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The power of Whose Life Is It Anyway lies in its ability to have you yearning for a man’s death. The Tony Award-winning play is about a sculptor who is paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident.

Physically unable to commit suicide, he launches a legal battle to pull the plug on the machines keeping him alive. And with Bob Frazer (Hamlet) in the title role, the strength of those words will be given the resonance, wit and depth they deserve.

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Picture’s up Introducing Reel People, Sabrina Furminger’s new column about Vancouver’s dynamic film and TV industry

By Sabrina Furminger

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“I’m the Malcolm X of street cops: by any means necessary, I will get the job done,” Vancouver actor Adrian Holmes says of his new role on Bravo’s 19-2. Rob Newell photo at Rio Theatre

Falling forward The 19-2 star is savouring his success — but thanks to his mom, he’ll always have nursing as a fallback

By Sabrina Furminger

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t’s only March, but already Adrian Holmes can say that 2014 is one of the best years of his life.

After more than two decades in showbiz, the Vancouver-based actor is headlining his own series: 19-2, a searing drama about a pair of flawed cops working the heaving streets of Montreal. The show smashed Bravo’s original series ratings records when it premiered in January.

Holmes is Nick Barron, a take-no-prisoners SOB whose last partner was shot in the face after Nick refused to call for backup.

“I’m the Malcolm X of street cops: by any means necessary, I will get the job done,” Holmes says during an interview at Milano Coffee’s Gastown location in mid-February.

Jared Keeso portrays Nick’s new partner, Ben Chartier, a by-the-book cop from the countryside wrestling with his own demons. Naturally, the partners don’t take to each other immediately, which is ironic considering Holmes and Keeso are long-time friends in real life.

19-2 is an English adaptation of a FrenchCanadian hit. In the original version, the Nick character is portrayed by a Caucasian actor. “Everybody can relate to what Nick’s gone through, so whether an Asian actor is playing him or an Indian actor is playing him, it doesn’t matter,” says Holmes, who also has recurring roles on Continuum and Arrow. “He’s just a man, and we need more colour-blind casting. I think we’re making some serious headway with this show.”

Holmes is a passionate believer in intention: if we want something — like a regular gig on a hardhitting police drama — and are willing to direct all of our energy towards it, then there’s no reason it can’t be ours.

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evidence wasn’t actually present in Holmes’ own life. “Jared and I were in Mexico City shooting Elysium, and I said to him, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if we did a cop show? Wouldn’t it be cool if we had our own show? We work together so well and it’s time we had our own show, something with cops like Bad Boys or Training Day,’” he recalls, laughing. “I swear to God, I said those words, and here we are. Where focus goes, energy flows.”

This intention-to-reality belief is the reason that he was reluctant to listen to his mother and pursue her career — nursing — as a fallback. “My motto was always, ‘I don’t plan on falling back; I only believe in falling forward,’” he says.

But he took his mother’s advice anyway and studied nursing at Langara College. His workstudies took him to orthopedics at St. Paul’s, obstetrics at Surrey Memorial, pediatrics at Mount Saint Joseph, and the spine unit at Vancouver General Hospital, which he describes as “a real tough ward. I saw so many young people coming in with these recreational injuries,” he says.

“However, what it does is it humbles you and it really makes you appreciate every little thing that you have. I catch myself when I complain now.”

Although his acting career took off as soon as he completed his nursing studies, Holmes doesn’t regret taking the time to cultivate a fallback. “[My family was] happy that they got me to do the fallback, and I’m happy that I got to live my dream and actually get to work doing what I love.”

And what he loves is 19-2, and filming in Montreal, and the time he’s spent in Nick’s head, however grueling it can be. Nick and Ben routinely battle a host of baddies: rapists, gangsters, serial abusers, junkies, armed robbers, and other ne’er-do-wells who would do harm to themselves and other Montrealers if it weren’t for car 19-2.

“It’s mentally and physically draining, when you have to go to those places in your head take after take, hour after hour,” says Holmes.

“Adrenaline is keeping you going, but at the end of the day, you’re taxed.”

But gratitude buoys him. “I’ve been in this business for 23 years, and all of this time has really prepared me for a moment like this.”

19-2 airs Wednesdays at 6pm on Bravo.

ing created here on modest budgets — films such as Ben Ratner’s critically acclaimed Down River, which will screen at Fifth Avenue Cinemas beginning March 14.

I’ve witnessed the sacrifice, talent and passion firsthand. My husband entered the industry fresh out of film school, working the graveyard shift at a local visual effects studio where he prepped dailies for a talking dog movie. Later, he was a visual effects editor on TV series such as Stargate: SG-1 and Dead Like Me, as well as on an array of films (including I, Robot, The Da Vinci Code, and Tropic Thunder). Today he’s the creative director of a company that makes video game trailers, opening credits, and in-game cinematics (the between-play movies that move the game story along).

Through him, our numerous industry friends, and the last 18 months of mind-bending interviews, I’ve come to understand that often hundreds of passionate artists are required in order to bring a single cinematic premise to life.

This week, The Westender introduces Reel People, a weekly column that will introduce you to our city’s film and television professionals.

I’ll profile casts and crews, visit sets, report on industry challenges and triumphs, and keep you up to speed on local projects and innovations.

The dark days of early 2013 seem to be behind us, and much of that can be attributed to our “reel people”: tens of thousands strong, and hard at work creating top-notch film and television. I am so excited to share their stories with you under the Reel People banner.

’ll never forget that evening in January 2013 when the Vancouver film and television industry revealed its true face to the world.

It was the early days of the fiery debate over tax credits. The Save BC Film campaign was wielding every tool in its arsenal to draw attention to the multiple projects being lost to aggressively incentivized jurisdictions.

A rally had been called for the North Shore Studios, which was sitting empty due to the industry slowdown. Film folk were invited to share their unemployment stories and build a strategy for lobbying and recovery.

To say the studio was packed that night doesn’t do justice to the scope and scale of the crowd. Thousands of film and television professionals stood and sat shoulder to shoulder, their numbers wowing the media. Many more were unable to find parking or even make it through the doors.

The individuals who gathered in the studio that night weren’t just the talent we see on screen. These people — Lower Mainlanders all — represented numerous skill sets and professions: make-up artists, location If you work in our film and TV inscouts, camera operators, set decoradustry, Sabrina Furminger wants to hear tors, drivers, casting agents, producyour stories. Follow Sabrina on Twitter ers, editors, stunt choreographers, @sabrinarmf or send your news to info@ and so many more. sabrinafurminger.com.

Surveyed together, these thousands gave a face to the local film industry. It’s a face that I, as an avid consumer of film and television and a purveyor of humaninterest stories, will never forget.

I’ve been writing for the Westender for a year and a half now, and the bulk of my 100+ stories have been about individuals working in our local screen scene.

I’m fascinated by the ingenuity of our city’s showbiz pros.

With shining eyes and scrappy attitudes, they’ve kept the industry humming along — and forging forward — through its darkest days.

This make- and cando attitude was visible at the 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival, where the 12 films presented under the Spotlight on BC umbrella showcased Sabrina Furminger will share her knowledge the high quality of cin- of Vancouver’s film and television industry. ematic work that’s bePeter Eastwood photo

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Being Luvia Continuum actress heads to Toronto for Canadian Screen Awards

By Sabrina Furminger

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eing a badass is hard on the body, according to Luvia Petersen.

“At the end of a day of shooting, I reach for Epsom salts and a glass of wine,” said Petersen, who has portrayed 2077 terrorist Jasmine Garza on Continuum since the time travel procedural premiered in 2012.

“That’s my cure.”

As the hard-edged Garza, the Vancouverbased actress has reveled in beats made famous by actresses such as Linda Hamilton, Kate Mulgrew, and Sigourney Weaver: ferocity, independence, self-reliance, ass-kicking.

“It is tough on the body, but I love it,” she says.

Petersen’s adeptness at ass-kicking hasn’t gone unnoticed by her peers. Petersen is a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress

in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series at the Canadian Screen Awards — one of the few acting nominations for a production filmed west of the Rockies.

The awards will be handed out this week in Toronto.

Petersen is still trying to come to terms with the attention.

“It would be so much easier if I was talking about myself in the third person,” she said, laughing. “Like, ‘There’s this actress I know, she’s been working really hard for 10 years and she’s being recognized and it’s a crazy experience for her but she’s going to go, enjoy the experience, and probably come back the exact same person that she was when she left, but her face will be tired from all of the smiling.’”

Petersen — who is co-owner of Liquid Amber Tattoo on Powell Street — will walk the CSA red carpet in style, her girlfriend on her arm. “I’m really lucky because I live above a woman who is in the film industry, and she’s agreed to dress me,” said Petersen.

“I don’t know what that means, but I think I’m in good hands.”

‘At the end of the day of shooting, I reach for Epsom salts and a glass of wine,’ says Continuum’s Luvia Petersen. Kevin Frederick Clark photo

The Canadian Screen Awards gala will be broadcast on CBC on March 9. Petersen is up against Cheri Maracle (Blackstone), Claudia Black (Haven), Maria Doyle Kennedy (Orphan Black) and Priscilla Faia (Rookie Blue.)

Reel People: Shorts th The 9 Annual Women in Film Festival kicks off March 6 with a scream — Evangeline, a horror flick by Vancouver-based director Karen Lam shot on location at UBC. Other local offerings on the globe-spanning schedule include Chi, Anne Wheeler’s documentary about Babz Chula’s experience with alternative cancer treatments; Afterparty, the star-studded, sociably produced drama from Ali Liebert, Nicholas Carella, and Michelle Ouellet; and A Little Elbow Room, a documentary about the Vancouver café where customers are treated “like crap” (their words) as a general rule. Rounding out the fest: workshops, parties, discussions, a web series lounge, visiting filmmakers, pitch sessions and an awards ceremony.

