North Shore News April 12 2015

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Oil spill cleanup starts in West Van Residents warned to stay away from water, sand MARIA SPITALE-LEISK AND JANE SEYD mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com

As a cleanup effort gets underway on the West Vancouver shoreline following Wednesday’s oil spill in English Bay, questions are still being raised about the inadequate response to the spill.

West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith said Friday he shares concerns that the Coast Guard didn’t notify municipalities of the oil spill until 12 hours after it happened.

“Obviously there was a screw up,” he said. “We should have been notified immediately so we could deploy district staff to do whatever we could do to mitigate the damage. That didn’t happen.”

Smith also questioned why it took six hours from when the spill was called in to getting a containment boom around the vessel.

“When a screw up occurs a lot of people say if I close my eyes maybe nobody will notice and it’ll all go away,” he said.

Smith said he spoke with Premier Christy Clark Friday about the spill.

“She said she was disappointed the Coast Guard had taken so long notifying (the municipalities) about the spill and that it had taken so long getting resources

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He said the important task following the cleanup will be to “sit down and find out what happened and why it took so long.”

“It’s more than a concern. I think it’s scandalous,” he said.

Smith said when West Vancouver beaches are compromised “we need to be very vocal about the fact it’s not acceptable.”

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CapilanoU labour talks break down BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Contract talks to end a faculty strike at Capilano University on the eve of the exam period have broken down.

With exams scheduled to start Monday morning, the Capilano Faculty Association met with the university’s bargaining

team until 10 p.m. on Thursday to review one more proposal, which ended in one last impasse.

“We had put forward a response to their most recent proposal that we thought was a reasonable middle ground for agreement. The upshot is the faculty continue to be on strike,” said Richard Gale, Capilano’s academic

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The two sides clashed over the university cutting a swath of programs and laying off teachers in 2013.

“They want to kill some of the courses and programs that are in existence in order to have flexibility in deciding what new programs to pay for…. because they think those are better or more sexy or more in keeping with the government’s job creation program,” said Eduard Lavalle, the faculty’s negotiator, adding that in most universities, the faculty have a greater say in the type of education offered.

“I don’t believe the people who administer Capilano University are much more capable of making those kinds of judgments than my colleagues and I.” The university now faces three options for exams: Keep them scheduled in hopes of a deal being reached over the weekend, postpone them until closer to the end of the exam period, which closes on April 24, or — the worst case scenario — cancel the exams entirely and assign final grades based on the students’ work that had been marked up until the start of the labour dispute, Gale said.

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Though both sides appear to have dug in, Gale and Lavalle both said they remain hopeful the semester can be salvaged.

“I’m not prepared to give up on that because I know our faculty and I know they do believe in our students and I know we want to do what’s best for them.

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Any future progress, though, will have to come from the administration making significant movement on the three remaining issues, Lavalle said.

“They’re going for the jugular on these issues,” he said.

“We could probably conclude the bargaining and terminate the strike within a very short period of time — maybe within half a day.”

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he labour dispute between Capilano University’s faculty and administration that’s bringing an unceremonious end to the spring semester has been a long time coming.

The two sides have been on a slowmotion collision course since, in the midst of a budget shortfall in 2013, the board of governors cut a swath of programs and laid off the instructors.

The administration was later found to be in violation of the University Act and then further agitated the teachers by seizing an effigy of the university president made by a studio arts instructor as he was losing his job.

Most strikes are over wages, working conditions, benefits and the like but the two sides in this dispute are now bogged down on issues that reflect old scores being settled: academic freedom

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and who has control over layoffs and, by extension, what courses are offered at the school.

And sadly, as in all labour disputes, it’s the people who depend on the service that’s been withdrawn who suffer the most. Students who paid their tuition and worked hard all year now face potential delays to their careers or further education.

Yet in the midst of this ear-pulling, the two sides seem content to blame each other and not the provincial government that saw fit to turn Cap into a university but continued funding it like a community college.

The province, at the very last moment, even reneged on the transitional and base funding promises it had made when Cap “graduated.”

We’ll do that blaming for them.

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LNG tankers have safe record at sea

Dear Editor: At Woodfibre LNG, we are committed to building a project that is right for Squamish and right for the region. Our project team is meeting regularly with people all along Howe Sound to hear their concerns and ensure we are acting on their priorities. From the beginning we have always encouraged community discussion of our proposal, and I personally believe the feedback we are hearing is helping us to design a better project.

On Sunday, however, an article appeared in this paper (Woodfibre LNG Concerns Aired) that contained misinformation that I believe requires clarification.

First, I’d like to reassure your readers that seawater cooling — the process we are proposing

to use at our facility — is a proven technology that has been used in more than 50 per cent of LNG plants built since the 1960s. If our project is built, the system we are designing will meet or exceed environmental standards for water quality and marine safety. And to help ensure we minimize the potential effects on marine plants and animals, water will be discharged through an outlet pipe and a diffuser system at a depth of more than 25 metres, well below where the greatest number of marine organisms are found.

I believe it is also important to clarify that LNG shipping is extremely safe. LNG has been shipped around the world for 50 years, and there has never been any recorded loss of containment from an LNG carrier at sea. If our project is approved,

all LNG carriers coming to our site will travel along existing commercial shipping lanes, will be escorted by at least three tug boats and will be crewed by two BC Coast Pilots who know our coast best. Also, our proposal would see just three to four LNG carriers per month — not six to eight as was suggested in the article.

If approved,Woodfibre will also be one of the cleanest LNG plants in the world. It will be powered with electricity from B.C. Hydro, because we know that is the right choice for Squamish and for our environment. Choosing electricity to power our plant will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by about 80 per cent.

SeeWoodfibre page 7

We don’t need more single-family homes in NV

Dear Editor: Re: Public to Have Say Before Monteray School Demolished for Housing, March 25 news story.

So our district council has decided to replace an underused school in an awkward location with ... more single family housing? Where is the vision

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in that decision? Ours is already a low-density, car-dependent, transit-bereft community, full of properties which young families cannot hope to afford. Our future does not lie in creating yet more such single family lots, unserviceable by transit because of their low density. Instead it lies in taking the opportunities which present themselves

to build multi-family housing, which might support a viable public transit system, something which we do not have in this community. Surely a large, pre-assembled, parcel of land such as this was a chance for a developer with vision to build

See Missed page 7

THEY SAID IT

“This is not simply about a local issue in Howe Sound, this is a metaphor for who we are to be as a people.”

AnthropologistWade Davis voices his opposition to the Woodfibre LNG plant at a WestVancouver meeting (from an April 5 news story).

“This isn’t the same university it was just a few years ago.”

David Black, president of the COPE union local, discusses underfunding at Capilano University (from an April 8 news story.)

“I’m very, very concerned about how ill-equipped we are for a disaster.”

Reuben George of theTsleilWaututh’s SacredTrust Initiative comments on the response to an oil spill in English Bay (from an April 10 news story.)

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Self-interest of few drove OCP Dear Editor: In your March 6 editorial, City Shaped, you said that certain councillors “monkeyed” with the timing of the passage of the city’s official community plan in order to make it an election issue, implying it was somehow inappropriate.

I cast the changed vote that caused that to happen and I strongly object to that characterization of my motives. I have the sincere belief that the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver does not represent or govern a jurisdiction that can be called a true “community” in any natural, geographic, social, recreational, educational, cultural or logical sense. The city’s OCP, beyond the first chapter which dealt with land use and density, overstepped both its authority and capacity as a corporate organization when it tries to describe and “shape” a community

inside its awkward boundary.

I also believe the long arduous OCP process was more about a city “shaping” a community to suit the interests that have the ear of its political leadership and the bureaucracy than it was sincere consultation in which the community could have a real say in how it was to be governed for the next 30 years.

To those of us who don’t directly benefit (or do business) with it, the “city” has been a mildly confusing, sometimes annoying, duplicate local government in the community that most of us know, love, and enjoy as North Vancouver.

But the “city” is no longer the benign oddity that it has been treated as for most of its history. It is increasingly a community in the sense of shared self-interest between certain politicians, senior city officials, particular

landowners and developers who would not have the entitlements they have or the profit making opportunities they enjoy if the city had not been carved out by selfinterested developers from a sparsely settled North Vancouver in 1907.

This “community of self-interest” is sustained by election campaigns that are brazenly paid for by those same selfinterested groups, by voter apathy, by disinformation from bureaucracy and by patronizingly superficial editorials like yours of March 6.

Perhaps the news should consider whether the three monkeys that are not able to hear, speak or see the truth about the deplorable

state of our democracy and local government is a more apt characterization of its editorial viewpoint.

Guy Heywood former councillor, City of North Vancouver

Woodfibre is solid plan From page 6 At Woodfibre, we intend to be good neighbours and, if approved, we look forward to building a project that will bring responsible and sustainable economic development to the region.

Byng Giraud vice-president, corporate affairs Woodfibre LNG Ltd.

Missed opportunity From page 6

homes which imposed a lighter burden upon our suburban environment but which young families could actually afford. I dare say that it will not be long into

the useful life of the houses built before our council regrets this shortsighted decision. Sadly our council never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity.

John Whyte North Vancouver

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Wannabe easy riders disturb the peace

Dear Editor: It is that time of year again when many of us start spending more of our leisure hours doing outdoor activities.

