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North Vanman jailed for ‘sextortion’

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A NorthVancouverman will serve time injail for his actions in a‘sextortion’ case, which aprosecutor compared to

the AmandaTodd case.On Monday, Judge

Steven Merrick of the NorthVancouver provincial courtsentenced 23-year-old MarkWebber to 60 days in jail,to be served on weekends,for carrying out threats

to send a sexually explicitvideo of a teenaged girl toa number of her Facebookfriends.Webber also postedthe video on a pornographicwebsite after the womanrefused to send him nudephotographs of herself, ashe had demanded.

Merrick describedWebber’s actions, carriedout under a fake name, as“a planned and deliberate

crime done with theintention to embarrass andhumiliate” his victim.

“What strikes me aboutthis crime is just how meanit is,” said the judge. “Youhad to know there was goingto be only one possibleoutcome when you clickedsend,” he toldWebber. “Youknew you were going to hurt(the woman) and you weregoing to hurt her badly.You

knew the only result wasgoing to be harm.”

Webber identified thevictim by name with thevideo, said the judge,exposing her to furtheronline harassment. Becauseof the nature of the onlineworld, it’s possible thatvideo will continue tocirculate forever, saidMerrick.

Following the release

of the video — obtainedfrom a former boyfriend’scell phone, which hadbeen stolen — the womanquit her job and herpost-secondary studiesand started takinganti-depressants.Thewoman’s parents were alsoprofoundly affected byWebber’s actions, the judge

60 days in prison sends a warningto others, says sentencing judge

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With negotiations in theteachers’ strike seeminglyat an impasse and thescheduled start of Grade12 only days away, Argylesecondary student JoshJohnson isn’t sure howhe’ll spend September ifthe strike isn’t resolved.

“It’s definitely going tobe a major setback for me,”he said. “My parents can’tafford private school, sothat’s not an option.”

Johnson blames bothsides, but places theburden of resolving thestrike on the province.

“I don’t think that theteachers are looking outfor students, nor shouldthey be — I think that’sthe government’s job andthey’re not doing a very

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good job.”While Johnson frets over

damage to his universityprospects, many parentsare wondering where toput their children if schooldoesn’t start next Tuesday.

After offering dailycamps for 100 childrenin the event the strikecontinues next week,the North VancouverRecreation and CultureCommission watchednearly every slot fill upwithin days of openingregistration.

There are plans tocreate space for another30 children beginningSept. 8, according to AnneRodgers, communicationsspecialist for thecommission.

The camps will continuethroughout September ifno agreement is reachedbetween the teachers andprovince.

“If school is back insession, they’ll get fullrefunds,” Rodgers said.

Daycares on the NorthShore are fielding morecalls from hopeful parentsthan usual, according toCarolyn Peters, the ownerof Park Place Daycare.

“I would gladly openanother room if I had one.I just don’t,” she said.

There’s also no roomat Little Rascals daycarein North Vancouver,according to centresupervisor JenniferSmallman.

“We are fielding quite afew calls from parents,” shesaid. “We are at capacity.”

With two childrenat Windsor secondary,including a “reallystressed” Grade 12student, Smallman ishopeful public opinion willput pressure on both sidesto reach a resolution.

The $40 a day stipendoffered by the provinceto parents with children

younger than 13 could bebetter spent, according toSmallman.

“(The money) wouldgo a long way with a tutor,but they’re not offeringanything to the parentswho need that.”

Ross Road elementaryparent Jessica Stanleydescribes the $40 payout asa “buy off” that’s of limiteduse to many parents,because it will only be paidafter the strike is ended.

Stanley has madearrangements for familymembers to help take careof her two young children,but knows many parentsare struggling.

“I feel for the parentswho need to work andwill have to pay for andmake other childcarearrangements, because thatis really expensive.”

The government’snegotiating stance sendsa troubling message,

according to Stanley.“If our government’s

not willing to fund oureducation . . . what doesthat communicate to ourchildren?” she asked.

Stanley said she hopesteachers will stay at thebargaining table until classsize and composition issuesare addressed.

“I’m willing to deal withthe short-term frustrationin the hopes of thebetterment of my children’s

education,” she said.Both Stanley and West

Vancouver parent JaimePerez are frustrated withthe strike, but for differentreasons.

Last year, Perez’sson went to school inSaskatchewan while takingpart in intensive hockeytraining.This year, hisson decided to come backand finish high school atSentinel with his friends.

“We regret it now,” hesaid.

Teachers shoulddemonstrate on the street,vote for a different premier,or do anything exceptstrike, according to Perez.

“I wish the governmentcould do something; forcethem back, fire them,dissolve the union,” hesaid.

While he’s hopeful adeal can be struck, Perezsaid the governmentshouldn’t cave, becausethat would encourage otherunions to ask for moremoney.

Perez is one of manyparents who have hiredtutors in the hopes ofkeeping their childrensharp while the strikecontinues.

After the walkoutscaused a dip in businesslast June,Tutor DoctorNorth Shore has beenfielding extra calls formath and English tutoring,according to operationsmanager Tiffany Sung.

Facing increaseddemand from parents, staffat Marine Drive Math andScience Centre rolled out anew a daytime course set tostart Sept. 3, according toowner Karen Hilton.

Within three hours ofsending an email alertingparents of the course, 10students were enrolled andanother 23 applied.

“I haven’t a clue whatI’m going to do because Ican’t accommodate themall,” Hilton said.

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When a luxury Mercedes goes up against an Audisupercar, bet on the autobody repair professionals.

A 48-year-old West Vancouver man is facing chargesafter he crashed his $160,000 Mercedes S63 into theback of an Audi R8 on the 3100-block of Marine DriveSaturday night.

Police received multiple 9-1-1 calls just after 8 p.m.when the driver of the Mercedes allegedly lost controland rear-ended the Audi.

Witnesses told police the Mercedes was speedingand passing other vehicles just before the crash,according to Const. Jeff Palmer, West Vancouver policespokesman.

Two boys, aged nine and five, were in the Mercedes’back seat at the time. B.C. Ambulance Serviceparamedics checked them over and determined the kids

did not need to go to hospital.“The investigators are looking at whether or not they

ought to have been or were properly secured in childrestraints,” Palmer said. “Based on information andobservations, we detained the driver for investigation ofimpaired driving.”

The driver received an immediate 24-hourroadside suspension of his licence, plus another 30-day administrative driving prohibition. Police arerecommending criminal charges.

The Audi’s passenger, a 37-year-old Richmondwoman, was taken to the ER after she complained ofneck pain.

Though the accident looked like a fender bender,investigators estimate total repair bill for the damagewill cost $200,000.

“It’s pretty significant damage. It kind of doesn’tlook like it but, not surprisingly, they’re freakishlyexpensive to repair,” Palmer said.

Police allege drunk driving in luxury auto crash

said.It took police

investigators over a year totraceWebber and execute asearch warrant, seizing hiscomputer from his parents’home, where he had beenliving in a basement suite.Webber then gave a lengthystatement, confessing andapologizing for his actions.

Webber’s defence lawyerMichael Mines had askedthe judge for a suspendedsentence, notingWebberwas 20 years old at thetime of the offence, wasdepressed and sociallyisolated, spending his timeplaying video games all day.

Mines describedWebber’s actions ascompletely out of character.He added his client is veryremorseful.

