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Cap U eyes international students from India top three most important countries in the international educational sector for B.C., along with Saudi Arabia and Mexico. Yet India doesn’t even register on a top ten list of countries representing the highest percentage of international students in B.C. schools; recent statistics put India at 2.3 per cent of the overall post-secondary international enrolment numbers. “Traditionally, the majority of international students come from the Asian countries: Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea...” said Vertesi. “Our Indian numbers are just starting to grow.” Cap U has already begun work on forging a viable relationship with Indian educators. Last September a group of high school principals from India visited North Vancouver’s university to learn about its potential as a study destination for their graduating students. According to Vertesi, there are two main reasons why Indian students like Cap U: the Fine and Applied Arts program and the smaller university setting. She notes that Cap U still has a university transfer program for students looking to transition to UBC, to

Indian students represent only a fraction of B.C.’s post-secondary international enrolment MARIA SPITALE-LEISK CONTRIBUTOR

Cypress Park Primary celebrates! The school is now authorized as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme

Inquiring minds Where are you going with your learning? How going? Where next? Students are taking ownership their Where are you going with your learning? How is is it it going? Where toto next? Students are taking ownership ofof their learning through the framework some powerful inquiry-based programs West Vancouver School District, and learning through the framework ofof some powerful inquiry-based programs inin West Vancouver School District, and it’sit’s a messy thing. a messy thing. Inquiry-based learning the backbone the International Baccalaureate programs our d istrict, includ ing the Inquiry-based learning is is the backbone ofof the International Baccalaureate programs inin our d istrict, includ ing the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. also the heart the work Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. It It is is also atat the heart ofof the work ofof the Network Performance Based Schools, funded the Ministry Education, well our new iDEC the Network ofof Performance Based Schools, funded byby the BCBC Ministry ofof Education, asas well asas atat our new iDEC program Caulfeild Elementary. program atat Caulfeild Elementary. We are pleased announce that Cypress Park Primary School has received authorization World School. This We are pleased toto announce that Cypress Park Primary School has received authorization asas anan IBIB World School. This significant accompl ishment the result three years ded icated preparation and endeavour Cypress Park significant accompl ishment is is the result ofof three years ofof ded icated preparation and endeavour byby Cypress Park staff, students and parents during the Organization's rigorous accred itation process. programs integrate the staff, students and parents during the IBIB Organization's rigorous accred itation process. IBIB programs integrate the BCBC curriculum into a framework inquiry with a global perspective. These inclusive, enriched programs ensure students curriculum into a framework ofof inquiry with a global perspective. These inclusive, enriched programs ensure students are challenged think and question critically. Research skills and sophistication writing and presenting are are challenged toto think and question critically. Research skills and sophistication inin writing and presenting are significant outcomes these programs inquiry, with the over-arching goal develop citizens who are wellsignificant outcomes ofof these programs ofof inquiry, with the over-arching goal toto develop citizens who are wellbalanced, principled inquirers with understand ing their responsibil ities our society and a commitment balanced, principled inquirers with anan understand ing ofof their responsibil ities toto our society and a commitment toto academic excellence. academic excellence. key aspect programs inquiry, my mind, that students become increasingly aware the connections AA key aspect ofof programs ofof inquiry, inin my mind, is is that students become increasingly aware ofof the connections between the subject areas they are learning and the real world, rather than considering curriculum isolated areas between the subject areas they are learning and the real world, rather than considering curriculum asas isolated areas unrelated each other and the world. unrelated toto each other and toto the world. Says WVSD Director Instruction Lynne Toml inson, “Inquiry a messy process. takes time our students Says WVSD Director ofof Instruction Lynne Toml inson, “Inquiry is is a messy process. It It takes time forfor our students toto explore, create, ruminate, question and develop their ideas. There are often many solutions answers inquiry explore, create, ruminate, question and develop their ideas. There are often many solutions oror answers toto anan inquiry ‘question’ and they will employ a great deal critical thinking skills create their own meaning. students begin ‘question’ and they will employ a great deal ofof critical thinking skills toto create their own meaning. AsAs students begin develop these skills, they will ‘unlock the learning’ and begin view their understand ing with a more toto develop these skills, they will ‘unlock the learning’ and begin toto view their understand ing with a more personal ized lens. personal ized lens. “Messy, but meaningful.” “Messy, but meaningful.” Mary-Ann Booth, Board Chair Mary-Ann Booth, Board Chair