However at times the most noticeable group that takes to the outdoors are motorcyclists, many of whom do so astride extraordinarily noisy machines that do more to disrupt the peace and quiet of residential areas than any other single source. How is it that there is effectively no enforcement of noise bylaws which are regularly flaunted by numerous “pocket rockets” and “easy rider wannabes.”

Not only do these machines and their

operators care little about how much noise they make, they also regularly travel at speeds well beyond the posted speed limit on both Marine Drive and the Upper Levels with little fear of impunity.

I made the mistake of contacting a member of the local police force who told me there is effectively nothing they can or will do, due to lack of resources and in addition they are not inclined to chase motorcycles as many can easily outrun a police car rendering pursuit too dangerous.

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THEME AND PLOT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP | 10–11:30am Join Carol Cram, experienced instructor and published author, for an interactive workshop that will teach you how to use the concept of ‘The Hero’s Journey’ in your own storyline.

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Questions linger on response timeliness From page 1

for a run along the West Vancouver seawall around 9 a.m. Friday and “I could see oil the whole way,” she said.

Pendreigh said she was disappointed that there weren’t any signs of cleanup happening, especially when an eagle swooped down to eat a fish nearby. “Who knows what’s in that fish?” she said. “I saw river otters swimming right through a slick of oil.”

On the North Shore, Sandy Cove appears to be most affected by the environmental incident.

A Western Canada Marine Response Corp.contracted cleanup crew was at the beach Friday afternoon combing the area for any sign of oil and came prepared with a stack of industrial-sized oil absorbent pads.

Coast Guard officials still can’t say how, through their containment efforts, an 80-metre stretch of the oil spill slipped through the skimmer and came in on the current to the West Vancouver shoreline. The timeliness of the response has also been questioned.

Coast Guard assistant commissioner Roger Girouard defended the response to the spill, saying reports of pollution in the Port of Vancouver are not uncommon and only later did authorities realize the spill was more serious than first thought.

“You don’t contain 80 per cent of a spill within 36 hours and call that inadequate,” Girouard told reporters at a press conference Friday. “We are turning to this with

great vigor to make sure it’s done right.”

Federal Industry Minister James Moore, who was also present Friday, said pictures of the oil spill are devastating to Canadians across the country. He called the response to the spill “very impressive,” adding that Canadian taxpayers should be reassured that they will not be shouldering the cleanup costs.

“Those who are responsible will pay,” said Moore.

Girouard singled out Sandy Cove as being an area that cleanup crews are focused on, but added that First Nations have asked them to slow down because of “cultural implications.”

Chief Ian Campbell of the Squamish Nation said there are members assessing the spill’s impacts on the West Vancouver shoreline.

“So they are seeing clusters of hydrocarbon buildup bigger than beads — so they are seeing the effects of the oil spill,” Campbell said Friday.

However, he says it’s misleading for government officials to say First Nations are impeding the cleanup efforts.

“I think we would flag any culturally sensitive areas that would be impacted but that wouldn’t slow down cleanup efforts,” said Campbell, who also blasted the response time by the Coast Guard.

“Considering the feds have been saying this is world class, we don’t agree with that,” said Campbell.

Girouard said on Friday so far four birds have been caught up in the oil slick along with a report of a seal in distress.

Lance Berlinger, director of whale and dolphin research at the Vancouver Aquarium, worked on several oil spills early in his career, including the cleanup and monitoring efforts following the Exxon Valdez spill in Prince William Sound.

Berlinger said bunker fuel is made up of different types of oil.

Some evaporate quickly, creating an immediate impact of toxic fumes, such as those that could be smelled near the spill on Thursday. Others are “very heavy and tarry.”

That substance breaks into fragments and either floats around or sinks.

Berlinger said on Friday morning he found blobs of the tarry substance in Sandy Cove.

“Occasionally an unlucky bird or creature will get mired in it,” he said. “If an animal preens itself to get it off, it’s toxic.”

The tar causes liver damage in animals that ingest it, he said. “If a sea otter got heavily coated, its survival prospects are poor.”

Berlinger said because the spill is relatively small, he doesn’t expect long-term impacts to fisheries or wildlife over a large area. Berlinger said he sees the spill — and the response to it — as a “cautionary event. I look at this as a micro demonstration of what we could expect if there was something larger.”

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Recreation facilities receive AEDs Life-saving tools installed under grant program

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Staff at North Shore arenas can step in and make the save — of a life, that is — using recently installed portable defibrillators that can restart a heart during a cardiac arrest.

The North Shore Winter Club and Canlan Ice Sports North Shore have between them received 20 AEDs (automated external defibrillators) under a federal government grant program in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

The goal is to have 2,000 of these life-saving devices installed in arenas across the country, including some on the North Shore, by next spring.

Somebody collapses from cardiac arrest every 12 minutes in Canada. By immediately using an AED on the victim, it can increase the chance of survival by 75 per cent or more when combined with CPR.This data has led the Heart and

Stroke Foundation to set a collapse-to-defibrillation target of three minutes.

At the NSWC, having 17 of these AEDs benefits more than just the hockey programs, explains director of operations Tony DiGiovanni.The defibrillators are spread throughout the 200,000square-foot bustling facility, which is laid out like a large campus and contains four buildings that house a Montessori school, two swimming pools, racketball courts and the arenas.

“When we heard about the grant, we said, ‘Let’s get a few more (AEDs) so we can put them in key locations,’” said DiGiovanni.

Every second counts during a cardiac arrest.

By virtue of being a sports facility, and one that has a large elderly clientele, the NSWC knows there is a good chance the AEDs might save a life one day.

“In any area where a lot of people exercise vigorously there is always a higher risk,” said DiGiovanni.

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“With the adrenalin going in an emergency, it’s nice to have that training under your belt,” added DiGiovanni.

Meanwhile, Karen Magnussen and Harry Jerome recreation centres will soon be receiving additional AEDs, which will be placed in the facilities’ common areas.

“It means that very important and easy-to-use tools are available to the public should something occur where staff is not See Schools page 20

THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

City Presents: Slide the City! CityFest Youth SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 LONSDALE AVE Film Competition Everyone’s talking about it and is excited the City’s bringing Slide the City here this summer. The biggest event in the Lower Mainland is coming to the City August 22! A giant water slide will run the length of Lonsdale from Keith Road to 3rd. Three sliding lanes (including a kids only lane), will thrill all ages with a unique summer activity in the City.

At the same time, the City is hosting a Car Free Day with outdoor dining patios, merchants and food vendors, kids’ games and activities, performance art, info booths and demonstrations. Finally, end the day with a free Summer Sessions outdoor concert at The Shipyards. It’s all happening right here in the City this summer.

Details: cnv.org/SlidetheCity & cnv.org/SummerSessions

Living City Grant Program DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 As part of the City’s commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability, the Living City Grant Program provides annual funding opportunities for small-scale, community-based parks and environmental initiatives. A total of $15,000 in grants is available each year. Get your applications in soon.

DEADLINE MONDAY, APRIL 20 Calling all budding youth filmmakers in the City! See your short movie on the big screen at this year’s CityFest youth celebration on Saturday, May 2. There are two categories, open submission or skateboarding themed. Films are to be youth friendly, PG and under three minutes. Up for the challenge? Check out the details and get filming. CityFest, a free, fun event from the City for it’s youth happens 12pm-4pm on Saturday, May 2, at City Skate Park on Lonsdale.

Details: cnv.org/CityFest

Living City Awards Program DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 The City supports sustainability and citizens who respect our environment. Our Living City Awards Program recognizes the exceptional work and outstanding leadership in environmental sustainability in the City. We celebrate our community champions and inspire others to take extraordinary action in building a more sustainable community. So, nominate a local business, community group, school group, or individual making a difference in our community.

Details & Nomination Form: cnv.org/LivingCityAwards

Jane’s Walk in the City MAY 1 - 3, 2015 ACROSS THE CITY Jane’s Walk Festival was inspired by urbanist and author, Jane Jacobs. Since 2007, Jane’s Walks have grown in popularity all around the world. The City is taking part again, with informative community walks hosted by Mayor Mussatto and others. Join a walk or set up your own and learn something new about where you live.

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Now’s a great time to sell, but increasing prices can lead to increasing expectations from buyers when they come to view your home. “You can get away with more when it’s pouring rain,” explains Laura Clarke of North Vancouver’s Team Clarke Real Estate.

“When the sun is shining and buyers are looking at every detail of your property—inside and out—it all needs to be in perfect condition.”

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eyes,” as if you were seeing it for the first time.

It starts with your front door—the focal point of your home’s exterior. Make sure your house numbers are attractive and visible and that your door is neatly painted— perhaps in an eye-catching hue—with an appealing knocker and hardware and a fresh, new doormat. Pots of blooming spring flowers on your front porch add colour and life.

Lighting can brighten up your home’s exterior, making it appear larger and more inviting. A well-lit front porch will make it look bigger, while landscape lighting in your yard and along your front walkway creates a welcoming effect

that draws visitors in. New LED fixtures have expanded lighting options available to homeowners.

As the growth season gets into full swing, pay attention to your landscaping. “Reseed or add sod where grass has become patchy, trim or prune existing plants and trees and add new, colourful annuals,” Clarke recommends. Planting perennials just outside your front fence or stone wall can add an additional sense of depth to your yard, extending its impression right down to the sidewalk or curb.

