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KinderMorgans pipelineexpansion is illegal under Coast Salish law.
TheTsleil-Waututh andFirst Nations fromVancou-ver Island andWashingtonState met Sunday to signa treaty that aims to put astopper on Kinder Morgansproposed pipeline.
If approved by the NEBand federal cabinet, KinderMorgans pipeline whichruns from Edmonton toBurnaby will nearlytriple its capacity, goingfrom 300,000 to 890,000barrels of diluted bitumenper day.Trafc in BurrardInlet would jump from vetankers each month to 34.
When we look at KinderMorgan, theyre breakingour laws, saidTsleil-Waututh Nation spokesmanRueben George. In creatingthis treaty, we believe weveblocked all directions of theproposed pipelines.
The catalyst for the treaty which forbids increasedoil transport throughBurrard Inlet was the fearof rising cancer rates near theAlberta oil sands. Ive seenwith my own eyes some ofour relations that live there,George said, describingtrepidation over drinkingwater and an elk with acancerous cyst the size of abaseball.
While causation isunproven, working in theoil sands and eating localfood, especially sh, isassociated with an increase
in occurrences of cancer,according to a study releasedby University of Manitobaresearchers andAthabascaChipewyan First Nationsin July. The results of thisstudy . . . should function asa dramatic wake up call toindustry, government andcommunities alike, statedUniversity of Manitoba
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Treetops nearWVhome lead to lawsuit
Nations sign Salish Sea treaty
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Coastal FirstNations signpact to blocktanker project
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A dispute around talltrees is heading to thehighest court in theprovince.
A $3.12-million BritishProperties mansion hasbeen overlooked for the
three months its beenon the market due to theview-obstructing trees ona neighbouring property,according to aWestVancouver homeowner.
Xu Kuai, owner of a4,400-square-foot home intonyWhitby Estates, leda motion in B.C. Supreme
CourtThursday to addressthe injury and losses hessuffered as a result of thetowering timber.
Besides not beingable to see the ocean forthe trees, the verticalvegetation sapped theinterest of potential buyersand impaired Kuais
enjoyment of the property,according to the suit.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 -North Shore News - A3
Vancouver real estate agentClarence Debelle.
I can have a perfectview except for one tree,he said. Trust me, whenI go up there and Imshowing it to a buyer,instead of looking at the 98per cent view thats perfect,they point to the one tree.
Debelle, who is handlingKuais house, said herecently sold a house that with a pristine view
would have fetched $2million more.
Kuais ChippendaleRoad abode sits atop aslope overlooking a houseon Hudson Court.
According to thelawsuit, the HudsonCourt home is boundby a restrictive covenantthat forbids any tree fromgrowing higher than therooine.The covenant,authored by British PacicProperties, notes thenegative impact unkempt
landscaping could have onthe Chippendale home.
Romy Chen, owner ofthe Hudson Court home,has been in breach ofthe covenant since 2011,
according to Kuai, whosesuit claims some treesexceed the rooine by 20feet.
Despite repeatedlystating her willingness to
wield the axe, Chen hasneglected to tend to thetrees since 2012, accordingto the suit.
Besides hoping thejudge will look at the trees
and order they be topped,Kuai is also suing fordamages and interest onthose damages causedby Chens failure to trimthe treetops.
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Amalgamationnot on ballot
Therell be a host ofoptions during the Districtof NorthVancouvermunicipal election thisNov. 15, but amalgamationwont be one of them.
The clock was tickingat the Sept. 15 meeting,with chief administrativeofcer David Stuart advising
council it would be difcultif not impossible to puta question on the ballotwithout clear direction fromcouncil that night.
Longtime amalgamationproponent Coun.DougMacKay-Dunn proposedadding this question toNovembers election ballot:Do you support the districtcontinuing to undertake acomprehensive investigation
regarding amalgamationof the North Shoremunicipalities?
Id like to take thetemperature of ourcommunity to determinethe level of support, heexplained.
While there may bemillions to be saved byconsolidating North Shoregovernments,MacKay-Dunn stipulated thatdistrict residents may notshare councils fervour foramalgamation.
There is no reason toput the confusing question
before the electorate,according to Coun. RogerBassam.We are not goingto achieve reunication insix weeks.We may get a goodquestion on the ballot in fouryears, he said.
Bassam also tookissue with includingWestVancouver in the questionrather than focusing on theuniversally supportedreunication of the twoNorthVancouvers.
The amalgamationquestion would riskalienating the district fromthe City of NorthVancouver,
according to Coun.AlanNixon. Lets not rush this .. . weve got four years to putour case forward, he said.
Over the next councilterm, the District of NorthVancouver should workon a marketing campaign,convincing city residentsto put pressure on theirown council to addressamalgamation.
Coun. Lisa Muridisagreed, suggesting thequestion would keep theissue of amalgamation alive.
District nixes reunicationquestion on Nov. election ballot
Evening commuters mayneed to ease off the gasthis week for the safetyof construction workersat the north end of theLions Gate Bridge.
Crews are scheduledto remove and replace thejoints of the north viaductas part of a constructionproject expected to wrapup later this year.
Some intermittentloud noise may occur,according to a releasefrom the Ministry ofTransportation andInfrastructure.