But “once you hit sendon the Facebook friends, it’sout there,” he said during anearlier sentencing hearinglast week. “Mr.Webber can’tget those messages back.”

BothWebber’s family andthe victim and her familyattended the sentencing,sitting on opposite sides ofthe courtroom.

The judge noted becauseWebber acknowledgedcausing his victim severepsychological harm,he wasn’t eligible for aconditional sentence thatcould be served in thecommunity.

Merrick said althoughWebber is a first-timeoffender with no criminalrecord, the jail sentencewas needed to send amessage.

“What is to be takenfrom this decision…thosewho wish to prey on thevulnerability of others…youare going to jail,” he said.

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Key causes $100Kdamage

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District of NorthVancouver firefightershave had to fishadventurers out of LynnCanyon twice in the lastweek.

Firefighters respondedto the canyon just after2 p.m. on Saturdayafternoon after receiving areport that someone hadfallen into 30-Foot Pool.

The department’s waterrescue team paddled upthe canyon and found thesubject out of the water,but with an injured ankle,according to assistant firechief Jim Bonneville.

Because of the steeprock face, the least riskyway to get the womanout was in a stretcherwhich was lifted up thecanyon walls where shewas handed off to waitingB.C. Ambulance Serviceparamedics.

On Monday afternoon,firefighters received a 9-1-1 call alerting them totwo women and a man intheir late teens or early 20sjumping from the LynnCanyon suspension bridge.Thankfully, when theyarrived on scene, crewsfound the reality to bemuch less deadly.

“We get there and itturns out they hadn’t

actually.They werejumping off some rocks,”Bonneville said.

“The one girl seemed,from witness accounts,to be in distress. Sheseemed a little scared andhypothermic.”

Firefighters quicklylowered a team down fromthe suspension bridge andmade contact with theswimmers.

As a precaution, crewswalked them up via themain trail to a waitingambulance crew whochecked them over anddetermined they didn’tneed any further medicalcare.

District firefighters

are called somewhatregularly to Lynn Canyonfor injured swimmers— roughly six times thissummer.

“These days, that seemsfairly normal to me.Thereused to be a lot morethan that.That’s for sure,”said Bonneville, a 28-yearveteran of the department.“When I first started,there were a few fatalities,actually.”

Bonneville attributesthe drop in Lynn Canyoncalls and injuries to theaddition of fencing andpark rangers to dissuadepeople from trying toget to risky areas of thecanyon.

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North Vancouver RCMPare asking for the public’shelp in identifying asuspect they say didnearly $100,000 indamage using only a key.

Police say the suspectkeyed 47 new and usedvehicles parked ontwo Marine Drive cardealership lots sometimeover the B.C. Day longweekend.The average costof repairs for the damage is$2,000 per vehicle.

Investigators havereleased an image of the

suspect captured as hecrossed the street betweenthe two dealerships. He isdescribed as a white male,heavyset, between 50 and60 and balding. He was

wearing a yellow shirt,green shorts, a black watchand black boots at the timeof vandalism.

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The RCMP sent itsforensic investigationteam to the lots to gatherevidence and investigatorsare working with otherdetachments to see ifthey’ve ever had a suspectusing the same MO.

De Jong said policecan only guess at whatmotivated the man to keythe cars. “It’s a bit of amystery as to why someoneof that age would have anagenda or be out to causethat much damage to abusiness,” he said.

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For the uninitiated, an e-cigarette is abattery-powered cylinder that vaporizeswater and other ingredients for the userto inhale and exhale like a cigarette.They’re available in different flavoursand concentrations of nicotine.

And if you haven’t noticed, they’reeverywhere.

But as our laws only address tobaccouse, so far e-cigarettes exist in abureaucratic no-man’s-land.

E-cigs are new enough that many oftheir risks and benefits remain unknown.Though they haven’t been proven towork as quit-smoking aids, they’recertainly popular for that purpose andcontain much lower concentrations

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Probably the biggest concerns aboute-cigs are their potential impactson minors. Nicotine is harmful todeveloping brains. More concerning, arecent study pointed to teens who smokee-cigs as being more likely to try the realthing.That represents a step backwards.

As a society, we’ve made greatprogress in discouraging smoking tothe point where seeing someone exhalea puff of smoke inside a restaurant oroffice would have us reaching for a fireextinguisher.

It feels regressive to allow that sight tobecome “normal” again.

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Firefighters no match for medicsDear Editor:

Re: NorthVancouverFirefighters Sound the 9-1-1Alarm, July 27.

I truly hope Mrs. Stromis recovering comfortablyafter having fallen down aflight of stairs and sufferedinjuries.What a terrifyingand painful experience thatmust have been for her andher family. I know I’d befrustrated if she were mymother or grandmother. Asa paramedic, I see firsthand

the shortage of ambulancesat the street level on adaily basis and agree withBrian Leavold that thereis a dire need to enhancethe current complementof existing ambulancesand crews in the LowerMainland. CUPE Local873, the union representingparamedics and emergencydispatchers has been vocalon this shortage, reportingthat in order to meet thenational benchmark for

response times in the LowerMainland, the ambulanceservice must have 22 fullystaffed ambulance unitsadded to the current fleet.

Emergency room delaysmixed with a cash-starvedfrontline of ambulanceresources immediately affectwaiting times for 9-1-1medical calls.The 110 percent increase in staffingreported by emergencyhealth service representativesdoes not accurately reflect

paramedic units available torespond to emergency callsin metro areas. Any increasein staffing is to bolster therural and remote staffingcrisis across B.C. and offsetattrition in the metro areas;however, the fact remainsthat there has been nosubstantial increase in fullystaffed metro units in years.

On the other hand,municipal fire departmentshave numerous apparatusand highly paid personnel

available due to a sharpdecline in fires, anddespite being extensivelytrained in fire suppressionand auto-extrication,firefighters have moreor less the same medicaltraining as a lifeguard atyour local aquatics centre— emergency first aid andCPR. Currently, firefighterspositively affect patientoutcomes in less than six

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Dear Editor:Re: Off-leash signs raise

hackles.Oh, please. If you want

to go out and walk yourdog, please take somecourtesy and kindness withregard to other people anddogs and follow the rules.It’s so simple and easy;keep your dogs leashed andbe aware that not everyoneis going to love your dogrunning at them, or at theirdogs, where they rightfullyexpect the dogs to be on-leash. It’s so simple thatI can’t believe there’s anissue — there are off-leashparks and trails specificallyfor you. Go there. Iwouldn’t want my dogs

Keeping dogsleashed makescommon sense

Dear Editor:The labor dispute

between the teachers andthe provincial governmenthas really hit the nervesof parents, students and

schools across B.C. If thetwo sides fail to settle theirdispute by Friday, theschools will be shut beyondSept. 2 when studentsshould be returning to their

classes. If that happens,then it is time for parentsand students to rise andtake action — they cannotsimply be silent spectatorsas their rights are trampled.

I would like to call uponall affected stakeholdersto raise their voices nowthrough the various mediato put pressure on theconflicting parties with

a clear message of someserious consequences ofnot resolving this prolongedconflict.Megha ShakyaWestVancouver

It’s time for all parents and students to make their voices heard

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Knotweed battle is serious businessDear Editor:

In response to: MillionsSpent on War We’ll NeverWin by Todd Major.

Japanese knotweed isperhaps the worst exampleone could have chosento belittle the harmfulimpacts of non-nativeinvasive plants.