Finally, don’t neglect your garage if you have one.

Make sure the roof is solid, the paint is tidy and that it’s well-organized inside.

“Home sales are reaching record levels, but competition is stiff and buyers’ expectations are high,” Clarke concludes. “A little time and TLC can make all the difference in how your home comes across when it’s time for you to sell.”

Next month, I’ll speak to the experts at Creative Bricks n’ Blocks about water features and how to add a pond to your landscape.

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SPRING CHECKLIST TO ENHANCE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL 1. Power-wash your driveway, front entrance and the exterior of your house, clearing away dirt and mildew and leaving everything sparkling clean.

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3. Have your gutters and soffits cleared of all winter leaves and debris.

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Make sure your house number is attractive and clearly visible from the road at any time of day or night. Paint the front door for an extra touch of pizzazz. Place a new welcome mat at the door.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

North Shore Sport Awards

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The event saw the dissemination of a variety of awards, ranging from youth male and female, to master athlete and community sport volunteer. The ceremony was presided over by MC Don Rutherford and biography commentator Rob Berridge. northvanrec.com/sport-awards

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For those who lack employment due to a disability, an innovative and government-funded program is helping turn the tide of their futures towards prosperity, especially for one North Shore resident.

When Kevin Gudmanz first came into contact with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work and their federally funded Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program, he’d been out of work for quite awhile. A stroke a few years back had affected his ability to hear others and sometimes find certain words in his speech.The former aircraft electrician and Xerox technician, formerly of South Africa, needed help and support to find his way back into the workforce. It was in August 2014 whenYenny Paez, an employment outreach specialist for CCRW first met Gudmanz.

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LIVE Notice of Road Closure and Sale of Property 100 Block West Queens Road What:

Public input opportunity on the closure of a 151m2 portion of surplus road allowance within the 100 Block of West Queens Road and subsequent sale of the property.

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7 pm, Monday, April 20, 2015

Where:

Council Chambers, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 W. Queens Road

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Bylaw 8111 proposes to close a surplus portion of road allowance. If Bylaw 8111 is adopted, the District intends to dispose of the land to Noort Holdings Ltd for consolidation with their adjacent lots. In exchange the District will receive the appraised value of $245,000.

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If you are affected by this proposed closure, please join us Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7 pm.

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in,” she says.

Paez describes the work they do in the program as a “menu approach,” which means they meet with a client to assess what their needs are to make them more employable, from helping them brush up on their interview skills to obtaining a forklift certificate or FoodSafe certification.

“Anything that increases the employability of that individual,” she says.

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connects with and educates employers about workplace disabilities, as well as arranges interviews for their clients and attends along with them.

Within a few months of working with Gudmanz, a match was found with The Great Canadian Landscaping Company in North Vancouver, a good fit for Gudmanz who lives in Deep Cove.

By late-February Gudmanz joined the team, filling a unique position within the company, one

created specifically for him with his extensive background in tools and technical-minded thinking.

“It’s unbelievable,” explains Jason Black, vicepresident of operations for The Great Canadian Landscaping Company.

“We can already see the efficiencies that are happening.”

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and neatly returned at the end of the day. “Once we understood what he could do and his level, being so technical when it came to management of tools and equipment, we essentially built this position around Kevin,” says Black.

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Less than two months into his new job, Gudmanz is settling in nicely as well as getting acquainted with his new co-workers.

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his head in for a certain screwdriver, which Gudmanz produces and hands to him in four seconds flat.

“I’m enjoying it. I’ve always been with tools and things (alike),” he explains.

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When asked about his experience working with the CCRW and its Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program, Gudmanz recalls it warmly.

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Athletics 4 Kids Charity Gala Athletics 4 Kids (A4K), a BC charity that funds sports registration fees for underprivileged youth, is hosting its annual Gala at the Hollyburn Country Club on May 1st, 2015. The event, one of the charity’s signature fundraisers each year, will be a ‘Vegas’ style party including amazing auctions, authentic casino games, a gourmet dinner, dancing and boxing bouts featuring local, rising superstars Rhett Gibbons and Rosalia Calla.

For more information on the Gala, and to purchase tickets, go to www.a4k.ca.

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Schools not eligible for AED funding From page 10 available,” said Trish Holme, recreation co-ordinator at the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission. “It provides that next step of safety for (facility) users.”

An AED was put into action at a Burnaby arena earlier this month, when bystanders saved the life of a 50-year-old father who had collapsed from a cardiac arrest.

The stats on cardiac arrest are clear, according to Chris Metcalfe, owner of North Vancouver-based MediQuest Technologies, which is supplying some of the AEDs under the grant program.

“For every minute after a person’s heart stops, the survival rate drops by 10 per

cent,” he says.

Other facilities where physical activity occurs — tennis clubs, public golf courses, curling clubs and soccer organizations, for example — will also be equipped with AEDs under the federal program.

Schools are currently not eligible for the federal AED funding.

“We are hoping the program will expand to include schools,” Metcalfe said, explaining students have died in gym class or while playing sports when no AED was nearby.

That exact scenario played out at Argyle secondary in 2005 when a 15-year-old student, who had an undiagnosed heart condition, collapsed from cardiac arrest during gym class and later died in

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hospital.

A few years later someone in the community offered to donate a defibrillator to Argyle, but it was rejected by the North Vancouver school district, which cited reasons including expensive maintenance costs and its inability to put AEDs in the other schools.The school district also said it was an unusual incident, the teen’s sudden death, and that the risk against the AED price didn’t balance out.

With a government subsidy, an AED can cost less than $1,300 per school, outside of training and maintenance fees.

“So you are looking at about the cost of a laptop computer,” says Metcalfe.

Today the school district’s position remains

the same that it takes direction from WorkSafe BC and the education ministry in terms of requirements for safety devices in schools.

“It’s really an ongoing review and research that continues from year to year,” said school district spokeswoman Victoria Miles. “In the meantime, demographic and risk factors are relatively unchanged in school populations, and our close proximity to excellent emergency response services remains a constant.”

In 2013, the West Vancouver School District set aside $45,000 to purchase AEDs.To date, 19 AEDs have been installed — 17 for school sites, one for a facilities building, and another for the school board office.

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Volunteer

WEEK APRIL 12 - APRIL 18

Sixteen-year-old Sahar Zandi Nia has volunteered at the West Vancouver library for two years.

See story on page 22.

A special feature of the

Behind every program, facility or working group in the District is a volunteer helping shape the direction of our community. Their selďŹ&#x201A;ess investment makes West Vancouver a wonderful, creative and caring place to live. We thank you for your commitment, leadership and loyalty!

West Vancouver Community Centre and Aquatic Centre, Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Activity Centre, West Vancouver Ice Arena, Gleneagles Community Centre, Ambleside Youth Centre, West Vancouver special events, Harmony Arts Festival, Parks stewardship groups, working groups and advisory committees, West Vancouver Memorial Library, West Vancouver Community Centre Services Society, Silk Purse Arts Centre, West Vancouver Museum, Ferry Building Gallery and Lawson Creek Studios

Celebrate Community Volunteers

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Volunteer

National Volunteer Week April 12th to 18th, 2015

Thank you to our many dedicated volunteers North Vancouver Detachment

VOLUNTEERS CAST A BEAUTIFUL SHADOW

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

April 12-18 2015

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Celebrating

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 12-18, 2015

To all the helping hands in our community

THANK-YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING FROM: A Place to Call Home Society

North Shore Keep Well Society

Canadian Red Cross – HELP Program

North Shore Multicultural Society

Capilano Community Services Society Seniors’ Hub

North Shore Neighbourhood House

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver Harvest Project North Shore Community Resources Society North Shore ConneXions Society North Shore Crisis Services Society

North Vancouver Museum & Archives North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Parkgate Community Services Society Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports West Vancouver Police Victim Services

If you would like to volunteer, call Volunteer North Shore at 604.985.7138 or visit us on-line today at www.nscr.bc.ca

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES HOST AGENCY OF

VOLUNTEER NORTH SHORE

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Student happy to help out ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

Like many teens her age, 16-year-old Sahar Zandi Nia has a variety of interests.

And with her Grade 10 schoolwork, swimming, piano lessons and crosscountry, Sahar is also quite busy. But she still finds time to volunteer and has been doing so since she was in Grade 8 when she first became aware of volunteering thanks to her teachers.

“I thought it was a fun way to spend my time,” she notes.

She has volunteereed at the West Vancouver recreation centre, aquatic centre and seniors centre for special events, and also at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, a place she already spent a lot of time at doing homework and reading.

Sahar has been volunteering at the library for about two years. She shelves books in the children’s section, makes

sure the books on the shelves are organized properly, and participates in the Book Buddies program for which she reads to children and plays games with them.

She is also a member of the library’s Teen Advisory Group, which Sahar says is “just a fun time to get together once a month.”

Volunteering has been a positive experience for Sahar, and she says it doesn’t ever feel like a chore.

The work has been easy to learn and she has enjoyed making new friends and new connections. She isn’t bothered by the fact that she doesn’t get paid for volunteering, and says it doesn’t take up as much time as some people might think.

“I feel like I still have a lot of spare time,” she notes.

