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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stop by Squamish Nation
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Large indoor bike park in Capilano Mall shutting down by end of March
New Paul Myers Tower at LGH set to open in March
BRENT RICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
After years of construction, work is now complete on the newest piece of health infrastructure on the North Shore.
The brand new, 108-bed Paul Myers Tower at Lions Gate Hospital will be open to patients starting on March 9. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma made the announcement inside the Paul Myers Tower on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
“I know, personally as the local MLA here how important this new tower is to our growing community. It will provide a high-quality, state-of-the-art facility that residents and community members deserve,” she said.
With a growing and aging population, Ma acknowledged the demands on the existing Lions Gate Hospital often result in “hallway medicine” in which patients must wait on stretchers in the hallways before being admitted to a room.
Because of the benefits that come with a modernized hospital, Ma said they expect to see big improvements.
“The population needs in terms of health care are growing at a very rapid rate, and so we’re seeing pressures on our health care system all across the province, all across the country, indeed, all around the world,” she said “[This] provides a very high-tech, state of the art facility that improves patient outcomes and allows us to deliver those outcomes sooner, which means that we’re actually able to
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Harry Jerome rec centre should cross finish line in 2026
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
The City of North Vancouver’s new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre is coming in a bit behind schedule but on budget.
City staff updated council on the “once-in-a-generation” infrastructure project Feb. 10, saying the new Harry Jerome should be welcoming guests in the second quarter of 2026 The new Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Centre should be completed around the same time.
When construction began, the city was targeting the end of 2025.
But with 96 per cent of the tendering completed and 65 to 70 per cent of the construction work done, there was an air of optimism in council chambers for the update.
“This is very exciting,” Mayor Linda Buchanan said. “Certainly the feedback I’m hearing from the community is that they are too very excited now that they’re seeing it out of the ground and seeing the windows go in, and it really is starting to feel like it’s all coming together.”
When the budget was last revised for the project in 2023, it had shot up $25 million for a total of $230 million. Staff say the Harry Jerome should cross the finish line without requiring any further influxes of cash outside of
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the project’s built-in contingency fund.
“The last few years have been a time of great escalation in the industry, but through rigorous project management controls, we are very pleased to report that the project is on budget,” deputy CAO Barbara Pearce told council, prompting a laugh of astonishment and praise from Buchanan and other council members.
“I know that you all, as a team,
have worked extremely hard using every tool that you have in mitigating some of those risks, and looking at the budget and being very thoughtful and intentional in terms of where you need to make shifts,” Buchanan said.
Throughout the early planning process for the rebuild of Harry Jerome, council had sought to finance the construction with long-term leases of the adjacent city-owned lands to a developer
Late in 2021, a deal with Darwin Properties fell through, requiring the city to seek access to short-term loans to keep the project going. So far, the cash paid to contractors has come out of reserves and through taxes but, it’s likely the city will have to dip into the loan soon, staff say.
The existing Harry Jerome lands remain zoned for upwards of 800 new homes plus commercial space in two highrises and a
series of smaller buildings. The city will look to lease or sell the land again in 2026 or 2027 – a discussion that will happen behind closed doors to protect the city’s interests in property negotiations, according to staff.
When it opens, the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre will feature an NHL-sized ice rink with seating for up to 500 spectators, a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms and arts space, a youth area and preschool, a community kitchen and cafe, a 25-metre pool, hot tub and leisure pool, and fitness centre with sauna and steam room.
Outside, there will be a new skate park, playground, green space, sports courts and central plaza, all on top of 270 parking spaces.
Although planning design for the project wrapped years ago, the city is facing calls from the skateboarding community to provide a shelter over the outdoor skate park, allowing it to be used in all weather conditions. Responding to a question from Coun. Don Bell, staff said it’s conceivable that a roof could be added in, but staff haven’t done any feasibility studies or costing estimates and there would be a risk that a new structure could redirect noise away from the skate park and into the residential neighbourhood to the west.
Nominations open for West Vancouver Schools byelection
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Nominations are now open for the race to elect a new West Vancouver Schools trustee.
The byelection to fill the seat for former trustee Lynne Block, who resigned after being elected as West Vancouver-Capilano’s new B.C. Conservative MLA, will take
place on April 5. In order to be on the ballot, prospective nominees must have their papers filed with the district by the deadline – 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.
Because the West Vancouver School District includes Bowen Island and Lions Bay students, residents in those municipalities
will also be eligible to vote.
The expense limit for candidates established by Elections BC for the 2025 school trustee byelection is $19,070, while third party advertising is capped at $953.
The base salary for a School District No 45 trustee is $27,101 per year.
The District of West Vancouver,
which is administering the election, estimates the process will cost $75,000 to $80,000, which legislation requires the school board to reimburse to the municipality out of its own budget.
There will be two days of advance voting opportunities –Wednesday, March 26 and Monday March 31, from 8 a.m to 8 p.m. at
West Vancouver municipal hall. On the day of the byelection, polls will be open at the West Vancouver Community Centre’s Lily Lee Room and Bowen Island Community School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nomination forms are available at District of West Vancouver municipal hall and at westvancouver.ca/election
Exterior glass windows mark a sign of progress at North Vancouver’s Harry Jerome rec centre. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
‘GOOD FEELINGS’
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle meet with Squamish Nation
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As the Invictus Games swept into Vancouver last week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a special visit to the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) to make some powerful connections.
Nearly 200 members from the Squamish Nation welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Feb. 10, allowing the royals to learn about their language, culture and history.
A visit from the royal family has been long anticipated for the Nation, and elected councillor Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) was happy to share and see that moment unfold, righting wrongs of the past.
“They said this is one of their favourite visits,” Williams said. “They said that right away, and just to have that good feeling, welcome and the story behind it, we truly righted the wrongs of the past.”
Williams escorted Prince Harry and Markle into the building, where council greeted them. Councillor Syexwáliya (Ann Whonnock) shared a welcome and prayer in the Nation’s language, Skwxwú7mesh sníchim.
The royals also attended the Language Nest – a program that helps children from infants to three years old and their caregivers learn Skwxwú7mesh sníchim – learning words from the language and being part of the programming just like any other day
“You can just feel the ambiance of good feelings in there, and we got to witness that,” Williams said.
The royal couple also crafted a wristband from cedar weaving, and a drum and clappers from cedar carving.
Separate billingfor utility fees andpropertytaxes
Residents will nowreceive aseparateutility bill forwater,sewer,solid wastecollection, andenvironmental fees in late February As this is a change from prioryears,for this year only,the bill canbepaidby May 30,2025, withouta late fee. In future years, thebillwillbedue by March31.
This clearseparationofpropertytaxes from utilityfeesisimportant as MetroVancouver hassignificantlyincreased utility costsfor theNorth Shoremunicipalitiesdue to projectedcostoverrunsatthe North ShoreWastewaterTreatment Plant. This billingchangewillimprove transparency andunderstanding of theDistrict’sutility fees compared toMetro Vancouver’sutility fees that District residentspay.
Property taxnotices will be mailed in late May, as usual.
A powerful performance from 90 students from the Capilano Little Ones School in Xwemelch’stn concluded the visit.
To say farewell, the Squamish Nation gifted them the Skwxwú7mesh sníchim dictionary, the Nation’s history book and a children’s book in the language to read to their children when they go back home, Williams said.
A visit from the royal family has been anticipated since the early 1900s when former chief Joe Capilano went to London, England and never had the opportunity to address the king, leaving a gift instead. This moment sparked people from the Squamish Nation to create a petition, saying they are still thriving and here.
When King George VI and Queen Elizabeth went on Canada-wide royal tour in 1939, they passed by the community, despite trying to welcome them with a gift exchange and a meeting, Williams said.
“That was heartbreaking for our people at the time,” Williams said.
