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A B.C. Supreme Court judge sent a former Vancouver city sanitation worker’s discrimination case back to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, after the ex-worker proved that city hall knew he had suffered mental illness before he was fired. Joe Francescutti was fired April 30, 2013 over theft of a jacket that was waiting to be awarded to him for his perfect 2012 attendance record. “His evidence is that he has never taken anything or lied to his employer in his previous 15 years of employment,” wrote Justice Paul Walker in a June 29 verdict. The court heard that Francescutti suffered severe on-the-job stress from ongoing harassment by sanitation manager Mike Zupan and because his daughter was dating a Fraser Valley gang member. Francescutti took medication but continued to suffer from depression, anxiety, memory loss, insomnia and erratic behaviour. He even considered suicide. His doctor advised him to work less.
In his June 29 verdict, Justice Paul Walker sent the discrimination case of Joe Francescutti, a former Vancouver city sanitation worker, back to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, after Francescutti proved that city hall knew he had suffered mental illness before he was fired. PHOTO DAN TOULGOET
After he was fired, Francescutti complained to the Human Rights Tribunal on Oct. 2, 2013 that the city discriminated against him based on his mental disability. But, on Oct. 28, 2014, the tribunal dismissed Francescutti’s complaint because it felt the case had no reasonable prospect of success. “The tribunal made findings of fact adverse to Mr. Francescutti because it preferred the evidence pre-
sented in the respondents’ case over the evidence tendered in Mr. Francescutti’s case, including conflicting evidence surrounding key factual areas where credibility was in issue,” Walker wrote. “In the circumstances, the tribunal’s decision was patently unreasonable.” Walker heard the judicial review over three days in December and June. Francescutti claimed the city was aware of his disability and
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The provincial government is drawing flak for releasing an infographic intended to underline the Vancouver School Board’s “history of predicting large deficits early in the budget process, and ending up with a large surplus.” Education Minister Mike Bernier presented the chart at a press conference June 30 when he announced a forensic audit of the VSB. It was later posted on the B.C. government’s website and Twitter account. The chart, pulled from Ernst & Young’s independent review of the VSB’s finances, has been slammed on Twitter as misinformation against the school board, which is involved in an ongoing battle with the education ministry due to funding shortfalls. Vision school board trustee Patti Bacchus said the chart is misleading to the public’s perception of the VSB’s finances because the surplus pointed out has already been allocated in the year’s budget. “They say you have a surplus but it’s not a true surplus,” Bacchus told the Courier. “That’s often money committed through different purchase orders or other internal restrictions. It may still be in the account at the end of the budget year but it has already been committed.”
Bacchus said sometimes the board does end up with an operating surplus because the government releases funds toward the end of the school year. The money is deposited into the current year’s account but it might not come in until June when it’s too late to spend. The board holds on to the money for the next school year and it’s allocated into that year’s budget. Bacchus said the funds don’t go unspent and are allocated accordingly. “There often can be a million dollars or two million dollars out of a half
billion dollar budget that comes out as a surplus, but we’re budgeting over 99 per cent accurately,” she said. Andrea Sinclair, cofounder of the Parent Advocacy Network for Public Education [PAN], said the graph is questionable because it fails to account for inflation and downloaded costs. “That graph is spin. It’s pure spin, and a lot of people have pulled it apart,” said Sinclair. “It seems ludicrous to keep making all the school boards work under such a paradigm that doesn’t account for the downloaded costs, doesn’t
account for inflation.” PAN is a collective representing parents from more than 49 schools across Vancouver. The organization has pledged its support to the VSB and condemned the government’s recently announced audit of the board. “Bernier seems to think there’s somehow money sitting around that’s not
been used for students or has been wasteful,” Sinclair said. “Our argument is that the auditor hasn’t found that to be true.” Bacchus said the board often finds itself the target of baseless allegations by the education ministry. “They [the government] have a large bureau of public affairs people whose job is to put a certain kind
of spin that we’re paying for with our tax dollars,” she said. The Ministry of Education told the Courier in an email that the “chart is factual” and based on the Ernst & Young report released in 2015. Education Minister Mike Bernier was unavailable for comment. @RumanaDsouza
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Pedal power in Vancouver is poised to get a major push in the coming weeks. The city’s long-promised bike rental network, dubbed Mobi, will be fully rolled out by the end of the summer and will include a network of 1,500 bike rentals offered at 150 docking stations. About 25 stations are currently set up in locations along the seawall and other major intersections and thoroughfares: West 10th Avenue and Cambie Street, at Granville and Georgia streets and at Beatty and Dunsmuir streets. The first phase of the network will be offered in an area bounded by Arbutus Street, West 16th Avenue and Main Street. A specific start date, however, hasn’t been set. “For an actual launch, one of the key things that we’re looking for is a critical number of those [stations] to be
out in the field,” said Scott Edwards, the city’s manager of public bike share. “We want to make sure that it’s a functional system, and one of the key elements of that that we’ve learned from other cities is to make sure there are enough stations out in the public domain for people to be able to have easy access from the beginning and the end of their trip.” Edwards described the model of bikes being used as “European-styled upright bikes.” Each bike will have seven speeds and a free helmet offered. About 2,600 docking points will be available to accommodate additional trips. Riders will use a card similar to the Compass pass to unlock a bike and return it to a docking station along with the helmet. Start-up membership prices range between $99 and $129, depending on the duration of trips. “What we’ve learned from other cities is that at least 80 per cent of trips are
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Longtime Courier salesman and cover model Dennis Watts remembered for his sense of humour, photogenic ways Michael Kissinger
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In his many years at the Vancouver Courier, Dennis Watts had been a politician, a scientist, a poet, a drum circle enthusiast and a tunnel-obsessed architect. But in real life, and for nearly two decades, Dennis Watts was a beloved salesperson at the Courier newspaper. He died July 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Watts was born and raised in East Vancouver where he was reportedly a small but feisty kid, frequently getting
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ing a pygmy goat to mow its lawn, Watts played Dr. Hans Andreas FlesDerksen, a professor at Wageningen Agricultural University in Gelderland and founder of the GoatingGreen program. Watts also regularly donned a Canucks jersey while standing plaintively under cherry blossoms and reciting haiku for the Courier’s annual Canucks playoff haiku series, both in print and on video. Former editor Barry Link worked with Watts at both the Echo and the Courier and remembers him as unassuming, modest, charming, funny and “the least sales-like of any salesman” he knew. “In a paper which had a sharp divide between newsroom and sales floor, his easy-going nature made him a welcome visitor in the newsroom,” Link recalled. “He shared news tips. He read our stories and always had something nice to say about our work. He bought individual lottery tickets for everyone
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his Vancouver School Board thing is going to get pretty messy before it is over. And at this point I suspect it will not end well for the board. It has been just over 30 years since the provincial government last tossed Vancouver school trustees out for refusing meet their legislated obligation to pass a balanced budget. Social Credit was the provincial government; it was that era’s rendition of a
Unlike the last time, the city, now led by Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, has taken the highly unusual decision to wade into the fray to support a school board majority led by Vision chairman Mike Lombardi. Liberal-Conservative coalition we now see being led by Christy Clark. Like now, there was a provincial election not that far away. And the Vancouver School Board, then dominated by the left-leaning COPE, had a great deal of public support in its demand for more funding from Victoria to cover a deficit. The decision was made by the province that the best way to dilute their political impact was to give them the boot.
