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A room full of business and industry leaders on Jan. 23 heard the mayors questioned on subjects ranging from housing affordability to amalgamation MARIA SPITALE-LEISK S tA f f R e p o Rt e R

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he topic of transportation drove the annual “conversation with the North Vancouver mayors” held at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier on Jan. 23.

Close to 100 business and industry leaders attended the luncheon hosted by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.

While the mayors were questioned on subjects ranging from housing affordability to amalgamation, the congested state of North Van’s thoroughfares was the common thread when talking about shared community challenges.

“I think it’s very much, from our point of view, those interchanges in North Vancouver,” said North Van District Mayor Richard Walton, who also serves as chair of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation.

His mayoral counterpart in the city, Darrell Mussatto, didn’t argue the bottleneck at the North Shore bridge heads is a concern, but also questioned whether spending approximately $100 million to replace them was the right course of action.

“I think you also have to look at, too, the capacity of the Ironworkers Second Narrows Bridge,” said Mussatto. “The challenge there is that there are no plans to increase the capacity.

But maybe we need to have a better discussion about how do we improve the public transit on the North Shore.”

According to Mussatto, original plans called for there to be eight SeaBuses sailing by the year 2000. He posed the question: How many people have missed the SeaBus by a minute and had to wait 28 minutes for the next trip?

“That’s a problem,” said Mussatto. “Going up and down Lonsdale with buses that are full — that’s a problem.”

Discussion moderator, former CBC TV news anchor Kevin Evans, questioned Walton on why the district decided to add density in the heart of the bottleneck at the Seylynn development.

“Putting your density right around your rapid transit identified corridors which the lower Main Street area is — and Phibbs Exchange is already there — is exactly where you put your density.

Because it does give people an option from day one,” said Walton.

On the subject of rapid transit between Vancouver and the North Shore, Mussatto was frank.

“The cost per ride would almost be prohibitive,” he said, further explaining that North Shore’s low density by relative comparison wouldn’t justify the cost to burrow a tunnel under the Burrard Inlet.

“If they did put in rapid transit, and we were able to pay for it somehow, there would be incredible pressure for more growth on the North Shore. And I don’t think our residents want that kind of growth,” added Mussatto.

Capping the conversation with a housing discussion, Evans asked the city’s mayor, on a scale of one to 10, how concerned he is about the future availability of affordable housing, given the current rental stock is aging and faces the risk of redevelopment. Evans also noted that 46 per cent of the city’s residents are renters.

“I’m very concerned,” said Mussatto, who put his apprehension at an “8” on the scale.

The mayor said the city has employed many mitigation measures including legalizing illegal suites.

Evans then turned his attention to the district, where detached homes make up 70 per cent of the housing stock, asking Walton if the district can afford to continue along that path.

“It’s very, very clear that our community wants to keep the predominately single-family pattern for most of our neighbourhoods,” said Walton, referencing recent district Official Community Plan discussions.

And, the aging demographic isn’t helping with housing affordability, according to Walton.

“A lot of folks want to downsize, but they don’t want to leave the neighbourhood. And that’s becoming a real challenge,” said Walton. mspitale@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/MariaSpitale

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Christian school planning to lease Plymouth elementary Despite offers from developers, the North Van School District is leaning towards leasing Plymouth elementary to Lions Gate Christian Academy MARIA SPItAlE-lEISK S tA f f R e p o Rt e R

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huttered Plymouth elementary in the Seymour area may soon hear the sound of children’s laughter once again.

The North Vancouver Board of Education has chosen Lions Gate Christian Academy as the lead proponent to occupy the Plymouth school site.

Lions Gate Christian Academy, along with Darwin Construction and Polygon Homes, was short-listed in December by the school board, which had been mulling either selling or leasing the Plymouth property. On Jan. 22, the board announced it would proceed with a letter of intent and lease negotiations with LGCA. LGCA principal Terry Kooy breathed a sigh of relief last week. The school’s lease is up at the end of June and staff have been searching for a permanent home for the 328 students.

“We are celebrating because this has been a critical decision for the life of our school,” Kooy told The Outlook last Thursday.

LGCA, which has a 20-year history on the North Shore, had spent the past few years in a modular school building in the Harbourside area.

And while the Christian school has seen a steady increase in population over the years,

ShuttErEd School - Seymour-area Plymouth school has sat empty since 2010. according to Kooy, the plan is to house the existing kindergarten to Grade 12 program at Plymouth.

Highlighted in the proposal is a plan to mitigate traffic around Plymouth, which is nestled in a single-family residential neighborhood.

“The LGCA has developed a traffic management plan that includes an on-site drop-off area and increased use of busing to and from the school site to help reduce with traffic,” said North Vancouver School District superintendent John Lewis.

As for why the school district decided to lease instead of sell Plymouth — which as of July 2013 was assessed at $9.99 million — Lewis said the building still has reuse value.

Meanwhile, LGCA is no stranger to the North Vancouver School District, having leased Maplewood elementary for six years back in the early 2000s.