She predicts she may have to scale back on some of her volunteering as she gets busier at high school with homework, and school teams and clubs, but currently she is able to dedicate about two

to four hours per week to volunteering at the library and at the West Vancouver recreation centre where she helps out at the pool, with birthday parties, and other small jobs.

“Definitely it’s worth it. If you work hard there’s always something in it for you,” she says, adding anyone can volunteer “if they set their mind to it, if they work hard.”

Sahar recommends volunteering somewhere you already like to spend time or think you might like to spend time so it will be more enjoyable. ”I’ve always loved the library experience,” she says, explaining it was somewhere she wanted to volunteer since she already enjoyed being there.

Her message to other teens thinking about volunteering is: “To anyone I say go for it.You’re going to meet some great people, you’re going to have some fun, you’re going to get some experience, and I’m sure it will all pay off in the end.”

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - North Shore News - A23 ADVERTISEMENT

Spotlight on Volunteers Volunteers are a key part of our culture of giving and reciprocity

North Shore Seniors Rideline is the ultimate “pay it forward” volunteer experience

It’s common to think of volunteering simply as something nice that people can do. Much is often made about the benefits of volunteering, such as the personal sense of satisfaction that volunteers have when giving back to their community. The impact of volunteering, however, is much more than a sense of contribution: volunteers impact all areas of the health of a community. Just imagine what would happen if all of West Vancouver’s volunteers decided to not show up, even for one day?

If you consider that most of us will spend the last 10 to 12 years of our lives without a driver’s licence there is a good chance that we will all be needing the Rideline at some point. This is your chance to pay it forward!

“Your

! Who would deliver meals to housebound seniors or phone them to see how their day is going? ! Who would coach and lead children’s sports teams? ! What would a busy summer daycamp look like without the support of volunteers? ! Who would help keep streams safe for the salmon? ! Who would support first responders by participating in search and rescue and assist with manning the victims’ services phone lines? ! Who would lead tours at museums and historical societies, and lend a hand so that large and small cultural events run smoothly? ! Who would lead community conversations in the library so that people who are new to Canada can learn English?

A Marine Rescue volunteer for 30 years, Bruce Falkins has been involved in countless rescues on the water around West Vancouver.

Whether giving their time through formal committees and volunteer “jobs”, or participating in unofficial volunteering such as providing personal care for family or friends, volunteers are a key part of our culture of giving and reciprocity.

service is delightful.

I especially liked that the driver called ahead of time to introduce herself.”

The North Shore Seniors Rideline acts as an information hub, bringing together the different transportation options for seniors on the North Shore.

We match older adults to bus or car rides in order to keep them connected with friends, services and favourite activities or day-to-day needs that we take for granted, such as going shopping or getting to a medical

Seniors who receive a ride through the Rideline are very appreciative. “Bill was such a careful and caring driver… I cannot thank you enough for your service, I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’t found a driver for me.”

Comments like this are the reason we do what we do; the Rideline is a lifeline for many seniors. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer driver or you are ready to “pay it forward” please call or email:

The District of West Vancouver thanks and gives tribute to its volunteers for contributing their time, talent, innovation and skills to make West Vancouver a great place to live, work and play.

DO YOU NEED A RIDE?

Without transportation options, seniors face the potential for loneliness and social isolation. And so we are seeking some very special volunteers who have a genuine desire to make a big difference in the lives of seniors on the North Shore.

“Your service is delightful. I especially liked that the driver called ahead of time to introduce herself.”

The impact of volunteerism is so widespread and essential, that it’s difficult to imagine what our world would be like if volunteers didn’t exist.

We thank all volunteers and applaud the difference you make in the community. Learn more about volunteering in West Vancouver at westvancouver.ca/volunteer.

appointment. When existing transportation options don’t work, we can offer rides with a supportive, flexible and caring door to door service.

Gillian@silverharbourcentre.com 604 345 9626

Ron, Peter and Bill taking advantage of Rideline.

North Shore Seniors Connect Project Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Centre 144 E 22nd Street, North Vancouver

The Ultimate Pay it Forward volunteer experience If you consider that most of us will spend the last 10-12 years of our lives without a driving licence there is a good chance that we will all be needing the rideline at some point. This is your chance to pay it forward by becoming a volunteer driver.

The Rideline brings together the different transportation options for seniors on the North Shore. We match seniors to bus or car rides in order to keep them connected with friends, services and favourite activities or day-to-day needs

that we take for granted, such as going shopping or getting to a medical appointment.

When existing transportation options don’t work, we can offer rides with a supportive, flexible and caring door to door service.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program

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Volunteer

Finding a good fit and giving back ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

Terry Atkinson retired on April Fool’s Day three years ago.

“I thought it was appropriate,” he says with a laugh.

Being retired means

there’s more time to play golf, which he does regularly, and to volunteer.

But volunteering isn’t a new activity for him.

Atkinson became involved with the Kidney Foundation of Canada 31 years ago. He started as a volunteer canvasser and

says he got involved not just because it was a great cause but because it was a good way to meet some more neighbours.

“It was a win-win thing,” he says.

Since then, Atkinson has continued to volunteer with the group and is now a zone leader. He recently helped with their fundraising in March.

Although he didn’t start out with a personal connection to the cause, Atkinson has one now. About six years ago, the son of a close friend was diagnosed with severe kidney disease.

“And I saw just how nasty a thing it is,” says Atkinson.

Three years ago the young man’s condition worsened and he had to go to the hospital for dialysis three times a week for hours each time.

Atkinson says it turned the young man’s life upside down. “Emotionally and physically it was a very difficult thing.”

About three weeks ago, he had a kidney transplant and so far is doing well.

“It just reinforced the

knowledge, the belief I had, that this kidney thing is a very important cause,” says Atkinson, who has also volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

When he started volunteering with the cancer society his grandmother had just passed away from cancer and his mother was terminally ill with it. But Atkinson says you don’t have to have a personal connection to a cause to want to help out, and there are so many volunteer options these days, there’s something for everyone.

“People can volunteer in different ways, it doesn’t necessarily mean knocking on doors,” he notes.

“If somebody wants to volunteer you can always find a cause that’s close to your heart.”

He recommends doing a bit of research about an organization before volunteering with it to ensure it is legitimate and a good fit. Organizations benefit in many ways from volunteers, especially by

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“We take a lot from the community and our society and I think it’s important to give things back in a small way,” he says.

North Shore Community Foundation BUILDING A COMMUNITY LEGACY

The North Shore Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all residents on the North Shore by funding community programs, services, and scholarships.

We responsibly manage $3 million in assets in 26 different trust funds and issue grants from the investment earnings for the benefit of North Shore residents from Lions Bay to Deep Cove.

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Sunday, April 12, 2015 - North Shore News - A25 ADVERTISEMENT

Spotlight on Volunteers Companioning Community Care Program Having begun the Companioning Community Care program just one year ago, we at Family Services of the North Shore are so thankful to you, the volunteers for giving so generously of your time and energy, offering on-site and in-home support to adults in our community who are living with terminal illness, bereavement, disability or the severe effects of cancer treatment. Your care and support extends to loved ones.

Through our relaxation clinic, trained volunteers offer treatments to provide comfort, connection and healing modalities, helping clients to relax and reduce stress.

who have also experienced loss.

Our Grief Support Group also offers compassion and healing in a supportive environment. Led by a Bereavement Support Counsellor, participants find an emotionally safe place in which to express themselves.

Referrals for the Companioning Community Care program come from various sources, including social workers, physicians and family members. Those seeking support may also contact us Caring and directly.

compassion are at the heart of our volunteers.

For those who want companionship, we match each client with a volunteer to provide weekly visits. The nature of the visits varies for each person, and may include outings, walks, transportation to appointments or capturing of life stories. For many who are terminally ill, this connection also provides continuity, as the volunteer remains a familiar companion even after admission to the hospital, care facility or hospice.

And thanks to you, the volunteers at the heart of this program, for the many benefits that ripple throughout our community. In appreciation of your caring, compassion, generosity and your tremendous dedication, we celebrate National Volunteer Week.

For adults grieving the recent death of a loved one, we offer a Bereavement Walking Group led by trained volunteers. Walking weekly, rain or shine, participants enjoy fresh air, exercise, connection and support with others

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Thank you to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation, the Vancouver Foundation, and other donors for their generous funding of the Companioning Community Care program.

We are also excited to invite members of our community to participate in the upcoming event Demystifying the End-of-Life Journey on Wednesday, April 29th, 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm at the Kay Meek Centre. Speaking at this forum are Dr. Paul Sugar, Dr. Marylene Kyriazis, Barbara Morningstar and Janet Quenneville.

Find out more at www.familyservices.bc.ca

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The 2015 55+ BC Games coming to

North Vancouver August 25-29 The 55+ BC Games is an annual multi sporting event produced by the BC Seniors Games Society for the availability of the 55+ population of BC to participate in the 20 to 29 individual Sports.

