March 5, 2025

Artmuseummove

West VanbuysHorseshoeBay’s Boathousespaceforartmuseum

COMMUNITY17

Teenwriters

North Vancouverlibrariesunveil Teen WritingContestwinners

SPECIALSECTION18

WomenInBusiness

Entrepreneurialleadersof today andtomorrowsharetheirstories

Atmospheric riverleadsto recordsalmon returns

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

2024wasabanner yearforsalmon returning to West Vancouver’screeks,accordingtothe West VancouverStreamkeepersSociety.

Streamkeepervolunteersand West Vancouver Secondarystudentsspentseven weeksin thefallwalking thebanksoftheCapilanoRiver’stributaries,counting 2,187 returningchum,cohoandchinooksalmon.Only on a coupleoccasionsintheorganization’shistoryhave they seenmorethan2,000fish,and many yearsare alotlower –just107in2019.

Thegrouppresentedtheimpressive resultsto District of West VancouvercouncilonFeb.24.

“Itistheyearwiththemostamount ofcohowe’ve everseeninthelast17years,thesecondmostchinook andthe fifthbiggestchumyear,”Grade12studentvolunteerOliverHuangtoldcouncil.“Weareseeingmoreand more salmoncominginthroughout theyearsandthis yearwasverysuccessful.”

Thefirstweekof thesurveycoincidedwith the Oct.19atmosphericriver,whichdevastatedhuman

West VancouverStreamkeeper Leslie Pomeroy and West Vancouver Secondary students BenBrosnanandOliverHuang look

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HowSeaspan is accelerating action forgender equality inthemarineindustry

Marine operations is oneareawhereSeaspan is workingtocreateamore inclusiveand welcomingworkplace

ThisMarch,Seaspan isthrilledtobe celebratingInternational Women’s Day—amomentto recognizethe accomplishmentsofwomenacross theentireworkforceandthewidermarine industry.Whetherintheshipyards, out onthevessels,oranythingin between,the incredibleworkdoneatSeaspanwould notbepossiblewithouttheinvaluable contributionsofthehundredsofwomen whofillintegralrolesontheirteam.

Yet,partof recognizingInternational Women’s Dayisalsoaboutacknowledging theinherentgenderinequalitiespresent in ourday-to-daysociety.Asa company, Seaspaniscommittedtoproactively seeking outwheresystematicbarriersand injusticemightbepresent,inorderto removethosebarriersandcreate amore inclusiveandwelcomingworkplace.

OneoftheareaswhereSeaspanhasworked toimproveinclusivityisintheirmarine operations.Theindustryas awhole isone thathasbeenmale-dominated.Currently, womenmakeuplessthanonepercentof thetugboatandbargelabourpool,while alsoconstitutinglessthaneightpercent oftheonboardcrewsinmarinefleets worldwide.

Muchofthisisbecausemanyofthe spacesintheindustrywerenot builtwith womeninmind. Tugboatsoftenconsist ofcabinswithsmall bunksandshared washrooms,amidstoveralltightquarters. Combinedwiththefactthat,as awoman on atugboatcrew,thatwomanislikely tobesurroundedbyonlymen —the lackofprivacydoesn’tmakeforthemost welcomingenvironment.

ThatiswhySeaspanischangingtheway theydesignthesefacilities —transforming themtobeinclusiveof allgendersthrough added privacyandcomfort.Whenthe organizationhadtheopportunitytodesign anew fleetoftugboatsfromtheground up —inpartnershipwiththeHaisla Nation forHaiSeaMarine —they ensuredthese systemicbarrierswereremoved,adding single-enclosedbathroomsandchanging rooms.

Whileitisonethingtomakethe environmentmoreinclusive,itisanother steptomaketheculturemoreinclusive.

Inspiredbythisyear’sInternational Women’s Daythemeof“Accelerating Action”, Seaspan aimstocontinuetopushinclusivityforwardthroughouttheorganization.

ThatiswhySeaspanMarinehoststheir annual“WomeninMarine” event,where notonlydoyoungwomengetthechance totourthefacilityandtry outthestate-ofthe-arttugboatsimulator,but theyalsoget tohearfrom apanelof femaleleadersin theindustry.

With43percentofCanada’s marine workforcesettoretire inthenextdecade, Seaspanisgoingtoneedpeopletostep upandfillthoseroles.Bymakingthose positionsmorewelcomingto everyone, theyhopethatanywomeninterestedinthe marineindustrywillknowthatthereisa placeforthem.

TheteamatSeaspanknowsthatgender equalitywon’t justhappenbysittingidlyby andwaitingfor it tohappen.Thetheme ofInternational Women’s Daythisyear is “Accelerating Action”— theideathat proactivemeasuresneedtobetakento pushinclusivityforward.Byempowering women tojointhemarineindustryand removingthebarriersthathaveimpeded theircomfortinthosespaces,Seaspanis strivingtodotheirpartforthatcause.

Seaspaniscommittedtodesigningfacilitieswith theprivacyandcomfortofallgendersinmind.

Visitwww.seaspan.comformoreinformationonSeaspan.

West Vanbuys Boathouse restaurant fornewartmuseum

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

TheDistrictof West Vancouver haspurchasedtheformer Boathouse restaurantin HorseshoeBaytobe the new homeofthe West Vancouver ArtMuseum.

West VancouverMayorMark Sagerannounced thepurchase ofthe“beautifulandiconic” buildingatthe startoftheFeb.24 councilmeeting.

“Thebuildinghasits rootsin FirstNationsheritageanddesign. Thesweepingviewsoverthe oceananduptheHoweSoundare stunning.AndIbelieveIspeakfor allmembersofcounciltosaythis willbeanabsolutelywonderful communityfacilityaswegoforward,”hesaid.

Whenthenewmuseumopens in2026, thecollectionattheexistingartmuseuminsideGertrude LawsonHousewillbemoved overtothenewspace, as will itemsfromtheMusicBoxgallery inAmblesidePark.TheMusic Box is thenslated to betorndown andconvertedintogreenspace.

ThetopflooroftheBoathouse buildingoffers8,800squarefeet ofexhibitionandprogramming space,whichismorethandouble themuseum’scurrentspace. Themainfloor would remain flexibleforindoorandoutdoor programing/gathering uses,with a cateringkitchen,giftshopand administrativeoffices.

Thelandhasbeen ownedby theSewellfamilysince the1930s. The restaurantclosed in 2016for thedevelopmentofthecondo projectalongthebluff.Previously, the1981buildinghostedTheKeg andtheLodge restaurants.

Councildidnotdisclosethe purchasepricefortheproperty untiltheMarch3meeting–$2.7 million.Theproperty was last assessedat$5.1million.

“Thatwasaverygenerous

positionthattheSewells tookfor thebenefitofnotonly Horseshoe Bay,but reallyallof West Vancouver,”Sagersaid.

Themoneyforthepurchase iscomingfromthemunicipality’s communityamenitycontributionsthatdevelopersprovide followingnegotiations with councilpriortonewprojectsbeing approved.Asof2024,thatfund wassittingat$9.6million.

Sager said theyareestimating

itwill takeanother $500,000 to $1.5millionto retrofitthespace tocommunitygallerystandards, whichheexpectstobefully coveredbysellingnamingrights tothebuilding.

“Wehave actually gotquite afewpeoplewhohave already expressedinterestinnaming it,” hesaid.

West Vancouverartists react Anewhomeforthe West

VancouverArtMuseumhaslong beensoughtby West Vancouver’s artistsandpatrons as the existing facilitiesare toosmallandlack manybasic amenities.Butthe desire formanyintheartscommunity hasbeentohaveanew museum in Ambleside,where itwillbe easily accessible and benefitfromco-locationwiththe district’sothermaindraws.

Sager’sannouncement came asatotalsurprise,said West Vancouver artistPierre Coupey DespitelovingHorseshoeBay, Coupeysaidhehas reservations aboutthe locationandthe repurposedbuilding.

“Asmuchasitwouldbenice tohaveanartgallerythere, I justdon’tsee a refitted restaurantasthebestthingfor a new West VancouverArt Museum, whichhasamandatetoserve thewholecommunity,”hesaid. “Iwouldlovetobeinlovewith thisproposal,butIwouldneed muchmore information,transparency, andconsultationbefore beingabletogetbehindit. West Vancouverdeserves a purpose-builtartcentre thatisinthe heartofthe community.”

Inapointedletterto council, artistSharonHabibsaidshewas dismayedbythelocation andthe lackofconsultation.

“Ourmuseumis a jewel.Why stickitwayoutinHorseshoe Bay?I realizethis mightbe

Truckerstrikes North Van’sHighway1Main Street overpass

BRENTRICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

TheRCMP’sBCHighwayPatroldivisionisinvestigatingafteratrucker’s overheightloadstrucktheMainStreet overpassinNorth VancouverFriday morning.

A releasefrominvestigators states they weremadeawareofatruckandtrailer

stoppedontheshoulderjustbefore9:30 a.m.

“Officersattendingthescenelearnedthat agraderbeingtransportedona flat deck tractortrailerhadstrucktheMainStreet overpass.Uponinspection,minorsuperficialdamagetotheoverpass was observed aswellasdamagetothecabofthegrader,” the releasestated.“BCHPandCommercial

VehicleSafetyandEnforcement(CVSE)are onsceneand willdetermineappropriate enforcementactions.”

Thecollisioncausedonlyminordelays inthearea.

Afteraspateofincidents,theprovince hasbeencrackingdownontruckingcompaniesthatfailtocheckheightclearanceson the roadwaysbeforesendingadriverand

loadout.

InSeptember 2023,atruck driver hit thesameoverpass,closingHighway1for severalhours.Inthatcase,the driver fled onfootandtheRCMP ticketedthetruck’s owner,aSquamish-basedcompany. Atthetime,then-transportationministerRobFlemmingcalledtheincident “outrageous.”

The former Boathouse restaurant inHorseshoe Bay will becomethenewhomeofthe West Vancouver Art Museum. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

DON’TGETSTUNG

West Vancouverseniornearly loses $57Kin‘Bee Keeper’scam

NICKLABA

nlaba@nsnews.com

Fortheamountof actingputinto an attempttofleecea West Vancouverseniorout oftensofthousands of dollars,you’d thinkshe musthavebeenin a Hollywoodmovie.

Thoughthethieves’ plotofcontrollinga victim’scomputerto make fraudulentbanktransactionswasfeaturedinthe 2024film TheBeeKeeper, forPatriciaMorris,the scamattemptandher damaged prideare real.

OnJan.30,Morris receivedanemailfrom what appeared to be a PayPalemployeebythe nameofKarlaNietzsche with acopy ofa receiptfora$389.99 purchasefor“McAfee”protection.

Madein-house meatpiesandsausages(over30varieties)

FreshRoasts:Beef,PorkorLamb,easilycut to order

ImportedUKSweetsandTreats

‘I’vebeenshakingmyheadforthree weeksbecauseI’msoembarrassed’

“KnowingthatIhad reluctantlyused PayPalasaguestinatransactiontopay thesailingclubmembership[the previous]weekend,Ithought,‘Ohno.This triggereda15-year-oldprotectionpolicy I hadthroughPayPal.Imuststop the charge,’”saidMorris, whois 75 yearsold.

Soshecalledanumberprovidedin the emailmessageandspoke to someoneon thephone,butthe receptionwaspoor.

Morristurnedupher hearingaidsand calledback,this time speakingforan hour withadifferentmalevoicegoingby the nameofRobertCrook.

Undertheliethatshewouldbe refundedforher purchase,Morrisgave “Crook”controlofhercomputer.After that,shesaidheperformed“magic tricks”onthescreen,showingherbank information.

Duringnearlythree hoursonthe phone,Crookclaimedthathe had mistakenly refundedherUS$38,999,insteadof hersupposedchargeof$389.99.

“Actually,hesaidImade themistake by puttinginthewrong amountwhen the computerwouldn’tletmeputintheright amount,”Morrissaid.

“Thenhemade hismistake transferringfundstomyU.S. account.Heneeded myhelptonotlosehisjobwhichhehas hadforsixyears,”shesaid.“This wasthe emotionalsidestory to thescam.”

Crooktoldhershehadtogoto the bankto wirethemoneybacktohim.

Afterspeakingtoamanagerather localTDCanada Trustbranch,the bank employeefrozeallheraccounts.

Morrissaidthatinthetimebefore heraccountswerefrozen,nearly $57,000Canadianhadbeentransferred by thescammerintoherU.S.account. Thankfullyithadbeenfrozenbeforethe cashcouldbetransferredelsewhere.

Thebankmanagersaidsheshould havecheckedtoseeifitwasa realcall.

“Healsotoldmethisscamwasin a recentmovie TheBeeKeeper,”Morris said.

Shewascharged$67toscrubherlaptop,andfaceda$1,200interestpayment toputthefundsbackinherCanadian account.

Whileshewasabletohavethe interest fee waivedafternearlyamonth ofmeetingsand frustratingphone calls, Morrissaidtheincidenthasaffected her pride.

“I’vebeenshakingmyheadforthree weeksbecauseI’msoembarrassed,”she said.“Icouldn’ttakelookingatmy bank statementbecauseit representedmy mistake.”

Morrissaidshecalledpoliceandfiled afraud reportbuthasn’theardanything back.

Asa resultofherscammingexperience,Morrissaidshe’llneverbesharing hercomputerscreenagain.“Andnot trustinganybody,”shesaid.

