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Drinking drivers drop by a third in December 66 drivers pulled off North Shore roads in CounterAttack traffic stops Jane Seyd
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MOST drivers on the North Shore are getting the message that it’s not a good idea to drink and get behind the wheel, say police following December’s annual CounterAttack campaign against drunk driving. But those who didn’t figure that out by themselves got reminders in the form of immediate roadside suspensions last month, issued under B.C.’s new administrative penalties for impaired drivers. Across the North Shore, 66 people were pulled off the road last month for blowing over .05 for periods of time ranging from three days to 90 days or more. Of those, 41 drivers were nabbed have your say at nsnews.com in North Vancouver and 25 were caught in West Vancouver. There was no immediate breakdown on how many of those were ticketed for blowing over .05 (a “warn” on the roadside breath screening device) and how many blew over .08 (a “fail” on the roadside device that carries higher penalties.) Police recommended criminal charges for drunk driving against seven people — including one person who refused or failed to blow. Police also issued 24-hour See 367 page 5
W. Van property assessments among highest in Canada Jane Seyd
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WHAT do West Vancouver’s West Bay, Sandy Cove and Eagle Harbour have in common? They’re home to some of the highest-assessed property in country. With an average house in West Vancouver now worth considerably more than $1 million, it’s no surprise that many of the highest assessed homes are also nestled into West Vancouver’s tony neighbourhoods. Topping the list of the latest assessment rolls is a home at 3330 Radcliffe Ave. on the West Bay waterfront with an assessed value of more than $22 million. Other top assessments included a Dundarave waterfront home at 2588 Bellevue Ave. worth almost $19 million, two neighbouring homes at 1690 and 1685 Marlowe Place in Chartwell worth $18 million and $16 million respectively, and two neighbouring homes on the waterfront at 4343 and 4351 Erwin Drive, worth between $16 million and $17 million. See Listing page 5
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ARGYLE secondary’s Claire Elliot protects the ball from Tessa O’Connor of Carson Graham during the Piper’s 67-52 win over the Eagles Jan. 11. The game was the first in the senior girls premier division season. See story page 37 and the full gallery of photos at www.nsnews.com.
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