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A roadsafetyplanthat would removeoneoftwo northboundvehiclelanesonMountainHighwaywill not rollahead.
Ataspecialmeetingon Monday,DistrictofNorth Vancouvercouncilunanimously rejectedastaff-recommendedproposalthatwouldaddinfrastructure upgrades alongthebusy roadwaybetweenEast18thandEast27th streets.
Thesuggestedchanges includedaddingcurbextensionsandleft-turnpockets, whileadding bufferedcycling laneswiththe remaining roadspace,accordingtoastaff report.
Butafter the planwassharedonline earlier this month, it garneredsignificantblowback,witha change. org petitionattracting1,200 signaturesbythecouncil meeting.
Atthestart ofthemeeting,severalmembersofthe publicspokeagainst the plan,statingthat removing a lane onthearterial roadwouldworsencongestioninthe area,andcould blockimportantvehicleslikebusesand ambulances.
Somespokeinfavouroftheproposal,citing dangerous
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Districtof West Vancouver councilisconsideringaplan toexpandtheirpayparking programto700more spaces inthedistrict’smostvisited parks.
Ifapproved,payparking would beaddedthroughoutthe CypressFallsPark,Seaview Walk, AmblesidePark,Argyle Avenue between14thand15th Street, JohnLawsonParkandDundarave Park parking areas,bringing inapproximately$1.05million yearly revenuetothedistrict.
Councildiscussedtheexpansion planinameetingonNov 18,atwhichMayorMarkSager teasedanewhigh-techapproach toparkingenforcementthat couldbe“revolutionary”tothe district.Sagersaid he recently metwithsomeone“workingfor acompanythathasstate of the artparkingtechnology.”The AI-basedparkingsystem,which wasn’tnamed,isusedthroughout theUnitedStates,Sagersaid,addingthattheydiscussedtestingit in West Vancouver.
“Itwassuchagame-changing technologythatit could really addressalotofparkingproblems throughoutourcommunity,” Sagersaid.
Themayormetwiththe Ambleside&DundaraveBusiness ImprovementAssociation,which sawhugepotential, executive
Lighthouse Parkvisitors attempt to navigatethepayparking systemearlier this year.TheDistrictof West Vancouveris consideringan expansionoftheir payparkingprogram to include 700morespaces,including high-trafficareasin AmblesideandDundarave.
directorMaureenO’Brien told council.
“Ilefttherefeelinglikethisis asolutiontoallof ourparking problems,”shesaid,listingissues suchasalackofenforcement in thebusinessarea,theneed forparkingfor residents,and concernsvoicedbythecommunityandcouncilaboutthepay parkingsystemcurrentlyinplace
in somedistrictparks.
O’Briensaid thecompanyoffereda30-daypilotin AmblesideParkandthenearby commercialareaatnochargeto showhowit worksandprovide dataonhowmanycarsarecomingandgoing.
Thedistrictlaunchedthe paid-parkingpilotprogramearlier thisyearatLighthouse, Nelson
CanyonandWhytecliffparks. Visitorscurrentlypay $5.22 per hour, while West Vancouver residentspay$27.09 annually forapass.Butthepilotparking programhasn’tcomewithout criticism,asseveralparkusers haveexpressedfrustrations aboutvirtual-onlypayparking optionsand cellcoverageissues, andmanygroupshave asked for
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West Vancouverpolicehave suspendedthesearchfor kayakerwhowentmissing lastweek.
The36-year-old, whopolice havenotnamed,departedfrom
BatchelorBayonNov.19at around12:40p.m.,accordingtoa releasefrompolice.
Hewaslastseen nearWhyte Islet,headingnorthtoward WhytecliffPark.Hedidn’t return byhisanticipatedarrival time of2:30p.m.,andwas reported
missingjustafter4p.m.,police said. Themissingmanisfive-footten,170pounds(77kilograms), withdarkbrownhairandbrown eyes.Hewaslastseenwearing ablackrainjacket,black track pantsandblack flipflops.He
wasinawhitecollapsiblekayak, policesaidinthe release. Policeareaskingthepublicto keepaneyeout for the missingman.Anyone with relevant informationisaskedtocall West VancouverPolice Departmentat 604-925-7300.
exemptions,includingveterans andthosewith a disability.
Morethan$560,000has beencollectedfrompaid parkingbetweenFebruary andSeptember, accordingto a November staff report.
Ifapproved,staff willdiscussthe matterwiththe Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation), West Vancouver SchoolDistrict andBC Hydro,whichownsomeofthe landinquestion.
AmblesideParkwouldhave themostpaidparkingspotsif approved.Some ofAmbleside Park residesonSquamishNation land,thoughCoun.Christine Cassidysaidshedisagreedwith staff’spromiseto“engage”with themandtheotherstakeholders.
“Itinvokesthe conceptof consultation.Whenyou engage somebody,you’rebringingthem intoaconversational consultationprocess,”Cassidysaid. “WhatIwouldlikedoneisto informthem,with respect.”
Bycouncil resolution, revenue raisedfromthepayparking programwill beusedtosupport thedistrict’sparks, cultureand communityservices.
Sagersaidthedistrictwilllet thepublic knowwhenthetest pilotoccurs.
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous andcivicaffairsreporterforthe NorthShoreNews.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebythe Local JournalismInitiative.
Aman was reportedmissingNov. 19afterhedidnot returnfrom a kayaktrip. WEST VANCOUVER POLICE
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Playingsportsinthe coldandrainwill becomeathingofthe pastformany West Vancouveryouth.
OnNov.18,District of West Vancouver councilapproved a developmentvariance permitforconstruction ofa2,600-square-foot inflatablesports bubble near West Vancouver Secondary.
Non-profitcommunityorganization West VancouverFC,inpartnershipwith West Vancouver Secondary, willfundconstructionofthebubble,providingsports opportunitiesyear-roundforstudents during regularschoolhoursand forthe soccercluboutsideofschoolhours.
Thesportsbubblemarksthefirst indoorturfin thedistrictandwillcost nearly$3milliontobuild.Itwill be locatedonanunusedpatchof gravel southofthecurrently-under-construction West VancouverPlaceforSports. Theproposalalsoconsistsof relocating existingpathsand retainingwallson thepropertyandcreatingspace foran outdoorpracticefield.
Adevelopmentvariancepermitis usedifadevelopmentproposaldoes notmeetcertainprovisionsofazoning bylaw,subdivisionbylaworalanduse contract,accordingtothedistrict’s website.
West VancouverFCpresidentRuth Burrgaveapresentationtocouncil expressingtheneedforthestructure afterseeingmanychildrenandadults getting wet andmiserable.
“OurLittleLionsdon’thave a lotof bodyfatandtheygetcoldvery quickly, veryeasily,”Burrsaidatthemeeting.
“Childrenthatare soakingwet andmiserable,leadingtoparentsthatareequally miserable.Justone reallyhorrible sessioncan turnachild off soccerforthe restoftheseason.”
Thedecisiontobuildthesports bubblecomesafter theclubhadtostart rethinkingtheirprogramsduringthe COVID-19pandemic,saidBurr,adding thatotherorganizations andsports groupshaveexpressedinterestinthe
useofthebubbleifitisbuilt, including AutismBC.
“Ourneurodiverseplayers really struggle withextrasensoryoverload. Wind,rainandcoldareespeciallydifficultforchildrenwithsensoryprocessing challenges,andweneedto be able toprovidethemwithanenvironment wheretheythrive,”Burrsaidduringthe meeting.
All councilmembers wereinsupport ofthesportsbubble.Coun.Christine Cassidyaskedfor detailsaboutthe projectsuchasconstructionstartdate,cost andsizeofthefacility.
Burrsaidtheclubisworkingwith a “well-established”foundationforfunding of thebasicsofthebubbleandthenwill seekadditionalfundingforwashrooms andturf.
Some West Vancouver residents voicedconcernsaroundconstruction noise,trafficandparking,astheproject willtake roughlyeightmonthsto complete.
Adesignated“drop-offandpickup only” zoneisproposedfortheexisting parkinglot totheeastoftheproposed bubble,the reportstates, whileparking fortheproposedfacilitywouldbeaccommodatedintheotherexistingparking spacesonthesiteandtheexistingstreet parkingintheimmediate vicinity.
Constructionisexpectedtostartin March2025.
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossible by the LocalJournalismInitiative.
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TheDistrictofNorth Vancouverwill notbelookingatopportunitiesto redevelopplacesofworshipasmixed-use sitesthatcouldcreatenewaffordable housing,asamotiontothateffecthas beendefeatedbycouncil.
AtameetingMonday, Nov.18,asplit 4-3voteontheissuenarrowlyfailed,with MayorMikeLittleandCouns.Herman Mah,LisaMuriandBettyForbes opposed.
Theinitiativewasbroughtforward by Coun. CatherinePope,whowantedto directstafftoexploreopportunitiesto addaffordablehousingonland owned by churchesandotherfaith-basedgroups.
Pope’smotion–supportedbyCouns. JimHansonandJordanBack–wasmodelledafterasimilaroneputforward at Cityof Vancouvercouncil, which received near-unanimous supportthere.
Butothersonthe North Vancouncildisapprovedoftheinitiative, citing concernsthatitcouldspikelandvalues, makingitharderforotherfaithgroupsto carveoutworshipspacesinthefuture, andthatdistrict staffalreadyhaveafull platecompletingothersupportive housingprojects.
Popebeganintroducinghermotion by holdingupanevictionnoticehandedto temporarytenants at the Travelodgesite. Everyonelivingtheremustclearout by Jan.15.
“Predictably, we willhavemore homelesspeopleonthestreet,”shesaid “Themotionwehavebeforeustodayis anotherbabystepforwardinsolvingthe vexingandescalatingproblemofaffordablehousing.”
Liketheproposalin Vancouver,the goalistostreamlinetheprocessforfaith
groupswhowanttodevelopsome of their landforaffordablehousing,Popesaid.
“Thisconceptis not without precedent,”shesaid.“In2014thedistrict rezonedthe Lynn ValleyChurchproperty,anditwasthenabletobuilda new church,daycare,accessibleunitsand strata,whichfundedthedevelopment.It’s alsobeendone on a number of sitesinthe Cityof Vancouver.”
Popesaidshehopedtheinitiative wouldactivateinterestinfaithgroups, andletthemknowthedistrictis openfor businesstoexpeditetheplanning process foraffordablehousing.
Backsaid he was happytosupportthe motion.
“Asthe housingcrisiscontinuesto growandputimmensepressureonso manyinourcommunity,Ithinkweneed tolookatanykindofinnovativesolution thatmightgetaffordablehousingbuilt soonerandinmore partsofthecommunity,”hesaid.
Backaddedthatinstitutionsof faith haveexistingtrustwithinthecommunity,whichcouldhelpbuildsupport for affordablehousingprojects,whichoften face resistance.
“Furthermore,anumberoffaith-based organizationsoftenalreadyprovideessentialsocialserviceswithintheirchurches: foodprograms,addiction recovery, counselling,”hesaid.“Partnershipswiththem onhousingcouldcreatenotonlyhousing forshelter,butalsoaccesstosome of thesemuch-neededsupport services.”
Residential rezoningofchurchpushed landvalueupby$600,000,mayorsays Littlesaidhewould not besupporting themotion.
“ThechallengeIkeeprunning intoisthateverytimeweunlock thevalueoftheseproperties,we actuallyputatargetonthebacksof thechurches,andwe are keeping pressureuponthemtochangewhat theydointheirspaces,”hesaid.
Littlesaid the Lynn ValleyChurch developmentwithMarconwasused asjustificationforasignificantly higherpriceonadifferentpublic assemblypropertybeing boughtby anotherfaithgroup.
“Sothenewer,growingchurch allofasuddenhad the propertygo upby$600,000whentheysaid that it couldbedevelopedinafashion similartoMarcon,”he said.
“It’sproblematic,ifyou…raise thevalueof thesepropertiesby unlockingdevelopmentpotential,” Littlesaid.“You’reactuallymaking itharderforthefaithcommunityto change.”
Asanexample,hesaidthat there’sagrowingMuslimpopulation inthedistrict that wouldlovetobuy achurchpropertyandhaveapermanenthome,ratherthan rentinglight industrialorcommercial spaces.
Lynn ValleyChurchisshowninJune2014, beforeitsparkinglot was replaced withanapartmentbuilding.That development wasused to pay to build a new church. GOOGLEEARTH
“Ithinkit hasthepotentialtobe exclusionarytothepointofdiscrimination,”Littlesaid.
Murisaidthere’sabsolutelyno guaranteethatanyplaceofworship wouldputitspropertyupforaffordablehousing.
“Asthemayorhaspointedout, there’ssomesignificantchallenges withthelegislation andwhatthat’s goingtodowiththecostofland,” shesaid.“Churchesarenotnaive, inmyopinion,in regardstothe
propertythatthey’re sitting on.”
Afteryearsof sittingoncouncil,Murisaid she understandsthe amountofworkthat staff iscurrently takingonto reviewthedistrict’s zoningbylaw.
“Itisanabsolutelymassive, massiveproject,aswellasallofthe legislationthattheyareunderthe guntogetdonebytheendof2025, so Ijust askcounciltobe respectful oftheirtimeandtheircapacitytobe abletodoanymorework,” shesaid.
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Christmaslightsaretwinkling. Treesaregoing up.Festivemusic isplaying.It’s usuallyaroundthis timeofyearthatthespirit of the seasonfindsus.Andnottoolong after, therecomesthepanicover Christmas shoppingandCharlieBrown-likedisaffection withmaterialism.
We can’tgiveyouanyadviceonwhat thisyear’shotgiftis(althoughweencourage everyonetoshoplocallywheneverpossible).Whatwecanofferarethetimelywords ofCharlesDickensin AChristmas Carol: It is at thistimeofyearthatwantismostkeenly feltandabundance rejoices.Itisa reminder thatthetrueessenceofChristmastimeisthe goodwillwesharewithothers.
We havededicatedaspecialGiving Tuesdaysectionofthisweek’sedition to storiesaboutlocaldo-goodersdoinggood. They’reprovidingneededsurgeriesin
Guatemala.They’recollectingdonationsto ensurethatSantafindshiswaytoeveryfamily’shome.They’re raisingmoneytoensure ourhospitalprovidesthe best possiblecare.
IfBlackFridayisa rampageofconsumerism,thenGiving Tuesdayisa dayto buy backoursouls.
Thereare dozensofnon-profitsthatmake ourcommunitiesbetter placesto be We guarantee,there isnoneedtobeanxious aboutwhetheryourgifttothemisthe right one.Theseorganizationsareexpertsin knowinghowtostretcheverydollaranduse themtoimprovethelivesofothers.
Pickacharity,ortwoorthree,andmake adonationthatwouldmakeSantaswoon because,asthegood book tellsus,itis moreblessedtogive than to receive.Orif youpreferthemessageinthewords of Bing Crosby:Themore yougiveatChristmastime, themoreyouget.
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Inaspaceofafewminuteslastweek, thecontroversialplantointroduce paidparkingtomorepopulatedparts of West Vancouvertookabizarre detour.
Astaff reportonnextstepstoeliminate more freeparkingfromthecommunitywas shelvedsowecouldhearanimprovisationalsalespitchfromMayorMarkSager andMaureenO’Brien,executivedirector of theAmbleside&DundaraveBusiness ImprovementAssociation.Sager was enthusedaboutwhathecalled“game-changingtechnology”andO’Briencalled “asilver bullet”toparking challengesasshesees them.
Sagerdescribedhow“pureandcomplete coincidence”ledtoameetingwithsomeone
workingforaU.S.company that has stateof-the-art,AI-driven parkingtechnology Themayorwastold West Vancouverwould be the ideal placeto testthetechnologyin Canada.“Iwasflatteredandcomplimented by thatoffer,”themayoradded.
“Ihadbreakfastwiththisgentleman,” themayoroffered. “I said,‘wow,this sounds incredible.’”Councillorswereindisposed, but SagerbroughtO’Brientoa90-minute briefingfromthisunnamedmanabout this unnamedbusiness.O’Brien professedthe technologyas“asolutiontoallour parking problems” – the lackofenforcement, thevisitorstotheparks,even theexisting residentpaidparkingin three parks. O’Brien saidthecompany hasoffereda30-daytrial inAmbleside Park “andinourcommercial area,”freeofcharge,tocollect data.Sager wantstosetupacommunity briefingto
discussit,and hisenthusiasmistelling.
O’Brienexplained: “Theyputinthese camerasthatwill track peoplecominginand leaving.ForDundarave,forexample,when they drive intoDundarave,they’vegot two hourstobethere,andiftheydon’tdriveout, theygetaticket.There’snomonitoring.It’s all done through AI technology. Andvery, veryimpressive.”
