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City deprioritizes Harry Jerome Council ranks Shipyards above rec centre rebuild in capital plan BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Though Olympian Harry Jerome may have been a genuine NorthVancouver A-lister, the community centre named after him has been relegated to the

B-list.

Each year, council votes how to prioritize its capital project spending. Projects are ranked either A (a priority to be completed within the next five years), B (less of a priority but on the list to be completed within

10 years) or C (postponed).

Under the list voted through at the city’s budget meeting Monday, design and planning for the Shipyards and waterfront is ranked A, the Harry Jerome rebuild is ranked B and the relocation of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives to the waterfront is ranked C. In November 2013, council passed a motion

written by Coun. Rod Clark committing the city to have Harry Jerome “shovel ready” by the time the District of North Vancouver’s William Griffin Recreation Centre opens. Deprioritizing the project would put that at risk, Clark warned.

“We’re dithering about on Harry Jerome. At this moment in time, there’s no way we’re going to have a shovel ready project in

rebuilt from scratch.

“I don’t get hassled on the street about why we need a new Harry Jerome right now.They say ‘Maintain that good facility, update that good facility, keep it going, but people want, in the quarter century that I’ve been in this town, access to the waterfront. I make no bones about the

time for 2016. No way,” he said, adding later, “I will not support some airyfairy notion of what the waterfront is going to be when Harry Jerome is falling apart and has been part of this community for 50 years.”

Coun. Craig Keating said the aging rec facility could be renovated and replaced in parts over time rather than demolished and

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Park Royal towers decision delayed BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

District of West Vancouver council has punted making a decision on Park Royal’s plan for two mixed use commercial/residential towers on the old White Spot site for another two weeks.

Council spent part of Monday evening being briefed on what the last round of public consultation netted.

The site has long been zoned for mixed use including commercial and residential, but not at the density Park Royal was asking for. An online survey conducted by the district found 58 per cent of respondents were not in favour of adding more residential use to the mall.

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Workers rally against federal cuts to health care funding CHRIS SLATER reporter@nsnews.com

Health care employees rallied against federal cuts to the health care system outside Lions Gate Hospital Wednesday, one year to the day funding cutbacks were implemented.

As part of a multi-city rally across the country, health workers and members of the public gathered to protest the $36 billion in funding cuts the Harper government implemented last year, following the expiration of a 10-year health care accord signed in 2004.

For the province of B.C., that means $5 billion less in health care funding between 2014-2024, something those at the rally demanded action against.

“It’s going to impact all of us. It’s going to impact our families, our mothers our sisters our brothers and our babies,” said Louella Vincent of the Hospital Employees Union. “We need the

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The rallies also had the support of the Canadian Union of Public

Employees, the Canadian Health Coalition and the Council of Canadians.

Gill Valentine, an HEU spokeswoman, said rallies in support of health care like this are something most Canadians aren’t normally accustomed to doing.

“People say, ‘What’s wrong, why aren’t people

outraged and screaming in the streets?’ It’s not the Canadian way, we don’t normally have to do all this stuff; we’ve always been so used to having it.”

She urged those in attendance to stand up and take action against the cuts.

“If we don’t stand up and fight to keep our

Arborist settles out of court Park tree cutter escapes criminal record, agrees to pay Metro

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

A local tree trimmer who was paid to cut a swath of trees in a public park by two North Vancouver homeowners has agreed to pay $12,000 in compensation to Metro

Vancouver but will not have a criminal record.

Jeff Johanen Hoff, 34, reached the cash deal with the regional government as part of an out-ofcourt civil settlement for illegally cutting 35 trees in Capilano River Regional Park over three years ago.

He will pay the money

at a rate of $400 per month.

In criminal court, Hoff was handed a conditional discharge — meaning he won’t have a criminal record — and six months probation March 19 after pleading guilty to a charge of mischief over $5,000 in North Vancouver provincial court.

The two homeowners, Hooman Bozorgnia, 42, and Roger Mulloy, 56, paid Hoff to cut down and top

trees on a sleep slope in the park to improve their views between October 2011 and January 2012.

Some of the tree cutting was done during the day, but some of it was also done at more unusual times — very early in the morning or at night. Trees cut included red cedar, Douglas fir and hemlock between 20 and 100 years old. Seven trees were cut See Business page 9

City council approves 3.9% tax hike From page 1

Coun. Pam Bookham

fact that’s a priority for me,” he said.

Council has committed the historic Pipe Shop on the waterfront to be the new home of the Museum and Archives as well as up to $5 million in matching funds to prepare it for the museum.

Museum fundraisers have until the end of this year to come up with their $5 million. If they fall short,

council will have to reassess the plan, Mayor Darrell Mussatto said.

But Coun. Pam Bookham said that giving the project a C ranking would undercut fundraisers’ ability to secure donations.

“There is a mixed message that’s being sent out.We need the leadership of this council and the leadership of this mayor to get behind this very valuable project.We have a

responsibility for the history of our community,” she said.

Council typically reviews its prioritized list each fall.

As part of the budget, council approved an average 3.9 per cent increase to property taxes — one per cent of which is set aside specifically for replacing aging infrastructure and another one per cent specifically for the eventual rebuild of Harry Jerome.

health care public, who will? We need everybody to get the message out there. This is going to affect every single Canadian, not just in B.C,” she said. “We need to elect a government that has these issues in the forefront and ones we can actually believe will do what is needed.”

News nabs 3 national awards The North Shore News took home a trio of honours at the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.

Arts editor John Goodman earned silver for best historical story among newspapers with a circulation greater than 12,500. His entry, Moby Doll of the Salish Sea, recounted the first capture and care of a live killer whale for public display, 50 years earlier. Goodman also won bronze for best feature series, for Squatters on the Waterfront.

Managing editor Terry Peters picked up a silver for best spot news photo for his Nov. 5 front-page image of the emergency response to flash flooding in Lynn Valley in November.

The annual awards program honours outstanding editorial, photography, multimedia and overall excellence in community newspaper publishing.The 2015 competition saw 264 publications from coast to coast submit more than 2,700 entries representing their best work from 2014.

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Fire crews called to river rescues BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

NorthVancouver firefighters are warning residents to be extra cautious around fast flowing rivers after two very close calls on the weekend.

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services members received the first of their two emergency dispatches just before noon on Saturday when a woman jumped into Lynn Creek in an attempt to rescue her dog.

Firefighters raced to the trail access points but luckily the woman and the dog made it to shore on their own. Both escaped injury but it was a “very close call,” according to assistant fire chief Jim Bonneville.

Less than 24 hours later, disctrict crews were back out for another would-be river rescue, this time on the

Seymour River.

A woman was out kayaking with her husband and another friend when her kayak tipped over near the 2000-block of Riverside Drive. Crews sent trucks to each of the three crossings over the river below that point — Dollarton Highway, the CN rail bridge and Mount Seymour Parkway where crews found her.

“Basically, her kayak was seen upside down floating down river. She was seen shortly after that. Crews called out to her. She saw them and she actually swam to shore on her own but she was very, very exhausted,” he said. “She got caught up in one of the eddies further up — kind of like a washing machine behind a rock.

She got caught in there and thrown around a little bit — not injured (but) it certainly tired her out.”

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Beyond that, at least 40 of the units would be rental units for a minimum of 10 years, according to Rick Amantea, Park Royal’s vicepresident overseeing the project.

Though it wasn’t a public hearing, council spent most of the meeting listening to residents who waited their turn for three minutes at the mic to sound off about the plan — roughly three-quarters of whom urged council to halt the proposal from going any further.

The plan presented Monday is slightly scaled back from the last iteration before council, though the reduction did little to assuage residents who are outright opposed to adding any more density to the area.To the surprise of no one, traffic in the

area was the stickiest issue.

The infamous bottleneck at Taylor Way and Marine Drive is one of the worst choke points for traffic in the Lower Mainland, though Amantea said the project is being targeted at people who will take advantage of the walkability of the neighbourhood and frequent bus service along Marine Drive, or seek other modes of transportation.

The project, if approved in its current form, would include a permanent bicycle valet, car share parking spaces and a limit of one parking space per unit.

Other traffic-fighting measures included in the plan are building a righthand turn lane to take vehicles over the Wardance Bridge and a channelized right-turn lane from Taylor Way onto westbound Marine Drive.The developer is also promising to pay for West Vancouver Police Department to assign an officer for traffic control at the intersection during the evening weekday rush hour from the time construction begins until two years after it is done.

