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Double your folk First Aid Kit are an unlikely success story. The Swedish folk duo, comprised of two sisters, formed in 2007. In five short years, they went from recording a YouTube video of themselves covering a Fleet Foxes song, to appearing on Conan and Letterman, to performing near the top of the bill at major musical festivals around the world, including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Primavera.

Along the way Johanna and Klara Soderberg caught the ear of a couple of indie music legends: Jack White of White Stripes fame, who asked them to record some songs for his record label and Connor Oberst of Bright Eyes. Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes produced their 2012 breakthrough album, The Lion’s Roar, First Aid Kit toured with Oberst, and can be heard singing harmonies on his upcoming solo album. That is quite a pedigree for a folk duo with only two records under their belt.

Their new record, titled Stay Gold, will be released on June 10, so you are bound to hear a bunch of new songs, as well as past hits like “Emmylou” and “Lion’s Roar.” First Aid Kits shows are famously intimate, but their sound is big, and their harmonies are exquisitely beautiful.

Opening for First Aid Kit will be another indie critic’s darling: New York-based folk singer Will Mason, whose 2012 release, Carry On, is one of the best and most underrated fold records of the last five years. His deep, baritone voice will captivate, and his haunting lyrics will mesmerize.

This double bill of unique and talented artists is not to be missed.

• May 23rd at the Vogue Theatre. All ages early show: Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets: $25. Go to voguetheatre.com for info and tickets.

We all know Margaret Atwood can write novels. Now, one of Canada’s most beloved writers tackles a new genre.

Pauline is Atwood’s first attempt at writing an opera. The opera, with music by world-renowned composer, Tobin Stokes, tells the tale of Canadian writer, poet and actress Pauline Johnson.

Born in 1861, Johnson was the child of a Mohawk Chief and an Englishwoman. She lived a hard life, torn between her two cultural identities, while striving to be an independent woman in a time when that was still an oxymoron.

She travelled across North America and England, performing and giving readings of her own work. But happiness eluded her.

The opera itself is set in Vancouver in 1913, as Johnson is dying from breast cancer. Forced to confront her past, her successes and failures, and her end, Johnson, along with her sister, tries to make sense of her life.

Atwood is known for tackling big themes in her writing: life, death, loss, recovery, redemption, and these should all be on fine display in Pauline. And Pauline Johnson’s tragic life seems tailor made for a chamber opera. With the skill of Atwood, the musical brilliance of Tobin Stokes, and the voice of mezzo soprano Rose-Ellen Nichols, Pauline is bound to be a powerful opera.

• World Premiere: May 23 at Vancouver’s York Theatre.

Other performances: May 25, 27, 29, 31. Tickets went on sale Feb. 17, and are available in person, by phone, or online through the Cultch ($22, $40, $60). Go to CityOperaVancouver.com for more details.

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Totem traces mankind’s evolution from amphibian roots to our desire to fly. The show runs May 16 – July 6.

Evolutionary Circus Cirque de Soleil has certainly grown from its humble origins. Formed in Quebec in 1984 by performer Guy Laliberte, Cirque de Soleil has grown into an international phenomenon, with each new show more visually stunning than the last. Totem, which premiered in 2010, is the latest Cirque de Soleil show to visit Vancouver. Part science and part myth, the story of Totem traces mankind’s evolution from our amphibian roots to our desire to fly.

Many of the characters evolve on a stage which is meant to evoke a giant turtle. Totem promises to deliver what Cirque de Soleil has become famous for: brilliant costumes, breathtaking acrobatics, stunning set design, and a story that appeals to all ages.

• Totem runs from May 16 – July 6 under the big tent at Concord Pacific Place. Tickets range from $45 to $140. Visit CirqueDeSoleil.com for tickets and details.

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UBC pool hits deep end of woe Users upset at sorry state of once pristine facility

By Wanyee Li

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he UBC pool has seen better days.

The aquatic centre’s sauna, weight room, two steam rooms, and bathrooms are closed until June due to a chlorine leak that was discovered April 29. The changing rooms and pool remain open, but according to longtime users of the university pool, the closures are no surprise given what they say is the lack of maintenance the facility has seen the past eight years.

“I swim five to six times a week but I go to Hillcrest or Vancouver Aquatic Centre now because the UBC pool is in such bad shape,” said Ivan Szasz, a member of the UBC Masters Swimming Club.

Before the university’s athletics department took over responsibility of the aquatic centre in 2006, “it was in pristine shape,” according to Szasz.

Since then, there have been multiple unscheduled shutdowns of the pool and other facilities such as the showers and steam rooms have gradually degraded.

The men’s steam room and sauna has been out of operation for more than five years, although the women’s (now co-ed) sauna has only been closed for six months.

Chris Neale was the facilities manager at the UBC Aquatic Centre for 16 years until 2006. UBC Athletics consulted with him last month when a main valve in the aquatic centre broke.

He called the state of the facilities “unsightly.”

The main valve needed to be replaced, and as a result the pool was closed from April 2 to 22. According to Linda Finch, the senior manager of programs and operations for UBC Athletics and Recreation, general maintenance was done during that time as well. Finch, who was hired in December 2013, recognizes that the pool has not been well maintained in recent years.

“Those annual shutdowns should occur every one to two years. My understanding was that there hadn’t been a shutdown for a few years,” she said. She said that from now on, pool maintenance would be done every one to two years.

UBC’s facilities department is optimistic about the pool’s future.

“Clearly we’ve had a lot of issues in the past few months but there’s been a lot of effort put in to make sure these issues don’t keep reoccurring,” said director Kavie Toor.

According to Toor, the pool’s repair and maintenance budget last year was $590,000. However, Neale said that while he was pool manager, when the student union owned the aquatic centre, it took about $800,000 per year to maintain the facilities. That amount included the upkeep of the outdoor pool, which was shut down permanently in February.

Neale questions the thoroughness of last month’s pool maintenance. Regular annual pool maintenance, like the one Hillcrest Community Centre preformed last month, takes on average four to five weeks to complete. The UBC pool had not had annual maintenance for eight years.

Longtime users of the UBC pool are criticizing the university’s management of the once pristine facility.

The UBC pool’s maintenance and valve replacement took 20 days.

The pool’s woes are not caused by old age or poor design.

“It’s a tragedy because these facility is one of the best built facilities around,” said Neale, who has managed several aquatic centres in the Lower Mainland including Watermania in Richmond.

Szasz compares the situation with his experience in Hungary, where he was raised.

“I swam in the pool I grew up in last May, which was built in 1936 and it’s still in

perfectly good condition,” he said. “It’s just a matter of maintenance.”

UBC is planning to build a new aquatic centre that will include a 50-metre competition pool, a 25-metre recreational pool and a hot tub. Construction was scheduled to begin in the spring, but has now been delayed until early July, according to Finch. The new facility’s completion date is anticipated to be in 2016.

UBC Athletics intends to keep the aquatic centre open until then.

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Projects aim to revitalize distressed Denman Seasonal strip suffers as downtown core shifts east and landlords stay firm on lease rates

By Glen Korstrom, BIV.com

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hree new projects are set to rejuvenate Denman Street and give hope to long-struggling retailers who are tired of seeing businesses close or get bulldozed to make way for vacant lots.

New buildings are slated for two longtime vacant lots and Denman Place Mall is readying for a makeover.

“It’s a sad situation down here on Denman,” says TopDrawers owner David King.

“I’ve been here for 23 years and I’ve never seen it like this. There have always been one or two vacancies, like with any main street, but the last few years Denman really has been suffering.”

King’s underwear store is leaving its longtime location at the front of Denman Place Mall at the end of June because his lease is up and mall owners want to make renovations. He will relocate in a larger 675-sq.ft. location at the northwest corner of Davie and Howe.

“Everything has moved east over the years,” King said. “Denman used to be more central for downtown living. Now it seems to be more at the far edge of the city.”

He added that housing stock near Denman is older and attracting more seniors and others who have limited disposable income. On top of that, the street is seasonal, with few visitors from across the city during the winter.

TopDrawers owner David King is moving to Davie Street in July after being on Denman Street for 23 years. Dominic Schaefer photo Despite those negatives, landlords charge up to $70 per square foot for ground-floor space.

That’s less than the $100-per-square-foot asking prices on south Granville and the $200-plus-per-square-foot asking prices in the 1000-block of Robson, but it is evidently too much for many businesses to be viable on Denman Street, brokers say.

CBRE Canada senior vice-president Mario Negris, who is leasing space in the Denman Place Mall, said the complex’s revamp will

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include an expanded space for an anchor tenant.

Negris is also leasing space directly across the street from the mall. There, George Loh Ltd. has launched construction on its longvacant space, which has sat empty since the building that once housed restaurants such as Mr. Pickwick’s Fish and Chips was demolished. Zoning and remediation work were responsible for the delay, Negris said.

He expects the 12-unit, two-level retail complex, located between Nelson and south

to a lane, to be ready by February 2015.

Wesgroup is another developer active on the strip.

Its director of leasing, Bob Nicholson, says Wesgroup will launch construction of a three-storey retail project at the corner of Pendrell and Denman streets as soon as it leases the upper two floors.

Its previous plan was to build the project to suit a single, large tenant such as a drugstore.

City restrictions tied to the Novemberadopted West End community plan are keeping both construction projects from adding residential units above the retail stores. The community plan’s policy section reveals that its rationale to deter housing on Denman is to “to ensure vibrancy at all times of the day.”

“It’s crazy,” said Retail Insider retail analyst Craig Patterson, who believes that the result of the community plan is that the upperlevel retail units will fail.

“Haven’t they learned anything from the Robson Public Market?” he asked. “Any time you do something like [having upper-floor retail,] it fails.”

Indeed, north on Denman Street towards Robson Street, past empty storefronts where the Grove Inn, Flying Wedge, and South Van Produce were once tenants, is a development where, long ago, the Starlight Cinema entertained moviegoers.

Blenz Coffee anchors the site, which has two street-front vacancies.

There are also four vacant spaces upstairs, which were once part of a restaurant but have been repurposed for retail, said Coldwell Banker broker Jack Stephanian.

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Residents rally to support heritage homes More than 1,000 demolition permits issued by the City of Vancouver in 2013

By Naoibh O’Connor

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he battle to preserve Vancouver’s heritage homes continues this week in front of the Legg Residence in Vancouver’s West End. Conservationists plan to hold a demonstration at the property at 1241 Harwood St. at 3 p.m., May 25 to call attention to concerns that heritage homes are being knocked down at an alarming rate.

The Legg Residence is slated for demolition to make way for a 17-storey tower unless someone pays to move it to another location – a costly endeavor, which would need to happen quickly to accommodate construction timelines.