At the Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour) until March 9. WomenInFilm.ca.

Vancouver films will be all over the schedule at the inaugural Vancouver Web Fest, a celebration of local, national and international web series that opens May 2 at the Imperial Theatre. Vancouver-produced offerings in Canada’s first web series fest include The Actress Diaries, Aeternus, After, Ariel Erisian, Clients from Hell, Cycle Chic Films, Fools For Hire, Hitman 101, Lab Rats, The

Continuum returns to Showcase for its third season March 16 (psst: if you’re a fan of Continuum and/or of the fan-dubbed Grand Empress of Sci-Fi, you won’t want to miss next week’s Reel People).

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Down River comes home Actress Gabrielle Miller shows her range in Ben Ratner’s tribute to Babz Chula

By Sabrina Furminger

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o millions of Canadians, Gabrielle Miller is still Lacey, the quirky coffee shop proprietor from CTV’s long-running sitcom, Corner Gas, despite the fact that the show wrapped in 2009.

But the Vancouver-born actress enjoyed a long career before Corner Gas, and her range extends far beyond the comedy milieu.

Miller’s versatility is one of the reasons Ben Ratner was so eager to cast her in Down River, the soul-churning drama he wrote and directed as a tribute to his late friend, legendary stage and screen actress Babz Chula, who died of cancer in May, 2010.

“Working with Gabe is always fantastic.

She has a rare gift of being able to blend comedy and drama in the same moments, or switch from one extreme to the next without breaking stride,” Ratner told WE. “People who know her from some of the lighter stuff she has done, like Corner Gas, will be seeing another side of her in Down River: emotionally raw, and totally authentic.”

On March 14, the made-in-Vancouver film — the critical darling of the 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival and the Vancouver Film Critics Circle’s pick for Best BC Film of 2013 — begins its hometown theatrical run at Fifth Avenue Cinemas.

Down River offers a glimpse into the lives of four women: insecure actress Fawn (Miller), tortured artist Aki (Jennifer Spence), incendiary singer Harper (Colleen Rennison), and their mentor, Pearl (Helen Shaver).

The generous and tough-talking Pearl supports and anchors the younger lot, until the day she is suddenly gone, and the surviving trio must find their footing.

Ratner wrote Down River with this particular cast in mind. “Ben could call me about anything, and I would be there in a heart beat,” Miller told WE during a quiet moment at VIFF. “As an actor, you always

Gabrielle Miller (above, centre) exposes her emotionally raw side in Down River, a film inspired by actress Babz Chula (left). Miller plays an in-demand yet insecure actress who relies on an older woman for support. Supplied/Dan Toulgoet photos want to play characters that challenge you, or stories that mean something to you or move you in some way, and if I had my way, I would just work with friends all the time.”

Miller was also good friends with Chula, and was a founding member of the Babz Chula Lifeline for Artists Society. “She was completely involved [in the society] and the driving force for that when she was going through all of it, at every meeting, making it look the way she wanted to, which was something that would help many artists,” Miller recalled.

While the film is not a dramatization of

Chula’s life or death, it was inspired by the impact she made on those she left behind and, Miller says, Chula was “all over that movie. We had pieces of her clothing and we wore her bangles, so she was definitely with us,” said Miller, adding that you don’t need to have known Chula in order to be swept away by Down River. “She was an inspiration, and it’s an uplifting story of friendship and finding yourself as an artist and a human on this planet.”

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Billion-dollar plan proposed for Downtown Eastside Housing the biggest expense with most of the funding needed from government

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he Downtown Eastside is expected to get a massive facelift over the next 30 years that will see thousands of new social housing units, more business spaces and a tree-lined East Hastings

Street.

But the $1 billion cost of revitalizing the area that includes Chinatown, Gastown and Strathcona relies heavily on senior levels of government to buck up in a big way.

The city’s proposed new community plan for the Downtown Eastside, which goes before city council March 12, calls for $530 million from the provincial and federal governments.

City manager Penny Ballem told the Courier after a media briefing Thursday that she recognizes the plan will only work with buy-in from Victoria and Ottawa.

“We have to remember it’s over 30 years; we’re not asking for that tomorrow,” Ballem said. “Are we absolutely confident that we’re going to get [the money]?

No, but I think we feel much more comfortable that we actually have a very robust and coherent plan. We have very good evidence and justification of why the need is there and it’s very much quantifiable.”

The city has had some success in recent years in working with the provincial government which provided more than $200 million to build 14 social housing buildings on city property.

The federal government has contributed money to projects in the Downtown Eastside but no longer has a national housing strategy.

“But I think it’s fair to say that over the past five years, the prime minister is starting to signal that he understands,” Ballem said. “I would say we’re very hopeful but we certainly at this point have no guarantees. But we think we’re in a much better position with a great plan.”

Of the $1 billion cost of the plan, the biggest expense is $820 million for housing. At least $50 million would come from the city and $245 million from developers, leaving senior levels of government to cover $525 million.

In 2005, the city produced a housing plan for the Downtown Eastside that Vision Vancouver Coun.

Andrea Reimer said will deliver “significant numbers of housing units in the next 10 years, even if there is no further investment from the federal government or the province.”

Reimer said “fierce advocacy” is really the only pathway the city has to convince senior levels of government of the need to invest in Vancouver.

“That’s what it took to get the province to the table and I expect it’ll be the same thing that gets the federal government to the table,” she said.

The plan calls for 1,300 new social housing units, another 3,100 units to replace single-room occupancy hotels and new housing for families.

The realities driving the plan are found in the Downtown Eastside’s well-documented poverty statistics: Of the 18,500 residents, up to 67 per cent are considered low income, with a median household income of $13,691.

Unemployment is at 12 per cent with more than 6,300 people on social assistance. The plan also calls for affordable childcare, access to nutritious affordable and culturally appropriate food, increase access to quality health, social and community services, improved arts and culture facilities and upgrades to cycling and pedestrian routes.

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The long-awaited washroom at Nelson Park in the West End is under construction. Dan Toulgoet photo

Potty talk a win for Nelson Park Relief coming this summer after 10-year campaign for public toilet

By Sandra Thomas

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fter almost a decade without a place of convenience, Nelson Park finally has a washroom which should be ready for use this summer.

Vision Vancouver park board commissioner Aaron Jasper was a director with the West End Residents Association (WERA) in 2006, when a redevelopment design for the park was unveiled with no plans for a washroom. The park’s fieldhouse and washrooms were demolished as part of the redesign. At the time, staff said the board’s budget lacked the money to build washrooms during the initial phase of the redevelopment. Estimates for the tender on the project came back twice what was budgeted — while the board was hoping to spend $800,000 on the

project, the lowest bid came in at $1.26 million.

In 2011 Jasper said, “I feel like I’ve been working on this forever…” More than two years later, Jasper said a casual conversation that same year with Peter Judd, the city’s general manager of engineering, got the ball rolling.

“I said, do you happen to have any of those self-cleaning, wheelchair-accessible toilets hanging around?” said Jasper. “And he said no, but we can order one.”

But because CBS/JC Decaux makes the washrooms in France, it took almost two years for the unit be ordered, built and shipped to Vancouver.

“We probably could have had one in place two years ago, but I insisted it had to be accessible,” said Jasper, who added once the washroom arrived it was decided the original location wouldn’t work.

Jasper said the washroom now has to be hooked up to a sewer line and a paved accessible wheelchair ramp must be built before it can be used.

Over the years, West End resident Brent Granby also argued against the loss of the washroom. In 2010, the then-president of WERA went so far as to hold a “Potty

Power” protest in the park including babies, toddlers and green portable potties he gave away to families who took part.

Granby’s slogan at the time was, “When you have to go, you have to go,” and the protest was designed to demonstrate the need for a washroom in the park.

In 2006, Granby argued unsuccessfully the park board should keep the fieldhouse and washrooms as programming space. At the time, the park board said a washroom would likely be built sometime during the 2009-2011 capital plan, but that didn’t happen. Granby was out with his camera last week taking photos of the toilet and posting them on social media.

The Nelson Park washroom issue was also of concern to Spencer Chandra Herbert, NDP MLA for Vancouver-West End, who wrote park board general manager Malcolm Bromley last year requesting an update on installation of the washroom.

“West End residents have been holding it since 2006 and they’ll be greatly relieved that this washroom is finally being built,” Chandra Herbert said this week.

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nly one out of every 32 high school students goes into the trades. This in a province that is predicted to have a shortage of 30,000 skilled workers by 2021.

If one in five students could be persuaded to chose the trades, that deficit could be wiped out, says the BC Construction Association.

But how will those students be introduced to the benefits and rewards of such a career if their schools don’t have the proper tools?

On Feb. 20, the BCCA and Construction Foundation of BC launched Project Shop Class, which aims to raise $8.9 million for 115 schools across the province.

“Shop hasn’t changed a bit since you were in high school,” BCCA CEO Manley

McLachlan told the ballroom full of building professionals and educators at the Coast Coal Harbour. “Neither has the equipment.

“This is an amazing opportunity for us to make a change.”

For instance, one of the schools, Britannia Secondary, needs to replace its two Delta table saws that were made in the 60s. Delta no longer makes the parts and the saws have been prone to catching on fire. The school applied for $20,000 to help it replace aging equipment. (At the dinner, that amount was raised, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from Concert Properties.)