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Central Waterfront Area Vision Update FEBRUARY 3RD WORKSHOP POSTPONED Last fall, the City launched a process to develop a vision for the Central Waterfront area. Following a public consultation process led by destination expert Roger Brooks, a draft vision for the central waterfront is underway. The workshop previously scheduled for February 3 at 6pm has been postponed. Get more information at www.cnv.org/ CentralWaterfrontVision

Mid-block Area Rezoning Open House Thursday, February 6 from 4pm–6:30pm, City Hall Atrium The City is considering rezoning the current One-Unit "Single Family" Residential (RS-1) zoned properties in the mid-block area to a new Two-Unit "Duplex" Residential (RT-1A) Zone so that the zoning for these properties is aligned with the permitted use in the City's Official Community Plan. This would enable property owners to potentially redevelop their lots in the future without going through a rezoning process. The open house will allow for feedback on the proposed zoning change and draft duplex design guidelines. More information at www.cnv.org/MidBlockAreaRezoning

Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule Change Garbage collection service for single-family homes is now every other week, while Blue Box recycling and GreenCan (including food scraps and yard trimmings) continue to be collected weekly. Garbage limits remain at two 77-litre cans per collection and extra garbage tags are still available at City Hall. There is no restriction on the number of GreenCans or Yard Trimmings containers collected each week. Details and online copies of the calendar are at www.cnv.org/Collection or pick up a calendar at City Hall.

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he North Shore’s new public health doctor, on the job for less than a month, is busy getting acquainted with this diverse community.

“The North Shore is a healthy and affluent community, but there is still inequality in how resources and health care are distributed,” says Mark Lysyshyn, who holds a medical degree from Queen’s University and a master’s from Harvard School of Public Health.

From his office in Lower Lonsdale, Lysyshyn is taking a broad look at the needs of North Shore residents that will influence future policy decisions.

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FINal FaREwEll - Remaining North Shore Rescue members were the last to say goodbye to their late leader Tim Jones before his helicopter send-off last Saturday in a field behind Centennial Theatre. For more photos of the procession and service for Jones, turn to page 21.

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fter taking in one teary tribute after another, the large crowd gathered in the Centennial Theatre parking lot last Saturday to remember late North Shore Rescue leader Tim Jones had grown weary — but vowed to stay until the final send-off.

They came from all walks of life. Some brought their children; others had a faithful companion at their side.

One older man whose leg was in a walking cast rested on a small, metal stepladder. Hiking poles protruded from the backpack of the person standing next to him.

Elsewhere in the crowd, a woman, one hand in her pocket, unwaveringly held a cardboard “Thank You” sign over her head.

Every single one of them watched intently as Jones was memorialized by his lifelong friends, colleagues — and, lastly, his beloved daughter.

At times, some of those gathered wiped their eyes, while the midafternoon sun beamed down and warmed their faces.

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Uniformed military officers and emergency personnel evenly encircled the grass field behind the theatre, where two large, yellow Talon helicopters were waiting.

Remaining NSR members, cloaked in their red jackets, formed two lines that created a direct path to the larger helicopter and Jones’ family standing up front.

A procession slowly led by a black ribbon-draped Advanced Life Support ambulance carrying Jones’ remains arrived at the edge of the field.

After the last goodbyes on the ground, the urn was loaded onto the helicopter. Moments later, there was a military salute as the Talon, which Jones would often ride in during lifesaving missions, slowly lifted off and flew towards the gleaming sun.

Then the crowd watched, waved and clapped in appreciation when the Talon returned for the flyover on its way to Jones’ final trip home to the mountains.

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Familiar ground Residents of a rundown group home on Capilano Road are hoping an inventive proposal that will keep them in the neighbourhood will be approved

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t’s Friday night at Cap House and Jeremy Sellars is settling in for a jam session in an unintentionally dimly lit living room.

The question is, will he play his bass or electric guitar? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones?

Simultaneously, Sellars’ roommate Nikki Slade can be heard laughing from the kitchen as she prepares the toppings for homemade Hawaiian and pepperoni pizzas.

Like any adult their age, these two are unwinding after a long week of work and social activities.

Twice a week they run a muffin and coffee stand at Harry Jerome recreation centre, as part of a social enterprise program. The small profit he makes, Sellars squirrels it away to later purchase guitar strings.

Other days, the 40-year-old can be pizza paRTY - Cap House resident Nikki Slade piles pineapple on top of a homemade pizza last Friday evening, found fixing broken electronics at the while her roomate Jeremy Sellars lends a hand.

North Shore ConneXions Society’s Summit centre — a hub of education and NSCS’s semi-independent living clients. recreation programming for those with a “We want to build a home that provides for the short-term and long-term developmental disability. needs of our clients,” said Mullen.

In her spare time, Slade, 29, sometimes takes a Zumba fitness class or swims She’s alluding to the fact the NSCS’s has an aging population, with 50 being laps. Like Sellars, she is a decorated Special Olympics athlete. the average age of their clients.

However, unlike Sellars, and most other middle-aged men, Slade has a penConneXions provides full-time care to 54 North Shore residents who have a chant for soap operas — in particular, Days of Our Lives. developmental disability. Each of the 11 homes, four of which NCCS owns, has Soon, the other two residents of this NSCS-run group home will come a trained staff team that provides 24-hour support to the individuals living through the front door and extremely narrow hallway. there.

