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But campaign donation limits not on agenda for 2014 BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

The stakes in this November’s local elections just got 25 per cent higher.

The province announced this week that municipal, regional district, school board, and Islands Trust election terms will be four years long, instead of the current three.

The aim is to give local governments more time for consultation, planning and implementing council goals, and to cut down on

the cost of elections.

The change was supported by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

The move to four-year terms is one recommended in a government white paper on municipal election reform released last year.

One of the other hot button issues in the white paper, campaign finance limits, was not mentioned in the release.

The plan is receiving mixed reviews from current and potential future council members on the North Shore.

It could dissuade people from running for office, given the increasing workload that is expected of council members, said See Longer page 4

Seaspan wins $15M cable ferry contract ANNE WATSON awatson@nsnews.com

B.C. Ferries has awarded a $15-million contract to North Vancouver’s Seaspan shipyards for the construction of a new cable ferry.

Construction on the 78.5-metre ferry is scheduled to start in June.The ferry is expected to be finished and fully operational by the summer of 2015.

Seaspan was one of

three shipyards short-listed for construction, along with one other shipyard from Vancouver and one from Seattle. B.C. Ferries’ board of directors recently endorsed a recommendation to award the contract to Seaspan.

“It’s a great project for us,” said Brian Carter, president of Seaspan Shipyards.

Carter said the project See Shipyard page 5

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It’s been 50 years, give or take, since the first North Shore resident popped into a North Vancouver District Public Library and borrowed an item.

And it’s happened about 50 million times since.

The library is marking the half-century milestone with a year of festivities, special programming and a serious look at where NVDPL fits in the world today and where it will fit at its 100th anniversary.

“It’s our look back and celebrating our last 50 years, but we’re at this pivotal time in libraries where things are shifting dramatically so it’s a chance to connect, renew and figure out where we go for the next 50 years,” said Jacqueline van Dyk, the district’s director of library services.

••• In December 1963, council passed a bylaw to establish a municipal library and appointed a board the following month.

From there, most of the heavy lifting was done by Enid Dearing, the first

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district librarian. Dearing, who was a force to be reckoned with over the next 27 years with NVDPL, took the four volunteerrun libraries operating out of private homes, a small store and church basement and turned them into a professional library.

The Capilano branch in Edgemont Village was the first to open its doors and begin lending books in May of 1964.

The library has hired David Obee, historian and editor-in-chief of the Victoria Times Colonist, to research the district’s history and write a short book on NVDPL, capturing its most significant and curious moments — like the one in 1971 that ended with a shooting in at the old Lynn Valley branch.

How the fracas started isn’t exactly clear, though the shooter, who was deaf, had some altercation with one of the librarian. A few days later, he opened fire on the library’s second floor windows and bookshelves from his apartment across the street.

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“So we do know he wasn’t aiming at anybody because he didn’t hit anybody,” van Dyk said.

Several of the upstairs windows were shot out and the library has kept one of the four books with bullets buried in them. In one case, the bullet penetrated

several chapters in a book of short stories, before coming to rest at the start of a story ominously titled The Dead Hand.

The accused received a two-year suspended sentence and was put on probation.

Van Dyk’s favourite item in the library’s collection of artifacts is the apology letter sent by the shooter to Dearing along with $210 to replace the windows.

Dearing labelled the letter “the boy who shot the

library” before filing it away.

But van Dyk and her team at the library know the complete history of the institution can’t be compiled from board meeting minutes and old photos alone. To fill the sizable gaps, the library is reaching out to the community to share their memories, photos and artifacts. For that, they have set up a special email address: memories@ NVDPL.ca, and also set

out “memory books” at each of the branches for those who want to share their memories the oldfashioned way.

Also on the to-do list for the next year is a series of special days, and contests, much of it centred around 1964 Days — when the public library will celebrate its 50th anniversary by “transporting” back to the 1960s, van Dyk said.

Rather than give plenty of warning, librarians are hoping to promote 1964 Days using the decidedly newer technology of social media. Should you happen by the Parkgate, Lynn Valley or Capilano branch on of those days, expect to see staff dressed in 1960s fashions, displays of books and artifacts from the time and, if you’re good, cupcakes.

Inspired by one of the most enduringly popular pieces of children’s literature, staff have also devised a contest, hiding 50 golden library cards inside books in the stacks.

“It’s going to be like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, only libraryesque.

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4779, 2014 (Marine Zones) Notice is given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the Council Chamber of the municipal hall of The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the District of West Vancouver Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw as described below.

Applicant: The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver Subject Lands: Marine Zones land (Marine Zones 1, 2 and 3) as shown shaded and outlined with black line on the plans below. Marine Zone 1 lands extend 1000 feet from the waterfront lot line.

Purpose: The proposal is to amend the Zoning Bylaw to include foreshore enhancement and shoreline protection works including associated landscaping, pedestrian walkways and intertidal habitat enhancement as permitted uses in the Marine Zones.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment: If adopted, proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4779, 2014 would amend the Marine Zones (Marine Zones 1, 2 and 3) to add the following permitted uses:

• shoreline protection works and structures including breakwaters, berms, reefs, tombolas and islets constructed of rock, boulders, cobbles, gravels, sand, or other soil materials, but not including steel, concrete or masonry structures, gabions, groynes or revetments; • landscaping and pedestrian walkways provided in connection with shoreline protection works and structures; and • salt marshes and similar intertidal habitat enhancements not involving structures.

Enquiries: All enquiries regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment may be directed to the West Vancouver Planning Department at municipal hall or by calling 604-925-7055.

Copies of the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents that the Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the bylaw may be inspected from February 26, 2014 to March 10, 2014 at the municipal hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For convenience only, some of the documents may also be available for viewing on the District’s website at westvancouver.ca or at the West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC (phone 604-925-7400 for current information on Library hours of operation).

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at the Public Hearing on the above noted date.

Written submissions may, prior to the Public Hearing, be: • sent by mail to Mayor and Council, District of West Vancouver, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3; • sent by email to Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@westvancouver.ca; or • delivered to the office of the Manager, Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk, at the District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC. Such written submissions must be received no later than 4 p.m. on March 10, 2014. Technical issues affecting receipt of electronic submissions may occur so persons relying on this means of transmittal do so at their own risk. Written submissions received for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will be included in their entirety in the public information package for Council’s consideration and for the public record. Submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.

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Longer service required From page 1 District of North Vancouver Coun. Roger Bassam.

“It certainly means a longer commitment on the part of anyone looking to serve on council,” he said.

“It’s a longer window to figure out where you’re going to be in four years.”

But, he added, it will also make for more stable communities while longterm planning processes like official community plans are underway.

“It’s nice not to have those things interrupted with election rhetoric as opposed to just good citizen engagement,” he said.

