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Bedbugs feasting on North Van renter Tenant frustrated after repeat fumigations fail to destroy pests

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

A NorthVancouver man says he is getting eaten alive by bedbugs each night while having no luck

getting his landlord to acknowledge the problem.

Sam Tabei, a 32-year-old contractor, has been dealing with the infestation at his apartment at 255 East 14th St. since January 2013.

Property manager AWM

Alliance has hired pest control companies numerous times to spray the apartment with pesticides and now insists to Tabei that his claim has no merit. Meanwhile, Tabei said he is “covered in bites.”

“My place has probably been sprayed eight times so far within the past year. From April until now, they’ve refused to do

anything more,”Tabei said.

“I’m constantly itchy. I’m trying to stay positive but sometimes you have suicidal thoughts because it’s been happening for so long. Holy smokes. I’m a strong dude but this stuff breaks you down.”

Tabei has since seen his doctor to get cortisone treatments for the bites and a note that says his rash

is consistent with bedbug bites. He has also hired his own exterminator to come in at the end of June to confirm that his unit and his neighour’s unit are both still infested, and spray them both.

“We found a whole bunch of them a few nights ago.They’re definitely there,” he said.

Tabei wants AWM to hire

a pest control specialist to give the building a thermal treatment, which involves bringing in a “furnace on wheels” to pump hot air into all the cracks and crevices of the unit, bringing the temperature up to 57° C for about six hours and killing every insect, egg and larva inside.

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The owner of a West Vancouver waterfront home has been spared the prospect of dismantling parts of her house after winning a court case against the municipality.

In a recent court decision, a B.C. Supreme Court judge tossed out a request from the District of West Vancouver to force homeowner Jie Liu to either take down portions of the house or pay the municipality for encroaching on public land.

Instead, the Justice Glen Parrett ruled the buildings — including a 400-square-foot carport and 600-square-foot family room, plus a patio, fish ponds and retaining See Beach page 3

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W. Van mulls Park Royal towers Proposal proceeds for more public consult

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STEFANIA SECCIA sseccia@nsnews.com

While the proposed Park Royal highrises were heralded as an opportunity to bring in affordable housing for disabled people, the mall itself was also called out as being a bad neighbour at the District of West Vancouver’s Monday night council meeting.

The shopping centre’s proposed two towers of 24 and 17 storeys above a twostorey commercial podium at 752 Marine Drive could include more than a few hundred residential units, office space, a village square and storefronts. It may also provide the Vancouver Resources Society, a nonprofit that provides services for the physically disabled, 10 accessible units for those with a disability or mobility issues.

Chris Kirby, member of the society’s housing advisory committee, has lived with his wheelchair for the last 22 years when he had an accident the day before Christmas. He told council the 10 units would go a long way to make an otherwise expensive neighbourhood more accessible for people like him.

“Being able to live in this community is huge for people with disabilities,” he said. “The other option is an institution. I have friends who live in these circumstances, and it’s not pretty. Living in the community allows people with a disability to participate in life, instead of

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Kirby, who has friends and family living on the North Shore, said living in the Park Royal highrises would put himself within reasonable distance of grocery stores, shops and employment opportunities.

“It certainly makes a huge impact to accessibility of an entire community and a person with a disability, such as myself,” he added.

On Monday night, council was updated on the status of the proposed towers that may take over the former White Spot location. Andrew Browne, senior community planner, told council following a staff review and obtaining preliminary public comments, the project was found as favourable overall.

Through a series of open houses, information sessions and a virtual open house since last year, about 40 to 50 per cent of those polled supported the proposal.

About 15 to 20 per cent were unsupportive, while

the rest were balanced with pros and cons.

“What was heard was an interesting mix,” Browne said. “There was a lack of detail in comments about anything beyond traffic.

Traffic was really drowning out everything else. Clearly, traffic is an issue.”

Despite the possibility of adding another bus stop near the site, Barbara Brink, member of the ad hoc committee at West Royal, said there’s been a lack of recognition that the Taylor Way and Marine Drive intersection is “all too often a nightmare for all vehicles coming on the North Shore.”

“We’re not opposed to the two-tower concept at all,” she told council. “Yes, there’s lots of major centres across the Lower Mainland: Surrey, Metrotown and Oakridge. All of these have residential (units), all have commercial (proponents), but they also have two things we do not have — access … and also major

transit.”

Brink pointed out that last year, council had aimed to secure at least 2,000 people through the initial consultation process and have at least 700 responses.

However, the district fell significantly short of its goal with only 88 comment forms submitted by the public.

It also did not include the 800-signature petition calling for the resolution of traffic congestion at Marine and Taylor Way, Brink noted. She said 90 per cent of the petition’s signatures are from West Vancouver residents.

Council also heard from Arash Atash, who has lived across from Park Royal for the last 14 years. He said when Park Royal was undergoing expansion at the end of last year, there was construction activity through the day and night for three months. He complained to the district, the mall and the police, but to no avail.

“When it comes to noise issues and respecting neighbours’ peace, Park Royal is probably the worst neighbour one can ask for,” he added.

While council did not put its rubberstamp of approval on the proposal yet, it advanced the application to move forward and allowed the next steps to occur, which include public consultation, a more in-depth staff report on potential OCP amendments and development level drawings.

Coun. Nora Gambioli said the district must be cautious in moving forward because the public wants something of reasonable scale. She noted that more must be done to consult local residents as well.

Coun. Craig Cameron echoed Gambioli’s concerns, and said it’s still a grey area regarding how much density should be allowed for this development.

Judge takes N. Van business to cleaners JEREMY SHEPHERD AND JANE SEYD jshepherd@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver drycleaning company has been fined $9,500 for violating environmental regulations.

Lester’s Drycleaning was handed the fine Friday by a provincial court judge after the company pleaded guilty last month to keeping the dry-cleaning solvent tetrachloroethylene known

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as “PERC” without a closed lid and without a secondary containment system, as required by regulations.

The company was charged after environmental protection officers conducted an inspection on June 21 last year and found two buckets — one containing green liquid and another containing solid material — sitting on the floor of the business without lids on them.

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recognized as carcinogenic, which is why it’s so heavily regulated, Crown counsel Perbeen Mann told the judge.

Dizziness can happen if someone breathes air containing PERC at a concentration of 200 parts per million, said Mann.

WorksafeBC regulations specify that workers shouldn’t be exposed to any more than 25 parts per million over a 15-minute period, with a maximum of

four 15-minute periods over eight hours.

In handing down his sentence, Judge Steven Merrick said it’s likely that customers who walked into the business were exposed to some level of the toxic chemical.