Caroline Adderson, who’s behind the popular Vancouver Vanishes Facebook page, is one of the people involved in the protest.

The City of Vancouver issued more than 1,000 demolition permits in 2013. Most of them were for single-family homes, and many of those pre-1940s houses built with a high level of craftsmanship and quality materials, including first growth wood, according to a press release from organizers.

“The majority of these homes are already adapted, or adaptable, to modern living requirements and are a more affordable and ecologically sustainable option than the houses that currently replace them,” it stated. “Each demolition sends more than 50 tonnes of waste to the landfill, taking

with it the history and character of the streetscape and the mature gardens that grace our established neighbourhoods.”

Demonstrators plan to bring messages for council, as well as pictures and mementoes of “vanishing Vancouver” to attach to the orange construction fences. The images will be photographed and sent to the mayor and council.

The possibility that someone might pay to move the Legg Residence offsite doesn’t affect the protest plans, Adderson said.

“We’re using the Legg house to symbolize all the demolitions happening in the city.

We’ll be thrilled if the Legg house is spared, but what of the more than 900 other houses?” Adderson said.

She pointed to a home at 1722 West 37th, which was demolished last week.

“Moving houses is wonderful, but obviously quite expensive and arduous. The more sensible option is to offer protection of our pre-1940s heritage and character houses through zoning changes, incentives for retention and disincentives for demolitions. People who wish to build their dream home might then choose other houses to demolish. Better yet, they might recognize the inherent value of these beautifully crafted homes made of natural materials, including old growth wood, and opt for restoration,” she added.

Heritage house tour Speaking of heritage, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Heritage House Tour takes place from 10 to 5 p.m., June 1.

Eleven homes are included in the tour.

A late and interesting addition is Casa Mia at 1920 Southwest Marine.

In March, the city delayed a public hearing on a rezoning proposal for the property. The hearing has yet to be rescheduled.

The Care Group wants the site rezoned from singlefamily residential to comprehensive development so it can build a care facility on the property. The 20,700 square foot Spanish Revival-style heritage home, designed by architect Ross Anthony Lort, was built in 1932 for George Reifel, a liquor magnate and rumrunner during the Prohibition era.

The Heritage Vancouver Foundation notes that the home has never been open on this scale before and will only be open for one day during the Heritage House Tour.

For information and ticket prices for the tour, see VancouverHeritageFoundation.org Courtesy of the Vancouver Courier

Conservationists plan to hold a demonstration this week to call attention to concerns that heritage homes are being knocked down at an alarming rate. This house, at 1722 West 37th, was demolished last week. Facebook photo

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our-time Juno Award-winning rapper Prevail has always been known for cryptic lyrical references that, once decoded, send fans straight to the literature section of their local bookstore. And he and co-collaborator Mad Child have long been admired as some of the most innovative artists in Canadian hip hop (Swollen Members owned the genre for the early part of the last decade).

But as expansive as Prevail’s vocabulary is, and despite the heights his band has achieved, it’s his empire outside of the music – growing like an arachnid in the cool shadows of spring – that drew our attention.

In fact, what elevates Prevail, 38, from cover story fodder to guest editor status is more than his 20-year career on stage – it’s his varied pursuits off it as well.

Tapped as the host of this year’s Vancouver Craft Beer Week, it’s no surprise to see him taking up the mic for events and causes close to his heart; Prevail has been steadily writing his decades of entertainment experience into the resumé for the next phase of his career.

And while the sun isn’t setting on Swollen Members (the band just released its 11th studio

cstatic. Exuberant. Overwhelmed. Wait I’ve got it… honoured! We at PrevailPrevail. com are extremely honoured to be in the rare and unique position of co-editors for this issue of WE Vancouver! As a young, upstart publication, my PrevailPrevail. com team and I have been working on making sure we utilize this opportunity and shine both entities in the most illuminating light possible.

We have been able to offer a range of amazing prize packages the past few weeks leading up to the premiere of this issue. From vacation getaways to shopping sprees, WE Vancouver has been the perfect partner and more accommodating than I could ever imagine. When I asked what the chances were of them hooking up an interview for me with the legendary Bramwell Tovey, Conductor of the VSO, they said, “Yes, we can make a few calls!” And voila, or is it viola, a few weeks later I was sitting down with one of my personal heroes chatting about everything from the symphony and the power of music to the lessons of life and the importance of community.

As a lifelong independent musician, I have long heralded the ideology of hard work and focus. I’m not saying it comes easily every day, but if you have drive and vision it does manifest itself. Taking a step back in my life and assessing where my passions lie, I came back full circle to the arena of the spoken and written word. I believe in the power of creativity. I champion thought process that combines fanaticism and wonderment. Poetry, painting, music, playwriting, literature. The refined fine arts. A rejuvenation of the renaissance state of mind.

I spent my young adulthood in the hospitality industry and I loved every minute of it.

Blessed enough to work with talented chefs, gifted sommeliers, and enthusiastic owners, this issue reflects my life experiences. An appreciation for food and beverage, an ever developing eye for style and fashion, a great desire for travel, and a true lust for life (thank you Iggy Pop).

In the lead up to and including this exclusive issue, we highlighted people like Mike Graziano, a Canadian gent who is primed to become the youngest North American to travel to all the U.N. approved countries; Jacob Sweetapple, World Champion Bartender and Western Canadian Ambassador for Absolut Elyx; famous punk rocker, humanitarian, cancer survivor and inspiration to many, Bif Naked; and the guru of sustainable whole animal butchery, Dave Ritzer.

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album, Brand New Day, and are currently on tour), it’s time for the dawn of PrevailPrevail. com.

Summed up simply as a “guide to the good life”, the website is a curated resource for the finer things in life. Filled to the fedora brim with style tips, recipes, travelogues and interviews with likeminded savants, it’s the best of what the West Coast has to offer through the eyes of a man who, musically, helped put it on the map.

Raised just across the Strait of Georgia in Victoria, Prevail was one of the few African-Canadian children in his neighbourhood. Dealing with the usual childhood skirmishes sprinkled with the pixie dust of ignorance, he says he learned at a young age to use words to his advantage.

His thirst for the word was further aided by his mother, who worked in a bookstore and made sure to keep him in good supply. A conversation with him is like having life explained to you by a literature professor while Charles Mingus rips on the bass in the background, and it’s because, as he grew older, Prevail never let a moment to learn idle by.

Prevail admits that, when he first entered the F&B industry as a young server at the award-winning Beachside Cafe, he “couldn’t tell a malbec from a rosé.”

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VCBW Continued from page 7 So it was under the tutelage of sommelier Mark Davidson and executive chef Carol Chow that the palate resting above the rapid-fire tongue would emerge. And it was on tour through some of the world’s most historied civilizations with the band that the rapper would keep adding to his mental catalogue, while putting it all in the context of home.

“I’ve been in the fortunate position to be able to travel to quite a few countries with the music,” says the soft-spoken artist, sitting in the quiet back corner of Beaucoup Bakery. “Some of those places are countries where, for thousands of years, they’ve had fine-dining, they’ve had wine, they’ve had great spirits and great clothing, and great culture. So I try to embed myself as deeply as I can with the short amount of time we have and bring that back.”

As we sit and chat, patrons swirling about in

the busy coffee shop on Fir don’t approach the likeable local celebrity. And it’s possibly because, as part of his transformation to lifestyle encyclopedia, Prevail has started shedding his baggy T-shirts and ball caps for Boss jackets, Ermenegildo Zegna shirts, Canali ties, vintage brooches and Grenson shoes, rendering him virtually unrecognizable. He was sporting one of these signature looks – less “baseball bat and nails” more tie clips and Omega Seamasters – in deference to one of the twice-weekly staff meetings that he was en route to next.

Based out of a brick-and-beam shared office space in Yaletown, Prevail has attracted a small but dedicated team of writers, videographers and photographers to help him document Vancouver’s elite. He tells me that they are currently in the

final planning stages of Dynamic Duos, a series that sees Prevail and butcher Dave Ritzer travelling around BC to wineries, distilleries and breweries to pair local beasts with local brews (See page 13).

He also recently teamed up with Central City Brewing to launch PrevAle – the Craft Beer Week charity beer whose sales benefit Music Heals, the music therapy organization for which Prevail serves as an ambassador. It wasn’t the first time he had lent his name to a beer for a good cause either, having worked with Red Truck Beer on a smaller run PrevAle two years prior.

And he’ll be flying in from tour to perform for the opening night of Craft Beer Week, May 30 at Gossip Night Club, at which you wouldn’t expect any less than 22 of the craft brewing industry’s finest to be backing him up with unlimited samples of their wares. Tickets are $49; available at VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com

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A soundtrack for your weekend wines City Cellar

by Kurtis Kolt

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hile it would be awesome enough writing my column in this issue guest-edited by Prevail, there’s actually a bit of an auspicious connection here. Years back, we’re talking the 1990s here, Prev and I were servers at a quite-acclaimed local restaurant. Besides being an incredibly fun guy to work with on the floor, my most vivid recollections of that time are his earnest engagement with guests, the constant laughs and cheer amongst fellow staff, and most of all—a natural enthusiasm for food and wine. In homage to the guy and his many passions, this week I find a little music to pair along with three recommended wines. To give the concept a little more focus, I looked to artists that hail from (roughly) the same place as each bottle, a little aural terroir if you will, with a suggested track that I think pinpoints the wine’s style. Head over to WEVancouver. com for links to each track.

For those interested in seeing him live, Faker is playing the Fortune Sound Club this Friday, May 23.

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The New Pornographers’ Crash Years, off of their 2010 album Together, like all of their music, is the epitome of well-crafted pop. Easy on the ears, they make it seem easy—but again, there’s so much more going on here. Neko Case takes the lead on this one, as AC Newman’s harmonies

intertwine perfectly. The strummy guitar, the choppy cello, the lifts and swells, all of it a delight.

Having trouble finding something, or just want to say hi? Find me via KurtisKolt.com or on Twitter at @KurtisKolt.

Serge Gainsbourg | Melodie Nelson | SergeGainsbourg.com The Gamay grape is a personal favourite. JP Brun’s take is initially quaffable and charming with cherries and strawberries, but maintains a deep complexity of minerality and spice woven throughout.

A Parisian legend, Serge Gainsbourg’s music has always been warm and comfortable, and there’s so much layered through upon repeated listens. Like true Beaujolais, there’s a sophistication at play that brings incredible eminence to his songs, but you needn’t give ‘em too much thought to enjoy them just the same. Old World harmony in spades.