Residence manager Heather Malvern bemoans Cap House’s current state of The group home option offers a respite for the parents as they age themdisrepair. For starters, there’s the antiquated wiring system, which deprives selves, and, at the same time, affords their children a sense of independence. most areas of the house of adequate lighting.

“We want to set them up to do as much as they are capable of doing, and then Meanwhile, the leaky roof on the 50-plus-year-old house has contributed to hopefully to do more,” says Mullen. mould problems in one of the bedrooms.

The Cap House variance application is expected to go Remodeling the entire thing is simply out of the quesbefore district council for a decision on Feb. 3. tion.

If all goes to plan, the NSCS would open the doors to “The renovations for this house, it’s just so extensive their brand new home by the spring of 2015. and the cost would be so great,” says Malvern.

Moving is also not an option, for many reasons, the **** main one being the lack of affordable housing on the North Shore.

The ConneXions employment program, another valuAlso, the group home is conveniently situated at the able resource the society provides, has also grown vulnercorner of Capilano and Edgewood roads, where there’s an able. active bus route that Sellars, who is pretty self-sufficient, Funding for NSCS’s customized employment stream, takes advantage of every day. which has facilitated finding gainful employment for As NSCS executive director Mary Mullen explains, 23 people with developmental disabilities, will run out those with a developmental disability are very routine-oriat the end of March. The non-profit organization is now ented. The current residents of Cap House have lived exploring other revenue sources to start up another job there since the 1980s. program.

So now NSCS has come up with a creative plan that NSCS had received $250,000 per year from the federal will allow them to stay in the neighbourhood for the long Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, as term. It’s an all-encompassing sustainability strategy for part of a five-year employment project. the non-profit society.

The three staff members assigned to the program The NSCS is seeking a variance from the District of each have their own clients that they support by matchNorth Vancouver that would allow them to subdivide the ing them with an employer in the community and later Cap House property, which they own outright, into two, providing on-the-job coaching. But, given the current 49-foot frontage lots. economy, getting their clients’ foot in the door has proved “So we had all this property that we weren’t using,” says challenging.

Mullen. “We started working with developers and saw At first glance, Maryam Eshghi doesn’t fit the profile of there was the potential to subdivide.” someone with a disability. The gregarious young woman with big brown eyes Using the revenue from sale of the second property, the NSCS would build and long sleek hair sits at the reception desk at Sussex Insurance headquara brand new, wheelchair-accessible home on their side of the land. Mullen ters in a business park on Dollarton Highway. envisions an elevator, wider hallways and an open kitchen with an island and Only after Eshghi stands up, is there a faint detection of a disability. Her lowered countertop. limp is a constant reminder of that fateful November evening in 1997.

The house would have five bedrooms and a separate suite downstairs for Eshghi, who was then one year out of high school, had been sitting in the pas-

www.northshoreoutlook.com senger side of her boyfriend’s Honda Civic when a limo with its driver asleep at the wheel came careening towards them, Eshghi was later told. The limo T-boned the hatchback on Eshghi’s side.

Both drivers emerged from the accident unscathed. Eshghi, on the other hand, wasn’t so lucky.

She would later look at the accident pictures and the caved-in passenger side of the Civic and exclaim: “Holy cow, somebody came out of that alive.”

Eshghi was hospitalized and needed to use a breathing tube for close to three months. She would then spend the rest of the year in a wheelchair. Over many years, it took a spate of specialists from speech pathologists to psychologists to help her heal.

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Eshghi’s short-term memory was shot. She had retreated back to a Grade 7 English and math comprehension level.

Through a lot of hard work, and exercising some unused brain cells, the Handsworth secondary grad was eventually able to take basic adult education courses at Capilano College. From there she enrolled in the Business Fundamentals program. And then the Accounting Assistant program.

“I want to brag about this until the day I die,” says Eshghi.

She explains how got a D on the first test she ever wrote. And an instructor said to her: “Maryam I know your story, you can’t handle this program. I don’t want to see you fail.”

But Eshghi was determined to prove her wrong. She studied relentlessly — day and night and weekends. In the end, she earned her accounting assistant certificate with a B average.

After graduation, she did have a great job with a mining company, until it folded. For two years after that, Eshghi tried to find new employment.

“When they interview five people for the same position and one is limping, who are they going to choose? The world is still like that,” says Eshghi of her job search struggles.

Fortunately for her, and other people with a disability, there many open-minded employers in the community.

NSCS employment specialist Raman Manhas says, while she does get plenty of rejection, occasionally she is surprised.

“With Sussex we got lucky,” says Manhas. “They have made every effort to make sure Maryam’s skills are being utilized.”

Eshghi works as an accounting assistant, and also does administration and reception work for the busy insurance company with 40 locations across B.C. “I joke with Ken [Armstrong], the boss, you know,” says Eshghi, of how comfortable she feels in the office.

But functioning with a life-long brain injury has not been without its occasional challenge for Eshghi.

That’s where Manhas steps in and talks to the staff at Sussex about how they can work together to support Eshghi.

Sussex also employs a NSCS client with a developmental disability who uses a wheelchair.

“It was difficult to find an employer who would work with him,” recalls Manhas.

