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Investigators are looking to find the cause of a fire that badly damaged a North Vancouver heritage home on Friday evening.
The first 9-1-1 calls came in just after 5 p.m. for the blaze in the 300 block of West 15th Street. When North Vancouver City Fire crews arrived, they found heavy flames coming from the home’s main floor and spreading into bedrooms upstairs. “Crews did an aggressive interior attack, knocked the fire down and checked for extension into different areas of the house. There’s heavy smoke and water damage throughout the main and upper (floor) and some water damage in the basement,” said Fire Chief Dan Pistilli. No one was hurt in the fire. The family who owns the heritage home built in 1912 was out of the country at the time, Pistilli said. The tenant who lives in the basement suite is currently staying with neighbours. The home is now boarded up and insurance and restoration companies are assessing the damage. Pistilli said he believes the home, which is an older home that has been updated, can be salvaged. Contrary to some media reports, the fire is not related to Christmas lights and there was no Christmas tree in the
City of North Vancouver firefighters douse at house fire at 348 West 15th St. that started just after 5 p.m. on Friday night. The family who lives in the home were not home at the time. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH home, Pistilli said. He added investigators are still trying to pinpoint where the fire started but “the initial focus is electrical.” Christmas tends to be a busy time for fire departments, when people are more inclined to overload electrical circuits, leave candles burning and bring combustible trees inside. “Just be extra careful with all of that,” Pistilli said.
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Grade 9 students to learn about mental health JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
Grade 9 students in North and West Vancouver schools will have mental health education added to their curriculum starting in the new year.
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program, developed on the North Shore, is the first of its kind in provincial public schools. The idea is to de-stigmatize mental illness, let teens know the difference between normal adolescent anxieties and more serious problems, educate students about their brains and offer tools and
resources to help when there are problems. “It’s something we should be talking about,” said Jeremy Church, a district principal with the North Vancouver School District. Church, who is also principal at Mountainside secondary, home to the North Vancouver School District’s
alternative programs, said he thinks teens are eager for information on the topic. “I think that they really do want to learn about it,” he said. “They see it happening.” The unique educational program is the result of work done by a collaborative local
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Horrified North Vancouver resident Derek Rockhill appraises the damage after BC Hydro girdled approximately 100 Mosquito Creek trees on the advice of a forester and arborist. Avid mountain bikers Shaun Rivers and Gordon Berg display the surveillance cameras that caught images of a trail saboteur. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH / MIKE WAKEFIELD
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The first half of 2016 gave us federal approval (and local disapproval) of the Woodfibre LNG plant.
We saw vacancy rates that were very low and pot shops that were very … controversial. But between a Drake Passage voyager and a bike trail saboteur, what was most striking about this year was community generosity, as evidenced in the story below.
January Donors cell out for ailing RCMP volunteer Approximately 141 helpful souls turned up at North Vancouver’s RCMP detachment to offer stem cells to community policing volunteer Nancy Taylor, who had been diagnosed with leukemia. Prior to the event, Taylor said: “Hopefully lots of people show. I really want to live. I want to do so much.” Her cancer is currently in remission and she’s on the road to a full recovery, according to Cpl. Richard De Jong.
Sutherland grad slain in New York Tributes poured in after Matthew Hutchinson, 24, died in a double murdersuicide in upstate New York. The college student and hockey player was remembered as a “great young man” by his former coach Jon Calvano. “He was a kid who if you had a daughter, you wouldn’t mind your daughter marrying.”
Polygon Gallery breaks ground Presentation House Gallery’s new waterfront location is “the dawn of a new era,” according to gallery director Reid Shier. Covered with crumpled and unfolded reflective metal, the shining photography gallery is due to open its doors in the fall of 2017. Trail saboteur avoids house arrest A North Vancouver woman who spent years dragging branches and boulders into the path of mountain bikers was sentenced to 150 hours of community service. Tineke Kraal’s pre-dawn exploits were revealed after two mountain bikers set up
surveillance cameras along the trails. Kraal’s attorney argued house arrest was unnecessary given Kraal had been “publicly denounced” and was the target of vicious comments on social media sites. Kraal, 65, was also banned from mountain biking trails for three years.
Housing crisis hits North Shore The value of both North Vancouver cottages and West Vancouver mansions leaped 20 per cent, with one West Bay abode assessed at $29.7 million. “You wonder where your kids are going to live,” said West Vancouver Coun. Craig Cameron. Saving for a down payment – which took six years in the 1970s – now takes about 23, noted Generation Squeeze founder Paul Kershaw, who suggested there seems to be a “lottery about when you were born.” That lottery resulted in a generation missing from the District of North Vancouver. However, regulators still seemed reluctant to push millionaire speculators from the market, according to UBC geography professor David Ley.
“Some members of the development lobby don’t want to harm the goose that lays the golden egg,” he said. The scarcity of affordability was most acute for pet owners, as Jess Nelson lobbied local MLAs to prevent pet-based discrimination after her attempts to move to the North Shore with her dog Red were spurned. “I think pets contribute quite a bit to people’s mental health and even community,” she said. In North Vancouver, a “non-violent revolution” took a tiny step forward as Samantha Gambling searched for a parking spot for her 10 by 22-foot home. Gambling is still searching for a place to plunk her tiny house. In West Vancouver council debated a vacancy tax before deciding the associated pitfalls were too numerous. “Are we going to ask neighbours to rat on their neighbours?” asked Mayor Michael Smith.
Squamish Nation member watches his language In a bid to preserve a dying language, Carson Graham grad Khelsilem partnered with Simon Fraser University to launch
a Squamish language adult immersion program. Many Squamish speakers, including Khelsilem’s grandmother, had been fluent in their mother tongue before being forced into residential schools. “I was really worried about what would happen to our language if we didn’t do more,” he said.
Syrian refugees settle in Blueridge A Syrian family made the excruciating journey from a Beirut refugee camp to North Vancouver as war ravaged their home country. Mother Honada Abdulhafiz described the refugee camp as “like a jail,” when speaking through a translator. The family fled Damascus on foot as Honada cradled her youngest son in her arms, amid “killings, bombings and shootings.” Honada expressed simple hopes: “To be able to sleep safely, for the kids to be able to go to school and get an education, to be able to eat and live a simple life.”
February Out-of-bounds commercial
ferments controversy Border disputes flared when a Coors’ TV ad featured a narrator asking: “Will you brave going out of bounds?” as skiers and snowboarders charged past an out-of-bounds sign. The commercial aired weeks after a 40-year-old snowboarder was found dead on Cypress Mountain hours after his photo was snapped in front of a sign warning: Do Not Go Beyond This Point. The Coors commercial “works against everything our education is trying to accomplish,” said North Shore Rescue team leader Mike Danks. Molson Coors Canada quickly pulled the ad. Senior winds up in shelter following surgery Fran Flann, an 82-yearold woman who’d been discharged from hospital following a mastectomy, wound up in a homeless shelter while her Lower Lonsdale apartment was remediated for bedbugs. Vancouver Coastal Health funded a one-week stay in a motel but Flann couldn’t find anywhere to go after
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YEAR IN REVIEW From page 4 checkout. Newly homeless seniors falling through the cracks is a “growing problem and it’s getting worse,” according to Leya Iguchi, director of services with Hollyburn Family Services Society. Sewage plant waiting on government trickle of cash With a 2020 deadline looming for the new Lions Gate sewage treatment project, municipal governments are still hoping the province will take on a third of the $700 million bill. While the federal government chipped in $212 million – approximately $21 million shy of municipal expectations – the provincial government has yet to offer funding. City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto said he was hopeful the announcement would come close to the upcoming provincial election. “Any party would do that,” he said. Reasons unclear for Lynn Valley Legion shutdown The Lynn Valley Legion was ordered closed in February due to mould and a mouse infestation. However, what seemed like a temporary problem quickly turned chronic as B.C./Yukon Command’s handling of the situation: “virtually ensured extended closure and a public blemish on the branch’s reputation,” according to a report written by arbitrator James E. Dorsey. Dorsey awarded $32,000 to fired longtime legion bartender Jamie McLaughlin,
who said his name was tarnished after the shutdown was partially attributed to “financial irregularity.” “For my wife and my daughter, people need to know I’m not a thief,” he said. The branch was briefly opened for an alcohol-free reception on Remembrance Day but otherwise remained closed. Wrecking ball looms for historic hospital After sitting vacant for two years, the City of North Vancouver issued the demolition permit for North Vancouver General Hospital, an East 13th Street fixture since 1929. “Because this hospital has been around for 85 years, it’s touched a lot of hearts,” said Lions Gate Hospital Foundation president Judy Savage.