“Environmental crimes hurt each and every one of us,” he said.

He added the public has a right to know that businesses are complying with environmental

regulations.

Earlier in the sentencing hearing, Merrick asked the lawyer for the drycleaning company why he shouldn’t send company owner Alhamid Dharshi to jail for endangering the health of his customers.

But defence lawyer Joe Deuling said company owners were guilty of a momentary lapse, not longterm negligence.

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wall — can stay.

Parrett also ruled the municipality will have to pay Liu for her legal costs.

The court case concerns a house at 2998 Park Lane, which sits next to municipal land used as beach access at the foot of 30th Street.

Over the years, parts of the home, including the carport, family room, and fish ponds, were built on district land.

Two years ago, in October 2012, the municipality took the case to court, arguing the structures were all built without permits and encroach on public land.

Municipal staff argued successive homeowners of the property had taken over public land for their private benefit.

Lawyers for Liu argued the district had authorized the structures, because municipal staff knew about them for decades and didn’t do anything about them.

Liu bought the house in 2011. She maintained the previous owner, Raoul Tsakok, told her that the structures had been permitted under a grandfather agreement.

Lawyers for Liu added none of the buildings prevented the public from using the adjacent water-access trail and that “public interest concerns in the case” were outweighed by hardship that would be suffered by Liu if she were forced to take the buildings down.

In granting Liu permission to keep the buildings, Parrett said the district’s records on the property were incomplete and there was little evidence about when any of the structures were built.

Most of them, however, have remained in place for more than 50 years without any complaints from the municipality, he noted, leading him to conclude the buildings were authorized.

He added both Liu and previous owners of the home have paid taxes on the entire property for years.

The three-bedroom two-bathroom house is currently listed for sale at $5.5 million.

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Renters urged to check registry From page 1 “The fact is heat is by far the most effective remedy against bedbugs.There’s no doubt about it,” said Brett Johnston, president of Assured Thermal Solutions.

“There are situations that you will never ever solve without a heat treatment.

The reason for that is bugs can hide in places that you can’t spray or steam or dust.”

But it’s also significantly more expensive. A onebedroom apartment like Tabei’s typically costs $1,000 depending on the size, layout and logistics involved, Johnston said.

Tabei is now planning to take AWM to the Residential Tenancy Branch, which is often the only option for renters, according toTom Durning, spokesman for the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre.

“There are treatments out there. If you do an integrated pest management system and a heat treatment and the whole bit, it will cost the landlord thousands and a lot of them don’t want to do that,” he said.

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“It gets kind of complicated as it goes along for these little brown bastards,” he said. “If the landlord is saying ‘Look, I’m only doing Chevrolet pest control. I’m not doing Cadillac pest control because I can’t afford it,’ we’ll have to see how a third party rules.”

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AWM Alliance declined to comment on the story.

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n 2010, marijuana legalization activist Marc Emery was handed a five-year jail sentence in a Seattle courtroom for selling seeds that grow into the cannabis plant. He’s due for release this week and today, in the same city where he was led away in cuffs, you can walk into a brand new storefront, slap down a $20 bill and walk out with a gram of perfectly legal recreational marijuana.

In his campaign, Emery has gone from the butt of jokes to martyr and now the father of a movement that has picked up some powerful allies in academia, economics, medicine, law and politics.

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In Washington, the state gets 25 per cent at the production, processing and retail level.

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Dear Editor: Re: District Debates Charging Stations, July 4.

As a second generation adapter of electric vehicle technology, I can say that one of the main factors in our family’s decision to go with a fully electric vehicle was the number of available charging stations on the North Shore and the City of Vancouver. Because of the forward thinking efforts by the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, the City of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, the local shopping malls and Metro Vancouver, we have found it incredibly easy and convenient to charge near most places we wish to visit on the North Shore. Where there is a void in this charging

Dear Editor: Re:Teen Wants Warnings On Gas Pumps, June 15.

We live just by Collingwood school.Twice a day we have real mayhem in our area: hundreds of cars zooming by our driveway, so it is impossible to get out.

They are dropping off and picking up Collingwood students.

The question is: Can dear Emily Kelsall direct her efforts to persuade her parents along with her classmates’ parents not to drive cars to and from school, and take a school bus instead of spending somebody else’s money on another senseless fiasco?

That will be a real contribution on improving our environmental future.

Victor Karpov West Vancouver

network is in the District of North Vancouver. The article cites the district’s charging station (located at the District Hall) as being used only 35 times in one year. This makes perfect sense as there is really no reason to go to the hall unless you have business there or are paying your taxes. It is not close to shopping, coffee shops or recreational facilities that would make someone want to charge there for any length of time.

Placing charging units in heavily frequented areas like Edgemont Village, Deep Cove or any of the many district parks would surely see higher usage. Should the District of North Vancouver councillors wish to test

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this theory, they should contact their colleagues in charge of the community centres in West Vancouver to see how many visits their chargers have had in the same period of time.

As to the argument that the technology is always changing and today’s charging units will be outdated in the years to come, I would say that the same argument can be made for any

infrastructure project, be it sewage lines or street lights. Things change, but the core requirement of electric vehicle chargers is simple; an electrical source. Swapping out the plugs or heads is the least costly portion of a charger install once a power source is established.

Finally, there are the district councillors who worry about what the cost

would be to developers who may be required to install these in their new builds. To them I would kindly suggest that they dedicate their efforts to serving the citizens of the region by helping them shift off fossil fuels, rather than concerning themselves with the profit margins of property developers.

Cory Kinney North Vancouver

Park those buses at former rifle range Dear Editor: Re: City Asks TransLink For New Depot, June 27.

I am responding to both mayors’ insinuation that there are no places to build a bus depot in North

Vancouver.There is one spot that would be perfect but is now being reclaimed by nature.This is the old firing range along Lillooet Road by the cemetery.The area is large enough and I am pretty

sure the neighbours will not complain. I would like to see both mayors follow up on this. I hope its just not propaganda on their side.

Raul Legaspi North Vancouver

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throughout B.C. More importantly, if we want to confine this discussion to transportation needs in the TransLink region, $400 million could buy outright approximately 14 kilometres of modern light-rail trams along the Broadway corridor and still have dollars available for a greenway along the route.Why so cheap? Well, as it happens, much of the necessary infrastructure is already in place for that option.To emphasize

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Outlook because, yet again, the report recommends increased SeaBus service — presumably to appease North Shore taxpayers who have received little for the dollars they’ve poured into TransLink.

