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To many,LOLOisNorth Vancouver’shippestneighbourhood. To some,it’safree-wheelingphilosophy of life.And yettoothers,it’salsoa boozydrinkfor salein B.C.
Adisputeoverwhocanlegallyusethetermintheir brandingisnowgoingbeforetheCanadianIntellectual PropertyOffice.
ScottMcArthur,ownerofRaglan’s BistroonLonsdale Avenue,hadbeenusingtheterm on hismenusand in the restaurantssinceabout2005.HefirsttrademarkedLOLOin 2013.Butinthefallof2024,itwasbroughttohisattention thatStrathconaBeerCompanyhadlaunched theLOLO DrinkCompany,alineofcannedtequila fizz cocktailsusing theLOLOnameandwassellingthemoutofStrathcona NorthbrewerylocationatLonsdaleQuay.
Thetrademarkborean“uncanny”similaritytohisown, hesaid.Hesentaceaseanddesistletter and,lessthaneight hourslater,StrathconafiledanapplicationwithIntellectual PropertyOfficetohaveMcArthur’sLOLOtrademark expunged.
Theoffice’strademarksopposition boardcanhavean
ScottMcArthur, ownerof Raglan’s Bistroin Lower Lonsdale,isdefending his 12-year-oldtrademarkof LOLO fromthe Strathcona BeerCompany, whichnowsells canned tequilafizzdrinks underthesame name. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
Filing fora better future: This North Shore non-profit iseasingtaxseason stress
Increaseinbursariestoopendoorsformore
familiesatBowenIslandmiddleschool
North ShoreCommunityResources provides programs andservices to empower individual and community wellbeing
BroaderaccessforstudentstoattendIslandPacific Schoolthanksto bursaryfunding
Fo anxiety-especiallyforthoseunsu forbenefitsorstrugglin
ButforNorthShor chancetoaccessessentialsuppor mindandfinancialstability.
Asanestablishednon-profito NorthShor beenprovidingexactlythatthroughtheCommunity Vo vitalservicesdedicatedtoempoweringindividualand communitywell-beingandparticipation.
NSCRhasprovidedprogramsandservicesthat supportpeopleofallages
TheCommunity inparticular individualstofiletheirtax closeto$300,000in accesstohundredsofthousandsofdollarsmorein eligibleincomeassistance-simplybyfilingtaxes.
childupforhighschoolandbeyond.”
Apartoftheschool’sapproachincludes itsintentionallysmallsize with atotal maximumof72students. Everyadultsees everychild everyday.
Island PacificSchoolalsoplaces strongemphasisoninquirybasedlearning, culminatinginitscapstone masterworksprojects.
Theaimofitall,saysCarter,istocultivate wisdom,courageandintegrity,core values thatserveastudentwellwhereverthey choosetogonext.
Community throughcommuting
AstudentsmilesoutsideatIslandPacificSchoolonBowenIsland.PhotocourtesyofIslandPacificSchool.
Morestudentshave theopportunitytoattend theenhancededucationprogramatIsland PacificSchoolthankstorecentsignificant donationsmadetotheschool’sbursaryfund.
As along-timeNorthShoreresidentand retiree,Phyllis saysthatshesleepseasierknowingshehasthesupportof hercommunitybehindher.“NSCRsavedmylife.Ithad been averydifficulttimeformonthsandatmyage,I wasjustlost.AdrianatNSCRsavedme.Therewas alot ofpatienceand reassurance.”
Investingin atransformative education
Aprovenpovertyreductioninitiative
NSCR’sCommunityIncome TaxClinicempowers eligiblelowerincomeindividualstofiletheirincome tax returnwiththesupportofqualifiedvolunteers registeredwiththeCanadaRevenueAgency.This ensuresthatindividualscanaccesstheirtax refunds alongwithmuch-neededgovernmentbenefitsif eligible. Avisibledisplayofwhathappenswhen volunteersinthecommunitycometogethertosupport theirneighbours.
Newdonationsarebeingusedbytheschool toensurechildrenwhostandtobenefit the mostfrom atransformative independent middleschoolcanaccessitwithout worryingaboutfinancialconstraints.
“We’regoingtocontinuetogrowour bursaryprogram.I’mpushingashardas wecanonthat,”saystheheadofschool, BradCarter.
Carterencouragesfamiliesto reachout directly.“Choosinganindependentschoolis asignificantcommitmentandwerecognize thataffordabilitycanbe achallenge. Buteducationshouldbe ameaningful opportunity, notjust atransaction. We’re committedto workingwith familiesto make this experiencepossible.”
“Thisprogramisveryvolunteerdriven,”saysAdrian Partridge,Community TaxProgramCoordinator. “Thereare about30volunteerswhoareorganizing, takingcalls,makingappointmentsandhostingtax clinics.Thereare alsotaxpreparerswhodothetaxes. Allofthistakestimeandwe’reveryblessedwithfantastic volunteers.It’sanexceptionalserviceand arewarding waytogivebacktothecommunity.”
Meanstestingand
bursaryadjustments
NorthShoreCommunityResources’Community VolunteerIncome TaxProgramhelpslower-incomeNorthShoreresidentsfiletaxes, access refundsandfindfinancialstability
To tailortoeach family’s needs,Island PacificSchooluses athirdpartysystemfor eachassessment.Throughthismethodthe schoolcanadjust bursaryamountsbased onindividual familyincome,net worthand financialneeds.
Morethannumbers:Emotionalimpact oftaxsupport
TheNSCRCommunityIncome TaxProgramisopento NorthShoreresidentswith65%ofthoseaccessingthe serviceidentifyingasseniors—thoughthereismoreto thiscrucialservicethanjust returnsandbenefits.
Cartermentionsthere’snosetamountfor each familybeforeanassessmentisdone, butthere’snolimiteither.“If afamily,you know, meetsthemeansthentheyessentially comefora fullrideonthetuition.”
Specializationinthemiddle years
“Taxescanbedeeplyemotional—manyclientscomein anxious, evenintears,worriedabouttheprocess,”says Partridge.“Failingtofilecanstopessentialbenefits likeGST payments,subsidizedhousingand evenbus passes.Butoncetaxesaredone,there’soften ahuge senseof reliefand evenjoy.Forsome,it’sa routine thatkeepsthemfinanciallysecureandengagedintheir communities.”
Youcanhelp:Supporttheprogramwitha donation
AccordingtoCarter,therearefewaccredited Canadianschoolsfocusingsolelyongrade 6-9years.Hedescribesthisdevelopmental periodtobe acriticalandtransformative one asitiswhenchildrenstepoutofchildhood ontothepathtowardadulthood.
“Thistimeissoimportantthatitneedsto have its ownspecialattention,”addsCarter. “Getitrightintheseyearsandyouseta
NorthShoreCommunityResourcesiscommitted toimprovingsocioeconomicoutcomeswhile keepingcommunitiesconnectedthrough anetwork ofvolunteers.Relyingonthegeneroussupportof individualsandbusinesses,donatingtodaywillhelpthis vitalworktocontinue—andyoucanstill receive atax receiptfor2024.Thefederalgovernmenthasextended
thedeadlinefortax-deductibledonationsforthe2024 taxyearuntil Feb.28,2025.
Island PacificSchool’slocationonBowen Islandremovesstudentsfromtheintense social pressuresofcitylife,providinga bufferforstudentsduringtheirmiddle schoolyears.AndforNorthShorestudents, whomakeupabout athirdoftheschool, the ferrycrossing isan extraopportunity forconnectionsandmentorshipfromthe seniorstudents.
“WithoutAdrian, Idon’t knowwhat Iwouldhavedone. Ididn’t knowwhototalktoandnow,allmyworryhas been removed.I’mlookingforwardtomytaxesforthis year,” saysPhyllis. “Theworldis abetterplaceforthe communitywithpeoplelikeAdrian and NorthShore CommunityResourcesinit.”
“Sowehadone[new]student…he was incrediblyshyandanxiousandwithina coupleofweeksoftakingtheferry,it’slike he ownedBCFerries,”saysCarter.
AboutIsland PacificSchool
NorthShoreCommunityResourceswouldliketo give aspecialthankyoutotheirsupporters,Ratcliff andQuadReal.
Formoreinformationaboutthetaxclinic,visit community.nscr.ca/community-income-tax-program. To donate,pleasevisit www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/10605.
LocatedonBowenIsland,Island Pacific SchoolisanindependentIBmiddleschool dedicatedtothedevelopmentofwisdom, courageandintegrity.For30yearsithas offeredsignatureprogramsin asettingthat fosterspracticalandmoralreasoning.
NorthShoreCommunityResourcesisa non-profitdedicatedtoindividualandcommunity well-beingthroughfacilitatingsocialconnections, empowermentandcommunityparticipation
Tsleil-WaututhNation signs reconciliationagreement with feds
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
Thesəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-WaututhNation) celebratedamajormilestoneearlier thismonthas they signedanew reconciliationagreementwiththe GovernmentofCanada.
Thenewlysigneddocumentsetsout a processforfuture discussionsand negotiationsontopicsofsharedinterestbothwiththe Tsleil-WaututhNation andCanada,afederalgovernmentnews releasestated.
MinisterofCrown-Indigenous RelationsandNorthernAffairsGary Anandasangareecametothe TsleilWaututhNation’s communitycentre March 7tosigntheagreement.
“Canada’s relationshipwith Tsleil-WaututhNationisimportant,” Anandasangareesaidinthe release.“By signingthisagreement,wearesignalling ourmutualsupportforanewnation-tonation relationshipandtheterms under whichwewillexploreandnegotiate mattersofmutualinterest.Iappreciatethe leadershipof Tsleil-WaututhNationand thehardworkofthenegotiators in moving thisdraftagreementforward.”
Accordingtothe release,the reconciliationagreementbuildsonaletter of understandingsignedin 2017, recommittingthe two parties to continueworking together.
The announcementincluded remarks from Tsleil-WaututhNationElectedChief JenThomas,andelectedcouncillor CharleneAleckperformedadancewith thepapersto bringablessingdownon them.
“Itisabigcelebration,youknow?It meansthatthe Tsleil-WaututhNationis goingtohaveavoice,”Thomas said.
“Itwashardnottobemovedwhenthat happened,”sheadded, speakingabout Aleck’sblessingontheagreement.“Ihad to holdbacktears Itjustmadeitthat muchmorepowerfuland real.”
The Tsleil-WaututhNationhasbeen
workingonthe reconciliationagreement forthelast fiveyears.Roughlythree monthsago,ThomasandotherNation membersmetwithAnandasangareeover Zoom,askingtosolidifytheagreementas ithadbeenintheworksforalongtime. BothThomasandAnandasangareegot theirstafftoworkontheagreementtoget it done, shesaid.
Agreementwillcreateasmoothpath movingforward,electedchiefsays
Thomassaidnowthatthedocument hasbeensigned,itisahugestepinthe rightdirection.
“They’re finally goingtolookatus assomebody as important as themto makedecisionswithinour coreterritory,” Thomassaid.“Itis a bigthingtobe recognized,this agreement isgoingtohelp repairwhat wasdamaged.”
WhatThomasis referring to isthe Trans Mountainpipelineproject,which openedforcommercialserviceinMay 2024.The Tsleil-WaututhNationhasprotestedthe Trans Mountainpipelineproject throughtheir Sacred TrustInitiativesince 2012.Theprojectinvolvedtwinning an existing1,150-kilometrepipelinefrom EdmontontoBurnaby.
“Wefeltlikewhenthe pipelinewent through,itdamagedthe relationship,it damagedthenegotiations,itdamagedthe talkswewere having,” she said.“Whenthe pipelinewentthrough,wedidn’thave a voice.”
Thomas added thattwodecadesago, there were more hurdlesthat Nationleaders hadtojumpovertohave theirvoices heard.Overtimethosebarriershave lowered, andthe reconciliationagreementwill helpcreatean even smootherpathmoving forwardforfuture generations.
“Nowit’sgoingtobeconsent-based decisionmakingonallprojectsinourcore territory,”Thomassaid.“It’sjusthugeto be recognized finally.”
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorth Shore News. Thisreportingbeatismade possiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.
BRENTRICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
North VancouverMPJonathan Wilkinsonwillcontinueto serve asCanada’s minister of energyandnatural resources underPrimeMinisterMark Carney.
Carneywassworninas Canada’s 24thPrimeMinister
Fridayand,soonafter,namedhis firstcabinet,keeping Wilkinson in theportfoliohe’sheldsince 2021.
Carneysaidhisearlyfocus wouldbeonCanada’seconomy inthefaceofthreatsfromthe U.S.-instigatedtradewar, but alsohintedhewould beseeking afreshmandatethroughan
electioncall.
Earlierthisyear Wilkinson saidhewasconsideringrunning forthenominationasleaderof theLiberalPartybutultimately droppedhisbidjustoneday afterCarneylaunchedhiscampaigninJanuary.
BurnabyNorth-Seymour LiberalMP TerryBeech,whowas
previouslyCanada’sministerof citizenservices,wasnotincluded inthenewcabinet.
OtherMPstonabtopcabinet postsincludedDominicLeBlanc asministerofinternationaltrade andintergovernmental affairs andpresidentoftheKing’s Privy CouncilforCanada;Mélanie Jolyasministerofforeign affairs
and internationaldevelopment; François-Philippe Champagne as ministerof finance;AnitaAnand asministerofinnovation,science and industry;BillBlairasministerofnationaldefence; Kamal Khera as ministerofhealth; and NateErskine-Smith as minister ofhousing,infrastructureand communities.
Tsleil-WaututhNationElectedChiefJenThomasandHonourableGaryAnandasangaree,
/ NSN
NETRESULT
Newpickleball courts to replace West Van’s Gleneagles skatepark
NICKLABA
nlaba@nsnews.com
Morecourtsaresetto popupinthepickleball-predisposedDistrict of West Vancouver.
OnMonday,March 10, councilunanimously approvedworktodesign andestimatethecost of replacingthecurrent skateparkandbike terrain coursenearGleneagles CommunityCentrewith four pickleballcourts and amulti-usepumptrack.
Workingwitha pickleballadvisory roundtable madeupoflocalenthusiastsforthegrowing sport,thedistricthas beenaddingmorefacilities,includingfourin NormanbyParkand,more recently,anotherfourin Ambleside Park.
West Vancouverpickleballplayers
PuttingcourtsintheGleneaglesneighbourhoodwouldallowmore localstowalk and biketoplaypickleball,rather than travelling to more centralizedlocations, saidJillLawlor, West Van’sseniormanager ofparks.