March Trails users sickened by mass tree kill Upper Delbrook residents were distraught after BC Hydro crews “ringed” more than 100 Mosquito Creek trees. Dozens of trees were cut with a chainsaw in order to kill the trees by severing the nutrient line between the roots and tree. Despite the site’s risk for wildfire and slope hazards, there was no prior consultation with the District of North Vancouver, according to environmental officer Richard Boase. West Van council approves largely unprecedented asset levy, boosts property taxes
West Vancouver council shattered expectations by charging homeowners an average of $186 to help maintain community assets. “We have not done this properly for 100 years,” noted Coun. Nora Gambioli. Council approved what Coun. Bill Soprovich called a “shocking” 6.87 per cent property tax increase later in the spring. Deferring the hike in the hopes of a “golden era when LNG flows” isn’t an option, said Coun. Craig Cameron. “We have always robbed Peter (that is the capital account) to pay Paul (that is the operating),” agreed Coun. Mary-Ann Booth. Parents concerned over LoLo pot shops The WeeMedical dispensary is bringing lowdown activity and unstable people to Lower Lonsdale, according to parent Tomasa Cruz. “The lights are on and flashing. Anybody who can read can see it,” she said of the shop. Those concerns were rebuffed by many, including letter writer Dean Hill who described the “protect the children” argument as being “pretty lame when you consider the cold beer and wine store … are both in the same neighbourhood.” The last great wilderness North Vancouver resident Abby Antal boarded the Ocean Endeavour in Argentina with plans to cross the Drake Passage before heading to the Antarctic Peninsula. “It’s the trip of a lifetime,” Antal said from her Lynn
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fter a particularly harrowing rescue of two out-of-bounds skiers last week, our North Shore Rescue members were treated to familiar chorus of people telling them how to do their jobs. “They should charge for rescues,” came the caterwauling. Other less compassionate misanthropes suggested the team “let the idiots die.” We agree that the number of ill-prepared or stupid backcountry adventurers we have putting themselves in unnecessary danger is frustrating. But thankfully, NSR feels saving lives is more important than assigning blame. We absolutely stand by their decision to never charge for rescues. Already, the fear of a non-existent rescue charge delays lost hikers and skiers from calling for help. In any emergency, time is of the essence. Injuries worsen, light fades, temperatures drop and the longer a rescue is delayed, the harder it is and the riskier it is for NSR’s volunteers. Others still complain about their taxes
being spent on rescues. The province budgets about $6-million in annual base funding for search and rescue in B.C. – about .01 per cent of the total budget. That’s for all 80 teams and their 2,500 volunteers. North Shore Rescue’s members meanwhile have had their family lives, their work and their sleep interrupted a near-record 128 times so far this year for rescue call-outs, resulting in almost 10,000 volunteer hours. If you include training, fundraising and administrative time, it’s closer to double that amount. We’d suggest we’re getting excellent value when the redcoats are coming. The province stepped up with an extra $10 million for B.C. rescue teams’ training, equipment and public outreach this year, which we welcome. But increasingly, they are relying on community and corporate donations. If saving lives is something you value, please consider North Shore Rescue in your Christmas time giving. They deserve our support, not our scorn.
Pre-election spending spree ramping up
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ith the government’s financial books swimming with cash, it’s not surprising our political parties are racing to outdo each other when it comes to whopping spending plans. After all, the next election is mere months away so what better time to start throwing money around? And a lot of it is being thrown around. The B.C. Liberals have just unveiled a $700-million (over three years) plan to help out first-time homebuyers with the down payment on their home. This follows an earlier $500 million to build new housing. Not to be outdone, the NDP is promising a $10-a-day universal child care program. It won’t provide a price tag, but it’s easy to see how it will cost taxpayers at least $1 billion a year, and probably closer to $1.5 billion.
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Fair enough, I suppose. The two parties aren’t done yet of course. Look for the ruling B.C. Liberals to open the government’s wallet come the next budget to boost assistance rates for the disabled, single parents and low income earners. One has to assume the NDP will match whatever increases are coming, and then go a bit further. None of these spending sprees should come as a surprise. The government is sitting on a budget surplus of at least $2 billion, and the forecast for the next few years calls for healthy surpluses every year. Now, what about the merits of this kind of spending? The B.C. Liberals’ plan to help people with their down payments to purchase a home has received negative reviews from some (though not all) economists, who fear
it will simply lead to people accumulating more debt than they can afford. The NDP’s housing critic David Eby first said an NDP government would scrap the program entirely, and then backed off a bit and said if his party wins the next election it simply will stop providing the down payments going forward. Eby’s slight backdown may result from the fact that, no matter what economists think, this particular plan by the B.C. Liberals is a potential political winner, especially among younger people and – this is a key point – their parents, who won’t have to tap into their savings to provide Junior with his or her down payment. It’s a populist ploy straight out of former B.C. premier W.A.C. Bennett’s handbook. He created the
first such mortgage assistance program back in the 1960s, and it was popular then and it will be popular now. A critical point to this plan has been missed by many and it’s one that reflects the political strategy of the B.C. Liberals. The down payment plan is not designed to necessarily help people purchase a home in Vancouver, where prices are off the chart and likely won’t be affected by this program. Rather, the plan will help people in places like the outer suburbs, where condos are still affordable, and the Victoria-Nanaimo corridor. These areas encompass a fair number of so-called “swing ridings” and this plan may push a number of them into the B.C. Liberals’ win column, which would be disastrous for the New Democrats.
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But the NDP may also have winners with its daycare pledge and its promise to scrap MSP premiums. The question here may be whether voters are turned off by the expense of these promises – which the B.C. Liberals will undoubtedly tie to an inevitable tax increase to pay for them – which would reinforce the NDP’s perennial problem when it comes to credibility on the economy. Or will voters instead be attracted to the populist nature of these plans, thinking they will ease their own financial burden and who cares about a balanced budget? In any event, the spending sprees aren’t over yet. Voting day is still months away.
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O Little Pipeline depends Town we on climate fail call North Van Dear Editor: Re: City of North Vancouver Oh little town we call North Van How still you do not lie The lack of deep and dreamless sleep As noisy trucks drive by And in the jammed streets hounded The everlasting horns The hopes and fears of all us here Are becoming more forlorn Oh residents together Proclaim their constant fears And speeches to the city hall Bring no peace to all who hears For building is priority Without regard to sense While taxes and graffiti rise And buildings grow in size Yet still we hope the councillors We be strong and lead the way With respect to all who reside And truth in what they say Patricia Walden North Vancouver
Dear Editor: The main flaw in Trudeau’s argument for the pipeline is that its economic success depends on climate failure. If we were successful at reducing demand for oil-burning products enough to slow climate change, then the price of oil to the producer would fall substantially. This is because the price of oil is very demand sensitive. A small change in demand results in a large change in price. Canadian tar sands are expensive to extract making Canada a marginal supplier. If the price stays below $45 per barrel it will be uneconomic to sell at the quantities planned for the new pipeline. Real solutions, like requiring all cars built after 2020 to be electric or hydrogen fuel cell powered will reduce demand for oil-burning products and save the climate but puts Canada in a conflict of interest. Trudeau is right about the economic benefits from selling more bitumen if you assume demand stays high. So either we do what needs to be done to contain climate change, which by its success would put tar sands out of business, or we plan for climate failure and hope we are still burning too much oil by the time the pipeline is built. Paul Hundal West Vancouver
Kudos to candy cane Santa Dear Editor: How heartwarming it was to head back to my car after doing some grocery shopping in Parkgate Village (on Dec. 12) only to discover that during my absence someone had been busy hanging candy canes on the driver’s side door of many of the vehicles in the rows around me, including mine! After having just experienced the mad, frenzied energy of stressed-out and therefore speeding drivers on Lonsdale and ridiculous traffic jams caused by impatience in other parking lots, this happy and kind gesture was so welcome. Whomever you are, you brought the spirit of the season right back into focus and it will ripple far and wide. You made my day! Sally Scott North Vancouver
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Dear Editor: Re: Humanity is the Antidote to President Poison, Nov. 25, The North Side opinion piece. I wish to commend Paul Sullivan for his very inspiring piece. Trump has defined us better than anyone in recent years. A swastika in Edgemont Village is just an aberration, but a reminder to be proactive.