I am involved in aprogram to control thispest on a North Shoreconstruction site which willcost the landowner tens ofthousands of dollars.Thisinvestment will reduce therisk of later much largercosts if the knotweedwere to grow throughbuilding foundations,asphalt covered areas orunderground services.

Knotweed has wreakedenough damage in theU.K. that there are nowsevere restrictions onthe movement of soilcontaminated with its

roots. Also, when sellingreal estate, the existenceof knotweed on a propertymust be disclosed to thebuyer who then might havedifficulty in securing amortgage. Such measuresmight be on their way herebecause our knotweed isbigger and spreading muchquicker than in the U.K.

It is misleading to saythat knotweed will notgrow into concrete to seekfood and water. Instead,what happens when thereare roots underneathis that it can grow upthrough the concrete,seeking light.

It is wrong to implythat a patch of knotweedshould be left untreatedbecause we cannot winthe overall war. Imaginetelling a patient whocomes for your help, “No,I won’t treat you becausethe disease cannot be

eradicated overall.”Thecorrect response is toselect the most effectivetreatment on the principlethat it must not do moreharm than the disease.

Correctly applied,herbicide is the treatmentof choice for knotweed,and other invasive plantsin certain situations. Onthe North Shore, hundredsof patches have beensuccessfully treated withlittle or no impact onsurrounding vegetation.The next step should bereplanting. Native plantsare the best choice fornative wildlife, and idealin public areas wheremaintenance costs are anissue.

Major is obviously nottalking to “Invasive PlantGroups” because herbicidetolerance is discussedfrequently.The best wayof avoiding it in knotweed,

or any other species, is totreat with the correct doseat the correct times andto complete the course oftreatment.

It might be good copyto talk about “dinosaurs,zealots and warriors of the

faith” but most of us whowork for environmentalprotection are none ofthese things. Let’s tonedown the rhetoric andinstead try to learn fromwhat happens in otherparts of the world where

knotweed or other invasivespecies have not beencontrolled effectively.Richard C. Beard,Operator — GreenAdmiral NatureRestorationWest Vancouver

per cent of medical calls, therefore the outcome in this casewouldn’t have changed as arriving to “settle the patient”does little to add to the care required. Mrs. Strom, like allmedical patients, require a team of paramedics with extensiveequipment, training and assessment skills for treatment,management and transport of medical emergencies.

Despite a push by firefighters for increased medicaltraining, this comes with an enormous bill, which wouldincrease municipal taxes by double digit percentages andwouldn’t increase medical care to a level worthy of attendingeven a fraction of medical calls.To use an analogy, it’s absurdto think arming paramedics with fire extinguishers wouldsubstitute for the current fire suppression in communities,which is the extent firefighters would be increasing theirmedical skills. In the end, patients calling 9-1-1 with medicalissues would still require highly trained paramedics to attendand initiate treatment and transport, a service residentsalready pay for.Pete SmithAdvanced Care ParamedicCUPE 873

Ambulance service crucialFrom page 6

upsetting another dog orperson jogging who doesn’twant to deal with off-leashdogs. For the safety ofpeople and dogs, let’s justgo along with what seemslogical. Keep the dogsleashed where it’s the rule.If Dave Holden doesn’twant his dogs “prancing”around the block, thenperhaps he should go to aplace where they can runoff-leash and prance withinthe rules. I wish his dogscould read; I’d wager they’dwant to do both.K. ChutterNorth Vancouver

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Too complacent on closuresDear Editor:

I cannot believe thecomplacency by which theNorth Shore residents andcity councils appear to beaccepting of the fact thatthe entire West Vancouvershoreline from Amblesideto Whytecliff and beyondis polluted.They appearto be accepting the lameand unsubstantiatedexplanation providedearlier this month byDr. Mark Lysyshyn, theVancouver Coastal Health

(VCH) public healthrepresentative, who wasquoted in the North ShoreNews Aug. 1 saying that thecontamination is naturallyoccurring and is secondaryto rain and animal fecesbeing carried into thewater.

I would like to point outthat these beaches havenot ever tested positive inreports available since 2011despite many hot summers(see VCH beach waterquality website). Have we

had some massive increasein the local dog populationor are people just notpicking up Fido’s doo-doo?I would say not.

It is important topoint out that the thissummer’s catastrophebegan suddenly with theJuly 17 testing whereAmbleside, Dundarave andSandy Cove beaches hadsuch high levels of E. colithat the number was notreported on the website.

Now this has spread as

far as Whytecliff. It shouldalso be very clear to anyonewho frequents the WestVancouver Seawalk thatthere has been a substantialincrease in the numberof cargo ships using theVancouver port, particularlyBurrard Inlet and the WestVancouver shore regions.Therefore it is much morelikely that this disaster hasbeen caused by dischargefrom a vessel.The responseto this calamity should havebeen an emergency meeting

of the Port Authority,Vancouver Coastal Healthas well as Vancouver,WestVancouver and NorthVancouver city councils,with a transparent reportevaluating the possiblesources and a plan toensure that this neverhappens again.

Of course this has nothappened.We all just seemto be accepting the loss of akey feature that makes thisarea special. I should alsonote that I am sure that ourharbour seals, sea otters,starfish, salmon, sea birdsand other beautiful sea lifeare not particularly happyeither.

It is so nice that weare thinking of them andensuring that they areprotected. Maybe thepopulation might move abit when they realize thatthis disaster is very likely toaffect North Shore houseprices.Write your MLA,ask for an explanation anddemand that this neverhappens again.Lorne ClarkeWest Vancouver

Dear Editor:I am so appreciative of

Trevor Lautens (June 20column) recognizing thecavalier attitude of ourpresent West Vancouvercouncil concerning theintended desecrationof our heritage FerryBuilding, by tacking on anunnecessary blockhouse tohouse an art gallery/coffeeshop/lavatory/gift shop.

I have not spoken toa single person who is infavour of this, especiallyafter paying the millionsto clear the foreshore foropen public pleasure.

Why do we not usethe Klee Wyck space?The house is derelictand could be torn down(something we are goodat in West Van.!).Thearea is delightful and asa destination attractioncould serve the publicwell.

I am not against an artgallery, just the location!Hilary ClarkWest Vancouver

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Just as drivers areexpected to know therules of the road beforegetting behind the wheel,recreational fishermenare expected to know therules of the water beforecasting a line.

Summer is a busyseason for sport fishingand the Department ofFisheries and Oceans isreminding residents to dotheir research, or risk thepenalties.

The first thing toconsider is licensing.Federal fishery officerCatriona Day explainsthat different licences arerequired for the differentfishing hot spots on theNorth Shore.

While Capilano River(above the BCR bridge)and Rice Lake requirea provincially issuedfreshwater (non-tidal)fishing licence, the watersoff Ambleside require afederally-issued tidal watersfishing licence.

Additionally, thosewanting to keep any species

of salmon must obtain aspecial stamp.

“Know your dailylimits,” Day says,explaining that fishmaximums changedepending on the seasonand species. “Sometimesit’s one, sometimes it’s two,sometimes it’s four and,depending on the species,sometimes it could be bykilogram.”

It’s also important thatfishermen know how toidentify different species sothey don’t keep a fish theyshouldn’t.

“Sometimes chinookwill be open and sockeyewill be closed, or pink willbe open and coho will beclosed, so people need toknow what each salmonlooks like,” Day says.

