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West Vancouver SPCA investigators are look-ing for the person who left a badly emaciateddog abandoned at an Ambleside pet foodstore.

The owner of Cute Paws Pet Food and Suppliesnoticed the rail-thin border collie tied up to ashelving unit inside the store around noon Feb.

18.“They kept waiting for someone to come back

for him and no one did so they ended up bringinghim into the shelter,” said Dragana Hajdukovic,branch manager of the West Vancouver SPCA.

“At this point in time we’re looking for the own-ers for information and an explanation.”

Investigators tried to find out if there was anysurveillance video of someone walking the dogin the neighbourhood earlier that day but had

no luck. Now they’re hoping a tip from the publiccan help them find the six-year-old dog’s formerowner. Only then will they be able to determine ifthis is a case of animal cruelty.

SPCA staff have since renamed the poor pupLouis and are getting along with him swimmingly.

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A North Vancouvertow truck driver saysthe RCMP’s Port MannFreeway Patrol is makingtraffic on Highway 1 andthe Ironworkers MemorialSecond Narrows Crossingworse that it needs to beby failing to quickly clearstalls and accidents.

The Burnaby-basedfreeway patrol division hasjurisdiction over Highway1 up to Capilano Road, asopposed to local police agen-cies. The freeway patrol hasdiscretion to call any towingcompany they want to clearthe highway.

But Payless Towing opera-tor Michael Uyeyama said hiscompany is frequently turnedaway – even though his truckscan be on the scene fasterthan other companies.

One such incident hap-pened in mid-January whentwo dump trucks collided justnorth of the bridgehead, creat-ing traffic backups deep intoWest Vancouver.

“We’ve been on the SecondNarrows bridge, on scene withtwo trucks . . . and been toldto leave because Mitchell’sTowing is en route – only tofind out later they haven’tshow up for an hour, hour-and-a-half,” he said.

Mitchell Martin, owner ofMitchell’s Towing, said thatclaim is “ludicrous.”

“That’s not even remotelyclose to being any bit true

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The lawyer for a formerWest Vancouver MP whois suing The Provincenewspaper over an articlepublished about himverbally sparred with aformer reporter in courtthis week over whethershe did enough to verifyfacts secretly provided bya political opponent.

Former Liberal MP BlairWilson is suing The Province,former reporter Elaine

O’Connor, former LiberalMLA Judi Tyabji Wilson, hercompany Tugboat Enterprisesand blogger Steve Janke fordefamation, saying untruestatements published orcirculated to party membersabout his business debts andalleged federal Election Actirregularities destroyed hispolitical career.

The defendants havedenied those allegations.

Province lawyer DanBurnett told B.C. SupremeCourt Justice Jane Dardi in hisopening submission the articlepublished aboutWilson onOct. 28, 2007 was substantiallytrue and fair comment on apublic official.

This week O’Connor testi-fied, describing how at thetime she wrote the article,Wilson had recently been

appointed as national revenuecritic for the official oppositionand presented himself to thepublic as fiscally responsible.

That wasn’t borne out bysome of the information shediscovered in her research,said O’Connor, adding it wasimportant to make the publicaware of Wilson’s real financialstatus.

But in cross-examination,Wilson’s lawyer Jay Straithsuggested to the reportershe hadn’t done enough tocheck the facts provided bypersonal and political enemiesof Wilson’s, who were themain sources of her informa-tion. Those people includedWilson’s father-in-lawWilliamLougheed – who was locked ina legal battle with his adop-tive daughter, Wilson’s wife,over her late mother’s will at

the time, said Straith –. andNeil McIver, the campaignmanager for Wilson’s politicalopponent, West VancouverConservative candidate JohnWeston. “By you not check-ing things out directly, theLougheeds and Neil McIverwere able to use you,” saidStraith.

O’Connor testified shetrusted that the Lougheedswere acting in good faith andthat she had done her best toverify as many facts as pos-sible. In his questions, Straithsuggested that contrary tosuggestions in the article,Wilson didn’t owe any debts tothe Lougheeds because theyhad been repaid.

But O’Connor replied therewere still significant mortgageson properties registered toWilson’s wife that Wilson also

had an interest in, which werebeing used to prop upWilson’sfailing businesses. That was ofpublic interest, she said.

In his questions, Straithalso criticized O’Connorfor writing that a “citizen ofthe riding” had written theanonymous complaint letterto Elections Canada allegingElections Act violations byWilson, when she knew it hadbeen written byMcIver.

“I could not as a journalistdivulge who had givenme thisinformation,” said O’Connor.“He was a confidential source.”

“Would you agree with methat the public and the Liberalparty would probably havea different take on it if theyknew this was the campaignmanager for (Conservativecandidate) JohnWeston?”Straith asked.

O’Connor testified that shetried to reachWilson severaltimes to give him an oppor-tunity to comment on theallegations but “unfortunatelyhe chose not to make himselfavailable. . . I worked withwhat I had.”

Wilson has since fileda separate defamation suitagainst McIver, who wascalled to testify by Straithat the beginning of the trial,and asked to read emails thatdescribed how hemet withthe reporter and passed oninformation aboutWilson.

Liberal strategist MarkMarissen reached an out-of-court settlement withWilson.The judge dismissed thesuit against Lougheed lastweek after Lougheed died inJanuary, partway through thetrial.

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Students at West Vancouver secondary outside the Kay Meek Centre. Some have questionedwhy private philanthropists couldn’t be pursued for an Argyle project. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

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North Vancouver schooltrustees aren’t count-ing on a wealthy patronto ride to the rescue oftheir preferred optionfor rebuilding Argyleschool, which was toinclude a performing artstheatre and public sportsfacilities.

In a split vote, trusteesrecently voted down theidea of getting staff to reporton what would be involvedin seeking out philanthro-pists to fund capital projectslike the preferred Argylereplacement.

Trustees who votedagainst the idea said theschool district doesn’thave the time or expertiseto mount a major capitalfunding campaign beforedecisions are needed on theArgyle project. They saidthe topic also raises philo-sophical concerns aboutwho should pay for capitalprojects in public education.

The idea of seeking outprivate funding to help close

the deal on an Argyle schoolreplacement was raised bytrustee Megan Higgins at theboard’s regular public meet-ing Feb. 16.

Higgins told her fellowtrustees it’s time the schoolboard started lookingat other options to funddesired capital projects.Scaling back the Argyleproject “is not a preferredoption,” said Higgins. Sheadded continuing to fundcapital projects by sellingoff lands to developers isalso “not sustainable in thelong term. We just don’thave enough surplus prop-erties to fund new schoolsgoing forward.”

Higgins said she’d likestaff to put together a reporton what would be involvedin seeking funding from non-corporate private donors forboth Argyle and future proj-ects, like the replacement ofHandsworth secondary.

But others trusteesweren’t sure that was a goodidea.

Trustee Cyndi Gerlachdescribed it as a “slipperyslope.

“It will send a messagethe government doesn’tneed to fund capital proj-ects,” she said. “I’m reallyconcerned about where thisgoes.”

She added it’s too late tostart fundraising for Argyle.“We could have had thisdiscussion last year if it wassomething we were seri-ously going to consider.”

Schools superinten-dent John Lewis remindedtrustees the school districthas raised enough money –$11.3 million – through landsales to pay for a full schoolreplacement, rather thansimply a seismic upgrade,which would have cost theprovince $8.9 million. Butit doesn’t have enough topay the full $13.7 millionrequired for the school dis-trict’s preferred option.

That means that someof the extras trustees werehoping to include in theproject – a 250-seat per-formance space, capacityfor an extra 100 studentsand additional recreationalspace – may have to be cutfrom the project. So far, theboard hasn’t discussed whatthe priorities for the projectwould be, said Lewis.

Trusteeswon’t seekpatrons for Argyle

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Mitchell’s saysRCMParehappywith servicewhatsoever,” he said. “Themost important (thing) whenyou work for the RCMP orWest Van PD as we do, is(estimated time of arrival). Ibet you nine times out of 10,if Port Mann RCMPwere torelease some information….they’d say they’re never wait-ing on a tow truck. Our ETAsare probably 10 to 15 minutesfor major motor vehicleaccidents.”

Lower Mainland DistrictRCMP, which oversees thePort Mann Freeway Patrol,acknowledged that Paylessisn’t called to stalls or acci-dents anymore but did notaddress why or what impact itmay be having on traffic.

“We are aware of PaylessAuto Towing’s concerns. Wehave utilized the servicesof Payless Auto Towing inthe past and they are wellaware of why we terminatedthat relationship two yearsago,” said Sgt. Annie Linteau,spokeswoman for LowerMainland District RCMP in anemail. “Over the course of thelast few years we have hadnumerous discussions withthem in an effort to come toa successful resolution. Weinvite them to contact us todiscuss any further concernsthey may have.”

The RCMP did not respondto any follow-up questions.Payless owner Gordon

Carmichael said he believesthe issue is related to thepast conduct of one of theirdrivers.

“One of our drivers wentdown the Cut on the highwayand apparently pulled a carout of the ditch and didn’treport it to the police depart-ment, which is a no-no. You’vegot to report it,” he said.

But, the Port Mann RCMPnever gave Payless theopportunity to investigatethe incident on its own, nordid they give the companya chance to make amends,Carmichael said.

While Port Mann RCMPhas seemingly blacklistedPayless, North VancouverRCMP continue to have acontract with them, Uyeyemapointed out.

But regardless of thereason, restricting whichtowing companies get calledto accidents means collectivepunishment for anyone whocommutes on the North Shoreand gets caught in trafficsnarls, Carmichael said.

“What people don’t see isthat when you wait that long,all the arteries plug up. Youcan’t even get an ambulancein through some of the roads.People miss planes. Peoplemiss their jobs. It affectseverybody,” he said.

Mitchell said his compa-ny’s response times speak forthemselves. The RCMP callshis company because they’re

happy with the service, hesaid.

“Realistically, if the RCMPhad to wait, we wouldn’tbe towing for them eitherbecause ETAs are superimportant. It’s not like they’rewaiting around for us or it’saffecting how long it takesan accident to be cleared,”he said. “Occasionally thingshave to be turned upsidedown. You need competi-tion. It makes you button upyour shirt. That’s what it’s allabout.”

That’s something Staff Sgt.Dale Somerville, Port MannFreeway Patrol spokesmanconfirmed.

“It all boils to the bestservice for the public at thetime,” he said.

Though Payless’s griev-ance isn’t specifically on theradar of the District of NorthVancouver, the issue of clear-ing bridge traffic is, accordingto Dave Stuart, chief adminis-trative officer for the Districtof North Vancouver.