“Woodworking is the only class in the day when we get to learn something,” a Britannia student said in a promotional video, evoking much laughter in the room.

“It’s important to reach out to innercity

kids,” his teacher, Michael Louie, says in the video.

It’s also important to teach young people about safe work environments, said WorkSafeBC’s director of industry and labour services, Dale Walker.

Young people are three times as likely to be injured on the job as workers older than 25, he said, and more than half of those injuries will happen in the first six months of the job.

“When teenagers get hurt they don’t report an injury because they think injuries are part of the job and they just want to be accepted by other workers,” Walker said. Students must be taught to say no when they believe their personal safety is at risk and to speak up if they don’t understand or didn’t hear the instructions.

To donate to the campaign or learn more about the schools’ requests, go to ProjectShopClass.com

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WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL: Annual festival celebrates women filmmakers with screenings, panels, workshops, and galas.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CONFERENCE: Annual conference celebrating International Women’s Day. Featuring guest speakers, panel discussions, and expo. March 8 at Century Plaza Hotel (1015 Burrard). $25-$40 at www. eventbrite.ca.

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A HIGH TEA SOCIAL SEMINAR: Afternoon of tea, sweet treats and speakers in support of local charities. With Darcy Marquardt (Olympian), Caroline MacGiliivray (Beauty Night), and Sadie St. Denis (Shanti Uganda). March 15 at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens (5251 Oak Street). $75 at www. eventbrite.ca.

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW: Premier showcase for car enthusiasts highlights new models and trends. March 25-30 at Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place). $10$15

- MIES JULIE: Internationally acclaimed director Yael Farber sets her explosive new adaptation of Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie in the remote, bleak beauty of South Africa. March 25-April 19. *** THERE GOES THE BRIDE: Wedding-centric musical farce by Ray Cooney and John Chapman.

Until March 22 at Metro Theatre (1370 SW Marine). $22-$25 at www.metrotheatre.com.

BUSYTOWN: Busytown is always buzzing with activity. But what do people do all day? Based on the book What Do People Do All Day

by Richard Scarry. For ages 3 and up. Until March 30 at Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright, Granville Island). $15-$29 at www. carouseltheatre.ca.

THE SEAFARER: On a stormy Dublin night, four old friends gather for their annual ritual of cards and demon rum, but find themselves playing for more than money. March 7-29 at Pacific Theatre (1440 West 12th). $19.99$29.99 at www.pacifictheatre.org.

FLOYD COLLINS: Vancouver premiere of Adam Guettel’s musical about an American explorer who becomes a shortlived media attraction. March 11-30 at York Theatre (639 Commercial). $18.75-$40.75 at www.thecultch.com.

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PROFESSOR MENDELSON AND HIS MIND: The titular Mendelson writes his memoirs using chapter headings supplied by the audience. March 13-15 at Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). $12$15 at www.instanttheatre.com.

- DRIVING MISS DAISY: Pulitzer Prize–winning play follows a Southern matriarch and her chauffeur over a 25-year friendship. Until March 15 at Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). From $29

CHELSEA HOTEL: Six performers play seventeen different instruments in a rollicking tribute to Leonard Cohen. March 18-29 at Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova). $20-$30 at www. firehallartscentre.ca.

- HELEN LAWRENCE: Noirstyle mixed media spectacle by visual artist Stan Douglas and screenwriter Chris Haddock set in 1948 Vancouver. March 13-April 13 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). From $29

NASHVILLE HURRICANE: A manager, a mentor, a mother, and a guitar prodigy tell their versions of what happened to a legendary fretboard phenomenon in this one-man guitar epic show.

March 19-23 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). $25 at www. vancouverfringe.com.

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- UNDERBELLY: Jayson McDonald presents a hallucinatory journey of language and imagery based on the myth and impact of Burroughs and the

THIS STAYS IN THE ROOM: True stories of shame and forgiveness are presented through text, song, photography, video and choreographed movement.

March 19-30 at Gallery Gachet (88 East Cordova). $20 at www. eventbrite.ca.

AZANO: Emissaries from an imagined post-racist future

construct a time-travelling machine of the spirit. Part of Boca del Lupo’s Micro Performance Series. March 20-23 at Anderson Street Space (1405 Anderson, Granville Island). $10 at www. bocadellupo.com.

INNOCENCE LOST: Western Canadian premiere of play about Steven Truscott, the 14-year-old Ontario boy sentenced to death row in 1959. March 20-April 6 at Studio 58 (100 West 49th, Langara). $19.75-$24.75 at www. ticketstonight.ca.

28th BRAVE NEW RITES FESTIVAL: UBC Creative Writing Program & Theatre Department present 12 short plays and an afternoon of staged readings.

March 26-30 at Dorothy Somerset Studio Theatre (6361 University, UBC). $10-$15 at ubctheatre. universitytickets.com.

THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP: Nell Trent, a child-orphan of thirteen, must take care of her ailing grandfather in this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel.

March 28-April 20 at Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). $16-$20 at www.unitedplayers.com.

OPERA DON GIOVANNI: Mozart’s brilliant portrait of a serial seducer who leaves death and destruction in his wake. Until March 9 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton). From $35 at www.vancouveropera.ca. See story page 3.

BEGGAR’S OPERA: In David Newham’s exciting adaptation of John Gay’s classic opera, 10 live theatrical music videos combine to create an opera for the modern age. Until March 14 at Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). $24-$29 at www. ticketstonight.ca.

UBC OPERA BALL: Dinner, performance by the Dal Richards Orchestra, and dancing on stage. Presented by UBC Opera Ensemble. March 22 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). $150 at 604.822.6725.

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- LOUIS LORTIE PLAYS CHOPIN: One of Canada’s favourite artists plays Chopin’s romantic First

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- GREAT RUSSIAN CLASSICS: Tchaikovsky, Glinka, RimskyKorsakov’s Le Coq d’or Wedding March, and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Great Gate of Kiev. March 20.

- JOHN MCDERMOTT: Internationally-renowned singer John McDermott takes audiences on a musical journey through Scotland and Ireland. March 21-22.

- THE HOCKEY SWEATER: Vancouver premiere of a work based on Roch Carrier’s classic story. March 23.

- A GARDEN FULL OF SONGS: A string quartet concert for the kids featuring the music of Bela Bartok. March 28-29 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).

- SPRING FESTIVAL: March 29: Romantic Melodies. March 31: Rach Two. VANCOUVER RECITAL SOCIETY 604.602.0363 / VANRECITAL.COM $29.75-$74.75 / WWW.TICKETMASTER.CA - BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV: Pianist. March 9 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).

- YO-YO MA & KATHRYN STOTT: Cellist and pianist. March 16 at The Orpheum (601 Smithe).

- BRAHMS FESTIVAL: March 1921 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).

- IESTYN DAVIES & THOMAS DUNFORD: Countertenor and lutist. March 30 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton). *** THE GREAT ROMANTICS: UBC Symphony Orchestra performs works by Strauss, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. March 14 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). Free SHWETA JHAVERI AND THE NEELAMJIT DHILLON QUARTET: Captivating vocalist performs accompanied by tabla and harmonium. Opening set by local quartet. March 15 at Western Front (303 East 8th). $15-$25 at front.bc.ca.

SAMULNORI WITH KIM DUK SOO: Dynamic troupe from South Korea will perform traditional music and dance featuring driving, syncopated sounds and animated theatricality. March 15 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. $36 at www. ticketmaster.ca.

CELTICFEST VANCOUVER: Western Canada’s largest celebration of traditional and

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Includes free and ticketed performances, street market (March 15-16) and St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16). March 8-16 at various locations. www. celticfestvancouver.com.

MUSIC IN THE MORNING: Coffee, conversation, and a concert by Shauna Rolston (cello), Barry Shiffman (violin) and Joseph Elworthy (cello). March 19-21 at Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut). $16-$35 at www. musicinthemorning.org.

ROVSHAN MAMEDKULIEV: Solo performance by award-winning guitar prodigy. March 22 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour). $15-$25 at www.vancouverguitar.org.

SOUND SPACE ARCHITECTURE: Premiere performances of works that play off the resonant space of VCC’s atrium. March 22 at Vancouver Community College (1155 East Broadway). $15-$35 at www.newmusic.org.

SONIC BOOM FESTIVAL: Five-day showcase of new compositional works by BC composers. Includes workshops, lectures, student master class, and performances by the Erato Ensemble and more. March 2630 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour) and Orpheum Annex (823 Seymour). $11.34-$21.69 at www. brownpapertickets.com.

JANNE MERTANEN: Concert by internationally renowned Chopin interpreter. March 28 at Magee Theatre (6360 Maple). $30-$40 at www.chopinsociety.org.

HEAR IT NOW 2014: STRONG AND FREE: Orkestra Futura pays tribute to NOW Society’s Coat Cooke. March 28 at Western Front (303 East 8th). $15/$20 at www.nowsociety.org.

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THE BEST OF NOW: Portlandbased Northwest Dance Project performs works by Vancouver’s Wen Wei Wang, Sarah Slipper, and European dance makers.

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TEMPEST REPLICA: Crystal Pite stages a game of revenge and forgiveness, reality and imagination based on motifs from The Tempest. Until March 8 at SFU Woodward’s (149 West Hastings). $29-$49 at tickets. dancehouse.ca.