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Chet Faker | I’m Into You | ChetFaker.com There’s an earnestness and lift to this cool-climate Pinot Noir, miles away from the heavy and jammy Aussie reds you may have top of mind. It’s smooth and breezy with plums and red currants, yet tethered to a touch of earthiness by a kiss of tannin, along with cardamom and clove. Easy with charm, yet a glimpse of brooding depth.

Chet Faker is a Melbourne artist who leans to the electronic side of things, with a good dose of natural soul. His track I’m Into You sails along with ease, but his lyrics hint at something a little more complicated, a little turmoil, while keeping a smooth exterior all the way along.

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Serge Gainsbourg

Tantalus 2013 Riesling | Kelowna, BC | $23+ | Tantalus.ca/Private Stores The New Pornographers | Crash Years | TheNewPornographers.com At first glance, the Riesling from Tantalus has always been cheery and easy-to-drink, a definite crowd-pleaser full of stone fruit and citrus. It’s when you begin to ponder what’s in your glass that you realize that what you’re sipping has a lot more to it. There’s a clean expression of our mineral-rich Okanagan soils, those soils the result of glaciers passing through the Valley millennia ago. The fruit itself gleams, held aloft by pitch-perfect acidity, a result of winemaker David Paterson’s hand not getting too meddlesome in the process.

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Bif Naked: The Heart of Business Vancouver’s Bif Naked has been a moving force in the Canadian music industry for more than 20 years, and shows no signs of slowing down

By Joy Gallant

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if Naked has been an iconic artist in the Canadian music scene for going on 20 years. Her energetic stage presence and endearing personality have been a role model for young women to embrace being strong and feminine with equal confidence.

Successful business role-models are often described as ‘gogetters’, type A personalities and aggressive risk takers. The music industry is full of male lead singers who dominate the stage and the boardroom with a masculine ego publicly accepted as ‘what it takes’ to be a rockstar. Bif Naked started her journey with the music industry in high school and college bands in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her energetic shows, impassioned lyrics and gentle personality prove that musicians can bring their heart to business, minus the ego, and be commercially successful.

Miss Naked officially started her journey as a business woman when she created Her Majesty’s Records with manager Peter Karroll. They had discovered that her current label was going bankrupt and need to make some quick decisions to buy the masters of the album she was recording.

Bif partnered with Peter and developed a team to continue her career and sign up-and-coming bands. Where Bif originally chose many of the signed artists and Peter administered the business, they have developed a democracy that brings the strengths and opinions of all the team members in making directional decisions.

Choosing to be straight-edged in her early 20s was an important socio-political statement for Bif. Not wanting to participate in the ‘shenanigans’ of the touring life but still enjoying downtime with her band and crew, it gave her an avenue to live her values without having to explain them to everyone. As an artist with sincere compassion for With over 20 years in the industry, Bif is more confident than ever as a business woman in her 40s. animals, it allowed her to take a stance against animal

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cruelty and inspire others to be strong in their convictions.

In 2007, Bif’s life was dealt an enormous challenge when, shortly after getting married, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a lumpectomy and started chemotherapy.

In the middle of recording an album, Bif tried to keep up with her original recording and touring schedule throughout her treatments. She took on cancer, her new marriage and the growth of her recording career all at once; often prioritizing business meetings and recording sessions over her need for rest. Getting to know other cancer patients throughout her developed a new expression of Bif’s social compassion and she started doing volunteer for cancer agencies and joined Vancouver’s Women’s Advisory Committee. Bif continues her volunteer work and shows her support daily for many charities on her Twitter account (@BifNaked).

She is also currently writing her mémoires for Harper Collins, capturing memories and antidotes of her unique life.

With over 20 years in the industry, Bif is more confident than ever as a business woman in her 40s. A transforming piece of wisdom that she has uses in her daily and business life is that “the one who is talking is not listening”. This reminder to talk less and listen more is a valuable insight into making well informed business and life decisions. For Miss Naked, bringing your heart to business as a woman means “listening to the whisper” and recognizing that feminine intuition can be a powerful guide.

As women can be more relational in business dealings, we can often let our fear of being judged outweigh our gut instinct. Her advice to aspiring business women is to stay true to one’s intuition and always sleep on big decisions. Perspectives can change so quickly in arguments and things that you’re enamoured about, a good night’s sleep can give you that time to think over a decision and respond without feeling reactionary.

While Bif Naked has always been a moving force in the Canadian music industry and an energetic performer, the softer side of her personality is so evident in her warmth and approachability. She had developed trusted business relationships and networks because she is authentic, has the faith to give everyone a chance and is willing to step out of her comfort zone as an artist to try something new.

She comes to the stage and the office being true to her instincts and faith in people.

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Sarah’s school of music Sarah McLachlan’s School of Music is an inspiring place for kids to build confidence and be heard. And it’s a good thing, ‘cause these kids make beautiful music.

By Jenn Chic

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t a high school-level voice class at Sarah McLachlan’s School of Music, the kids are warmed up and ready to play the Circle Song.

After deciding on a theme – “pond” – teacher Heidi McCurdy begins with a simple, melodic “noise,” which sounds a bit like a frog.

McCurdy repeats her sound as each student around the circle adds his or her own unique pond sound. When all 15 students are humming, croaking, and popping away, the room is filled with a dreamy pond-like soundscape.

It’s easy to see that the kids in the class are already a tight-knit group after only three weeks. Like many others, Aziza, 16, has benefitted greatly from this creative community.

Not only does she meet new friends but she can take group and private lessons to improve her already beautiful voice.

McCurdy, and all the teachers at the school, carefully plan their lessons to engage, encourage and support students. Circle Song is one of the many teaching tools used to build musical skills through sharing and improvisation, but also encourages creativity, self-esteem and team building.

All will be essential when it comes time to perform at the year-end concert, which each class is working towards.

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Students in Grades 4 to 12 receive high quality music instruction in both contemporary and classical traditions, in guitar, piano, percussion, voice, choir, songwriting, ensemble, music and video production, DJing, beatboxing, and electronic music.

Students study with guest artists and perform publicly to explore their creative potential, while attending classes at the music school once or twice a week.

“My mom found out about the school and thought I would like it,” says Jack, 17.

“I love it and can’t wait to come even after being at school all day.”

Students are often recommended to the school by their music teachers, parents or friends. To make it accessible to those who need it most, tuition is fully sponsored by private and corporate donors and through fundraisers put on by Sarah McLachlan herself.

Sarah’s participation in the school doesn’t go unnoticed by the students. Ella, 17, says, “I think it’s so cool that Sarah comes to so many performances, even the small ones. She is so supportive of everything we do. It really makes us feel special.”

To learn more about the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, visit www.SarahSchoolOfMusic.com

Sarah McLachlan School of Music’s offers music training at no cost to underserved youth in Vancouver. Students in Grades 4–12 receive high quality music instruction in both contemporary and classical traditions, in guitar, piano, percussion, voice, choir, songwriting, ensemble, music and video production, DJing, beatboxing, and electronic music. Submitted photo

Give the gift of education With a contribution of $2,824, donors can provide one student at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) with a year of no cost music education. With a donation of $2,824, donors will also become a member of the Student Scholarship Circle and receive a host of benefits, including: • Invitations to all performances at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music

• A standing invitation to a private tour of the school for you and a guest • Recognition of your contribution listed in all house programs and online, and Donors who contribute by May 31 will be invited to an exclusive evening hosted

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VCBW: Tickets are selling fast

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he week-long brewsapalooza is being hosted this year by Prevail of Swollen Members, and events will feature a decidedly hip hop feel with freestyle battles, DJs and plenty of samples (of beer). Tickets are on sale now, and some events have already sold out. Visit VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com to get yours.

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The Peak Presents VCBW Opening Night hosted by Prevail • Gossip Night Club • Friday, May 30, 5-10pm • $49 VCBW 2014’s opening night bash stars Prevail of Swollen Members, DJ Flipout, the Hip Hop Karaoke All Stars, and 20 of the craft brewing industries finest. Your ticket gets you unlimited craft beer samples, a souvenir VCBW tasting glass, and door prizes for those dressed in their hip hop best.

New Belgium vs Steamworks Collaboration Throw Down! • The Bimini • Saturday, May 31, noon-6pm • $49 The Bimini will be tapping 12 beers from New Belgium Brewery and 10 beers from Steamworks including their very special Collaboration Golden Ale. Your ticket gets you access to enjoy all of them, all day!

Rare Brews & BBQ • Darby’s Pub • Saturday, May 31, 2-7pm • $60 This event features limited release or never-before-seen beers from 10 local breweries. While you savour these rare brews enjoy a selection of locally sourced meats barbequed by chef AJ Jackson. SOLD OUT Hoppapalooza V • Alibi Room • Sunday, June 1, 5-9pm • $49 This legendary event has already sold out, which is a shame, because Nigel Springthorpe’s epic party featuring Rich Hope rocking the house is always a VCBW highlight. SOLD OUT The 5th Element – B-boy & IPA Battle • FanClub • Sunday, June 1, 4-8pm • $20 Ten of BC’s premier breweries are throwing down to find out who brews the best damn IPA on the market in a blind, winner-take-all competition. Your $20 ticket gets you entry, a souvenir tasting glass, three beer tokens, entertainment provided by the infamous Jheric b-boy crew, and a vote in deciding BC’s best IPA.

Craft Beer Bingo! • Doolin’s Irish Pub • Sunday, June 1, 7-9pm • $30 Guests will receive a traditional bingo board filled with 25 1oz tasters glasses, one for each square. Guests will get three rounds of 25oz Craft Beer Bingo and have the chance to win some amazing prizes. SOLD OUT BierCraft Belgian Showcase • BierCraft • Monday, June 2, 6-11pm • $65 This all-inclusive event at the Cambie location will feature a wide cross section of Belgian beer styles from the old world and the new. Grab a glass and enjoy a journey of the history of beer itself.

Hyper Local • Merchant’s Oyster Bar • Monday, June 2, 6-10pm • $66 Six beers, six courses, $66! Storm Brewing, Powell Street Craft Brewery, and Parallel 49 Brewing Company’s Brewmasters will have their beers paired with the finest offerings from Commercial Drive’s own community gardens, Ocean Wise seafood, and Fraser Valley meat. SOLD OUT Battle of the Bartenders Beer Cocktail Competition III • The Blackbird • Tuesday, June 3, 6pm-Late • $20 Ten of Vancouver’s top bartenders will square off at The Blackbird with only bar tools and their imagination to create a beer-cocktail using one feature craft beer. Your ticket includes cocktail samples, beer samples and canapés.