Folks will recall that, once the government-appointed administrator had done his cutting to produce a balanced budget and there was a byelection for school board, COPE picked up all nine seats. But so what? The damage (or corrections) had taken place for the Vancouver school system and the Social Credit had a smooth run winning a majority in Victoria. Now, with a couple of significant exceptions, we find ourselves in that position again. Unlike the last time, the city, now led by Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, has taken the highly unusual decision to wade into the fray to support a school board majority led by Vision chairman Mike Lombardi. This will not win Robertson any friends in Victoria. And before the Minister of Education moves to unload the school trustees, he has called for — yet another — “forensic audit and full review of the Vancouver School Board.” In a statement following a unanimous motion at city council last week, including Vision, the NPA and the sole Green Party councillor, the mayor issued a statement making a couple of points. In what he refers to as the “most complex of all districts in the province,” cutting another $21.4 million to balance the budget “is too deep to support the learning needs of Vancouver’s children and youth.” He also notes that city taxpayers submit $15 million more out of their property taxes to support schools than they get back. So there. The forensic audit requested by the minister serves two purposes. It buys the provincial government some time and it will, they are assuming, provide the minister with more ammunition to
justify dumping the school board. There is some risk in doing this when you consider the proximity of the provincial election and the fact that the dozen schools the board has been encouraged to shut down are mostly on the East Side of town. This puts at least one Liberal MLA, Vancouver-Fraserview’s Suzanne Anton, in the voters’ cross hairs. There has, of course, been a difference of opinion expressed over what the right path for the board to take should be. There is the crowd that says they should just make whatever cuts are necessary and balance the budget, like most every other school board in the province. NPA trustees on the board ultimately support that view. In an email to supporters sent by trustee Stacy Robertson, they would also want to first reduce the deficit by selling of a chunk of real estate — the Kingsgate Mall — for a partial fix of what is clearly a structural problem. That means while the mall
will be gone, the budget shortfall will be there again next year. Meanwhile, the District Parent Advisory Council applauds the board majority for rejecting the proposed balanced budget. They lay the blame for the shortfall in funding on the province. When it comes to per capita funding of education, British Columbia is near the bottom of the provincial pile. There is one other wrinkle that could affect the province’s next move, as well as the school board’s structural deficit. In November, there will be a hearing before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation versus the Government of B.C. This case dates back to 2002 when then Education Minister Christy Clark shredded the teachers’ contract and removed the right for teachers to negotiate class size and composition, as well as changing the funding formula for boards. If the teachers win — well let’s just see what the decision is first. @allengarr
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Re: “Self-regulation of B.C.’s real estate industry a disastrous failure,” June 28. It is totally unacceptable that this went on as long as it did. It is far too late to correct, takes years to be able to afford housing. Allie-Lasha Peters via Facebook ••• In related news, water is wet. Niel Stewart via Facebook
Re: “Two branches of opinion on Linden trees,” Letters, June 30. I am known as a “tree lover/hugger” but even I have had it with these drippy, mucky, awful trees. Every year the same thing: park for minutes you need to wash your windshield, park for hours or heaven forbid overnight and the vehicle is covered with actual droplets of what appears to be syrup. The entire car is coated in a pebbly, sticky mess. I could try to avoid it until the last few years by parking in between the trees, but they have grown so much there is no longer room between them. I have been parking blocks away now so the vehicle doesn’t require a total washing every time it’s parked. I have never advocated cutting down trees, especially now that this so-called “green city” has allowed the death of so many. But unless you are presented with this absolute mess on a daily basis except in the winter months, you have no idea. Teri Elder, Vancouver
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Grandview-Woodland plan remains hot button topic Re: “City attempts to strike balance with Grandview-Woodland plan,” June 28. These plans seem like the neighbourhood compromised far more than the city did — at least with regard to the height of the towers. So Nia via Facebook ••• They pretend to listen but it’s all about rubber - stamping excessive development. Laurent Farley via Facebook ••• So much for a green city, the density should be spread out throughout the city not to mention transportation. Nati Herron via Facebook ••• Reality check: Condos get built along transit lines. That’s how we achieve greater density. Stop the NIMBYism. Myles Canuckstable via Facebook
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British politics had been upended. The prime minister is quitting, the opposition leader has been rejected by the overwhelming majority of his caucus, the leader of the far-right United Kingdom Independence Party is retiring triumphant, and Scotland is champing at the bit to quit the U.K. and stay in the European Union. It’s all a result of the Brexit vote two weeks ago, the successful referendum to remove the U.K. from the EU. But a Vancouver academic says the roots of the result can be traced back more than 1,000 years and different religious traditions between the English and the Scots are undeniably part of the mix. Prof. James Russell, a professor emeritus at UBC with a background in the classics and the unmistakable accent of the Scottish lowlands, predicts his native land will vote for Europe over the U.K. He says that is not a 21st century phenomenon,
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but a continuation of a centuries-old dichotomy. “The Scots are very conscious of their connections with Europe,” he says. “They have always been a part [of Europe] in a way that the English never were … The Scots were always more European than the English.” The Scots have had a long and very close relationship with the French in particular. This is not coincidental to the fact that the French and the English were for centuries implacable enemies and that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Western France is also home to peoples who share the Scots’ Celtic roots. But more significant, says Russell, is the long interplay between the Scottish and French royals. “Mary, Queen of Scots, for instance, spent all her childhood in France,” he says. The relationship between Scotland and France was known as the Auld Alliance and dates to 1295, when the kingdoms of France and Scotland agreed to invade England if either were attacked by the common enemy. Like the Anglo-Saxons of
England, the Celts of Scotland, Ireland and Wales were eventually Christianized, but the Reformation upended whatever sense of unity that might have created among the peoples of the islands. The rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church led the British, among others, to create Protestant variations of Christianity. But the ways in which the English and the Scots went about this revolutionary act were radically different and Russell believes this explains why Scotland voted to stay and England voted to leave the EU. “The Anglican worship is almost the same as the Catholic worship,” he says. “They have bishops and all the apparatus of the Catholic church.” Henry VIII, who founded the breakaway Church of England, had his own personal reasons for breaking with Rome. He wanted a divorce. The Scots, on the other hand, took a more deeply theological approach to the Reformation. Where England replaced Catholicism with a Protestant version that looked much the same as the
Church of Rome, Scotland, Russell says, took on the Reformation as an “intellectual business.” The Anglicans carried over the top-down approach of Catholicism, with its hierarchy and highly codified liturgy. The Scots, who rejected Catholicism to create what would be known as Presbyterianism, imprinted on their church a governance structure that reflected pre-Christian ways. “These guys have always been rather democratic, that’s part of the clan system,” he says. “The leader of the clan must consult his followers and all the members of his clan.” The Scottish church elects its own elders and each local church appoints its own minister. This democratic structure has been so integral to Scottish life, says Russell, that the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, which meets annually, was viewed by many as the voice of Scotland during the time when there was no Scottish Parliament. Russell admits that the Scottish people, like most in Western Europe, have become lukewarm toward
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a part in the Brexit vote religion, but he is emphatic that religious heritage played a part in the Brexit vote and will ultimately lead to Scottish secession from the United Kingdom. The Presbyterian Scots, with a tradition of non-hierarchical and more democratic religious governance than the Anglican Eng-
lish, are having a particularly bitter reaction to the idea that something they did not vote for will be thrust upon them from the outside, he says. The 2014 referendum on Scottish independence was defeated 55 to 45, but Brexit “has stiffened the resolve” of Scots, he adds.