He retold this story to Prince Harry in Düsseldorf, Germany at the 2023 Invictus Games, where the royal said, “we’re going to right a wrong,” but Williams didn’t know what that was at the time.
But after the visit, Williams sees positive change moving forward.
“You look at overcoming a lot of heartbreak from our people from the royal family It definitely changed perspectives and a changed outlook, because now only we can look up in regards to building that relationship and keep moving forward,” Williams said.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet with Squamish Nation members during a special visit Feb. 10. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are seen visiting children, teachers and parents at the Language Nest on Xwemelch’stn (Capilano 5 Reserve). COURTESY OF SAMANTHA FALK
For $88K, you can buy this ‘treed oasis’ in North Vancouver
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
Who says property ownership on the North Shore has to be expensive?
For a lean $88,000 you can buy a piece of land in the District of North Vancouver, and a quarter acre at that. Not too shabby.
What you get: a pristine plot of Pacific Northwest forest.
What you don’t get: the ability to plumb or heat any structure that’s built there. Oh, and no parking.
In a listing posted to Zillow. com, Indian River Drive Lot 1 is described as a “treed oasis.”
“Off the beaten track, just east off Mount Seymour Road, just past power lines. This scenic lot is the ultimate in privacy,” the listing reads. “No road access, District of North Vancouver has no plans to develop this area.”
While you can’t drive to the property, it’s accessible via Three Chop Trail, which connects to Indian River Drive 10 minutes away on foot. The Baden Powell
Trail also connects to Three Chop at Indian River Drive, increasing connectivity for the hiking inclined.
At this point, your brain might be whirring with calculus on the
value of this land. Who would buy this treed oasis? Should I buy this treed oasis? Is it an oasis at all – or just treed?
Indian River Drive Lot 1, and several near-identical properties
nearby, are remnants of old planning processes, explains Mike Little, mayor of the district.
“We call them isolated alpine lots, and we don’t intend to service them,” he said. “They have been speculated on in the past, traded around at different times, and some people have presented different ideas for developing them But there are pretty tight restrictions.”
You could build a shelter, but you couldn’t have plumbing, heat, a range plug or cooking facilities, Little said.
“They are available to go and look at your wonderful trees, but they’re not there as a potential for housing,” he said “They do stand to be quite a bit of a risk for fire hazard and other things, so we’re very cautious about adding density to those spaces.”
Owners likely feeling the pinch of speculation and vacancy tax, mayor says
These properties have traded hands several times in the past, but Little said he assumes that
the current owners are feeling the pinch of the thousands of dollars in speculation and vacancy tax that would apply
The district has no intention of adding road access to the area, and will step in if people are building things they’re not supposed to, he said.
“We have had people try to acquire these lots and sneak something in,” Little said
The mayor said he has more sympathy for people who have bought lands on lots with no road access near Fire Lane 1 and Fire Lane 2, up Indian Arm.
“Their value is much higher. So if you’re paying a spec and vacancy tax on [$88,000], that’s one thing,” he said “These are valued in the market and at the BC Assessment level in the $400,000 range.”
The district has no intention to provide roads there either.
“It would be unsafe, and the cost for us to extend a road to them, we would never make that back in property tax,” Little said.
A map with drawn property boundaries shows Indian River Drive Lot 1 highlighted in blue. ZILLOW.COM
Woman charged after alleged assault on North Vancouver RCMP officer
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A woman is facing charges after an alleged assault on a North Vancouver RCMP officer last week leading to serious but non-life-threatening head injuries.
According to an RCMP release, a report was received around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 of two people trying to enter a parking lot in the 300 block of West Third Street in North Vancouver
Officers came to the scene and located a woman matching the description provided by a witness. When officers were talking to her trying to confirm her identity, she fled, leading officers to chase her on foot, police say.
The officers caught the woman a short distance later, and in the process of arresting her she allegedly assaulted one of the officers, the RCMP release says.
One officer was kicked in the groin area, and a second officer faced head injuries during the arrest requiring eight stitches at the hospital, said North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson Const. Mansoor Sahak. The officer with head injuries is now at home and will be off the job until he fully recovers, Sahak added.
“Despite all this, we will continue to do what we do, which is ensuring public safety and holding those accountable,” Sahak said.
During the investigation, police discovered the woman had several Canada-wide warrants and was breaking a
release order for having a knife, the RCMP release says.
The BC Prosecution Service charged Roxanne Lydia Mcginty on Saturday, Feb. 8, with two counts of breach of release order, one count of assault on a peace officer and one count of resisting/obstructing a peace officer, according to the RCMP release.
A North Vancouver RCMP officer is currently recovering from serious head injuries after an alleged assault during an arrest Feb. 7. NICK LABA / NSN FILES
House rules
The North Shore’s population is at 215,000 and counting, according to StatCan. It’s a subject that always stokes anxiety here, particularly when it comes to housing and infrastructure.
The main driver of new growth nationally has been immigration, StatCan says. Recognizing the pressure that puts on the housing market, the federal government has stated the number of new immigrants to be settled in 2025 and 2026 will be curbed, which will actually lead to a small contraction in our population. A shrinking labour pool and tax base has its own challenges, but for now, we need to prioritize housing.
For decades at the municipal level, all new homes were seen as discretionary, subject to councils who almost exclusively listened to their well-housed residents. That model of decision making goes a long way to
explaining the housing crisis we are in now
We can’t have one level of government in control over the size of the population and another level of government in control over the supply of housing.
Municipal leaders, even those who understand the importance of growth and planning, are right to worry about demands on local schools, hospitals, community centres and transportation networks. The answer is for senior levels of government to buck up and provide funding for the amenities that make life work – just as it had done when our population was going through a baby boom
In the meantime, attempting to restrict population growth by limiting new housing doesn’t work It just forces people into increasingly desperate and precarious housing decisions.
It’s time to get our house in order.
It’s North Shore happy hour again, and again, and again
JACKIE BATEMAN
Contributing writer
If you get the cultural reference in the title, you’re probably a Gen-X with a penchant for cheap drinks and seven-layer dip.
If you don’t, the headline is still relevant because happy hours are here to enjoy daily. Regardless of your generation, everyone loves a deal, especially now that we’re all paying a bazillion dollars in rent or mortgage payments and apples are unfathomably overpriced. The Housemartins were way ahead of their time, and happy hours really are a good place to be.
Portland has been firmly on the happy hour trail for years, and here on the
North Shore we are rapidly catching up on the calibre of late afternoon nibbles and tipples. It’s not a new concept by any means, and happy hour has been a globally recognized thing for decades. But now the menus are more thought-out, a touch more luxurious, and not just about cheap drinks We can try out signature cocktails, appetizers, and share plates at some of the best restaurants in town in an affordable way
They get more people in the door We get delicious things for less Everyone wins at life.
Get thee down to Burgoo and sample the tasters they offer Share Caprese Nibbles and Mini Meatballs with a friend and tell them all about your gout. Grab a
BBF (Beer, Burger, and Fries for those who can never remember acronyms) at Catch 122 and rejoice that you’ve broken your boring paleo diet I’m telling you all this because I’m supporting your temporary life choices in the middle of your longterm ones Rules are made to be broken, even if you are a responsible adult with proper leather shoes and a flourishing herb garden.
Wine with dinner? Not me. Happy hour menus offer more interesting options like a Negroni at Bufala in Edgemont or a Rose Sangria at Tap & Barrel that make me feel devil-may-care and wild even though I’m out on the town at 5 p.m. Not to be dramatic, but if you haven’t tried the rosemary-infused Fishworks Caesar you
haven’t lived.