But the province is going in the wrong direction if you ask city Coun. Pam Bookham.

“I would have preferred to see it stay the same or, if they want to make a change, make it shorter in the interest of accountability,” she said.

“If the electors feel they’re not getting what was promised in the campaign or don’t like the direction a council is taking, they have an opportunity to weigh in because it seems, in many instances, the only time the electors are consulted is during an election.”

Ideally, an OCP would be timed for completion just before municipal elections, allowing the plan to be an election issue when voters are paying closest attention, Bookham said.

“If the province was serious about reforming the municipal electoral scene, they would be looking at campaign finance reform, far before tinkering with term limits,” Bookham added.

The B.C. Liberal government expects to introduce legislation to bring in four-year municipal terms during this session of the legislature.

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Boat catches fire at marina BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

City and District of North Vancouver firefighters doused a burning boat inside a shed at the Mosquito Creek Marina Thursday afternoon.

The 9-1-1 call came in just after 1 p.m., drawing three trucks from North Vancouver City Fire Department and one from District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services for support.

The incident was triggered while someone

was working on the boat, said city fire chief Dan Pistilli.

“At this point, it appears he was transferring fuel out of a tank and we figure there was an ignition that created a small explosion and ignited the fuel he was transferring,” Pistilli said.

“He definitely did sustain some burn injuries to his hands and legs, and some singeing to his facial area.”

The victim was taken to Lions Gate Hospital for treatment.

When it was apparent the fire was a threat to

another boat and the rest of the shed, firefighters pushed the 24-foot fiberglass Bayliner out into the channel and attacked the flames.

“It’s just a reminder of safety around any kind of operations in confined spaces that involve transferring fuel. It’s high risk,” Pistilli said.

“I’m not sure what process he was using to transfer, but whatever it was, it was not the right system.”

City fire officials continued to investigate the blaze Friday.

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presents an opportunity for their current workforce, which is in the process of completing 14 barges, to hone their skills before starting on the first federal offshore fisheries science vessel in October.

“It’s a touch more complex than the barges we’re building, so it introduces some trades that weren’t being used on the barges,” he said.

Mark Wilson, vicepresident of engineering at B.C. Ferries, said the corporation is pleased that its cable ferry will be built in B.C.When finished, the ferry will serve the Buckley

Bay-Denman Island route and accommodate up to 50 vehicles and 150 passengers.

George MacPherson, president of the Shipyard General Workers Federation, said the construction of the new ferry would be good for the shipyard.

“I just think it’s very good news,” said MacPherson.

“It’s certainly good work to keep us going until the (national shipbuilding program) work starts up.”

But Seaspan’s decision to withdraw its bid to build three new intermediate class vessels for B.C. Ferries left MacPherson disappointed.

“I think that B.C. Ferries should have come and talked to the industry to see if there

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were other players that could step up and possibly put this together,” said MacPherson.

“I think that’s bad news for the industry that we’re going to see another three vessels go offshore.”

Seaspan was the only Canadian shipbuilder shortlisted by B.C. Ferries to bid on construction of the larger intermediate class vessels.

Carter said the shipyard hoped it might be able to take on that work as well as the federal shipbuilding contract.

But he added, “we just weren’t able to take that on in a responsible way, it would have been very risky for us.

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Now the ferry contracts will go to a shortlisted shipyard overseas in Norway, Germany, Poland or Turkey.

The Seaspan shipyards are currently undergoing a $200-million renovation project in order to facilitate the construction of around 17 federal ships, including up to 10 non-combat Canadian Coast Guard ships, three offshore fisheries science vessels and a polar icebreaker. Construction of the first non-combat vessel is set to begin in October.

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oliticians running for local election this year will likely be signing on for four years — instead of three — if they win their race this time.

B.C. is going ahead with changes this year that will increase the terms of councils and school boards.

That’s of interest, because local government is the level that tends to have the most immediate impact on its citizens.

A longer term comes with both benefits and drawbacks.

In part, it’s a natural reflection of the increasingly complex issues municipalities have to deal with. Gone are the days when deciding which potholes to fill was the most taxing issue on the agenda.

Local governments now deal with complex social issues and lengthy planning processes than can take years.

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Many newly elected councillors spend the first year of their term figuring out the job and the last year campaigning for re-election. Extending the time between elections lengthens the time when work is actually accomplished.

But a longer term may also dissuade a lot of regular folk from running for a largely thankless task. Money saved on general elections may be spent on byelections instead as council members bow out early.

Then there’s question of what to do if things go wildly off the tracks. There are only two words that can describe that possibility: Rob Ford.

Perhaps with the longer term, the province would do well to consider an extra measure of accountability — perhaps in the form of a recall mechanism — before local voters head to the polls.

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Highrises would bring traffic gridlock Dear Editor: My property is on Lynn Valley Road opposite the mall. I would like to express my serious objections to this development.

I am a long term resident of Lynn Valley and have watched it become more and more congested over the years.

I realize that people need to live somewhere, and I fully appreciate that

Lynn Valley is a beautiful place to live. However, it has become impossible to get around with the growing volume of cars, delivery vans, emergency vehicles, etc.

If there is no plan set in place to accommodate the further traffic that this development will cause, there will be total gridlock.

The traffic noise on Lynn Valley Road has

increased considerably over the past few years, going from normal for a busy road, to lines of traffic with their engines idling, while they sit at the traffic lights, right outside our windows.

There have been a lot of new developments in the area in the past 10 years and this has already had a major effect on residents.

To build up a small place like this, supplying no

infrastructure (roads, schools, recreation) is total madness, and is destroying quality of life in the area.

There are only two ways in and out of Lynn Valley, and so all the traffic passes our homes.

I can only think of the nightmarish scenario when the highrises are built, with all the extra people, traffic, delivery trucks, not to mention the actual

construction traffic.

So unless there are plans (apart from the developers making big money) to deal with these other issues, I am totally against this development going ahead.

Yes, we all need to live somewhere, but let us make it somewhere where all considerations and voices are heard.

Jennifer Mould North Vancouver

Past time for NorthVan amalgamation to happen Dear Editor: Kudos to Couns.

MacKay-Dunn and Heywood for introducing a motion to study amalgamation.

I was born at Lions Gate Hospital and have

been a lifetime North Shore resident.

When I was 10 and living in the 700-block east of Lonsdale we moved to the 800-block.

I had to change schools from Ridgeway to Keith

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Lynn “because we now lived in the district.” It didn’t make any sense to me then and it still doesn’t.

I own property in both the city and the district and pay taxes to both.

It is annoying to see

two sizable, apparently overlapping bureaucracies exist a few blocks from each other.

I’m sure taxpayers would be better off with amalgamation despite some past self-serving

statements that there wouldn’t be any savings.

I’ll be watching the process looking for ways for further input. It’s past time for this to happen.

