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BRIGHTLIGHTS 14Serenade to Ambleside

SPORT25Cavaliers on the charge

LIVE 15Quelling quarter life crises

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Evidence tossed in impaired cop case

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One of three chargesfaced by an RCMPofficer accused of drunkand reckless driving wasdropped this month after

a judge ruled the policeinvestigation infringed onhis rights.

Sgt.Victor Cunhacareened into a medianon Highway 1 near theCaulfeild exit shortly beforemidnight on Nov. 30, 2012,

later trying to drive awaydespite having lost a wheel,according to a witness.

Cunha, the head of theRCMP’s Lower Mainlandexplosives disposal unit, wascharged with dangerous andimpaired driving stemmingfrom the crash. But a thirdcharge of driving with ablood alcohol content higherthan .08 was tossed afterJudge Steven Merrick of the

NorthVancouver provincialcourt ruled a blood sampleshould not be admitted asevidence in the trial.

Merrick ruledWestVancouver Police Const.Arman Sardari was notdiligent enough in asking ifCunha wanted to consulta lawyer.The judge alsoruled the officer did nothave reasonable groundsto request a blood sample

and that the officer had notchecked to make sure thebreathalyzer was workingproperly.

Cunha crashed whiledriving back from dinner inSquamish, where he drankwine. Cunha was aggressiveand “all over the road,” ashe headed east on Highway1, according to witnessBrendan Grills, who testifiedearlier in the trial.

WestVancouver PoliceDepartment Const. MattPlant, the first officer toarrive on the scene, testifiedCunha said: “I tried to killmyself.”

When asked if he wantedto consult a lawyer, Cunharesponded, “No, not at thistime,” according to Sardari.

But Sardari “ought to

Blood sample ruled inadmissibleafter police infringe on rights

Municipal report

West Vancouvertops spending listSTEFANIA [email protected]

WestVancouver spendsmore money per person— and collects moretax dollars per resident— than any other LowerMainland municipality,according to a recentreport from the FraserInstitute.

The right-leaning publicpolicy think tank comparedgovernment finances of 17municipalities in MetroVancouver — includingexamining governmentspending, revenue and debtfrom 2002 to 2012.

WestVancouver was notonly the highest spenderin 2012 — at $2,118 perperson — but also the leaderin extracting the most cashper resident at $2,548 perperson.

The regional average formunicipal spending was$1,384 per person and forcollecting was $1,916 perresident.

But District ofWestVancouver Mayor MichaelSmith said the bottom line is

WestVancouver is a desirableplace to live.

“For me, the name ofthe game is value for moneyand I think our citizens thinkthey get really good valuefor the property taxes theypay,” he said. “The averagehousehold receives way moreservices than they would inother municipalities.”

In the 2014 budgetapproved last March,council broke its three-yearpattern of not raising theresidential property tax rateby increasing it by 2.92 percent. As the average propertyis valued at more than $1.8million, it means the averagehousehold pays about $93more in residential propertytaxes.

Council also deferred orcut about $2 million worthof projects across variousdepartments and reportedno surplus.

The study also notedthatWestVancouver wasat the bottom of the listwhen it came to how muchof its property tax revenue

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Sunday, November 2, 2014 - North Shore News - A3

ote Municipal Election 2014NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD

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Dave Jackson

teacher

Three - now all profes-sional adults

No

33 years

Diploma, arts & sciences,VCC; B.Ed.,M.Ed., UBC

None

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Only if it’s the best optionunder the circumstancesafter a thorough reviewwith reference to long-term projections. I amconcerned that short-term gain will becomelong-term pain. Industryon the North Shore isexpanding fast as Asia’sexpands. New familieswill want to move here.

I like IB and AP avail-ability. With MontessoriI am less convincedthat it’s appropriate ina public school systemthat needs to husbandresources.

As a counterweight tothe province in responseto community concerns.Bureaucratic oversight.

electmeschooltrustee.n.vanc.ca

Edward Desaulniers

44

business owner

Two. Ages 8 and 11

No

Yes, 18 years

BA Economics

Minor volunteer work

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As a last resort, I wouldconsider it. I believe cur-rent trustees’ inclinationto sell off properties tosupport capital needs isnot sustainable.

A broad range of learningoptions enhance all partsof the public system.More choices provide bet-ter learning environments.I would also encourageESL programs.

Boards are less importanttoday than they were 20years ago. However theboard’s relevancy is ap-parent when we see thecontrast between districts.

ed4315.wix.com/elected

Yael Drinkle

39

director, employment &training

Two. Ages 6 and 9

No

Yes, 14 years

Bachelor of arts degreewith major in psychologyfrom UBC

PAC events and commu-nications co-ordinator atDorothy Lynas elementaryfor 3 years

My preference is toretain the land that wecurrently have, but Ialso understand theimportance of mak-ing improvements tospaces currently used toprovide the best learningenvironment for ourstudents.

Yes, some of theseprograms are verypopular in our communityand we should continueto support options forstudents to study in ourcommunity.

While capital dollarsare controlled by theprovince, the local boardhas relationships with themunicipality to understandand address specific needsof our community.

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Barry Forward

55

career management/executive coach

Two. Ages 21 and 22

Yes

Yes, 18 years

Graduate certificate inexecutive coaching;Bachelor of arts degree

Canyon Heights elemen-tary school planningcouncil member; volun-teer, Handsworth PAC

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Our school lands weremade available forschools by the com-munity at large. As such,I believe that they shouldbe retained by the com-munity for communityuse or future educationalneeds. If we sell themwe will never be able toafford to buy them back.

I support expansion ofinnovative programmingthat better serves theneeds of our students.However, we must ensureall students have accessto these opportunities.

School boards are es-sential to the democraticprocess and local gover-nance of our educationsystem. Boards ensurelocal needs/concerns areheard and acted upon.

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Cyndi Gerlach

50

SD44 school trustee;special needs advocate

Three. Ages 18, 16, 14

No

Yes, 43 years

Business & marketing;continuing education inareas of interest

NVPAC past president;served on school PAC;served on district commit-tees representing parents

Three years, and I have a100% attendance recordduring my term.

I prefer not to sell land;that is always my lastchoice. Some situations(Argyle) may requireselling land to bridge thecost difference betweena seismic upgrade and afull rebuild that providesfinancially strategicbuildings that will last50+ years, and are saferfor our children and staff.

Yes, I support providing awide variety of education-al programs to meet ourmandate for personalizededucation options andengage more students inpublic education.

School boards provide vitallocal input on direction asour community’s needschange; a board of educa-tion is the voice linkingschool communities andgovernment.

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Megan Higgins

47

lawyer

Three children: ages 14,10 and 5

No

Yes, 13 years

LLM, Cambridge Univer-sity; LLB, University ofAlberta; BComm, UBC

Executive on preschoolboard

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No. That plan is not sus-tainable. We cannot sella property every time weneed to build a school.Public land shouldremain public. It belongsto future generations.Properties not neededfor schools should beused for other purposesin the public interest (eg.daycare, recreation).

Yes. These programs (par-ticularly at the secondary-school level) are a goodway to tailor educationto the specific needs ofindividual children.

To make local decisionson issues affecting thatparticular community.Also,school boards are able,individually or collectively,to lobby the provincialgovernment for change.

facebook.com/MeganHigginsPolitician

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Name

Age

Occupation?

Number of children.Ages?

Are you a memberof any politicalparty(ies)?

Do you live in theschool district thatyou seek to represent?For how long?

What higher educationqualifications do youhold?

What PAC experiencehave you had?

Incumbent: How manyyears have you servedon the board?

Non-incumbent: Boardmeetings attended inthe last three years?

Do you support thesale of school landsfor capital needs?

Do you supportfurther expansion ofprograms of choicesuch as Montessori, IBor academies?

Why do we need aschool board when somuch is dictated bythe province?

Contact info

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Tanya Lahulek

33

staffing program clerk

Two. One 7-year-old boyand one 4.5-year-old girl

Yes

Yes, for the past 10 orso years

Certified nursing unitco-ordinator

As my children are start-ing their journey in schoolsystem, I am beginningmy involvement with PAC.

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I do not support thesale of school landsfor capital needs. Ibelieve that there areother options availableand that the decisionneeds to be made withcommunity consultation,with alternative solutionspresented.

I support expansionsof programs that offeralternative educationand learning opportuni-ties as long as access isprovided to all students.

School boards are awareof individual districtneeds and can advocatefor local students at amunicipal and provinciallevel.

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Notice of Election2014 Local Government ElectionDistrict of West Vancouver & West Vancouver School District (SD45)PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District ofWest Vancouver andWest Vancouver School District (SD45) that an electionby voting is necessary for the offices of Councillor and School Trustee (Michael Smith, for the Office of Mayor, was elected by acclamationpursuant to section 76 of the Local Government Act) and that the persons nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received are:

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For the Office of Councillorsix to be elected for a four-year term:

BAXTER Joanna West Vancouver BCBOOTHMary-Ann West Vancouver BCCAMERON Craig West Vancouver BCCASSIDY Christine West Vancouver BCCLOUGHMax 1575 Taylor Way, West Vancouver BCEVISONMichael 4087 Rose Crescent, West Vancouver BCFINKBEINER Jim West Vancouver BCGAMBIOLI Nora West Vancouver BCJOHNSON Jon West Vancouver BCLAMBUR Peter 1060 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver BCLEWIS Michael 4485 Ross Lane, West Vancouver BCMALLAKIN Ali West Vancouver BCPLATT Terry 1555 Fulton Avenue, West Vancouver BCREYNOLDSCarolanne 2545QueensAvenue,West Vancouver BCSOPROVICH Bill 1203-2180 Argyle Avenue,West Vancouver BC

For the Office of School Trusteefor West Vancouver School District (SD45)five to be elected for a four-year term:

BOYD Jim 1395 Camridge Road, West Vancouver BCBROADY Carolyn 1520 Rena Crescent, West Vancouver BCBROWN Nicole 2025 27th Street, West Vancouver BCDONAHUE Sheelah West Vancouver BCDORSMAN Pieter Lions Bay BCINMAN Rob West Vancouver BCLESCHERT Irene West Vancouver BCSTEVENSONDave 2270Haywood Avenue,West Vancouver BC

General Voting DaySaturday, November 15 is general voting day in British Colum-bia (BC). Eligible electors will vote to elect Councillors for theDistrict ofWest Vancouver and School Trustees for theWestVancouver School District (SD45). Voting places for No-vember 15 are as follows; all are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

Eagle Harbour Montessori School 5575 Marine Drive *Gleneagles Community Centre 6262 Marine Drive *Hollyburn Elementary School 1329 Duchess Avenue *Irwin Park Elementary School 2455 Haywood AvenuePresbyterian Church 2893 Marine DriveRidgeview Elementary School 1250 Mathers Avenue *Rockridge Secondary School 5350 Headland Drive *Seniors’ Activity Centre 695 21st Street *Sentinel Secondary School 1250 Chartwell Drive *Westcot Elementary School 760Westcot Road *Ambleside Youth Centre 1018 Pound Road

Wheelchair access and curbside voting are available at alllocations. Locations marked above with * are most accessible.