In my opinion, there is nothing better than knocking back a couple of stiff drinks, sharing some little plates of deliciousness, then home and pjs by 7 p.m. Unless you are extra exciting with a wild club life, it’s definitely the affordable way to go. Go for oysters at Beach House. Try the crab poppers at Angry Otter Tap & Forno. Squeeze in the short, scrumptious Aperitivo Hour at Farina a Legna. Eat well, goddammit, and don’t worry about acid reflux or whether things are covered in breadcrumbs. We’ve still got time to deal with extra calories and repetitive swallowing later If you think about it, eating earlier in the day actually
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WE TRIED TO DEVELOP OUR WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL LAND
Dear Editor:
RE: Tax and Trade, Feb. 12 editorial, and Major North Vancouver Industrial Waterfront Property Sold, Feb. 12 news story
This is in response to the editorial about sky high industrial land. Do you think we chose not to explore the possibility of a terminal? Of course we did, we hired multiple consultants and worked closely with the port on possibilities.
The conclusion was very clear to all parties that the property does not support an export terminal on its own. Hence, we then attempted to build industrial warehouses to support the companies along the waterfront to help with the needs of their suppliers Several large companies have warehouses which require daily trucking over the Second Narrows Bridge to supply them. By having a local warehouse, we would have reduced traffic on the bridge.
We also presented a logical plan including how to address the local transportation issues and would have proceeded had we not faced a no-development mentality, regardless of what is said publicly For what it is worth, I felt the need to respond to the statements made in this editorial to provide additional insight into what has really transpired.
Kevin Layden President and CEO, Wesbild
WHAT ABOUT HOUSING FOR LONGTIME RESIDENTS
PRICED OUT OF WEST VAN?
Dear Editor:
RE: West Vancouver affordable housing coming online way ahead of schedule, Feb. 5 news article
Lovely to read “West Vancouver’s first responders, school staff and municipal workers will be bedding down in the community’s first all-affordable housing project in decades far sooner than originally expected.”
Not only do these community employees have the benefit of working in a community that: has no heavy or light industry or commercial waterfront with the characteristic perils to first responders; has no Downtown Eastside issues and inherent danger and hazards; has the greatest proportion of post secondary educated residents of any community in the Lower Mainland which suggests a more amenable student population; rolls up the sidewalk after 7 p.m.; is basically a bedroom community, but they soon will have the added bonus of affordable housing provided by the community
What about those born and raised in the community but cannot afford to live in the community near their parents and family? What is the district doing to help these families stay together? Are other Lower Mainland municipalities subsidizing their workers’ housing?
Rob Ellaway West Vancouver
Good price, good time, good night
helps with our digestion and heartburn. So, take the “early bird approach,” and we might even sleep better. In fact, the more I think about it, the better this happy hour idea gets. It actually could become a new health craze for people who aren’t keen on going to the gym.
Random pickle questions. Why do so many places cater to our deep-fried pickle needs? Are we just odd here in British Columbia? Do any other places in the world think of deep-frying their gherkins?
I can’t possibly mention all of the go-to places in our area, but all you have to do is look up “best happy hours on the North Shore” on the internet web thingy and it will give you a list of excellent places to go before you pull on your lounge wear
February 19, 2025
Turningour new realitytomutualadvantage
Tariff threats continue to hang over Canada -threateningthe most successfultrading relationship the world has ever seen.
In this era of renewed American protectionism, old assumptionshave beenturned on their head. Recent actions, rhetoric and taunts challenge our sovereignty and callinto question thecredibility of apillar ofCanada’s economicstrategy since 1988–continental free trade.
As Canada standsonthe brinkofa tradewar and at acritical juncture in our relationship with theUS, we must thoughtfully assess the implications of this new reality andcollectively reflect onwhat keyvulnerabilities we must address in the face of aless certain US partner
If required, Canada’sresponse to US tariffs will be forceful, pragmatic, targeted retaliatory counter-tariffs aimed to create domestic pressure in the US. The focuswill also be onmeasures to shock-protect our economy and jobsto theextent possible.
Economic diplomacy
and settle in for the night. You can watch a whole movie afterwards without falling asleep much There’s plenty of time to drink herbal tea and let everything “go down.” You are absolutely killing it.
Happy hour is a wickedly brilliant escape in the darkest days of winter and a magical time on shimmering summer days. Going out early is not just for the oldies anymore. It’s chic and acceptable now Relax, meet friends and family, and for just a couple of hours forget about the price of apples Your share plate might even cost less than a bag of organic galas That has to be a happy place.
North Vancouver’s Jackie Bateman is an award-winning author, screenwriter, copywriter, and extremely nosy if you get too close. jackie@jacbateman.com
The 30-day blanket tariff pause, and the March 12th tariff impositiondate on steelandaluminum, provide awindow to continue working with theAmericans at adiplomatic level to shine alight on a better way forwardthat can benefit both countries.
Icontinue to bedeeply involved in those diplomatic efforts in Washington- which extend beyondtheTrump administration to the US Congress, American business, and labourunions -tomove usonto a more constructive path.
At some point, thePresident- who campaigned onlowering consumer prices –will, in all probability,face domestic political pressure.Policy makersI have beenspeaking with in
Washington understand that tariffs will make everyday life more expensive for Americans.
Win/win
Rather than continuing down apath of lose/lose, as Canada’sMinister of Energy and Natural Resources, I have been working in Washington to promote aconcept that can be awin/ win for both countries -bybuilding upon the enormous benefits created from the economic flows that already exist -through the development of aUSCanada Energy and Minerals Alliance.
The Alliance would comprise several discrete projects that would enhance national security and keep energy prices low.Specific project examples would include:
•Joint investment in aproject here in BC to enhance germanium supply –with its energy,defense and aerospace applications -to displace germanium the US has been purchasing from China. In the broader area of critical minerals, there are similar projects that could reduce exposure to China.
•Working jointly to expand Canadian production and sale of uranium and potash to the US –enabling reduced American dependence on Russia.
•Increasing the flowofCanadian crude oil from Alberta by working together on enhancing the current capacity of the Enbridge Mainline.
The US and Canada collectively have the ingredients necessary to build a booming and secure partnership to further the North American economy and its security.
Both our countries stand to gain so much through ashift to amore productive conversation rather than a tariff battle.
WHERE ARE WE GROWING?
StatCan reports North Shore population passes 215,000
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
The North Shore gained almost 6,000 new residents between 2023 and 2024, according the latest population estimates from Statistics Canada, a growth rate of 2.8 per cent.
As of July 2024, the combined population of the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver reached 215,251, StatCan says
As always, the City of North Vancouver welcomed new residents at a higher rate than its North Shore neighbours, with a 12.8 per cent growth rate, or 7,690 new residents since 2020
The District of North Vancouver saw more new residents in that time with 7,997, but at a much slower five-year growth rate of 8.7 per cent.
The District of West Vancouver, meanwhile, has grown by 3,734 residents in the last five years – 8.2 per cent overall, according to StatCan’s estimates.
Still, even our fastest growing municipality slightly lagged the region as a whole, which has gone up by 13 per cent since 2020, crossing the three-million mark in 2024 for a total of 3,108,941 Surrey and Langley were, by far, the fastest growing
areas in that time.
Immigration has been the main driver of population increases in Canada’s biggest metropolitan areas, StatCan says, which is expected to slow in the years ahead as the federal government curbs the number of new residents to ease pressure on the housing market. The government estimates
that will result in a 0.2 per cent population decline nationally in 2025 and 2026.
StatCan releases updated estimates each year taking into account births, deaths and migration, but Andy Yan, director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University, noted much of the discussion that follows is about development.
“That’s really the big story here, between the City of North Van and the rest of the North Shore,” he said.
By contrast, Housing Minster Ravi Kahlon announced last month that he was appointing a housing advisor to help District of West Vancouver council get more new homes built In the first year since the province assigned a target of 220 new homes for the municipality, only 58 were built.
That low level of growth results in other less desirable changes, Yan said.
“The chances of these people moving into West Vancouver, being working-income people, is probably pretty low,” he said. “It is going to be true that, a lot of the service workers are commuting in if they’re not able to find any place that’s close to their workplace. And your traffic shows for that.”