The release warnedof noise from pavementcutting and jackhammers,and thanked residentsfor their patience andunderstanding.
The work will entailnighttime lane closures andtrafc delays. Updates arescheduled to be posted atDriveBC.ca.
Jeremy Shepherd
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Nighttimeclosures,noise onLions Gate
Trees spoil perfectview, Realtor says
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GrouseMountain hascleaned up a heap of oldoil drums, a fuel tank anda car battery left to decayon the mountainside forseveral decades.
The rusting mess was onGrouse property betweenthe BCMCTrail and theCut ski run since the areaused to house private cabins.
The area where thebarrels were found is locatednear an unofcial trail that issometimes referred to as theSimicTrail. It is proximateto the BCMCTrail. Thelocation is overgrown andwe were not aware thatthere was any debris inthe area, said JacquelineBlackwell, Grouse Mountainspokeswoman.
Grouse staff only becameaware of the old drumsand tank when contactedby the North Shore News,Blackwell said.A local hikeralerted the North ShoreNews to the cache withan anonymous letter aftersmelling diesel fumes in thearea and following them totheir source.
The mess has sincebeen cleaned up, Blackwellsaid. We immediatelytook steps to clean up thedebris. The battery foundat the site where the barrelswere also discovered hasbeen properly disposedof and the barrels havebeen removed, she wrote
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 -North Shore News - A5
NEB tohear fromTsleil-Waututhenvironment and geographyprofessor StephaneMcLachlan in a release.
In March,Albertaschief medical ofcer Dr.JamesTalbot found thecancer rate in northernAlberta community FortChipewyan only slightlyhigher than expected.Therewere 81 documented casesof cancer two more thananticipated.
George is hopeful thetreaty will garner moresupporters through a seriesof town hall meetings.He drew a parallel to theYinka Dene Save the FraserDeclaration, which foundincreasing support in itsattempt to ban pipelinesthrough First Nationterritories in the Fraser Riverwatershed.When asked whatthe treaty is designed toaccomplish, George replied:Solidarity between ournations.
The treaty is meant toforce Canadas politicalleaders to protect indigenous
laws. Because theyrenot standing up for theCanadian people and thepeople ofVancouver, wewill. Our actions are foreverybody, he said. Whenanything we love is hurting,we as a nation want to standup and say No.
TheTsleil-WaututhNation is scheduled tooffer oral testimony to theNational Energy Board Oct.16, according toTsleil-
Waututh spokeswomanSarahThomas.The nation isalso attempting to kibosh thepipeline through the FederalCourt of Appeal.TheTsleil-Waututh is alleging the NEBhad no legal authority tobegin their review given thatthe federal government failedto engage the band.While nocourt date has been set, thebands letter of appeal hasbeen accepted, according toThomas.
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Dear Editor:Many of you must
have noticed the newlyinstalled headless artworkson Lonsdale Avenue andwondered, What are thesethings?!Well, for me, theyhave become my nightmare.
By looking at themyou cant help but justbe reminded of horriblenews about the barbaricbeheading acts of ISIS inIraq these days. It appearsthat these pieces of artwere installed in ourneighbourhood withoutenough thought andconsideration.
Sadly, a few of thesebeheaded gures arestanding in front of theHarry Jerome CommunityCentre very close to achildcare facility.
What are we trying toshow our kids and youth,
by displaying these gures?One concerned mother toldme she didnt know whatto explain to her 10-year-old son when the kid askedabout those beheadedbodies.The kid thoughtthese are soldiers killed inwar.
I had a chance to talk toa few people about thesealiens in our neighbourhood.Everyone I talked to sharedthe same opinion andquestioned the purpose ofthese things. Unanimously,we feel that these creepy,beheaded metal bodiesare nothing but a constantreminder of atrocities beingperpetuated by groups suchas ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Even some visitors fromother cities or countries toldme they wondered if NorthShore residents are sendinga wrong message with these
ugly gures.Are we scaringpeople by displaying thesebackless, armless, headless,aimless walking legs?!
Although I believe theperson who designed themdid not intend to create aheartbreaking impression onthe public, I have to say thatthese pieces are standing ina wrong place at the wrongtime.
In my opinion, weshould leave such artworksin the galleries and anyoneinterested can admire themthere. Or if we displaythem in the public eye, weshould be considerate of theimpression it may have onpeople.
I strongly believe weshould remove these guresfrom our street. I wish we
could replace them withsomething more peaceful.Then we could send a loudand clear message thatweVancouverites want topromote peace, prosperity,and life with our brains,not without our heads.
With this letter I amasking the responsible partiesto contact me to discuss theprocess of removing these
pieces from our street.Rose NazeriNorthVancouver
Editors note:Polish artistMagdalenaAbakanowiczsculptures are part of theVancouver Biennale publicart exhibition.For more aboutthem, read our storyWalkingtall:Vancouver Biennale,atnsnews.com.