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL: Artists from China, Spain, the United States, Germany, Japan, and Canada perform cutting edge contemporary dance. March 7-29 at various locations. $25-$60 at www.vidf.ca.

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STELLA + NEW WORK: A crack ensemble of fearless and technically honed dancers perform a double bill by New York choreographer Sidra Bell.

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DISCOVER DANCE!: Lunchtime performance by Dovbush Dancers. March 27 at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). $10$12 at www.ticketstonight.ca.

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival: Dancers of Damelahamid and the UBC Museum of Anthropology (MOA) present a celebration of the diverse stories, songs, and dances of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast and beyond from March 4 to 9, 2014 at MOA. Prices vary; damelahamid.ca.

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MOTOWN MELTDOWN: 25 Canadian vocalists and a 12-piece band perform classics from the Motown songbook. March 29 at Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). $30 at www. ticketmaster.ca.

THIRST: MUSIC OF ANA SOKOLOVIC, JULIA WOLFE AND MICHAEL OESTERLE: Turning Point Ensemble, musica intima and the Nu:BC Collective come together for an exploration of contemporary music. March 29 at Telus Studio Theatre (6265 Crescent, UBC). March 29 & 30. $34.95-$39.75

DANCE PORNO DEATH CULT: Dancetheatre guru Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg premieres a solo infused with humour and pathos.

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NO SINNER AT THE FOX CABARET: Local blues rock outfit No Sinner will christen the Fox Cabaret stage March 7, for the firstever rock show in the brand new venue. This show doubles as a send-off celebration for the band’s SXSW junket, and will feature DJs Tyler Fedchuk and Owen Ellis. Tix $12; doors at 6pm, show at 10:30. Eric Cairns photo

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Northwest Dance Project, the Portland company of Vancouver dancer Sarah Slipper, comes to Canada for the first time this month. Blaine Truitt Covert photo

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Only her baby, Northwest Dance Project, is 10 years old. And it’s been even longer, still, that the Vancouver dancer has been kept away from us professionally — busy establishing herself as a force in the American dance scene.

But she’s coming back, and she’s bringing with her The Best of Now — a limited engagement of stunning works with one of America’s hottest dance companies.

Slipper, who initially moved to Portland to work with the local ballet company, stayed on as an international freelance choreographer and then founded Northwest Dance Project, which has presented more than 160 new works since 2004.

It’s no surprise that her respect for and relationships with Vancouver choreographers such as Emily Molnar and Wen Wei Wang (whose stunning work ‘Chi’ is also part this début), and the strengths of the Vancouver dance scene aren’t exactly luring her back any time soon.

“Northwest Dance Project is my founding baby,” says Slipper. “The company is one arm of the organization, but we also have things like major classes, summer programs, outreach programs... It’s quite a big, growing baby.”

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S is minimal; most states have no funding; many cities are shutting theirs down, as well.

So, like any worried mother(land), the first thing we want to know from Slipper is, ‘Does she need money?’

“One is so dependent [in the US] on individuals. The interesting dynamic for us, in Portland, is there’s an audience. It’s a very liberal, progressive, creative-class city, so people go to see things. But it’s a tough plight philanthropically.

“If anything, big money goes to social issues, environmental issues. It’s just less built in to the fabric. We have done so much for less. We don’t have big budgets; it’s much more of a bare-minimum administration. If you have a stable company, you start getting a reputation worldwide, [so] I have devoted everything to paying the artists.”

Artists whom she trusts, like the dancers in ‘MemoryHouse’ (another of the contemporary pieces in The Best of Now), to rewrite her work as they see fit.

“I’m known for these long duets — I have a series — and ‘MemoryHouse’ is one of my more recent works. It’s a 20-minute long duet, from the woman’s point of view, reflecting on a memory: is he really there?

“The most interesting thing for me, is that the ending is out of my control. The last couple minutes of the work, the dancer’s eyes are closed. It’s done in improv, so she doesn’t know where she is on the stage and she chooses the ending. To create what experience the memories give her....”

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neakers designed to help tone your hamstrings, glutes and calves are flying off the shelves this Spring. But — I hate to break it to you dropping an extra fifty on sneakers will not melt the fat off your thighs.

Shoe companies are adding balls, bumps and slopes underfoot in order to increase the degree to which your backside gets toned while walking. This makes sense and could definitely make for a more interesting behind (much the same as squats and lunges); but it’s important to understand that such a shoe was developed to shape by increasing muscle mass, not by decreasing fat.

Spot reduction doesn’t work. Training that focuses the work on specific muscles does, indeed, shape and tone the muscle underneath the fat, but burning calories is what melts the layer of fat on top in order to uncover the fruits of your labour.

However, don’t be discouraged from giving them a run (though it’s not recommended that you reach such a pace due to the unstable platform the shoe creates), as there are several benefits to walking in these shoes.

Firstly, purchasing special walking shoes could motivate you to actually… walk! And walking in such sneakers might be more fun than not because it will feel weird and new. Plus, you’ll likely burn more calories because you’ll be more focused on the task at hand, thus increasing the speed at which you walk and the number of calories being burned.

In addition, building muscle mass anywhere on your body increases the rate at which you burn calories. And, let’s face it, unveiling shapely buns as the fat disappears from daily jaunts will be much more fun that exposing the typical North American pancake butt.

Sneakers marketed to help you lose weight are not going to be the catalyst that gets you there. You have to do the work. This is good news because it means you can still meet your fitness goals in Saan Specials (do they even have those anymore?). But feel free to try them out as a way to incorporate some focused muscle building exercise into your cardio; just ensure you’re clipping along at a challenging pace.

The Cultch presents The Best of Now, March 6-8, 8pm, feat. works commissioned from Wen Wei Wang, Sarah Slipper, and more. Tickets $18+, TheCultch.com.

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emember when going to the movies was a magical experience; when ushers would walk up and down the aisles with treasure chests hanging around their necks? Remember when walking into a theatre meant feeling escape, excitement and amazement all at the same time?

On May 1, the Dunbar Theatre will wind the clock back to remember and celebrate those times with a night of glamour, live entertainment and that Old Hollywood style.

Event organizer Susan Skemp says going to a movie “used to be so massive. We’re bringing back that Old Hollywood and glamour; it’ll be over the top.” She urges people to come dressed in their most posh attire, perhaps as a character from their favourite movie. There will be sing-a-longs, contests and live performances — “It’s not just watching a movie; it is a show.”

Built in 1935, the Dunbar Theatre has stood the test of time. Raymond Poulter was there when the concrete was poured and has lived behind the theatre for nearly 84 years. Poulter has been in the Dunbar community for so long, in fact, that he helped contribute to the book The Story of Dunbar by Peggy Schofield.

Poulter knows the theatre inside and out: in his younger years he would help clean it after Saturday morning matinees. He remembers the places around the theatre where he used to play, now occupied by buildings.

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“If they decided to tear it down, I’d miss it,” says Poulter. “It’s a companion. I’ve known it all my life.”

The theatre is not only being kept alive by memories; the theatre itself is booming. With seats that give your legs room to stretch and popcorn so good it may just kill you, you’re getting more than just a movie.

Ken Charko owns the theatre and has worked to establish a good relationship with the community by bringing in quality movies, having a great staff and getting involved with events such as this one. Says Charko: “I think these type of artistic endeavors stir and incubate other artistic endeavors.”

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With expert style, fashion experience, and an engaging personality, there’s no better way to get your first look at 2014 Spring fashion.

You won’t want to miss the exclusive Spring 2014 trend presentations from Mansour, Harry Rosen, and Holt Renfrew. With a limited number of event tickets, they’ve created an intimate setting so you can see the hottest Spring looks come down the runway, up close and personal.

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All proceeds go to Coast Mental Health. For tickets, go to CoastMentalHealth.com/Cadillac-Fairview. — Kelsey Klassen Speaking of Pacific Centre, Retail Insider has released its annual list of North America’s 10 most productive shopping centres and, for 2013, Pacific Centre continues to be the most productive shopping centre in Canada, with sales exceeding $1,335 per square foot: 1. Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour, Florida,

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3. The Grove, Los Angeles, California, USA: US$1,400 /sq. ft.

4. Pacific Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia: C$1335 /sq. ft.

5. Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto, Ontario: C$1300 /sq. ft.

6. Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, Ontario: C$1275 /sq. ft.

7. Mall at Millennia, Orlando, Florida, USA: US$1,250 /sq. ft.

8. Oakridge Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia: C$1,132 /sq. ft.

9. The Mall at Short Hills, Short Hills, New Jersey, USA: US$1,110 /sq. ft.

10. Chinook Centre, Calgary, Alberta: C$1,108 /sq. ft.

Also, three of the four most productive Canadian malls (excluding Oakridge Centre) will see Nordstrom stores open in the next two years, which, list author Hilary Taylor speculates, may propel Canadian malls further above their American counterparts.

Yet another style sanctuary has arived in Gastown. Luxury boutique Savant, billed as “the shop of all shops... where streetwear meets high fashion”, opened its doors March 1 at 360 Carrall.

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Active listings fell so the sales-to-activelistings ratio rose 4.9 percentage points to 18.9 per cent in February compared with 14 per cent in January.

“Home buyer demand picked up in February, which is consistent with typical seasonal patterns in our housing market,” said Sandra Wyant, who is president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).

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The benchmark prices for a Fraser Valley home rose about one per cent to $558,100 compared with $552,500 in January.

There were 1,102 home sales in the Fraser Valley in February, which was 21 per cent more than in February 2013. Listings inched up three per cent year-over-year so the salesto-active-listings ratio rose three percentage points to 13 per cent in February up from 10 per cent in January.

