NV Outlook April 7, 2011

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GREEN FUTUREGreg Dowman hopes to educate young voters on his party’s varied platform

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Upcoming EventsApril 28 • Horseshoe Bay’s 4th Annual Taste of the BayLocation: Horseshoe Bay VillageTickets: $20.00 - now available at Gleneagles Community Centre and online at WVCC.Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Taste in the Bay! Stay tuned to the e-updates for more details and information about this year’s unique event in Horseshoe Bay!

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1250 Lonsdale Avenue Town Hall Meeting OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING Tuesday, April 12 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Royal Canadian Legion 118, 123 West 15th Street The City has received a development application to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone the former Shell gas station property at 1250 Lonsdale Avenue. The proposal features a mixed-use office / residential development with approximately 60,000 square feet for a new North Shore Credit Union head office and branch, plus approximately 78,964 square feet of residential space. Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Town Hall Meeting and comment on the proposal. For more information, visit www.cnv.org.

Solar Energy 101 Thursday, April 14 from 7pm - 9pm, North Vancouver City Library What’s the potential for solar energy heating and electricity in our community? What does it cost and how reliable is it? Find out first-hand from green building experts, an installer and a solar panel owner. Join an exciting panel of experts, including Mayor Darrell Mussatto for a discussion about this renewable energy source in our community. Sustainable City Dialogues is presented by the North Vancouver City Library, Cool North Shore and the City of North Vancouver. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is recommended at [email protected]. Details at www.cnv.org/Dialogues.

Environmental Stewardship Award Nominations The Environmental Stewardship Award promotes community based environmental stewardship by recognizing outstanding community members. Awards are granted annually to residents, community groups, schools and businesses in the City. Any program or project that benefits the environment may be nominated. Examples include environmental education, waste reduction, energy conservation or ecological restoration projects. The submission deadline is April 15. For more information, contact Clark Husk, [email protected], 604-983-7334. Details at www.cnv.org.

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Meet the Candidates At least two all-candidates meetings are being arranged in North Vancouver.

The Seymour Com-munity Association, Blueridge Commu-nity Association, Parkgate Community Services Society and Mt. Seymour United Church are sponsor-ing a meeting on Monday, April 18 at Mt. Seymour United Church, 1200 Park-gate Avenue. The meeting will com-mence at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30.

The NorthVancouver Chamber of Commerce and Edgemont Community Association Highlands United Church are hosting an all-candidates meeting onWednesday, April 27. It’s an opportunity to hear from andquestion your local candidates. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Boulevard.

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Looking toward a green future

GREG HOEKSTRAS T A F F R E P O R T E R

For Greg Dowman, this spring’s elec-tion campaign is as much about reaching out to North Vancouverites

as it is about auditioning for a job in Ottawa.

Sure, the Green Party candidate would love the chance to represent his commu-nity on Parliament Hill, but he also recog-nizes it’s likely going to be an uphill battle against candidates from the big three par-ties.

But he doesn’t let that quash his opti-mism.

“It’s really all about awareness,” says Dowman enthusiastically. “If anything, this election is a terrific opportunity for edu-cation and awareness. It give us a chance to meet with people and speak with them about their issues, be it in their home or their community.”

Born in Surrey, Dowman grew up in a middle-class family that moved across the Lower Mainland.

After graduating high school in New Westminster, he studied biology and environmental studies at the University of Victoria, where he spearheaded the school’s first recycling program.

“That mechanism is still in place today, which is really nice,” he says.

Through his education, opportunities arose for Dowman to serve on the City of Victoria’s environmental committee, to learn to teach farming in Kenya and, even-tually, to present at the United Nations in New York on agriculture and sustainable development.

After a stint as a biodynamic farmer in Abbotsford, he took a job three years ago as the assistant grounds and facilities man-ager at one of the North Shore’s busiest tourist attractions — Capilano Suspension Bridge. There, he’s helped the organization focus on its Power Smart initiatives, reduc-ing energy consumption, and improving recycling efforts.

Of course, it’s not just his love of the nature and the environment that inspired Dowman to come forward as a Green Party candidate.

He also wants to see a culture change in the nation’s capital.

“People I’ve been talking to say they’re

disgusted with the mudslinging, the name calling, and the seemingly irrelevance of the House of Commons in their day-to-day lives out here,” says Dowman.

“People are feeling disengaged, they’re down in the dumps,” he adds. “I was told by some people at the United Nations, if you want to make a difference, get in the public service. It doesn’t pay a lot [finan-cially] but it pays a lot in other ways.”

Dowman says he feels the Green Party is the right choice for Canada because of its “common sense” platform.

He feels the party is often unfairly asso-ciated with “hippyism and counterculture,” but notes that the party has come a long ways in recent years to take a stance on everything from the economy to national policing, childcare and healthcare.

“The party has matured quite a bit,” he says. “The party has become more and more informed, and the results in each election are better and better.”

That’s why, he says, he’s so disappointed that Green Party leader Elizabeth May will be excluded from the televised leaders’ debated planned for later this month.

In the last federal election, he notes, the party received a record six per cent of the country’s vote, for nearly $2 million in fed-eral funding.

“I think it’s despicable we are playing the sandbox game,” Dowman says. “As taxpay-ers, we deserve to hear what recipients of our tax dollars have to say. If you don’t let Elizabeth speak, you’re silencing nearly a million Canadians.”

And by reaching out to younger vot-ers locally, including students at Capilano University, Dowman says he’s hopeful he can play a role in improving the democrat-ic process.

“It’s not about me, it’s about a greater cause,” he says. “We’re losing young voters. They’re our tomorrow, we can’t let them go.”’

For more information about Greg Dowman’s campaign visit http://green-party.ca/campaign/59019 or email [email protected].

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North Van Green Party candidate says he hopes to reach out to young and disenfranchised voters

Environmentalist Greg Dowman is the fourth candidate to come forward with a bid to be North Vancouver’s next MP. In doing so he joins Conservative incumbent Andrew Saxton, Liberal contender Taleeb Noormohamed and NDP candidate Michael Charrois on the May 2 ballot. Rob Newell photo

Mounties shine a light on lamp postthefts Crooks strip copper wire from seven North Van light fixtures

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North Vancouver police are hoping the public will help shine a light on a shady

group of thieves stealing copper wire from public lamp posts.

This past weekend, police say seven poles had their cov-ers removed and the inside wiring stripped. The thefts, which were reported in three separate incidents on April 1 and April 2, took place on Mt. Seymour Parkway, Parkgate Avenue and the underside of Lynn Valley Bridge.

Cpl. Peter DeVries, spokesper-son for the RCMP, said in a press release Monday (Apr. 4) that police need the public’s help to nab thieves in the act.

Copper theft, he noted, is very costly to the communities it affects. The cost to repair the damage is often 10 times the value of the cop-per — up to $1,000 per lamp post — which falls upon local taxpayers.

“We have a much greater chance of catching these thieves in the act if people who see suspicious activi-ties report them immediately,” said DeVries. “These thefts occur right outside people’s homes, sometimes in daylight, so hopefully someone will see it and call us.”

Police are asking people to report any suspicious activity around lamp posts, power stations or construc-tion sites to the detachment at 604-983-1311. If you spot exposed wires or open access panels, report it and stay at least 10 metres away to avoid risking electrocution.



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Metro eyes dog management plan for Capilano River Regional Park

With close to one million visitors a year, Capilano River Regional Park in North Vancouver is a popular destination for

hikers and joggers – some of whom bring their dogs.

Although the park is designated as on-leash only, data collected in 2010 showed that only 45 per cent of park visitors leashed their dogs while in the park. In addition, staff have identified impacts related to dogs being off-leash, includ-ing erosion, wildlife and habitat disturbance, and conflicts with park visitors.

Both dog walkers and non-dog walkers have said they would like Metro Vancouver to develop

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Tony Max talks childhood, career and his lifelong journey as an artist

The walls of Tony Max’s North Vancouver apartment are covered with his paintings. Colourful images of Vancouver and the

North Shore, Lonsdale Avenue streetscapes and Ambleside Park at sunrise for instance, greet each visitor. Binders full of other works and ideas for the future, sit on the coffee table. Max says he’s always on the lookout for the next striking scene, the next setting he can commit to canvas.

Perception’s always been a strong suit, as has an ability in all things artistic, he says, but not as a means to any financial end. As a kid, it was an escape.

Max was born in London, Ont., legally blind. He lived with about 10 per cent vision until cataract surgeries, when he was 13 and 15, corrected his blindness.

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“And so I was always drawn to things I could do on my own. Music, art and writing just got me at an early age.”