Forgetforasecondaboutlogistics–there aresomany roadsandlanewaysinandout ofareas,we’retalkingaboutcopiouscameras, presumablyatnosmallexpense.
But,automated surveillanceofcomings and goings?Whatcould possiblygowrong withthat?Howabout: privacy,accountability,datamisuse, hacking,implicit tracking, missioncreep, discrimination,errors,freedom of movement,behaviourmodification, andsocialtrust, forstarters?
Ihavequestions.Lots.First,whatisthe problemwe’retryingtosolve?
Isitaneedfor revenue?Ifso,why doesthemayorpromisetoexempt West Vancouveritesfrompaying?Ifnot,whydoit?
Isittopreventpeoplefromcomingto ourparks?Orisittopreventpeoplefrom overparkinginfrontofbusinessesO’Brien represents?Regardless,isthisthebest investmentinenforcement?
Besides,ifit’sabout revenuefrom visitors,isn’tchargingfornearbyparking unhelpfultothosebusinessesonthemain drags? Won’tthevisitorsjustparkfreethere andwalkshortdistancestotheparks?
So,isitthatnotbeforelongwewillbe imposingpaidparkingmorebroadlythan theproposed700spotsatCypressFall Park,AmblesidePark,JohnLawson Park,
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RE:UnevenExchange,Nov.8editorial
Thisletterseekstoexplainwhyas elected representativeswefeltitwasnecessarytotakeactiontoencouragevibrancyat thestreetlevelbymanaging theproliferation ofmoneyservicesbusinesses (MSBs),which includecurrency exchanges,intheCityof North Vancouver. In recentyearsthenumber of currencyexchangeshasgrownsignificantlyfromabouthalf-a-dozento more than twodozen.Banksandfinancialinstitutions, whosetermsaredefinedintheCanadaBank Act,andCanadaPostofficesoroutlets,are notconsideredMSBs.
Thereareprecedentsformanaging vibrancyatstreetlevel.Thecity’sstrategic plan2022-2026hasagoalofcreating“a vibrantcity” with“dynamicpublicspaces andplaces.”Since2016thecityhasimplemented regulationstohelpencourage vibrancyatstreetlevelthrough retailservice group1Azoning.Thisappliestosome projectsand restrictsbanks,financeoffices, businessoffices,andprofessional offices fromlocatingatgroundlevel.Thecityalso haspolicies restrictingthelocation andnumberof retailliquorandcannabisstores. Recommendationsfor regulatingMSBs
weredevelopedovera periodofmonthsby citystaff,as requested by councilfollowingamotion presented by Coun.Shervin Shahriari.Theapproach wetookwasin support ofthe “great street” projectthat willplanforthe futureofCentralLonsdale and willinclude consultationwithexisting businessesand residents.Thisstudywill involveanestimated18-monthprocessthat willassistcouncilindeterminingfuture zoningandotherchangesthatare best forLonsdale.Intheinterim,wefeltitwas importanttomanagethelocationofMSBs relativetoother businessesin theareaand throughoutoursmallcity.
We feeltheapproach takenisa reasonablecompromise.Itdoesnot prevent existingMSBs,wheretheyarelocated, fromcontinuingto serve theircustomers. NewMSBs can be establishedatotherthan groundlevel.Inouropinion,theapproach takenisconsistentwiththecity’s strategic planandexisting regionalandcity-based policythatseekstomaintainstrong pedestrian-oriented streetsthatcreatevibrant walkablestreetscapesthroughoutourcity We believethis approachisa timely measure thataddressescommunity feedback,and onethatsupports prosperityforlocal businesses.
Couns.DonBell,ShervinShahriari and Tony Valente CityofNorth Vancouver
DundaravePark,Argyle Avenuebetween 14thand15thandnearSeaview Walk?
Andbytheway,ifthesedreaded outsidersarevisitingourparks,aren’ttheyalso diningatour restaurantsorbuyingfromour merchants?
Next:hasanyonehadthecourtesyto callImparktotellthemtheircontractwith the districtfortheinitialpaidparkingin Lighthouse,NelsonCanyonand Whytecliff Parksdoesn’tseemworth thepaperit’s writtenon?
HasanyoneconsultedSḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(SquamishNation), BCHydro or West VancouverSchoolDistrict? Some of theselandsaretheirs.(Thoughtit wasrathercoarseanduncouthofCoun. ChristineCassidyto recommendthedistrict not“engage”themontheissue,butsimply “inform,with respect,”asifthat’spossible.)
Andifyou’recommittedtothissketchy plan,hasanyonethought about,say, a RequestforProposals(RFP)toletbusinessesbidonit?Isn’titbesttogeta deal forthetaxpayersthroughprofessional
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competitionandnot personalconnection?
Despitewhat O’BrienandSagertold council,AIparkingtechnologyishardly unique.Firmslike Metropolis Technologies, SenSenNetworks, Passport,Hayden AI, FlockSafety, WiseSight,ClevercitiSystems, SpotHero(itoperatesinCanada, too), ParkZen,Rent2Park,SafariAI,andFlashall useAIinonewayoranotherforvarious parkingfunctions.
AIcamerasurveillance hasn’t been game-changingforyears–justgothrough customsattheairportorwalkaroundmany countries– butitsurewouldchangethe gamehere.
Mynextquestionsarethemostimportant:Whatthehellarewethinkingof unleashing?Furnishingcamerasto detect whoiscomingandgoing for thesakeof dealingwithparking issues?
Isthat the communitywewant?
I’ll stop here,justasI hope council does. KirkLaPointeisa West Vancouvercolumnist withanextensivebackground in journalism. Hiscolumnappearsbi-weeklyinthe North ShoreNews.
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Ahostofnewtownhomesiscoming totherapidlyexpandingLionsGate Villagecommunity.
AtameetingonNov.18,Districtof North Vancouvercouncilapproved two newprojects thatwillcreateatotalof127 units.
Thelargerofthetwo strataproposals will replace10single-family lotsat19151987GlenaireDriveand1974-1990Belle IslePlacewith104townhomes.
Thatdevelopmentwill include31 studio/one-bedroomunits,seventwo-bedroomunitsand52three-bedroomunits. Therewillbeanadditional14lock-off suitesattachedtosome of thethree-bedroom homes.
Residentswillbespread across10 three-storeybuildings,with173 parking stalls in asingle-levelunderground parkade.
Accordingtoa resolutionpreviously passedbycouncil,a$1.9-millioncommunityamenitycontribution(CAC)fromthe developerwillgodirectlytothedistrict’s affordablehousingfund.
Coun.JimHansonsaid he waspleased to supporttheproject.
“Inotethatallofthe speakersatthe publichearingwereoverwhelminglyin supportoftheproposal,”hesaid.
“Manyofuswouldliketo seemore rental,moreaffordabilityandlessparking forvehiclesinaplacethat’ssowellservicedbytransit,” Hansonsaid. “However, at thisstage,basedonallofmyexperienceatthiscounciltable, I havecometo believethatthisisinfactthebestthat we’regoingtoachieveforthissite.”
Councildebatesparticularsofdeveloper feesforaffordablehousing
Thesmaller strataprojectwillbuild 23 stackedtownhomeunitsat1900-1950 SandownPlace, in placeofthreeexisting single-familyproperties.
Thatplanwillcreatethreeone-bedroomunits,15two-bedroomunitsand fivethree-bedroomunits. Threeofthe three-bedroomunitswouldhavetwo-bedroomlockoff suites.
Thenewhomeswouldsitinapairof three-storeybuildings.Oneunderground parkinglevelwouldprovidetwostallsper unit.
Theapplicantisexpectedtopay around$1.7millioninoff-siteworks relatedtoengineeringandlandscaping
Aproposedall-strata townhome development at 1915-1987 GlenaireDrive and1974-1990 BelleIsle Place hasbeen dubbed BelleIsleNorth by thedeveloper.
thesurroundingland,aswellasdeveloper costcharges of around$450,000.
Therewillalsobea$371,145communityamenitycontribution, whichcan be allocatedtoaffordablehousing, or improvementstoparksandtrails.
Butsomeoncouncilwantedallof theCACtogodirectlytotheaffordable housingfund. Coun.CatherinePope made a motion tothateffect,whichwassupportedbyHanson.
Staff recommendedagainstthis, as someofthedistrict’scurrentcash flow is tiedtoprojects thatarestillunderway.
MayorMikeLittlesaid,“IthinkI’ve heardfromthestaffthattheyneedalittle bitof flexibilityto roundouttheyear’s finances.”
“Iworryaboutustyingthehands ofstaffentirelytoomuchwiththecost installationsthatwe’reseeingand our abilitytogetprojectscomplete,”hesaid.
ButPopesaidshewantedtodo everythingpossibletoprovideaffordable housing,andmakesure there’smoneyfor it.
“Itshouldn’tbeaproblemtojust designateitasgoingintotheaffordable housingfundifit’sacommunityamenity,” shesaid.
Coun.HermanMahagreedwithsome ofLittle’scommentsabout restrictingthe useofcommunityamenityfunds.
“We’rebuildinghousing,butwe’realso buildingcompletecommunities,andthat includesparkland,thatincludestrails, there’sawholebunch ofotheramenities thatweneedaswell,”hesaid.
Ultimately,Pope’smotionwas defeated.Butthe restofcouncilagreed thattheissueofthesekinds of fees goingdirectlytoaffordablehousing shouldbe referredbacktostaffforfuture consideration.
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North Vancouver’sHighlands UnitedChurchmembersare buildingalife-sizedinteractive Adventcalendarandinviting thecommunitytocomeopen a doorandseewhat’sinside.
Volunteershavecollected a seriesofcabinetsand dressers, whichwillbecarefullydecorated forthefestiveseasonandput outondisplayunderashelterin frontofthechurch.
EachdayfromDec.1to 24,neighbours and passersby can comeopena drawer and findagiftandamessageabout Christmas.
Beforeitbecameawaytomollifyexcitedkidswithmicrodoses ofChristmaschocolate,Advent’s liturgicaltradition dates backat least1,500years.
Differentdenominationsfrom differentpartsoftheworldhave theirowntraditions,butallof themareabouttheanticipation ofthe“biggift”–the birthof JesusonDec.25.
“Adventisthatperiodof waitingwhereweprepareour hearts,”saidRev.JulieLees, minister of faithandcommunity engagementatHighlandsUnited. “WewaitforJesustobe born, whichinachurchcontext,means
HighlandUnitedChurchin Edgemont Villagewill featurea“life-sized” Advent calendarusing decorated cabinetsanddrawersoutsidethechurch. VolunteersNatacha Warwick(left),Jim Beatty,andNancyPiercy (right) getgifts readyalongwithministers WillSparks and Julie Lees.
thebirthofthelightoftheworld …andthenotionthattheworld willbefilledwiththeloveof God.”
ForeachSundayoftheperiod ofAdvent,Highlands’church serviceswillbethemedalongthe linesof“wakingup”tothehighestidealstheseason represents.
“Eachweekwe’re goingto wakeuptohope,wakeupto peace,wakeup to joyandwake uptolove,”Leessaid.“Even
amidstthedespairintheworld rightnow,wecan stillwakeupto hope…evenwithallthewarand conflict,wecanstillwakeupto peace.”
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Thoseidealsarealso representedintheoversizedAdvent giftscraftedbythechurch’s membersandvolunteers. Withoutgivingeveryoneto closeapeek,themen’s breakfast
grouphasmade coastersthatare intendedtofoster conversation.
TheEnglishlanguagelearners’ grouphascrafted cardswishing a MerryChristmasintheirmother tongues.AndtheChurch’s 2SLGBTQ+groupismaking braceletswiththemessageoflove.
To find outwhattheother drawerscontain,you’llhaveto dropbyinperson.
Leessaidtheydon’tknow howmanypeopletoexpect,but
thededicatedhelpersfromthe various groupswithinthe church willhavebetween 50 and80 small gifts readyeachday.
The groupwas inspired by a church inCalgarythatdidsomethingsimilarin 2022, andLees stressedthateveryone inthe church’sleadership and congregationpitchedin.
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Whenpossible,Leessaid shehopestohavevolunteers stationed at theoutdoor calendar withhot chocolate and a welcomingconversation.More than takingaway atoken gift,Lees saidshewantspeopletothinkof Highlands asa placeofcoming together.
“Ihopethatfolksunderstand that regardlessofwhetherpeople cometo churchonaSunday, Highlandsis a part ofthe communityforthem as well.Ihope thattheirhearts get sparked with alittlebitoflightandjoyand fun,”shesaid.“Mybighopeis that regardlessoffaithtradition ornotradition,orbackground oridentity, thatthere are always waysthatwe can host conversations. We can find connection. We cansee each other as each other in allofourdifferences and allof ourdesiresfortheworld.”
HighlandsUnitedChurch is at 3255 Edgemont Blvd.
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Local JournalismInitiativeReporter Astheholidayseasonisquickly approaching,peoplearegetting startedonthosewishlistsonwhatto buyforfriendsandfamily.
ThePolygonGallery hastransformed their retailspaceintoafestiveshopping destinationfortheirannual holidayshop untilJan.5.
Morethan100independentmakersand artistsfromacrosstheLowerMainland andB.C.are participating, which istwice asmanyaslastyear,PolygonGalleryhead of guestexperienceChrisMacKaysaid.
“Theholidaysareourfavouritetimeof year,as welovecreatinganinvitingspace wherethecommunitycancometogether andcelebrate,”MacKaysaid.“This year, we’refocusingonmakingtheshopahub forconnection, with eventsthatfillthe spacewithfun,festiveenergy.”
Somefeatured vendorsinclude Indigenousskincare brandSkwálwen, KasamaChocolate,Canadian decor and lifestyle brandEbb&Flow, andKnitbone Ceramics.
Thegalleryishostingweeklyworkshopsthroughouttheseasontobringin theholidaycheer,includinganewflash tattoopop-up,MacKaysaid.
Adozenlocaltattooartistswilloffer designsoftheirworkforpeople to pick andgetinked.
“Ijustlovetodounexpectedevents,” MacKaysaid.“Tattooingisoneofmy favouriteartforms.I thinkwehaveso manytalentedtattooartists thatlive around Vancouver,andI reallywantedto showcaseatypeofartthatwedon’toften gettoseeinagallerysetting.”
Otherworkshops thisseasoninclude anintroductionto tea, wreathmaking, somaticdance, tintypeportraitsessions andabookstoreholidaysale.
OnevendorparticipatingisCharlieGirl Goods,asmall-batchconfectionerybased in Vancouverthatwillbesellingsalted butterrumandgingerbreadcaramelsas tastyholidaytreats.Theholidaysmark thebusiesttimeofyearforownerSabrina Johnston,spendingnearly12-hourdays inthekitchenpreparingcaramelsand lollipopstosell.
101 CarrieCates Court
Territoriesofthe Squamishand Tsleil-Waututh Nations,and theMusqueam Band
“Runningasmallbusiness ishard,it’sahustle,butit’smy passion,”Johnstonsaid.“It’s somethingI’vealwayswanted todo. Youhavesomuchpride whenyouhearsomeone sayhow muchtheyenjoythethingsthat you create.”
Johnston’spassionforsweets beganwhenshewasakid in her North Vancouverhomebaking withhermom.Asshe gotolder, sheendedup workinginthe financeindustry, butafter25 years,Johnston neededachange.
Sheswappedthesuitforan apronandlaunchedCharlieGirl Goodsfouryearsago,naming itafterherdaughter, Charlie,to showit’snevertoolate to live outyourdreams.
“Mydaughter wasthe inspiration,andit reallyisawayforme toshowherthatnomatterwhat stageinlife,youneedtotakethe riskandfollowyourdreams,” Johnstonsaid.
Bringingpeopletogether
MacKayandJohnstonboth
sayholidayshopslikeatThe Polygonare notjustvending opportunities,butalsoagreat waytobringthe community together.
Havingtheworkshopshelps dojustthat,MacKaysaid.
“It’sjustniceseeingpeople thatmightnothavemeteach otherotherwise,becomingfast friends…justbuildingthose relationships,”shesaid.
People also getto learnthe storiesbehindtheproducts and giftsthey arebuying,Johnston said.
“Inthecity,it’ssoeasyto buyfromthebigbox.There’s alotofcarethat’stakento pickoutlocally madeproducts thatare highqualityand really lovely,” Johnstonsaid.
Admission isbydonation. Formore information, visitThe Polygon’swebsiteat thepolygon. ca.
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Thousandsofpeopleacrossthecountry gatheredonNov.11topay respects to soldierswhogave theirlivesto serveourcountry.