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PatriciaMorrisalmost lost close to $60,000 after receiving a false PayPal receipt. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

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BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Threecandidateshaveputtheirnames ontheballotintheracetochoose a new West VancouverSchoolstrustee.

Votersin West Vancouver,LionsBayand BowenIsland willgotothepolls in anApril 5byelectionto replaceformertrustee Lynne Block,now West Vancouver-Capilano’s B.C. ConservativeMLA.

Thosewho filedtheirnomination papers by the4p.m.deadlineonFridayareSheelah Donahue,RomanNurpeissov,andNeil Jensen.

Donahueisseekinga returntothe West Vancouverschoolboardwheresheserved from2014to2022,whenshefell139votes shyof re-election.

“Ithoughtitwas reallyimportantthat somebodywithastronggroundinginwhat the roleisallaboutandanunderstandingof theeducationlandscaperunsforthe position,”shesaid,addingthatpubliceducation haslongbeenapassionofhers.“It’safoundationforbasicallyanycommunitythatwe have. We needtohavestrongpublic schools and we needtohavepeoplewho reallycare aboutpubliceducation.”

Becauseofherexperienceonthe board, Donahuesaidsheknowsbetterthanto promisenewinitiativesortakeprovocative stancesonissuesthatareoutsideaschool district’smandateorabilities.

“Weneedtoelecttrusteeswhounderstandwherethereareleversofinfluence, andwherewe’re notgoingtohaveany influence,andnotlettheareaswherewe havenoinfluencebeadistraction,”she said,

citingthe province’scapitalfundingplans andcurriculummandatesaskeyexamples ofwherelocaltrusteeshavelittlesay.

“Trustees reallyshould put theirstudents andfamilies beforeanyallegianceto specialinterestgroupsorpoliticalparties, especiallywhenit’s reallytempting toget drawnintoargumentsaroundidentity politics,”shesaid.

Nurpeissov,a practising lawyerwith twokidsin West Vancouver’s public schools,said he wasinspiredtorun based onhistimevolunteeringwithIrwin Park Elementary’s parentadvisorycouncil.

“Atthattime,Ibecamea believer that a stronger parentalvoicefromsomebodywho hasactually avestedinterest…isneeded onthe board,”he said.

Nurpeissovsaid he would be astrong advocateforexpandingthe district’s offeringsof programs bolstering“academic excellence,”including hiring newtalented teachersandexpandingacademies.

Healsowouldcallfor renovationand expansionofthe district’s physicalfacilities.

“WhichIunderstandisalwaystiedto thebudgetaryconstraints,butI’mwillingto workwiththeministry, withthe board, to getthefundingthatweneedinthis district,” hesaid. “AsIunderstand,we’vealwaysbeen adonor district, but…notallofthosefunds go back tothedistrict,andthatiswhere I wanttomakemyimpactso thatthefunds stay here,oratleasta bigger portion.”

Beyondthat,Nurpeissovsaid he would beastrongadvocateforanti-bullying measuresinschools.

Three candidates have beennominated for the West Vancouver SchoolsApril 5, 2025 byelection. Fromtheleft: Sheelah Donahue,NeilJensenand Roman Nurpeissov. SUPPLIED

Bigupgrades comingto ferry terminal

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Bigchangesaresettofinally cometotheHorseshoeBayferry terminal.

BCFerrieshasannouncedasignificantinfrastructure renewalprogram toimproveoperationsatthe nearly 65-year-oldhub–worksthatwere previouslyplannedbutstalleddueto theeconomic slowdownatthe onsetof theCOVID-19pandemic.

Overthenextseveralyearsthe terminalwillundergoaseries of “essential”improvementstoimprove on-timeperformance,enhancethe customerexperienceandensurecontinuedsafeand reliableoperation,the province-ownedcorporationsaidin a news release.

Plannedprojectsattheterminal include upgradingor replacingthe threeberths, relocatingthecontrol tower, upgradingagingelevatedstructuresandenhancingseismic resilience, readsthe release.Thechangesaim tostreamlinetraffic flowandallow a broaderrangeofvesselsto operate withintheconstraintsoftheexisting site,BCFerriessaid.

ThetotalcostoftheHorseshoeBay terminal renewalisestimatedinthe “hundredsofmillions,” the corporation said,addingthatsomeprojectsare alreadyintheplanningstages.

“Adedicatedteamisinplaceto delivertheseprojectsontimeand onbudget,ensuringcost-effective investmentsintheterminal’sfuture,” BCFerriessaid.

HorseshoeBayisoneoftheprovince’soldestandbusiestterminals, said StephenJones,vice-presidentof engineering.

“And,likemanysimilarinfrastructureprojectsfromthatera,manyofits componentsare duetobe replacedor upgraded,”hesaid.

“Thisextensiveworkisanother exampleofthegrowingnumber ofsignificantcapitalinvestments necessarytokeepourterminalsand vesselsintheirbestworkingcondition toensuretheyoperatesafely, reliably andefficientlyas we keepmillionsof customersmovingeachyear,”Jones said.

Whilemuchoftheworkwon’tbe visibletostart,changestohowcustomerstravelthroughtheterminalwill startasearlyasfall2025,saidMelanie Lucia,vice-presidentofcustomer experience.

“Minimizinganyimpactsonboth ourcustomersandstaffasmuchas possiblewillcontinuetobeapriority asplanningfortheprojectscontinues,” shesaid.

Planstooverhaultheagingterminal were first announcedin2019.At thetime,BCFerriesputforwardan ambitiousplanwithaprojectedcost of $250million.ButinAugust2020,the corporationsaiditlost$130million in expected revenue fromaplummetin ridershipduetopandemiclockdown and reducedsailings,puttingterminal upgradesinlimbo.

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Educated vote

Weare relieved,evenabit excited,toseethree residentshavefilednomination papersto runforone vacant seaton the West VancouverSchoolsboard ofeducation. We saluteallthree.Itisanhonourable wayto serveyourcommunityandittakesgutsto putyournameforward.

Ofcourse,wewantour readersin West Vancouver,BowenIslandandLionsBayto do theircivicdutyandgetinformedand vote.Butweworrythatweareinfor a repeatofthe2021North Vancouverschool boardbyelection.

Inthatcase,barelytwopercentof eligiblevoterscast a ballot. Voterturnout thatlowleadstolegitimatequestionsabout whetherelectedschoolboardsareeven necessarywhensomanyofthecriticaldecisionsandfundingpowersareheldbythe

MinistryofEducation.

Ofallour electedofficials,school trusteesdrawtheleastpublicscrutinyand attention.Peoplewho don’t havekidsin schoolfeelless inclinedto stayinformed. Andunlessaboardhasfoundthemselves inascandal,mostotherconstituentsare checkedout.

Whichevercandidatetopsthepollson April3hastheabilitytochangethingsfor thebetter. We suggestthey make their first motionacallforSD45 tobeginlivestreaming, recordingandpostingtheirschool boardmeetingvideosonline,justlikethe vastmajorityofotherelectedbodiesdo.In 2025,lackoftechnologyorknow-howcan hardlybeexcuses.

Itisasmallstepthatwillpaybigdividendsintransparencyandgivethewider publicachancetounderstandand,therefore,valuewhatschoolboardsdo.

80 yearsagoa massive explosion rocked the waterfront

EVE LAZARUS

Contributingwriter

OnMarch6,1945,nearly100 men weregettingtheSSGreenhillPark readyforhervoyagetoAustralia.

Thefreighter hadbeendockedatthe CPR’sPierB-C (nowCanadaPlace)since Feb.27andwasloadedwithamixedcargo ofmostlylumber, newsprint,andtinplate. Buttherewerealsopickles,sunglasses, lightbulbs,cloth,lamps,radioequipment, booksandknitting needles.Andwhat wouldbemostproblematic,94tonnes of explosivesodiumchlorate,boxesof signalflares andseveralbarrelsof overproofwhiskyallpackedtogether inclose proximity.

The60percentproofwhiskycame

fromadistilleryinEasternCanadaand wasprovinghardto resistforsomeofthe longshoremenandcrewmembers.They siphonedoff thebooze,hidingitinhot waterbottlesandlunchboxestotake homewiththemwhentheirshiftended. Theywerelikelyunawarethatthefumesof thewhiskywerehighlyvolatileandexplosive. It wasdarkinthe hold, and alittle before noon,oneofthemen lit amatchso hecouldsee,andthencarelesslydropped itintothespilledwhisky.

Andboom.

Asheetofsolidflamesshotupmore than30metresintheair,andtheensuing explosionstookoutmostofthe large plateglasswindowsalongautomobile rowon WestGeorgiaStreet. Thousands

ofwindowsindowntownofficebuildings smashedandglassraineddownonbusy Vancouverstreets.Buildingsshook.The blastsblewout10heavycorrugated iron doorsinsideofPierB.Somesurvivors claimedtheysawmenthrownupto23 metresintheair

Picklesandsunglassesraineddown from thesky, whileshreddedcanvasand paperswirledaroundthesignalmenon theLionsGateBridge,blownthereby a westerlywind.

Itwasn’tanything likethescaleof theHalifaxexplosionof1917,but it was thePortof Vancouver’sbiggestwartime scare.Manyonthegroundthoughtthe Japanesewereattackingandranforairraidshelters.

North Vancouver’sFrank Wrightwas the25-year-oldcaptainoftheSutherland Brown.Thearmysupplyshipwasdocked atthefootofCarderoand Wrightandhis skeletoncrewwerethefirstto reachthe 130-metre-longGreenhillPark.Theymanagedtogetatowlineontothefreighter

WiththehelpofNorth Vancouver’s DouglasDixon,thecaptainofaCharles Catesharbourtug,theytriedtobeachthe shipontheNorthShore’smudflatswhere itcoulddotheleastdamage,butthetide wastoostrong.Theyeventuallymanaged topassundertheLionsGateBridgeand intodeepwater.Buttheship resistedand finallylandedonthe rocksnearSiwash RockinStanleyPark.

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UPSET TUMMYTURNS INTO HEARTWARMING INTERACTION

DearEditor:

Thrifty’sEdgemont,nearclosingtimeon March1. Touchoftummy troublesowant to buysome Tums.LotsofthatweirdGranola/ ProBioticshippystuffsoaskclerkfor Tums andhesays,“Sure,Aisle5,”andshowsme the productinseconds.

Good,grabthefamiliarpinkandgo to the till,likethe realtillwherepeople do theirjobs,nottothehalf witmachinewhere Iworkforfree.

Coupletogetheraheadofme. Mom says: “Oh,sorry, Iwouldhaveletyougoahead butwe’vealreadystarted.”

Dadsays:“Simple.Giveittome, cost doesn’tmatter.”SoIhandhimthepink,he putsitbefore thescanner,then returns the pinkto me.“You’re goodtogo.”

Ithankhim,insistonpayinghimand handhimthecash–noobjectionsfromhim. Hepaidtomakeitfast,sononeedtonow delayeachotherwith“Iinsist....No, don’t need....”

Iexitandripthechildproofoffthepink, drinkashotfromtheopenbottle, just likeat theLCB.

Boy,thatstuffworksfast–I’m ready to crackabeerbythetimeI cleartheliquor store.

Beenheresince1963–nicearea,good people.Thankyouboth,Momand Dad.

Robert Harper North Vancouver

ENFORCEMENTIS NEEDED TO STOP DANGEROUSDRIVING NEAR SCHOOLS

DearEditor:

RE:North Van To HireProfessional Crossing Guards,Feb.26story

Absolutelynothingwillworktoimprove driverbehaviourexceptescalating fines anddemeritpointstoincreasethecost of insurance.Speeding inschoolzones willbe reducedbythepresenceoflaw enforcementofficerswhoENFORCEexisting regulations.Randomandfrequentpresence.

Ifyougivetheseprofessionalschool crossingguardsbylawstatus restrictedto schoolzones,theycandealwithparking andstoppingissues(withoutaffectingthe livelihoodofotherfull-timeby-lawofficers). Itwillbedifficulttosimultaneouslywield a handheld“Stop”sign,ensurethesafety of children,issueaticketandexchange pleasantrieswiththosewhoseabilityto purchase$100kvehiclesfarexceedstheir skilltodrivesafelyand responsibly,so I suggesttheyworkinpairs.

CCTVcamerasareunlikelytobe more effectivethanbootsontheground.Think of thecostto reviewvideos recordedand thenastylittleissuesofidentifyingthe drivers,someofwhomwillassertthattheir rightstobedangerousdrivershavebeen infringed.

North Van fatherdiesinblaze

Thefireburnedforthreedays.

Thirty-four-year-oldDonaldBellof North Vancouver,ahusbandandfatherof three,wasoneofeightmen –sixlongshoremenandtwocrewmembers, who werekilled in theexplosion.He diedfrom fourthdegreeburnsthatcoveredhis entirebody. Twenty-sixothers,including sevenfirefighters, were injured.