“The last time we saw an improvement in the market this early in the year was two years ago when we ended up having a solid, steady market from February through to mid-summer,” said FVREB president Ray Werger. “It’s too early to predict whether this year will be similar, but for now sales are up and the average number of days to sell a detached home is one week faster than it was in January.”

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mplementation of the City of Vancouver Building Bylaw — which will ban doorknobs and usher in some of the toughest energy requirements in Canada — has been postponed from March 2014 until July 1, according to Mark Hartman, Vancouver’s green building manager.

“Only building permits submitted after June 30 will be required to comply with the new building bylaw, which includes updates to windows, insulation, heating systems, and accessibility,” Hartman wrote this week in an email to members of the building industry.

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Energy requirements include an upgrade to window performance, an increase in insulation levels, greater air tightness and the mandatory installation of a 240-volt electrical vehicle outlet in each carport or garage.

Hartman said the new bylaw is part of the City of Vancouver’s strategy to become the “greenest city in the world by 2020.” He didn’t explain why the bylaw deadline has been extended.

However, a building consultant on the city’s bylaw advisory committee, said the delay was due to “intense lobbying by building product manufacturers, particularly in the window and door industry.”

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• North West Corner Penthouse in Boutique Concrete Building • 10 Years Young! Largest 1 Bdrm in the Building – over 700sf!

• Huge Outside Space – 250sf on Two Balconies • Forever Ocean, Mountain & City Views • Great Location – Steps to St. Paul’s Hospital,Transit, Davie Village Shops • Hardwood Floors, Stainless Appliances, Granite Counters • Gym, Steam, Sauna, Underground Parking • Pets & Rentals Allowed! Welcome Home!

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• Gorgeous Designer South Facing 1 Bdrm • 12 Story Boutique Tower in Davie Village • Beautifully Renovated – New Kitchen and Bathroom • Solid Refurbished Oak Floors • South-Facing, Ocean Views, Rooftop Pool • Sold with Brand New Fully Furnished, or Separately • Steps to Beach, St. Pauls, Shopping & Transit • Commercial Leasehold Property – 20% Down Payment – RBC Financing!

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• Sunny South West-Facing Backyard Drenched in Sunlight.

• Best School Catchment,Walk to Devonshire Park and Minutes from Van Dusen Gardens and Oakridge Mall • Build Your Dream Home.Welcome Home!

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$645,000 102 – 1655 NELSON ST

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$315,000 1909–161 WEST GEORGIA ST

OPEN SAT 12 - 2PM

LOCATION, LOCATION!!

West of Denman garden level suite with a private entrance, your pooch will love it. Well laid out 1,048 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath with some updating, waiting for your personal touch. Includes gas f/p, laundry, parking & storage in this well-managed bldg. Pets & rentals welcome. 1 blk to Stanley Park & 2 blks to English Bay.

205 – 2630 ARBUTUS ST

$438,000

OPEN SUN 2 - 4PM

Bright, immaculate 1 bedroom with 2 dens in the Arbutus Walk neighbourhood. Larger den could be a child’s bedroom, the smaller den could be an office, nursery or storage. Plus: gas fireplace, laundry, granite counters and eating area, laminate floors and parking. Pets & rentals welcome.

Fantastic opportunity to live or invest in a spacious 1 bedroom city home. Quiet south-facing garden suite with many upgrades. Situated in a well-maintained building w/ a proactive strata. Recent building upgrades include a new roof (2013), piping (2008), hot water tanks, elevator, common area upgrades & money for a new boiler. 1 parking and 1 storage locker included.

Rentals and pets allowed! All this in the heart of the West End, just steps to the seawall, English Bay, shopping and all the great amenities downtown has to offer. www.candiceelliott.com

William Lew 604-862-1966 Live-Dream-Play

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214–1355 HARWOOD ST

$319,800

OPEN SAT 1 - 3PM

WAIT?... BUT WHY? This 1 bdrm GROUND LEVEL unit, one block from the beach (!!) is ready for you now. 665sq.ft. of functional space, opening onto lush private garden. Parking & storage.

Check out our website, www.dexterrealty.com for current market condition updates.

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One Bedroom and Den with city and Mountain views.

Rentals allowed.

Ed Gramauskas Reid Dewson 604-618-9727 604-263-1144 www.loftsvancouver.com

310 – 1435 NELSON ST

Marilou Appleby 604-318-9566

$399,000

NEW LISTING

$345,000

TUB FOR TWO! Enjoy the space of this terrific one bedroom which will easily accommodate house-size furniture. You will only find this in an older, mature building. Zen-like, with mtn views from this West-facing quiet condo. Open galley kitchen, dining area leading into the massive living room. Enclosed balcony could be your den, library or flex space. King size bedroom with an extra large walk-in closet for two +. Bathroom could easily fit a double sink along with the original two-person soaker tub.

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$274,900

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RENOVATED STUDIO LOFT. VAN HORNE. Renovated studio loft with hardwood floors, granite countertops and new fridge & stove.

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Must see, one of a kind, custom built, Yaletown, VIEW SKYHOME @ The 501! • This luxuriously appointed urban oasis combines 2 units redesigned into a spacious 1 Bdrm plus Den • Loads of extras: Home theatre surround sound, 2 gas f/p, s/s appl., a spa-like bathroom with granite heated flrs & built in sound system, separate tiled shower & 2 person jetted jacuzzi tub. The open concept 340sf living/dining rm includes a custom millwork desk, double sided built in wall aquarium, large master with fireplace, English Bay, Marina & City VIEWS & a lg walk in closet • Outstanding building offering 24 hr concierge, 2 guest suites, indoor/outdoor pool, exercise rm, sauna, jacuzzi, 2 parking & 2 lockers!

PRICE REDUCED TAYLOR TOWNHOME, $428,800 253-35 KEEFER PL

• Rare & Unique Townhouse Opportunity in hot Crosstown • 2 level, private entry, one bdrm+den townhome with lower terrace & upper deck plus insuite laundry, parking & storage • Flooded with natural light, space, peace, and greenery • Accessed through a gated landscaped courtyard, enjoy the benefits of a large complex (secured parking, storage, exercise facilities & low maintenance fees) & all the tranquility & privacy of a detached home • Steps to park, shopping, cafes, grocery, skytrain, theatres, restaurants, perfection!

THE OLIVE $428,800 406-3225 TUPPER ST

• Great 1 BR + den w/ gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, quality cabinetry, KitchenAid s/s appl. • Fabulous north views & a balcony ideal for BBQs • Unit has a cozy living room with wide plank h/w flooring & fireplace • Great lifestyle unit in South Cambie steps to transit, shopping, cafes & restaurants • Pets & rentals welcome

NEW LISTING THE 501, $359,900 510-501 PACIFIC

Cozy, warm & spacious one bedroom + den + nook @ The 501! • Open plan living, dining & kitchen allows for entertaining galore; great flow to the lovely home & shows beautifully w/new stainless steel appliances (GE Profile series), granite counters, black tile backsplash, new track lighting (all on dimmers), new gooseneck industrial strength faucet etc. • The 501 boasts the best bldg amenities in Yaletown: 2 guest suites, beach volleyball court, indoor/ outdoor heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, 24 hour concierge/caretaker . . . Steps to the seawall, parks & Yaletown core • Truly one of a kind!

NEW LISTING LONDON PLACE, $363,500 306-1177 HORNBY

Completely renoed designer 1 bdrm & den @ London Place • Fantastic open concept + light thruout • Warm & bright designer colors, brand new kitchen w/quartz countertops, new s/s backsplash tiles & appls., gooseneck faucet & double undermount sink • Brand new coffee laminate h/w flrs thruout... Tinted wall to wall windows, commercial grade construction converted to condos in 1994 (built to last Proactive Complex) • Low strata fees incl heat + hot water + free laundry + rooftop patio with views + 2 storage lockers, parking, gym, sauna, hot tub • Pets allowed, rentals with restrictions • Unbelievable central location close to everything!!!

PARK 360, $348,000 2005-7088 18TH AVE, BURNABY

• This 1 bdrm plus den is Cressey built with all the premium finishing including 9’ ceilings, open plan kitchen w/ SS appl., granite counters, engineered h/w floors, custom built-ins & more • Enjoy the large balcony for BBQs & gardening, the unit has terrific easterly views • Building amenities incl. fully equipped exercise room, sauna, steam room, swirl pool, lounge & recreation room w/ billiards table • Great access to transit, be downtown in minutes • Shopping is convenient with Metrotown, High Gate Mall and Big Bend strip mall on Marine Way.

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OPEN: SUN 2:00 - 3:00 1655 Nelson #210

West End Best Priced 2 Bdrm: $309,900.

OPEN: SUNDAY 2:00 - 3:00 1655 Nelson #210 The Wait Is Over! Many buyers have been waiting to see this while the building made improvements. Beautiful 687 sf Denman St. strata suite with tasteful renovations, in suite laundry, new carpets, California shutters, all new kitchen and bathroom & much more. Pets & rentals OK. $328,000.

Amazing Price! Amazing Building! 1720 Barclay #103 Unbelievable new price for this beautifully renovated garden two bedroom patio suite at Lancaster Gate Apartments - just off Denman and known for its very high quality. Private patio space. 787 sf. Now $309,900.

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1949 Beach #505 West of Denman City views from Pendrell side of the building.

Beautifully updated NE corner updated suite. Two bdrm, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors. Feels like a house! $719,000.

