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‘Monster home’ debate not over

W.Van council dodges house size limits, moves for public consult JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

After 30 years and three hours,West Vancouver is still searching for a magic bullet that works on

monster homes.

The district kicked off at least two months of community consultation on the size, siting and character of single-family homes Monday with

a contentious council meeting that drew legions of chanting West Vancouverites to chambers.

The chief concern among the majority of the crowd was a proposed temporary bylaw limiting the size of new homes. The bylaw was defeated 5-2.

“The current need for larger homes in West

Van is really a reflection of how West Vancouver is changing. It’s not a cottage community anymore,” said Sam Whiffin, whose comments drew massive applause from the packed gallery.

A few of the evening’s speakers, which included several builders and developers, told council

their actions would get them fired in the corporate world.

“This is not the corporate world. This is the government world and this is democracy,” responded Coun. Nora Gambioli.

“We’ve been paving over paradise for a very long time.”

Gambioli and Coun.

Christine Cassidy were the only councillors to support the proposed bylaw, which would have limited new homes to being no more than 50 per cent bigger than the largest home on the smallest lot in the same neighbourhood zone.

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WV woman acquitted in ‘slave’ case suing RCMP JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

AWestVancouver philanthropist who was acquitted in 2013 of charges that she brought a Tanzanian woman to Canada illegally then kept her as a “slave” inside her home is suing the RCMP and the province’s director of civil forfeiture.

Mumtaz Ladha, 61, and her family filed a civil lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court Monday claiming they suffered both financial and emotional harm as a result of a negligent RCMP investigation into the case.

“I wouldn’t want it to happen to anybody, what my family has been through, financially and emotionally,” said Ladha, wiping away tears at a press conference held Monday to announce the lawsuit.

Ladha was found not guilty in November 2013 of four charges she faced under the Immigration and See Legal page 5

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Squamish to probe Woodfibre LNG

First Nation conducts own environmental assessment BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

The Squamish First Nation is putting everyone on notice.The Woodfibre LNG proposal for Howe Sound isn’t going to be approved or rejected without them first having their say.

The nation is running its own environmental assessment parallel to the one run by Woodfibre

LNG with the federal and provincial governments.

“We weren’t satisfied with the environmental assessment process. It didn’t adequately look at issues that were important to the nation, such as rights and title and other interests that we have,” said Squamish Nation Chief Ian Campbell.

The company is looking to build a natural gas pipeline through Squamish

Nation territory as well as a $1.6-billion export plant on a site originally known as Swig’a’t (pronounced Sway Ott) in the Squamish language.

Under the Squamish process, technicians hired by the nation will have access to all technical reports made available to the province to run their own analysis. Campbell said the final reports will be due in mid-April.

“Then we can look at how do our findings either relate to the (environmental assessment) findings? Or are there mitigation measures

that we can seek with the proponents as well as with the province? And we can figure out is this something the Squamish Nation can support?” Campbell said.

The nation has been holding a series of community meetings with its members, allowing them to learn about the proposal and put forward their concerns.

“It’s sort of a hot topic right now.The members of the Squamish are pretty acute in asking a lot of really important questions,” he said.

Until the Squamish

Nation has seen the final reports and consulted with its members about the environmental and economic impacts of Woodfibre LNG’s plan, all options are on the table, Campbell said.

“One of our foremost desires is to see the revitalization of the environment. We have herring biomass coming into the sound, porpoises and larger orcas and grey whales,” he said. “That’s something we haven’t seen for many decades. Are these types of operations compatible with that vision

Lot consolidation a problem: Gambioli

to see a revitalization of the Salish Sea? Well, we certainly hope so and if not, that’s something we’re going to have to address — not only on the Squamish (Nation’s) behalf but really on behalf of the region.”

Outside groups, whether they’re environmentalists or businesses, tend to lean on First Nations to support their cause, which, Campbell said, runs contrary to the principle of self-governance.

“We won’t allow outsiders, whether they support the pipeline or oppose it, to decide for us,” he said.

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Gambioli’s remarks by clapping in unison while chanting: “No!” The chanters were quelled by Mayor Michael Smith. “If you want to make a noise, please do it out on the sidewalk,” he told the crowd.

Following the interruption, Gambioli told the gallery that continued development would rob West Vancouver of its charm and ultimately result in an economic downturn. “This will not be a sought-after place because it will look like other municipalities that have wall-to-wall homes and have no interesting neighbourhoods or any character or any heritage left,” she said.

One of the key problems is lot consolidation, according to Gambioli, who discussed an approximately 16,000-square-foot home on four lots that may be built across the street from West Vancouver secondary.

That sort of development would have been limited by the temporary house size restriction, according to Gambioli.

Despite moving the bylaw, Coun. Michael Lewis spoke against it, characterizing the motion as “out of whack” with

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The measure, besides having potentially deleterious fiscal impact on property values, “preconcludes” the result of the consultation process, according to Lewis.

Both Couns. Craig Cameron and Mary-Ann Booth cast their votes against the

temporary measure.

Cameron termed it “too blunt an instrument” while Booth noted that it would affect every homeowner differently, and some of them unfairly.

Resident Russell Lane suggested the restriction would create “two classes of property.”

Cassidy supported the bylaw, telling the

gallery property values are jeopardized by an onslaught of development.

“None of us want to kill the goose that laid the golden egg,” she said.

“We’re tired of living in grey. Everybody wants a resolution to the issue.”

The resolution to the issue should be an equation, according to Sauder School of Business

economics professor Thomas Davidoff.

Council should consider how much a resident would pay to build a bigger house versus how much a neighbour would demand in payment to give up the right to regulate the size of that neighbour’s home.

“What would be a See Neighbourhood page 9

Man in custody after alleged condo rampage BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

A man is in custody and facing several charges after an alleged domestic assault that spilled into the hallway of a Central Lonsdale condo building.

The incident played out

in a multi-family residence on the 100-block of West 22nd Street on Sunday.

The man was clad only in underwear, according to residents of the building.

“The investigation is ongoing.There was an incident where a male was very distraught, smashing

things around, talking in nonsense ways,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.

“He was highly agitated,” De Jong said. “We can’t diagnose and say it was a drug-induced psychosis because we’re not doctors,

of course.”

It took several officers to subdue the man after he had allegedly assaulted three people, all of whom were known to him, and did damage to the strata building. No one was seriously harmed, De Jong said.

Crown counsel has sworn three charges of assault against Mandeep Ranga plus one count of mischief under $5,000, one charge of assault with a weapon as well as resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer.

Ranga is due in court Wednesday.

Newly minted federal New Democratic Party candidate Carol Baird Ellan is looking to shake up the Conservative stronghold Seymour area riding in the next election.

Baird Ellan, a longtime North Vancouver resident, won the NDP’s nomination Saturday for the new federal riding of Burnaby North – Seymour.

The provincial court’s first female chief judge, who retired in 2012, is now concentrating her efforts on providing affordable legal services to families, according to a bio on Baird Ellan’s election website.

