retired from teaching she started playing slo-pitch softball, at the age of 70. She rediscovered a love of competitive sport she had back in Saskatchewan, where she spent her
summers playing baseball. When she left her slo-pitch team a few years later, a friend suggested she try track. Grierson met her when she was 89, and was amazed at the intensity of her training regimen.
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Volunteer runs golf program From page 17 Activity Centre to improve his short game. Now the program’s co-ordinator, Elmer increased members’ participation in operations and is building the social side with get-togethers in summer and winter.These innovations reflect the values of self-reliance and support for community that were instilled in the boy from Larry’s River. For details about the Pitch and Putt program at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, call 604925-7280. Laura Anderson works with and for seniors on the North Shore. 778-279-2275 lander1@shaw.ca
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From page 18 Falls Provincial Park to learn about the geology of Howe Sound. $22. Registration required. 604-983-6350 ACOUSTIC JAM Bring your instrument and join in Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. 604-987-5820 ARTS AND CRAFTS Bring your projects and enjoy the company of other crafters Mondays, 1:303:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/ members $2. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.
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WORK Business Briefcase Highest honour West Vancouver entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Pattison received the highest award given by the City of Vancouver at a ceremony on June 23. The Freedom of the City award is granted “only in exceptional cases to individuals of the highest merit,” according to the city’s website. Recipients have usually gained national and international acclaim
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The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TRAINER A computer technology trainer is needed to teach seniors how to use different computer applications such as Word, Excel, photo editing etc. SPANISH INSTRUCTOR Silver Harbour Centre seeks a volunteer Spanish instructor for one of its four Spanish classes. Classes are taught weekday, daytime and include both beginner and intermediate classes with conversation and written work. CONTENT WRITER Writers are responsible for providing well written, informative blog posts and articles for a variety of uses related to Oxfam Canada. Their overall responsibility is to be a source of
Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC). According to a press release, the award recognizes chartered accountants for sustained distinction in career, community service, and work within the CA profession. Chambers was a partner with Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP for 26 years and retired from the firm in 2002.
Lifetime achievement West Vancouver chartered accountant,Thomas S. Chambers, CPA, FCA, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement
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Foundation, are among the recipients of the 2014 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant awards, which were handed out June 26 in Vancouver. Jaffer arrived in Vancouver in 1972 after she and her family were exiled from Uganda and Filsoof left Iran in 1982, four years after the Islamic Revolution. The awards recognize the stories and achievements of Canadian immigrants who inspire newcomers and Canadians alike. Compiled by Christine Lyon Send info about North Shore business groups and events to clyon@nsnews.com
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in the arts, business, or philanthropy, and have brought recognition to Vancouver through their achievements. Pattison is chairman, CEO and president of The Jim Pattison Group, which employs more than 35,000 people in more than 400 locations worldwide. A second Freedom of the City award was bestowed on Monday to homeless advocate Judy Graves.
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Okanagan winery focuses on 4 varieties
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Notable Potables The other day I meandered my way up
towards the northern end of Lake Okanagan to check out 50th Parallel Estate for the first time. With its steep, southwest-facing, welldrained slopes and focus very much on Pinot Noir (made by former Quails’ Gate winemaker, and coowner, Grant Stanley) this is yet one more landmark winery in the making. Unlike many other wineries, 50th Parallel is focused on just four varieties, all estate planted,