Followinga reviewoftheexisting GleneaglesAdventurePark,staffconcludedthatthebiketerrainparkand skateparkareunderused.
“Thebiketerrainpark struggleswith erosion,weedgrowth,andislimitedto BMXandmountainbikes, reducingits accessibility,”Lawlorsaid.“Theskateboardbowlfeaturessteep [ramps]that caterprimarily to advancedridersand limitthebroadercommunityuse,as well as attractingsome graffiti.”
Buttheproposedchangeswould changethespaceintoavibrant recreationalhub,shesaid.
“Thecombinationofpickleballand a pumptrack wouldcreatethatmulti-generationalspacethatparents,grandparents, youthandchildrencanallgatherandbenefitfrom,”Lawlorsaid.“Pump tracks have beensuccessfullyintegratedintothepark systemsacrossthe region.Nearbyexamples includeMoodyville andInterRiver inNorth Vancouver,anddemonstrate theirsuccessaswell-lovedcommunity amenities.”
Perstaff’s recommendation,council approved$28,000inunspentsport court fundstoundertake a detailed designof
thenewspace,andtoestimatetheproject’scost.
Coun.ScottSnidersaidthepumptrack wouldservealargegroupofusers.
“ThethingthatIloveaboutthepump trackisitservessuchanincrediblylarge groupofpeople,”hesaid.“Youcouldbe brandnewwithfour-wheeledscooters. Youcouldhavetwo-year-oldstothe highlyskilledskateboardersoutthere.”
Coun.NoraGambiolisuggestedthat theparkcouldbedesignedtohavethe fenced-offpickleballcourtsbesidethe road,andthepumptrackontheother sideofthecourtstoimprovesafetyfor youngriders.
“Itwouldmakesensetometoconsider puttingthemonthe roadsideofthesite becausethere’safencearoundthem,as opposed to having thepumptrackclose to the roadifyou’vegotlittlekids on bikes,”shesaid.
BothMayorMarkSagerandCoun. Linda Wattsaidtheylikedtheideaofthe pumptrackbecauseitcouldpossiblyget more skateboardersoffof roads.
Withthesuccessfulvote, staffareto reportbacktocouncilinMay,aimingfor a possibleprojectcompletiondateas early as spring2026.
Lawloraddedthatmorepickleball courtscouldbecomingtoAmbleside in futureyears,afterthecreationofapark masterplan,aswellasattheincoming Cypress Villagedevelopment.
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Ed Pielak,Diane Cardwell, RegAllen,Ellen Forshawand Kay Keshavjee celebratetheopeningofnew courts inAmbleside Park last year.More courts couldbeonthe way near Gleneagles CommunityCentre. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
Coffeejoint comingtoPhibbsExchange,but stillno washrooms
BRENTRICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
North Vancouver’sPhibbs Exchangewillsoon be home toanArtigianocoffeeshop.
Signsadvertisingtheincomingcoffeeandpastryshophave goneupatthe638-square-foot commercialspaceincludedin the major rebuildofthetransithub finishedlastyear.
Theproprietorwas selected throughanopenbidprocess, accordingtothetransitauthority.
“Artigianoisapopular,locally owned, Vancouver-basedcoffee andcafé brandknownforits high-quality,artisan-inspired coffee,snacks,andpastries,” astatement read.“Artigiano submittedacommercialoffer andwasselected,basedonits operationalagreementandability to deliveryagreatamenitytoour customers.”
Theexactamountthecoffee jointwillpayfor thespaceisconsideredcommerciallysensitive andwon’tbe released,according to TransLink.
“Revenuegeneratedfrom this retaillocationwillsupport TransLinkservicesand investments.Ourlicenceterm istypicallyover10years. We aretargetingmid-2025forthe storeopening,”thestatement continued.
Findingatenanttooutfit and occupythecommercialspace was oneofthelastitemsonthe to-dolistatPhibbs.Stillmissing,
however,isaplace togofor commuters when they’re onthe go. Thereisawashroom available to busdriversand TransLink staff,however,thetransit hub,whichseesabout 16,000
passengersperdaypassthrough, hasno customer washrooms.
When TransLink and theprovinceannounced the $30-million projectin 2022, there was a flood ofcallsfortheupdatedfacility to includedupdatedfacilities.
Atthetime, TransLinksaid plumbingforcustomer washroomswasincludedinthedesign andconstruction,however a new washroomwasexpected to cost $1millionupfront,plus $300,000 annuallyfor maintenanceand security.
Askedfor an updatethisweek, TransLinkofferedastatement almostidenticaltotheones respondingtotheNorth Shore Newsquestions aboutthelack ofwashroomsin 2022,2023and 2024.
“TransLinkhasfunding throughthe 2022 Investment Plan toopen morepublicwashrooms. We’reexploringopportunitiesfor additionalwashroomlocations acrossthetransitsystemandwill havemore informationonthose locationslaterthisyear.”
Caffe Artigianowillopensooninthe recently renovatedPhibbsExchangeinNorth Vancouver, TransLinksays. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
HATEPROPAGANDA
RCMP investigateappearance ofstickers promotingwhitesupremacy inNorth Van
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
North VancouverRCMPsaytheyareinvestigating theappearanceofstickerspromotingwhitesupremacyintheCentralLonsdaleneighbourhoodinlate January.
Lastweek,localMountiessaid thatonJan.27they weremadeawareof“severallargewhitestickersposted onpoles,fencesandsignscovered withEnglishtext representingignorantand discriminatory ideologyagainst ethnicdiversity.”
Thelargestickerswould sometimesbenearasmaller, rectangularstickerwith a QR codeand web address.
Promotinghatepropaganda hasnoplace in our community,andtheseideologiesarenot representative of ourcommunity,Cpl.MansoorSahak,media relationsofficerfortheNorth VancouverRCMP,stated in a press release.“We remaincommittedtoensuringNorth Vancouverisasafeandinclusive place for everyone.”
Detailsaboutthestickersarenotbeingsharedto preventpromotingthe messaging,Sahaksaid.
Headdedthat“anumber”ofthestickerswere removed.
“Wedon’tknowwhattheintention is,but it couldbe a criminaloffenceunderthecriminalcodeof Canada for willfullypromoting hatred,”SahaktoldtheNorthShore News.
Van RCMPsaytheyareinvestigatingthe appearance of stickerspromotingwhitesupremacyintheCentral LonsdaleneighbourhoodinJanuary.
Policeareaskingthepublicfortheirhelpinfinding out whoput up thestickers.
Anyone withinformationabout theincidentisasked tocallNorth Vancouver RCMP at604-985-1311andquote file#2025-1856.Thosewhowanttoprovideinformation but remainanonymouscan contact CrimeStoppersat 1-800-222-8477.
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousand civicaffairsreporter fortheNorthShoreNews.ThisreportingbeatismadepossiblebytheLocalJournalismInitiative.
North
NICK LABA
Can’tholditanymore
Weareexcitedtoseean ArtigianocoffeeshopcomingtoPhibbsExchangethis year.Butwecan’tholdour dismaythat TransLinkstill won’tcommittopublicwashroomsatthe busy North Vancouvertransithub They’ll havemoreinformation“laterthisyear,”they tellus.That’sexactlywhattheysaidwhen thePhibbs revampwasannouncedin2022, andagainwhenweaskedin2023and2024.
We understandthatpublicwashrooms aren’t TransLink’s No. 1priority,orevenNo. 2.Facingastructuraldeficit,they mayhave tocutbus routesatatimewhenthesystem isalreadystressed.Atthesametime, they’re tryingtoseethroughtocompletion major capitalprojectsandexpansionsthatare desperatelyneededtokeepourfast-growing regionmoving.
But,bythatsametransittoken,that
shouldmakea publicwashroomatPhibbs a relativelyeasy onetogetofftheto-dolist. We don’tknowhowmuchmoneythe Artigiano leasewillbringin for TransLink, but we’d liketothinkit’senoughtocoversomeofthe upkeepfora publicjohnortwo.
Itseemsa bit unsportingsellpeople coffeeandnotprovidealootouseafter drinkingit.Butthisisaboutmorethanthat.
More than16,000 people per daypass throughPhibbs–anumberweallwantto seegrowas TransLinkandtheprovince implementbusrapid transittotheNorth Shore.Ifwewantpeopleoutof theircarsand off ourcongested bridges,wehavetomake thetransitsystemmoreappealingandmore comfortable.
Andatthe very least, TransLinkshould provideus with a fresh answer.They’vegot thefunding.Fouryearsisanawfully long time tobe holding it.
Bookbusiness stillthrivinghere, if you knowwhereto look
JACKIE BATEMAN
Contributingwriter
Forawhilenow,theworld’sbookshopshavebeendiminishing, morphing,andevendisappearing beforeourveryeyes.
HereontheNorthShore,we’reluckyto haveplentyofchoice. We mustbealiterary lottokeepourstoresinbusiness.
Admittedly,manyofthosethat remain havetosellthingsotherthan bookstokeep thecustomerflow.Whatinthenameof Atwoodisallthisstuff?Why,it’s the perfect selectionofgiftsforthebookloverinyour life. Youdon’thavetobuyabookforthat person.Instead,youcanbuythemsomethingthat’sbookadjacent.
Howaboutamugwithaliteraryquote onit?“Sheistoofondofbooksandit has
turnedherbrain.”That’sagoodone.It’s thekindofthingyoumightfindatIndigo, at ParkRoyal.Excellentrangeof mangaand graphicnovelstoo,bytheway.It’snotall bestsellersandcozy readingsockswith pompoms.ItsoundslikeI’mbeing facetious,butIgenuinelylikebook-merch.
Perhapsyoumightseekagreetingcard withawhimsicalfloor-to-ceilingbookcase onthefront.32BooksinEdgemont Village hasavastselectionofcardsaswellthelatestprize-winningnovels forthediscerning reader.Ifyoubuyabookthere,youmight talkknowledgeablyaboutHanKang’s new workandwhetherit’sasdeliciouslyweird as TheVegetarian
Ifyou’re inthemoodfor a quietindie store,Helicon Bookson West First Street inNorth Vancouverticksthatbox.And
don’tforgetPhoenixBookswhenyou’reat LonsdaleQuay.It’supstairsinthemarket andyoucanpre-orderyourheartout.
KidsbooksinEdgemont Villageis great forkidsandyouth,withanexcellentselectionofeducationalgamesandtoysthat are acceptabletohigh-achievingparents.Pop downtothemagicalForestFairyBooks and Toysat Lynn ValleyMall forevenmore to choosefrom.
BookLoversonEastThird is a haven crammedfullofsecond-hand finds, with pilesofunshelvedbookstolookthrough aswellasobsessivelycategorizedones. It’sahappy-place forme.AlsoBack Lane BooksonEast19this foryourvintage,rare, collectibles.
Ourlibrariesarejustasimportant,and wherethe reader-readersandthe writers
hangout.Iheard somewhereabout an attempttolaunch akindof Spotifyfor bookswhere you pay a subscription and get everything forfree Hello, we havethis.It’s what a librarydoes,but with afreemembership andfreebooks and events.Hurrah. We’ve gotsix excellent libraries.North Vancouver City Libraryisthe cool, glass buildinginCentralLonsdale.Idolikethe silentstudyarea(notalkingorsnacking meansproperquiet). The DistrictofNorth VancouverLibraryhas a Capilanobranch in Edgemont Village,abranch at Lynn Valley Village, and oneatParkgateCommunity Centre. There’salso anexpress library atLionsGate Community Centre. West VancouverMemorialLibraryisthe classic oneonMarineDrivewhichsmellsof old
MAILBOX
BOATHOUSEPURCHASE SHOWS WV COUNCIL GETSTHINGS DONE
DearEditor:
RE: West VanPaid$2.7Million ForFormer BoathouseRestaurant,March5newsstory
Beforepeoplerushtojudgmentabout themeritsofthispurchase,it’s importantto asksomequestions.Oneofmineconcerns thedistrict’srightto re-selltheproperty, presumablyunfettered,intheeventitproves tobeunfitforpurposeasanartsfacility. Itis alsoimportantto realizethispurchasewill involvethedemolitionofthe“Music Box” adjacenttoJohnLawsonParkandthe relocationofitsactivitiestoGertrudeLawson House.Thisstrikesmeasagood move.
Some,includingaformermayor of West Vancouver,havepubliclycriticizedcouncil’s lackofconsultationorpublicengagement concerningthispurchase. Well,inmy34 yearsof livinginthiscommunity,Ihavebeen repeatedlystruckbythe“paralysisbyanalysis”thatseemstoafflictlocalgovernment intheDistrictof West Vancouver.Mostly, such“publicengagement”ismerelyan attempttomanufactureconsent.Indeed,our formermayor’sletterspecificallymentions “decadesofstudies”concerningapossible artsfacility.Exactlyso.
Howmanyhourshavebeenspenttodate bybureaucratsandactivist residents,and howmanytaxdollarshavebeenspent,to produceabsolutelynothing?The brilliant ThomasSowell is right when he saysthat governmentisalmostalwaysaboutprocess, virtuallyneveraboutoutcomes.
Asforthose West Vancouver residents whodreamofagrandiose state-of-the-art localfacility,paidforbyotherpeople’s money,Iwouldsuggestthey reviewthe recentignominiousendtosuchanunrealisticexpectation respecting a proposednew
artgalleryintheCityof Vancouver. Timeto get real folks.
DavidMarley West Vancouver
PAY PARKING WILL STOP USFROM PATRONIZING WEST VANCOUVER
DearEditor:
RE: West VanCouncilMovesAheadWithPay ParkingExpansion,March12news story
Howwrongitisthat West Vanischarging $5.22anhourforpeopletovisitmanyof theirparks,withhopestoadd Ambleside andDundarave parkssoon.Asseniorswho havelivedalltheirlifeontheNorthShore, weenjoygettingexercisebywalkingthe scenic,safeand flat Seawalkseveraltimes a week. We patronizethedifferentcoffee shops,havelunchsometimesandbuy groceriesatFreshStreetmarketorIGA.But wecan’trationalizespending$15just to park thecar.Thisisgouging.GranvilleIsland,an evenbusierlocalattraction,onlycharges$2 perhour.
West Vanistherichestmunicipalityin theprovinceyetits residentsareexempt frompayingfor parking.Whyaren’tNorth Vancouver residentseligibleforsomekind ofpass?
Thegoaldoesnotseemtobe raising moneybutdissuadinganyonewhodoesn’t livein West Vancouverfromvisiting. And yes, local businesseswillsuffer.