“I’ve recently had dis-cussions with the assistantdeputy minister (of transpor-tation) and he indicates thiswhole issue of jurisdictions onbridges is a chronic problemthroughout the province andthey are in fact looking atthat,” he said. “I think there’srecognition that what we havenow is minor fender benderscreating what you could callhavoc.”

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staff and volunteers in the few days that he has beenwith us,” Hajdukovic said. “If no one comes forward,once he has been rehabilitated and he is clearedmedically, he will be looking for a home.”

That could take weeks, though, as Louis has a lotof recovering to do from his fragile state, Hajdukovicsaid.

“He’s getting stronger, for sure, with every daythat he’s been with us. When he first came in, he hadtrouble even standing up or walking for longer dis-tances. We’re definitely seeing that tail wag more andmore with each passing day, which is a really greatthing to see,” Hajdukovic said.

If someone is unable to care for their pet, theyshould contact the SPCA right away to see about sur-rendering it for adoption, Hajdukovic said.

“No dog should be left in this state,” she said.Anyone with information about Louis or his owner

is asked to contact BC SPCA’s animal cruelty hotlineat 1-855-622-7722.

In another recent case, a Coquitlam man is cur-rently facing two charges of animal cruelty after hishusky Willow was found starving and wanderingMaple Ridge in 2015.

Louis the border collie is recoveringat the SPCA. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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The school district is stillwaiting on official word ona project agreement fromthe Ministry of Education.Without that, the schooldistrict can’t start work on areplacement project.

Trustee Jessica Stanleysaid she’d welcome anydiscussion that exploredhow to move forward on theproject that doesn’t rely onland sales.

“My community is want-ing creative thinking,” shesaid. “People are looking forcreative fundraising optionsthat (don’t) involve sellingoff community assets.”

Trustee Barry Forwardblamed the province for thesituation, adding in the pastthe school district only hadto have a plan in place topay back any capital debt,while now the ministryinsists the money be in thebank.

He said he thinks theschool district should beallowed to carry a smallcapital debt to fund its pre-ferred option.

But he added, “Someonehas to take leadership onthis.”

Higgins pointed toother public facilities thathave been funded throughpartnerships with privatedonors – like the newemergency room and HOpemental health centre atLions Gate Hospital andthe Kay Meek Centre onthe site of West Vancouversecondary.

Earlier in the evening,Samantha Mason, a par-ent involved in advocatingfor an Argyle replacement,urged trustees to look into“every possible avenue”to raise the extra moneyneeded to build the pre-ferred option.

But Lewis warnedtrustees previous reportsthat looked into privatefundraising for projects likethe outdoor school con-cluded the time and moneyrequired to mount a majorcapital fundraising cam-paign would be too muchfor the school district totake on.

In the end the motion forstaff to put together a reporton the issue was defeated,with trustees FranciStratton, Cyndi Gerlach andChristie Sacré voting againstit.

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Garbage day

Friday afternoons or in midst ofmajor events are known in the PRbusiness as time to “take out thetrash.”

If you have to fess up aboutsomething or release a damning report,it’s best to do it when you’ve got thebest chance of keeping it out of the newscycle.

That’s precisely what happenedwhen the premier’s office intervened tomake sure the provincial government’sresponse to a troubling report on a teenwho was failed by the social safety netwas released at 3 p.m. on the day of thefederal election.

We know this only thanks to emailsobtained through freedom of informa-tion requests filed by local freelancejournalist Bob Mackin.

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’schildren’s advocate, called it a case of

“cynical calculation” and we must agree.This wasn’t a report about a small

government faux pas or item of neg-ligible interest. It was about a youngaboriginal teen named Paige who spentmost of her life getting shuffled aroundvarious types of government care beforeshe aged out of the system and died ofan overdose.

The way the province handled theissue highlights the deeply self-inter-ested way our politicians and their staffgo about our official business.

While strategizing how to spin newsis as old as politics itself, the practicehas been elevated to a dark art form inthe last decade. We live in the perpetualelection campaign.

Sadly, the actions also highlight theway ‘the system’ appeared to care aslittle about a troubled teen in death as ithad during her all-too-short life.

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I interrupt a half-writtendiatribe on the WestVancouver waterfront fora different diatribe.

Here are three money-spinning strategies for WestVancouver revival. Sure toalienate some faithful readers,all seven of them. And free.If I had a lot of professionalinitials after my name I’ddemand $100K.

One: Old proposal, but likea fine whisky aged in sherrybarrels.

When, interviewing newWest Van planning directorJim Bailey, I began repeatingthis brilliant idea, commu-nications spokesman JeffMcDonald quickly jumpedin. He’d checked this col-umn’s archives. Had done hishomework.

It’s ingenious but obvious:Attract (international?) moneyto build an international-quality hotel above the UpperLevels Highway near WestVan’s premium Salmon Houseon the Hill.

The big draw? It would be,(though not exclusively), aluxurious magnet for Whistler-bound skiers.

Many arrive jet-lagged

at Vancouver’s outstandingairport in the dismal dark orthe grey six hours of our win-ter “sunlight.” So lure them.Of course with the fluffiestcomforts world-class travel-ers expect. But also with thepitch that after a cosy sleepand great, bountiful breakfastto stoke their anticipatedcalorie-burning pleasuresonWhistler’s slopes, andwith the reluctant rise of thefuzzy brass doorknob of thesun, they can anticipate amatchless experience theywould have missed had theywhipped through during theother 18 hours of the “day.”

Even the most jaded would

be awed by the exhilaratingdrive to Whistler in theirrented Bentleys, clutching toHowe Sound’s contours andwitnessing the stunning spec-tacle of sea and mountains.Which have their grey-tones,painterly beauty even onsombre days. Repeated, theview not quite so dramatic,returning to VancouverInternational.

But more: Spin-offs forHollyburn, Seymour andGrouse (on a clear night,dinner with a sparkling view)mountains. Night skiing forthe real keeners who just can’twait. Snowboarding, hiking,summer mountain biking.Packaged two- or three-dayside visits. Advertise!

Also a must-see descentto Marine Drive for its coolbars and dazzling night life– build it and they will come

(in late afternoon/eveningwhen there’s actually parkingavailable). That could fireup Mayor Michael Smith’sAmbleside and Dundaraverenewal goals more than thebureaucratic BIA (BusinessImprovement Area) initiative.

Why hasn’t a top hotelchain glommed onto thisidea? Has town hall everpushed it? Or does West Van’sdrawbridge mentality head offserious marketing before it’sallowed to be thought of?

Two: You’ll love this. Ornot. A casino for HorseshoeBay. Perfect location: The B.C.Ferries parking lot, with thecasino built over it, minimiz-ing annoyance to neighboursand keeping the footprint. Alesser alternative: The site ofthe Boathouse, the restaurantperhaps combined with thecasino.

Horseshoe Bay – dare I saymy favourite West Vancouverarea – has it all. Excellent,existing road access. Strikingbeauty. Friendly. Easy charm.People-on-the-move holidayatmosphere. (But town hallshamefully ignores the vil-lage’s litter.)

Its reach: North Shoreresidents, of course. South-of-the-inlet gamblers who betthey can cross Lions GateBridge. Ethnic Chinese fromthe British Properties.

A very big draw: Accessby foot passengers – from theSunshine Coast, Bowen, andmuch of southern VancouverIsland – without the ferries’repelling vehicle costs, thenshort steps to the casino.And those giddy, fun-lovingVictorians could drive toNanaimo for a day, park, andreturn there by nightfall to liveit up with their ill-gotten gains.

A casino could explodespin-off business growth in allWest Van. Smart marketing,anyone?

I see some readers frown-ing with moral indignation.But I rate gambling as amongthe lesser societal sins. (Aview corrupted by my just

winning $20 on Lotto Max?)Compare the big, rising soci-etal costs of drug and drinkuse, smoking, obesity, youname it. A little flutter isn’t sowicked.

Three: This’ll knock yoursocks off with its originality:Turn Ambleside’s historicFerry Building into… a ferrybuilding!

Yes, for the proposedWest Van-Vancouver service.Build a perfect replica on theVancouver side. Charming,cheeky, cheerful. A drawfor tourists. Face up to it,Vancouverites: For all itsinternational prestige the city,a bit seedily raffish when Iarrived 53 years ago, is nowstiff, unimaginative, funless –especially for children.

My criticism of West Van’srenewal goals goes beyondwhether town hall is favour-ing a couple of business areasover others, or, inevitably,some businesses over oth-ers within those areas. Orits waterfront vision andeagerness to bend bylaws forprivate dollars and more taxrevenue. It’s that they’re dullyconventional.

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Silent spring is alreadyhere in treeless blocks

Dear Editor:I do not even recognize

the North Shore of mychildhood and certainly theVancouver I once knew.

From the demolishingof fine homes and shadowflipping, to the 100 peoplehaving to live in their cars onthe North Shore to the storyof an 82-year-old lady havingto go to a shelter because ofa (rental apartment renova-tion) ... it’s unbelievable.

It is high time we broughtback affordable rental hous-ing and co-ops and we sentthe developers and theirexpensive self-serving stratacondos packing.

The City of Vancouver isliterally at a breaking point.You do not need the UrbanDevelopment Institute’svision of more densificationby creating more stratified,extremely expensive condos.You need apartment blocksof rent-controlled housingand a Canadian citizenshiprequirement for all real-estatepurchases. Goodbye, foreignownership.

It is absolutely criminalthat the average houseprice is well out of reach ofCanadians and unforgivablethe (provincial) budget doesnothing to address this. Wedo not need more studies.

It is painfully obvious weshould act immediately. Thebudget announcement of a$100-million prosperity fundis disgraceful when you havethose on disability worse offnow than before the budget.

With food bank use onthe rise and more childrenin poverty than ever before,you would think that moneycould be spent now, not setaside for a ridiculous fantasy.

Please write to your MLAand tell them how outragedyou are about this. Perhaps ifenough us do, we can make adifference.Rachel McDonnellVictoria, B.C.

Provincial budget ignoresthosemost in need of help

Dear Editor:I was heartened to

see your Feb. 21 headlinethat West Vancouver isto consider measures topreserve its urban treecanopy. When I first sawaerial photos of GreaterVancouver some 40 yearsago, West Van and muchof the North Shore jumpedout as green oases. Overthe past 10 years, once-verdant blocks in Amblesideand Dundarave have beenrendered almost treeless byrelentless redevelopmentand the gratuitous removalof beautiful, healthy trees.Reasons cited for treeremoval are that they blocksunlight and views, are

“dirty” in shedding leavesand needles, or cause badfeng shui. While retainedlarge trees soften the visualimpacts of new construc-tion and help preserve theneighbourhood streetscape,it has become standardprocedure to clear-cut build-ing lots stem to stern. Oftenall that is replanted is lawnand a few small trees andshrubs, ensuring that theurban canopy will never berestored.