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A26 - North Shore News - Sunday, April 12, 2015 ADVERTISEMENT

Spotlight on Volunteers Volunteering is a great way to get to know your community area with over 50 booths to visit, and lunch available at the Lynn Valley Days is in its 103rd year! Those of us who cookshack. Of course, we still have the parade and the grew up here likely have memories of attending traditional pancake breakfast, entertainers and face the parade as a child. Those of us who painters! have moved into the area as adults have probably attended the event as a way Lynn Valley Lynn Valley residents, groups of all types, and to get to know our community. Thanks businesses, this is YOUR event! Please consider residents, groups to members of the Lynn Valley Lions, donating a few hours this year to help make it of all types, and Lynn Valley Community Association and our best yet. There are many ways to help out businesses, this is other dedicated community volunteers, before and during the event – find something the annual event has grown to include YOUR event! that fits your time and skills and lend a hand! a Gala dinner & dance the night before ! Does your group participate in the parade?

Lynn Valley Day, an expanded midway with more games and rides, a growing exhibitors’ How about walking the parade route,

Lynn Valley Days MAY 29TH AND MAY 30TH The “Event” of the Year and you could be a part of it!

To volunteer, email: volunteer@lynnvalleyday.ca

Volunteers always have fun helping out at the cook shack on Lynn Valley days. distributing road closure information bulletins to affected houses and businesses? ! Does your business sponsor the event?

Consider sending some of your employees to assist with ticket sales or traffic control. ! Does your organization plan to have a booth in the park?

Round up some folks to help with setting up tables and tents early Saturday morning! ! Will your arts group be performing?

Why not suggest the entire group stay on and help with tear-down at the end? ! Do you enjoy the pancake breakfast?

How about volunteering for the lunch shift in the cookshack? ! Are you looking for volunteer credit for your high school program?

Get a group together and ask how you can help!

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator to get a full list of volunteer opportunities. Email volunteer@lynnvalleyday.ca or call 778-888-2637.

We will also be hosting an orientation and sign-up session at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Road, on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon. Find out more and sign up to help!

See you at Lynn Valley Days!

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Volunteers in our riding are second to none. I thank the volunteers who assist in the Community Centre; with Seniors; at the West Van Memorial Library; and on the sports fields. I also thank volunteers who assist in producing marquee events organized through my office, such as Asian New Year; HEY Day; and MP Book Awards.

Thank you for helping make our community “the Most Beautiful Place on Earth.”

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Sunday, April 12, 2015 - North Shore News - A27

Starting the week with song

ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

Walk through the halls of Parkgate Community Centre on a Monday morning and you might just hear the folksy refrain: “Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh, what a beautiful daaaaay.”

The popular song from Oklahoma is a favourite of the Sing-Along Program, a group that meets once a week to sing together. About 18 regulars show up every Monday morning to the free community group that is open to anyone.

Tickling the ivories and singing along is longtime volunteer Donna Crook, who is receiving a Volunteer Spirit Award for her 14-year service to Parkgate Community Services Society at a volunteer appreciation event on April 16.

Crook brings considerable music knowledge to her volunteer work at Parkgate. She was a piano teacher for 40 years and a church musician at Mount Seymour United for 30 years.

“It has sort of become my retirement career,” she says of playing piano with the group.

Both music and volunteering seem to run in the family. Crook’s husband is also a musician and volunteers, as do their three children and their grandchildren.

“I think volunteers make a huge difference,” says Crook.

She says members of the Sing-Along Program have told her that their Monday group is the best way to start the week, and Crook agrees.

“It’s just a group of people that I like meeting with,” she says, adding, “It has become a community.”

Their motto is “Start your week with a smile and a song.”

Over the years the group has developed a book with about 250 songs in it from a wide range of genres.

“It’s just singing because we like to sing,” says Crook, noting the group is informal, fun, friendly, and doesn’t include instruction. Friendships

VOLUNTEER WITH

L . I . N . K. S

As a L.I.N.K.S volunteer you will brighten someone’s world, by encouraging new friendships through social activities and a sense of belonging to the community.

Please contact Robyn McGuinness, L.I.N.K.S Project Coordinator at 604-925-7289 or rmcguinness@ westvancouver.ca L.I.N.K.S is a group of volunteers dedicated to supporting older, isolated adults, helping them stay involved in their communities across the North Shore. Volunteers assist with transportation and social activity options, providing encouragement and support during the early stages of participation.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, and the District of West Vancouver; the West Vancouver Community Foundation and the North Vancouver Community Foundation through their Community Grant Programs.

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Thank You We would like to thank our dedicated volunteers who offered over 3,000 hours of their time volunteering at SAGE Transition House and the Good Stuff Connection Clothing Program this past year. We really couldn’t do it without them.

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Vancouver Coastal Health thanks the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who support our healthcare programs on the North Shore.

Our volunteers give their time to services provided by the Adult Day Centres, Auxiliary to Lions Gate Hospital, Cedar Garden, Cedarview Lodge, Community Health Centre Clinics, Community Psychiatric Services, Diner’s Club, Evergreen House, Kiwanis Care Centre, Hospice, Palliative Care, Oncology, Spiritual Care and the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Thank you to our caring volunteers for the thousands of hours they give to making a difference in our community.

For information on how you can be a part of our volunteer teams and contribute to the health of our community, please contact Volunteer Resources at

604-984-5929

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Years!

1989: Switching to a five column format for the first time, the News celebrated its twentieth year of publication with a great contest: Bring in a 1969 issue of the News and win $2,000. An employee from 1969 came in with a copy of the December 1969 issue and receive a nice, albeit delayed bonus from the News.

1991: Macintosh IIci computers are installed at the News and staff began training on them. Although most of the newspaper was still produced on the Linotype typesetter and composited by hand, within ten years the North Shore News would be the first electronically paginated direct-to-plate newspaper in North America.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Delay dementia—could hearing aids be the answer?

SENIORS

Seniors who have untreated hearing loss may be at an increased risk for developing dementia, a loss of brain function that can affect memory, thinking, language, judgment and behavior.

This is the finding of a study conducted by researchers from the Division of Otology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

The study included 639 people whose hearing and cognitive abilities were tested over a period of time, starting in 1990 and concluding in 2008. Researchers found that study participants who had hearing loss at the beginning of the study were significantly more likely to develop dementia by the end of the study. How might hearing loss and dementia be connected?

Investigators aren’t sure, but they think a common pathology may underlie both conditions, or possibly the strain of decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the brains of people with hearing loss, leaving them more vulnerable to dementia.

The article concludes that, whatever the cause, these findings may offer a starting point for further research as to whether interventions, even as simple as hearing aids, could delay or prevent dementia by improving patients’ hearing.

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Dr. Margaret Dobson of North Vancouver’s Health Pro Clinic and MD Health and Beauty understands.

Trained in women’s health, skin treatment and surgery, she has been a medical pioneer all her life. Born in Poland and educated in Britain, she became the first physician from the Eastern Block to qualify to practice medicine in the UK. “It took a lot of hard work and perseverance to brake the red tape of regulations,” says Margaret.“When I moved to Canada in 1991, I had to retake all the exams.”

Since moving to the North Shore, Dr. Dobson has practiced family medicine, skin treatments and integrated health.

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Writing contest launched Aspiring writers are encouraged to submit their work to a new literary awards program seeking to showcase and encourage the creative talents of British Columbia residents 50+.

The Cedric Literary Awards were created to recognize unpublished B.C. authors of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and First Nations storytelling, according to a press release.

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The time has finally come to showcase those literary gems, he added.

Dale is the chairman of Better Than 50 (betterthan50.com), a webbased initiative working to achieve a more connected world for the 50+ demographic by building portals to relevant and local information.

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important milestone in the evolution of The Cedric Literary Awards, and those involved are looking forward to receiving a positive response from writers across British Columbia, said the awards’ executive director Veronica Osborn.

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Submissions will be forwarded to an independent selection panel comprised of members who are recognized provincially

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When the original News, the North Shore Shopper, began publishing as a monthly paper in December 1969, it was North America’s first advertiser-supported, free distribution community newspaper.

The Early 70’s: The original News, now the North Shore Free Press, had been publishing for two years but it was still very much a hand made paper.

1975: Although still a year away from developing the wellknown North Shore News logo, the North Shore Free Press changed names again, this time to the North Shore Shopper News. Now a weekly publication, the Shopper News featured machine typeset pages and headlines and proudly boasted of “Reaching every door on the North Shore…”

and beyond in the fields of writing and publishing.

Each of the category winners will receive a monetary prize along with a memento of their participation. A special prize for First Nations storytelling will also be awarded.

The competition will wrap up with a gala awards dinner in November.

For more information about the awards, including submission eligibility and guidelines, visit thecedrics.ca.

Seniors Calendar From page 28 THE NORTH SHORE Players 55+ are invited to play tennis MondaysFridays, April-October from 8 a.m. to noon at various public courts on the North Shore. Annual fee: $20. STANS will hold a social and annual general meeting Wednesday, April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Marine Room at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. nsseniors@gmail.com seniorstennis.ca

SHAPING THE JOURNEY — LIVING WITH DEMENTIA A four-session education series for people with earlystage dementia and their care partners to explore the journey ahead in a positive, informative and supportive environment Saturdays, until May 2, 1-3:30 p.m. in North Vancouver. Learn about dementia, explore strategies for coping with changes and maximizing quality of life, review information on planning and meet others who are going through similar experiences. Location will be given upon registration at 604-984-8347.

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Avoid these common tax mistakes

It pays off in more than a few ways to make sure you don’t have any mistakes when you (or your preparer) file your tax return.