TheSSGreenHillParkwasnamedafter a parkinNovaScotiaandshewasoneof nearly400merchantvessels built forthe CanadianGovernment.There’sa large board attheShipyardsinLowerLonsdale justbehindtheicerink.ThetitleisNorth Sand Vesselsandtheboardlists allthe shipsbuiltatBurrardDocksduringthe waryearsintheorderthattheywerebuilt. TheGreenhillParkis No. 18 under Victory

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Type Vessels.ShelaunchedonNov.10, 1943,andwas deliveredonJan.25,1944. It tookjust159daysfrom start tofinish. Afterthefire burneditselfout,the GreenhillwastowedbacktoBurrard Dry Dockand rebuilt.AGreekcaptainbought herandchangedhernametotheSS Phaeax11.Shewas renamedtheLagos Michiganin1956,and in 1967shewas brokenupandsoldforscrapin Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

Inmemoryofthosewhowere killed: DonaldBell,34;JosephBrooks,51;Julius Kern,41; WilliamLewis,46;Merton McGrath,46;DonaldMunn,54;Montague Munn,57; WalterPeterson,56. EveLazarusisaNorth Vancouverresident andauthor.HerlatestbookisBeneath Dark Waters:TheLegacyoftheEmpressof IrelandShipwreck.eve@evelazarus.com

An applicationfor aliquor primary licencehas been receivedbythe Liquor andCannabis RegulationBranchfromThe Wallace VenueCorp at300– 125VictoryShipWay

Proposedinterior andexterior is 210persons.Hours of liquor service beingrequested are 10AMto 12AM daily

Residentslocated within a0.5 mile (0.8 km)radiusofthe proposedsitemaycomment on this proposalby:

1) Writing to: The GeneralManager C/OSeniorLicensingAnalyst

Liquor andCannabisRegulationBranch PO Box9292 Victoria,BCV8W 9J8

2)Emailto:LCRB.SLA@gov.bc.ca

PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERSWILL NOTBECONSIDERED

To ensure theconsiderationofyour views, your comments,nameand address mustbe receivedonorbefore March28th,2025.Pleasenotethatyourcommentsmay be made availabletothe applicantorlocal governmentofficialswhere disclosure isnecessaryto administerthelicensingprocess.

Richard Taylor North Vancouver

FLUSHITOUT

Former B.C. deputyfinance ministerto lead audit ofsewageplant

NICKLABA

nlaba@nsnews.com

Withpreviousexperience examiningbig-budgetprojects andgovernanceofpublic sectorboards,PeterMilburn hasbeen selectedtoleadan independentauditofthebillions-over-budgetNorthShore WastewaterTreatmentPlant.

Metro Vancouverannounced thehigh-profileappointment Fridayinapress release.

“TheMWGK Independent Review Teamhasbeenselected toconducttheindependentaudit oftheNorthShore Wastewater TreatmentPlantProgram,”Metro saidinthe release.

“Theteamwillbeledby PeterMilburn,bestknownfor his roleintheSiteC DamReview (MilburnReport)andtheKicking HorseCanyonPhase4 Project, wherehedemonstratedhis abilitytoconductthoroughevaluationsofbudgetescalationsand governancestructures,”Metro said.Milburnalsoled a forensic auditofthe VancouverSchool

Boardin2016. Milburn,whowastheprovince’sdeputyfinanceminister before retiringin2016,saidthe collectiveexperienceofhisaudit teampositionsitto conducta“rigorousandimpartialassessmentof theproject’s financialevolution, budget reliability,projectmanagementfunction,andgovernance.”

“Welookforwardtogettingto workandtosharing resultsback totheboardwith recommendationsforthefuture,”hesaid.

MetroboardchairandBurnaby MayorMike Hurleysaidhecommittedtobringinganindependent partyto reviewthesewageplant whenhecameinaschair.

“The reviewerwasselectedby

anindependentlegaladvisor. We lookforward tosharingthe results ofthisworkwiththe publiconce complete,”hesaid.

TheMWGKacronymstands fortheteammembers,who have decadesofcombinedexperience leadinganddelivering major projectsinB.C.andabroad.

ThoseincludeGary Webster, anengineerwhowas previously appointedtoleadandauditthe over-budgetefforttoupgradethe PortMannBridgeandsurrounding highway.

AlsoontheteamisEdGreen, leadcostestimatorfortheSurreyLangleySkyTrainexpansion.And constructionconsultantAlKnight willlendhisexperienceinareas suchas financialriskassessment.

North VanDistrictalsocallingfor publicinquiry

Metro firstannouncedthe independent reviewlastJune,after newly releasedcostestimates putthebeleagueredprojectat a budgetof$3.86 billion.Thenew plantwasoriginallyexpectedto

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costaround$700millionwhenit was first revealedin2017.

To pay fortheover-budget plant,theaverageNorthShore householdwill pay anextra$590 onitsutilitybillfor30years.

WhileMetrohas restartedconstructionwithanewcontractoron thepreviouslystalled project,the regionalauthorityisstilllocked inlegalactionwithits previous contractor,Acciona Wastewater Solutions.

Accionaclaimsitofferedmeasurestocomplete theproject by 2025atacostof$1.05billion,and thatMetro hasmisledthe public on“importantissues.”

Metro has filed itsownclaim thatAccionafailedtoproperly follow project specifications,and thatthecompanyshould refund taxpayers$500million.

Inadditiontotheindependent auditcommissioned by Metro, theDistrictofNorth Vancouver hascalled for a provincial public inquiryonthe plant,citingconcernsaroundimpartialityofthe regional review.

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North Vancouver wellnessclinic forcedtocloseafter fire

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ThemanagingdirectorofaNorth Vancouver wellnessclinicsaysshethoughtherboss’sphone washackedwhensheheardthenewsthatafire destroyedherworkplace.

“Iwaswalkingmydog,Iwaslike,‘IsthisElisetalking tome?Howcouldthishavehappened?Itwascompleteshockandatotalout-of-body experience,”Emily Thompsonsaid.

On Feb. 20,ablaze rippedthroughacounselling room atThe WoodsArts & Wellness, an organizationthatoffers counsellingandtherapy programs.

DistrictofNorth VancouverFireandRescueServices received reportsofthefire at2:25a.m.Feb.20atthemixed residentialandcommercialbuildingon3721Delbrook Ave. Firecrewswereabletoputouttheblazequickly,but momentslater,apipeburstjustabovethekitchen,causing extensivewaterdamage aroundthespace.

Therewerenoinjuriesto residentsorfire personnel,saidAssistantFire ChiefMarkDear. NorthShore EmergencyManagementattendedthescenetoassist affected residents, he said.Six residentsfromunits inthe buildingweredisplacedfor a coupleofdaysfollowingthe fireduetosmokedamage.

“Itwasalotofsmokedamage,”Dearsaid.“The fire wascontainedintothecorneroftheunit…thefire was actuallybehindacouchchair.”

Thesmokeandwaterdamagehasforcedthe organizationto replacenearlyeverythinginthecentre, Thompson said.Thecauseofthefireisstillbeing investigated,but

Thompsonsayssheandtheownersthink it may have beena rechargeable batteryforasoundmachine plugged in behindafabricarmchair, which wasn’tturnedonand hasalways been there.

“Itwasn’tevencharging,butitwastheonlythingthat wasplugged in,”shesaid.

Thompson sayssmokedamage is everywhere.Photos showceilingsandwalls thatwereoriginallywhitearenow black,withwatercoveringthefloor.

“Itcertainlywasa massiveshock, because thisspace hasbeenasacredspaceforourclientswhocomefor counsellingandgroups,”Thompson said.“Butfor myself,

it’salsobeensuchanamazingspacetoworkinandsupportthegrowthof.Soitwasa reallyhardlosstoface.”

Itcouldbebetweenthreetosixmonthsbeforethe Woodscanfully reopenagain,Thompsonsaid, resulting inhavingtocancelprogramssuchastheirartandmusic therapy,andlimitcounsellingservices.

Butpeoplehavecomeintohelpandshowsupport. Theteamhasseenpeople reachoutsincetheysharedthe newsontheirInstagramandwebsitelastmonth. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairsreporterfor theNorthShoreNews.Thisreportingbeatismadepossible by theLocalJournalismInitiative.

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Carver restores historical totempole for Seaspan

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

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Afive-and-a-half-metre, colourful totempoledepictingabear,frog andthunderbirdnowstandsinfront ofSeaspan’smainofficein North Vancouver.

Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (Squamish Nation)artistDarren Yeltonwasgiventhe taskof restoringthedecades-oldtotem pole afterfacingnaturaldamageovertheyears.

An“OpeningoftheEyes”ceremony– a traditionalcelebrationbytheSquamish Nation– washeldlastmonthinfrontof Seaspan’sPemberton Avenueofficeto share thenewlyfinishedtotem pole,butalso celebrate Yelton’shardwork.

“Asatotempolecarver,Ienjoywhat I do.It’sinmyculture.I’mkeepingmy history alive,” Yeltonsaid.

Theanimalson thetotempole represent theCoastSalishpeople,andthepole’s roots gobackdecadesagoinSquamishNation andNorth Vancouverhistory. The pole wasoriginallycarvedbySquamishNation carver TommyMoses in 1948asagiftto then-North VancouvermayorCharlesCates. Afterthis,thepolestoodbytheCates BuildinginLonsdaleQuayformore than70 years.

By2020,thepolewasinpoorshape –theoriginalcolourshadbeenpaintedover, andthewoodwaswornandtornover time withholesfrombirdsand rot.Thatyear,the polewastakendown in aceremony and put awayinstorage.

But Yelton receivedthecallfrom Seaspanin2024askingifhecould restore thetotempole,andhewastakenaback.

“Theywerelookingforatotempole carverto restoreitforoverayear,and they couldn’tfindanybody,” Yeltonsaid.“Iwas honouredtogetthecallto restorethisfor TommyMoses.Hisnamewillliveonlonger throughourNation.”

Once YeltongavetheOKto restorethe totempole,Seaspantransportedthe18-foot poleonalargetrucktohishousenearthe LionsGateBridge. Yeltonthendedicated twoandahalfmonthsto restoringthe pole.

Yeltonstartedwiththethunderbird’s headatthetop,cuttingout32-cubic

centimetrecedarblockandfittingitinthe topoftheheadlikeapuzzle,hesaid.He thenfilledcracksandholeswithepoxyand cedarmulchwith resin.

Sandingthepoledownwasthe most work,hesaid. Yeltonworea respirator maskwhilesandingdownthepole dueto athickcoatingof potentiallytoxichouse paintaddedin1972.

Buttakingonthechallengein restoring thepolewasfun,hesaid,especiallyasit’s nothisfirst rodeoindoingso.

Yeltonhasbeenatotempolecarver

for52years.Hisworkisseeninnumerous placesacrosstheNorthShoreandLower Mainland,butalsoacrosstheworldin theUnitedStates,Japan,Chinaandeven Australia.

Havingthetotempolemovedtothe mainofficeinNorth Vancouverservesan importantelement – anongoingcommitmenttowards reconciliationwhile honouringthehistory, said WendyKeyzer, managerofstrategyandbusinessdevelopmentatSeaspan.

“It’sgoingtoserveasa reminderofall thewonderfulpeoplewho’velivedonthese landsforgenerations,andtheimportance ofour responsibilitiesthatweneedto uphold,”Keyzersaid.“We’regoingtobe seeingthateverydayaswecometowork.”

Keyzeralsosupportsthecompany’s Indigenousstrategy.It’shardforhernotto getemotionalwhentalkingabouttheceremonyandthisvitalwork,shesaid.

ComingfromaMétisheritage,shesaid shefeelsveryluckytohelpadvancethese activities.

Blanketswerelaidonthegroundduring theceremonyfor Yeltontostandon,where heandthetotempolehe restoredwere brushedwithcedarboughs.

“Ienjoyleavingmymarkersinallcertain areasofterritoriesthatoncebelongedto theSquamishNationpeople,” Yeltonsaid. [Thetotempole]looks reallystrong,stands inagoodwaydownthere,inhonourofour SquamishNationpeopleandinhonourof TommyMoses.”

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.

Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (SquamishNation)artistand carver Darren Yelton standswith the 5.5-metre totem polehe recently restored fordisplayat Seaspan’s Pemberton Avenue locationinNorth Vancouver. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

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ONEMUST WASHEYES

Powerfulfilminspired by Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom movement

HAMID JAFARI

Contributingwriter

Inspiredbythe Woman, Life,Freedommovement,anew film by aNorthShore-based filmmakertellsthe powerfulstoryofan Iranianinternational studentwhofacessevere consequencesafter beingphotographedat a protestin Vancouver.

Sepideh Yadegar’s feature film, OneMust Wash Eyes,willopenthe20th annualGenderEquityin MediaSociety Vancouver (GEMFest)onMarch 5 attheVIFFCentrein Vancouver, running March5–9,2025.

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Yadegar,anIranian-Canadianwriter, director, andproducerwholivesinNorth Vancouver,begandevelopingthe filmin 2020.Initiallysetin2012,shelaterupdated thescriptto reflecttheongoing strugglesof Iranianwomenfollowingthe2022-23uprising sparkedbythedeathofMahsaAmini.

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“Itbecameverycleartomethatthis storyneededtocapturenotjustthepast, butalsotheurgencyofthepresent,” Yadegarsaid. Duringthe Women,Life,FreedommovementinIran(2022-23),therewere22,000 arrests,andatleast537peoplewerekilled inthe regime’scrackdown.Themovement beganfollowingthedeathincustodyof

Pegah Ghafooriportrays Sahar,a womanwhose life changeswhensheisphotographedata Woman, Life, Freedam rallyinthefilm ‘One Must Wash

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22-year-oldMahsaAmini,whowasarrested in TehranbythemoralitypoliceonSept. 16, 2022.