Headless gures evoke war-zone atrocities
Is it hot in here?M ore than 120 leaders fromaround the globe swore tospend billions to stem theeffects of climate change and it wasbarely time for lunch.United Nations Secretary-General
Ban Ki-Moon implored us to change thecourse weve set for the world, explainingthat global warming denes our present.Unfortunately, Canadas present is
dened by absence on the climate changeagenda. Stephen Harper skipped theUnited Nations Climate Summit. Hewas in NewYork this week, but likethe dubious environmental stewards ofChina, India and Russia opted to senda deputy.We could say Harper is woefully
oblivious to the message sent by hisdecision to skip the summit, but thatwouldnt be giving him enough credit.Harper knows perfectly well the message
he sent: global warming isnt important.Members of the ruling Conservatives
claim climate change is a vital issue.To prove they take it seriously, thegovernment ushered in new regulationsto lower the amount of greenhouse gasemitted by cars. Of course, the UnitedStates had previously made almost thesame move to limit greenhouse gassesfrom automobiles, giving Canada littlechoice but to follow.In order to avert the environmental
disaster that will accompany collapsingecosystems, we need innovation fromthe private sector and courage from ourpoliticians. Everyone who breathes theair and cherishes their childrens future isaffected by global warming.Stephen Harper didnt show up for
them this week. On election day, perhapsthose who are serious about climatechange shouldnt show up for him.
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Thank you, strangers, for aiding my sonDear Editor:
On Sunday, Sept. 8at approximately 11:45a.m. our son had a cyclingaccident on CapilanoRoad just south of MarineDrive. He somersaultedover the handlebars,landing on his arm withgreat force. He felt it was
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SHANNONNELSONGuest columnist
Theres a well-knowncycle of family business:the rst generation makesit, the second generationspends it, and the thirdgeneration blows it.
Naturally there areexceptions, but 70 percent of family businessesnever even make it to thesecond generation, let alonethe third. And Ive got asolution for this tragic trendof familial business failure:instead of hiring your kids,hire your mom.
I happen to be a momwho was just hired by myson,Tommy, who foundedCEO.ca a few years ago.And Im not the only Momworking for my kid. In fact,recent research in the eldof family business showsthat as baby boomers arefacing some hard factsabout retirement, more andmore of them are lookingfor something to do in theirsenior years, and many ofthem are nding fulllingjobs working for youguessed it their adultchildren.
Take me, for example:Ive been retired froma career in broadcastjournalism for the last veyears, and have playedenough golf to last a fewlifetimes, some of it evenrespectable. Sure, Ivedabbled in volunteer work,travelled and kept my mindengaged with constantreading and researchingeverything and anythingon the internet. But, and INEVER thought I wouldsay this, Ive been boredof late with this retirement
thing, and Im not even 60yet.
Plus, I keep spendingmoney (not a problem yet),and although Ill probablyinherit some money, I couldlive another 30 years. Evenif I have enough to lastthat long, I have this sillyrevulsion to withdrawingfunds from my investmentaccount.
EnterTommy, my No. 3child with the thriving webbusiness that just happensto require many of theskills I honed in my owncareer; researching, writing,interviewing, editing. Useme, I can help, Ive beennagging him for months.Finally, swamped with workhimself, hes handed someover to me. And heresthe biggie he paysmemoney to do it. Not a lot ofmoney, Ill admit, but some.OK, maybe its a pittance.But its something. I amofcially in the employ ofmy son.
Its a shift, no question,in the realm of family
business and one that prettymuch turns traditionalroles upside down. Buthiring a parent, whether itbe Mom or Dad, has somebuilt-in advantages forboth employer (child), andemployee (parent).
Lets start with thebenets to the employer:
Trust: who can you trustto have your (and yourbusiness) best interestsat heart more than yourMom, not to mention yourhopes, dreams, and thekeys to the ofce safe. Impretty sureTommy knowsIm not going to rip himoff or betray his businesssecrets to anyone. And I willabsolutely never mentionthat he sucked his thumbuntil he was 18.
Loyalty: a given whenhiring your parents, asinherent in the job of Momis an unshakable instinctto protect your child, comehell, high water, or evenbetter job offers, which ifone comes along, with areal paycheque, Ill have to
consider itTombo.Candor in the workplace:
Im sure if you askedTommy he would sharethat he knows he cancount on me for constanthonest feedback, evenwhen he hasnt requestedit or doesnt like it.Thiscircumvents any traditionalblowing smoke up thebosss a** and can evenhelp other non-familyemployees feel morecomfortable being honesttoo.
Skills and expertise: Ifyou happen to be in thesame eld as your mom,you are lucky. Because asold as your parent is (in mycase, not that terribly old),she has likely acquired yearsof experience that you canbenet from,Tom.
Credibility: Not thatTommy needs it, butin many cases, youngentrepreneurs are stilldeveloping credibility.
Having your mom in theworkplace could signalthat a) you have a matureinuence involved in yourbusiness, b) if you can workwith your mom you canprobably work with anyone,and c) if she still likes youeven though you made herlife hell while you were ateenager you cant be allbad.
There are lots of benetsfor the employee (parent)to working for their childtoo, not the least of whichis nancial. Many retireesunderestimate the lifespanof their little nest eggs.Theextra income they earncan be a welcome additionto their nancial health.Maybe the money pays forextra travel, or a new setof golf clubs, or a face lift.Either way, its a welcomeaddition to the pot.
As important is the
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Liz Jameson teachersgot it rightDear Editor:
I would like to thankElizabeth James for herbalanced and informativecolumn about the teachersstrike. After all is said anddone, lets not forget whythis strike lasted this long.