Sussex stepped up to the plate. For a couple hours a day, he helps the accounting department get out from under their reams of filing.

Management have even encouraged him to get his insurance licence.

For the time being, he will train to do customer service.

Sussex is among 30 North Shore employers that have taken the call and found jobs for ConneXions’ clients. Grouse and Cypress mountains, Sewell’s Marina, Westlynn Bakery, Denny’s Restaurant, Safeway, Sinclair Dental, North Shore Unitarian Church and Blitz Auto Spa have also come on board.

As Manhas explains, these companies are providing people with disabilities a sense of self-worth, and, in turn, the employees have many skills to offer them.

Eshghi, 36, is hopeful she will save enough money to move out of her parent’s house and buy a condo by the end of the year.

“I look at the glass of wine half full. Sure, I’m not married with kids, and I can’t drive to work, but I can work,” says Eshghi. mspitale@northshoreoutlook.com

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Meaning in portraits. Exploring the work of 28 artists, About Face features paintings, photography and sculptures that capture the essence of the human face rendered in realistic, impressionistic and semi-abstract styles. About Face runs until March 1 at CityScape Community Art Space. For more info: nvartscouncil.ca.

friday, jan. 31 Soulful blues. Join acclaimed Canadian vocalist and songwriter Royal Wood for an evening of rich and haunting ballads at BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts. For more info: capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre.

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saturday, feb. 1 Contemporary classics. The Blueridge Chamber Music Festival presents SwedishAmerican pianist Elias-Axel Petterson in a recital featuring Bach, Gershwin, Sciabin and Chopin. The performance takes place at Mount Seymour United Church from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info: northvancouver.com/ events.

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hining an iridescent glow, Michael Iwasaki’s prints capture that fleeting moment when the sun shines perfectly.

“Some people ask if it’s backlit, but it’s not,” he says, standing beside Great Banyan, a 65”x36” photo of a twisted tree in Maui, at Pizazz Gifts in Edgemont Village.

The vivid glow and vibrant colours are usually found by searching for the perfect angle at dawn or dusk. Then, after the image is processed, it’s printed on aluminum and framed without glass.

“When I mention I don’t use glass, the first thing people do is touch the image,” says Iwasaki, who lives a few minutes away from the gift shop.

“I like to bring the picture back to life like it was when I was there.

“The key is to have just the right light.”

He isn’t afraid to remove unaesthetic elements, such as stray branches or pieces of trash — this is art after PERFECT NATURE - Photographer Michael Iwasaki all. (above) stands beside Great Banyan, available at Pizazz The goal behind his work is to create believability, not Gifts in Edgemont Village. Iwasaki went to the top of the reality. The images represent something that is considBritish Properties (top) to get a shot of downtown Vancouver ered possible, even though the exact same image may covered in fog. Michaela Garstin photo/ Michael Iwasaki photo not appear in nature.

“It’s what you do with the photo afterwards from an His pieces can currently be found at The Plaza Gallery artistic standpoint that really counts,” he says. in Whistler, Stewart Stephenson Fine Art Gallery on Typically, photographic art is printed on traditional Robson Street, as well as Pizazz Gifts and on his website, paper or canvas up to 30”x40” or slightly larger, says michaeliwasaki.com.

Iwasaki, but his pieces start at 65”x40” and range up to 15 His photography trips have taken Iwasaki around North feet.

America, with Utah’s Byrce Canyon National Park and His artwork are statement pieces for the home and are the Grand Canyon topping the list. so large they can be considered “as pieces of furniture.”

He also prefers to stick close to home. Rice Lake, a Iwasaki picked up his first camera, a Kodak Instamatic, 65”x35” image framed in Italian-made olive tree veneer, at the age of seven. While shooting a broad range of subshows the pristine lake with a layer of ice over top and jects, including the final project picture of B.C.’s tallest sun-bathed trees behind. building, the Shangri-La, to Jean Chrétien, weddings and “I dropped off a piece at Pizazz and I received a phone portraits, his passion has always been landscapes. call just a couple hours later advising it had been sold As a former ICBC employee, Iwasaki now runs his own before it even made it to the front window,” says Iwasaki business but devotes much of his time to his biggest pasproudly. “What really makes me happy is capturing that sion — capturing moments in time. moment in time that means something to someone.”

What a story!

Cric? Crac! Sunday Storytelling Series is coming to West Vancouver. Presented by the North Shore Storytellers, traditional and contemporary tales will be told as tea and cookies are served. For more info: silkpurse.ca.

monday, feb. 3 Changing times. North Shore Caregiver Support presents Growth & Change, a workshop on how to pursue growth and resiliency through times of change. Learn how your mind responds to stress, how to connect with your own needs and ways to cope when overwhelmed. For more info, call 604-982-3320 or email karyn.davies@nscr. bc.ca.

tuesday, feb. 4 Pippin arrives in West Van. Rockridge

Theatre Company presents Pippin, a musical comedy about a young prince who searches for meaning in his life before taking the throne. Pippin is currently a hit on Broadway, complete with a toe-tapping score, dance numbers and an ending that may surprise you. For more info: kaymeekcentre.com.