West Vancouver is doingimportant and sensitiverestoration work along itsforeshore. The lack of anyprotection for the upslopeurban forest that provideswildlife habitat, shade and

at least some semblance of anatural ecosystem, is a hugeoversight. As for the argu-ment that private propertyrights give one the right toobliterate landscapes anddisrespect your neighbours– this is West Vancouver2016, and not the wild west.With spring approaching,take a walk through a well-treed neigbourhood, hearthe songbirds and squirrels,and breathe in the scent ofthe cedars and fir. Contrastthis to the sad bleaknessof blocks dominated bysteroidal new construction –there, the “silent spring” hasalready arrived.David SheffieldWest Vancouver

Full up and fed up onNorth ShoreDear Editor:

On Feb. 4 it took me overan hour to get from LonsdaleAvenue to the 15th Street exitin West Vancouver at 4 p.m. Afamily member was gridlockedon the highway trying to get toDeep Cove for two and a halfhours. We were fortunate, as aneighbour was unable to crossthe Second Narrows bridgefor three and a half hours – so

much for living on the NorthShore.

I hear (another) massivehighrise apartment is to bebuilt in the (Seylynn Village)area of North Vancouver. Howdo they get to work? Theydrive of course. Who are allthese jokers who are givingout building permits? Tellthemwe have a populationexplosion.

We are full. Our two bridgesshould have notices on theirentrances “nomore room, weare full.” Full up, and fed up.

Where do we go whenthe promised earthquakestrikes and we have to evacu-ate, maybe take ferries toSquamish or swim for it as thehighway is in rubble?Jessie TompkinsWest Vancouver

Historic home holds happymemoriesDear Editor:

Re: Historic Grand BlvdHome Gets Makeover, Jan.29 news story.

My wife and I read thisarticle with interest andappreciation, but it con-tained an omission. Therehave been, in fact, threeowners – first E.V. Youngand his wife, and then most

recently the Hendersons.Between them, however,were my parents G.R.E.Wilkins and his wife Joan,who were there from for aperiod in the late 1950s toearly 1960s. They eventu-ally sold to the Hendersonsbefore moving to the GulfIslands. (This was partlybecause my father was

appalled by a sudden risein the property taxes –still a timely topic today!)However, my own familyhas many happy memoriesof the house, and it is goodto know it’s likely to remainmuch as it has been, at leastexternally.Geoff WilkinsNorth Vancouver

Myths and Facts…and theNewMuseumProject

Werespectfully requestNorthVancouverCityCouncil activelyworkwith theNorthVancouverMuseumandArchives to identify and secure a viable locationfor anewmuseum.

Let’smove forwardon thebasis of fact rather thanmyth.

Sincerely,

Friendsof theMuseumandArchives Society

Weall know that if amyth is repeatedoftenenough, thatmyth caneventuallybeperceivedas fact.

Such is thedanger in the aftermathofNorthVancouverCityCouncil’s decisionto scuttle the campaign for anewmuseum in theShipyard’s PipeShopand theneed tonow look for analternative site.

Let’s set the record straight so that the search for a viable alternative locationto thePipeShop is grounded in fact – rather thanmisinformation.

MYTHNorthVancouveronly needs a small-scalemuseum, not the15,500 sq. ft.oneplanned for thePipeShop.

FACTArchitects andconsultants have completed seven feasibility studiesinvolving thenewmuseum.Given the size (20,000artifacts) andsignificanceof themuseumcollection, amuseumof closer to20,000square feet is recommended.

Studieshavealso concluded thenewmuseumconcept, focusedon theextraordinary storyofNorthVancouver,wouldattract locals andvisitorsalike– contributing significant tourismrevenue to the local economy.

MYTHAsmallermuseumwould require less on-goingfinancial support.

FACTAsmallermuseumcouldhavehighernet annual operating costs if it isin a less desirable location that cannot generate asmuch revenue fromadmissions, facility rentals, retail sales, fundraising andmemberships.

FACTThenewmuseumwasNOTplanned to rundeficits. Its financialmodelincludes an11%fundraising componentdesigned toavoiddeficits.Dueto thegenerosity andcommitmentof community supporters and theresponsiblefiscal oversight of aCity/DistrictCommission, theMuseumhasenjoyedanoperating surplus for over adecade. If a gapbetweenexpenses and revenueswere toemerge, action toaddress itwouldbetaken immediately.

MYTHThemuseumproposalwasnot “fiscally responsible.” “City taxpayers aregoing tohave to foot thebill for a$170,000annual operatingdeficit.”

MYTHTheMuseum’s failure to reach theCity’sDecember31st capital fundraisingdeadlinemeans a lackof public support.

FACTThecampaign reached89%of its $10milliongoalwithin40%of theoriginally designed timeline.While the fundraisingplan called for atimelineof42months,CityCouncil imposedadeadlineof17months.

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INQUIRING REPORTER: Shouldmedical pot shops operate without regulations?

KevinMcCreightNorth Vancouver“I’d prefer they didn’t. Theyare essentially illegal, so whyare they allowed to be thereto do business?”

ChrisJamesNorthVancouver“There should be onebesidethe liquor store. I thinkweshould have a choice.”

SunnyHamidiNorth Vancouver“I don’t care. I don’t use it(marijuana) but don’t mindanyone else using it.”

Josiah TaschukVancouver“There definitely needs to beregulations so you don’t havecriminal organizations open-ing a dispensary.”

BobAraiNorth Vancouver“I’d prefer it to be regulatedwith permits, proper licens-ing and public input.”

Business owners are seeinggreenandwanting toget in ontheground floor as the federalgovernment appears tobeonthedoorstepof legalizingmari-juana.WeedsGlass andGifts inLower Lonsdale andonMarineDrive started sellingmedicalmarijuana to its registeredcompassion clubmembers inDecember, said store co-ownerMichaelWuest. Currently thereareno regulations formedi-calmarijuana shops in theCity ofNorthVancouver.Weasked: should these shopsbeallowed tooperate. Weigh inatnsnews.com.

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AWest Vancouver driverhas lost a bid to have a90-day roadside suspen-sion for drunk drivingoverturned.

John Bower Good askeda B.C. Supreme Court justiceto overturn the suspensionhanded out by aWestVancouver police officer onApril 3, 2014.

Police were called outat 1:30 a.m. that night for areport of a possible impaireddriver, according to courtdocuments. An officer waitedat the north end of the LionsGate Bridge, spotting the carheading intoWest Vancouver

at about 1:46 a.m. The policeofficer then followed the carfor about a kilometre, observ-ing it swerve from side to sidein the lane. After stoppingthe car, the officer noticeda strong odour of alcoholon the breath of the driver,identified as Good. Whenthe officer asked Good whattime he had his last drink,Good responded, “It’s notimportant.”

Good then failed theroadside Breathalyzer test.He was handed a 90 day-sus-pension and his vehicle wasimpounded.

Good requested a reviewof that decision by the B.C.Superintendent of MotorVehicles, but the suspension

was upheld in September2015. In court, Good arguedthat the roadside test is unreli-able because it’s possible thesample was taken less than15 minutes after he’d had hislast drink. That could have aproduced a false high reading,he said.

B.C. Supreme Court JusticeKeith Bracken didn’t agree,however, noting the time thetest was administered, at 1:49a.m. was about 20 minutesafter Good was seen by some-one getting out of one vehicleand into his own at the Hyatthotel in downtown Vancouver.

Bracken noted Good hadalso been offered a sec-ond roadside test, but haddeclined.

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Diversity was celebrated at Norgate community elementary’s Anti-Bullying DayTuesday. The school community welcomed guestspeaker and NorgatemomTeri Thorson from the Rick Hansen Foundation and B.C. Wheelchair Basketball Society. Students engaged inthe society’s Let’s Play program, which promotes inclusive play for children with physical disabilities and sawNorgate kids play games inwheelchairs, offering an enjoyable, memorable and valuable experiential lesson in awareness. Students were also encouraged to wear pink.

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MEMORY WAX PREMIERES WORK Sweden’sMemoryWax andCuba’s Retazos perform twoCanadian premieresPossibleImpossible andCrisálida at the 2016Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF)March 11 and 12. PHOTO SUPPLIEDMIGUELAZCUE See more page 15

THIS WEEKDanceVANCOUVERINTERNATIONALDANCEFESTSweden’s Memory Wax and Cuba’s Retazosperform two Canadian premieres PossibleImpossible and Crisálida at the 2016Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF)March 11 and 12. Curated by VIDF co-foundersBarbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi, thisyear’s festival features a varied roster ofinternationally celebrated artists and localfavourites, including Quebec’s VirginieBrunelle, Japan’s Natsu Nakajima, an encoreperformance of Kokoro Dance’s critically-acclaimed Book of Love and Company 605(formerly 605 Collective) Feb. 28 - March 19.For more information visit vidf.ca.

FilmACADEMY AWARDSFour British Columbians are up for AcademyAwards on Sunday thanks to their workon Alejandro González Iñárritu’s TheRevenant: Cameron Waldbauer (OutstandingAchievement in Visual Effects), ChrisDuesterdiek (Outstanding Achievement inSound Mixing), Robert Pandini (OutstandingAchievement in Makeup and Hairstyling), andHamish Purdy (Outstanding Achievementin Production Design). The 88th AcademyAwards airs this Sunday, Feb. 28 on CTV.

MusicMUSICALHISTORYTOURJazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, trumpeterIrvin Mayfield and his New Orleans JazzOrchestra (NOJO) take concert-goers on amusical history tour of New Orleans at UBC’sChan Centre (chancentre.com) on Feb. 27 at8 p.m. There will be a pre-show talk with NouDadoun at Royal Bank Cinema at 7:15 p.m.