The tax office’s computer (or online calculator) should correct any math errors. But if you make ineligible claims or submit the wrong (or no) documentation, that will hold up the processing of your return.

And if the mistakes hint at an attempt — deliberate or otherwise — to evade tax, your file could be flagged for review in the future.

So always check both

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Money Matters the facts and also the figures on your return.

Even if somebody else does your return, you are still responsible for its contents.

The Canada Revenue

Agency lists the following most common mistakes: n Public transit amount (Line 364 Schedule 1) — A copy of the transit pass wasn’t sent. Or it was incomplete — name missing, signature illegible.

Or the pass was ineligible: passenger doesn’t qualify because of age, not enough trips in the month, interruptions in use. Or problems with the receipts: invalid, not all provided. n Medical expenses (Lines 330 and 331 Schedule 1) — Ineligible items claimed like vitamins, natural supplements, over-thecounter medications, recliners, non-hospital

loans cited (e.g. personal loans, student lines of credit, foreign student loans) or interest claimed more than once; unofficial receipts or no name on the documents. n Moving expenses (Line 219) — Ineligible expenses claimed (e.g. house-hunting, job-hunting, mailforwarding, temporary accommodation, storage fees near the former residence, repair costs).

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The CRA will sometimes include such a claim for you when it relates to other information on your return. But it’s always better to be proactive — see my March 29 column.

Mike Grenby is a columnist and independent personal financial advisor; he’ll answer questions in this column as space allows but cannot reply personally.

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The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce President’s Dinner and Business Excellence Awards will take place April 23 at Hollyburn Country Club.

Award categories include Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Best Big Business of the Year, Best Small Business of the Year, Best New Business of the Year, Best Medium Business of the Year and Young Entrepreneur.

There are three finalists in each category. Winners will be chosen by judges, consisting of community leaders and past award winners. Tickets are available at westvanchamber. com.

Vancity Board of Directors’ Election Vote for the candidates you think will best: Impact the direction Vancity will take Influence how Vancity meets your financial needs Support how Vancity invests in the community Vote online or by mail by Friday, April 24.

Vote at select Vancity branches from Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18.

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Optometrist honoured

North Shore resident Dr. Antoinette Dumalo is the recipient of the B.C. Doctors of Optometry 2015 President’s Award.

Dumalo has served patients on the North Shore for 32 years. In addition to being president of the B.C. Association of Optometrists for two years, she also worked on the association council and the board as it transitioned to a voluntary society and chaired the task force that generated the association’s new bylaws.

Following her presidency, she continued to serve on the continuing education committee and as a mentor to young optometrists.

beds, medical supplies like rubbing alcohol, bandages and shoe inserts; medical practitioners (massage, kinesiology, cosmetic) not recognized by the relevant provincial authority. n Tuition, education, textbook amounts (Line 323 Schedule 1) — Invoice sent instead of receipt; course name not on receipt; incorrect counting of part-time and full-time months and credits; not a recognized institution. n Student loans (Line 319 Schedule 1) — Ineligible

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Dumalo currently sits on the board of the B.C./ Yukon CNIB and is chair of the government relations committee.

New director named

COWI Marine North America has named Shashi Shrivastava as its new director, international practice.

Shrivastava, who will be working out of the Canadian headquarters office in North Vancouver, is a marine structural

engineer with more than 35 years of experience in the planning, design and construction management of marine terminals. As director, international practice he will oversee the development of business in the marine market across North America and pursue projects internationally.

Compiled by Christine Lyon Submit information on North Shore business groups or events to clyon@nsnews.com.

Results will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at The Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster.

Registration at 5:30 pm, Conversation with Directors at 6 pm* and meeting at 7 pm.

Live webcast at vancity.com/AGM A broadcast event* will be hosted at Mount Tolmie community branch, 100-1590 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria. *To attend the Conversation with Directors at the AGM in New Westminster or for the broadcast event in Victoria, register in advance by calling 1.888.Vancity (826.2489) by 5 pm on Thursday, April 30.

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Unsworth Rosé 2014: Well-balanced, delicious expression of Pinot Noir with integrated 10 per cent neutral oak, cranberry, cherry with apple and citrus background and lingering

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acidity (90 points, $17-$19).

Much more on Unsworth to come.

••• B.C.’s wine community is a lot smaller with the passing of Jurgen Gothe. Most Canadians knew Gothe for his velvet tones and witty “cat-ecisms” on CBC’s Disc Drive, which he forged into a national icon. But he was also very much the driving force that shaped a generation of food and wine writers, including this one. Gothe set

the standard. Underpinning that light-hearted repartée was a profound knowledge and deep respect for the craft. He was also a pioneer of the movement to strip the suffocating snobbery from both wine and food, which he did, always with charm and irreverence. RIP, Jurgen.

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To maximise their chances of success, Unsworth works with Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignette, Petit Milo Marechal Foch, Cabernet Libre and others, including Riesling from Naramata.

Petit Milo ripens before the rain comes and grows very manageably straight.

Many of the varieties were trialled even before the Okanagan trials that serve to establish the modern industry, he says.

For example, Sauvignette has a Salt Spring Island background.

Look for the wines in private wine stores and at better restaurants. And if you’re even remotely close to Unsworth, don’t miss a chance to visit this very polished operation, which includes the best winery dining I’ve encountered in a very long time.

Among my top tastes: Unsworth Pinot Gris 2014: Lees aging (how Cosman says they deal with island acidity) brings remarkable texture, orchard fruits, purity of flavours, structure and great fruit acid balance

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At an Unsworth prerelease tasting I was impressed across the board by a cleanness of style and unique interpretation of the acidity that often defines island wines.

The winery is a labour of love undertaken byTim and ColleenTuryk, who moved to the valley after a successful 40-year career in fishing.Tim had spent summers at nearby Shawnigan Lake and jumped at the chance to purchase a nearby historic farm and acreage.They named the winery after his mother Marjorie Unsworth.

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Community Bulletin Board CALLING NORTH SHORE CRAFTERS AND ARTISANS If you would like to be a craft market vendor at the Community Day festivities on Saturday, June 6 at Ambleside Park contact Sara or Steven to reserve a table.

604-925-7292 TECH TUTORS Teen volunteers from local high schools will be available to answer questions and help with technology Tuesdays, until May 26, 3:30-5 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.

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Register at 604-929-3727 x8168. nvdpl.ca CAPILANO UNIVERSE LECTURE SERIES: A RIBBON OF STEEL OR A STRING OF PEARLS? A lecture with Jeanne Mikita on the topic of women building community along B.C.’s Kettle Valley Railway Wednesday, April 15, 7-8:45 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Limited seating. nvdpl.ca DESIGN FAIR A wide range of collaborative design projects will be on display in celebration of

the partnership between Emily Carr University and Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School Wednesday, April 15, 1-3 p.m. at 420 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver.

SECRETS, BOOZE AND REBELLION, VANCOUVER’S DARKER HISTORY Discover the historical underworld of Vancouver with historians Eve Lazarus, Daniel Francis and Mark Leier Wednesday, April 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca DISCUSSION LOUNGE Drop by for a group discussion about books, television, local issues or anything inspiring Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. 604929-3727 x8168, nvdpl.ca BUSINESS AFTER 5 Whitecaps team physician Dr. Jim Bovard shares how an integrated medical support team helps the Whitecaps Wednesday, April 15, 5-7 p.m. at North Shore Sports Medicine, 104-340 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Appetizers, refreshments and prizes.

Members: complimentary.

Non-members $25. nvchamber.ca ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver invite the public to attend an event recognizing women from the North Shore Wednesday, April 15, reception 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Rd.,West Vancouver.Tickets $45, includes buffet dinner.

Complimentary parking available. Reservations and information gillsanto1@ gmail.com, 604-922-5664.

WHAT B.C. EMPLOYERS WANT A free workshop for internationally trained new Canadians Wednesday, April 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. A career specialist from the consulting firm Training Innovations will discuss certain skills and how they play a decisive factor in the success of a career search. nvcl.ca BROWN BAG LUNCHTIME TALK Jim Carter will give an illustrated talk about the history of the West Vancouver Historical Society and the new book Arrivals and Departures: The Ferries and People of

Horseshoe Bay Wednesday, April 15, noon, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St.,West Vancouver. Bring a “brown bag” lunch.Tea, coffee and cookies provided. Donations welcome. ststephenschurch.ca WILLS AND ESTATES Carolyn van der Linden from Heritage Law will speak about wills and estates Wednesday, April 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca BEST OF U Six leading U.K. universities will discuss higher education in the U.K. at a presentation and fair Thursday, April 16, 7-9:30 p.m. at Mulgrave School, 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.

THE UPPER LANDS REVIEW An Open House to learn about draft recommendations for protecting the environment, enhancing recreation and planning future neighbourhoods in this area April 16, 4-8 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. westvancouver.ca/upperlands Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE WORLD OUTSIDE

Provence The Romans made the region the first Roman province beyond the Alps and called it Provincia Romana, which evolved into the present name.

It was ruled by the Counts of Provence from their capital in Aix-en-Provence until 1481, when it became a province of the kings of France.While it has been part of France for more than 500 years, it still retains a distinct cultural and linguistic identity, particularly in the interior of the region.