Ron Payne North Vancouver

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“The Flamborough Head has had her day.”

City of NorthVancouver Coun. Rod Clark on council’s vote to get rid of the historical ship’s stern after a decade on the NorthVancouver waterfront (from a Feb. 26 news story).

“I don’t know howTim did it. He was such a caveman.”

Mike Danks, new North Shore Rescue team leader, talks about determination of the late Tim Jones in getting things done for the team (from a Feb. 28 news story).

“He needs to step up to the plate and do something.”

Bowen Island resident Andrew Pietrow complains about MLA Jordan Sturdy not doing enough on ferry service cuts (from a Feb. 28 news story).

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Council lacks vision in scrapping ship stern Dear Editor: The City of North Vancouver council decided this week to proceed with scrapping the stern of the Flamborough Head.

Only two councillors, Pam Bookham and Don Bell, voted against the recommendation put forward by city staff.

This time, the vote was at least taken in public — unlike the first vote behind closed doors that caused so much controversy.

But council provided little time for the public to review the staff report and did not provide a formal opportunity for comment

or input on the stern’s place in the waterfront’s future.

Instead it left that decision to an American branding consultant whose plan for an amusement park was already conceived before he was handed the responsibility of determining the stern’s placement on the waterfront.

What is council afraid of?Yes, there will be costs to keep the stern, but what about the benefits its retention as an iconic landmark, tourist attraction and memorial to the shipbuilders and merchant seaman would bring to development of the waterfront? It seems

the council continues to focus only on the costs. Is it possible that council is afraid the money they got from the provincial government and sale of land in Lower Lonsdale would actually have to be spent on the preservation of maritime heritage, rather than the installation of a skating rink and splash pad? Where is council’s vision?

In our opinion, the stern is not scrap metal. As the last of the Second World War ships built at the shipyards, it is symbolic of North Vancouver’s and Canada’s fight for democracy — and of those who gave their lives

Get ready for Metrotown NorthVan in LynnValley Dear Editor: If you want to see something real scary, check out the District of North Vancouver’s plans for the Lower Lynn Town Centre on the web.

The plan is to redevelop the area on the east side of lower Mountain Highway into medium to high-rise commercial and residential use. They talk about affordable housing, enhancement of trails and greenways, community space in adjacent parks, upgraded public transit facilities and other warm and fuzzy concepts.

There is no mention of how this will affect the existing residents in Lynn Valley or surrounding areas. They talk about improved transit (good luck) and lots of new bicycle paths (sound

familiar?). But our planners have ignored the fact this area has only two ways to get in, and there will be little or no way out except by walking or transit. There is nothing proposed for better vehicle access or improved traffic control.

There is no new green space, only concrete towers.

This development will choke off lower Main Street. Mountain Highway will become a parking lot all the way up to Lynn Valley Road. The traffic on the Upper Levels will be backed up for the better part of the day as the expected 5,000 apartment dwellers get off to work each day.

I have no idea why the district wants to do this.

We are already seeing the effects along Fern

Street where the district has capitulated and allowed three high-rise residential towers to be built. They rationalized this folly on the basis it was a tradeoff for some other token amenity.

What are the chances that either the developer or our esteemed district council will actually want to live here? Probably squat.

We have really enjoyed living in the community of Lynn Valley for the past 40 years, but I guess things don’t last forever.

Welcome to Metrotown North Van and look out Hong Kong.

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If you find the golden library card in a book, you get it activated and you get something special,” said Kate Grossman, NVDPL’s communications and events planner.

Embracing the different media offered by the library, patrons can also drop in for screenings of movies from 1964. The first ones scheduled for March are Marry Poppins and The Pink Panther.

Check with your local branch for showtimes.

Friendly competition is also on tap for kids and teens using drawings and photos using the theme of 50 in the composition. All of the year’s festivities will be capped off with a yearend gala and fundraiser, scheduled for early December.

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“We had a lovely book show up in the mail about a month ago from Florida,” van Dyk said. “They gave it a little cover note. ‘Your lost sheep has come home.’

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Rather than pay the full amount of fines due on overdue books, staff will accept the books back and cap the fine at 1964 rates, which were one cent a day.

Among the most frequently stolen items over the years, according to library staff: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album, the Bible, books on sexuality and coming out, identifying edible See 50 Shades page 9

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50 Shades tops library holds From page 8

mushrooms, witchcraft and, prior to the Internet becoming prevalent, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions.

Those wanting to come by popular reading material the honest way often have to wait. It’s hard to track the most popular library item as staff tend to order more copies of the hottest books but the hold system has been strained several times. In the early 1990s, it was John Grisham’s legal thrillers. When the fourth Harry Potter book debuted, Parkgate librarians read a chapter out loud each afternoon for the kids (and adults) who didn’t have the book at home. Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code and Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negros both set record numbers of holds but the longest wait list for a district library book has likely been for E.L. James’ smutty dalliance Fifty Shades of Grey, which went

Physical visits were up 15 per cent over the last five years and “digital visits” were up 50 per cent.

Of the 1.7 million items borrowed in 2013, one million were good oldfashioned print.

But the pressure to change is being felt, van Dyk said. It isn’t a question of whether libraries ought to exist anymore but rather a question of identifying how a library can best serve its public in the digital information age.

“When radio came

along, when TV came along, the Internet, everybody said that was the end of libraries and yet it wasn’t. Libraries adapted and responded to each one of those challenges and changed along the way,” van Dyk said. “We never were just about books. I think we have a perception issue that we were. If you really think about the core of libraries, it’s about sharing.

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Some of the strangest items to turn up in the pages of returned books: a $50-bill (found incidentally in a chapter about forgetfulness during menopause, van Dyk noted), a slice of uncooked bacon, thong underwear, as well as personal letters, drawings and photos.

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As part of its antigraffiti program, the North Vancouver RCMP last year partnered with the City and District of North Vancouver on an art contest. Various utility boxes in the area had recently been tagged with graffiti and, to deter further eyesores, elementary and high school students in North Vancouver were invited to submit a drawing or painting depicting their favourite local scene.

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Dana Kurucz' Wendy Brown .U) Kristin Wiggins Members of the North Shore Thirty Something Women’s Soccer League held their annual winter event Feb. 16 at North Vancouver’s Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier.The theme was Celebrating the Anniversary of the 2010 Olympics, and many guests dressed in red and white and Canadian Olympic celebratory garb. Guests enjoyed a buffet lunch, browsed a silent auction intended to raise funds for the North Vancouver Spectrum Mothers Support Society and acknowledged most valuable and longtime members.The all-levels recreational soccer league for women over 30 has been in operation for more than 20 years and is currently accepting players for the spring and summer season. thirtysomethingsoccer.com

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When Debora De Napoli learned she could carry the ovarian cancer gene mutation that took the life of her mother, rather than wallow in the possibility while waiting for the results of medical testing, she decided to take action.