An informed citizenshould know that thisgovernment is pro-business.There arebillions of dollars for roadsand bridges, why noteducation for the futuregeneration?Roman FlorendoNorthVancouver
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emotional benet fromworking past retirement age.Many of us who have retiredmiss the connections thatwe had through work, thedaily social interaction withwork mates, and especiallythe sense of purpose havinga meaningful job canbring. Research has shownthat people who continueto work past retirementage (their numbers areincreasing dramatically)are healthier than thosewho dont, because theystay mentally and sociallyengaged.
ForTommy and me,working together is awin-win.We had a greatrelationship before westarted working together,and now were even closer.But family business expertswarn that some of the sameproblems as can be foundin having your kids workfor you emerge when youhave a parent working foryou. So here are a few tipsto making the Mom is myemployee thing work:
Work roles must be wellarticulated. A detailed jobdescription is advisable.
Establish who theboss is, but dont forget,your parent deserves tobe respected even in asubordinate role.
Work roles should bedistinct from family roles that means no work talkduring family dinners.
Pay your parent a fairwage and expect her toperform. (Bonuses alsoencouraged.)
When on the job, besure to call your parent bytheir name and not Momor Dad. (SinceToms beencalling me Shannon sincehe was four, this has notbeen a problem.)
Finally, not all workrelationships are goingto run smoothly all thetime. In the case of havingyour parent work for you,understand that althoughkids stop being kids at somepoint in their lives, parentsnever stop being parents,especially moms. So brushyour teeth, make your bed,and be a good employer!
Shannon Nelson is a part-time North Shore resident.North Shore News readersmay remember her weeklycolumn Close to Home.Email her [email protected].
ActiveretireeshealthylongerFrom page 7Permissive Tax Exemptions for the year 2015
Under provision of SBC Chapter 26, Part 7, Division 7, Section 224 of the Community Charter. It is the intention of the Councilof the District of West Vancouver to consider Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4808, 2014 at the regular Council Meeting to beheld on Monday, October 6, 2014. Proposed Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4808, 2014 will provide the following propertieswith an exemption from paying Municipal taxes in the year 2015. NOTE: The tax gures below are estimates only, and willbe modied based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2015, 2016 and 2017.
EXTRACT OF COMMUNITY CHARTER (SBC 2003) Chapter 26 Part 7:Division 7: Permissive Exemptions General authority for permissive exemptions224 (1)A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation
under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw.
(2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following:
(a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for prot corporation, and (ii) the council considersare used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation;
(d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupiedby the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land orimprovements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 ofthis Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization;
(f) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship], (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building,(ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and (iii) an area of landsurrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii);
(h) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (i) [seniors homes], (j) [hospitals] or (l) [private schools], any area of landsurrounding the exempt building;
(k) land or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.
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ORGAN IZAT ION ProposedExemption 2015(estimated) 2016(estimated) 2017(estimated)Ambleside Childcare Facilities Society at Ridgeview Elementary School, 1250 Mathers Ave. 224.2(d) $365 $376 $387
Chartwell Family Hub at Chartwell Elementary School, 1250 Chartwell Dr. 224.2(d) $321 $331 $341
Christ the Redeemer Church 595 Keith Rd. 224.2(f) $10,524 $10,840 $11,165
ClubWest School at Westcot Elementary School, 760Westcot Rd. 224.2(d) $89 $92 $94
Collingwood School Society Inc. 70 Morven Dr / 2605Wentworth Ave. 224.2(h) $43,636 $44,945 $46,293
Eagle Harbour Montessori Preschool at Eagle Harbour Elementary School, 5575 Marine Dr. 224.2(d) $257 $265 $273
Early Inquirers Preschool at West Bay Elementary School, 3175 Thompson Pl. 224.2(d) $953 $982 $1,011
First Church of Christ Scientist 714 20th St. 224.2(f) $2,946 $3,035 $3,126
Holly House & Footprints Preschool at Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Ave. 224.2(d) $1,388 $1,430 $1,472
Irwin Park Tree House Childcare at Irwin Park Elementary School, 2455 Haywood Ave. 224.2(d) $366 $377 $388
Jumpstart Childcare at Gleneagles Elementary School, 6350 Marine Dr. 224.2(d) $218 $225 $232
Kids Unlimited Solutions at Cypress Park Primary School, 4355 Marine Dr. 224.2(d) $3,468 $3,573 $3,680
Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver 975 21st St. 224.2 (k) $47,614 $49,043 $50,514
Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver 2151 Gordon Ave. 224.2 (k) $26,776 $27,579 $28,406
Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver 959 21st St. 224.2 (k) $27,652 $28,482 $29,336
La Maison at Cedardale Centre 595 Burley Dr. 224.2(d) $2,893 $2,979 $3,069
Mulgrave Independent School Society 2310/2330 Cypress Bowl Rd. 224.2(h) $29,286 $30,164 $31,069
North Shore Jewish Congregation 1305 Taylor Way 224.2(f) $4,298 $4,427 $4,559