Notice of Advance Voting OpportunitiesAdvance voting opportunities will be held for eligible elec-tors who will be unable to vote on general voting day, atWest Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Street, WestVancouver BC from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the following days:

Tuesday, November 4 Wednesday, November 5Thursday, November 6 Friday, November 7Saturday, November 8 Monday, November 10.

Mail Ballot VotingElectors may vote by mail ballot if they have a physical disab-ility, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at anothervoting opportunity or if they are persons who expect to beabsent from the municipality on general voting day and atthe times of all advance voting opportunities. Electors meet-ing the above qualifications may apply to the Chief ElectionOfficer to receive a mail ballot, and if required, a registrationpackage. The application to vote by mail ballot is availableat westvancouver.ca/election and atWest Vancouver Muni-cipal Hall. Mail ballot packages will be provided to qualifiedapplicants beginning on November 3 or earlier if possible.If you are unable to pick up a mail ballot package provideyour application to the Chief Election Officer by October 31,to allow sufficient time for a package to be mailed. Com-pleted mail ballots must be received by the Chief ElectionOfficer at West Vancouver Municipal Hall by 8 p.m. onSaturday, November 15, 2014 in order to be counted for theelection. For more information on mail ballot voting call theElection Office at the numbers below.

Registering to VoteElectors whose names do not appear on the list of regis-tered electors may register at the time of voting by com-pleting the required application form available at the votingplace and by producing two pieces of accepted identification.

Resident ElectorsTo register as a Resident Elector at the time of voting, elec-tors must meet the following requirements: age 18 or olderon general voting day; a Canadian citizen; a resident of BCfor at least 6 months immediately before registration; aresident of the District of West Vancouver, or of the WestVancouver School District for school trustee voters, for atleast 30 days immediately before registration; and not dis-qualified by law from voting in an election. No corporationis entitled to be registered as an elector or have a represen-tative registered as an elector; no corporation is entitled tovote. Permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants)who have not become Canadian citizens are not permittedto vote. Registration identification: To prove both residen-cy and identity applicants will be required to produce twopieces of identification (ID); at least one of the pieces of IDmust have a signature. Photo ID is not required.

Non-Resident ElectorsTo register as a Non-resident Elector, electors must meet thefollowing requirements: age 18 or older on general voting day;a Canadian citizen; a resident of BC for at least 6 months im-mediately before registration; a registered owner of real pro-perty in the District ofWest Vancouver (DWV) or in theWestVancouver School District (SD45) for school trustee voters,for at least 30 days before registration; not entitled to registeras a resident elector in the municipality or electoral area; notdisqualified by law from voting in an election; not registeredas a non-resident property elector in relation to any other par-cel of real property in the municipality or electoral area; ifthere is more than one registered owner of the property onlyone of those individuals may, with the written consent of themajority of the owners, register as a non-resident propertyelector; the only persons who are registered owners of thereal property either as joint tenants or tenants in commonare individuals who are not holding the property in trust fora corporation or another trust; and not disqualified by lawfrom voting in an election. No corporation is entitled to beregistered as an elector or have a representative registeredas an elector; no corporation is entitled to vote. Permanent

residents of Canada (landed immigrants) who have not be-come Canadian citizens are not permitted to vote. Registra-tion identification: To prove identity and provide proof thatthey are entitled to register in relation to the property, andif applicable, written consent of the other property owners,applicants will be required to produce two pieces of identifi-cation, onewith a signature. Photo identification is not required.Acceptable forms of proof of ownership are BC AssessmentNotice, Certificate of Title issued by the Land Title Office,and a property tax notice or property tax certificate.

The registered owner of real property means whichever ofthe following is applicable: (a) the owner of a registered estatein fee simple of the property unless another person holds aninterest in the property referred to in (b) to (d) as follows; (b)theholder of the last registered agreement for sale unless anotherperson holds an interest in the property referred to in (c) to(d) as follows; (c) the tenant for life under a registered lifeinterest in the property unless another person holds an interestin the property referred to in (d) as follows; (d) the holder ofa registered lease of the property for a termof at least 99 years.

Documents acceptable to prove identity include a BC Driver’sLicence; a BC Identification Card; an Owner’s Certificate ofInsurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC; a BC Care-Card or BC Gold CareCard; Request for Continued AssistanceForm SDES8; a Social Insurance Card; a Canadian CitizenshipCard; a real property tax notice; a credit/debit card issuedby a savings institution; a utility bill issued for the supply ofelectricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxialcable services; or a solemn declaration as to place of residence.

For School Trustee election for SD45 only:For School Trustee elections, the Board of Education for SD45has, by resolution and bylaw, agreed that the Chief ElectionOfficer and Deputy Chief Election Officer appointed by theDWV will also act on the board’s behalf, and has designat-ed locations at which qualified electors may vote for schooltrustees only within their voting divisions.

Voting Division 1West Vancouver: same locations, datesand times as listed previously in this notice.

Voting Division 2 Bowen IslandMunicipality: onNovember 15,from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bowen Island Community School, 1041Mt. Gardner Road; from 1 to 2 p.m. at 1070 Miller Road only forresidents and staff of Bowen Court; and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. atWestcot School, 760Westcot Road, West Vancouver. Advancevoting is on November 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bowen IslandMunicipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane.

Voting Division 3 Village of Lions Bay: onNovember 15, from8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lions Bay Village Hall, 400 Centre Road.Advance voting is on November 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at theLions Bay Village Hall, 400 Centre Road.

Voting Division 4 that portion of GVRD Electoral Area “A”lying along, or within Howe Sound adjacent to the munici-palities of Bowen Island, Lions Bay andDWV: onNovember 15,from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre at 6262Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Advance voting is on November5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at West Vancouver Municipal Hall at750 17th Street.

The preceding is important information. Please have some-one translate it for you.

S. Scholes, Chief Election OfficerOctober 28, 2014

Contact the Election OfficeIf you have enquiries or require more information:

Legislative Services Department West VancouverMunicipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC

t: 604-925-7045 or 604-925-7049e: [email protected]

hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(excluding statutory holidays)


Squamishmake case to energy board

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As Burnaby protestersand Kinder Morgansquare off in court over theTrans Mountain pipeline,the North Shore’s FirstNations have been makingtheir case directly beforethe National Energy Board(NEB).

Squamish Nationhereditary chiefs and eldersspent a half-day Oct. 24testifying before the NEBpanel, which will eventuallyrecommend to the federalgovernment whether Kinder

Morgan’s plan to triple theamount of oil pumped toand shipped from BurrardInlet should go ahead.

The testimony, deliveredby Chief Ian Campbell, elderand Chief DickWilliams

and elder Dave Jacobs,sewed together the nation’soral history, the Squamishpeople’s means of generatingwealth and their deepopposition to the expandedtransport of diluted bitumen

and unfairness of the NEBprocess.

“We were primarilyfocused on the continuityof cultural uses and ourtraditions and our valuesassociated with our landsand our waters throughoutour territories includingBurrard Inlet and out intothe Salish Sea,” Campbellsaid. “We also explainedthat we don’t consent toCanada claiming jurisdictionover our territory, arbitrarilyissuing rights to third-partyinterests on top of ouraboriginal rights and titleand we don’t consent toKinder Morgan’s applicationto bring this type of riskinto our waters and into ourlands.” Campbell said thepresentation also addressedthe long-term sustainabilityof how the Squamish Nationsees the land and watersbeing managed.

Squamish chiefs andcouncil intend to seeBurrard Inlet and HoweSound revitalized, buildingon a boom of returningaquatic life in recent years.That can only be jeopardizedby bringing in more dilutedbitumen, said Campbell,adding the nation feels it isan unacceptably dangerousproduct.

“We did visits upto the tarsands andFort McMurray.Weweren’t impressedwith the magnitude of

industrialization there, theimpacts to the water table,the health of First Nationsthere. Diluted bitumenis loaded with all types ofchemicals,” he said.

And a spill of some kindis a question of when, notif, Campbell said. “We’vemoved well beyond theissue of probability to oneof consequence and askingwhat is in place in the eventof a major catastrophe, spill,rupture, leak or any seismic

Judge cites lack of good faithhave known” that Cunha’sresponse was equivocaland at minimum soughtclarification, according toMerrick.

The breach of Cunha’srights are “rooted inignorance of charterstandards which comesclose to bad faith.There iscertainly an absence of goodfaith,” Merrick wrote in hisdecision.

Complications aroundthe blood sample began

when a technician at LionsGate Hospital refused apolice request to drawCunha’s blood. A doctoreventually drew the blood.

But Merrick ruled theblood sample should notbe admitted, because thegrounds for taking it werebased on inaccurate andmisleading, informationoffered by Sardari.

Under cross-examinationfrom defense lawyerMichael Klein at the trial,Sardari reversed his earlierdescription of Cunha

slurring his words andswaying.

Inconsistenciesin Sardari’s account“demonstrate a carelessnesswith the truth,” accordingto Merrick.The judgeadded Cunha’s symptomsof impairment could alsohave been caused by beingknocked unconscious in thecar accident.

Excluding the bloodsample was necessary toretain both individual rightsand the reputation of thecriminal justice system,

according to Merrick.Sardari took a breath

sample from Cunha shortlyafter the crash. However,the breathalyzer needsto be between 10 and 40degrees Celsius to get areliable reading. Sardarididn’t recall the temperaturethat evening, but testifiedhe always ensures thetemperature is within thecorrect range. But Merrickruled that wasn’t goodenough.

The trial continues incourt Nov. 17.

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Do we need to be told how to vote?“You could say dogsshould be on leashes but itain’t going to happen.”’District of NorthVancouverassistant fire chief JimBonneville reflects on twocanine water rescues in twodays at Inter River Park(from an Oct.31 news story).

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“I just saw the lights ofthis fully-loaded semi-truck come in and, therewas nothing much to do.”Erez Avramov trains forthe Dakar motorcycle rallyfollowing a highway crash thatresulted in a leg amputation(from an Oct.26 Focus story).

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Dear Editor:The Western Resident’s Association held an

all-candidates meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23.There was an excellent turnout demonstratingthat the western part of West Vancouverparticipates and takes municipal politicsseriously.We want to elect councillors with astrong skill set, excellent communication skillsas well as the ability to think independently.We need councillors who are able to createvisions for the next generation of WestVancouverites by listening to the needs of the

people and who are able to think about whatis best in the long term for our community byaddressing the outdated Official CommunityPlan.