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GalleriesCAROUN ART GALLERY1403 Bewicke Ave., NorthVancouver. Tuesday toSaturday, noon to 8 p.m. 778-372-0765 caroun.netWatercolour PaintingExhibition: Works byFereshteh Shahani will be ondisplay until Feb. 27.CITY ATRIUM GALLERY141 West 14th St., NorthVancouver. Monday-Friday,8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.caInformation + Impression:The North VancouverCommunity Arts Councilwill present an exhibition ofworks created entirely out ofnewspaper by Connie Sabountil April 11.CITYSCAPE COMMUNITYART SPACE335 Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Monday-Friday,9 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844nvartscouncil.caNorth Shore Art Crawl: A freeweekend event to exploreartists’ studios and galleriesfrom Lions Bay to Deep Coveat 72 locations with over 250artists participating March 5and 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Ebb and Flow: A delicate ricepaper installation exploringwater by Tony Yin Tak Chu aswell as paintings motivatedby water by Carole Arnston,Sylvia Bayley, Tracey Tarlingand Michal Tkachenko runsfrom March 11 to April 16.Opening reception: Thursday,March 10, 7-9 p.m.DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY355 West Queens Rd., NorthVancouver. Monday-Friday,8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.caThe North VancouverCommunity Arts Councilwill present an exhibition ofpaintings by Laurel Swensonand crystalline porcelain byPat Schendel and BrandonMartin until March 15.

DISTRICT LIBRARYGALLERY1277 Lynn Valley Rd., NorthVancouver. nvartscouncil.caThe North VancouverCommunity Arts Councilwill present Canada WestIllustrators: CultivatingImagination, an exhibitionby illustrators for children’sbooks until March 29.FERRY BUILDING GALLERY1414 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. Tuesday-Sunday,11 a.m.-5 p.m., closedMondays. 604-925-7290ferrybuildinggallery.com

Variations on Landscape: Aspecial exhibition of mixedmedia art from artists BobAraki, Colette Chilcott, AnneGriffiths, Fred Peter and MongYen runs until March 13. Meetthe artists: Saturday, Feb. 27,2-3 p.m. Artist demo: Sunday,Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m.GORDON SMITH GALLERYOF CANADIAN ART2121 Lonsdale Ave., NorthVancouver. Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. andSaturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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JAZZ HOMECOMING Handsworth grad Laila Bialireturns home next week to perform with the Jodi ProznickQuartet at Frankie’s Jazz Club on March 2 and 3. The jazzvocalist/pianist is currently working on her second albumof original tunes. For more information and to ordertickets visit coastaljazz.ca. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5p.m. daily. 604-924-1378seymourartgallery.comDeep Cove — Then andNow: The gallery and DeepCove Heritage Society willpresent a tandem exhibitionof photographs celebratingDeep Cove until March 5.SPACE : An exhibition about“how we live together” byartists from Phantoms inthe Front Yard runs fromMarch 9 to April 2. Reception:Saturday, March 19, 2-5 p.m.Artist panel: Saturday, March26, 1 p.m.Curator’s Talk: EveryThursday at noon there willbe a 20-minute curator’stalk with background on thecurrent show in the gallery.SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE1570 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. Tuesday toSunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.caWild Wood: An exhibitionof works by artist ValerieRaynard which celebratestrees from the West Coast ofCanada runs until March 6.From Here to There: Anexhibition of MeghanCharich’s leather and mixedmedia spirit masks and LyndaManson’s acrylic skyscapesand paintings of nebula willrun from March 8 to 20.Opening reception: Tuesday,March 8, 6-8 p.m.WEST VANCOUVERMEMORIAL LIBRARY

1950 Marine Dr., WestVancouver. 604-925-7400westvanlibrary.caFar Out and Up Close: Anexploration in ink, oils andwatercolours by young artistduo Roxanna Beiklik and ZannHemphill will be on displayuntil March 21.WEST VANCOUVERMUNICIPAL HALL750 17th St., West Vancouver.Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. 604-925-7290WEST VANCOUVERMUSEUM680 17th St., West Vancouver.Tuesday-Saturday, 11a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295westvancouvermuseum.caSaints and Sinners, Mysticsand Madness: An exhibitionconsisting of a representativeselection of artworks by PeterAspell from the late 1980s tothe time of the artist’s deathin 2004 runs until March 26.

ConcertsCAPILANO UNIVERSITYPERFORMING ARTSTHEATRE2055 Purcell Way, NorthVancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Global Roots: Noura MintSeymali performs Mauritanianspiritual music Sunday, Feb.28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.Cap Classics — Mad Nomad

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as barbat player HosseinBehroozinia Saturday, Feb.27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$39/$35/$18/$12.Celebrating 50 Years:Centennial Theatre’s 50thanniversary concert featuringThe Day Trippers, a Beatlestribute band, Thursday, March3 at 7:30 p.m. with a receptionat 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $2.50.Hot Latin Night: The WestVancouver Youth Bandholds its annual fundraiserwith performances bythe symphonic band andsymphonic strings along withMazacote and other specialguests Saturday, March 5, 7:30p.m. Admission: $28.50.Intermediate Orchestra

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EAST SIDE SET Singer/songwriter JohnWort Hannamperforms tracks fromhisnewalbum, Love LivesOn, at Buckerfield’s atWarrenMurffit Guitars (210Northern St., EastVancouver) onMarch 14. Tickets: $20. Formore information call 604-328-1908. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Cameron McDonald and Mike Bodzanowski are featured performers in First Impressions Theatre’s production of Red at the DeepCove Shaw Theatre. Directed by Jim Hebb the play runs through March 12. PHOTOCINDYGOODMAN

MarkRothko’s colour-fieldpaintings part of the story

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In the years following theSecondWorld War, theattention of the inter-national art world wasfocused squarely on NewYork City where a newmovement was takinghold.

Abstract expressionismhad emerged as a fresh andunconventional genre. Today,the movement is perhaps

most associated with JacksonPollock and his signaturesplatter paintings, but therewas a whole generation ofAmerican artists, such asWillem de Kooning, FranzKline, Barnett Newman,Robert Motherwell andAdolph Gottlieb, creatinglarge-scale works character-ized by spontaneity andnon-traditional techniques.

Among this circle of artists,also known as the New YorkSchool, was Mark Rothko.Born Marcus Rothkowitz inDvinsk, Russia (now Latvia)in 1903, he immigrated to theU.S. with his family in 1913.Rothko is best known for hismassive colour-field paint-ings, which feature stackedrectangles of colour, often in

shades of red and black.In the late 1950s, Rothko

received a major commissionto create a series of muralsthat would decorate the high-end Four Seasons restaurantlocated in the brand newSeagram Building on ParkAvenue in Manhattan.

The two years he spentworking on this project, andhis contentious eleventh-hour decision to ultimatelywithdraw his murals andreturn his cash advance afterdeeming the Four Seasons aninappropriate place to displayhis work, is dramatized in the2009 play Red by John Logan.

Local actor CameronMcDonald will disguisehis Aussie accent to playthe renowned American

artist when First ImpressionsTheatre presents Red at theDeep Cove Shaw Theatre.

“I’ve had to do a lot ofresearch on the guy, soit’s been pretty exhaustivebecause the more I readabout him, the more I feel Idon’t know him. There’s justso much to the character,”McDonald says. “He comesacross as a narcissistic bully,but the more I read about himfrom his children he was avery kind, gregarious, sweetman.”

Directed by Jim Hebb, theplay is a two-hander featur-ing McDonald as Rothko andMike Bodzanowski as Rothko’sfictional assistant Ken. The

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thought of being in the spot-light for the full 90-minute,one-act play was initially a bitdaunting, McDonald admits.

“When I first looked at (thescript) I was very intimidatedbecause it’s 70-odd pages ofme talking,” he says.

But the rich dialogue car-ries itself, he notes, and heand Bodzanowski aren’t aloneon stage. There’s a third andvery important character:the art. Adding an element ofunpredictability to the show,the actors will be stretching,priming and painting largecanvases while juggling theirlines. “Anything can happen,”McDonald says.

Red follows Rothko and hisassistant as they feverishlywork on the Seagram commis-sion inside a rented studio inthe Bowery neighbourhood ofNew York. What starts as anodd pairing (Rothko is deeplypassionate, intellectual andtemperamental, while Ken isyouthful, nervous and ques-tioning) grows into a mutuallyrespectful friendship.

McDonald suspects thetwo get off to a rocky startbecause Ken represents anew generation of pop artiststhat is taking over from the

abstract expressionists, justas Rothko and his contem-poraries took over from thecubists and surrealists ofprevious decades.

“I think what (Ken) repre-sents for me is the new agethat (Rothko) was rallyingagainst – the popular art,the AndyWarhols, the RoyLichtensteins – all those guyswho were coming up withcomic books and soup cansand, as he called it, zeitgeistart,” says McDonald.

As the two characters con-verse and debate, questionsare raised about art, commer-cialism and success.

“(Rothko) wanted thepaintings to move people andunfortunately, to this day, a lotof people see them as blocksof red colour and black,”McDonald says. “Red (is) thestory behind what his inten-tion was and the passion hehad for painting and illuminat-ing the canvas just fromwithinthrough colour.”

Although Logan’s playis a fictional account of theSeagram commission, hisscript incorporates realquotes from Rothko thatdemonstrate how conflictedthe artist was about hanginghis work in a posh restaurant.“I know that place is where the

richest bastards in New Yorkwill come to feed and show offand I hope to ruin the appetiteof every son-of-a-bitch whoeats there,” McDonald recites.

Rothko suffered an aneu-rysm in 1968 and struggledwith depression. He com-mitted suicide in his studioin 1970 at the age of 66. Foryears, he kept his SeagramMurals, as they are now called,in storage, but the series waseventually dispersed and isnow housed in three sepa-rate galleries: London’s TateModern, Japan’s KawamuraMemorial Museum and theNational Gallery of Art inWashington, D.C.

McDonald, who knewnext to nothing about Rothkowhen he first took on the role,says he’s developed a newenthusiasm for 20th centuryart history.

“I’m really interested ingoing back and tracing theroots of a lot of this stuff,” hesays, adding that he hopes theplay has the same effect onaudience members, particu-larly those whomay not befamiliar with Rothko and hiswork.

“I’m just hoping thatpeople take notice of him nowand identify another tragicpassing of an artist.”

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Macho,moody thriller features standout cast!Triple9.DirectedbyJohnHillcoat. StarringAnthonyMackie,CaseyAffleck,WoodyHarrelsonandKateWinslet.Rating:6 (outof 10)

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Everyone is doomedfrom the start of Triple9, indebted to the wrongpeople or clinging to non-viable moral ideals on themean streets of Atlanta.

The city is on full displayduring the opening sequence,a daylight bank heist andsubsequent rollicking pursuitover a freeway bridge thatrecalls Deadpool’s intro pileup.The well-orchestrated chasebecomes more visually arrest-ing after a coloured smokebomb goes off inside the car,leaving a bright red smoketrail that nicely foreshadowsthe bloodshed to come.