“We believe that will go a

long way to helping control traffic and behaviour,” Amantea said. “There’s no silver bullet there.We all know it so it’s going to take a lot of different approaches to help clear up some of that congestion,” Amantea said.

Though a handful of residents urged council to approve the project because of its social housing, walkability and proximity to transit, others pushed council to hold off on making any decision until West Vancouver had updated its OCP, a long process just now beginning.

But there was little to be said from those at the council table about the amended version or whether they’d support it

advancing to the next stage where staff would begin drawing up bylaws to give the project first reading.

As the meeting neared 10 p.m. Mayor Smith suggested council defer their official debate and decision until a later date.

Coun. Christine Cassidy retorted that residents and the proponents had waited long enough for council and that another two week delay was not appropriate.

A motion from Coun.

Craig Cameron to press on and hold the debate was voted down, with only Cassidy and Coun. Nora Gambioli supporting it.

West Vancouver council is now expected to address the matter at its April 13 meeting.

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ack in January, newly elected Saanich mayor Richard Atwell let the world in on a secret — he was probably crackers.

Obviously he must be, because after barely a month on the job, Atwell publicly accused municipal staff — possibly aided by police loyal to his predecessor — of monitoring his every move, particularly his digital moves online.

Denials of online bugging were quickly issued by senior staff and council.

Atwell, for all intents and purposes, became a charter member of the tin foil hat brigade.

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An empty bus is not a free ride

Dear Editor: I do not know how many years it has been going on, but did you know that bus drivers leave their doors open when they get to the end of the line and leave for coffee etc.? This enables people to ride for free.

Lonsdale Quay is an excellent place to observe this.

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I will be voting No in the referendum.

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However, to accommodate passenger complaints about waiting outside in inclement weather until an operator returned, the doors are sometimes left open, depending on the location, weather etc.”

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“While the perception may be that passengers are boarding without paying a fare, the reality is that the majority (80 per cent) of passengers are using pre-paid media, such as

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“About 20 per cent of bus fare transactions on average would be cash, but at terminus stations such as Lonsdale Quay where people have transferred from SeaBus, this is probably a lower percentage.”

Fromme trail conflicts overblown Dear Editor: Regarding Trevor Lautens’ two columns on the Fromme trail issue, I was going to write after his first column but I didn’t and was pleased to see some thoughtful letters in response. Now he has written another column See Columnist page 10

B.C. Liquor sales of cold beer, wine not fair to small business Dear Editor: It is my understanding that (the Liquor Distribution Branch’s) wholesale prices are equal to or higher than before the recent change (to B.C. liquor laws). This

means that government stores will lose money on operations due to their high salary and wage costs.

So we have a government that regulates an industry and then both owns the wholesale company and

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50 per cent of the retail stores in this industry. By allowing government stores to open longer hours and sell cold beer and wine they are competing with the stores their wholesaler sells to. Not many businesses

survive with this model.

Are they now trying to drive the private stores out of business? How can you regulate an industry and also participate in it.

A conflict you would ask?

Compare this to the taxi

industry where regulation has elevated the cost of a taxi licence to a million dollars. Without regulation they would be worthless.

The liquor business was the same before these changes.

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business man who paid millions for a liquor licence to then find out his supplier is now competing with him directly and putting him out of business?

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BC Libs on a collision course with teachers The introduction last week of yet another education reform package is further evidence the BC Liberals remain on a collision course with school trustees and teachers.

This showdown has been building for years, and one has to wonder what the eventual outcome is going to look like.

Will it be a broken education system, beset by a host of structural problems and worries?

Or will it be an efficient, streamlined one that will incorporate needed changes?

Either way, it’s going to be an increasingly messy brawl for a while yet. Any hopes the landmark deal reached with the B.C. Teachers Federation last fall would foster a new era of cooperation and non-confrontation in public education are fast disappearing.

The latest education reform package takes a direct shot at both teachers and elected school trustees.

Last week’s

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View from the Ledge innocuously entitled Education Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 11) took an easy swipe at one vulnerability of B.C.’s teachers: their mysterious professional development days, which seem to have grown like untended weeds over the years.

Few parents have any idea what teachers actually do that constitutes “professional development” when a Pro D day occurs (usually at the beginning or end of the week). But they are much more keenly aware of their own reality — if they have younger

school-age children — of having to scramble to find proper child care with the classroom closed for the day.

The government wants teachers to be “accountable” for their activities on Pro D days.

Fair enough I suppose, but one has to wonder why it takes legislation in the newly introduced form to do this.

The new legislation simply creates a two-year consultation process with the BCTF to come up with some ground rules.

But why not establish the rules and guidelines first, and then put them in legislation? Doing it this way simply pokes teachers in the eye needlessly, and infers Pro D day privileges are somehow being abused (which teachers vociferously deny).

But the fuss over Pro D days is window dressing compared to the real meat of Bill 11, which amends the School Act to give the education minister far more authority over how school boards opt to spend money.

Bill 11 will allow the minister to effectively force school boards into “shared service” funding arrangements with other school boards and other public entities, such as health authorities and municipal governments.

Critics — and you can count a mounting chorus of boos from school trustees from around the province — will no doubt view this potential power grab in rather sinister terms, and portray it is as a step closer to abolishing school boards altogether.

That seems a bit of a stretch, although it is clear the BC Liberals are throwing a lot of things at the public education system right now — curriculum overhauls, huge funding cuts, the wielding of an increasing large stick at all the players etc.

— that one has to wonder what is really going on.

Conspiracy theorists see all this as simply laying the foundation for the privatization of the public school system. This is silly, because while it is

true that independent schools are receiving increases in public finding, the fact remains the gap between the sector is still huge: $310 million for independent schools and $5.5 billion for the public side.

A more likely scenario is that we have a provincial government that has long-held suspicions about school district spending “waste,” a perceived bloated education sector See Last page 10

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Al, spirited tenor Cedar Springs PARC

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Business impacted From page 3 down at the base, nine were topped and severe trimming damaged others.

An arborist hired by Metro Vancouver estimated cost of the damage at about $60,000 and said it would take 30 to 40 years for the stand of trees to regenerate.

In December, the two homeowners agreed to pay close to $70,000 to Metro Vancouver as settlement of their civil court case.

The two men got an

absolute discharge from the judge in their criminal court case, who decided the pair had already been punished enough in the court of public opinion.

Hoff — whose family has been in the tree trimming business for generations — also suffered public notoriety in the case, which impacted his business, said Crown counsel Jim Cryder.

Cryder said Hoff was remorseful for what he’d done and had apologized for his actions.

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From page 3 The woman was well prepared with a life jacket, helmet and dry suit and is an experienced white water kayaker, but the situation was still dangerous, Bonneville said. “There was debris floating down the river moving very, very quickly.”

The incidents underscore the dangers of the North Shore’s waterways, which gush heavily during torrential rains, he said.

“Happiness is being part of a singing group.”

Inspiring a singing group of 40 residents has brought Al an extraordinary sense of fulfillment at Cedar Springs PARC. He fully engages life, passionately pursuing his musical interests from Bach to boogie.

That’s how it is at Cedar Springs PARC: so easy to embrace your interests or start something brand new. Whether indoors or in the surrounding great outdoors. With new friends or old.

Life’s just better here.

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INQUIRING REPORTER One sign that spring has sprung is the arrival of April Fool’s Day, a day when some folks plot to pull harmless pranks on their peers. This somewhat bizarre tradition is popular not only in Canada and the U.S., but also in Australia, India, Brazil and many parts of Europe, with the first references of it going back hundreds of years. But how popular is the tradition of pulling pranks among those today? We asked folks whether or not they pull pranks come April Fool’s Day and to briefly describe why or why not. Do you? Let us know at -,-#*,'&1/. ( $".!, %0)+#.

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Columnist urged to go take a hike From page 6 commenting on the “ugly, dangerous war zone.”

Columnists are entitled to their opinion but it would be good if Mr. Lautens made an effort to actually get on the mountain and find out what is going on before putting such incendiary words into print.

It appears that he thinks major changes are required because of a few incidents.

If I take his thinking from both columns to the logical conclusion, we should also ban council meetings, cars, cycle commuters, community playgrounds and all kinds of people, places and activities that cause conflict from time to time.We live in a world of human beings and this fact leads to the occasional confrontation that is not well handled, in virtually every aspect of our lives.