I was quite alarmed at some of the personalquestions that bordered on slander toincumbent councillors. If we are not careful,people who have the skills and ability willnot want to run.We need young and maturecandidates alike, who want to engage in thispolitical arena.What we don’t need is an“approved” list of candidates that tells us who

to vote for, a list that is apparently created by afew, behind closed doors.

Do we really, in this day and age, needothers telling us who to vote for? Isn’t thiswhat the democratic people in Hong Kong areprotesting about? Are we in West Vancouver onthe verge of losing our democratic rights to afew who may have their own agenda? Pleaseget out and vote for your own personal slate ofcandidates!Jean AdsheadWest Vancouver

Splitting headacheIt’s back, albeit in a watered down

form.The prime minister has

reintroduced his plan for high-earnersto shift part of their income onto theirspouse’s tax return in order to sneakinto a lower tax bracket. Only this time,the total tax benefit has been capped at$2,000.

The fundamental problems of theincome splitting remain.

What does this iteration of the plando for couples that make a similarlevel of income? Nothing. And singleparents who arguably have the greatestdemonstrable need for some extra help?Again, nothing.

It’s a scheme that is inherently unfairbecause it only rewards families alreadyearning enough to get by on oneincome. In an age when the growinggap between the rich and poor and the

diminishing prospects of the middleclass are two of the most challengingsocial problems we face, this is taking usfurther in the wrong direction

Not long before he died, then-financeminister Jim Flaherty did somethingfew in his party ever do and publiclyquestioned the wisdom of the policybeing pushed by the PM.

Packaged with the announcement,however, was the news thatConservatives are also upping theuniversal child-care benefit for familieswith kids under six to $160 per month.It’s harder to find fault with that.But the government is engaging inbureaucratic gymnastics, making thechange effective Jan. 1 and then issuingretroactive payments in July 2015 inorder to make sure the cheques startarriving right around the same time theelection signs do.

Dear Editor:My partner and I

recently made a trip intoNorth Vancouver fromLangley to the EverythingWine store and I’ve neverseen so many inconsiderateand rude drivers in anyother municipality as I

did that day in NorthVancouver.

Do you think yourstreet address gives yousome kind of right to runred lights, not signal whenturning into another laneor run stop signs? In thattrip, I counted seven red

light runners, three stopsign runners and numerousdrivers who forgot thattheir vehicles are equippedwith turn signals.

You have no problemcutting off other drivers,

Thank you to strangers

See Driving page 8

Dear Editor:Please allow me to express

my thanks and gratitude toall those who took a momentout of their day to aid meon Lonsdale last week afterI fell.The quick responsein contacting 9-1-1 andremaining with me until

assistance arrived was deeplyappreciated.Also, a big thankyou to the paramedics, firstresponders and the staff atLions Gate Hospital.

Thank you to each andevery one.Margaret MathiesonNorthVancouver

NorthVan drivers inconsiderate


VIEWPOINT

It’s municipal electionseason in BritishColumbia, a timethat inspires greatpassion in dozens ofaspiring politicians, afew members of theirimmediate families andthe suddenly bustlingniche storeWooden Stakes& Rubber Mallets R Us.

By the way, there’s agreat special on now atWS&RM R US: print 500slanderous, anonymousscreeds at their storeand they’ll throw intwo complimentarymudslingers.

Unfortunately beyondthose folks, and anyonewho is about to build areally tall tower, there isn’tmuch interest in municipal

elections. It’s a shame —democracy itself was bornat the municipal level in thegreat city-state of Athens,Greece. Olive magnate SellaPimentos was furious whenhis neighbour, athletic togasalesman Luulu Lemonus,

cut down a grove of Sella’sfinest olive tress to createa view corridor from theMediterranean to Luulu’sbreakfast nook.

Instead of settling thematter in the traditionalold world way — poisonedspanikopita — Sella decidedto invent democracy,holding the world’s firstelection to form a councilto hear his complaints.Thecouncil listened intentlyto all sides of the dispute,debated all courses of actionand promptly referred it toSubcommittee 43J in chargeof Bathhouse Mould, OliveGroves and Lemon Zest.

Those glamour daysare gone.The last round ofB.C. municipal electionssaw a voter turnout of just

29.6 per cent, accordingto CivicInfo BC.Thingswere even worse on theNorth Shore, withWestVancouver “leading” theway with a 24.5 per centturnout followed by theNorthVancouvers fallingwithin a point of eachother (just amalgamatealready, you crazy kids),straddling a measly 21 percent.Those numbers wouldmake a junior high cafeteria“Quiche vs. Quinoa” votefeel shame.

There are two wordsthat should snap up thespine of every lapsedmunicipal voter: Rob Ford.As the writer of a jokey jokecolumn I am really shootingmyself in my half-drunk

face here, but voters need tostay involved in politics sothat people like Rob Fordare not able to gain power.

Ooof.Writing that hurt.Even here on the genteelNorth Shore ofVancouverI’ve found it irresistibleto constantly referenceRob Ford’s antics in mycolumn. By an unscientificcount I’ve brought up theComedy Santa in more thana quarter of all my columnsover the past year.

I’m relatively new toFord Nation ofWritersGetting Giddy Drunk OnHis Fumes, but it’s easyto look back and see thathe was a disaster waitingto happen long before hewas ever elected mayor of

Toronto. Here’s a quick,hilarious, depressingrefresher of just a few thingsRob Ford did before gettingelected mayor:

• Suggested that the cityshould be a “refugee-freezone.”

• During a budgetdebate, called fellowcouncillor GeorgeMammoliti a “Gino Boy.”

•Was asked, amidcontroversy, to stopcoaching high schoolfootball.

• Drunkenly beratedseatmates at aTorontoMaple Leafs hockey game.Later denied drunkenlyberating seatmates at

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See Curling page 8

Dear Editor:I have been made aware

of Mr. Carolan’s claims inthe Sunday, Oct. 26 NorthShore News that District ofNorth Vancouver electioncandidate Wayne Hunter(no relation to me) wassupporting the KinderMorgan pipeline expansion.I now understand that Mr.Carolan may have mistakenWayne and I in his article.I understand that Mr.Hunter has indicated heopposes the current plansfor the expansion.TheNorth Shore News kindlypublished this correctionon Wednesday.

However, in thatcorrection, it seems toimply that I spoke attimes “on behalf of theoil and gas industriesand the Kinder MorganPipeline expansion.”Let me clarify that I

speak on behalf of andrepresent only J. Hunter& Associates. Althoughat any time I could beadvising any one of dozensof energy, infrastructure,or international businesscompanies, includingTransMountain Pipeline,I almost never have theauthority to represent themor speak on their behalfand I certainly have nosuch authority in the caseof the oil and gas industryor Kinder Morgan Canada/TransMountain Pipeline.

As for my positionon the TransMountainPipeline expansion, it isgenerally favourable, buthas not changed fromthe speech I gave at theVancouver Board of Tradein January 2013. In myview, that speech providesa reasonable position forany candidate for election

at this stage in the project:“NEB decisions, overmy 10 years of testifyingbefore them, are thoroughand balanced. I think thekey documents are theevidence, the decisionitself including summariesof evidence, and just asimportantly, if the projectis approved, the conditionsimposed on the project.It’s all publicly available.Without seeing thesethree documents, andparticularly the conditionsimposed by the regulators,in my view it is impossibleto judge the benefits andrisks of a project. Hence, Iam disappointed in thosewho categorically andunconditionally opposea project when these keydocuments are not yetavailable.”John HunterNorth Vancouver

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MORRIS FOR MAYORHave you ever wondered why it has become so expensive to livein the City of North Vancouver?

Could the reason be that the CAO and his office cost the CityTaxpayers huge money:

Name Annual Base Salary Benefits TotalCAO Tollstam $256,092 $61,462 $317,554CAO Assist #1 $ 78,552 $18,852 $ 97,904CAO Assist #2 $ 78,552 $18,852 $ 97,904

($400,000 equals 1% of the City’s total operating budget)

The CAO’s office costs 1.28% of the entire annual operating costof the City. The CAO’s wage has increased by 26% from 2008 to2013.

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a Leafs game.Whencontradicted stronglyenough, admitted todrunkenly beratingseatmates at a Leafs game.

That’s just the tip of thevodka-flavoured iceberg, yethe was still elected mayor.Things didn’t get better.Here are a few non-crack,non-talking-about-his-wife’s-genitals things he didafter getting elected mayor:

• Photographed drivingon the Gardiner Expresswaywhile reading workdocuments.

• Initiated a “Cut theWaist” weight challenge.

Did not lose any weight.Fell off scale and twistedankle at final weigh-in.

• Skipped two and a halfhours of a council meetingto coach a football game.Diverted two city buses forhis team when the gameended early, leaving rushhour transit passengersstranded in the rain.

•Was asked, amidcontroversy, to stopcoaching high schoolfootball.

• Fled into his house andcalled 911 multiple timesafter the crew of CBC’sThis Hour Has 22 Minutesarrived with MaryWalshdressed in character as

Marg Delahunty, PrincessWarrior. Got angry withthe dispatcher when policedidn’t immediately arrive,reportedly yelling “You …bitches! Don’t you f—kingknow? I’m Rob f—kingFord, the mayor of thiscity!”

Not anymore, bitches.JohnTory was electedmayor ofToronto Monday,although Ford, who isbattling cancer, was re-elected to his council seatand has vowed to runagain for mayor in the nextelection.

As awesome as all of thisis from an entertainmentstandpoint, it’s not really

a good way to run anysort of government (or carwash, for that matter). Soif you want to make surethat no Ford knockoffsget elected around theseparts, just take a look at thecandidates. Maybe get outto a debate or two, ask allthe candidates if they smokecrack.They may say no, butif you’re still not convincedit probably would be bestto get a video of the personsmoking crack.Then maybea year later, two years tops,the person will finally admitto smoking crack and thengo away forever. Maybe.

If that’s too muchtrouble though, ask the

person about density,or bike lanes and theirconnections to criminalorganizations, or curling,or dog poop or whateveris sitting there on yourdoorstep that you wantaddressed.These are thepeople who will be taskedwith managing all thoselittle things for the nextthree years.

Now’s your chance. Goahead and ask. And then govote. C’mon kids, don’t sitby and let the vulgar, theoffensive, the distasteful, thedownright foul smelling sidewin. I’m talking, of course,about quiche.

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and forcing your way intotraffic, when clearly you arein the wrong.

I don’t know whatmakes you think you areabove the driving laws,but this will be my lasttrip to the store in NorthVancouver as the driversthere are literally crazy.

I know your streets arenarrow and congested,but seriously, you makedriving in North Vancouverdangerous.

Now I understand why,every single day, the trafficnews reports numerousaccidents in the City ofNorth Vancouver.

I am a commuter fromLangley to Burnaby for mywork, and I’ve never seenas many driving violationsas I did that one day inNorth Van.