Also with a penchant forred is bleached-blond KateWinslet as Russian Jewishmafia matriarch Irina Vlaslov,working stateside to securethe release of her husbandfrom the gulag. Not sure howshe’s raising the bail moneybut it involves people stuffedin car trunks and bags full of

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There’s never one lastjob, as any self-respectingheist movie fan knows.Michael once again roundsup his crew of corrupt copsand ex-soldiers, includingMarkus (Anthony Mackie),Russel and his unpredictablelittle brother Gabe (NormanReedus, Aaron Paul) and coolcop Franco Rodriguez (CliftonCollins Jr.).

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AddictiveDesignsheading toHollywood

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With any luck, Heidi Smithwill be rubbing shoulderswith some A-list celebritiesthis weekend as she headsdown to Hollywood forthe 88th Academy Awards.

The North Shore-raiseddesigner is the creative forcebehind Addictive Designsand she’ll be handing outtank tops and T-shirts fromher apparel line at an Oscargifting suite the day beforethe big event. Commonduring the lead up to glitzyred carpet affairs, giftingsuites give companies thechance to distribute theirproducts to celebrities, snapphotos of the stars sportingtheir swag, and then use theendorsements to build brandrecognition.

“All of the celebrities walkthrough and it’s kind of a bigparty event,” Smith explains.“I will be gifting each one ofthem.”

With a background ingraphic design and fashion,Smith launched AddictiveDesigns in August, inspiredby her own history withdrug and alcohol addiction.Today, she is proudly fiveyears sober and her collec-tion celebrates recovery.The simple black, white andgrey shirts and tanks featurewords like “courage,” “faith”and “freedom” paired withbrief, original messages of

Smith’s creation. The wordsare meant to inspire all thosewho are in recovery, or whoknow someone in recovery,whether it’s from substanceabuse, an eating disorder, theloss of a loved one, mentalhealth issues, or somethingelse.

“What I’m trying to do is

identify that we are not alone.We’re just all in this together,”Smith says. “My main mes-sage is that to recover is toregain what has been lost orstolen temporarily.”

Wearing words of encour-agement loud and proud isa departure from the notionthat being in recovery is

something to hide. Smiththinks recovering addictsshould be open about theirstories.

“This new movement thatI strongly believe in withrecovery is that we have tostand up and be seen andhave no shame,” she says. “Ihad shame for so many years

of my life.”Smith isn’t shy to talk

about her 25 years of activeaddiction.

“I started very young. Idon’t know why. I came froma solid family background,”she says.

But she had pain in herlife, and drugs and alcohol

numbed that pain. Severalyears ago, though, she hitrock bottom.

“Eventually, when I cameto the end of the line, I was90 pounds soaking wet, Iwasn’t really able to take careof my son so the Ministry

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North Shore-raised Heidi Smith (front and centre), the founder of Addictive Designs, will be handing out her apparel to celebrities during the lead up to theAcademy Awards this weekend. The messages on her T-shirts and tanks are meant to inspire those recovering from addiction. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Addictionmakesyou thinkyou’realone, Smith saysof Children (and FamilyDevelopment) got involved inmy life,” she says.

Add to that a couple ofnear-death experiences thatpushed her to make a change.

“Eventually a little bit ofsomething in me said ‘enoughwas enough’ and I decidedto start listening to other peo-ple. I was very resilient, I wasvery opinionated and thoughtI could do it my way, andeventually I realized I couldno longer do it my way.”

Smith opened up abouther situation with a coupleof trusted people and soonrealized she wasn’t alone inher struggle.

“Addiction makes youthink you’re very alone; that’spart of the disease.”

Smith has been in recov-ery on and off for the past 10years, and has been success-ful the last five. Her son, nownine years old, is back in hercare.

“Recovery isn’t anythingthat I can do alone, I havea whole support group ofwomen,” she says.

Working on AddictiveDesigns has helped keep hergoing through tough timesand reminded her that sup-port is close at hand.

“I get a lot of messagesfrom people who buy theseshirts across North Americawho feel the need to open upand tell me a little bit abouttheir story and why onespecific message relates tothem,” she says.

Printed locally, the shirts

and tanks are made of atri-blend fabric and designedto have a looser fit with thebody-conscious woman inmind.

“I’ve dressed them upand I’ve dressed them down.They’re good for the gym,they’re good for leather pantsand heels,” Smith says.

She also has a smaller lineof men’s shirts.

When Smith gets toHollywood, she has no ideawho will come by her gifting

booth, but says she wouldlove to see her apparel wornby celebrities who are openlyin recovery, such as DemiLovato, Steven Tyler, andothers, like herself, who havebeat the odds.

“I work on my recoveryevery single day,” she says.“It was not easy, but it wasdefinitely worth it and it’s stillworth it.”

Visit addictivedesigns.cafor more information or toshop online.

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Heidi Smith says she has a whole support group of womenwho have helped her in her recovery. PHOTO SUPPLIED

DOORS OPENING A fashion collaborationbetween two Deep Cove friends who met andbonded over boating will be the first retailer toopen its doors in the new Northwoods Villageplaza March 1.

Fashionistas Colette Bennett and LoriSutherland conceived Little Pink Door tocreate a new boutique shopping destinationeast of the Seymour River. A few of theclothing lines Little Pink Door will carryinside the 1,138-square-foot tastefullydecorated boutique, described by the ladiesas a “women’s dream walk-in closet,” includeBella Amore, Boo Radley, Joseph Ribkoff andDesigual.

Little Pink Door, located at 111-2120Dollarton Hwy., will host a wine and cheeseevent on Saturday, Feb. 27, 5-8:30 p.m. thatincludes live music and door prizes. For moreinformation visit littlepinkdoor.com.

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CLOTHES FOR KIDS Redfish Kids is openingof a new clothing store location in DundaraveVillage and is throwing a party to celebrate.

This Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,Redfish will host festivities to ring in the springand celebrate the launch of the new store.Roaming Dragon food truck and TemperPastry will be serving sweet and savoury treats

and Scruffles the Piratewill be designing ballooncreations.

Located at 2474Marine Dr., the2,500-square-footstore is stocked withthe newly-launchedRedfish spring2016 collection,alongside anassortment of toys andtreasures, including Petit Bateau,Hansa, Oeuf NYC, Little Lux, Hello Shiso, andEtiquette Clothiers. redfishkids.com.

SYMPLI FASHION Phoenix, located at 1411Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver, is holding aSympli Fashion and Trunk Show Saturday, Feb.27 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy a continentalbreakfast and light lunch and browse piecesfrom the Sympli fashion line.

VINTAGE MARKET The Deja Vu VintageMarket returns to The Pipe Shop March 6, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse more than 30 vendorsselling vintage furniture, jewelry, home andgarden décor, collectibles, home baking, giftsand antiques. Admission: $5. Children free.dejavuvintagemarket.com

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Vancouver.Friday Night Live: An improvcomedy variety show for allages every Friday at 7:30 p.m.Schedule: Feb. 26, NathenAswell (singer/songwriter atCardinal Hall location); March4, Arnie the Carnie (magicand mystery); and March 11,Michael Averill (guitarist).Tickets: $10 at the door. Info:fnlnorthvan.com.SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE1570 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. 604-925-7292silkpurse.caClassical Concert Series —Cello Classics: Cellist LeeDuckles and pianist Lixia Lipresent a program of diverseclassics Thursday, March 3 at10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.CapU at the Silk Purse:Classical guitarist and CapU

student Calvin Dool performsSaturday, March 5, 7:30-9 p.m.Tickets: $20/$15.Classical Concert Series:Cellist Laine Longton andpianist Clare Yuan presenta concert of works from thelikes of Brahms, Beethovenand more Thursday, March 10at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.ST. ANDREW’S UNITEDCHURCH1044 St. Georges St., NorthVancouver. 604-985-0408st-andrews-united.caRefugee Fundraiser Concert:Singer/songwriter PaulRumbolt performs songsranging from Celtic balladsto folk rock to blues Sunday,Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. Admissionby donation with proceedsbenefiting the Syrian refugeeproject.

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! JannArden’s EverythingAlmost tour comes to NorthVancouver’s CentennialTheatreMonday,March 14 at7:30 p.m. Sold-out.

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Juno Award-winning,multi-platinum art-ist Jann Arden stopsby North Vancouver’sCentennial Theatre for asold-out show March 14.

The evening promisesnew material from Arden’srecent album EverythingAlmost with a mix of ‘90snostalgia and old favouritessuch as “Insensitive” and“Could I Be Your Girl.”

Everything Almost, helmedby Grammy Award-winningproducer Bob Rock who hasworked with rock legendsAerosmith, Bon Jovi andMötley Crüe, was releasedin 2014 and peaked at No. 2on the Canadian Billboardchart.

The album’s lead single,“You Love Me Back,” isdescribed as “poignant, pro-gressive and distinctly JannArden.” The North ShoreNews caught up with Ardenin Las Vegas this week.

North Shore News: What’syour opinion of NorthVancouver, either throughfirsthand experience or whatthe Internet tells you?Jann Arden: Don’t take thisthe wrong way but it was oneof the unhappiest times ofmy life, there busking on thestreet and being broke. But

other than those memories,I love it.

North Shore News: Let’stalk about Everything Almost.How far out of your comfortzone were you at first andhow did you push past anyfeelings of self-doubt? DidBob Rock’s rock backgroundintimidate you?Jann Arden: He did intimi-date me but not anymore.Now he inspires me andpushes me to recreatemyself. When you work withgreat people and record liveoff the floor, you tend to get

a very honest piece of music.He really spends a lot of timeon keys – singing a song inthe right key is supremelyimportant. Sometimes it’s alittle out of my comfort zoneand sometimes it’s lowerthan I normally like to go.

North Shore News: Whenyou heard the finished prod-uct and the diversity of themusic on the album did youview yourself differently asan artist?Jann Arden: No, not really.It’s another project andanother rung in the ladder.

It felt great and I was veryproud of what we had done.

North Shore News: “YouLove Me Back” is mesmer-izing, infectious and upbeatand clearly a departurefrom your early, signatureemotion-laden ballads. Whatheadspace were you in whenyou wrote it?Jann Arden: I was thinkingabout simple sentiment andhow easy love should beand could be. Sometimes wecomplicate things a lot.

North Shore News: “This is

not the life she planned” isa line from “Karolina.” Myquestion is: Is this the lifeyou planned?Jann Arden: I have neverplanned anything, thankheavens.

North Shore News: Howdid you hook up withKristen Hall for a collabora-tion? Would you considera country album or futurecontributions to this musicgenre?Jann Arden: No, I wouldn’tconsider a country album.Kristen and I share a mutual

friend. She is a great talent.