WHAT’S NEW Rockridge teacher-librarian Arlene Anderson receives Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Rockridge Secondary teacher-l ibrarian Arlene Anderson has received a 2010 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. At a ceremony f ittingly held on October 5, World Teachers' Day, Arlene joined other teacher-leaders from across the country in Ottawa to be recognized for her achievement: "Techno-wiz teacher–librarian inspires students and reinvents school library. If the school is an atom, the library is its nucleus where energy and enthusiasm fuel ideas."

Arlene received the highest level of recognition, a Certif icate of Excellence, as well as $5,000 to be shared equally between the winner and her school. Congratulations, Ms. Anderson!

Student enrollment rises again in 2011–2012 Once again, enrollment in West Vancouver School District has risen this year. A total of 6,654 students enrolled in September 2011, an increase of 163 students over the previous school year, and 297 more than 2009–2010. The rise in student population continues a trend for continuous enrollment growth in our d istrict, creating a stable educational environment in which we are able to offer an increasing range of programs of choice, and integrate new technologies to advance student learning. Other enrollment trends of note this year: An increase in ESL learners (up 112 students from 2010–2011, and 249 more than 2009–2010), a stable enrollment of International students (up 7 students this year), and a small rise in First Nations/Aboriginal enrollment (13 students).

West Vancouver Board of Education Trustee David Stevenson Trustee Jane Kellett Vice-Chair Cindy Dekker Board Chair Mary-Ann Booth Trustee Barry Lindahl

wo senior Capilano University administrators will join Premier Christy Clark’s delegation to Asia in November to pursue an untapped international student market: India. Catherine Vertesi, VP of international, external relations and new initiatives, and Susan Watson, manager of international projects and contracts, are part of a B.C. postsecondary education contingent that includes representatives from UBC, SFU and the Justice Institute of BC, to name a few. International students are a cultural and economic bridge to B.C.’s major trading partners, explained Vertesi, who is also board vice-chair of the BC Council for International Education. A 2011 BCCIE-commissioned report shows that India is one of the

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exting and driving can be deadly. Ditto for talking and driving. And even though it’s now against the law, many B.C. motorists still haven’t got the message about distracted driving. Need proof? Pull over and look around. Texters and talkers aren’t hard to spot. Not convinced? A recent ICBC-commissioned survey found that half of respondents reported witnessing other drivers texting and talking on a hand-held device “several times a day” over the past year. But it seems nobody really wants to admit it. Only 16 per cent of the same respondents said they used a hand-held while driving during that same period. And those who do get caught red-handed usually have a good excuse. During a traffic blitz aimed at distracted drivers in September, police handed out more than 3,500 tickets and heard plenty of excuses. Recently ICBC distributed a list of the Top 10 excuses from drivers, which ranged from sublimely ludicrous “But it was an emergency call to my wedding planner!” to plainly defiant “This is a bogus law.” But as any traffic cop will tell you, a distracted driver is a dangerous driver. And and as smartphones become more ubiquitous and more text-weened teens get behind the wheel, the streets will become even more dangerous — and not just for other motorists. Bikers need to keep their heads up. Same with pedestrians.What will that take to get drivers to put down their cells? Well, the new legislation introduced in January 2010, hasn’t led to a perceptible change in drivers’ habits. And socially speaking, texting and driving doesn’t carry nearly the same negative stigma as drinking and driving — even though it should. It can be just as dangerous. Likely, it will take more awareness — QU E S T ION — campaigns and incrementally stiffer OF THE WEEK fines, just as it did with the battle against drinking and driving, to get Do you think drivers to change driving habits. Here’s a sobering stat to kick-off a distracted drivers campaign: Every year, distracted drivshould face stiffer ing results in more than 117 deaths and 1,400 serious every year in this fines? province. So really, there is no excuse for Vote online: www. driving distracted. northshoreoutlook.com —The Outlook