I was thrilled when Imade it safely over the IronWorker’s bridge and out ofyour municipality.

Unfortunately,Everything Wine has lostmy business because of itslocation.Sandra SteffanLangley

Curling to crack: ask the questionsFrom page 7

Drivinglaws applyhere tooFrom page 6

New system for special needs not so improvedDear Editor:

What I’m about to sayis archaic. But the publicneeds to be reminded ofwhat teaching was like forall children prior to thegovernment’s overhaul ofthe system we once had.In the ’80s I volunteeredin a special class. It wasrun by two teachers and a0.8 aide and it serviced 15students: those who werelearning disabled, with

behavioural difficultiesand special needs. Mostchildren spent some time inthis class to participate insubjects and activities thatwould decrease frustrationand boost self-esteem,then returned to theirhomerooms.

This was cheap incomparison to the newsystem that the governmentreplaced it with to appeaseparents with special needs

children. In order to achieve100 per cent inclusion, abattery of special educationaides were hired, studentswere evaluated to assessneeds and, depending onthe needs of the class, aideswould work with one orseveral children at a time.On many levels this modelworked well.

However, costs keptrising, so fewer studentswith learning disabilities

generated aide time. Labelswere changed to the pointwhere some teachersusing the old system ofclassification became veryconfused with the new one.Children who would havegot aide time in the pastwere left behind. So as itstands: increasing numbersof learning/behaviouralstudents are in theclassroom with inadequateservice, teachers try to

attend to as many studentsas they can, studentswithout disabilities helpthose who have them.

Should teachers standup for feasible workingconditions (at personalexpense) to bring backwhat they had? Or doesthe government change toa new program or opt todestroy what it had built?Lisa PayneNorthVancouver

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Value formoney, says Smithis drawn from businesses,which is 7.9 per cent.Theregional average is 40.7 percent.

“That’s because we don’tthink businesses shouldpay a disproportionatepercentage of the costs ofservices in the municipality,”Smith said. “We want toencourage business, so wemake sure we look at thebusiness tax rate and makesure it’s entirely fair.”

Smith said part of thereason for the highWest

Van numbers is it’s morecostly to maintain therecreation facilities, parksand infrastructure inWestVancouver than in someother areas because themunicipality is on the sideof a mountain.WestVan’samenities are also used bymany people from otherareas, he said.

“The thing aboutour parks and beaches isthey’re not just used byWestVancouver residents,a significant percentageare from NorthVancouverwho come over here to use

our beaches, parks and ourseawalls,” he said. “Imaginewhat it costs to put a sewerand water line throughWestVancouver (compared) toSurrey where you’re goingthrough a flat field. Herewe’re going through amountain.

“But our quality of life isthe best.”

Smith also noted thatpolice and fire are among thebiggest expenses.

“We have four fire hallsin the municipality becauseof our geography,” he noted.“Whereas the City of North

Vancouver, which has ahigher population, they haveone fire hall.”

According to the study,NewWestminster spentthe second-highest perperson ($1,837) followed byVancouver ($1,689). Surreywas in last place at $951.

In collecting the mostrevenue per person,WestVancouver wasagain followed by NewWestminster ($2,424) andVancouver ($2,167).

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activity or any shippingincidents,” he said. “Thisrhetoric that we’re hearingabout world class safetyreally doesn’t resonate withus when we delve deeperinto those definitions.”

Meanwhile, Campbellsaid the Conservativegovernment continuesto promote oil sandsdevelopment abroad whenthe Crown has failed toproperly consult with theSquamish Nation.

The National EnergyBoard panel is expected

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“I’m not sure how thepanel members are going toweigh or use oral evidencesubmissions. I’m not surewhat that means to them butcertainly it was an importantstep for us to affirm on-the-record this type of history ofour people,” Campbell said.

TheTsleil-WaututhNation made its presentationto the NEB panel on Oct.17.

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2014General Local Election

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGPublic notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of North Vancouver that anelection by voting is necessary to elect six Councillors and four School Trustees for afour-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating October 2018, and thatthe persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYORRichard Walton has been elected by acclamation.

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be electedBASSAM, Roger 1257 Lucking PlaceHANSON, Jim 2125 Hill DriveHUNTER, Wayne 3658 Garibaldi DriveMACAULEY, Kevin District of North VancouverCOLBERT, Hazen 110 – 1111 27th Street EastFINDLAY, Linda 1201 Kilmer RoadMACKAY-DUNN, Doug District of North VancouverMACKENZIE, Glenn 1438 Frederick RoadBOND, Mathew 1803 Peters RoadLAYCOCK, Len District of North VancouverHICKS, Robin 4598 Underwood AvenueDE BOER, Connie District of North VancouverHILL, Amelia 4125 Russell CourtMURI, Lisa 1190 Hilary Place

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Four (4) to be electedDESAULNIERS, Edward District of North VancouverDRINKLE, Yael District of North VancouverFORWARD, Barry 652 Montroyal BoulevardGERLACH, Cyndi 3743 Roblin PlaceJACKSON, Dave District of North VancouverLOCKHART, Susan 5272 Malaspina PlaceMUIRHEAD, Kelly 3915 Blantyre PlaceNELSON, Shane District of North VancouverNESTOR, Bobbi-Lynn 2924 Regent AvenueSKUSE, Heather 1272 Argyle RoadSTANLEY, Jessica District of North VancouverSTRATTON, Franci 4169 Valencia AvenueAll addresses are in North Vancouver

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONSGeneral Voting will be open to qualified electors of the District of North Vancouver onSaturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, at the following locations:

LOCATION ADDRESSBlueridge Elementary School 2650 Bronte DriveBrooksbank Elementary School 980 East 13th StreetCanyon Heights Elementary School 4501 Highland BoulevardCapilano Elementary School 1230 West 20th StreetCarisbrooke Elementary School 510 East Carisbrooke RoadCleveland Elementary School 1255 Eldon RoadEastview Elementary School 1801 Mountain HighwayHighlands Elementary School 3150 Colwood DriveLynn Valley Community Recreation Centre 3590 Mountain HighwayLynnmour Elementary School 800 Forsman AvenueMontroyal Elementary School 5310 Sonora DriveMountainside Secondary School 3365 Mahon AvenueNorgate Elementary School 1295 Sowden StreetParkgate Community Centre 3625 Banff CourtRon Andrews Community Recreation Centre 931 Lytton StreetRoss Road Elementary School 2875 Bushnell PlaceSeycove Secondary School 1204 Caledonia AvenueSherwood Park Elementary School 4085 Dollar RoadUpper Lynn Elementary School 1540 Coleman StreetWoodcroft - Capilano Building 2024 Fullerton Avenue

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONIf you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting bycompleting the required application form available at the voting place. To register youmust meet the following qualifications:• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;• a Canadian citizen;• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day;• resident of, OR registered owner of real property in, the District of North Vancouverfor at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and,

• not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (atleast one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identificationmust prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (atleast one with a signature) to prove identity, prove that they are entitled to register inrelation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of otherproperty owners on title. The registered owner of real property means whichever of thefollowing is applicable:(a) the owner of a registered estate in fee simple of the property, unless anotherperson holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraphs (b) to (d);

(b) the holder of the last registered agreement for sale, unless another person holdsan interest in the property referred to in paragraphs (c) to (d);

(c) the tenant for life under a registered life interest in the property, unless anotherperson holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (d);

(d) the holder of a registered lease of the property for a term of at least 99 years.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITYA special voting opportunity will be available to qualified electors who are patients ofLions Gate Hospital at the time of voting, as follows:Saturday, November 15, 20149:00 am to 4:00 pmat Lions Gate Hospital231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC

MAIL BALLOT VOTINGMail ballot voting will be available to voters with disabilities who cannot travel to avoting place and to voters who will be absent from the District on General Voting Day(November 15) and all four Advance Voting Days (Novemer 5, 6, 8, and 10). In orderto receive a mail ballot package you must first complete a Mail Ballot Applicationavailable on the District’s election webpage (dnv.org/vote2014) or in person at DistrictHall. Applications can also be sent by mail, fax, or email upon request. If you arenot able to pick up a mail ballot package, please have your application to the ChiefElection Officer as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for a package to be mailed.To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no laterthan 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

FURTHER INFORMATIONFor further information visit dnv.org/vote2014, email [email protected] orcontact:

James Gordon, Chief Election Officer604-990-2207Linda Brick, Deputy Chief Election Officer604-990-2212Shannon Dale, Election Coordinator604-990-2213

James Gordon, Chief Election Officer

General Voting Day is Saturday, November 15


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Despite a rocky — andlate — start to the schoolyear, enrolment in publicschools is up this yearin both North andWestVancouver.

In West Vancouver,students who comefrom North Vancouver,other areas of the LowerMainland and an increasingnumber of internationalfee-paying students allhelped boost enrolmentby about 160 students thisyear.

Last year, there were7,120 students — includinginternational students— attending schools inWest Vancouver, saidsuperintendent ChrisKennedy.This year, that’sup to 7,280 students.

“It came as a bit of asurprise to us coming outof the labour dispute,” saidKennedy, adding he’s heardthat enrolment at privateschools in West Vancouverwas also up this September.

“I heard first hand

from families who decidedto enrol in independentschools,” during theteachers’ strike, he said.

Kennedy said theincrease among localstudents is primarily atthe elementary level.Schools at the easternedge of the school district,which are close to maintransportation corridors,also tend to have higherenrolments, becausethey attract studentsfrom outside the district,said Kennedy, includingstudents from NorthVancouver, Squamish andVancouver.Typically,WestVancouver has about 1,000students enrolling in itsschools from outside thedistrict every year.

About 600 internationalstudents also attend schoolsin West Vancouver, comingfrom China, Germany,Mexico and Brazil.

Those families tendto pick West Vancouverbecause of publishedacademic results from itsschools, said Kennedy.

“There’s definitely agrowth market in China,”he said.

In the larger NorthVancouver school district,enrolment is also up— from projections of15,110 students to close to15,200.

“It’s right acrossthe grades,” said

superintendent John Lewis.Lewis said more families

have been moving into thecommunity, some of thosefrom out of the country.

Enrolment is higherin the City of NorthVancouver schools, wherethere is more rental housingavailable, he said. CarsonGraham, Ridgeway andQueen Mary have also seenincreased enrolment.

Students who taketheir courses online havealso helped to boost thedistrict’s numbers. Manystudents — including anumber from outside ofthe school district — takethose online classes to addextra courses, said Lewis.There are also about 660international students whoattend North Vancouverschools, he said.Thosestudents aren’t counted inofficial enrolment figures.

Lewis saiddemographically, thereare still more studentsgraduating Grade 12each year than enteringkindergarten. But the steepdecline in enrolment seenin past years is leveling off,he said.

Special programslike the internationalbaccalaureate, early FrenchImmersion programs andsports academy programsalso help to retain andattract students to theschool district.