In the Lower Mainland,retaining rockfish isprohibited and RockfishConservation Areas upIndian Arm and aroundparts of West Vancouverare off limits to anglingentirely.

Fishing in a closed areais subject to a $250 fine.

Crabbing off AmblesidePier is a popular summer

activity that’s permittedwith a tidal waters licencebut only male crabs,identifiable by the shapeof their abdomens, can bekept.The catch limit in theregion is four per day.

Crabbers are alsoadvised to buy calipers tomeasure their catches.

Dungeness crabs mustbe at least 165 millimetreswide to retain.

“Even a millimetre

under is illegal and needsto be thrown back and it’sticketable $150 for onecrab undersize and $50for every crab undersizeafter that,” Day says. “It’s apretty severe offence.”

Due to contaminationconcerns, harvesting ofbivalve shellfish in theregion is prohibited.

“There’s nowhere inthe Lower Mainland that’sopen to digging for clamsor mussels or scallops orcockles or anything withtwo shells.”

There are lots of rulesand regulations whenit comes to recreationalfishing, which changefrequently depending onconditions, but Day saysthey are in place for a goodreason: to ensure healthypopulations of fish forfuture generations.

“We want to see ouroceans and fisheriesthrive.”

Ultimately, it’s upto residents to educatethemselves before headingout on the water.

“The onus is on themto do their due diligenceand find out the rulesbeforehand,” Day says.“Ignorance is no excuse.”

For up-to-daterecreational fishingregulations, including mapsand free fishing guides, visitpac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Violations should bereported to the DFO’sObserve, Record andReport line: 604-607-4186.

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New street bannershave popped up alongtwo major North Shorethoroughfares that aimto remind commutersthat wildlife also travelsthrough the area.

More than 200 colourfulbanners promoting theupcoming Coho Salmon

Festival were installed thisweek on Marine Driveand Main Street in NorthandWestVancouver. Butthe signage is more thanjust a tool to publicizethe Coho Society of theNorth Shore’s Sept. 7event at Ambleside Park.The lamppost banners alsoserved as an educationalexercise for the kids who

created them.Hundreds of

schoolchildren participatedin a series of workshopsdeveloped by the NorthShore Streamkeepers incollaboration with theSalmonid EnhancementProgram and Artists forKids that saw students ingrades 4 to 7 go on fieldtrips to salmon-bearingstreams and creeks.

“They’re not onlynoticing all the differentkinds of wildlife — likesalmon, like eagles, likeall the different birds and

plants that also are livingin our communities — butthey’re also looking athow we can interact withthem,” says local artist andNorth Shore Streamkeepersvolunteer Ron den Daas,who helped facilitate theworkshops.

After visiting thesewildlife habitats, the kidsdiscussed urban and wildco-existence and weretasked with visualizing theirthoughts.

“If you look at thebanner designs, you cansee the excitement and

some of the ideas thatthe kids got out of theseworkshops,” says den Daas.“Many different drawingsare sort of collaged togetherto make these landscapesthat are exploring the ideaof protecting our wildcommunities within oururban context.”

In addition to imagesof mountains, fish, stormdrains and high-rises, thebanners also identify localsalmon-bearing rivers andcreeks with both their CoastSalish and English names.

This year’s inaugural

banner project was fundedby the Pacific SalmonFoundation, the City ofNorthVancouver, MarconDevelopments and NorthShore Streamkeepers.

When the banners areremoved post-festival,they will be available forpurchase through Artistsfor Kids and the CohoSociety of the North Shore.Funds raised will be puttoward future Coho SalmonFestival banner projects.

For more informationabout this year’s festival,visit cohofestival.com.

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On a small piece ofDistrict of NorthVancouver land nextto the Plateau Villagetownhouse complexsits a flourishing veggiegarden created by twohardworking women.

Heather Maytum andJenafor Shaffer decided in2010 that they were goingto transform the weedridden and overgrownpiece of district landinto something beautifulthat would yield freshvegetables.Their work hasproduced fresh veggiesand an unexpectedoutcome — increasedengagement by residentsin the neighbourhood.

There were detractorsto their idea but theyforged ahead workingtirelessly to createsomething from a slopedbank of weeds. Gettingthe weeds and rubbishremoved was only part ofthe challenge, they had toget permission to occupyand build on district

land. Enter CourtenayFraitzi, communitybeautification co-ordinatorfor the district whobecame a supporter ofthe project and dare I say,the project’s municipalchampion. Althoughother district staff wasinvolved in the project it isFraitzi who continues tochampion the project.

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them without beingdisingenuous? The PlateauVillage sharing gardenis part of the district’s“Adopt a Street” programbut it’s much more thanthe traditional picking uplitter approach.

“It’s about giving backand building community.Even small gardens likethis one help neighboursconnect with each other,”

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Boot fillersThey may look a little

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your closet space.

Saw edgesSlicing the pool noodle

horizontally and to thecorrect size of the roughedge of your saw willallow it to fit comfortablyon the edge for safetypurposes.We all know howdangerous a saw’s edgecan be for both adults andchildren. Covering thesharp edge of the saw withthe pool noodle is one wayto protect your family fromany accidents.

Hanger coverI’ve seen this idea in a

couple of closets and it’swonderful for preventingwrinkles on your sweaters.Simply cut the pool noodleinto sections long enoughto cover the top edges ofthe hanger. Slice the foamalong its long edge andplace over top of the upperside of the hanger aroundthe hook. Or alternatively,place the foam over thelower side of the hanger tokeep your trousers creasefree.

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Maytum and Shafferhave spent more than$1,500 of their ownmoney for plants, soil,seeds and wood for gardenboxes to improve the site.Shaffer’s husband Lee wasbrought in as the musclefor the project to buildboxes and do some of theheavier work.They havealso repurposed old chairs,wire fencing and a benchto enhance the garden.

It’s difficult to translateinto words the emotions Isee and experience duringsuch interviews but I cantell you that both womenseem to have foundsignificant enjoyment anda sense of accomplishmentin building the garden.They spoke with me atlength about the growth ofthe garden.

“This project hasopened my eyes to thepossibility of Jenaforand me starting our owngardening company tobuild gardens for people,”Maytum said. “I likelearning and working withpeople and this processhas been a learningexperience.”

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Summer is almost over,but that’s not a reason tostash away bikes.

Getting to school bybike is a wonderfulopportunity for a familyto spend time togetherand get some exercise.It’s also fun. With somepreparation and skill,many schools can bereached safely by bike.

The following is a Q&Awith three North Shorestudents who regularlyride their bikes to school.

What is your favouritepart about riding toschool?

Elias Nebel (Grade 2,Cleveland elementary):My favourite part aboutriding to school is I getlots of exercise.

Lauren Schmoll (Grade2, Canyon Heightselementary): Ridingthrough puddles is myfavourite.

Michael Yao (Grade 7,West Bay elementary):The sidewalks and roadsare perfect for cycling and

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What is your leastfavourite part of yourride?

Elias: I fall over sometimeswhen I ride back home. Itis up hill and sometimes Iam tired after school. Oneday, I fell upside downinto a hole between grassand a fence. It didn’t hurt,but it surprised me verymuch.

Lauren: Locking up mybike at school.

Michael: Sometimes thereare working trucks onWestmount Road that goby and the smell is verybad.

How do you carry stufffor school on your bike?