Now, I was curious to see whether BCT has experienced the same lack of provincial funding as has plagued TransLink for the past 16 years.

Although I still don’t have that answer, my efforts were rewarded by some interesting information.

emit into the outside atmosphere”?

Surely, items like those are better managed under the umbrella of ICBC, the agency from which the Liberals suck an annual $250 million in taxes and so-called “excess revenue” that we pay as our everincreasing insurance premiums.

Putting that in perspective for North Shore taxpayers, the 2013 quarterbillion alone could have purchased four SeaBuses and still had $150 million left over for other projects

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and regional taxpayers, it’s no wonder Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan suggested TransLink should be returned to provincial jurisdiction.

Why should the operating budget of TransLink cover development and administration of programs for “certifying motor vehicle compliance with Section 50 of the Motor Vehicle Act”? Why must TransLink “establish exhaust emission standards”; or determine and “specify the maximum levels of air contaminants that motor vehicles may

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The South Coast Transportation Authority Act (TransLink) was surgically removed from the BC Transit Act (BCT) in 1998 and the two agencies are governed by separate legislation to this day.

Until recently, I had not compared the updated wording of some important sections of the two documents — purpose/ responsibilities and funding.

I did so following the June 12 release of the latest Mayors’ Council $7.5billion 10Year Plan/30-Year

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First, although the BCT legislation is noted to be “Current to May 21, 2014,” it still makes reference to BCT’s responsibilities as “an agent of the government” with respect to “RTP 2000” — a project better known as the SkyTrain Millennium Line which, at a minimum, became the 40 per cent responsibility of TransLink in 1998.

Next, when you compare the tightly drawn responsibilities BCT has for the “purposes and objects” described in the BCTA with those loaded onto TransLink

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“The purposes and objects of the authority are (a) to plan, acquire, construct or cause to be constructed public passenger transportation systems and rail transit systems that support regional growth strategies, official community plans and the economic development of the transit service areas…”

— Chapter 38, Section 3(1) BC Transit Act (1996)

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to permit the construction of a five-storey mixed use building containing 92 strata units, with private roof top decks, above commercial floor space at grade. The proposed density is 2.0 times the lot area. Residential vehicle parking stalls would be accessed from the new West 3rd Street bridge. Residential visitor parking stalls, commercial stalls and loading bays would be accessed from Marine Drive.

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. Persons who believe they may be affected by this proposal will be heard in person and/or by written submission. Send submissions to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday July 14, 2014. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. The proposed bylaws and material may be viewed at City Hall from July 3, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org. Please direct all inquiries to Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at 604.990.4206 or cwilkinson@cnv.org.

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MAILBOX Tennis, anyone? just not at Cates Dear Editor: Hats on to the district yard of North Vancouver for scheduling tennis court repairs at Cates Park from June 15 to Aug. 15. Weather permitting apparently. With geniuses like this at work it’s just as well we don’t have outdoor hockey rinks, which would probably be serviced between Dec. 15 and Feb. 15.

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PlantWise ensures garden health Dear Editor: The column Argument Falls Short (May 14) by Todd Major contains incorrect assumptions about the need to control invasive species. Non-native plants and invasive species are not the same thing.

Only a few of the nonnative plants in B.C. are a concern and considered invasive in specific areas.

In their native location, plants are usually part of an ecosystem with naturally occurring predators, insects

and diseases. When a plant or species is moved from its native location without those natural predators, the population can explode.

B.C. has many successes in preventing the introduction of invasive species. Where prevention wasn’t enough, the next step is to immediately address and remove new species before they become established. We need to get on top of invasive plants now and effectively control them before we no longer

can.

Of course many invasive plants have some popular characteristics, but they can cause major problems with infrastructure, foundations, etc. For example, knotweed looks nice and green but has an extensive root system and is very difficult to remove once established.

It would be far easier to have planted a less aggressive, non-invasive plant.

Through provincewide co-operation and

co-ordination, the Invasive Species Council of BC is working to minimize the negative ecological, social and economic impacts caused by the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive species. We continue to work with the horticulture industry to find suitable plants to replace known invasives through our PlantWise program. ISCBC has a wealth of resources available for the public, industry, governments and educators through the PlantWise program and on its website at bcinvasives. Wise gardeners should know what they are planting, plant the right plant and plant it in the

right place.

Even for bees and other pollinators, invasive plants that have overcome an area can rapidly drop food diversity, change the structure of the ecosystem and lure pollinators away from remaining native plants. It is better to provide pollinators and other flora with a garden planted with a strong mix of native and ornamental plants that are not invasive.

Being PlantWise is an excellent way to ensure the health of gardens, municipal parks and agricultural areas.

Gail Wallin executive director ISCBC Williams Lake

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— international experience has proven that at-grade, “hop-on-hop-off” transit attracts ridership and thus is also good for business.

But Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson knows better. Deaf to the voices of Broadway business-owners and international experts, he wants a vastly more expensive underground tunnelling project. Is he hoping that another disruptive TransLink project would assume the costs of associated upgrades to City of Vancouver utilities? If so, are North Shore taxpayers content to subsidize that?

Meanwhile, District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton and the Mayor’s Council he chairs continue to carry out their mandate.

With little encouragement from Victoria, they have presented years of reports and recommendations to a succession of ministers.

Their support for the $7.5billion recommendations carried with only one dissenting vote.

Corrigan opposed the overwhelming will of his colleagues, not because he thinks the transit options are unnecessary, but because the council has

no control over how the projects are to be funded, prioritized or carried out.

So what was the reaction from the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Todd Stone?

Well, after receiving the report from people in the best position to understand the up-to-date knowledge of regional transit issues, Stone wants you to decide how you want your ox to be gored to pay for it all.

He’s tasked the mayors with wording a referendum question that covers a widely disparate bundle of recommendations.

How can you vote Yes/No to a $7.5-billion levy/tax if you support only a few of the 17 “visions” in the bundle?

If we allow Stone to get away with it and we make an uninformed decision, then he can shrug and say, “Wasn’t my idea; you folks wanted it that way, now pay up.”

So, given the profligate history of TransLink, will you stay aboard for the ride?

Or, like me, will you say, “Not a penny more for the black hole that is TransLink, until we can see the results of an arms-length evaluation of all major decisions by the entire operation”? rimco@shaw.ca

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Crowdfunding venture launched

FundAid helps people raise money in times of need There are times in all of our lives when we need help. Maybe a disaster has struck — a devastating illness, a fire, an accident. Maybe we have a cause or charity we want to support.

Or perhaps we are that proverbial person who has everything and we want to celebrate a special milestone in our lives by paying it forward.