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Christie Sacre

47

payroll and benefitsadministrator

Three. Ages 13, 15,17

No

Yes. 47 years

Degree from SFU andaccounting and childcarecertificates.

3

Ideally, should holdsurplus lands and workthem to provide revenueto support capital needs.If a lump sum is neededto bridge gap betweenseismic build andreplacement, I am willingto look at creative op-tions that “may” includea sale. Future land needsare important. Publicconsultation crucial.

Yes, when warranted.Quality education for ALLstudents is the prioritybut we need to retain ourstudents by offering op-portunities. Let’s providequality choices.

In education’s systemof checks and balances,trustees provide directionfor their school districtbased on community’svalues and informationfrom educational partners.

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Susan Lockhart

health care director

Three adult children (2sons and a daughter)

No

Yes. 7 years.

BScN, MBA and doctor-ate of public policy andadministration (PhD)

Actively involved withPACs when my childrenwere in school.

I would support the saleof school lands for capitalneeds only if there wassupporting evidence thatstudents themselveswould not be compro-mised. In these situations,facts need to be weighedcarefully. And, studentsneed to always be at thecentre of any decisionsmade by the school board.

The school board is acritical interface betweenchildren, parents,teachers and Ministryof Education. As such, itrepresents the needs ofthe school district.

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Kelly Muirhead

50

Realtor (recently retired)

Three children, ages 13,15, 16

Yes. 17 years

Honours BA double ma-jor in French and politicalscience, Wilfrid Laurier

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School lands are publicproperty and wheneverpossible should remain inthe hands of the public.Alternative solutions suchas re-purposing schoollands or long-term leaseagreements should beconsidered while atthe same time meetingthe present and futurerequirements of ourstudents in a fiscallyresponsible manner.

We already have manyexcellent programmingchoices; some in theirinfancy. I support furtherexpansion only if of clearbenefit to students, par-ents, and community.

Local school boards reflectthe diverse needs andunique requirements of thecommunity.They partnerwith community andgovernment to advocate forbest educational outcomes.

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Shane Nelson

40

senior analyst

Two children, ages 9and 11

No

Yes

Bachelor’s of ITleadership

I have attended 2 meet-ings and believe meetingsshould be live streamed

No - school lands shouldbe retained for futureschool use. In the interimmake lands available on along-term basis to com-munity groups.

Yes. Student engage-ment declines every yearstudents attend school.More programs of choicewill allow students to findprograms which workbetter for them.

School boards createpolicy which affect thedaily lives of students andteachers. Local commu-nity consultation meanspolicy which better meetsour needs.

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Bobbi-Lynn Nestor

39

stay-at-home mom/office manager

Three. Ages 7, 5 and 2

No

SD 44. 10 years

Legal secretary diplomaand bachelor of arts

3

I believe that the saleof school lands forcertain capital needs isacceptable. Balancingthe budget under thecurrent political climateis a difficult task andthe board has to findways to fill the needsof our community whilealso keeping a balancedbudget.

I think we need toservice the needs ofall the students in ourcommunity the best waywe can.

We need a school boardto serve as an inter-mediary between theprovince and community.We cannot allow theprovince to become atotal dictatorship.

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Susan Skinner

50

executive directorConsociate Group

Four. Ages 13, 16, 18and 19

No

Yes. 14 years

Sociology/English, CapU;public relations, BCIT

NV DPAC exec member;district associate, BCCPAC;Windsor House PAC exec,school planning council

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No. Selling school lands forreal estate developmentand increased density isshort sighted. I support aninclusive, open process todetermine current and fu-ture community needs andthe rental of these facilitiesand lands for health care,recreation, sports, arts,daycare and seniors careto address unmet capitalneeds.

Yes. Further expansionof programs to engagestudents, furthers ourcommitment for curricu-lum renewal, personalizedlearning and enhancespublic education.

The co-governance modelbetween the provinceand local school boardsallows us to bring forwardand advocate for the localneeds of students andstaff.

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Heather Skuse

49

teacher, Burnaby schooldistrict

Three children. Ages 16,14 and 12

No

Yes. 49 years

Bachelor of history and abachelor of education fromthe University of BritishColumbia

NVPAC rep,Argyle & LynnValley; member at large,NVPAC exec; former PACchair, Fromme & LV

8-14. also participatedin various school boardconsultations

I do not support sellingschool properties for pri-vate development in orderto fund capital projects.Once these lands are soldthey are gone forever. Ourmunicipality is growingand surplus propertieshave alternate public uses.The provincial governmentshould be fully fundingcapital projects.

I support broad-basededucational choice.Expanding programsof choice is possibleassuming the funding forstandard programs acrossthe district is not affected.

Each school districthas unique geographic,demographic and culturalcharacteristics. Schoolboards play a valuable rolein protecting and promot-ing this diversity.

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Jessica Stanley

42

post-secondaryinstructor

Three boys. Ages 7, 5and 2 years old

Yes

Yes. 6.5 years

PhD in clinical psychology

Advocacy committee, RossRd PAC; former treasurer,Council for Parent Partici-pation Preschools in B.C.

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Generally, I am not infavour of selling schoollands; selling off yourassets to fund youroperating costs is a flawedbusiness model. However,I recognize that in somecircumstances, and onlywith community support,there may be a valid argu-ment for selling land.

Expansion of theseprograms, which offerchoice but are not revenuegenerating, would becarefully considered andcannot occur at the cost ofneighbourhood schools.

The school boarddetermines policy that isconsistent with com-munity-specific valuesand needs, and shouldadvocate and communi-cate about the adequacyof provincial funding.

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Franci Stratton

55

chief administrativeofficer, engineering firm

Three

n/a

Yes. Since 1989

Bachelor of arts - finearts, University of BritishColumbia

16 yrs of PAC, SPC andNVPAC exec; co-chair orchair for five terms (10 of16 years)

6

Our children and teachersdeserve to learn and teachin safe, modern schoolsand classrooms.We needto work with governmentto replace schools like Ar-gyle and Handsworth withquality schools for todayand future. Effective assetmanagement requiresconsideration of leases aswell as potential sales.

Program expansion shouldbe considered in consulta-tion with partner groups,while maintaining a focuson instruction to supportpersonalized approachesto learning.

Boards work closely withcommunity and partnergroups to establish localprogram, financial, andcapital priorities to meetNorth Vancouver’s expec-tations for quality publiceducation.

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Mary Tasi

56

project manager andauthor

One daughter at UBC

Liberal

20 years

Honours degree in urbanplanning, University ofWaterloo

attended PAC meetingsat various schools duringtenure as school trustee,2008-2011

5

I support long-term leas-ing, innovative mixed usedevelopments, urban ag-riculture, active sports useand free play, day care,pre-school, specializedacademies, etc to bringin revenue, in partnershipwith the local municipalityand the province. Innova-tive solutions will requireinnovative thinkers.

Yes. Programs of choicehave been successfulin our District and othercommunities, as it givesparents/students moreflexibility for different learn-ing styles and interests.

School boards reflect theunique character of thecommunity, and provideguidance in governance,policy and goal setting.This informs the provincefor their mandates.

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Antje Wilson

44

business owner

17,15,13

Yes. 13 years

BA, certificate ofcommunication,certificate of appliedmultimedia

Ridgeway PAC exec &SPC; Ridgeway Annex PACexec & SPC; SutherlandPAC volunteer

The role as trustee isto be an advocate formaximizing the educationexperience for the childrenin our community todayand in the future. Landsand buildings need tobenefit students.

Yes.Any program thatimproves student out-comes, instills confidenceand lifelong learning skillsshould be considered.

The community wantscommunication with theschool district. Trusteesare there to foster that re-lationship.A co-operativeworking relationship willimprove local educationaloutcomes.

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A MAYOR AND COUNCILCANDIDATES’ MEETING for theDistrict of NorthVancouver will be hostedby the Delbrook Community AssociationTuesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. at Capilanolibrary, 3045 Highland Blvd., NorthVancouver. 778-668-7119

A SCHOOLTRUSTEE CANDIDATES’MEETING forWestVancouver will behosted by theWestVancouver DistrictParent Advisory CouncilTuesday, Nov. 4,7:30-9 p.m. at Sentinel secondary, 1250Chartwell Dr.,WestVancouver.

AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ DEBATEfor the District of NorthVancouver will behosted by Capilano UniversityTuesday,Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the FirstNations Gathering Space (LB196), 2055PurcellWay, NorthVancouver. Lunchprovided.

AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ DEBATEfor the City of NorthVancouver will behosted by Capilano UniversityTuesday,Nov. 4, 11:30-1 p.m. at the CSU LibraryLounge (LB195), 2055 PurcellWay, NorthVancouver. Lunch provided.

AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ MEETINGfor the City of NorthVancouver will behosted by the Grand Boulevard RidgewayResidents AssociationWednesday, Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m. at Ridgeway school, 420 East EighthSt., NorthVancouver. 604-984-2321

AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ MEETINGfor the City of NorthVancouver will behosted by the NorthVancouver SportCouncil Friday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. at theZen Maker Lab, 272 East First St., NorthVancouver.

A MAYOR AND COUNCILCANDIDATES’ MEETING for theDistrict of NorthVancouver will be hostedby the Seymour and Blueridge CommunityAssociation Monday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. atMount Seymour United Church, 1200Parkgate Ave., NorthVancouver. 604-929-7957

AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ MEETINGforWestVancouver will be heldWednesday,Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m. at theWestVancouverSeniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280.

AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ MEETINGforWestVancouver will be hosted byTheWestVancouver Chamber of CommerceWednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at Kay MeekCentre, 1700 Mathers Ave.,WestVancouver.

A COUNCIL CANDIDATES’MEETING for the District of NorthVancouver will be hosted by the Edgemontand Upper Capilano CommunityAssociationWednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. atHighlands United Church, 3255 EdgemontBlvd., NorthVancouver. 604-988-5594

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Representatives of the Ambleside Orchestra presented Serenade to Ambleside, a galafundraiser, at Kay Meek Centre Oct. 16.The evening started off with a wine reception followed by aconcert, featuring the world premiere of a piece by well-known local composer Michael Conway Baker,Ambleside Serenade, as well as a performance by 12-year-old pianist Augustin Wright, who played thefirst movement of Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor. Proceeds will support the orchestra’syouth scholarships and development programs. amblesideorchestra.ca

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“Everybody has a story to tell,”says Hilary Curry, who in a newbook project sought to channelthose of a diverse group of adults,asking contributors to reflect ontheir personal experiences in aneffort to help 20-somethings beinspired to find their way.

The20Project, being released thisweekend, is a compilation of storieswritten by 20 people living aroundthe world.