Throughout high school he created his own comic books – Max has, fortunately he says, thrown his experiments in the garbage. But those early forays proved valuable in some respects as Max decided to pursue a fine art education at London’s Fanshawe College. Things, however, went south rather quickly during this first go-around in the post-secondary world. Max says he was unfulfilled in art school; the style of modern art championed at the school in those days didn’t interest him and he left the school after his first year.

He decided to head east along Highway 401 and enrolled in the journalism program at Ryerson University. Max had written a few pieces and shot a couple of pictures for the Fanshawe campus newspaper and figured the life of a reporter sounded pretty good. He quickly found work writing and shooting for a string of Toronto-based community newspapers, but says his artistic dreams always followed close behind.

In the early 1980s, after meeting then-girlfriend Kathy Kebarle, Max delved into the world of graphic design. The couple moved to Vancouver

and started a communications firm in 1996, but Max once again found himself being drawn back to the easel.

For a while he managed to balance the two. But when orders for his work began to eat into 9 to 5, he knew what he had to do. He quit the company he helped found and, finally, took up art full time. A rather circuitous path, he admits, but one that’s paid off. Max’s work has been sold in more than 130 Canadian galleries and in

21 countries across the globe. Drawing on his graphic design background, Max is also the first Canadian artist to publish and sell a complete series of giclées – digital fine art prints made on ink-jet printers.

“It’s hard to really have a perspective on my own work, and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish, but

you always want to do more,” he says.“I guess I never thought of I’d be a full-time

artist. Making that jump was scary. I had to try a lot of different things to figure it out, to get that perspective.”

And the to-do list remains long for Max. He says he plans on doing a series of generic, Impressionistic street scenes, a departure from his work on iconic West Coast scenery, and a suite working with a female model. It’ll force him to change up what he does and keep things fresh, he says.

But, he adds, he remains mindful of what’s brought him success, and respects what people have shown an interest in. The privilege to do what does isn’t lost on him.

He recalls one day moving some paintings in West Vancouver:

“I have all the boxes with my name on it and one guy passing by asks me if I’m Tony Max. He says he likes my work and I thank him for his kind words, telling him he made my day. Then he thanks me for making his day, as he has one of my paintings hanging over his breakfast table. It’s a nice feeling to have had that impact on people.”

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Every week leading up to the May 2 election, the Outlook will be asking the federal candidates three questions. Do you have a question you’d like to ask? Email [email protected]

Michael Charrois, NDP

What local group hasn’t got the attention it deserves?

Spring is here and soon our thoughts will turn to playoff hockey and gar-dening. As an organic gar-

dener and member of the Lower Lonsdale Community Garden, I urge all gardeners to plant an extra row for the Edible Garden Project. Their website states, “The EGP has three main activities on the North Shore: growing food gar-dens, sharing the backyard bounty, and building strong roots. The Edible Garden Project actively increases land being used for food production in the North Shore by seeking-out unused garden space both on private and public lands. The EGP encourages people who grow gardens to plant an extra row for donation. The fresh local produce that is produced is distributed to organizations, like the Harvest Project, who serve commu-nity members who require it the most.” When all those zuchinnis arrive at once, take the extras to North Shore Neighbourhood House for dona-tion to the Edible Garden Project.

What does your party need to do better?One of the great challenges faced by the New

Democrats is fundraising for financing cam-paigns. The Conservatives and (to a lesser extent) the Liberals have deep pockets and old money. New Democrats stand up to advocate for the little guy - the poor, disadvantaged and margin-alized; by definition people who don’t have a lot of money. The challenge then becomes how to motivate and make it easy for many people to make many small donations. This is a strat-egy employed with success by the American Democrats and we hope to replicate with our website - go to the website www.michaelcharrois.ca- click on donate and boom! You’re on a secure donation site. If 5,000 people donate $10 each we can match the others dollar for dollar.

If someone wrote a biography about you, what should the title be?

“Who Are You, What Do You Want, What Are You Doing To Get What You Want?” or “The Character, Objective and Tactics of a Political Actor.”


There are too many to single out just one. Our local seniors, new Canadians, fami-lies and small business have all largely been ignored by the Conservative government. It’s

time to focus on the priorities of Canadians and not just big business.

What does your party need to do better?We and all political parties don’t do a very good

job of reaching out to Canadians who don’t vote. Voter turnout has declined from 75 per cent to 58 per cent in the past 20 years. This is a chronic issue facing all parties including our own and we must find ways to motivate, inspire and compel Canadians to cast a ballot.


“Passion in Action.” I have always been com-mitted to serving my community and seizing the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of North Vancouverites and all Canadians.

Taleeb Noormohamed, Liberal


The Culinary Training Program, by Don Guthro’s A+ Projekt and the Lookout

Emergency Aid Society, teaches culinary skills to North Shore residents who have experienced, or are at risk of homelessness. Don Guthro is an experienced chef who is helping the most vulner-able of our citizens to obtain skills, experience and ultimately employment. Supported financially by a golf tournament put on by the North Shore mayors, this program truly is a community driven treasure. Honourable mention goes to the Harvest Project, the North Shore Multicultural Society and the JP Fell Band.

What does your party need to do better?Canada has a great economic story to tell. We

emerged from the recession in better shape than any G7 nation. We have a plan to eliminate our deficit by 2015. Our debt is the lowest in the G7 by far, our employment rate is three percent high-er than the US, we have low business taxes and our economy has created half a million jobs since

Andrew Saxton, Conservative

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Presentation House Theatre, along with other arts groups, are sources of creative inspiration with which to tackle issues. I

would hope for ongoing dialogue with respect to funding for arts groups. I think we should also attend to groups who are our sort of eyes and ears on the ground, for example the Dogwood Initiative. They have concerns over the safety of tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet. This is important for safety reasons. Oil spills just don’t “go away.”

What does your party need to do better?I think improvements are seen in so many areas;

have a look at the party policy and platforms. These are well thought out, entirely reasonable documents which look at many areas confronting us as a nation. We all can do better to engage our youth in electoral and political processes. This is key because we are leaving in many areas of the world an awful legacy for our kids and their kids to sort out: acidification of oceans, nuclear waste, desertification, an unsustainable oil economy, spe-cies extinctions. Industrialized humanity is unrav-elling the magic of this little blue planet with reck-less abandon. Let us put a full stop to this process somehow. I should think that if people between the ages of 18 and 25 had a significant say in how we conduct our industrialized business on earth, some things surly would be different.


Egalitarian. I try to live so that others may live. Tread lightly upon the ground which supports us all to the best of ability. I’m desperate for change to a more sustainable and just (given the dealings with Elizabeth May) country and world, to make it a better place to live.

Dedicated to helping others realize their poten-tial in life. Appreciator of business, decorum, political process, honesty and realizing value in what we do in Canada.

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program will once again be offered to local businesses this spring through a series of train-ing programs beginning April 14, 2011.

Climate Smart is a Vancouver-based social enterprise that helps businesses measure and profitably reduce carbon emissions. Through hands-on training, the program helps busi-nesses to track their carbon emissions, develop strategies to cut costs and improve operational efficiencies. The training also helps participants access existing incentive programs to make con-servation initiatives even more affordable.

The City has partnered with Climate Smart and Metro Vancouver to deliver the program and engage the business community in sustain-

able corporate practices. This unique partner-ship enables local businesses to participate in the program at a significantly reduced cost. For a limited time, a $1,000 subsidy is being offered to businesses taking part in the 2011 Climate Smart program, bringing the total cost down to $250 - $1,000, depending on the size of the business.

The Climate Smart program offers three half-day training sessions with the first series taking place between April and June. Each interac-tive workshop features speakers from Climate Smart alumni businesses and the opportunity to network with like-minded organizations. Participation also includes one-on-one program coaching and access to a recognized online greenhouse gas management tool. Lonsdale Quay Market and the North Shore Credit Union are two of the hundreds of businesses who have participated in Climate Smart ses-

sions. To view short video testimonials, visit www.cnv.org/ClimateSmart

The City recognizes that to build a sustain-able community, there must be collaboration and action among all members of the communi-ty. The City recently achieved the fifth and final milestone of the Partners for Climate Protection program for its work to reduce both corpo-rate and community greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts have been officially recognized by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities with a Milestone 5 designation, an honour shared by only a handful of other Canadian municipali-ties.

Climate Smart represents the first climate action program designed for the business com-munity. For more information about the City’s climate action initiatives, visit www.cnv.org/ClimateAction.