Baird Ellan is pledging to champion environmental issues, as part of her election platform. “I am entering politics now because I am deeply concerned about what we are doing to our environment and the planet.

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Legal bills forced sale of family home From page 1 Refugee Act after a B.C. Supreme Court Justice concluded the complainant in the case likely made up the story of being treated like a “slave” to stay in Canada.

But for the Ladha family, the acquittal came after years of struggle to clear their names. Some of the damage to their reputations can never be undone, said lawyer David Martin at a press conference Monday morning.

“The slave narrative was repeated around the world,” he said. “A good reputation is lost in an instant.”

Martin charged that instead of dispassionately investigating the case, the RCMP officer involved befriended the complainant and spent time patching holes in her evidence rather than seeking the truth.

Martin alleged the RCMP investigators ignored motives the complainant would have for lying and ignored “any reasonable

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The mother of five also pledged to fight for equal opportunities for women in the workplace.

“Women still do not have equal pay, equal representation, or equal opportunity. Childcare has not kept pace with the needs of women in the workforce,” Baird Ellan said.

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In addition to the harm to their reputation, the lawsuit details how the Ladhas had to pay $392,000 in legal fees to fight the criminal case and a further $160,000 to a lawyer to fight attempts by the province to seize their home through civil forfeiture.

As part of that process, the province froze the Ladha’s $5-million British Properties mansion, which meant she couldn’t use the equity in the home to finance her defence, said Martin. Martin said the director of civil forfeiture didn’t take steps to look into the RCMP’s investigation before going after the family home. In one document, the forfeiture office falsely accused one of Ladha’s daughters as also being criminally charged.That resulted in her being fired from an employment contract, said Martin.

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Before she was acquitted, Ladha endured having the Royal Bank cancel her accounts and having her passport cancelled. She also received a death threat during the trial.

At the press conference Monday, Ladha said the experience was very hard for her family, who are well known in the Ismaili community.

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uch like their assessments, West Vancouver houses have been getting bigger for decades. Some of the large homes are beautiful and others are ugly enough to scare the grass off the lawn. Still — taken in isolation — there is no cause to object to any home in the district. The rub, though, is that none of the houses exist in isolation; they’re each part of a community.

Council chambers were at capacity Monday night with a crowd that ran the gamut from developers to builders.

Many displayed a lack of civility, interrupting council’s debate with a chant, but what was more unfortunate was their lack of vision.

Builders in West Vancouver may be in competition with one another but they also need to be in co-operation. If not,

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the harmonious neighbourhoods that entice so many buyers to the North Shore’s most affluent hamlet will be replaced by a monstrous mishmash with no regard for the district’s history or its future.

We commend Couns. Nora Gambioli and Christine Cassidy for standing up to the hostile crowd and backing sensible limits on house size. It’s too bad the rest of council didn’t support them, even those who ran on preserving neighbourhood character in last year’s election.

For developers, the flurry to build bigger and broader has been a gold rush. But when the gold is gone, all that’s left is a ghost town.

We hope council acts quickly because if there’s one thing scarier than monsters, it’s ghosts.

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Display your decal or risk being towed Dear Editor: We’re now in February, 2015, yet I see so many vehicles driving around displaying decals for various months of 2014. Just over two weeks ago I saw a truck displaying a decal for October 2013.

When will the police and/or bylaw officers issue tickets for this offence?

Are these vehicles even insured to be on the road because I for one certainly give them a wide berth if I see them as I do not wish to be involved in any accident or mishap, let alone be involved where the other driver may not have insurance.

Anne Reid West Vancouver

Editor’s note: District of West Vancouver spokesman Jeff McDonald stated in an email that bylaws officers do look for valid insurance decals, and wrote tickets for failure to display a valid insurance decal 535 times in 2014. Bylaw officers also immediately call into ICBC to make sure that the vehicle has insurance, and in almost

all cases they do; the owner has simply failed to put the decal on.

“The $45 ticket we issue acts as a reminder to the owner to put the decal on. If the vehicle does not have insurance, it is towed immediately.This happens rarely,” McDonald said.

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by WVPD officers. In addition to bylaw offences, those found operating a motor vehicle without valid insurance are subject to a $598 fine under the Motor Vehicle Act. “Officers keep an eye for expired plates on an ongoing

basis along with all other defined offences under the Motor Vehicle Act,” said Palmer, noting that West Van police officers issued 78 no-insurance tickets in 2014.

He added, “Anyone who sees a vehicle they believe is uninsured can call police in a safe and lawful manner to report the offence for a patrol response.”

Provincial budget far from boring for film industry workers Dear Editor: Re: Budget Bore, Feb. 18 Viewpoint.

I was disappointed to read your editorial on balanced budget 2015.

During the 2013 provincial election campaign, I knocked

on thousands of doors and heard about local priorities directly from the people. One of the biggest concerns for voters in North Vancouver was the health of the B.C. film industry — in fact, nearly one out of every four

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homes I visited had some relation to the sector.

There were two promises made to the film industry in the election platform: the extension of the distance tax credit to the capital region of Victoria, and the addition

of the post-production sector to the Digital Animation or Visual Effects (DAVE) tax credit.

The film industry has been lobbying for these two items for years.

The distance tax credit was delivered in

budget 2014, and I am thrilled to report that, after continued hard work by my colleagues and I, the DAVE tax credit was extended to postproduction and will be in place on March 1.

I am sure the thousands

of people on the North Shore who make a living directly and indirectly from the film industry would not consider balanced budget 2015 boring.

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Labour board rejects discrimination claim Union alleged Inglewood’s mostly Filipina care aides underpaid

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The Labour Relations Board has rejected a claim by the union representing workers atWestVancouver’s Inglewood care home that workers there were discriminated against by being offered lower wages than employees at other care homes because most of them aren’t white.

In a complaint heard recently by the Labour Relations Board, the Hospital Employees Union, which represents about 230 health-care workers at the home, claimed that

CareCorp — the company which contracts to provide staffing at Inglewood — engaged in unfair labour practices by tabling a discriminatory wage proposal.

The union alleged wages paid to workers at Inglewood were less than wages paid

by CareCorp to workers at other non-unionized long-term care facilities run by the same company.

The other facilities include Eden Intermediate Care Centre in Chilliwack, New Horizons Community of Care in Campbell River and Sunridge Place in Duncan.

The difference, the union claimed, is that 80 per cent

of workers at Inglewood in West Vancouver are “persons of colour” — most of them Filipina — while 80 per cent of workers at the other locations are white.

Work at all four facilities is the same, the union said.

The union alleged CareCorp’s contract proposal should be considered illegal because the company “intends to pay its mostly women of colour workers significantly less than its mostly white workers.”

In response to the union’s complaint, CareCorp asked the labour board to toss out the complaint, arguing race and ethnic background has nothing to do with what workers are paid at various facilities.Wages paid at different sites are a function of the contract bids that were

made for each facility, the company said.