1720 Barclay #305 Just off Denman Every inch of this quiet, concrete condo has been renovated with first rate materials and exquisite design and taste. Includes secured parking. Outdoor pool. $229,900.

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1330 Harwood #2004 Sunset Beach Views! Sunny NE corner with magnificent high end renovations, an open concept & forever views to city, mountain & water. 620 sf. $335,000.

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robjoyce@telus.net CARNEY’S CORNER fEATuRE pRESENTATiON Unique two level one & den used as two bedroom offering flexible living for sharing, work at home or young family. Quality renovations maximize style & comfort including heated tile floors, laminate, granite counters, f/s front loading washer/dryer, s/s appliances & more. Lots of building upgrades incl. new roof & gorgeous sunny deck! $349,900

Open Sun 2-4pm 6-1681 COLUMBIA North Vancouver

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Real Estate Opens west end

PH06-1238 Burrard St, 1 bdrm, $488,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 301-1250 Burnaby St, 1 bdrm, $238,000, Sat/Sun 2-4 1655 Nelson #210, 1 bdrm, $328,000, Sun 2-3 only 104-1010 Chilco St, 2 bdrm, $645,000, Sat 2-4 205-2630 Arbutus St, 1 bdrm, $438,000, Sun 2-4 214-1355 Harwood St, $319,800, Sat 1-3 102-1655 Nelson St, 1 bdrm, $315,000, Sat 12-2

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he City of Vancouver ordered a tree-cutting company last Thursday to stop topping several tall trees at the Chinese Consulate on Granville Street because there were no permits in place to do the work.

But the city, which confirmed its investigation in an email Monday, would not provide the name of the company or clarify whose responsibility it was to obtain the permits.

The brief statement said staff responded to the consulate near the intersection of Granville and 16th Avenue after receiving a complaint from a member of the public.

“Staff noted topping of about 10 trees on site,” the statement said.

The trees are behind a tall fence on the grounds of the consulate, which is perched above Granville Street and fronted by a 10-

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foot rock wall and two large locked gates.

It is difficult to say whether the topping of the trees improved the view for consulate staff, although it is doubtful since the building is directly across the street from a stand of tall trees.

A representative from the consulate, who refused to give his name, said the trees were topped for safety reasons.

Last year, the man said, a tree crashed over the consulate’s fence from a neighbouring property. He also pointed out a large tree fell across Granville Street near 16th Avenue during a snowstorm in December 2012 and knocked out power lines.

When asked about obtaining permits, the man declined to comment.

“The city thought we cut this one too much,” he said, looking up a tree that was heavily pruned. “But different people have different opinions. As long as we keep it alive, it’s a good trimming.”

The man suspected a competitor of the tree company notified the city of the trees being topped. He wouldn’t comment further.

Story courtesy of the Vancouver Courier.

$1,725,000

Located on Beach Avenue. The seawall, ocean & English Bay are just out your door. Circa 1912 — ”Kensington Place” has been upgraded through time & is in pristine condition, the heritage features have been retained & carefully restored. #62 is positioned on the top floor corner with windows on all sides. 2 bedroom & den, 2 full bath 1600 sqft with house-sized principle rooms accommodate all your guests for either formal gatherings or casual dinners. Feel the warmth from the open flame fireplace. Enjoy close-in water views, impressive 9’ beamed ceilings, ornate woodwork throughout. The custom designed hand painted foyer greets you then leads to grand entertainment areas. French doors off the formal dining area open onto a southwest facing balcony with views overlooking the beach to English Bay. Reno’d kitchen offers modern conveniences with heritage inspired cabinets, coppered tin ceiling & sea side vantage point. Main bedrooms have the most secluded & quiet positions in building. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet & full en-suite bathroom. Parking included.

Nyree Dobson 604.683.1517 www.nyreedobson.com

Crest Realty Westside #2-1012 Beach Avenue, Vancouver

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• As new 1 BR 670 sf + 95 sf patio • Lrg outdoor fenced patio for fido, BBQ • Stainless steel & granite kitchen • New bath vanity, fresh paint, crown • 1 parking, storage too. On Bike route

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Yaletown’s most satisfying lunch 1211 Hamilton St. 604.642.0123

simplythairestaurant.com Nicolas Hipperson, executive chef and owner of Farm 2 Fork, and chef and cofounder Nooshin Rasouli invited Follow Me Foodie’s Mijune Pak to one of their underground dinners.

Going underground with Farm 2 Fork Follow Me Foodie

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s a “foodie” in Vancouver you would think I would have my finger on the pulse of everything food-related in the city, but I don’t.

Despite dining out on average once a day, there are many things that fly under my radar, and this was one of them.

I’m kind of embarrassed I did not know about Farm 2 Fork before, but it is a legal underground restaurant project which started in Spring 2011. Yes, it only took me about three years to discover it and I did not know about it until owner and executive chef Nicolas Hipperson invited me to attend one.

It was for a future episode of Secret Suppers of Vancouver, a soon-to-air CBC documentary about underground restaurants in the city.

Farm 2 Fork is the brainchild of Hipperson and chef and co-founder Nooshin Rasouli.

Hipperson is actually the executive chef of C Restaurant and Raincity Grill, but he started this project with Rasouli before taking the position. Rasouli was part of the early “underground restaurant” movement in the UK, and she was looking to replicate the concept in Vancouver. They had their eyes set on Gastown and the secret location ended up being Hipperson’s private home.

I’ve been to a few underground dinners in the city, but this was my favourite experience so far. The seven-course farm-to-table menu happens three to four times a week and a dish has never been replicated. With two passionate and formally trained fine dining chefs behind it, it was promising — and they delivered beyond expectations.

Each plate was well conceptualized, portioned and executed with attention to colour, texture, and quality of ingredients. One of my courses was a sous vide octopus with smoked tomato puree, squid ink and roasted garlic emulsion, blood oranges, chorizo, shaved Easter egg radish, and frisee, but my favourite was the clam linguini with housemade pasta, egg yolk, fresh chives, Manila clams, raw sea urchin, clam consommé, and radish sprouts. It was bring your own wine, although they will make recommendations based on the menu.

I had to keep reminding myself I was at an “underground dinner” because it felt like a legitimate fine dining restaurant. From the modern techniques and plating, to the upscale flavour profiles and professional service, I couldn’t help but be impressed

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by how non-underground fine dining restaurants could up their game. Even the silverware and stemware were quality and the overall attention to detail was excellent. Mind you, cooking for a small group is easier than cooking for the masses.

Dinners are planned for a minimum of six and maximum of 12 people so the experience is intimate and cozy. The dining room is sophisticated and comfortable and, for $75 for seven courses, it is one of the city’s most undiscovered bargains. Hipperson knows this as well so he is considering raising the price to $85, but it’s still well worth it. I didn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends and family right after stepping out the door.

Given the context of the filming I had to ask if what I had was representable of a regular night since foie gras torchon, uni, and sustainable Northern Divine caviar showed up on three plates, but he reassured me it was. Well, if that’s the case, then sign me up again. I know it is only March, but Farm 2 Fork has been my favourite dining experience in Vancouver so far this year.

Reservations are available seven days a week. Email Nicolas Hipperson at gastown. underground@gmail.com or call 778-772-3037.

Details at FarmTwoFork.com.

Follow Me Foodie is going to New York March 6 – 12. Enter to win two round-trip airfare tickets from Vancouver to New York from Mijune and Cathay Pacific Canada. Follow Mijune’s culinary adventures in The Big Apple on her blog, FollowMeFoodie.com, and @followmefoodie and #FMFinNY on Twitter for live updates, questions, and clues for when qualification questions will be revealed.

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Two-thirds of British Columbians say they have a negative opinion of genetically modified (GMO) foods, according to Insights West.

Its study also found that 56 per cent of BC residents would support

an outright ban on GMO foods.

Respondents with negative opinions felt the foods were "unnatural."

Sixteen per cent of BC respondents had positive opinions about GMO foods. BIV.com

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opening a British gastropub — The Fat Badger. Fingers crossed for an April opening.

Urban Digs Farm and Re-Up BBQ have teamed up to offer an ethical, weekly butcher-box subscription called The Beasty Box. Look for meats and prepared items in each box. Details at BeastyBox.com.

Local Food & Drink Happenings

Seigo Nakamura, owner of Miku and Minami, is opening a gyoza bar this summer at 620 W. Pender. Look for innovative flavours and lots of tapped sake, wine and beer.

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Enjoy one of our fifteen Neapolitan style pizzas made from scratch, house-made lasagnas or pastas.

Uva Wine Bar is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 with a networking event titled Guts and Glory: A Celebration of Hospitable Women. RSVP through Eventbrite. Attendance is free, but donations in any form to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation are welcomed.

16 beers on tap featuring award winning local craft selection.

Yew Seafood + Bar at The Four Seasons Hotel has undergone a quick reno of its lounge space and is now offering a new cocktail menu from head bartender Justin Taylor.

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Matchstick Coffee Roasters is opening a new location at 213 E. Georgia. It will be licensed, so expect ales and ciders, as well as coffee, lunch items, a toast bar, and housebaked croissants. MatchstickCoffee.com Ed Perrow, chef Neil Taylor, and Georgia Goritsas — the winning team behind the stellar Espana — have taken over the former Le Gavroche space on Alberni, and will be

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DRINK | DINE The District Brasserie in North Van is counting down to Belgian Beer Day on April 5 with 30 Days of Belgian Beer starting March 7.