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With thoughts of climate change looming, her paintings show a cultural shift towards art that can provoke us. The show runs until March 25.

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David in a world of Goliaths TH Wines a small producer that’s big on quality

Perfect Pairings:

Kurtis Kolt teams up with Loblaw’s City Market It’s a new year and Outlook wine columnist Kurtis Kolt is hunting the aisles of North Van’s Loblaw’s City Market in search of the perfect pairings to go along with his weekly wine picks.

Now, let’s get pairing: In playing around with food and wine pairing this week, we’re going to hone in on Tyler Harlton’s Pinot Noir, but these pairings will work well with a variety of Pinots. Other suitable bottles for your table include versions by B.C.’s Quails Gate ($24.99), Chile’s Organic Cono Sur ($15.49) or Australia’s Yering Station ($15.99), all available at BC Liquor Stores.

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his wines will always be made “by hand.” t always fascinates me to learn the back story of those who’ve opted to “live His wines are unfussed, fresh expressions the dream” and start their own winof Okanagan terroir; both food-friendly ery. Whether we’re talking former financial and enjoyable to ponder on their own. His advisors like Cynthia and David Enns of Viognier Pinot Gris blend ($25) champions a Laughing Stock Vineyards or bounty of orchard fruit, erstwhile sommeliers like Heidi peaches, pears, apples Noble and Michael Dinn of and the like, finished JoieFarm, it’s intriguing how with a sprig of hallmark previous experience might have Okanagan sage. Local an effect on their current world seafood or Asian food of wine. But what to make of pairings? You bet. someone who grew up on a Last spring, I was so small farm in Saskatchewan, impressed when I’d first kurtis@kurtiskolt.com played college hockey for tried Harlton’s wines, Michigan State, got drafted to and equally frustrated the St. Louis Blues, trained as a sommelier in that myself and most others hadn’t been Montreal and worked in a New York City law aware of the superb quality of them, that I firm on Wall Street? Well, I guess once you’ve offered to partner up and produce a small crossed all of those things off of your list, as Summerland’s Tyler Harlton did, amongst the tasting with him, to introduce him to a handful of local sommeliers who might othonly things left are butcher or baker or local winemaker. erwise not cross his path. My hunch was Harlton dove right in to his latest career right and enthusiasm contagious. His wines with gusto a couple years back, sourcing can now be found at a handful of private grapes in small batches from around the stores around Vancouver and the North Okanagan and putting his personal touch Shore, by the glass at JOEY Wine Bar and on each release under his eponymous “TH elsewhere. While British Columbia has Wines” label. Annual production is tiny, many wineries producing tens of thousands just over 1,000 cases at the moment, and of cases apiece of great wines, it’s tiny prowhile he’s looking to increase production ducers like this that are both important and to ensure his business is sustainable, he continued, PAGE 14 assures his growing legion of fans that

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The diversity of Pinot Noir comes through in so many different ways, dependent on how you’re pairing it.

Something as simple as Amy’s Organic Black Bean Vegetable Soup is brightened up by the berry fruit Pinot offers, while any herbal aspect of the wine just highlights the soup’s cilantro and leek components. With Pinot offering good acidity, it’s a great balance for the soup’s richness as well.

The highly-quaffable, juicy side of Pinot is also a good thing when it comes to rich foods that have a good salty component.

President’s Choice Scotch Beef Pies, fresh out of the oven, provide a worthy match and are given a little more spring in their step.

If you’re a pasta fan, finding your favourite shape and tossing it with PC Black Label Arugula Tomato Pasta Sauce would come up a treat with Tyler’s Pinot. The slight sage or basil component in the wine would latch onto the arugula, while the sweet tomatoes would merrily mingle with the Pinot’s plum and berry fruit, too.

Trying these pairings?

Let me know how things work out!

Drop me a line via KurtisKolt. com!

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LOST PAST Michael Arnold says Martin Marine Services, which is set to be torn down, is an example of a character building that makes Lower Lonsdale a distinctive community.

just-as-worthy aspects of both the present and future of B.C. wine. There’s not a lot to go around, so grab his wine while you can.

TH Wines 2012 Pinot Noir | Okanagan Valley, BC | $30 | THWines. com Tyler’s latest release is yet another lively example of how well-suited Pinot Noir is to our region. Technical geekery includes a hand-harvesting on Oct. 10, crushing and destemming that evening, a fermentation after a brief cold soak and neutral French oak ageing (for texture rather than flavour) for nine months. The result is a swirl of blackberry and raspberry with cardamom, clove and a couple flecks of basil, ideally served with a hint of a chill. Order winery direct or find it (for a couple bucks more) at various private stores like Liberty Wine Merchants and elsewhere.

BUY THE GLASS:

Broc Cellars 2012 Carignan | Sonoma, California | $15/glass, $70/bottle | Wildebeest Colour me captivated by this stunner of a natural wine from a 120-year-old vineyard in Alexander Valley, bursting with plums, bing cherries and minerality to spare. Vancouver’s Wildebeest restaurant has an exclusive on it, make sure you give it a whirl on your next visit. Wildebeest.ca As always, if you’re having trouble finding something or just want to say hi, find me via KurtisKolt.com or on Twitter @KurtisKolt

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dmittedly an “eye sore for some,” a North Vancouver man is taking photos of older buildings that aren’t usually documented.