It added wage rates were set before workers were hired and the company didn’t know then “who it would be hiring and how many employees would be white or non-white.”The company added it doesn’t track the racial or ethnic background of its workers.

In dismissing the union’s complaint, James Carwana, vice-chair of the board, agreed with CareCorp’s arguments.

Carwana noted some care aides at Inglewood already make more per hour than the top wage earned at one of the other sites.

He added that not all workers at Inglewood are “persons of colour” while not all workers at other sites are white.

Anyone working at the sites who qualified for the higher wage would get that, regardless of their race or background, he wrote.

“This indicates that discrimination on the basis on the basis of race, colour, ancestry or place of origin is not a factor in the wage proposal at Inglewood.”

Carwana noted that when the union was the bargaining unit for all four facilities — before CareCorp took over the staffing contract — it had negotiated different wage rates for different care homes.

Carwana wrote it was reasonable to assume any difference in wages is a result of economic factors, rather than discrimination.

The decision comes just as CareCorp has announced it is ending its contract with

Inglewood’s owner in May. The decision to end the agreement comes as the union was attempting to negotiate its first contract for workers under CareCorp.

It also comes after the union issued strike notice in December.

The union has asked Vancouver Coastal Health, which regulates care facilities, to look into the issue of frequently changing contractors at the West Vancouver care home.

Since 2003, Unicare — the company that owns Inglewood — has had five different subcontractors providing care at the facility, including three providing personal care to residents.

The union says care aides at the facility earn about the same as they did 20 years ago.

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Artifacts not central to museum’s mandate must go Dear Editor: Re: North Vancouver Says Bon Voyage to Maritime Relic (Feb 13) In preparing for an exciting new museum at The Shipyards (opening in

2017), our museum must bid adieu to many artifacts collected in decades past.

The 11-ton tugboat engine is certainly the largest, but by the time our downsizing project ends

we will have deaccessioned several thousand more objects.

Costs to store and preserve artifacts are significant, so museums everywhere are making

hard choices about what to keep. By deaccessioning objects that aren’t central to our mandate and won’t be exhibited in the new museum, we’ll free up space and funds to ensure

the remaining collection is used effectively and stored properly.

Then we can focus our resources on creating an innovative, 21st century waterfront museum with

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New legislation aims to protect bus drivers Judges can now swing the gavel a little harder when a bus driver assault is before the courts, following the House of Commons’ adoption of a new bill recently.

The legislation requires judges to consider the occupations of bus and taxi drivers as an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, which could lead to stiffer penalties for problem passengers.

“Many transit operators

have suffered horrible assaults.We can do more to improve their safety, but this is an important step,” stated bus driver and Unifor Local 111 president Nathan Woods in a press release.

There are 2,000 assaults on bus drivers reported each year in Canada, according to Woods, who testified to a Senate committee on the dangers faced by bus and taxi drivers in 2014. But while bus drivers face frequent

assault, taxi drivers had the highest rate of occupationrelated homicide in Canada with 23 cab drivers murdered between 1997 and 2011.

In the interest of ensuring transit operators can do their job without fear of assault, Metro Vancouver bus drivers may soon be protected by a sheet of safety glass that would separate them from their passengers.

— Jeremy Shepherd

Neighbourhood character at issue From page 3 bigger number?” Davidoff asked.

Davidoff ’s comments are reminiscent of Oscar Wilde’s quote about the cynic who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing, according to Coun. Craig Cameron.

The tension is between community interests and individual freedoms, according to Cameron. “All of them are legitimate,” he said.

The issue of neighbourhood character came up repeatedly but eluded definition. One resident suggested most so-called monster homes are tasteful, beautifully appointed upgrades of creaking postand-beam relics.

While the majority of the evening’s speakers chastised council for considering a bylaw that could hurt the real estate market and curtail the rights of property owners, a few residents were

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WATERMAIN FLUSHING The watermain maintenance process may cause cloudiness, simply run the tap until water is clear.

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The Maple Leaf and Climate Change As we celebrated the 50th birthday of Canada’s Maple Leaf flag last week, I was reminded of my days years ago backpacking through Europe and of the American travellers who were only too eager to trade the Maple Leaf on my backpack for their Stars and Stripes. It was, they said, because the Maple Leaf was so respected in the world.

Thinking about that helped explain why, mixed with my tremendous pride for our flag and what it stands for, there was a touch of sorrow last week. I fear the flag is starting to look a little different to the world.

We were once a key member of the United Nations – held in high regard for our commitment to finding creative and collaborative ways to address difficult international issues. Under Stephen Harper, Canada ran for but failed to gain a seat on the UN Security Council - a clear rebuke from the world.

Global embarrassment

One of Canada’s most disappointing lapses on the world stage has been this country’s position on climate change. The Harper government withdrew Canada’s signature from the Kyoto Protocol and reneged on the commitments that we as a global citizen made to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Beyond Kyoto, Mr. Harper is failing to deliver what he promised in his own plan for climate change. His government has demonstrated a churlish lack of willingness to engage constructively in the search for ways to move this critical international discussion forward.

On climate change, Canada has become irrelevant and now stands apart and alone from the international conversation on this important issue.

This approach must stop. Electing a Liberal government in the next election will ensure that it does - beginning the work of restoring Canada’s proud reputation on the world stage.

What can North Vancouver’s MP do?

It will be possible, under a Liberal government, for an individual Member of Parliament from North Vancouver to make a meaningful contribution in critical areas like Canada’s role in the world.

Sadly, under Stephen Harper, the role of MP has sunk to the point where they are little more than mouthpieces for talking points from the Prime Minister’s office.

Justin Trudeau has committed to democratic reform including the restoration of Parliamentary Committees which will empower your representative to have a voice that matters.

Canada’s foreign policy is an area of enduring personal interest. My graduate work was in the field of International Relations and my thesis dealt with the emergence of international norms relating to human rights.

At a deeper level, though, there’s that flag. If you’re like me, our flag inspires you. For what it stands for. Or, more rightly, for what it can stand for once again.

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Two cycling projects in North Vancouver are getting a financial boost from the B.C. government this year.

The province has announced it will contribute $400,000 towards the separated multi-use trail between the Squamish Nation Waterfront Greenway and the Bewicke section of the Spirit Trail in the City of North Vancouver.

Additionally, $201,874 has been earmarked for Lynn Valley Road bike lanes between William Avenue and Mollie Nye Way in the District of North Vancouver.

These are among the 22 cycling projects across the province slated to receive more than $3.69 million this year through BikeBC, a cost-sharing program that helps local governments build bike lanes, trails and paths.

Meanwhile, ICBC has also contributed funding to a number of North Shore cycling and road

improvement projects.

The crown corporation announced it invested close to $300,000 in 19 road safety projects on the North Shore last year.

Among the larger contributions were $100,000 towards the upgrade and installation of traffic signals at 29 intersections in the City of North Vancouver and $27,000 towards the installation of changeable message signs on the approach to Horseshoe Bay that display ferry sailing times, capacity and safety notices.