While religious differences have not been at the root of historical conflicts between the Scottish and the English, the story is very different in Ireland. Northern Ireland, which has a majority Protestant population and is part of the United Kingdom, voted to remain in the EU. Cen-
turies of Protestant-Catholic strife have largely subsided since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. Yet few people seriously expected the island to be reunited until the Brexit vote threw so many assumptions out the window. The Republic of Ireland is an EU member and the
prospect of erecting border stations between the republic and Northern Ireland when Brexit occurs has led some to suggest now is the time to unite Ireland. “I’ve heard two opinions, saying it’s impossible and others are saying, no, it’s a possibility as long as there
was a recognition of the two religions,” says Russell. These distinct responses to contemporary politics remind us that, while church attendance may be down significantly from previous generations, the echoes of our religious past reverberate in ways we may not expect.
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Public Hearing: July 19, 2016 Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 6 pm City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue Third Floor, Council Chamber Vancouver City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider zoning and heritage amendments for these locations: 1. 2050 Southwest Marine Drive (Wilmar Residence and Coach House) To add the existing building at 2050 Southwest Marine Drive, known as the Wilmar Residence and Coach House, to the Vancouver Heritage Register as a protected property in the ‘B’ evaluation category, to designate the exteriors of the Wilmar Residence and Wilmar Coach House as protected heritage property, and to approve a Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) for this site. The application proposes variances to the Zoning and Development Bylaw, as set forth in Development Permit Application Number DE419489, to permit the construction of five infill one-family dwellings. 2. 6158 East Boulevard (Kirkland’s Metal Shop) To add and designate the existing building at 6158 East Boulevard, known as Kirkland’s Metal Shop, to the Vancouver Heritage Register as a protected property
in the ‘B’ evaluation category, to designate the west façade as protected heritage property, and to approve a Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) for this site. The application proposes variances to the Zoning and Development Bylaw, as set forth in Development Permit Application Number DE419324 to permit the construction of a five-storey building which retains the front façade of the heritage building. A height of 19.8 metres (65 feet) and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.09 are proposed. 3. 585 West 41st Avenue (5688 Ash Street – Oakridge Lutheran Church) To rezone 585 West 41st Avenue (5688 Ash Street) from RS-1 (One-Family Dwelling) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to permit the development of a six-storey, mixed-use building containing 46 social housing units, a church and commercial space. A height of 21.6 metres (71 feet) and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.44 are proposed. 4. 155 East 37th Avenue (Little Mountain) To rezone 155 East 37th Avenue (Little Mountain) from RM-3A (Multi-Family Dwelling) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to permit the
development of 14 residential buildings and three mixed-use buildings containing approximately 1,573 dwelling units, totaling 149,675 square metres (1,610,982 square feet), including 282 social housing units, 3,046 square metres (32,786 square feet) of commercial space, a 69-space childcare centre, a neighbourhood house, and a public plaza and park. A height of 36.5 metres (120 feet) and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 2.50 are proposed. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE APPLICATIONS INCLUDING LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES: vancouver.ca/rezapps or 604-873-7038
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Park board offers beach chair and umbrella rentals at English Bay John Kurucz
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The lazy days of summer have arrived in earnest at English Bay. The Vancouver Park Board unveiled a new pilot program last week that offers beachgoers access to rental beach chairs and umbrellas. The items are offered
by the hour, for full days or evenings. Umbrella rentals start at $3 per hour, while the chairs start at $5 an hour. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented from a mobile tent and delivered and set up by the vendor at specific locations requested by customers. Vancouver Park Board chair Sarah Kirby-Yung
told the Courier Monday that while user stats aren’t yet available, anecdotal evidence suggests the program’s received a warm welcome. “The reaction has been really positive,” she said. “From what I understand, chairs had been rented throughout the weekend.” A press release notes
the program is intended to “make beaches and parks more inviting and enhance visitor experiences by providing a valued service, enhancing convenience and delivering sun protection options.” The Vancouver Park Board awarded a contract for a two-year pilot program to Blue Hole
Investments, also known as the Vancouver Shade Company, to operate the rental service at English Bay Beach. Kirby-Yung said the program may be offered at other beaches in the future, depending on its success. “We’ll look at a number of metrics, but obviously the first one is
demand,” she said. “We will have to examine viability and responses from everyone on the beach — we’ll have to see that everyone is co-existing happily on the beach in this shared space, because our parks have lots of different visitors and users and we want to make sure they’re great for everybody.”
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TIME TO SHINE: Just weeks before the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Swiss watchmaker Omega, the official timekeeper for the Games, hosted a pregames party at its flagship store in downtown Vancouver. Boutique manager Jane Dodds and brand ambassador Hazem Sbayteh fronted the countdown event attended by the city’s most noteworthy individuals. Making the scene were fashion editor Joy Pecknold, society darling Christy King and broadcaster Mike Killeen. They kibitzed and posed with the night’s special guests, Olympians Ryan Cochrane (swimming), Kaylyn Kyle (soccer), both Rio bound, and Simon Whitfield (triathlete). The trio received a rock star welcome as well as the watchmaker’s signature Olympic timepiece. Omega has served as the official timekeeper for the games since 1932.
General manger Scott Garrett and executive chef Wayne Sych fronted Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House’s iconic rooftop garden patio party to usher in the summer season.
Kaylyn Kyle, member of the Canadian Olympic women’s soccer team, was podium pretty for the Omega party. The Swiss watchmaker has been the Olympic Games’ official timekeeper since 1932.
The husband and wife team of Alessandro Juliani and Meg Roe won best actor honours for their lead roles in Onegin, a musical by Veda Hille and Amiel Gladstone based on Aleksandr Pushkin’s poem and opera by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky.
Dr. Anthony Li was all smiles after raising more than $100,000 at his dental-do for the B.C. Cancer Foundation’s Jan New and Dr. Miriam Rosin
World Wine Synergy Group’s Grace Li and master of ceremonies David C Jones fronted the Chinese Canadian Dental Society of B.C.’s Spanish Fiesta in support of the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Oral Cancer Prevention Program.