Glacier Media, which owns the North Shore News, wants to be there to help, too. It is launching FundAid, a crowdfunding initiative that taps into its member newspapers’ deep ties to their communities.

“The biggest challenge in any crowdfunding campaign is getting the word out,” says Martha Perkins, a former newspaper editor who is spearheading FundAid. “That’s what we’re good at. Our newspapers are built on a strong tradition of sharing stories and information that matter to our readers.”

Perkins is available to help individuals and groups come up with effective FundAid campaigns that will better ensure their success and will let editors know of campaigns that might be

of particular interest to their readers. Member newspapers will also be running weekly ads for FundAid and will help spread the word through their social media channels.

“We see this as a way to do some good in our communities,” says Alvin Brouwer, the president of Glacier Media’s community digital media and newspapers in the Lower Mainland. “Glacier Media has so many resources that can be put to work to help people raise the money that they need.”

Ways a FundAid campaign can help: • raise money for a friend or relative who is facing financial hardship because of an illness or accident; • pay for equipment or travel costs for your sports team; • create a lasting legacy through a memorial fund; or • celebrate your birthday or retirement by asking for donations to your favourite charity.

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New commission combines arts, recreation arts and culture and provided support to many local arts organizations.

Rodgers said the model to have recreation and arts and culture in one department already exists in most other communities and municipalities.

The bylaws to establish the consolidation and change the name of the commission were adopted by the City and District Councils on June 23.

The North Vancouver Recreation Commission’s role included the provision of recreation and arts programs, community events and the operation of Centennial Theatre, while the Arts Office managed public art and granting programs, assisted city and district departments in cultural planning, promoted

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North Shore Rescue volunteers rescued an injured hiker Thursday, just a stone’s throw from one of their emergency backcountry rescue caches that was raided and vandalized last month.

Air and ground teams found their subject, who had become separated from his group and taken a nasty fall, near Norvan Falls and longlined him out.

Luckily, the team did not need to access the cache, which is still being restocked, said team member Curtis Jones on the team’s blog. “What was done was risky, and wrong.

I personally would like to sit down and talk with whomever did this,” he wrote about the theft.

— Brent Richter

The City of North Vancouver is proposing to amend the method of calculating ‘Height’. The proposed change would amend the definition of ‘Height’, such that it would be calculated from the greater of the Flood Construction Level or the Average Grade. Height is currently calculated from the Average Grade. The Public Hearing has been waived.

The proposed bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from July 3, 2014. Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions should be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, July 14, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www. cnv.org. Please direct all inquiries to Michael Epp, Acting Manager, Development Planning at 604.982.3936 or mepp@cnv.org.

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THE Arts Office and the North Vancouver Recreation Commission are joining together to become the new North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission — a change finalized by both the City and District of North Vancouver.

The consolidation will

bring together municipal cultural expertise, enhance arts and cultural programming and services in North Vancouver and achieve improvements and efficiencies in service delivery, all within one organization, according to a press release.

“We see this as an exciting opportunity to strengthen arts and culture programs and services

both recreation and culture and it brings together all the cultural expertise into one organization,” said Anne Rodgers, communications specialist for the North Vancouver Recreation Commission.

“We expect there will be efficiencies and cost savings, but exact numbers we can’t know at this time.

It won’t be until all the decisions on structure and services are finalized, so the consolidation is an ongoing process as we work with our teams.”

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and enhance our work in promoting the health benefits of recreation and culture,” said Doug Green, chair of the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission.

The changes come after an extensive review of the benefits and opportunities of merging the two operations.

“Our consolidation is not being done for financial reasons per se, its being done because it provides the opportunity to improve and enhance our services in

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The amendment will increase the amount of “Commercial Uses” permitted to 813 square metres (8,750 square feet) and allow gym and fitness facilities under the definition of “Commercial Uses”. In addition, the definition of “Office Uses” will be combined with the definition of “Industrial Uses”, to allow for greater consistency with similar industrial business park developments. The Public Hearing has been waived.

Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions should be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, July 14, 2014. The proposed bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from July 3, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org. Please direct all inquiries to Wendy Tse, Planning Technician 2, Community Development, at 604-982-3942.

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W. Van cyclist thrown 15 metres in collision

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A West Vancouver cyclist is healing after being hit by a car on Marine Drive.

According to West Vancouver police, the incident happened just before 6 p.m. on July 3, when the 22-year-old man was riding east in the 4300-block Marine Drive.

As he was making his way across the intersection of Marine and Erwin Drive, a 62-year-old West Vancouver woman collided with him as she was making a left turn.

“The cyclist appeared to have been thrown approximately 15 metres,” said Const. Jeff Palmer, West Vancouver police spokesman.

“The bicycle actually ended up hanging from the stop sign at the side of the road … He suffered a significant laceration across his abdomen and possible broken wrist.”

Although the injuries are significant, they’re not considered life threatening, Palmer said.

The driver is facing a ticket for failing to yield on a left turn, but was also quite traumatized from the incident and has been offered help from the WVPD victims’ services unit.

Palmer said it is possible the evening sun was in the driver’s eyes at the time, making it difficult to see.

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Prior warnings given From page 3 Dharshi simply got distracted with work and forgot about the buckets for a few hours on the day of the inspection, said Deuling.

Deuling added there is no evidence anyone was actually harmed by the chemical, which is used by most dry cleaners.

“That’s not going to stop until we stop using dry cleaners,” he said.

Having started his drycleaning business in the 1990s, Dharshi is one of many dry cleaners who were left playing catch-up after environmental regulations came into effect in 2003.

“There were no rules before,” Deuling said.

When discussing possible benefits Dharshi may have enjoyed by not following

environmental rules, Merrick commented, “The advantage he attains is cheaper drycleaning prices.”

In earlier submissions, Mann told Merrick it’s not the first time company owners have run afoul of environmental regulations.

Dharshi and the drycleaning company also received warnings about violations for storing PERC improperly in 2004, 2006 and 2011.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN

Enjoying summer’s birds

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy,” goes the song, but not for the birds.

For them it’s a busy time of raising their families and preparing for the challenges of autumn. Some, like warblers, vireos, flycatchers and swallows, will migrate to sub-tropical and tropical wintering grounds. For example, our purple martins spend the winter in Brazil.

Swainson’s thrush, blackheaded grosbeak and western tanager are other examples of local neotropical migrants.