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Sometimes getting in the game is hard, especially for those living close to the poverty line. Hockey gear, soccer gear, baseball gear and registration fees, are costs that sometimes add up to a young

person not being able to participate. Fortunately, there’s the good folks behind the Athletics for Kids organization (A4K). They’re out to even the score by supplying financially disadvantaged youth with access to community amateur sports programs. Last week, the 9th Annual A4K Boxing Dinner Gala helped raise funds via an elegant black-tie night out at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club. Round one was a martini reception, complete with silent auction items galore. Then it was time for a beautiful three-course dinner, a live auction, and then the main event – five rounds of Olympic-rules sanctioned boxing. Congrats to all involved.B Put up your dukes, let’s get down to it. Boxing buddies Bob Leblevec, left, Dave Bird, Todd Wall and Brad Wolgs play it up for the camera during the reception before dinner. C Time for a

boys night out as Andre Boileau and his dad, Dr. Marc Boileau, get ready to watch some Olympic class boxing. DA4K President Chris Obst welcomes guests, such as former North Vancouver fire chief Tommy Cummings, to the best night of boxing on the North

Shore. E QM/FM radio personality and former A4K director Tara McGuire, left, dines with producer Brad Challoner and Crystal Lidemark. F And in this corner, helping with the MC duties for the night, is QM/FM morning show host Mike Shaeffer.G They look just as comfortable in the ring as they do on the ice. Canucks anthem singer (and lucky charm) Mark Donnelly, left, and Canucks hockey hero Dave Babych get ready to raise money for the kids. H He’s the man who helped start it all. Loads of hugs and kisses to A4K co-founder Craig Knapton, seen here with wife Becky, for pouring his heart and soul into helping all the kids. I Leaving everyone shaken and stirred are the beautiful serving duo of Hannah Locke, left, and Nelly Kutle who ensure that the martini glasses are always full. J Hit me with your best shot. Former Super Welterweight Champion of the World, boxing coach and A4K spokesperson Manny Sobral, left, kids with friend Ivano DeCotiis as the boxing matches get underway.

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It’s as small-town America as small-town America gets. When your mom lets you out to play, the only rule was getting home before dark. There weren’t any of the worries that come along with life in an urban centre, says Sean Benesh. It was real “Leave

it to Beaver kind of stuff.” “I don’t know if you could call it a city,” says Benesh, with a smile, about his hometown. “We had a stop light.”Most everyone in town was employed in the agriculture industry, the school system or the meat packing plant. Benesh’s parents were an exception. His mom was an nurse anaesthetist, his father an electrician. When it came to religious observances, the family did as many do – they went when they thought they had to. Christmas and Easter were must-goes growing up, but by the time Benesh got to junior high that had stopped. Church felt like some kind of parallel universe, he says, boring and full of old folks. There were people in robes, pews – a real “different world.” And, most importantly, God was portrayed as an angry, doubting deity. A barometer for the unattainable, a mes-senger to the guilty. “He just wasn’t us,” says Benesh. “It was all just a reli-gious duty like going to the Elk’s College.”

Fell in love with a girl

But, like it does in the movies, a girl changed every-thing. She was a Christian, and she invited Benesh to come to church with her family. This time, however, things were different. The people were vibrant, driven and happy to be there. There was real love in the room and he liked it. Benesh says he began to see another side of God, a side far from the ominous picture from his childhood. God, he says, became real. Benesh then began to turn inward and take stock of his character and his beliefs. He real-ized he was broken. He examined his fl aws. And while such realizations may not be the easiest ones to accept, it was okay. It felt right, normal even. “I didn’t know what it meant and, it’s church lingo I

know, but it began the process,” says Benesh. “There is a great freedom in realizing God has set our lives free. But within that, there’s a lifelong transforma-tion.” The fi rst major roadblock on his newfound path was learning to forgive his father. Benesh’s dad liked to drink, only a bit too much. Benesh remembers reading about him in the papers for drunk driving, and visiting him in jail when the booze landed him behind bars. It was a tough thing to handle as a kid, Benesh remembers, but with a new outlook on life it was time to patch things up. He didn’t expect anything, but he didn’t want to hold anything against him anymore. He was his dad. “It was the last night before I left for college,” Benesh recalls. “And I hugged him and told I him I loved him. And our relationship changed.”

Gotta serve somebody

He had always wanted to be an artist. And when he fi rst went off to college, that’s what he studied. But the balancing act between his studies and spiritual interests became diffi cult. Benesh wanted to serve God. He found

a Christian school, Grace University in Omaha, Nebras-ka, and transferred. It was different institution than most Christian post-secondary schools because it didn’t focus students on becoming a pastor or a missionary; it taught academic subjects through a Christian lens. In addition to satisfying his spiritual thirst, Grace provided Benesh with the standard university experience – the chance to live out of state, experience a new envi-ronment and, as he puts it, “reprogram.” His high school sweetheart, now wife Katie Benesh, attended the school a couple years after he arrived. After graduation, Benesh and Katie took summer jobs at a camp in Alaska, just outside of Juneau. They quickly fell in love with the area and vowed they’d return one day. But graduate studies pulled Benesh back into the classroom and the couple headed to Phoenix where Be-nesh completed a Master’s degree in divinity and leader-ship development. While in Arizona, Katie gave birth to their fi rst two sons. “We weren’t talking kids as I was in school full time and 25 years old,” says Benesh. “But then, sure enough, Katie was pregnant.”Throughout grad school, he worked as a youth pastor,


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before the family moved to Northern Califor-nia where Benesh studied “church planting.” Church planting is the practice of starting churches. It’s, as Benesh describes, “like being given a blank canvas and deciding what the church will look like, sound like and how it will be culturally relevant.”

Church planting “For example, 40 years ago you’d have a new suburb and a church would buy a piece of land and that would be church planting in a main-line denominational sense,” says Don Grayston, a retired professor of religion at Simon Fraser University. “But the mainline churches are in retrench-ment and are not doing any church planting in particular.” The mainline churches Grayston refers to are Anglican, United, Lutheran and Presbyterian, to name a few. These established churches have been shrinking, Grayston says, for about 50 years. Smaller Christian churches, on the other hand, have been experiencing some growth.And with growth, comes supportive infrastruc-ture. Church Planting BC, for instance, is a network of church planters in Western Canada which has opened ministry hubs in East Van and on Granville Island for B.C. planters to run faith-based programs, host meetings and network. The organization also embraces new media, has a Twitter feed and hosts forward-thinking workshops such as “Using Technology for the Glory of God.” The organization focuses on Mennonite churches, but welcomes all Gospel-centred faiths.

The North Shore The fi rst church Benesh planted, shortly after fi nishing his studies in California and welcom-ing the family’s third son, was in Tuscon. A real “experimental thing” as he calls it, the church was set up like a coffee shop with bistro tables and baristas serving up java to the congrega-tion. Tattooed musicians led 30 minutes of

acoustic songs before a quick break. After the intermission, it was “teaching time.” Sometimes they’d work through a book of the Bible, or focus on specifi c, topical discussions. The key, says Benesh, is for a church to refl ect the culture that surrounds it. There’s always going to be some teaching and singing time, but the rest depends on the individual group. After a stint in Chicago when his father died, Benesh wanted to be close to his mom during the diffi cult time, the family once again headed west. Through the West Coast Baptist Asso-ciation offi ce in North Vancouver, the family moved to Burnaby and began exploring pos-sible sites to begin a new church. After studying various urban centres in the Lower Mainland, they decided on Lower Lonsdale. Benesh says the diversity of people, and the mix of densely populated and natural areas attracted him to the neighbourhood. He also wants to start an outdoor adventure non-profi t, urthTREK, that offers marginalized kids the op-portunity to mountain bike and longboard after school. His outdoor interests, he stresses, have no spiritual bent. He wants to offer kids the chance to do something they may not have the chance to do, and make the community a better place. He’s reached out to local businesses and hopes he can create enough partnerships so the only worry kids will have is to show up. But that isn’t to say he doesn’t have his eye on planting that church. Benesh says they’re still wading through what they feel will be the best representation of a church for North Van. He’s considering meeting at the John Braith-waite community centre and is working to build a core group of people before starting services. “Lower Lonsdale really is the best of both worlds, the outdoor and the urban. We’ve started a Christian ministry at Capilano Univer-sity to connect with the students,” he says.“But right now it’s all about hanging out and building relationships.”


Sean Benesh's job is starting churches, but he hasn't always been so religiously-motivated. He credits his wife Katie, after inviting him to church back in high school, as the reason for his faith. Now living in Burnaby, the American-born Benesh is planning on starting a church in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood. He's also run-ning an after-school non-profi t, urthTREK, introducing kids to longboarding and mountain biking. A busy schedule, to be sure, but Benesh says it's all part of building a strong, healthy and happy community.Sean Kolenko photos

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The game’s been upped.

Sue Kent has seen the West Vancouver Memorial

Library music collection go from vinyl, to CDs then onto a stream-ing format through the Internet before reaching today’s download-able library. She’s watched patrons embrace the information flow pro-vided by the world-wide web and the library become wireless. But in her 22 years working at the library she’s never been as busy as this past year.

“It’s the e-book revolution,” the web librarian said.