North Shore News: Oncollaborating with MichaelBublé. What was your initialimpression of his music/tal-ent? What is it about yourpersonalities or music inter-ests that allows you guys towork together and creategreat songs?Jann Arden: I think a lot ofthe time funny people arethe most sensitive ones. Heis a wonderful person.

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! Noura Mint Seymali,Sunday, Feb. 28 at 8p.m. at the BlueShoreFinancial Centre forthe Performing Arts atCapilano University. Tickets:$30/$27, visit capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre.

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Drawing from both theancient and modernworlds, Mauritania’sNoura Mint Seymali andher ensemble, set totake the stage in NorthVancouver Sunday night,are currently the onlyband hailing from theWest African countryactively touring on NorthAmerican soil.

“There are no other art-ists from Mauritania doingwhat we’re doing right now.It’s an opportunity to seemusic from a part of theworld that is very under-rep-resented in pop culture andan area that’s really interest-ing geographically. You’llhear a lot of Arab influenceand a lot of West AfricanSub-Saharan influence too. Ithink it’s the missing pieceof the puzzle in a lot ofpeople’s mental maps of themusic in Africa. Even peoplewho are very well-versedin African music don’t evenknow it sometimes,” saysMatthew Tinari, the group’sdrummer and producer.

Noura and her band aredeep into a lengthy touracross the United States andCanada. With a month to go,they’re set to make a stopat the BlueShore FinancialCentre for the PerformingArts at Capilano Universitythis weekend.

“We’ve gotten a goodreception everywhere,” saysTinari, reached Mondayfrom Chicago where theensemble was completinga visiting artist residency,Feb. 22-27, hosted by the OldTown School of Folk Musicand the Inner-City MuslimAction Network.

Other bandmatesinclude Noura’s husbandJeiche Ould Chighaly, arenowned guitarist, and fel-low Nouakchott, Mauritaniaresident Ousmane Touré on

bass.Tinari, originally from the

Philadelphia area, studiedjazz and African studies atthe post-secondary level.Based in Dakar, Senegal forthe last eight years, he methis future bandmates at amusic festival in Dakar inearly-2010.

“They needed a drummerand they saw me playingwith this other artist andinvited me up to Mauritaniato work with them. It wasa serendipitous kind of a

thing,” he says.“Mauritania music is

quite mind-blowing anddifferent from everythingelse in the region and so it’salways really exciting to beable to play in Mauritania,”he adds.

The ensemble iscomprised of vocalistand frontwoman Noura,described by the band as“one of Mauritania’s fore-most musical emissaries.Born into a prominent lineof Moorish griots, Noura

began her career at age 13as a supporting vocalist withher stepmother, the legend-ary Dimi Mint Abba.” Nourareceived further musicaltraining by her grandmother,Mounina, and plays theardine, a nine-string harpreserved only for women.Further influential in herlife was her father, SeymaliOuld Ahmed Vall, “a seminalscholar figure in Mauritanianmusic,” who adapted musicfor the national anthem.

“Noura has so much

energy. It’s unlike workingwith any other vocalist forme. She’s got a lot of powervocally and that’s reallyexciting. She’s very adeptrhythmically. . . . She has avery commanding presenceand I feel like that’s some-thing that imbues the wholeband. It’s not just her, Jeicheis an amazing musician andso is Ousmane. So it’s reallygreat to be working witheveryone,” says Tinari.

The ensemble’s lastalbum was 2014’s Tzenni,its name inspired by both awhirling dance performed tothe music of Moorish griotsin Mauritania, as well as ageneral concept open tointerpretation.

“Tzenni is the first inter-national release that we didin this current formation.The title track means ‘tospin’ or ‘to turn.’ We thoughtit was an interesting conceptthat could be applied to alot of things, specifically thecyclical nature of modernlife,” says Tinari.

That said, subject matteron the record ranges, withsome songs about love andanother about Mauritaniancooking.

“It’s a mixed bag,” saysTinari.

Recorded in theHassaniya language –Noura’s tongue – andproduced and recorded inNew York City, Dakar andNouakchott, the songs aremainly original interpreta-tions of pieces in the canonof Moorish griot music aswell as works written byNoura’s father.

“We have this well-springof music that we can drawon by right of both Nouraand Jeiche being from griotbackgrounds. For me thejob has always been how todistill from that somethingthat makes sense in thepop idiom. So if it’s taking amelodic theme or a rhythmand rearranging it to work in

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Visiting the RivieraNayarit just days afterHurricane Patricia hitthe coast, an uneasy calmhad set in.

After all, Patricia, thestrongest hurricane everrecorded in the Westernhemisphere, was predictedto do “catastrophic” dam-age. While it brought lashingrains and winds, there wereno fatalities or major dam-age as a result of the storm.Ultimately, it hit south ofPuerto Vallarta much harderthan the northern region,which was our destination:the charming beachfrontvillage of Punta Mita, locatedon the north end of BanderasBay in the Mexican state ofNayarit.

Located about about a45-minute drive (about 20kilometres) from PuertoVallarta, and known locallyas simply Mita, the surf townis home to Cinco Hotel. Theboutique-style hotel hasspacious suites, equippedwith kitchens, two baths andbedrooms (some suites evenhave three bedrooms), thatgo from roughly $290 to $350US a night. Every unit has abalcony with sweeping viewsof the Pacific Ocean, relaxand listen to the meditativesound of waves slappingagainst the beach.

It is that surf that calls somany foreigners to this tinyseaside spot. A stay at Cincooffers a resort alternative – away to experience the sleepytown (at least during theOctober low season, when itfelt like the entire hotel wasours) in a way that is aboutas authentic as a touristcan have. Stand-up paddleboarders and surfers canswiftly scoop up their boardswhen the waves hit and headout for a session. Then relaxwith a cerveza and freshlymade guacamole and chipspoolside at one of the resort’stwo pools: an infinity pool onthe roof, and a lower beach-side pool.

Part of the beach at Cincois rocky, but if you’re a surferwho wants to spend time inthe water and not laying on atowel, it’s worth trekking overa few rocks to hit the reliablepoint break just off shore.

Cinco is ideal for fami-lies with kids in their lateteens, or a multiple family orcouple’s getaway – especiallyif everyone digs the surf. But

if you go, definitely rent acar, or hop on a bus, for thehalf-hour trip to the utterlycharming seaside town ofSayulita.

Another tip, while inPunta Mita, visit Tacos ypapas, which is supposed tobe the best taqueria in town.Also worth noting, we feltcompletely safe throughoutour stay and at ease in theseaside town, where localswere clearly happy to havethe tourist business – espe-cially during the slow season.

Luxury: Four SeasonsResort Punta Mita

Those hunting for theultimate resort experiencein Punta Mita, must visitthe gorgeous Four Seasonscompound. Situated in agated enclave, the pictur-esque resort with white-sandbeaches has virtually everytreat you could conjure upfor a dream vacation andthen some.

Release baby turtles tothe ocean, play a round onone of two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, enjoya freshly caught fish dish forlunch, frolic with the kids inone of the kids’-only pools,complete with a lazy river,or let the kids enjoy the dayin a play centre with on-sitechildcare and an outsideplayground, while you hopon the SUP (stand-up paddleboard).

For kids, let them have abreak from the heat (and abreak for yourself from them)as they play in the gamesrooms.

The Four Seasons is anideal location for families,with an exhaustive list ofactivities, including horse-back riding, snorkelling,

tennis, and the world-classApuane Spa. Go for theintoxicating tequila massage,which fuses indigenous sageand tequila for a ridiculouslysoothing experience.

One of the most intrigu-ing elements of the resort ishow it embraces the historyand culture of the region.Enrique Alejos is the resort’sonsite cultural concierge,who has worked for morethan two decades on biologi-cal conservation programsand preserving the country’sindigenous cultures. Alejoshosts tequila tastings, naturehikes, whale watching tours,,art walks and lectures all witha cultural edge.

The Four Seasons ResortPunta Mita doesn’t comecheap, with rates that fluctu-ate between approximatelyC $780 a night for the Casitaroom during the low seasonsupwards of C $1,300 a nightfor the same room duringhigh season (the rate goes upwith suite bookings), but ifyou’re looking for the optimalluxury getaway – and are for-tunate enough to be able toafford it, the resort is a magi-cal option in one of the mostbreathtaking surf regions inthe world.

Despite it being the lowseason for surf, I would sug-gest going during the fall,if you’re looking for a quietvacation. Rates are lower, andthere are no crowds to getin the way of your paradisegetaway.

Must visit: SayulitaIf you’re in the area, do

not miss a visit to the region’smost charming surf town.Find a gourmet cup of coffee,hip boutiques, and all-aroundgood vibes.

Bite into crispy fish tacos,enjoy chorizo torta on asoft ciabatta bun at El MetroTorteria, or buy an inexpen-sive (about $10) half chickenfrom the local woman grillingthem on the street. This

was the most delicious mealwe ate in Mexico – she hada grill set up to cook thechicken, which she bastedconstantly, and sold themto-go with soft tortillas, asavory red sauce for dipping,

and a crunchy coleslaw.After lunch, relax on the

beach with a $20 massage, ora fruity cocktail, shop in oneof the many hip boutiques, orhit the waves to take in thetown’s famous surf.

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MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and his New OrleansJazz Orchestra (NOJO) take concert-goers on a musical history tour of New Orleans at UBC’s Chan Centre (chancentre.com) on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. PHOTO SUPPLIED

North Shore News:Who’sthe bigger comedian, you orMichael?Jann Arden: Let’s put it thisway; he steals my jokes.

North Shore News: Do youhave a funny story aboutbeing on the road with him?Jann Arden: I can’t go therebecause he’s got some storiesabout me.

North Shore News:When’sthe last time your humour gotyou in trouble?Jann Arden: Just now.

North Shore News:What wasgoing through your head asyou hung off the edge of theCN tower?Jann Arden: Holy eff!! Blankblank blank!

North Shore News:Whatartists currently make yourplaylist cut?Jann Arden: Daughter. DollyParton! Coldplay. Beyoncé.Rose Cousins. TrishaYearwood. Celine Dion. And I

love Reba!

North Shore News:What’syour opinion of Taylor Swiftas an influential artist of hergeneration?Jann Arden: I love TaylorSwift. I think she’s an amazingwriter more than anythingand that is mainly what haspropelled her forward. Greatmaterial is all.

North Shore News:Whatmusic did you grow up on?Jann Arden: Abba, TheCarpenters, Better Milder,James Taylor and lots of otherstuff.

North Shore News: Have youever talked about collaborat-ing with fellow Albertan k.d.Lang?Jann Arden:We have nevertalked about it. We havetweeted a few times and I’malways slightly excited.