S.Berry North Vancouver
SETTING IT STRAIGHT
TheMarch12editorialSuite Temptations containedanerror.TheDistrictof West Vancouverallowsoneshort-term rental licenceperproperty,nottwo.
North Shoreisstill a book haven
ContinuedfromA8 booksandthereforeapersonalfavourite. We alsohavemorethan80littlefree librariesonourstreets.Theysit,lovely andhandmade,onpeople’s frontlawns,on the road,outsidechurchesand parks.It’s a satisfyingcommunity thing, where youtake one,youleave one, andeveryonewins I wasonceinthemidstofwriting a storyset in1970sKenyawhere Igrewup.Iwalked by mylocalfreelibrary andfound abookwrittenbyJomoKenyattaduringtheperiod.It waslikethewriter-fairyofNarniahad putit there.Itmademy day.
March19,2025
TheMarkCarneyI know ManyCanadiansmayhaveheardof MarkCarneypriortoeventsofthepast fewmonths,buttheyarenoweagerto knowmoreaboutthemanbeyondthe headlinesofhisresumeandreputed intellect.Whatabouthischaracter, temperament,valuesandintegrity? I’veknownMarkforover20years. We firstmetwhen Iwasrunning anindustrialtechnologycompany developingapplicationsinthehydrogen andfuelcellspace.Markwasworkingin investmentbankingandcametoseeme tolearnmoreaboutthetechnology. Iwasstrucknotonlybyhisintelligence butbyhispassiontounderstand thetechnology –notsimplytoraise capitalbuttobroadenhisgraspofthe underlyingpurposeofthetechnology–toaddressthethreatofclimatechange.
Publicservice
Markand Ilosttouchafterheleft investmentbankingtoenterthepublic service –initiallyas aseniorofficialin Canada’sDepartmentofFinanceand subsequentlyasGovernorofboththe BankofCanadaandthen theBankof England.
economythatisprosperousandfairbut alsolowemission.
AtthattimeMarkwasbackinthe privatesectorseizedwiththeimportance andurgencyoftheseissues.Inthis regard,hewastaskedbytheUnited Nationstoaddressclimate financeissues, andheworkedwiththeglobalbanking sectorfocusedonsustainability.
Kindredspirits
Inmanyrespects,thoughworkingin differentspheres,wewerekindredspirits –focusedon findingpathwaysthrough whichwecouldworktoensureboth astrongeconomyand asustainable environment.
I’vecometoknowMarkwellover theyears.Heisdecent,engaging,a thoughtfullistenerandnon-judgmental. He is apersonofintegrityandstrong moralcharacter.
Aboveall,Markis apassionateand committedCanadian. Apassagefromhis book, Values:Building aBetter Worldfor All, speakstohowhiseconomicviews areshapedbyhisCanadianvalues:
Whatanincredibleselectionforsuch a smallarea.Let’skeeptheworldofbooks alivehoweverwecan.Whetherthatmeans buying,borrowingordiverting frombooks intobook-relateditems.Imean,who doesn’tloveapairofcufflinksthatsay‘the’ ontheleftand‘end’ontheright?Iforone IwouldsportthoseifIworeelegantdress shirts.Happy reading,whateverthatmeans to you.
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As Ifollowedhiscareerduringthose years, Ioftenmarveledatthegrueling challengeshesuccessfullyconfrontedincludingthe2008 financialcrisiswhile GovernoroftheBankofCanada,and BrexitwhileGovernoroftheBankof England.Fewinthiscountryandindeed aroundtheworldhavesocapablymet such vexingissuesheadon.
Markand Ilaterreconnected,duringthe years IservedasCanada’sMinisterof EnvironmentandClimateChange. We wouldspendtimetogetherinforums, domesticandinternational,focusedon climateissuesandonhowtobuildan
Fairnessis avaluethatCanadians holddear–partofthefabricof whoweare.
Followingdecadesofsustained growthininequality,fairness forthemiddleclassisnotonlya moralimperativebutapractical imperative: aprosperousmiddle classiscriticaltosustainingthe functioningandlegitimacyof oureconomicanddemocratic institutions.
Canadaisfortunatetohave,asitsnew PrimeMinister apersonascapable, asexperienced,asthoughtfulandas principledasMarkCarney,asweface thechallengesahead.
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staffinguporpayingoutseverances.
brichter@nsnews.com
Districtof West Vancouvercouncil is dippingintothemunicipality’s financial reservesinordertocover an operatingdeficitanddeliver a smaller-than-expectedtaxincrease for2025.
CouncilvotedMarch3forathree-percent-overallpropertytaxincrease–two percentforthemunicipality’s operating budgetandonepercentforthe repair and replacementofthedistrict’saging infrastructure.
Thedistrict’soperatingcostsareup by $4.5millionin2025,primarilydriven by negotiatedwageincreasesformunicipalemployees, whichwould require a 4.7percentincreaseintaxestobalance thebudget.
Alargeportionofthatshortfallwill be coveredbyclosingoutthedistrict’s $953,000innovationfundsetupin previousbudgetsforprojectsthatwould reducecosts,increaseefficiencyorraise revenue.
Councilwillalsobetaking$1million of themunicipality’s$3-millionwagecontingencyfund,whichisheldontoincase thedistrictfacesunexpectedcostsfrom
Andcouncilwilltake$620,000in expectedsurplusfinancesfrom2024 (expectedbecausethefinancialstatementsforthe2024yeararestillnot completed)andapplythemtothisyear’s operatingbudget.
Ontheassetlevy,twopercentwould havebeenthe“optimal”amountthat wouldhelpclosethegapinthedistrict’s expectedinfrastructurecostsinthe comingyears,financestaffsaid.
Using reservestocoveroperating expensesandthesmallerassetlevy cameatthe recommendationofcouncil’snewlyformedfinanceand revenue advisorycommittee.
CommitteechairDonSmithtold councilthe recommendationsshouldbe consideredinlightofthefinancialhit coming,thankstotheover-budgetNorth Shore Wastewater TreatmentPlant.
“Thisisalsointhecontextofthe highestutilitytaxincreasesthatthe publichasseen,maybeever.Whileyou couldsayitisprudentforthedistrictto beraisingmoremoneyratherthanless money,theothersideofthecoinis,isit prudentforpeopletobepayingmorein
Councilnotesspikeinutility fees
termsoftaxes?”
DistrictfinancedirectorIsabelGordon said,undernormalcircumstances,she wouldnotadvisestructuring budgets thatway,butwiththeexpectedspikein utilityfees residentsmustpay alongwith otherinflationarypressures,itwouldbe workableinshort-term.
ButGordon’s recommendation came withtwobigcaveats.Spending reserve funds on wagesisn’t somethingthatcan be repeated,shecautioned.
“[Thecommittee]is suggestingthat perhapswedon’t need those savingsas muchasperhapswethoughtwedid,and that a betteruse of them wouldbe to subsidizethetaxrateincrease.Thatis a one-time useoffunds.Inotherwords, you spendthatmoneyoutofthesavings account,it’sgone.It’snottherenext year,”shewarned.
AndGordonalso cautionedthat continuingtolagbehindonasset maintenancemay bepenny-wise but pound-foolish,especiallyconsidering thatconstruction costsrisemuchfaster thangeneralinflation,andtheprospect of tariffsimpactingprices.
“There’sonlysomuch youcando to kindofpatchthingsupandkeepthem going,”shesaid.“Whatyoucando today,ifyoudon’tdoit,maycostyou agreatdealmoretomorrow, andthat’s justafactofthewaytheworldseems to beworkingrightnow.”
In theirdeliberations,councilmembersacknowledgedthetrade-offsthat were beingmade,particularlywhenit cametotheassetlevy.
Coun.SharonThompson,who describedherselfasboth practicaland conservative,saidthecommonsense approachmaybemorealignedwith staff’spreferred direction.Butsheadded thatfor2025,councilneededtotrynew methods.
“I alsofeelthisyearisextraordinary, andwe’vegota reallyinnovativewayof lookingatthings,”shesaid.“I’m notsure thatthisisgoingtobeapatternwe’re goingtocreateforthefuture,butit does seemlikeanexcitingtime. We’vegot a staffthat seems reallycommittedto creatingefficiencies, which is really the fundamentalpartof what we’retrying to achievehere. We’vegotacouncilthat promisedthatwewouldmakesurewe’re spendingmoneyeffectively,andIthink theonlywaywecanactuallyachieve thatistocreatethistensionandgointo thisyearwithanopenmindandsee how it works.”
MayorMarkSagersaidthereissome optimismthat2026wouldbring“significantly”more revenuetothemunicipality followingcouncil’sapprovalto rezone Cypress Village–anewneighbourhood of 3,700homes and businessesoff CypressBowlRoad–andthe reassessed valueofthelandtherethatwould bring.
Coun.Linda Wattalsoflaggedthestaff wageincreasesthataredrivinggrowth intheoperatingbudgetandsaid, with moreefficiencies,councilcouldput moremoneyintoagingassetsin2026.
“It’sanabsolute,indisputablefact thattaxationhas,atallthreelevelsof government,outstrippedinflation,andat thispoint,itmay just beonawingand a prayer,butI reallyhopethattheMetro mayorsandCAOsareabletocollectively reininsomeofthesebargainingsituationswiththeunionsthathave putus allinthisposition.Imean,thatcannot continue,”shesaid.
Coun.NoraGambioliandPeter Lamburweretheonlyvotesagainstportionsofthebudget.
“Ithinkwe’recuttingtooclosetothe boneformyliking,”Gambiolisaid “And ifwe’regoingtoagreetouseanextra $620,000fromthesurplus,itshould be goingintotheassetlevy.”
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IrwinOostindie
LiberalArts&Marketing Management, 1987, Post-GraduateCertificate in MediaArts,2004
IrwinOostindieisa mediaartist,urbanstudies expertandadvocatefor decolonization,equity, and environmentaljustice. He co-createdCanada’s largest politicalartsfestival, Under theVolcano. He isvice-presidentofthe Wild Bird TrustofBCand directorofVoor Urban Labs, focusingonlandback, decolonization,and communitysolutions.
Reuben Avery
Jazz Studies—Instrumental Diploma,2009, Bachelor of Musicin Jazz Studies,2011
Reuben Avery,co-founder and presidentofthe Back On Stage app, revolutionizes businessoperations for musiciansand event professionals. Hisexpertise in theweddingindustry inspired thecreation of thisinnovativeplatform, nowserving over10,000 musicians. Avery’s leadershipis recognized withtheCreativeBCGrant andCapU’sDean’sAward of Excellence.
Nominationsfor next year’s awards areopen! Readmore at capilanou.ca/alumni-awards Connectwithus at alumni@capilanou.ca
MasonDucharme
Bachelor of Business Administration,2014
SusanChang
Arts& Sciences— General,1980
Mason Ducharme,a member of theLil’wat and Samahquam Nations, isaleadingadvocate for Indigenousgovernanceand education. He servesas the co-executive directorfor the Centrefor FirstNations Governance,and the national communityresearch firectorfor theRebuilding FirstNations Governance project. Mason has receivednumerous awards, including theJoseph-Armand Bombardier Scholarship.
Dr.SusanChang,a distinguished professor at UCSF andleading expertinbrain tumour care,hashelped to revolutionizeneurooncology.A2024 Fellow of theAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology,she pioneered groundbreaking programs forbrain cancer caregiversandsurvivors, transforming thepatient experiencethrough innovativecareand research.
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Advanced Arts& Entertainment Management Certificate, 2003
Chris Mayhas playeda pivotalroleinsomeof theworld’smost iconic liveevents, from Cirque du Soleil to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.Starting at CapU’s BlueShoreTheatre, he becameatouring manager at CirqueduSoleil. Now GM of BC Place,Chris also chairs theboards of Embersand theFirehall Arts Centre,helpingshape Vancouver’sculturaland communitylandscape.
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FIFAunveils WorldCup remix featuringlocal First Nations
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
ThreelocalFirstNations willhelpwelcometheworld to the2026FIFA World Cupnextyearthrougha remixofthe massiveevent’sthemesong.
FIFA releasedthe Vancouver remix ofthe WorldCupthemesongMarch10 afterlocalproducerandDJ GraysonRepp workedwithsəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation),Skwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation)andxʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam)Nationartiststobringthe songtolife.The Vancouver remixfeatures FirstNationvocalsandinstrumentswhile blendingelectronic dancemusicsounds.
“Theconceptactually startedwithpen andpaper.Iwrotedownallthesightsand soundsof Vancouver–soIincorporated soundsofwavescrashing,rainfalling –andthenwhat reallybroughtittogether wasworkingwiththeFirstNations,and I thinkthat’swhatmadeit so special,”Repp saidinapressvideo.
Eachhostcityhaspartneredwith a localproducerto remixthemaintheme songandincorporateadistinctvibefor eachlocation,afirstinFIFA WorldCup history. Vancouverand Torontowillbe hostinggamesin Canada,alongwiththree citiesinMexicoand11in theU.S.
But the Vancouver songisthe only FIFA WorldCup26 remixhighlightinglocal Indigenousartists.
Tsleil-WaututhNation musiciansHunas (WilliamGeorge-Thomas)andRobertD. Georgeweresomeofthe artistsfeatured, beating a rhythm with atraditionalhand
Tsleil-WaututhNationmembersHunas (WilliamGeorge-Thomas)and Robert D. George singtheNation’s welcomesong to beincorporatedinto the WorldCup2026 themesong Vancouver remix. CITY OF VANCOUVER
drumandsingingthe Nation’s welcome song.
The Tsleil-WaututhNation’s welcome songisusedtogreetpeopletoeventsor circles,George-Thomas said. Alsoknown as the“WelcometotheDay”song,itdates backcenturiesbuthasbeenusedpredominatelysincethe1950swhenthenChief DanGeorgeandhischildrenuseditin performancesaround Vancouver.
“Thewelcomesongembodiesawelcomingspirittowhereveryou’regoing,” George-Thomastoldthe NorthShore
News.“Ithinkitwasjustoneofthosekind ofobviousonestodowhenyou’re welcomingsomanypeopleintoourterritory.” Squamish NationandMusqueamIndian Bandartistsalsoincorporatedversionsof theirwelcomesongs,George-Thomassaid.
Remixasteptowardsinternational reconciliationandhealing,councillorsays Musicand sportsoftenintertwinewith eachother,andGeorge-Thomas said it’s importanttohavethesetypesofshowcase opportunitiesthatpreviouslydidn’texist.