The library hopes to capitalize on this movement and the continu-ing advancement of technology. Unveiled Monday night at council, the library board’s five-year strategic plan focuses on becoming a com-munity leader in navigating through the massive amounts of information now available.

It’s an exciting time, said Paul Tutsch, chair of the Library’s

Strategic Planning Working Group. The plan provides the library with the flexibility to respond quickly to this changing world, he said.

“There has been an explosion of social and mobile devices,” Tutsch told council.

Approximately 335 items are downloaded from the library to e-books and mobiles per day. Visits to the facility’s homepage have almost tripled in the last five years and last year the Memorial Library became the first in Canada to loan e-books.

“We champion literacy in all its forms,” Tutsch said.

Over the past five years, demand for staff assistance has almost doubled with requests for research, instruction and reading recommen-dations. On an average weekday the library receives more than 1,700 in-person inquiries.

Many of those inquiries seem to be more informed, said Deb Hutchinson Koep, the library’s dep-uty director. People who have hit roadblocks after researching online end up at the help desk. Library staff has worked with some people for a couple of months to find answers, Hutchinson Koep said.

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Metro Vancouver will soon consider busi-ness partnerships that would bring more commercial ventures into regional parks

to offer pay-per-use enhanced services.Ideas like zip lines, dog wash stations or water

slides were bandied around last year but Metro parks committee chair Gayle Martin expects a staff report on the options will be out by June.

“We’re looking at something that is probably going to be larger scale and a good potential rev-enue generator for our parks,” the Langley City councillor said.

There are no concrete proposals yet but Martin expects one could come soon.

“I have been in touch with a company since last year and we’re working through a process,” Martin said.

She wouldn’t divulge what type of venture the firm intends but added a broad call for bids may not be necessary if there’s only one operator of that type in the Lower Mainland.

Martin stressed the region will entertain all proposals.

“Obviously if somebody out there has an idea they think would be a good enhanced service for our parks, we’d look at anything.”

The aim is to offer park-goers more recreation or service options while simultaneously pulling in more income for the parks system.

Pay-per-use amenities now in Metro regional parks include the Brae Island campground, a concession stand at Boundary Bay Regional Park, canoe rentals at Grant Narrows in Pitt Meadows or bike rentals at Colony Farm in Port Coquitlam.

Metro earns $2 million per year from its parks, but a good chunk of that comes from house rent-als and movie shoots by the film industry.

Meanwhile, parks officials are pledging to deliver some free relief for park users.

Portable washrooms will be set up in some parks and more permanent ones will be built over the longer term.

They’ll also add washroom locations to the mapping function on the Metro Parks smart-phone app launched last year.

More biffies that are easier to find were among the demands of users Metro surveyed for a study of park opportunities tabled this week.

“A lot of people said washroom facilities are important to them,” Martin said. “Especially those with young children – you never get out without them having to go.”

Top activities in regional parks are walk-ing, picnicking, going to the beach or swim-ming, attending outdoor events and festivals and cycling on level, groomed trails.

Metro’s Regional Outdoor Recreation Opportunities study found activities with strong growth potential include outdoor events and fes-tivals, cycling, recreational boating and wildlife or bird watching.

It also forecasts growing demand in the Fraser Valley Regional District for off-road motorized recreation, motor boating, fishing and camping.

Park users are most likely to be employed, Canadian-born, higher-income or families with children.

“Immigrants from China and South Asia are among those less likely to use parks and open space,” the report said. “The South Asian com-munity does, however, have an interest in pic-nicking and organized field sports.”


The British Columbia Ferry Commission, the independent regulator of BC Ferries Services Inc. (BCFS), is seeking public comment on its preliminary decision on price caps for the company’s next performance term that begins April 1, 2012. Price caps, which are determined and enforced by the Commission, set the maximum permitted level of average ferry fares.

The Commission’s preliminary decision, which includes a target for future productivity gains and reflects reductions in BCFS’ annual operating costs, is as follows:

> a 4.15% increase in average ferry fares on April 1 of each year from 2012 to 2015 on the major routes from the lower mainland to Vancouver Island and to the Sunshine Coast;

> an 8.23% increase per year in average ferry fares on all other routes.

The Commission’s preliminary decision may be amended depending on further submissions by BCFS and possible changes to the Coastal Ferry Services Contract (CFSC) between BCFS and the Provincial Government. The Commission will make its final ruling by September 30, 2011 after consideration of such further submissions by BCFS, any substantive changes to the CSFC and public feedback.

The public is invited to comment on the Commission’s preliminary price cap decision, as well as on the information provided to the Commission by BCFS including their annual and quarterly reports and/or any other information on the Commission’s website that relates to the commissioner’s powers and duties to establish price caps for the next performance term. The public is also invited to comment on the levels of ferry service under the existing CFSC or on possible service level changes identified by BCFS as opportunities to enhance efficiency. For further information, visit www.bcferrycommission.com.

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North Vancouver-based, family-run HR Motorsports team hopes to bring the sport of karting into the limelight

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Neither has yet turned 20 and they’ve both been racing for a decade. They’ve partici-pated in events with Formula One driv-

ers, raced in front of thousands and even made an appearance in a soon-to-be aired Discovery channel miniseries on karting.

Spain, Mexico and Las Vegas are but a few of the sunny locales the sport has taken them to – and North Vancouver’s Hayden Ritter and Michael Hogg say it’s time for them to give back.

“We want to grow the sport. We’ve been involved for a while now, we have a lot con-tact and we want to offer that,” says 19-year-old Hogg, a Capilano University engineering student.

“We want to make it as easy to sign up for karting as it is to sign up for soccer.”

Both Ritter and Hogg drive for North Van-based HR Motorsports, a family-run team affili-ated with The RaceLab, a professional racing organization in Burnaby. Racing, says 17-year-old Ritter, a Handsworth secondary student, is in the families’ blood. Both of the boys’ fathers, David Hogg and Chris Ritter, are fanatics. They were

always busy working on cars, karts and anything mechanical out of their garages but the operation got too big.

As a result, they decided to take on a larger North Van shop space, which they share with other car enthusiasts, to contain all their proj-ects. Loosely dubbed “the man cave” Ritter says, with a laugh, the shop has everything one would expect it to have – lines of tool boxes, elevated karts ready for a tune up and stacks of tires pop-ulate the painted yellow-and-green room.

“I’ve always been into anything mechanical. I used to tinker with cars and it was always so much fun,” say Ritter.

“But we both got into this through our dads. They’re both so supportive of this sport.”

Hogg echoes Ritter’s sentiments.“Our dads are involved just as much as we are.

They’re both in the shop fixing karts, doing what-ever needs to be done.”

The karting season kicks off this weekend with a race in Chilliwack at the Greg Moore Raceway and ends in mid-November with the Super Kart USA (SKUSA) super national event in Sin City. Both Ritter and Hogg will be competing.

The karting arena is usually broken into three divisions. For the seven- to 10-year-olds, there’s

the cadet class where karts have a top speed of 60 km/hr. The junior class is reserved for 10- to 14-year-olds and uses karts that go 90 km/hr. For everyone else, there’s the senior division, where the vehicles go speeds of 130 km/hr. Within each division, adds Hogg, is the option to use a kart with a stick shift. Such karts have the same pow-er-to-weight ratio as an Indy car.

They agree that the sport has, and may always will, a dangerous stereotype, but the pair say any-one with an interest should, pun intended, give it a spin. Numerous safety measures are taught and strictly enforced, and with their intention of offering future drivers a conduit into the sport, both Hogg and Ritter believe the racetrack will become an arena for those looking to try some-thing new.

“So many people reach out to us and say they are interested, but don’t know where to get start-ed,” said Ritter.

“We’re trying to make it simple. Get in touch, come out and drive around. That wasn’t avail-able in the past.”

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Whatever happened to...Ken Leavoy, MVP of the 1971 BC high school all-star basketball game?

North Van High’s Ken Leavoy – at just 5’9” – was chosen MVP of the 1971 B.C. high school

basketball all-star game, coming up exactly 40 years ago on April 10.

That was despite playing for the losing Metro team against the opposition who were representing the rest of B.C.

That’s pretty impressive. So with this year’s B.C. girls’ and

boys’ all-star games set to take place at UBC this Saturday, I wondered what happened to Leavoy and what he’s up to now. Interesting stuff as it turns out.

It didn’t take long to find him. Google can do that for you. He’s now the head women’s softball coach at Principia College, a small Division III school in Elsah, Illinois, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri.

“I remember it [the all-star game] well,” he says now, rewinding his memo-ry instantly to that time so long ago. “It was a big night, a very special moment. I’ve never forgotten it. The game was very close. We ended up losing by one or two as I recall.”

Leavoy’s memory is good. The score was 72-71. His 12 points were tops for the Metros.