Beest & Da Bloc • Wildebeest • Tuesday, June 3, 5-11pm • $99 Wildebeest presents an evening of deliciousness from La Belle Province.

Les Bons Vivants will enjoy six satisfying courses of Québecois fare as seen through Wildebeest’s carnivorous prism, each paired with a beer from three of Quebec’s finest craft breweries.

In Da pourHouse! • Pourhouse Restaurant • Tuesday, June 3, 7-9pm • $75 This year’s spread is a four-course experience featuring a menu from head chef Jean-Christophe Poirier with beers from Driftwood Brewing, 33 Acres Brewing, Derrick Franche (Whistler Brewhouse), and Dageraad Brewing.

Cicerone vs Sommelier • ARC Restaurant at the Fairmont Waterfront • Wednesday, June 4, 6-10pm • $115

Returning beer champion cicerone Don Farion will square off against wine expert Michaela Morris from House Wine over a luxurious five-course tasting menu created by ARC executive chef Alessandro Vianello. Each course will be paired with a selected beer and wine.

Craft Beer vs Kyprios & The Chaperones • Anza Club • Wednesday, June 4, 8pm-2am • $30 Phillips, Bomber, and Hoyne breweries are being tapped for this open-mic freestyle jam session. Vancouver’s Kyprios and his band will knock down a few craft-brews before taking the stage.

Guests receive three 8oz samplers, with additional beers available for purchase.

Cider Rules • The August Jack • Thursday, June 5, 6-9pm • $15 Six premium ciders from Anthem, Reverend Nat, and Finn River will be expertly paired with a different appy/amuse-bouche. Ticket includes entrance, one cider sample, and one appy. Once the pairings are done, there will be a “cider mingler” with live music.

Portside Samples • The Portside Pub • Thursday, June 5, 4pm-Late • $10 Sample upcoming products from some of Vancouver’s hottest breweries, purchase never-been-seen items from Vancouver’s most imminent clothing and shoe stores, all while listening to hip hop samples played on 45s.

The VCBW Beer Festival presented by CRAFT Beer Market • Olympic Village event grounds • Friday, June 6, 4-9pm • Saturday, June 7, 2-7pm • $35/day Finally, the event you’ve all been waiting for, the VCBW Beer Festival presented by CRAFT Beer Market. This evening features more than 70 of the best craft breweries in the industry Tickets include a commemorative VCBW taster glass and three drink tokens.

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Living the Dream: The Honest Butcher

By Tobin Wait

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here are meat cutters, and then there are butchers.

Dave “The Honest Butcher” Ritzer is definitely the latter. Schooled in the art of whole animal butchering, Dave is part of a new vanguard of butchers who are dedicated to sustainability and doing things the right way. After closing his Kitsilano butcher shop, The Honest Butcher, in the Spring of 2013, Dave has kept himself busy by travelling, learning, getting inspired and producing a 10 part YouTube series on sustainable butchering. Also upcoming will be his collaboration with Prevail, a video travel series called Dynamic Duos, where the world of drink meets the world of meat at BC farms, breweries, wineries and distilleries.

Dave took time from his busy schedule to sit down over a beer and discuss all things meat.

First off, Dave, how did you get your start in “butchery”?

I’ve always been concerned with where my food was coming from, how it’s being produced, and who is giving it to me. I’ve always been into cooking and food in general. To make a long story short, I moved from Calgary to Winnipeg, and one day I went into a little food and wine shop that conveniently had a little butcher shop tucked away in the corner. I went in to buy a bottle of wine, and ended up talking to the butcher and buying a piece of meat. And I was just really fascinated by the process. So I went back a couple of weeks later and asked if I could apprentice with him. It took a little while, but eventually he gave in, and five years later, I decided to leave Winnipeg and head to Vancouver.

So I came here, worked in a handful of grocery stores, and then decided I really wanted to instill more of a “whole animal” program. So I eventually opened my own shop – The Honest Butcher – where I was able to do that. It was great: cutting meat, utilizing the whole animal and keeping things sustainable.

What do you mean by “whole animal” butchering? It is a butcher who is committed to by buying a whole animal, preferably locally, ethically sourced, and selling that, as opposed to buying commercially produced meat from some kind of wholesale supplier, where 99.9 per cent of the time you have no idea where it’s coming from and who’s handled it and what kind of life it has led. It’s buying exclusively whole animals from local farmers and ranchers, who hopefully you have been able to meet and build a relationship with, and being happy with the treatment of the animals.

I want to know why you were the “Honest” Butcher? The gist of it for me was simply that I am honest in the fact that I don’t try to sugarcoat or hide or pretend that meat does not come from animals. I’m an honest butcher because I appreciate and acknowledge that animals have to give their lives for us to eat them. “Where did this pig come from?” Well, it was killed this morning, and I am open to talk about the harsh realities of life to make things a bit more palatable for the average consumer.

What are you up to now? What kinds of things are you working on? A ton. I have been travelling a lot. After I closed the shop, in May of 2013, I started travelling back and forth to California – Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland – hanging out and visiting butcher shops and butcher friends, getting inspired again.

I have been cooking a ton and writing a ton, and focusing a lot of energy on this new YouTube channel we started. A good friend of mine, and a brilliant filmmaker, Katie Weldon, put together a bunch of footage that we have had from the shop and we put together a ten part series on sustainability, called “The Honest Butcher.”

What about the future? Filming. I just spent a ton of time filming in Oregon, which I have spent hours editing, and that will be a part of a new episode. And then Prevail and I are working on a new project called Dynamic Duos, which is an amazing concept.

We will be travelling to six different places in the province: two breweries, two wineries and two distilleries. Prev will go off and educate us on all things liquid, and I will do the same from a farming and meat perspective, and at the end of the day we come together and enjoy the dynamic duo of meat and drink.

Dave’s story is part of our month-long Living the Dream series and My Guide to the Good Life contest, sponsered by Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Educating people about food is his idea of the Good Life; what’s yours? Show us for your chance to win. Enter at Apps.facebook.com/mygoodlife

When it comes to barbecuing and grilling, Ritzer says he likes to use cheaper cuts – not qualitywise, but cost-wise, such as vacio or coulette.

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Are you proud to be a butcher? Is there a stigma attached to it? Yeah, I think there is a bit of a stigma with being a butcher. I am definitely more proud to be a butcher as opposed to being a meat cutter, to have the ability to take the whole animal and break it down. I’m really happy with what I’ve learned and the skills I have developed over the past ten years. And the ability to appreciate that meat comes from animals and animals need to die in order for us to survive, and to be able to utilize every bit of that animal in the best way possible.

How would you label butchery: an art, a skill, a talent? All three? All three of those things, for sure. It’s definitely an art: the ability to use a blade, and cut the animal down and break into primals and sub-primals. There is definitely an artistic touch to it.

And I guess like anything, if you want to be good, it takes years of honing your skills and talents. Absolutely. It’s a never-ending learning curve, especially when you are committing yourself to whole animal butchery and not just cutting boxed, commercially produced meat. I am constantly learning, constantly evolving. It’s a lifelong commitment.

Speaking of evolution, how has butchery evolved over the years? Is it the same now as ten, twenty years ago? It’s evolved ten-fold, actually, especially in the last five years. It was in the early 1950s when we as a culture really shifted our views about meat and where it comes from. You would go to the butcher to get your meat, and the fishmonger to get your seafood. People specialized in the product they were selling.

But especially in the last five years, when it comes to whole animal and us regaining our sense of acknowledgement toward all things sustainable. There is a huge movement, with tons of shops, especially in the States, who are exclusively whole animal butcher shops. There is no pre-made, pre-boxed, commercial meat.

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Student-run Bistro 101 gets top marks The Dish

by Anya Levykh

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nyone who’s spent time at Granville Island has likely noticed the grand building at the island’s entrance that houses the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA). The school has long been renowned for its intensive culinary and pastry programs, not to mention its WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) sommelier programs. But, did you know it also houses a restaurant?

Bistro 101 offers up a rotating menu of elegant offerings, all prepared and served by the school’s advanced students.

“All students who go through the program must cook in the restaurant kitchen,” says Executive Chef and Vice-President Julian Bond. “We set up a rotation so that every student works every station, from garde manger and line cook to front of house, over a three-month period. So, when they graduate, they know the kitchen tango, the right moves, and are familiar with the stresses and pressures of the kitchen.”

Judging by my last few visits, the students are more than ready for anything they’ll encounter in the hospitality industry. The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu Monday to Thursday ($20 for lunch, $26 for dinner). Fridays are for the West Coast buffet ($22 for lunch, $33 for dinner). The whole menu change monthly, plus there is one daily rotating appetizer, main and dessert.

The food is so good I would pay à la carte at market price for much of it. Crab and spinach tortellini made an excellent starter, dressed with a smoked tomato and basil coulis. Braised lamb meatballs were moist and made flavourful with goat cheese and pine nuts. I was left wondering if the instructors had lent a hand during menu design, but it turns out that’s not the case.

“Students decide on the menu themselves” explained Bond. “It’s all done in lecture format, because we want to make sure they learn how to implement multiple techniques, like braising or sous vide, but it’s a group effort and they decide what makes the final cut. So, sometimes that means there can be some interesting combinations on the menu,” chuckles Bond.

I think I tried one of those “interesting” items the other night—a pan-seared arctic char with lobster mayo that didn’t stand out as much as one might have hoped.

Was it a bad dish? Not at all, just not a stellar execution.

But, these are students, and it’s part of the adventure. Over the course of three visits, I can’t say I disliked any of the dishes. Most, in fact, were outstanding. As was the service

and knowledge of the wine list that those manning the front of house showed. Dedication is apparent, and attention to detail is obviously top of mind. And, unlike many prix fixe scenarios, no one is trying to rush you out the door.

“Because we are an educational restaurant, it’s important to show students the reality of volume, but flipping a table is not a priority. Education comes first,” continues Bond. And it’s apparent that they’re not here to make a quick buck. Resos are capped most nights at 40 to 50 tables, although there is always some space for walk-ins. (Although making a reservation is highly encouraged, especially for the Friday night buffets, which can book up three months in advance.)

Bistro 101 is getting straight A’s in my book, no matter who is cooking in the kitchen.

Vancouver’s favourite breakfast destination for over 10 years.

All ratings out of five stars.

Food: ★★★★ Service: ★★★★ Ambiance: ★★★ Overall: ★★★★

★: Okay, nothing memorable. ★★: Good, shows promise. ★★★: Very good, occasionally excellent. ★★★★: Excellent, consistently above average. ★★★★★: Practically perfect in every way.