Under the latest rules from the
province, the discussion is shifting away from whether individual municipalities ought to accommodate growth to how they should accommodate it, Yan said.
“It’s a movement long in coming, right? That may be a sign of progress – minor progress, slow, cold comfort progress. But still, that’s interesting. Where should that growth occur, and then how are you going to pay for it?”
As communities grow, the demands on infrastructure do as well, Yan said, and so it is incumbent on senior levels of government to show up with funding for the nuts and bolts that make a city work
“You need to increase that sewage pipe, you need to increase that water pipe, you need to have additional electricity, not to mention transportation and social infrastructure,” he said. “Which is, unfortunately, really expensive.”
The City of North Vancouver can be pointed to as an example for how that’s done well, Yan said.
“If you look at Lonsdale in general, it’s a really vibrant space,” he said. “The fact is, within these populations, you need a certain level of density to make it viable Density isn’t necessarily a dirty word. It’s how it’s done.”
Four young men facing assault charges after bloody dispute
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
Four young men are facing assault charges after an alleged late-night dispute turned bloody in a suburban North Vancouver neighbourhood.
Just after 12 a.m. on Feb. 9, police were called to the 900 block of Hartford Place after receiving reports of an injured man in the area.
Witnesses living in nearby homes reported that the man had blood on his hands and face, and was pleading for help.
After first responders arrived at the scene, one victim who lives in the municipality was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since been released, said Const Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for North Vancouver RCMP
Four Lower Mainland men were taken into custody and are now facing assault charges, Sahak said.
A police investigation into the incident is ongoing.
“This was a dispute between two parties that were known to each other,” he said. “This was not a random act.”
This wasn’t a stranger assault, “so there’s no threat to the community,” Sahak said.
He added that the alleged crimes don’t appear to be gang related
According to online records, Dillinger Jaxon Baryluk-Terrillon (20 years old), Khotso Eric Cutshall Ogden (18), Deondre Jamie Demeritte (19) and Daniel Patrick Nittolo (18) all face charges of aggravated assault The co-accused made their first court appearance on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Jack Oerlemans, who lives in the neighbourhood, said there was what appeared to be a big fight and threats were made.
Then, “a bloodied man was knocking on doors of people’s houses,” he said
“In the morning there was blood on [a neighbour’s] truck, and windows,” Oerlemans said.
When the incident happened, there were at least six police cars on the scene, three ambulances and a firetruck, he said.
The following day, one of the houses on the block had a tarp covering its front window, and more unmarked police cars attended the scene, Oerlemans said.
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Framing company fined $43K for violations at construction site
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
A Surrey-based framing company has been fined more than $43,000 after a WorkSafeBC inspector found workers at a North Vancouver construction site working at least six metres off the ground without adequate fall protection, a repeated violation for the firm.
According to WorkSafeBC’s report, in October, 2024, the inspector visited the job site at 124 West 20th St. where Nu Frame Inc. crews were working on the third floor of a new six-storey building. There, she saw two workers at high risk of falling while receiving wall panels being delivered by crane.
“On site, I observed multiple workers for the employer on the top level that did not have completed guardrails or a control zone in place. Workers were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20-25 feet The workers were wearing fall protection harnesses but upon closer inspection, two workers for the employer were unattached to the lifelines set up on the deck,” the report read.
In the same trip, the inspector found a worker employed by a subcontractor walking along a two-by-four piece of lumber about five feet off the ground. Under the B.C.’s occupational health and
safety regulations, the minimum width for scaffolding is 50 centimetres.
In December, the worker safety authority issued Nu Frame Inc. an administrative penalty of $43,300.
“The firm failed to ensure fall protection was used, a high-risk violation, and failed to provide its workers with the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety These were both repeated violations,” the penalty summary stated.
The company is seeking a review of the penalty
The amount of the fine is typically based on the size of the employer’s payroll, the nature of the infraction and whether the employer has been caught with similar violations within the last three years.
Falls are the leading cause of deaths and serious injuries in construction, WorkSafeBC says.
In the last five years, the agency has had more than 22,000 claims for workplace falls. Of those, 5,703 resulted in serious injuries and 88 resulted in deaths.
In 2024, WorkSafeBC imposed 105 administrative penalties totalling more than $1.1 million specifically for companies’ failures to protect workers from falls.
A subcontractor on this construction site in the City of North Vancouver was recently handed a fine by WorkSafeBC PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
SHOW YOUR MEDAL
Squamish Nation students craft boxes for Invictus Games
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) trade students saw their hard work pay off for the world to see during the 2025 Invictus Games last week.
Students from the Squamish Nation Nexw7áýstwaý Training and Trades Centre (TTC) and a Kwantlen Polytechnic University carpentry instructor were given the task from the Invictus Games to create 50 ornate containers for the medals.
“We’ve done projects for our community, but nothing as big as this,” Milissa Lewis, Squamish Nation employment and future skills director, said in a KPU news release.
The bodies of the boxes are made from a single piece of West Coast cedar, with four pieces of Abalone shell surrounding the outer edge of the lid, highlighting the four host First Nations of the Invictus Games – the Lilwat7úl (Lílwat), xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Squamish and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Each box took more than 30 hours to craft. Lewis reached out to KPU carpentry instructor Terry Williams to start a special course for TTC just for the project.
“I was very honoured to be asked,” Terry said in an interview with North Shore News. “It was actually a lot of fun. The students were fantastic, they had tons of enthusiasm.”
The carpentry instructor taught 13 Squamish Nation students, who were all trained on shop equipment at TTC. After the class finished, the boxes weren’t complete, so Terry and TTC approached students to see if anyone wanted to finish the project, and four students came back to complete the boxes, he said.
The Invictus Games is a global sporting event founded by Prince Harry in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick service members. Last week’s games marked the second time the athletic competition was hosted in Canada, with the 2017 Invictus Games held in Toronto.
Since TTC launched in 2004, more than 1,700 students have participated in the program that provides high quality training and trades programs to Indigenous Peoples.
For Billie-Reyez Grace Blaney, it was an honour to be part of the project as a Squamish Nation member and TTC student, but also for other reasons one might not expect.
Blaney was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the summer during her time in TTC’s intro to carpentry course.
After a series of doctor appointments, ultrasounds and surgeries, Blaney was told she was cancer free in October
But with all this going on, working on the boxes in December came at a vital time in Blaney’s life.
“When you hear you have cancer, it’s the scariest thing you can possibly imagine,” Blaney said. “This came at a good time in my life because I was so focused on school and on making these boxes that it made cancer not such a traumatic experience. For me, making these boxes helped me not fall apart when I was dealing with cancer.”
Shain Jackson, owner of Spirit Works Limited, produced the engraving on the boxes. Jackson is Coast Salish, from the shíshálh (Sechelt) First Nation.
“When we saw that the school was working with the Invictus Games, we thought it would be really neat to collaborate and to come up with something really interesting,” Jackson said in the news release.
TTC student Ralph Williams was also honoured to have been part of the project.
“It was nice. It was my first time [working on a project like this], and knowing now that is going to be seen [internationally], that’s awesome,” he said.
Ralph, who’s not related to Terry, has been making handmade carvings for the past decade. The death of his father nine years ago was on his mind as he completed the project, he said, adding that he knows his dad would have been proud to see how much he’s accomplished.
“I know dad’s watching over me. Every day he’s happy for what I’m carving,” he said.
The Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler have shown collaboration and involvement with local First Nations. On Monday, Feb. 10, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an emotional visit to the Squamish Nation, aiming to correct wrongs of the past.
Success of the presentation boxes project boils down to First Nations’ value of collaboration, Jackson said.