ThefilmfollowsSahar, playedby PegahGhafoori,anIranianinternational student whoselife takesadramaticturn whensheisphotographedata Woman, Life,FreedomrallyinCanada.AsIranian authoritiescrackdownon thoselinkedto themovement,Saharfinds herselfcaught inaharrowingsituationthat mirrorsthe real-lifeexperiences of many intheIranian diaspora.Filmedin Vancouver, OneMust Wash Eyes reflects Yadegar’spersonaljourneyand thebroaderstrugglesofIranian immigrants.

“Vancouverhassuchalarge Iranian communityanda hugeinternational student population. It wasthe perfectlocationforthisstory,”shesaid.Thefilmalso exploresthemesofexile,immigration,and theemotionaltollofwitnessingoppressionfromafar.

Workingwitha budgetof lessthan $150,000, Yadegarandherteamhadto be resourcefulinsecuringlocationsand productionsupport.

“Findinglocationswasoneofthebiggestchallenges,”shesaid.“We didn’thave abigbudget,butwewereluckytofind

greatplacesthat fit the film’s vision.”

Yadegar’sworkgoesbeyond storytelling,asshehopesthe filmwillhelp refine themeaningofbeinganimmigrantor refugeefornon-Iranianaudiences.

“I wantedthe filmtobelikeafriendtellingpeoplewhat’s reallyhappeninginIran andhowitaffectstheIraniandiaspora,” sheexplained.

GEMFest,whichcelebrateswomen andgender-diverse filmmakers,willhost aspecialQ&Asessionwith Yadegarand herteamfollowingthe screening,moderatedbyfellowIranian-Canadian filmmaker GhazalElhaei.

As Yadegarcontinuestodevelopnew projectsthatexplorethemesofidentity, activism,andbelonging, sheinvites audiencestosee OneMust WashEyes and experiencethe film’s message firsthand. ThescreeningwilltakeplaceonMarch 5 at6p.m.atVIFFCentrein Vancouver.

ThePolygonGalleryinNorth Vancouverwillalso screenthemovie on March20,thedayIranian-Canadians celebratePersianNew Year(Nowruz). Showtimeis6:30p.m.

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MembersofaNorth Vancouverneighbourhoodaresureto missafavourite coffeeshopthatisclosingitsdoors.

InaFacebookpostonFeb.24,Andrew’s onEighthannouncedthatthebusiness will beclosingdowninearlyJuly.

“For13yearswe’vemadethisour homeandhavemadesuchwonderful relationshipswithsomanyofyou! We loved watchingyourfamiliesgrowandalsogetting toknowsomanyofyou.Ithasmeantso muchtous,”theshopwrote.

“It’s with heavyheartsthatweannounce theclosingofAndrew’satthebeginningof July.Itwasn’tonlyonethingthat helped usmakethisdecisionbutmany. We spent muchtimegoingoverourdecisionbutwe feeldeepdownthatit’stherighttime,”the shopsaid.“We’resadbutalsoknowthat there would neverbearighttime. We’llmiss everylastoneofyou.”

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North Vancouverlibrariesunveil winners of2024 Teen WritingContest

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Agroupofstudents acrosstheNorthShore can nowsaytheyare publishedauthorsas theirworkandcreativity arecelebratedinalocal library Teen Writing Contest.

TheNorth Vancouver DistrictPublicLibrary andNorth VancouverCity Libraryannouncedthe fivewinnersofthecontest forstudentsfromGrades 7to12onFeb.10.The themeforthecontestwas “echoesfromthepast.”

Eachwinningstorywas professionallyboundand addedtothecollections forpeopletoborrow.

AmeliaHorwoodwon firstplaceinthe Grades7 to9categoryforherpiece, Timeless Lessons. CatesRios receivedhonourablementionforthestory Forgotten in Flames.RachelMacDonald-Lin wonintheGrades10-to 2 category for OnceThere WereDragons, while OliviaGarnett’spiece ThePotatoes claimedthehonourablemention spot.

Buttherewasalsoatitlefor overallwinner.Grade10Collingwood SchoolstudentCynthia Yu saidshe startedjumping around herhouse whenshe receivedanemailletting herknow that she was theoverall winnerforhershortstory, Cherry.

“Itfeelssoamazing,becauseI’m finallytakingthesteps to pursue whatwasmyhobbyandisnow becomingadreamcometrue,” Yu said.“It’sjustahugestepthatIfeel likeIfinallyaccomplishedsomething towhatIhopecanbemycareerto continuewriting.”

Cherry followsthestoryofa 14-year-oldgirlinMiddleAgesChina whowaschosentobeoneofmany empressesattheimperialpalace, theForbiddenCity.Butsheisdriven insaneduringtheprocess,being forcedtoundergorigoroustraining andfollowordersconstantly.

Cherries wereusedalotfor painting, but alsotosymbolizethe

girlsthatweretakenawayfrom their homesdue to their beauty, skillsor talents,shesaid.

“Iwantedtosymbolizethese girlsasbeingpickedlikefruitfor the pleasureofsomeoneelse,”said Yu, whosestoryclocks inat 4,500words.

“I reallythinkthat today,asa community,wekindofbypasshow brutalsituationswereforwomenin history,”sheadded. “Wedon’tgo intoenoughdepthinordertosee howhorriblywomenwere treated in ancient,historicalsettings.”

NVDPLkickedoff theirwriting contestin2018,butlastyear’scontestmarkedthefirst of thedistrict andcitylibrariescollaborating.Sara Oremland,teenengagementlibrarian atNVDPL,said27storiesweresent in forthe recentcontest,where entries werejudgedbylibrarystaff,membersofboththedistrict andcity’s teenleadershipgroupsandlocal authors.

“Youthhavealotofcreativity, and Ithinkwritingis also away to explore yourownselfandyourownideas,” Oremlandsaid.“Wejustwant to reallygivethemacreativeoutlet.”

Growingup, Yu saidshetooka lotofChinesecourses,givingher thebasicknowledge to diveinto thestory. Yu hopes thestorywill

AmeliaHorwoodholdsherbook, Timeless Lessons, whichearnedfirst placeintheGrades7 to 9 category. COURTESY OFNVDPL

helppeoplelearnaboutdifficultbut importantpartsofhistorywhilealso upliftinguntoldperspectives.

“Especiallygoingback to myculture,Iunderstand thatmy relatives hadtogothroughhorrible situations likethese,andIfeelifIcanspeak theirstoryinmoderntimes, thenI canspeakforthosein thepastwho [were]oppressedandcannotbring upthestoryinmodern day,” Yu said. Learn moreabout thewinning titlesatthedistrict orcitylibrary.

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Strongleadersset to shineinupcomingpanel discussion

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

PatriceMousseaudidn’tintendto enterthebusinessworld.

Herdaughter,Esme,wasdiagnosed witheczemaand prescribedatopical steroid.

Determined to findasteroid-free solutionforherchild,Mousseau put her researchskillsasa journalisttothe test andmadeabotanicallybasedbalmusing traditionalmedicineina crockpot.

“Asamother,you’lldoanythingto helpyourchild oranylovedoneinpain,” Mousseausaid.

Esme’s eczemaclearedintwodays. Afterthis,shesharedtheleftoverproduct withafewpeopleandtheywentcrazyfor it,drivingsometimeshourstogetsome, Mousseausaid.Ayearlater,in2013,she launchedSatyaOrganic,intheprocess becomingthefirstIndigenousbrandon theshelfatShoppersDrugMart,shesaid.

Mousseauwillbethekeynotespeaker ata WomeninBusinesspanelhosted bytheNorth VancouverChamberat the HolidayInn&SuitesonMarch7,kicking offaneventthatwillseeseveralNorth Vancouverbusinesswomensharetheir

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experiencesincelebrationofInternational Women’sDay.

Thepanelwillfeaturefivespeakers, includingMousseau,sharingadversities they’veovercomeandstrategiesusedto pavetheirwaytosuccess.

OwnerofHear at HomeMobileHearing ClinicJenniferAbbottisanotherpanellist. Abbottfoundedtheclinicin2009,bringing professionalhearingcare tothosewho

facebarriersaccessing traditionalclinics.

“Iwasquitehonoured to beasked,” Abbottsaid. “Sometimes,wejustgoday todayandyou’reworking,andyou don’t stopandtakeamoment to seehowfar you’vecome.”

Abbotttookaleaplaunchingherown business,asshehadbeenlaid offfrom herpreviousjobin theindustry during the recession.Butshehad noticeda trend:manypeoplewerehavingadifficult timecomingintohearingclinics,soshe decidedtobringtheclinic tothem.

Other panellistsincludeArmita Alikhani,chiefmarketingandstrategy officerofBlueShoreFinancial;88 WestRealty managingbrokerandownerShirinSaleh; andenvironmentalconsultantKatieScott.

Amplifyingfemaleleadershipinthe community

North VancouverChamber CEOPatrick Stafford-Smithsaid theorganizationis proudtocelebrateandupliftfemale leadershipinthebusinesscommunity, especiallywithInternational Women’s Day landingthedayafter theevent.

“Thiseventisaboutcreatingconnectionsforourmemberstoshare experiences,learnfromoneanotherand

beinspired,”Stafford-Smithsaid. Beinginspiredandsharingiswhat Abbottencourages peopletodoafterthe panel.

“Justtakeamomentand reachouttoa fewwomenbusiness owners, andhavea coffeewiththem,”shesaid.“Iwillalmost guaranteeyou’llleavefeelingenergized, excitedandhavethatconfidence that, ‘Youknow what,IthinkIcandothis.’”

Communityiskeytobuildingany successful business,Mousseausaid, addingthatshehopesthepanelwillbe anopportunityforeveryone to learnfrom andsupport businessfolks.

“Womenaregreatcommunitybuilders, andcommunityandsupportiswhatweall need tosucceed,”Mousseausaid.

ThepanelwilltakeplaceattheHoliday Inn&Suites(700OldLillooetRd.) on Friday,March7from8:30to10:30a.m. Registration for theeventis required, admission is $47formembersand$65 fornon-members.Peoplecanvisit North VancouverChamber’swebsiteformore information.

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossible by the LocalJournalismInitiative.

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PatriceMousseauisthe founder andCEO ofskincarebrand Satya Organic. Shewill bethe keynotespeaker

Highschool program givesgirlsanentrepreneurialeducation

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

North Vancouverhigh schoolstudents,including a growingcohort of girls,are gettingaheadstartlearningentrepreneurshipskills before graduationthanksto auniqueeducationprogram.

The YoungEntrepreneurship andLeadershipLaunchpad (YELL)programattheNorth VancouverSchoolDistrictaims togiveGrade11and12students thetoolstheyneedbeforeenteringthe realworld.

YELLlaunchedintheNorth VancouverSchoolDistrict roughlysevenyearsago,offered atHandsworthandSutherland Secondary.Handsworthteacher SheriJohnsonsaid she has seen more girlstakepartinthe programandbusinesscourses overtime,whichissomethingto YELLabout.

“It’sactuallysomething thatI’m reallyexcitedabout,” Johnsonsaid, reflectingonthe

businesscoursesshe’staught. “It’sbeengreattowatchthat change,whereIwouldsaynow in someoftheclasses,Ihave morefemalesthanmalesin there.”

StudentsintheYELLprogramlearnentrepreneurship throughaseriesoflessonsin theclassroomaswellasinthe communityworkingwithindustryleaders.Astheprogram continues,studentsformgroups to createabusiness venture.

TheYELLprogramwrapsup witha Dragon’sDen typeof experiencecalledthe Venture Challenge,wherestudent teamsacrossB.C.competeand presenttheirbusiness venture toapanelofjudgesmadeupof entrepreneurs,investorsand communitymembers.

Grade12Handsworth SecondarystudentElizabeth Bromleyparticipatedinthe programlastyear. Hergroup createdasustainablebicycle tiredesignthatwillnotpopor rupture.

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Bromley was setonentering asciencecareerpathbefore takingpartinYELL,butafter completingtheprogram,she isnowpursuingabachelor’s degreeincommerce.

“It’squiteintimidating toenterafieldthatis very

predominantlymaledominated,”Bromleysaid.“It’salso importanttoseethatwomen aresucceedinginthatarea aswell,knowingwomenare justascapableas mentorun businesses.”

While womenentrepreneurs

aremakingprogress,theystill facechallenges.

Astudyfromthe Women EntrepreneurshipKnowledge Hubfrom2024sayswomen businessownership is growing. In2023,approximately18.4 percentofallbusinesseswere majorityownedbywomenin Canada,comparedto15.6per centin2017.

Femaleentrepreneursstill takehomeless,with37.1per centearninglessthan$50,000 annually,comparedto31.7per centofmaleentrepreneurs.

Grade12Handsworth studentAlenaTkacheva is currentlyintheYELLprogram, andsaysithelpedsolidifyher decisiontogothebusiness routeafterhighschool.

“It’sa reallygreatexperience tolistentopeoplewhoare actuallyinvolved in business already,andtolearnabouttheir experience,”Tkachevasaid. “Rightnow,I’mjust reallysure ofmydecision.”

JENNIFER BEDNARD AssociateLawyer

Guidingclients throughimportant decisions

Called to theBar in 2018,Jennifer Bednard hasbeenpracticinglaw at Lakes, WhyteLLP forseven years.

JennifergrewupinNorth Vancouver and attended lawschoolat the University of Victoria beforereturning to theNorth Shore as an articling student.Jenniferpractices mainly estate planning, estateadministration, estate litigation, and real propertylitigation.

Jenniferstrivestomake complexlegal processesunderstandable forall her clientsand to find workable solutions to legalproblems. She also speaks French.