North Shore Unitarian Church 370 Mathers Ave. 224.2(f) $8,150 $8,395 $8,646
Parish of St. Christophers Anglican Church 1068 Inglewood Ave. 224.2(f) $3,540 $3,646 $3,755
Parish of St. Monicas Anglican Church 6404Wellington Ave. 224.2(f) $2,650 $2,729 $2,811
Park Royal Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses 1335 3rd St. 224.2(f) $6,963 $7,172 $7,387
PJ Kids Club &West Van Playschool at Pauline Johnson Elementary School, 1150 22nd St. 224.2(d) $536 $552 $569
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 60 580 18th St. 224.2(a) $3,106 $3,199 $3,295
St. Anthonys Parish Catholic Church 2347 Inglewood Ave. 224.2(f) $14,414 $14,846 $15,291
St. Anthonys School 595 Keith Rd. 224.2(h) $13,101 $13,494 $13,899
St. Davids United Church 1525 Taylor Way 224.2(f) $7,641 $7,871 $8,107
St. Francis-in-the-Wood 4773 South Piccadilly Rd. 224.2(f) $6,513 $6,708 $6,909
St. Stephens Anglican Church 885 22nd St. 224.2(f) $4,483 $4,618 $4,756
Taking Shape Preschool at Caulfeild Elementary School 4685 Keith Rd. 224.2(d) $728 $749 $772
VancouverCoastalHealthAuthority/KiwanisSeniorsHousingSocietyofWestVancouver2195GordonAve. 224.2 (k) $4,889 $5,035 $5,186
West Vancouver Baptist Church 450 Mathers Ave. 224.2(f) $13,735 $14,147 $14,572
West Vancouver Presbyterian Church 2893 Marine Dr. 224.2(f) $4,992 $5,142 $5,296
West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave. 224.2(f) $20,052 $20,654 $21,273
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in an email. While thereis no indication of soilcontamination, we do planto engage an independentthird party environmentalrm to test for conrmation.Should any evidence ofenvironmental impact bediscovered, we will conductany additional cleanup butwe are condent that thisarea and the surroundingenvironment remain insatisfactory condition.
The North Shorebackcountry once hadhundreds of cabins builtbefore the area became parkor resort land, according toAlex Douglas, a local historybuff with an interest in
Mount Seymours cabins.All over the North
Shore, there was cabins,most on Hollyburn, Grouseand Seymour, he said.These young kids wouldjust go up and build thesecabins.
They grew in popularityamong Europeanimmigrants, many of whomused to do day labourhumping materials up themountain. They wouldget hired a dollar a day tocart woodstoves and thingsup the mountains to thecabins, he said.
While most of the cabinsare now gone, there are stillremnants, including moreoil drums, in some locations,Douglas said.
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I think it will allowcity residents to say: Whydidnt we get to answer thatquestion on our ballot?
The question isunnecessary, according toCoun. Robin Hicks, whosaid the vast majority ofdistrict residents supportamalgamation.
I dont think we need amandate from our citizensto proceed with any form ofinvestigation, he said.
Council still needs todetermine how much will begained by consolidating cityand district departments andhow to stop salaries fromballooning when top staffbalk at pay cuts.
A citizens committeeis currently evaluating thebenets of amalgamationand putting a question onthe ballot could undercuttheir work, according toHicks. They could well saythe benets arent worth themoney thats going into it,he said.
The ballot question isintended to sweep pastpoliticians and bureaucratsand reach the people,according to MacKay-Dunn,who stressed the importanceof keeping the issue alivewhile the next council takesofce. I dont want this to
die, he said.The motion was defeated
4-3 with Couns.MacKay-Dunn,Muri andMike Littleon the losing side.
Had it been approved, thequestion would have beennon-binding and carried anegligible cost, according todistrict staff.
The City of NorthVancouver initially rejectedamalgamation over costconcerns connected to the70 kilometres of asbestosconcrete pipe running
under the district.Morerecently, the city scuttledamalgamation talks overconcerns the district isntpaying their part of theNorthVancouver policingbill.
However, those concernsmay be unfounded,according to the cityschief administrative ofcerKenTolstam, who saida preliminary look at thenumbers seem to indicateboth parties are paying theirfair share.
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Representatives of the Seymour Art Gallery hosted an opening reception for their current show,Reinventing the Classics: contemporary responses to old master prints, Sept. 14.The exhibition featuresthe work of six contemporary artists who are responding to two old master prints depicting classicalart and architecture. A free public lecture,You CantTake ItWithYou: Renaissance Souvenirs, is beingpresented by interim curator, Hilary Letwin, at the Deep Cove gallery, Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.Reinventing the Classics will remain on display until Oct. 18. seymourartgallery.com
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HOME YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN
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Followpermit process to aT
I want to do work onmyhome but Im not sure ifit requires a permit. Its aquestion I get frommanyhomeowners andmytypical answer is, Yes, itdoes.
Each municipalityvaries in its requirementsfor permitted work but,as a general rule, anyalterations, additions or newconstruction will require abuilding permit to build.The only structures thatmay y under the wire aresmall sheds or accessorybuildings and even theseneed to be conrmed withthe municipal authorities tobe certain.
In order to acquire abuilding permit one willneed to submit specicdrawings and informationto a municipality for theirevaluation.The authoritywill review the proposedwork and ensure itscompliance with municipalzoning, environmentalprotection and building coderequirements.