“It’s about unity within diversity When we all come together, we usually end up with something pretty amazing,” Jackson said in the news release.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
Ralph Williams is one of the Squamish Nation trade students who helped craft the boxes used to display medals at the Invictus Games. COURTESY OF RALPH WILLIAMS
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NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
March is your last month to get runs in at the largest indoor bike park in B.C., before the facility closes its doors for good.
The North Shore Bike Park in Capilano Mall is shutting down at the end of March.
The ownership group of the North Vancouver mountain bike attraction announced the closure in an email to patrons on Friday.
“It is with immense regret that we must share some unfortunate & unexpected news,” the owners said. “Our beloved facility, which has been a welcomed new home for active families, passionate athletes, and a thriving biking/skating & roller skating community, will close on March 30 at 10 p.m.”
Until the closure, the owners said they will continue operations as planned, which include a new foam pit and airbag zone. Spring break camps will also continue, as will other events.
The owners said they are “heartbroken” by the news but are not giving up.
“We are actively looking for a new location and exploring every possible avenue to keep this community alive,” they said. “If you or someone you know has leads on potential new locations or wants to help advocate for us, please reach out.”
The bike park owners said they will provide information on refunds this week.
Since news of the closure emerged, many in the community have asked why the facility is closing.
Bike park investor and director James Wilson said the business chose an agreement with QuadReal that gave them favourable conditions but not a term lease.
Instead, the property owner reserved the right to evict the bike park with 90 days’ notice should it find another tenant.
“It’s tough to get the revenue out of it we projected,” said Wilson, who’s also owner of Obsession Bikes. “It takes many years to get a business rolling.”
But Wilson said he’s not giving up on the location yet. The business is profitable and growing, he said, and is a valuable community asset. A change.org petition to save North Shore Bike Park had garnered nearly 3,000 signatures on Tuesday
When the park first opened in the former Sears store in July 2023, it was the biggest facility of its kind in the province.
In December, developer QuadReal unveiled preliminary designs that would transform the Capilano Mall property into a mixed-use site with 11 residential towers.
Those with information about locations for a similar facility can email Properties@ NorthShoreBikePark.ca.
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Cyclist Anthony Gregory gets some airtime off a jump line at North Shore Bike Park after its opening in July 2023. NICK LABA / NSN FILES
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Report of man with gun prompts heavy police presence in Deep Cove
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
One person was taken into custody after a report of a man with a gun prompted a large police response in Deep Cove over the weekend, North Vancouver RCMP said in a statement Monday.
Police received reports around 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 15) of a distraught man with a gun in a vehicle in the 4600 block of Eastridge Road in North Vancouver.
Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, the local police detachment made a post on X saying they were responding to the incident and to expect a heavy police presence in the area.
In the update Monday, police said nearby residents were asked to stay inside
The Integrated Emergency Response Team, crisis negotiators, the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Services, District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services and Paramedics of BC were on the scene, said Const. Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for North Vancouver RCMP
Shortly before 5 p.m., the man was safely apprehended under section 28 of the Mental
Health Act, Sahak said, and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.
“Basically, if a police officer has reason to believe that someone is acting in a dangerous way or is a threat to themselves or someone else, they can then apprehend that person and bring them to a doctor,” Sahak said.
North Vancouver RCMP said on X the incident “concluded safely” just before 6 p.m. on Saturday
“Generally when police respond to [these] incidents, public safety is always the No. 1 priority,” Sahak said. “Our job is to minimize that safety risk. There was a risk to people living in that block, but there were a number of first responders, specialized units there that were able to act quickly should there be an immediate risk to public safety.”
“We’re just glad at the end of the day that this ended in a peaceful way, and that nobody was hurt, and that this individual was provided with the care that they needed,” Sahak said.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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Heritage agreement preserves one of Lynn Valley’s first homes
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
At the dawn of the 20th century, newly formed municipalities on the North Shore were booming alongside the burst of industrial advancement in the Edwardian era.
While commercial enterprises bellowed in Vancouver’s ports, some seeking a quiet residential life moved to the District of North Vancouver.
Early settler George Young Cross was one of the first to settle in the Lynn Valley area, and his home was one of the first built there.
Now, 120 years later, a newly approved heritage revitalization agreement will preserve the home, which had been falling into disrepair on its unkempt property
At a meeting Jan. 27, district council voted in favour of a proposal to restore the Cross Residence – a registered heritage property – which adds several new homes in the process.
The Cross property was originally constructed on more than 3.5 hectares of land, which the family farmed until the lot was subdivided in 1910.
After George died in 1926 at age 98, and his wife two years later, his youngest child Chester – a soap maker – lived at 1120 Harold Rd. until he and his second wife moved to Burnaby in the early 1940s
In 1946, Edna and Martin
Jensen bought the home. Martin died in 1978, but Edna kept the home as she travelled the globe into her late 70s, and continued to live at the Harold Road home through the 1980s. She died in North Vancouver in 2009.
According to the applicant’s report on the Cross Residence, the home is valued for its connection to the period of growth before the First World War, and its Edwardian-era Foursquare
farmhouse architecture. That style was among the most popular in B.C. at the time, and considered to be a reaction to frivolous Victorian designs.
A veranda added around the home in 1911 adheres to the Foursquare principles, and remains an excellent example of the style in North Vancouver, reads the report.
Excellent example of heritage revitalization plan, councillor says
As for the Cross Residence building itself, the plan is to preserve exterior design elements that define the home’s character, while restoring missing or deteriorated parts
The home will also be relocated to the southwestern corner of the site, and two independent dwellings will be created within the existing structure.
Per the plan, the applicant will also build a new principal residence to the east, facing Harold Road, and two infill
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Agreeing with staff’s recommendation to approve the revitalization agreement, Mayor Mike Little said the plan was a reasonable accommodation to preserve a heritage structure.
“It is, I think, a sensitive density change in that space in order to make this take place,” he said.
Coun. Jordan Back said he’s very familiar with the property as he walks by it often.
“I know it’s been deteriorating over many years,” he said. “The applicant has been working with our staff proposing to revitalize the heritage residence for over two years.
Back said this is an excellent example of how a heritage revitalization agreement should be used.
“It’s in the right part of the neighborhood in Lynn Valley for this sort of density, and in its proximity to the town centre. And it is in a very walkable, bikeable neighbourhood,” he said. “I look forward to seeing this project move forward.”
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BRUSH WITH THE LAW RCMP seek barbershop bandit
BRENT RICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
North Vancouver RCMP are looking for an impeccably coiffed thief who had cut and run after breaking a barbershop’s locks and clipping $3,000 in hair equipment and products.
The brush with the law happened at a business on the 1700 block of Marine Drive in the early morning of Oct. 1, 2024. Investigators combed the scene for clues, but after finding only thin evidence, the RCMP released hair-raising surveillance footage on Thursday
The video snip captures the suspect’s bare face before he has the foresight to don his face mask and recede out of view.
Anyone with information that could help pin the suspect and gel the police’s case is asked to call the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file #2024-20085. Those who wish to provide information but want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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CNV advances plan for six-storey building in Lower Lonsdale
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Another mid-rise building could soon be underway in the City of North Vancouver, bringing 76 rental apartment units to Lower Lonsdale.
In a Jan. 27 meeting, CNV council unanimously approved a proposal from Anthem Properties for a six-storey building at 146-160 East Second Street. The building would replace a vacant, two-storey commercial building that was built in 1980.
All councillors spoke in favour of the proposal, with some saying the building is in a good location near amenities like transit and addresses housing needs.
Coun. Shervin Shahriari expressed support for the project, saying the rentals will offer more housing.
“Overall I am happy with this application.... We do need the housing, it’s all rentals, so I appreciate that,” Shahriari said.
The ground floor will be
dedicated to five units (571 square metres) of commercial space, while the remaining five floors will be used for the 76 rental apartment units, eight of which will be mid-market rentals.
The proposal includes 41 studio apartments, six one-bedroom units, 21 two bedroom units and eight three-bedroom units. It also proposes two levels of underground parking, offering 62 car spaces, with 48 spaces for residents, and 190 spaces for bike parking.