“Ifitwasn’tforstufflike this,[people] won’t even hear thewords,Musqueam, Squamishor Tsleil-Waututh.They’llhave noidea thattheyhappentobeonthese landswhilethey’reat FIFA,”hesaid.
UpliftingvoicesofIndigenous artiststobeincludedinthesesongshelps people knowabouttheNationsonan internationalscale,but alsohelps create inclusivity,SquamishNation elected councillorSxwíxwtn(Wilson Williams)said.
“Whenwelookatthepowerofsport andwhathealingitprovidesforour people andempowermentitprovidesfor humanity,ittoucheshome,” Williamssaid. “Ithinkaswelive andbreatheintheworld today,it isneeded.”
Although Williamswasn’tinthesong production,hefeels a part ofitas the song’ssoundsincorporate culturefrom the SquamishNation.
“Thepowerofsportthrough[the] WorldCupallowsustoshare whowe are, where we comefrom,but alsoshare and empowerotherIndigenouspeople across theworld,”hesaid.
Checkout FIFA’s YouTube channelfor a fullvideoversionofthesong complete withvisualsfromaroundthe Vancouver area.Includedinthevideoare stops at popularspotssuch as Capilano SuspensionBridgePark,GrouseMountain, GranvilleIsland,StanleyPark,Mount Seymour,DeepCove,Davie Streetand, of course,BCPlace.
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Windsor Wolves win first-ever provincialbasketballbanner
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Atsomepointinthenot-so-distantpast, North Vancouver’s WindsorSecondary wasn’ttakenseriouslyforitssenior boysbasketballprogram.
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That’saccordingtoheadcoachMarco Fong,whohelpedpermanently change thatperceptiononMarch8whenhis Wolveshunteddowntheir first-everAAA provincialbannerwitha strong66-58victoryover No. 1seededSt.ThomasMoreat LangleyEventsCentre.
Lastseason,amuchyounger Wolves squad–withjustoneGrade12player –wonthe NorthShoreandcamethird inthe VancouverSeatoSkyZone championships.
Those resultssparkedbelief and
hunger amongtheathletesandcoaching staffatthebeginningofthisseason,said headcoachMarcoFong,thatthisyear’s teamcould finallybringthebannerhome.
Rackingup winafterwinthisJanuary, theteam reallybegantofeellikeAAAwas wideopenandtheyhad a shotatdoing somethingspecial,Fongsaid.
The WolvestooktheNorth Shoretitle withease,andpowered throughthezone championships–defeatingNo. 4 seed Magee andNo.1seed St. PatrickRegional Secondary.
Thatput Windsoringoodposition at provincials,astheNo.2seed.Atthe LangleyEventsCentre,the Wolvesbeat Richmond62-53inthequarterfinalsand MarkIsfeld 74-56 in the semis.
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TournamentMVP Perrin Taylor makes apassas he helps leadthe Windsor Wolves senior boys to their first ever provincialbasketball title.. GARRETT JAMES / LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE
Oscar Rouillard wasnamedChampionshipPlayer of theGame. LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE
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Titletrifecta for Windsorboys
Then,withabalancedattackand disciplineddefenceinthe final, Windsor gainedaleadlateinthefirstquarterthat St.ThomasMorecouldn’tgetback.The Wolvesledfor33minutesand18seconds ofthe40-minutematch.
Puttingup18points, OscarRouillard led the Wolveswith seven rebounds,three assistsand threeblockedshots–aperformancethatearnedhimChampionship PlayeroftheGamehonours,aswellas First TeamAll-Star.
TeammatePerrin Taylorwasnamed tournamentMVP,with13 pointsand11 reboundsinthe final.
Emmet Ward –whodoublesas Windsor’sstarquarterback – scored10 pointsand13 reboundsinthechampionshipgame.
TeamcaptainLukasChungwasnamed Second TeamAll-Star.
CoachFongsaidthe teamprideditself onitsdefence,“whichwasevenbetter in thepostseason–averaging51points [against]pergame.”
Attheheartofthedefensiveeffort was Ward,Fongsaid.
“Beingastar on thefootball field,he’s an athletickidwho doesallthe dirty work for us,”hesaid.
During the regularseason, Ward saw thatifhecoulddevelophisjump shot,it couldbeakeyingredienttotheteam’s success.
“Atlunchand after school,hewould spendextratimeworkingonhis mid-range jumpshot because teamneeded himto dothat,”Fongsaid.“That rubsoff onthe otherguys.”
Wolvesbringhomeimpressivethreeprovincialbanners in senior boyssports
Thisseason, Windsor’ssenior boys havebroughthomeanincrediblethree provincialbanners–in soccer,football andnowbasketball.
To bringhomethe first AAAbasketball banner, “Itmeansalotformeashead coach,”Fongsaid.
Whilethere’s beenprevious success with Windsor’sgirlsbasketballteams,the seniorboysteamshavebeenlookeddown oninthepast,Fong said.
“Wemadeitourmission tochangethat reputation,”hesaid.“Itmotivatedusgoing intogames,andmadewins sweeterto provethemwrong….Theseniors putin a lotofworktobe successful,andhaveset anexampleforthe rest ofthe school.”
Inotherseniorhigh schoolbasketball news,theArgylePipers4Agirlsteam tookbronze,witha76-63victory against RiversideonMarch1.IsabellaMilijkovic wasnamedFirst TeamAll-Star,andSophie NicholsonaSecond TeamAll-Star.
Windsorhead coachMarco Fongspeaks to his team. GARRETT JAMES / LANGLEYEVENTSCENTRE
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North ShoreSports Hall of Fameinducts classof2025
NICKLABA & ANDY PREST
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Fivesportinglegendsjoined elitecompanyasmembersof theNorthShoreSportsHall ofFameduringaceremony heldlastweek.
NHLgoal-scoringsuperstar BrettHull,dominantmountain bikepioneerAlisonSydor, toweringNBA playerRobert Sacré, localfootballpowerhouseLarry Reda,andNorthShorecoach andbuilderFenBurdettwere intotheHallofFame duringthe NorthShoreSport AwardsceremonyMarch11intheatrium of West VancouverCommunity Centre.
Ahighlightoftheevent includedatouchingthank youspeechfromReda,who acknowledgedthehundreds, likelythousands, of playersand coacheshehashadthepleasure of workingwiththrough decades involvedwiththesportoffootball,theultimateteamgame.Fen Burdett’ssonMikealsooffered thanksattheevent, regalingthe crowdwithstoriesofhisdad fillinghisstationwagonfullof kidstogoplaysportsallover theLowerMainland.
ThenewHallofFameclass spansgenerationsinawide varietyofsports.Here’salook attheaccomplishmentsofthis year’sinductees.
BrettHull
The“GoldenBrett”is oneof thebest hockeyplayerstoever skateoutoftheNorthShore WinterClub.Thesonof NHL legendBobbyHullwasborn a dualcitizeninOntarioandspent severalofhisformativeteen yearsgoingtoschool andplayinghockeyinNorth Vancouver.
InhisillustriousNHLcareer, Hull recordedastaggering741 goalsand650assistsfor 1,391 pointsin1,269games.
Ininternationalplay,Hull madehisdebut with TeamUSA inthe1986InternationalIce HockeyFederationMen’s World Championship.He alsohelped TeamUSAwintheinaugural WorldCupofHockeyin1996, andin2002ledthe Americansto anOlympicsilvermedal.
AlisonSydor
MountainbikerAlisonSydor isatruegiantofthe sport.Sydor gotherstartin roadcycling, donningthe redandwhitefor TeamCanadaatthe1992Summer OlympicsinBarcelona,where she placed12thinthe roadrace. Butin1991,Sydor found her trueloveontwowheels:mountain biking.Whatfollowedwasastoriedcareerofathleticdominance andtrailblazing–inaburgeoning sportthatgrewalongsideher.
In more thanadecade of racing, she won17 WorldCup races, includingthreeconsecutive World Championshiptitlesin1994,1995
and1996. Whenshestartedmountainbiking,itwasn’tevenincluded intheOlympics.ButSydorwould goontocompeteforCanadain fourGames.In1996,Sydorwon silverin Atlanta.Sheplacedfifth inSydneyin2000andfourthin Athensin2004.
Larry Reda
FootballinBritishColumbia wouldn’tbewhereitistoday withoutLarryReda.
In1956,ashewashiredas a localfirefighter,Redawasalso beginninghiscoachingcareerin minorfootballwiththeGordon StrutridgeFootballLeague(which
andfourblocks.
Theseven-foot-tallgiant wouldthengoontostarfor GonzagaUniversityinSpokane, Washington,whereheisstillsecondall-timeincareerblocksfor theBulldogs.
ButSacréwasboundfor greaterthings.In2012,hewasthe 60thoverallpickintheNBAdraft, enteringtheLALakerstrainingcamponanon-guaranteed contact.However,the23-year-old shinedduringthepreseasonand quicklycementedhimselfaspot ontheteam,playingalongside basketballlegendKobeBryant.
Widelyknownforhischarisma andwinningsmile,Sacréhasbeen calledaCanadianbasketballicon andamajor rolemodelforplayers from WesternCanada.
FenBurdett
laterbecametheGSL/NorthShore FootballLeague). As headcoach oftheNorthShore Wildcats,he wonprovincialchampionshipsin 1969,1961and1963.ThenReda wentontocoachforDelbrook HighSchoolandtheNorthShore Cougars.In1969hebecamedirectoroftheBig4JuniorFootball Conference,andlaterwasmade president.
Today,Redahasbeen involvedinamateurfootballfor morethansixdecades.That’s involvedbeingpresidentofthe BC AmateurFootballAssociation (nowFootballBC),andexecutive directorfortheBCHighSchool FootballAssociationformorethan 20years.
Forhisoutstandingefforts, RedawasinductedintotheB.C. FootballHallofFamein2011,and theCanadianFootballHallofFame in2015.
RobertSacré
Whilehe’sgoneontoplayball professionallyaroundtheglobe, RobertSacréhasalwaysbrought thegamehome.In2006asaGrade 11student,Sacréhelpedlead North Vancouver’sHandsworth RoyalstotheB.C.seniorboysAAA title.Inthefinal,hewasnamed MVPwith17points,12 rebounds
ManyNorthShoreathletesnow knowFenBurdettasabeloved sportsfacilityinNorth Vancouver. Buttherearemany reasonsthat stadiumnowbearsthatname.
Burdett’sstoryofcoaching ateamtotheBabeRuth World Seriesin1965 remainslegendary amongNorth Vancouverbaseball enthusiasts.
AfterhelpingfoundtheBabe RuthLeaguein1954 – foryoung athletesage13to15–hewould coachteamstowinthreeBCBabe RuthLeaguechampionshipsin 1958,1964and1965. Twoofthose provincialtournamentswere heldonthe fieldhe’snamedafter today.
The1965teamwouldwinthe PacificNorthwestBabeRuth regionalstoearnaspotatthe WorldSeries.Theteamwent1-2, becomingthesecondCanadian teamto winagameatthe World Series.
Burdettwasalsoasuccessful soccercoach,takinghisBurdett Beaverssquadstothecoastal TournamentofChampions10 times,andwinningthedivision threetimesin1959,1972and1977.
ThelateBurdett’smanyaccoladesincludeNorth Vancouver’s Sportsmanofthe Year1974, aswellasbeingnamedtothe BaseballBCHallofFamein1982 andtheBCBabeRuthHallofFame in1991.
Hallof Fame coachandbuilder FenBurdettisseen top row, secondfrom therightinthisphotoofaNorth Vancouver teamhe took to the1965 Babe Ruth World SeriesinAnderson,Ind. NORTHSHORECITIZEN
North Vancouver’s Robert Sacré flies to thehoop againstthe DallasMaverickswhileplaying for the Los AngelesLakersin2015. ANDREW D. BERNSTEIN/NBAE VIAGETTY IMAGES
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Distilleriesonthe front linesof‘buylocal’ campaigns
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
Whenshoppingthelastfewweeks, youmayhavenoticedmore signssaying“BuyCanadian”pointingtoitems madelocally.
The“BuyCanadian”movementhas quicklysweptthroughgroceryandliquor storesafterU.S.President Donald Trump threatenedtoimpose25-per-centtariffson CanadianandMexicanproductsearlierthis year. U.S.liquor,produceandmaterialslike steelandaluminumarejustsomeofthe itemsaffectedbythetariffhike.Premier DavidEbyannouncedon March10thatall U.S.alcoholwouldbe removedfromBC LiquorStoreshelves,afterearlieryanking liquorfromRepublicanstates.
Withtherapidchangesintariff rules, peopleinthecraftalcohol industryarealso adapting.CeliaChiang,president of North VancouvercraftdistilleryThe WoodsSpirit Co.,sayssupportinglocalbusinesseshas alwaysbeenimportant,but nowisvital.
bloodorangesand botanicalscomingfrom theU.S.Lemon prices havesoaredin recent weeks,from$40acaseto$64.60,shesaid. The increasecould be seasonal,but her suppliertold her thetariffsareineffectnow.
“I’mseeingthoseimpacts directlyaffect usnow,andit’schallenging becausewe’re alreadytryingtobeascosteffectiveand operationallyefficientaspossible,”shesaid.
Thecitrusfruitsareneededfortheir LimoncelloandArancelloliquors,someof theirmostpopularproducts.B.C.doesn’t growthem,forcingthemtobuyfromthe U.S.
revenuefromlocalbusinessescan recirculatebackintotheeconomy. A2019study fromlocalbusinessadvocateorganization LOCOBCfoundthatindependentbusinesses recirculateupto4.6-timesmore revenuethannon-localcounterparts, keepingupto63percentof revenue inB.C.,comparedto14percentwith multinationals.
Despitechallenges,Chiangseesapositivemessageaboutpeoplecomingtogether asacountry. The WoodsSpiritCo.willsoon putCanadianstickersontheirboxes,so consumersknowtheyaresupportinglocal.
“Ifindividualshavethecapacitytoshift a portionoftheirspending to buyinglocal,it wouldmakeallthe difference,”Chiang said.
The WoodsSpiritCo.isafemale-ledcraft distilleryspecializinginItalian-inspired liqueurs.The distillery hasalreadyseen changessincethetariffs, Chiangsaid, includingincreasestofruitslikelemons,
ThelistofdistilleriesinNorth Vancouver alsoincludesSonsof Vancouverand CopperpennyDistillingCo.,joiningmore thana dozenbreweriesandacideryonthe frontlinesofthetradewar.The boozebusinessisoften heldupasanexampleintrade tiffsasitis heavily regulatedbygovernment andcanprovideatangibleexampleof actionthatiseasierforthepublictodigest thanthingslikepreciousmetals,transmissionsorsoftwoodlumber.