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JESSIE LI AssociateLawyer

Practical solutions forrealestate disputes

Jessiegraduatedfrom Dalhousie UniversitySchulich School of Law, with aconcentrationinbusiness law.

Shefocuses on commercialand civil litigation,particularlyin real estate and constructiondisputes,and is experiencedwith administrative tribunals,includingtheResidential TenancyBranchand relatedjudicial review.

FluentinMandarin, Jessieisableto serveabroader range of clients.Known forherpersonabledemeanor and genuine care forherclients,she bringsa thoughtful approach to her practice.

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Fromacupuncture to IVs, aesthetics andfacials,she has broughttogether anexperiencedandhardworking team. What’sher passion? Helpingpatients understand theirhormonesandhow balancingthemcan improve health and qualityoflife.

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Tkacheva’sgroupis stillworkingoutthenuts andboltsoftheir Venture Challengeproject,but theycameup withthe ideaofcreatinga“magic” powderthatdecomposes dogfecesto reduceplasticwaste.

YELLparticipantsare encouragedtoincorporateUNsustainability goalsintotheirprojects, Johnsonsaid.

Byshowingandprovidingmoreopportunities forstudentsthroughthe YELLprogram,itcanhelp expandpeople’smindsto differentcareers,Johnson said.

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“It’sjustamatterof providingmoreopportunitiesfor young womentoseeotherpeopleoutthere doingthings,becauseoftenweonly know whatwe know,”shesaid.“Youonly seewhat you seeinschool,whatyour parentsdo,etc.Themoreopportunities andthingsthat you gettosee,the more experiences you have,thenitopensup

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PeoplecanheadtotheNorth VancouverSchoolDistrict’swebsiteto learnmore abouttheYELLprogram. Abby LucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShore News. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

SAARAA RAYANI

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Saaraa Rayani, thedynamicforce behind Hollywood Driving Academy, is redefining driving education on the NorthShore. Proudlyfemale-owned and operated, theschool empowers new driverswith personalized instruction, innovativetechniques, and the confidencetotackle local roads. Saaraa’sboldvision,hands-onapproach, and unwavering commitmentto excellencehavemadeHollywood Driving Academythe ultimatedestinationfor mastering theart of driving.Passionate anddriven, Saaraa is theone to call whenitcomes to drivingsuccess.

JULIANNE

NEZGODA Director,Shipyards Facilities& Maintenance

Buildinghighperformingteams

Theonlyfemaledirectorinthe OperationsdepartmentofSeaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, Julianne strives break barriersinatraditionally maledominatedfield,inspiring changeand fosteringaninclusiveworkplace.

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Before becoming involvedinshipbuilding, she served fornearlyeight yearsinthe military. There, shelearned thediscipline, problemsolving,and leadership skills that serveher wellin today’sfast-pacedand ever-changing shipbuildingenvironment. Julianne takesgreat pride in mentoring thoseonher team,helping themgrow into strong leadersthemselves.

JESS FETTERMAN

ChiefEngineer,

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An industry gamechanger

As ChiefEngineer,Jess is overseeingone of themost important shipbuildingprojectsin Canada in decades, theconstruction of theCanadian CoastGuard’snew heavy PolarIcebreaker.

Joining Seaspanjust4 yearsago, Jess brings over 20 yearsofmaritime engineeringexperience spanning design, construction,and in-service support to theorganization.

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Safety first

Startingoff as aresidentialand commercial painter, Valerie has now been working at Seaspan’s shipyard in Victoria for6 years.

Beginning hershipyard careerasan apprentice, shehasnow worked her wayintoa leadership role,whereshe leads paintingcrews on commercial and Navyships; theirjobsare integral to protectingthe steelon these vessels. Valerie has also been instrumental in driving thepositiveprogressseen in initiatives around safety in theshipyard andencouraging womentojoin the trades.

3712-3718EdgemontBlvd NOTICE

When: Monday,March 17,2025 at 7pm

Where: Council Chambers,355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC

What: On Monday,March 17,2025, at its regularlyscheduled meeting, Council will considerFirst, Secondand ThirdReadingsof Bylaw8732, proposed amendmentstothe ZoningBylaw to permit thecreationofa 21-unit townhouseat3712-3718Edgemont Boulevard.

Bylaw 8732 proposes to amendthe District’s Zoning Bylawbyrezoningthe site from ResidentialMultipleFamily 1(RM1) to ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone155 (CD155).The CD155 Zone addressespermitted andaccessory uses,conditionsofuse,and zoning provisions such as density, amenities, height, setbacks,buildingand site coverage, landscapingand stormwater management,and parking, loadingand servicingrequirements.

How: The Regular Meetingof Council will be heldina hybrid format witha combinationof in-personand electronic participation by some or all membersof council, or by staffand the public.The public areinvited to attend at the Council Chambers wheretheywill be able to see andheartheentireproceedings.Those wishing to view or to participate in themeeting electronically maydoso at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phonebydialling1-778-907-2071 andentering webinarID64484156494.

Need more info? Copies of thebylaw areavailablefor review at 355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver, BC,between8:00am and4:30pmMondaytoFriday(except holidays), starting Tuesday, Mar. 4,2025, oronlineat DNV.org/agenda

Stormprovides excellentspawning habitat

infrastructureon the North Shore.LesliePomeroy, theStreamkeepers’lead volunteerontheprogram, saidtheyworriedit would alsoprovidemajordisruptionstothesalmonat first, wipingouttheloosegravel theyneedtobury their eggsin.

Buttheyquicklyfound thestormprovidedabit of a refreshforthecreeks thathadseenlower flows in recentyears,andinlater weeksofthesurvey, they hadthehighestcountson recordfor fishspawning aboveHighway1

“Afterthat,wealmost immediatelysaw that gravelhad resettledin the creekandprovidedwhat wouldbeexcellentspawninghabitatforthesalmon,” shesaid. “Obviously the waterlevelsweresohigh thattheycouldgetup the creekmuchmoreeasily.Everythingwasjust

easierforthem.…The atmospheric river,weirdly enough,eventhoughit was badforhumans,waskind ofagiftforsalmon.”

Althoughahealthy returnwithbignumbersis alwayswelcomed,Grade 11studentBenBrosnan remindedcouncilof the biggerpicture.

“By swimmingupstream andspawninganddying, they’reessentialinour biodiversity,inournutrient cycles,inourfoodweb. Theyaretheconnection. Andthisisoneof the reasonswhywedostream keeping.Itservesasa proxyfordetermining the healthofour salmon,our streamsandourlocal environments,”hesaid.

“We’re reallyproudof that numberasitjustshows whatprogresswe’remakingtowardspreservingour environment.”

The West Vancouver Streamkeepersgrouphas

VancouverStreamkeepersJohn

surveyingwith West Van Secondary students Ben Brosna (Grade11)andOliverHuang(Grade12)atMcDonaldCreek

carried out numerous habitat rehabilitation projects oncreeksaround themunicipalityaimedat giving returningsalmonthe bestpossibleconditions tospawninandsafeand healthywaterwaysforthe nextgenerationtomature

Lillooet Rd Affordable Housing

LocatedonDistrict-ownedland, this mixed-income rental housingproject featuring188 rental unitsacrosstwo six-storey buildingswillprovide affordable housing with rental ratesaligned to BC Housing’sCommunity HousingFund.

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Public Info Meeting: 5:30pm–7:30pm Wed. March12,2025

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inuntiltheymigratetothe ocean.

Theyellow reflective veststhatthestudents andvolunteerswear whilecounting fish on the streamshasbecomea recognizedand respected symbolwiththebroader publicwhoseethemdoing theirwork,Huangsaid.

“Ithinktheseveststhat weweartodayare not just a uniform.It reallyshows thecommunitythatwe’re heretomakeadifference,” hesaid.

VirtualPublicMeeting: March10–April4 at DNV.org/public-meeting

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Pomeroy saiditwould benicetothinkastrong returnthisyearwill translatetohighnumbers of hatchlingsinthespring andanevenbetter return whenthey returnfrom the ocean tospawninfour years.But,astheysawin 2024,salmon haveaway of keeping us guessing.

“Mostseemtohave gottenthejobdoneso thereisapotentialfora good return,butit’sgoing toalsoultimatelydepend onenvironmental conditionsatthetime,”shesaid. “Youjustcan’tpredictit. ThisiswhyIkeepdoingit, becauseeverysingleyear, youseesomethinginthe streamyou’ve neverseen before.…It’sjustthislittle unfoldingmystery.”

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CHILDHOODSTUDIES CENTRE

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educators in thecommunity,sadly,isthat a lotofthemmake minimum wageorclose tominimumwage.Whatwe really need toelevateisthestatusof earlychildhood educators.These are folksthattakecare of

WeatherProofWindows withaFinishingTouch

If you’ve livedontheNorthShorefor anylengthoftime,you know thatit’s awetplace.Forhomeowners,that canmeanleaksaroundwindows astheunrelentingelementserode whatonceseemedliketightseals.

You mightbesurprised to learn thatwhatareoftenadvertisedas ‘weatherproof’windowsystemscan oftenlead to continuedleakages andwaterdamage to yourhome.

Darrelland JonofNorthshore Windowshave seenthe troublefirst handand know howtodeal with it. With abackgroundincarpentry, they takeaslightlydifferentapproach to installingwindowsdesigned to keep the weatherout:solvetheproblem.

“Whatmakesus

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windowsupplieras wellastheinstaller. Youonlyhavetodeal withonecompany andweareina positiontoaddress anyconcernsyou haverightaway.

“Withinthewindowreplacement industrythereare twodistinct methodsused to replacewindows,” saysDarrell.“Onestyleiscommonly referred to as ‘retrofitting’a window, andemploystheuseof awindow withanintegratedtrim. Most window replacementcompaniesuse this technique.”

Thisapproach,however, canoften causeasmanyproblemsasitsolves.

“Properlysealingthis typeofwindow isalmostimpossible,” saysDarrell, “and we willthereforeneveruse thismethod.Thesecondmethod requires amoreskilledcrewasthere isfinishcarpentry required.”

Installing anew windowusingthe sametechniquesused innewhome construction,ratherthan a“retrofit” stylewindowresultsin abetter seal againstwindandwaterinfiltration.

“Ifhomeownerswant aquality installationaspart of arenovation, theygenerallyhave to hire renovationcontractors whodonot necessarilyspecializeinwindowand door replacements.Infact,these typesofcontractors willoftenhire us to dothewindowsand doors becausewespecializeinitandare very proficientatit.”

Awindowanddoordealer, as wellas aninstallationspecialist, Northshore Windowsis well knownfortheir professionalism,attention to detail, service andvalue.

“Mostwindowcompaniesand dealerssubcontractthe installation to someoneelse.Whatmakes usuniqueisweare thewindow supplieras well as theinstaller.You onlyhave to dealwithonecompany and we areina position to address anyconcerns youhaveright away.”

If youare thinkingof replacing your windows,NorthshoreWindowsis worthacall.You’ll gettheproblem solvedonceand forall.

Mayorsays plansstill inthe works for arts facilityinAmbleside

unintentionalbutitfeelsdisrespectful.

Forthevastmajorityof West Van residents,HorseshoeBayisadestinationthat requireseffortandplanningtogetto,” shewrote,addinglater:“Youoweusan explanation of yourprocess. Youowe us anexplanationofwhyyouhave disregardedthethorough researchwepaid for. Youoweusthedecencyofa public consultation.”

PainterRossPenhall,however, saidhe ultimatelywouldliketoseethemuseumin a purpose-builtfacilityinAmbleside,but aftermanyyearsof consultations,anynew artsfacilitywaswelcomed.

Healsonotedthatmanygreatmuseums havecomefrom repurposingotherbuildingsandthatHorseshoe Bay–hisown neighbourhood–wouldbeanidealhost.

“Ilikeit.I thinkit’sfantastic,” he said. “We’regettingalotofattentionnow.For a longtime,wewerelikea secondthought butit’sbecoming adestination.Ithink there’salottoofferherenowandIthink thisisagreatplaceforanartscentre.”

West Vancouvermayor responds

Becausethedecision to movetheart museuminvolvedthepurchaseofproperty,negotiationshadto be heldbehind

closeddoors,Sagersaid.

“HorseshoeBayispart of West Vancouver, anditdeservesattention HorseshoeBaygetssix millionpeople a yearwho go throughthat area, andthis will,withoutdoubt,generatelifeand interestout in thebay,”hesaid, adding thatheenvisions aSaturday art market on thepier,similartotheonethatrunson Salt SpringIsland.

Andhesaid,the movingofthe West VancouverArtMuseumisnotinlieuof anewdedicated arts facilitysomewhere inAmbleside. Sager saidthere is a donor willingtofund constructionofoneifthe districtcan acquireandprovidetheland.

Inthe meeting, Sageralsopaidtribute tothefour generationsofthe Sewellfamily fortheircontributionstothe community.

Aspartofthe agreement,DanSewell saidtheywillbeofferingtwo carved panelsbyNisga’aartistNorman Tatethat currently flanktheentrance.

Sageracknowledgedthatmanyinthe artscommunitywouldprefertoseetheir museumlocatedcentrally in Ambleside, buthedefendedthenewlocation.

“Wedid go toourartscommittees, andtheyallagreedto reviewit in camerabecauseofthenegotiations,and we have recommendationmotionscarried unanimouslyinsupportofthis,”hesaid.