Other ICBC contributions include $10,000 to help install a separate bike pathway and improve lighting along the Spirit Trail from Chesterfield Avenue to Chadwick and Carrie Cates courts; $20,000 to upgrade marked crosswalks on Mount Seymour Parkway; and $10,000 for a new traffic signal at Queensbury Avenue and East Third Street.

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Set the stage for a kids party

There are so many inspiring ideas out in the marketplace for a kids party.

If you’re planning a specific theme or perhaps just a bright and colourful table setting you should be able to find a variety of ideas in craft and dollar stores here on the North Shore. Store shelves are brimming with all kinds of small place setting items to create a personalized theme for a party. Add a few balloons and hats and you’re ready to host even the most discerning party guest.

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Write-on Here’s a cute idea for a young girl’s party. Purchase miniature, coloured chalkboards at Michaels along with co-ordinating note pads, chalk and other items for the girls to write messages and notes on.

Write each guest’s name on his or her own personalized chalkboard and arrange the items on a colourful piece of craft paper used as a placemat.

For a table cover use inexpensive, plastic tablecloths from the dollar store. They come in all sorts of colours.

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Keep the candy inside the container to one colour if you can and intersperse the different coloured containers along the centre of the table. Use candy necklaces to tie around the napkins at each place setting.

Make name cards using Tootsie Roll Pops or other lollipops. Place a small amount of play dough on the top of the round side of the Tootsie Roll and invert it. On a round name card, punch two holes on the top and the bottom of the card, write the guest’s name and insert it along the stem of

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What:

A Public Hearing for a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to allow the development of a thirty-five unit residential apartment building.

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7 pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Where:

Council Chambers, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road

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Paris has witnessed many revolutions but one of the most beautiful began in 1564 when Henry II’s wife Catherine de Medici encouraged the garden designs of the Italian Renaissance to be applied to the gardens at Tuileries Palace, laying the groundwork for the glorious gardens that exist today.

The Palace gardens survived through the opulence of Louis XVI’s court and later the austerity of post-French Revolution,

but it wasn’t until Baron Haussmann began the transformation of the city into 20 gardens all linked together with grand boulevards that the beauty spread throughout Paris.

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and photographer Marion Brenner explore a full range of gardens that extend from the largest historical estate gardens to private rooftop enclaves.

Together they provide a look at both public and private sanctuaries that exist within the city. Styles include classical, Japanese, modern and even a nod to surrealism, along with many variations on those themes.

Sardar provides detailed descriptions of each location that includes their origins and influences, while Brenner’s photographs capture the beauty of each one.

—Terry Peters

* Provided by applicant for illustrative purposes only. The actual development, if approved, may differ.

What changes?

Bylaw 8096 will amend the District’s Zoning Bylaw by creating a new Comprehensive Development Zone 84 (CD84) and rezoning the subject lands from C2 to CD84 to permit the development of a thirty-five unit residential apartment building.

When can I speak?

We welcome your input Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7 pm.

You can speak in person by signing up at the Hearing or you can provide a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at input@dnv.org or by mail before the conclusion of the Hearing.

Need more info?

Relevant background materials and copies of the bylaw are available for review at the Municipal Clerk’s Office, Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm or online at dnv.org/public_hearing.

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If the lawn you’ve spent so much time on in previous summers has become little more than a chewed-up mess, you are not alone. The beetle that has been active throughout the Lower Mainland for over ten years has arrived in earnest on the North Shore.

What may have begun as a few brown patches on the lawn last summer is now a feeding ground for skunks and crows as they dig for the fat, C-shaped beetle larvae.

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Saying that the best prevention against the pest is knowledge and a healthy and well-maintained lawn, they list five main steps to take:

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After winning two Georgie Awards® and two Ovation Awards in 2014, including Renovator of the Year, Cooper and his team can’t wait for February 27th, when the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association of B.C. will reveal this year’s winners at the 23rd Annual Georgie Awards® Gala at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.

Shakespeare Homes was named as a finalist in four categories: • Best Residential Renovation $100,000 - $299,999 • Best Residential Renovation $300,000 - $499,999 • Best Residential Renovation $500,000 - $799,999, and • Best Kitchen Renovation over $100,000 This earned the company more Georgie renovation nominations on the North Shore than any other builder.

Shakespeare Homes is also one of only four builders across British Columbia to be shortlisted for the Grand Georgie Award® as Residential Renovator of the Year for 2014.

“It’s great to be recognized by one’s peers and judged as one of British Columbia’s best builders while continuing to concentrate on the needs of our clients in North and West Vancouver,” said Cooper.

“I am so proud of our expert staff and the trades-people on these jobs. Their skills and dedication, together with the stunning architectural designs by Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design on some of our projects, have all contributed to these nominations,” he said.

To be named in these five categories is no mean feat for a company that was founded in North Vancouver and confines its projects to homes on the North Shore.

Raised in North Vancouver, Cooper attended Carson Graham Secondary School. He became interested in the construction industry after graduating from the school’s building program and made a conscious decision to base his business on the North Shore and to learn everything he could about the residential-building history of his home town.

But Cooper’s commitment to the neighbourhoods in which he was raised goes far beyond Shakespeare Homes.

Community-minded, his kids go to school in Lynn Valley where he is an active volunteer who coaches two youth soccer teams and sponsors 36 teams and almost 400 kids who belong to the North Shore Soccer Association.

Anyone who has watched the always-popular Lynn Valley Days will have seen Shakespeare Homes’ pace car and floats in the Parade.

In seeing their jobs welldone Cooper, his staff and sub-trade associates are

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– a Georgie Awards® nominee Mark Cooper, president and founder of North Vancouver’s Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc. is on the edge of his seat.

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Much of the company’s work comes from referrals and from neighbours who see the quality of the work being done and appreciate the way the job-sites are run and kept organized.

Quality in all aspects of their work is important to each and every member of the Shakespeare Homes team. The awards are based on the functionality and creativity of design, as well as the overall quality of the nominated projects. They also recognize the company’s ongoing contribution to the building industry and the community, staff training initiatives and environmental stewardship.

“We have made a conscious decision to grow the company slowly, to include our employees in our decision-making and to build on each success as we go,” said Cooper.

The fact that the Shakespeare Homes’ office and most of the company’s staff are based in North Vancouver not only means no bridge delays, but travel emissions are kept to a minimum a key to this Build Green Company If renovating the home you love, or even if you’re considering building a new home from scratch, running your ideas by Mark Cooper at (604) 988-2280 would be an excellent place to begin.

During the public meeting of the West Vancouver Board of Education on February 17, Trustees were introduced to Ecole Sentinel Secondary’s Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone program. The AP Capstone program is a two-course sequence of AP Seminar and AP Research that allows students to explore real-world issues while developing analytic, research, problem-solving, and communication skills. Sentinel is one of just 10 schools in Canada to have been invited by the College Board to offer the Capstone Diploma.