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We are ahead of the world in terms of our humanity, having learned from our past history. Americans are still musing whether their court decision to detain their Japanese citizens in the Second World War can be applied to their three million Muslims today! Never mind the destruction of Iraq for oil. How heartening is it that our very own Santa Ono is
the new president of UBC, whose family like Minister Naomi Yamamoto’s were in an internment camp. We can all move forward by weaving ourselves into becoming “unhyphenated” Canadians as our beloved Senator Ray Perrault advised us Ugandans. Language skills and community engagement are a must. Farouk Verjee North Vancouver
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2016 in Review As 2016 comes to a close, I would like to offer a few thoughts on the top 10 things I was most proud to see in our community this year. 1.
Our government committed over $150 million dollars to fix the traffic nightmare we are all living in. We can already see the Mountain Highway Interchange construction beginning, so stay tuned for the next public information meeting in January.
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B.C.’s students topped the world rankings for reading, science, and math. Congratulations to our fabulous students and teachers! It’s also great to see a brand new Argyle Secondary on the way for Lynn Valley students.
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Building on a private members bill I introduced in 2013 to shut down puppy mills, our government is now working to bring forward legislation to make this happen.
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I was happy to work with the tireless volunteers of North Shore Rescue to secure an extra $188,000 dollars for new longline rescue kits, and $10,000 for a helipad on the soon-to-be renamed Tim Jones Peak.
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It was almost two years ago that a rockslide devastated the Seymour River. Since then our community and our government has accomplished much in the way of recovery. One big step forward was securing provincial funding of $50,000 to help break rock and clear the river.
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To help housing affordability, our government introduced a 15% foreign-buyers tax and invested a record $855 million dollars for affordable housing for low- to moderate-income renters, seniors, youth, adults with developmental disabilities, Aboriginal people and women and children. More recently announced, significant help for first-time home buyers.
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Building on the Integrated Youth Services Initiative which was announced by Ministers Cadieux, Lake, and I in June, which includes a new North Shore child and youth mental health hub opening soon, the third floor of the state-of-the-art HOpe Centre at Lions Gate Hospital will be dedicated to children and youth.
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Our North and West Vancouver schools began to introduce mental health literacy in partnership with the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative, a joint initiative of the Doctors of B.C. and our provincial government.
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Following the federal government’s decision to approve Kinder Morgan, our government stayed the course on the position we have held since 2012: we have five conditions that must be met before any heavy oil pipeline is approved. We welcomed the federal government’s recent commitment of $1.5 billion to protect our coast, and will continue to work to ensure we have world-class spill responses on land and water, First Nations involvement and that B.C. gets its fair share.
10. Our film industry truly had a banner year this year. Their success has helped B.C. have the lowest unemployment and fastest growing economy in the country. Suffice to say there is much to be thankful for in North Vancouver. I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas with friends and family.
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It was supposed to be North Vancouver’s own exciting hub for foodies with up-and-coming new chefs and start-ups, craft beer, edible gardens and an outdoor plaza. But plans for Hawkers Wharf have been formally scrapped.
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Entrepreneur Chris Jerome and Concert Properties reached an agreement with the City of North Vancouver in 2015 to allow the “food incubator” as a temporary use for the empty lot at 925 Harbourside Dr. while it awaits redevelopment into condos. Tenants would have rented “Hawker boxes” – shipping containers converted into kitchens – to hone their offerings before starting larger restaurants elsewhere. After a series of delays and a promise in June that the site would be open in August and then later in the “winter of 2016,” the developer and the proponent pulled the plug in September. “Both Hawkers and ourselves mutually decided we weren’t going to move ahead with the plan,” said Craig Watters, vicepresident of development for Concert Properties. “At the end of the day, what we decided jointly was that the vision Hawkers had for their project – ultimately the objective they were looking to achieve, it just wasn’t the right time or the site for us to proceed ahead with the project.” Both Concert and Hawkers put up capital for the project and the mostly barren lot still holds more than a dozen Hawker boxes. The developer will be looking to redeploy those on the site in some fashion, but plans are too preliminary to discuss in any detail, Watters said. Eventually the development will hold roughly 800 strata and rental units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space. It received its official community plan amendment in 2012 and its rezoning in 2014. Today, the company is focusing on finalizing designs for the first phase of the commercial and condo project. Those should be coming to the city sometime in 2017, Watters said. “(Hawkers Wharf) was always a temporary use. That was the intent for the project. It would act as a food hub/incubator, certainly establishing Harbourside as a food destination. Our overall objective in terms of creating an active waterfront community still exists and we’re committed to that vision for the overall site,” he said. Jerome did not respond to a request for comment.
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Education to help teens know when to seek help From page 1 action team made up of mental health and social service workers, doctors, North and West Vancouver school staff, police and First Nations who have been working to address youth mental health needs on the North Shore. Teachers will use curriculum developed by mental health expert Dr. Stan Kutcher of Dalhousie University to provide between six and 10 hours of mental health education to Grade 9 students between February and April of 2017, in classes like PE or career and personal planning. Students will learn what kind of stress is normal, techniques like mindfulness to manage anxiety, what kinds of symptoms can signal deeper problems as well as normal development of the teenage brain and how substance use can contribute to the development of mental health problems. The task force has chosen to target Grade 9 students
because that’s a typical age for the onset of mental health disorders, said Church. Experts say that makes it an ideal time to get information to those students. Church said it’s also important for kids and their parents to know that some stress and anxiety is normal. “It’s not terrible for kids to manage some levels of stress,” he said, adding that’s what most adults have to learn to do during the course of everyday life. It’s also important for teens to know the signs that an issue like depression is more serious, he said, and where to turn for help. Just educating students about the issues can help destigmatize mental illness, he said, “So people don’t feel like they have to hang their head in shame” because they themselves or a family member is dealing with that. Dr. Hayley Broker, a North Shore physician and co-chair of the youth mental health action committee, said those who work with youth at local
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YEAR IN REVIEW From page 5 Valley living room. “I’m like a little kid at Christmas time … I can’t wait.” It’s a gas! Feds approve Woodfibre LNG The plan to process and export 2.1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas from the former pulp mill site southwest of Squamish won federal approval despite fervent opposition. Woodfibre’s strategy to send 40 doublehulled LNG-bearing tankers to Asia each year is unlikely
to hurt the environment, according to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna. Woodfibre is expected to buy electricity for a 28 per cent discount, paying $60 per megawatt hour instead of $84. The switch to electricity will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 350,000 tonnes, according to Premier Christy Clark. The discount “has all the air of a political decision rather than an economic
one,” argued environmentalist and project opponent Eoin Finn. “The taxpayers of B.C. and the ratepayers of BC Hydro are going to pay through the nose for this.” Woodfibre decided to swap their seawater-cooling system for an air-cooling system following pressure from Squamish Nation chiefs and council concerned about the area’s marine life.