These are the squat structures lining lower Lonsdale Avenue and the square planked buildings that still stand on side streets.

A Look Inside Lonsdale Energy Corporation Lonsdale Energy Corporation (LEC) is an award winning district energy system. LEC has been providing dependable and competitively priced energy to residential and commercial buildings in the City of North Vancouver for over 10 years.

How District Energy Works Through a network of underground pipes and mini-plants installed strategically throughout the City, LEC circulates hot water to heat the buildings that are connected to its system.

The system capacity and network is built to follow demand, which minimizes costs.

More importantly, it allows for the integration of alternative energy sources as they become available.

Innovation and Flexibility LEC ensures that buildings are heated with the most appropriate source of energy, whether it is available now or in the future. LEC’s miniplants currently use a combination of high efficiency natural gas boilers, ground source heat pumps, heat recovery from building cooling and solar thermal panels to heat hot water. While high efficiency natural gas boilers presently provide heat for a significant part of LEC customers, solar panels and heat pump geo-exchange technology are used in priority whenever available. Compared to using stand-alone conventional boilers, centralized district energy systems like LEC provide significant energy and emissions reductions. LEC is continually exploring ways to use alternative and renewable fuels.

Often in disrepair, many carry 70, 80 or more years of history.

“They’re not old enough to be heritage buildings, but they’re a part of our history,” says Michael Arnold, an actor and filmmaker who runs the Facebook group “Revitalize Lower Lonsdale (Responsibly and Democratically).”

He stands beside an aging building just off Lonsdale Avenue on West First Street.

“Not many people realize this was the North Shore’s first movie theatre,” says Arnold, nervous the historical building could one day be replaced with a highrise.

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Other LEC Advantages → LEC’s rates are significantly lower than the cost of using electric baseboards or stand-alone boilers. LEC has recently increased its rates for the first time in a decade. → LEC encourages conservation.

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Liz and Frank never missed a beat…

And now they’re ready for the next step. tAkINg ROutE - TransLink predicts that by 2040 major bus routes will be within walking distance of 65 per cent of North Shore residents, up from the present estimate of 40 per cent.

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On the buses

They took their first whirl around the dance floor over 50 years ago and have been kicking up their heels ever since. When they started looking for retirement living options, they were pleased to find out that Chartwell offers active lifestyle programs, with the flexibility and choice to help with changing care needs in the future. Until that time, they’ll continue to follow where the music leads in their new Chartwell home.

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But seniors who don’t drive must find other ways to get from A to B. Transit routes serve some areas of the North Shore especially well and there are improvements on the way.

Seniors can also take advantage of a number of shuttle services run by community organizations.

According to a 2011 TransLink report, the majority of transit trips from the North Shore are headed to Vancouver.

More and more, however, transit users are staying on the North Shore for work, shopping and services. The report concludes that demand for transit on the North Shore will increase due to a number of factors, including the increasing development of core North Shore areas as well as the growing number of seniors. In a follow-up report, TransLink predicts that by 2040 major bus routes will be within walking distance of up to 65 per cent of North Shore residences and workplaces — up from the present estimated 40 per cent.

In consultation with the community, TransLink has added and modified a number of bus routes. In an email, Sany Zein, TansLink’s director of infrastructure and network management, describes several changes to North Shore bus service as of December 2013.

“We’ve introduced a new community shuttle, 227, which operates between Lynn Valley Centre and Phibbs Exchange via Lynn Canyon Park… Additionally, we’ve modified our 229 Lonsdale Quay/Lynn Valley route to now end at Lynn Valley Centre where the new 227 begins.”

Currently, TransLink is looking at a proposed two-way shuttle between Dundarave and Park Royal as well as improvements to Phibbs Exchange. Zein points out that additional information about new routes and changes to existing ones can be found at the “Transit Service Changes” page on TransLink’s website, translink.ca.

Seniors who no longer have the ability to use regular transit have a number of alternate options for getting around.

The small blue, yellow and white HandiDART buses, operated by TransLink , accommodate wheelchairs and offer door-to-door service. To qualify for the service, passengers must complete an application, a section of which is to be filled out by a physician. Applications are available

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West Van ‘memory care’ residence pushed ahead

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he application for a private-pay “memory care” residence on Taylor Way was pushed ahead by West Vancouver council on Monday, Jan. 27.

At the meeting council directed staff to bring forward bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning for two lots on the northwest corner of Keith Road and Taylor Way. Maison Seniors’ Living, a 91-room residence, would offer specialized care for people with memory impairments, including demen-

tia and Alzheimer’s.

The facility, which will have 103 beds, will also serve seniors who need help with daily activities, such as taking medication and personal hygiene.

Milliken Developments applied to change the lot from single-family residential to accommodate the 75,000-square-foot building.

All-inclusive living would start at $5,500 a month.

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Special Services Society 604-925-7281

Volunteers provide West Vancouver seniors with rides to and from doctor and dentist appointments on the North shore.

West Vancouver Keeping Connected Bus • 604-925-7211

Provides door to door transportation to the West Vancouver Community Centre for program attendance only.