North Shore News:Whowould be your dreamcollaboration?Jann Arden: Abba.

North Shore News: You’re asocial media maven ... whatvalue do you get out it?Jann Arden: I love socialmedia. It’s my bitch.

North Shore News:What willthe set list be like for yourCentennial Theatre show?What can the audience expect,a mix of familiar favourites andnewmaterial?Jann Arden: They are going tolaugh and cry, and will be sadto go home. That’s what weare hoping anyway. It will be amix of old and new.

North Shore News: Are yousick of “Insensitive,” even if it’swhat the fans want?Jann Arden:Never, ever.Perfectly written song. Wish Ihad written it.

North Shore News: Your mem-oir Falling Backwards, was it acathartic experience writingit and why the decision to getpersonal?Jann Arden: Believe it ornot, I didn’t think I was beingall that personal. I guess I’mused to writing songs that are

personal, so this wasn’t a bigdeparture.

North Shore News: Yourparents were diagnosed withdementia ... did you findmusic to be therapeutic forthem or help bring back somememories?Jann Arden: Yes, they lovemusic. They’ve both alwaysresponded to it very positivelyand further to that, they canremember certain songs.

North Shore News: You cameon the Canadian music scenerelatively around the sametime as Celine, Shania, Sarahand Alanis. Reflecting on thatera in Canadian music, whatdo you think led to that explo-sion of talent and did you everfeel pressure to change yourimage?Jann Arden: I never felt anypressure. I knew that if I was toever have success it was goingto depend onme being myself.

North Shore News:Where doyou see yourself in the nextdecade?Jann Arden: Las Vegas!

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Vancouver. 604-981-6335kaymeekcentre.comNorth Shore PhotographicChallenge 2016:NorthShore Photographic Societyhosts a competition forB.C. and Yukon individualphotographers and CAPAclubs Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m.Tickets: $22/$20. Info: nsps.ca/challenge.PARK & TILFORDCINEPLEX ODEONTHEATRE200-333 Brooksbank Ave.,North Vancouver.TheNorth Shore

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a more contemporary waythen that’s what we do. Thebassist and I are both veryinto funk and soul and R&Bmusic and so I think puttingthe bass and drums behindit gives it a little bit of meatand makes it a little morepalatable. Harmonically,it’s really out there for a lotof people that have neverheard anything like this. It’squite a particular melodictradition and so I guess

rhythmically we try to . . .make it relatable in someway,” says Tinari.

The four-piece is cur-rently working on their nextrecord, having completedone recording session so far.

“The sound has changeda bit but it is cohesive withthe last album. . . . We’restretching the sound a littlebit further and developingit a little more,” says Tinari,adding if all goes well,they’re shooting for a poten-tial release in September.

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Haida Sandwich $www.haidasandwich.comHaida Sandwich121 East 15th, North Vancouver | 604-971-6021Bored of the same old sandwich?Famously BIG hot & cold sandwiches.Or try the loaded pizzas, choice of8 salads & fresh juice to go. Open late 7 days /week.Catering available.

C-Lovers Fish&Chipswww.c-lovers.com $$Marine Drive @ Pemberton, N. Van. | 604-980-99936640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. | 604-913-0994The best fish & chips on the North Shore!

Montgomery’s Fish&Chips $International Food Court,Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. | 604-929-8416The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

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Thai PudPongRestaurant $$www.thaipudpong.com1474 Marine Drive, W. Van. | 604-921-1069West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thaicuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

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Pier 7 restaurant + bar $$$www.pierseven.ca25 Wallace Mews, N. Van. | 604-929-7437Enjoy dining literally ON the waterfront with our inspired WestCoast boat-to-table choices & extensive wine list. We’ve got 5 TV’sso you’ll never miss a game. Brunch until 2:30 weekends & holidays.

TheLobbyRestaurant at the PinnacleHotel $$$www.pinnaclepierhotel.com138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. | 604-973-8000Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood & thefreshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reflect west coastcuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night lounge,7 days/week. Live music Fridays 8 - 11 pm.

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TheMarinaSideGrill $$www.marinasidegrill.com1653 Columbia Street, N. Van. (Under 2nd Narrows Bridge) |604-988-0038Waterfront dining over looking LynnwoodMarina under Ironworkers Memorial Bridge.Open every day at 8 am. Breakfast, Lunchand Dinner. Brunch weekends and holidaysserving eggs benny to juicy burgers, hotscallop salad, clam chowder. Happy Houreveryday from 3 - 5 pm. Free parking.

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Hugos, Artisanal Pizzas andGlobal Tapas $$www.hugosvancouver.com5775 Marine Drive, W. Van. | 604-281-2111Showcase your musical talents Thursdayevenings in our beautiful chateau-styleroom or simply enjoy our reopened heatedpatio. Global fusion menu inspired by ourlove of travel, warm atmosphere inspiredby our love of the community.

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TheCheshire CheeseRestaurant&Bar $$www. cheshirecheeserestaurant.ca2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. | 604-987-3322Excellent seafood & British dishes on the waterfront. Dinnerspecials: Wednesday evenings - Grilled Cod lemon basil sauce,served with rice and vegetables.Thursday’s Pot Roast. Friday & Saturday- Prime Rib.Sunday - Turkey. Weekends & holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny.Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

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CHINESENeighbourhoodNoodleHouse $www.neighbourhoodnoodlehouse.com1352 Lonsdale Avenue, N. Van. | 604-988-9885We offer the best variety and qualityChinese, Japanese, and Vietnamesecuisine with no MSG or additives at avery affordable price. Family owned andoperated for over 18 years. Convenientlylocated in central Lonsdale.

WoonLee Inn $www.woonleeinn.com3751 Delbrook Ave, N. Van. | 604-986-3388

FINEDININGTheObservatory $$$$www.grousemountain.comGrouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. | 604-998-4403A thrilling and epicurean experience 3700’ on Grouse Mountainabove the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

INDIANHandi Cuisine of India $$www.handicuisineofindia.ca1579 Bellevue Avenue, W. Van. | 604-925-5262A North Shore News Reader’s Choice 2006Winner, offering Authentic Indian Cuisine.Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.Weekend buffet, free delivery.

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VillageTaphousewww.villagetaphouse.com900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, W. Van. | 604-922-8882Start with a comfortable room, a giant fireplace, add 20 ice cold brewson tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, & the mostpersonable group of folks you’ll ever meet…welcome to the Tap House!

SailorHagar’s NeighbourhoodPub $$www.sailorhagarspub.com86 Semisch Avenue, N. Van. | 604-984-3087Spectacular view of Vancouver harbour & city,enjoy great food in a Brew Pub atmosphere. 18beers on tap including our own 6 craft-brews.Happy Hour Specials Every Day 11 am – 6 pm!Satellite sports, pool table, darts & heated patio.

TheBlackBearNeighbhourhoodPub $$www.blackbearpub.com1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van. | 604.990.8880“Your Favourite North Shore Pub”18 years running. We do great food, not fastfood. Full Take-Out menu. Reserve your partyof 15-30 ppl except Friday’s. Monday night Trivia.

FRENCHChezMichel $$$www.chezmichelvancouver.com1373 Marine Drive (2nd flr),W. Van. | 604-926-4913For over 36 years, Chez Michel hasdelighted guests with his Classic Frenchcuisine. Seafood & meat entrees, a superbselection of wines & a decadent dessertlist. Superior service with a waterfront viewcompletes an exemplary lunch or dinnerexperience.

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What’s sweeter than ladolce vita?

Why, a double gelatoscoop of retro-nostalgiaof course. Say hello to thelatest flavour of cutesy funfrom Italy, the 1957 editionFiat 500.

The original 500, thecinquecento, was firstreleased in 1957, bring-ing transportation to themasses. Well, at least if the

masses weren’t too mas-sive – the original tiny littlepeople’s car wasn’t just ascute as a bug, but about asbig as one too.

The new 500 is a bitlike that car, except pho-tocopied at about 150 percent. It’s been around fornearly a decade now, anddeveloped a following all itsown. Underneath, it’s got thepractical underpinnings ofthe somewhat prosaic FiatPanda, yet with lashings ofstyle inside and out.

Consider it a smaller,less-expensive version of theMini. However, coming upto 10 years old, does the 500still feel fresh enough?

DESIGNOne of the nice things

about retro design when it isdone right is that it tends toage well. There are numer-ous exceptions, of course(see: Chrysler PT Cruiser),but like the original NewBeetle, the Fiat 500 still looksgood. It has a happy little

face, the docked tail of a lap-dog, and the short, scootylittle wheelbase of a city carplucked from the streets ofRome. Except without thedents.

This one being a 1957edition, there are some exte-rior extras to go with yourstylish little Italian clutch.The badges, for instance,are like those found on theoriginal car, and there area number of paint optionsthat you might get on yourretro-modern Cuisinart. A

set of 16-inch alloy wheelscompletes the look, colour-matched and ringed withchrome.

Driving the 500 around,you still get glances frompassersby, and isn’t thatthe whole point of a style-first car? It helps, too, thatchief rival Mini Cooper hasballooned more than a little,while the 500 is still petite asit ever was.

Fiat brings back 1950s flair

Fiat pays tribute to its roots with a Fiat 500 1957 Edition, a tip of the hat to the original debut year of the little cinquecento. The retro styling adds a lot of flairand should age well. There are lots of fun features too, although the price shoots up quickly for a car that doesn’t pack a lot of power. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Camarotakes aswing atMustangBRENDAN MCALEERContributing writer

A biweekly roundup ofautomotive news, good,bad and just plain weird:

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Maserati joins the luxury SUVparade

Little Fiatmuchmore a city cruiser than hot hatch

instance – but both Camaros shouldbe extra vicious when so equipped.

Fitted with the new aerodynamicpackage, they also look the part. Bestof all, this isn’t the final salvo fromGM, who still has whatever the Z/28is going to be tucked up their sleeve.

JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE,MASERATI NOW HAS AN SUV

It’s called the Levante, and it’sbased on a rich heritage of motor-sports and gorgeous grand tourersand will be assembled in Turin andI can’t take it any more. Stop. Stopwith the luxo-crossovers. I give up.Uncle.

They may wish to call it theLevante, but I hereby dub thisunnecessarily large, unnecessarilyexpensive SUV the Quattroportly.

Given what the current rangeof Maserati sedans is like, theQuattroportly will probably bepretty decent to drive, with aneight-speed automatic transmissionand twin-turbo V-6 engines that willsomehow be breathed on by Ferrari.Possibly they’ll be assembled in thesame room as a large picture of Enzohimself.