“They really belongwiththebuilding. We talked aboutit, andthe Sewell family wouldliketomakethemthe firstdonationtothe art facility,”hesaid,drawing applausefromthe council gallery. “When youdogeta chancetoseethe carvings, you’lljustnoticehisdetail.There’s not a sketchor a lineor a slipor anything.It’s justmagicalart.”

Morethan 99% ofB.C. residents areexempt. Butyoustill haveto declare.

WHEREDOWEGROW?

North Vancouver Districtseekspublicinput onhowtoaddfuture housing density

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Whiletheprovincehas mandated thatnewhousing mustbeaccommodatedfor,DistrictofNorth Vancouver residentswillhave somesayonhowthataddeddensitywillbedistributedthroughout theircommunity.

AtameetingonMonday,Feb.24, districtcouncilvotedtomoveahead with publicengagementactivitiesthis springthat will eventually reshapethe official communityplan.

Overthepasttwoyears,the provincialgovernmenthasintroduced newpiecesoflegislationthat require municipalitiestomakeiteasierfor new housingtobebuilt,especiallyintown centresandalongcorridorsfrequented byrapidtransit.

Partofthenewrulesinvolved thedistrictcreatingahousingneeds reporttoanticipatefuturepopulation growth.Councilpassedaninterim versionlastfall.

Accordingtothathousing report, thedistrictmustaccommodateforthe buildingof22,369newunitsbetween 2021and2041. To doso,staffhasuntil theendof2025toupdatetheOCP,as wellas relatedmapdesignationsand zoningbylaws.

Workersonaplatformattachapieceof constructionmaterial to a newbuilding at theApex at Seylynn VillagedevelopmentinJune2023.

Valley to includeadjacentsingle-family neighbourhoods.Thisapproachhas similarbenefits to option1,butthere wouldbemorediversehousingforms includingmid-andhigh-risebuildings in towncentresand thesurrounding area.

Thesecondscenarioalso puts older stockatrisk,whichcould displacelower-income residents,andtherecould bemorelossofgreenspacecompared tothefirstoption.

havetransitcommittedfrom TransLink forafrequenttransitnetworkupto Lynn Valley,”hesaid.

Homeownershave until March31tocomplete theirdeclaration forBC’sSpeculationand Vacancy Tax. Whileallhomeownersin designatedareasmustdeclare, 99%ofBritish Columbia residents won’thavetopay the tax. Thistaxhelpsfund affordablehousing initiativesandturnsemptyhomesinto housing forpeoplewholiveand work inBC. Since2017,morethan90,000homeshave beendelivered orare underwayunderthe Homes forBCandHomesfor Peopleplans.

DeclarebyMarch 31,2025 at gov.bc.ca/spectax or by toll-free 1.833.554.2323

MakingHousing More Affordable

Inordertomeettheanticipated density requirements,staffhave presentedthreeoptionstocouncil and residents,eachavariationon howmuchofthenewhousing will be builtintowncentresandspreadoutin surroundingareas.

The first scenarioistoconcentrate 90percentofgrowthinexistingtown centres,whichincludeLionsGate/ MarineDrive, Lynn Valley, LynnCreek andMaplewood.

Staffsaidthisoptionwilllikely supportdense,mixed-usecommunities withlocalamenitiesandjobswithin walkingdistance.Itwouldalsomake efficientuse ofexistinginfrastructure, andlowerper-capitagreenhousegas emissionsduetomoretransittrips.

Negativesofthisscenarioinclude the highest buildingforms,potential displacementofolder,affordable rentalstockandriskofoverburdening infrastructure.

Thesecondscenariopresentedby staff issimilartothefirst,butwould expand thekeygrowthcentresof LionsGate/MarineDriveand Lynn

Thethirdoptionoptsfor75 per centofgrowthinexistingcentres, andthe remaining25percentelsewhere.Thisscenarioaimstocreate morebalanceddistributionofgrowth throughoutthedistrict,staffsaid.

Advantagestothethirdoption includemoreevenaccesstoamenities throughoutthedistrict,aswellas low-andmid-risebuildingsinkeycommunitynodes.Disadvantagesarethat newhousingwillbelessconnectedto existingandfuturerapidtransit.There couldalsobeincreasedchallengesto servicetheseareaswith proper water andsewagecapacity.

Staffaddedthatthesescenarios arehighlyconceptual,andthedistrict couldultimatelycreateahybrid approachdependingonfeedback.

Lynn Valleyshouldn’tbetargeteddue tolackof rapid transit,mayorsays MayorMikeLittlesuggestedoption 2shouldbelessspecificaboutwhich towncentresareidentified, and perhapsaskthepublic which onesshould beincluded.

“I’dhaveachallengewith Lynn Valleybeingidentified, forrightnow Andthe reasonbeing,we don’t actually

“What’sgoingto be theR9 hasnot been prioritized by Metro Vancouverat this point,whereas[busrapidtransit] through the MarineDrivecorridorin theoldR2/239 routeisbeing prioritizedbyMetro Vancouver,whichwould encapsulate boththeSeylynnneighbourhood andtheCapand Marine neighbourhood as beingsupported bythefrequenttransitnetworkinthe mediumterm,”Littlesaid.

Withinthe district’skeygrowth centres,there’s beenalotofnew housing built, buttheylackthetypes ofbusinessesandservicestocreate acompletecommunity,saidCoun. JordanBack.

“IhopethatwiththisOCPupdate, we’re reallylookingatthatwhole pictureoftheseneighbourhoods, what wewantthemtolooklike,” he said “Andifwe’reexpandingatowncentre, thenwhataresomeofthoselittle businessesthatshould be allowedtoopen inthoseneighbourhoodsaswell,and really promoted activelywithinthat.”

Backsaid he wasconcernedwith how housing developmentcould impactlightindustrial businessesin the LynnCreekarea.

“Ifwe’retalkingaboutexpanding, [staff]mentionedthatCanadian Tire property,Iwouldbeconcernedabout thepotentialimpactonthelightindustrialareathatwe havethere,”hesaid. Publicengagementopportunities areslatedtobegininApril.Forupdates onupcoming datestolearnmoreand provideinput,youcansignuptoan emaillistonthe district’swebsite.

NICK

Here’swhyDNVisdoing separate utility andproperty taxbills

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

IfyouliveintheDistrict of North Vancouver,you’llbe receivingmore mailfromthemunicipalitythenyou’re usedto.

That’sbecausethedistrictissplitting utilitychargesandpropertytaxes–which aretypicallycombinedinonebill – into twoseparatepieces of paperwork.

EarlierinFebruary, DNV residentsmay havebeensurprisedto receiveautilities invoice,duebyMay30.

Thisyear,thosechargeswon’tbe included on theproperty taxesnotice, whichgoesoutearlyJunewithaJuly2due date,asnormal.

The reasonfor thechangeisforthe districttogive residentsabetterunderstandingoftheutilityfeestheypay,and highlightthat themajorityofchargescome fromMetro Vancouver,saidCoun. Herman Mah.

“Itcoincideswiththeunfairdecision byMetro VancouverthatNorthShore residentshavetopayforthemajorityofthe enormous[$3.46-billion] costoverrunsfor the[NorthShore Wastewater Treatment Plant],”hesaid.

To payfortheplant,theaveragedistrict

householdwillpayanextra$590on averagefor30years.Thatbringsthe2025 Metroutilitybilltoatotalofaround$1,150.

“Thiswillbea major impact,especially duringcurrent challengingeconomic times,onthe residentsofthedistrictand acrosstheNorthShore,”Mahsaid.

Membersofdistrictcouncil arefrustratedwiththe“unfair”situation,andsome arelobbyingforaction,hesaid.

LastNovember,thedistrictaskedthe B.C.governmenttoholdapublicinquiry intocostoverrunsofthebillions-overbudgetplant.

“We ultimatelyneedtheprovincialgovernmenttoconductan independentpublic inquiryintothe…projecttodetermine whathappenedandtomake sure it does nothappenagain,ademandthat theyhave notyet respondedto,”Mahsaid.

“Giventhebig rolethatMetro Vancouverplaysinthe regionand theamountoftaxesweallpaytothat organization,thepublic is demanding accountabilityand justified in doingso,”he said.“We needtoconducta reviewofthe governancemodelforMetro Vancouver.”

This year,theDistrictofNorth Vancouver is sendingoutseparatebills for utility fees and property taxes.

WhileMetrohas restartedconstruction withanewcontractoronthepreviously stalledproject,the regionalauthorityis stilllockedinlegalaction withitsprevious contractor,Acciona WastewaterSolutions. Accionaclaimsitofferedmeasuresto completetheprojectby2025at acostof $1.05billion,andthatMetrohasmisledthe

publicon“importantissues.”

Metrohas filed itsownclaimthat Accionafailedtoproperlyfollowproject specifications,andthatthecompany should refundtaxpayers$500 million.

WATERMAINMAINTENANCE

Is your tapwatercloudy?

From MarchtoMay,the Districtisconducting watermain maintenanceinorder to providehigh-qualitytap water to West Vancouver.Annual flushingof sediments in the watersystemmay causetemporarycloudiness. Your waterissafe—sedimentsare notharmful.

What to expect:

•you might seeperiodicdiscolouration; youmay wish to runthe coldtapuntil waterisclear •chlorinationwill be increasedas necessary; the waterwill be dechlorinated beforeitreaches thedrainagesystem

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TIME TRAVELLER

RoyalVisit,1939

May29, 1939 sawa visittoNorth VancouverfromTheir Majesties, King George VI and QueenElizabethofthe United Kingdom.

Thedetails of theirvisit were meticulously planned, includingthe speed of theirmotor vehicle, whichrodeat45 milesper hour in the RoyalParade. Decorations,likethose shown here at city hall, coveredthe NorthShore.

Just days before theirvisit the routewas cutbysix miles, leading to severalcomplaints from localbusinessestothe government,including onewhich proclaimed thechangeas “chaotic andmorallyinadvisable.”

Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA. Startplanning your visitat monova.ca. Do youhavea storytotell? Getintouch via archives@monova.ca.

Byelectionscheduled forApril5

Jensen,whohasabackgroundinconstructionandsalesandhastwokidsinthe publicsystem,saidheisrunninglargely becausehebelieves West Vancouver’s schoolsareinneedofcapitalimprovements.

“Ioftenwonderif Westcot’sgotthe samecoatofpaintonitthatithadwhen I went there,andI’mcuriousastowhere a lotofthemoneyisgoingformaintenance improvements,”hesaid.

Ifelected,Jensensaidhewill be searchingforwaystofacilitatedonationstolocal schoolsinexchangefortaxdeductible receipts.

“We’vegotalotoffairlywealthy people inthecommunity,andthey’realready payinganegregiousamountinquote-unquote School Taxtotheprovince,butI don’tthink alotofthatmoneyiscomingbacktothe district,”hesaid.

Jensensaidparentsarealsonotsatisfied with thecurrentgradingsystemusedin reportcardsandthatmoretransparencyis needed.

“Ithinkthere’salotoffrustrationsover thefeedbackthatyouknowparentsaregettingfromtheschoolsonexactlywheretheir kidsstandin relationtotheirpeers.”

Rockridge Secondary students toss their capsduringtheir2023graduation ceremony. A byelection to chooseanew West Vancouver Schoolstrusteewillbe held April 5.

enoughfor high-energykids,so he willbe supportingmore P.E.and outdooreducation duringschool hours,and moreafter-school programs.

The byelectionisscheduledfor Saturday,April5with pollsopenatthe West VancouverCommunityCentre’sLilyLee RoomandBowenIsland CommunitySchool from8a.m.to8 p.m.

And,headded,threedaysofphysical educationperweekcurrentlyofferedisn’t

Therewill be two daysofadvancevoting opportunities– Wednesday,March26and MondayMarch31,from8a.m.to8 p.m.at West Vancouvermunicipal hall.

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ABBOTT,Patricia February24,1938−February 25,2025

Patricia"Patsy"Abbottwasbornon24thFebruary 1938inVancouver.Herfather,PeterLeth, emigratedfromDenmarkattheageof18,while hermother,VeraWiatkin,wasborn inrural Saskatchewanandraisedin Vancouver.Patsy attendedQueenMaryElementarySchool andLord ByngSecondarySchoolinPointGreybefore graduatingfromtheUniversityofBritishColumbia in1960.InOctober1960,Patsymarried Bill,whom shehadmetduringtheirfirst−yearphysical educationcourseat UBC,a mandatory classfor all studentsatthetime.That autumn, theyboth beganteachinghigh schoolinCampbellRiver.In 1965,Patsymadethedecisiontoleave teaching and focusonraisingher family.They retiredto WestVancouver in1997.PatsyandBillenjoyed52 yearsofloveandcompanionshipuntilBill’spassing in2012.Patsymissedhimdeeplyeveryday.Travel wasoneoftheirshared passions,and together theyexploredEurope,theMiddleEast,Asia,and NorthAmerica.AfterBill’sdeath, Patsy continued her travels,bothindependentlyandwith family. Overtheyears,sherevisitedDenmarkand embarkedon herfirst triptoIceland.Her final adventurecamejustlastyearwhen sherevisited ZionNationalPark,BryceNationalPark,Arches National Park,MonumentValley,LakePowell,and the GrandCanyonwithherson.Patsy also maintained alifelonginterestincurrentevents. Patsyissurvivedby alovingfamily: children, David, Alexandra(Rob);grandchildrenRebecca,andKate (Rich),Juliet(Brayden);sisterRosemaryVan Heukelom;niecesand nephewsWilly,Morgan, Skyler,andHolly;aswellasherbelovedpets, the familydogGinger,andcats Teddy,Theo, Rocky, andMonty.Patsywasa devotedwife, mother,and grandmother.Shepassedawayon25thFebruary 2025 Gravesideservice at CapilanoView Cemeterywillbeheld at adatetobedetermined.