Butanother recentdatefocusedon a groupofsoldierswhofoughtalongside fellowCanadiansbutdidso underdifferentcircumstances.Nov.8wasIndigenous VeteransDayinCanada,achancetohonour thethousandsofIndigenous,Métis and Inuitsoldierswhowerenotdraftedto fight butstillvoluntarilyservedduringtheworld wars.Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation)councillorSxwíxwtn(Wilson Williams)ishelpingenhancetheIndigenous LegacyProjectforanotheryearbyoffering supportand recommendationsto Veteran AffairsCanada.
“There’salotofhistorythathasn’tcome outin relationand respecttoour Indigenous soldiersthatwenttowar,” Williamssaid.
TheIndigenousLegacy Projectbeganin 2023,aninitiativetohelpidentifyandmark thegravesofIndigenous soldiersburiedin cemeteriesacrosstheNetherlandsinthe Second World War.
Williamsmetwith VeteranAffairsCanada inOttawainSeptemberandsuggestedthat thecountryneedsa“bigpicture focus” oneducatingyouthonthehistoryofwho wenttowar,emphasizingtheimportanceof rememberingthepast
Indigenoussoldiersfaceddifferent circumstances, Williamssaid.Soldiersvolunteeredtoserveinsteadofbeingdraftedas theyweren’tconsideredcitizens.Morethan 4,000servedinuniformin theFirst World War, andmorethan3,000FirstNation membersservedintheSecond World War.
Forthosewho returnedhome,they didn’t receivethesamebenefits asnon-Indigenoussoldiers, Williamssaid,makingit moredifficultcomingbackintosociety.
“Imaginethatpridetovolunteerandsay, ‘Iwanttofightforourcountry, even though I’m not consideredacitizenanddon’thave thesamerightstobetreatedthesame as everybodyelseinCanada,’” Williamssaid. Butwe’vecomealongwayin recognizingthathistorythroughinitiativeslike the IndigenousLegacyProject,he said. To add totheproject, Williamsistakingpartin theopeningandclosingceremonyofthe InvictusGamesinWhistlerinFebruary2025.
TheInvictusGamesisaglobalmultisporteventthatcelebratesthespiritof wounded,injuredandsickuniformpersonnelandveterans.
SquamishNation councillor Wilson Williamsattendsa ceremonyhonouring an Indigenous veteranwhoserved for Canada.
Williams will representthefourhost nations–theSquamish,Lil’wat,Musqueam andsəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).Inthe openingceremony, Williamswillbeacceptingatorchto representthehost Nations whenthegamesareinWhistler.
“I’msohonouredtobeapartofthe InvictusGames Vancouver-Whistler,” Williamssaid.“TheGamesthemselvesare partofhavingcourage,braveryandshowingthattheyaren’tconquered....It’snot aboutwinningamedal;it’saboutcoming togetherandsupportingoneanother.”
Beingpart oftheIndigenousLegacy Projecthas brought Williamsclosertohis ownconnectionstotheworldwars.
Williamsaidlastyearwhenhewentto theNetherlands,helearnedthestory ofhis greatuncle,Thomas Williams,whoservedin theSecond World War.
“Thesestories,it’sourdutytocarry themandmakesuretheystayalive,” Williamssaid.
Novembermarksaspecialmonth of remembering,boththesoldierswho returnedandthosewhodidn’t, Williams said,butalso recognizingthatCanadais relativelyfreefrommajorconflict when comparedtoothercountries.But rememberingthesestoriesandhistoriesshould be highlightedyear-round, Williamssaid.
“It’sbeyondtheIndigenous RemembranceDay,orthenational RemembranceDay,” Williamssaid.“It’s moreabouteducatingandbringing out thishistoryandtakingtheopportunityto learnaboutit....Keepingthesestoriesalive isgoingtobeamajorpartofkeepingthat historyattheforefront,”hesaid. AbbyLucianoisthe Indigenous and civic affairsreporterfor theNorth ShoreNews. Thisreportingbeat ismadepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.
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Whensəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)ChiefJenThomassparked theideaofcreatingaholidaycraft markettwodecadesago,shehadno ideahowmuchitwouldbloomover thefollowingyears.
TheChristmasCraftFair returns forits22ndyearatthe Tsleil-Waututh NationCommunityCentre Dec. 7and 8, withmore than80vendorsboth Indigenousandnon-Indigenousfrom acrossB.C.comingtogethertoshowcase theirtalentsofhomemadeproducts.
“It’sfun,it’sahangoutplace. Allthe vendorshavebecomefamilybecause it’s beensolong,” Thomassaid. “It promotesourIndigenousartists, our eldersthatjustdotheir artsandcrafts at home,andthenprovidestheopportunityforthemtomakeextramoney.”
Thomassaidthefairconsistsof FirstNationsvendorsfromacrossthe province,sellingproductsrangingfrom jewelryandbeadworkto ribbonskirts andcarvings.
Sincethemarketbegan,Thomashas seenparticipationdouble from 40 to
80vendors.Businessesasfarawayas PrinceRupertwilltraveltotake partin theannualevent,withThomassometimeshavingtoturn peopleaway dueto thedemand.
“It’sjust[grown]rapidlyoverthe last20years,”Thomassaid.“Isellout monthsbeforethecraftfair.”
Tsleil-WaututhNationmember
Bernadette Gussisoneofthe people returningtothemarket, sellinghandcrafteditemslike canoeanddrumornaments madefrompolymerclay.
“Thisisthefirsttimethat I’vedoneit,I’m quitehappy withhowthings haveturned out,”Gusssaid.
Gusshasbeengoingtothe marketsinceitlaunched,and ishappytosee howit’sturned outovertheyears.
Hercraftingjourney began asachildwhen Gusssawher momsewinga dress.Sheshe beggedhermomtoteachher and Gusswas handedscissors, fabric,aneedleandathreadto learn.
Shortlyafter,shedecided herfirstprojectwouldbecreatingatopforherteddy bear.
Buttheprojectwentwrong,Gusssaid withlaughter,asshesewedthetoponto theliving roomcouch.
Thecrafterhasimprovedsincethen, expandingtoknittingandcrochet.
Atfirst,Gussdidthesethingstokeep herselfbusy,but decided toturnitinto a
businesstoshareherworkwithothers.
“Ithinkit’sagoodideaforpeopleto beabletoshowtheirtalents,without havingahugeexpenseassociatedwith it.Havingpeopleinthesurrounding communitiescomeby,andseethatnot everythinghastobemadein Chinafor themtobuyitandthatlocaltalenthas somethingtoofferaswell,”Gusssaid.
Therewillalsobedoorprizesgiven out,includinga65-inch TV,Thomassaid.
Admissionisbydonation,withall fundsraisedgoingtotheNation’sannual babycelebration,aceremonyheldevery Marchwelcomingnewbornsintothe community.
“Withtheeconomicsoftoday,people arealwaystryingtomakethatextra money,andthishelpsthem,” Thomas said.
Səlilwətaɬ ChristmasCraftFair
Where: Tsleil-WaututhNation CommunityCentre
When: Dec.7and8,10a.m.-5p.m.
Admission: Bydonation
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Everypieceofclothingtellsastory.
Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw(SquamishNation)Chief ChepximiyaSiyam(JaniceGeorge) carefullywovemountaingoatwooltogetherforhourstocreateahoodasworn byhergrandfatherwhenhe receivedhisancestral name.
George’sworkwasjustoneofthepieces featuredat VancouverIndigenousFashion Week(VIFW),heldNov.20 to23.Nearly30designers showcasedtheircollectionson therunway,eachtellingastory that reflectsidentity,land and communitythroughart.
“Ithinkit’s reallyspecial,”Georgesaid.“That’sprobablythemostmeaningful piece.Theyallare.Whenyou’re weaving,you’reputtingyourenergyandlove,whatever you’refeelingatthetime.”
Thisyearmarked George’s secondtimeinthefashion show.Georgehadeightpiecesfeatured,eachcraftedusing thetechniqueofCoastSalishwoolweaving.
Georgehasbeenanaccomplishedweaverand teacherforthepast twodecadesalongsideherhusband, Skwetsimeltxw(WillardBuddyJoseph),whohelpedher withthisyear’scollection.
ShegraduatedfromCapilanoUniversityandthe Institute ofAmericanIndianArtsinSantaFe,NewMexico, andco-organizedthefirst CanadaNorthwestCoast WeaversGathering.She’sbeenfeaturedasa TedxTalk leader.
VIFWhighlightsboth traditionalandcontemporary designs,celebratingIndigenousbeauty, resilienceandcreativebrilliance,founderandproducerofthefashion show JoleenMittonstatedinapress release.
MittonfoundedVIFWin2017tobringglobal recognitiontoIndigenousfashiondesignersandartisans,butalso toempowerFirstNation communitiesandyouth.This year’sthemewas“fire.”
“Thiseventismuchmorethanashowcase of incrediblefashion.It’sagatheringofculture,community,and future-building,whereIndigenousvoicesleadandthe worldisinvitedto witness,”Mitton said.“Thegoalhas alwaysbeentoelevateIndigenousfashionandprovide a platformfordesignersandartiststobe seen,appreciated,
andcelebratedontheirownterms.”
Symbolizingthepast
RebeccaBaker-Grenierisamultidisciplinaryartist of Squamish,KwakiułandMusgamagwDzawada’enuxw ancestry. Sheshowcasedher “WeAre Warriors”collection – inspiredbyherancestors who haveprotectedcommunitiesandculture.
Thecollectionincludes13pieces,eachembracingher lineageandculturebydrawinguponforeign linedesignin
awaythatisaccessiblefor allpeople,shesaid.
Oneofherfavouritepieces is“ComingHome,” acopper bodicepiececarvedfromthe metal. Thepiece represents ancestralwarriors returning home frombattlewhile also addressingthefamilies whowere disconnected or forcibly removedfromtheirterritories.
“I hopethatwith my workI can helpto educate people aboutourhistoryasIndigenouspeople, aboutour culture andourcurrent realitiesthatweface,”Baker-Grenier said. “I hopewiththiscapsule collection thatpeople can be excited forwhat’stocomenext.”
Baker-Grenierwas11whenshebegancreatingfashion pieces.
Herworkhasbeenfeaturedaroundtheworld, from New YorkFashion Week to SQAIA Santa Fe Indian Market fashionshow.
Whenshebegan fashiondesignin 2021, she apprenticedunder establishedIndigenousdesigner and artist, Himikalas(PamBaker).
Baker-Grenierhastakena lotofinspirationfromher auntie.
“I hadtheskillsandcreativity,butitwasherwho really pushed metoseethatin myself,”Baker-Greniersaid.“A lotofwhatIhavedoneandwhereIamasadesigneris becauseofher.”
CollectionspeaksonCoastSalishandSquamishNation roots
Bakerwasalsofeatured intheshow. She saidshe
preparednon-stopleading uptothefashionshow.
Sheshowcasednearly 25piecesfromherlatest collection,“CoastSalish WeavingtheFuture”onthe runway,highlightingher CoastSalishandSquamish Nation rootsfromher father.
BakerisMusgamagw Dzawada’enuxw,Kwakiuł, TlingitandHaida ancestry onhermother’sside.The piecesareamixofwhat shedescribesas“ready towear,”incorporating artworkthat representsher CoastSalishbackground, andeveningwear showcasingfivepieces mixing red,white andgoldallusinglasercutting.
Thefashiondesignercreatedher own fashionandjewelrywithFirstNation WestCoastdesignandwas selectedas oneofthetopthreedesignersinCanada to designforthe2010OlympicsFashion show,creating40piecesof regaliaforthe openingceremony.
“SinceIwasyoung,Ifocusedonmy mother’scultureandtraditions.…This yearIsaidit’s abouttimeyoufocusedon yourdad’s,which istheCoastSalish,the Squamish,”Bakersaid.
Thecollectioncarriesadeephistory withconnections to ancestors fightingfor theirrights,includingher greatgrandfatherandpastSquamishNationChiefJoe Capilano,andotherswhowove cedar basketsand blankets.
“Alwaysmymainpurposewhen I starteddoingthiswastoeducatethe worldthatwe’restillhere,”Bakersaid.“My ultimategoalwastoupliftouryounggirls, buildself-esteem andself-confidence.”
Changing industry
Bakerhasbeenintheindustry for35
yearsandhasseenthe industrygrow with moreIndigenousfashiondesigners.
“There’sbeenaslowmovementof fashiondesigners,and I thinkbecause of reconciliationandmorefocusonthe issuesofour firstpeoples,”Bakersaid.
She seesalot of optimismmoving forwardinIndigenousdesignersnavigating theindustryandmovingontoabigger stage.
Butthereisalsoachangeona smaller level.
Twodecadesago,Georgeand Joseph onlysawoneweaverbutnowseeit thrive withmoreteachersandstudentsgetting creativeandcraftingtheirowndesigns.
“Iseethisasanexcitingbeginning.
VancouverIndigenousFashion Weekhas alreadyputIndigenousdesignersonan internationalstage. It givesourpeoplean excitingplatformtoshowtheircreativity, skills,andbrilliance in creatingnotjust beautifulbutmeaningfulgarments.It makesouryouthproudandattimescan teachabitofhistory,”Georgesaid.
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TheCrownisseekingsevenyears injailforamanwhoshotat West Vancouverpoliceofficers.
AtthetimeoftheoffenceinJune2023, SiavashAhmadiwas recentlydivorced and stayingwithhisparentsattheir West Vancouverapartment.Hewastakingantianxietymeds,antidepressantsandsleeping pills,whileconsuminglarge amounts of alcohol, thecourtheardathissentencing hearinginNorth VancouverProvincial Court,Nov.7.
Around1a.m.onJune26,helefthis parents’apartmentafterdrinking a bottle ofwine,takingashotgun and a .22calibre pistolwithhim,accordingtoanagreed statementoffacts readoutincourt.He drovetoEast Vancouver wherehebroke intoafriend’shomeandgotintoaconfrontationwithneighbours.Justafter2a.m.he gotintohiscar,whichhadablown-outtire, anddrovebacktotheNorthShore wherehe wasspottedatthesideofthehighwayby a towtruckdriver.
Soon,threeofficersarrived,ashad Ahmadi’sfather,whomhe’dcalledforhelp. Asofficersweretakinghim toapatrol carforanimpaireddrivinginvestigation, Ahmadi reachedintohis waistband,pulled
outapistolandshotittwiceinthevicinityoftheofficers.Oneoftheofficers shot one roundbackwhileanother,whowas witnessingtheincidentfromhispoliceSUV, acceleratedhisvehicleintoAhmadi.
PoliceseizedthegunandAhmadiwas takentohospitalwhereitwasdetermined he’d receivedaseriousheadinjury.
Bloodtests showedamixoflegaldrugs andalcoholthat wouldproducea“levelof intoxicationthatwouldimpactanindividual’scapacitytoprocessinformationandto respondappropriatelytohisenvironment,” CrowncounselMichaelaDonnelysaid.
Weekslater,whenhewasinterviewedby West VancouverPoliceDepartmentinvestigators,Ahmadisaidhecouldnot remember theincidentormuchoftheweekleading uptoit.Initially,hewaschargedwithnine criminaloffencesincludingtwocountsof attemptedmurder.InJuly,hepleadedguilty toimpaireddriving,unlawfullydischarging a firearmandtwocountsofpossession of a loaded restricted firearm.
Despite hislevelofintoxication,Donnely saidAhmadiboreahighlevelofmoralculpabilityandshouldfacejail.
“Throughoutthis wholesetofcircumstances,Mr.Ahmadi’sintentionalrisk-taking wassignificant.There weretimesaftertimes aftertimeswherehecouldhavechosen
somethingelse,where heoughtto have knownbetter,andhenonethelesscontinued,”Donnelysaid.
Inanemotionalvictimimpactstatement deliveredincourt,Const.Rebecca Mair saidshehadbeenonthejobforjust16 days whenshewascalledtothescene.As a resultofbeingshotat,shesufferedfrom PTSDepisodes,whichhaveimpacted her abilitytogoonwithhertrainingandcarry outherjob,shesaid.
“MyfamilyandIknewthatthiscareer hasitsdangers,andthislevelofriskiswhat Isignedupfor.Butwedidn’tthinkthatwas mealmostbeingkilledonthesideofthe highwayat3a.m.forno reason,”she said.“I cannevererasethefeelingofchecking my bodyforbulletholes.Icannotforgettelling afathertostoplookingbecauseIthought hissonwasdead.Myheartwillneverfully healfromthefearIputinmypartnerwhen I calledherthatmorning.”