with plans for at least 40 per cent of the production going into Pinot Noir. Even though the plantings are still relatively young, Stanley’s experience and his ability to truly focus solely on the home vineyard (about 45 acres planted) is already paying dividends. Late this summer a state-of-the-art, gravity flow winery will be completed, just in time for the 2014 vintage. By 2016 there will be a multi-
purpose reception facility and spa. It’s an interesting juxtaposition. Or, as co-owner SheriLee Turner-Krouzel likes to say, “You’ll be able to detox then retox!” I’m struck by the house style that’s emerging. These are very focused wines, varietally true, lean in a good way, without being sparse, for the most part dry finished and very food friendly. Already, Stanley’s latest releases, including 2013
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Pinot Noir, are starting to garner attention in major competitions. 50th Parallel 2012 Pinot Noir Cherry and dark red berry notes with an appealing savoury edge below clean fruit expression. Mediumbodied with a touch of mineral wrapped in good acidity before a long finish (91 points, $32, gold, AllCanadian Wine Awards). 50th Parallel 2013 Pinot Gris Lifted citrus and orchard fruit, green apple, spice and good balance with a crisp, clean finish ($18, 89 points). 50th Parallel 2013 Pinot Noir Rosé Bright strawberry and red fruits on top, followed by a juicy, lively palate with a little herbal edge ($18, 90 points). A word of advice if you go: try not to wind up on the new parkway that will transport you with no chance of escape halfway to Vernon. Ideally, either take Oceala Road from Highway 97 (before the parkway) and wend your way up via Gray Monk or Intrigue; stick close to the shores of Lake Okanagan and you’ll find 50th Parallel close to the end of Terrace View road. Speaking of landmark wineries: Black Hills Nota Bene 2012 The flagship blend is still approachably Merlotdominant but has enough Cab Sauv (35 per cent)
that delivers extra heft, along with Cabernet Franc. Look for black fruit aromas and earthy plum notes, with luscious blackberry and anise on the supple, full-bodied palate, and a touch of vanilla and spice wrapped in well-integrated tannins before a lingering, peppery close (92 points). The bad news? You’ll have to dig hard to find it. Best head smartly to the winery to taste it in one of the valley’s most sophisticated and fun settings. Just introduced this year: food from Joy Road Vineyard Kitchen, as well as daily poolside Happy Hour, complete with DJ and two-forone tasting deals. Check blackhillswinery.com for details. Belly’s Best Heartland Spice Trader 2012 (South Australia) Fire up the barbie for this Shiraz Cab with a difference made by star Barossa winemaker Ben Glaetzer. The Shiraz delivers that familiar, plush black and blue fruit, while the Cab brings structure and length with a definite spicy streak and easy tannins in a juicy, mouth-filling drop that deserves a serious steak (90 points, BCLS $19.99). Tim Pawsey writes about wine for numerous publications and online as the Hired Belly at hiredbelly. com. Contact: info@ hiredbelly.com.
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VIENNA— The Albertina museum has the world’s largest and finest collection of Old Masters prints and drawings, gathered from across Europe. How did they all end up in Vienna? That story is told in From Dürer to Napoleon: the Origins of the Albertina, which also showcases 100 of the best works currently on view at the museum. The answer, in a nutshell, is that Prince Albert of Saxony married well — very well — and passionately embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment. The exhibition’s 15 large rooms are divided between displaying the artworks and telling the story of their collector. If the latter were hived off into a separate show it could be called It’s a Wonderful Life.
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From the beginning, the pair were art connoisseurs. Marie Christine herself drew, and two of her sketches, included in this exhibition, show her to be quite good. Albert read widely and bought one of the first copies of Diderot’s Encyclopédie, a series of volumes meant to encapsulate all of human knowledge to that time.This was what the Enlightenment
was about: assembling, classifying and sharing what we know, pushing reason to the foreground, burying superstition and ignorance. Albert decided he would do the same for art. Instead of buying for princely vanity, his idea was to collect enough of an artist to be able to critically appraise his work, and to arrange items not by theme, as was then