Buyinglocalcanbemorethanjust a symbolicact, Chiangsaid, addingthat
“It’simportantthatweletcustomers knowthatsupportinglocalbusinessesis a choice,andthatit’shelpingourlocaleconomy–it’shelpingourtaxbase,it’shelping jobsandhelpingothersmallbusinesses,” Chiangsaid.“Evenfromtheawareness perspective,it’seducatingthepublicabout choosingandbuyingCanadian-made products.”
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.
The WoodsSpiritsCo. ownerCeliaChiang shares somelocal cheerinherNorth Van distilleryandtasting room. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
Multiple cougarsightingsspark concern on Bowen Island
ALANNAKELLY
akelly@glaciermedia.ca
AcougarlivingonBowenIslandis makingitspresence known,and one recentencounterhasconservation officersconcerned.
Injust28hours,twopeoplehad close encounterswiththecougarintheCowan Pointarea.
Surveillancevideocapturedthelargecat struttingacrossafamily’sdeckandthrough theirfencedpropertyon3:15p.m.onMarch 7.
Thedaybefore,awomanwaswalking herdognearForestRidgeRoadaround noonwhenthecougarcaughttheir attention.
Shemanagedtofilmavideoofthecougarbalancingmotionless on atreebranch.
“Wow,that’sacougar,”thewomancanbe heardsayinginthevideo.
TheConservationOfficerServiceare awareofthe recentcougaractivity on BowenIslandandunderstandsthatitcan causepeopletobeconcerned.
Insp. SimonGravelsays COShas not receivedany reportsofacougarshowing aggressiontowardspeopleorpets.
“Overtheweekend,theCOS received a reportofacougarona residentialdeck,
whichisconcerningbehaviour,”saidGravel. “Thiswasnotinitially reportedtothe RAPPline.”
BackonFeb.24,Gravelsaidthecougar hadnotdoneanythingtowarrant removal fromtheisland.
“Whiletherehavebeenseveralsightings oftheanimal,byitsnaturethecougarhas keptlargelyoutofsight,”hesaidonFeb.24. Graveldidnotdirectlyanswerquestions
onwhetherornotthe recentencounters changethisstatement.
AccordingtoGravel,thelast reportto RAPPofaverified cougarsightingwas back inNovember.
Watchingthecougargrow
Cordell WynnehaslivedonBowenIsland for25yearsandbelievesitisaprivilegeto havesucha“gorgeousanimal”around.
“I’mnotconcerned….Ifeelkindofprivileged,”hesaid.“Sofar,ithasdisplayedno aggressivetendencieswhatsoever,petsor childrenoranything,”hetoldGlacier Media.
Hehashadtwoencounters with the animal,bothtimesonhisdriveway,andthe most recentoneabouttwoweeksago.
Onenight back inJanuary, resident Joshua YoungwaswalkingtowardBowen Island TrunkRoadwhenhe had a run-inwith thecougar.
HewroteintotheBowenIsland Undercurrentabout his encounter saying he waslessthan15feetawayfromit.
“Itwasjustthetwoofus,just me and whatI personallyconsiderto be theisland’s onlyapex predator,facetofaceononeof thedarkestnightsofthe month,”hewrote. At first,hethoughtitwasalostdog but ashegotcloserthegigantictail,long body andfelinefaceunmistakablyidentified itas acougar.
Hemanagedtowalkcalmly by theanimal withoutincident.
“Thistimewasalittlebitmoreunsettling,becauseIwasactuallywalking down thedriveway,anditcutinfrontofmeinto somebushes,” Wynne recalled.“Because therewasthesheercliffthere,itcouldn’t goanywhere.Soitwasjustlike12feetaway frommydriveway.”
Wynnehaswatchedthebigcatgrow from roughly80to100pounds.
“Myobservationisthathelooksway biggernowthanhedidtwomonthsago,” he said.“It’ssowellfedhere,it’sprettycrazy.”
Hedecidedtoinstallatrailcameraon his propertyandmanagedtocapturevideoof thecougar.
“Whenyouseeitcomeinandsit down, it’sgotsomegravitas,”hesaid.“That’s impressive.”
Wynneworksatthelocalbeerandwine storeandhashadanopportunitytochat withlotsofpeopleaboutthecougar.He understandsthatpeoplearedividedonthe animalwithsomebeingcautiousonwalks orruns.
“Thisiskindofthepricewepayforliving in awildernessarea.”
“Weareluckyto havethisone,itseems tohaveproven tobe oneofthegoodones,” hesaid. “I’mgratefulfortheexperience.”
Reportcougarsightings
Peopleareaskedto be familiarwith precautionsincaseofcougarencounters. COSadvises peoplenottogivecougarsan opportunitytolingerinanareaandbecome comfortablewiththe“presenceof people.”
“Conservationofficers willcontinueto monitorcougar reportsonBowenIsland and respondasnecessarytoensure public safety,”saidGravel.
Backyardchickenscanalso be anattractantforcougarsand peopleshould make surepetsareonaleash.
“Cougars preyon deer,whichareabundantoncoastalislands,”saidGravel.
He’s reminding peoplethataccurateand timelyRAPP reportsareimportant,asthey helpconservationofficers determinethe bestcourseofaction.
Cougar“conflicts”oraggressive behaviourcan be reportedtotheRAPP hotlineat1-877-952-7277.
A cougarbrazenly walksthrougha Bowen Islandbackyard SCREENSHOT SUPPLIED
cougarhasbeenspottedseveraltimes on BowenIsland. SCREENSHOT SUPPLIED
Aneaglesoars over West Vancouverwithalive gullclutched initstalons. Visitnsnews.com to see video of theencounter
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Joggerfilmsepic eaglehuntin
West Vancouver’s urban core
ALANNAKELLY
akelly@glaciermedia.ca
A West Vancouvermanwas running besidetheoceanlastweekwhen acommotion abovehiminthesky caughthisattention.
TurnerParkinsonandhistwo dogswerealongthe West Vancouver CentennialSeawalk justbefore7p.m.on March10whenthewildlifeencounter unfolded.
“Itwasanice,beautifulsunsethappeningandalittlebitofrain,” he recalled.
Whileadmiringthesunset,an“army” of seagulls was flyingup above.
“Ilookedupatthebuildings,and I noticedaneaglehad caughtaseagull, whichI’d neverseenbefore,”said Parkinson.
Hewatchedinaweasaneaglesoared abovehimwithaflappingseagull,still alive,initstalons.
“I’mnot reallysurewhatwasgoingon there,butitwasdefinitelyveryinterestingtosee,”hetoldGlacierMedia.“I don’t knowifit wasgetting readytoeatsome seagulldinnerorsomething.”
Hetookouthiscellphoneandfilmed theeagle-seagullduel,whichonly lasted abouttwominutesbeforetheeagleflew off withitsprey.
RobHope,generalmanager at the Orphaned WildlifeRehabilitationSociety inDelta,watched Parkinson’svideo.
“It’snatureatitsfinest.That’s really
cool,”hesaid.“Forthegentlemantoactuallygetitonvideoisprettycool.”
Theeaglesawafeastingopportunity andtookit,accordingtoHope.
“Youcansee it’sstillalivewhilehe’s flyingaroundwith it,”hesaid.
Eaglestendto “flush”seagullsandfind theslowestorweakestoneofthe bunch.
“That’llbehistarget,”saidHope.
“It’sanadultbird, sohe’s morethan likelygoingtotake it backtothe roost, wherehedisappearedaroundthebuilding.He’sprobablygoingtogo landon a building, finishit offandeat it.”
Surprisingly,aneagleeatinga seagull happensmoreoftenthan people might think.
“Theeaglewill prayonavarietyof things.They’renotonlyscavengers, but theywillpreyonrabbits andducksand galls,whatever is plentifuloravailable,” explainedHope.
Parkinsonwassadto learntheeagle likelyatetheseagull.
“That’spretty brutal….I feelsorry for thatseagull.Theyshould have hadsome bigger,tougher,nicerfriends,”he said.
Hope,meanwhile, saidit’san incrediblethingtowitness,especially in acity.
“Nature is cruel in oneway,butpretty remarkableinanother,”saidHope.“If peoplekeeptheireyesopen,youknow, natureishappeningaroundthem.”
Visitnsnews.com to seevideo footageof thedramaticmid-airencounter
TURNER PARKINSON
HappyNowruz
BustlingNorth Van Nowruzmarketbrings people together
ABBY LUCIANO
aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
It’shardforAnahitaFarzan nottogettearyeyedthistime ofyear,butforgood reason.
Marchmarksthebeginningof anewchapterforFarzan–hope ofwhatliesaheadintheyear. Asspringapproaches,sodoes Nowruz–acelebration recognized bymanyPersian,Kurdish, Baha’i,IsmailiandAfghani people.
Chatter,clappingandcheering filledtheLionsGateCommunity CentreSunday,March9aspeople acrosstheNorthShorecame togetherfortheNowruzmarket, enjoyingmorethan35vendors sellingartisancraftsand goods. Dancerscametothegymperformingtraditional Iraniandance toalargecrowd,whereflocks of peoplejoinedquicklyafter.
FarzanisaRealtorfor88West RealtyinNorth Vancouver,oneof thevendorswhoparticipatedin
themarket.ShemovedtoCanada fromIranin2008asa young adult, andwashappytoseethemarket
showcasingtheircelebrations andculture tothecommunity.
“Thisis reallynicetohave
thissenseofcommunity,even farawayfromourmotherland,” Farzansaid. “Beingacknowledged inadifferentcountrythatyou callanewhome…andbeingable tovaluethose traditionsandalso teachittonewgenerations.”
StafffromNorth Vancouver non-profitCapilanoCommunity ServicesSocietyputtogether theNowruz markettobringthe NorthShore communitytogether, butalsotoeducatethosewho mightnotknowaboutthe holiday.
WhatisNowruz?
Nowruz,meaning“newday” inFarsi,isanannualholidaycelebratingPersianNew Yearandthe firstdayof spring. The 13-day holidaybeginsonthespringequinox –typicallyfallingbetweenMarch 19to21–“symbolizing renewal andharmony withnature.”
Thisyear,Nowruzlandson March20.Leadinguptothe
holiday,manywillgatherseven itemsthatstartwiththeletter“S” inFarsiforthehaft-seentable.
Farzensaysitemsinclude samanū,awheatpuddingsignifyingstrength;sabzeh(sproutsor anythinggreen)toshownature; sekeh(coins)forwealth;seeb (apples)fortheearth’sshape; andserkeh(vinegar)signifying patience.Otheritemsaresenjed, drylotustreefruitsymbolizing love,andsīr(garlic)signifying health.
Afewoftheseitemswere forsaleatthemarket,along withotherthingslikepaintings, beadedandcrystaljewellery, 3D-printedtoys,handmade candlesandservicespeoplecan checkoutinthecommunity.
Clothpaintingandcalligraphy artistHivaLoftiwasoneofthe vendorspartofthemarket.Lofti’s workwaslaidacrossatablewith paintingsofdifferentcoloursand
HappyNowruz
Readytoring intheNew Year
ContinuedfromA22
canvas,butallbearingthesameword.
“Love”waswrittenon somepaintings inEnglishandothersinFarsi,showingthe messageofNowruz,Loftisaid.Alongwith hercreativedrawings,shealsocreated a bookofsomepartsofIranianarthistory.
“I’mveryhappycomingfortheNowruz market,helpingpeopleselectgifts,” Lofti said.
Nick Avery, executivedirectorof CapilanoCommunityServicesSociety, says thisisthe firsttimethatthenon-profithas hostedaNowruzmarket,andthefirstone backtotheNorthShoresincetheCOVID19pandemic.ButtheNowruz market can help bringpeopletogether,especiallynow duringtimes of uncertainty, Averysaid.
“There’sjustsomuchhappeningin termsofwhetherit’simmigration,tariffs, orthe potentialelections upcoming in Canada.It’saveryuncertaintimefor people,”hesaid.“It’sjustatimewhere weneedpeopletoknowthatthey’re caredabout,andevents likethisjust offerthatlittlebitofsecurity–thatlittle bitofcelebrationandeaseofmindfor a
littlewhile.”
Thenon-profitalsowantedtocreate themarketasawaytohelppeoplefeel welcomedandthrive in thecommunity.
“Ithinkwhenwegettoknowdifferent thingsaboutdifferentcultures,especially intheNorthShore, it’ssorich,” Avery said “Whenwebuildunderstanding,connection witheachother,itonlybuildsforastrongercommunity.”
Farzanhas seenthePersiancommunitygrowsincemovingtoCanadanearly twodecadesagoand is happyto seeboth culturesmergetogetherandwelcomeone another.AsNowruzapproaches,Farzanis lookingforwardtoherfavouritepart of the holiday–sittingaroundthetablewith her familywatchingtheTVcountingdown to ringintheNew Year.
“Thatisthebeginningofanewchapter,” shesaid.“Thisbringsushopeeveryyear, andthisissomethingthat I personally reallylike.”
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.
BUDGETSEASON
North Vancouver city council agrees on 5.95% taxincrease
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
CityofNorth Vancouvercouncilhas settledona5.95-per-centtaxhike formunicipaltaxpayersin 2025.
Councilandfinancial stafffirstmet Jan.27todiscussthe2025budget, wheretheyinitiallyproposedanoverall 6.89-per-centincrease.Maindriversfor theincreaseweretheRCMPcontract, wageincreasesandswitchingtoan E-COMMsystemfor911services.
InaMarch3meeting,theoperating budgetincreasedby halfamilliondollars andthecapitalplanby$3.8millionfrom January’sproposal,butthecitywasstill abletolowertheoveralltaxincreasewith afewchangesandgrantapplications.
ReducedRCMPcosts,anewtowing contractprovidingadditional revenuefor thecity,and BCAssessment’scompleted tax rollgrowtharetakingsomepressure offtheoperatingbudgetandoverall tax increase,accordingtofinancialstaff.
Staffsaidforthenew911services thecitywillhavea$100,000grant fromtheUnionofBCMunicipalities, addingthatthe“NextGeneration911 Implementation”projectisexpectedto
befullyexternallyfunded.Staffsuggested deferringthecity’sbikeand micromobilityparkingfacilitiesprojectto2027, andthetrafficsignalsprojecttofuture yearstofreeupadditionalfundingfor theCasano-Loutetoverpassprojecttogo aheadthisyear.