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round this time last year, the North Shore made headlines as the happiest place in Metro Vancouver. A survey of folks from across the region, published by the Vancouver Foundation, found residents in North and West Vancouver most likely to describe themselves as happy and interested in life, optimistic about the future of their community and trusting of their neighbours. And it isn’t hard to see why. From Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay, the North Shore boasts picturesque views, desirBrad Baker, the school district's administrator of able real estate and in-demand schools. learning services, spoke to CNV council last month But all the smiles, positivity and hope about the municipality's violence prevention grant. don’t stop the need to sometimes have Rob Newell photo difficult conversations. Conversations about depression, drugs, gangs and even Vancouver, each year the school district distribsexual exploitation — conversations utes the money to help fund whatever violence they’re having in North Vancouver schools. prevention event a school wishes to put on. Brad Baker, the school district’s administrator of learning services, spoke to council about the he reason we bring this in — somegrant on Sept. 12. Once the grant gets the gotimes cutting edge controversial topahead from city hall, a committee comprised of ics — is because we’ve got to talk school district staff, trustees, students and others about it,” says Jeremy Church, North Vancouver allocate the funding. School District’s vice principal for alternative Last year, for instance, Balmoral junior secprograms and vice principal of North Van’s ondary school received $2,500 to administer the Lucas Centre. “We have to give kids the opportunity to talk.” SafeTeen program, an anti-violence workshop, to all its Grade 10 students. Larson elemenA host of seminars, talks and events are tary was given $1,200 to host its own SafeTeen being brought in as part of the school district’s event, an Internet safety program and a healthy violence prevention programming. With the decision-making discussion. help of a $20,000 grant from the City of North

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www.northshoreoutlook.com At the Youth Learning Centre, where Church is also vice-principal, $3,000 went to, amongst other things, a sexual exploitation workshop, a social networking safety event and the play “Let Me Up!” based on the story of former full-patch Hells Angels member Joe Caledino, which was presented at Sutherland secondary. The YLC also hosted a SafeTeen event. For those sessions, male and female students were broken into separate groups. For the females, lessons on establishing safe sexual boundaries and assertiveness training were offered. For the males, Church says they attempted to “demystify” masculinity, discussed “what it means to be aggressive” and role-played related scenarios. To many in the area, the need to discuss sexual exploitation may seem a problem for neighbourhoods on the other side of the inlet but, says Church, “the issue of sexual exploitation in our age means it can happen anywhere.” And it isn’t just a sex-for-money issue, he adds. Sex for housing, food, clothes and drugs happens as well and should be included within the exploitation umbrella. Craigslist was a “huge problem” in this realm a few years ago, he says, and there were “students caught in that cycle.” VALUABLE LESSONS - NVSD vice principal for “For me, it’s one of those issues alternative programs Jeremy Church with student where if I even sense it is happening, I Claire McOuat. Rob Newell photo react right away. “I’ve seen it happen over and over.”

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y the time she reached Grade 10 at Seycove secondary, Claire McOuat wanted out. Although she grew up in the area and was on Jeremy Church the honour roll, her high school expeNVSD vice principal rience wasn’t a pleasant one. Things just didn’t click there. She needed something different. A friend mentioned the YLC to her, so she decided to check it out. She liked what she saw. “It was like a big light went off in my head,” she says. “A place like that really exists?” Since switching her studies to the YLC, McOuat, last year’s valedictorian, has thrived academically. Now 18, McOuat is taking extra classes this year in preparation for university. She took part in a number of violence prevention programs at the school and last year was a member of the committee that distributes the funding. It was “interesting to see how the money gets split up,” she says, but the real work happens in the classrooms. At the SafeTeen session she attended, McOuat called the experience “very powerful.” “By the end of that, people were really talking about some serious stuff,” says McOuat. “I was really impressed. It was my favourite one.” Like Church, McOuat stresses the importance of this sort of dialogue in schools. People of all stripes feel alone. And many can feel like they have nowhere to go to talk about it. Some of the subject matter of the talks, she admits, can be challenging, shocking even. But if it isn’t talked about, those suffering may do so in silence. And for those participating who have no experience with some of the topics being discussed, McOuat says the knowledge learned can go to helping a friend. Or a friend of a friend. Because these issues are here, she says, and the more they’re dealt with, the better we’ll be. “It seems so shocking but you find out it’s right in your area. It seems crazy, you just don’t expect it,” says McOuat. “But the only thing we have right now, other than these programs, to stop violence is prosecuting it. So, why not try and stop it in the first place?”