Fortunately, most people know this and deal with difficult situations in a constructive manner and life goes on in a mostly rather pleasant way. In my opinion, the overwhelming majority of trail users on the North Shore act in a positive and courteous way.

Maybe Mr. Lautens is one who will keep poking at something or someone until he gets a reaction and I’m hoping he does that because that is what he is paid to do and not because he really is a glass three-quarters empty kind of guy. Get yourself out on the trails regularly, Mr. Lautens, and I think you’ll find our North Shore is an incredibly beautiful place with a lot of very friendly people (and dogs) from all walks of life, happily sharing our great community resource.

Randy Savoie West Vancouver

Last teachers’ strike has settled little From page 7

administration, and a desire to squeeze that sector to force “savings” for the taxpayers (not to mention a continuing mistrust of the teachers’ union, the latest contract notwithstanding).

With a growing list of school districts projecting budget deficits of alarming proportions, the stage is being set for Education Minister Peter Fassbender to directly step into the activities of school boards and wrest control of their budget-making powers.

This will no doubt be denounced as anti-

democratic by many, although the government may view school boards as public bodies that are elected by a small portion of the electorate and are in many cases controlled by public sector union members.

In any event, there are lively times ahead for the public education sector.

Last fall’s teachers’ strike and eventual contract appears to have settled little.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. Keith.Baldrey@ globalnews.ca

Friday, April 3, 2015 - North Shore News - A11

Daycare a dumping ground for trash CHRIS SLATER reporter@nsnews.com

The actions of some irresponsible residents have raised the ire of one West Vancouver childcare operator, who says it’s time to start setting a better example for the little ones.

Margot Leeson, manager of care at Irwin Park Treehouse, a nonprofit children’s facility in the District of West Vancouver is fed up with the garbage she often sees overflowing from a trash bin near the facility. She says a lot of the garbage is dog waste, which comes from owners using the daycare’s play yard as their own personal dog park, despite signs prohibiting it.

Leeson said the district’s reduced trash pickup bylaws were created to help people reduce their waste, not simply dump it to the point of overflowing in other facilities. She said that recyclable items make up a portion of the waste she sees.

“I really feel a bit frustrated that these people are apparently choosing not to spend five minutes to recycle these

products which would reduce the overall amount of waste that they are producing,” said Leeson.

“And choose rather put it into an overflowing garbage can in a children’s play area.”

Leeson explained that children tend to learn by example and that adults dumping their garbage in this way is a bad one to be showing them.

“What children are actually seeing on a daily basis when they come into their play area is this overflowing garbage can, adults completely disregarding what we know is a sensible, systematic approach.”

Jeff McDonald, communications director for the District of West Vancouver said residents dumping waste in public trash receptacles has been an ongoing problem for the district since switching to bi-weekly collection at the beginning of 2014.

“This particular area, as with many areas within the district is indeed an area where people are disposing of household garbage. This is happening all across the district . . . It’s an ongoing problem that we have to

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“I said to HankWilliams, How lonely does it get?

HankWilliams hasn’t answered yet. But I hear him coughing all night long a hundred floors above me in theTower of Song.”

— “Tower of Song” closing track from Leonard Cohen’s 1988 album I’mYour Man

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Glenna Garramone’s relationship with the world of music is an extensive one. From doing solo performances to singing in an indie/pop/ rock choir, theVictoria-based singer has tasted many melodic flavours over the span of her career.

However one constant that’s remained with the young musician since childhood is the music of Leonard Cohen, something that led her to create a Cohen tribute group,Tower of Song, which plays in NorthVancouver next week.

Working with fellow B.C. musician and Juno Award nominee, Oliver Swain, the duo launched their first show inVancouver in 2011. For Garramone, who began singing in church choir at age five, the music of Cohen has long been part of her life, something she first recalls hearing when

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she was a young child stuck in the back seat during family road trips.

“He’s probably one of the first kind of songwriters I was aware of,” explains Garramone in her laid back tone. “I have memories of going on long car trips and being in the back seat and listening to his music. It appealed to me as a child, just kind of the rhythmic and melodic aspects of it.”

As Garramone grew older and her interests in music began to progress, she says she began to interpret the rich tapestry of feelings and experiences woven into the Cohen’s work, further solidifying her love for the artist.

“I love how complex his work can be in that he can really contain so many different emotions and experiences in one song . . . I just think he’s a person of incredible depth and intelligence.”

Garramone had been weighing the idea of forming a tribute group to the Canadian-born artist for years and when it came time to look for a bandmate, fellow B.C. musician Oliver Swain, whom she had worked with in the past, seemed the perfect candidate.

“I met Oliver Swain several years ago when I was living inVictoria and he was kind of the first person that came to mind because I heard him do a version of “AThousand Kisses Deep” that I

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What initially started as a tribute event with Swain in 2011 soon began gaining momentum.

She said performing with Swain again reignited their musical chemistry and within a couple years and many performances, talks had begun between the two on producing an album together.

“Every time we would play together people would come to the CD table and say, ‘Oh I want a CD with both your voices on it,’ and I’d always have to say ‘Oh, it doesn’t exist yet.’”

Following the offer of an interest-free loan by an inspired fan, the group’s first album, In City and In Forest, came out in spring 2014.

Both Garramone and Swain prefer to keep the group as a duo, using guest artists when needed.

Not only does it make it easier to coordinate tours she says, but also allows the pair’s musical chemistry to shine though on stage.

“Initially we tried a few different incarnations of the group and I guess the feedback that we got was that our musical connection, our chemistry and our vocal connection was probably one of the most compelling aspects of the show.”

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At death’s door with no strings attached

OldTrout PuppetWorkshop find comfort in the strangest scenarios ■ The OldTrout Puppet Workshop perform Famous Puppet Death Scenes at theYork Theatre until April 19. For more information visit thecultch.com.

CHERYL ROSSI Vancouver Courier

When mounting a seasonal production of Pinocchio, an “uncharacteristically family friendly show,” Calgary’s OldTrout PuppetWorkshop couldn’t resist going dark.

“Pinocchio kills Jiminy Cricket, like on page 5.

Brutally, with a hammer — that’s in the original book — and so we kept that,” said OldTrout co-founder Judd Palmer.

Pinocchio struck Jiminy once and the audience gasped. A second time, spurred titters of uncomfortable laughter.

A third time, the cricket moaned and the audience

spewed belly laughs. A fourth time, and theatregoers seemed struck by the tragedy.

“It was a roller coaster of cricket murder,” Palmer said. “That was the coolest moment of the play… when a puppet dies, so we thought what would happen if we made a play that was nothing but the best bits?”

The motley crew of writers, illustrators, sculptors and carpenters who formed OldTrout in 1999 culled the most famous death scenes from beloved puppet shows to bring their fantasy to fruition.

Famous Puppet Death Scenes premiered at the PuSh festival in 2007, returned in 2008 and a new version will play at theYorkTheatre, March 31 to April 19.

Death scenes include “Edward’s Last Prance” from The Ballad of Edward Grue by Samuel Groanswallow and “Bipsy’s Mistake” from Bipsy and Mumu Go to the Zoo by Fun Freddy.

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In truth, these renowned puppet shows exist only in Old Trout’s imaginations, but Palmer insists part of the fun for puppeteers and audiences alike is imagining what these puppet productions could be.

Famous Puppet Death Scenes has played in 35 cities in Europe, Canada and the U.S. and impressed critics with its hilarity and inventiveness.

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“Say goodbye to anxiety about difficult choices, to dreading birthdays, and to desperate pleas for immortality through fame, art, or progeny,” reads a press release.

But Palmer explains the show’s popularity another way: “People have an unadmitted sadistic feeling towards puppets, they want to see them suffer,” he said.

“The show manages to be quite hilarious, but sneaking in from the side, suddenly you find you actually are kind of moved,” Palmer continued. “You are, through this relentless tragedy and wailing and gnashing of teeth, somehow brought into a new kind of comfort with your own mortality.”

Palmer concedes Old Trout’s fondness for dark humour wasn’t the puppet workshop’s only impulse for creating Famous Puppet Death Scenes.

“Death is a real thing, as we all know,” he said. “And it’s art’s purpose to help us process things.”