No public hearing was held for the new building because provincial rules prohibit councils from holding them if a proposal follows the official community plan.
Design includes mid-block pedestrian connection to Third Street transit corridor
The design includes a midblock pedestrian connection linking Second Street to Third Street where multiple bus stops are located. Shahriari asked if the proposed mid-block pedestrian
connection near the building will fit accessibility needs, as there will be stairs.
Staff said during the meeting stairs would be the best option for pedestrian movement due to sloping in the area.
A spokesperson from the city said another limitation is the small size of the current site, so staff are assessing additional
accessibility options with Anthem.
Coun. Tony Valente echoed support of the project and Shahriari’s comment about accessibility on the mid-block connector
“I really appreciate those connectors, I think they’re really important,” Valente said. “Especially as the city develops,
if you eventually have a RapidBus route on Third ... they do end up being something useful when they connect.”
Coun. Holly Back said she is happy to see the vacant building finally getting redone as there is a huge need for more retail space in the area.
“I spent about 15 years with my business in that building, so I’m very happy to see that it’s finally getting redone,” Back said, adding the area is close to transit and The Shipyards.
Mayor Linda Buchanan said she also fully supports the project, and any time the city can get mid-market units through developments is a good thing.
Final adoption of the proposal will be brought back to council on the consent agenda in the coming months, a CNV spokesperson said.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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First responders ready to plunge for Special Olympics BC
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local first responders are making a splash in cold waters today for good a good cause.
Members of the North Vancouver RCMP, West Vancouver Police Department, North Shore Rescue and Vancouver Law Courts are dipping into the chilly waters in Ambleside Park to raise money for Special Olympics BC’s year-round programs.
The Polar Plunge is an annual event, running for one day only on Wednesday This year, their fundraising goal is $4,500.
“[The Special Olympics fundraising] gives an opportunity for people who don’t have the means to do it and maybe not necessarily have the funds to do it,” said Const. Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for North Vancouver RCMP. “It’s giving these special athletes [an opportunity] to take part, do something and feel like they belong.”
Special Olympics BC is a non-profit that offers sports programs and competitions to meet the needs and interests of people with intellectual disabilities. Their goal is to help them celebrate personal achievement through positive sports experiences.
Funds raised from the Polar Plunge help athletes with intellectual disabilities find purpose, friendships and fitness through the programs they offer, the organization said in a statement.
“Too many people with intellectual disabilities are still being left behind and forgotten by our society,” said Megan Pollock, marketing and communications director for Special Olympics BC. “For many Special Olympics BC athletes, our year-round sport, youth and health programs are the
primary place – or for too many, the only place – where they experience vital social connections, healthy physical activity, and opportunities to be seen for their abilities.”
North Shore athlete Nick Kellof first joined Special Olympics BC in 1997 after a friend told him about it. He competed in the 2004 National Winter Games in floor hockey and took part in basketball in the 2014 National Summer Games. He was also part of the Special Olympics BC Winter Games in 2019, and the Special Olympics Team BC in 2020.
Kellof said it’s important to have organizations like Special Olympics to allow athletes to feel included and break out of their shell.
“It’s a place to come and compete in sport, make friends, where you’re not judged and you’re just accepted for who you are,” Kellof said. “It’s a really positive influence on people’s lives.”
Participating in the cold plunge is not just for first responders and the courts, as members of the community are also encouraged to take part.
The Polar Plunge will be held on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver. People can sign up and donate at plunge4specialolympics.crowdchange. ca/90676
“Our hope is that people are aware that everybody deserves to be involved and partake in sports,” Sahak said. “Sports is a team activity, and when you’re involved in that, it’s a sense of belonging for these athletes.”
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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North Vancouver RCMP, West Vancouver Police Department and North Shore Rescue members, along with supporters, take part in a polar plunge off Ambleside Park, March 8, 2023, to benefit Special Olympics BC BRENT RICHTER / NSN
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Plumber turned philanthropist Paul Myers donates $25
serve more patients with the facility that we have.”
Getting a hospital wing built is one thing. Filling it with nurses and doctors is another. Although recruiting and retaining health care workers has been a challenge everywhere, Ma said the new tower will be fully staffed when it opens on March 9.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Susie Chant, who is a registered nurse in her life outside of politics, said the new building itself should help make it a destination for new staff.
“The new Paul Myers Tower is built with modern infrastructure, private patient rooms and new technologies to ensure the highest standard of care for the community and for our patients. As a nurse, I can tell you that it is absolutely critical,” she said. “We want people to come and know that they’re working in a place of excellence, and we have this to offer.”
Showing off some of the bells and whistles of the new operation room, Lions Gate urologist Victor Chow expressed confidence it will be a world-class facility.
“I’ve worked in a lot of ORs throughout the world. This is a really, really nice OR,” he said. “This helps attract staff, attracts good nurses, good surgeons. Who wouldn’t
want to work here?”
Depending on which rooms they’re in, patients will have views of Burrard Inlet, the North Shore Mountains or the tower’s rooftop garden, something VCH board chair
Penny Ballem drew specific attention to.
“I’m looking straight down the face of Grouse Mountain. We want light and people to be able to see the incredible surrounding that they’re in here, because we know that makes them healthier, and they feel more
comfortable, and they feel more connected to nature,” she said.
Originally estimated in 2018 to cost $166 million, that figure grew to $325 million.
Of that, $100 million came from the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, starting with a $25 million donation from Paul Myers, the North Shore businessman and philanthropist the building is now named for.
“The remarkable gift from Paul Myers, $25 million, was just the spark that we needed to get this long-held dream in motion,” said foundation president Judy Savage, adding that more than 6,000 donations from individuals and organizations followed.
After standing up for a round of applause, the self-effacing Myers said he was feeling “overwhelmed” by the praise.
Myers started his career as a plumber and worked on hospitals’ mechanical systems as he launched his own business. Myers said he wanted to give back.
“Well, I was fortunate in life,” he said. “And you only need to eat three meals a day.”
Members of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) were consulted from the beginning of the design
process to ensure the tower would be welcoming with culturally appropriate spaces for Indigenous patients and families to benefit from traditional healing while in care.
In a release, Tsleil-Waututh Chief Jen Thomas welcomed that inclusion
“VCH has demonstrated they are walking the path of reconciliation by engaging with us as partners to advise on how our traditional lands and waters could be reflected in the tower’s design,” she said. “I’m proud to know the building will tell the story of our culture, incorporate our hənq̓əmin̓əm language, and hold space for Elders as they access important health services.”
Sxwixwtn (Wilson Williams), spokesperson and elected council member for the Squamish Nation, also offered praise for how the space reflects the values, traditions and cultures of the First Nations people it will serve.
“From the façade resembling our long houses, to our stories and languages reflected throughout the interior and healing spaces, Paul Myers Tower is a thoughtful example of what can be accomplished when working meaningfully with First Nations to create a state-of-the-art medical facility that will benefit everyone across the North Shore community,” he said.
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OF LIFE
MARY THOMPSON LASHBROOK
June 7, 1928 - August 8, 2024
Please join us to celebrate Mary’s long and eventful life. Friday March 7th, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
St Christopher’s Anglican Church 1068 Inglewood Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1Y3
Captain William (Bill) S. Dolmage
April 12, 1946 - October 27, 2024
In the early hours of October 27th, Bill passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer
He leaves behind his loving family, many friends, and coworkers from his years of working up and down the West Coast
He was at his happiest being on the water, watching and supporting his children and granddaughters doing what they love, or cuddling with his cats watching his favourite classic shows.
Bill was a great mentor to many and his knowledge of the water is unmatched. Many people who worked with him agree that no other Captain taught them as much, or as passionately as “Billy” did.