Althoughaprisontermwouldnormally beexpectedinsimilarcasesinvolving firearms,Ahmadi’slawyerCarolineSenini arguedheshouldserveasentenceoftwo yearslessadayofhousearrestfollowed bythreeyearsofprobation.Ahmadi had beensufferingfromdepressionsinceaclose friend waskilledintheshooting downof FlightPS752inIranin2020,shesaid.That
wasfollowed by PTSD,thebreakdownofhis marriage,joblossandagrowing relianceon misuseof prescription pillsandalcoholto copewith hisfeelings,shesaid.
Sincetheincident,Ahmadi has been committedto recovery, includingcounselling,sobriety,arttherapyand returningto workasanaccountantona part-time basis.
“GivenMr.Ahmadi’s performanceon bail,hispreviousgoodcharacter,the mental healthelementsunderlyingtheoffending, thestepshe’stakentowards rehabilitation …it’ssubmittedthat rehabilitationmust begivensignificant weightintheanalysis,” shesaid.SeninialsostressedthatAhmadi hasshown remorse by pleadingguiltyto thecharges.Ahmadiaddressedthecourt directlytoapologizetothevictims, his family,andthewidercommunity.
“Iam deeplyashamedformyactions whichdisruptedthe peace andsafetyofthe localcommunity.Iamterriblysorryforthe dangeroussituation,theworryandthefear thatIcaused.Itakefull responsibilityformy actions,andIacknowledgetheseriousness andwrongfulnessofthoseactions.There isnoexcuseforwhatI did, forendangering thelivesofinnocentciviliansandthosewho servetheircommunity,”hesaid.
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With alife-longcareerin the constructionindustryandsought-after expertiseinmasonrywhichstartedwith anapprenticeshipinbricklayinginhis nativeGermany,PeterZirpkewillleave behindmanylegaciesthatwilllastwell beyondhislifetime.
Peter’s recentextraordinarydonation to LGH Foundationwillcreateadifferentkindoflegacy. It won’tbequiteasvisibleasthebuildingsand structureshehashad apartincreatingbutit will neverthelesshave along-lastingimpacton thepatientsofLGHand NorthShoreHospice.
The West Vancouverresidentandlong-time donorhasgiftedhishome to the Foundation. Whileseveralpreviousdonorshavelefthomes
JudySavage,President&CEOofLGHFoundation gratefullyreceivesthekeysfromdonorPeterZirpke.
after theirdeaths to LGH Foundation,the uniquearrangementmadewith Peterwillsee himliveinthehomewhilethetitle passes to the Foundation. Once Peternolonger resides intheproperty,the Foundationwillbeable to sellit.
Peter, whowithhislatewife Renate,supported manyhealth-relatedand environmental preservationcauses,waslookingforthemost convenientwaytohavethemostimpact.“My familyhassupportedthe Foundationfora numberofyears,andwe’veseenthedifference
OurBigger,BetterCancer CareCampaign hasjustreceived abigboostfrom Life-long NorthShoreresidents KenHarrisonandLeslie McLauchlin who havepledged$200,000 to matchyourdonationsthisholidayseason.
donorsupporthasmade to thehospital,” hesays.“Iwantedmywishes -andthoseof Renate-tobefullyunderstoodandsettled whileI’mstillhere andable to makethese importantdecisions.”
Byworkingcloselywithhislawyer, an Agreementwascreated to give Peterpeace ofmindandthefreedom to stayinhishome while ensuringthatthe Foundationwouldbe the eventualsolebeneficiaryoftheproceeds fromthesaleofthehouse.
As wellas receiving acharitabledonation receipt, Peterhasbeenable to sharehisexact wisheswiththe Foundation. He haschosen to direct aportionofthesaleproceeds to the Foundation’spriorityneeds,whileanother portionwillbeused to createanendowment fund to support NorthShoreHospicestaffand patients.
“Weare gratefulforthisextremelygenerous andthoughtfulgiftandwe’rehonouredthat Peterhassuchtrustinus,”says JudySavage, President &CEOofLGH Foundation.“Like manylong-time residentsofthe NorthShore, Peter’shomebecame averyvaluableassetand hehasturned apersonalgainintosomething thatwillbenefitourwholecommunityfor manyyears to come.” ■
Leslieand Kenare gratefulfortheexceptionalcarethey’ve received over manyyearsat LionsGateHospital andthankstotheirgenerosity,wehaveanexcitingopportunity to harnessthepowerofourcommunityand raise$400,000forthecampaign to improve careforthethousandsofpeoplewho relyonthe OncologyClinicatLGH. Learnmoreaboutourplansfortheclinicinside.
Toensureyourdonationisdoubledandtoavoidthepostalstrike, donateonlineat:lghfoundation.com/cancer-care/ ChequescanalsobedeliveredinpersontotheFoundation officeonthegroundfloorofLionsGateHospital.
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Thisholidayseasonwehavemuchtobethankful forandmuchtolookforward to.
Whilenoneofuscanpredictthefuture, Ican promiseyouthatthetransformationthatiscoming toLionsGate Hospitalwillmake2025 alandmark yearforhealthcareonthe NorthShore.
The Paul MyersTower will officiallyopen in March2025,followingthe Foundation’ssuccesful $100millioncampaigntobringtransformational caretothe NorthShore.Thisisanexceptional achievementforthiscommunity.
Thestate-of-the-artfacilitywith108singlepatient roomsandleading-edgeoperating rooms, 39pre-and-postsurgicalspaces,andthebrand-new Medical Device Reprocessing Departmentarecurrentlybeingequippedwithadvancedmedicaltechnologyanddevicespurchasedthoughour Tech TransformationCampaign.
We havegenerosityinabundanceontheNorth Shoreandnoneoftheseimprovementsandinnovationswouldbepossiblewithoutyourhelp.
On behalfofourpatients,ourstaffand everyoneat the Foundation,wesendourheartfeltthanksand gratitudeforyoursupport.
Wishingyoujoyandpeacethisholidayseasonand the NewYear.
Warm regards!
JudySavage President &CEO LGH Foundation
Ouroncologistsaretreating morepatientsthaneverbefore andyourdoubleddonation willhelpfund anewOncology Clinic whichistwicethesizeof theexistingone.
When youdonatetoourBigger, BetterCancerCareCampaign,you willhelp to:
● Doublethesizeoftheclinic
● Increasethenumberof treatmentspacesfrom22 to 40
● Addthreenewcounselling rooms
● Almosttriplethesizeof theOncologyPharmacy
Medical Oncologist Dr.Puneet Bainssaysthenewunitwill notonlysupporttheincreasing complexityoftreatmentoptions,
itwillalsomakeiteasierforthe oncology team to providethe wrap-aroundcarethatmakesthe Oncology UnitatLGHsucha specialplace.
“Havingservedas aMedical OncologistatLGHforthepast 13years,I’veseensignificant changesinboththenumber ofpatientswetreatand theadvancementsincancer care,”shesays.“It hasbecome morechallenging to deliverthe personalizedcarewewant to provide.”
100%ofyourdonationwillhelpsupport theBigger,BetterCancerCareCampaign.
Shecontinues:“Thejourney throughcancerdiagnosis, treatment,managementand recoveryischallengingbutwith yoursupport,wecanhelpmake theexperienceeasier.” ■ Honour a Life is an annual tradition that helps support people living with grief during the Christmas holiday season.
Each year,a tree is lit during the Celebration of Life ceremony and attendees are invited to write the name of a loved one who has passed on a memorial card and hang it on the tree. All are welcome to attend.
Thisyear’sceremonytakesplaceon Thursday, December 5at7pmattheHonour aLife TreeatSeawall Parkatthefootof19th Streetin West Vancouver.Peopleareinvited to visitthetreeatanytime to writeanameof alovedoneon acard.
Thecardsare availableatthesitebutvisitors areadvised to bring apenwhentheyvisit theHonour aLifetreewhichwillbelit throughoutDecember. ■
Thecountdownhasbegun to the grandopeningofthestate-of-theart Paul Myers Tower.The keys to thebuildinghavebeenhandedover to VancouverCoastalhealthand constructioniscomplete.
The towerwillinclude108familyfriendly,single roomswith en suite facilities,39pre-and-post-surgicalspaces andthebrandnewMedical Device Reprocessing Departmentwhichare currentlybeingequippedandfurnished withleading-edgesoftwaresystems, furnitureandmedicaldevices.
Comprehensivetrainingisbeing provided to ensurethatallstaffareready todeliverexceptionalcaretopatients aheadofwelcomingthefirstpatientsin thespringof2025.
In total,the Foundationinvested$127 millioninbuildingandequippingthe
PaulMyers,whosehistory-making$25 milliondonationsettheballrollingforthe developmentofthenewfacility.
tower. Vancouver Coastal Healthandthe provincialgovernment togetherprovided $310milliontowardsthecostofthe redevelopment.
As wegetcloserto theofficialopening in March,welookforwardtosharing thelatestupdatesonthismonumental new chapter of NorthShorehealthcare. Forthelatestinformation,pleasevisit lghfoundation.com/paul-myers-tower. ■
Withthespectacularsupportof NorthShoreresidents,theStep-Up forLGHwalk-a-thonattheendof Septemberraisedanimpressive $214,510(net).
It was afantasticdayfilledwithsunshine, funandcommunity kindnessandwe’d liketo thanktheindividuals,families, teamsandLGHstaffwho raisedfundsand walkedthe 5km alongtheSeawallbetween Millennium Parkand Dundarave. We alsoextendourdeepgratitude to our
PresentingSponsor Neptune Terminals, thesponsorswhosupportedusontheday andinthecommunityandourvolunteers anddonorswhomadeitourmost successfulStep-Upyet! Allproceedsfromthe eventwillgo to ourBigger, BetterCancerCareCampaign whichwillimprovecancercareservicesfor everyoneonthe NorthShore. Lookoutfordetailsofthe2025editionof Step Up forLGHwhichwillagainbeheld inthefall. ■
The 7thAnnualCommunityCaresGala hostedatthe Fairmont Waterfront on November 2 raised amagnificent$260,392(net)forthe Foundation’sBigger,BetterCancerCareCampaign.
Asuccessfuleveningoffundraisingwasmadepossiblewiththeenthusiasticparticipationofdonors,sponsors,volunteers,speakers,fashionshowmodels,musiciansandtheAsianAdvisoryCommittee(pictured)whohostedtheevent. ■
Duringthe2023-2024fiscalyear,theFoundationdistributedarecord$35 milliontoelevatepatientcareatLionsGateHospitalandacrosstheNorth Shore.
AswellaspartiallyfulfillingourcommitmenttothedevelopmentofthePaul MyersTowerwealsoinvested$2millioninleading-edgesurgicalequipment, $1.5Mformedicalequipmentacrossthehospitalanddedicatedafurther $420,000toenhancecareformentalhealthpatients.
Thiswouldn’tbepossiblewithoutthesustainedsupportofourdonors.Every donationofeverysizemattersandwe’regratefultoallofourdonorswhohave madeimprovinglocalhealthcareapriority.
Thegiftofamobilepianohasbroughtthe soundofmusictothe7WestPalliativeUnit atLGH.Thepurchaseofthedigitalpiano wasmadepossiblewithadonationfrom theAmblesideTiddlycoveLionsClub. Thepianoisusedbyresidentmusic therapistTracyLasloptobringcomfortand joytopatientsduringtheirfinaldays.
Twomicrolaryngoscopysets, shownbyLGHsurgeon,Dr. ChristopherDiamond,were purchasedbytheFoundation in2024.Theequipment enablestheteamofhead andnecksurgeons,toview andcarryoutprocedureson vocalcords.
Thisholidayseason,100%ofyourdonationwillgotowards ourCancerCareCampaign.Donationswereceivewillalsobe matchedbyourgenerousdonorsLeslieMcLauchlinandKen Harrisonuptothevalueof$200,000.Weofferoursincerethanks toLeslieandKenfortheirholidaygiftandfortheunwavering supporttheyhavegivetoimprovehealthcareinourcommunity.
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West Vancouver-CapilanoMLA Lynne Blockhasbeennamedshadowministerofeducation.
BCConservativeLeaderJohnRustad announcedhisshadow cabinetpickson Nov.20,followingBCNDPLeaderDavid Eby’scabinetministerappointmentsonNov 18.
IntheLegislativeAssemblyofBritish Columbia,Blockwillbeacritic of Maple Ridge-PittMeadowsMLALisaBeare,who istheprovince’snewministerof education andchildcare.
Blockwillbringyearsofexperienceto herpositionintheshadow cabinet.Before winningherridingbyawidemargin inthe Octoberelection,Blockhadbeen atrustee for West VancouverSchoolsfor sixyears.
Inordertotakeonhernew roleasMLA, shehadtogiveupherpositionwiththe schooldistrict.
Blocksaidshewasdeeplyhonouredby theappointment.
“Assomeonewhohasdedicatedmuch ofmylifetothefieldofeducation – as a long-timeeducator and former school
trustee–this roleisbothaprivilegeand a naturalextensionofmylifelongpassion for supportingstudents,familiesandeducators,”shesaid.
Throughouthercareer,Blocksaid she’switnessed firsthandthetransformativepowerofeducationanditsabilityto shapeindividuallivesandthefutureofour communities.
“Inthisnew role,Iamexcitedtobring my experienceandinsightstothetable asIadvocateforasystemthatprioritizes academicexcellence,equitableaccessand meaningfulsupportforalllearners,”she said.
B.C.’seducationsystemisoneofthe province’smostvaluableassets,butitalso facessignificantchallenges,Blocksaid.
“Iamcommittedtoworkingcollaborativelywithstakeholderstoaddressthese issuesandtochampioninitiativesthat prepareourstudentsfortheopportunities oftomorrowwhilesupportingteachersand staffintheirvitalwork,”shesaid.
Blocksaidshe willengage witheducators,parentsandstudentstoensureevery childinB.C.hasaccesstoa world-class education.
cyclingconditionsalongthe route,andthat theexposedsidewalksandintersectionsaren’t safe,especiallyforchildrenliving in thearea.
Duringapresentationat council,staffsaidthechanges werebasedontwo roundsof communityengagement,and thatcouncil’s decisionshouldbe madesoontoalignwith scheduledpavingalongthecorridor.
Mayor wantstoseesafety upgradeswithoutlosinglane
Referringtotheconflict betweenmotoristsand other roadusers,Coun.LisaMurisaid shehatesthatit’s always oneor theother.
“Ihatethatwearealways tryingtotakeawayfromoneto helpanother,”shesaid.“Weare becomingmore divisivein our communitywithsomeofthe decisionsthatwe’remakingas a municipality,andIfeelvery uncomfortablewiththat.”
“Totakeoutamajorarterial [route]inacommunitythathas a
East 27thStreetinNorth Vancouver. DISTRICT OFNORTH VANCOUVER
minimumof1,500carscomingto it,basedon fivesignificantdevelopmentsthatweknow about rightnow,Ithink,isputtingthe cart beforethehorse,” Muri said.
Shealsoquestionedthe validityofsurveys asa wayfor stafftogatherfeedbackfromthe community.
“I findsurveystobechallengingandthatpeoplefeelawkward inevenansweringthequestions, becauseitmakesthemfeellike they’rebeingleddownanother path,andtheyhavebecome apprehensiveaboutit,”Muri said.
Coun.BettyForbessaidthe
districtdoesn’tneedtogoforthe “goldstandard”of roadsafety rightaway, andlose a laneof trafficonanalreadycongested street.
“It’salreadybackedup,”she said.“Somaybelet’sgoforthe safetystandardswhich are what everybodyinthis roomwants.
“Someofthosemightbethat we fix thecrosswalks. We do somethingthatmakesthemmore noticeable,standout,makethem safer,”Forbes said.
Otherimprovementsshesuggestedwerefixingthesidewalks, whicharein“terrible” condition, andgetting residentsalongthe streettotrimtheirhedges.
“There’s a lotofthoselittler thingsthataren’tgoingto cost a lotofmoney, butmightget a big bangforthedollar,” shesaid.
MayorMikeLittlesaidthe districtisn’t readyfor a traffic lanetobe reallocatedinthis area,butthathewassensitiveto commentsaboutthe experience aroundEastviewElementary, whichhasitsdropoffareaon 18thStreetjustoffMountain
154 East17th Street East,North Vancouver
Highway.
“Iwouldliketoseestaff comebackwithsomethingthat takesinto accountthesidewalk resurfacing,the clearingofthe sightlines,andmakingsure that–where we reasonably can, northandsouth–wecando bumpoutstonarrowalanewithoutlossoftrafficonMountain Highwayproper,”hesaid.
Littlesaidthatthere’s a culture problemthatpeople are poorjudgesofriskinspaces aroundkids.
“Asaparent,Ihaveverybig concernsaboutusnotaddressingthatwithinthe immediate area aroundanelementary school,”hesaid.