PHOTO Left-Right: Vice principal Kathy Grant, Sentinel student Selina Ye, Board Chair Carolyn Broady, Teachers Christian Obeck and Aaron Fuller, Sentinel students Johnathan Bi and Aayush Malhotra.

A Cut Above The West Vancouver Board of Education has a long history of supporting innovative, personalized learning to benefit students with a broad range of interests and abilities. One of the most striking examples of this in recent years is the district’s enhanced opportunities in fencing.

“Fencing has really taken off at every one of our schools,” says Board Chair Carolyn Broady. “We began offering clubs at each of our schools last year, and we are pleased to be able to offer the program in an academy format this year.”

Following the approval of Board Authority / Authorized courses in fencing for Grades 10, 11 and 12, academy students will receive 4 credits for Theory & Principles of Fencing in addition to credits for Physical Education for their participation in the academy.

The West Vancouver School District offers the only public school fencing program in Canada. Director of Instruction Diane Nelson says we are pleased to offer programs that attract all types of athletes.

“It’s a very cerebral sport,” agrees Chair Broady. “The program is drawing independent-minded students who enjoy the strategy and physical training involved.”

The district’s Premier Fencing Academy is now accepting students for the 2015-2016 year. Students train five afternoons per week during school hours. Applications are invited from all three of our secondary schools.

For more information Diane Nelson 604.981.1150.

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WHAT’S NEW Ready, Set, Learn In the West Vancouver School District, we value the important role that families have in teaching their young children. We partner with community organizations to offer an annual Ready, Set, Learn event for families with 3-year old children. Please join us at Atrium in the West Vancouver Community Centre on April 18 from 9:30 am 12 pm for a day full of activity and learning!

Information sessions Our Premier Basketball Academy will be hosting an information session on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 pm in the West Vancouver Secondary School Cafeteria.

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The horticulture industry is gradually catching up with the current home trend of compact living.

Smaller, more refined and colourful-leaved plants are now being bred to meet consumer demand.

The real growth in plant purchasing has come from edible plants like blueberries, fruit trees, veggies and herbs. So many of the new varieties are simply minor improvements on existing species. However, there’s always something interesting enough to try growing in the garden this year so here’s a few new plants to consider for the garden.

From Proven Winners comes the Sunny Anniversary Abelia.This is claimed to be a new and distinct cultivar of Abelia characterized by its compact 1.5-metre height, with dense and bushy growth that freely flowers through much of summer.The flowers of Sunny Anniversary are buttery yellow flushed with soft orange and pink versus the pale pink to white flowers of the original species. I like Abelia for use in the garden as a mid-height shrub for summer interest in light shade or full sun.They tolerate some drought, grow in most soils, except boggy or very rocky soils, and flower in the summer when few other shrubs do.

No garden would be complete without at least one climbing vine. Of the many vines out there, I love trumpet vines (Campsis radicans) for its scarlet to orange flowers in late summer.The one problem with Campsis is its growth potential. It’s able to grow up to 10 metres, which is too big for many gardens.

To address the vine’s size issue in relation to evershrinking lot sizes, the Ball Horticultural Company has bred their Campsis Jazz Series of trumpet vines to grow only two metres tall.

The Jazz Series is hardy to -26.1 C and comes in Jazz Fire (red), Summer Gold (yellow) and Tangerine with reblooming tangerine flowers. Campsis needs a sunny exposure, reasonably good soil that drains and a sturdy structure to grow on.

Trumpet vines produce selfclinging roots, so they can adhere to the surface they are growing on, therefore provide climbing support in

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the form of a solid surface for the climbing shoots to attach to, such as wood fencing stone or brick pillars, steel surfaces or old tree stumps.

Hops seem to be back in vogue these days, probably as a result of the boom in the locally brewed beer industry.

Hops (Humulus lupulus) has traditionally been grown for beer production but many hop cultivars are suitable for garden cultivation. Hops are traditionally bred and grown for varying amounts of bitterness and the type of flavour or aroma.

Garden culture hops are chosen for foliage colour and vigour control. Many hops will grow five metres tall making the selection of a suitable planting placement crucial.

Hops can be grown in place of honeysuckle, clematis or wisteria. A solid support structure is recommended.The caveat with hops is that they are perennial vines that each year send up new twining growths in spring, flower, and in winter the stems die back to the ground.Their winter stems are somewhat interesting and usually cut down in early spring before new growth begins. Many gardeners leave the previous year’s stems in place to act as supports for the new season’s growth.

Since I don’t brew at home I prefer to grow the golden hops (Humulus lupulus aurea) instead of those cultivars grown for flavouring. Golden hops have lime green to yellow coloured leaves resembling maple leaves on steroids.

Probably one of the easiest and most dramatic veggies to grow is rhubarb and there are plenty of varieties to choose from.

From the deep red stalks of rhubarb Holsteiner Blut to the sweet flavour of German Wine rhubarb, there’s plenty of choice for pies and fresh eating. Rhubarb also makes a lovely ornamental plant producing a dramatic bowl of large leaves throughout summer.

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Some garden centres and wholesale nurseries are starting to offer goji shrubs for consumer purchase.

There are two closely related species of goji (Lycium barbatum and Lycium chinense) also known as wolfberry, and both are native to Asia.The purported dietary and health benefits of goji berries include high vitamin count, antioxidants, trace minerals and

amino acids.

Goji berry is a deciduous shrub growing to two metres tall and wide that flowers in summer. Bee pollination is needed for this plant. Gojis are hardy for the Lower Mainland’s climatic zone so there’s no worry of freezing damage.They prefer good soil with an acid to neutral pH but will tolerate leaner soils and grow near the ocean. Gojis must be planted in full sun to flower and fruit.

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Our priority at the Chamber is to help your business to grow and prosper by providing ways to build connections through our more than 35 networking events and seminars held each year, and by offering relevant support, information and tools. If you are not already a member, we invite you learn more about our events, programs and services on our website at www.nvchamber.ca.

The Chamber is a local memberbased business association that provides a wide range of services and benefits to help our members develop strong networks, promote their business, get informed, save on business expenses, collectively advocate and to foster economic development.

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Community Bulletin Board FRENCH CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS The group meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon for casual conversation in French at St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. 604-929-3629

AUTHORS IN OUR COMMUNITY Join Michael Hetherington as he discusses his latest novel, Hooked, about an innocent schoolteacher whose life becomes a nightmare after a chance encounter with a woman and a fish hook, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - North Shore News - A23

CELEBRATE Pink Shirt Day

We asked local students to write about the topic: What does Pink Shirt Day mean to me?

LAUREN BAUMAN Contributing writer

I am happy to report that over the last few years I have not only noticed more bullying awareness, but also a decrease in bullying around my high school, as we are not only more tolerant of each other, but also more accepting.

Although there are many facets to bullying, and by no means has the problem been solved, I believe we have made huge strides in the right direction.