Curry, a 35-year-old NorthVancouver resident, is the non-profitproject’s founder. She got goingwith the initiative in January aftercoming to realize the challengesfaced by a number of her cousins intheir 20s, some of whom are feelinglost and floundering somewhat asthey try and figure out what stepsto take in their lives. A furthermotivator were discussions she’dhad with younger adults last yearwhile travelling in Hawaii.Those adecade her junior were vocal abouthow impressed they were with howher life seemed so put together,something Curry felt compelled toexplain was not always the case andshare her own story.

“I think for me, I was justlike everybody else,” says Curry,reflecting on her own period ofstruggle in her 20s.

After embarking on herundergraduate degree in 1996, shemade it through two years of studybefore dropping out.

“I just had no direction, I didn’tknow what I was doing, and Imoved to Australia,” she says.

It ultimately took her nine yearsto finish what she’d started, firsttaking outdoor recreation andthen completing her bachelor oftourism management at CapilanoUniversity in 2005.Today she worksas a management consultant forPeopleFirm.

She is often called upon byfriends and business associates tohave mentorship conversations withtheir young adult children.

Curry viewed The20Project asa means of reaching even morepeople and offering advice to thoseexperiencing what’s commonlyreferred to as a “quarter life crisis.”

“A lot of kids have grown upwith the ideology that anything ispossible,” she says. “And yes it is,but today we’ve got more choicethan ever before. Back when ourparents grew up there were a coupleof life paths that people chose andkind of followed.Yeah, there werestill some people who were lost— and there’s always a bit of that inevery generation — but I think now,today, with all of our technology,the speed of everything and justeverything that’s going on, we’vecome to a point where there’s justtoo much choice and people arejust like, ‘I don’t know what to dobecause I’m good at a number ofthings.’”

Curry reached out throughher networks for interested bookcontributors and the resulting listincludes a number of North Shoreresidents.

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crowdfunding campaignand proceeds willsupport Makomborero(makomborero.info), a UnitedKingdom-registered charitythat works to relieve povertyin Zimbabwe, Africa,through the education ofchildren.

“I don’t think somethinglike this is for the purposesof making money,” saysCurry. “I think somethinglike this is for the purposesof giving back. I’ve beengiven so much in my life bypeople, even random acts ofkindness from other people.So I really felt like this wasa project that if we’re goingto give back to people, let’s

give back all the way, notpartially.”

Makomborero wassuggested as the book’sbeneficiary by London,United Kingdom-basedcontributor Nicola Holden

who was born in Zimbabweand sits on the organization’sboard.

While The20Projectis geared towards 20-somethings, Curry hopes itsmessage of inspiration willspeak to all ages, and thatit proves to affect change inone way or another — bigor small — helping readersexperience personal andprofessional growth andsuccess.

“Honestly, at the endof the day I hope thatsomething in the bookallows somebody to getthrough — maybe they’regoing through a dark time,maybe they just feel likethey’re alone . . . . I justhope the book impacts

somebody’s life to makebetter decisions or learnfrom our experiences. If itcan do that, then it’s servedits purpose,” she says.

A book launch is beingheld Nov. 5 at the FerryBuilding Gallery inWestVancouver.The event willfeature a presentation byguest speaker MargaretBenson, an inspirationaldouble lung transplantsurvivor, and students fromMakomborero. Communitymembers interested inattending can contactMichelle Arduini, at [email protected].

For more informationon The20Project, includinghow to obtain a copy, visitthe20project.com.

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Cop turnedviolinmaker impresses“It’s like trying to solve acase.”

In his quest to build abetter violin, Fred Bodnarukapplies the attention todetail and inventivenessthat helped him close casesduring his career with theRoyal Canadian MountedPolice.

As a respite from thestress of police work, Freddesigned and built furnitureand long case clocks. A manwho does nothing by halves,Fred made 54 clocks andthen, “I got bored.” He hadalso sold his investigationsbusiness and turned 70. “Iturned to violins and thechallenge of making themsound good.”

Fred’s first violin, BigBertha, started as a piece ofwide grain spruce left overfrom building his house.Bertha is so much largerthan the tidy dimensionsof the classic model that itsstrings had to be augmentedwith stovepipe wire.

Fred went on to studythe principles establishedcenturies ago in Cremonaand perfected by theinstrument’s greatest makers,Amati and his apprenticesGuarneri and Stradivari.He immersed himself in thehistory of the violin, learnedtechniques of constructionand experimented withvarious types of wood, allwith the goal of achievingthe best tone for eachinstrument he builds.

By violin No. 21, Fredbelieved he could make aviolin that sounded good,that is, with the correct tone.Since then, he has made oneviola, a cello and 82 violins.

For Fred, eachinstrument is special andmost have names. Cleopatrais gorgeous, with a shell inlayoutlining the shape of theviolin’s body.The Redeemerwas made from olive woodsaid to be from the Gardenof Gethsemane in Jerusalem.

“Nature put tone intomany different woods.Yes,spruce is the best conductorof sound, but why not tryother woods?That olivewood rang like a bell. It can

take 800 years for a deserttree like olive to reach adensity that can contain sucha sound,” he says.

Fred’s experimentswith dimensions, withconstruction and with exoticwood, rather than the classicmaple back and spruce top,have produced interestingresults. He has made whatmight be called a “violette,”smaller than a violin. A blendof the violin and the luteproduced his “violute.” Fredhas developed a method oftuning the bottom plate that“seems to produce a biggersound without sacrificingquality of tone,” he says.

Jack Downs, formerviolist with theVancouverSymphony Orchestra, isFred’s instrument tester. “Ilove to try out the new thingshe’s doing.”

Jack considers his friendan expert in getting the mosttone out of the instrumentshe makes. “Fred made aviola with a tone so uniquethat I bought it. He usedHawaiian koa wood,” hesays.

St. Roch No. 5 is thepride of Fred’s collection.The St. Roch, built atBurrard Dry Dock in 1928as a supply ship for theRCMP’s Arctic outposts,completed its easterlytraverse of Canada’sNorthwest Passage in1942 and made the firstcircumnavigation of NorthAmerica in 1950.

A refit of the iconic vesselat Sterling Shipyard in the1950s yielded a piece ofBurmese teak that foundits way to Fred’s workshopcourtesy of neighbour

Bob Cornish. One of thefive violins made from thesalvaged St. Roch teak wasgiven to the RCMP HeritageCentre in Regina, three weresold and No. 5 remains withFred.

Born in 1931 into aSaskatchewan farmingfamily of Ukrainian origin,Fred was keen to join “theForce.” Of one posting, theRCMP Musical Ride, Fredremembers, “We had horseson the farm. I wanted todrive a police car and catchcrooks.”

A posting to B.C. ledFred to his wife, Elda, andto the NorthVancouverhome where they raisedtheir four children. Hiscareer included closing 25unsolved homicide casesand conducting undercoverwork. On retiring from theRCMP, Fred established the

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During the DalaiLama’s most recentvisit to Vancouver hepersonally presented2014 Dalai LamaHumanitarian Awardsto three individuals— Frank Giustra, DjavadMowafaghian and JohnVolken — all prominentbusinessmen andphilanthropists with tiesto the North Shore.

The Vancouver-basedDalai Lama Center forPeace and Educationestablished the awards torecognize those devotedto philanthropy andhumanitarian causes.

“Honourees are chosenbased on their innovativeapproaches, and onlasting social change andsustainability of theirwork,” a press release fromthe centre states.

Giustra is a WestVancouver resident whofound success in the filmand mining businesses.He founded Lions GateEntertainment, is adirector and investor inThunderbird Films, andhas built natural resourcecompanies. He alsosupports a number of localand international charities.

He has contributed $30million to the ClintonHIV/AIDS Initiativeand has pledged $100million to help under-served communitieswork themselves outof poverty through theClinton/Giustra EnterprisePartnership.

Djavad Mowafaghianwas brought up by hismother after losing hisfather at age one. Hewent on to establish oneof Iran’s largest generalcontracting companiesof the 1970s, whichconstructed hospitals,factories, housingdevelopments and roads.He built 26 schools inIran, educating more than22,000 students every year.He has contributed morethan $120 million to theNorth Vancouver-basedDjavad MowafaghianFoundation and hasdonated some $50 millionto 20 local charities.

John Volken, formerlyof West Vancouver, isthe founder of UnitedFurniture Warehouse,but sold his businessto become a full-timesocial entrepreneur. Hetransferred the proceedsand assets of the businessinto charitable foundationsin Canada and the U.S., at

a combined value of morethan $150 million. Hefounded Lift the Childrento help destitute childrenin Africa and currentlysupports 80 orphanages.He also founded the JohnVolken Academy in Surrey,a long-term residentialdrug and alcohol addictiontreatment centre.

The HumanitarianAwards were handed out ata luncheon in October.

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VOLUNTEERS Reliablevolunteers are neededNov. 28-Jan. 1 at GrouseMountain to interactwith the public, handout information on SOSChildren’sVillage BC andassist guests with voting ontheir favourite gingerbreaddisplay.Three to four hourshifts available on weekendsFriday to Sunday.

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DELIVERY DRIVER —DEEP COVE North ShoreMeals onWheels is lookingfor a volunteer to pick upmeals at Upper LonsdaleUnited Church and deliverthem to the elderly, orpeople with disabilities inDeep Cove.Volunteers alsohave a chance to visit andget to know the seniors.

RECEPTIONISTReception volunteerresponsible for manningthe phones, processingincoming clients andassigned administrativetasks is needed at theHarvest Project.

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The windswept northwesttip of Spain (immediatelyto the north of Portugal)is like no other wineregion perhaps anywherein the world.

Even in immenselydiverse Spain, its cultureoffers a distinct contrast,being rooted in a BronzeAge tradition that datesback to pre-Roman times,and later, when the Celticpeople settled much ofnorthern Europe, fromScotland.

The local language,Gallego, is spoken bymuch of the populationand, glancing at thewritten form, anyonefamiliar will see an obviousresemblance to Gaelic.

At Area Grande,a sunny restaurantoverlooking the rugged,windswept, rocky coastlinenot that far south fromnotoriously stormy CapeFinisterre, you can findsome of the best seafoodanywhere, paired withwines from the region,known as Rias Baixas.

I discovered, yet oncemore, just how wellAlbarino (the region’s ownvariety) truly shines withlocal specialities, includingbrill, turbot, razor clams,swimming scallops,octopus and more, allstupendously fresh andsimply prepared to honourthe wealth of flavours.

One wine on the tablethat shone with just aboutevery one of these dishesis Terras Gauda AbadiaSan Campio 2013. Aworkhorse of an Albarino,it yields refreshing, vibrantorchard fruits with well-balanced acidity and acrisp, clean finish.

Spain is far more widelyknown for its red winesand Cava than its white

table wines. However,Albarino holds the whitecrown.

The variety, whichmakes up well over 90per cent of Rias Baixasproduction, enjoys arange of styles that canincorporate tropical, floraland citrus notes. But,especially when grownclose to the coast, it oftenshows a distinctive andintriguing streak of salinityand mineral undertones,which makes it more thana perfect match for freshoceanic fare.