Gatheringthattherewasn’t muchsupportforthe current proposal,Littlemadeanew motionto rejectit, andthatit besentbacktostaffto report backwithotheroptionsforthe sectionof road.Thatpassed unanimously.
Staffsaidtheywould report backtocouncilwithoptions earlyinthenewyear.
Friday,December6 | 7–9p.m., Main Hall
Join Michael Audain,oneof Canada’s foremost artcollectorsand philanthropists, as he shares storiesfromhis journey, curatingan extraordinarycollectionofCanadianandinternationalart.
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1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 604.925.7403 |westvanlibrary.ca
583230BCLtdhasappliedforaZoningBylawAmendmenttorezonethepropertyfromtheRM-1 Zone(Res-5)toanewComprehensiveDevelopment(CD)Zonetoallowfora6-storey purpose-builtrentalbuildingwith55residentialunits.Theproposalincludes39vehicleparking stallsand89securebicycleparkingstalls.
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VIRTUALDEVELOPER’SINFORMATIONSESSION:
DATE:December10th,2024
TIME:6.00pm–8.00pm REGISTER:ShouldyouwishtojointheonlineDeveloperInformationSession, pleaserequesttheGoogleMeetlinkbyemailingdev.info.session@gmail.com
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Applicant-ledPublicInformationMeeting-ProposingaDesignConceptforCapilanoMall
Sinceour last Public InformationMeeting in June 2023,wehavebeen workingona designconcept based onour planning studies,community inputand theCity’sstrategicvisionand policies.
Please join us at oneofourin-personPublic Information Meetings tolearnabout theinitial ReImagineCapilano Design Conceptand letusknowwhatyou think.
Pleasenotethatbothmeetings will coverthe same information.
PUBLICINFORMATIONMEETING #1
•Date:Wednesday,November27
•Time:5pm-7pm
PUBLICINFORMATIONMEETING #2
• Date:Saturday,December7
• Time:10am-12pm
LOCATION: BothmeetingswillbeheldattheReImagineCapilano EngagementSpacelocatedatUnit#102inCapilanoMallat935 MarineDriveinNorthVancouver.Pleasefollowthein-mallsignage.
FORMAT: Drop-in,nopresentation;theprojectteamwillbeavailable toanswerquestions.Commentformswillbeavailableforyouto providefeedback.
If youare unabletoattendor wouldliketoregisterforprojectupdates:
www.reimaginecapilano.comwillbeliveonNovember27.Pleasevisitthewebsite orscantheQRcodetotheleftwithyoursmartphonecamera(clickthelinkthat appears).Hereyoucanwatchashortvideo,downloadprojectinformation,ask questions,sharefeedbackbycompletingacommentform,andregistertoreceive projectupdates.
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Areyou readyforit?
TaylorSwift’sEras Tourwillmakeits wayto VancouverinearlyDecember. North Vancouver’sCapilanoSuspension Bridge Parkiscelebratingtheglobal pop star’sarrivalwiththeirCanyonLights (Taylor’s Version)startingDec. 5. The park’ssuspension bridgewill beturnedinto a“giantfriendship bracelet”withtheletters “Fearless” hangingfromthebridge. Visitorswill haveanenchantedevening with TreetopsAdventuretransforminginto TaytopsAdventure, andCliffwalkturning intoSwiftwalk,seeingviewsoftherainforest and canyon.Swiftiescan“ShakeItOff”to a tributesingerwhowill beperforminghits fromallhererasattheLoggers’ Grillentertainmentstageduringtheevent. PeoplecanalsoindulgeinSwift-inspired sweetsatthe Trading Post, andcrafted cocktailsatTheCliffHouseRestaurant & Bar.
Fanscanalsoshowofftheirstyleand poseat different photo opsinspiredby Swift’smusicaroundthepark. Visitorswho bringtheirownfriendship braceletscan
CapilanoSuspensionBridge Parkwill addsome style Dec. 5-9, with events and attractions celebratingthearrivalof Taylor Swift foraseriesofshowsin Vancouver
enterthe“FearlessBridge”colouringcontestforachancetowinSwift“swag.”
SwifthasbeenontheEras Toursince March2023,andismarking Vancouveras thelaststopofthetour,appearingatBC PlacefromDec.6to8.
CanyonLights(Taylor’s Version)will beonuntilDec.9. Ticketsfortheevent mustbepurchasedonlineinadvance.For moreinformationandtobuytickets,visit capbridge.com.
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Questions?
QuadRealProjectTeam info@reimaginecapilano.com 604-731-9053
CityofNorthVancouver MatthewMenzel|Planner3 planning@cnv.org,604-982-9675
Contact mblack@van.net to arrangea boxfor your neighbourhood
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Beautifuland regal,nutrient-dense leeksareoneofthemostunderrated, under-appreciated,hardyperennial vegetablesintraditionalandmodern landscapes.
Atthistimeofyear,leeks pilehighin marketstalls,invitingustobraiseand roastthem.Puttingthemin melting pots, withothergoodthingsgrownbelowthe horizon,willmutetheirbrightsummer colours.
InanotherlifeIlived amongleeks, surely,astheycall to me.Somuchthat I canscarcelybringmyselftounearth a singleperfect stalk.Ido, butwould rather leavethemtotheirown,topropagate here andthere,assistedbyabird,thewindsof changeorpassersby.
Inspringandsummer, leeksestablish theirterritoryslowly,growing talland strong,providingshadefortendergreens on theirlees,whileabsorbingand reflectingsolarenergyfromtheirflanks.Asmall, denselyplantedpatchofleeksgrown acrossastandardfour-by-eight bed,delineatesandfacilitatesazone-denialnursery ofsortsthatIhavecome to dependon as wecoddlerareandheritageseedsin a
warmingclimate.
Leeksaremagnificentcreatures,and pound-for-poundcontributehigher return on investmenttoourhealthandhappiness thanjustaboutanythingelse in atypical foodgarden.
Afewleeksandsomehumblepotatoes, properlycoddled longand low intosome sweetbutterandequalpartshighfat organicmilkandpoultrybonebroth, is one of life’ssimplepleasures.
Theseedsthemselvesare lovelyat allstagesofmaturity–fromthetiny individualpink,purpleor white florets thatcomprisethe floweringhead,tothe smoothandbum-likeseedhelmets left by thebees,tothedarkfully-driedseeds. Eachpresentationprovidesculinary opportunitiesforexperimentationand preservation.
RarelydoIpassthroughthefoodgardensandnotsampleorsnipasmall bunch ofleekseedsatany phaseof ripeness.
Always,thetenderpastel-colouredblossomscanbeusedtogarnishsaladsand soups,and alsoasamild alliumsubstitute. Whendry, thetinyblackseedscanbe crushedorpowderedtocreateabeautiful aromaticthatisatoncepeppery, piquant andsweet—that“something-more-than”
fabulousnessthatonceexperienced, becomesindispensable.
Recently,Iexperimentedwithdriedleek bottomsand roots, leavingthe cleaned and unusablebuttendstodryonabookshelf, for use firstasafeatherysoup garnish, and ultimatelytowhizzintoanonionypowder.
Welshchef,fermenter,gardener and authorSamCooper,offersasimple recipe for makingleekcapersbyruminating green-stageleekseeds(ornasturtium seeds)incidervinegarandsalt,forsix
monthsinthefridge. We dosomething similarwithherbblossoms,foranotherworldlypizzatopping.
Cooperisn’tthe first Welshman to covet leeks.Leeks are thenationalemblemof Wales,andwhiletheoriginofthedevotion hasbeenlosttotime, itiswrittenthat St David,thePatron Saintof Wales,ordered hissoldierstowear leeks ontheirhelmets.
Leeksare highinanti-inflammatory and antioxidant compoundslike quercetin, plustheycontainanti-tumourallicin,and pre-biotic fiberwhichsupportsguthealth andcan reducestresshormones.Leeks contain carotenoidpigments,whichhave beenshowntobenefit brainhealth,and also decentamountsofessentialvitamins likeA,B6,CandK,aswellas mineralslike copperandmanganese.
Wildandheirloom varieties are naturallymore resilient andnutrient-densethan manipulatedvarieties,sooptforthoseif youhaveachoice.Andalways, choose organic,biodynamicor regeneratively grown leeksandotherproduce,ifyou can. LauraMarieNeubert isa West Vancouverbasedurbanpermaculture designer. Learn moreaboutpermacultureby visitingher websiteupfrontandbeautiful.com,or email hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.
Whydon’tstudents walkorbike to schoolanymore?Afterall,it’sbetter fortheirhealthandpreparestheir brainsforlearning.
Kids’safetyontheirdailycommute to andfromschoolisatoppriorityfor parentsandcommunitiesalike.Ina recent emailexchange,SafeStreetsadvocate MartynSchmollsharedhisinsightson schoolzonesafety.
Schmoll’sinvolvementwith Safe RoutestoSchoolinitiativesatCanyon HeightsElementaryand ÉcoleBraemar allowedhimtoidentifythe mostcommon fearamongparents preventingkids fromwalkingandridingtoschool–the apprehensionof theirchildrenbeing endangeredbydrivers.Thisfeardeters parentsfromallowingtheirkidstowalkor rolltoschool.
Theyaren’twrong.AccordingtoICBC, peopledrivingin schoolandplayground zonesinjure35studentsperyearacross
BC.Ironically,this leadsparentsto drivetheirkids, causingthevery conditionsthat makeschoolzones dangerous.Erk. It’soneofthose mind-benders,but self-evidentaswell.
AtCanyon Heights,thechallenge revolvedaroundthe chaoscausedbydriversdroppingofftheir kidsonthe roadway duetolimitedlay-by spots. SolutionslikeDrive-To-Five zones (peopledroptheirkidsofffora five-minutewalktoschool)andstudentvalets yieldedlimitedsuccess.
Additionally,amonth-longinitiative involvingelectronic scanning of students andareamapping sawa surgeinridership andwalkingnumbers,onlytodecline oncetheeventconcluded.Similarly, HUB
Public noticepursuant to section 127 of the Community Charter: The District of West Vancouver Council hasestablishedthe 2025 Council MeetingSchedule (date, time,and place of regular Council meetings)
The scheduleis:
•onthe District’s websiteatwestvancouver.ca;and • on theexternalbulletinboardsat West VancouverMunicipal Hall.
QUESTIONS? ContactLegislative Services: 604-925-7004 |info@westvancouver.ca
Cycling’sBiketoSchool Weekseeshundredsofchildrenridingbikestoschool, butfewcontinuetoridebeyondtheevent. OveratÉcoleBraemar, the recurring problempersistedas driverscontinuedto disrupttheschool zone bydroppingoff theirchildreninthe roadwayandperforminghazardousmaneuversinthecul-de-sac at EvergreenandMahon.Effortsto reclaim thespacethroughcommunity events and streetpaintingfailedtobringaboutthe desiredchangeindriverbehaviour.While thecul-de-sachasbeenmade a “nodropoff”zone,peopledrivingcan stillaccess thespace.
Effectiveintheshortterm,incentives andeventsaren’tlong-term solutions. Schmollbelievestheonlywaytomake schoolzonessafeistomakethem car-free or car-lightthrough roadwaydesign.He’s notalone.
AstrategycalledSchoolStreetshas beentrendingworldwide.Here athome, theSchoolStreetsinitiativeintheCityof Vancouverisagrowingtrend.ASchool Streetisacar-freeblockbeside a school. Theblockisopentowalking,biking,and rolling.Nomotorvehicles arepermitted toenterorexittheblockwhenthe School Streetisineffect.Afterimplementation:
• 97 percent ofelementary students reportedthestreetfeltsafer
• 78 percent ofparents and99 per cent ofstudentswantthe SchoolStreet to continue
• 24 percent offamilies reportedwalking more
•34 percentoffamilies reportedbiking more
And,before yousaythatdrop-offdriverswilljustmoveover a block, read this: overalltraffic congestioninsurrounding neighbourhoodswas reducedby24per cent.
The“lastmile”problemin gettingto schoolis reallya “lastblock”problem. Whenpeopledrivingmustall converge intoasmallspace, congestionand related dangersrise.Peoplewilldrivewhere they can.
Schoolstreetsmake everyonesafer byeliminatingthepossibilityofthelast block.They also promotewalking and rolling,improveairquality,andencourage healthierlifestyles.What’snottolove? HeatherDruggeisasustainabletransportationadvocatewhohasusedherbikefor transportationformorethan 20 years. She’s gotane-bikenow,andmaybeajetpack next.Northshoremoves@gmail.com
Mara +NathaArchitectureLtd.anddeveloper teamarehosting ameeting to welcome your inputaroundourproposed developmentbeforeweapply to theDistrictofWestVancouver.Proposed residentialbuildingis4-storey, locatedat 6588 RoyalAvenue, West Vancouver,including 27 dwellingunits, shared /private amenityspacesandsecureundergroundparking.Our team willbe available to provideinformation and answeryourquestionsontheproposal.
Date:
Time: Wednesday, December11th, 2024
Location:
*This event is adrop-inopenhousepre-application meeting formembersofpublic.There willbeno formalpresentation.This eventisnotaWestVancouverDistrictfunction.The District’sPlanningDepartment staffmay present areport to Council fortheirpotential futureconsiderationdetailing the information and items addressed duringthis meeting.
PROJECTWEBSITE:
ONLINE FEEDBACK: CONTACT:
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TheHandsworthRoyalsare continuingtheir reign overAAA seniorgirlsfieldhockeyinB.C.
OnNov.8,theteamdefeatedthe KelownaOwls2-1intheprovincial final tocapoffyetanotherperfectseason.
It’sthethird-straightchampionship titlefortheRoyals,andthesecond yearina rowtheteamhas won allfour significantbannersthroughoutthe season.ThoseincludetheNorthShore finals,the Vancouver-SeatoSkyZone, theprestigiousBridgmanCuptournamentandprovincials.
Buttheirdominantseasoncame downtoanail-biting60minutesatthe B.C.final.
Handsworth’s ValerieChanopened thescoringwitharoundsixminutes leftinthefirstquarter.Theplaystarted offashortcorner,withChanmanaging to bury theball in theOwls’goalafter several reboundattempts.
Justthreeminuteslater,ZoeGold scoredagaintogiveHandsworthatwogoallead.
Kelowna respondedlessthanfour minutesintothesecondhalf of play.
Handsworth’sseniorgirls teamboastbanners fortheNorth Shore finals, Vancouver-Sea to Sky Zone,andprovincialchampionship.
ThatmeanttheRoyalshadto defendtheirlead for agrueling20-plus minutes.
Butwitha rock-soliddefence, HandsworthheldtheOwlsofftoclaim theprovincialtrophy.
CoachJessicaBrattysaidKelowna hadastrongteamwithlotsofdeterminationandgrit.
“Wehadafairlystrongpresence onthe fieldthroughoutthegame,with lotsof[scoringchances],”shesaid.
“Theyhada reallystrongdefensive squadontheKelownasidethatwas abletokeepthescoreatanevenlevel.”
FarzinYadegariArchitect Inc.hasappliedfor aZoning Bylaw Amendmentapplication to rezonetheproperty fromtheexisting RT-1and CD-073Zonesto anew ComprehensiveZone(CD)to allowfor a7-storey residential building with78strataunits. Theproposal includes78 vehicleparkingstalls and171 securebicycleparkingstalls.
Applicant: FarzinYadegariArchitectInc
But Handsworth’shighlevelofcompetitionandathleticabilityultimately wonthemthebanner.
Brattyacknowledgedthestrong leadershipprovidedbyheadcoach AshleighGold.Shealsopraisedthe initiativetakenbyco-captainsStella Shandro,RheaDulayandCamryn Jensen.
Other NorthShoregirls fieldhockey squadsalsohadstrongshowings. Collingwoodcamesecondinthe2A provincials.CarsonGrahamandArgyle camefourthand fifthintheAAA finals, respectively.
DATE December5,2024
TIME 6:00 PM REGISTER: Contactapplicantbyphoneoremail cnv.org/Applications
If you’ve livedontheNorthShorefor anylengthoftime,you know thatit’s awetplace.Forhomeowners,that canmeanleaksaroundwindows astheunrelentingelementserode whatonceseemedliketightseals.
Youmightbesurprised to learn thatwhatareoftenadvertisedas ‘weatherproof’windowsystemscan oftenlead to continuedleakages andwaterdamage to yourhome.
Darrelland JonofNorthshore Windowshave seenthetroublefirst handand know howtodealwithit. With abackgroundincarpentry, they takeaslightlydifferentapproach to installingwindowsdesigned to keep the weatherout:solvetheproblem.