Bert Hick and Tina Rowntree sparkplugged the Night at the Aquarium fundraiser. The swish splash raised a record $460,000 for the marine science centre’s ongoing research and conservation efforts.
ONEGIN RULES: New York has the Tony Awards. Vancouver has the Jessies. The city’s vibrant theatre community came together to celebrate its own at the Commodore Ballroom. The 34th staging saw the Arts Club Theatre’s production Onegin sweep almost every category. The new musical by Veda Hille and Amiel Gladstone, based on an Aleksandr Pushkin poem and the opera by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, took home 10 trophies including best production. The creators took home outstanding composition and musical direction, while its leads, the wife and husband duo of Meg Roe and Alessandro Juliani, won in the outstanding lead categories. Colleen Wheeler, who won the Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role for Peter and the Starcatcher, prevented the clean sweep.
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1. Pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance, the 28th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival features more than 30 innovative choreographers and more than 80 dance artists leaping and rolling across local stages July 7 to 16. The 10-day live performance festival features Montreal’s Frédérick Gravel and Étienne Lepage, Belgium’s German Jauregui, Ottawa’s DORSALE Danse, Toronto’s Adelheid Dance Projects, Victoria’s Constance Cooke and Vancouver’s Tara Cheyenne Performance, MascallDance, Wen Wei Dance, Amber Funk Barton’s the response and two works from Joshua Beamish/MOVE: the company, among others. Details at dancingontheedge.org.
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2. Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist dude Jay Arner is back with his appropriatelytitled sophomore album on Mint Records, Jay II. The press bumph says inspirations on Arner’s latest range from Spark, Roxy Music, Fleetwood Mac to La Dusseldorf. And who are we to doubt a press release. Arner celebrates his new creation and all that is good in this world at The Lido, July 11 with Mint label mates Supermoon.
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3. James Solomon’s enthralling documentary The Witness follows the investigative efforts of Bill Genovese, whose sister Kitty was murdered outside her New York apartment building in 1964 while 38 witnesses allegedly did nothing to help her. The incident became known as the bystander effect. It screens July 8 to 10 at the Rio Theatre. Details at riotheatre.ca. 4. West Fourth Avenue’s annual Khatsahlano Street Party takes over the blocks between MacDonald and Burrard July 9, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with food, artisans, activities and music from the likes Hannah Georgas, Mounties, We are the City, Jordan Klassen, Gang Signs, Rodney DeCroo, Twin River and Milk, among others. And it’s free. Details at khatsahlano.com.
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Jennifer Winsor, of Winsor Gallery, spearheaded the area’s first block party after the high rents on Granville pushed her and other art galleries east. PHOTO DAN TOULGOET
On Saturday, the area that once stood as a dingy plot of no man’s land will put out the welcome mat to revel in art, beer, music and friendship at The Flats fourth annual block party. From noon to 5 p.m. part
of the gallery district, running east of Main Street on East First Avenue and Great Northern Way, will host art enthusiasts, collectors and the curious as the community celebrates itself. This year for the nineblock long extravaganza, Chernoff Fine Art, Macaulay and Co. Fine Art, Monte
Clark Gallery, Gallery 295, Gallery Jones, SOMA and Winsor Gallery will host free exhibits with works by local and internationally renowned artists. The day will come to a close with a concert at Red Truck Brewery. Jennifer Winsor, of Winsor Gallery, spearheaded the area’s first block party. “First and foremost, it’s a celebration,” she said in her chic, stark white, high-ceilinged office. “The sharing element is crucial to how we exist here, it’s like you’re holding a party for all your friends.” While the block party is about letting loose and having fun with your neighbours, for Winsor it’s also about raising awareness, something the founder of the gallery knows a little bit about. Coming into art with a business background, Winsor knew that owning an art gallery in an untried district wasn’t just about the art. As rent prices on South Granville continued to swell, the grass over by the Flats was starting to look greener. “We wanted to find a place we could exist collectively,” Winsor said. Since 2012, several galleries, including Monte Clark Gallery, Gallery Jones, Equinox Gallery and Winsor Gallery, packed up shop and migrated to the East Side. “Over a short period of time, we realized we had to market ourselves to be
recognized as a district, so we branded ourselves” Winsor said. “It’s good to have a name.” The Flats, named after the marshland and creeks that once overran the area, has become home to more than 15 galleries. “We aspire to the notion that we’re stronger as a group,” Winsor said of her extended team, evoking a mental image of the galleries forming a goodnatured gang and designating the Flats as their territory. Since moving into that squalid, abandoned fishery at 258 East First Ave., four years ago, Winsor said the gallery has flourished and that relocating was a smart business move, too. With cheaper rent and the city’s cooperation to rezone more artist live-work spaces, coupled with concrete floors, more storage space and loading bays, Winsor has become part of a thriving art district and one of the city’s burgeoning neighbourhoods. The free parking is just a bonus. The galleries have since been joined by five nearby breweries, trendy restaurants, with Earnest Ice Cream and Tractor a few blocks away, and Emily Carr University of Art and Design moving in next year. More information about the Flats Block Party on July 9 can be found at theflatsvancouver.tumblr.com. Under the Tents • Vanier Park
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editor I never tire of warm weather, even after almost a lifetime of summers. And while I realize as a journalist I’m not supposed to play favourites, when it comes to seasons I have to admit I’m for summer all the way. And what better place to enjoy summer than right here in our own backyard — of course, just what that looks like is up to you. I don’t have to tell you a Vancouver summer can include anything from hiking to music festivals, walking to swimming or visits from the grandkids to gardening. And of course one of my favourite passtimes, reading. When it comes to reading, this summertime version of Lifetime includes some great suggestions for titles you won’t want to miss. Of course relaxing in the shade with a copy of Lifetime is also a great way to spend an hour or two. So I have to ask, what are your plans for summer?
PHO P PH HO H OT TO: TO O: D O DA AN TOU OUL O UL U LG GOE GO OE O ET
In this copy of Lifetime look for an update on the long-awaited Southeast Vancouver seniors centre from cover girl Lorna Gibbs, consignment store fashions from the HOB, an update on the newest retirement community preparing to break ground in the city, financial advice on helping adult children with their mortgage, tips for Internet dating and more. Please note, if there’s anything you’d like to see in future editions of Lifetime, drop me an email. SANDRA THOMAS STHOMAS@VANCOURIER.COM
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We encourage staff to present us with projects and policies so we have an opportunity to incorporate a seniors’ perspective. We address city council from time to time on issues and projects that we feel will have a benefit or create a disadvantage for seniors.