Summer is a bountiful time for birds with an abundance of fruit and insects in suitable habitats like the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats. One of the choice bird-friendly shrubs is red elderberry with its grape-like clusters of bright red fruits. A bush with ripe elderberry fruit is a great place to watch for robins, waxwings, Swainson’s thrushes, black-headed grosbeaks and other fruit-eating birds. And of course, birds help to disperse seeds of elderberry and other plants in their droppings, ensuring more berries and more habitats.The Swainson’s thrush has been called the salmonberry bird because it is so closely associated with this raspberry-like shrub.

Blackberries are a favourite of a long list of birds and mammals. Even dried (mummified) blackberries

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Seasonal changes happen slowly with one season developing into the other.

For example, one can see the signs of fall by mid- or late-summer. Male Rufous hummingbirds will be largely gone locally by midsummer, making their way inland to the mountains to take advantage of abundant wildflowers, finally winding up in southern Mexico. It is indeed an incredible journey and said to be one of the longest for all hummingbirds — some breed in Alaska.

Once the last Rufous has departed the North Shore in late summer, we are left with Anna’s, so don’t be surprised to see hummingbirds in midwinter.

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You can sometimes notice lots of feathers

cast up on the beach — especially of the Canada Goose. It is not a problem, it is simply mid-summer moulting time. Feathers wear out and need to be replaced from time to time — something all birds must deal with. Speaking of waterfowl, everyone at the sanctuary was thrilled to see a beautiful hooded merganser and wood ducks with their broods of chicks — very exciting indeed.

Birds to be looked for in the sanctuary’s woods include the Swainson’s thrush, warbling vireo, black-headed grosbeak and red-eyed vireo. Once upon a time the red-eyed vireo was known as the preacher bird because it sings over and

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but effective way to add a little sparkle to your party.

Running two or three strands of clear, white mini lights along the bottom of your hedge or garden to your front door is a great way for guests to see their way to your door as well as add a little soft glow through the evening.

Simple tin cans make wonderful lanterns.

Save those soup and vegetable cans and remove the labels. Wash them thoroughly and fill them with water. Place them in the freezer overnight or for four to five hours. When the ice has hardened, punch holes on the outside of the can with a small nail and hammer.You can make random designs or perhaps stars or patterns

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Consider local regulations as well as environmental impact Summer is the season of the tree or in some cases half a tree.

If you live in a home with a view of the mountains or the ocean, trees that obstruct the view are problems to be dealt with promptly. A friend of mine who is an arborist tells me that much of his work at this time of year focuses on altering trees to open up the homeowner’s view of the ocean or mountains. I have no problem with pruning for views when the work is done in a manner that retains the structural integrity and long-term health of the tree.

However, I part ways with people who want to cut down or brutally top trees just so they can occasionally look out the window at the ocean.

Trees of all types, shapes and sizes are crucially important to the health of people, wildlife and global ecology. As I have mentioned previously in this column, trees regulate and control rainfall runoff, prevent erosion and provide a home for wildlife.Trees also store carbon, add beauty to the community and increase property value.

But most importantly, trees provide oxygen for everyone to breathe. I could go on but I think you get the point.

There are people who love their trees and will not

prune them for any reason, except safety.There are also people who will carelessly cut, top and remove any tree that does not conform to their specific perspective.

And there are other people who believe there should be laws governing which trees can and cannot be planted on private land.The issue is somewhat complex because it deals with overlapping issues of personal property rights and how individuals should co-operate and respect each other in a civil society.

Based on my previous experience working for the municipal government, personal property rights are sacrosanct in Canada.

Governments are very hesitant to enact bylaws that infringe too much on personal property rights for fear of a public backlash and because the Supreme Court would likely overrule any law that infringes on personal rights. However, there are times when the so called greater good of society is used as a reason to enact laws that limit personal property rights. For example, cosmetic pesticide bans or laws preventing the storing of hazardous waste on residential lands — such laws protect the health of all people regardless of property rights.

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concerns or noise bylaws, I would not want any government to start dictating what I can do on my own property, especially by telling me what type of tree I can plant.The question then becomes should I, as a member of a civil society, consider my neighbour’s view when choosing plants for my garden. Perhaps, but such considerations would severely limit what I can plant, so now my rights are being infringed upon. It is important to remember that the loss of a nice view of the ocean may be inconvenient but it does not affect human health or other human rights. Having a pretty view is not a fundamental human right when compared to freedom of religion, freedom of opinion or freedom of peaceful assembly.

The North Shore is widely known as a mountainous and heavily forested community, which is part of its charm. So don’t move here and expect to cut

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When it comes to plants hanging over the property line or trees that affect views there are two generally accepted unofficial rules. Firstly, any plant that hangs over the property line onto an

adjoining property may be cut without permission from the original owner because the plant is infringing on or negatively affecting the adjoining property owner’s land. However it is always polite to ask permission first.

Secondly, an owner whose view is being obstructed by another owner’s tree will pay for the pruning.The

tree owner consents to the work, the owner whose view is obstructed pays for the work and everyone is happy, except for the tree.

Undoubtedly, buying a home with a view and then losing the view years later to tree growth can be upsetting. However, each citizen should consider the larger and wider

environmental consequences of vanity-based tree cutting.

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Troll Swap by Leigh Hodgkinson (Somerville, Mass., Nosy Crow) $18 Tabitha Lumpit is one messy little girl and Timothy Limpet is an excruciatingly polite and tidy troll. It is almost as if they were born into the wrong families.

When the two meet by accident and discover their unusual qualities they come up with the brilliant idea of trading places. Both sets of parents are initially thrilled but soon begin to miss their unusual children. And when Tabitha and Timothy also realize that they really don’t stand out it becomes apparent that it is time to trade places again.

The message that it is OK to be different and that it is important to accept people for who they are is humorously conveyed in this oversize picture book.

Penguin in Peril

by Helen Hancocks (Somerville, Mass.,Templar Books) $18 A hilariously gripping picture book thriller about three cats whose fiendish scheme to capture a penguin in order to acquire a fishy dinner goes badly wrong.

The penguin makes a break for freedom and

The End (Almost) by Jim Benton (NewYork, Scholastic) $18.99

Fran Ashdown

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proves to be a master of disguise as he hides in a group of nuns and then with waiters clad in black and white in a restaurant.

With the helpful tip from a small bird the penguin makes his way home to the zoo and as for the cats . . . the headline in the Daily News on the last page says it all — “Cat gang foiled.

Cats get gruel for life.”