“Whatmakesus uniqueiswearethe 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 windowreplacementcompaniesuse this technique.”
Thisapproach,however, canoften causeasmanyproblemsasitsolves.
“Properlysealingthis typeofwindow isalmostimpossible,” saysDarrell, “and we willthereforeneveruse thismethod. Thesecondmethod requires amoreskilledcrew asthere isfinishcarpentryrequired.”
Installing anew windowusingthe same techniquesusedinnewhome construction,ratherthan a“retrofit” stylewindowresultsin abetterseal againstwindandwaterinfiltration.
“Ifhomeownerswanta quality installationaspartofarenovation, theygenerallyhave to hire renovationcontractorswhodonot necessarilyspecializeinwindowand door replacements.Infact,these typesofcontractorswilloftenhire us to dothewindowsanddoors because we specializeinitandare very proficientatit.”
Awindowanddoordealer,aswellas aninstallationspecialist,Northshore Windowsis well knownfortheir professionalism,attention to detail, serviceandvalue.
“Mostwindowcompaniesand dealerssubcontracttheinstallation to someoneelse.Whatmakes usuniqueis we arethewindow supplieras wellastheinstaller.You onlyhave to dealwithonecompany and we areinaposition to address anyconcerns youhaverightaway.”
If youare thinkingof replacing your windows,NorthshoreWindowsis worthacall.You’llgettheproblem solvedonceand forall.
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Afterastringofnearmissesin recentyears,the Argyleboysseniorsoccersquadfinally securedthe provincialtrophy–forthefirst time in 36years.
OnSaturday,thePiperstook theAAAbannerafter defeatingBurnabyNorth1-0.
In the regularseason,theteamperformedwell,but a numberofchangesweremadetoputplayersintheir bestpositionsand handlea number of injuriesthattook bodiesoffthefield,saidArgyleheadcoachDarrenRath.
Inthe VancouverSeatoSkyzonechampionships, thePipersfell1-3toKitsilano in thesemi-finals, but camebacktobeat VancouverCollege2-1toqualifyfor provincials.
Intheweeksthatfollowed,injuredplayerswhohad beenoutwereableto rejointheteam,andtheentire rosterwasavailablefortheprovincialtourney,Rathsaid.
ThePiperswere dominantontheprovincialstage, givinguponlyonegoalintheentiretournament.
“Theywereextremelydifficulttobreakdown,a unified defensiveteam,” Rathsaid.
Afterwinningtheirpool,ArgylefacedKitsilanoagain in thesemi-finals.Butthis time,thePipersbeatKits2-1 to advance.
In the finalagainstBurnabyNorth,thePipersscored in the10thminuteofthe match, whenChristian Young buriedacornerkick deliveredbyRigh Walker.
Thesecondhalfwasabitmore scrappy,Rathsaid,but Argyleclosedoutthematch well bykeepingthepressure on.Therewasa disallowed goal by teamcaptain Elliot Lupton. The refereessaidtheballhithishandbeforehe tappeditinthenet.
Teamhadfoursilvermedalsoverlastdecade
Buttheyhad done enough.ArgylesecuredtheAAA boyssoccertitleforthefirsttime since 1988.
RafaelLongowasnamed TournamentMVP.Rathsaid LongoanchoredtheArgyledefence,winningeverydefensiveheaderandtackle.
BaidenLeewontheGoldenGlove awardasthetop goalkeeperatprovincials,andLuptonwasselectedtothe Commissioner’s16,atournamentall-star.
Whiletherewerestandoutperformances,Rathemphasizedtheoutstandingeffortoftheentire team.
“Theyhadthedeterminationandthedrive,thecommitment,fortheentiretournament,”hesaid.
Over thepastdecade,Argylehadmanynearmisses, withprovincialsilversin2015,2016,2021and2022.
“Thereweresomefeelingswithinthegroup,beingpart of previoussilvermedal teams,”Rathsaid.“Somehad olderbrothersontheteamwho receivedsilvermedals.”
Thisyear,theywereabletoturnthathungerinto victory.
“It’swonderful,”Rathsaid. “I’m over themoon,so proudoftheplayersontheteam.”
“They willhavethismemory lockedin forthe restof theirlife,”hesaid.“Everysingleone of themearnedit.It’s so well-deserved.”
Rathextendedhis thankstostaffattheschooland parents,aswellasothersupporters fromthecommunity at largeincludinglocalbusinesses,whichallcontributed to theteam’ssuccess.
TheDistrictof West Vancouver (the“District”)givesnoticeofitsintention totransfer to VRS CommunityServices Societythe feesimpleinterestin 11 residentialstrata lots at201 to 211 -723 MainStreet, West Vancouverasshown onthe attachedsketchplan(the“Subject Property”) forthepurposeofoperating supportivehousing fromtheSubject Property.Thisdispositionissubject to adoptionof ahousingagreement bylaw by the CounciloftheDistrict.If the housingagreement bylawisadoptedthentheSubject Property wouldbetransferred to theVRS CommunityServicesSociety subject to thehousing agreement.ThehousingagreementwillrequirethattheSubject Property beoperatedas supportive housingandthat thestrataunits comprising theSubject Property willwillbe offered totenantsataffordable rents. Theconsideration to be received by the District forthis disposition is$2,000,000.00.
QUESTIONS? John Wong, SeniorManager, Facilities&Assets 604-921-3420 |jtwong@westvancouver.ca
When: Monday December 9,2024at7pm
Where: Council Chambers,355 West QueensRoad,North Vancouver,BC
What: OnMonday,December9,2024,at itsregularly scheduled meeting, Council will considerFirst, Secondand ThirdReadingsofBylaw 8597,proposed amendments totheZoning Bylawtoupdate andformalizethe District’s existingelectricvehicle charging infrastructurestandards fornew constructionbymovingthem intothe ZoningBylaw from theexistingElectricVehicleChargingInfrastructurePolicy.
What Changes: Bylaw8597 proposes to amend theDistrict’s Zoning Bylawby addingdefinitions andprovisionsregardingelectricvehiclecharginginfrastructure fornew construction,updating andformalizingminimum standardsand accessibility forcharginginfrastructurefor residential, touristaccommodation, car share, andall otheruses, andminimumperformancestandards forelectric vehicleenergy management systems.
How: TheRegular MeetingofCouncil will be heldinahybrid formatwitha combinationofin-personandelectronicparticipationby someorall membersof council, orby staffand thepublic.The public areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chambers wherethey will be able to seeandheartheentireproceedings.Those wishingtoviewortoparticipate in themeetingelectronically maydosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494or byphone bydialling1-778-907-2071 and entering webinar ID 64484156494.
Need more info? Copiesof thebylaware availablefor review at 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver,BC, between 8:00amand4:30pmMonday to Friday (except holidays),fromDecember 3,2024, oronlineat DNV.org/agenda
Adam Wright,SustainabilityPlanner wrighta@dnv.org or 604-990-3657
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Afterstaring down an earlyendtotheirsoccer season,the Windsor Wolvesclawedtheirway backintoacontentious playoffswherethey eventuallywentallthe way.
OnNov.20inBurnaby, Windsor’sseniorboystook theirfirst-everprovincial AAbanner,defeating tourney-favouritesLangley Christianina shootout followinga0-0tie.
It’sflip-flopcomeback fromlastseason, when theteamwentundefeated untillosingtoMulgrave in a finalgameshootout.
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When we switched some areas to newspaperboxes earlierthisyear,wecouldnot haveimagined thedemand forprintednewspapers.
In some locations,likeLynn Valley Centre,weredeliver multiple timesandgo through more than500newspapers every week. If youneedadditional
Unlikelastyear, when the Wolves seemed to cruisethroughmanyoftheirgames,this seasoninvolvedmoretrialsandtribulations, explainedcoachAaronBruce.
The Wolveslostacouplegamesduring the regular seasonin shootouts,coming secondintheleague.Fromthere,the teamhadtowinaplay-ingametomake theSeatoSkyZoneplayoffs–whichthey didagainst TempletonSecondary, alsoin penaltyshots.
Inthoseplayoffs, Windsorfellinthe semi-finalstoSt. ThomasAquinas, in a shootoutagain.
Thatmeant Windsorhadto fightfor a third-seedspotinprovincials. Facing NotreDame,the Wolveswon2-0,which Brucesaidwasaturningpointforthe embattledsquad.
Beingthezone’sthirdseedputthem in achallengingpoolinprovincials, but Windsorwonthree-straightpoolgamesto takethemtothe semis.“Theboysplayed incredible,”Bruce said.
The WolvesbeatMarkIsfeld2-1in the semi-finals, whichtookthemto the finalmatchupagainsttop-seededLangley Christian.
Knowingtheywerefacingatough opponent,Bruceputtogetheradefensive plantodiminishLangley’sspeedand attack.
Severalhigh-pressureshootoutspreparedteamforovertimefinal
Whiletheplanwasworking,things turneddireinthesecondhalfwhen a Windsorplayer receivedasecondyellow
card,knockingtheirplayercount downto 10.ButtheyheldLangley off, gettingthem intoovertimeat0-0.
That’swhengoalkeeperDylanSpires steppedup,savingthe first shotfrom Langleyintheshootout.
That reallygottheboysamped up, Brucesaid.“Everyonewasquiteexcited.”
Allofthe Wolvesputtheirshots past theLangleykeeper,includingthegameclincherscoredbySamSaedzadeh Spiresmadeanothersavetosecure the tournamentwinandtheteam’s first-ever provincialbanner.
Unlikelastyear,Brucesaidtheteam’s exposuretoseveralhigh-pressure shootoutsduringtheseason setthem up forsuccessinthe final.
“Whentheovertime finishedandthe playersonthe fieldcame over tothe bench,Ijustlookedatthemandjustsaid, ‘It’sourtime,’”hesaid.“Everybodyjust felt reallyconfidentthatitwas our turnto winthesepenaltyshots.”
Forhisoutstandingplayinfrontof thenet,SpireswontheGoldenGloves forthetournament’stopgoalkeeper.Alex BoardmanwasnamedMVP of theprovincialtourney,and Ty Whytewaspart of the Super16,whichisessentiallytheall-star roster.
AtschoolonMonday, theteam’shistoricwinwascelebratedbytheschool in thecafeteria,withahighlight reel rolling onabigscreen.
“They replayedthepenaltyshotwinner,andthekidsallwentcrazy,”Bruce said.
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IsthereaNorthShore sportsstaryou’d liketoseehonouredalongsideother legendslikeHarry Jerome,Karen Magnussen,MaelleRickerandPaul Kariya?
Ifso,letsomeoneknow. Nominations arenowopenforthenextclassofinducteesintotheNorthShoreSportsHallof Fame.
TheHallofFamecategoriesincludeathletes,coaches,builders(includingofficials, administratorsandmedia)andteams.
AllnomineesmusthaveastrongconnectiontotheNorthShore.Athletesare eligiblefornomination threeyearsafter their retirement,teamsthree yearsafter theirsuccessandcoachesandbuilders threeyearsafter retirementorafter a significantcontributiontosport inthe community.
Anyonecanmakeanominationfor considerationbytheHall of Fame’sselectioncommittee.Formoredetailsonthe nominationprocess,nomineecriteriaand to seewhohasalreadybeeninducted,visit theHallofFamewebsite.
Vancouver’s EmpireStadiumin 1959. Nominations arenowopen forthose worthy ofjoining
Nominationsforthenextclassof inducteescloseonNov.29. To make a nomination,emailtheselectioncommittee at montgomeryd@nvrc.ca.
Pursuant to Sections 24(1), 26(3) and94ofthe Community Charter,noticeisherebygiven that subject to thesatisfactionofcertainconditions, theCityof NorthVancouver’s Council hasauthorizedthe City to enterintoa 60-yearground leasewithCatalyst Community Developments Society(“Catalyst”)in respectofCity-ownedlandshown on theinset map, havinga civicaddressof204 East1st Street and 120 St.George’sAvenue,legallydescribed as PID: 032071-965, LotB,Block 154, District Lot274, Group1, NewWestminster District,PlanEPP130457 (“LotB”).
Pursuant totheground lease, Catalyst will constructa building on LotB and oncecomplete, thebuildingwill be subdividedintotwo airspace parcelsand aremainder parcel.One of theair spaceparcels will continue to be leased toCatalystandused fornon-profit residentialrentaldwellings,secured bya HousingAgreementthatincludesmultipleaffordabilityrequirements, including thatatleast 30% of theunits in thebuildingberentedataffordable rent and that theaverage rent of allunits in thebuildingbeatleast 10% belowmarket. Catalyst will surrender theother airspace parcel andthe remainderparceltothe City,withthe airspace parcel beingintendedfor theuse as anew NorthShore Neighbourhood House.
Giventhe affordablehousing securedbythe HousingAgreement,theground renttobepaidbyCatalystwill be $10.00 forthe total60-yeartermofthe ground lease, whichislessthanmarketvalue,and thisis aformofassistance to Catalyst, whichisa non-profitorganization.
Questions? Robert Skene, Deputy Director, CivicDevelopment andStrategic
rskene@cnv.org /604-983-7306
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Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No.9094 311 West 14th Street
Purpose: Thepurpose of theproposedZoningBylaw Amendmentistorezonefromthe existing RS-1 zone to anew ComprehensiveDevelopment zone to allowthe constructionof a newduplexbuildingatthe rear of theproperty. Theexisting housewill be retained on site with oneprincipal dwellingunit andone accessory secondarysuite, andthenewbuildingwill havetwo principaldwellingunits andtwo accessory lock-off units.
SubjectLands: Thelands thatarethe subjectofthe proposedBylawareshown on theinset map, with acivic addressof311 West 14th Street.
LegalDescription:Lot 9, Block64, DL 548, Plan 750, PID: 015-143-023
BylawReadings: Considerationoffirstand second readings of theproposedBylaw will beatthe RegularCouncil MeetingonMonday, December 2,2024
Access Documents: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailable forinspectiononline anytime at www.cnv.org/PublicNotices from Wednesday,November 20 to Monday, December 2,2024.
ProvideInput: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, may be addressedtothe CorporateOfficer andsentbyemail to input@cnv.org,orbymail or delivered to City Hall, no laterthannoonon Monday,December2,2024,toensure availabilitytoCouncil at themeeting.NoPublic Hearingwill be held,asitisprohibited by section464(3)ofthe LocalGovernmentAct. No Public InputPeriodsubmissions on thismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.
Watchthe Meeting: Onlineatcnv.org/LiveStreaming or in person at City Hall, 141 West 14th Street.Enter City Hall from 13th Street after5:30pm. Questions? Linden Mulleder, Planner2, planning@cnv.org /604-982-9675
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The 2025 Schedule of Regularand Workshop Council Meetings is now availableonthe City’s websiteatwww.cnv.org/CouncilMeetings. ThefirstRegular Council Meetingof2025 is scheduledfor Monday,January 27,2025.
Agendasfor upcoming meetings areavailableonlineat www.cnv.org/CouncilAgendas or at theNorth Vancouver City Library, 120 West14th Street.
The2025 Schedule of Regularand Workshop CouncilMeetings includes 21 RegularCouncil meetings and10WorkshopCouncil Meetings.
RegularCouncil Meetings areopentothe public,heldelectronically andinpersoninthe Council Chamber, andbegin at 6:00 pm. Watchthe meetings onlineatwww.cnv.org/LiveStreaming.
WorkshopCouncil Meetings commenceat6:00pminConference Room A/BatCityHalland arenot livestreamed,butare open tothe public,unlessotherwise indicated; regularagendaitemsmaybe addediftimesensitive or if therearenoWorkshopmaterials.
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AweeklyglimpseintoNorth Shore’spastfromMONOVA:MuseumofNorth Vancouver
The FirstSkyride
OnJan.29,1966,GrouseMountain ResortsLtd.openedtheirnewaerialtram,knownasthe Skyride. The50-passenger system,orderedfromAustria,wastheideaofAndrew SaxtonSr.,who had purchasedthemountainfromtheCromie familyin1964and wanted to install anew methodof bringingvisitorstothe top.
At thetime,it wasthelargestdouble reversalpassenger-carryingtramwayinCanada,travelling roughlyonemileinjustfiveminutes.Thetram wasreplaced adecade later by the100-passenger Super Skyride,”orthe RedSkyride.
Visitmonova.ca formoreinformation aboutthehistoryoftheNorthShore andtolearn aboutMONOVA:Museum of NorthVancouver nowopenThursdaytoSundayinThe Shipyards. Currently,MONOVA:Archives of North Vancouverat3203InstituteRd.inLynnValleyisopenbyappointmentonly.Contact:archives@monova.ca.
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Babkaarrivedjust recently at the shelterwhen his guardianhadmore animalsthantheycouldcarefor.