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Time seems to have by-passed Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

A week in Provence MANDY TRICKETT ContributingWriter

“Offload the car through the kitchen window,” suggests our temporary neighbour, Monsieur C. It’s an odd suggestion but as we hoist suitcases and groceries across the two-foot thick windowsill, we realize it’s actually a

very efficient way of doing things, the window being the closest point to the car.

Monsieur C. is a character, wandering around the property in his dressing gown most mornings, tossing out greetings in an accent so extreme, we don’t understand a word.

We have rented a small cottage here in the sleepy

village of Saint-Saturninlès-Apt in the Vaucluse part of Provence, southeastern France. Its huge brick oven of yesteryear has been converted into a cool pantry; ancient oxblood tiles have been left on the steep, shoulderwidth staircase and the bedroom looks out over the rolling vistas of Provence

through heavy shutters newly painted in bleu de Provence.

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of slender dark cypress.

The area is known for its food production: the 16th century windmill set high above the town attests to this fact, while the statue of Joseph Talon in a small square reminds us that this is truffle country. He is known as “the father of trufficulture.”

Once settled in, we take a walk in the pale gold of the evening light and head uphill towards that landmark windmill. We clamber up past it to the castle ruins, breathing in a view of Provence seen so often in magazines, yet so fresh to our eyes.

The site dates from the 11th century but the castle was abandoned as early as the 15th century, during religious wars.The Chappelle du Calvaire (established in 1056) still sits at the highest point of the rise. Several miracles are said to have happened here but today, only the wind disturbs its peace.

Returning to the cottage, we pass the boulodrome, where sun-wizened old men chain-smoke Gauloises and Camels as they compete at boules.Time seems to have by-passed St. Sat. The village is a perfect base for day trips around the area: Roussillon, Gordes, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Buoux, the Sénanque Monastery are all within easy reach.

Roussillon, perched between the Vaucluse plateau and the Luberon mountains, is permeated by the colours of its ochre cliffs.The delicate rainbow shades of this fine powder were a much sought-after ingredient in the production of superior paints, bringing wealth to this area for centuries before synthetic pigments took over.The cliffs still offer shades of orange, purple and white, the deepest blood red and the palest golden brown. From the viewpoint up at the church, we look out over the broad back of Mont Ventoux as the painted cliffs shift and change hues with the light.

The colours of the ochre are arguably even more stunning at Le Colorado Provençal de Rustrel, about eight kilometers away. Le Colorado is an area of more than 30 hectares of old ochre quarries and outcrops that have been eroded into fanciful towers and hoodoos such as the Fairy

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The road to the 12th century Sénanque Monastery, four kilometres north of Gordes, twists and turns through the Vaucluse mountains, finally bringing us into the narrow valley that contains the old church. As we leave the walkers and cyclists behind on the approach road, a sense of tranquility descends. Despite the numbers of tourists who visit this place, it still has an overwhelming feeling of peace and quiet, perhaps because the monks here maintain their ancient vows of silence.The signature lavender fields at the entrance to the monastery’s lands are almost at their peak.

Another outing takes us to Buoux. Pronounced “beeyux,” this is an ancient citadel perched high upon a rocky outcrop with splendid views out across the surrounding valleys.

What a strategic location this must have been in the 12th century, when it was built. We make our way up via a massive rock overhang that dwarfs us beneath its towering curve.

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Our final outing is to Lacoste, where it’s not a church that dominates the village, but a castle. In fact,

Lacoste’s biggest claim to fame (other than being the universal name for golf shirts with that tiny alligator logo) is that it was home to the infamous Marquis de Sade. Even in ruins, the former villa seems too big for the village, with its tiny lanes and homes that lean towards each other across the cobbles.

We can only guess at the abuses that took place up in that glowering stone hulk: mere size wasn’t the only excess here.Today, we visit a beautifully elegant shop called Le Moulin de Sade, with its lovely vaulted stone ceilings and high-

end items like chocolates from Maxim’s in Paris. We stroll across to the Café de France with its cheerful outdoor patio overlooking the fertile valley between Lacoste and Bonnieux, to contemplate the good and the bad of Lacoste’s history.

For foodies, this part of Provence is the stuff dreams are made of. Each morning, we bring fresh croissants and baguettes from St. Sat’s bakery, slathering them in home-made preserves from local markets.We promise to diet after our vacation, but right now we cannot resist a pile of sinfully huge prawns for dinner; punnets of dark, sweet Spanish strawberries; half a dozen wickedly rich cheeses with unpronounceable names; sweet Cavaillon melon.

We feast, al fresco, in our tiny cottage garden, in the soft evening glow of the Provence summer.

One evening, our quirky neighbour, Monsieur C. invites himself to dinner: fortunately he’s not in a dressing gown and the bottle of cognac he carries is an adequate bribe.We still don’t understand most of what he says but, thanks to the cognac, that doesn’t seem to matter.

The nearby village of Bonnieux holds its farmers’ market each Friday. It sprawls across several different levels from the “new” church upwards, each level connected by narrow lanes. At each turn our senses experience

something different: the plaintive strains of Edith Piaf, the bright colours of local pottery, the contrasting smells of fish, cured sausages, cheeses, garlic.

Saturday is market day in Apt, about 15 kilometres away, with its intriguing “submersible” parking lot on the (hopefully dry) river bed.There is good-natured banter from the vendors, a flirtatious egg-seller, the rapid patois of the fishman. Apt is for gourmands: not only does it have the homemade sorbets of the famous Pierrot Blanc (including pastis sorbet) but it also has its signature candied fruits: translucent pears or shimmering figs so good that the Centre national des arts culinaires has named this town a “Site remarkable du goût.”

Yes, we’re feeling guilty after these gourmet meals but in Apt, we have none of the self-discipline needed to withstand the temptation of fougasse, brioches pralinés, tropéziennes, macarons, calissons, chaussons, fruits confits or miel de lavande.

We’re quick and hungry learners: for example, chaussons are made from neat semi-circles of light, flaky pastry filled with apple puree. Fougasse is a savoury puff-pastry loaf topped with olives, walnuts, pine-nuts or local cheeses according to your taste. That diet can come later . . . . much later.

On the day we must leave, Monsieur C. is in a panic, convinced he has a snake in his larder.

We recognize the word “serpent” in tones of rising alarm.We rummage around between his dry goods and bags of flour to no avail and he is clearly not satisfied.

An hour later, he calls the fire brigade.The snake is never found and we finally have to depart, unloading suitcases through the kitchen window as if we’d been doing it for years.We take with us memories of bleached stone and old tiled roofs, of history, of exquisite foods, of sunlit colours and balmy evenings . . . and of an eccentric but lovable neighbour.

If you go: Rental accommodations: gite.com, holidaylettings. co.uk, vrbo.com, General information: theluberon.com, goeurope. about.com, buoux-village. com, senanque.fr.

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PETS

Predation and aggression explained Aggression in dogs is a very misunderstood behaviour.

Humans often misinterpret normal, healthy forms of communication between dogs as aggression when it is not.

Aggression is also mislabelled as unpredictable when it is not. A dog always shows signs of its discomfort with a situation before it resorts to displaying aggressive behaviour.

Unknowledgeable humans

Joan Klucha

Canine Connection either don’t see the signs or misinterpret them and assume the dog is acting

unpredictably.

To complicate things further, there is a behaviour some dogs exhibit that, to the untrained and unfamiliar, looks like aggression and, because of the nature of its expression, it can even be said to be unpredictable.

This behaviour is called predatory drift. It is not aggression, but it looks like it because it is often preceded by a prey drive reaction.

To understand predatory drift, you first have to

understand aggression and prey drive and the difference between the two.

Aggression, simply explained, is the expression of a behaviour with the intention of selfpreservation. This means that a dog somehow feels threatened by an external stimulus and has decided its other two options — flee or freeze — will not achieve its goal of self-preservation.

Dogs prefer to first use defensive options, such as retreating from a threat.

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or is not an option because the dog is confined, it will freeze in hopes that the threat will leave. If those reactions don’t work, it will choose the final option, which is no longer defensive but offensive, and assault the threat to make it leave.

Prey drive is a dog’s instinctual need to chase and catch things. This is a fairly common behaviour to witness. A dog that loves to play fetch, chase squirrels or cats has a strong prey drive. A dog that lifts its head to watch a ball roll by does not have a big prey drive.

When wolves passed their DNA to dogs, prey drive was part of that DNA. Prey drive is what motivated wolves to chase and catch their meals. Since it is a survival trait, it is a huge part of their genetic makeup and impossible not to have been passed down to dogs.

Prey dive is not specific to a breed. Prey drive relates to personality and genetics rather than breed.

The majority of dogs with a high prey drive will enjoy chasing a squirrel, but are not likely to kill or even injure the squirrel if the opportunity presents itself. This is due to domestication and breeding practices that have softened the predatory aspect of the prey drive.

Predatory drift is a glitch in the system, so to speak, and I want to stress that it is not aggression, although it often gets labelled as such by those unfamiliar with it.

Predatory drift is when a dog gets aroused by the high-pitched sounds, the energetic struggles or the

frenetic behaviour of an animal or even a person in distress and becomes predatory towards it. The dog focuses with great intent on the object of its arousal.