The 41-year-old Vancouver resident set off on a life-changing physical and emotional journey, setting a goal of completing nine summits across the Canadian Rockies on her mountain bike, as well as launched a charity, Life Cycle, intended to raise funds and awareness related to ovarian cancer.

“I couldn’t sit still,” says De Napoli. “I thought if I got out there and I challenged myself to something way bigger than me . . . it would be good for me too, it would be a healthy way of dealing with grief and processing that stuff,” she says.

De Napoli chronicled her experiences on film and produced a documentary, entitled Life Cycle Project,

that premiered at the Banff Mountain Film Festival this fall.The work, her debut film, was also screened at the recent Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.

De Napoli is among the nine local speakers set to share their stories at FEAT Canada (Fascinating Expedition and Adventure Talks), a fast-paced, Pecha Kucha-style event, organized by Sean Verret that’s being held Friday, March 7 at The Rio Theatre. In addition to De Napoli, this year’s edition will feature presentations

by Adam Campbell, Alicia Woodside, Denis Barnett, Norm Hann, Ryan Robertson, Sarah Hart, Tiffany Melius and Tobin Seagel, with each presenter given seven minutes at the mike. Adventure disciplines explored include ultramarathoning, extreme backcountry skiing, standup paddle boarding, cycling, sailing and climbing.The MC for the night will be international adventurer Kevin Vallely, a North Shore News columnist.

In addition to her mother, who passed away five years ago at age 67, De Napoli has lost five other See Journey page 15

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Journey results in empowerment From page 13 family members as a result of the mutation, and her sister is a carrier, adding further motivation.

She encountered a number of bumps along the way, including a serious knee injury on Mount Seymour, requiring rescue by seven firemen, six weeks prior to her departure.

Nonetheless, she completed the series of summits over a two-week period in summer 2012.

“Being a first-time filmmaker and not just the project itself but also the ride and the things that happened along the way, all those speed bumps. . . it was really challenging. But the challenging parts I think were the good parts because they allowed me to reach out to people who I wouldn’t have otherwise known, asking for help,” she says.

Having some experience as a recreational mountain biker, De Napoli, a selfdescribed “cubicle dweller,” worked to hone her skills through the North Shore’s Endless Biking Enduro XC Training Program, under the

tutelage of Andreas Hestler and CynthiaYoung. As well, she sought help from film industry professionals who were generous with their expertise due to the advocacy nature of the project.

De Napoli is looking

forward to FEAT Canada and the opportunity to share her story of personal empowerment, which she hopes provides a unique and strong voice for women within the adventure film genre.

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Two North Shore community groups are celebrating International Women’s Day by hosting panels featuring groups of accomplished women with diverse backgrounds.

Representatives of the North Shore Women’s Centre are presenting Break the Silence, Inspire Change

Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library.The event is being hosted in collaboration with the library and the RESPECT for Women Society, and is in response to the United Nations International Women’s Day 2014 theme, Inspiring Change.The event is

intended to shed light on the topic of relationship violence, a complex issue that affects many women every day, according to a written statement from the centre’s Shoko Kitano.

Kamal Dhillon and Kathy Kovacs, two authors who have written about their own experiences of

relationship abuse, will open the event with author readings.Their presentations will be followed by a panel discussion featuring: Judge Joanne Challenger, Provincial Court of B.C., North Vancouver; Karen McAndless-Davis, co-author of When Love Hurts; Miriam McClellan, counsellor at

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The event is free, but registration is requested by visiting northshorewomen.ca or calling 604-984-6009.

Timed with International Women’s Day, throughout the month of March, the North Shore Women’s Centre is having a membership drive. New and renewing members will be entered to win a prize.

Members of the Canadian Iranian FoundationYouth Group are presenting a panel of women who will share their stories of how they reached their goals and became successful, intended to inspire, and set a strong example for local youth.The event will be held Saturday, March 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre. Panelists include: CJ Rowe, UBC’s diversity advisor; MargotYoung, professor of law; Dr. Lynne Quarmby, professor of molecular biology and biochemistry; SenatorYonah Martin; and Azita Sahebjam, director of the Pars National Ballet.Tickets: $5 at cifyg. brownpapertickets.com or $7 at the door. cif-bc.com

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Over the years, many women have asked me how to achieve a slim, sculpted look.

In fact, this may perfectly describe a healthy body and, recently, men too are becoming increasingly interested in toning up.

But what is the best way to achieve this shape? The answer is three-fold and, like any tripod, it simply won’t stand if any leg is missing.

A balanced body needs a balanced diet First, a healthy and balanced diet is essential.

Begin by eating five smaller meals per day, rather than three large ones.This way, your metabolism will almost never slow down and you’ll avoid overloading your digestive system.

Also, avoid carbohydrates after mid-afternoon whenever possible.

Cardio conditioning is crucial The second important consideration is getting plenty of cardiovascular exercise to burn off calories that could otherwise be stored as fat.

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Work out harder, just not as heavy Finally, you’ll need the right exercise program.

Generally this means performing more repetitions at somewhat below your maximum lift weight. But a toning workout should never be easy and should always feature extremely short breaks between sets.

Performing the following exercises will help tone your gluteals and quadriceps muscles.

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Bench Step-Ups: Stand facing a bench that is at least 30 centimetres high with dumbbells in each hand.

Step onto the bench with your right leg and straighten it to bring the left up to join it.

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VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND Hypnotherapist Caroline Sutherland will give a free presentation on hypnotherapy for weight loss Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North

Vancouver. Registration required. 604-926-7956. carolinesutherland.com IT’S A SNOW DAY A race to support and raise awareness of prostate cancer Friday, March 7 at noon at Mount Seymour, North Vancouver.The race is open to anyone who can ski or snowboard on intermediate terrain and racers will compete in teams of four with everyone completing

two runs. Awards will be presented to the team that most accurately guesses its time.There will also be a cocktail reception and silent auction following the race. Registration required. itsasnowday.ca LOCAL VOLKSSPORT CLUB will host a noncompetitive five/10-kilometre walk in the Ambleside area See more page 18

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walk at their own pace, or choose to become a run ambassador. Participants are also encouraged to fundraise for CARE. Registration: 604-789-0203, sarah@fittotrain.com.

Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com.

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SHOES CAMPAIGN RUN4ACAUSE’s Sarah Jamieson, in partnership with CARE Canada, invites residents to join her in celebrating International Women’s Day by participating in a 103kilometre relay, divided into eight legs, ranging from 10 to 12 km, March 9. Participants can join as part of a team and run or

W 22nd St.

The amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” will have the effect of reclassifying the said property: FROM: RS-1 (ONE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL 1) ZONE TO:

CD-650 (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 650) ZONE

to permit the construction of a duplex with one accessory dwelling unit (secondary suite). Two parking stalls are proposed, with vehicle access from the lane.

This Public Hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. The proposed Bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from February 27, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct any inquiries to Chris Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at cwilkinson@cnv.org or 604-990-4206.

North Vancouver City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 Tel. 604.985.7761 | Fax. 604.985.9417 | www.cnv.org

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SCRABBLE Informal games to test your spelling Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free.

604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY The Summit will host its annual party for those aged 55 and older Thursday, March 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at 1095 Churchill Cres., North Vancouver. Seniors entertainers Dave and Mavis will be performing.There will be prizes for imaginative hats. $5 at the door.

604-904-0842

Sports, Recreation, Games, Fitness & Health

RAMBLERS Meet at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. for an eight- to 10-kilometre hike every Monday at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine.Terrain is varied and proper footwear and clothing are required.

Bring water and a bagged lunch. New participants must phone prior to the first hike. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors SCRABBLE — DOUBLE WORD SCORE An afternoon of fun and challenge with others who love playing this thoughtprovoking word game Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. at the

SENIORS CYCLISTS Routes vary between 25 and 50 kilometres and are about three hours long.

For a schedule of rides visit westvancouver.ca/seniors.

SENIORS’TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH SHORE Players 55+ of all skill levels are invited to play daytime tennis Mondays to Fridays at reserved North Shore court times. Annual fee: $20. seniorstennis.ca seniorstennis@yahoo.com SNOOKER Everyone from novice to expert is welcome Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver.

Fee: $4 per month or $40 per year. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com TABLE GAMES Drop in and play bridge, scrabble, tile rummy, or other board

games Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com TABLE TENNIS

Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Equipment See more page 20

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Mauna Lani, Hawaii: When I travel abroad I like to research seniors issues and share that information with my readers.

My inspiration for this column comes from, of all places, Annie’s Mailbox, the advice column in the Honolulu Star Advertiser newspaper. So much for my research!

Still, our subject — a caregiver at the end of his rope with Grandma — will resonate with many of my readers.

Here’s the scenario.

Frustrated Charles is a live-in caretaker for his grandmother who is in failing health. Grandma is more naughty than nice and her five adult children want nothing more to do with her. Grandma is not very nice to Charles either

and she has brought him to tears on many occasions.

Charles has threatened to move out numerous times but worries that if he does, Grandma’s children would put her in an assisted living facility and sell the house out from under her.

Charles is desperate and wants to know what he should do.

Let’s look at his options.

Charles could suffer on in silence but that’s really not a viable option.

Researchers have discovered that caregivers have a higher mortality rate than non-caregivers.

Does Grandma have money to pay a caregiver?

Would her children be willing to help foot the bill?

Charles could also check out seniors housing, including assisted living options.

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Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Dropin fee: $2. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors

From page 19

TAI CHI Healing exercises that promote calmness, strength, flexibility and confidence Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $26 for eight classes. 604-9802474 silverharbourcentre.com

provided. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com TABLE TENNIS: Wednesdays, 2:45-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12:302:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 11:15 to 1 p.m. at the West

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The columnists tell Charles that he deserves a life. If the adult children won’t get more involved and Grandma chooses not to hire someone to live in the home, Charles should explore assisted living options for Grandma.

Charles can visit often and while Grandma will complain about the change, she will get used to it and may even come to like it.

That advice is helpful but putting a loved one in

also help.

I’ve spoken to numerous people over the years who promised they would never put a family member or a loved one in care and then found that changing circumstances forced them to do just that.

Years later many of them continue to be haunted by that decision.

Life happens. Many families end up putting relatives in care because it is the best place for them to be. What you were saying to your family

member when you made that promise was that you would never abandon them.

Your commitment to them now should be that you will always be there for them and only do what you believe to be in their best interest. That’s a promise you can keep.

Tom Carney is the former executive director of the Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. Ideas for future columns are welcome. tomcarney@telus.net

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My take? Grandma needs to make some friends. If you alienate everyone around you, you’ll wind up alone and that will greatly reduce your chance of being able to live independently. The lesson for Charles here is that we need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. Charles could join a caregiver’s support group and a few sessions with a mental health professional would

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This Public Meeting is held pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions should be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Meeting. The proposed Development Variance Permit and relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from February 27, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct any inquiries to Karen Wong, Planning Technician, Community Development, at kwong@cnv.org or 604-982-3904.

North Vancouver City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 Tel. 604.985.7761 | Fax. 604.985.9417 | www.cnv.org

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LENTEN BOOK STUDY A study based on Henri Nouwen’s book CanYou Drink the Cup? Mondays, March 3-April 14, 1:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Presbyterian

Church, 2893 Marine Dr. 604-926-1812 WONDER WOMEN A free screening about the untold story of American superheroines in celebration of International Women’s Day Monday, March 3, 5:30 p.m. at Capilano University Bosa Centre for Film and Animation, 2055 Purcell

Way, North Vancouver.

BUILDING NORTH SHORE COMMUNITIES — A DIALOGUE OVER DINNER The CommUNITY Project invites members of the community to come together to discuss how to make neighbourhoods more welcoming and inclusive to newcomers Tuesday, March

4, 6-8 p.m. at Shanghai Village. Registration required.

604-724-1504 778-840-6670 cmcbride@nsnh.bc.ca lchase@ nsnh.bc.ca COMMUNITY SUPPER Everyone is welcome to celebrate Shrove Tuesday with pancakes and merriment on March 4, 5:30-7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s

United Church, North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca MASTERING YOUR DIGITAL POINT AND SHOOT AND SMART PHONE CAMERA Learn set up, basic settings, scene modes, composition, using flash, easy creative and sharing techniques with

††No Payments for 90 Days (payment deferral) offer is available on new in-stock 2014 CX-5 models and only applies to purchase finance offers on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest will begin to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer available Feb 1-28, 2014. †Based on a representative example using a finance price of $24,890 for 2014 CX-5 GX (NVXK64AA00) at a rate of 2.99% APR, the cost of borrowing for an 84-month term is $2,726, bi-weekly payment is $152, total finance obligation is $27,616. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. **Lease offers available on approved credit for new 2014 Mazda3 GX (D4XK64AA00)/2014 Mazda6 GX (G4XL64AA00) with a lease APR of 2.49%/0.99% and bi-weekly payments of $79/$127 for 36/48 months, the total lease obligation is $7,757/$13,245, including down payment of $1,600/$0.