Guests can discover a new Belgian beer each day for $4 off. TheDistrictSocial.com Campagnolo Roma is holding their next Quinto Quarto supper on Mar. 12. “No Guts, No Glory” sees crispy pigs’ ears, Fraser Valley duck heart tartare, Pacific octopus, lamb neck and other odd bits paired with two unique beers from R&B Brewing. Tickets are $79.50 and are available on Eventbrite.

Burdock and Co. is holding a special wine dinner on March 24, featuring “Orange” wines (made through macerated fermenting of white grapes) from Italy. Four courses; $130 per person. BurdockAndCo.com Chocolate Arts is holding a Scotch and chocolate tasting event on March 25. $68 per person. ChocolateArts.com Nicli Antica Pizzeria has launched a special menu for two people for $45. Each menu includes a shared antipasti, two pizzas and dessert, and is available Monday-Wednesday for lunch or dinner. NicliPizzeria.ca

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t’s an unassuming spot, right off the busy corner of West Broadway at Granville.

In fact, you could almost walk right by without noticing it — until you catch a whiff of something tasty. Then, like a cartoon from the ‘60s, you will inevitably follow your nose through the door.

Suddenly, you’re in a tiny little café with a deli counter full of sandwiches, salads and desserts, facing a big window wall lined with a transparent eating counter that might seat four. It’s obviously all about food to go, but there are no stale muffins or processed cheese products here. Rather, it’s all about the rich and comforting bocadillo.

Never heard of a bocadillo? Essentially, this is a sub, a distant cousin of the Vietnamese bahn mi, originating in Spain, but also highly popular in Latin American countries such as El Salvador, Colombia and Chile. Stuffed with meats and/or vegetables (the omelette versions are well-known in Spain) and grilled in a press, bocadillos are a comfortable and inexpensive meal often served at tapas bars and cafes.

Boca is not the first purveyor (Bocadillo on Commercial Drive opened just ahead of Boca’s mid-October opening), but it is quickly developing a name for itself. Local, un-medicated proteins, everything made from scratch, and a constantly evolving menu all make for solid reasons for a visit or three.

Owner Lynn Santiago is another incentive to stop by. The bright, passionate hospitality industry veteran routinely mans the counter (as well as running the kitchen) and is constantly excited by the enthusiasm of her customers — a large portion of whom have apparently become groupies. “My background is Filipino, so I grew up with a lot of Spanish influences,” explains Santiago. “I’m always looking to explore new flavours and see what my customers like and are interested in. It’s exciting to experiment.”

Some of those experiments result in features that look to have some staying power, like the recently-tried ancho chile-braised heritage Angus beef bocadillo, with Santia-

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go’s own chipotle barbecue sauce and jicama slaw. It’s stuffed with cilantro, green onions and shredded purple cabbage and carrots, and housed in a chewy, dense, brioche-like bun that is grilled just enough to give it a resilient cover. At $9 (standard price for all bocadillos), it’s a solid lunch. Pair it with a bag of cassava chips for fun.

Colombian meatloaf is another winner, licked with olive tapenade and spicy tomato mayo, as well as the requisite veggie-andherb mixture. It’s the smoothest meatloaf I’ve ever tried, and seems to be wonderfully short on filler. Another visit included the Salvadorian roast pork, with jack cheese and dill pickles, as well as the Peruvian potato salad ($3), oil-based and bright with paper-thing radish slices, flecks of green and purple onions, and cilantro. For colder days, try the chicken tortilla soup ($6), which is almost thick enough to call a stew, or the rice mole with chicken, pork or beans ($8).

If you have room for dessert, try the dulce de leche cake ($4), which is quite lovely all on its own, but becomes sinful, and almost too sweet, with the addition of caramel and sugar. Boca also sells soups, herbs and dry goods to take home, like Mexican oregano and various cookies and sweets.

All ratings out of five stars.

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

Monday-Thursday, 11am-6pm, Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm.

1513 West Broadway | 604620-1262 | Boca2Go.ca Anya Levykh has been writing about all things ingestible for more than 10 years. Hear her every Monday on CBC Radio One’s On the Coast and find her on Twitter @foodgirlfriday and Facebook.com/ FoodGirlFriday.

by Kurtis Kolt

ast week, it was in one of the smallest, nondescript meeting rooms at the Vancouver Convention Centre where a few wine writers gathered to have a chat with Michel Chapoutier, the current owner, winemaker and philosopher of Maison Chapoutier in France’s Rhône Valley.

Though a couple thousand trade and media were flocking through the International Tasting Room nearby,sampling the wares of 177 wineries, we considered ourselves the lucky ones to be crammed in the small space, garish artificial lighting and all. It was, simply, a rare opportunity to discover what makes a legend tick.

Having purchased the property from his grandfather when it was facing bankruptcy in 1990, Chapoutier returned from spending time in California, finding himself inspired by biodynamic practices and their successful results. The multi-use farms in place of monoculture, the lack of chemicals in favour of natural elements and using the lunar schedule, which affects the earth’s gravity pull, as a guide to when vines, grapes and wines should be tended to, are all aspects that are now in common practice throughout his vineyards.

Deeply philosophical, he is a man who points out that while modern biodynamic farming was spawned by Rudolf Steiner in 1920s Austria; “You only have to look towards Taoist philosophies of the last few millennia to see the exact same thing.”

He’s a man unafraid to unleash a little cheeky bravado, sharing that, “Every winemaker will tell you that their region is the best in the world, but what makes the Rhône Valley so unique is that in the Rhône, it’s actually true.”

He points toward the many appellations such as Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Saint-Joseph, and how each of their unique soils and conditions make the region, as a whole, all the more exceptional.

Though most wines in the region are built from well-known varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and more, he sees the grapes as a mere vehicle to express their soils’ qualities and sense of place.

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While the Rhône Valley will always be synonymous with the name Chapoutier, he is unafraid to go past its borders for worthy projects. His Schieferkopf property in Alsace allows him to play around with Rieslings and the like, while he continues with Rhône varieties like Syrah and Grenache in Australia for the opportunity to plant roots in the oldest soils on Earth.

It’s never easy to sum up biodynamic farming in a few words, but I was a fan of his analogy. “Say you’re getting headaches.

With the philosophy of conventional farming, you’d take an aspirin. With an organic philosophy you’d try some willow tree bark, a natural remedy. With biodynamics, you’d step back and see what’s causing the headaches. Blood pressure? Improper sleep? You then change the big picture to create a better whole self.”

To get a good sense of the man and his wines, these three bottles are a good start.

Schieferkopf 2010 Fels Riesling | Alsace, France | $49.99 | BC Liquor Stores Highly-concentrated lemon, mineral and chamomile; epitome of sunshine in a glass.

Bila-Haut 2012 Rouge | Roussillon, France | $15.99 | BC Liquor Stores This blend of Grenache, Syrah & Carignan is awash with savoury black fruit and charm. Ridiculously good value.

Chapoutier 2011 Meysonniers Crozes-Hermitage | Rhône, France | $29.99 | BC Liquor Store A gorgeous wonder of Syrah, in its rich, peppery, mineral-driven element. Bold and handsome.

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Sixty-one-year old Liam Neeson is back and gruff as ever.

This time around, he’s not busting heads trying to rescue his daughter or fighting bloodthirsty wolves with fistfuls of broThor ken mini liquor bottles. Instead, our formidable and reliable Diakow action hero takes to the skies as an air marshal, with a penchant for booze, who boards a flight bound for London and starts receiving cryptic text messages threatening the safety of everyone onboard.

One of the staggering aspects of Non-Stop is how such a talented cast can have so little to do. Julianne Moore, Scoot McNairy, House of Cards star Corey Stoll, Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery and even Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o are some of the dynamic performers who are reduced to thin characters, sometimes with barely any dialogue.

Director Jaume Collet-Serra (who first collaborated with Neeson on the forgettable Unknown) initially cranks up the tension, making good use of the cramped and pressurized setting of a transatlantic plane ride. Non-Stop’s claustrophobic action, when it finally arrives, is actually well staged and utilizes the lead actor’s skills well.

Sadly though, the thriller’s plot, which already strains credulity, eventually descends into a preposterous and eye-roll inducing post-9/11 cautionary tale coupled with an over-the-top climax.

In the end, the film isn’t enough fun, though there are unintentional laughs, to be a guilty pleasure and is far too preachy and dreary to offer anything other than a cliché-riddled mess. Neeson can still effectively pull these roles off with confidence but the veteran deserves better.

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With an eviction notice already pinned to his door, Craig (Pat Healy) is fired from the job he never wanted but desperately needed.

Downing some liquid courage and working up the nerve to tell his wife, he bumps into Vince (Ethan Embry), an old buddy who’s now a professional thug. Soon after, they’re propositioned by a poorly dressed, wellheeled sadist named Colin (David Koechner).

With a trophy wife (Sara Paxton) to entertain and $250,000 to burn, he challenges the former friends to a series of dares that escalate in both monetary value and moral depravity.

Director E.L. Katz’s desire to illustrate how readily we’re willing to abandon civility for savagery may not be particularly original but it’s undeniably timely. His exceedingly black comedy depicts in graphic detail the mounting desperation of the working class and the idle rich’s willingness to exploit it. “Pay the rent, Craig,” Colin gleefully brays, in a moment that will rattle anyone who’s ever sweat the financial reckoning at month’s end.

At times indescribably intense, Cheap Thrills boasts a twisted sensibility that’ll leave the right (read: suitably morbid) viewer grinning giddily over teeth that are clenched in anticipation of Katz’s next sucker punch.