Predation sounds like a pretty scary word and can create fears about aggression, but it is not the same. Predatory drift is just that — a drift from prey drive to predatory. It becomes dangerous when the object of predation is small. Dogs may have lost the kill sequence of the predatory act, but a great size and strength difference can result in death very easily. This is not an act of aggression, but the expression of a latent aspect of the prey drive.

The limited research on the subject suggests that any dog has the potential to drift from prey drive to predation. Dogs that have never shown any predatory proclivities, past aggression to other dogs and even dogs that are considered well-socialized can display it. It happens in an instant and is generally not preventable if it has not been witnessed in the past.

This is where it gets its “unpredictable aggression” label from.

But, anecdotally speaking, dogs have observable personality traits that make it easier to determine whether or not they have the “drift.” I will discuss this next week.

Joan Klucha has been working with dogs for more than 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation. Contact her through her website k9kinship.com.

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SHOW US YOUR SPORTS We often receive great photos of local people doing interesting activities and we’d like to share them in print and online.

Email us a photo of you, your family members, or your friends getting active on the North Shore, and we’ll consider it for our new Show UsYour Sports page. Send your photo to rduane@nsnews.com. Please provide the first and last names of the people in the photo (left to right) and a short description of what they are doing and where they are.

Please note: Anyone shown in a photo doing something involving wheels (bikes, skateboards, etc.) or other high-flying action must be wearing a helmet.

There is no guarantee submitted photos will be published as it depends on available space and the number of photos we receive.

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Demystifying the End-of-Life Journey Practical information to bring care and comfort to end-of-life

Are you darn good with a hockey stick?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of North Shore’s Homeless Youth?

Then join us for the 4th Annual Hollyburn Hockey Hero Shootout Event We’re looking for sharp shooters like you!!

May 24, 2015, Noon–2:00 pm 18 Fell Avenue (south of the NS Auto Mall) Shoot as many pucks into a goalie-attended net for a chance to win prizes. Register by emailing jhayden@hollyburn.ca, and start collecting pledges.

See NHL alumni, and participate in lots of family-friendly activities. www.hollyburn.ca Call 604-987-8211 for more information.

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Learn about end-of-life issues and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Topics of discussion include the psychological impact of a terminal illness, the meaning of palliative care, confronting fears, care planning, community resources and available choices.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7pm – 9pm The Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver

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For more information, call Family Services of the North Shore (604) 985-8713

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

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Hawks soaring once again

Winter Club bantams win second straight Western Canadian title ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

Winning back-to-back Western Canadian championships is hard enough in any sport at any level, but try doing it with a bantam hockey team that saw all but three of its players move on following championship No. 1.

That, however, is just what the North Shore Winter Club’s bantam Tier 1 Winterhawks have done over the past two seasons. The Hawks claimed their second straight Western Canadian Bantam Championship last weekend in Winnipeg, knocking off Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Raiders 6-0 in Sunday’s final. The same two teams met in round robin play with the Winter Club squeaking out a 3-2 win, but there was no doubt about it in the final.

“Our group played literally their best game of the season in the final and Alberta wasn’t able to keep up,” said Cam Paddock, director of hockey operations at the Winter Club. “It was pretty impressive. Everything was clicking. Our guys were, as they say, firing on all cylinders.”

Last season the Hawks had a tougher fight in the final, claiming a 4-3 double-overtime win over the Lloydminster Heat.

Jack Shephard, Jackson Leppard and Kabir Gill are the only three players who suited up on both squads.

With their second win the Winterhawks became only the third team ever to win back-to-back Western Canadian Championships.

“I think people take for granted how easy it is because we’ve done it back-to-back,” said Paddock. “It’s incredibly

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The team was led by head coach Jim Dinwoodie with assistants Mitch Pinsky and Kevin Pedersen. Luka Burzan, a Surrey native who was named the tournament’s MVP, led the team in

scoring with 10 points in five games and was named a first-team all-star forward along with North Vancouver’s Leppard.

Defenceman Ethan Cap, who moved over from the North Van Minor system this year, earned a spot on the first all-star team as a defenceman while North

Vancouver goaltender Donovan Buskey earned first-team all-star status as well as the tournament’s Top Goaltender award.

West Vancouver native Shephard, who served as the team’s captain, racked up nine points and was SeeWHL page 41

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Alexander top Canadian at Whistler Cup

North Vancouver’s Kyle Alexander took home the Dave Murray Award as the top Canadian performer in the U16 boys division at the prestigious Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup international youth ski competition held last weekend.

The Whistler Mountain Ski Club member finished third in the U16 super G, leading a large contingent of North Shore skiers.

Alexander faced choppy conditions as the 44th skier down the course but still managed to bust into the top three.

“I knew the course really well so I was pleased to make it into the medals,” Alexander stated in a Whistler Cup release. “It was a pretty bumpy ride skiing so late and I was a bit surprised I got on the podium.”

Other top North Shore finishers at the event included West Vancouver’s Katie Fleckenstein who finished fifth in the U16 girls slalom and North Vancouver’s Jordan Asher

who was sixth in the U16 boys giant slalom.

••• In other news from the slopes, Cypress Ski Club members showed well at the HUB International Nancy Green Festival provincial championships held recently at Sun Peaks Resort despite going through an entire season with little to no snow on their home mountain. In the dual combined Lily Bouvier, competing in the 2006 birth year category, posted a two-run time that was more than seven seconds faster than her nearest competitor. Jack Grant also reached the top of the podium, winning the dual combined race in the U12 boys category.

Elsewhere on the white stuff West Vancouver’s Skye Clarke scored three gold medals at the B.C. Freestyle Provincial Championships held recently at Silver Star Resort. The 12-year-old won her category on the slopestyle, big air, and moguls competitions.

— Andy Prest

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Field Notes

Bulaqui grabs national title

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North Vancouver’s Oscar Bulaqui won the 50-kilogram junior title at the 2015 ASICS Junior/Senior Canadian Wrestling Championships held last month at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont. Bulaqui, a St. Thomas Aquinas grad and current redshirt freshman at Simon Fraser University, won the title after pinning Sudbury’s Motkual Said a little more than two minutes into the final.

“Oscar got an early takedown in the final and then turned Said three times before pinning him on his back,” stated SFU wrestling coach Justin Abdou in a release. “Oscar is not usually a pinner but he used his speed and power to his advantage.”

It was the second straight national title for Bulaqui who won the 50-kg juvenile crown last year. He will be eligible to defend his junior title next year.

This season Bulaqui redshirted for the SFU Clan with an eye to growing into the 125-

Oscar Bulaqui pound weight class against NCAA competition.

“Oscar is very fast and athletic but he’s a little undersized for the 125pound weight class,” said Abdou. “When he gets a little stronger and a little bigger he will become a key part of our university team moving forward.”

••• A pair of North Shore swimmers scored victories at the Pan Am Games Team Canada Trials held last week in Toronto.

Teen sensation Emily Overholt of West Vancouver won gold in the women’s 200-metre freestyle, clocking a personal best time of one minute and

58.69 seconds for the victory, edging 2012 Olympian Katerine Savard of Pont-Rouge, Que., by 0.15 seconds.

“I had a great preliminary which gave me a lot of confidence,” Overholt stated in a Swimming Canada release.

“I’ve accumulated a lot of experience at this level over the past couple of years and my race strategy has really improved.”

The 17-year-old also won the 400-m freestyle and placed second in the 400-m individual medley. The results earned Overholt a spot on the team that will represent Canada at the Pan Am Games this summer in Toronto as well as the senior world championships scheduled for August in Kazan, Russia.

North Vancouver’s James Dergousoff also scored gold at the trials, winning the 200-m breastroke. Dergousoff will also represent Canada at the Pan Am Games in July.

— Andy Prest

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WHL draft beckons

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named to the second allstar team.

The win completed a long, grueling season for the team that saw them play nearly 80 games, racking up a 64-6-6 record. “(It’s a) really demanding schedule,” said Paddock. “I know Hockey Canada talks about the bantams across the country playing too many games.

It’s just a tough schedule.

You’ve got to get seen so you’ve got to play games in the big tournaments but then you have the same number of games in your league schedule. It’s a lot of games. It’s been like that for a while.”

The players also piled up hours of practice time as well as extensive off-ice training, said Paddock.

“They’re ultra-

dedicated. That’s why I was so happy they won. I know the group of kids and how much they put into it, and how much the coaches put into it. And the time and money from the parents — it’s nice for everyone to finish on a high. They definitely all earned it.”

The Hawks won their league and then finished second in the zone playoffs, losing to the Burnaby Winter Club. The North Shore boys got their revenge at provincials, however, beating Burnaby 6-0 on their way to their third consecutive provincial championship win.

Paddock also lauded the coaches who have led the team all the way despite working other full-time jobs.

“The amount of time that they put in is ridiculous,” he said. “After

they won provincials the coaches had to go back to their jobs and be like, ‘Uh, so, I’m going to Winnipeg in a couple of weeks, I need a couple more days off.’”

The final payoff for the team will likely come May 7 during the WHL bantam draft. Last year seven Winterhawks were drafted, including three of the top five picks. Jordy Bellerive went second overall, Nolan Kneen went third and Justin Almeida fifth.

“We could have four or five go in the first round again,” said Paddock. “I know this group really looked up to Jordy and Justin. They watched them play for Team BC and saw what they’ve gone on to do. I think that really helps develop that culture at the Winter Club. The young guys see what that next step is.”

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