COLLEEN MCGUINNESS CHAIR, CITY OF VANCOUVER SENIORS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Volunteer group works hard to represent City of Vancouver’s older adults Let me begin by commending the Courier newspaper for your efforts to inform older members of the community about the needs and interests of seniors and older adults. There are a number of ways to reach people today, but print is a comfortable method for many of us. I have had the honour of serving as chair of the City of Vancouver’s Seniors’ Advisory Committee for the last year and working closely with a dedicated group of volunteers who contribute their time and talents to provide city council and city staff with our best perspectives on the issues at hand. At the beginning of each term, city council appoints community volunteers to provide their knowledge and expertise to a wide variety of advisory committees. The process involves advertising and asking for interested individuals to make an application. A special selection committee reviews the applications
and recommends to mayor and council ensuring the committees have a wide variety of skills, experiences, ages, genders and academic backgrounds. Members of the current Seniors’ Advisory Committee represent a range of ages from older adults with life experiences to younger individuals with strong academic experience in gerontology. We are 15 members of the public with interest, concern and experience in aging-related issues. Our experiences include working professionally with seniors — representing seniorserving organizations — and researching adulthood and aging. We use our professional and personal experiences to:
...our best perspectives on the issues at hand.
! Provide advice and information to city staff and council about various aging-related issues such as age-friendly housing and accessible transportation.
! Facilitate feedback from older adults and their families, and share their comments with city staff and council.
We have encapsulated a great deal of our effort under the headings of transportation and mobility, housing and community engagement.
The committee members take our responsibility very seriously and spend many hours in meetings and discussions to strive for the best outcomes for seniors in Vancouver and for the larger community. We are dedicated to making Vancouver an agefriendly city. For more information on the committee visit vancouver.ca.
! Ensure the needs of older adults and their families are addressed in the city’s programs and projects. ! Advise and work cooperatively with civic departments, boards and commissions whose activities affect older adults and their families. ! Share information with seniors’ organizations and the community-at-large on civic issues and programs affecting older adults and their families.
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There are many words to describe seniors advocate Lorna Gibbs, but the one that comes to mind most readily is “determined.” How long have you been campaigning for this seniors centre? We started meeting as a small group of seniors in early 2005, and soon learned the Killarney community had been struggling to get a centre since the mid-’90’s. I met with Keith Jacobson and we teamed up to move the project ahead. With his guidance and the generous support of the Killarney Association
My role was as spokesperson and I did my best.
and City Social Planners we got organized and in 2007, formed a separate society of concerned senior citizens. So it’s been a long time now — more than 10 years. Has a date been set to break ground? Any idea how long it will take to complete, once they’ve started? There is no firm date for groundbreaking as yet. I would think it could be this autumn at the earliest and late spring of 2017. Weather will play a big part in choosing the best date. Funding from federal and provincial governments specified the seniors centre must be finished by March 2018, but we are all hoping it will be sooner.
PHO HO OTOS OS: DAN A TO TOU T OULGO L ET E
Lifetime caught up with Gibbs recently to discuss the status of the plans for a long-awaited seniors centre for Southeast Vancouver, a project she has been passionately fighting for longer than most can remember. Gibbs was quick to share credit for that hard work with the many volunteers who have advocated alongside her during the past decade, in particular her close friend and ally Keith Jacobson, who unfortunately passed away June 24. Gibbs says it’s a tragedy Jacobson never had the opportunity to realize his dream of walking through the front door of the new centre, which will be located adjacent to the Killarney Community Centre.
What does this centre mean to the seniors of Southeast Vancouver? And to you? It means that seniors programs won’t be bumped when extra space is required for children’s day care — that won’t happen in the seniors centre. And it means they can find better food than the fast
food concession can offer and not easily digested by seniors or suitable for take-away. The dining room will fill a definite need, I think. It also means they have a place to go without fear of being bumped into by exuberant youngsters in the hallways and they can take the time to play a quiet board game, read a book, sit in front of the fireplace and dream or just have a cup of coffee and chat. They now have an option to sign up for a program or just visit with friends but it’s still their place to be, like a community living room.
But, I’m sure if you ask 10 different seniors they will all have different views on what it can or will mean to them depending on their particular interests, but one thing they can be sure of is that this centre is their dedicated space and their needs or programs or meetings have priority.
What does it mean to me? It means I have seen a dream come true and have played a part in making the community a little better and more complete. What are you looking forward to the most about the centre? I’m really looking forward to the dining facility and being able to enjoy a freshly cooked, affordable and wholesome meal with my friends and neighbours in nice surroundings. Places like that are not plentiful in Southeast Vancouver. And I’m hoping for some nice special afternoon teas, maybe some
entertainers and concerts on stage in the dining room. They say it takes a village. Can you name a few of the key players, besides you, who helped make the seniors centre a reality? No, sorry that’s impossible. All our supporters were and are “key” players in our success. Because we involved every senior we could from Main to Boundary and from East 41st to the Fraser it would be a very, very long list. Attaining the goal of a dedicated seniors centre has been an epic journey and required a cast of thousands, so even if I named 100, it would leave out many others. But please let me say it again, it wasn’t done by any one person. No one could have done the work alone. In my opinion, the names Killarney Association, Killarney Seniors Centre and Keith Jacobson are almost synonymous — no one thinks of one without the other. Keith Jacobson has not only been president, but has been a driving force in the main centre and for the seniors’ centre for many, many years and the seniors centre would not be being built without his influence. My role was as spokesperson and I did my best. What’s on the horizon for Lorna Gibbs? I still see plenty of work before the roof is on and the doors open. I don’t think I’ll be bored.
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Elder Abuse: An Epidemic on the Rise By Jennie Deneka Elder abuse in Canada is becoming a growing epidemic that is threatening the safety and security of more seniors every year. The most comprehensive Canadian study to date, the National Survey on Abuse of the Elderly in Canada: The Ryerson Study, found that close to 100,000 seniors living in private dwellings across Canada experienced some type of abuse. Given Canada’s population is getting increasingly older (eight million Canadians will be over the age of 65 by 2031) the number of seniors vulnerable to abuse and fraud is expected to grow. With this staggering statistic, it’s crucial that not only those directly affected, but also our holistic society, begin to take accountability and take proactive measures to ensure a level of safety and security for our aging demographic. Elder abuse affects seniors from all walks of life, and is prevalent in communities across Canada – not just in BC. There are many different forms of abuse to be aware of: • Financial Abuse – this exploitation is defined as the illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property or assets. In certain situations, this may result in an abuser coercing an elder to sign-over a will, giving the abuser guardianship/power of attorney, or providing predators with confidential banking information. This is most commonly seen with spam emails or the request for personal information related to a lottery windfall. • Psychological / Emotional Abuse – this is defined as the infliction of anguish or distress through verbal and nonverbal acts. Signs of emotional/psychological abuse include being withdrawn, noncommunicative, and being emotionally
upset and agitated. This often leads to
seniors should pause the process in order to
depression and additional isolation.
double check the authenticity of the request.
• Physical Abuse – this abuse is defined as
When possible, financial transactions should
the use of physical force that may result in
only be carried out by the senior or close fam-
bodily injury, physical pain or impairment.
ily member.
This harm can include shaking, pushing and slapping or much more serious abuse.