Elias: I carry stuff in mybackpack.

Lauren: In my backpack.

Michael: Since I don’thave much stuff to bringto school, I just put themin my backpack. If I needto take lots of stuff tohome (like on the lastday of school), my momwould just pick me up.

What is your strategy for

going up hills?

Elias: I used to walk mybike up hill. Usually Ibike slow and steady,but sometimes if thereis something excitinghappening at home orsomething I want to do, Igo full speed.

Lauren: Sometimes I ride,sometimes I walk, andsometimes my dad pushesme.

Michael: I mainly use twostrategies. One of them isto switch to a lower gearand then ride at a steadybeat (usually standing up).The other one is that ifthere is a really steep hillor I am tired, I just stopfor a rest and walk mybike up the hill.

Is there anything else youwould like to share about

biking to school?

Elias: I like ridingdownhill the most.When it is garbage day,I like swerving aroundthe garbage cans. Alongthe way, I like ridingskinnies (a narrow line orstructure) if I see some.

Lauren: It’s awesome!

Michael: Biking is oneof my favourite sports. Iride with my friends a lotduring summer vacationin Stanley Park.

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Since 1969, OutdoorSchool has hostedthousands of studentsin various educationalprograms at its 420-acresite near Squamish.

The program’s missionis to provide meaningfulexperiences that connectkids to the naturalworld, explains ConorMcMullan, director ofeducational programsat the school. He saysin developing thatconnection they also hopeto create the beginningpoint for a stewardshipethic, and an appreciationand awareness of ecologyand First Nations culturalunderstanding.

Each year, OutdoorSchool provides variousprograms to students ingrades 3,4, and 6, with65 per cent of thosestudents coming from the

North Vancouver SchoolDistrict. Last year, 5,000students visited the sitein the Cheakamus RiverValley. In addition tothe elementary schoolprograms, 250 highschool students are trainedeach year, as part of ayouth leadership program,to serve in supervisoryand counselling roles forthe primary programs.

As the new school yearrolls around, plans arealready underway tocontinue the legacy oflearning, but change isafoot.

New programs are beingdeveloped to expandthe facility’s offerings,including some dayprograms, secondary andpost-secondary schoolprograms, and weekendfamily programs. Someof these are still beingdiscussed and some are inthe pilot phase.

“Our vision right nowis that we’re strivingto be a dynamiccentre of excellencefor environmentallearning, leadershipand sustainability.

The Outdoor Schoolprogramming is a corepiece in support of that,and we see these othernew areas as a meansof working towardbeing kind of a hubof environmental andexperiential education,”says McMullan.

As part of the changes,the whole facility andthe site collectively werere-branded under thenew name of CheakamusCentre last fall.

Outdoor School, as it iscommonly referred to,keeps its name and is stillpart of the school district.None of the elementaryschool programs are beinglost or affected by thename change.

“That core mandate is stillintegral to what we do,”says McMullan.

The new facility nameis meant to reflect thebroader programs andservices offered at the site,including programs forout-of-district schools,

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Cheakamus is a FirstNations word that means“people of the fish weir,”explains McMullan.He adds that the namewas chosen to be moresynonymous with theregion.

“It’s just trying to be abit more authentic to theplace,” he notes.

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What is the differencebetween a food allergyand a food sensitivity?

A food allergy oftenproduces an immediatereaction to a food ingestedor even contacted by theskin. If this reaction ismore serious it may belife threatening, such asswelling of the throat afteringestion of peanuts orthe development of hives.

A food sensitivity typicallyproduces a less severereaction to a food, causinga reaction anywhere from30 minutes to 72 hourslater. This reaction ismore likely to produceinflammation in the body,which may be ongoing,such as chronic sinusitisor headaches.

What type of reactions dochildren have?

A food allergy in achild will often cause animmediate skin reactionsuch as hives, itchy skin,swelling of the eyes orthroat, wheezing orvomiting. These reactionshappen quickly within amatter of minutes.

Food sensitivities are lesssevere and often delayedin their reaction time inthe body.

Common conditionsthat have been correlatedto food sensitivities inchildren include eczema,dermatitis, asthma,frequent colds and flu,bedwetting, inabilityto gain weight or lose

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weight, headaches,gastrointestinal symptomsand behavioral andlearning difficulties.

How can food allergiesand sensitivities affect achild’s learning?

A child may havedifficulty focusingafter ingestion ofan offending food.Delayed attention span,emotional outbursts,frustration, anxiety,depression, headaches,and hyperactivity are allsigns that your child maybe ingesting a food that isaffecting their brain andnervous system.

Chronic inflammatoryconditions in your child,such as asthma andeczema, may disrupt thechild’s self-confidenceand affect their ability toparticipate in activities.If your child is oftenhome sick from school,food sensitivity maybe to blame as theirimmune system is battlingreactions to foods and

is less likely to ward offcolds and flus.

What type of foodallergies most commonlyaffects learning?

The most commonallergies to affect learningare wheat, dairy andeggs. Several childrenmay experience negativeeffects from preservatives,additives and colouringsto foods as well.

How can parents spota food allergy that maybe affecting their child’slearning?

Parents can look for clueselsewhere in the body.Some common symptomsthat may reveal cluesinclude dark circles underthe eyes, asthma, diarrheaand/or constipation,headaches, eczema, moodissues (including anxietyand/or depression), andsleep challenges.

In addition, lookfor problems in theclassroom, such asinability to sit still and

concentrate, being easilydistracted, or being easilyfatigued with tasks.

What should parents doif they suspect their childhas a food allergy?

They can talk with theirhealth-care practitioner toinvestigate which foodsmay be problematic. Formore serious food allergyinvestigations, testing isusually performed by an

allergist or immunologistvia “scratch test” analysis.

For lesser food allergiesor food sensitivities,parents will often needto seek out more analysisvia blood work as theselesser allergies often donot show in a scratchtest investigation. Oncethe offending foods havebeen identified, a courseof diet modification and

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Unstructured play part of learningA recent press releasefrom ParticipACTIONnoted that only seven percent of kids ages five to 11are meeting the CanadianPhysical ActivityGuidelines.

Supporting andencouraging opportunitiesfor active, unstructuredplay, especially outdoors,may be one of the mostpromising, accessible andcost-effective solutionsto increasing child andyouth physical activityin Canada, stated therelease.

Active play also offerscognitive, emotionaland social developmentbenefits.

It has also been shownto improve and fostermotor function, creativity,decision-making andproblem-solving skills,the ability to controlemotions and social skillssuch as taking turns andhelping others, noted therelease.

The start of a new schoolyear is a good time tostart building new healthyhabits. The following is alist of activities presentedby ParticipACTION thatthey encourage kids to dobefore the age of 12.

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2. Skip stones acrosswater.

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5.Throw rocks orsnowballs at a post froma distance until they get abull’s eye.

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7. Piggyback someone.

8. Roll down a big hill.

9.Try a sport that requiresa helmet.

10. Collect something in aforest.

11.Make up a danceroutine.

12.Slide down somethingon a piece of cardboard.

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14. Hike somewhere for apicnic.

15. Play outside in therain.

16. Jump in a pile ofleaves.

17.Make a snow angel.

18. Fly a kite.

19. Create an obstaclecourse.

20. Swim in a lake or anocean.

21.Make up a gameinvolving a ball.