Withoutincreasingtax dollarsandto fullyfund theoverpass,staffsuggested pushingthecyclinginfrastructure
improvementChesterfield Avenueproject to 2027andthegreenway developmentin the Westviewand Tempeneighbourhoods to2028.However,staffarelookingfor externalfunding throughthefederalgovernmentandadditional TransLinkfunds.
ConcernswithCasano-Loutetoverpass project
Coun.DonBell saidwhile theoverpass project has the benefit of improving pedestrianandcyclist safety in crossing thehighway, he’sconcernedthat in order topayforthe project itis comingoutof thestreet pavingbudget.
“Atthispoint, I thinkourstreetpaving needsto bemaintained, butI understand that if wegetsome more federal money orwe’reableto rejuggle – depending ontheactualcosts–wecan re-address that,”hesaid.
Withtheoverpassprojectneedingan additional$5.8millionontopoftheproposed budget after receivingthe lowest bidfromcontractors,Bell also worriedif thetariffs downsouthcouldfurtherdrive upthe price.
Financialstaffsaidtheydon’tanticipatethattypeof increaseasnotallthe projectpriceis“tariffexposed.” Another
reasontobringforwardtheprojectthis yearistotrytomitigateanypossible tariffor retaliatorytariffsonconstruction materialslikemetal,staffsaid.
Addressingskatepark roofconcerns
DuringtheJan.27meeting,members oftheskateboardingcommunityasked councilto reconsiderconstruction plansforpartofthenewHarryJerome CommunityRecreation Centretoinclude abudgetforacoveredskatepark.
Afterhearingtheconcerns,staffsuggestedaddinga$50,000feasibilitystudy tothe2027capitalplantolookintoa roof forthenewskatepark. But thestudy’s timelineandcostsparkedsomedebate fromcouncillast week, with Coun. Don Bellleadingapushtogetthestudydone sooner.
Aftersomedebate,councilagreedto movethefeasibilitystudyto2026. Citycouncilwillfigureouthowto divvyuptaxratesonMarch31,andfinalizethebudgetbyApril7. The 2025tax ratebylawmustbepassedbeforeMay15. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous and civic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatis madepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.
PUBLICMEETING &PUBLIC HEARING
SHORT-TERM RENTALSAND BEDAND BREAKFASTS
AMENDMENTSTOTHE ZONING BYLAW AND BUSINESS LICENCEBYLAW
When: Tuesday,April1, 2025at7pm
Where: CouncilChambers,355 WestQueensRoad,North Vancouver,BC
How: ThePublicMeetingandPublicHearingwillbeheldin ahybridformatwith acombinationofin-personandelectronicparticipationbysomeorallmembersof council,orbystaffandthepublic.ThepublicareinvitedtoattendattheCouncilChambers wheretheywillbeabletoseeandheartheentireproceedings.Those wishingtoviewortoparticipateinthemeetingelectronicallymaydosoathttps://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494orbyphonebydialling1-778-907-2071and enteringwebinarID64484156494.
MEETING:AmendmentstotheBusinessLicence Bylaw
What: APublicMeetingforBylaw8665,whichproposes to amendtheBusinessLicenceBylawingeneralterms,by:
• Addingorupdatingdefinitionsfor:
•BedandBreakfastOperator;
•PrincipalResidence;
•Short-TermRentalAccommodation;and,
•Short-TermRentalOperator.
• Adding regulationsforShort-TermRentalsandBedandBreakfasts:
•Emergencycontactinformation requirement;
•InformationonrelevantDistrictofNorth Vancouverbylaws requirement;
• Mustprovide avalidbusinesslicencenumberin advertising,listings,orpromotionalmaterial;
• LicenceInspectormustbeprovidedwith awrittendescriptionof theproposed rentalanddetailedplansofproposedoff-streetparkingpriorto operating;
• Requirementtopost afire safetyplanbyallentrancesandexits,andhaveasmokealarmandfireextinguisheroneach flooraswellas acarbonmonoxide detectoron eachfloorthatcontains agasappliance;
•Testing,inspectionandmaintenance requirementsforlifesafetyequipment;and,
•Requirementtoproduceinspection,testingandmaintenance recordstotheInspector uponrequest.
HEARING:Amendments totheZoningBylaw
What: APublicHearingforBylaw8734,whichproposestoamendtheZoningBylawingeneralterms,by:
• ReplacingthedefinitionofBedandBreakfast;
• AddingdefinitionsforPrincipalResidenceUnit,Property Host,andShort-TermRentalAccommodation;
• Adding anewsubsection405A(4)toPart 4prohibitingbedandbreakfastusein adwellingunitincombinationwithshort-term rentalaccommodation;
• Adding regulationsfor Short-TermRentals:
•Permittedonlyin adwellingunit,inthehost’sprincipal residenceoreitheronesecondarysuiteoronecoachhouse,butnot both;
•Onlyoneshort-term rentalaccommodationpermittedon asingle-familyproperty;
• DefinitionofSecondarySuitetoinclude alockedofforself-containedunitwhichcontainsorprovidesforcooking,sleeping,andbathroomfacilities;
•Prohibitionofshort-termrentalaccommodationsinpermittedcaretakerdwellingunits,non-markethousingunits,accessorybuildingsotherthancoachhouses, vehicles,ortrailers;
•Prohibitionofshort-term rentalaccommodationincombinationwith abedandbreakfast;
•Maximumofsixguests;
•Nomorethanonebookingperdwellingunitat one time;
•Maximumof28days;
•Requirementforoneoff-streetparkingstall;and,
•Clarificationthatshort-term rentalaccommodationisnot ahome occupation.
• Addingshort-term rentalaccommodationtothelistofpermittedAccessoryUsesinPart 5ResidentialZoneRegulations;and,
• Addingdesignatedexpressionsandfinesforticketingviolationsofthebedandbreakfastandshort-term rentalprovisionsintheZoningBylaw. WhenandHow can Iprovideinput?
We welcomeyourinput on Tuesday,April1,2025at7pm. Youmaysign up tospeak at themeetingandhearingbycontactingthe CorporateOfficerat signup@dnv.orgpriorto3pm, Tuesday,April1,2025. Youmayalso provide awrittensubmissionatanytimepriortotheclose of thepublichearingbysendingitto the CorporateOfficeratinput@dnv.org orbymailtoCorporateOfficer,355 West QueensRoad,DistrictofNorth Vancouver,BC,V7N4N5.Afterthespeakerslisthas beenexhausted,therewillbeanopportunityforadditionalspeakerswhohadnotsignedupinadvancetomakesubmissions.PleasenotethatCouncilmaynot receivefurthersubmissionsfromthepublic concerningtheproposedbylawamendmentsaftertheconclusion of thepublicmeetingandpublichearing.
Needmore info? Copiesofthebylawsareavailablefor reviewat355 West QueensRoad,North Vancouver,BC,between8:00amand4:30pmMondaytoFriday (exceptholidays),oronlineat DNV.org/agenda startingMarch18,2025.
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West Van counciltosses proposal for subdivisiononQueens
NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com
Aplantosubdivideand redevelop a single-familylotin West Vancouverhas beenthrownoutbythemunicipality.
OnMarch10,amajorityofcouncil votedagainstfurtherconsiderationof a projectthatwould replacea single-family homeat2550Queens Ave.withtwoseparatehomes,eachwith a secondary suite.
Duringastaffpresentation,council heardthatthecurrent11,965-square-foot propertywouldbedividedinto twolots –onearound5,300squarefeetandthe other 6,660squarefeet.Inordertoproceed,the projectwouldneedazoningvariancedue tothesmallerlotsizes.
Staffnotedthattherewerenolotsas smallintheimmediatelysurroundingarea, butthatothersimilarlotsexistedtothe southonPalmerston Avenue.
Mostoftheexistinghomesinthearea werebuiltinthe1940sand’50s,butthat somehadbeen renovatedovertheyears, staffsaid.
Whentheapplicationcamebefore councilatamorepreliminarystagelast year,staff recommendedtheapplicationbe denied.Atthetime, councildirected staff to continueprocessingtheapplication.
Staffaddedthatmostofthe writtensubmissionsabouttheproposal werenegative. Some residentscommentedthatthedesign didn’tmatchtheneighbourhoodcharacter, andthatapprovalcouldsetaprecedentfor otherdevelopments in thearea.
Buttherewassomesupportas well, withpeoplestatingthat it couldaddmore housingoptionstotheneighbourhood.
‘It’sentirelyinappropriateforthis neighbourhood’
Coun.Linda Wattsaidshewasuncomfortablewiththeproposal.
“There arealotofvariances. It’scramminganawfullotofdensityintothose potentialtwolots,”shesaid.
Wattalsocriticizedprovincial legislation,namelybill44, whichprohibits publichearingsforprojectsthatalign with theofficialcommunityplan–suchasthe Queens Avenuesubdivision.
“Itstrikesmeasavery ill conceived andpotentially recklesspieceof legislation that reallydoesn’t lookatneighbourhood characterandtheenvironmentthatweare beingtoldtoprotect,”shesaid.
Statingthatshecampaignedonpreservingneighbourhoodcharacter,Coun. ChristineCassidysaid shewas “completely
ENDOFSEASON BLOWOUT
opposed”totheproject.
“Thisisgoingtobe, No.1,athumbin a hand.It’sgoingtostickout,”shesaid.
“Ithinkit’sentirely inappropriateforthis neighbourhood.”
Cassidyalsoquestioned why council wouldproceedtothenextstepof considering theproposal.
“Whatisthepointof wasting staff time
andthis[applicant’s] expectationsand time,ifthe chancesofit goingforward are not reasonablysolid?”shesaid.
Ultimately,Couns.Cassidy, Watt and NoraGambiolivoteditdown, alongwith MayorMark Sager. Couns.ScottSnider, PeterLambur and SharonThompsonwere infavourof movingtheapplicationprocess forward.
Make apositiveimpactinyourcommunity
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Anarchitect’s drawingshows theproposed design fortheproperty at 2550 Queens Ave.
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NOTICE OF 2025 BY-ELECTION
2025 By-Election: TheCorporationOf TheDistrictOf West Vancouver &SchoolDistrict45(WestVancouverSchools).
PUBLICNOTICEisgiven to theelectorsofWestVancouverSchoolsthat a by-election by votingisnecessary fortheOfficeofSchool Trustee (one to beelected) foratermendingOctober,2026.
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• West Vancouver CommunityCentre,Lily LeeRoom,2121MarineDrive
• BowenIsland CommunitySchool, CommunityUse Room, 1041Mt.Gardner Road,BowenIsland Wheelchairaccess andcurbside votingare available.
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VOTINGOPPORTUNITIES
Forthosewhoareunable to vote on general voting day, advancevoting opportunitieswillbeheldat West VancouverMunicipalHallat 75017th Street, West Vancouver,BCfrom8 a.m.to8p.m.onthe followingdays:
• Wednesday, March 26 andMonday, March31
MAIL BALLOT VOTING
Electorsmay apply to theChiefElectionOfficer to receiveamailballot package. TheApplication to Vote by Mail Ballot is availableontheDistrict’s website at westvancouver.ca/election andatthe West VancouverMunicipalHall.Mail ballotpackageswillbeprovidedtoqualifiedapplicants. To receiveamailballot packagebymail,anApplication to Vote by Mail Ballot mustbesubmittedno laterthan 4p.m.onMarch17,2025toallowsufficienttimefor apackagetobe mailed to youand returned. To receiveamailballotpackageinperson(pick-up atMunicipalHall),anApplication to Vote by MailBallotmaybesubmittedup until 4p.m.April5,2025. Completedmailballotsmustbereceived by theChief ElectionOfficerat West VancouverMunicipalHall before8p.m.onSaturday, April5,2025inorder to be counted fortheelection.
REGISTERING TO VOTE
Electorswhosenamesare notonthelistofregisteredelectors mayregisterat thetimeof voting bycompletingthe requiredapplication form availableatthe votingplaceandproviding requiredidentification.
ResidentElectors:
Aresidentelectormustmeetthe following requirements:
• age18orolderonthedayofregistrationoron general votingday;
• Canadiancitizen;
• residentofBritish Columbia foratleast 6monthsimmediately beforethedayofregistration;
• aresidentofSchoolDistrict45;and
• notdisqualified by anyenactmentfrom votinginanelectionor otherwisedisqualified by law.
To register,residentelectorswillbe required to producetwopieces ofidentification(atleastonewith asignature;photo identification is unnecessary)toprove both residencyandidentity.
Non-Resident Property Electors:
Anon-residentproperty electormustmeetthe following requirements:
• age18orolderonthedayofregistration oron general votingday;
• Canadian citizen;
• residentofBritish Columbia foratleast 6monthsimmediatelybeforetheday of registration,
• registeredownerof realproperty inSchoolDistrict45 foratleast30days immediatelybeforethedayofregistration;
• notentitledtoregisteras aresidentelectorinSchoolDistrict45;
• notdisqualified by anyenactmentfrom votinginanelectionorotherwise disqualified by law;
• not registeredasanon-residentproperty electorin relation to anyotherparcel of realproperty inSchoolDistrict45;
• ifthereismorethanone registered owneroftheproperty,onlyoneofthose individualsmay, withthewritten consentofthemajorityofthe owners, registerasanon-residentproperty elector;and
• the onlypersonswhoareregistered ownersofthe realproperty,eitherasjoint tenantsor tenantsin common,areindividualswhoarenotholdingtheproperty intrust foracorporationoranothertrust.
To register, non-residentproperty electorswillberequired to producetwo pieces ofidentification(atleastonewith asignature; photoidentificationisunnecessary), AND proofthattheyare entitledtoregisterin relation to theproperty,andif applicable,written consentfromtheotherproperty owners. Aproperty taxnotice/ certificate,aproperty assessmentnoticefromBCAssessment, aStateofTitle Certificate, TitleSearch,or CertificateofIndefeasible Titleareacceptable formsof proofofproperty ownership.
No corporation is entitledtoberegisteredasanelectororhave arepresentative registeredasanelectorandno corporationisentitled to vote,andpermanent residents of Canada(landedimmigrants) who have not yetbecomeCanadian citizensarenotentitled to vote.