Most importantly, report all incidents of suspected abuse. In many cases, research
• Neglect – this is defined as the refusal or
shows that seniors are often too scared or
failure to fulfill any part of a person’s ob-
embarrassed to report abuse. This leads to
ligations or duties to an elder. Neglect can
continuation and often escalation of abuse
result in unsanitary living conditions, poor
for individuals.
personal hygiene and malnutrition.
If you or someone you know does fall
While these forms of abuse do exist, there
victim to elder abuse, there are immediate
are proactive measures that both elders and
actions that can be taken. In British Colum-
their family members can take to reduce the
bia, there is a designated ‘Seniors Abuse and
risk that they fall victim to elder abuse.
Information Line’ that is
If you’re bringing strangers into the home
run by the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy
to provide care, cleaning or other services,
and Support. The number (toll-free:
do ample research to ensure their credibility.
1 866 437 1940) is a safe and confidential
Ensure individuals are properly licenced,
place to find support, information, and ulti-
fully trained and certified and come with
mately take action if required.
recent references from other seniors and/or
Jennie Deneka is Vice President of Operations at Retirement Concepts
their families that live in the same community that you do. Lastly be sure to request a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check prior to inviting strangers into the homes of our seniors. Pertinent information like bank account and card numbers, and social insurance numbers should remain confidential. If home care providers or visitors request this information,
1 844 603 HOME (4663) www.retirementconcepts.com
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With her blond beach waves pulled back into a ponytail and a look of sheer determination on her face, our granddaughter Nolah carefully mimicked the motions of her surfing instructor during her first ever surf lesson. The fact she and her friends were not yet in the water made no difference and they carefully practised getting up and balancing on their boards, which were laid across the lawn of the Sheraton Kauai Resort, located in Poipu on the beautiful Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Surf lessons were just part of the birthday celebrations we enjoyed with our granddaughter, who turned six during a recent family vacation to Kauai. The night before, we’d attended a luau at the Sheraton, where she and her mom took to the stage to dance the always-popular hukilau — anyone who’s ever attended a luau will know what I’m talking about. Poipu is situated on Kauai’s south shore, where after a damp first day we enjoyed bright blue skies with fluffy white clouds for the duration of our stay, which was a blessing since Nolah and
her friends spent so much time on the beach and in the ocean swimming and boogie boarding. A one-mile stretch of white sandy coastline means there is no end of beaches to choose from, including Poipu Beach Park, considered one of the safest in Hawaii, with a lifeguard on duty seven days a week. Kauai is also famous for its riptides and from the moment visitors land, they’re warned, “When in doubt, stay out.” My partner and I had scored a great deal from WestJet ($450 each all in), which made Kauai a great choice for a holiday. The fact the rest of the gang stayed in a condo adjacent to the Sheraton, allowed them the cook their own meals and do laundry, which helped keep their costs down, too. We also moved to a condo after a few days of enjoying room service at the Sheraton, but in Princeville on the North Shore, a place we had
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“You’re re-learning how to hear the sounds you haven’t heard in a long time, it’s a life-long process,” says Shyng, who suggests choosing a doctor you trust and will want to work with for a long time. Zheng adds, “Communication is essential to all people and hearing is a crucial part in socializing. That’s what we focus on here, bringing people together.”
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Vancouver’s Raincoast Books has compiled a list of must-reads for the July edition of Lifetime, including everything from major summer fiction to non-fiction to autobiographies. Enter to win a selection of books at vancourier.com/contests. For more titles, visit vancourier.com/lifetime. Journey after Midnight Ujjal Dosanjh This is a deeply personal and thoughtful memoir of Ujjal Dosanjh’s journey from his beloved India to the upper echelons of Canadian politics.
Full Moon Over Noah’s Ark: An Odyssey to Mount Ararat and Beyond Rick Antonson Rick Antonson joined a five-member expedition to Mount Ararat in Eastern Turkey, rumoured to be the final resting place of Noah’s Ark.
Everybody Rise Stephanie Clifford Everyone yearns to belong, to be part of the “in crowd,” but how far are you willing to go to be accepted? In the case of bright, funny and socially ambitious Evelyn Beegan, the answer is much too far...
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Helping hands? Lifetime turned to TD Canada Trust for some advice on whether helping adult children get into the competitive real estate market is a smart move.
Should I help my kids with a down payment? As many millennials prepare to enter a housing market with higher real estate prices and tighter mortgage lending rules, they often look to their parents for financial support. A 2013 TD survey found that when parental instinct kicks in, cheque books are often quick to come out, with one in five parents saying they have contributed to the down payment of their child’s first home. Before jumping in to help close the deal on their first home, it’s important that parents consider how contributing to a down payment may impact their own finances. Pat Giles, Associate Vice President, Real Estate Secured Lending, TD Canada Trust offers his top considerations: A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY Parents don’t necessarily have to contribute a large sum to make a big difference. For example, on a $300,000 home, $3,000 is the difference between a 19 per cent down payment and a 20 per cent down payment. It’s a relatively small sum compared to the price of the home, but will exempt homebuyers from mortgage insurance premiums, which will substantially reduce what they pay over time. If this is something you are considering, an open and honest conversation will help everyone understand what the contribution will mean to the bottom line. PAY YOURSELF FIRST As a parent, it’s natural to want to help children financially, but parents should understand the impact on their own retirement savings. We encourage anyone considering helping a child buy their first home to speak with a financial planner and mortgage specialist in tandem to understand the financial implications. If parents are not prepared for retirement, it may be their children who will take on some financial strain in the long run. If making a financial contribution isn’t realistic, don’t discount the value of support in other forms. Giles suggests parents should gradually shift their role from financial aid to financial coach as their children mature. In the case of buying a home, this could mean working together to develop a realistic savings plan to save for a down payment before checking out open houses.
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better help OPAL cater to the community’s wants and needs. Located on King Edward Avenue between Cambie and Yukon streets, Ho hopes OPAL will attract the Greater Vancouver’s growing and aging Chinese demographic. “We really wanted this new model to help cater the underserved Chinese community, given the location, and we can do that because of our leadership,” says Ho, whose team and board of directors is predominantly Chinese. The new retirement community will offer tai chi, qigong, ping pong and mahjong alongside authentic Chinese cuisine, including double boiled soups and a live seafood tank. “We just want people to live the way they want to.” Ho stresses her team is focusing on the continuum of legacy and lifestyles, by introducing structured programs with young children and a four-level care
...its only retirement community in the urban core. system, which accommodates independent living, assisted living, memory care and complex care. With this framework, Ho continues, seniors don’t have to worry about moving again and they can be cared for until the end. With 56 rentals, 44 condos, 30 units for care and one double occupancy unit for care, accompanied by three main patios, one outdoor courtyard, and one rooftop patio, the construction and land costs of the endeavour, alone, is upwards of $90 million dollars. Meanwhile, Ho says it’s expected the five to six-star culinary program, wellness spa, infrared sauna, yoga movement studio, gym and other amenities offered cost upwards of $2 to $3
million dollars a year to maintain.