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Kathy LynnParentingToday

Snooping on children isa violation of their trustThere was a time whenparents wanted to knowwhether they should readtheir children’s diariesor go through theirbackpacks.

The answer was aresounding no.Whileparents saw that activity asa way of knowing what wasgoing on with their kids,kids saw it as a lack of trust.And let’s face it, when kidsknow we are checking upon them they will simplybecome sneakier.

Today the issue ismonitoring their activitiesonline. One product,TeenSafe, provides parentsthe ability to see the textmessages and social mediaactivity being sent andreceived by their childrento ensure they are notsuffering from the constantharassment of cyberbullies.

The tool is designedto allow parents to seetheir kids’ text messages,location, web browsinghistory, contacts and calllogs.

We know thatincreasingly most teenshave a smartphoneand that the increaseof smartphone use bychildren has dramaticallyincreased the frequencyof bullying and moreimportantly, cyberbullying.

The motivation forparents to buy this productis positive.The advertisingmaterial suggests thatthe information theyreceive by monitoringall communicationcan help open lines ofcommunication between

parent and child.My guess is that

it would do just theopposite. I can imagine thediscussion.

Parents and child sitat the dinner table andMom says, “I saw on yoursmartphone that you arebeing bullied by one ofyour classmates. I’d likeus to talk about it andhelp you to handle thesituation.”

To the surprise of herparents, 15-year-old Oliviais furious.

“You spied on me!Don’t you trust me? Idon’t ever want to speak toyou again!” Olivia jumpsup from the table andraces down the hall to herbedroom where she slamsthe door, throws herselfon the bed and bursts intotears.

You can count on thefact that Olivia will notbe making any futurecommunications on thatphone.

The problem is that

kids are not telling theirparents about the bullying.This is not much differentfrom the past but thechallenge for victims todayis that they can’t get awayfrom the bully. In the past,home was a safe place, butcyberbullying follows youwherever you go.

Cyberbullying can leadto low self-esteem, sleepproblems, depression andsuicide.

So parents need to beaware of the issue and theyneed to be talking to theirkids.

But when the discussioncomes about as a resultof spying on your child’sprivate communications,the teen is not open to anydiscussion.They are angry,they feel betrayed and theyare embarrassed.

So parents need tointroduce the topic ofcyberbullying. Ask themabout it and let themtell you what they know.

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Keep the lines of communication open

Ask them to let youknow if they ever havea problem because youwould like to help. Explainthat you know it can beembarrassing but youalso know that it’s hard tohandle alone.When yougive your kids the lead andrespect their privacy youwill find you’ll have more

fruitful conversations.If you notice a change

in their behaviour, youneed to talk to them.“Olivia, I notice that youseem really down in thedumps and tired. Is theresomething going on Ishould know about?”

She is likely to say thateverything is OK and youcan respond by saying,“OK, I know you think it’s

all OK but I am worried.Please let me know whenyou’re ready to talk. Andif you’d prefer to talkto someone else, I willarrange that as well.”

The more we open thelines of communicationwith our kids, the more wewill hear.

Respect their privacy,watch their behaviours andtrust them and you will

find they will come to youwhen they need help oradvice.

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READERSTHEATRECAMP Children ages eightand up who love performingand stories are invited toattend this camp everyWednesday in August, 2-4p.m. at Capilano library,3045 Highland Blvd.,NorthVancouver. Free.Registration required, spacelimited. 604-987-4471x8175 nvdpl.ca

STORYTIME All agesare invited for an outdoorstorytime (weatherpermitting)Wednesday,Aug. 27, 10:30-11 a.m. at

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HOT SUMMER NIGHTSChill out with theWestVancouver Fire Departmentfrom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug.28, Horseshoe Bay Park(weather permitting). Askthe crew questions, checkout the fire trucks andequipment, try some hands-on activities and more. Kidsmay want to bring a changeof clothes as there will belots of fun with water.

BABYSITTING IN ADAY The last class of theseason of an interactiveand fun course that teachesyouth ages 11-15 thebusiness of babysitting Aug.29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.at St. Andrew’s UnitedChurch, 1044 St. GeorgesAve., NorthVancouver.Learn the responsibilitiesof a babysitter, how to getalong and care for babies,toddlers, preschoolers andschool-aged children, andhow to handle emergenciesand provide basic firstaid. $55 — includes the

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IMAGINE ANDEXPLORE — DINOPLANTS Children agesthree to six, accompaniedby an adult, will learn aboutferns, the dinosaurs of theplant world Saturday, Aug.30 from 10:30 a.m. to noonat Lynn Canyon EcologyCentre, 3663 Park Rd.,NorthVancouver. $8.25.Registration: 604-990-3755

MONTROYAL FIREHALL STORYTIMEJoin us for stories andsongs Saturday, Aug. 30from 10:30-11:30 a.m.,550 Montroyal Blvd.,NorthVancouver. Meetreal firefighters and seefire trucks up close.Recommended for kidsages four to seven. Free.Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175

MUSIC INTHE PARKTake in jazz, folk, blues,country, gypsy and Celticswing Monday, Sept. 1 fromnoon to 5 p.m. at CapilanoRiver Regional Park.Theevent includes free activitiesfor kids. Bring a lawnchairand picnic lunch. For all

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PROPERTIES FAMILYHUB BOOK CLUB ANDAPP CLUB For ages eightto 12. In the Book Club,kids learn, laugh and sharetogether while discussingbooks and making friends.The App Club allows kidsto make new discoveries

using a variety of tablets andapps. Registration beginsSept. 2. westvanlibrary.ca

PAWS 4 STORIESKids ages six to 12 withreading challenges canpractise their oral readingskills by reading with acertified Paws 4 Storiestherapy dog. Sessions are20 minutes. Kids must be

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Angela Shellardpresents recipes forsweet and savourycompound butters.

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Chris DagenaisThe Dish

Dimsumdonewell inNorthVan

Steamed Pork Buns, Sticky Rice Wrap,Taro Cake Prawn and Spare Rib Dumplings areamong the dim sum offerings at Westview Oriental Restaurant. `ibEb CINDY GOODMAN

I was unreasonably excitedto recently find good dimsum on the North Shore.

I fear that over time I hadbought into the idea that tofind a true expression of thetraditional Chinese small-plate meal service, I neededto cross one of the bridgesinto town.

To be fair, this idea waspartially supported by astring of not-so-hot localexperiences I had searchingfor good, homemade SiuMai, the small pork- andshrimp-filled dumplingsthat have become iconicexpressions of the meal.Additionally, personalmemories of great dim sumlinger from my childhoodand had perhaps contributedto a certain geographicalbias.

As a kid, my fatherwould take me to a bustlingrestaurant named Ming’son East Pender Street inChinatown following earlymorning ski lessons onGrouse Mountain.This wascirca 1982, maybe 1983.

The restaurant occupieda massive footprint onthe second floor of an oldbrick building. Ascendingthe stairs, the din ofconversation, clangingplates and shouts from theservice staff identifying whatthey had on their trolleys,grew gradually louder ateach landing. I can still feelthe flutter of anticipatorybutterflies in my stomach

when I think about thatascent and the outstandingmeals that invariablyfollowed.

Reflecting on theseexperiences now I cansee that the odds havebeen stacked against anyrestaurant offering mepedestrian dim sum today.