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Youth mental health unit opens A 10-bed hospital unit for youth with mental health and substance abuse problems was announced as an addition to the HOpe Centre at Lions Gate Hospital. The centre is earmarked for psychiatric assessments of youth between 13 and 18 years of age. Chess players ousted from food court After 50 years of using Park Royal as their pawn shop, approximately 30 chess players were effectively ejected by mall management. Barring the knight traders “destroys Park Royal as a community hub,” said chess player George Ingham. After the mall’s ill-fated attempt at exile, Park Royal eventually welcomed back the rook club, which expanded by about 15 members during the turf war. Chess now has an exclusive spot on the second floor of Park Royal south. Shipyards plan surges The City of North Vancouver is set to bring a winter ice rink, summer splash pool and movable concert stage to the waterfront through a partnership with Quay Property Management, the parent company of Lonsdale Quay Market. Quay Properties will be paying about $35 million in construction costs as well as lease payments to the city. The revenue from the lease should cover the city’s
operating costs, according to Mayor Darrell Mussatto. “We’ll be making money out of this project every year,” said community development director Gary Penway.
May Moodyville population to rise 400 per cent Moodyville’s post-war bungalows are set to be replaced with 1,890 woodframe apartments and townhouses on 256 lots, following a split council vote. The move to quadruple the population east of St. Davids Avenue and south of East Second Street is a “vision for the way the world has to go,” according to Mayor Darrell Mussatto, who noted the era of single-family homes had passed. “We can’t cut down trees anymore and put in houses. We can’t use the farmland, we can’t fill in the inlet, so our only choice is to do better with what we have.” West Van limits homeowners from buying in bulk Council battled monster houses by forbidding homes on consolidated lots from being more than one-and-ahalf times bigger than the house on the neighbourhood’s smallest lot. “There may have only been nine (lot consolidations in the past six years) but they’ve been stupendously awful,” noted former Coun. Rod Day.
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YEAR IN REVIEW From page 12 The regulations were welcomed by Dundarave architect Katie Hlynsky, who said West Vancouver’s charm was imperilled by an increasing “suburbia on steroids.” You’re a lifesaver: West Van heroes recognized A woman’s life was saved after her minivan veered out of control, hit a retaining wall, and ended up on its side. With the injured driver trapped inside, Yuen Wang was joined by father and son contractors Charles and Michael Frass who tried to lift the vehicle. “Remember seeing in the movies that in extreme circumstances you get super-human strength? It doesn’t work,” Charles said. After seeing the driver’s blood “running over the stones,” Wang jumped in a forklift he’d been keeping in his garage and lifted the minivan while the Frasses pulled the injured driver to safety.
June Province takes bets on North Shore casino Both the City of North
Vancouver and the TsleilWaututh Nation expressed interest in hosting a casino after the B.C. Lottery Commission suggested there was untapped revenue on the North Shore. With between $1.5 and $2.2 million up for grabs annually, City of North Vancouver Coun. Holly Back said she’d “rather see the money in our purse than theirs.” Speaking to the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce in March, Mayor Michael Smith suggested: “It would take a very brave man,” to pitch a casino in West Van. Neighbours rebuff heritage proposal A conflict that pitted density against heritage landed in District of North Vancouver council after the owners of the century-old Thomson House on East Windsor put in a bid to subdivide their 100-foot lot and build a new house alongside the old one. “This is preservation of a neighbourhood as-is, whereis,” said Scott Sweatman, one of several neighbours who successfully opposed the subdivision. “That sounds
like NIMBYism and I don’t apologize for it.” Neighbour Glen Robitaille balked at the notion a subdivision would yield affordability, defining the conflict as: “multimillionaires versus millionaires.” District council eventually scrapped the proposal and is considering granting a demolition permit. Province to build new Argyle secondary The province pledged $37.6 million to rebuild Argyle’s seismically unsound school, leaving the school district with an $11.4 million tab to pay. The new school will have a capacity of 1,300 students and is slated to open in the fall or winter of 2019. School trustees initially hoped the school would have a full performance space and washrooms accessible from outside the school. But that $52 million-vision was nixed when the District of North Vancouver rejected the school district’s bid to rezone an unused portion of land at Braemar elementary. The rezoning plan would have put seven single-family homes on the wooded piece
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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Paul McGrath WV Chamber Christmas Gala The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Dinner Gala took place at the Capilano Golf and Country Club on Nov. 30, with guests arriving to a champagne reception at the beautifully decorated lodge. Featuring a Christmas buffet dinner, guests also took part in both silent and live auctions, with Mark Sager and Mitch Foster taking on the roles of auctioneers. Among the items up for grabs through the auctions were a chauffeured ride in a 1930 Beauford convertible with champagne from A Stylish Arrival, a tasting and cocktail sampling evening at Browns Social House Lynn Valley and a $500 liquor basket provided by British Pacific Properties. British Pacific Properties’ Mike and Joyce Courtenay with Geoff and Susan Croll
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SONGS OF THE SEASON The Laudate Singers perform a family Christmas concert at West Vancouver Memorial Library on Sunday. The group, conducted by Lars Kaario, sang a collection of yuletide favourites at St. Andrew’s United Church later in the day as well. PHOTO KEVIN HILL
game, or treating someone to a dinner out or a grocery shopping excursion. Or, instead of purchasing several smaller gifts, spending more on one premium gift that will see plenty of use and last a long time is another way to eliminate unnecessary waste. “This isn’t an anti-shopping campaign but rather an effort to get people to think differently when giving gifts this Christmas,” said Malcolm Brodie, chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee, in a release. “By giving experiences or high-quality gifts, Metro Vancouver residents can help the region reach its wastereduction goals while still celebrating the spirit of the season.”
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you may still find that Christmas creates clutter in your household. Planning ahead to make room for the new items coming into your home is a strategy that many call the “Pre-Christmas Purge.” With so much new stuff coming in, donating, recycling or repurposing items can help make space in advance. If you have children with an overflowing toy box, that’s a good place to start. Kids can pick which toys they have outgrown or no longer play with and donate their gentlyused items. Adults can go through their belongings and do the same, be it with clothes, small appliances or exercise equipment that have been collecting dust. “Decluttering before the holidays is one of the most effective ways to ensure your family and friends have a joyous and memorable holiday season,” said Paul Sawchuk of garbage removal company JustJunk in a release. “From getting rid of toys children don’t use anymore, to clothes that you might have grown out of, a pre-Christmas purge can make your house look bigger, more comfortable and a lot more organized.” – Eric MacKenzie
This is the sixth year that the regional district has run the campaign and the numbers suggest it’s having an impact. Since the Create Memories, Not Garbage initiative started, Metro Vancouver reports that the amount of waste collected in the days after Christmas has decreased by about six per cent each year. “Every year it is great to see that more people are becoming aware of the campaign, and most importantly that it influences their gift giving,” said Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore in a release. “Thoughtful gift giving can dramatically reduce the amount of packaging and wrapping that accumulates and it can allow opportunities for individuals to create new holiday traditions.” When it comes to wrapping gifts, the campaign suggests a number of reusable alternatives, such as jars, coffee cans, gift bags and even clay flower pots, among others. A full list of wrapping tips and zero-waste gift ideas can be found at creatememoriesnotgarbage.ca. Despite your best efforts,
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Seven-year-old twins Daniel and Ellie Epstein light the menorah to celebrate Hanukkah. This year, the Jewish holiday will be observed from the evening of Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