Robot Burp Head Smartypants! by Annette Simon (Somerville, Mass., Candlewick Press) $19 The two robot pals from Robot Zombie Frankenstein are back and as competitive as ever. The game involves drinking motor oil and succeeding in burping the longest sequence of numbers and letters of the alphabet. The action is hot and heavy until a mere baby manages to shame them with a truly

An imagined dialogue between author and Donut the bear gets a bit heated as Donut expresses his displeasure at the brevity of the story about him.

He has a point as the story consists of two short sentences! Donut is persistent in his demands even after being told to go home — he attempts a lame disguise and when that fails he tries, unsuccessfully, to sneak back.

He wins in the end as a worn-down author tells him a slightly longer tale and assures him he can read it again. A win-win situation for Donut!

Fran Ashdown was the head of the children’s department at the Capilano branch of the NorthVancouver District Public Library. Unlike her children, she is not talented enough to burp the alphabet.

For more information check your local libraries.

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Lead by example to help kids become street smart From page 20 refresher — remind them to never cross a street mid-block, put away their phone and remove their headphones especially when crossing, make sure

all lanes of traffic have stopped before they cross and discuss the importance of making eye contact with drivers whether at an intersection or in a parking lot.

When we teach our

children from a young age how to walk safely from one place to another we are raising kids who will be more active. When they and their friends do not need to always count on a parent with a car to get to the park

and play, they will be able to get outside and play. And we all want our kids to be getting more exercise and fresh air.

Teach them well. Walk with them at first, then have them take the lead

and tell you what they are doing and why. Include the friends they are likely to be playing with in the instruction.

Then open the door and let them enjoy the magic of play in the summer time.

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Kids Stuff READERS THEATRE CAMP Children ages eight and up who love performing and stories are invited to attend this camp every Wednesday in July and August, 2-4 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free.

Registration required, space limited. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca BOOK BUDDIES Children ages six-12 will play literacy games and practice their reading skills with teen volunteers Thursdays, until July 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Snacks will be provided.

Registration required. westvanlibrary.ca IMAGINE AND EXPLORE — SWISHING SALMON Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will get their fins swishing during this splashy salmon adventure Saturday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25.

Registration required. 604990-3755 BABYSITTING IN A DAY An interactive and fun course that teaches youth ages 11-15 the business of babysitting July 14, 25, Aug. 9, 25 and 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.

Learn the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to get along and care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children, and how to handle emergencies and provide basic first aid. $55 — includes the Canadian Red Cross babysitter’s manual, babysitter wallet card and babysitter wall certificate.

604-988-8835 susancowan@telus.net Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - North Shore News - A23

Community Bulletin Board ROAD TO SUMMER The North Shore Women’s Centre is holding an online silent auction until July 13 at 9 p.m. Bid on getaways, event tickets, restaurant gift cards and more. All proceeds will go to North Shore Women’s Centre programs and services — empowering women and girls in the community.

32auctions.com/roadtosummer SALSA BY THE SEA Outdoor (weather

permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays until Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by open free dancing until 8:30 p.m. at Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver. $6. 604-9257290 ferrybuildinggallery. com SUMMERFEST AT LONSDALE QUAY MARKET Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North

Vancouver. All charitable proceeds collected through efforts at SummerFest will benefit the BC SPCA. lonsdalequay.com NORTH SHORE STORIES — ADVENTURES IN STORYTELLING An evening of community storytelling Wednesday, July 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Registration required. nvcl.ca WIN A CADDY EVENT A networking event hosted

by Carter GM North Shore Thursday, July 10, 7-

8:30 p.m. at 800 Automall Dr., North Vancouver.

Participants will learn about Carter’s 50 years on the Lower Mainland and leasing versus financing/ purchasing. There will also be a draw where one lucky participant will win the use of a Cadillac for a weekend $10/$5. nvchamber.ca AN INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING Learn how to easily store, share and create documents and photos using Dropbox, Google Drive and more Friday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca BIKE WITH THE MAYOR Join Mayor Darrell Mussatto on the third annual bike ride as a chance to learn about the city’s bike routes, parks, trails and upcoming transportation initiatives, all while enjoying a scenic ride around the city. Bring your bike, helmet and questions. All skill levels welcome Saturday, July 12, 2-4 p.m. Meet at North Vancouver City Hall, 13th Street entrance. 604-9983448 mayor@cnv.org

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CIVIC PLAZA CRAFT FAIR Juried artists and crafters will sell their creations Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, Lonsdale Avenue and 13th Street, North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca

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

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WHO: Bodwell Canada Limited /

Scott Architecture

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WHERE: 955 Harbourside Drive,

Automall Dr 813

Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 8378 Text Amendment Application to CD-428 Zone

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WHAT: Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700,

Subject Property

955 Harbourside Dr

The amendment will have the effect of amending the CD-428 Zone on the property to permit the construction of phased additions to the existing school, including easterly (4,787 m2 [51,530 ft2] seven-storey) and westerly (3,043 m2 [32,750 ft2] on top of existing gymnasium) additions for classrooms and dormitories. A total of 81 parking stalls are proposed with vehicle access from Harbourside Drive.

On Now at The Brick!

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. Persons who believe they may be affected by this proposal will be heard in person and/or by written submission. Send submissions to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday July 14, 2014. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council.

The proposed bylaws and material may be viewed at City Hall from July 3, 2014. If you wish to view online, please visit www.cnv.org. Please direct all inquiries to Emilie Adin, Deputy Director, Community Development, at 604-982-3922.

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

A24 - North Shore News - Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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Get rid of your spare fridge for FREE and get $30* in return at powersmart.ca/fridge * Maximum two residential fridges per BC Hydro residential customer account. Fridge must be clean and in working condition. Fridge size must be limited to an interior volume of 10 to 24 cubic feet (please check size). Bar-size, sub-zero and commercial fridges excluded. For a limited time only while funding lasts. Refer to website for complete details.

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$48,700

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$56,700

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$60,800

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2013 E350 Cabriolet

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$60,800

$57,700

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$63,700

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$66,900

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2013 E350 Cabriolet

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$60,800

$57,700

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$8,700

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$67,800

$64,700

2013 E350 Cabriolet

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Diamond White

$60,800

$57,700

2013 smart Pure Coupe

M678092

Rally Red

$11,850

$9,700

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M696690

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$52,800

$48,700

2013 E350 Cabriolet

N156929

Iridium Silver

$63,800

$61,700

2013 smart Pure Coupe

V629481

Deep Black

$11,850

$9,700

2011 S550V 4Matic

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Obsidian Black

$64,800

$59,700

2014 E350 Cabriolet

V635451

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$69,900

$66,700

2011 smart Passion Coupe

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Deep Green

$11,850

$10,700

Mercedes-Benz North Shore

1375 Marine Drive (Open Sunday) 604-984-9351 mbvancouver.ca

(excluding AMG). Finance example based on a 2010 model: $25,000 at 0.9% per annum equals $426.27 per month for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $576.20 for a total obligation of $25,576.20. Down payment may be required. Vehicle licence, insurance, registration and

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - North Shore News - A25

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A26 - North Shore News - Wednesday, July 9, 2014

What’s On Wednesdays MEALS ON WHEELS needs volunteers on Monday,Wednesday or Friday mornings.