Open Monday-Friday, dinner 6-9pm, lunch 11:30am-2pm. Reservations recommended.

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SCENE | HEARD Faubourg is creating a special macaron for Father’s Day made with dark chocolate and stout. The special flavour will be available June 14 and 15 only at all Faubourg locations. Fabourg.com This Canada Day, Executive Chef Ned Bell of Yew Seafood + Bar will set off on a crosscountry bike tour in support of sustainable seafood and healthy rivers, lakes and oceans.

Bell will start in St. John’s Newfoundland and pedal between 140 and 200 km each day. A portion of funds raised will go to the Vancouver Aquarium, SeaChoice and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

ChefsForOceans.com Trattoria Park Royal has now officially opened. GlowbalGroup.com/Trattoria A new pizzeria is coming to Robson Street by name of Pizza Fabrika. Despite the Russiansounding name, it’s all about San Marzano tomatoes and thin crusts. Look for opening sometime in June.

Les Amis du Fromage is having another pop-up at their East Vancouver location on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 5pm, this time featuring The Salty Cookie Company and Lemon Square sweets. BuyCheese.com

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etting: at a restaurant playing loud music in Vancouver. Friend: “What’s the best place to bring a date?” Me: “What?” Friend (asking in a louder voice): “What’s the best place to bring a date?” Me: “Well here, if you just want to look at her and not hear what she has to say…”

Music. It might not make or break the meal, but it could make things really awkward and it does set the tone (or tune) for the evening. I don’t select restaurants based on what music I want to hear, but I do appreciate good tunes when I’m enjoying a meal with friends.

I bet you’re wondering where I was with that intro. It was Black + Blue. I was there for a birthday and the topic of “best date spots” came up. While Black + Blue is a popular date spot for a certain clientele, I can’t say it’s one I’d recommend to bring a date. Note: That last sentence in my intro was a cheeky joke.

If you love Top 40 and want an upbeat and energetic “to-be-seen” atmosphere without being in an official club, then absolutely, but it’s not quiet or intimate and you might find yourself shouting at your date. The same goes for other spots like Killjoy or Pink Elephant Thai, which have regular DJs spinning on weekends.

When it comes to music at restaurants, it tends to match the personality of the restaurateur and/or chef (e.g. hipster spot plays hipster music), unless he’s looking at it from a business perspective and catering to what his clientele would enjoy. The music should match the food and theme of the restaurant though, and usually this naturally attracts customers with the same tastes and or lifestyle.

I mean how awkward would it be to celebrate mom and dad’s 50th anniversary at a restaurant playing hardcore rap? No judging if your parents fancy hardcore rap… but do you really want to be throwing it down with them while your server is making your tableside Caesar at a can-

Music should match the food and theme of the restaurant and usually this naturally attracts customers with the same tastes and or lifestyle. Mijune Pak photo dlelit table? I’d think I was getting Punk’d.

So how do you avoid a music and food clash? There’s lots of restaurants playing music, but we’re not New Orleans or New York, where music has more of an impact on the dining scene. Unfortunately we don’t have many restaurants featuring live music relative to cities with historical music scenes, but I can only hope for more in the future.

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I’ve mentioned a couple places featuring live DJs, but if you want live music some hotel options are the Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Pacific Rim (sophisticated hot spot featuring a new live band every week), Xi Shi at Shangri-La (classical, fit for business or after work hour wind downs), and 900 West Restaurant + Bar at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (live jazz, mature crowd). For non-hotel restaurants, a few options are Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House (lively piano and crowd), Sandbar (lively piano and crowd) and Federico’s Supper Club (musicians vary, but if you’ve never heard Federico sing, you’re missing out).

Find Mijune exploring the culinary scene in Las Vegas (#FMFinVegas) and Kelowna (#FMFinKelowna) this week, and judging the tequila cocktail competition at the Tequila Expo on May 31st.

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hat is your favourite drink?” a co-worker asks when preparing my bio for the weekly interoffice newsletter. I have a canned response ready for this question and with an impish grin I retort, “Whiskey in the winter, gin in the summer, and tequila year round!”

“Okay,” she says, without a single note of enthusiasm, “I’ll just put tequila.” There is no correction needed, and as a native New Mexican displaced in the Pacific Northwest, I stand proudly behind my choice.

Tequila, named after its birthplace in Jalisco, Mexico, has an intoxicating reputation. While most would agree that each type of liquor creates a different mood, there is no question that tequila does something special. The bad tequila story is anything but uncommon (Urban Dictionary has a “Tequila Story” definition), and normally starts something along the lines of “This one time in college …” or, “We were at this local bar on vacation …”

But there is a refined side to this smooth, enigmatic liquid. I offer you a New Mexican’s guide to drinking and enjoying tequila:

1. Sip! Don’t shoot. Let me say it again: Sip! The taste of tequila varies largely based on where the agave is harvested. Nourished by blue volcanic soil and pollinated by bats, agave from the highlands is sweeter than its counterpart from the lowlands, distinguished by an earthy flavour. In order to enjoy these flavours, take sips from a snifter or a shot glass (as is custom in my family as an apéritif) instead of sending it down your hatch.

2. Know your types! There are five different types of tequila. Blanco (“white”) and plata (“silver”) are unaged and bottled in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels. Joven (“young”) and oro (“gold”) are unaged Blanco tequilas that are coloured and flavoured with caramel. Reposado (“rested”) is aged a minimum of two months, but less than a year. Añejo (“aged” or “vintage”) is aged a minimum of one year, but less than three years in small oak barrels. Extra Añejo (“extra aged”) is aged a minimum of three years in oak barrels.

3. Don’t worry about the worm! Not surprisingly, few people jump at the idea of drinking dead worms. But rest assured, because it is not tequila that is bottled with a worm, but its cousin Mezcal. Some claim this is to pre-

serve the taste, while others think it’s a marketing ploy.

4. Don’t sweat it! There is a debate about whether or not to drink tequila on ice. Conventional wisdom maintains that ice mutes the flavour, therefore the drink is traditionally served at room temperature. While it may be sacrilegious, I say do what you want.

Especially when tequila is of a lower quality, a splash of water can offer welcomed dilution. A purist method is to add a few cubes to your glass, swill it around, and then strain them out. But don’t forget, storing tequila in the fridge damages its aroma and flavours.

5. Keep it sweet, spicy, and sour! Skip the salt and lime routine. In Mexico tequila is commonly served with sangrita, a mixture of orange juice, pomegranate juice, and chili powder.

Alternate sips between two equally sized shot glasses of tequila and sangrita, then enjoy a deep fried poblano chili stuffed with cheese and smothered in mole.

• To learn more about tequila and try some of the best tequila in the world, saddle up and head to the Vancouver International Tequila Expo on May 31st at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Until next time, carpe mañana!

Jeanie Puro likes all of the 256 kinds of tequila available at El Camino Restaurant. Rob Newell photo.

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O’Dea urged senior levels of government to take advantage of low interest rates and invest in more housing. Without that commitment, he said, the absence of housing makes for a dire situation among people who don’t have money to pay high rents.

“It’s like going to the edge of the mountain and people just keep falling over the side because there’s nothing there for them,” O’Dea said.

Artibise, who lives in a co-op at the Olympic Village, is worried about a bleak future for tenants of co-ops with more than 3,000 B.C. households facing the loss of rental assistance by 2020 when the Federal Co-operative Housing Program shuts down.

“My biggest fear is that the province and the feds won’t step up and we will lose the subsidies — that’s going to be our fight for the next five or six years,” he said.

Meggs outlined some of the city’s efforts to assist renters, including a rent bank, a database that tracks violations of rental buildings and programs to encourage developers to build rental housing. Meggs said the number of new rental units under the Short Term Incentives for Rental Housing program, or STIR, has gone from zero in 2008 to 1,000 in 2012 and another 1,000 in 2013. He acknowledged the rents at some of the STIR projects have increased since they were approved by the city but, overall, there is now more rental stock in Vancouver.

Additionally, the city has seen a surge in new laneway homes and an increase in secondary suites. More than 350 units are to be developed on four city properties and the city is working on creating a housing authority with the goal of building affordable housing on city land.

“I am personally very proud of the work we have done in this area but I’m very, very painfully aware that it’s inadequate,” he said.

Poaps, who has worked for Toronto’s Affordable Housing Office and was a member of the Mayor’s Engaged City Task Force, said her biggest hope is Vancouver can one day become “a city for all,” where there is a mix of affordable homes.

“My biggest fear is that the residents alone can’t do it, that we’ve missed the boat and this is turning into an executive city. It’s the hollowing out of all the things I love about Vancouver.”

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It’s a depressing thought for residents bent on home ownership.

For others, renting in Vancouver for life is not an issue — it’s whether the housing will be available, decent and affordable.

Meggs’ question opened up discussion at a public forum Monday night hosted by Vision Vancouver at the Wise Hall, where about 150 people attended to listen and weigh in on the future of affordable housing in Vancouver.

“If we want to change the culture so that this becomes a city where people have expectations that they’ll rent for life — bring it on,” said panelist Lyndsay Poaps, a former park board commissioner who rents part of a duplex with her family on the East Side. “But the gap between that culture and our reality is like the Grand Canyon.”

What Poaps has learned and the city’s housing numbers reveal is that Vancouver has a shortage of decent, affordable rental housing.

Vacancy rates are chronically low, averaging 0.9 per cent over the past 30 years.

That’s because the majority of the city’s purpose-built rental stock was constructed in the 1960s and 1970s. And since then, as Meggs pointed out, tenants have faced “renovictions” from their rental homes and Vancouver has become the most expensive housing market in Canada and the second least affordable city in the world.

“It’s becoming increasingly impossible for many, many people — perhaps, even the majority — to contemplate living in Vancouver, never mind owning a place to live,” Meggs told the crowd. “It’s something that I’m very worried about because it seems to me that housing is a right and it’s important in a city that’s going to function properly.”

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Store opening signals new chapter in retail market

By Glen Korstrom, BIV.com

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limmers of light have started to shine through the doom and gloom that has characterized the book-selling sector for much of the past decade.

Not only are signs of life evident from Vancouver-based Black Bond Books (BBB) opening its 11th bookstore – a second Book Warehouse-branded store, on Main near King Edward – but ebook sales have finally levelled off after years of phenomenal growth.

An Association of American Publishers survey revealed that book producers generated US$1.54 billion in 2013 revenue from ebooks, which are viewed on digital book readers and tablets. That’s down slightly from 2012.

Ebook sales had been doubling and tripling before the pace of growth slowed to about 45 per cent in 2012. Bricks-and-mortar retailers can also take comfort in the fact that paper books still dominate the sector.