“It’s a real vivid memory,” he contin-ues. “I even remember significant parts of the game. It was at SFU. There were a lot of big names there. I just happened to play real well on the right night. Dave Coutu [of North Delta] was probably the best player in the province at the time. Nick Gallagher [from Vancouver College] and I played together as guards.

“It was rather comical,” he notes, explaining the game’s conclusion. “We were down by two with just a few sec-onds left. One of the Metro players was on the foul line under instructions to miss so we could put the rebound back in. [But] he missed everything. It never got iron. So that was the end.”

With the sport specialization that so many kids go through these days – at a far too early stage of their life in my opinion – it’s refreshing to look back at the good old days and have Leavoy recall his experiences playing varied sports in junior high at Sutherland and at North Van High.

Since those long-ago days, he’s been playing and coaching a sport he had never even played until after college.

North Shore Winter Club hockey was

his first organized sport. His parents said he could only play one sport at a time – not in order to specialize, just because of the time involved.

“My dad understood that sports were my lifeblood. It’s what I was passion about, so he did let me play football in the Gordon Sturtridge League one fall. When I got to high school, I had to play either school sports or hockey. But the idea of playing rugby, then basketball and volleyball and do track and field was far more interesting to me than a whole year of playing hockey.”

He did switch from rugby to soccer for his Grade 11 year, then to football in Grade 12. Check the 1971 NVHS yearbook and you’ll see he was named the outstanding back on Coach Hec Rossetti’s grid squad with an average carry of 5.0 yards.

“Basketball was my favourite sport at the time,” Leavoy acknowledges. “We had a very good team. So it was a big part of my year.”

Leavoy was a North Shore first all-star as North Van High went 15-1 in league play, followed by qualification for the provincials as Howe Sound Tournament champions with Ken was MVP. The Norsemen finished eighth at the B.C.s which were played then at the Pacific Coliseum. Leavoy scored 25 and 19 in North Van’s final two games.

He was a long and triple jumper as well and made it to the B.C. track cham-pionships in the hurdles in Grade 12.

“I had offers at UBC and SFU and even one from Missoula, Montana. Just the idea of going away from home had an allure to it. I decided on Principia. I’m really glad I did. It’s a faith-based school, a college for Christian Scientists. That’s what I was raised in. Moving to the American Midwest was a whole education in itself. It was a cultural shock for a northwest Canadian boy. I played basketball for four years mostly as a sixth-man.”

At college the hurdles were higher. With his height, he couldn’t do it. But he could jump and dunk volleyballs. Only the size of his hands kept him from palming basketballs and dunking them too. So he did just the long and triple jumps in college.

He did even better at soccer. His senior year he led the conference in scoring and had an offer to play with the reserve squad of the St. Louis Stars of the old North American Soccer League, followed by a tryout with the Stars. However, his student visa wouldn’t allow him to stay. “It’s one of the few regrets I have in my life. My chances of making it? Probably remote. But its just one of those things that I’ll never know.”

Oddly, for a guy from the North Shore, he had never played organized community soccer, only that one year at school in Grade 11.

Though he’d only briefly played Little League baseball, he tried softball after graduating from Principia and return-ing home. Walking on and eventually established himself as a centre fielder, he played top-level Senior A fastpitch for six years for New Westminster’s Terminal Hotel and Van City Credit Union Magicians.

Summing it all up, he explains, “I never liked being ordinary. There was always a drive to be good. I was blessed with a lot of natural co-ordination. I did a lot of physical labour, so I was very strong for my body size. And I just had this inherent urgency. I had to be good. So I worked at stuff until it developed. I played with some great athletes and I learned a lot from them just by observa-tion or by asking for help.”

Before resurrecting the Principia College softball program last season and while he was (and still is) the inter-national scout for Canada’s women’s softball team, he was coach of the girls’ team at Principia Upper [or High] School and house parent for 85 boys at the boarding school.

“It was long hours but I really enjoyed it. And I have the fondest memories of high school in North Van. It was so much fun.”

This is episode 416 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

Looking back, Ken Leavoy (at far left today) recalls one shining moment and all the varied sports he played during his North Van high school days (at left, in 1971).Bruce Bollinger photo; NVHS grad photo/North Van Archives collection.

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“The city’s contribution to us has always been huge, right from the get-go. And city council-lors are saying we need to be accommodat-ed,” says Rutherford, executive director of the Neighbourhood House. “This building is not seis-mically sound. It’s beyond its useful life.”

Rutherford says the ideal new Neighbourhood House would be about 38,000 square feet – twice the size of the current one. Because of the pro-gramming offered, a new facility would also need a kitchen, gyms, dedicated childcare areas and large multi-use, flexible spaces. A location close to transit corridors and south of 13th Street would also be prerequisites as the majority of those using the services live in Lower Lonsdale and many of the seniors that frequent the Neighbourhood House rely on the bus for travel.

A new building would also reduce operating costs. Of its $7 million budget, about $90,000 went toward operating the building this past year, a seven per cent increase from 2009 and five per cent jump from 2008.

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To pay for a new Neighbourhood House, Heywood believes the city should employ the same system that brought it a new library and the system he advocated would pay for a new Harry Jerome recreation facility – selling the land to developers and using the revenue to fund the new construction.

“I think it’s the key public space in Lower Lonsdale and it provides an opportunity to make up for what the John Braithwaite centre didn’t address,” says Heywood.

“We need to use the land to fund new.”Heywood envisions a new tower on East First

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Coun. Pam Bookham, city council’s repre-sentative on the Neighbourhood House board, stressed the importance of investing in the com-munity, but warned of council’s trepidation in taking on projects with the possibility of “bal-looning costs” as the Harry Jerome complex did.

“Good rec facilities and good programs are a sign of health in a community such as ours. It’s an invaluable asset. And, Don’s [Rutherford] leadership has always been superb. I can’t imag-ine him not being there day in and day out.”

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Pat Gallaher’s head and arm shake with regularity, two of the outward signs that he has Parkinson’s disease. What people can’t see is that he also has ankylozing spondilitis, a form of arthritis that is crystallizing his bones and turn-ing him into a statue. “My rib cage is already pretty well solid; it’s like a bird cage,” he says, sitting on his familiar stool at the back of the store.

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Gallaher’s on the board of the BC Parkinson Society. “The society gives me an outlet to think I’m contributing towards future generations having less to deal with. We work to raise public aware-ness, plus encourage people living with Parkinson’s to make the best of their lives. Parkinson’s is part of my life but I’m not going to let it take over my life.”

Gallaher, who is now 61, was first diagnosed 14 years ago. He was sur-prised but decided early on not to let it control his life. He continued with the store – which was on Marine Drive for 20 years before moving to the quaint main street in Edgemont 12 years ago – and coached girls basketball. “The store is my passion,” he says. “It inspires me to keep up.”

Until a year and a half ago, he played recreational basketball but had to give it up when he started losing his bal-ance. Now he works out three times a week because he finds it helps him deal with the ankylozing spondilitis. It may seem counter-intuitive to cope with a debilitating disease by being active, but he finds it really helps to keep his body

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But the family endured and that steadfast approach to weathering the bad things that can happen in life was passed down the generations. “My mother has such a positive outlook,” Gallaher says. “My father was the same. He was on dialysis three times a week for seven years before he died but he travelled everywhere, going on cruises. It’s the example they set.”

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Faculty, staff and students at Capilano University expressed their support for the earthquake-ravaged nation of Japan dur-

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On Thursday, Mar. 31, university president Kris Bulcroft stood before a large room of sup-porters and presented Japanese Consul General Hideki Ito with a book of condolences, signed by students and employees of the university in the weeks since the devastating Mar. 11 quake.

Bulcroft said, “We sincerely hope this cer-emony and our small tokens of condolences will show our ongoing support for the people of Japan and for the relief efforts that are taking place at this time.”

“Cap has a long history of partnerships and exchanges with Japanese universities. We look forward to working closely with them throughout the healing process that Japan now faces.”

The ceremony, called “Love for Japan,” also included a moment of silence led by North Vancouver MLA and provincial minister of advanced education Naomi Yamamoto.

“There’s a special connection that British Columbia has with Japan. I’ve seen it in my almost two years in government and I’ve seen it in our communities,” said Yamamoto, B.C.’s first provincial representative of Japanese ancestry.

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“People’s gut reaction to some of these will be extremely negative and hostile,” predicts North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, who chairs the Mayors Council on Regional Transportation.

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“There’s a whole supermarket of options you can look at,” he said.

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The mayors had been pressured by the province to okay the tax hike to start paying TransLink’s promised share of the costs of the Evergreen Line, which is supposed to begin con-struction this year.