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THEATRE

New company makes musical debut Two Monkeys performing Edges at Studio 1398 ■ Two Monkeys Productions presents Edges by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, until April 11 at Studio 1398 on Granville Island. Tickets: $20/$25/$30, available at twomonkeysproductions. com.

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Sharon Crandall has made a career out of singing and dancing, but she didn’t actually know what a musical was until she was in Grade 7.

Her family moved to Canada from Jakarta, Indonesia when she was 10 years old and she, her two sisters and one brother hardly spoke English when they arrived. So, when a classmate at her West Vancouver school suggested they both audition for the annual musical, she responded with curious enthusiasm.

“I’m like, ‘OK! What is that?’” Crandall recalls with a laugh.

After doing a bit of research, she tried out for the school production of Grease and ended up landing a part in the junior chorus. The experience ignited her lifelong passion for the stage.

“I kind of fell in love with it right away,” she says.

Fast forward to the present and Crandall, now a Port Moody resident, has a long list of theatre credits to her name and just launched her very own musical theatre company called Two Monkeys Productions. The

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Named after her own two monkeys, her sixyear-old and eight-yearold sons, the mandate of Crandall’s company is to give herself and others in the industry another avenue to demonstrate their talent and hone their craft.

“The whole reasoning behind it was I was tired of getting the bit parts and wanted to have a little bit more of a substantial part

to show what I can do,” she admits.

Two Monkeys will focus on small productions with casts of no more than 10 so all of the actors get time in the spotlight.The company also plans to present lesserknown shows, giving musical theatre fans an alternative to the often-performed Broadway hits.

Crandall discovered Edges last year when she participated in a master class instructed by Pasek and Paul.The songwriting duo visited Vancouver in December when Carousel Theatre forYoung People

presented their musical adaptation of James and the Giant Peach. In preparation for the class, Crandall had to choose and prepare a song to workshop.

“I started researching their songs and totally fell in the love with the song, which is in Edges, it’s called ‘Ready to be Loved.’”

A departure from typical musical theatre fare, the song has a “more poppy” sound, Crandall explains, and yet it still follows a narrative arc.

“A lot of their writing is like that; every piece of music is a story in its own.”

Originally written

when Pasek and Paul were sophomores at the University of Michigan, Edges speaks to a generation standing on the precipice of adulthood.

“They’re trying to figure out what this whole life thing is about,” Crandall says of the characters.

The show features a cast of four, including Crandall, Adam Charles, Brandyn Eddy and North Vancouver resident Devon Busswood — whom Crandall first met on the set of Theatre Under the Stars’ Legally Blonde.

In fact, the whole cast and much of crew are made

up of theatre professionals Crandall has worked with previously.

“For this first (show) especially, I wanted to surround myself with people who I trust, people who I know are capable of doing the job and who want to do it,” she says. “I don’t want any of the politics of egos and things like that to come into it because I think that deters from having good product.”

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Physical Splendour: Oils on canvas or linen by Andrea Klann and pottery byVincent Massey are currently on display.

From page 13

CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver.Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778372-0765 caroun.net Norouz Festival: A group painting, calligraphy, photography and inlay exhibition will run until April 9.

CENTENNIAL THEATRE LOBBY GALLERY 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Photo Exhibit: Members of the North Shore Photographic Society will display a variety of work by different members in an ongoing rotating exhibit.

CITY ATRIUM GALLERY 141West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.604-9886844 nvartscouncil.ca Spring Blossoms: Works by textile artist Catherine Nicholls will be on display until May 11.

CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Purely Paper: An exhibition of paper being manipulated, folded, cut and explored through large scale installations, sculptures, drawings, origami,

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Captured Photography Festival —You Are Here: Local photographers will share images that celebrate the people, architecture and land of the North Shore from April 17 to May 16. Opening reception: Thursday,April 16, 7-9 p.m.

The Gift Box: Buy local from two display cases dedicated to local artisans who specialize in

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Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.

COASTAL PATTERNS GALLERY 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island.Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by

appointment. 604-7624623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY 355West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca NorthVancouver Community Arts Council will present landscape paintings

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LOCAL ELECTIONS EXPENSE LIMITS Chair: Jackie Tegart, MLA (Fraser-Nicola) Deputy Chair: Selina Robinson, MLA (Coquitlam-Maillardville)

The Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits is conducting public consultations on campaign expense limit amounts for candidates for local government positions, such as mayor, councillor, school trustee, regional district electoral area director, Vancouver Park Board commissioner, or Islands Trust trustee. In addition, the Committee is examining limits for third party advertisers in local elections.

by Cath Hughes and metal robot sculptures made from up-cycled materials by Lynne Fahnestalk until May 26.

FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave.,West Vancouver.Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Illuminating Landscapes: An exhibition featuring artists Hans Breuer, Ursula Medley and Angus Simpson will run until April 19. Meet the artists: Saturday,April 4, 2-3 p.m.

THE GALLERY AT ARTISAN SQUARE See more page 19

artists and listening to their takes on one of her most beloved artists.

For the upcoming show, the group will be playing with violinist andVancouver Island nativeTrent Freeman, who in recent years has been working with a string quartet calledThe Freetless.

Garramone explains that Tower is not a cover band, but rather a “creative tribute band.” She says the quality of Cohen’s material allows her group a lot of flexibility when it comes to adding their own flavour to each piece.

“I think that as well as being a fun challenge for us as musicians it also is a testament to the strength of the songs and how well constructed they are,” she explains.

“On some level it’s about getting his material to a different group of people that wouldn’t normally think to listen to him.”

Tower of Song performs at NorthVancouver’s CentennialTheatre April 10 at 8 p.m.Tickets are $29.50 for adults and $25 for students.

Puppeteers cast spell From page 14

The “rough and tumble cowboy types” behind Old Trout explore both heavy and hilarious themes with puppets because they’re so disarming.

“Even in a puppet show for adults, we’re being asked to act in a childlike way and to believe that a block of wood has hopes and dreams and fears, and that’s a beautiful, fragile little magic spell that we get to cast,” Palmer said.

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Lynn Valley United

604-987-2114 www.lynnvalleychurch.com April 3, 10:30am Good Friday at Cardinal Hall (3590 Mountain Highway) Good Friday Night Live with Guest Blair Odney, 7:30pm at the Cube (LV Library Community Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road) learn more at www.fnlnorthvan.com April 5, 10:30am Easter Celebration Service for All Ages at Cardinal Hall (3590 Mountain Highway)

Highlands United

North Lonsdale United

St Andrew’s United

April 3, 10:00am Good Friday Service Hear the story, feel the betrayal, and commit to a world of peace and compassion

April 3, 11.30am Good Friday Meet bus at NLUC, travel together to First United for Walk of the Cross, returning to NLUC sanctuary by 2:30pm

April 3, 11:00am Good Friday Service The Passion Narrative from the Gospel of John

3255 Edgemont Blvd.

604-980-6071 www.highlandsunited.org

April 5, 10:00am Easter Morning Worship Brass and bells, word and song announce the good news, Come in person, or worship on-line.

April 5, 11:15am Easter Morning Continental Brunch By donation - all are welcome!

3380 Lonsdale Ave. 604-985-4911 www.nluc.org

April 3, 2:30pm Service to begin 40 Hour Prayer Vigil April 3,4,5 40 Prayer Vigil, all welcome anytime.

April 5, 10:00am Easter Service with Baptisms and Holy Communion

1044 St George’s Ave. 604-985-0408 www.st-andrews-united.ca

Sunday, April 5, 10:00am Easter Sunday Service A joyous celebration with special music and Holy Communion.

Children’s activities in the Friendship Room.

Everyone welcome!

St David’s United

Taylor Way and the Upper Levels Hwy. 604-922-3961 www.stdavidsunited.com April 3, 10:00am Good Friday Service April 5, 10:00am Easter Sunday Service April 5, 11:30am Community Easter Egg Hunt

Mt Seymour United

1200 Parkgate Ave. 604-929-1336 www.mtseymourunited.com April 3, 10:00am Good Friday Service Followed by silent spiritual practices, 11:00am-1:00pm.