The exact drawings
and information requiredvaries from project toproject with the generalrule of larger and moreinvolved work requiringlarger and more involvedinformation gathering.Examples of drawings thatare typically required for abuilding permit applicationare topographical surveysproduced by a registeredland surveyor; a site plan
that locates the buildingwith setbacks, driveways,retaining walls and otherpertinent features delineated;a foundation plan indicatingsize and location of stripfootings and pads; oorplans clearly delineating allnew work with associateddimensions; exteriorelevations indicating heights,roof slopes, window anddoor locations and overall
facade treatment; andcross sections through thebuilding showing the nutsand bolts of how everythingis put together and theirrelationships. In additionto these drawings one willtypically need drawings froma structural engineer andsometimes a geotechnicalengineer as well.
For anyonecontemplating new work Id
highly recommend a visitto the municipality beforeyou get too far along. Ivestick-handled countlessprojects through municipalauthorities over the yearsbut I still typically book ameeting with a plan checkerearly in the process justto be sure.Without failtheres always something
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For many households, theschool year signies thebeginning of the calendaryear.
Perhaps the reason forthis is because the kidsbegin a new school yearand schedules for sportsand activities have started.The house is now ready tobe deep cleaned from allthe summer commotion.
Here are a few good tipsthat have been passed downto me over the years thatmay help with the dauntingtasks ahead.
BaseboardsI love the Mr. Clean
magic eraser for cleaningbaseboards.Theyre greatfor eliminating scuff marksand give the baseboardsa nice, clean look. Forgeneral cleaning try asimple mixture of soapand water after youvevacuumed them withyour vacuums brushattachment.
Outdoor FurnitureUpholstery
When its time to bringthe cushions inside for theyear, its a good idea to givethem a thorough cleaning.A mild soap and watermixture works well to rid
the upholstery of any dirtor debris. Let the cushionsfully dry before packingthem away for the winterseason.
BlindsCleaning blinds is
probably the most tediousjob there is inside the
house. Its not a lot of funbut it is necessary. Cleaningthem depends on the typeof blinds you have butgenerally a good pair ofwhite, cotton gloves alwaysdoes the trick. Mild, dilutedsoapy water works greathere as does equal parts ofwarm water and vinegar.Simply dip your ngers intothe cleaning solution andthen run them over eachindividual blind slat.Theother hand can be used todry them. Alternatively, anice absorbent white clothworks well for this task.Some say wiping the slatswith a dryer sheet afteryouve cleaned them is
a good idea to repel anyfuture dust that may occur.
DoorknobsDuring u season I like
to wipe the doorknobs inthe house frequently.
Wearing a pair of rubbergloves, use antibacterialwipes to wipe clean anygerms that may be on thesurface.
Duvets and PillowsFor synthetic pillows,
I nd that placing themin the washing machine isthe best way to thoroughlyclean them. Let them airdry if possible or use alow heat setting on your
dryer. For duck downpillows and duvets, besure to check that thefabric outside casingis washable before youbegin. Its recommendedto wash these pillows incommercial-size washingmachines that are veryspacious as the smaller,European ones may dodamage to the lling. Itsbest to hang to dry or placethem in a large dryer. Pullthe duvet out every 20-30minutes or so to uff it up.
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so its best to handle themwith care. I have alwaysfound feather dusters towork well and lint rollersare fantastic when usedlightly on the outer surface.For more delicate items,such as easy-to-reachcrystal chandeliers, use aspray bottle to spray a mildcleaning solution on yourcotton cloth and wipe eachcrystal separately. Dry with
a soft cloth. Check to see ifyour crystals are removablefor easy cleaning. If yourchandelier is located in aprecarious position, it maybe a good idea to call in aprofessional with the rightequipment and ladders toclean the xture properlyand safely.Barb Lunter is a freelancewriter with a passion for homedecor, entertaining and oraldesign. [email protected]
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LIONS GATE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION would like to thank all 5,000 people in our community whohelped build The HOpe Centre for mental health and addictions at Lions Gate Hospital. At last, wehave a healing place to help heal ailing minds and to give hope.The Foundation extends special thanks to Robert and Greta Ho for their extraordinary leadership inmaking this visionary facility a reality.
Thanks for the exceptional support of the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation for buildingThe DjavadMowafaghian UBCMedical Education Centrewithin The HOpe Centre.Thanksto TheKelty PatrickDennehy Foundation, peoplewill have a place to go to get informationand seek out others who are dealing with similar issues at The Kelty Dennehy MentalHealth Resource Centre, also located in HOpe.
PLEASE JOIN US on Saturday,October 4th at 10:30 am as we kick off our Community Open Housewith a giant Hug for HOpe. Our goal is to have 200+ people join hands around the The HOpe Centre(1337 St. Andrews Avenue, North Vancouver) in a show of support for mental health. Please [email protected] call604-984-3718 to let us knowyoure comingandbe sure towear blue!
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Benefit of landscape fabricmyth persists
Some lessons ingardening have to belearned the hard way, acase in point the mythof landscape fabric.
I recently observedsome new landscapingof large garden beds thatwere being covered withwoven landscape fabric,then covered with twoinches of bark mulch.
For many years Ihave tried to educatehomeowners andgardeners on the incorrectuse of landscape fabric.But still the myth persiststhat landscape fabriccontrols weeds in thegarden. Arguably thereis a short-term benet incontrol and preventionof some weeds. However,several negative growthconditions occur in fabric-covered gardens. And themaintenance of fabriccovered gardens is notlower than the alternative.