Although gone much too soon, we can take comfort in knowing he is resting at peace and now free to sail the world.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Apri 27th, 2025 with Magic Yacht Charters in Coal Harbour. Please rsvp via emai to captainsfarewell@outlook.com if you are able to join us, and for more info
Peter passed away peacefully on February 9th at the age of 77. Born December 15, 1947 in Duncan, BC, Peter leaves behind his much loved partner in life Nancy Pow He met Nancy atop Grouse Mountain in 1990, and four years later they made a home with each other in North Vancouver where they shared their love and many adventures He is also survived by his sister Vivian (Tony) Thickett; sister-in-law Jan Pow (Ron Flaterud); brother-inlaw Rick Pow (Carole Orr); niece Dawn Moore; and nephews Darren Bradley and Curtis Flaterud
Born in Duncan, BC, Peter spent eight idyllic years living on waterfront property in Maple Bay, where his enduring love for the ocean and nature began. Later a resident of Vancouver, he graduated from UBC with a BSc in Zoology, followed by a teacher’s certificate. He taught Science and Biology for over 30 years at Killarney Secondary and for four years at Magee. At both schools he passed on to his students his passion for the health of the planet by spearheading active and successful environment clubs
As a youngster Peter enjoyed glorious hours dogpaddling in Maple Bay. As an adult, his fascination with the ocean grew and he earned his NASDS Professional Scuba Diving Instructor certification. Nothing gave him more pleasure than introducing people to the wonders of cold-water diving
He was proud of his 200+ blood donations, his captaincy of one of the top fund-raising teams for the 24-Hour Relay for the Kids; and in retirement, obtaining his competition autosport racing licence, which enabled him to race at Mission Raceway, cheered on by some of his fellow car enthusiasts from UBC Sports Car Club days.
Peter will be loved and remembered for his deep friendships; his playful sense of humour; his joy in the present moment; his infectious smile; his skills as a blues harmonica player; and his artistic bent, evident in his graphic design sense, creativity with words, and his many beautiful photographs.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute gift in memory of Peter may be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
ISMAY, Arnaldo Andrés
March 25, 1946 −December 13, 2024
On December 13, 2024, ourdear husband, dad, andabuelo,passed away from thislife to be with his eternal Father at the age of 78 years.
To honourhis memory, acelebration of Arnaldo’s life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 pm at North Shore Alliance Church,201 23rd St E, North Vancouver, BC. Reception to follow.
On February 7, 2025 the world lost one of the best. Jack McAllister was an amazing human being He was kind, loving, adorably emotional, always full of wisdom, guidance and friendship. He could tell a limerick and shed a tear like no other He loved boats, Mayne Island, classic cars, happy hour and nibblies too. Jack’s friends tell us many called him their best friend. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Van Yacht Club, but it is his love and commitment to his family that will be missed the very most. “FAIR WIND & FOLLOWING SEAS” (unknown) No service by request.
CHAPPELL, Peter Wilfrid
MCALLISTER, John
REMEMBRANCES
BENNETT,Dr. Richard “Dick” Bedford
March 29, 1933 -November 30, 2024
Predeceased by parentsErwinand Hazel; siblings Hazel (Loudon),Beryl (Millward),and Howard; three dogs, twocats, and acrow named Jim. Survived by sister Di-Anna (Pike), wife Marillyn, daughter Pamela (Mansveld), sons Michael and Paul,and grandchildrenKristina, Olivia,Paige, and Eric.
Born into ahumble,hardscrabblelife in 1930s dustbowl Saskatchewan, “Opa” wasthe third of five childreninanomadic family. He took on many jobs-packingfruit,killingchickens (hisfather once quipped, “you canquitanytime,son”),and resetting bowling pins (once getting knockedout cold by aflying missile) -tosupportthe family Despite moving frequently,heexcelled academically,graduating as Armstrong,BCHigh School valedictorian in 1951 beforeearning a medical degree fromUBC in 1958-despite classmateshenanigansand the ultimate distraction:abeautifulyoung Arts& Education student, Marillyn Walker, whom he married that year “because he’d fail his exams if we didn’t settle down.”
After residingbriefly in Vancouver’s West End, the Bennetts moved to Chilliwack, BC whereDick served as amilitarymedical officer and Marillyn taught school before the stork brought Pamela in 1960. In 1961, they moved to Germany,welcoming baby Michael whilebuildinglifelong friendships. BackinCanada (Toronto, 1963), the stork arrived one last time with Paul, whileDick completed his medical residency.In1964,the young family piled into an old station wagon and drove crosscountry to West Vancouver,purchasing their first home,onadouble lot, for awhopping $18,000. Dr.Bennett practiced family medicine for 30 years, partiallyretiringin1995. He embracedlife fully with Marillyn and family -skiing, jogging, hiking, backpacking, gardening, and beekeeping. A beloved physician and friend, he was often greeted by grateful patients while strollingthe Seawall. ACelebration of Life will be held at West Vancouver United Church onMonday,February 24,2025, at 1:00 pm (RSVPsappreciated: Dick.Bennett.Memorial@gmail.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
CALDWELL, Lori Ellen (nee Helfrich)
It is with extremegrief andsadness thefamily of Lori EllenCaldwellannounces her unexpected passing at Lions GateHospitalonFebruary1,2025.
Lori wasborn on February 11,1962 in Victoria, B.C. andstill as apre-schooler,relocated withthe family tothe Deep Coveneighbourhood ofNorth Vancouver in 1968. Lori wasthe second youngest ofseven sisters and brothers to parents Bernadette and KennethHelfrich.ToLori andall of the Helfrich’s,family waseverything and all seven were each others life-longbest friends.
Lori attended Burrard View Elementary and Windsor High School, where she gainedmany friends andtook her place as a‘CoveKid’ of the sixties andseventies. Lori began herworking career as ateenager at Dollarton Drugs, hadabrief stint with theL.C.B. before returning to retail at the Lynn Valley Pharmasave. In her early 30’sLori changed careers to the insurance industry,starting with Defieux-SaxelbyofNorthVancouver,where with experience, studes andaccreditation,she advanced thru different levels of nsurance work, eventually specializingasthe executive commercial marine c.s.r.and senior staffer at Navis Marine InsuranceBrokers before her retirementat age 60.
Lori enjoyed manyforms of pop/rock music, reading, muscle cars anddrag racing. Shewas a doting mom to her cat-kids and always made sure thatthe jays, songbirds and crows, squirrelsand racoons were looked after
Predeceased by parents Bernie and Ken, brother Ken, sisters Dense andKaren. Lori is survived by husbandTony,special fur-baby Rascal, siblings Dan(Monique), Lynn (Ed Thomas) andJohn, brother-in-law Ron Whitman, as well as many nieces, nephews anddear friends.
Afuneral service andreception will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,February 24th, 2025atBoal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver,B.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donationstothe S.P.C.A.are appreciated.
Lori was kind, sweet, gentle and caring, with her passingbreaking the hearts of allthoseclose to her
COWLEY,Arthur Gordon
July 3, 1922 to February 3, 2025
It is with great sadness, the family of Arthur Gordon Cowley of West Vancouver,announce hispassing on February 3, 2025 at the ageof102.
Gordon is survived by histhree sons, Michael (Joan),Graham (Nancy) and David (Leigh); grandchildren,Dan,Chris, Page, and Lyndsay; and six great grandchildren, (Georgia, Jack, and Theo, Presley and Everett, and Rosie). He is predeceased by hisdear wifePeggy,towhomhe was married for 69 years.
BorninWinnipeg, Gordon spent most of his life in Northand West Vancouver.Heand Peggy raised theirthree sonsinthe Capilano Highlands, before moving to West Vancouver After Peggy’spassing in 2017, Gordon continued to liveonhis own until he was well over 102 years.