April 5, 10:00am Easter Sunday Service with MSUC Community Gospel Choir led by Marcus Mosely

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CALENDAR From page 16 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

604-947-2454 biac.ca GALLERYYOYO 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver.Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-983-2896

Holy Week & Easter Services 2015

Name: ST. AGNES ANGLICAN CHURCH; Width: 19p11.999; Depth: 9.917 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 2877629 St. Agnes Anglican Church April 3: Good Friday liturgy at 10 am

April 4: Easter Vigil from 7:30 pm to 9 pm April 5: Easter Day services at 8 am and 10:15 am

St Clement’s Anglican Church April 3: Good Friday 10.30 am Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion (bring a stone) (Child care available) April 5: Easter Sunday 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 9.45 am Holy Eucharist with Children and Youth program

Services at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church April 3: Good Friday 11:00 am The Way of the Cross April 5: Easter Sunday 10:00 am Choral Family Eucharist

St. Martin’s Anglican Church April 3: Good Friday Service at 10:00 am April 4: Great Vigil of Easter with New Fire Service at 9:00 pm April 5: Easter Sunday Service at 8:00 am Choral Service at 10:00 am

St. Catherine’s Anglican Church April 3: Good Friday 10:00 am Meditation on the Cross and Holy Communion 7:00 pm Tenebrae – A Service of Shadows.

April 4: Holy Saturday 7:00 pm Easter Vigil at Gloria Dei April 5: Easter Day 8:00 am Festival Eucharist 10:00 am Choral Eucharist with activities for Children

Mt. Olivet’s Lutheran Church April 3rd: Good Friday at 3 pm April 5th: Easter Sunday at 10 am

GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.WednesdayFriday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Adult admission by donation/ children free. 604-998-8563 info@smithfoundation.ca Accidentally on Purpose Accidental compositions and fragmented paintings by Ross Penhall will be on display until May 2. Closing party and fundraiser: Saturday, May 2, 7:30-10 p.m. Minatures will be on sale for $100.Tickets: $35.

GalleryTours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO 171 East First St., North Vancouver.Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or gcartstudio@shaw.ca

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HOLLAND/CROFT STUDIOS 106West First St., North Vancouver. 604-250-5562

MYSTIC MASK ART STUDIO 319West 28th St., North Vancouver.

IL MUSEO GALLERY Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St.,Vancouver.

Mended: A travelling exhibition of contemporary textile art featuring the work of 25 B.C. textile artists will run until May 15.

NAVA ART CENTER 1355 Main St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2-8 p.m. 604-9856282

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com LIONS BAY ART GALLERY 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-921-7865 lionsbayartgallery.com Featuring established and upcoming artists.

LYNNMOUR ART STUDIO AND GALLERY 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-929-4001 nsartists.ca/garyeder Contemporary and Abstract Paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and GaryW. Eder.

THE MUSIC BOX 1564 Argyle Ave.,West Vancouver.

NORTHVANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY 120West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3455 nvcl.ca NORTHVANCOUVER COMMUNITY HISTORY CENTRE 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver.TuesdaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m.

604-990-3700 x8016 nvma. ca NORTHVANCOUVER MUSEUM 209West Fourth St., NorthVancouver. Open by appointment only. 604-9903700 x8016 NorthVancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

PARK &TILFORD GARDENS 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY 333 Chesterfield Ave., NorthVancouver.

Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg (1953-1996): An exhibition that celebrates the artistic pursuits — both visual and verbal — of the late poet Allen Ginsberg will run until April 5.

PRESENTATION HOUSE SATELLITE GALLERY 560 Seymour St.,Vancouver.

Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca ImagesThat Speak:The most innovative approaches to photography today will be on display from April 3 to May 16.Tour and discussion with curator and artists: Friday, April 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Intimations of Nature: Canvases of still lives and abstracts by Frieda Ashworth and paintings of landscapes and flowers by BeatriceWatson will be on display until April 12.

Observing Croatia and Silent Beauty: Photographs See more page 20

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CALENDAR From page 19

YEATS STUDIO & GALLERY 2402 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver.WednesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778279-8777 craigyeats.com

from Croatia by Dennis Badgley and canvases of colourful landscapes by Roy Geronimo will be on display from April 12 to June 7.

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Tattoo: B.C. tattoo artists will show photographs of their most memorable works until April 11. Ink and Flesh — Poetry Meets Art:Tattoo artists Nomi Chi and AlisonWoodward draw “flash” in the gallery Sunday, April 5, 2-4 p.m.

StartWith Art: An annual exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting April 15 to May 9.Artwork will be priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. Opening reception: Sunday,April 19, 2-4 p.m. Free drop-in art making session and puppet show: Sunday,April 26, 12:30 p.m.

Curator’sTalk: Every Thursday at noon there will be a 20-minute curator’s talk with background on the current show in the gallery.

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Cherry Blossoms — A TextileTranslation: An exhibition of textiled art inspired by the cherry blossom will run until April 19.

SPACE EMMARTS STUDIO 305 Mansfield Pl., North Vancouver.Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-375-0694 emmarts.ca First Saturday Open Studios: Visit acrylic and watercolour artist Gabriele Maurus in her workspace April 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Info: firstsaturday.weebly.com/.

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195 STUDIOS — ARTISTS ON PEMBERTON 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. 195studios.ca TARTOOFUL 3183 Edgemont Blvd., NorthVancouver. 604-9240122 tartooful.com WESTVANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Tower of Song:

A Creative Tribute to Leonard Cohen Featuring Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone Celebrated BC singer-songwriters Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone have reimagined rare and classic works of the legendary songwriter, creating a unique sound that resonates with both longtime Cohen fans and new audiences.

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1950 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery —The Colours of Spring: An exhibition that reflects the joyous and exuberant feelings of spring and commemorates Houshang Seyhoun who was an active participant artist at the library will run until April 27.

WESTVANCOUVER MUNICIPAL HALL 750 17th St.,WestVancouver.

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Jesse Read photographs will be featured until April 3.

WESTVANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St.,WestVancouver.

Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca Trouble in Paradise: Christos Dikeakos’ recent series of photographs taken around his Penticton apple orchard will be on display until June 13.

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 PurcellWay, North Vancouver. 604-9907810 capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre/ Cap Classical and Choral: The Capilano University Choirs will join forces with theVancouver Philharmonic Orchestra and soloists to perform Beethoven’s 9th and Orff’s Carmina Burana April 11, 8 p.m. and April 12, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $25/$20/$10.

Cap Classical and Choral —TheWorld of Latin: The Capilano UniversityWind Ensemble will perform music fromWest Side Story, Mexican Pictures and Latino Mexicana Tuesday,April 14 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $15/$10/$5.

CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Elvis and Friends: A performance with tributes to Elvis,Tom Jones, JackieWilson and Anne MurrayTuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $42.50.

Folk DuoTower of Song will perform a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen with special guests Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Mill Friday,April 10 at 8 p.m.Tickets: $29.50/$25.

Through the Lions Gate: Lions Gate Sinfonia and special guests Pandora’sVox and Pro Arté Centre dancers will perform Saturday,April 11 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $39/$35/$18/$12.

The DelamontYears — A Legacy of Excellence: The WestVancouverYouth Band will perform their annual fundraising concert with special guests Dal Richards, Jamie Croil, Gene Ramsbottom and Kits Boys Band alumni Sunday,April 12, 2 p.m.

Admission: $28.50.

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Company planning new production

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this production.

At this early stage, Crandall is not yet sure how many shows Two Monkeys will produce each year, though she is planning at least one more before the end of 2015. And as for her other two monkeys,

who have grown up in greenrooms and rehearsal halls, it seems Crandall’s passion for theatre might be rubbing off on at least one of them.

“My six year old, he’s got stage fright, as his brother says.” Her eight year old, however, is a budding performer and will

be appearing in Oliver! this summer at Theatre Under the Stars.

“It’s his first foray into the musical theatre professional world, so I’m super proud of him,” Crandall says. “His wish is to do a show with me one day, so we’ll make that happen.”

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Spring style makes a statement CHRISTINE LYON clyon@nsnews.com

From annual classics like floral dresses and crisp white shirts, to statement-making wide-leg culottes and floppy-brimmed hats, the spring season brings with it a bevy of classic and cutting-edge trends sure to please every fashionista.

Holt Renfrew’s vicepresident of exclusive services Lisa Tant, a

former West Vancouver resident, flew in from Toronto recently to present a spring runway show at the luxury department store’s downtown Vancouver location. She identified four standout styles for spring 2015.

Sleek minimalism Think Claire Underwood from TV’s House of Cards. Classic silhouettes in black, white, cream, navy and stone

make a subtle statement.