May6,1936 -February20,2025

With sadness, we announcethepassingofPhyllis MarieBensley(neeSmith) onFebruary20th, 2025 at Lions Gate Hospital,North Vancouver.Survived by herlovinghusbandJim of67years,sonsDoug (Linda)and Tom, anddaughter Linda, grandchildren Jennifer,David,Marley,Hayden, ChaseandAngus, greatgranddaughter Layna, sistersLois(Duncandeceased), Colleen(Nelson) andsister-in-law Betty(John deceased)andtheir families.BorninLloydminster,Sask., Mariegrewup in Chilliwack, thentrainedasanurse atthe Royal ColumbianHospital in NewWestminster.Raising theirfamily,Jim &Marielived in North Vancouver forover65years.Shewas apersonof many interestsandalways interested in thosearound her, especially her patientsduring herover40 year nursing career -Jim wasoneofthosepatients! Gardeningwas aspecial loveandforseveralyears she wasPresident oftheBCCouncil of Garden Clubs.She wasaloyalandactive memberofthe Royal Columbian HospitalSchoolof Nursing Alumnae. Always awillingvolunteerwithinher Unitarianchurchcommunity,orcanvassing her neighbourhood forworthycauses, abest friend saidofher,“she has aheartofgold”.

Aservice will beheldSaturday,March8th,2025at 2:00pmat theNorthShoreUnitarianChurch,370 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver,V7S 1H3.Inlieu offlowers, adonationto acharityofyourchoice,in memoryofMarie,wouldbegreatlyappreciated.

SAYERS, Betty Jane

January 11,1930 -February 15, 2025

Itis withdeep sadness that we announcethe passing ofour cherished mom,wholeftus peacefully on February 15,2025, at theage of95. She was predeceasedbyherhusband Ken who passedawayin 1990.Sheisfondly remembered byher son Rick(Sherry), daughters Carolyn(Tom), Jo-Ann (Billy),andElaine(Greg)as wellas9 grandchildrenand 11 greatgrandchildren.

Betty was bornin Vancouverto Alfred and Carolyn Cole andgrewupin West Van,attending Pauline Johnson Elementary andgraduating fromWest VanSecondary.Here she developedmanyclose friendships which wouldlastherlifetime. She marriedKen in 1951 andthey settled inPemberton Heights,in North Vancouver toraisetheirfour children.

AfterKen died, Betty dedicatedherselfto charitable work, first with the Canadian Cancer Society inthe office,and thentotwostroke recoveryprograms: Terrapins bowlingand Aquaturtles.Shealsodecided to see the world, andfelttrulyfortunatetobe abletotravel extensivelytoexoticlocales withherclosest friends.But she was always amother first,always therethroughthechallengesandthe successes. She will be remembered forher warm andcaring waysand will be missed byall whohad the honour to knowher.

We aregratefulfor the support of friendsand familyduringthisdifficulttime with aspecial thanks tothecaring staff at Belvedere CareCentre.Family will gatherinthe Springto celebrate ourwonderful mother’slife. May hermemory be ablessing to us all.

BENSLEY,(Phyllis)Marie

WalleyPearson Lightbody

Withsadnessweannounce thepeacefulpassing of WalleyPearsonLightbody,age90,onFebruary 15atLionsGate Hospital. Walleywaspredeceased by hislovingwife, Marietta, hissisterMarlene(Peter Herald),andhissonPeter(BrendaLightbody). He issurvivedbyhis daughters,Cathy(GordonFloe) andSarah,andhisson, Michael(CarmenLane) andhe will bedearly missedby his8 grandchildren: Emma,James, Nelsen,Cynthia,Robin,Jessica, Kylee,andSarah-Jo,aswellashis nieceand nephew,Toryand MichaelHerald,andhismany grandniecesandnephews.

WalleywasbornonApril14,1934,toFrankand Vera Lightbody in Vancouver,BC.Hegrew upat38th and Dunbarand recallssinging Irish balladsattheageof six,with hissister Marleneandhis neighbourhood friend,Rawley, asthe Teddy LyonsSight-seeing Streetcarpassedby,andthepassengers wouldtoss themcoins.

AtLordByng High School Walleybeganplayingthe saxophone,developedhislifelongpassionfor jazz, andwrote ajazzcolumncalled BlueNotesforthe schoolnewspaper.HealsolaunchedThe Walley LightbodyOrchestra.Althoughwhenpressedby hischildrenasto whether Walley understoodwhat anorchestraactually was,hewouldpauseand respond,“never letthe truthget inthe way ofa goodstory.”

WalleymajoredinEnglishLiterature atUBC, andestablishedajazzbandcalledTheCampus Coolsters.HethenenteredlawschoolatUBC, but alsofoundtime,along with acoterie of musicians andartistsincludingKen Hole,AlNeil,DaveQuaren

andhiswife Ricky,andothers--- to openTheCellar, Vancouver’soriginalunderground jazz club,located at Mainand Broadway.TheCellar was mainlya membershipjamspace forlocal musiciansbut also provided avenue forafterhours jazz greats, performing mainlyatTheCave, togather aftertheir show,and jamall nightlongwithwhomever.Walley wasalso aregular guestonHotAir, theCBCradio jazzprogram.

Whileat UBC, WalleymetMarietta Anderson from Kelowna,whowas beautiful, smart, with “ruby red lips” andhad amysteriousreputationforher amazing soup. Aftergraduatinglaw school,Walleyarticled with afirm in Victoria, while also managing ajazz club called TheScene, andMarietta visitedregularly.He lived at theiconic StrathconaHotel and that is where heproposed marriage.Theymarriedin 1960,had 4children in 5years, andmoved tothewaterfront of West Vancouver.There they cultivatedlonglastingfriendships with many familieswith whom theyenjoyed boating, skiingatWhistler,and Sunday nightdinners that featuredroast beef andMarietta’s special Yorkshire puddingandgravy.Aswell, Walley created severalshort movies onSuper 8filmthat featuredtheneighbourhood kids,notably:The MonsterofSealRocks, TheGhostofGambier, The TreasureofLighthouse Park, andTheSasquatchof WhistlerMountain.

Duringhiscareer with RayWolf& Co.which eventually becameConnellLightbody,Walley handledseveralhigh-profilecases, including the 1975 BCPen hostagetakingwhenthesocial worker, MarySteinhauserwasaccidentally shot and killedby a prison guard. In 2005 Walleydefended beloved radiotalk showhost Rafe Mairinadefamation case.The Supreme CourtofCanadaruled in Mair’s favour,dismissingthe lawsuit, andexpandingthe faircomment defense.InKelowna there wasa precedentsettingcase establishingthatjurisdiction over lake water isfederal, not localandhouse boats havethelegalright tobethere. Walleywaspresident of theBCBar Associationin1984, andappointed Queen’sCounsel in 1985.Hewas therecipientof numerousawards andrecognitions including the Georges A.GoyerMemorialawardin2010.

In 1995 Walleyand Marietta movedinto Marietta’s lakefront childhoodhomeinKelowna andbuilta tenniscourton theproperty, whichwasnicknamed bytennisplayers theChurchof Walleybecause WalleywouldplayRay Charles’Oh What aBeautiful Morning everySunday morning,at full volume,much toMarietta’sembarrassment,but to everyone else’s delight,(orsohe claimed.) The twoquicklybecame active on manyfrontsofthe community,including tennis, Kelowna Heritage(FRAHCAS),and the HospitalFoundation, amongothers. Walleywas the mainorganizerofanannual tennistournamentthat lasted17years andraisednearlyone milliondollars for theKelowna Hospital Foundation.

Onthat note,Walleyhas,overthe yearsenjoyed organizinglarge social eventsand establishing traditions, most memorably,TheSeal Rocks Yacht Club, atonguein cheek‘yachtclub’ (no onehada yacht), that inits heyday featured ajazz band and continuestobringfriends together to enjoyaday on the ocean.Also, thereis theannual family Ping Pong Tournamentin Kelowna that includesevening theatricalantics andanafternoonwinetasting contest.Thereis alsotheannual CanadaDay party thatcontinuedforyearsatthehouse inKelownaand wasstarted by Marietta’sparents. Further,Walley was instrumental in thecreationofthe satirical Guile DebateatUBC which morphedintoThe Beguiled Debateaswell asthesimilarlyinspired Roger Watts Debate atUBCO.

Walleywasanactivesupporter of theFederal Liberal Party, andhewas outspoken on arange of political andenvironmentalissues.He donated generously toseveral causes, particularly cancerresearch,and he establisheda foundationatUBCO that provides an annualscholarshipfora studentintending to study law.

Untilrecently,Walley’smanycherishedfriends wouldpop bydaily to visitinthe Kelowna kitchen area thathascometobeknownaffectionately as ‘theblackhole,’ thegathering pointfor many cozy meals andhands of kitchen bridge, withPlatothecat somewherenearby.Several groupsof tennis players have enjoyedWalley’scourtregularly,mostnotably, TNT,Thursday Night Tennis,whichhasrun fornearly 30years.

FromOctober untilhisrecent passing Walley was back and forth between North Vancouverlong term care, andThe Lions Gate Hospital andwas visiteddailybyfamily.Thesevisits werespecial for all.Inspite ofsome cognitivedecline, Walley’s sense of humourremainedsharp as ever andhe kept visitorsentertained with lifememories and anecdotes,a favouriteof which, tookplace when Walley,inhisearly20’sspent asummer in the interiorofBCworking for theGeologicalSurvey of Canada.Long storyshort, the cook burneddown thecamp andWalley was sent to get supplieson ahorsecalled ‘LittleDick’,andwhenherodeback intothe camp,hewas mistaken for anotorious localknownas‘Blackwater Willy.’ Familyand friends couldn’tgetenoughof the Blackwater Willystory, which only came inbits and pieces,laughter and sparkle, rarelyforming acomplete narrative--- this was itspoeticbeauty.

There willbe amemorial service on April 26 at 2:00 at theGleneagles Clubhouseat6190Marine Drive in West Vancouverand aremembrance gatheringIn Kelowna onJune21 at 2:00 at 2302 Abbott Street. Inlieu of flowers,please consider adonation tothe Lions Gate Hospital Foundationinappreciation for thewonderful careWalleyreceived there.

REMEMBRANCES

Obituaries Obituaries

SteveRowe June2,1946–February9,2025

StevewasborninVerdun,Quebecandmovedwith hisfamilymanytimes while growingup, finally settlinginBrockville, Ontario. As ateenager, he met andmarried hislifetimelove, LindaFulton. Theymarriedin1966andshortlyafterhadtheir sonGrant anddaughterKaren. In 1974 Steve graduatedfromWestern’sMBAprogram.

Some highlightsfromSteve’s career areworking atKegRestaurantsheadofficeandbeingthefirst jointventure partnerfor theGarry Street Keg in Winnipeg. He joined PannellKerrForesterand in 1989 he gotthe opportunity of alifetimeto open aPKF AsianHospitalityConsultingOffice inHongKong.Hefinishedhiscareerteachingat DouglasCollegeand Chairoftheir Hospitality ManagementProgram.

WhilelivinginHongKongheboughta41ft.boat thatwasnamedMoMunTai(noproblem)andhe andhisfamilylivedaboardforfouryears.Itwasa greatlifestyle,withextensivetravelandadventures throughoutAsia.

WhenSteveretiredin2012,heandLindamoved totheSunshineCoast.Hisretirementprojectwas writingandpublishing

88 IceHouse Street:A DocO'ConnellNovel Paperback. Stevewas apassionate boater for decades. He enjoyedcooking andbarbecuing gourmetmeals andhealwayshad anew joke to tell.Hekepthissenseofhumortotheend.

HeissurvivedbyhiswifeLinda,sonGrant(Jen), granddaughtersKristenandLilly,daughterKaren, grandsonSyrus.

Ifyouwouldliketomakeadonationinhisname the family wouldappreciateone to theSechelt HospitalFoundation,whichhadtakenverygood careofSteveovertheyears.

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DONALDSON, AlanN.

December 21,1964− February 3,2025

Itiswithgreat sadnessthatweannouncethe passingofAlanDonaldsoninFebruary2025.Born andraisedinOntario, AlanmovedtoBritish Columbiainthe early1990s,wherehespent the majorityofhiscareerintheautomotiveindustry. An avidsportsfan,hehad aparticularloveforgolf.

Alanwillbedeeplymissedbyhis twodaughters, Katie andStephanie,aswellashis former wife, Sally. He issurvivedbyhis mother, Elizabeth; sister, Elizabeth; brother,Malcolm (Deborah);and many beloved nieces andnephews. He was predeceasedbyhis father, Malcolm.Alanwillbe rememberedforeverfor hiskindness,laughterand charm,andhisdeeplovefor hisdaughters.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhis memory canbe made totheBCSPCA.

Acelebrationoflifewillbeheldata laterdate.

ELLAN, Tanasko (Tom)William 1951 - 2025

Tanasko“Tom”WilliamEllanpassedaway peacefully at LionsGateHospitalonSaturday, February 1st,2025, at the ageof73. Tom’slifewas defined bykindness, hardwork,and alove for family.