Thishandsomeboyhasbeen a bitshy butisgrowingmoreconfidentevery day. Hehaslived withothercats in thepast, and would likelydo well with aslowintroductiontoanothercatinthehome.
We knowthathehasnoexperience arounddogsatthispoint.
Hecamefromahomewherehewas strictlyanindoorcat,andwouldlike tocontinuebird watchingfromthe windowsill.
We feelthatgiven sometimetosettle, Babka will beaplayful,curious cat whose confidence will onlygrow in his“furever” home.
Someonespecialisgoingtonotice this sweetheart andhewill quickly become a lovingcompanion.
BabkaissettobeneuteredonNov.20 inNorth Vancouver(costscoveredbythe BCSPCA).He would loveto find afamily beforethen who cantakehimto andfrom hisappointment.
Ifyouthinkyoumightbethatspecial person, filloutanapplicationontheBC
Babkatheblack catpeersoutfrom a cardboardbox. He’s looking for afurever family to adopthimfromtheBCSPCAin West Vancouver. BC SPCA
SPCAwebsite orcomeintothe West Van branchto meet him. Adoptionhours are12 to3p.m., Tuesdayto Sunday.
Daysincare:lessthan amonth
Age:oneyear,two months
Breed:domestic shorthair
Weight: 5.1kilograms (11 pounds)
AnimalID: 601440
Adoptablepetoftheweekfeaturesanimals atBCSPCA West Vancouver inneed ofaforeverhome.Visitthe SPCAwebsiteformore informationonhowtoadoptBabka.
Hospitals arenoisy andbusyand foryourown protection, they wantyou to recoverathome whereyou can be themostcomfortable.Todo that,you mayneed help with everydaychores around thehouseaswellasyourpersonalcare. OurCaregiverscan help with medicationand our driverscaneven driveyou to follow-up medicalappointmentssoyou can recoverat homewith our supportandgetback onyour feetat yourownpace.
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37.Ancientharp
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ARIES March21-April19
Sometimes,taking astep backcanprovideyouwith theperspectiveyouneed toseethingsin anewlight. You’llbeabletoanalyze asituationwith abroader view,enablingyoutofind solutions.
TAURUS April20-May20
Luckwillbeonyour side,whetherinyour professionalsphereoryour lovelife.Positivepeople willcrossyourpathto make yourlifeeasier.Your sensitivityisyourstrength. Expressyourselfopenly!
GEMINI May21-June20
Changeisoften accompaniedbystrong emotions.However,good thingswillhappenifyou embracenewopportunities. Youmayalso reconcilewith afamilymemberaftera pastconflict.
CANCER June21-July22
Atwork,you’llhavethe opportunitytomake agreementsthatwillgreatly impactyourcareer.You have aknackforcreatinga peacefulatmosphere.This
willinspireconfidenceand helpyousuccessfullyguide others.
LEO July23-Aug. 22
Youwon’tletothers imposetheirwillonyou thisweek. You’llmake changesatworkto enhanceyourefficiency. Yourartisticskillswill improveasyoustart creating apieceofart.
VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22
Emotionsandsensitivity willtakeup alotofspace inyourheart. You’llgain clarityon acomplicated lovestory. Atwork,you’llbe recognizedandcelebrated, whichwillbemoving.
LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22
You’llworkfromhome abit thisweek.Ifyouhaveyoung children,oneofthemmay needmoreattention. You mustclarifysomethingswith certainpeople.
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You’lldiscover anew gadgetthatwillmake youmoreaccessibleand improvecommunication foryou.Get readyfor
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SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21
You’llsparenoexpenseto impress. Youcould replace furnitureandappliances inyourhome.Decluttering yourlivingspacecanhelp clearyourmind.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan.19
You’lltaketheleadon aprojecttomakesure everyoneunderstands whatneedstobedone.A newbeginningisonthe horizoninloveoratwork.
AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18
Ifyoufeeltired,taketime to rest, rechargeandset newgoals.Ifyou’vebeen neglectingyourloved ones,plan aget-together to reconnect.
PISCES Feb. 19-March20
Youmight findyourselfin acrowdedenvironment, whetherin reallifeoron socialmedia.Accepting yourfriends’invitationsto gooutwillhelpyou relieve stress.
HOWTOPLAY:
Fillinthegridsothat everyrow,every columnandevery 3x3box contains thenumbers 1through 9onlyonce. Each 3x3box isoutlinedwitha darkerline. Youalready havea fewnumbers to get youstarted. Remember:youmustnot repeatthe numbers 1through 9inthesameline, columnor 3x3 box.
ThismonthIhavebeen reflectingon themanycontributionsthatseniors havemadeacrossCanadaandin ourownbackyard. To mymindwe need to celebratethecontributionsof theseolderpeoplecontinuously.
OnNov.11, RemembranceDay, we recognizedour Canadianveterans andtheirfamilies.
Astheworldshifts andchangesitspriorities(notalways forthebetterI fear)Iurgeyouto rememberthose whofoughtforour hard-wonfreedoms.
“VeteranswantCanadianstounderstandthepriceoffreedom,”amessageon the Canadian Governmentwebsitestates. “Theyarepassingthetorchto thepeople ofCanada,sothememory oftheir sacrificeswillcontinue, andthevaluesthey foughtforwillliveoninallofus.”
Despitethe recognitionofveterans andtheirsacrificesinthewarefforts,it appearsattimesthattheother contributionsofseniorshavebeenoverlookedor
undervalued. Peoplesometimesforget thatseniorscontributedtobuildingthis country andcommunity.
Olderpeoplecontributedtothe economicgrowthoftheircommunities throughtheirpaid work,taxes,andtheir contributionstocultureand setting Canadianvalues. Theycreated systems andorganizationssuchasuniversities, hospitals,business,and schools which helpallCanadianslivebetterlives.
Theseexamplesclearlypointoutthat seniorscontributetothefabricofour community.
Aswell,seniorsarenotalways recognizedforthecontributionsthey are continuingtomaketo society,often becauseofageistattitudesandmyths aboutolder people.Thesemythsoften overlookthe realitythatolderpeople makemajorcontributorstoourcommunity,bothhistoricallyandinthepresent. Forinstance,oneprevailingmythis thatseniorsarenotproductiveinsociety, that they contributenothingtotheeconomy.Thoughseniorsmaynotallbeinthe paidworkforce,theylendtheir support to thecommunitybyvolunteeringcountlesshours.Infact, seniors contribute the mostvolunteerhoursinCanadaasa
group. It hasbeen wellestablished thatas unpaidcaregiverstofriendsandfamily, theysavetheeconomythousandsof healthcaredollars.
Seniorsalsopaytaxesandareconsumersofgoodsand services. Olderpeoplecontributeinmanyways totheirimmediatecommunity as well. Theyvolunteer,donateto worthy causes, andsupportprogramsand servicesin organizationsaseagerparticipants.They arecivicminded,oftenbecomingleaders intheircommunities.
Theseolderpeople are oftenhonoured atparties,teas,parades,innewsletters orinotherspecialways. Forinstance, inasmallceremony at SilverHarbour Seniors’ActivityCentre,50seniorswere celebratedfor their contributions to the centreandtheircommunity Allof them wereshowcasedin a bookcalled 50 AmazingLives. Intheopening remarksit saysthat theirstories representa“journeythroughthelivesof 50 remarkable individualswhohavefoundcommunity, connectionandpurposewithinour walls.” Youcanview thisbookontheir websiteat silverharbourcentre.com/newsevents/, orifyou’reintheneighbourhood dropinforalook.
Whetheraveteran,“volunteer extraordinaire,”aworkeror a participantin community, olderpeoplearekeen to contributeto theircommunitiesandshould be recognizedfor their efforts.Ifyouhave aseniorinyourlife,saythanks. MargaretCoatesistheco-ordinatorof LionsviewSeniors’PlanningSociety.She isalong-timeresidentoftheNorthShore andhasworkedforandwithseniorsfor twenty-nineofthose years.Ideasforfuture columnsarewelcome.Emaillions_view@ telus.net.
COLLINS,Roberta(Bobby)Ann July17th,1940 -October 7th, 2024
It iswithdeepsadnessthat we announce the passing ofRoberta(Bobby)Ann Collins.Bobby passedawaypeacefully,surroundedby herfamily, on October 7th,2024,inPenticton,BC.
She is survivedbyhersonsRob, Daleand Brad,as wellashergrandchildrenMariah,Cole, Tanner, Jenna,Eric andSage.
Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsider donatingtoDiabetesCanada or TheCanadianCancerSociety.
MCLARDY,Donald November10,1942 -November8,2024
BorninGlasgow,Scotland,passed peacefully on November8,2024. Heis survived by his loving wife of50years,Pamela;daughter,Fiona(Justin); son,Kevin(Jill);brother,Doug(Liz); and grandchildren, Skylar andNova.He was predeceasedby his brotherNeil(Rachael)in 2013.
Donwill beremembered forhis kindness, lovefor hisfamily,andhis passionformotorcycles,which broughthim joyandadventurethroughouthislife.
Thefamily wishes toexpresstheir gratitude tothe staffatDeltaHospital for theircare andsupport. In lieuof flowers, adonation maybemadetoa charity ofyour choice.Noservice byrequest.
EverRemembered -Ever Loved
CARTWRIGHT,Linda JeanpassedawayinNorthVancouver,BConOctober 22nd, 2024.
She waspredeceased by herparentsNorah &Selmer Romo andherhusband CharlesCartwright. Sheislovinglysurvivedbyher brother DavidRomo(Janice), theirchildrenBradleyandJason,sisterChristine Thompson(Brian)andtheir children TracyFoley and Rhys Thompson.
An intermentatEvergreen Cemetery will beheldinMay 2025. In lieu offlowers, pleasemake adonation to theSPCAinthehonourofLinda.
Arrangements were entrusted to GrandForks FuneralHome &Cremation Centre gffh@shaw.ca
BAKER, William(Bill) February 28,1937 -November13,2024
BillBaker passed awaypeacefullyon November 13,2024toonceagainbewith his wife,Sheila,who predeceased him in February 2024.
Bill played cricketat the West VancouverCricket Cluband skiedonthelocal mountains before moving away from the North Shore.Healso dedicated over20years volunteeringwith Scouts Canadaand wasawardedthe prestigiousSilver Acorn for his service.
Arather impressiveachievement,Bill built his cabin in Whistler from the groundup withmuch of the material from the clearedproperty.Manyyears were spent building, then enjoyingthe cabin, providinghimandhis familywithcountless fond memories.
After 35 years with the Department of Transportation andHighways, Bill retiredin 1994. Heand Sheila travelled the world, enjoying beachvacations snorkeling, andexploringcoralreefs,creating manyhappy memories.
Bill willberemembered by family and friends,as wellasmany of the staff atThe Waterford, who came to knowhimduringhistimethere. His stepsons Chris(Susan) and Phil (Rebecca),loving grand-daughters Jena,Chloe, and Avery,and niece Cherylholdhismemory close andwill miss him very much.
We would like toextendourheartfelt gratitude to thestaff atThe WaterfordCare Centrefor their kindness and compassionate carefor Bill.
April28,1930 −November8,2024
BornApril28,1930,Marjpassedawaypeacefully on November8,2024,atTaborHomein Abbotsford.MarjwasbornandraisedinNorth Vancouver,wheresheraisedherfamily.Marj workedatWoodwardsDep’tStoreatParkRoyal in the creditoffice.
In1990,theymovedtoAbbotsfordtobecloser to family.
MarjwaspredeceasedbyhusbandJack (2013), sonsDave(1986)andRay(2020),andgrandson John(2017).MarjissurvivedbyhersonBill(Donna) and daughtersLaurie(Karl)andBonnie(Doug),as wellasgrandchildren,great−grandchildrenand niecesandnephews.Marjwaspredeceasedby herparents,FredandAnnieWest,sisterNancy andbrotherBob.
MarjjoinedtheRedHatSocietyandCrownJewels inAbbotsford,whereshemademanyfriendsand wasactiveinalltheactivities.Shealsoenjoyed goingontheseniors’bus trips,where,again,she mademanyfriends.
Marjlovedtotravel,goingonmanytripsbycar, plane,railand,mostofall,cruising.Marjwasalso anartistandcrafter,includingsewing,knitting, paintingandphotography.
Marj movedintoTaborHomenearly 3yearsago aftertheonsetofdementia.Thefamilywouldlike tothankthestaffatTaborHomefortheexcellent careprovidedtoMom.
Thefamilywillhold aprivatefamilygathering.
September 15,1952 −November 12,2024
TerryCarpenter,age72,of Qualicum,passed awayonNovember 12,2024,atStPaul’sHospital inVancouver, withfamilybyhisside. He wasbornonSeptember 15,1952,atStPaul’s HospitaltoBarbaraandMarvin.Terry spenthis earlyyearsin West Vancouverbeforemovingto NorthVan to attendCarsonGraham Secondary. Heexcelledin business,witha keen entrepreneurialspiritand aknack forhorticulture. Terryhad adeeplove fortheoceanasanavid fisherman,water skier,andscubadiver He opened DeepCoveDive Shop in the90sandwas aparamountandwell−lovedfigurein thedive community. Throughhis ownhealingjourney,he discovered hyperbaric oxygen therapyand foundedOceansideHyperbaricClinicinParksville in 2010. He was passionateaboutthismodalityand enthusiastictohelpothers,oftenpayingoutofhis ownpockettosupportthose in need. Hisclinicis stillthrivingand willcontinuetobea beaconofhis legacy.
Terryissurvived byhisthree sonsTyler, Ryan (Kelsey) andBrent;histwograndchildrenRileyand Cole;siblingsMichaelandMarilyn;aswellashis partnerPatti.Affectionatelyknowntohis oldfriends as"TC,"Terrywill be missedforhis quick−witted humour, radicalauthenticityand immense generosity.
JOHNSON, Boris
October 30, 1933 -October 28,2024
Boris Johnson died peacefully in North Vancouver, BC,on October 28,2024 -borninRussell, Manitoba, on October 30,1933;survived byhis lovingwife offiftyyears,Irene; sister-in-law, Dorean Standbrook; brother-in-law, BillStandbrook; aniece andnephew inthe Vancouverareaandnumerous cousins in Saskatchewan,Manitoba and Connecticut, USA. Over theyears,Boris gathered andcherished many closefriends whowill alsomiss himwithsadness.
Scattermenot to restlesswinds, Nor toss my ashes to thesea.
Remembernow thoseyears gone by Whenlovinggifts Igavetothee.
Remembernow the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’tleave my resting placeunmarked As though you never cared.
Althoughbornatthenearest hospital inRussell, Manitoba, Boris grewupinMarchwell, Saskatchewan, with parentsPauline andGilbert Johnson.Afterprimaryschool,he attended high school in nearby Langenburg,graduating to United CollegeinWinnipeg.Hiscareer began withthe former Trans-CanadaAirlines(nowAir Canada)at the WinnipegAirport. He later movedintosaleswith STPCanada,eventually becoming its Western DistrictManager.The company transferredBoristo Vancouver,whereheremainedWestern Manager until STP closed its businessin Canada. He subsequentlycreated his ownsalesagency,which he operated until retirementin his seventies. Travel was alwaysapassion forBoris.Earlierinlife, he visited diversecountriesin South America and Europe,whereheconnected with relativesin his family’s ancestral home of Denmark.Later,heand Ireneretraced some of his previoustours,and they venturedonnumerous visitstoEngland, Germany, Portugalandthe UnitedStates.Boris enjoyed his latter yearstothefull,supportedbylovingfamilyand friendswhowillhavetreasured memoriesofhim.
No Servicebyrequest.
Deny me not onefinal gift Forall who come to see Asingle lasting proofthatsays Iloved &you loved me.
by DJ Kramer
A"CelebrationofLife"willbeheld on Sunday, December 8,from1−4pmatThe RoyalCanadian LegioninNorthVancouver(123W 15thSt). Inlieuofflowers, pleaseconsiderdonatingtohelp those infinancialneedgetaffordablehyperbaric oxygentreatmentsin Terry’shonour. Donationscanbemadeviae−transferto givingback@oceansidehyperbaric.ca
Donations to theCharity ofyour choice.
March21,1934 −November15,2024
JohnWaughPaterson,father,grandfather, brother,uncle,andfriend,diedafter ashortbattle withcancer.Johnwas astrong,stoic,thoughtful, kind,generous,resourcefulandlovingman.Ifyou brokedownonthesideoftheroad,especiallyin thebackcountry,he’dstopandhelpyououtand probablyfixtheproblem.