Revenue from hardcover and paperback book sales slipped 1.9 per cent but, at US$4.94 billion, were more than triple that of ebook sales, according to AAP. “There has been a wonderful turnaround across the sector since December,” said Cathy Jesson, who co-owns BBB with exhusband Mel Jesson. “We’ve seen that, and that’s what I’m hearing from others.”

She said they are opening their second Book Warehouse in part because the highest-grossing and most profitable store in their chain is the Book Warehouse on West Broadway.

They bought that store in 2012 when Sharman King, who had founded the chain

three decades before, decided to retire and close his four stores.

BBB revenue rose about four per cent to about $7 million last year, but that growth rate has picked up significantly so far this year, Jesson said.

“We chose to open a Book Warehouse because the brand is so strong in the city of Vancouver,” she said. “The BBB name is better known in the suburbs and the [Fraser] Valley.”

“It’s fabulous that a new bookstore is opening,” said Jim Deva, who co-owns Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium. “I’m certainly not counting on book sales to pay my rent.”

Little Sisters opened in 1983 as a venture that almost exclusively sold gay-themed books. It now generates more than 90 per cent of its sales from items such as mugs, clothing, and adult sex toys.

“Amazon gets a 65 per cent discount from the major publishers,” Deva said. “We get a 40 per cent discount and we pay freight.

How are we supposed to compete?”

He added that his book sales would likely be even worse were it not for the fact that he has a niche bookstore.

Other surviving independent bookstore owners agree that a tight niche is necessary to compete – that and “low expectations,” joked Bruce Sinclair, who owns White Dwarf Books with partner Jill Sanagan.

“General bookstores are probably more vulnerable than niche ones but, unfortunately, the people who buy ebooks are taking them up more in our genres of mystery and science fiction than in other genres.”

The result is that Sinclair has cut staff and both he and Sanagan often work seven days a week.

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Canadian clothing stores caught in the middle Independent retailers are losing ground to mid-tier and luxury chains

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n May 6, the family behind Montreal’s wellknown Jacob clothing chain announced they will be filing for bankruptcy after 35 years in the fashion industry. All 92 Jacob stores across the country are set to close, including 11 locations in British Columbia.

The company has been struggling financially since 2010. In a media statement, Jacob founder and president Joey Basmaji put much of the blame for the company’s money troubles on increased competition from foreign brands coming over the border and eating up market share.

“I hope that the remaining Canadian retailers will get through these difficult economic times,” he said in the statement.

Eva de Viveiros was among those shaken by the news of Jacob’s demise, but she said she understands the family’s decision to pack it in.

De Viveiros owns and operates three independent clothing stores in Vancouver: the Barefoot Contessa on Main Street and Commercial Drive, and Precious & Few on Kingsway. After 16 years in the apparel business, she, too, has thought about alternatives.

“For the past few years, especially, it’s been harder and harder to get back up on that horse,” she said.

“People are spending their money at Joe Fresh. They are going to Anthropologie. There are so many big stores now moving into Canada, it is affecting every small, locally owned store.”

Doug Stephens, a retail analyst with the Toronto-based Retail Prophet, said Jacob is just the latest victim among any number of fashion brands, particularly those in the mid-tier price range, left vulnerable to ongoing volatility in the Canadian retail climate.

It’s likely more will disappear as the country’s growing wealth gap, combined with a steady push by US and European retailers into the country, continues to eat away at the middle-class consumer spending base.

Among those already showing signs of struggle are the Hudson’s

These balls are really big (Hey, we mean popular) Vancouver independent retailer Eva de Viveiros: “there are so many big stores now moving into Canada, it is affecting every small, locally owned store” Dominic Schaefer photo Bay Co. and Sears Canada.

Stephens said brands that aim at either bargain or luxury shoppers are in a much better market position.

“There is a bifurcation taking place. It really is splitting into a high-low market proposition,” he said.

“If you are really, really sharp on pricing, like the Zaras and the Forever 21s, you are doing quite well. The same is true for the Burberrys, Saks Fifth Avenues and Louis Vuittons.”

Stephens said the unprecedented rise of e-commerce is making a challenging situation worse for many established retailers.

“It’s all an indication that the Canadian market, which used to be so closed and tidy and everyone played nice, is up for grabs,” he said.

As difficult as it is, de Viveiros said she’d be grateful for another 16 years in business.

“I still enjoy it. I get to show my love of fashion and my love of pretty things. … I just hope I am still relevant,” she said.

The closure of the Jacob chain will mean the loss of about 1,000 jobs across Canada.

In BC, the company employs 111 people at stores in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island.

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himi Kang knew something was out of balance when she found herself yelling at her children to calm down.

The irony did not escape her.

A Harvard-trained doctor, clinical associate professor at UBC and medical director for Vancouver Coastal Health’s child and youth mental health department, she simply went back to her own childhood to figure out a better way of parenting.

She’s recently published The Dolphin Way: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy and Motivated Kids Without Turning Into a Tiger to help other parents cope with all the modern-day stresses that can make us feel we’re losing control of our lives.

“We are the most informed generation of humans, with the most conveniences, but we have the most stressful lives,” she told the crowd at Sam Sullivan’s Public Salon at Vancouver Playhouse on May 14. “We are in a state of negative evolution.”

In evolution, positive behaviour triggers rewards — our brain releases feel-good dopamine that make us want to do that good behaviour over and over again.

How many dopamine-releasing activities have you done lately?

Feeling good about your day, your life, your behaviour? Why not?

She’s coined the term “dolphin moms” to counteract the more common “tiger moms” that have evolved in our over-scheduled, over-controlled world. (She’s also coined “jellyfish moms” to describe the more permissive moms at the other end of the spectrum.)

To borrow from dolphin behaviour, she encourages everyone — whether in our roles as parent, spouse, co-worker or friend — to adopt “POD.” Play — when we play, we develop the frontal part of our brain which allows for abstract thought, the ability to adapt and problem solving.

Others — true connections happen when we bond socially.

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Downtime — “We’ve become very busy and busy-ness has become a status symbol,” she says, adding that she’s actually prescribed sleep to her patients.

“We have to slow down our brains and be mindful.”

As she ended her seven-

minute talk, the mother of three told her audience to go out into the world and “play, bond and prosper.”

Read more about Dr. Kang and her book at DrShimiKang. com. She also wrote a column about dolphin parenting on Time online.

ead over to VanDusen Gardens this Saturday for the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s Spring Home Renovation Show. Book a free one-on-one appointment with an ìAsk-a-Proî consultant and review your renovation plans. Sit in on free 15-minute seminars, presented by award-winning industry leaders. Speakers will be on hand after each seminar for a Q&A. Renovators and suppliers will be available in the expo area to provide ideas and expert advice.

“We chose to hold our annual event this year at VanDusen Gardens to offer homeowners a full home and garden experience,” said Bob de Wit, CEO of GVHBA. “It’s is a great way for busy families to spend a day outdoors while gathering information and resources they need to get their renovation job done.”

The GVHBA Spring Home Renovation Show is Saturday, May 24, 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, but admission to the VanDusen Gardens is $10.75 + GST. The first 50 Home Renovation Show attendees get free admission to the gardens. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. For a schedule of speakers go to REW.ca.

Please join us at our second Open House for the Riverview Lands.

Two Open Houses have been scheduled to discuss goals and priorities for the future of Riverview.

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014 Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Drop-In) Place: Dogwood Pavilion, Mike Butler Room 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam (Entrance off Winslow Avenue) Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm (Drop-In) Place: Kyle Centre 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody (Entrance off St. Andrews Street) If you cannot attend the open house in person, please visit our website, www.renewingriverview.com, where you can participate in our online open house starting May 25, 2014.

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Elegant monster mayhem GODZILLA

Godzilla showcases a surprising amount of personality in Gareth Edwards new take on the classic film.

Starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson Directed by Gareth Edwards

It’s been 60 years since our favourite radioactive behemoth emerged from the Pacific Ocean and laid waste to Tokyo. Gareth Edwards’ supersized reboot of Godzilla boasts a big budget and dazzling CGI with plenty of human drama to spare.

The results are sometimes breathtaking, even when talented actors are spewing trite dialogue in stock character roles. Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston leads the way as a physicist who is convinced the death of his wife (an underused Juliette Binoche) in a Japanese nuclear power plant 15 years ago was caused by something far more menacing than a meltdown.

It turns out he’s right; radiation-munching mutants

have emerged from the depths to wreak havoc on mankind and only one thing can stop them. Cities are once again damaged but with a surprising amount of restraint.

The film’s refreshing spin of utilizing the iconic beast as something that seeks to restore the balance of nature instead of malevolence-fueled destruction is one of the many highlights. Edwards also cheekily teases the monster throughout the movie, a tension-building exercise absent from many of today’s blockbusters, holding off the full reveal until the viewer is practically begging for a showdown.

Thor Once the gargantuan reptile does show Diakow up he also manages to showcase a surprising amount of personality, a testament to the visual effects wizards on the production team.

The film leaves the door wide open for more adventures with the lovable lizard and, after this rousing romp, audiences are sure to shout “BRING IT ON!”

No curveball in directors vision MILLION DOLLAR ARM

Starring Jon Hamm, Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal Directed by Craig Gillespie It would seem that sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) is man after Disney’s own money-grubbing heart. Consequently, it’s entirely fitting that his ploy to exploit India’s revenue potential should serve as the basis for The House of Mouse’s own flagrant attempts to line their pockets with rupees (courtesy of this pap featuring South Asian actors relegated to thankless supporting roles).

To his credit, J.B. openly acknowledges the desperation of his plan. With his fledgling agency hemorrhaging money, he experiences a eureka moment while flipping between cricket and Britain’s Got Talent. A few scenes later, he’s touring India with a reality show crew and Alan Arkin (who tellingly spends

most of his screen time dozing off), searching for cricketers who can become baseball pitchers and create a billion new fans for America’s pastime. With two raw talents (Life of Pi’s Suraj Sharma and Slumdog Millionaire’s Madhur Mittal) recruited, it’s back to Los Angeles for an onslaught of uninspired fish-out-of-water/ in-a-barrel gags and life lessons incapable of eliciting more than a roll of the eyes.