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On the CalendarMARCH 31• Fire, Fall Prevention:

Presentation at Churchill House Retirement Community Great Room, 150 West 29th Ave, North Vancouver. 7-8 p.m. Captain Bonita Noakes of the District of North Vancouver Fire Rescue and Denise Kelly, Community Relationship Manager of Nurse Next Door Healthcare, will provide the free presentation and ses-sion. 604-904-1199. Games, information, raffle prizes and refreshments included.

APRIL 3• Iranian Family Picnic:

Welcome in the New Year at this annual event celebrat-ing family and nature at Ambleside Park. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please car pool or use public transit. 604-726-1650.

APRIL 5• Join Jane: MLA Jane

Thornthwaite meets with constituents from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre in the Eric Bennett Lounge. No appointment is necessary; just drop by to say hello and to discuss any con-cerns you may have.

• 50 Tips on Running the Ultramarathon: Join Fast Ass and Kintec Footlabs for an entertaining and illu-minating world of ultrama-rathon running. Warm up with Canadian Olympic gold medallist Rober Esmie at 6:30 p.m. Find your stride

with Ryne Melcher and Ean Jackson at 7:15. Question period afterwards. At Kintec Footlabs, 975 Marine Drive, North Vancouver. Free; space limited to first 40 who regis-ter at www.clubfatass.com.

APRIL 6• 2nd Annual Team Finn

Wine Festival: Seymour’s Pub. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction. Benefiting BC Cancer Foundation and Ride to Conquer Cancer. Doors open 6p.m., tickets $35. Off Exit 22’at the Holiday Inn 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, 604-904-8778. Contact: Ray Short at 604-307-3038 for more informa-tion. www.teamfinn.com

• North Shore Business Tradeshow: A variety of dis-play booths will showcase everything from sporting organizations to educational institutions and retirement facilities. 1 to 7 p.m. at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. Sponsored by North Shore Chamber of Commerce, 604-987-4488.

APRIL 8 AND 9• Book Sale: The Friends

of the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive are hav-ing their semi-annual book sale, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A “members only” pre-sale will be on April 7, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Memberships available at the door:

APRIL 9• Collectible and Antique

Sale: 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Volunteers have collected donations for the last year and half. Cameras, books, music, jewelry and more. Funds raised go to support Mount Seymour United Church and First United Mission in Downtown Eastside. 604-929-1336, www.mtseymourunited.com

• Soar with the Spirit: A celebration of the worship arts at Lynn Valley United Church, North Vancouver. All-age, multi-faith special dedication service including guests Ad Libretto improv; Vancouver Ismaili Choir; Karen Ireland, visual art-ist; RNB Dance and more. 7:30 p.m. For more informa-tion: [email protected], 604-987-2114, lynnvalleychurch.com

• Scotiabank Walk for MS: starts at 8 a.m., ends at 12:30 p.m.. Starts at Ambleside Park and follows the seawall to Dundarave. Handy Dart service for par-ticipants who don’t want to walk the entire distance. Refreshment and entertain-ment for participants. Help the more than 8,000 BC residents who are living with MS, which can cause blurry vision, overwhelming fatigue and paralysis. To get involved or make a pledge, contact Ray Miller, 604-910-3015 or [email protected].

APRIL 12Managing Transitions

Effectively: Series to learn about strategies for manag-ing family challenges, role changes, and coping with stress to find balance in daily life. 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the West Vancouver Community Health Centre (2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver-in the Garden Room). Registration is not required. Contact Karyn at 604-982-3320 or karyn [email protected]

APRIL 16Pioneer Park Project:

Lynn Valley Community Association in conjunction with the Lynn Valley Seniors Association are doing basic gardening work, pulling out invasive plants, planting natural vegetation, cleaning litter and anything else that needs to be done with the support of the DNV Parks Department. Sturdy boots or shoes, working clothes and gloves are recommended. Water, coffee and other sus-tenance will be provided. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Pioneer Park. 604-984-8401.

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anniversary: On April 16, the Quay will be transformed into a carnival, complete with games, bouncy castle, face painting, balloons and a charity BBQ from 1 - 3 p.m. Musician Ben Sigston will be performing, followed by the

Vancouver Outreach Community Sweet Soul Gospel Choir at 3 p.m. On Sun, April 17, more musical per-formances and another charity BBQ will also take place.


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ILLA T. EORGESV S G8 Penthouse Units1,150 - 1,200 sq ft, Spacious One Level Living

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City and Mountain Views, Vaulted Ceilings, Oak Hardwood Floors, Radiant Heat, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Deluxe Open Planned Kitchens.


The ultimate in luxury. This gorgeous Pent-house is being offered for the fi rst time on the market. The private elevator will lead you into the foyer and into the lap of 3300+ square feet of luxury. You wont believe your eyes as you gaze upon the best view in West Vancouver from every room. Step onto a 1500 square foot veranda to breath in the fresh mountain air. It almost goes without saying that only the best quality fi nishes and fi ttings are featured in this home as ev-ery upgrade imaginable was ordered.

Beautifully remodelled from bottom to top that beats a new house in one of the most demanding area, in Del-brook, almost 3000 sqft of high quality which fi ts 2 families, 2 brand new open kitchens with S/S appliances, new dark H/W fl oors for the entire house ,new windows with high-end coverings ,new plumbing & wiring, new roof and hot water heating system. Sitting on a newly Land Escaped lot, fi nally enjoy an out-door swimming pool on newly fenced and private backyard.

Enjoy unobstructed view of ocean, island, and mountain from this spe-cious two bedroom and Family room in Stonecliff next to Cypress Provincial Park, high end fi nishing, hardwood fl ooring, granite counters, S/S high end appliances, over sized washer and drying, designer window covering, A/C system. Club house with two guest suites, fi tness center, spa, fi reside lounge with full kitchen and conference room. Comes with two secured parking stall.

Luxurious town home in “the prop-erties” with sweeping City & Ocean views, developed by reputable Quigg. This beautiful 2 bedroom + den home features your dream kitchen and im-peccable quality fi nishes throughout. Step into your very own private en-trance. The grand living area and spa-cious layout lead to a large deck where you can enjoy the world class views this property has to offer. private tour available by appointment only.

101-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. $1,419,000102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. $1,619,000

301-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. $3,359,000480 Evergreen Pl., N.V. $1,348,000

#1001-3335 Cypress Pl, W.V. $1,648,000

MASTERSAmir Abadian604.290.2647abadianhomes.com

Sutton West Coast

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Renovated family home is in the very desirable PEM-BERTON HEIGHTS area located on a quiet beautiful corner lot. It has 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom down in an “in-law” suite, the gourmet kitchen is great with granite counters and all top of the line stainless steel

appliances including a “steam oven”. Hardwood fl oors have been refi nished, new roof and windows. Conve-niently located close to Capilano Elementary School.

2318 Philip Ave., N.V.Priced $975,000

Call Roger at 604-657-0645 now to arrange for showings.

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WATERFRONT AT BRUNSWICK BEACHLions Bay’s ecclectic beachside neighbourhood. This home exudes the special charms of a westcoast retreat;expansive decks, custom wood windows and detailing,3 bdrms,3 full baths, great room with stone replace, seperate Coach house for guests or private of ce, an irreplacable package. Easy to show!

20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay$2,250,000

GREAT LOCATION, METICULOUS AND BRIGHT

GREAT FAMILY HOME

YALETOWN IN CHARMING HORSHOE BAY....

Unique,1 bdrm condo at ‘Galleries on the Bay’.3 years young, quality

nishes, Granite, silstone,s/s, cherry cabinets, porcelain

oors,soaker tub, huge window areas. Pets and

rentals ok.

Warm , inviting 5, bedroom family home on a large 1/2 acre property with oceanviews. Vaulted ceilings,custom windows, hardwood oors, new cedar decks, great yardspace. Easy driveway with tons of parking including double garage.Bonus in-law accomodation too! Located on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Lions Bay...10 mins on the scenic Sea to Sky from West Vancouver. See you at the open house.

1 bedroom top oor suite. Vaulted ceilings, gas replace, custom paint, new carpets. Just move in and enjoy!

Amazing views from this custom 4 bdrm 4 bath Kelvin Grove home. custom kitchen, granite and stainless, hardwood oors, Huge decks for entertaining. Gorgeous master with custom shower, large walk in closet and view deck. Rare lawn and gardens. All with an easy entrance double garage. A must see!

260 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay $1,489,000

Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood oors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662

Charming westcoast home with dramatic oceanviews and peaceful forrest setting. 16900 sq ft lot provides incredible privacy! 1666 sq ft, 2 beds(possible 4) 2.5 baths, large decks....walk to the beach, 1/2 hr. to downtown...work in the city, live the dream.