Tomwasbornin Toronto, Ontarioandraisedin Anaheim,Californiawhere he developed alifelong passionfor baseball. He moved to Kelowna,B.C., where hewasactivein Jaycees, soldrealestate andworkedat theAssessmentAuthorityofB.C. AftermeetingJoyat aJaycee’sConventionat UBC,theymarried,and he joined HollyburnFuneral Homeas aFuneralDirector.

Tomenjoyedtravellingacross the U.S. to watch baseballgamesinmanydifferentcities,specifically games atDodgerStadiumand YankeeStadium. He wouldalwaysbe seen wearinga signature baseballcap. He loved thesimple things-walking thedogandsharingfamilydinnersat The Keg.

Tomissurvivedby hisdevotedwife, Joy, son Benjamin(Stephanie),daughter Laura(Jared),and granddaughter Adrianna. He isalsoremembered byhisbrothers, Tim(Carol) andTed (Marylou), alongwithmany niecesandnephews. He is predeceased by hisfatherJohnandmotherBetty. The familyextends special thankstoDr. Sandra Wiebe forhercare.

Asmall,privategathering to celebrateTom’slifewill beheldat afuture date. In lieuofflowers, donationsmaybemade to St.Paul’sCardiac ResearchCenter,LionsGatePalliative CareUnit,or theBCSPCA.

Walkey& CompanyFuneral Directors (604)738-0006

JOHNSTON, Dr.J.Ivan

Dr.J.IvanJohnston,known affectionatelyasIvantohisfriendsandfamily, passed awaypeacefully on February 7, 2025, attheage of90,inNorth Vancouver, BritishColumbia.Born onSeptember 6, 1934, in Belfast, Ireland,Ivan wasa manofremarkableintelligenceandanalyticalprowess, complementedbya handy andpracticalapproachtolife’smanychallenges.

Ivan’sjourneybroughthimfromtheBelfast, Ireland to hisfirst stopinMontreal, Quebec. He eventuallylandedin West Vancouver,BCwhereheattendedhigh school andthencontinuedundergrad studiesatUBC. He pursued and achievedacademic excellenceatthe University of Washington DentalSchool. His passionforProsthodonticsand Restorative Dentistry was notonlyhiscalling butalsohis contributiontothedental world,dedicatinghislifetorestoring smiles andconfidenceto hismanypatients. Hisprofessionallife was marked byanunwaveringcommitment to his craft, andhewashighly respected withinthedentalcommunity forhisexpertiseanddedication.

Beyondhisprofessionalendeavors,Ivan was blessed witha lovingfamily.Predeceasedbyhisparents JohnandLetitiaandbrotherBrian. His devoted spouse,PatriciaJohnston,stood byhis side ineverychapter of their sharedlife foralmost61years! His daughter,Karen Mittendorf(Tyler),and son, Ken Johnston(Cheryl), were thelights of hislife, inheriting theirfather’ssharp intellectand kind-hearted nature.Ivan’srole as ahusbandandfather was characterizedby hissteadfast support, hisgentleguidance,andhisenduringloveforhis family. He wasveryproud of hisgrandchildren, Connor, Rachel, Ashley,and Tessa and allthattheyhaveachieved.

Ivan’s interestsandhobbies paintedthepictureofaman whofound joyinthe simplepleasures of life. An avidgardener,hefoundsolaceandpeaceintheact ofnurturing plantsand flowers,celebratingthebeautyandtranquilityofnature. Hislove forputteringaroundthe houseandhisafternoon naps werereflective of aman whoappreciatedtheart of living welland restingfully.Thelakehelda specialplace in hisheart,servingas asanctuary wherehecouldimmersehimselfintheserenity of still watersandthecompanionship of hisfriendsandfamily.

Those whoknew Ivan would describehimasanintelligentandanalyticalthinker, aman who could solvecomplexproblems withease andgrace. His hands were not onlyskilledintheintricacies of dentistry,butalsoin thecountlesstasksand projectsheundertook,embodyingtheessence of atruly handyindividual.

Dr.J.IvanJohnstonlived afulland meaningful life, markedbyhisprofessional achievements,his unwaveringcommitmentto hisfamily,andhiscapacityfor finding joyineveryday moments. His legacyis oneofkindness,excellence, and thepursuit of alifewell-lived.Ivan’s memory will becherishedandcelebratedby allwhohadthe privilege of knowinghim,andhisspirit will continuetoinspire and guideus.

As we bidfarewelltoa remarkableman, we reflect on theimmeasurableimpact he hadonthe liveshetouched. Dr.J.IvanJohnston’s story is oneof love,dedication, andthe enduringpowerofalifededicatedtothe service ofothers and thepursuitofpersonalpassions. Hewill bedeeplymissed,buthis memory will foreverremaina beaconoflightforhis family,friends,andall whowerefortunate enough to havebeen apartofhis extraordinary journey.

There will be aserviceheldat St.Christophers Church onSaturday,March 15th, 2025at2:00 pm.Allare welcome, areceptionatthechurch will follow.Inlieu of flowers,pleaseconsiderdonatingtothe Lions GateHospitalFoundationashe receivedamazing careandcompassionfrom allthe staff atthehospital.

REMEMBRANCES

RememberingAudreyEmilySheffield (neeEverson)

February28,2025, wouldhavebeenAudrey Sheffield’s 99thbirthday. Her lifewas longand full andshe was loved byher sons, their partners,her six grandchildren,and twogreat-grandchildren.

Audrey waselegant, lovedclassical musicandart, and wasanavid traveler Shesharedhergenteel adventuring withher father, FredEverson, with severalclose friends, and forthe lastyears, with her companion, ThorneSchindler. She was respectedandcared for by those whoknew her lastatSummerhill PARC residence in North Vancouver We knowsheappreciatedeveryone there.

AudreyEmilyEversonwasborn in 1926 in Vancouverand grew up in Kitsilano.Asayoung person,shespenttime upHollyburn Mountain, taking the ferryacrossand hikingup to askicabin to join many friends, includingher futurehusband, Ted (Edward)Sheffield.She lostherbeloved sister to cancerasayoung adult. Her marriage to Ted in 1952 resulted in a family of fourboys,a full-time job as a mother while building theirownhome in Dundaraveand the rustic summer cottageon NorthThormonby Island, and morethan40good years together before Teddied in 1995.Her longtime friend, Thorne,became hertrave companion, and the twoshared their lives until hisdeath in 2019.

Audreycame from a generation where it was harder for women toachievetheir dreams She supported thedreamsofothers,andtookgreat pride intheaccomplishmentsof Robert, David, BrianandStephen, her four intelligent, handsome, gentle sons.She wasalways thoughtful with her gifts- whethera meal, achequeora tongue-incheekbirthdaygift. Shedidn’t wantfussorflowers Shewaspersonallyfrugalbut alwaysvery generous,settingupeducation funds forher grandchildren,paying forrepairs tothecottage, andhelping out with mortgages. We never doubtedher depthofcaring.

She remainedbright andwell. Whenshebegan to feel the inevitable decline,shechose to closeher chapter inlateJuly, 2024,surroundedbyher family. We rememberheronher birthday, withlove.

CaptainWilliam(Bill)S.Dolmage

April12,1946-October27,2024

In theearly hoursof October27th,Bill passedaway peacefully afterabriefbattlewith cancer.

He leaves behind his loving family, many friends, andcoworkersfrom hisyearsofworkingup and down the West Coast.

He wasathishappiestbeingon thewater, watchingandsupporting his childrenand granddaughtersdoingwhatthey love,orcuddling with his cats watchinghis favouriteclassicshows.

Bill wasagreat mentorto manyand his knowledge of the water is unmatched Many peoplewho worked with him agreethat nootherCaptain taught themas much,or as passionatelyas“Billy” did

Althoughgone muchtoosoon,wecantake comfort in knowinghe is resting atpeaceand now free to sailthe world

ACelebrationofLifewill beheld onApril 27th,2025 with Magic Yacht Charters in Coal Harbour. Please rsvpviaemail tocaptainsfarewell@outlook.com if youareableto join us, andfor more info.

HABKIRK,MalcolmLeroy

March27,1936 −February25,2025

Hislastbreathwastakenwithhisfamilypresent. BorninPeaceRiver,AB,toWilliamandFlorence Habkirk.PredeceasedbyhisbrotherBilland sister Sheila, alongwith many niecesandnephews. Survivedbyhislovingwife, Doreen;sonsDoug (Robinn)andTrevor(Rita);daughterSheila(Carl); grandchildrenKelsey(Colton),Kyle(Amanda) and Sean;andthreegreat−grandchildrenLilah,Bowen andMaverick.

Heworked for BCTel/Telusuntilretirement.Mal hadmanyinterests,includingcurling,cycling,skiing andpoetry.

MalandDoreenenjoyedtravellingaroundthe world.

Hewasanexceptionallykindmanwhowillbe missedby so many.

Tuesday,March25,11:00am, atMt.SeymourUnitedChurch, 1200ParkgateAvenue,NorthVancouver.

HIRSCHFELD, TruemanBuettner February12,1939

GoldenvilleGuysbourghCounty,NovaScotiaJanuary26,2025

North VancouverBritishColumbia

Atthe ageof12 Truemanattendedthe YMCABig Cove Camp and from then on, he devoted hislife to theYMCAuntilhis retirementfromthe Greater Vancouver YMCA.

Predeceasedbyhis parents,hissisterand his two brothersand hisson JamesHirschfeld.

Survivedby hiswife of68 years Beverlyandtheir daughters Kimberly ( Larry),Karen(Randy); his 7 grandchildren, Lars, Amy, Kathleen,Christopher, Kiara, Dylanand Gabrielle; his 5 great-grandchildrenAprilia, Eleanor, Trueman,OliverandParker. Truemanwasthelove of my lifefor 68 years, Iwill misshimforever.No service, Please remember him.

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REMEMBRANCES

KENNA,NancySue

September21,1940 −October28,2024

BornonSeptember21,1940,inVancouver,Nancy spentherchildhoodinWestVancouver, graduatingfromWestVanHigh.Shebeganher adultlifeinVancouver, butherhearteventually found ahomeinNorthVancouver’sEdgemont Village.In2021,shemovedtothemountainsof Squamishtobeclosertoherdaughter.

Nancywas awomanofvibrantpassionandquiet elegance.Shewasanavidskierwhospenttimein WhistlerandcherishedhertripstoSunValley, Idaho,withhergirlfriends.Shewashappiest snowshoeingorhikingtheNorthShoremountains, orenthusiasticallywatchingtheATPtour.Herdoor was alwaysopen,andherimpeccablymaintained homebecamethebackdropforcountless gatheringsandlate−nightsleepovers. Agracious hostessandloyalfriend,shemadeeveryonefeel welcome.

Raisingherdaughter,Kristal,washergreatestjoy andachievement.Nancy’sloveextendedto Gidget, Kristal’sbeloveddog,whoseanticsand filmrolessheneverfailedtoshareinconversation.

Nancywaspredeceasedby herbrotherPeterand her parents,RonandHelenKenna.Sheislovingly rememberedbyherdaughterKristalKenna;her siblingsBarryKenna(Dorothy)andBonnySchultz (Robb);andmanycousins,nieces,nephews,and lifelongfriends.

AnafternoonteaincelebrationofNancywilltake placeonMarch6,2025,at1:30PMintheGreat HallatGleneaglesClubhouseinWestVancouver.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsinNancy’smemory maybemadetotheNorthShoreHospice.

MILDRED,Sadie“Sally”

Itis with a heavyheartthat we announcethedeath of our dear Sally She passedawaypeacefully under the comfortand incrediblecare ofthe North Shore Hospice.

Known asabrave independent women from Winnipeg,shespentherearlyyears focusedon her career in finance,travel and living in several exciting cities.Shewasalwaysup for new adventures.

She will berememberedasan incredibly caring, strong, elegant, and kindhearted woman who loved to fil her days with friends, longwalks, golf, cardgames, travelingto Mexico, skiingand hosting memorablegatherings. She hadanappreciation for musicand theatre. Shewillinglygavecountless hours volunteeringat numerous community organizations.

But most importantof all, shespentqualitytime with al of the wonderfulpeople in her life nearand far She did makeadifference.

She is predeceasedbyher belovedhusbandand “boyfriend” David, herbrother Allen and is survived by her daughter Kirsti, granddaughterKyra, sister Bev, and her lovingfamilyin Ontario.Shewill be missedbyso many dearfriends.

No servicebyrequest.In lieu offlowers, donations can be made to the North ShoreFamily Services or theNorth Shore Hospice.

PARIZEK,Marie

June1940 −January 2025

Withheavyhearts,wesharethepassingofMarie Parizek,wholeftusonJanuary25thsurrounded byfamily.

Mariewastheheartandsoulofourfamily −a mother,grandmother,sister,and friend whose love knewnobounds.Shewasstrong,fierce,and endlesslycaring, awomanofremarkablebeauty insideandout.Shetouchedcountlessliveswith herkindness, always giving,alwayshelping.

Afree spirit, Mariewas apeacock, abutterfly,a forceofnaturewhoseenergyseemedboundless untilher verylastbreath.

Shewillbetremendouslymissedandforever remembered.

BornintheformerCzechoslovakia,Mariewas84 yearsoldandleavesbehind afamilywhoadored her:herdaughterBrona,hersonRobert(Tamara), hergrandsonKameron(Taba),andherbrother PaulinCzechia.Shewaspredeceasedbyher parentsandherbrotherZdenek.

Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsidera donationtotheCanadianHeart &Stroke Foundationinhermemory.

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