Therefore, on Pink Shirt Day we should not only continue spreading the anti-bullying message, but also take a day to celebrate in our schools all the progress we’ve made.

Finally, I think it’s most important for us to all reflect on Feb. 25.

We should reflect on how we can personally make a difference beyond just one day.

Whether it’s something directly related to bullying like choosing to no longer

RHYS BROWN Contributing writer

People should be able to wear whatever they want to wear.

People shouldn’t be bullied just because of what they wear or how they look.

We should help people who are being bullied. We can do this by helping the person that got bullied to get up if they fell.

Tell an adult about the bully or go with the person who is being bullied if they are too scared to go alone.

If you see someone getting bullied, speak up and tell the bully to stop. If you see someone wearing a pink shirt, don’t beat him up, just say “nice shirt” or “cool shirt” because people should be able to wear whatever they want.

be a bystander or having the courage to stand up for yourself by telling an adult.

It could be further educating yourself and being informed about the issues, being a better friend, thanking a friend for being there for you, or taking the time to meet someone new.

The spirit of Pink Shirt Day can be expressed in numerous ways, and if we all decided to make one small difference we would continue to move towards an even stronger, kinder, healthier community.

So on Feb. 25 remember to celebrate differences, have fun, reach out, and wear pink!

Lauren Bauman, seen in the photo at left, is a Grade 12 student at Rockridge secondary in West Vancouver.

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Everyone should be able to just be themselves.

We still do pink shirt day every year because it is a good thing to do. It tells everyone that we don’t accept bullying and we don’t want it to happen to anyone ever again.

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A24 - North Shore News - Wednesday, February 25, 2015

CELEBRATE Pink Shirt Day

What does Pink Shirt Day mean to me?

FRANCES KERR Contributing writer

“The truth is: Belonging starts with self acceptance.Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self acceptance because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable, and imperfect.”

Brene Brown This quote tells people that you just need to accept your talents and weaknesses, and just go with the flow.

It makes you realize that belonging is just a feeling, and if you be yourself, it will come to you.

This is one of the important lessons I learned when I was lucky enough to go and see the Dalai Lama speak at We Day this year in October.

One of the strongest messages that the Dalai Lama spoke of was bringing compassion into the community and to the people around us. It left me wondering how I could bring compassion into our community and our school.

We Day inspired both myself, and the Do Good committee, to look for more opportunities in the school to promote compassion and to find a way to increase a sense of belonging.

I always feel like the world is a puzzle and every human being is a piece looking for a place to fit. At Brooksbank

elementary, the Do Good Committee is looking for a way to promote a sense of belonging in the school so that every person in the school (students, staff and other adults) all feel like they have a place to belong.

We are trying to do this by hosting a scare hunger campaign, multicultural day, celebrating Pink Shirt Day, running a newspaper and an environment club, and participating in many ongoing projects in the school.

It is our hope that by having so many different activities to participate in everyone will find their own place to fit.

When everyone has somewhere that they feel like they fit then they can find their own self acceptance.

LEA POSTERARO Contributing writer

Many people, including myself, are guilty of thinking at least once in our lives that we didn’t belong.

I’ve been in circles of friends where I pasted a smile on my face and pretended it was where I wanted to be, but deep down, I knew it wasn’t who I was. I couldn’t be myself or stand up for what I believed in.

I was afraid to speak up for people in need because, in the end, I was one of them. Finally, I found a place where I

We Support Pink Shirt Day

All of us at the North Shore News encourage everyone to wear something PINK to show we are all working together to prevent bullying in our schools, in our communities & online.

Show your support on Pink Shirt Day February 25, 2015

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your true self hostage. The first step to belonging is allowing yourself to.

At Brooksbank elementary, we send See more page 25

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CELEBRATE Pink Shirt Day What does Pink Shirt Day mean to me?

From page 24 the message that we are equal and part of a larger family.

I’m not just saying this because it’s my school, but when I’m at Brooksbank, I feel like I matter and won’t be judged. I know this will not always be the case, so I’m grateful to have it now.

We have a voice at Brooksbank and believe in compassionate thinking and actions, which is why I will be shedding endless tears in June when it’s my time to move on to the next stage of my academic career.

I had the privilege to see the Dalai Lama do a lecture on compassion and its impact on a community. It showed me that there’s more to life than the materialistic things we get sucked into.

What truly matters is what’s right in front of you: family, friends, and community. I was also given the opportunity to attend We Day. It taught me to appreciate everything and everyone we have in our lives and treat them as we want to be treated.

You may be sitting, seeing a world of people with their own lives and stories, thinking there’s no way you’ll be accepted. As I said before, you need to stop holding yourself hostage.

Let out the silly, show them your goofy smile and your quirky laugh.You have nothing to lose. One day you will find a place as good as my Brooksbank, a place to call home and where Pink Shirt Day is celebrated with belonging.

Frances Kerr and Lea Posteraro are Grade 7 students at Brooksbank elementary.

Bullying is not just at schools As B.C. marks Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 25,Vancouver Coastal Health noted it has an anti-bullying program in the workplace.

In a recent press release,VCH noted that it offers a confidential 1-800 line for employees to report bullying and disrespectful behaviour in the workplace.VCH’s vice-president of employee engagement Anne Harvey notes in the release that bullying doesn’t just happen in the schoolyard, it’s a real fact of life in the workplace as well.

She says being disrespected can hurt even the most confident person and the impact of bullying can reach far beyond the boundaries of the workplace.

VCH’s No Bully line offers a form of support where employees and

physicians can confidentially debrief their experience with a counsellor, who will help them determine what next steps should be taken, noted the release.

According to the release, if employees want their complaint formally investigated, they are referred to an experienced human resource adviser who will investigate the complaint within three business days.

From there, the adviser will update the complainant every 10 days until the situation is resolved.

In its first year of operation, the No Bully line has received 600 complaints.

Of these, 254 complaints were resolved by communicating appropriate expectations, reaching a behavioural agreement or making an apology.

A total of 27 employees and physicians received a letter of warning.

Another 14 were either suspended, terminated, demoted or had their privileges revoked. More than 100 other complaints were investigated but found not to involve any violation of VCH policy.The most common incidents reported included insults, offensive language, gossiping, cyber-bullying, shouting, intimidating language or actions.

VCH is responsible for the delivery of community, hospital and residential care to more than one million people in communities including Richmond, Vancouver, the North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky corridor, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

North Shore municipalities mark Pink Shirt Day ■ District of North Vancouver staff have been invited to wear pink shirts today for Pink Shirt Day, as have City of North Vancouver staff.

■ The city will also fly a pink flag in Civic Plaza today, and staff will commemorate Pink Shirt Day on the city’s website homepage via photos and messages, as well as Facebook and Twitter. Council members also wore pink at their regular meeting Monday night.