While based on a true story, Million Dollar Arm lacks in genuine moments. Every plot development feels remarkably calculated, which might be more forgivable if the machinations amounted to epiphanies more earth-shattering than J.B.’s realization that he can make do with a woman who’s not a supermodel. Despite having directed the odd Lars and the Real Girl, Craig Gillespie doesn’t find a single curveball to throw us here. Instead, he just tosses off clichés, ensuring that an enviable roster of talent never realizes its potential. –Curtis Woloschuk

Little pleasure from Fading Gigolo FADING GIGOLO

Starring John Turturro, Woody Allen, Vanessa Paradis Directed by John Turturro You usually have to go to Lars von Trier to get a sex romp this sombre. However, whereas the Danish provocateur employs a dour emotional palette to illustrate his cynical worldview, the solemn timbre of John Turturro’s latest effort as a writer-director seems at odds with its gentle and optimistic disposition.

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Reel People: The many faces of Serge Houde Leo nominee was a wildlife photographer and ad exec before leaping into acting

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ou’ve seen this face dozens of times on screens big and small. Over its long career, it’s been called upon to be menacing, knowing, wistful, kindly, and full of mystery.

The versatile face belongs to Serge Houde, a Quebec-born, Vancouver-based actor with a staggering 145 film and TV credits to his name.

He’s portrayed gangsters (The Kennedys), politicians (Hell on Wheels), principals (The Killing), and prison directors (Manners of Dying), and appeared in marquee films like 50/50 and The Score.

He works steadily in French and English, and his episode of web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy has clocked more than 8.5 million views. Recently, he received a Leo nomination for Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for his role as a drug kingpin on CTV’s Played.

As a prototypical character actor, Houde, 61, stealthily maneuvers between good and bad guy roles. It’s possible that this chameleon quality is an outgrowth of Houde’s atypical showbiz career: one that began at the age of 35, and was preceded by stints as a wildlife photographer and an

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His interest in wildlife photography sprung from a light bulb moment in his childhood that occurred as he watched a nature program on television.

“I realized someone was actually sitting with a movie camera and filming what I was seeing,” he says in a recent phone interview.

His passion for acting can be traced to a similarly transformative TV watching experience — but instead of a nature program, it was 1968’s The Lion in Winter, starring Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn.

But the interest in acting was to simmer for nearly two decades. “Acting was always in the back of my mind, but I didn’t know how to get into all that. So I followed my other passion,” he says. At 19, Houde ventured north of and began photographing white bears.

Houde followed up those years in the wild with a business degree and the advertising career, during which he coordinated a massive campaign for IKEA in Montreal.

The creative for the IKEA campaign was developed in Vancouver, and it was through those contacts that Houde found himself in the 604 — a city whose film industry interested him to the point where he’d amassed a small collection of Vancouver film-related newspaper clippings.

Through the actors he hired to work on various advertising projects, he got the lowdown on the how-to’s of the local industry.

Elias Toufexis, Serge Houde and director Adrienne Mitchell on the set of Played. Houde is also known for appearences in 50/50, The Score, The Kennedys, Hell on Wheels, and Manners of Dying. Contributed photo Finally he took the leap, secured an agent and started booking work: first as a background performer, then as Stuart Margolin’s stand-in on Mom P.I., and finally as an actor.

The acting career has stuck with Houde in a way that the others didn’t — although Houde sees his previous careers as essential to his acting success.

“As a wildlife photographer, one of my things was observation, being able to sit and wait and watch and learn. That’s what I did [on sets]. It was probably the best class I could ever ask for.”

And now, he’s poised to walk the Leo red carpet and potentially take home a trophy for excellence in acting. “You can have your confidence and your passion, but at the same time, you want a certain amount of recognition. [The nomination] is another nod from the industry saying, ‘yes, you should be doing this.’”

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In the 1980s, Nissan had something of a problem. Japanese consumers of the ‘80s were flush with cash and looking for something with a bit more zip. This was especially true of younger buyers, who took one look at the efficient Nissan March, and promptly headed for the nearest Honda dealership.

Nissan needed something interesting. The result was four of the weirdest cars the world has ever seen.

In the 1960s, Japanese culture was as buttoned-down as was the America of the ‘50s. Conservatism was the order of the day, and anyone with a wild spark in their eyes tended to head for California.

One such young man was Nakao Sakai, an art school graduate who had become fascinated by the underground world of Japanese tattooing. The subject was taboo in rigorous Japanese society, and there was also little place for it in mainstream American society.

However, in the wild, free-spirited San Francisco of the 1960s, Sakai found his own California gold rush. He began printing t-shirts with his tattoo-based designs, and the public couldn’t get enough of them – at one point, he claims to have been making $300,000 a month.

It didn’t last, of course, but you wonder if some of that California spirit seeped into Sakai’s consciousness to eventually inform the cars he would go on to design.

Decades later, Sakai was working out of his own studio when he was approached by Nissan to develop a car. It was to be a concept, one of three shown at the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show. The first was called Prototype A, and it was designed by Nissan’s in-house department. The third was called Prototype B2, styled by an Italian group. Sakai’s car was called Prototype B1, and it was an instant hit.

It was so popular, in fact, that Nissan elected to put it into production under the name Be-1. They arranged for a subcontractor, the Aichi Machine Industry plant, to hand-assemble the bodies, and based the car on the humble March. They called the project, “Pike Factory.”

The Be-1 was probably the first retro-styled car. Compact and cute, it had round headlights like an old British car,

Still, it’s absolutely adorable – a puggish, puckish car that’s as cheap to run as its more-conservative Micra cousin.

Nissan Figaro a cartoon-sized white speedometer, and colour-matched interior panelling. In many ways, it was almost exactly like the Mini Cooper that BMW would release in 2001.

Power, to use the term in its loosest possible sense, came from a 987cc single-overhead-cam, eight-valve four-cylinder engine. It made 52hp, and came with either a five-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic.

Happily, the Be-1 also weighed less than 1500lbs, which meant it was actually sort of interesting to drive. If you’ve ever zipped around in an original Micra, then you already know the feeling: feeble, but fun.

At any rate, the quirky looks, low price, inexpensive operating costs, and cheap insurance all combined to make the Be-1 the hottest car to have in the late 1980s.

The Pike Factory would only build 10,000 of them, but they received orders for at least 100,000. A lottery had to be set in place – you couldn’t just buy a Be-1, you had to win the chance to pay for one.

Given the success of their experiment, Nissan decided to go ahead and have Sakai design two more vehicles for them, both still based off the Micra platform. The first was the Pao. Most common of all the Pike Factory cars – 50,000 built – the Pao is weird in the best way possible. Supposed to look a bit like a Renault 4, it has stamped-looking sheetmetal like a VW Thing, a clamshell rear hatchback, external door hinges, and rear side windows that flip up. You could also get it with a huge retractable canvas sunroof, another European touch.

Like the Be-1, the Pao was immensely popular and sold out in three months. The one to have was probably the fivespeed manual, and the press materials of the time show

The third car Sakai would design for Nissan was the Figaro, a compact two-seater with a retractable roof in the style of a modern Fiat 500 convertible. Svelte and stylish, the Figaro is more polished than its stablemates, but is also hilariously small.

20,000 Figaros were built, and again a lottery was required to get into one. However, it was the car’s second life that became really interesting, as grey-market examples made their way to the UK, where a cult following sprang up.

While the Figaro was the last of the March-powered minicars, Pike Factory also built a quirky cargo van. The S-Cargo was powered by a 1.5L engine that made a (very slightly) healthier 73hp, and it had a roomy rear cargo area.

As the name would indicate, the S-Cargo is capital-S Slow, a fact emphasized by the snail-themed hubcaps and floormats. Still, that’s all part of the charm of this weird little van, which is eye-catching, and surprisingly utilitarian. The optional removable sushi tray is a nice touch too.

All four Pike Factory cars were built between 1987 and 1991, and thus they’re all importable into Canada under grey-market rules. Odds are, you’ve seen one or two of them out and about: the Eatery, a funky sushi restaurant out near UBC, has a fleet of five Figaros.

In the stop-and-go of urban Vancouver traffic, these little bento-boxes have found a new home. Their modest power levels are perfectly acceptable for city use, and they’ve got tight turning circles and are super easy to park.

Most of all though, they combine rarity with reliability, and parts aren’t all that hard to come by. As with other Japanese Domestic Market imports, there are privateer mechanics to help keep these oddballs rolling. If you’ve got a sense of humour, it’s all too easy to find a little extra garage space for one.

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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): Your persuasive powers will be stronger than usual in the weeks ahead. I also suspect that your intelligence will get at least a temporary upgrade. The clarity of your thoughts will intensify. You will see truths you have been blind to in the past. Innovative solutions to long-running dilemmas are likely to occur to you. The only potential snag is that you might neglect to nurture your emotional riches. You could become a bit too dry and hard. Let’s hope you will take steps to ensure it won’t happen.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was to science what Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry were to rock and roll, and Babe Ruth to baseball. The theory of gravity and the three laws of motion were his gifts to the world. There is also a legend that he invented the cat door, inspired by his pet felines. Whether or not that’s true, it serves as an excellent metaphor for this horoscope. It’s an excellent time for you to apply your finest talents and highest intelligence to dream up small, mundane, but practical innovations.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): During the next 12 months you will have exceptional opportunities to soak up knowledge, add to your skill set, and get the training you need to pursue interesting kinds of success in the coming six to eight years. What’s the best way to prepare?

Develop an exciting new plan for your future education.

To get in the mood, try the following: make a list of your most promising but still unripe potentials; meditate on the subjects that evoke your greatest curiosity; brainstorm about what kinds of experiences would give you more control over your destiny; and study three people you know who have improved their lives by taking aggressive steps to enhance their proficiency.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): The moon shows us a different phase every 24 hours, which makes it seem changeable. But in fact, not much actually happens on the moon. It has no atmosphere, no weather, no wind, no plant life, no seasons. Is there anything like this in your own life, Cancerian? Something that seems to be in constant motion, but whose underlying state never actually shifts or develops? Now would be an excellent time for you to revise the way you understand this part of your world, and then update your relationship with it.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): Have you thought of organizing a crowdfunding campaign to boost your pet project or labour of love? I suggest you get serious about it in the next four weeks. This coming phase of your cycle will be a favorable time to expand your audience, attract new allies, and build a buzz. You will have a sixth sense about how to wield your personal charm to serve your longterm goals. More than usual, your selfish interests will dovetail with the greater good – perhaps in unexpected ways.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): A Virgo friend was a talented singer. She had technical skill, stylistic flair, and animal magnetism. And yet when she had dreams of performing, she often found herself standing in the shadows, barely visible and singing tentatively, while her back-up singers hogged the spotlight. Moral of the story: Some Virgos are shy about claiming your full authority. It doesn’t always come easy for you to shine your light and radiate your power. And yet you can most definitely learn to do so. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to make progress in this direction.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): “There is always an enormous temptation in all of life,” writes Annie Dillard, “to diddle around making itsy-bitsy friends and meals and journeys for itsy-bitsy years on end... I won’t have it. The world is wider than that in all directions, more dangerous and bitter, more extravagant and bright.” Your assignment, Libra, is to transcend whatever is itsy-bitsy about your life. The alternative? Head toward the frontier and drum up experiences that will thrill your heart and blow your mind.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): “We are all searching for someone whose demons play well with ours,” writes novelist Heidi R. Kling. That’s good advice for you to keep in mind these days, Scorpio. Those little imps and rascals that live within you may get you into bad trouble if they feel bored. But if you arrange for them to have play dates with the imps and rascals of people you trust, they are far more likely to get you into good trouble.