It was with conservativeexpectations that Ipaid a visit toWestviewOriental Restaurant, anestablishment that hasalways seemed to me topursue a counter-intuitiveprogram of isolation, withits curiously anachronistichandle, persistently drawnwindow blinds and genericawning. Happily, on myvisit, the restaurant defiedthese superficial obstaclesand served good food to asurprising volume of people.

On a rare, work-freeMonday I visited therestaurant just before middaywithThe Boy in tow, hopingto inspire in my own son thesame love of dim sum thatmy father fostered in me.I admit that I’m a suckerfor a bit of nostalgia. I felt aswell of wistful pride asTheBoy fumbled with his long,plastic chopsticks, launchingthe odd slippery spareribacross the table or impaling adumpling harpoon-style witha self-satisfied grin.

Westview OrientalRestaurant does not servedim sum via roving carts,but rather with a numberedchecklist accompanied bya photographic menu thatshowcases each dish.

For those well initiated indim sum, you’ll be pleasedto learn thatWestview offersnearly 60 dishes covering thegamut of traditional smallplates, including the usualrepertoire of dumplings,bean curd rolls, spareribs,steamed buns, sticky ricedishes and soups.There wasa notable absence of anytripe preparations, which Ioften enjoy at dim sum, but

this could hardly be said tomar the extensive selectionhere; by my estimation itwould take at least a half-dozen visits for a couple tomake their way through theentire menu.

The Boy and I beganour meal with an orderof Sesame ShrimpToast,crispy triangles of slicedbread topped with a denselayer of minced prawnsand a generous veneerof toasted sesame seeds.The juxtaposition of soft,tender prawns with crispybread and sesame seedswas a winner and a fittingintroduction to dim sum forThe Boy.

Next up were twobamboo steamer baskets ofdumplings, one containingHar Gow, shrimp dumplingsin translucent noodlewrappers, and Siu Mai,the aforementioned porkand shrimp dumplings. Iconsider myself a Siu Maiaficionado and have easily

eaten a few hog’s worth ofthis delicious dish in mylifetime.Westview did a verynice job of them, crafting thedensely packed dumplingsinto a manageable size anddecorating them nicelywith bright orange fish roe.For my taste, the Har Gowwrappers were too denseand sticky, overwhelmingthe comparatively smallamount of steamed shrimpfilling inside; tasty, but nottexturally balanced.

An order of porkspareribs in black beansauce was my hands-downfavourite dish of the meal,served here piping hot ina garlicky, pleasantly saltysauce. Pork spareribs are soflavourful on their own thatthis subtle preparation is aperfect platform to showcasethem.The meat is steamed,rather than grilled or broiled,preserving its moisture andcharacteristic pork flavour.

Vegetable spring rollsand soft chow mein in soy

sauce followed, both nicelyseasoned and packed withfresh vegetables, includingshredded cabbage, carrotand onion. Our final dish,whichThe Boy almostsingle-handedly devoured,was a generous plate ofdeep fried white fish tossedin garlic salt and hot greenchilies.The crispy morselsof fish packed just the rightdegree of heat and saltinessand were complemented bya pot of good jasmine tea.

Our meal of eight dishesand tea came to $47 beforegratuity.Westview OrientalRestaurant is located at2609Westview Dr. in NorthVancouver. westviewchinese.com

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Angela ShellardRomancing the Stove

As the saying goes:“Everything’s better withbutter.”

You’ll get no argumentfrom me, but to go that onebetter: everything’s waybetter with a compoundbutter.

Making compoundbutters couldn’t be easier.Simply add selectedflavouring elements toroom temperature butter.Savoury and herbal buttersare fantastic on corn onthe cob, steak, fish, seafood(steamed mussels andgrilled oysters, yum!),pasta, popcorn or justserved alongside crustybread or rolls.

Sweet butters addamazing flavour topancakes, waffles, toast andscones.You can use eithersalted or unsalted butter.Since I always have saltedbutter in the house that’swhat I use, but unsaltedgives you total control overthe saltiness of the finishedproduct.

If you don’t plan to useyour compound butterright away spoon it onto apiece of plastic wrap androll it into a fat sausageshape, twisting the ends toseal the package. Place thebutter in the refrigeratoruntil it solidifies then youcan slice it into coins to useas needed.

Another tip: wrap aroll of compound butterin parchment paper orcellophane and tie theends with pretty ribbon orraffia.This makes a greathostess gift with a loaf ofhomemade bread.

Here’s a batch of buttersto get your imaginationgoing. For each recipe

below you’ll need half acup of room temperaturebutter; add the ingredientslisted and mix untilflavourings are completelyincorporated.

Butter Gone CrackersYou guessed it, this

one’s great spread oncrackers.¼ tsp each kosher salt(not required if you’reusing salted butter),freshly ground blackpepper, paprika andonion powder½ tsp garlic powder¼ cup shredded sharpcheddar cheeseMix all ingredients withhalf a cup of softenedbutter.

Madras Curry ButterSpread this on chicken

before roasting, or try it oncorn on the cob or roastedsweet potatoes.1 Tbsp minced shallots1 Tbsp additional butter1 Tbsp Madras currypowder1 tsp chopped cilantro1 tsp finely grated lemonzest

Over medium heat,sauté the shallots in thetablespoon of butter untilsoft; add the curry powder

and stir until fragrant.Transfer to a small bowland place in refrigerator tocool. Once the mixture hascooled add it along withthe remaining ingredientsto half a cup of softenedbutter and mix thoroughly.

Blue Cheese &Chive Butter

This is a natural ongrilled steak.2 Tbsp crumbled bluecheese2 Tbsp minced chives orgreen onions (green partonly)Freshly ground blackpepper to tasteBlend above ingredientsinto half a cup of softenedbutter.

Orange Honey ButterThis is delicious on

warm scones.Mix 1 Tbsp finely gratedorange zest and 1 Tbsphoney into half a cup ofsoftened butter (I findthat creamed honeyworks better thanliquid honey for makingcompound butters).

Pumpkin Spice ButterThis is fantastic on

toasted cinnamon raisinbagels.

2 Tbsp canned pumpkinpuree2 Tbsp light brown sugar½ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Mix all the aboveingredients with half a cupof softened butter, stirringuntil sugar is completelyincorporated.

Cranberry Orange ButterTry this on the bread for

a turkey sandwich.2 Tbsp fresh cranberries,finely chopped1 tsp butter1 Tbsp finely choppedwalnuts or pecans2 tsp maple syrup1 tsp finely grated orangezest

Melt the teaspoon ofbutter in a small skilletover medium heat. Addthe cranberries, walnutsand maple syrup and cookuntil the cranberries breakdown and the sauce turnsred. Cool mixture to roomtemperature then stir itinto half a cup of softenedbutter, along with theorange zest.