#103-6388 Bay Street, West Vancouver

$445,000

565 Upper Bayview, Lions Bay $1,055,000

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545 GRANADA CRESCENT, Upper Delbrook, North Vancouver

$1,200,000

Behind the modest facade lies huge potential...not to mention the beautiful city & water view. With the market heating up, this may be your last chance to snag a solid family home in one of the most sought after North Shore neighborhoods. This home hits the jackpot with the 3 key ingredients – Location, Lot and Layout. It’s located in a child friendly cul-de-sac in a prime family oriented area, private, yet central near to good schools and amenities. The good sized lot surrounded by greenery with sunny back yard offers complete privacy. Open the door and the free- owing design will invite you to the well utilized kitchen with beautiful granite countertops, the cozy family and living rooms. Dining in your own dining room or deck and enjoying the city lights will make you forget the busy day at work. Boasting 3,149 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, tons of storage, sunny deck and patio this home is a rare nd. The lower level is big enough to accommodate the needs of a growing family, but it could to be recon gured. This hidden gem needs a bit of a polishing, but a skillful Buyer will see it and will act quickly. Could the lucky buyer be you? Viewing by appointment only. Please call Vessie for your private tour.

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This character home enjoys a fantastic central location with 180 degree views of the water, city and mountains that stretch from the Lions Gate Bridge to beyond Burnaby mountain! With over $200,000 dollars spent on upgrades within the last year, this residence has been restored to her original grandeur. A few of the improve-ments include a new roof, decking, wiring, soft & hard landscaping, garden irrigation systems, fl agstone paver’s, fencing, blinds, appliances and window coverings. You will also enjoy gorgeous hardwood fl ooring and leaded glass windows. There is also a basement that is above ground with walk out access.

$989,000701 E. Keith Road, North Vancouver

Strategically located beside a greenbelt this South facing residence enjoys ultimate privacy and numerous upgrades from it’s original purchase. There is direct suite ac-cess from your suite along with two park-ing and one storage locker. There is one large patio for entertaining and two ad-ditional balconies off the Living room and Master bedroom for additional outdoor enjoyment. Some further features include in-suite air conditioning, fl oor to ceiling windows, limestone bathrooms, hardwood fl oors and laundry room.

$1,395,000#301-2200 Chippendale Road, West Vancouver

The Properties is a world class community strategically positioned to take advantage of unobstructed ocean views overlooking Vancouver’s Inner Harbor. This luxurious concrete residence enjoys 2 bedrooms & den and makes great use of it’s open plan with over height coffered ceilings, fl oor to ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen and state-of-the-art appliances. There is a gen-erous use of granite, marble and limestone throughout along with central air condi-tioning, security system, gas fi replace and your own private 2 car garage.

$1,495,000#101-2235 Twin Creek Place, West Vancouver

Leslie Miletich604.644.6467

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large dining room & large balcony. 4 bedrooms & loft with

full 4 piece ensuites. The master bedroom has a luxurious

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Super location! This unique 3 bedroom, south west

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enjoy the pastoral setting. In–suite laundry, storage

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bathroom, 1214 sq.ft. condo is a gem. It boasts oor to

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wood oors, large entry hall with French Doors to the

of ce. A large private den, open oor plan for the

living room and dining room with marble replace,

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appliances. It is a pleasure to show this bright and

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02. Lions Bay

★ 2,250,000 20 Brunswick Beach Rd .................Sat 3-5★ 1,055,000 565 Upper Bayview ........................ Sun.3-5

03. Whytecliff / Horseshoe Bay

★ 445,000 103-6388 Bay Street ............Sat&Sun 12-2

06. Eagle Harbour

★ 949,000 5497 Greenleaf ..................... Sat&Sun2-4

22. Cantebury

★ 1,395,000 301-2210 Chippendale Rd ...... Sat&Sun2-4

23. Westhill

★ 1,430,000 2554 Westhill Close ........................Sat. 2-4

27. Ambleside

★ 1,288,000 1224 Duchess Ave ..................... Sun.2-4:30

★ 768,000 102-1485 Duchess Ave .................. Sun.2-4

31. Capilano

★ 898,000 303-3200 Capilano Cres ................. Sun.2-4

36. Upper Delbrook

★ 1,298,000 315 Newdale Court ................Sat&Sun 3-5★ 1,179,000 525 Ventura Crescent ............Sat&Sun 3-5

37. Delbrook

★ 1,348,000 480 Evergreen Placce ............ Sat&Sun2-4

42. Central Lonsdale

★ 868,000 312 East 17th Street........................ Sun.2-4★ 279,000 323-123 East 19th Street ................ Sun.2-4★ Villa St. Georges, 1033 St. Georges Ave .....Sat&Sun 12-2

52. Queensbury / Calverhall

★ 989,000 701 East Keith Road........................Sat. 2-4

59. Indian River

★ 599,000 305-3980 Inlet Crescent ......... Sat&Sun2-4

62. Other

★ 644,900 3307-193 Aquarius ..................Fri. 10-12:30

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Viv Harvey knows that buying or selling a home can be like sailing through rough seas. That's why she uses her business acumen, marketing expertise and extensive area knowledge as a navigational aid for her clients.

With almost 1700 sq ft of one level living close to Edgemont Village, this home has it all! The spacious rooms, including two bedrooms and a den, offer plenty of room for your house sized furniture allowing you to downsize with ease. Situated on the top floor, this suite boasts vaulted

ceilings and skylights, crown moulding throughout and a fabulous wet bar. An unbelievable bonus to this outstanding home is an over 980 sq ft private sundeck to host summer barbeques for all your friends and family or to simply lounge in solitude soaking in the beautiful mountain views.

604-218-1108VIVHARVEY.COM

#303-3200 Capilano Crescent

Fabulous Canyon Point Home! NEW LISTING - OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OFFERED AT $898,000

$868,000312 East 17th St, North Vancouver

JUST LISTED!! Charming Character home on a large, level 50’x147’ lot with lane access in Prime Central Lonsdale. Features approx. 1,000 sq. ft of living space up with 3 bed-rooms and 1 1/2 baths plus 960 sq. ft. of separate accomo-dation down (3 bedrooms and 1 bath). Just a short walk to shops, recreation and transportation.

Mark Rosenberg604-998-3214www.markrosenberg.ca

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

West Coast Realty

3307 - 193 AquariusYaletown, False Creek at your doorstep! $644,900 for

2 BR South and West Facing walls of window. Open by appointment.

Call Vera 604-318-0024 orNora Valdez 604-351-0625

GARDENER’S DELIGHT!Update and enjoy this 1964 bi-level with oak

hardwood oors in 3 BIG BR’s up and spacious open plan on main.3636 Fromme Rd., $754,900.

View by Appt.almost anytime!Vera 604-318-0024

GOLD MINE!Rent the 2 BR suite up and the 1 BR licensed suite

down. Let the tenants pay your mortgage! Large 67x124 lot with enough room for pitch n’ putt in back-yard! Fresh and clean! 3648 Fromme Rd. $820,000.

Any nuggets in the creek are the buyers!Vera 604-318-0024

“EXCITING OPPORTUNITY”100+ Seat restaurant in popular SOMA

neighborhood on a busy street.Established over 25 Years. Fully licensed.Low rent, newer equipment and more…..

Exclusively listed by Nora Valdez

2 BR 302 - 1327 Keith $388,000Beside North Shore Winter Club

“Carlton at the Club”Call Heather Kim 778-846-1452 or

Vera 604-318-0024

109-2142 Carolina St. $231,388(5th & Carolina)

Mount Pleasant Fresh as a Daisy, new privacy fence for about 20x12 private

patio. Total reno inside 1 BR apt. Pets allowed to 22 lbs.Call Vera or Nora to view

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Fireman’s heart melts for ice cream and charity MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R

Brian Hutchinson has always been a “pralines ‘n cream” kind of guy.

Even when he was a kid, the colourful bubble gum ice cream never beckoned him.

It’s an “ordinary choice” of favourite ice cream, the firefighter from Lynn Valley admits. His day-to-day life, however, is certainly not vanilla.

Hutchinson is in the running to be the face of Baskin Robbins “31 Cent Scoop Night” in 2012 — a campaign that ben-efits the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Association.

He has some serious competition from four other firefighter finalists from across Canada, including a young Winnipeg man whose family has seen a father, son and grandson contribute a total of 66 years of service.

Meanwhile, Hutchinson’s story is just as compelling.

He says he doesn’t know who nomi-nated him for the delectable task of being the ice cream king of Canada for a day; a portfolio full of extracurricular firefighting-related charity work holds plenty of clues.

Hutchinson currently hangs his hat at Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services’ sta-tion 10 at the UBC Endowment lands.

In his 11 years with the Vancouver fire department, Hutchinson has moved up the ladder — in terms of humanitarian achieve-ment — quite rapidly.

As the B.C. representative for the National Firefighters Committee for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Hutchinson has donated countless hours to champion research funding for this group of debili-tating neuromuscular diseases that can strike people of all ages.