PPSA and first monthly payment due at lease inception. 20,000 km lease allowance per year, if exceeded, additional 8¢/km applies. 25,000 km leases available. Offered leasing available to retail customers only. Taxes extra. *The starting from price for 2014 Mazda3 GX (D4XK64AA00)/2014 CX-5 GX (NVXK64AA00)/2014 Mazda6 GX (G4XL64AA00) is $17,690/$24,990/$26,290. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,695/$1,895 for Mazda3, Mazda6/CX-5. PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers valid Feb 1 - 28, 2014, while supplies last. Prices and rates subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your dealer for complete details.

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a review of smart phone tips and apps Tuesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 6, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave.,West Vancouver. $65. Registration required. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Join North Vancouver District Public Library staff member and professional photographer Scott Robarts as he guides participants through the basics in photography Tuesday, March 4, 7-8:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver.There will also be a short introduction to post-processing. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca BREAK THE SILENCE, INSPIRE CHANGE The North Shore Women’s Centre will host author readings followed by a panel discussion in honour of International Women’s Day Wednesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Meet with courageous authors who have written about their experiences of relationship abuse. 604-9846009 northshorewomen.ca CUTS AND CURLS FOR KITTIES A VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association) fundraiser will take place Wednesday, March 5 at Holly’s Hair Salon, 140 East 14 St., North Vancouver.

Fifty per cent of services between 6 and 9 p.m. will be donated to VOKRA.There will also be refreshments and door prizes. eventbrite. ca/e/cuts-curls-for-kittiesregistration-10444205901 WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH MEDIA In honour of International Women’s Day, an expert panel will discuss their experiences in navigating the world of media and how they have challenged the status quo of women in their respective fields Wednesday, March 5, 4-6 p.m. in Room 148 of the Cedar Building at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

AUTHOR TALKS Alyson Jones will lend her expertise to provide a common sense wake-up call to help find more in life Thursday, March 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8168 nvdpl.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email info for your event to listings@nsnews.com.

Sunday, March 2, 2014 - North Shore News - A23

WORK Business Briefcase Small business awards

Two North Vancouver businesses took home hardware at the 11th annual Small Business B.C. Awards presented Feb. 27 at a gala in downtown Vancouver.

Xanatos Marine Ltd. won the Best International Trade Business Award.

The company specializes in maritime security and monitoring systems, providing solutions in the maritime field to international governments

and private organizations.

Meanwhile, cloud computing company i-worx, which employs a team of almost 20 IT specialists, took home the Best Workplace Award.

Business tradeshow

The annual North Shore Business Tradeshow will be held March 12, noon to 5:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier.

This year’s theme is “Live, play, shop, work all in your own backyard.”

More than 70 exhibitors ranging from businesses on the waterfront to those in the financial, travel and beauty industries to health

care providers, retailers and manufacturers will have booths set up.

Free admission to the general public.

Paul Harris Fellow

West VancouverSunshine Coast-Sea to Sky MP John Weston was made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Clubs of Whistler Millennium and Pemberton Centennial.

Named after the founder of rotary, Paul Harris, the honour is decided by rotary clubs at the local level and is typically conferred on a generous donor to rotary’s efforts.

Holistic certification

District of North Vancouver parks and horticulture staff recently completed holistic land management and environmentally sustainable technologies training. According to a press release, the district is among the first municipalities in Canada to receive this kind of training and accreditation, which was offered free through Gaia College thanks to a grant from the Society of Organic Urban Landcare received from Vancity.

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A24 - North Shore News - Sunday, March 2, 2014

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Wine fest week a whirlwind of events

Tim Pawsey

Notable Potables The week at wine festival unfolds in a whirlwind of events and tastings, all of which confirm one salient fact that, ultimately, wine is all about place and people.

There’s no question that the Vancouver International Wine Festival owes much of its success to a policy employed over many years that requires an owner, winemaker or principal to be in attendance.

It’s that human connection that makes the week so lively, interesting and, yes, personal.

After all, when the export manager for Champagne house

Taittinger quips, “We drink three bottles a day, so we make sure it’s good,” wouldn’t you want to taste his Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus?

I did, and was wowed by its rich but elegant texture with definite mineral notes, with hints of stonefruit and citrus and a lingering finish (91 points, limited supply at BCLS Festival Store, $79.99).

With France in the spotlight, it’s no surprise that several specialized tastings served to underscore the remarkable variety of styles on offer at every price point.

Continuing with the theme of Champagne and sparkling wine, I crossed paths with more than a few standouts that spanned the spectrum.

Wherever you go in the wine world, almost every country or region makes sparkling wine. Whether it’s Spanish Cava, French Crémant, German Sekt, Italian Prosecco, South African Cap Classique, Canadian méthode traditionelle, great sparklers

from Argentina, Australia, California, New Zealand or, of course, French Champagne, there’s rarely any need for an excuse to pop the cork (or snap the crown cap).

However, while sparkling wine rightly revels in its traditional celebratory status, all too often overlooked is the real bonus: that bubbles of all stripes make for the most flexible and food-friendly of wines.

In fact, the best wine pairing insurance you can own is a bottle (or two) of good sparkling ready for “emergencies” in the fridge.

You couldn’t ask for better proof of Champagne’s prowess as a food wine than a well organized lunch at Tableau Bistro, which showcased the Champagnes of Barons de Rothschild, presented by very engaging and witty CEO Frederic Mairesse.

The project, which combines the considerable talents and resources of the three renowned winemaking branches

of the celebrated family, is relatively young in Champagne’s storied terms. But even in its early stages, driven by true desire for excellence (and no shortage of well-placed resources and sourcing from only the best crus), it’s apparent this newest of marques will be much in demand, and in some cases a collector’s item.

One of Tableau’s flagship dishes, creamy mushrooms on toast, played perfectly with the toasty richness of the (mainly grands crus sourced) Brut NV, 91 points; while the creamy, stonefruit and citrus-toned Blanc de Blancs NV (100 per cent Chardonnay, 93 points) proved an extraordinary match for chef Marc-André Choquette’s scallops, leek and herb risotto.

Produced in still limited quantities, these remarkable Champagnes are hard to find, although you might track down some Brut at West Vancouver’s 16th Street liquor store, or if you’re reading online, at the festival BCLS store.

Champagne has spawned many imitators, although Domaine Zinck owner Philippe Zinck is quick to point out that his Cremant d’Alsace NV Brut makes no such claims. And it is a definitive example of just how good crémant can be. It’s a beautifully balanced, nicely textured, slightly nutty, apple-pear

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A more deliberate nod to classic Champagne style is Moreson Cap Classique Solitaire (Franschhoek, South Africa), which yields definite brioche biscuit notes on top, followed by a creamy, toasty-yeasty palate and crisp end. Look for it at private stores, $30-ish, 90 points.

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Food match? No question, says Majella owner Brian Lynn, “Bacon ‘n’ eggs!” ($39-ish, 90 points).

Tip: If you’re headed to the International Festival Tastings, it’s best to buy what you like at the onsite BCLS store, as many or most of these wines will not be available later.