CONTACTTHEELECTIONOFFICE
Forenquiriesormoreinformation: LegislativeServices, West VancouverMunicipal Hall 75017thStreet, West VancouverBC 604-925-7004| election@westvancouver.ca MondaytoFriday,8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FURTHERINFORMATION: Visit westvancouver.ca/election or contactthe ChiefElectionOfficer orDeputyChiefElectionOfficer at604-925-7004.
Thisisimportant information. Please have someone translateitfor you.
Hope Dallas, ChiefElectionOfficer, March 10,2025
Restaurant,breweryoffer differing views onwhat LOLO means
existingtrademark snuffedoutif theownercan’tdemonstrateits continueduse,butMcArthursaid there isampleevidencehisLOLO is aliveandwell.
Hehasprepareda135-page documentdetailinghislong historyusingLOLOaswellas Strathcona’smore recentefforts usingthetermtomarkettheir products.
“Thismisleadsandcreates confusionamongtheconsumers,” hiswrittensubmissionstates.
Somewhatparadoxically, despitethetwobusinesses being within185metresofeachotherin LowerLonsdale,neitherofthem
–officially–drawsitsnamefrom theneighbourhood.
Beforeitwastheshorthand forLowerLonsdaleoracanned cocktail,LOLOwasaterm McArthuradmiredand usedinhis island-themed restaurantbecause ofitsassociationwithHawaiian surfculture andlow-ridercarsand bikes.
“IseeLOLO,inthebigpicture, as away of looking at theworld. It’sawhimsicalwayoflookingat lifeoverhereontheNorthShore withalittlemoreofanislandmentality,”McArthursaid.
TheLOLODrinkCompany’s website offersits ownoriginstory for thename.
“Lowersugar,lowercalories. That’s LOLO,”theslogan reads. NoonefromStrathconaBeer Companyortheirtrademark agent’soffice returned NorthShore News’ requestsforcommentby publicationdeadline.
Evenbeforethedisputebegan, McArthurhadappliedtoexpand thetrademarktootherproducts andservicesandwaspreparing to rebrandhis restauranttoLOLO andusetheRaglan’snamefor otherprojectshe’sworkingon.
TheboardhasgivenMcArthur adeadlineofMarch24tosubmit hiswrittenargumentsandevidenceindefenceofthetrademark, butbeforeevenaddressingthe
meritsofwhoshould havearight toLOLO,McArthurisaskingthe boardtodismissStrathcona’s applicationonthegroundsthatit was filedinbadfaith.
“Wesubmittotheoppositions boardforconsiderationthat duetotheclose proximityofthe receiptofthecease& desistletter andtheSection45,itis highly likelythatStrathconausedthe Section45asatoolto hinder, intimidate, retaliateor financially burdentheLOLO®trademark,” thesubmissionstates.
IfMcArthurissuccessfulin defendinghis brandwiththe board,it will stillfallto him to have histrademarkenforced,which
may requiretimeincourt.
Ifthetrademarkisexpunged, itbecomesfairgameforanyone touse.Butseeinghistrademark showinguponcans,clothingand rapidly proliferatingmarketing materials,McArthursaiditfeltlike bullying andhechosetomake a stand.
“Emotionally,IthinkthatIfelt sortoflikesomeonewastryingto stealmybike,” he said.“We’re a businessthat’s beenusingLOLO for roughly20yearsinLower Lonsdaleasamark,andour perspectiveisthatalargecorporation hascomein andessentiallytried tocapitalizeonwhatwe’ve been doing.”
PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE
WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreetand viaelectronic communication facilities
ProposedAmendment to the NE1 WildfireHazardDevelopment PermitAreaDesignation
SUBJECT BYLAW: Apublichearingwillbe held regardingproposedOfficial CommunityPlanBylawNo. 4985,2018,Amendment BylawNo. 5375,2025.
SUBJECT LANDS: TheproposedOfficialCommunityPlan bylawamendmentapplies to alllandswithdwellingswithintheboundariesofthe Districtof West Vancouver.
PROPOSEDOFFICIAL COMMUNITYPLAN BYLAWNO. 4985,2018,AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5375,2025: wouldamendtheOfficial CommunityPlantoupdatethespatial extentoftheNE1 WildfireHazardDevelopment PermitAreadesignationtoincludealllandswithdwellingslocated withintheboundariesoftheDistrictof West Vancouver. Thepublichearingis youropportunitytospeak to Councilif youfeelyour interestswillbeaffected by theproposed bylaw.
ATTENDTHEPUBLICHEARINGASANOBSERVER
• Watchonline: Visit youtube.com/@WestVanDistrict atthescheduledstart timeofthepublichearing.
• In-person: VisitMunicipalHallCouncilChamberatthescheduledstarttimeofthe publichearing. Advanceregistrationisnot required to attend apublichearing.
HOWTOPARTICIPATEINTHE PUBLICHEARING
• Speakin-person: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreet, West Vancouver.PersonsmayaddressCouncilduringthepublic hearing foruptofiveminutesat atime.
• Onlineviaelectronic communication facilities: Pleasecall604-925-7004onMarch31,2025tobeadded to thespeakers list.Instructionsonhowtoparticipateare availableat westvancouver.ca/ph.
• Provide awrittensubmission:
• By email, to correspondence@westvancouver.ca.
• By mail,addressed to LegislativeServices, 75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3.
• In-person,addressed to LegislativeServicesplacedinthedrop-boxlocatedoutsidethe entrancetoMunicipalHall. Writtensubmissionsmustbe received by noononMarch31,2025 to ensuretheirinclusion inthepublicinformation packagefor Council’sconsideration. Toensureafairprocess, Councilcannot consideranysubmissions receivedafterthepublichearinghas ended.
QUESTIONS? Moreinformationontheproposed bylaw, includingstaff reportsandothersupportingdocuments,maybeviewedat westvancouver.ca/news/notices andatMunicipalHallfromMarch14to31,2025during regularbusinesshours, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,MondaytoFriday, excludingstatutoryholidays. Heather Keith,SeniorManagerof ClimateAction &Environment| hkeith@westvancouver.ca |604-921-2920
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TIME TRAVELLER
Aweekly glimpseintothe past from MONOVA: Museum & Archives of NorthVancouver
Butchthe cat
Photo:NVMA,HaroldEnqvistJr.Fonds248
High up on Mount Seymour, Butchthe cat, perchedatopthe Manning SkiRun sign, is“beinggoodfor achange,” as thephoto is cheekily captioned.
Manning SkiRun wasbuilt by Harold EnqvistSr. afterhepurchased twodesert BrenGun Carriers from theCanadiangovernmentwhentheyweredeemed unneeded totheAllied wareffort.The carriers were used totransportthematerials requiredtobuild therunup themountaintothe skilodge.
Alongwiththenewrun, four cabins were also built What do yourememberofthe Manning SkiRun? Anycatsperhaps?
Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA.Start planning your visitat monova.ca. Do youhavea storytotell? Getintouch via archives@monova.ca.
Indoorseedstartingshows offsoil’scirculareconomy
LAURAMARIENEUBERT Contributingwriter
Indoorseedstartinghas becomeaMarcheventin ourhome.
Thechanged climatehas broughtenoughuncertainty and jugglingofflatsinand outofthecold,thatIgave myselfanextrathreeweeks ofshortdaysandwarm fires beforestartingtomatoes,peppersandother heat-lovingplantsunder lights.
Fungaldominant worm castings helpcreatethebiological gluethat holds Terra Flora Soilwork’slivingsoilblocking formulation together.
Forseedstarting,I have alwaysmadesomeselfdirectedversionoflivingsoil;addingworm castings,fungi,traceminerals,andhome-activated biochartocleangrowingmediums. Fumblypumicechunkswouldbeaddedto themixonlyduringthesecondpotting-up, althoughlastyearIdidthetediousworkof crushingandthensifting pumicetoa fine gradeforuseintheinitialseeding.Abit obsessive,tobesure.
Whilethe doingofitall remains a much-lovedritual,Ididfindmyselflastyear whining hopefullytomysoilandworm farmerfriendAndrew,whosepassionisthe designand deliveryof bespokelivingsoil.
Fastforward tothisFebruary, when I visitedAndrewand his wifeJaneattheir Chilliwacksoiland flowerfarm.Andrew is the“terra”andJanethe “flora”of Terra FloraSoilworks.Thecouplewashosting a day-longdeepdiveintohot,coldand bokashicomposting,andIwaskeentotake photosandchatwithstudentsabouttheir experiences.
Somuchhaschangedinthecomposting space.NotsolongagoontheNorthShore, backyard compostswerediscourageddue towildlifeconcerns.Manycommunities offeredplasticdrumormodularcomposts tohomeowners,butwithoutessentialaerationthosewerelargelyafail.
Ourcollectiveintentionsweregoodbut misguided, as wenowknowthatsoiland humanhealthimproveonlyinacircular economyofbeneficialbiology.Alsonow, weareencouragedtocompostkitchen wastethroughgreenbin pick-upaswellas at home,andnewunderstandingsofsoil biologyareenablingsmallerand healthier waysto recyclewaste.
Inourhomegarden,we’vesunk five-gallon,lidded,in-groundwormcompost bucketsintoeachofeight4x8-foot raised beds. To thesecompostsweaddbed
trimmingsin realtime,kitchengreenwaste in rotation,andsmallhandfulsofdried leavesormulchedhemp. To sweetenthe mix,weaddtheoddsprinkleofactivated biocharwhichservestripleduty reducingodours, retainingwaterandhousing microbes.
Thesein-situvermicompostsarebeautifullyclean,self-containedsystemsthatneed littleornomaintenanceandprovideincalculablebenefit.Theworms,shreddersand micro-organismstransitnutrientsinandout ofthesurroundingsoilontheirown.
Inside,weusea fivegallonbokashi compostsystemwithairlocklid,inwhich we“ferment”organicmatterinananaerobic environmentthroughasimplemethodof layeringallmannerofkitchenwaste,includingmeatanddairy, withyeast-inoculated bran.Injustafewshortweekswehave nutrient-dense,pathogen-free,fermented compostthatcanbeaddeddirectlytogardensoilwithoutfearofattractingpredators. Aby-productleachatecanbedilutedand usedasafoliarsprayorsoilamendment. Ifallofthissoundscomplicated,itisn’t. Compostingiselegantbiomimicry, and anyonelivinganywherecandoit.Fewofus can’t find roomfora five-gallonbucketwith alid.
Myhappynewsisthat,justintimefor seedstarting, TerraFlorahasintroduced LivingSoilGenesis,abespokeseedstarting andblockingsoilwithallthenutrientbells andwhistles,includingfungaldominant wormcastings,bokashiandtinyweesifted pumice–inbulkorinbags.Ileftthefarm fullyloaded.
LauraMarieNeubertisa West Vancouverbasedurbanpermaculturedesigner.Learn moreaboutpermaculturebyvisitingherwebsiteupfrontandbeautiful.com,oremailhello@ upfrontandbeautiful.com.
LAURA MARIE NEUBERT
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ARIES March21-April19
You’llbeinvitedtoparticipate invariousactivities,each moreoriginalthanthelast. Ifyou’resingle,yoursuitors couldbeparticularlycreative intheirattemptstocapture yourattentionandwinyour heart.
TAURUS April20-May20
You’lldiveinto aproject thatwilligniteyourpassion andenthusiasm. Youthrive ontacklingnew challenges. Whenthegoinggetstough, leanonyourfamilyfor unwaveringsupport.
GEMINI May21-June20
Seasonalfatigue, especially ondrearydays, couldweigh downyourmood.Thiswill makeyouwantto research thepossibilityofgoingon atriporspontaneous getawayto rechargeyour batteries.
CANCER June21-July22
Thisweek,you’ll findthe motivationtotackleallthe tasksyou’vebeen puttingoff. Evaluateyourfriendships. Sticktocalmenvironments andsteerclearoflarge gatherings.
LEO July23-Aug.22
Apromotion isonthe horizon! Youmaybegiven big responsibilitiesrightfrom thestart.Perseverancewill bethekeytoyoursuccess. Ontheemotionalfront, expectyourpartnertomake agrandgesture.
VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22
Welcomethechangesinyour professionallifewith open arms.Althoughthismay require youtolearnbettertime managementskills,you’ll gain adeepsenseofprideby facingthechallengehead-on.
LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22
Aslease renewalseason approaches,nowisthetime toconsidermovingoreven purchasing aproperty.This isyourchancetoturn alonghelddreaminto reality.
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Chooseyourwordswisely thisweek,astheycouldbe misinterpreted.Ifyoufeel restless,deep-cleanyour homeorgiveit afreshcoat ofpaint,ifonlytoclearyour head.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21
Storesarealreadyoffering
discountsontheirspringcollections.Stepintotheseason with anewwardrobe.Don’t thinkofitasanexpensebut asaninvestmentinyourself. Embracetheopportunityto refreshyourstyle.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Thisweek,you’llfeel anurgetoconquernew challengesandembarkon thrillingadventures. Your mindwillbebrimmingwith ingeniousideas. You’llcome upwithexcellentinitiatives inbothyourpersonaland professionallife.
AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18
Thisweekwillgetofftoa ratherchaoticstart,andyour mindseemstobeelsewhere. However,thearrivalofspring willinspireyoutoact.Break freefromthemonotonyof everydaylifebyplanning someoutdooractivities.
PISCES Feb. 19-March20
Youmayfeelweigheddown byfatiguethisweek. Treat yourselftosomewelldeservedpamperingfrom yourlovedones,especially yoursignificantother.You deservetobespoiledbythe peoplewholoveyou.
HOWTOPLAY: Fillinthegridsothat everyrow,every columnandevery 3x3box contains thenumbers 1through 9 onlyonce. Each 3x3box isoutlinedwitha darkerline. Youalready havea fewnumberstoget youstarted. Remember:youmustnot repeatthe numbers 1through 9inthesameline, columnor 3x3 box.
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ShirleyBuckley
ShirleyBuckley December14,1939 toMarch15,2022
December 14,1939 to March15,2022
It hasbeenthree years sinceI lost you and it still onlyseems likeyesterday.
Iknowthosewelovedo notgo away, they walk besideus everyday.
Ithasbeenthreeyears sinceIlostyou anditstillonlyseems likeyesterday. Iknowthosewelovedo notgoaway, theywalkbesideus everyday.
Flopassedawaypeacefully at theNorth Shore Hospiceattheageof89,aftera shortstayin hospital. Shewaspredeceased by theloveofher life, herhusband Fred in 1995and will bedeeplymissed by herdaughters: SueBergstrom (Bill),Sandy Berney (Steve), her twograndchildren: Karen Petraschuk,James Frank (Rebecca), her greatgrandson: Skylar Petraschuk,and many nieces, nephews,stepgrandchildrenand theirfamilies.