Rarely is wood usedin the vineyard, as theweather and marineinfluences are just toodamp.

“We have the happiestmildew in the world,”jokes Luisa Freire, anative of the region andwinemaker at SantiagoRuiz. Her SantiagoRuiz 2013 (O Rosal) isa beautifully balanced,aromatic, citrus-and-mineral toned blend ofAlbarino (70 per cent),Loureiro, Caino white,Treixadura and Godello.

Although Freire’svineyards employ amodern trellis system,just like you’d see inthe Okanagan, most ofRias Baixas vines have

traditionally been grownhigh off the groundin canopies known aspergolas, supported bymassive, upright, graniteconcrete pillars.

While most Albarinois 100 per cent varietal, ORosal region (in the southjust across the MinhoRiver from Portugal) isseeing limited plantingsof several other varieties,offering winemakers theopportunity to producemore varied and oftenquite complex Albarinoblends.

You won’t find a lot ofAlbarino on local shelvesyet, although the numberis growing.

Here’s a couple to huntdown:Vionta Albarino 2013

Owned by FriexenetGroup, here’s a very goodexample of the varietythat’s widely available.Look for a slightly yeastytone with melon andtropical notes, followed bya lively, fruit-driven palatewith good acidity anda little zest in the finish(BCLS $26.99, 89 points).Albarino de Fefinanes2013

Distinctly mineral, withup-front stone fruits, floralnotes and apple and pearhints.Very crisp and cleanin the mouth with complexmineral notes through alengthy but crisp and cleanfinish (91 points), PrivateWine Stores, includingMarquis Wines Cellars(2012), $31.90.

Much more to come onAlbarino in coming weeks.

Tim Pawsey writesabout wine for numerouspublications and online as theHired Belly at hiredbelly.com.Contact: [email protected].

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NORTHVANCOUVERCOMMUNITY BANDmeetsThursdays, 7:30-9:15p.m. at Carson Grahamsecondary, 2145 JonesAve., NorthVancouver.All musicians are welcometo join this group, whichperforms about 10 concertsa year. [email protected]

DIGITAL BUDDIESSign up for appointmentswith teen volunteers tolearn how to use email moreeffectivelyWednesdays,Nov. 5-26, 5-7 p.m. andSaturdays until Nov. 29,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. atWestVancouver MemorialLibrary, 1950 Marine Dr.Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca

A FIRSTANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION ofthe Paul Sugar PalliativeSupport Foundation willtake place Sunday, Nov.2, 4-8 p.m. atTwo LionsPublic House atWestviewshopping centre, NorthVancouver.There will bemusical entertainment,appetizers and a cash bar.Dress code is plaid andjeans.

PUMPKIN DROP Bringa pumpkin.The Districtof NorthVancouverFire Rescue is hosting apumpkin drop Sunday, Nov.2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. atthe training centre, 900 St.Denis Ave. By donation. Allproceeds go to the NorthVancouver FirefightersCharitable Society. Allpumpkins will be recycledthrough green waste.

ST.THOMAS AQUINASCHRISTMAS CRAFTFAIR Sunday, Nov. 2

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. atSt.Thomas Aquinas HighSchool, 541West KeithRd., NorthVancouver.The fair features a cafe,bake sale and crafters,including woodwork, silverjewelry and more. All ageswelcome. Admission $2.aquinaschristmascraftfair.weebly.com

BOOK LAUNCH Arrivalsand Departures:The Ferriesand the People of HorseshoeBay will be launchedMonday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. atLarson Station Restaurant,Gleneagles Clubhouse,6190 Marine Dr.,WestVancouver.The book will beavailable for $20.

DARETO BE HEARD— LITERARY SALONCome read your story, poemor memoir piece Monday,Nov. 3, 7-8:45 p.m. atNorthVancouver CityLibrary, 120West 14th St.These free sessions, hostedby the North ShoreWritersAssociation, celebrate localwriting without critiquing.Authors at all stages ofthe writing journey andinterested listeners arewelcome. nswriters.org

ONE ON ONETECHNOLOGYASSISTANCE Receivehelp with the Internet,email, word processingand moreTuesday, Nov.4, 3-4:30 p.m. at Parkgatelibrary, 3675 Banff Court,NorthVancouver. Registerfor a half hour session at604-929-3727. nvdpl.ca

FALL ART CLASSESACRYLIC STUDIOTuesdays, Nov. 4-Dec.9,6:30-9 p.m. at MaplewoodHouse, 399 Seymour RiverPlace, NorthVancouver.$125, materials notincluded. For anyonewho would like to exploretheir own subject, with

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REMEMBRANCE DAYEVENT In honour ofRemembrance Day, SilverHarbour Seniors’ ActivityCentre will host a colourparty and a performanceby the Silver Harbour choirTuesday, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.at 144 East 22nd St., NorthVancouver.The choir willalso lead the audience insongs from the two worldwars. RSVP. 604-980-2474silverharbourcentre.com

UNLOCKYOURFUTURE —THE KEYTO SCHOLARSHIPSStudents in grades 10, 11and 12 and their familiesare invited to learn aboutthis program that providesinformation for high schoolstudents to simplify andfacilitate the scholarshipprocessTuesday, Nov. 4,6:30 p.m. at Rockridgesecondary, 5350 HeadlandDr.,WestVancouver. $10per family or $5 per person.sd45.bc.ca/news/key-to-scholarships.html

AUTHORTALK JoinAdrienne Brown as shediscusses her book The Lifeand Art of Harry and JessieWebb Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. atWestVancouverMemorial Library, 1950Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

BOOK LAUNCHThe20Project, a collectionof personal stories writtenby people from aroundthe world, will be releasedWednesday, Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the FerryBuilding Gallery, whichis located at 1414 ArgyleAve.,WestVancouver.Event includes appetizers,wine tasting and giveaways.Please RSVP to MichelleArduini, arduini.michelle@

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AUTHORTALK Joinpsychotherapist Mike Pondfor questions and signingof his book The Couch ofWillingnessWednesday, Nov.5, 7-8:30 p.m. at LynnValley library, which islocated at 1277 LynnValleyRd., NorthVancouver.Registration required.Register at 604-984-0286x8144

THE CHRISTMASBUREAU KICKOFFPARTY will take placeWednesday, Nov. 5, 10:30a.m. at Family ServicesNorth Shore, 113-255WestFirst St., NorthVancouver.The Christmas Bureauprovides low-incomefamilies with a hearty mealon Christmas day and toyson Christmas morning.

FALL ART CLASSESLife Drawing (non-instructional) Adults. Honefigure drawing skills in thiscreative environment witha different live model eachweek,Wednesdays, Nov. 5to Dec. 10 at MaplewoodHouse, 399 Seymour RiverPlace, NorthVancouver.Six sessions, $75 or $15for drop-ins. Drawing doneonsite, please bring drawingmaterials. Register onlinenvartscouncil.ca or by phone604-988-6844.

BUSINESSEXCELLENCEAWARDS GALA Join theNorthVancouver Chamberof Commerce for an eveningrecognizing this year’s awardnomineesThursday, Nov.

6, 6-10 p.m. at the PinnacleHotel at the Pier, 138Victory ShipWay.Tickets$130. Register online atnvchamber.ca

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Getting a dog is a big responsibilityGetting a dog is a verypersonal decision thatshould not be madeimpulsively without agreat deal of forethoughtabout the responsibilityof caring for anothercreature for its entire life.

When a dog is broughtinto the home underthe right conditions, therelationship is guaranteed tosucceed.With forethought,the owners are prepared forwhatever curveball the dogownership road might throwat them.When done withimpulse and afterthought,the relationship never reallythrives and the dog is oftenconsidered just that — anafterthought.

The biggest issue reallyis responsibility, but whatdoes that mean? Mostpeople understand thelifetime responsibility ofdog ownership includesthe obvious daily exercise,quality food, a warm securesafe place to sleep and dwell— but those are just thebasics.The often overlookedparts of the responsibilitycircle are the time requiredto socialize and train a dogso that it is not only a great

companion but also a social,welcomed member of thehuman and dog community,as well as the financialresponsibility.

Financially, it canbe costly if you are notprepared for the unexpected.High-quality food— whether it’s commercial-based kibble, cooked or rawfood — is expensive.Thebetter the food, the lowerthe chance of unexpectedhealth issues such asstomach upset, allergies andintolerances to food that candeplete your bank accountwhen a trip or two or threeto the vet has to be made.

Finances aside, what I

think gets most new dogowners in trouble is theemotional responsibility. Ingeneral it takes about twoyears (sometimes longerdepending on the breed)to train a dog so that it is awell-mannered, social andwelcomed member of yourhome.The first two yearsare the hardest because thedog can be challenging asit goes through stages ofmaturity and intellectualdevelopment.

Dogs are not like thedogs of children’s movies— cute and funny whenthey get in trouble.There isa reason that the majority ofdogs in shelters are youngerthan two years of age: peoplegive up on them becausethey were not expectingthe level of emotionalcommitment required totrain a dog, constantly, fromthe moment it wakes to thetime it goes to sleep.

Another emotionalelement to consider is thereason for getting a dog.Is it to fill an emotionallyempty spot in your life oris it to add to the joy youare already experiencing inyour life? Is it to get you off

the couch or is it to havea companion that will beready and willing to join youon whatever adventure youwish to take on that day?

These emotionally basedquestions are hard to admitto. Having a dog in yourlife will not make you feelfulfilled or energetic, buta dog will positively assistwith whatever healthychanges you have begun toundertake in your life.

Bringing a dog into yourlife with forethought givesyou time to consider whattype of dog you want. Doyou want a social dog thatis everybody’s friend or onethat is a bit more protectiveand thus at times a challengein the friends department?Do you want a dog that ishighly obedient or one thatyou are just happy comeswhen called and is a goodcompanion?

Do you want a mixedbreed or pure breed? Doesit matter?Take the time andresearch dog breeds andfind one that you are drawnto, not only in physicalappearance but personalitytraits as well.

Everyone loves the

appearance of my dogRaider. Being a bordercollie blue heeler cross,his 45-pound frame withmerle markings gets a lotof attention. But he is not adog for the inexperiencedand unprepared. He hasenergy, drive, focus andspeed. Having had my 50thbirthday this year, he is a testof my physical endurance.

With all that said, dogsare awesome!When youbring a dog into your life

with forethought and forthe right reasons, it endsup being the best decisionyou have ever made in yourentire life. Dogs do nothingbut enhance your everyminute with joy and love— things we all need moreof!

Joan Klucha has been workingwith dogs for more than 15years in obedience, trackingand behavioural rehabilitation.Contact her at k9kinship.com.

The West VancouverSPCA is inviting youngreaders to practise theirliteracy while enjoyingsome feline company.