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AUNT LEAH’S TREES This seasonal lot at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver is open Monday-Thursday, 1-8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. until Dec. 21. Sales benefit children in foster care and help young mothers maintain child custody. auntleahs.org HOLIDAYS AT THE MARKET Lonsdale Quay will host a variety of Christmas events until Dec. 21 at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. A detailed schedule can be found at lonsdalequay.com. Proceeds from events go towards supporting Aunt Leah’s Place, a charity that assists foster children and teen moms. 604-985-6261 SCOUTS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE West Vancouver scouts will be selling their 2000 holiday trees until Dec. 23 while supplies last Monday-Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday-Friday from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Taylor Way and Clyde Avenue. SEYMOUR SCOUTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISING SALE will take place until Dec. 23 at Parkgate Village shopping centre at the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. All proceeds benefit various scout programs. THE CHRISTMAS SHOW The North Shore Artists’ Guild will hold a show and fine art sale Wednesdays-Sundays, from noon to 6 p.m. until Dec. 24 at Brushstrokes Gallery, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. nsartists.ca DOG HANDLERS PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES DRIVE Local professional dog walking companies will once again be collecting pet food, supplies and funds until Dec. 24 for the Pacific Animal Foundation and Dogwood Rescue Society, who will then distribute them to needy animals. Drop offs can be made at Village Pet Food & Supplies, 5323 Headland Dr., West Vancouver. WINTER GIFT GALLERY The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists until Dec. 24 at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com HI-LIGHT FESTIVAL Park and Tilford Gardens is lit up for the holiday season with 150,000 colourful lights spanning three acres of community gardens until Dec. 31 at 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Friday evenings will be family nights from 5 to 9 p.m. with guest appearances by Santa. Admission by donation. parkandtilford.com PEAK OF CHRISTMAS SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village will be on display until Jan. 1. Visitors are invited to view and then vote on their favourite gingerbread creation at Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver. sosbc.org CANYON LIGHTS Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, will feature thousands of lights until Jan. 8. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (except Christmas day) with holiday activities beginning at 4 p.m. The park will feature a 153-foot Christmas tree, as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, singalong carols and more. $13.95$85. Partial proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. 604-985-7474. capbridge.com CAPTAIN HOOK’S REVENGE A panto classic adapted from Peter Pan Dec. 21-23, 26-30, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 26 and 31, 3:30 p.m. at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. $16. 604-9293200 deepcovestage.com HOLIDAY MOVIE MATINEEAll ages are welcome to a viewing of Elf, Wednesday Dec. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca KEN LAVIGNE CHRISTMAS This old time radio show Christmas concert takes place Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. $38/$18. nvrc.ca/ centennial-theatre WINTER ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Give the gift of experiences by signing up family or friends to create Stone Carving with Michael Binkley or write Modern Calligraphy. Try Poetry Moves or Watercolour Icicles or sign the kids up to paint Watercolour Bliss or create a T-shirt Design. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council has a course for everyone and gift certificates may be purchased before Dec. 22. Programs start in January. programmes@nvartscouncil.ca ROCK’N’ROLL CHRISTMAS This Christmas concert with Buddy and the Beatles featuring Zachary Stevenson and the Fab Fourever happens Thursday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. $49. nvrc.ca/centennial-theatre JESUS’BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR CHILDREN Parents and their little ones are invited to a birthday party for Jesus with music, singalong carols, activities and cake Saturday, Dec. 24, 4-5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. 604-9850408 st-andrews-united.ca CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Traditional service of lessons and carols with special music by the Chancel Choir Saturday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS DAYEveryone is welcome to at service Sunday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca
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Tips to find peace of mind during the holiday season Christmas stress can be overcome with commonsense strategies The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration and for spending time with those we love.
However, the festivities come with high expectations of perfection that many of us struggle to live up to. Many people experience feelings of isolation, financial strain or increased family conflict that can make this a very stressful time of year. And it’s even harder for those of us with poor mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association suggests that some of the best ways to deal with added stress around the holiday season are common-sense strategies. “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during the holiday season, with disrupted routines and extra expenses and obligations” says Sarah Hamid-Balma, director of mental health promotion, CMHA BC Division. “For those who have recently lost a loved one, the holidays can also intensify feelings of grief and sadness. The key is to keep things simple, focus on what is important to you and, most importantly, remember to make your mental health a priority.” Here are 15 tips to help you achieve peace of mind during the holidays: Plan ahead. If you’re entertaining, use the “keep it simple” strategy. Try menus you can make ahead of time or at least partially prepare and freeze. Decorate, cook, shop, or do whatever’s on your list in advance. Then you can really relax and enjoy visiting with friends, relatives and coworkers. As much as possible, organize and delegate. Make a list and check it twice. Rather than one person cooking the whole family meal, invite guests to bring a dish. Kids can help with gift-wrapping, decorating, baking, or addressing or decorating cards. Beware of overindulgence. Having a few too many glasses of egg nog can dampen your holiday spirit; alcohol can lift your mood but then drop you lower than before. Also, too many sweets will probably make you feel lethargic, tired. Eat well. Exercise regularly. Get a good night’s sleep. These are three ways to battle stress, winter blues and even colds.
Stay within budget. Finances are a huge source of stress for many people. Try to eliminate the unnecessary and stay within your budget. A call, a visit or a note to tell someone how important they are to you can be as touching as and more meaningful than a gift. You can also enjoy free activities like walking or driving around to look at holiday decorations, going window shopping, or making your own decorations or presents. Craigslist and swap events are great places to find inexpensive brand-new items and excellent-condition used items, which is good for the environment, too. Remember what the holiday season is about for you. Make that your priority. This season is really about sharing, loving and time spent with family and loved ones. Develop your own meaningful family traditions that don’t have to cost a lot of money. Also, remember not to take things too seriously. Fun or silly things to do, games or movies that make you laugh, playing with pets and time alone or with a partner are all good ways to reduce stress. Use this time of year to help regain perspective; watching children can help remind us of the simple things that can bring us joy. Invite others. If you have few family or friends, reach out to neighbours. Find ways to spend the holidays with other people. If you’re part of a family gathering, invite someone you know is alone to your gathering. Connect with your community. Attend diverse cultural events with family and friends. Help out at a local food bank or another community organization. Give to a charity that helps those in need, or donate on someone else’s behalf. Make gift-giving easier and less expensive. Try putting family members and partners’ names in a hat and buy one gift for the person you draw; this can help reduce expenses and refocus energies on thoughtfulness, creativity and truly personal gifts. Encourage children to make gifts for friends and relatives so the focus is on giving rather than buying. If you find that your list of gift recipients is becoming ever-growing, think of combined gifts for people who live in the same household.
Remember: the weather doesn’t help. Some people get the winter blahs each year, and a much smaller number (up to three per cent) develop seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Paying attention to nutrition, exercise and sleep and being careful with alcohol are also important if you have a history of depression. If your low mood carries on into the New Year and starts to affect your daily life, you should see your family doctor. CMHA offers free skills and
coaching to help overcome low mood through the Bounce Back program. To learn more visit bouncebackbc.ca Learn stress-busting skills you can use yearround. If the holidays often get you down, you may struggle with stress, low mood and worry at other times of year. CMHA’s Living Life to the Full course can help you develop skills to better manage problems, practice healthy thinking, and build confidence. To sign up or gift this fun and
helpful course to a friend, visit livinglifetothefull.ca. There are also fun and helpful booklets in the Living Life to the Full store to give your loved ones on – or after – the holidays. The holiday season can be especially rough for those of us who’ve lost someone close recently or who lost someone close at this time of the year. With all the messages of family togetherness and joy, the emptiness left behind when someone passes away is in harsh contrast to what
society seems to “expect” us to feel. Below are some extra tips to help you or someone you know get through a potentially hard time: Talking about the deceased person is okay. Your stress will only increase if the deceased person’s memory is allowed to become a landmine that everyone tiptoes around. Things won’t be the same. It’s normal to feel at odds with yourself and
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Kids like to know what to expect As we prepare for the holidays, the expectations can seem overwhelming.