Landscape fabric workswell for erosion controlduring construction andsometimes permanentcover for very steep slopes.Fabrics of various brandshave been developed foroating islands, streamsideprotection and drainageuse.
Fabric, or ground clothas it is sometimes called,also provides long-termprotection with lowmaintenance in nurseryand greenhouse settings.Even agricultural use
of woven row covers orcrop covers can provideimproved growingconditions and lowermaintenance.
Beyond commercial orindustrial use, landscapefabric works well forshort-term use to protectsoil during construction.Or it is meant to coverearth with a potted cropgrowing on top of thefabric.With no soil ormulch present, the weedshave nothing to grow in.The fabric works well asa tool for those uses.Theincorrect technique oflaying fabric and coveringit with gravel, sand orrocks of some sort createsa slowly compressingand smelly mess that stillgrows weeds anyway.Rocks are a good matrixto grow weeds, especiallyin our rainy climate whereseeds abound on the wind.
To make matters worse,landscape fabric does
not control perniciousweeds like horsetail ormorning glory. I haverenovated many gardenswith landscape fabric andfound large networks ofweed roots growing justunder the fabric.
The roots grow underthe surface of the fabricin search of air andwater or holes to growthrough. Holes are usuallyfound where each plantis growing the lastplace you want weeds.Landscape fabric hasbecome so manufacturednow that many brandsdo not allow positive airow into the soil. Andconsequently less waterreaches the soil, especiallyduring drought.These aregreat conditions if youwant to grow shallow-
rooted stunted plants thatcant nd a breath of life.
Problems with fabricuse arise in gardens forseveral reasons. Firstly,there is the beautifuloccurrence of gardenchange over time, andthe fabric is a hindranceto that process. Fewgardens remain unchangedover their lifespan andlandscape fabric makeschanging the designdifcult and moreexpensive. Even minorplant replacements aremore difcult with fabricin place.
Secondly, shallowrooting is a commonoccurrence for all plantroots growing underlandscape fabric, evenlarge trees and shrubs.I have seen 30-foot tall
pine trees growing underlandscape fabric. Pineroots as large as two inchesin diameter were foundgrowing just under thefabric.
Thirdly, weed-seedscan spread by wind,water, pets, people andmachinery.There arepeak times of the seasonwhere weed seeds are onthe wind all day.The keyunderstanding here is thatall future weed growth willoccur on top of the fabric.So no matter what soil ormulch cover is put on topof the fabric, weeds willstill grow.
So what is the valueof the fabric, especiallywhen considering theother negative aspectsof landscape fabric use?And lets not forget the
nancial cost to buy andinstall fabric.
No thanks, landscapefabric is not worth theproblem it creates over thelong term.
There are only twogood options to preventweed growth.
Grow plants robust,allowing all foliage totouch and cover earth,thereby crowding out weedgrowth.
Or, mulch the soil deepenough to prevent weedgrowth and maintain themulch consistently overthe life of the garden.For most gardens acombination of thosemethods will producethe most consistentbeautication andmanageable maintenance.
In average residentialconditions, most gardenslast 15 or 20 years, maybe50 years if someone reallyloves the garden. Duringthose years much change,development and growthof a sense of place occurs.
Fabric does notcontribute to those virtues.Landscape fabric hasspecic uses but it hasbecome a sales gimmickfoisted upon misinformedconsumers under theguise of trouble-free weedcontrol.
Only a fabric-freegarden can thrive to bebeautiful.
Todd Major is a journeymanhorticulturist, gardendesigner and builder, teacherand organic [email protected]
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that trips me up in themurky world of municipalzoning interpretation. Itsalways best to ush thisstuff out early rather thanbeing broadsided withnon-conformities whileholding a complete set ofpermit drawings ready forsubmission.
Once the buildingpermit drawings havebeen submitted prepareyourself for a wait.Turn-around times in the CityofVancouver are so badthese days its been makingheadlines.Anticipate at leastsix-eight weeks of waitingtime before your permit isready.
The building permit
process can be a dauntingone. Some individuals forgothe process altogether andstart building without apermit but this is somethingI wouldnt recommend youdo.
In a best case scenarioyoull get a stop work order,will be required to producethe missing building permitdrawings and youll be nedto boot. In a worst casescenario your work will bedeemed non-conformingand youll be required to tearit all down.
So, you want to dowork on your home andnow you know it probablyrequires a permit.Makean appointment at yourmunicipality, nd out whatsinvolved and know where
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HEATTHEHARVEST:COOKING FROMYOURGARDEN Join Red SealChef Erik SmithThursday,Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. atQueensbury Garden, 644Queensbury Ave., NorthVancouver. Participantswill harvest, prepare andpartake in a feast that startsfrom the garden.Workshophas an outdoor and indoorcomponent, please dressappropriately for weather.Admission is $8.25. Registerat eventbrite.ca or604-990-3755.
FRIENDSOFHUNTERPARK IN LYNNVALLEYCommunity invasive plantspull and planting Saturday,Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-noon atChaucer Rd. entrance justinside the park.Wear suitableclothing, bring garden glovesand water; other tools andrefreshments supplied.Cancelled if heavy rain.