“It’s all about simplicity of the shape and simplicity of the material,” Tant says.

Achieving this sophisticated look is an investment.

“What I always say to customers is buy the best quality you can afford in pieces like this because they should last you a long, long time,”Tant says, adding, “If you think it’s a bit too plain, these pieces make a wonderful background for accessories.”

Minimalist ensembles don’t need to be as form-fitting as those worn by Robin Wright’s icy character. In fact, silhouettes have gotten looser this season with wide trousers, long tunics and oversized vests all making an appearance on the Holt Renfrew runway.

Designers who have gone ultra-luxe, ultra minimal this season include Victoria Beckham and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

Hippie deluxe At the opposite end of the fashion spectrum, the 1970s revival look is anything but minimal. It’s Mary Tyler Moore meets modern-day music festival fan. Flared pants, wedge heels, wide-brimmed hats, suede details and fringe are all throwbacks to a bygone decade. Tant isn’t one to tell people not to wear trends after a certain age, “but,” she says, “I think if See Invest page 24

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Invest in versatile pieces From page 23 you’re going to indulge in the hippie ’70s feel, you need to be young.”

For those who lived through the ’70s and want to revisit this look, Tant suggests wearing one or two retro pieces rather than a full head-to-toe getup. For example, a simple wrap dress has its roots in the ’70s, but it won’t look costume-y on a more mature woman.

Florabotanica Florals always make an appearance at this time of year. This season, look for bright, graphic, artistic prints and pair them with existing staples in your closet. This trend is ideal for those on a budget who want to freshen up their spring wardrobe with just one or two new garments. Adventurous dressers might opt for a pair of floral puddle pants, while a bloom-covered jacket or handbag adds a more subtle pop of colour.

“A floral print clutch is a fun way to update your basics,” Tant suggests.

Luxury Italian labels Gucci, Etro and Roberto Cavalli have all embraced the floral look for spring 2015.

Athletic inspiration This style is influenced by active wear, but it’s much more sophisticated than jogging pants and an oversized T-shirt.

“This is such a great West Coast style,” Tant says. “It’s not like you’re just walking out of the gym, but it’s those kinds of fabrics and details that are really dressed up and look great day to day.”

For example, a bright blue leather jacket over loose silk trousers is “practical and comfortable, but also really stylish.”

••• For those looking to incorporate 2015 trends into their existing wardrobe without going broke, Tant recommends investing in a couple of versatile pieces that can be worn multiple ways. A simple

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“I’m a big proponent of understanding how to change it up and style things differently,” she says. “Unless it’s an evening gown, don’t buy something that you can only wear one way. If you can’t imagine different ways to wear it — and sometimes you have to challenge yourself to think that way — then don’t buy it.”

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Writer revels in the secrets of history Eve Lazarus talks about her work at Read Local B.C. ■ Secrets, Booze & Rebellion:Vancouver’s Unknown History, featuring Eve Lazarus, Daniel Francis and Aaron Chapman, April 15 at 7 p.m., at the Lynn Valley library, part of Read Local B.C., April 1-22. Free. Info: books. bc.ca or facebook.com/ readlocalbc.

ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com

When NorthVancouver writer Eve Lazarus gives talks, she likes to play a game of sorts, throwing out names likeValerie Jerome or Phyllis Munday, asking audience members if they’ve heard of them.

“I’ll get blank looks,” she says.

Then Lazarus will ask whether those in attendance have heard of Harry Jerome or Don Munday.

That question often elicits a very different kind of response.The men tend to be more widely known, and justifiably so based on their achievements — runner Harry’s threetime Olympic performances and Don’s groundbreaking mountaineering career included.

However, Lazarus goes on to argue, the women (Harry’s sister and Don’s wife, respectively), are likewise deserving of celebration.

Valerie’s own track and field Olympic performance in 1960, as well as subsequent teaching and political careers, and Phyllis’ pioneering mountaineering accomplishments earned them a place in Lazarus’s recent publication, 2014’s SensationalVancouver, in a chapter entitled “Legendary Women.”

Passionate about heritage and history, Lazarus remains committed to telling lesserknown stories as well as coming at the past from a unique angle.

“I like to look at things that I believe have been traditionally passed over by history. Like women, I think we’ve really got a short shrift when it comes to that,” she says.

Lazarus will offer further

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She’ll share the floor with NorthVancouver’s Daniel Francis (ClosingTime), and Vancouver’s Aaron Chapman (Live at the Commodore:The Story ofVancouver’s Historic Commodore Ballroom and Liquor, Lust, and the Law:The Story ofVancouver’s Legendary Penthouse Nightclub).Topics will include cops turned robbers, rum-running entrepreneurs during prohibition, iconic feminists and groundbreaking architecture.

The talk is part of inaugural Read Local B.C., a province-wide campaign launched by the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia, intended to encourage people to discover and celebrate the talents of writers living and working in their communities. Launched Wednesday, April 1, a host of events, competitions, talks and promotions are being

held across the province leading up to B.C. Book Day, April 22.

Lazarus moved from Melbourne, Australia, to the Lower Mainland in the mid1980s.Working as a business reporter withTheVancouver Sun in the early-1990s, she eventually moved into the freelance writing world, contributing to a variety of high profile publications —The Globe and Mail and Marketing Magazine included.

Her focus shifted 12 years ago after meeting James Johnstone, a house researcher based inVancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood, while writing a series of magazine stories telling the stories behind houses, from the perspective of a house having a social history or genealogy similar to that of a person.

“It got me really connected to the history of the city by putting it in this context,” she says, seeing juicy themes like bootleggers, brothels and corrupt cops emerge.

That work spring boarded into local history book projects, first 2007’s At Home With History:The Secrets of GreaterVancouver’s Heritage Homes, followed by 2012’s SensationalVictoria.

A common theme in Lazarus’ books is murder, something she’s delving into more deeply for her next project, a book about historical unsolved murders in the MetroVancouver area, most likely due for release in spring 2016.

Lazarus is also one of the contributors to a book project, set for release in the fall, being led byVancouver writer Caroline Adderson.

“Her outside passion is heritage houses and saving them,” says Lazarus.

The book has grown out of a Facebook page Adderson started a couple of years ago, calledVancouver Vanishes, described as “a lament for, and celebration of, the vanishing character homes inVancouver.”

Lazarus too is increasingly See Blog page 28

Review

Making photographs in the digital age ■ Post-Photography by Robert Shore, Laurence King Publishing, 272 pages, $48.

We are surrounded by images. In the era of smartphones we are all photographers and through various means are having those pictures viewed by a great many.The Internet has become a massive resource of imagery and artists are expressing themselves more frequently through the manipulation of found images.

In this new era the photograph, which in itself is a creative act, is now the jumping off point for the next action. Robert Shore examines the work of 53 artists working with photography. For some the manipulation is just the next

phase of their own picture taking, such as Jonny Briggs’ Un-seeing series where he combines two images to expose what might be behind the original photo.

Others use other people’s photographs to spark their own creative explorations like the seemingly melting highways in Clement Valla’s “Postcards from Google Earth.”

— Terry Peters

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FILM Showtimes

Cinemas screen Maysles classics “Reality isn’t something you can control, or try to, in making a documentary film. It’s only real if you let it happen on its own . . . .” — Albert Maysles, talking to the North Shore News in May, 2010 (for full interview with Albert Maysles go to http://www. nsnews.com/entertainment/ albert-maysles-lettingreality-happen-1.1810232 and http://issuu.com/ canwestcommunitypublishing/ docs/nsnfri20100430/13).

Documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles liked to shoot first and ask questions later.

Editing footage was such an important part of the process that he and his brother David preferred to give editors co-billing on their films.The Stones watching themselves in the editing room during Gimme Shelter is a key

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Albert Maysles passed away March 5 at the age of 88 and to celebrate his life and work Pacific Cinémathèque is screening the Maysles Brothers’ Grey

Gardens (1976) several times over the next week starting tonight at 8:30 p.m.

Grey Gardens was voted one of the 10 best documentaries ever made

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Vancity Theatre will also be screening the Maysles’ Stones documentary

Gimme Shelter (1970) on Monday, April 13 at 8:30 p.m. as part of their Music Monday series. For more information visit thecinematheque.ca/greygardens and viff.org/theatre/ series/music-mondays.