■ The District of West Vancouver is supporting the West Vancouver Police Department with an anti-bullying awareness walk today and the public is welcome to join in. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., about 240 students from Hollyburn elementary School (1329 Duchess Ave.) will march with Squamish Nation drummers and police officers to the Squamish Nation Welcome Figure at Swa?Wi/Ambleside Park for a rally.

We Support Pink Shirt Day Wednesday February 25

MLA’s Jane Thornthwaite & Naomi Yamamoto wear PINK. Let’s put a stop to bullying!

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A26 - North Shore News - Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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Alexander Golasovsky (5) Ross Road elementary Art teacher: I<%C 1.bQVOZ?*PV%X Favourite art: ^c^)C%XVOZ Favourite artist: 1."ZQ<' 2."-Q<O6 His teacher writes: 4Q^a<O6^) Q.c^' %. 6)<b> L^ ^a-^)VP^O%' bV%X 8.Q.")' <O6 ^O%X"'V<'%V8<QQC 8)^<%^' P<'%^)\"Q b.)R'> 5+!=& 6'#"%#% +( #$) ;))E @') %)B):#)7 ('+? 3+'#$ F$+') %:$++B% >, 6'#"%#% (+' <"7% (+' 7"%*B@,"=& )A:)*#"+=@B @>"B"#, "= #$)"' :B@%%'++? @'#D+'E. -+' 7)#@"B%1 G"%"# #$) D)>%"#) @'#"%#%9E"7%.:+?. DLE(E MIKE WAKEFIELD

Help your teenager get ready for a summer job Your teenage child is going to be looking for a good summer job. It’s a very exciting time and there are many reasons why a part-time job during the school year and a summer job are positive experiences for our children.

They will learn the importance of being on time because the consequence of tardiness is losing the job. Excuses won’t work in the workplace.

A job teaches them an enhanced level of responsibility. They may have the opportunity to work as part of a team, they will develop new skills and often learn to work with people of different ages and backgrounds.

For our kids it’s usually about the money. They love to be earning their own wages. Many teens are using their income to save for their post-secondary education. It’s a challenge to think about saving enough money for the whole year so it’s helpful to break down the costs.

So maybe they first

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figure out what travel will cost them and save for that. If they are going to be travelling a distance to a school in another city that will involve saving money for airfare. If they plan to study locally they will be looking at transit costs or maybe a car, which includes fuel, insurance and upkeep.

Once they have reached that benchmark they can look to a second need, possibly tuition or books.

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Quite apart from what they will do with the money they earn from after-school or summer jobs, we need to help our teens to understand the question of safety in the workplace.

Young workers are the most vulnerable group when it comes to injury at work. More than half of young workers’ serious injuries or deaths happen in the first six months on the job. The majority of these injuries are a direct result of poor training or supervision and the fact that many young workers do not have enough experience to question risky situations at work, even if they feel really unsafe.

It’s important that we take a role in teaching our kids about their need to protect themselves from injury and their rights in the workplace.Young workers get into trouble because they are afraid to say no to a risky job, will say they have a skill instead of asking for help and be uncomfortable standing up

for their rights.

And what are these rights?

Employers are required to provide safety orientation and training to all workers and keep records of the training they have provided.

Employers need to provide safety equipment required for the job and the worker needs to provide personal items such as work gloves, footwear and headgear.

So, you need to take your youngster on a shopping trip to outfit him appropriately.

Do your homework so that you are aware of the responsibilities and risks associated with your child’s job. Then when he comes home, talk to him about the work. Pay particular attention if they are using any equipment. Did they receive any training? What did that involve?

It will be helpful if you have involved your child in work around the house.

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Talk about workplace safety From page 26 you can demonstrate the importance of learning about equipment before using it and taking safety measures when going to work.

WorkSafe BC (www2. worksafebc.com/Topics/ YoungWorker/ResourcesParents.asp) has lots of easily accessible information for both parents and young workers.

While it’s important for

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Arts project funding available Local arts, cultural and community organizations may be eligible to receive grant money to help support projects and events that take place in North Vancouver.

The North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission is currently accepting grant applications in five categories: small funding requests up to $2,500

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OPEN HOUSE AT SEYMOUR HEIGHTS Seymour Heights PlayBased Programs, formerly Seymour Heights PPP, is holding an open house to encourage current and future enrollment Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 800 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-929-1813, shppp.ca MEET YOUR MAYOR Drop in to Lynn Valley library’s fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton Tuesday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The City of North Vancouver is holding a public hearing Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m. at 141 West 14th St.The Official Community Plan Bylaw, staff reports and an information display are at City Hall and online at cnv. org/CityShaping. Questions can be answered by phone, email, kgraham@cnv.org or in person until March 3. cnv.org/PublicHearings EXPO BUSINESS AFTER 5 NETWORKING RECEPTION Mix, mingle and network with North Shore business professionals after the North Shore Business Expo Wednesday, March 4, 5-7 p.m. at the Pinnacle Hotel, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Appetizers and cash bar available.

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ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes featuring lentils page 30

Riffing on the egg-beforethe-chicken debate, let me ask you this: is the ubiquity of televisions in restaurants a reflection of the express appetite of diners or have diners simply acquiesced to the presence of televisions in light of their ubiquity?

Despite the prevalence of the phenomenon, I am still, perhaps naively, surprised when I encounter a glowing blue screen in a room that seems otherwise stylishly appointed. For me, televisions are anathema to the stimulating conversation and multisensory enjoyment provided by a good dining experience.

There are countless establishments that specialize in showing the big game and, like millions of other people, I too enjoy watching a major sporting event among other enthusiasts while partaking in good food and libation.

In these cases, however, I have usually made the deliberate decision to head to an establishment that I know will be replete with shockingly huge, ultra high definition screens upon which I can count the pores on the visage of my favourite athlete.

I would suggest to you, however, that the mere presence of a television in a restaurant influences the experience of every diner. It’s sort of like when

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I recently visited Pastameli in Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre with my hungry son,The Boy. Pastameli is an interesting example of a restaurant that straddles the line between competing dining styles: it is, in seemingly equal measure, part take-out joint, part sit-down dinner venue and part casual bar. Pizza appears to be the common thread that binds together its various ambitions; in fact, as you walk into the restaurant,

pizza is the first thing that you encounter in the form of a thriving take-out shop, complete with by-the-slice display heaters and a small waiting area. Towards the back of the take-out area, the sit-down portion of the restaurant unfolds, with a small but busy bar to the far left.

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Following my recent meal there, I am of the mind that while the kitchen seems quite capable of dishing out a broad menu, and a greater variety of options is doubtlessly welcomed by neighbourhood regulars, the atmosphere of the restaurant still lends itself slightly better to a pizza crowd than to a more formal dinner crowd.

The entire dining space, housing maybe 50 seats in total, contains no less

than four televisions, all of which were broadcasting the Canucks versus Rangers game.The Boy was fascinated by the boisterous commentary coming from the hockey fans at the bar as we tucked into our first course of Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings and a side order of golden beet fries.