It is with deepandprofound sadnessthat we announcethepassingof Josephine SallyBriton (Mamczasz) on March11,2025. Josieis predeceased by herparentsPeterand Helen Mamczasz andherhusbandof50 years, Byron Briton, survived by herbrother Casimier Mamczasz (Audrey), childrenJudy Briton, Barney Britton(April), Lisa Briton Hodges (Steve), and grandchildren CarmenLazenby, Nadine Britton, Shilohand Shelby Hodges,aswellasnumerousnieces,nephews and other relativesand friends.
Youare in my heartand thoughts today, tomorrow andal‐ways.
Youarein my heart andthoughts today, tomorrowand always.
Foreverin my heartand alwaysmissed, YourDaughter, Sandra
Foreverinmyheartand always missed, Your Daughter,Sandra
Celebrate the lives ofloved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes
ELLIOTT,PhyllisLorraine
1928 -2025
Phylwassmart,hadagreatsenseofhumour, aquick wit, andwonderfulwisdomthatweall cherished andnowmisssomuch!
LivinginJasperin1949,Phylwassweptoffher feetby agoodlooking artist whowas painting herportrait.WinstonandPhylmarried that year andenjoyed71 yearstogether till Winpassed in2020.Theyhad 2daughters, KrisandStacy, a muchlovedson-in-lawSteve, 5grandkids, Carley, Connor,Lauren,Chase,and Tenley,their wonderfulpartners,andonegreatgrandchildRory. Longtimeresidentsof West Vancouver formany years,Phylworked atRBC,thetaxdepartmentat West VanMunicipalHallandstarted RedHorses in DundaravewithherdaughterKris.Shewasloved andadmiredbysomany!
Thankstoeveryonewholovedand caredforPhyl. Wereallymissher.
MuchLovetoyou,Grandy!
Flowas averyloving, caring,socialpersonand loved life! Family and friends meant theworld to her. Flowas knownforher kind, compassionateand generousheartthat touched many lives by her gratitudeofdecadesof contributions to local charities. Floloved to travel,she took over30 cruises and visited38countriesaround theworld.Flo worked forBCTel for30yearsbeforeretiringin1993.
Thank youtoDr. JasonChanandallthe wonderful nursesatLions Gate Hospital 2East. AMemorial Serviceand receptionwill beheldonSaturday, March29,2025at1:00pmat St.John’s Anglican Church,220 West 8thStreet NorthVancouver.Inlieu of flowers, pleaseconsider adonationtoLions Gate Hospital FoundationinmemoryofFlorence Legebokow.Towrite acondolencetothe family, pleasevisit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com.
Josiewasbornonthe family farm in RedDeer Hill, Saskatchewan,on July 21, 1938. Beingraisedbytwo hardworking immigrantparents, shelearned English at schooland taughtherparents. Sheeventually movedtoVancouver,started afamily, and successfully owned/operated NorthShoreDriving School for55yearsalongsideherhusband Byron. Sheremainedanactive memberof various associationsandheldtitlesofPresidentof the VinettesofVCCC,Presidentof theNorth Vancouver YouthBand, WesternCanadian Vice-Presidentof the DSAA,Secretaryofthe BCDSA, amongothersover theyears. In her sparetime, sheenjoyed cooking, traveling, antiqueand vintage cars,growing vegetablesinher extensivegarden,going forwalks at Amblesideand remained very active throughout her life.
Josiepassed away peacefully,leavingbehind cherished memories with her family and friends.She wasa mother,grandmother,sister, wifeand friend whoislovinglyremembered forher vibrantoutgoing personality, boundlessenergyandbigbright smile. Shewas astrong,hardworking woman, whorarely, if ever,took abreak.North ShoreDriving School becameaninstitution in BritishColumbia, she worked wellinto her80’s. Josiewasalways available to answerthephone when youcalledand was always theretolend ahelpinghand. Herkindheart andgivingnaturemade alasting impressionon anybody shemet.Shewill be missed.
AMemorialService will beheldatSt. Clement’s Church on Saturday,March 29at 11 am St.ClementsAnglican Church
MACKROW,Sonia(neeBell)
April21,1924 –March7,2025
Itis with heavyheartsthatweannouncethe passingofourmuchlovedmum,stepmum,gran, andgreat-gran, SoniaMackrow,attheageof100. Soniawasbornin WhitleyBay,Northumberland, England,theonlychildof LewisandFlorenceBell. ShemarriedJohn Atkinsonin1944andtogether theyraisedtheir 4childreninEngland, Montreal, andSouth Africa.AfterJohn’s death,Sonia moved withherchildrenfor afresh startin Canadain1967. Herein West Vancouvershemetand married Don Mackrow in1980.Theyhad10veryhappy andfun-filledyearstogether,combininginterests, hobbies, andfamiliesuntil Don’sdeathin1991. Soniahasbeen arolemodel,cheerleader,and anchorforour family.Shehad so manyinterests andalargersocial circlethan most peoplehalf herage.Shewas adedicated member of the UnitarianChurchforover50years.Shewas thelongestserving volunteeratthe West Van Library. As avoracious reader,shereallyenjoyed herBookClub.Shecouldtalktoanyoneonany topic.Shewastoughand resilient aspeopleofher generationneeded to be.Butalsokind,wise,and blessedwith awonderfulsenseofhumourtohelp her throughsomedark times.
Shewaspredeceasedbybothhusbands,by 2of herchildren,PennyandRichardAtkinson,andby hergranddaughter,Olivia.
Sheissurvived by her daughter,Margaret, son Michael(Irene), stepdaughtersJulie(Marty),and Lynn(Don). Alsosurvivingherareher12precious grandchildrenwho sheoftensaid“givemehope fortheworld”and by12great-grandchildren. Thekindnessand attentivenessofmany friends andneighboursallowedSoniatoremain in her homeuntiltheendofherlife.Herfamilyissovery appreciativeespeciallytothe Marchands,tothe Funts,toFlo,toJean,toOtilia,toDr. PaulSugar, andmany,manyothersfor athousandsmall kindnesses.
ACelebrationofSonia’s life will beheldattheNorth Shore UnitarianChurch,Saturday,April 5at2pm. Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybemadeto ThePaulSugarPalliativeSupportFoundation www.paulsugarfoundation.com Her legacyof loveandcompassionwill continueto live onintheheartsofallwhoknewandlovedher.
DonaldGlenn McCuaigpassedawaypeacefully on February28,2025, following asignificant stroke. Glenn waspredeceased by hisparents, Donald Norman McCuaigand GladysMcCuaigandbrother Malcolm Morrison McCuaig. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, NonieMcCuaig, daughter Marlene Stothers, son-in-law Rick Stothers, sonMark McCuaig, grandchildrenCassandraand Colton, first cousinsDoug,Joan, Franand Eunice,and many wonderfulfriends.
Glenn focusedonthe simple pleasuresof life, time with family,friends,andactivitiesheenjoyed. He was able to watchhis grandchildrengrowup, spend time withthem in theirhomeinToronto, and summervisits in Pender.Morerecently spent time withthem in Marlene and Rick’s cottage in Ontario. He puthisson to work eachtimehevisited forthe weekends,but they always enjoyedgood foodand watched football, hockeyandgolftogether.
Dadwasalways theretoofferadviceand ahelping hand. He was our rock and will bedeeplymissedby allwho knew and lovedhim.
Inthelastfew yearsGlenn sloweddown,ashealth issuesarose. He spent many hourssitting withthe love ofhislifeenjoyingthat spectacularPender Harbour view!
Glenn’s CelebrationofLifeistobe heldatthe Pender Harbour Golf Clubon May19,2025 from 12pm–3pm.Inlieuofflowers,donations canbemade to the Heartand Stroke Foundation.
John Weston, "Grumpa,"passedaway peacefully on February 28,2025, just days afterhis 92ndbirthday, surrounded by family in West Vancouver. Born in Liverpool,England, John immigrated to Canada in 1957 with his wife,Jacqueline, and theirtwo sons.He workedat CBCWinnipegand Vancouverbefore retiring in 1993.
Aworld-class marathoner,John seta record at the 1983 Boston Marathon formen50+ (2:24:05)and latercompeted internationallyinracewalking.Heand Jackie enjoyed over75 cruises, andhe remained active in his lateryears, oftenseenatthe West VancouverRecreationCentre or withthe"Bean Boys" at alocal coffee shop.
Sharon graduated from Carson Graham in 1967.After graduationshe wasemployedinaclericalpositionat BCAA.Shewason aweekendhike in SquamishBC with agroupof young peoplefromHighlands United Church when shesufferedananeurismattheearly ageof24. Sheisparticularlythankfulfor the progressive employee benefitsfromBCAA. Whenher work lifewas cutshortshe wasabletolivethenext 51 yearssemi-independently.
Sharon wasa memberof theHighlands United Church along with herparentsFredand Kathleen. Shefondlyrememberssinging in thechoir.A favouriteroutinewas walkingupLonsdaletothe WhiteSpot fora cupofcoffee. Busdrivers and many peopleinthe shops upanddown Lonsdaleknewher andhelped in many kind ways.Inher last yearsshe wasa residentatLVCCwheresheeagerly tookpart in weekly bingoand played rummy. Atruecompetitor, so happywhen shewonan Aero bar,but gracious when shedidn’t. Sharonenjoyed aglass of redwine and chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. At herpassing on TuesdayMarch 11 heronlysurviving sister,Helen Friesenandniece, Janet Friesenwereather bedside.
He is survived by his wife of70 years, Jackie,sons John Jr.(Alice) and Glenn (Karen),grandchildren Nicholas (Stacy), Brianna,and Philip,sisterAnne, and many nieces andnephews.
John requestednoservice butwouldhave appreciated a"Cheers "and ajokeinhis honour.The family wouldliketothank theNorth ShoreHospice and Palliative Care fortheircompassionatecare.
Born March5,1938 in LoonLake, Saskatchewan, passedawaypeacefully in NorthVancouveron March2,2025attheageof86. Predeceased by hisparents Williamand Helenandhisbeloved wifeandprincess,Barbarain2007.Ron is survived by hisbrother AllanJohn Robertson, "his niecesandnephews"Melanie, Jennfier, Maria, andDave, "his grandchildren",and thecountless peopleand friendshetouched over theyears. Ron and Barb lived livesofpositivity, service, and giving back to thecommunity.Theywereactivein andheld executivepositions in theirlocal Kinsmen Club. They supportedand lent theirexpertise and helptonumerous charitiesoverthe years. Their passion wassquare dancingthrough whichthey made so many friendsand travelledextensively.
Memorialserviceswill beheldatFirst Memorial, Boal Chapel,1505LillooetRd, NorthVancouverat 2:00pm Monday March24,2025.
In lieuofflowers,pleasesenddonations to theBC Cancer Foundationorthe Heartand Stroke FoundationofCanada.
It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe peacefulpassingof Jane AnnFaulaferof West Vancouver.Predeceased by herparents, Norm Faulaferand Helen. Survived by many cousinsin Victoria and Vancouver.
Janehad adiverse lifelong career in thefield of dentistryfor45 years, fromprivatepracticeasa Certified Dental Assistant toteachingat UBC. She endedher careerat theCollegeof Dental Surgeonsof B.C. Ajob shelovedand made many dental friendsalong theway.
Jane lovedVancouverand wasa proud Canadian, especiallyduringExpo'86and the2010Olympics.
Jane lovedher cousinsand wasa good role modelas asinglecareer woman. Shelivedher life her way, independentand stubbornuntil theend. Shewill be missedbymany. Herbeliefwas,"You need to be agood friend to have good friends." That is whereJane excelled.
Barrie passedawayinhis sleepafterbattlinga prolonged illnessat89.
Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsiderdonating to NorthShoreHospice or St.Paul'sHospital. Noservicebyrequest.
Born in Vancouver July 2, 1935he grew up in East Vanwithonly hisFatherand closebuddies "bothers" George,Milt and Art, andhereiswhere hedevelopedhislegendaryindependenceaka stubbornness. LeftVan Tech in grade 10 and startedworking in thegraphicartsindustry. MarriedCarolyn (Lynn) StoutenburginNovember 1957.Theyhad four children. Tracey,Gregory, Deanand Stacey.Moved to NorthVan in 1961and raised thefamilythereinthe same houseuntil 2018.Manya greatdinnerparty andbackyard BBQ wasenjoyed there, plentyofgood timeswere had. Dadworkedfor AgencyPress formostofhis career,and HemlockPrintersfor severalyears until he retiredin1995. He was, and remainsto this dayasthebest"colorguy"inthebusiness. Hispassion washis family andhe rarely misseda soccer, footballorrugbymatch whenhis grandsons were takingpart. Theextra treat was breakfastatthe Tomahawk afterthe game.Dad lovedtogofishing with hisboys. HiHiumLake was thefavoriteplace,and if healso wonthe derby moneyand thecribtournament,wellitdidn't getbetterthan that.Helastfishing trip wasin September2024. Dadwas aproud Lynn Valley Lion, servedhiscommunity formanyyearswith hisvolunteer service. Barrieleavesbehind Lynn, wife of68 years, Gregory(Tracey), Deanand Stacey (Quinn),fouramazinggrandsons,Jordan, Flynn, Cole andTrent.Manymorewho cannotbe named were abig partofDadsbiglife. Youknow whoyouare. Thank You!
"Theyonlymadeone...andwe aregratefulfor everythingyoudidforusDad,we couldn'thave askedfor more.RestEasy, &TightLines."
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PositionStatus: Full-TimeRegular
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Salary Range/ WageRate: $47.88 hourly plus 6.25%deferred compensation
Thisrolereceivesanadditional 6.25% deferred compensation onhoursworked.Theadditional 6.25% canbe takenas compensationortimeoff.
OurLiquidWasteServices Departmentisseeking aMaintenance Mechanicwho, aspart of ateam,will be responsiblefor maintaining, troubleshootingand repairinga variety of mechanicalequipment at theLions GateWastewater Treatment Plant in North Vancouver,BC. Thehours of work at thefacility are6:30am-3:00pm,Monday to Friday.
Youare:A careeroriented, safety conscious,self-starting individual with good mechanicalaptitude,skills andability, focusedongood communicationandcollaborativeteamwork.
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This year's show is FULL of great companiesand expertstohelp bringyourprojectstolife, as well as greatproductsand services to make your lifeeasier.
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