West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Shuttle Bus in partnership with Amica 604-925-7280

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on and off the bus, and carrying their groceries to their door if needed. The local service from Park Royal to Dundarave is offered by donation on a scheduled route.

Capilano Community Services Seniors’ Hub • 604-988-7115

A shuttle bus takes seniors to shopping, social activities, and seasonal events. Volunteer drivers provide rides for isolated or disabled seniors to and from medical appointments.

Registration is required.

Silver Harbour Seniors Go Bus 778-230-1852

Door-to-door service Monday through Wednesday in the Lynn Valley, Lonsdale,

For more information about these services please call

Capilano and Park Royal neighbourhoods.

Provides seniors transportation to and from the location of their choice.

Seymour Access Bus 604-983-6354

This is a door to door service for isolated or frail seniors. It runs every Friday for up to 12 seniors per trip. Contact Jennifer Dibnah for more information.

Better at Home • 604-982-3313

In partnership with North Shore Neighbourhood House, a shuttle bus provides registered clients transport to and from Friday programs in Lower Lonsdale. (Boundaries for this service have not yet been finalized.)

Seniors’ One Stop 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474

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patients to hospital or cancer clinics. to scheduled social events as well as on the TransLink website or by regular trips to North Shore Malls request at 604-575-6600.

West Vancouver seniors can contact and grocery stores, with stops for HanyiDART can be booked for regSpecial Services Society, 604-925coffee. Volunteer assistance can be ular trips or on an as-needed basis.

7281, for destinations on the North The cost of a trip is the same as a full arranged if necessary. Members can Shore. Trips must be booked at least also book transportation to medical adult fare on regular public transit two days in advance. appointments with at least two days and is determined by the number of notice. zones travelled. Those who qualify Private transportation services can for a HandyCard can purchase a $25 be more costly but may probook of Taxi Saver vide more flexibility. To find Coupons, which will out about companies servcover $50 worth of ing the North Shore —both taxi rides. To purchase private and non-profit—call tickets contact the Seniors’ One-Stop at 604Access Transit office 983-3303 or 604-925-7474. at 778-452-2860.

Visit them in the Capilano Recently there’s Mall, Suite 201, 935 Marine been much discusDr. sion on TransLink’s The newly established new Compass card.

Better at Home Program, Already being used 604-985-7138, run out of by 80,000 passengers, North Shore Community it’s set to be in use by Resources, is presently the general ridership looking into providing some time this sumadditional transportation mer. services in the community.

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When the Empire Theatre opened in March 1912 it was touted as the “only thigh class photo playhouse in the city” with a three-piece orchestra and five reels of pictures. Admission was 10 cents.

While the building is currently a little worse for the wear, Arnold says it’s important for the city to hang on to it.

www.northshoreoutlook.com “These buildings are what make Lower Lonsdale unique. We don’t want a cookie-cutter town. We’re not another Coal Harbour or Yaletown,” he says.

“I’m taking photos right now because they seem to be going so fast.

Who is documenting them?”

Some of the buildings Arnold has photographed have been given heritage status, like the one on the corner of West First and Lonsdale that

Moodyville Cafe occupies. Same with the large brick building sitting kittycorner from it.

Others, however, are scheduled to be torn down without much public opposition.

Take the grey low-lying building across from the old theatre site.

Visibly in need of repair, it’s on the chopping block.

And the one-storey building with a distinctive waved roofline in the parking lot of Safeway on 13th and Lonsdale Avenue will soon be torn down.

“This is a period piece of architecture… It should be incorporated into whatever structure is set to replace it,” write Kevin Doherty, a concerned resident, on the Facebook group’s page.

Character buildings are part of what forms a close-knit community, says Arnold.

“North Van needs to have something that sets it apart. We need all these small shops so people will go out and meet each other,” he says.

“I’m not against development. We just have to do it right.”

He says his Facebook group has been a great way to connect with North Shore historians who are interested in retaining the community’s unique character.

“I’m trying to make people aware because everyone is so apathetic.

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Shakespeare Homes is a finalist in best residential renovation ($300,000-$500,000 category) for a home in Deep Cove and best residential renovation (over $800,000 category) for a heritage-themed home rebuild and expansion on Mountain Highway.

“There are advantages in having in-depth experience on the North Shore. We live here and we build here, so we know the community, the terrain and the specific municipal construction and design rules,” explained Shakespeare president Mark Cooper in a release.

Cooper noted that both of his company’s renovations required municipal approval for “intricate plans to protect nearby creeks.”

In total, there are 43 different Georgie Award categories for building projects and marketing programs.

“The level of excellence and innovative designs in building and renovation by CHBA members in British Columbia is reflected in the outstanding submissions,” said association CEO Neil Moody.

The winners will be announced on Feb. 1.

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This is the perfect kind of vehicle to have when you need to cart around extra kids and family from events like skating parties to Christmas dinners to anything else that needs getting done over the festive season. With three rows of seats and seating for six or seven passengers, the Durango is a large comfortable vehicle for any large family or a family of four that needs to take extra people to soccer or hockey practice. The Durango tester was the top of line Citadel model with a beautiful two-tine interior, large polished wheels and classy looking grille. It was not fitted with winter tires but we had no skiing plans, plus all Durango models come with AWD as standard equipment.