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GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8563 info@smithfoundation.ca Music Meets Art — Musical Mornings in the Gallery: Trio Accord will performTuesday,April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the morning will begin with coffee and treats.A curated tour of the gallery will conclude the morning’s performance.

Admission: $10/$7.

DEEP COVE BREWERY 170-2270 Dollarton Hwy., NorthVancouver. deepcovecraft.com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Friday,April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

HUGO’S RESTAURANT 5775 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music: Every Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Schedule: April 4, Here and Now (folk duo);April 11, Jacques Leger (French Canadian/world music);April 18, Fowl Mouth McPhee (country trio); and April 25,“HSB” FolkTrio.

Open Mic Jam: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver.Tickets: 604-9816335 kaymeekcentre.com Pro Nova Ensemble will perform a 30th anniversary celebratory concertWednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m.Admission by donation. Info: 604-9219444 or jronsley@telus.net.

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Friday Night Live: Lynn Valley United Church will present a weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Guest schedule: Good Friday improvised take,April 3; Music, poems and puppets,April 10; Celebrating diversity,April 17; andWilliam Shakespeare’s Improv Musical,April 24.

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Spring Concert: The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will perform classical music Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.Admission: $10/$8 at the door. Info: nschamberorchestra.org.

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Classical Concert Series: The Bergmann Piano Duo will performThursday,April 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Tickets: $20/$15.

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CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 PurcellWay, North Vancouver. 604-9907810 capilanou.ca/ blueshorefinancialcentre/ CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Dread: Handsworth secondary drama and dance students will perform their annual school play April 16-18 at 7 p.m.Admission: $18/$14.

DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North

Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com The Butler Did It: A comedy thriller April 3, 4, 8-11 and 15-18 at 8 p.m.Admission: $18/$16.

a life-shattering accident that turns a family’s world upside down April 9 (preview, $10)11, 15-18 and 22-25 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $18/$16.

PRESENTATION HOUSETHEATRE 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Grandpa ’n Me: The story of a girl raised by her Grandpa during three stages of her life April 3 and 4 at 8 p.m.

Admission: $15.

BEAN AROUNDTHE WORLD COFFEES/ BEANS ON LONSDALE 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

604-985-2326

THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Rabbit Hole: A drama about

CAFE DEUX SOLEILS 2096 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. 604-254-1195 The Canoe Quartet: This North Shore group will be in concert Friday,April 3 at 8 p.m. Fee: $5. Info: canoesongs. com.

RUSTY GULL 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live MusicWednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

TWO LIONS PUBLIC HOUSE 2601Westview Dr., North Vancouver.

AdamWoodall performs acoustic music everyWednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

WAVES COFFEE HOUSE 3050 Mountain Hwy., North See more page 28

Showtimes From page 26

PARKGATE LIBRARY 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca John Lyon and Friends: This band of local musicians will play tunes in many styles from the 1960s and more Wednesday,April 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

SFU’S GOLDCORP CENTRE FORTHE ARTS 149West Hastings St., Vancouver.

Strong Sessions Live: A cabaret-style show featuring

Clubs and pubs

RED LION BAR & GRILL 2427 Marine Drive,West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Open Mic Night: A variety of talent fromWestVancouver and beyondTuesdays at 8 p.m.

Participation welcome. Info: ethosproductions@shaw.ca.

Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform everyThursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.

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The Divergent Series: Insurgent 3D (PG) — Fri-Mon 12:40, 6:40, 9:30;Tue-Thur 7:05, 9:50 p.m.

Get Hard (14A) — Fri-Sat, Mon 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:05; Sun 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:05;Tue 4:30, 7, 9:40;Wed 7, 9:40;Thur 7, 10:35 p.m.

Home (G) — Fri-Sat, Mon 11:55 a.m., 5; Sun 5;Tue 4:50 p.m.

Home 3D (G) — Fri-Mon 2:25, 7:30, 9:50;Tue-Thur 7:15, 9:35 p.m.

Furious 7 (14A) — Fri-Mon noon, 12:30, 3:15, 3:45, 6:30, 7, 9:45, 10:15;Tue 3:15, 3:45, 6:20, 6:50, 9:25, 10;Wed-Thur 6:20, 6:50, 9:25, 10 p.m.Thur 1 p.m.

The Sound of Music (G) — Mon 7 p.m.

King John (Stratford Festival) —Thur 7 p.m.

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CALENDAR AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant 71 Lonsdale Avenue, N. Van. | 604-980-4316 Old World Charm - Featuring Alpine Cuisine from Austria, Germany, Switzerland and South Tirol/Northern Italy with an extensive import beer selection.

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BISTRO Hugos, Artisanal Pizzas and Global Tapas www.hugosvancouver.com 5775 Marine Drive, W. Van | 604-281-2111 Showcase your musical talents Thursday evenings in our beautiful chateau-style room or simply enjoy our reopened heated patio. Global fusion menu inspired by our love of travel, warm atmosphere inspired by our love of the community.

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The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar $$ 2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. | 604-987-3322 Excellent seafood & British dishes on the waterfront. Dinner specials: Friday & Saturday- Prime Rib. Sunday - Turkey.

Weekends & holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

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The Observatory $$$$ www.grousemountain.com Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. | 604-998-4403 A thrilling and epicurean experience 3700’ on Grouse Mountain above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

FRENCH Chez Michel www.chezmichelvancouver.com 1373 Marine Drive (2nd flr), W. Van. | 604926-4913 For over 36 years, Chez Michel has delighted guests with his Classic French cuisine. Seafood & meat entrees, a superb selection of wines & a decadent dessert list. Superior service with a waterfront view completes an exemplary lunch or dinner experience.

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C-Lovers Fish & Chips www.c-lovers.com Marine Drive @ Pemberton, N. Van. | 604-980-9993 6640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. | 604-913-0994 The best fish & chips on the North Shore!

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. | 604-929-8416 The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

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Thai PudPong Restaurant www.thaipudpong.com 1474 Marine Drive, W. Van. | 604-921-1069 West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

$$

Pier 7 restaurant + bar $$$ www.pierseven.ca 25 Wallace Mews, N. Van. | 604-929-7437 Enjoy dining literally ON the waterfront with our inspired West Coast boat-to-table choices & extensive wine list. We’ve got 5 TV’s so you’ll never miss a game. Brunch until 2:30 weekends & holidays.

The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel $$$ www.pinnaclepierhotel.com 138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. | 604-973-8000 Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood & the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reflect west coast cuisine.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night lounge, 7 days/week. Live music Fridays 8 - 11 pm.

WATERFRONT DINING

CASUAL Northlands Bar and Grill $$ www.golfnorthlands.com/bar-grill 3400 Anne MacDonald Way, North Vancouver | 604.924.2950 ext 2.

Casual West Coast dining where nature is your dining partner.

Sweeping views of Northlands 18th hole.

PUB The Black Bear Neighbhourhood Pub www.blackbearpub.com 1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van | 604.990.8880 “Your Favourite North Shore Pub” 18 years running. We do great food, not fast food.

Full Take-Out menu. Reserve your party of 15-30 ppl except Friday’s.

Monday night Trivia.

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The MarinaSide Grill www.marinasidegrill.com 1653 Columbia Street, N. Van. (Under 2nd Narrows Bridge) | 604-988-0038 Waterfront dining over looking Lynnwood Marina under Ironworkers Memorial Bridge.

Open every day at 8 am. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Brunch weekends and holidays serving eggs benny to juicy burgers, hot scallop salad, clam chowder. Happy Hour everyday from 3 - 5 pm.

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Bargain Fare ($5-8) Inexpensive ($9-12) Moderate ($13-15) Fine Dining ($15-25)

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The Celtic Medley Song and String Player’s Showcase comes toWaves the first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604985-5646.

LYNNVALLEY LIBRARY 1277 LynnValley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Secrets, Booze and Rebellion —Vancouver’s Unknown History: Discover the historical underworld of Vancouver and the adventures that took place with historians Eve Lazarus, Daniel Francis and Aaron Chapman Wednesday,April 15 at 7 p.m.

Other events

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DELIVERY Foodie Too www.foodietoogroup.com Gourmet Lunch Pick Up or Delivery Unit 2 – 969 West 1st Street, N. Van. 604-358-0500

$$

www.villagetaphouse.com 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, W. Van. | 604-922-8882 Start with a comfortable room, a giant fireplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, & the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet…welcome to the Tap House!