Maya Babeanu (16) Mountainside Secondary ART TEACHERS: Sara Place FAVOURITE ART: Drawing, painting, digital art & illustration FAVOURITE ARTIST: LO113, Pat Perry, Lize Meddings & Ana Bagayan Her teacher writes: Maya is an incredible young artist with a following of her own. Maya’s superb technical skill is matched with a fierce imagination, which is the perfect recipe for amazing artwork. In addition to being inspired by artists, music is very important to Maya’s creative drive – especially Grimes. Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website artists4kids.com. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN
The trick is to determine, with family members, what activities are integral to the holiday and which are simply habits no one really cares about. Certainty of the activities will be important. They are your holiday rituals. They are a touchstone for our children and it’s important to make time for them over the holidays. “Ritual” sounds so ponderous and overwhelming that the idea of incorporating rituals into our busy lives seems a little over the top. But in fact, family rituals are simply actions we take regularly and which our children count on. You tuck three-year-old Noah into bed every night and kiss first his right cheek and then his left. This is ritual. If you do something different, he’ll notice. Besides the daily actions we take without even thinking, holidays offer the chance for ritualized activities associated with a special event. In our family when our children were little, buying a Christmas tree was a family event. We often visited a number of lots to find the right tree. As we considered each candidate we would name
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Parenting Today Kathy Lynn the tree. For some reason we chose the characters from the Flintstones so we would end up purchasing either Wilma or Fred. The children did the bulk of the decorating, so yes, for many years the tree was bottom-heavy. After they discovered stepladders, our decorations were distributed evenly up and down. The kids looked forward to the rituals surrounding tree choosing and decorating. Children have little control over their world so they count on activities they know will occur. Whether it’s the kiss goodnight or the Christmas tree, their world has a certainty to it. There can also be silly rituals. We had a short tunnel near our home that was often empty when we drove through. So, the driver would honk the horn, causing a great echo. The kids loved it. Every time we headed toward the tunnel they craned their necks to see if there was other traffic. When there was none, they grinned and waited for the noise. Rituals define how you live. Routines and rituals are predictable. They give our children a sense of security. They can relax when they know what to expect next. That’s why wanting their own special plate every day at lunch or having all family
members sit in the same spot at the dinner table matters to kids. Of course, the world doesn’t run like a well-oiled machine with routines that never vary. The important thing is to remember that when a routine is going to change, your children may rebel. Don’t expect that they won’t notice. Tell them that there will be change and why. For example, if you are going to spend Christmas with the grandparents in another city, they will do some things differently. Once your children get older, rituals will change. I well remember the first year my daughter could not come with us to purchase our Christmas tree. She was away at university and had exams up to Dec. 23, so she wouldn’t make it home until that evening. We adjusted and life went on. However, she came home to a special celebratory meal. She told us she knew exactly what we would have for dinner because that menu was the signal for a special event and, certainly, her coming home for the holidays rated. So, while she sat on the plane knowing she had missed out on buying a tree, she could anticipate the meal she knew would greet her arrival. When you begin to think about your daily routine and holiday activities, you will likely realize there are many chances for ongoing rituals that the entire family will enjoy. Kathy Lynn is a parenting expert who is a professional speaker and author of Vive la Différence, Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. You can read more or sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.
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Lisa Reichelt of Two Daughters Bakeshop slices a loaf of bread in the photo above right. The bakery features gluten-free and vegan items, including cookies and breads.
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REVIEW: TWO DAUGHTERS BAKESHOP
Gluten-free, vegan baked goods great Some sources suggest celiac disease is on the rise.
Estimates suggest it is four times more common today than it was 50 years ago. For those of us who have been around the block a few times, it has become increasingly likely in recent years that a friend or family member has reported at least an intolerance to gluten, if not full-on Chris Dagenais celiac disease, which is a severe autoimmune disorder that can set in at any time in a person’s life and is marked by agonizing reactions to the proteins contained in wheat, rye and barley.
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Though research continues at a steady pace, much is still unknown about the disorder and there is speculation about its causes, from physical changes to grains as a result of mass production and selective cultivation to theories about greater diagnostic precision today. Whatever the cause, the simple fact is that those so afflicted have no reliable recourse but to eliminate the offending grains from their diets, which is no easy task given the ubiquitous, latent applications of these ingredients. A reliable, trustworthy supplier of gluten-free foodstuffs, like a supplier who is personally invested in ensuring 100 per cent gluten-free production, can be a treasured find for many. Such a place exists in the form of Two Daughters Gluten Free Bakeshop on East First Street in North Vancouver. Two Daughters owner and chief baker Lisa Reichelt was on a meteoric rise. Her baking, which she showcased at farmers markets across the Lower Mainland, was making waves, and demand for her goods required a move to a
streamlined bricks and mortar operation. With success all but assured, Reichelt’s youngest daughter was diagnosed as having celiac disease and also began to exhibit a severe intolerance for dairy and eggs. As any mother or father will tell you, it’s parenthood first, business second, and so it was that Reichelt had to figure out a way to continue to build on the momentum of her burgeoning success without the central toolbox of the baker’s craft. As is so often the case, innovation is born of necessity. With a paucity of quality gluten-free goods on the market, Reichelt was able to fill a growing void by revamping her trusted recipes to be celiac-friendly and vegan, creating one of the most specialized, and yet accessible, shops on the North Shore. Two Daughters Bakeshop opened its doors in October of 2012. I’m not going to lie to you here; as someone lucky enough to have no food intolerances and few strong
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aversions, the terms gluten-free and vegan don’t typically scream “yummy baking” to me. I know that I’m not alone on that one. However, I have the humility to admit my own shortcomings when they are revealed to me and I must now concede, based on my recent visit to Two Daughters for a selection of holiday treats, that my lingering preconceptions about gluten-free baking are perhaps ill founded. I found Two Daughters’ baking to be surprisingly, in some cases even shockingly, delicious and satisfying. Dense crescents of not-too-sweet walnut shortbread, with their toasty, nutty exterior and unexpectedly moist and tender interior, may just be my new favourite accompaniments to strong coffee. Chai Shortbread Cookies revealed fragrant, heady notes of nutmeg and cinnamon, while Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies, featuring two rich and crumbly peanut butter cookies stuffed with dark chocolate filling, were a nostalgic indulgence, reminding me of the crispy, fork-pressed versions my mother made for me as a kid.
Chocolate chip cookies had a great chewy texture and their fancier counterparts, Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies, were like mini chocolate cakes stuffed with creamy icing. A Dark Chocolate Brownie required me to parade it around the office for all to try as I was hard-pressed to understand how something devoid of dairy could remain so rich and dense, while the Sugar Cookie with Dark Chocolate and Crushed Candy Cane was a hit with the kids. Two Daughters Bakeshop sells all manner of goods beyond cookies and holiday treats, including doughnuts, loaves, bars, muffins, scones, breads and ready-to-bake pizza dough. Items are priced to be less expensive the more you buy. Half a dozen cookies were $10, half a dozen cookie sandwiches $18. The brownie was $3.50. Two Daughters Bakeshop is located at 121 East First St. (entrance in the alleyway between Esplanade Avenue and East First Street) twodaughtersbakeshop.com 604-836-2229
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As a restaurant reviewer, I am compelled to devote a few words to news of the passing of A.A. Gill, the food and culture critic for The Sunday Times in the U.K.; he succumbed
to cancer earlier this month. Gill was a master of the English language, alternately wielding prose like a fearsome weapon when a restaurant moved him to vitriol or weaving it into beautiful, rarefied tapestries when so inclined. His writing was bold, erudite, self-confident, and often controversial, but always compelling. Gill’s commentary on restaurants frequently transcended the medium, casting a sober light on our absurd cultural tendencies, while his travelogues offered vivid depictions of locations both exotic and familiar with unmatched aplomb. I join the ranks of millions who will mourn his passing but am grateful for the plethora of inspiring work that remains. You will always occupy a prized seat at the maddeningly crowded banquet table of my memories, Mr. Gill. Slàinte.
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. He can be reached via email at hungryontheshore@gmail.com. North Shore News dining reviews are conducted anonymously and all meals are paid for by the newspaper.