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Not true. Everyone has them.

rally, and I bet you will find unexpected ways to correct glitches that no one else has any idea about how to fix.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): I hesitate to compare you to your fellow Aquarian Kim Jong-il. When he was alive and ruling North Korea, he was an egomaniacal tyrant.

But there are certain descriptions of him that remind me of the kinds of powers you may soon exhibit. He was called The Great Sun of Life and Highest Incarnation of Revolutionary Comradely Love, for instance. Titles like that might suit you. It is said that he could command rain to fall from the sky. He once shot eleven holes-inone in a single round of golf, , and never had to use a toilet because he produced no waste. You may be able to express comparable feats in the coming weeks. (Do it without falling prey to excessive pride, OK?)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): “When people tell you who they are, believe them,” writes blogger Maria Popova (Brainpickings.org). “Just as importantly, however, when people try to tell you who you are, don’t believe them.” Those suggestions are especially crucial for you to keep in mind these days. You are entering a phase when your best relationships will be up for review and revision and revitalization. To foster an environment in which intimacy will thrive, you’ve got to be extra receptive, curious, tolerant, and tender. That’s all! Not hard, right?

A good place to start is to proceed as if your allies know who they are better than you do – even as you ask them to return the favor.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): Now would be a good time to learn how to mother yourself better. You are finally ready to appreciate how important it is to be your own primary caregiver. And I’m hoping you are no longer resistant to or embarrassed about the idea that part of you is still like a child who needs unconditional love 24/7. So get started! Treat yourself with the expert tenderness that a crafty maternal goddess would provide.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): “Kludge” (pronounced klooj) is a slang word that refers to a clumsy but effective fix for an engineering problem. It’s a cobbled-together solution that works fine, at least temporarily, even though it is inelegant or seems farfetched. I’m guessing that you will be a kludge master in the coming days. You will be skilled at making the best of mediocre situations. You may have surprising success at doing things that don’t come natu-

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OR UP TO ‡‡‡

semi-monthly/60 mos.

48 mos.

CASHBACK

SEMI-MONTHLY SAVES YOU UP TO 11 PAYMENTS!

FREE FIRST OR LAST PAYMENT

30692

FINANCE FROM ‡‡

165 0.9% $1,000

. Monthly or Semi-Monthly payment options . Standard or Low Kilometre Lease . No Security Deposit

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA DOWNTOWN 1290 Burrard Street (604) 682-8881

LEASE FROM ‡

$

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18732

LANGLEY TOYOTATOWN LANGLEY 20622 Langley Bypass (604) 530-3156

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA SURREY 15389 Guildford Drive (604) 495-4100 6701

Learn why we're better than bi-weekly at: ToyotaBC.ca

9497

OPENROAD TOYOTA RICHMOND Richmond Auto Mall (604) 273-3766

OPENROAD TOYOTA PORT MOODY 3166 St. John’s Street (604) 461-3656 7826

7825

To y o t a B C . c a

DESTINATION TOYOTA BURNABY 4278 Lougheed Highway (604) 571-4350 9374

PEACE ARCH TOYOTA SOUTH SURREY 3174 King George Highway (604) 531-2916 30377

SUNRISE TOYOTA ABBOTSFORD Fraser Valley Auto Mall (604) 857-2657 5736

REGENCY TOYOTA VANCOUVER 401 Kingsway (604) 879-8411 8507

WEST COAST TOYOTA PITT MEADOWS 19950 Lougheed Highway (866) 910-9543 7662

VALLEY TOYOTA CHILLIWACK 8750 Young Road (604) 792-1167 8176

SQUAMISH TOYOTA SQUAMISH 39150 Queens Way (604) 567-8888 31003

WESTMINSTER TOYOTA NEW WESTMINSTER 210 - 12th Street (604) 520-3333 8531

May 22 – 28, 2014

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*

†

FINANCING

HURRY! INVOICE PRICING ENDS MAY 31ST Dealer is reimbursed a holdback amount included in invoice price by the manufacturer for each vehicle sold.

*

2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL

GREY, HATCHBACK, AUTO PWR GROUP,A/C STK#HY10747

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.6L/100 KM▼

$14,995

Limited model shown♦ Selling Price: $23,799

OWN IT FOR

2014

ELANTRA L DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

$

16,397

$

PLUS

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WITH

0

79

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

AND

0

%†

$

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

SILVER, ALLOYS, HEATED SEATS, SUNROOF STK#HY10738

DOWN

$13,995

ELANTRA L MANUAL. DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,197 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, FEES (UP TO $499), DELIVERY AND DESTINATION.

PLUS HST.

OR

2014

STEP UP TO THE WELL EQUIPPED ELANTRA GT FOR AN EXTRA

ELANTRA GT L HWY: 5.8L/100 KM CITY: 8.5L/100 KM▼

17

$

ELANTRA GT L MANUAL. $96 BI-WEEKLY AT 0.9%† FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN.

BI-WEEKLY

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $862 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS , FEES (UP TO $499), DELIVERY AND DESTINATION. Ω

FEATURES INCLUDE: AIR CONDITIONING ■ AM/FM/ SIRIUS XM™/CD/MP3 6-SPEAKER AUDIO SYSTEM ■ ABS W/ ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION ■ ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

19,182

$

DEALER INVOICE PRICE: SE w/ Tech model shown♦ Selling Price: $26,727

HWY: 7.3L/100 KM CITY: 10.2L/100 KM▼

‡

2014

DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

SANTA FE SPORT WITH

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

AND

136 0.9% $0

$ Limited model shown♦ Selling Price: $38,448

PLUS GET

†

BLACK, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA STK#HY10731

$22,995

27,278

$

‡

PLUS HST.

PLUS OWN IT FOR

2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS V6 TECH

PLUS HST.

DOWN

SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L FWD. DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,316 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, FEES (UP TO $499), DELIVERY AND DESTINATION.

0% FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS †

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL 3.5 BLACK, ALLOYS, A/C, PWR GROUP STK#HY10751

$23,995

††

HyundaiCanada.com

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0%/0.9%/0.9% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $79/$96/$136. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$711/$1,009. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees.

Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD are $16,397/$19,182/$27,278. Prices include price adjustments of $1,197/$862/$1,316 and includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback amount for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $1,197/$862/$1,316 available on in stock 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Price of models shown (with Price Adjustments): 2014 Elantra Limited/Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Automatic/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $23,799/$26,727/$38,448. Prices include Price Adjustments of $1,445/$1,667/$2,446, Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795 fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Fuel consumption for new 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Elantra GT L Manual (HWY 5.8L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †‡ Offers available for a limited time. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. The SiriusXMTM name is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID PREMIUM

BLUE, ONLY 32,300kms, NAVIGATION, BACKUP CAMERA STK#HY10752A

$24,995

445 Kingsway, Near 12th in Vancouver CALL 604-292-8188 | Service 604-292-8190 www.destinationhyundai.ca /DestinationHyundaiVancouver

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APR

BI-WEEKLY LEASE OFFER

$

129 at 0.99 **

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2010 MAZDA CX-7 GX

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PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less.

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MEAT Fair Trade Organic Roma Tomatoes from Divine Flavor in Mexico

Organic Pixie Tangerines from Churchill Orchard in Ojai Valley, Californisa

1.98lb/ 4.37kg

Ocean Wise Halibut Fillets

Aspen Ridge Rib Eye Steaks

value pack

26.99lb/ 59.50kg

4.98 2 lb

value pack

17.99lb/ 39.66kg

product of USA

Organic California Grown Mini Carrots

Orange and Green Cauliflower from California

2/3.00

454g

product of USA

2/4.00

Whole Specialty Frying Chickens

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3.99lb/ 8.80kg

7.99lb/ 17.61kg

product of USA

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Salt Spring Organic Fair Trade Coffee assorted varieties

SAVE

25%

11.99

4.59 SAVE 8 pack

400g

15%

product of Canada

SAVE 3/6.99

35%

FROM

340-800g product of USA

Bremner’s 100% Juice

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assorted varieties

FROM

25%

5.99-9.99

SAVE

946ml +deposit +eco fee product of Canada

25%

33%

product of USA

22.99

assorted varieties

29%

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33%

170g product of USA

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

5.99

BULK Organic Brown Basmati Rice

20% off regular retail price

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Carrot or Ganache Cake Slices

Apetina Crumbled Feta Cheese

Rice Banana or Wholesome Honey Carrot Muffins

2.69

4.99 150g

5.99

120-170g

Choices’ Own Southwest Pasta Salad or Green Garbanzo Bean and Bulgur Salad

Grimm’s Old Fashioned Ham

1.79/ 100g

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2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver

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2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey

480g

2/4.98

170g product of USA

Earth’s Choice Organic Apple Juice

235g • product of Canada

16.99

Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Burritos

Earth’s Choice Organic Cheese

6.49

Coco Hydro is the most sustainable coconut water and most effective synthetic-free sports hydration drink on the planet!

70-105g product of Canada

SAVE

30 tablets

Coco Hydro Electrolyte Drink Mix

2.49

SAVE

100g product of E.U.

818-829g

Menopause is a natural time in a woman's life, but can give rise to symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes.

480ml +deposit +eco fee product of USA

Cheecha Potato Puffs

FROM

4.49 SAVE 115g

49.99 A. Vogel Menopause

assorted varieties

SAVE 2.99

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assorted varieties

product of UK

GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha Drink

assorted varieties

33%

Vega Sport is the first complete, natural, plant-based sport performance system specifically developed to help athletes perform at their best – before, during and after training and competition.

35g

40%

2.99

Annie’s Homegrown Classic Pasta

Annie’s Homegrown Bunny Organic Fruit Snacks

35%

200-220g product of USA

Vega Sport Performance Protein

.89

SAVE

assorted varieties

3.29SAVE 7.49 %

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assorted varieties

product of Canada

Kettle Foods Potato Chips

Food For Life Ezekiel Organic Bread, Buns, Muffins or Cereal

25

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