Of course the big question is, how much will it cost you to live at OPAL? For a rental, the pricing is $10 dollars per square foot, ranging between $4,600 per month on the low end and upwards of $9,000 on the other. This includes housekeeping, two meals per day and access to all the amenities. The condos vary between 640 to 1,600 square feet, which are figures that don’t include the sizeable patios that are attached to some units. Prices for purchasing start at approximately $600,000 and average about $1.1 million. A monthly membership fee is attached to that bill, and while the price for that is yet to be determined, Ho says it will be comparable to other high-end luxury retirement homes, such as Tapestry. Ho says it’s important to note all prices are dependent on the market and although these will be the prices for the first day of the presale, they are subject to change as the market fluctuates. For more details, visit elementlifestyleretirement.com.
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If you’re like most Canadian seniors, you want to live in your home for as long as possible. And if your home is safe, that could very well be until the day you die. But there’s a misconception renovations that allow for what’s become known as “aging in place” are only for seniors. Too often, people don’t modify their homes until they’re injured or suffer a stroke. And then when you have to get things done immediately, you can be taken advantage of. DOING IT RIGHT Aging in place renovations or modifications identify living environments that can apply to all ages — with a focus on fall prevention. So think about making modifications now to prepare for later years: take the time to do it right (so it doesn’t look like an institution) and hire renovators/contractors who know what they’re doing. Make sure they apply “universal” or “ageless” designs, which are products and environments accessible for use by everyone, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized renovations. You don’t want to create a nursing home — and design is particularly important when considering resale.
Five best ways to age in place ONE LEVEL Eliminate stairs and barriers with onestorey living, including outdoor patios and balconies. Thresholds that are flush with the floor are wheelchairfriendly and prevent tripping. BATHROOM SPA Most injuries occur in the bathroom. Add a grab bar and non-slip coatings to the bathtub. Or remove the tub and replace it with a walk-in shower. Modify or replace the vanity with a roll-under — if you’re in a wheelchair, you can get right up to the sink. Replace your regular toilet with a comfort height version. WIDER DOORWAYS & HALLWAYS Doorways that are 32 to 36-inches wide let wheelchairs pass through. They also make it easy to move large objects in and out of the house. Hallways should be 36 to 42-inches wide. HOME AUTOMATION controls the environment, provides entertainment and increases safety. Through a variety of different sensors (without Big Brother looking in) you can facilitate taking care of health and safety. For example, it can detect a fall or knows when Mom leaves the stove on. Appliances and taps can be controlled — and turned off — remotely. KNOBS & HANDLES Door knobs can be hard to turn and standard switches awkward. Levered door handles and rocker light switches are great for people with poor hand strength or when your arms are full of grocery bags.
NUMBER OF SENIORS EXPECTED TO DOUBLE According to Statistics Canada, over the next 30 years the number of seniors requiring assistance in Canada is expected to double and most everyone will prefer to stay close to home — only eight per cent of seniors live in retirement communities or residential care. And if baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) choose to age in place, about 10 million existing homes will need to be modified or renovated. Bob de Wit, chief executive officer of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, adds 50 per cent of new homes are being built with accessibility features that weren’t in place five years ago. That’s up from 37 per cent since 2006 and 25 per cent a decade earlier. “Vancouver’s accessibility building code standards are now applied to all new buildings and during the renovation of older structures,” says de Wit. “More people are moving from single-family houses in the suburbs to large condos downtown, so they can live on one level and downsize at the same time. While it is getting easier to age in place in Vancouver, we see an increased demand to renovate.” This is where a CAPS certified company comes in.
THE EXPENSE Mark Senner, president of CareAge Home and Health Enterprises Inc, estimates you can modify your home to suit the rest of your life for what it would cost to live in a retirement community for six months. In other words, about $35,000 will address the basic requirements. AGING IN PLACE CERTIFICATION The GVHBA works with organizations that train builders as Certified Aging in Place Specialists. Senner took the certification course in Washington State. There are no certification programs available in Canada, but Senner is planning to support and educate other GVHBA members on the Aging in Place approach to building and renovations. “We are trained to identify physical barriers in the home and to be aware of people with hearing or sight impairments and general mobility issues,” says Senner. “Acoustics and lighting are more important as you age and home automation is the new big thing.” He advises don’t wait until you experience a fall to make any changes — a time when family, friends and caregivers are panicked to get something done. Talk to a certified expert sooner than later and make sure you age in the right place.
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And that got me thinking about some of my friends using online dating sites in their search for companionship — and possibly love. It makes sense really, because as much as they’ve looked, there has been no sign of Prince Charming at the grocery store or a lothario at the library, as so often happens in romance novels. But let’s just say the results for the most part have been less than successful. I’ve always believed there’s something to be said about quality, versus quantity — and, as it turns out, online dating is the poster child for that hypothesis. For example, a friend went on a date a while ago with a man who invited her for coffee,
to describe her hobbies, she was torn between “drinking enough red wine to give the appearance of lipstick, without needing to buy an actual lipstick” or “taking two chopsticks at the sushi place to pretend that my takeout is for two people.”
but once at the restaurant they ordered a salad to share. Near the end of their “date,” my friend excused herself to go to the washroom and on her return discovered he had asked their server to split their bill. Sitting in front of her as she slid back into her seat was a bill for $4.50, which she promptly paid, and left, never to return his emails again. Call me old fashioned, but if the man or woman asking someone on a first date can’t spring for $4.50, it doesn’t bode well for their financial or romantic futures.
And yet another friend, a widow in her late 50s, decided to take it up a notch and learn how to “text” so she could communicate with a man she met who lives a couple of hours from her place. Once the relationship progressed past the awkward stage, she decided to surprise him by sending what’s become known as a “sext,” a racy message meant to grab his attention. And although
Another friend who has decided to try online dating after an unexpected divorce was struggling to write her dating profile. While trying
she didn’t catch her new companion’s attention, the man at the receiving end of the wrong number she texted was certainly interested. Too bad Mr. Wrong Number lives in Prince George. That’s not to say all connections made via Internet dating are disasters. I have friends who have met their (second) soulmate online. A quick search online also shows the number of dating sites catering to baby boomers and seniors is growing almost as quickly as housing prices in Vancouver. So if you’re considering online dating, do your homework, be careful, don’t give out too much personal information and ask for a meeting in person. And lastly, don’t forget to have fun — Mr. or Mrs. Right Number might be as close as the click of your send button.
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“In my house great food always meant good company.” At Tapestry Retirement Communities, we respect your independence as well as the personal choices you make. In fact, we believe they’re what keep you feeling positive and enjoying life to the fullest. Whether it’s dining in the restaurant, cooking in your own kitchen or making new friends, Tapestry can provide you with the resources and support to do it. Call us today and see what kind of individualized CWDNWSFV JO QSE DBOW UD MOGC HOOC IDKW RDPIT FLEP SEP spirit healthy, vibrant and young at heart.