604-922-3414 northshoremealsonwheels.org LET’S TALK Develop English skills while discussing current events

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. No registration required. 604-925-7403 NORTH SHORE CHORUS meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Van. New members are welcome.

604-985-2559 nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca

every Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m. in the Silver Harbour Seniors Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver, to help participants improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Guests are welcome. speakerhub.ca

SING-ALONG WEDNESDAYS “Mr. Music” Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing-along of favourite songs the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St.,West Vancouver. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.

Thursdays

SPEAKERHUB TOASTMASTERS meets

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM North Shore Multicultural Society (207123 East 15th St., North Vancouver) is looking for volunteers to participate in a variety of community events with newcomers.

Recruitment is ongoing.

604-988-2931 or sochellr@nsms.ca CHANCEL CHOIR New members are invited to join the choir, which practises on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Van. 604-9850408 st-andrews-united.ca DADS PARENTING: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

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Hanes Ave

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813

WHAT: Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 7425, Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 8366, and Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 8367

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The Official Community Plan amendment would introduce a new, “Mixed Employment” land use designation to permit light industrial and automotive uses, as well as business parks and research and development activities. The intention of the proposed designation is to promote and support employment generating uses, in conjunction with limited commercial uses. The proposed Official Community Plan amendment would have the effect of reclassifying the land use designation of said properties: FROM: Industrial TO: Mixed Employment The proposed amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” would have the effect of reclassifying: 843 West 1st Street 855 West 1st Street

FROM: CD-230 FROM: CD-144

TO: CD-654 TO: CD-654

to permit the construction of a new automotive sales and repair dealership in a 35 ft. high building on the eastern side of the site.

In total, 80 vehicle parking stalls would be provided, of which 14 would be dedicated for staff parking and 27 dedicated for customer parking.

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. Persons who believe they may be affected by this proposal will be heard in person and/ or by written submission. Send submissions to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, July 14, 2014. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. The proposed bylaws and material may be viewed at City Hall from July 3, 2014. If you wish to vew the materials online, please visit www.cnv.org. Please direct all inquiries to Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at 604.990.4206 or cwilkinson@cnv.org

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

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604-983-6444, x7233 northshoresafetycouncil.ca ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH CHOIR Choristers of all ages and

abilities are invited to sing with St. Martin’s Church choir, at St. Georges Avenue and Windsor Street, North Vancouver.

Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. The choir sings at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.

David Millard, 604-9905289 WEST VANCOUVER ADULT POPS BAND meets every Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the West Vancouver Community Centre music room, 780 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members are wanted for the woodwind and brass sections. No auditions are required. 604-980-2403 WOMEN’S SETTLEMENT ENGLISH CLASSES The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to five years old, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.

Daycare provided. Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-988-2931 Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - North Shore News - A27

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Baked goods make brunch better

Chris Dagenais

The Dish

ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for fresh, local raspberries. page 28

The question of what separates humans from other animals is one for the ages.

There is much lofty and heated discussion on the matter, which often includes debates about language, self-awareness, the definition of identity, instrumental reason, and even the nature of the soul. Entire divisions of philosophy are dedicated to various subsets of the problem: ontology looks at the nature of being, teleology at purpose or intentionality, and epistemology at knowledge.

Humanity is at the centre of a daunting intellectual tradition.

As I get older, I find myself seeking simpler, more intuitive answers to troubling questions. On the topic of what makes humans special, I have found a great deal can be learned by considering bread, that humble staple of meals the world over.

The ability to make bread is uniquely human.

It requires tremendous imagination and vision to take a bunch of disparate ingredients that would not typically co-mingle in nature and unite them in harmonious collaboration in the form of a loaf.

Such a process reveals the ability to abstract

and to determine cause and effect through scientific rigour and experimentation. Almost every culture has some form of bread, whether it is leavened, unleavened, baked, fried, boiled, or grilled. After much careful and patient instruction we may be able to train a primate of some description to prepare bread, but I defy you to find a troop of monkeys, left to their own devices, baking baguettes in nature.

Riding the high of my participation in our amazing, bread-baking species, I recently paid a visit to The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village, a firmly established bastion of breadstuffs that has been in operation for nearly a baker’s dozen years.

I visited the rustic and welcoming establishment for brunch with the family in tow. The kids are getting to an age now where it is possible for them to sit still and enjoy a touch of conversation with Mom and Dad without their eyes rolling clear into the back of their heads amidst complaints of how terribly boring grown-ups are.

Admittedly, ordering from the brunch menu was difficult for me; baskets of freshly baked goods and shelves of breads spanned the shop, calling out to me sweetly to choose them over more traditional brunch dishes.

I must confess to ultimately yielding, in part, to their persuasions. So, in addition to a selection of brunch items that included eggs Benedict, French toast and scrambled eggs with rosti potatoes, I also chose a rhubarb muffin the size of a small melon, an amber-hued cinnamon bun with a gloriously caramelized base, and, for

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It was the unanimous conclusion of the Dagenais clan that we like The Bakehouse best for its baking.

Now, don’t get me wrong. The brunch items were good. My West Coast Bennie, which featured two perfectly poached, slowly oozing eggs atop a layer of smoked salmon and two generous rounds of sourdough bread, all topped with a light and expertly crafted Hollandaise, made for a satisfying brunch.

Ditto the Santa Fe eggs chosen by my wife, DJ. The eggs were scrambled with salsa, onions and cheddar and were served with a crispy web of rosti potato. True to its commitment to making everything in-house with quality ingredients, The

Bakehouse dishes out simple, honest brunch fare that makes you feel like it was cooked in a good friend’s kitchen.

However, as the kids locked eyes with DJ and I, their little hands slyly reaching for the last crumbs of that positively delicious rhubarb muffin, it occurred to me that the experience I most relish at The Bakehouse is tucking into one of their exceptional baked creations with a cup of coffee.

The room has a cosy farmhouse feel to it and the patio, tucked behind bushes and railing, is a great place to enjoy a lazy Sunday morning meal or treat.

My kids initially approached a shared dish of cinnamon bun French toast with vigour but quickly waned in the face of its richness and the overwhelmingly cloveinfused apple compote that accompanied it.