Book Buddies is avolunteer program forchildren in Grades 1 to 8(and their parents) whocan read at any level.

“Children can comeinto the shelter with theirfavourite book — or theycan borrow one of ours

— and read to the cats inour care,” says DraganaHajdukovic, manager ofthe SPCA West Vancouverbranch.

The program will runfrom 3 to 4 p.m. at theWest Vancouver shelter,1020 Marine Dr., Mondaythrough Friday, startingNov. 3.

Donations of gentlyused books are also beingaccepted.

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Electoral Area A Director – One (1) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of ResidenceHARRIS Maria Electoral Area AWOOD Daniel Electoral Area A

Electoral Area A refers to that part of the GreaterVancouver Regional District (known as Metro Vancouver)not within the boundaries of a City, District, Island, Town,or Village municipality, or any land, foreshore, or landcovered by water that may be hereafter incorporatedwithin the boundaries of a municipality. (UniversityEndowment Lands, University of British Columbia lands,Bowyer Island, Grebe Islets, Passage Island, BarnstonIsland, and those areas of Howe Sound, Indian Arm andWest Pitt Lake in the regional district not within amunicipal corporation.)

Voting OpportunitiesGeneral Voting will be on Saturday, November 15, 2014from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:• University Hill Secondary School, 3228 Ross Drive,

Vancouver, BC• Carey Hall, 5920 Iona Drive, University of British

Columbia, Vancouver, BC• Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive,

West Vancouver, BC• Tetoten Community Centre, Barnston Island, BC

Advance Voting will be on Wednesday, November 5,2014 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 8:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014• Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street,

Vancouver, BC• West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 - 17th Street,

West Vancouver, BCSaturday, November 8, 2014• Carey Hall, 5920 Iona Drive, University of BritishColumbia, Vancouver, BC

• Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street,Vancouver, BC

Mail Ballot VotingQualified electors may vote by mail if they:• live in one of the following remote areas: Bowyer Island,

Passage Island, Boulder Island, Grebe Islets, Indian ArmNorth, Indian Arm South, Pitt Lake North, Pitt LakeSouth, Widgeon Creek, and Carraholly Point, or

• have a physical disability, illness or injury and cannotattend a voting place, or

• expect to be absent from Electoral Area A on generalvoting day and at the times of all voting opportunities

Mail ballot application forms are available atwww.metrovancouver.org (search “election”) or call theInformation Centre at 604.432.6200. Requests will bereceived up to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2014.

School Trustee ElectionYou may also be eligible to vote in the School Trusteeelection in your school district. In some cases this votingis located in the same voting place as the electionof Electoral Area A Director. Contact your nearestmunicipality for more information about School Trusteeelections.

Elector Qualifications and RegistrationRegistration of all electors for this election will take placeat the time of voting.

You will be required to make a solemn declaration that youmeet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;• a Canadian citizen;• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months

immediately before the day of registration;• a resident of, or a registered owner of real property in,

Electoral Area A for at least 30 days immediately beforethe day of registration; and

• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or anyenactment from voting in an election or otherwisedisqualified by law.

If you are a resident elector, bring 2 pieces of identificationthat prove your identity and residence (1 must have yoursignature).If you are a non-resident property elector, bring:• 2 pieces of identification that prove your identity (1 must

have your signature); and• proof of property ownership (certificate of title, tax notice,

assessment notice or a current title search); and,• if there is more than one owner, written consent from the

majority of the owners, including yourself, for you toregister as the elector. Consent forms are available atwww.metrovancouver.org (search “elections”) or call theInformation Centre at 604.432.6200.

Student in ResidenceIf you are a student living in residence at an educationalinstitution in Electoral Area A, such as UBC, and areotherwise qualified to vote, then you can choose to vote inthe Electoral Area A election or vote in your usual area ofresidence, but not both.

Acceptable Pieces of Identification are:BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCardBC Driver’s LicenceBC Identification CardBC Services Card (photo or non-photo)Canadian PassportCitizenship CardCredit card or debit card issued by a savings institutionICBC Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle LicenceMinistry of Social Development and Economic SecurityRequest for Continued Assistance Form SDES8Real property tax noticeSocial Insurance Number CardUBC Student ID CardUtility bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone servicesor coaxial cable services

Chris Plagnol, Chief Election Officer

Notice of Election Electoral Area A 2014 General Local ElectionPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Electoral Area A, Greater Vancouver Regional District, that an election by voting is necessary to elect an Electoral Area ADirector, for a four year term and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are as follows:


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The Collingwood Cavalierssenior girls field hockey team isheading back to the AA provincialchampionships searching for gold.

The Cavaliers, a perennialpowerhouse, hosted the championshiptournament last season and were inthe mix for top spot but lost a heart-breaking semifinal before reboundingto finish third. A medal of any colouris never anything to frown upon, butthe 10 players who returned for thisseason are intent on turning thatbronze into gold when they take onthe province’s best next weekend atSouthern Okanagan secondary inOliver.

“We felt as coaches that we didreally, really well last year winningbronze, but we were also right therewith the silver and gold medals,”said Ashleigh Gold, Collingwoodco-coach along with Sara Bruner andCatherine Underwood. “It could havegone either way, but we ended upwith bronze.We were really proud ofthe way the girls fought through thatand we felt that the bronze medalmatch is always a really hard one towin, so coming out with a medal inthat match was fantastic. But yes,we’re looking to beat that this year.”

The Cavaliers have played likechampionship contenders all year,going undefeated on the North Shorein a run that included a 4-1 win overRockridge in the North Shore AAfinal Thursday.The Cavaliers hadalready beaten the Ravens in threeprevious meetings but Collingwoodwas expecting, and received,Rockridge’s best shot.

“(Rockridge) came out really,really strong and our girls respondedvery well to that,” said Gold.By halftime the score was 4-0Collingwood and, while Rockridgemounted a mini-comeback in thesecond half, the victory was never indoubt.

“It was good to see,” said Gold.“We didn’t play complacent, weplayed knowing that it was a biggame and knowing that our girls hadto step up their game in order to besuccessful. It’s harder sometimeswhen you play a team so manytimes and you’ve beaten them eachtime to then get up for a game likethis because you feel like you’ll winanyways, but we were able to do thatand we were proud of them.”

The Cavaliers will go into thisyear’s provincials ranked No. 2.They’ll be led by Grade 12 goalieLauren Johnston, bound for Princetonnext year, and Grade 11 midfieldersRachel Spouge and Hailey Szybunka,two players who have been on the

team since being called up for theprovincial championships when theywere in Grade 9, the last Collingwoodteam to take home gold.

“They’ve been fantastic leadersand really strong players on the field,”said Gold of her two midfield anchors.Grade 12 forward Kyla Jarrar, anelite tennis player, also brings a lot ofexperience to the field hockey pitch,having played on the senior teamsince her Grade 9 year.

When they get to Oliver theCavaliers will face several toughopponents, but two obstacles standout above the rest.The first is Crofton

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THREETOSEETHISWEEK

AAA Field HockeyNorth Shore Final

WestVan vs.Handsworth

Monday, Nov. 33 p.m., Rutledge Field

AA boys soccerAlpha vs. Rockridge

Tuesday, Nov. 43 p.m., Ambleside D

winner goes toprovincials

Premier volleyballNorth Shore Final

Teams TBDWednesday, Nov. 57:30 p.m. at Argyle

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House, the No. 1-rankedteam and the only AAopponent to have knockedoff Collingwood thisseason.The teams haveplayed twice with CroftonHouse coming out on topboth times by identical 1-0score lines.

The other big obstaclethe Cavaliers will facewill not stand in front ofthem but rather lie belowthem.The Cavaliers— like most teams inthe Lower Mainland

and on Vancouver Island— are used to playing onartificial surfaces but thistournament will be playedon real grass.

“Grass is quite anequalizer,” said Gold.“It’s slower, moreunpredictable.When yougo to pull the ball left orright or to do a spin moveor to pop the ball up, theball just doesn’t respondin the same way. . . .Thesegirls are fantastic on turfand they have very goodfield hockey skills whenwe put them on turf, (but

grass) handcuffs thosemoves that they wouldregularly do.”

The grass adds an extrawrinkle to the tournamentbut the Collingwoodcoaches think they can stillcome out on top.

“We’re going inwith excitement, withconfidence, but at thesame time a little bit ofuncertainty because it’snot our style of play,” saidGold about the grass game.“(We’re) hoping to be inthe final and successful inthe end.”

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FieldNotes

Noplayoffs forCap soccerA tough season for theCapilano Universitysoccer teams came to anend in October with boththe Blues men and womenfinishing in last place inPacWest regular seasonplay and missing out onthe playoffs.

It was a frustratingseason of what ifs for theBlues men as they placedsixth but were just twopoints behind the fourth-place team from QuestUniversity. Capilano’srecord of four wins, threeties and eight lossesincluded one game againstQuest that the Blues wonthat was later turned into aforfeit loss due to the use ofa suspended player. If theBlues had been able to holdonto those three points theywould have qualified for theprovincial championships.

A silver lining for theseason was provided bycaptain DevanWoolleyof NorthVancouver whowas named a conferenceall-star.The Blues alsoplaced three players in the

top-10 in league scoringwith NorthVancouveritesKeith Jackson placingthird and Stewart Elliottplacing fifth, scoring eightand six goals respectively,and Coquitlam’sVaughnAndrews placing seventhwith five tallies.

On the women’s side theBlues failed to record a win,losing 10 games and tyingfive to finish 15 points outof the playoffs. MidfielderAndrea Standerwick was theteam’s lone representativeon the conference all-starteam.

Both the Blues men andwomen were honourablein defeat, earning thePacWest’s Mike BartramFair Play Awards in theirrespective divisions.

• • •Former North ShoreTwinsstar and longtime majorleaguer Ryan Dempsterofficially announced hisretirement in October,bringing to an end one ofthe greatest careers ever fora Canadian pitcher.

The 37-year-old last

pitched in game 1 of the2013World Series, strikingout the last batter he faced— Matt Adams of the St.Louis Cardinals — in arelief appearance during an8-1 win for the Boston RedSox.The Sox went on to winthe series, giving Dempsterhis firstWorld Series title.The Gibsons native sat outthe 2014 season, workinginstead as an analyst for theMLB Network.

Dempster made hisMajor League debut in1998 with the FloridaMarlins and went on to win132 games, many comingwith the Chicago Cubsduring a nine-year stint withthe team. He is second toHall of Famer FergusonJenkins in wins, inningspitched, starts and strikeoutsby a Canadian pitcher.Dempster also served as arelief pitcher, racking up 87saves to place him fourthamongst Canadian closersbehind Eric Gagne, JohnHiller, and John Axford.

Dempster was named anMLB all-star in 2000 and2008.

— compiled by Andy Prest

Former Twin Dempster retires

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