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#323-123 E19TH ST. #320-123 E19TH ST. #210-123 E19TH ST. #9-2160 EASTERN AVE. #211-123 E19TH ST LP: $279,000 LP: $359,900 LP: $353,000 LP: $579,500 LP: $349,900

Shakun Jhangiani 604.725.9179

NORTHSHORE

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COMING EVENTS

BIRD MART 1 Day Only. Birds, bird supplies. Sullivan Community Hall, 6303 - 152nd St Surrey. Sunday, Oct. 23. 10am-3pm. Admission $2. Table Rentals avail. 604-762-1742

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JOURNEYMAN DIESEL TECHNICIAN Canmore, Alberta. Ford experience a plus but not required. Great working conditions, top hourly rate, full benefits; joe_buchanan@bowvalleyford.com Phone 403-679-2252. Fax 403-6782806.

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EDUCATION

ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms seeking certified A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.

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EDUCATION

NEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus ? Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.

OPTICIAN TRAINING * 12-mth. part-time EVES... Starts Nov. 21st, 2011

BC College Of Optics

604.581.0101 www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

Courses Starting Now!

Get certiﬁed in 13 weeks 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC

1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL response and firefighting training in Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Technologist one-year diploma program. Details at: www.lakelandcollege.ca or 1-800661-6490, ext 8527.

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Bring the family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all t: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1800-214-0166

GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

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Are you a “ people person”?

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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

TIMESHARE

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING Class 1 Highway Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

LOST - Anniversary Ring October 11 - Horseshoe Bay (Royal Ave/Bay Street) or Park Royal Village (near Michael’s) - anniversary ring - sentimental value. 604 658 3663 weekdays.

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Regular work, dedicated units, Beneﬁts after 3mos. Minimum 2 years mountain exp. required. Fax resume & N print abstract to 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail to jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604.214.3161

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The Outlook is looking for a permanent, part-time Circulation Zone Manager to hire, train and retain a carrier force of youth and adult paper carriers in the North Vancouver area. You will: • work 15-20 hours per week • have experience in Microsoft Word & Excel • have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence and drive a reliable vehicle • love working with people • be fluent in English and a team player If you fit our requirements, please send your resumé to: Tania Nesterenko, Circulation Manager Outlook #104 - 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Email: tania@northshoreoutlook.com Fax: 604.903.1001 Deadline for submissions: October 28th, 2011

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, October 28, 2011. To: Publisher, North Shore Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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HELP WANTED

AUTOBODY REPAIR tech required for busy North Island ICBC shop. Top wages & benefits package to the suitable candidate. Call Don Lawrence at 250-949-6042 or email to: lct@cablerocket.com. FORT Camping in Fort Langley BC is looking for a skilled winter host to assit with a variety of tasks.Must be able to interact well with customers and work well as part of a small staff team. Full-time position OctApr. This is a live in postion a full hook-up RV site is provided. Apply to Paul@duckworthmanagement.com PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net.

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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HELP WANTED

Wild & Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy!

$11 - $20 per hr! Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Training, scholarships, travel, advancement, & benefits. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+.

Call today, Start tomorrow! Erica 604-777-2196

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F/T CHEF. Genji Japanese Rest. (N. Van). 3 - 5 yrs exp. High school grad. $18.75/hr Prepare and cook meals. Tel: 604-980-6881

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

ATTENTION MACHINISTS: Metaltek Machining in Lloydminster, AB is expanding!Hiring: Machinists, CNC Operators, Programmers. State-of-the-Art Facility, Fantastic Team, Benefits. Fax 780-872-5239 kent@metaltekmachining.com www.metaltekmachining.com

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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games (10 month contract position commencing November 1st, 2011)

“WE’RE GAME”

The Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games Board of Directors are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic OPERATIONS MANAGER, adept at leading, organizing and managing an event that will bring together up to 3,800 participants (athletes, coaches, managers, and officials) and 3500 volunteers. The successful candidate must be extremely confident in their ability to develop the Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games into a community event to remember. The OPERATIONS MANAGER will be required to set up and maintain a well functioning Games office and provide support to the Board of Directors (16) and their 73+ Chairs. Related Duties Duties will include: hiring and supervising all Games staff, assisting volunteers in meeting critical deadlines, assisting/ monitoring the functioning of various systems and processes, coordinating the dismantling procedure of all Games property, and attending all required meetings. Past experience in event and/or BC Games planning required. Education & Experience The successful applicant should possess a minimum post secondary diploma in business, recreation, event management or other related field. A minimum 2 years experience in event planning or working with a not for profit society is also preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Remuneration is $3,600 per month plus 10% of salary in lieu of benefits.