Aprofessional accountant,firstwith BC Electric andthenBCHydro, Gordon retiredin1980, having advanced from anentrylevel clerkposition to seniormanagement, over a40-year career.Heled an active lifeasa sailor,golfer,skier,curler,hiker, gardener,photographer, woodworker and artist.
Gordon built twosailboats,constructed a greenhouseand added adeck onto thefamily home. He wasashandy with construction, electrical and plumbing projects, as he was with financial management and aspreadsheet!
Gordonand Peggy travelled extensivelythrough Europe,the British Isles,Asia, and theUnited States, as well as EasternEuropeand Bermuda. They spent many winters golfing in Palm Desert, andenjoyedthe warmwatersofMaui for many years! Atravel highlight was an invitation to Buckingham Palace, to attend thegolden wedding anniversary celebrationsofQueen Elizabeth and theDuke of Edinburgh.
Themoreyougive, Themoreyouget, Themoreyoulaugh, Thelessyoufret. Themoreyoudo unselfishly. Themoreyoulive abundantly. Themoreof everythingyou share, Themoreyou’ll alwayshavetospare.
Themoreyoulove, themoreyou’llfind, Thatlifeisgoodand friendsarekind.
Recently,manywho walk theWest Vancouver Seawall will remember Gordon as theguy with two canes, who every day walked up to 4km, greeting all he met with acheerysmile and hello! He was also thewhite-haired RCAF veteran, whoproudly marchedeach yearinthe Remembrance Day ceremony, and thispast year took theHonourary Salute. One of theoriginal membersofthe FitFellas of West Vancouver, Gordon enjoyed theearly morningexercises and especially cherished the subsequent coffee,conversations, cinnamon buns, laughter and theensuing long-lasting friendships.
Throughout hislife, Gordonmaintained his curiosity,sharp wit and sense of humour.Athis request, there will be no memorial gathering.
To all whoknew Gord, raise aglass and toast alonglife, well lived.
Foronlywhatwe giveaway, Enrichesus fromdaytoday.
LIM, Sheila K. (B)
May 30,1952- January 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of ourbeloved sister and auntie, Sheila K. Lim(affectionatelyknown as “B”), on January23, 2025, at LionsGate Hospital.
Bwas predeceased by her parents, Limand Jancy. She leaves behind hersister, Pat,dear friends Grant and Blair, her cherishednieces: Renée (Shawn),Lindsay (Nick), Dana(Ben),aswel as her grandnephews and grandnieces Jack, Theo, Zoe, and Iris
BornonMay 30, 1952, BgrewupinWest Vancouver and she attendedPrince Charles School.She spentmanyhappy yearsinthe community she loved,becoming an active and dedicated volunteer at boththe West Vancouver Community and SeniorsCentres, whereshe served in variousroles formany years.
B’sspirit wasvibrantand competitive.She wasa proudand decorated Special Olympian, excellingin swimming, bowling, and snowshoeing.She proudly woreher medals, sharingher accomplishments withall whoknew her Herhobbiesand interestswerewide-rangingand brought joytoher life.B had apassion forknitting, rughooking,gardening, walking,and working out atthe gym.Playing cards was abig pastimeaswel as allthat black coffee.A confirmed “Trekkie,”she embraced thephilosophy of “Live long and prosper.”She wasalsoalifelong musiclover,and everyChristmas, without fail, she wouldwatch The Sound of Musicinits entirety,a tradition she held dear
Bwas afamiliarface in her neighborhood, often spottedwalking along22nd Street,where she greeted fellow community membersonher wayto the reccentre, library,grocery store, or simply back home. She always wore bright yellowand her days startedearly andwerefilledwithpurpose Her travelstook herfar andwide, with cherished memories from family tripstoHawaii,Taiwan, China, England, Spain, Italy,and Egypt
Wewill allmissB andthe remarkablelifeshe led, touching the hearts of so many
Our deepestgratitude goes to Aiza,who lovingly caredfor Binher home, and toCharlotte,and the compassionatestaff at Mount Seymour House, who provided exceptional care in B’sfinalyears. Inlieuofflowers,donations in B’smemoryto SpecialOlympicsNorth Shore areappreciated. Please leave your personal messages and memories at: https://everloved.com/life-of/Sheila-Lim
McLEAN, Daphne
December 2, 1929 -December 17, 2024
Itiswith deep sorrowthat we announcethe passing of Daphne McLeanonDecember17, 2024, at theage of 95. Daphne was abeloved mother, grandmother,great-grandmother and great-great grandmother,and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, wisdom,and unwavering spirit.
Daphne will be remembered forher warmheart, her generosity,and herabilitytobring joytothose around her.Her legacy will liveonthrough the countless memories she created with her loved ones. In herown words “I am apeopleperson”
Sheissurvived by her children,Glen(partner Sandy) andIan (partner Kaye), herfive grandchildren,seven great-grandchildren, andone great-great-grandchild.Daphne’s daughter Stacey and herhusbandBill both passed away in 2010 and 2018, respectively.Theyare survived by their two adult children Erin (partnerTaylor)and Brent (partner Marina). Daphne’spresence will be deeply missed, but herspiritwill continue to inspire and guideus.
Amemorialservice will be held to celebrate Daphne’slifeonMarch 14th,2024 @1:00pm at Boal Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver,BC. Please RSVP with Ian personally viahis emailorfacebook: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/ obituaries/ north-vancouver-bc/daphne-mclean-12135415
PATCHELL, Kenneth July 29, 1947 -January15, 2025
It is with veryheavy hearts that we sharethenews of Ken’spassing on January 15,2025. Surrounded by family,his challenges with lung cancer and pulmonaryfibrosisended peacefully and gently Kenwas predeceased by his parents, Ed and Irene andhis brother, Brian. He is survived by Suzanne, hiswifeofover 53 years, three sons andtheir wives -Sam andTara, Ben andSydney,Tom and Heather,8 wonderful grandchildren -Jackson, Evelyn, Lucy,Austin, Noah,Lillian, Anna and Madeline, hissister-in-law Lea, twonephewsand theirfamiliesand manycousins. Family was always Ken’s number one priority,andhetreasured all the timeswehad together
Kenwas born in Winnipeg and, in 1951,moved to North Vancouver with his parents and older brother.Heattended Norgate Elementary, HamiltonJunior High and Delbrook Secondary Duringthese years, the Capilano Winter Club was a very importantpart of his life -meeting up with friends andenjoyingcurling andfigure skating.
At UBC, he pursuedaBSc.inMathematics and, on thelighter side, became amember of Phi Delta ThetaFraternity.Upongraduation, heentered the management program at Hudson’sBay Co. After a few years, it was on to Burroughs Business Machines followedbyseveral yearsatBCCentral CreditUnion.
In 1982, Kenfoundhis true calling -Residential Real EstateSales. Areal ‘people person’, Ken was highly regarded for hisexpertise and integrity by fellowrealtors andclients alike. Sometimes, he was toosuccessfulbyfinding the perfect house for his clients-they never wanted to moveagain from their‘forever home’. After retirement in 2018, his family (especially having extra time with his grandchildren), hishome and, particularly,his garden becamehis focus.
In thelate1980’s, Kenand Suzanne discovered the pleasures of travelling the worldfrom the comfort of acruiseship. For Ken,inparticular,itwas the perfect vacation- going on every excursion possibletoexperience the various ports,the formality of ‘dressing’ for dinner,enjoying fine food andwine, meetingand making friends of so many interestingpeopleand last but not least, Team Trivia.
We will miss himdearly but have so many wonderful memories of thekind and loving person thatwas Ken.
ACelebrationofKen’slife will be heldonMarch 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm,Boal Chapel (1505 LillooetRd, North Vancouver,BC)
In lieuofflowers,the family would gratefully appreciatedonationstoeither Lions Gate Hospital Foundationwith adesignation of Hospice and PalliativeCare (www.lghfoundation.com/donate) or theBCCancer Foundation (www.bccancerfoundation.com).
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