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the case, but by region and date. He bought in bulk and in the end amassed 14,000 drawings and 200,000 prints. In keeping with Albert’s system, the works shown here are grouped by region. Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael are in one room; Dürer, for whom the Albertina is especially famous, in another, with The Hare (1502), the museum’s Mona Lisa, having pride of place. Further on are galleries devoted to Rubens, Rembrandt and the elder Breughel; then French drawings, including Boucher; and finally artists from Albert’s own days, among them Jacques-Louis David and Caspar David Friedrich. One marvels, quite aside from the works’ artistic merits, at the superb draftsmanship on display throughout. After his wife’s death from typhus in 1798, at 56, Albert spent much of his remaining quarter century working at his palace, the Albertina, cataloguing and filling in missing bits. He was rather like a baseballcard collector. But what a collection. If you go: For more information on From Dürer to Napoleon: the Origins of the Albertina visit the museum’s website at albertina.at. For information on Vienna visit the Vienna Tourist Board website at vienna.info. — More stories at culturelocker.com
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Time to bone up on dog bone safety I was watching my dogs eat bones the other day and was enthralled by it. There was a trance-like state of serenity about them as they closed their eyes, held one end of the flat rib bone between their front feet and methodically gnawed on the other end with their back teeth. The pleasure they were in was obvious. Nothing, not a squirrel, not a bird, not even a neighbouring dog barking could distract them from their objective — chewing a raw bone. Every once in a while, with their eyes still closed in their pleasure trance, they would stop and slowly give the bone a big lick, move it around a little and then begin their methodical gnawing once again. With each grind of their back teeth their bodies absorbed the minerals locked inside the bone and their teeth were naturally cleaned by the grinding action. After about an hour they lifted their heads, panting from the exhaustive physical and
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Canine Connection mental effort it takes to eat a raw bone, and rested contently. Shortly after that, they all rolled onto their sides and fell asleep still grasping their bones. There was a message in this about the joy of simple pleasures. Yes, I feed my dogs raw bones and raw meat. I have no concern for whatever the current controversy is regarding feeding dogs a raw diet. I’ve been feeding my dogs this way for decades. They absolutely thrive on it and I have no desire to change it. But I do respect that it is not for everyone or for every dog. Feeding raw food
to your dog is a bit of a science. There has to be some knowledge of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, and the crucial role a proper balance between these minerals plays in the body of a dog. The knowledge I have comes after literally decades of self-teaching. There are many raw food enthusiasts, like myself, out there who work for businesses that sell raw dog food — which I do not — who are willing and able to help you begin your raw food educational journey, if this interests you. But a good place to start is with recreational raw bones. These bones are fed to dogs that are either on a raw food diet or not. They are meant more for entertainment value, hence the term recreational, and are not fed every day. Before you run out and give your dog a bone to ease his boredom, there are a few safety issues to review first. Although safe, chewing bones can create some bone-related
problems in your dog if you are not savvy in your bone choices. Bowel blockages may happen when aggressive chewers chomp off a lot of bone at once resulting in impactions, which may end with a trip to the vet. Signs of impaction can include bloating or frequent, unsuccessful attempts to defecate or vomit. Long bones or shaftstyle bones are not suited for these “go-for-broke” chewing dogs. Large knuckle bones that are usually larger than the dog’s head are best. Cooked bones tend to get brittle and very hard and can break into sharp pieces causing internal harm. There is also the risk of broken teeth when eating long or shaft-style bones. Flat bones, like neck or hip bones, are a better choice because they are softer and less likely to break teeth. Dogs that are new to bones or that eat primarily a kibble diet can suffer from loose stools normally caused by the
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marrow inside the bone. Long bones contain more marrow than flat bones or knuckle bones. Consuming large amounts of bone can cause constipation and the result is a powdery, yellowish stool. To prevent constipation, it is important to monitor your dog to make sure it is not consuming too much bone in one sitting.
Finally, if feeding raw bones interests you, be sure that you have a veterinarian who is knowledgeable or at least an advocate of feeding raw food to dogs. Joan Klucha has been working with dogs for more than 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation. Contact her via her website k9kinship. com.