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However, back at home, we all made frighteningly short work of that simply outstanding Irish soda bread. Toasted, buttered, and topped with homemade jam, the bread was transcendently delicious.

Our meal, which included three brunch entrees, two baked items, a loaf of bread to take home, coffee, tea, and milk, was $60 before gratuity. Coffee refills are 75 cents per cup, presumably to prevent patrons from overstaying their welcome when tables are in high demand.

The Bakehouse is located at 1050 West Queens Rd. in Edgemont Village.

Chris Dagenais served as a manager for several restaurants downtown and on the North Shore. A self-described wine fanatic, he earned his sommelier diploma in 2001. Contact: hungryontheshore@gmail. com.

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It’s time to dust off your raspberry recipes Beautiful local raspberries are once more in the stores, and I can’t wait to start cooking with them.

Visions of raspberry muffins, raspberry cake and raspberry pie dance through my head. A few tips about handling

raspberries: they only need a quick spray of water to get them clean, and shouldn’t be washed until just before you’re going to use them; turn them out onto paper towels to dry.

Raspberries have a very short shelf life, so if you’re not using them right away

freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet then store the frozen berries in plastic sandwich bags.

When incorporating berries into a batter, fold them in ever so gently (it’s easier if the berries are very cold) so as not to crush them and turn the batter pink.

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Crumble topping: ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup butter, softened Cake Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup butter, softened 1 large egg, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup buttermilk 2 cups fresh raspberries Preheat oven to 375º F; grease a nine-inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the crumble topping ingredients mixing with a fork until crumbly; set aside. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream together the second quarter cup of butter and the granulated sugar. Blend in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Blend in the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.

Gently fold in the raspberries (batter is quite stiff, so be patient when adding the berries to avoid crushing them too much).

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Romancing the Stove prepared pan and sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over top. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a tester inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool to just warm before cutting. Makes nine servings.

Lemon Raspberry Bars Crust: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs 6 Tbsp butter, melted ¼ cup sugar Finely grated zest of one small lemon Filling: 2 large egg yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1½ cups fresh raspberries Preheat oven to 350º F; grease an eight-inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients and mix together until all graham crumbs are moist. Press the crust mixture into the prepared pan, bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

To make the filling, whisk

together the egg yolks and condensed milk until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest and continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken slightly. Gently fold in the raspberries. Pour the filling evenly over the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes or until just set.

Remove from oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Cut into bars when thoroughly chilled. Makes 16 bars (two inches square).

Raspberry Tiramisu ½ cup seedless raspberry jam 3 Tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature ½ cup whipping cream 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ½ tsp vanilla 1 frozen pound cake, cut into pieces three-inches long by 1½ inches wide by one-nich thick 2 cups fresh raspberries Icing sugar to dust top of dessert Stir the jam and two

tablespoons of the liqueur together in a small bowl until well blended. Stir together the mascarpone and the remaining tablespoon of liqueur in a large bowl to blend. With an electric mixer, beat the whipping cream, sugar and vanilla to soft peaks in another large bowl. With a rubber spatula, fold onequarter of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.

Line the bottom of an eight-inch square glass baking dish with half of the pound cake pieces; spread half of the jam mixture over top. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the cake, then top with half of the raspberries.

Repeat the layers of cake, jam mixture, mascarpone and berries. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of three hours, or preferably overnight. Dust with icing sugar before serving. Makes four to six servings.

Angela Shellard is a selfdescribed foodie. She has done informal catering for various functions. Contact: ashellard@hotmail.ca.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - North Shore News - A29

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

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Seymour to host 150 rising stars at amateur championship

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STEFANIA SECCIA sseccia@nsnews.com

It’s only a few more sleeps before things will really get swinging when the Seymour Golf and Country Club hosts this year’s B.C. Amateur Golf Championship.

From July 15 to 18, more than 150 golfers from across the province, and even dipping into Washington state and Alberta, will make their way to the North Shore for the 112th annual championship.

The golfers are all pining for the top spot,

which is the Bostock Trophy.

“It’s the best golfers from in and around B.C.,” said Tracey Balogh, host club co-chairwoman for the Seymour country club.

Past winners of the B.C. trophy include Fred Couples, who won in 1979 and competes on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour; Doug Roxburgh, who won his 13th B.C. amateur title in 1996; and Adam Svensson, who’s the youngest B.C. amateur champ (he was 16 when he won in 2010) and is considered the No. 1ranked amateur

golfer in Canada.

“Many go on to be on the Canadian Tour or even make it, like Fred Couples has, to the PGA Tour,” Balogh said of past amateur winners. “It’s just the cream of the crop for the area.”

Balogh said since the championship’s inception in 1894, the tournament has attracted golfers that most often go on to be famous players.

“These guys have to be really good to get in the tournament,” she said, noting that the qualifying rounds are very difficult to pass.

In the meantime, the country club has done its best to prepare for the surge of golfers headed to the Seymour greens, Balogh said.

“I’m proud of the amount of work our club has done to put together the host tournament,” she said. “We are certain the players will have the course in the best condition it’s been in for many years.”

The rough has been grown to its toughest limits, and even the course’s regulars have noticed their handicaps going up, Balogh joked.

“My handicaps keep

going up every time I get in that rough,” she added with a laugh. “We hope the public comes out to enjoy it, as well.”

The club’s other cochairman of the event, Shawn Clarkin, said the event will showcase the local golf course and North Vancouver as a bonus. “There’s more participants this year because of the location,” he added. “We’re looking forward to this being part of the community.”

For more information about the club and the championship, visit seymourgolf.com.

A30 - North Shore News - Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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U16 girls win Premier Cup The Mountain United FC U16 girls captured gold at the Provincial Premier Cup finals June 30 at McLeod Park in Langley.

Their opponent was Coquitlam Metro Ford and the teams were engaged in a very close contest, according to a written statement on the club’s website, mufc.ca.

Regulation play ended at 1-1 with MUFC’s goal

Field Notes

being scored by Lauren Fuerderer on a nice set up from Jordan Angus.

MUFC took the lead in overtime on a terrific volley from Emma Cunningham, only to have CMF come back to tie the game. This meant penalty kicks to determine the winner.

Brooke Molby was solid in

goal and saw one penalty attempt go high and over the bar. That’s all the MUFC girls needed as all of their shots found the net and Jenna Gurniak calmly converted the fifth to claim the championship.

The team will now represent B.C. at the CSA Club Nationals to be held in Newfoundland in October, according to the statement.

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