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wen Pitblado is one of those gamers who knows the basic things make the big things possible. The biggest of them all may be accountability — to himself, his teammates and all the boys who’ve worn the school crest before him. It’s one reason he plays rugby. “There is nowhere on the field you can be lazy,” he said. The five-foot-11 multi-sport athlete at St. George’s embraces his responsibilities. “Everyone buys in and does their job,” he said. “Our coaches teach us all year to run our systems and teach us how to have the heart, desire and will to win.” Once one of the smallest players and the youngest of four siblings, Pitblado grew accustomed to fighting for space and stature. Now, his coach calls him an “offensive weapon.” “Owen has a knack for identifying space in and behind a defensive line, where his pace and footwork make him a serious threat,” said St. George’s head rugby coach Mike Stiles. “He is super fit and was our best support player all season. He always pushes the game forwards, applying pressure to opponents.” A student at the elite all-boys school since Grade 3, Pitblado names the playing fields, courts and boathouses as his most formative classrooms. His teammates are like brothers and his older brother, James, set a course that Pitblado followed, though the two scrumhalves were too far apart in age to play on the school’s first XV together and won’t play together at university — but they might meet in opposition next year. The coach who taught them both can see the influence. “I am sure that James’s success has really motivated Owen to push himself to his limits,” said Stiles.
“Every sibling has a rivalry within,” said Pitblado. “We’ve never played on the same team or against each other,” said the younger athlete who will compete in Ontario University Athletics with the University of Western Ontario and could line up against his brother, a former U20 national team player at the University of Victoria. At Western, Pitblado will study sports management and follow the lead of his father, a trustee with the B.C. Football Hall of Fame. Playing rugby for Canada is also his ambition, but before he’s considered for that roster, Pitblado will wear the Maple Leaf at the World Junior Ultimate Championships this August in Poland. “He makes it all look effortless,” said Jon Hayduk, a national ultimate coach and the long-time community coach at St. George’s. He said Pitblado earned his place because of his sheer talent. He might miss practice because of rugby, but he will appear at game time, focused, driven and one of the best to take the field. “I don’t know if there’s a guy who I trust more,” said Hayduk. It’s that basic. — Megan Stewart
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The accent remains on your domestic arena. Be restful, don’t hurry to fulfill obligations that others might not even remember you owed. Relationships and choices fill Sun./Mon. Sunday’s easy, cooperative – you express yourself well, especially with the family. (And, if single, in intimate situations.) But Monday’s the opposite, fractious, noncooperative. Time actions accordingly.
Sun’s up, Libra! Be ambitious, get going, you can succeed now, especially in money zones. Your prestige, community status and dealings with higher-ups are emphasized. Your energy surges Sun. morning to noon Tues. – however, only Sunday is easy, so charge ahead this day, make contact, phone, talk, propose. You have a “laser eye” for the money implications of any situation. Use Mon./Tues.’s energy and clout to overcome problems: make obstacles stepping stones.
The emphasis remains on writing, speaking, messaging, paperwork, short distance travel, visits and curiosity. This week is jumpy Sunday to Tuesday, and Saturday, but smooth and fortunate in-between. Tackle chores Sun. to Tues. noon, and protect your daily health (sniffles, headache, etc.) with sensible eating and dressing. Mon./Tues. are a bit fractious and hold obstacles, so get your important things done/started Sunday.
You’re in the midst of a mellow, wise, philosophical period, Scorpio. It has two more weeks to run. Use this time to contact others far away, to travel afar, to pursue higher learning, languages and any intellectual pursuit, to broaden your vision and make sense of God and Man. And to discuss (more than show) love, if you’re “in it.” Talk might travel toward the far (conjugal) future. Lie low, rest and contemplate Sun. to noon Tues.
Continue to chase money and to spend judiciously, Gemini. You could land a pay raise now, or overtime, or sell all that stuff in the garage. The time is also “OK” for large purchases (machinery, etc.) – rising to lucky Tues. eve to Thurs. afternoon. Sunday to noon Tues. excites and pleases you. Nature is beautiful, you feel romantic, children charm and sports call. But don’t gamble Mon./Tues. In fact, everything goes best Sunday.
Life’s mysteries surround you. You might be attracted to a married person, or be alert to a hint, an intuition, that someone wants you in a deep way. Listen, Sage, sex and intimacy are natural urges now – this is Mother Nature’s “rutting season” for you – instituted so people would get pregnant and continue the species. But be honest and moral or someone will get hurt. You’re also in a powerful financial month. Your health might need diagnosis, surgery or a diet change.
Your energy, magnetism, clout and effectiveness continue at a yearly high, Cancer. You’ll get your way – now all you have to do is get out and reasonably demand it! Others will naturally follow your lead. You’ll be occupied with home, kids and parents, groceries, renovations, etc., Sunday to Tues. noon. Sunday’s the best of the three days, so launch your projects early. Careful with electricity, romance, career and driving Mon./Tues.
Relationships remain crucial. They can bring you grief or success, enmity or opportunity – and much of this is up to you – up to your past actions, and how you approach others this week and next. Sun. to Tues. noon imbue you with an extra shot of ambition – Sunday’s good, and mid-day Mon. to suppertime offers good progress. Other times, exercise caution, in career and at home.
Continue to rest for 12 more days. Soak up sweet solitude, daydream, let your mind wander, survey your future, your plans and look over charitable and spiritual prospects. Catch up on obligations, especially those involving the government or institutions. Errands, calls, communications, short trips, casual friends and “facts” fill Sun. to noon Tues. Get busy Sunday, for it offers much more progress than the next two days. Careful driving both midnights (Sun. and Mon.).
Only 12 days of drudgery left, Aquarius. Get in the spirit, tackle and finish as many chores as you can. This will leave you free to embrace the opportunities and relationships that pop up after July 21 (and into August). Sun. to Tues. noon brings a mellow, wise, thoughtful mood. You can see why and how society works, you can understand love (and your partner). Far travel, intellectual pursuits and love are favoured Sunday.
Look to the future, Virgo, because that’s where you’re going. You’re at a yearly peak in optimism, popularity and simple joy. Light flirtations, social delights, entertainment visit and a wish might come true. Chase money, buy/sell and “handle” sensual attractions Sun. to noon Tues. Sunday’s best – a sexual attraction could flare, with conversation that’s unusually easy. Be diplomatic, count your money Mon./Tues.
Ah, sweet love! – It could be staring you in the face this week and next. If single, Pisces, you’re in a powerful marriage phase (until early September) – so romantic intervals such as July should not be ignored. (If you are married, and unhappy, the period August 2015 to Sept. 2016 brings separation. If happily married, this period brings adventure, travel, new projects.) Whatever your status, children show why you love them, creative and risk-taking urges call, and jumping into “immediate” pleasure will cure many things.
July 7: Ringo Starr (76). July 8: Kevin Bacon (58). July 9: Jack White (41). July 10: Sofia Vergara (44). July 11: Sela Ward (60). July 12: Cheryl Ladd (65). July 13: Harrison Ford (74).
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