BRITISH

Neighbourhood Noodle House www.neighbourhoodnoodlehouse.com 1352 Lonsdale Avenue, N. Van. | 604-988-9885 We offer the best variety and quality Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese cuisine with no MSG or additives at a very affordable price. Family owned and operated for over 18 years. Conveniently MSG located in central Lonsdale.

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub www.sailorhagarspub.com 86 Semisch Avenue, N. Van. | 604-984-3087 Spectacular view of Vancouver harbour & city, enjoy great food in a Brew Pub atmosphere. 18 beers on tap including our own 6 craft-brews. Happy Hour Specials Every Day 11am – 6pm!

Satellite sports, pool table, darts & heated patio.

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FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave.,West Vancouver.Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com The Lost Heritage of Iraq and Syria:Travel photographer Peter Langer will show his two new multiimage video presentations:The Vanished Heritage of Iraq and TheVanished Heritage of Syria Thursday,April 9 at 7 p.m.

Admission: $15.

Art History Lecture — Masters of Renaissance Florence: Art historian Efrat El-Hanany will present a two-part series that will survey the achievements of some of the greatest artists of 15th century Florence Monday,April 13 and 20, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $25 for both nights if registered or $15 dropin per lecture.

Art Insider — Inside and Outside the Studio: Artist Pierre Coupey will present slides of recent paintings and exhibitions, and discuss how his work is affected by encounters and experiences outside the studioTuesday,April 14, 7-9

PARK &TILFORD CINEPLEX ODEON THEATRE 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., NorthVancouver.

The North Shore International Film Series: The NorthVancouver Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. Still Alice will showWednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m.Tickets: $11. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca/events/northshore-international-film-series.

WESTVANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Movie Night: The HundredFoot Journey will be screened Friday,April 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

Blog keeps Lazarus connected to readers From page 25 active in social media, maintaining a Facebook page and blog under the same name, Every Place Has A Story. She views both as great opportunities to continue to tell stories, try out things for new books, and most importantly, stay connected to her readers.

“Social media, through the Facebook page and the blog, just lets me keep that conversation going. People tell me stories and add on stories. It just makes it really rich,” she says.

Lazarus is looking forward to Secrets, Booze & Rebellion, and is familiar with the other writers. She met Francis last year and often refers to his work as part of her own research.

She also knows Chapman through their involvement in John Belshaw’s Vancouver Confidential, a 2014 book described by publisher Anvil Press as “a collaboration

of artists and writers who plumb the shadows of civic memory looking for the stories that don’t fit into mainstream narratives.”

“It’s just a fantastic collaboration. It’s the first time I’ve ever really worked with other writers, and especially historians,” says Lazarus.

Her chapter is on the Lennie Commission of 1928, the first inquiry into police corruption in the Vancouver Police Department, something she’ll refer to as part of her presentation.

“I literally sat in the archives going through 5,000 pages of testimony for this thing as research. It was just fascinating hearing where you’ve got the mayor on trial, you’ve got the chief of police, you’ve got cops throwing each other under buses, you’ve got the low-level criminal and bookie on the street all on this courtroom stage,” she says.

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2015 BMW X6

BMW X6 is a unique SUV David Chao

Behind the Wheel

Blending coupe-like looks with a raised SUV body, the BMW X6 defies the idea of what an SUV should be.The X6 appeals to people looking for a sporty luxury SUV that is unique and distinct while offering a coupe-like design.

The second-generation X6 arrives for 2015 with a fresh design, smart technology and improved

efficiency.

Because the X6 is unique enough from other SUVs, it doesn’t really have direct rivals — for now. Customers seeking alternatives can look at the Porsche Cayenne for pure performance, or the Range Rover Sport for luxury and off-road capability.

Those willing to wait can go and seek out the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Coupe when it arrives at dealerships later this year; the GLE will be the closest direct competitor to the X6.

Design While the BMW X6 has a sporty coupe-like body, it still has a bold, SUV-style look and features all-wheel drive. Both aspects are consistent with traditional SUVs, but in other respects compromises were made

to make the X6 stand out among the crowd.

Esthetics and onroad performance took precedence over versatility and capability. Seating and cargo capacity are certainly less than other SUVs, though not by much.

Most people like its bold, category-blurring looks — the second-

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Unconventional exterior opens to familiar cabin From page 34

generation version actually has a cleaner and more cohesive design, especially around the rear.

While the exterior is unconventional, the interior is immediately recognizable as a BMW. Leather and wood is abundant, and the fit and finish are of high quality. The design is similar to the X5 with whom the X6 shares its basic platform.

The X6 comes in two flavours — the X6 xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. Many options and several equipment packages are available to increase the exclusivity of the X6.

Performance The BMW X6 was never meant to be a rugged offroader — while it does have a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, it is set up to perform on the road as a sports vehicle.

Continuing the contradictions, the X6 delivers impressive performance despite its hefty size and weight.

On highways, it is easy and comfortable, but on twisting back roads it is surprisingly fun to drive.

It’s not as sharp as a 6 Series mind you, but it is more dynamic than the X5 and most other SUVs in this price range. The overall performance is impressive.

The excellent chassis is backed by the two available engines. The base engine

is a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six. Output is rated at 300 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque.

To up the excitement level, the optional engine is a 4.4-litre turbocharged V-8 producing 445 h.p. and 479 foot-pounds of torque.

Despite the mass of the X6, this motor can propel it to 100 kilometres per hour in just 4.8 seconds.

Both models come equipped with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. Also, both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

To increase efficiency, all models feature a start/stop function.This system shuts off the engine when it is idle, but start ups are not as smooth as other systems equipped on rivals.

Environment Inside, the cabin of this X6 is roomier than the outgoing model. The two individual rear seats have been replaced by a three-seat bench and there is also more cargo space — though if you want an SUV to carry a lot of luggage, the X5 is still the better choice.

The cabin was designed around the driver and both front seats are comfortable and roomy with plenty of adjustability.

The X6’s raised chassis provides a nice view out front. Unfortunately, rear visibility is limited by the sloping roofline and it creates large blind spots.

The roofline also

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Infotainment wise, the latest version of BMW’s iDrive system runs on a 10.25-inch screen. The large screen replaces many of the buttons and cleans up the entire dash. It looks elegant sitting prominently in the centre and its highresolution crisply renders navigation images and entertainment info.

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Features The X6 xDrive35i starts at $68,890, while prices for the xDrive50i start at $83,190.

Standard equipment includes heated front seats, heated steering wheel, a sunroof, auto dimming exterior mirrors, rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, navigation, and BMW’s no-charge scheduled maintenance.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include lane departure and collision warning, blind spot detection, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, surround view camera, automatic four-zone climate control, head-up display, high-beam assistant, and a rear seat entertainment package.

Fuel efficiency numbers (litres/100 kilometres) for the xDrive35i are 13.0 city, 8.9 highway and 11.1 combined.The xDrive50i returns 16.0 city, 10.9 highway for 13.7 combined.

Thumbs up The driver and passengers are treated to a comfortable and luxurious interior. The driver will enjoy an SUV that is genuinely fun to drive with a unique styling.

Thumbs down The big drawback is

the X6’s limited versatility compared to other SUVs. Also, the ride is quite firm for leisurely drives.

The bottom line If you are looking for a unique SUV that offers coupe-like performance, the BMW X6 is the only vehicle for you.

Competitors Porsche Cayenne The Porsche Cayenne has the character of a sports car and the practicality of a traditional SUV. Unfortunately, this blend of exhilaration, good looks and cargo space doesn’t come cheap.

The base model Cayenne start at $67,400, but the price quickly grows, all the way up to $178,100 for the Cayenne Turbo S. Range Rover Sport The Range Rover Sport is a massively capable off-road SUV, and it also happens to be one of the world’s most luxurious as

well. In fact, it rivals many dedicated luxury cars, all the while offering far more practicality and versatility.

The driving feel is somewhat numb, however.

The Range Rover ranges in price from $75,490 for the SE, up to $124,990 for the 550 h.p. SVR. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe The GLE Coupe was designed as a four-door coupe, only with a raised seating position. The large front grille leads to a stretched cabin offset by massive wheel arches and a high beltline.

Canadian prices have not yet been announced, but expect them to start at about $70,000. It will arrive later in the year. editor@automotivepress.com

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