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HOOK FOR THE HOLIDAYS Isobel Scott as Peter Pan, Rachel McCurdy as “Tonkerbell” and Chris Coulter as Captain Hook rehearse for the Deep Cove Stage Society’s Christmas ‘Peter Panto’: Captain Hook’s Revenge. The show kicked off at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre on Dec. 14 and has daily shows running until New Year’s Eve, excluding Dec. 24 and 25. Visit deepcovestage.com for more details. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
family events when dealing with grief. Try not to hide away, but don’t feel guilty about setting limits on how many events you will attend. Don’t let other people’s expectations dictate how your holiday will unfold. If you don’t feel like doing something this holiday season, don’t let others force you. If you do want to attend holiday functions, make sure you know your limits. Leave early, arrive late, drive alone – do whatever you need to do to help yourself. Take care of yourself and seek support. Stress, depression and bodily neglect are not a great mix at any time of the year. Don’t forget to practice self-care and talk to your friends and family about how you feel. Also, many communities offer support groups for people who are grieving. Being around people who know what you’re going through can be very comforting. Think about building some new traditions. Remember that it’s OK not to do what you traditionally do. Planning something totally different is not an insult to the memory of a loved one. It can be a positive way to ease some of the pressure. That said, one of the traditions may include planning a special time to celebrate the memories of the person who died. Some families develop creative rituals like decorating a miniature Christmas tree at the cemetery, donating money to a charity, singing their favourite seasonal song, reciting a special prayer before the evening meal, or even just lighting a candle. Symbolic gestures like these can help families validate their feelings of sadness and overcome the guilt of enjoying special occasions. – compiled by the Canadian Mental Health Association
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Erin Walker and Ross Foster
Karen Foster is delighted to announce the engagement of her son Ross Foster to Erin Walker, originally from Courtenay, B.C. They plan to wed in October 2017. Send us a quality photo and description of your wedding announcement, milestone anniversary (first, fifth and every subsequent five years, or any year after 60th anniversary), or birthday (80 years and every fifth year thereafter, or birthdays yearly for 95 and older) along with a contact name and phone number and we’ll try to include it on our Celebrations page. Send your submission to rduane@nsnews.com or bring a print to #100-126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Celebrations is a free service and there is no publication guarantee. Text may be edited for style and/or length.
George Forrestal
George Forrestal celebrated his 90th birthday on Oct. 17. Born in 1926, he has been a North Shore resident for more than 50 years. George enjoys making the rounds of Edgemont Village and local recreation centres, and can often be spotted reading the paper at Capilano library. His family and friends wish him continued good health and much happiness as he enters his 10th decade.
Iren and George Pek
Iren and George Pek were married in Austria on Dec. 29, 1956. They moved to Canada in 1957 and lived on the North Shore for 30 years. The couple has one son and one grandson. Family and friends wish them a happy 60th anniversary.
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rather than a big chain in a particular neighborhood. When travelers want to get a feel for a community, they seek out small, local stores that
addition, repeat customers who establish a rapport with a local business owner may find that such owners are more inclined to price match or work with loyal customers to find lower prices through suppliers.
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When doctors told Nick Rutledge in October that he had a clean bill of health, he couldn’t really process the information.
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The 14-year-old, an avid hockey and field hockey player, had been fighting an aggressive form of sinus cancer for a full year. And now it was … gone? “I couldn’t really believe them,” Nick says. “It was a little weird because everything we’d been doing for the past year just stopped.” His mom Sue Rutledge backs up the story. “We sat in shock. We were pretty quiet,” she says. “You deal with this day in, day out – the ups and downs of the fevers, racing to the hospital in the middle of the night and everything else that went on. … Privately we rejoiced, but you’re almost afraid, waiting for them to go ‘Oh, sorry. Made a mistake.’” The rejoicing may have been a bit muted at that initial meeting but it hit a high note one month later when they got physical proof that healthy days were on the way. When he was first diagnosed, Nick had a port inserted in his chest and it remained there for the past year to be used for treatments. “I hated the port,” he says. “It’s where the chemo goes in. It’s uncomfortable. It’s like a needle in your back or something – it’s just annoying.” In November, doctors put him under and removed Nick’s port. He awoke to a moment of joy. “It sure felt good to roll onto my belly and not feel anything,” he says. The North Shore News first wrote about Nick’s battle back in May. It was a heartbreaking story, not just because of the fact that a boy was in the fight of his life, but also because of his
heritage. Nick’s father, Ross Rutledge, was a player for the national field hockey team before becoming a popular and influential coach with the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club. Ross died of cancer when Nick was just two years old – Rutledge Field in Ambleside Park is named in his honour. When Nick was afflicted by the same disease, it hit his family hard – including his stepdad Bruce Douglas and brothers and stepbrothers Connor, Fin and Oli, all age 17; Eliot, 13; and Felix, 11 – as well as his extended families at WVFHC and the North Shore Winter Club. There were many low moments along the way, including a stretch of 33 straight days of radiation treatment in January and February. “They molded a mask to his face and bolted his head down to a table and locked him in a room and radiated him,” says Sue. The treatments dropped Nick from 120 pounds to 88, shredding his face and throat to the point that he couldn’t talk or even open his mouth. Asked about those hard times, however, the first thing Nick wants to talk about is the people who were at the hospital helping him get through the treatments. “The people there were golden,” he says. “They made the day way better.” That attitude comes as no surprise to those who know Nick. His motto through his illness was “kick cancer’s ass,” and it’s a motto he started living long before he was ever diagnosed. Prior to his illness Nick was an avid fundraiser for cancer charities and once grew out his hair to make a wig for his stepmother who was also hit by cancer. When he got sick himself, Nick encouraged friends and teammates who wanted to support him to donate money to the Children’s Wish Foundation, the
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Alex Comsia flied into action during North Carolina’s run to the NCAA semifinals. PHOTO SUPPLIED JEFFREY A. CAMARATI/UNC
Comsia claims NCAA academic award
North Vancouver’s Alex Comsia was named an NCAA Elite 90 Award winner following an impressive season with the University of North Carolina’s men’s soccer team.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Cross-country skier Alysson Hamilton (left) joins several other high-level athletes at a Champ Chats session held at North Vancouver’s Game Ready Fitness earlier this month. The session was put on by Fast and Female, an organization that encourages girls to engage in sports and live a healthy lifestyle. Fast and Female was founded by Chandra Crawford, a Canadian cross-country skier who won gold at the 2006 Olympics in Turin. For more information on the organization and its programs for girls visit fastandfemale.com. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
The award recognizes the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average competing at the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship tournament. Comsia, a prebusiness major who carries a 3.98 grade point average, was also named a third team Academic All-American in October. The sophomore started every match in 2016 as a central defender for the Tar Heels, helping lead a defensive group that allowed only 11 goals in 24 games. North Carolina made the NCAA College Cup national semifinals where they lost to Stanford 10-9 in penalty kicks following a 0-0 draw. – Andy Prest
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More than $15,000 has been raised by the Winter Club and WVFHC in Nick’s honour, with a team of riders joining Sue in the Ride to Conquer Cancer to raise even more funds. Nick has vowed to join the race when he meets the minimum age requirement of 16.
For a family that’s had way more than their fair share of bad luck, the past couple of months have been amazing. “Unbelievable. A lot of tears,” Sue says. “There’s a lot of people to say thank you to, a lot of friends and family in West Van Field
Hockey, North Shore Winter Club. So many high school friends of mine from the North Shore that I hadn’t seen in 20 years who were suddenly cooking meals for us. … He had people from all over the world cheering him on.” Nick was back at
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STEPHENSON, Carol L. March 19, 1938 − December 14, 2016
Carol Lynn Stephenson (nee Mills) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14th. Our loving Mom, Nana, GNana was predeceased by her husband, Steve in 1983 and her son Paul in 1988. She is survived by her long time partner Norm Duncan, her daughters Donna (Peter) and Karen (Ron), daughter in law Roxanne, grandchildren Dania (Troy), Cameron (Carlie), Patrick, Christopher, Andrew and Laura, great grandchildren Emily, Tyler, London, Matilda, Callum and Cayden and Norm’s family. Mom will be remembered for her feisty personality, camping on Hornby Island and travelling in BC, her love of cooking and Christmas, and most of all her family. Thank you to the North Shore Hospice nurses for their compassionate care. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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TARVES, Ian G. December 12, 2016
Ian, known by many as "Skipper", slipped peacefully away with family by his side. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandy, son John (Melinda), daughter Kate, grandson Hunter, sister Margaret Wardlaw, brother Jim and many nieces and nephews. Ian spent many years with the DIstrict of North Vancouver Fire Department, most of them at Fire Hall #4 (Deep Cove). He was a long time member of Deep Cove Yacht Club and enjoyed traveling up and down the Coast and Indian Arm with family and friends. Upon retirement, Ian spent many winters in Bucerias, Mexico with Sandy and friends. The family would like to thank all the caregivers at the Residence at Clayton Heights for taking such good care of Ian. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.