SPCA seeks donations to pay for dog’s surgery The West Vancouver SPCA branch is reaching out to the public for help covering some costly vet bills incurred by a dog that was recently dropped off at the shelter in bad shape. Little Pete was found in critical condition, injured and bleeding, suffering from several serious lacerations. A Good Samaritan brought the spaniel to the branch and he was immediately rushed to an emergency animal hospital for treatment. Now recovering in foster care after surgery, he will soon be looking for a permanent home. Branch manager Dragana Hajdukovic calls Little Pete “quite the charmer.” “He has endeared himself to everyone in foster care and loves moving
from lap to lap, looking for attention and love,” she says in a press release. “He’s making great progress as he recovers and loves following his foster family around everywhere. He’s very wellmannered and even dances with excitement to greet his human guardians.” The estimated cost for Little Pete’s medical bills is expected to exceed $2,500. A non-profit organization, the BC SPCA relies mainly on public donations. “We just want to see this courageous little canine get a chance to experience a long, active and happy life,” Hajdukovic says. To donate, visit the branch in person at 1020 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver, or go to spca. bc.ca. — Christine Lyon
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Ruling the Grind at age 69 Senior wins multi-climb challenge with 15 Grinds in one day ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com
NorthVancouver’s Idar Karlsen climbed the same mountain 15 times last Saturday, winning Grouse Mountain’s inaugural Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge. To put that into perspective, that is like running an entire marathon, plus a bonus kilometre or so, straight up a mountain. That’s 12.8 kilometres of elevation gain, or roughly the elevation gain of travelling from base camp to the peak of Mount Everest — three times.That’s 42,450 stairs, the equivalent of walking up to the 86th floor observation deck at the Empire State Building — 27 times. To summarize, that’s a whole lot of climbing. And maybe the most remarkable stat of all has to do with Karlsen, the event’s champion: he’s 69 years old. “It just comes down to doing one Grind at a time,” said Karlsen with more than a hint of a Norwegian accent coming through. “If you are in good shape you just keep on going.” Karlsen grew up in Northern Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, and came to Canada when he was 20 years old. “I thought I’d come over to the West Coast and stay for a year,” he said. “At that time you couldn’t get a work permit, so I immigrated. And here I am.” He eventually became the chief electrician at the paper mill on Annacis Island before it closed down. Karlsen coached his kids in sports like softball and baseball but never got into elite sports himself. “I don’t know that I would call myself an athlete,” he said with a laugh.When the kids left home he increased his fitness regime, hiking trails all over British Columbia and taking up kayaking. He
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him first by more than 30 on the official Grind stats page for 2014 climbs.With 725 official Grinds in his lifetime Karlsen ranks seventh on the all-time list. Last Saturday’s Challenge — cleverly scheduled for the longest day of the year — saw seven athletes racing to claim the first official record for most ascents in one day. Other
unofficial records have been set but this was the first race sanctioned by Grouse Mountain, with proceeds going to the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation Grind For Kids program. The action got underway at 4 a.m. and Grind veteran Colin Pither, who happens to be 45 years younger than Karlsen, set a fast early pace. The climbers continued to
Grind away while the trail became busier and busier with Saturday traffic. “It’s pretty awful,” Karlsen said of trying to keep a pace while faced with a wall of tourists. “There’s people everywhere so you’ve really got to concentrate on where you step and what the people See Tomlinson page 26
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are doing ahead of you.” Karlsen settled into a rhythm of doing two or three in a row before stopping for food, averaging about 50 minutes per ascent. “You can throw in a 45 but it just takes too much out of you, and it doesn’t fit with the Gondola,” said Karlsen. “I tried to time it so I’d get there just in time to make the Gondola so I don’t have to stand on top waiting, while at the same time not taking too much out of me. Just nice and steady. . . . I missed one (Gondola) that I really wanted to get. The girls and guys that run the Gondola, I’ve known them now for quite a while. They’re very nice.” By late afternoon Karlsen’s steady approach put him into the lead and he stayed there for good. By the end of the night he
was the clear-cut winner, outpacing all his younger opponents. Others may have been surprised to see a 69year-old take the title, but Karlsen was not. His vast Grind experience includes many days full of multiples — his previous best was 13 in a day — and the younger racers will catch up to him once they get a bit more experience, he said. “I think this was a good learning experience for them and I’m sure they will come back strong next year if they enter,” he said, adding that the day didn’t take too much out of him. “I feel good. A lot of it is mental toughness. Part of it you learn from training by yourself and running marathons.That is something that makes you pretty strong mentally.” Veteran Grinder Sarah Tomlinson set the pace in the women’s event, ending the day with 13 ascents.
“She’s an awesome lady,” said Karlsen. “Strong, strong hiker.” Karlsen, meanwhile, doesn’t expect to ever top his record of 15 if the race format stays the same — all of the racers had to swipe in for their last ascent by 10 p.m. “I’d have to pick up another half an hour somewhere along the line and I’m not so sure of that,” he said. “I do not have 16, within the time frame that we had this year.” That, however, is not going to stop him from hitting the Grind at least once every day that he is in the Lower Mainland. “You meet a lot of very nice people and you strike up friendships,” he said. “You come down and have a cup of coffee or tea with them. For a retired guy that wants to stay in shape, it’s nice.”
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