Tim Pawsey writes about wine for numerous publications and online as the Hired Belly at hiredbelly.com.

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Taiwan museum home to top artifacts Taipei’s vast collection of Chinese art trumps even what you can see in Beijing PETER NEVILLE-HADLEY MeridianWriters’ Group

TAIPEI, Taiwan: To satisfy an interest in Chinese art it seems obviously best to head to Beijing.

The Palace Museum, as the Forbidden City home of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors is now known, claims to hold the world’s largest collection of Chinese art amounting to about 1.8 million items.

But by an accident of history the greatest collection of Chinese art, displayed to international standards in a purposebuilt and recently refurbished museum, is to be found in Taiwan.

The collection of Taipei’s National Palace Museum may be only a third as big as that of Beijing, but 90 per cent of it is the cream of the horde accumulated by the emperors themselves — the finest of Chinese fine art.

The two collections both claim direct descent from the first version, which opened in several halls of Beijing’s Forbidden City in 1925. But in 1933 a selection of the best pieces began an extraordinary 16year journey of more then 10,000 kilometres, moving ahead of the invading Japanese, and then after the end of the Second World War, ahead of communist advances.

After the communist triumph of 1949, about a quarter of the original collection, the very best of the best, was taken to Taiwan and given a well-lit and labelled rest in new museum buildings.

Treasures include an 18th-century Qing dynasty version of the scroll painting, Up the River during Qingming, more than 10 metres long.

This ultimate panorama follows the winding, treelined route of a waterway through a bustling city

during one of China’s most important annual festivals, teeming with such detail of everyday life it would repay days of study by itself.

Ceramics range from chunky Neolithic painted earthenware to vessels of elegant simplicity from every dynasty in glowing celadon and ruby red, and highly decorated teaware, painted with misty landscapes or swarming with roses, seemingly so delicate that it might be shattered by merely a glance.

Assorted jades, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, agate, carnelian and quartzes have been transformed by carving into delicate animals, flowers and foodstuffs. A piece of banded jasper has been exploited to the fullest by carving it into a piece of pork with its skin intact, and which looks so soft and moist that could you but reach through the glass and poke it, the surface would yield gently.

The museum’s labyrinth also contains ancient documents in spidery calligraphy, monstrous marble tomb figurines, and boxes of ivory shaved so thin and carved so finely as to be indistinguishable from lace, along with religious objects, jewelry, tapestries, embroidery and China’s greatest bronzes — vast dishes, more than 2,000 years old, also sprinkled with calligraphy.

Today the communists have finally surrounded the fleeing collection, if only in the form of an influx of mainland tourists, their numbers increased by a recent relaxation of

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For information on travel in Taiwan visit the country’s Tourism Bureau website at eng.taiwan.net. tw.

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Ease dogs into swimming

With the weather we’ve been having, it is hardly the season to be discussing swimming — outdoors anyway.

But swimming is a great form of exercise for dogs. If you have a breed of dog that tends to have a genetic predisposition for joint issues, like I do, then swimming is not only a wonderful low-impact exercise, it is also a form of physical therapy to help maintain muscle mass and range of motion in and around an affected joint.

I firmly believe that one of the main reasons my 11year-old German shepherd Zumi isn’t afflicted nearly as badly as her sibling with hip dysplasia and degeneration of the discs in her spine is because, for the first yearand-a-half of her life, her main form of exercise was swimming.

Zumi took to the water like a duck. I like to say I taught her how to swim, but in reality she taught

Joan Klucha

Canine Connection herself. Zumi teaches herself everything, I just agree with her choices or not. Nothing like having an alpha female! (eyes rolling). In fact, if I gave her the keys to my truck she would probably teach herself how to drive too!

When Zumi taught herself to swim she sort of glided into the water from the edge of the Seymour River bank.The gradual slope of the shallow river into deeper waters helped her learn buoyancy and how to use her front legs first,

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then her back legs.

Piper on the other hand . . . not so much. As a hunting dog, he does fall into the category of “water dog,” but he couldn’t swim to save his life. His deep chest and long legs make him look like a giraffe trying to swim. It is painful to watch.

When Piper was a youngster I would watch with trepidation when he would dash into a creek or pond after a duck, waiting for that moment when I would have to jump in and save him. Over time he safely learned his limits and now he thinks before he leaps — a tough thing for a German short-haired pointer to do!

So I have a water dog that doesn’t swim and a herding dog that swims like an otter. Hey, wait! Aren’t all water dogs supposed to know how to swim you ask?

Well, no. Swimming is not considered an instinctual trait of a water dog.They are not born with a natural ability to swim any more than humans are. Just like humans, some dogs display a greater attraction to swimming than other dogs, and teach themselves to swim faster than others.

Water dog is simply a term given to dogs that have been selectively bred over many years to have an affinity for activities around water. Historically that had to do with retrieving water fowl that had been shot, or retrieving small boats or buoys that drifted from the mooring dock.Through selective breeding, their coats display a degree of

water repellency. All dogs have webbed feet (it’s true and I know you are checking right now), but water dogs’ feet tend to be unusually large so that they resemble a flipper when paddling in water.This is also because of selective breeding. Piper’s foot is easily twice as large as Zumi’s, yet she is the better swimmer!

So how do you teach a dog how to swim? Well there are a number of indoor facilities such as K9 H20 and AquaPaws Canine Water Wellness that can assist in teaching your dog how to swim. Or you can choose to do it yourself.

But take your time. If you have a super keen dog that will do anything for a ball, begin by tossing it close to the water’s edge and allow the dog to slowly get used to how their body feels in the weightlessness of water.

If your dog enthusiastically jumps in for the first time and goes over its head, it may become afraid of water!

Please do not toss your dog into the water hoping it will “figure it out.”You may be diving in yourself to rescue your dog from your foolishness!

What about my youngest dog Raider, you ask? He’s a leap-before-you-look kind of dog with a unique behaviour of swimming with his nose and eyes tucked beneath the surface and his ears above, as if he is looking underwater . . . such a weird dog.

Joan Klucha has been working with dogs for more than 15 years. K9kinship.com.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Stars shine in hoops finals

Highlanders, Sabres take home Howe Sound titles

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THREE TO SEE THIS WEEK Basketball provincials Senior girls AAA with Handsworth & Argyle March 5-8 Langley Events Centre Basketball provincials Senior girls AA with Windsor and STA March 5-8 Langley Events Centre PJHL playoffs Game 7 (if necessary) Delta @ NVWolf Pack March 3, 8:30 p.m.

Harry Jerome Arena

Scan this page with the Layar app to see photo galleries from the Howe Sound AA, AAA and AAAA basketball finals

It was double delight for two straight nights for North Shore basketball fans as the Howe Sound senior boys championship finals raged in a new doubleheader format hosted by Sutherland secondary.