Please send resume and covering letter by October 27th, 2011 to: President, Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games Society c/o Parks, Recreation & Culture Department City of Surrey 14245 – 56 Ave, Surrey, BC Canada V3X 3A2 Or Email to summer@surrey2012.ca The Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games Board of Directors thanks all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Meet the candidates

Nomination deadline for Nov. 19 municipal election has passed: let the races begin

he nominations for the Nov. 19 municipal elections are in and the numbers show strong interest in all three North Shore councils and school boards. While Michael Smith will be acclaimed without contest as mayor of West Vancouver, there will be races for the mayors’ chairs in both the city and district of North Vancouver for the first time since 2005.

Your candidates for mayor:

City of North Vancouver Darrell Mussatto (Kit) Chris J Nichols Ron Polly George Pringle

District of North Vancouver Richard Walton Margie Goodman

West Vancouver Michael Smith (acclaimed)

Your candidates for council:

City of North Vancouver Don Bell Pam Bookham

Linda Buchanan Juliana Buitenhuis Michael Charrois Rod Clark D.W. (Bill) Duncan Bob Fearnley Elizabeth Fodor Joe Heilman Guy Heywood John Hutchinson Craig Keating Yashar Khalighi Cheryl Leia Glen Miller Amanda Nichol Carson Reed Polly Catherine Pope Behgam Rabbani Ron Sostad District of North Vancouver Alan Nixon Kevin Macauley Robin Hicks Roger Bassam John Gilmour Lisa Muri Doug MacKay-Dunn Holy Back Mike Little Wendy Qureshi Howard Dahl Austin Park West Vancouver Mary-Ann Booth Craig Cameron Michael Evison Nora Gambioli Gregg Henderson David Jones Damian Kettlewell Michael Lewis Sara Moghaddamjoo Max Nikpay Trish Panz Carolanne Reynolds

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‘Unprecedented’ First Nations Health Authority agreement signed

Bill Soprovich Vivian Vaughan Your candidates for school board: City of North Vancouver Lisa Bayne Chris Dorais John Harvey Christie Sacré Susan Skinner Mary Tasi Ian T. Young District of North Vancouver Norm Binion Barry Foward Cyndi Gerlach Mike McGraw Franci Stratton West Vancouver Christine Banham Carolyn Broady Cindy Dekker Reema Faris Jane Kellett Dave Stevenson

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ECTIONS CIVIC EL

1 Vote ’1

NOV. 19 2011

—Outlook staff

Pick up the Nov. 3 Outlook for complete profiles of all North Shore candidates running for mayor, council and school board

Dignitaries gather at the Capilano Longhouse for the signing of an agreement to create a First Nations Health Authority in B.C.

here was jubilation inside the Capilano Longhouse on the Squamish First Nation reserve last Thursday (Oct. 13) for the signing of a historic agreement that relinquishes the federal government’s control of First Nations health programs in B.C. to an independent First Nations Health Authority. Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, B.C. Minister of Health Michael de Jong and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo were among the dignitaries on hand to put their stamp of approval on the “framework agreement” between the three governments. Over the next two years, the federal government will transfer planning, design, management and delivery of First Nations health pro-

grams to the FNHA and provide $17 million in transition funding; the province will contribute $83.5 million. Ottawa will then allocate $380 million each year to the FNHA, after the transition is complete. Joe Gallagher, CEO of the First Nations Health Council, said all involved parties will work together to improve the health outcomes of First Nations people living in B.C. The FNHA will incorporate First Nations’ cultural beliefs and healing practices into the design and delivery of health programs and services. Gallagher called the integration of a First Nations-devised healthcare model with B.C. Ministry of Health guidelines unprecedented. “To say yes, you can share in our system, that’s huge,” he said. —Maria Spitale-Leisk

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