Furthermore, it forces you to consider just how low you’d willingly go in terms of both personal debasement and asking price. The answers may just leave you feeling in desperate need of a shower but unwilling to look yourself in the bathroom mirror.

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The idea of a hot hatchback is a quintessentially European one, a recipe made for winding narrow roads in the Italian alps or Yorkshire moors. As such, it’s fitting that the premier hot hatchback manufacturer is based in Michigan.

Wait, what? Yep, in North America at least, there’s only one company that will sell you not one, but two legit hot hatchbacks, both scrappy little front-drive terrors with four-door practicality and turbocharged punch.

Surprisingly, it’s not VW, and it’s not Fiat – it’s Ford.

For anyone who makes regular trips across the pond, the idea of a fast Ford that’s not a Mustang is nothing new.

Particularly in the UK, there’s a whole culture of hotrodded compacts from Ford’s subsidiaries in Essex.

Even so, it may be a bit of a surprise to walk into your local blue-oval outlet and find two beaky-looking hatchbacks parked between the rows of F-150s. We’d been clamouring for a European-style Focus ST for ages – they finally gave us one, and it’s great.

However, for a little less money than the Focus, you can get this little snarling micro-pod, the Fiesta ST.

Design:

Compared to its larger cousin, the Fiesta ST is compact, narrow and upright, and has a friendlier face. Where the Focus grimaces like a melancholy catfish, the Fiesta seems to have at least the ghost of a smile on its aggressive little grille.

Other changes over the standard Fiesta include a lower ride height, and aerodynamic treatments that extend to a rear spoiler, diffuser, and chin splitter. It’s also available in something called Molten Orange, a three-stage colour that makes the little car look like a mad-scientist cross between a Doberman and a mandarin orange.

Environment:

As one slides behind the seats, the Fiesta ST immediately makes friends by pinching your butt. Whoa, hey, hang on there lil’ buddy – no need to get fresh!

Like the heavily-bolstered Recaros in the Focus ST, Ford

has plonked in a pair of the wildest racebuckets you’ll ever find in a front-wheeldrive car. They’re incredible in terms of lateral grip, and challenging if you haven’t shed the Christmas pastry-weight yet.

The ST version or not, this is a cheap little car with a big engine, which normally means a nasty, plastic-fantastic interior with all your hard-earned cash packed under the hood.

Happily, Ford has been quite clever with its Fiesta, and it’s really quite nice in here. Highlights include the softtouch material on the upper part of the dash that isn’t faux-printed to look like fake leather, but has some sort of digitized pattern that’s attractive and slightly upscale.

Performance:

The power packed in the nose of this hyperactive jumping bean isn’t really important, but if you insist, it’s a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 197hp and 214lb/ ft of torque. That grunt is available from an impressively low 1600rpm, and while it’s best to wind the engine up to get any real thrust, it’s also easy to just leave the six-speed transmission in top gear and motor up the cut without downshifting.

The real story here though, is how the Fiesta ST handles. I know what you’re thinking: oh, front-wheel-drive - yawn.

Well get in, strap in, shut up and hang on.

Build up the speed with the willing four-pot turbo and then dive into a corner as hard as you like. The Fiesta’s funny little beak bites into the turn with terrier-like eagerness; lift-throttle and it shakes tail as if you just walked in the door carrying a bag of sausage-flavoured milk-bones.

Get back on the power again and the zippy little hatch claws its way back out of the corner and starts hunting for the next one. The steering, at a very quick 13.6:1 ratio, is frenetic and eager, and really puts you in the mood for driving. Sure, there’s a whole quite of connectivity features on offer, but here’s a connection that automakers sometimes forget to put in: a bond between driver and road.

Part of the ST’s excellent dynamics is down for Ford’s electronic trickery in putting the power down. The front wheels are equipped with a cheaty sort of torque-vectoring, whereby the brakes can be applied to the inside wheel to get the little car to bite and pivot. Loosening up the rear

suspension gets the back-end shaking, and there are three levels of traction control to dial in how much hooliganism you’d like to have.

As a further safety aid, Ford has installed a system that’ll cut the boost after 20 seconds of full throttle. This isn’t the buzzkill it sounds like since coming off the throttle resets the function – it wouldn’t even be a factor if you were at your local dragstrip.

The six-speed manual (no other option) is light feeling in engagement and easy-to-use. The clutch is a bit grabby on this particular model, but might just be breaking in.

It is endless, endless fun, the best part of which is that it’s not all that socially irresponsible. The ST is fairly efficient when driven gently, semi-practical in terms of capability, and not a maximum-speed-crazed hypersonic missile.

It’s as eager as a puppy, and demands to be taken for walkies. In an era where overall horsepower and top-speed, 0-60 bragging rights seem paramount, it’s nice to find another choice for drivers who want to have fun without breaking the bank or shattering the speed limit.

Features:

For a relatively accessible entry-level price of $24,999, the basic Fiesta ST comes with all the essentials you expect, along with heated front seats, automatic airconditioning, and Ford’s Sync system. The latter has been much maligned in past generations, but with updates it works well and, among other things, includes the ability to stream audio from your smart-phone via Bluetooth.

The optional navigation system will cost you $800, and is fairly simple to use. Unlike other systems found even in high-end rides, the voice command functions actually listen to you.

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fizzy performance; good low-end power; excellent cornering and fun dynamics

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small cabin and trunk; pinchy seats; very mild torque steer

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One of those cars that makes you glad to have a driving licence.

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Grocery Department

Meat Department Ginger People Ginger Sauces

4 O’clock Organic Tea assorted varieties

assorted varieties

SAVE

2.99-5.99

SAVE

30%

28%

15-16 bags product of Canada

Ocean Wise Sockeye Salmon Pin Bone Removed

assorted varieties

4.99

SAVE

34%

SAVE

500g product of UK

from

33%

skim, 1, 2 or 3.25%

SAVE 4.99 %

14

from

36%

Happy Planet Fresh Fruit Smoothies assorted varieties

26%

from

SAVE

43%

30%

3.99

Vitala Omega-3 Large Free Run Eggs

3/9.99

21%

Silk True Almond Beverages

assorted varieties

regular or vanilla

1.99

Casbah Side Dishes

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

3.99 300g • product of USA

2.49-3.29

22.99

2.49-3.99

260-530g

Progressive Active Multivitamin For Men Or Women

St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes, Cakes or Cookies

32.99

3.49-4.99 Honey Carrot or Date and Walnut Muffins

5.49

120 capsules

Whether you exercise, work long hours, raise a family or any combination of the above, your body needs the support of an active multiVitamin formula.

160-300g and package of 4

Gluten Free

45 capsules

With its clinical-strength 100% pure-decaffeinated green coffee bean extract with 50% Chlorogenic Acid content, SVETOL® has powerful fat-burning and body-contouring properties that have been demonstrated in two clinical trials.

whole or half loaf

946ml • product of Canada

Earthbound Farm Organic Frozen Fruit

Nuvocare Green Coffee Bean

Organic Multigrain Bread

2 or 3 pack product of USA

Tree of Life Organic Spreads

Spring into Detox

Health Care Department

Bakery Department

3.99 SAVE 5.49 from

1 dozen • product of Canada

235ml • product of Canada

20% off

100g

product of USA

Mama Mary’s Pizza Crusts

24%

2/6.00

Pitted Ashlock Organic Jumbo Prunes 30/40

1.29/

680 - 796ml • product of Canada

SAVE

Bulk Department

Dijon Potato or Penta Bean Salads

2.59 5.19

assorted varieties

4.49

1.98lb/ 4.37kg

1.49/ 100g reg 2.49

SAVE from

30%

130g • product of USA

product of Canada

assorted varieties

500-750g product of Canada

4.98

Organic Gala Apples from Cawston, BC

Eden Organic Tomatoes

assorted varieties

SAVE

Deli Department

414-875ml product of USA

assorted varieties, assorted sizes

325 ml • +deposit +eco fee product of Canada

Liberté Méditerranée and Greek Yogurt

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

Frontier Extracts and Organic Spices

3/5.97

Earthbound Farm Organic Power Salad Bowl with Chia, Soba Noodles and Asian Greens

Grimm's Black Forest Ham

5.99 13.99

SAVE

2L product of Canada

SAVE

113-249g product of USA

product of USA

Whole Specialty Frying Chickens

2.99 3.99

Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Dairyland Organic Milk

2/4.00

13.99lb/ 30.84kg

375ml product of USA

assorted varieties

Organic Red Bunch Beets

previously frozen, value pack

4.99

Mariner Crackers

Jordan’s Cereal

Produce Department

Joy Of The Mountain Oil Of Oregano

24.99

30ml

• Fights off colds & flus and their various symptoms.

• Purchase any size bottle and get a free copy of “Your Guide to Oil of Oregano” (one per customer).

4 pack

145-340g • product of USA

( Check out Choices’ Facebook page for all our recipes from January’s Green Smoothie challenge. )

Take your detox to the next level by including detoxifying foods every day! The biggest benefit of a detox is its power to create life-long healthy eating habits.

Take these three steps for an everyday detox diet that will last: 1. Start your day with a green smoothie including veggies like celery, kale, and blue-green algae- just a few dynamite detoxifiers to choose from.

2. Follow the rainbow through the day. Fill your plate with the 3 different coloured fruits and veggies at lunch and dinner for a boost of fibre to promote digestive cleansing.

3. Stay hydrated with 8 glasses of water; try flavouring it with fresh rosemary, cucumber slices, frozen berries or citrus slices for a tantalizing treat.

2010 - 2014 Awards.

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