And you’ll likely see them soonenough at Park Royal, a fusion ofItalian style and Grand Cherokeeunderpinnings with fair-to-moderatecurb rash on the passenger-side rearwheel. I’m sure it’ll be very profitable.

EPA MAY REQUIRE VW TO BUILDELECTRIC VEHICLES IN U.S.A.

VW’s diesel woes seem to haveeveryone chiming in with possiblesolutions. Somemonths back, Teslafounder Elon Musk suggested that

switching over to EV productionwould be a great way for Volkswagento clean up its tarnished image, andit would now seem that the EPA is inagreement.

All is still at the rumour andinnuendo stage, but one possiblepenalty applied by the EPA could beto force VW to convert some produc-tion of their Chattanooga plant to EVproduction. And yes, Chattanooga isa real place (in Tennessee), and notjust the sound an old-timeyModel Thorn makes.

If you think about it, VW convert-ing to heavy EV production makesa lot of sense. After all, the com-pany grew out of an alternative totraditional motoring with the cheap,simple, air-cooled Beetle. If they canbring all the might of German engi-neering to bear to make an e-Golf thatcan best the range of the Chevrolet

Bolt and the Nissan Leaf, then per-haps there’s a long-term solution togrow the company. Well, as long asnobody types “VW” and “Electrical”into a Google search.

VOLVO SAYS GOODBYE TO KEYSKey fobs come in all sorts of

shapes and sizes these days, fromthe discreet little Nissan ovals to thegiant crystal-encased AstonMartin“Emotion Control Unit,” which you’resupposed to take out and wavearound like a – well ... you get thepicture.

Volvo thinks the age of the keyfobis dead, and you should be able touse your smartphone instead. Makessense – we generally always have ourphones with us, andmost people feellike they’re missing an internal organif they forget theirs at home.

Volvo’s app would also allow you

to share your car with a co-worker orfriend without giving them the keys,and give access remotely from thou-sands of kilometers away. Overseason a business trip and somebodyneeds to borrow your ice scraper, orget the insurance out of the gloveboxto make a claim? No problem.

It all sounds great, but there’san asterisk here for Canadians.Companies like VW and Hyundai arealready looking into this technologyin the U.S. market, but Canadiancoverage is so spotty, wemight notget it. You already probably knowhow ho-hum our data plans andcellphone coverage is, and it’s thesame problem for smartphone techlike this. It may come, but wemighthave to watch from the sidelines,paying double for our phone plansand clutching a huge ring of keys.

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ENVIRONMENTInside, this 500 is

equipped in what Fiat callsLounge trim, and that’sthe sort of feeling you’resupposed to take away. Theblend of brown leather andwhite interior accents are aselegant as Audrey Hepburnin Roman Holiday – at leastuntil you peer closer.

This is an inexpensive

little runabout, not an AlfaRomeo with cheekbones likea snow plow. Thus the but-tons for the air-conditioningcontrols look very datedand the seating position isa bit wonky, and the cabinis very tight. If you’re moreLuciano Pavarotti thanMichelangelo’s David, you’regoing to end up wearingthis little car like a pair ofLululemon yoga pants.

And as for your rear seat

passengers, they’d better beminiature marble figurines asspace is very tight. However,the hatchback trunk is actu-ally acceptable for such alittle car.

When the 500 firstdebuted, it had a set of retro-looking analogue gauges anda very aftermarket approachto navigation. Now you get asharp display up front thatchanges when you hit thesport button, and a small

version of Fiat/Chrysler’sUconnect system. This waseasy to pair via Bluetooth,and revel in the easy joy ofthe fact that retro meansyou still get an actual pair ofknobs for tuning and volumecontrol.

PERFORMANCEThere are three engine

options available for the Fiat500 in the North Americanmarket: the ferociously

turbocharged Abarth1.4-litre, the less-manic-but-still-zippy turbo 1.4, and thebasic naturally aspirated1.4-litre four-cylinder engine.Here, it makes 101 horse-power at 6,500 r.p.m. and98 foot-pounds of torque at4,000 r.p.m.

That is not what you’dcall a lot of power. Why,that’s only just enoughDalmatians to make a coat.

Filtered through a

five-speed manual transmis-sion, the driver must workrelatively vigorously to keepthe Fiat on the boil. If you’vea drop of Italian blood inyour veins, this is probablyhow you’d drive the caranyway, flogging that littlefour-banger as the car scam-pered around city traffic likea hyperactive pinball.

However, the 500’s very

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NORTH VANCOUVER NISSAN819 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER

TEL: (604) 985-9311

Wetmore Motors

We are no longer in the business of selling vehicles,but continue to provide outstanding auto service

as we always have, at a reasonable price.

Wetmore Motors (2003) Ltd.1397 Welch Street, North Vancouver

604.985.0168

Open: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

e are no longer in the business of selling vehic

SERVICINGALL MAKESAND MODELS

Specializing in VW and Audi

Experience MattersProviding The Same Great

Service Since 1946

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Drive the 2016 MDX with revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel

Drive™, or the 2016 RDX featuring All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent

Control System™, you’ll have added control all winter long. Plus, both

vehicles come equipped with the award-winning AcuraWatch™ Safety

System to help get you through the toughest winter conditions.

A N Y R O A DA N Y W E A T H E R

Monthly paymentMonthly payment

$558*$478* 1.9%*2.9%*

48-month Lease36-month Lease

$5,800 Down payment$3,750 Down payment

Model YD4H2GJNXLease the 2016 MDX from

Model TB4H3GJNXLease the 2016 RDX from

$5 ,000 ††

Customer Cash Rebateon other 2016 MDX models

$2 ,500 †

Customer Cash Rebateon select 2016 RDX models

OR UP TO OR UP TO

O F F E R S E N D F E B 2 9

Located in the Northshore Auto Mall

828 Automall Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3R8Phone: 604-929-6736 • Toll Free (BC Wide): 1-866-669-1306

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North Shore Acura Premium Used Vehicles• 155 Pt Mechanical Inspection • Car Proof Report • No Charge Lifetime Powertrain Warranty (some conditions apply) • Preferred Financing Rates

Suggested selling price is $43,985 // $54,985 on a new 2016 Acura RDX (Model TB4H3GJNX) // 2016 Acura MDX (Model YD4H2GJNX) including $1,995 freight and PDI. License, insurance, registration, options, applicable fees, duties and taxes (including PST/GST)are extra. *Limited time lease offer based on a new 2016 Acura RDX (TB4H3GJNX) // 2016 Acura MDX (YD4H2GJNX) available through Acura Financial Services, on approved credit. 2.9%* // 1.9%* lease rate for 36 // 48 months. Monthly payment is $478 // $558(includes $1,995 freight and PDI) with $3,750 // $5,800 down payment. (2016 RDX lease offer includes $1,000 Customer Incentive Dollars to retailer). 16,000 km allowance/year; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. Total lease obligation is $20,958 // $32,584.Offer includes Federal Air Conditioner Fee ($100), Tire Duty ($25) and PPSA ($21.50 // $26.50). License, insurance, registration, options and other applicable fees, duties and taxes (including PST/GST) are extra. †$2,500 // $1,500 Customer Cash Rebate available onselect new 2016 Acura RDX models (TB4H3GJNX // TB4H5GKNX / TB4H7GKN). Total 2016 RDX incentives consist of: $1,500 Customer Cash Rebate available on all 2016 RDX models that cannot be combined with sub-vented lease/finance offers; and $1,000 CustomerIncentive Dollars that can be combined with lease/finance offers. Customer Incentive Dollars ($1,000) are available on the 2016 RDX (Model TB4H3GJNX). ††$5,000 // $2,000 Customer Cash Rebate available on select new 2016 Acura MDX models (YD4H6GKNX /YD4H8GKN // YD4H4GKNX). All incentives will be deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Some terms/conditions apply. Models shown for illustration purposes only. Offers end February 29, 2016 but are subject to change or cancellation without notice andare only valid for BC residents at BC Acura retailers. Retailer may sell/lease for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. While quantities last. See your Acura retailer for full details.

Be Ready For Spring Premium Pre-Owned Vehicle Specials2015 Acura TLXSH-AWDExecutive Demo11,813kmStk# TL52716SR

$33,980

2012 Subaru WRX STi46,700km

Stk# P2803

$36,840

2013 Acura MDXTech Pkg30,240kmStk# P2800

$42,860

2013 Jeep WranglerSaharaNavigation, Leather42,189kmStk# P2813

$31,998

2012 Mercedes SLK 35010,100km

Stk# RL60006A

$46,998

2014 Subaru ForesterLimitedFully Optioned, New Tires40,639kmStk# RD65468A

$29,860

www.northshoreacura.com


bchonda.com

Weekly on a 60month termwith 260 payments.MSRP $27,885** includes freight and PDI.

$72*LEASEFOR @ 1.99% APR#

$0 DOWNPAYMENT‡

2016 CR-V LXFEATURES AVAILABLE ON SELECTMODELS INCLUDE:• Available Real Time AWD™with Intelligent Control System™•Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™• Easy fold-down 60/40 split rear seatback

††

816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca

40 YEARSCELEBRATING

IN BUSINESS2014

Take theHonda testdrive.It costsnothing.It proveseverything.

Pender Harbour. TheScott Family

††Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).†Based on Global Automakers of Canada New Vehicle Registrations for calendar year 2015 for the Subcompact Car segment. *Limited time weekly lease offer and allother offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2016 CR-V LX RM3H3GE1/2016 Civic 4D LX 6MT model FC2E5GE for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $72.01/$58.99 leased at 1.99%/3.99% APR based on applying $0/$211.20 “lease dollars” (whichare deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes). ‡Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,722.60/$15,337.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.**MSRP is $27,885/$20,485 including freight and PDI of $1,695. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, tire/battery tax of $25,or air conditioning tax (where applicable) of $100, all of which are due at time of delivery. Additional charges for waste disposal fees, environmental fees and handling charges (all of which may vary by dealer and/or vehicle) may apply. Offers valid from February 2nd through February 29th, 2016 at participating Hondaretailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for fulldetails. £None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. For additional feature information,limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/ disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. †Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier.

2016NORTHAMERICANCAR OFTHE YEAR

MOST CARS MOVE PEOPLE.ONLY ONE CAR MOVES A NATION.

Weekly on a 60month termwith 260 payments.MSRP $20,485** includes freight and PDI.

$59*LEASEFOR @ 3.99% APR#

$0 DOWNPAYMENT‡

2016 CIVIC LX

INCLUDES FEATURES LIKE:• Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ £†•Multi-angle rearview camera£with dynamic guidelines•HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth®wireless mobile interface £†

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