IVY PULLATTHEDALE The LighthousePark Preservation Society isinviting volunteers to pull ivySaturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-noon.Meet at the corner ofWater Lane andThe DaleinWestVancouver.Wear oldclothes, sturdy shoes andwork gloves. lpps.ca
LYNNVALLEY LIONSCOMMUNITYGARDENGrand opening celebrationSunday, Sept. 28, noon-4p.m. at 3590MountainHwy. Bring the family fora fun outdoor celebrationthat includes workshops andactivities for the kids.northshorecommunity-gardensociety.ca
WORLDRIVERSDAYAn invasive plant pulland native planting eventSunday, Sept. 28, fromnoon to 4 p.m. at MosquitoCreek Park, Larson Roadand Bewicke Avenue, NorthVancouver. Tools and snacksprovided. cnv.org/riversday
GROWINGGREATGARLIC Learn all aboutchoosing the right garlic forthe climate, preparing soiland moreWednesday, Oct. 16:30-9 p.m. at North ShoreNeighbourhood House, 225Second St. East.To registercall the Lynn CanyonEcology Centre 604-990-3755 or visit eventbrite.ca.
BIRD SURVEYAlllevels of birders welcomeon the rst Saturday ofthe month, 8 a.m.-12:30p.m. at Maplewood FlatsConservation Area, 2645Dollarton Hwy., NorthVancouver. 604-903-4471wildbirdtrust.org
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TIME, PLACEAND SPACE Joinartist RichardTetraultWednesday, Sept. 24 7-9p.m. at the Ferry BuildingGallery, 1414 ArgyleAve.,West Vancouver, fora discussion and visualpresentation on how hesources visual material anddraws inspiration fromthe Downtown Eastside.For more information visitferrybuildinggallery.com
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FIRSTWORLDWAR CENTENARYLECTURE SERIESJoin historians GarrettPoman and AllanOrr for three lecturesThursdays, Sept. 25 andOct. 2, 9 from 6:30-8p.m. atWest VancouverMemorial Library, 1950Marine Dr. Lecturescover causes of FirstWorldWar and its peacearrangements in Europe,Asia and the Middle East.
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members are welcome. SallyScott, 604-924-1923.
THEDUTCHKOFFIECLUBmeets thethirdWednesday of everymonth, 10 a.m. to noon atthe food court, at Park RoyalSouth,WestVancouver.Meet new people and keepup your Dutch languageor improve it.The clubwelcomes Flemish andSouth African people also.Used Dutch magazinesand books will be available.Henk, 604-987-4978 Nel,604-987-6879.
GLENEAGLESSCOTTISH COUNTRYDANCE CLUB Classes forexperienced dancers everyWednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.at Hollyburn elementary,1329 Duchess Ave.,WestVancouver. 604-925-9333
ESL BOOK CLUBAfree club to read and talkabout Canadian novelsWednesdays, 10:30-11:30a.m. at theWestVancouverMemorial Library, 1950Marine Dr. Registrationrequired. 604-925-7403westvanlibrary.ca
LETSTALKDevelopEnglish skills whilediscussing current eventsWednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.at theWestVancouverMemorial Library, 1950Marine Dr. No registrationrequired. 604-925-7403
MEALS ONWHEELSneeds volunteers onMonday,Wednesdayor Friday mornings.604-922-3414northshoremealsonwheels.org
NORTH SHORECHAMBERORCHESTRAmeetsWednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.at Sutherland secondary,1860 Sutherland Ave.,NorthVancouver, andis looking for new stringplayers (especially bassplayers). [email protected]
NORTH SHORECHORUSmeetsWednesdays, 7:15-9:45p.m., at Mount SeymourUnited Church, 1200Parkgate Ave., NorthVancouver. New membersare welcome. 604-985-2559nschorus.com or [email protected]
SING-ALONGWEDNESDAYS Mr.Music PeterVanderhorstwill play the piano to lead asing-along of favourite songsthe rstWednesday of everymonth from 10 a.m. to noonat St. Stephens AnglicanChurch, 885 22nd St.,WestVancouver. Song books will
be provided. Drop-in fee: $5at the door.
SOROPTIMISTINTERNATIONAL OFNORTHANDWESTVANCOUVER is a globalwomens organizationthat meets on the secondWednesday of each month at7:30 p.m. from Septemberto June.Members work to
improve the lives of womenand girls through programsleading to social andeconomic empowerment.New members and guestswelcome. [email protected]
SOUL POWERHOURwith Dr. Cynthia,Wednesdays 7-8 p.m.Learn soul secrets, wisdom,
knowledge and practicaltechniques to transform allareas of life. For details or toregister email [email protected]
SPEAKERHUBTOASTMASTERSmeetseveryWednesday, 6-7:45p.m. in the Silver HarbourSeniors Centre, 144 East22nd St., NorthVancouver,
to help participants improvetheir public speaking andleadership skills in a friendly,supportive environment.Guests are welcome.www.speakerhub.ca
Thursdays
BETWEENTHESHEETS This Deep Covebook club meets the rst
Thursday of every monthfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Eachmember recommendsa book and takes a turnhosting discussions in theirhomes. New memberswelcome.Adele, 604-929-5621 [email protected]
BINGO: EveryThursday,
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