Looks I can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000.

The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and

Bluetooth streaming to name a few. Dodge believes the $43,995 Limited model will be the volume seller thanks to a backup camera with sensors, heated seats over the first two rows and a higher level of interior trim.

take extra passengers regularly, I would opt for the less expensive bench seat that allows room for 7 people inside.

Drive The big update for 2014 is the introduction of an I can’t remember 8-speed automatic transmission to help limit the Inside the last time a large amount of fuel this big Updates to the interior SUV turned heads rig uses. When matched for 2014 include a new to the base 290hp 3.6L steering wheel that conbut this model had V6 the official fuel rating trols two new screens on passersby, friends is 12.4L/100km in the the dash. The first is the and family all taking city and 8.3L on the intuitive and very quick highway. The optional uConnect screen in the notice 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses centre of the console. All Zack Spencer much more fuel and is Durango models, except rated at 15.6L/100km in this top Citadel, get a the city and 9.1L on the 5-inch unit; this trim gets highway. Over two weeks, in almost the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad.

100 per cent city drivin and short trips, The second screen is embedded in the I used a whopping 20L/100 in the city. instrument cluster and can be customIf the Durango were allowed to stretch ized. I tried my hand at this but never its legs on the open road that number really mastered it. The biggest selling would have been much better. Handling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stunning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you

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It’s hard to believe that the BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) was launched in the last century.

It was a pioneer vehicle in 1999, which essentially launched a brand new segment.

Fast forward to 2014 and you now have the latest installment of five-passenger You’ll experience people mover. 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35i a ride that is calm – the third generation X5 continues the tradition of modern luxury mixed with a and collected, as capable xDrive all-wheel drive system, well as smooth and and of course, some of the latest tech enjoyable. gadgets.

It also comes with an overhauled look, Alexandra Straub on the inside and out. Starting with its Mineral White Metallic exterior, BMW continues to build on the X5’s soft-edge features, meaning designers didn’t ditch the rounded curves for more angular or boxy characteristics.

Its physique continues to embody the philosophy of a short front overhang, a long wheelbase, upright A-pillars and a short distance between the front axle and the leading edge of the front door. The broad-set kidney grille reaches out and touches the front headlights, making its head-on appearance bold and seamless.

To me, I find the overall look to be understated but not necessarily awe-inspiring. My mind wasn’t blown when I first laid eyes on it. Then again, looks aren’t everything.

If functionality is what you’re after, the X5 has plenty of that.

Instead of starting in the front row, let’s skip to the back seats. The leather-trimmed cabin offers each occupant a cuddle when sitting inside. Furthermore, legroom in the second row is generous, especially when the front seats aren’t pushed all the way back. There’s even a decent amount of space in the cargo area, which totals 650L. In the driver’s seat, the captain of this luxurious vehicle has the best of all worlds. Within arm’s reach is the iDrive infotainment system, easily readable centre stack and the gearshift lever to the 8-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic. The transmission is then linked to BMW’s award-winning engine.

Powering this particular vehicle was the 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six cylinder engine. It has an output of 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Should you desire more ponies, you can always opt for the 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 offering more get up and go (445hp and 479 lb-ft of torque).

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The stirring tribute began with a long procession up Lonsdale Avenue to Centennial Theatre, where the memorial service was held. Inside, family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries paid tribute to the beloved rescue leader, who died suddenly at age 57 while hiking down Mount Seymour.

Outside, hundreds more watched the emotional service on large video screens that had been set up in the parking lot. After the service, Jones’ ashes were loaded aboard one of the yellow Talon helicopters that he sat in regularly during search and rescue missions for one last flight into the North Shore backcountry.

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Since the North Shore has a large seniors population, the health of elderly residents will be examined closely. The environment also tops the list because of North Vancouver’s heavy industry on the waterfront.

Lysyshyn, 40, is a relatively young public health doctor but highly educated and experienced.

After completing a residency in public health and preventative medicine at UBC, he worked with homeless people and addicts at St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver, among other jobs.

“Many of them were at the end of their lives when they came in.

They were very sick.

“We invest all this money on them now instead of preventing what’s happening in the first place. We could start, for example, when they’re children.”

It was this experience that cemented his interest in public health.

He now sets policies that influence how hospitals are run.

While Lysyshyn misses the fast-paced environment of clinical work, he says the problems he works on in public health are challenging and more broad in scope.

“It’s difficult to do both clinical and public health — you have to pick one. With clinical work, you have to do it right then so public health gets pushed to the side.”

A competitive gymnast in his youth, Lysyshyn likes to stay healthy, in particular through yoga and CrossFit, a popular strength and conditioning program.

“I spend most of my time doing this outside of work. I like it because it incorporates gymnastics, weights and lifting.”

North Shore health survey Since North and West Vancouver have such diverse communities, Lysyshyn is urging residents to take an online health survey that breaks down the area into separate neighbourhoods.

“We don’t often get neighbourhood-level surveys. This information will help develop the next Official Community Plan,” he says. “It will provide information, for instance, on whether we need more lights in parks for when it’s dark out.”

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