HUNT, Helen Margaret (nee Low)
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Hunt announces her passing on December 11, 2016 at age 88. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Stan in 2006, after 54 years of marriage. She will be forever missed by her daughter Janet Hunt and her husband, Gary Rapanos; daughter Brenda Geddert and her husband, Erich; her much loved grandchildren Carolyn, Brian, Anna and John; her sister Marjorie Noble; and sister−in−law Kath Kringhaug. Thanks to the many who supported Mom at home (Dr. Bayfield, North Shore Home and Community Care; her additional caregiver Merlinda; Meals on Wheels; Jack at Northmount Pharmacy) and Mulberry PARC for their warm welcome. We will celebrate Mom’s life with a cup of tea (her cure for life’s woes) in the spring when the bulbs come up (her favorite time of year). A notice of her Celebration of Life will be posted in the North Shore News. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
DAHLIE, Jorgen January 11, 1924 − December 7, 2016
With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Jorgen in Langley, BC, beloved husband to Shirley Ranahan (71 years). A much loved and powerfully inspirational figure for his daughters, Annalee Luhman (Tom), Sonja Dahlie, Susan Anderson (Russell), and Rita Dahlie (Earl Schwarzfeld), his grandchildren Trevor Dahlie (Bridgette), Misha MacKinnon (Paula Vargas), Tessa Jane MacKinnon (Clayton Caldwell), Erik Schwarzfeld, Marla Schwarzfeld, and Glen Schwarzfeld (Mallory Manley), five great grandchildren, many colleagues and friends. Predeceased by his parents Chris and Else Dahlie, his sister Martha and brother Hallvard. He lived a remarkably full life, for which he was always grateful and never took for granted. Born in Ringsaker, Norway he came to Canada at age five. His family briefly lived on the Prairies before moving to Smithers. They homesteaded in the log cabin his father built on the slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain. A time of considerable hardship and hard work, the close−knit family was talented and known for their love of the outdoors, their skiing prowess, and their colourful Norwegian sweaters. He relished both school and music and had many excellent teachers who significantly influenced the arc of his life. He joined the Navy when war broke out, but within months developed tuberculosis and was in a sanatorium for 18 months. The required bedrest and his love of reading enabled him to begin his university studies. Jorgen married teacher Shirley on July 28, 1945 on the homestead in front of the potato blossoms. Jorgen delivered stove oil to the mills and farms from Hazelton to Houston in any weather and under any road conditions while Shirley handled the home front of raising their four girls. He was a self− taught musician and Shirley was an accomplished saxophone player. Together with a guitarist and drummer, they created the dance band Three Hits and a Miss. They loved making music, playing in community halls, the beauty of the north country, and the adventure of it all. He decided to "change up" his life mid−career by becoming a teacher. He earned his BA in education at UBC in 1964. Intellectual pursuits suited him and he completed his PhD in American Studies at Washington State University. His Norwegian heritage, always a great source of pride, helped him with interviews of former Norwegian ski jumpers and he translated many "letters home" for his dissertation on Scandinavians’ influence on the State of Washington. He cherished his Sons of Norway membership of 60 years. He became Head of UBC’s Department of Social and Educational Studies in 1982 where he fully embraced the academic life. He enjoyed his family, reading, writing, politics, skiing, and golf. A lifetime highlight was participating in the 2000 Birkebeiner 54km ski race from Rena, Sweden to Lillehammer, Norway. He also savoured hitting the links with his brother Hallvard and with his sons−in−law, rain or shine. He could remember every hole he ever played and would remind anyone who listened what his scores were! Jorgen will be sorely missed by all whose lives were enriched by him. He kept a day log for several decades, with permission to peek inside once he was gone. He would only caution not to embellish history overly much, but to take satisfaction in a life well lived. No service by request.
As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
Catherine Kathleen "Katie" Bateman (nee McHugh) passed away peacefully at the Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver, BC on December 17th, 2016 at the age of 99. Katie was predeceased by her husband, Edward Robert (Ted) Bateman and siblings Shirley, Elsie, Peggy, Roy and Mickey. Loving mother of Wendi (Dave), Michael (Andree) and Judy (Sheila), she will also be missed by brother Kevin (Paula). She will be buried at a later date with her husband Ted in Ferguson Falls, ON. Our family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the caregivers at the Kiwanis Care Centre for their kindness and unwavering support. Donations in lieu of flowers to your preferred charity.
SCORETZ, Michael Garry November 2, 1940 − December 14, 2016
Garry passed away peacefully in North Vancouver. He followed his passion for geology to the Solomon Islands, Alaska, Mexico, Honduras and Colombia. Garry is best known for his adventurous spirit, the twinkle in his eye and his generosity. He was loved as father, grandfather (Opa), husband, brother, and friend. Predeceased by his father (Michael), mother (Sara) and sister (Theresa). Garry will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Deena (Knut) and Megan (Maxence), two grand daughters, Mia and Zara, brothers, Don and Patrick (Mimi), and his many friends and relatives. Service will be held at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Thursday, December 22 at 2 PM.
SMITH, Alison Margaret June 24, 1926 - December 12, 2016 Immigrated to Canada in November 1949 and met Ken in Edmonton (at a youth hostel corn roast on the banks of the Saskatchewan River). They married March 4, 1952 and moved to BC shortly afterwards - first to Kelowna, then Deep Cove on Vancouver Island and finally North Vancouver. Survived by her devoted husband of almost 65 years Ken; 4 children; Heather (Bruce), Malcolm (Alicia), Robyn (Mike) and Val (Roger); 2 granddaughters Kristen (Eric) and Meghan; and 1 great granddaughter Bridget. Alison was involved in Flicka Gymnastics for many years and volunteered in a reading program at Highlands Elementary School. She was part of the committee that established the North Shore Indoor Tennis facility due to her passion for the sport. Alison also was a member of the Dundarave Players, leader in the local Brownie and Guide Troop and was one of the kindest people you could ever meet, she opened her heart and home to many over the years and will be sorely missed. Many thanks to all the staff at Kiwanis Care Centre for the kind and compassionate care delivered over the last 12 months. No service. Family and friends will gather for tea and reminiscing, date to be announced.
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GOWLER, Allan R. July 16, 1937 − December 10, 2016
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Allan Robert Gowler of North Vancouver, BC on December 10th, 2016. Al was born on July 16th, 1937 to Alida and Earl Gowler in Winnipeg, MB. He moved to Vancouver, BC in 1970. Al was a dear friend to many and loved to make people laugh by sharing jokes and funny stories. He will be especially remembered for his generosity, which was often intentionally unseen. Al is survived by his beloved wife, Lona, his cherished son, Jeremy, his daughter−in−law Devon and his grandchildren, Parker and Rorie. He is also survived by his sister Marlene (Harvey) Endler, brother Dennis (Doreen) Gowler and sister−in−law Ruby Holladay. Al is predeceased by his parents and his brothers George and Jack Gowler. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, December 22nd at 11AM, at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, 1360 East 24th Street, North Vancouver, BC. Reception to follow. In his retirement, Al made many cherished friends at the John Braithwaite Community Center through his membership in the Healthy Heart Group. Al also donated his time for over 15 years as a driver for the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Al’s name to the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society at www.volunteercancerdrivers.ca
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