The wings were proficiently prepared and matched the game-night mood of the joint.The beet fries, narrowly cut morsels of sweet and slightly crispy yellow beets deep fried in batter, were addictive and See Ribs page 31

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Lentils offer a tasty dose of nutrition

Angela Shellard

Romancing the Stove

Even before you consider their nutritional value and versatility, lentils have two things going for them: they’re inexpensive and, stored in an airtight container, they’ll last a long time in your pantry.

Add to that the fact that they’re loaded with iron, fibre and protein and you’ve got an almost perfect food.

There are three commonly

used types of lentils: green, brown and red/yellow.The green and brown varieties hold their shape when cooked, while the red or yellow ones break down and are most useful for applications where they’ll be pureed (such as the Indian menu staple, dal.)

I particularly like green lentils; they’re readily available and have a great earthy flavour and chewiness that make them a great addition to soups, chilis, stews and salads.To cook green or brown lentils, pour dried lentils onto a plate and pick through them for tiny pebbles, leaves, sticks, etc. (don’t skip this step, I’ve picked more than one little tooth-breaking pebble out of a plateful of lentils). Pour the lentils into a fine sieve and rinse them thoroughly, then place them in a saucepan in the following ratio: one

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Warm Butternut Squash, Lentil & Feta Salad 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and

Place the squash cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet; drizzle the three tablespoons of olive oil over them and sprinkle with salt, pepper and the chili powder.Toss squash to coat with oil and seasonings; bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes.

Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the lentils; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are just “al dente,” adding a bit more broth if required (you want the lentils to absorb the broth but the pan shouldn’t boil dry).

Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.

In a small jar, combine all vinaigrette ingredients; place lid on jar and shake until dressing is well combined.

In a large bowl, combine the squash, lentils, red pepper, feta, spinach, cilantro and pistachios; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to

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From page 29

remained remarkably light and fresh given the cooking method.

Pastameli supplies a separate, lengthy menu for their pizzas, which range from basic mozzarella to meat-laden creations featuring capicolla, Italian sausage or salami. For his main course,The Boy opted for the NewYorker pizza, here

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Lentil & Mushroom Ragu Serve this over cooked spaghetti, brown rice or spaghetti squash, and top with grated Parmesan.

2 Tbsp olive oil 12 ounces brown cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 large carrot, finely chopped ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped ¼ cup red wine 1 bay leaf One 796-ml can crushed tomatoes 2 cups water 1 cup dried green or brown lentils ½ tsp dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/ tsp red pepper flakes 8 (use more or less according to taste) 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil In a large Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, carrot, bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring, until vegetables are browned and softened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, bay leaf, lentils, oregano, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Heat to boiling then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water if ragu gets too thick. Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh basil. Makes six servings.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

He’s the leader of the Pack

Career comes full circle forWolf Pack captain ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

Scan this photo with the Layar app or visit nsnews.com to see more photos from the NorthVanWolf Pack’s playoff series against the Delta Ice Hawks.

North Van Wolf Pack captain Brodyn Nielsen has a heck of a playoff beard considering the postseason began a little more than a week ago.

In fact, the beard is a little too good. Those who have been watching the high flying forward all season know that he’s actually been growing it for much of the year. They’ll also know that the 20-yearold has been playing fullspeed playoff type hockey for most of the year too.

The beard, in fact, is more than just a trendy fashion statement.

“This is my last year so I thought, like, playoff mentality the whole time,” Nielsen told the North Shore News.

Fair enough.

Nielsen did play a big role in helping the Wolf Pack win the PJHL regular season title, and he has kept on scoring now that it’s full-on beard season for everyone. Nielsen is tied for the league lead with five playoff goals in three games, adding three assists as the Pack has taken a 3-0 lead over the Delta Ice Hawks heading into Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday night, after North Shore News press deadline. One

more win would put North Van into the conference finals for the second straight year, a position that Nielsen could hardly dream of the last time he played for the Wolf Pack.

Nielsen is the last player left on the Wolf Pack who suited up for the team when it was still based in Squamish. He was a local top prospect — born in Langley but living in Squamish since age five — and at the age of 15 was already getting a shot with the junior B squad as an affiliate player. He played nine games over two seasons in Squamish and then moved with the club when the Wolf Pack came to North Van in 2011, scoring 38 points in 41 games during the 2011-12 season.

During that time he was drafted by the Western Hockey League’s Saskatoon Blades and ended up on the roster of the Vancouver Giants, playing 15 games in the WHL. Junior A stops in Chilliwack, Trail and Whitecourt, Alta. followed over the next two seasons as Nielsen bounced around without ever finding a secure spot.

Nielsen put a positive spin on his years spent searching for a See Strong page 34

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“It was kind of an up and down time for me,” he said. “I got to meet a lot of new people, got a lot of experience in different leagues, learned a bunch of different things

from coaches.”

The travels ended when he was traded to a team in Manitoba. Nielsen isn’t exactly sure what team it was.

“Honestly, I don’t even remember,” he said. “I thought that was a little far away from home as a 20-

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year-old. I decided to come play a season here with my buddies, live at home, work with my dad.”

That’s how he ended up back on the Wolf Pack for his final junior season. And things look a lot different now than they did back in Squamish.

His first short stint with the Wolf Pack was during a season in which the team won 16 games and finished last in their conference. The next year the team won six games.

“The six wins — some pretty bad seasons,” said Nielsen with a chuckle when asked what he remembered about those early Wolf Pack days. He came back this year to a much different Wolf Pack team, and with him on board things look even better. At the start of the year head coach Matt Samson had several star candidates to be the team’s captain but in the end the decision to give Nielsen the C was a relatively easy one.

“Everybody was on board,” said Samson. “With his experience playing at different levels — the WHL, B.C. Junior, Alberta Junior — and just knowing the type of kid he is, he’s a quiet leader. He’s vocal when he needs to be but a lot of his talking is done on the ice. . . . He’s going to command a lot of respect.”

Samson said Nielsen’s calling card when he was a major junior prospect was as a hard-hitting energy guy. Now back at the

junior B level he’s a skill guy — one of the fastest players in the league — but Samson wants him to keep that rough edge as well.

“We’re looking to him for offence, but I wanted him to take those parts of his game that got him to the Western League — the speed, the bodychecking, the back checking, all the little thing that got him to that level — if he could incorporate that it would just help him become more of a complete player. That’s what we need him to do for the playoffs, and he’s definitely done that so far. . . . I know as a 20-yearold this wasn’t where he envisioned himself, but he’s a great hockey player and we’re happy to have him here for sure.”

The feeling is mutual.

Nielsen is having his most productive season by far as a junior player and is on a team that is a serious title contender.

“When I was 16 we didn’t even have a sniff at playoffs. This is completely different mentality here,” he said. “I’m really happy with my decision. Great group of guys, great organization here. . . .

From top to bottom it’s unbelievable. It helps coming in first in the league and having a strong start to the playoffs here.”

And how would it feel to wrap it all up with a championship win?

“That’d be the biggest dream come true,” he said.

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