In the end the host Sabres gave their boisterous home fans something to shout about as they held off the Windsor Dukes Thursday night to end a thrilling set of back-to-back games played 24 hours apart, clinching the AAA title with a 54-50 win. In the other half of the doubleheader the West Vancouver Highlanders finished off an unbelievable week of upsets by beating the top-seeded Handsworth Royals for the second straight night to take the Howe Sound title in the newly formed AAAA division.

Highlanders overthrow Royals It was a feat for West Van to even be in the final, let alone win it. The Highlanders, third-place finishers in the regular season behind Handsworth and Sentinel, lost their opening playoff game of the double-knockout tournament against Sentinel last Friday. Now facing sudden death in every game, the Highlanders went on the run of their lives, winning four games in four nights to take the title.

Even their head coach, Ken Krohman, had doubts about their chances of winning after that firstgame loss.

“As a coach you know that all you can do is encourage them to move forward and sometimes you don’t think they’re going to be able to get there,” he said after the win.

“You just tell them you’re going to be proud of them as long as they continue to work hard and as long as they believe in each other.”

The West Vancouver players did continue to work hard — that was obvious to anyone watching their hot streak unfold — but they also continued to believe, particularly the team’s Grade 12 leaders, even when the odds were at their worst, the coach said.

“These Grade 12s, they all believed that they could do it,” said Krohman. “They just decided as Grade 12s they weren’t going to be denied this opportunity. It only comes around once and they decided that that was going to be their time.”

Leading the way was

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“Luke is a great all-around player,” said Krohman. “He’s a quiet, unassuming guy and every

once in a while you can see that fire in his eyes. And when he gets that fire in his eyes he’s almost unstoppable.”

Krohman credited guard Matt Fedak and forward Carson Batt, both Grade 12s, for setting the tone for the rest of the team to follow. “(They) are the guys that are in the gym all the time,” he said.

“They’re the guys that are the

communicators, they make sure that everyone is prepared mentally as well as physically. Both are very mature young men and took on the responsibility of running this team.”

Fedak was named a tournament all-star along with teammate Phillip Jessic, West Van’s hard working man in the middle. Also See Highlanders page 31

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Highlanders win on four straight nights

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Mason, Braden Snelling and Shivji. Thornhill raved about the effort put forth by the Dukes.

“They’re good coaches and those guys were very well prepared for that game,” he said.

“They ran great stuff, they competed hard, they hit big shot after big shot.

And that Khalil Shivji — I think he and Graddy should have tied for MVP. That kid was unbelievable.”

Sutherland will head to the AAA provincial championships as one of the contenders — they were listed fifth in provincial rankings posted Feb. 26.

“If teams aren’t ready for Graddy, they’re going to be in big trouble,” said Thornhill, adding that whatever happens from now on, the Sabres have already made their mark.

“I’m so happy for our school. Our fans were great — all their buddies were out watching. This is the high school stuff you remember for years and years and years. I’m so happy we got it.”

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to permit the construction of a new duplex with two accessory dwelling units (secondary suites). A total of four parking stalls are proposed, with vehicle access from the lane.

This Public Hearing is held pursuant the provisions of the Local Government Act . All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. The proposed bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from February 27, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct any inquiries to Chris Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at cwilkinson@cnv.org or 604-990-4206.

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Sabres hold off Dukes The story was a lot different though the result was the same for the Sutherland Sabres as they fought tooth and nail to beat Windsor for the AAA crown.

Sutherland, the tournament’s top seed, was a one-man show during a loss on Wednesday as Grade 12 star Graddy Zubaidi was the only player who could get anything going. Zubaidi, in fact, scored the team’s first 18 points — no other Sabre managed to make a bucket until late in the second quarter. Windsor held on

“Graddy did his thing and I think we had just enough supporting cast,” said Thornhill. “We still had a lot of open looks that we didn’t hit but the guys did just enough. That little run in the fourth quarter when we got up eight, that was the difference.”

Zubaidi was a nobrainer as tournament MVP. Thornhill had trouble coming up with a complete list of everything that the six-three swingman does for his team.

“Well let’s see: he scores, he rebounds, he passes, he defends — everything?

Maybe a little bit more than everything?” he said with a laugh. “All these accolades couldn’t come to a better guy. He’s just a quiet, humble guy. All his teammates love him.

He’s a great guy around the school. He is the best player I’ve ever coached and he’s like family to me now. I’m so happy for him.

He deserves it.”

Tournament all-star nods went to Sutherland’s Keffer and Jeremy Elliot as well as Windsor’s Hunter

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earning all-star honours were Adam Karmali, a dynamite point guard who scored 24 on a losing effort Thursday night for Handsworth; Finn Killam, also of Handsworth, and Sentinel’s Austin Penrose.

Krohman also credited Grade 12 Alex Kvarnstrom and Grade 11 Liam Mahon for playing shutdown defence. There was a lot of glory to spread around on this balanced West Van team.

“I’m so proud of the way they’ve conducted themselves all week,” said Krohman. “These guys were a basketball-first group. As Grade 8s they came up together and all the way through you could tell that this was important to them. It wasn’t something that they were prepared to give up on. And they were able to do it.”

Krohman will now need to get his team ready for a trip to the AAAA provincial championships. “It’s a big event,” he said. “It’ll be as much our job to prepare them mentally as it will be to continue to practise our basketball skills.”

for the 59-53 win to force Thursday’s battle.

And what a battle it was.

With large student sections cheering for both teams, the Dukes and the Sabres made a lot of noise on the floor as well. Windsor was led by super-fast Grade 11 guard Khalil Shivji who used his speed to get to the hoop or clear room for himself to unleash his sharp three-point shot.

Zubaidi again led the way for Sutherland, using his size, speed and strength to score 22 points while making defensive plays and creating offence for others all over the floor. This time, however, he had a lot of help from his fellow Sabres.

With the game on the line in the final five minutes of play Grade 12 point guard Cole Keffer came up with a huge steal and layup and then popped a jumper off a feed from Zubaidi to push the lead from five points to nine.

Windsor fought back with Shivji corralling a missed free throw and jumping back behind the arc to hit a miracle three pointer to cut the lead back down to three with 14 seconds left.

Keffer then sunk one free throw to make it 54-50 and Windsor’s last-ditch attempts fell short.

“Right now, it’s a relief,” Sutherland head coach Brad Thornhill said after the final buzzer sounded. “Windsor played unbelievable basketball for the last two days. Down to the final second, I had no idea how it was going to end up. I’m just glad in the fourth quarter our guys really stepped up, got that seven/eight point lead. And credit to Windsor — we barely hung on.”

The game hinged on just a few key possessions in the final quarter and it was then that all of the Sabres stepped up.

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