“Last year B.C. raised $600,000 alone from the [firefighters’] September boot drive,” says Hutchinson.

Establishing the Helping Hands Bursary

program, which provides financial assis-tance to a post secondary student with a neuromuscular disorder, is one of Hutchinson’s more notable contributions.

In 2010, he was the recipient of Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s firefighter of the year award.

Hutchinson is also among 36 outstand-ing British Columbians who will receive this year’s BC Community Achievement Award, in a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on April 20.

“It is very rewarding to be recognized, though I feel I am accepting this award on behalf of all the firefighters who support charitable activities within their communi-ties,” he says humbly.

Award organizers highlight Hutchinson’s role in developing a key relationship with fire services — or “bomberos” — in Central America.

“We deliver equipment and training to fire services in developing nations,” says Hutchinson, who’s the executive director of Firefighters Without Borders BC.

In an emotional ceremony in El Salvador in January, Hutchinson stood among fellow firefighters from B.C. includ-ing team leader Derek Dickson from the North Vancouver City Fire Department.

The uniformed members sang a rousing

rendition of O Canada, which was fol-lowed by speeches overflowing with grati-tude from the citizens of El Salvador, as a gleaming red fire engine looked on.

“They have very minimal in terms of equipment,” Hutchinson reveals. “In a country like El Salvador, they do have the ability to try and expand their fire service by setting up new fire halls... they just don’t have the ability to acquire the appa-ratus.”

Firefighters Without Borders BC has delivered 10 fire engines by freighter from the Lynnterm dock in North Van to these developing countries, with the shipping costs covered by Gearbulk.

The “well-maintained” fire trucks – which are retired from fire rescue services in North Van, Burnaby and Vancouver – will roll on for 10 more years in Central America.

After practising his scooping skills at the Baskin Robbins on Marine Drive in North Van, Hutchinson sits down for a sobering chat about the charity behind the sweet ice cream promotion.

“It supports the families of fallen fire-fighters throughout the country,” he says.

Last year, Baskin Robbins donated $31,000 from 31-cent scoop night to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Money raised from the annual event will go towards helping the CFFF build a per-manent monument, in Ottawa. It will rec-ognize those who have passed away from a firefighting-related illness or injury.

It’s a subject that Hutchinson is all too familiar with: He has seen several col-leagues pass away. Most recently, a fellow member died from gastrointestinal cancer.

“When you sweat, your pores open wide and become the biggest means of transmis-sion for harmful chemicals to get inside the body,” says Hutchinson.

As an honour guard member, he also attends funerals of fellow firefighters across the country. “When the bagpipes start playing Amazing Grace, I turn into a bit of a softie,” says Hutchinson.

He unwinds after a tough week with what he calls endless recreation opportu-nities on the North Shore: skiing, hiking and kayaking. “After a hike or a long day of paddling, ice cream is a nice treat,” says Hutchinson, sporting a childish grin.

On Wed. April 27, drop by Baskin Robbins at 1327 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, or 6336 Bay St. in West Vancouver, for 31 Cent Scoop Night. To vote for Brian for the face of next year’s campaign, visit www.baskinrobbins.ca.

You can help Brian Hutchinson, a firefighter who lives in Lynn Valley, outscoop the competition to become the face of the Baskin Robbins 31-cent scoop night by voting for him online. Rob Newell photo


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If you’re expecting another classic rock cover band, forget about it.

The group Classic Albums Live doesn’t try to imitate the performances of bands such as Pink Floyd, the Doors and Led Zeppelin, says founder Craig Martin.

They recreate them note for note, cut for cut.“We have more in common with an orches-

tra than we do with a bar band,” says Martin in a telephone call from his Toronto home. “We want to treat this music like what it is: sacred music. We want to present it and take care of it.”

Martin says he formed Classic Albums Live in 2003 after watching one too many bar bands slog its way through a classic rock number.

“I started thinking, this is music that has stood the test of time. It’s now classical music, and it deserves to be treated as such,” Martin says. “I like to think of myself as a curator. I want to preserve this music so it’s there to enjoy for generations to come.”

In the past decade, Martin has pulled togeth-er a group that he believes are some of the country’s best musicians.

When they take to the stage to perform classic albums — such as Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” or Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” — they

do so dressed in all black.There are no costumes, no gimmicks, no

props and no laser light shows.“Our audience is able to come in, hear an

album recited live by the best musicians possi-ble with no flash and nobody trying to be some-body... that’s so cheesy,” he says. “If people want to see light shows they can go to a theme park.”

By focusing on the music, Martin says his team is able to form a “sublime connection” with the audience.

The resulting shows, he says, can take peo-ple back to a different time, when listening to an album from beginning to end was a sacred experience.

“I know times have changed, but I can still remember sitting on a floor with an album cover in front of me, listening to an album all the way through,” he says. “It was a defining part of my life.”

Over the years Classic Albums Live has grown into a group of 40 to 50 musicians trav-elling across North America.

Next weekend, the crew will bring Pink Floyd’s critically acclaimed “Dark Side of the Moon” to North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre.

“It’s the perfect way to introduce ourselves to a new audience in a new community,” says Martin. “It’s our flagship show. There are no breaks; it leaves zero room for interpretation.”

The show kicks off Sunday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. Following an intermission, the band will also play a second set of Pink Floyd classics

from other albums, including “The Wall” and “Wish You Were Here.”

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The group Classic Albums Live, including guitarist Rob Phillips (above), will perform Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ note for note at Centennial Theatre next weekend.Submitted photos


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Araki is one of seven artists with their works on display at Federation Gallery, Granville Island. Since coming back from a Scotland sketch tour, he’s using a charming painting style using strong sketched charcoal lines on oil. Artists will be in attendance Sunday, April 10, 1 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.

TO APRIL 17• Body and Soul: Mario Armitano’s sculpture

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TO MAY 18• District Foyer Gallery: Carl Sean McMahon,

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APRIL 6-9, 13-16• Biloxi Blues: The Deep Cove Stage Society

presents this popular Neil Simon comedy. A young WW II army recruit goes through basic training and learns about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with some harsher lessons, while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver. 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/$14 (seniors and students) available on-line from www.deepcovestage.com, in person at Deep Cove Pharmacy, or by calling 604-929-3200.

TO APRIL 15• Music festival: NS Registered Music Teachers

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TO APRIL 26• 1001 Funny Things You Can Do With a Skirt:

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TO APRIL 17• A Textile Translation: The Silk Purse features

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APRIL 7• Cocktail Party and Fashion Show: Pilar’s

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the Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver. Hosted by Breakfast Television star Dawn Chubai. Half the proceeds will be donated to Soroptimist International, a service organiza-tion whose mandate is to do the best for girls and women in communities around the world. Tickets $20 at Pilar’s Boutique. 604-925-0426. [email protected].

APRIL 8, 9 AND 10• Old Thomas and the Little Fairy:

Unforgettable tale of a gruff yet likeable old man and the dainty fair who changes his life for-ever. Based on the well-loved children’s book by Dominique Demers. Ages five and up. Four performances at The Cultch: Fri. April 8 and Sat. April 9 at 7 p.m. Sat. April 9 and Sun. April 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets $18. Call 604-984-4484 or visit www.centennialtheatre.com. Also, free dance workshop with Bouge de la. To register email [email protected].

APRIL 8-9, APRIL 13-16 AND APRIL 20-23 (PREVIEW APRIL 7)If We are Women: Two grandmothers, a

daughter and granddaughter, each with rich and varied backgrounds, gather on the deck of a house in Conneticut. The three older women discuss their pasts and presents poetically, poi-gnantly and humorously as they attempt to pass down the wisdom of their years. Play by Joanne McClelland Glass, directed by Stephen Torrence, The Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th Street, North Vancouver. 8 p.m. Tickets $16 ($14 seniors/youth 18 and under). Reservations on-line www.northvanplayers.ca or 604-983-2633.

APRIL 9, 8P.M.; APRIL 10, 3P.M.Vivaldi’s Gloria with Chamber Orchestra,

Earth Song by Frank Tichelli and the gospel song of Let Everything That Hath Breath by Jeffrey Ames promise a perfect way to welcome spring. Capilano Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets $20/$15/$10 (Children 12 and under)

APRIL 13A Concert of the Classics: Includes works

by Gustav Holst, Frank Tichelli and Timothy Mahr. Classic movie theme music featured and the occasional classic from the standard jazz repertoire. 7:30p.m., Capilano Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver. Tickets $15/$10/$5 (Children 12 and under)

APRIL 17Dark Side of the Moon: Live re-enactment of

classic 1972 Pink Floyd concert. Note for note. Cut for cut. 7:30 p.m., Centennial Theatre. Adults $42, seniors $40, stundents $36. Call 604-984-4484 or visit www.centennialtheatre.com.

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