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THE SQUAMISHNATION 27TH ANNUALPOWWOW will takeplace Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.and Aug. 30 and Aug.31 at 1 p.m. at CapilanoReserve Park, 100 MathiasRd.,WestVancouver.There will be a traditionalsalmon barbecue, nativearts and crafts anddance competitions. [email protected]

THE LABOUR DAYCHINOOK CLASSICCATCH AND RELEASEFISHING DERBY takesplace Monday, Sept. 1, 7a.m.-4 p.m. at MosquitoCreek Marina, 415

West Esplanade, NorthVancouver.The derby willfeature more than $50,000in cash and prizes andwill include a breakfastand wrap-up dinner.Thenon-profit event will aid thePacific Salmon Foundation.Registration required.labourdaychinookclassic.com

MUSIC INTHE PARKTake in majestic views whileenjoying jazz, folk, blues,country and more, Monday,Sept. 1, noon-5 p.m. atCapilano River RegionalPark.The event alsoincludes food carts and livedemos by local artists. Free.metrovancouver.org

CAP U STREET PARTYfor new or returningstudents, faculty andemployeesTuesday, Sept. 2

from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.at Capilano University,2055 PurcellWay.Theparty includes carnival-stylegames, app-based scavengerhunt, live performances andmore. capilanou.ca/CUSP/

AUTHORS IN OURCOMMUNITY JoinSanford Osler on a journeythrough B.C.’s rich andcolourful canoe culture withhis book Canoe CrossingsWednesday, Sept. 3, 7-8:30p.m. atWestVancouverMemorial Library, 1950Marine Dr.westvanlibrary.ca

GETTING STARTEDWITH LIBRARYDOWNLOADABLEAUDIOBOOKSThursday, Sept. 4 from2-3 p.m. atWestVancouverMemorial Library, 1950

Marine Dr. Learn how touse library downloadableaudiobooks with theOneClickdigital website.Online registrationavailable. westvanlibrary.ca

NORTH SHOREFIREFIGHTERS CARWASH Sunday, Sept.7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Denny’s restaurantparking lot at Capilano Rd.and Marine Dr., NorthVancouver. Proceeds goto Lions Gate Hospital.Donations will also beaccepted throughoutthe day from restaurantpatrons. lghfoundation.com

COHO FESTIVAL Theannual celebration of thereturn of the coho salmonto the North Shore willbe Sunday, Sept. 7, 11

a.m.-6 p.m. at AmblesidePark,WestVancouver.Activities include a salmonbarbecue, live music,Coho Swim, CohoWalk,Coho Run, kids’ park,Squamish NationVillage

and stewardship zone.Net proceeds supportsalmon enhancementprojects including streamstewardship. cohosociety.com

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There may be a lot of funand games on the schedulefor Saturday’s Labour DayChinook Classic catch andrelease fishing derby basedout of NorthVancouver’sMosquito Creek Marina,but the cash prize up forgrabs is no joke.

This year’s event will bethe third annual derby, andfishers from all over BritishColumbia and beyond willbe angling for a piece of the$50,000 in cash and prizes,including $25,000 for thelargest chinook salmon.

“We wanted to have ahigh profile, fun, catch-and-release fishing derby inVancouver just to showcasethe world-class fishing righthere out of downtown, witha big cash prize to make itexciting,” says derby masterJasonTonelli.There willbe experienced anglers

signing up, but this won’tnecessarily be a copy ofthe big-time tournamentsheld in the United Stateswhere the competitors arecelebrities withTV contractsand sponsorships deals forfishing tackle and beef jerky.

“That culture doesn’texist in Canada,” saysTonelliwith a laugh. “It’s anyonefrom the novice angler tothe experienced anglerwho thinks he has the bestchance of winning.Thereare a lot of local fishingenthusiasts that sign up.There’s families — there’sa guy that comes with hisdaughters every year.Thereare local guides who are outthere trying to win the bigprize.There’s people fromAlberta who don’t knowanything about fishing, theyjust want to come becauseit’s a fun party.”

In keeping with the spiritof fun, the derby is strictlycatch-and-release.

“We’re not going andkilling a bunch of chinookjust so someone can win$25,000,” saysTonelli, whois also owner ofVancouver’sPacific Angler, a fishingstore and event co-sponsoralong with Mosquito CreekMarina, Celebration OnWater floating restaurant,and theWest Coast Fishing

Club.There’s an elaborate

process for measuring thefish to keep the chinookhealthy. Once a fish ishooked in one of thedesignated fishing areas, aweigh boat is called over onthe radio.The fish stays inthe water in a net until thejudges arrive at which point

it is taken onto the weightboat, measured for lengthand girth — a formuladetermines the weight basedon those measurements— and then released backinto the ocean from theweigh boat.

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allowed to bring the fishinto their boat,” saysTonelli,adding that judges alsocheck the health of the fishand ensure that all of thehooks and other fishingequipment complies withDepartment of Fisheries andOceans regulations.

While the system helpskeep the fish healthy, it alsohas the added bonus ofkeeping everyone honest.

“It’s pretty muchimpossible to cheat,” saysTonelli. “If the fish isbrought into the boat orany of their fishing tackle isoutside of the DFO fishingregulations, then the fish isdisqualified.”

At the end of the day, it’sbiggest fish wins. Last year’swinner was a 34 pounder.The average chinook is18-25 pounds and anythingover 30 is exceptional, saysTonelli, adding that it takesapproximately one minuteper pound to land a chinook.

“The chinook salmon arethe largest of the five speciesof Pacific salmon and they’rethe most sought-after bysports anglers because oftheir size and they’re fightingability,” he says.The derbyis timed to match the primechinook fishing season.

“Now’s the best time,”saysTonelli. “The peakmigration for chinook thatare heading up the FraserRiver is the last two weeksof August and the first twoweeks of September.”

The prize pool for thederby comes from the entryfee — $1,400 per boat withtwo anglers, $1,600 for fouranglers — andTonelli saysthey are expecting 40-50boats with a maximumcap at 65.There are stillspots left in the derby. Netproceeds from the non-profitevent will go to the PacificSalmon Foundation and theSquamish Nation’s CapilanoLittle Ones School.

“It all comes full circleback to the fish and back tothe local community,” saysTonelli.

Now, about those funand games — yes there’scash on the line and yesthe proceeds go to charity,but at it’s heart the eventshould be a big party, saysTonelli.The day startswith a 6 a.m. breakfast andboats hit the water at 7.Competitors are then keptentertained throughoutthe day by the Splash Boatwhich is populated by theSplashTeam, employeesand friends of the varioussponsors who, judging by

photos from past events,all look pretty good in abathing suit.

“It’s just sort of a funparty boat just to keep theenergy up,” saysTonelli.“Just going by the boats,

spraying them with waterand just having fun andmaking sure everyone ishaving a good time andcatching fish.”

The derby ends at 4 p.m.and the day is capped off

by the Sunset Party, hostedby Celebration onWaterwith music, a silent auction,50/50 draw, burlesqueentertainment, awards andmore.

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make it exciting, to be ableto go out locally for someawesome salmon fishing,win a huge cash prize andhave fun,” saysTonelli.For more information visitlabourdaychinookclassic.com.

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The North Shore Bonfirejunior boys ultimateteam won bronze atthe Canadian UltimateChampionships held Aug.11-13 inWaterloo, Ont.

The Bonfire cruised intothe quarterfinals where theyscored a thrilling 12-11 winover Ontario’s Ignite butthen had their title hopessnatched away byToronto’s

TORO in the semifinals.The Bonfire, seeded No. 1in the tournament, reignitedin the bronze medal matchwith an easy 13-7 win overVancouver’sTribe.

The medal topped off animpressive season for theteam, most of whom helpedSutherland secondarywin the B.C. high schoolultimate championship this

spring.The Bonfire went onto win the provincial clubteam title to earn a berth inthe national championships.

Earlier this summerthe Bonfire’s ColeKeffer suited up for theCanadian national juniorteam that won gold at theWorld Junior UltimateChampionships held inLecco, Italy.

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