BorninEssex,England,toJackandJeanne Paterson,hischildhoodborethescarsofWW11. ThefamilywasevacuatedfromLondontoWales duringtheBlitz,andwhenhewasnineteen,he wasconscriptedintothe armyandservedtwo yearsinHongKong.Afterhisstintinthearmy,he returnedtoEssexandtrainedas apipefitterand heavy−dutymechanic.
In1959, hemetthebeautiful,athletic,intelligent VeraShaw.Theyfellmadlyinloveandmarried withinsixmonthsofmeetingeachother.Inthe nextthreeyears,Helen,CraigandSandiewere born.
In1969,thefamilyemigratedtoNorthVancouver andthewildsofCanada; aperfectplaceforJohn ashelovedtohunt,fish,andexplorethemazeof loggingroadsthatcrisscrossBC.
JohnandVerabothservedontheexecutiveofthe NorthShoreFishandGameClubinthenineties, and,formanyyears,wonawardsforlargestfishor buck.
JohnandVera’sretirementyearsinthe’00swere filledwithtravelandadventure.TripstoAustralia, England,andScotlandtovisitfamily− boating aroundthesoutherncoastalinletsandwinteringin Arizonatoplaygolf. Welostourmatriarch,Vera,in2017.Johnnurtured andsupportedhisfamilythroughhisgrief,andwe willbeeverthankful.
JohnwillbemissedbytheMurphy’s Rovers,and especiallybyhisdaughtersandgrandchildren, RyanKissinger,SeanKissingerandConnor Paterson.
CelebrationofLifewillbeheldon Saturday,November30,2024,at2pm, at 1302Lennox Street,NorthVancouver.
PleasevisittheDignityMemorial websiteforonlinecondolences.
PUTTONEN,GeordieRaymondLansdell
January3,1984-November17,2024
Itis with a heavyheartthat we announce the sudden andtragicdeath ofGeordie-son to Jane (Glenn),grandson to Pat,brother to Deanna (Johan), nephew to Cathy (Don) and Claire(Tony), closecousin toKippy(Scott)and Serafina(Jeff), cousinto Kelly(Rachel), uncle toLuca,andfather to Ally and Riley, the lovesofhis life.Also leftbehind to mournhim are numerous family members ofhis latefather Ray.
Nowsomewhereelse,we like to imagine Geord is reunitedwithlovedones lost-hugginghisother mumBarbara, his grandpa John, and his dad Trapper Ray, and joking aroundwith his beloved buddiesHaywood and Junger
Geordie was a kind-hearted, unique individual, relentlessly pursuing adventure andthrills inspired by the mountains andthenatural world His many passions includedskiing, fishing, mountain biking, and, above all,beinga father to his two daughters He died intheoutdoorsdoing what he lovedwith a buddy:some crazy-ass activitywith no thought to hissafety. His9 livessadly ranoutwhennature claimedhim intheend. Bornthe Ft.NelsonNew Year’s Baby of 1984,he acquired his loveof adventure andthe bushwith hisDadaround the LiardRiver Valley in NorthernBC.Hespent mostof his adult years in Squamish.
Geordiewasanavid Canucksfan and hockey aficionado.He learned to play onhome-made ice and perfectedhisskills by watchingVHS tapesof Canucks’ gamesover and over again. He and Glenn, adevotedHawks fan, developed afriendly rivalry over theyearsand shareda passionfor hockey cards
Geordwas proudto serve asaparamedicfor most ofhisworking life. Hewillbe sorely missed by hisfriends and family.
RIP G, love youalways.
In lieu of flowers, please consider adonation to “Together We Can”, twcrecoverylife.org, or a charityofyour choice.
Acelebration of life willtake place onJanuary 3rd, 2025 at 2PM atGleneagles Golf Club,6190Marine Dr, West Vancouver,BC,V7W 2S3.
To writeacondolencetothe family,pleasevisit www.squamishfuneralchapel.com
Itiswith aheavyheartthatweannouncethe passingofRosemary Margaret Stott, whopassed awaypeacefully,withfamilyatherside,onthe eveningofNovember15th,2024.Rosemary continuestoliveonintheheartsofmany,including herfourchildrenandelevengrandchildren. Rosemarywillbebestrememberedforher generousspiritandmanyyearsoftakingcareof othersas aregisterednursebothinEnglandand Canada.Afterlosingherhusband,Keith,tocancer, Rosemarypressedon,raisingherfourchildren withlove,patience,andresilience.
Acelebrationoflifeisplannedforclosefriendsand familyonSunday,December8th.Toaccessthis gatheringonline,contactastotty@gmail.com.
Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsiderdonating totheAlzheimer’sSociety of Canada.
Dorothypassedaway peacefully on November 15, 2024, in North Vancouver at theageof89years. She is survived byher husbandRichard “Dick”of 68 yearsof marriage;daughters Marie (Dave), Heather (John)andShannon ( Dave); seven grandchildren;fivegreat-grandchildren; two sisters; two sisters-in-law; as well as manynieces andnephews.
Dora waspassionateabout theoutdoors,cliff diving in LynnCanyon, hiking, fishing andhunting. She alsohada great loveofPolynesiandancing andplaying baseball.
The family would liketo thank the staffat InglewoodCare Center forthecareof Doraover the past twoyearsand NorthShoreHospice. A celebrationof life will beheld ata later date.
She will begreatly missedand forever in our hearts.In lieuofflowers, donations tothe AlzheimerSociety wouldbeappreciated
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Beloved wifeof Harryfor45yearsuntil he passed away in 1994, ‘World’s Bestest Mom’ to Gord (Kathleen), Don(Donna), Doreen (Mark)andPatty (Grant); Cherished GrandmothertoLaura(Bryan) andStephen(Emily),Jeff, TylerandSarah Devoted Great-Grandmother to Jasper, Kai and Liliana.
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A group of North Shore women are making a large impact in the community as they donate thousands of dollars to local charities..
For the past decade, women across the North Shore have come together to donate their money to local charities. 100 Women Who Care of the North Shore was created to be a simple yet impactful force in the community, said one of the group’s co-chairs, Naomi Chard.
“It’s a very tangible, close gift. You really know the impact that you’re making. It’s very rewarding in that sense,” Chard said.
December marks the 10th anniversary of the group’s launch, and to celebrate they are inviting the charities they have donated to over the last decade to toast with them at the Kiwanis Terrace in West Vancouver.
To give more back to the community this holiday season, the group will donate $5,000 from their endowment fund
to a charity as part of West Vancouver Foundation’s Give Where You Live campaign. For every dollar donated, the foundation will match the donation.
The large group meets quarterly for one hour to nominate and donate to a charity of their choice. During the meeting, nominations are placed in a box, where three are randomly drawn. The members
who nominated the charity then give a short presentation on that organization. Each member then votes for the charity of their choice, with the successful pick receiving $100 from each member That quickly adds up to $10,000 in just one meeting. Over the group’s tenure, the women have raised nearly $300,000 for local charities who serve or are located on
the North Shore, making a direct and positive impact in the community, Chard said.
“It can often be a game-changer for some of the local charities, enabling them to run special programs, making invaluable purchases to enhance their operation and even just stay alive,” she said.
The 100 Women Who Care of the North Shore collective has donated to various charities over the last decade, ranging from food security and sports programs to shelters and mental health organizations.
But there is one donation that sticks out for Chard in particular
In 2019, the group donated to the North Shore Crisis Services Society A presentation was held a few months later where a woman came expressing the impact their donation had on her She shared how she was able to get back on her feet by getting an education and a job, Chard said. The room filled with emotion, all touched by her story.
“That was such a poignant moment,
therewasn’t adry eye in the audience,” she said. “Her journey was abig one, but thegratitude that we felt because we wereall women, and we understand, and we could empathize…. It was really meaningful.”
100 Women Who Careofthe North Shoreisjust one of the groupchapters across Canada and the United States. The groupwas founded in November 2006 by Karen Dunigan in Jackson, Mich.
TheNorth Shorechapter started in Septemberof2014, formed by former executive directorofthe West Vancouver Community Foundation,DelainaBell, alongside other communitymembers Susan Beck, Nancy Farran,Barbara McMillan and Fanny Patterson.
Chard quickly joined after hearing about it through her involvement at the West Vancouver Community Foundation, andin2016 took on the role of co-chair along with MaryMcGivern.
Continuing the work moving forward
The group standsout for itsmodel,
and Chard is fortunate to see how far it has come as they approach this vital milestone.
“It is such acelebration, and it’s because of whatwe’ve been abletodo,” Chardsaid. “Look what agroup of women have donejustbecausethey’re motivated tomake adifference withinour own community.”
Chardsaidshe feels sheisgiving back tothe community by being partofthe group. Members have beenable to learn more aboutwhatorganizations on the North Shoredofor the community.There is no limitonthe numberofmembers for the chapter,Chardsaid, and theyare always looking for morepeople to join.
Thegroup’s10th anniversaryevent and meeting will be on Dec. 2atthe Great Hall of the Kiwanis Terrace starting at 6 p.m. Thoseinterested in attending can register by Nov.27. For moreinformation visit 100womennorthshore.com AbbyLuciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reportingbeatismadepossiblebythe Local Journalism Initiative.
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A group of Lions Gate Hospital medical staff are currently on a week-long trip to give life-saving surgeries to people in Antigua, Guatemala.
The 35 members of Team Broken Earth Vancouver, a branch of a national volunteer-based registered medical charity, will provide dozens of gynecological, orthopedic and general surgeries over a span of seven days.
“Through these missions, we are able to provide not only surgeries but hope and healing to those who have little access to such resources,” said Kristi Lange, a North Vancouver operating room nurse and leader of Team Broken Earth Vancouver, before the team left on Nov 22. “The patients we serve often live in extreme poverty and in rural, isolated regions, making this work necessary and
deeply impactful.”
A majority of the patients are Mayan, an Indigenous population in Guatemala, who have had little or no access to health care.
This marks the fifth year of volunteers going to the country. Team Broken Earth Vancouver is collaborating with Partner for Surgery, a non-profit in Guatemala that helps co-ordinate international and local health workers to provide care in rural areas.
Lange said when patients are identified needing surgery and don’t have funds or resources to get the care they need, they enter a database system with Partner for Surgery. Then, they are introduced to a “health promoter” for an area. The health promoter helps as a translator between the healthcare workers and patient and provides support in the recovery period Lange has been instrumental in supporting medical care missions
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“I thinkalot of people arealways complaining about the healthcaresystem. But at the end of the day,weare veryfortunate tohave access tohealthcarethat is, for
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Inside the second floor of the old North Vancouver Sears store, it’s clear the Christmas rush has begun.
The department store at Capilano Mall closed its doors for good in 2018. The bottom floor was converted into the B.C.’s biggest indoor mountain bike park in 2023, but the upper floor has been taken over by Family Services of the North Shore, where the non-profit now runs its annual Christmas Bureau – a program that helps individuals, families and seniors trying to desperately to get something under the tree on Dec. 25.
This year, there are close to 3,000 North Shore residents on the list, a third of whom are under the age of 18. The main eligibility criteria are that they live on the North Shore and get by on what Statistics Canada considers to be a low income.
Christmas Bureau clients are matched with a sponsor business or family who will provide a basket containing toys, gifts and grocery gift cards that will deliver a bit of that Christmas magic we’d all like to think
is universal.
“What I love is that our community really is all in in supporting other people in our community There are reasons why people are having a hard time,” said Michele Varley, director of community hub programs for the non-profit. “And we’re here to help.”
Much like in its retail heyday, the former Sears space has been organized into departments where clients are offered clothing, housewares, books, even Christmas decorations.
“They don’t have the budget to go out and buy those things,” Varley said. “Because they’re trying to put food on the table.”
When they come, clients can choose which items are right for them or their families. That provides a critical sense of normalcy in hard times, Varley said.
“We all like a little bit of retail therapy, right?” she said. “This is nice for our families.”
There’s a “maker’s lab” where volunteers can fix up and mend anything that
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needs alittle TLC beforeit goes to anew home. (The allusions to Santa’sworkshop can’t be avoided.)
There’sasmall mountainofbicycles in various states of disassembly,along with racks of others that areready to roll, waitingfor anew home. Obsession Bikes, a longtimesupporter of the non-profit,has partnered with Family Services to launch Wonder Wheels –aservicethatfixes up donated bikes and gets themready to go. Varley said they arealways deeply valued byclients because bicyclesrepresent mobility, exercise in theoutdoors,and fun.
“Iremember talking to one dad whohad a16-year-old daughter,so asingle-parent family,and he said the bike was his only wayofdoing somethingwith his daughter that they liked to do together,” shesaid Perhaps most impressive is the toy department with shelves filled with brand new toys.
“It’slovely when all the lights areon and we have Christmas music going. It’s super festive,” Varley said More than aplace to get their Christmas
shopping done, volunteersand staff are theretoget abetter understanding of their needs holistically and get themconnected with other services that can make a
MP Jonathan Wilkinson visiting North ShoreCommunity Resources
difference.
Everyyear,there’salways someturnover among the clients. Sometimesit’s because they’ve gotten back on their feet
and no longer needthe extra help, Varley said, although oftentimes,it’sbecause they’ve movedoff the North Shorein search of moreaffordable housing
The number of people applying tobe partofthe programhas grown by 20 per cent in recent years, she added.
The ChristmasBureau is always looking for people to signuptobeasponsor or to help with acashdonation thathelpsfill the gaps. Gifts for teens and tweens areusually the hardest ones to comebyamong the donations, Varleysaid, but gift cards are always an appreciatedway of letting them know theyhaven’t been forgotten.
Amazingly,there areonly three hired staffrunning the bureau. The rest of the heavy lifting is done by morethan400 helpers who volunteer their time. All of them, Varleysaid, find there’s abit of Christmasmagic in it for themselves
“We’realways happy to have more people come in. We have alot of fun here. There’salot of love and happiness here,” she said.
To learn moreabout the Christmas Bureau, visit familyservices.bc.ca.
Let’s recognizeand support theremarkable work of our localorganizations, whose dedication strengthens our community every day. Join us in making adifference by giving back to those who work tirelessly to support families, seniors, and vulnerable populations across North Vancouver.
JonathanWilkinson Member of Parliament, NorthVancouver
ABBYLUCIANO
aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism InitiativeReporter
West Vancouver ballet dancerswill be pirouetting together at the Key Meek Arts Centre in December to raise funds for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Nearly 40 dancers from West Vancouver ballet company Pro Dance will perform theretelling of Sleeping Beauty.But this is morethan atypical romantic show of afairycasting a sleepingspell on aprincess,it’salso acelebration of giving back to the community
“Lions Gate is the only big hospital who serves North and West Vancouver,” said Ciprian Stãnulescu, artistic director of the Sleeping Beauty production. “This is agood placewherewecan donate.The hospital [serves] everyone year-round.”
The BC United for ArtSociety, anon-profit that aims to foster artisticpotential across Canada, is organizing the charity ballet show.Stãnulescu is the directorofthe nonprofit andbegan the Sleeping Beauty production in 2023.
Stãnulescu said he chose Sleeping Beauty as it carries moresolos, letting dancers show offtheir talent, the music andsomething different other than The Nutcracker
“The main thing was musicand the story, which is averyknown and to be somethingelse other than Nutcracker.Because [thereis] too much Nutcracker,and
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I think Vancouver is missing very much art,”Stãnulescu said.
Last year, the charity ballet raised $5,827 for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, and are hoping to raise a similar amount this time.
Stãnulescu is a world-renowned ballet master, winning multiple gold and silver medals at national and international professional competitions. Originally from Bucharest, Romania, he began training at age 10, attending the State Ballet Academy of Bucharest.
The Sleeping Beauty ballet dancers range in age and experience, Stãnulescu said, showcasing local talent for a good cause and allowing them to practice performing in front of an audience.
Some dancers are as young as six years old, while others are learning to dance on point shoes at 30.
“For us it’s a big happiness,” he said. “We try to do this to serve the community.”
Sleeping Beauty will take place at The Grosvenor Theatre in the Kay Meek Arts Centre on Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. Visit the Kay Meek Arts Centre’s website for more information.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
Theocean provides us gifts allyear long. This giving season, give agiftback.
Theocean covers 71% oftheEarth’s surface. It’s thesource oftheairwe breathe, thefood we eat, andthe waterwedrink.The ocean evenbrings us joyand adventure. But it’s facing unprecedentedthreats. Whilewe cannevertrulyrepayit,we can helpprotectit.
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December 3
KRISTY HAYTER Contributing writer
It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day encouraging people to do good. The idea caught on and has since grown into a global movement, inspiring hundreds of millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Giving Tuesday makes an incredibly positive impact for communities, with $50 million donated online in Canada in 24 hours. Millions of generous people doing good make this level of impact possible through donations, volunteering, acts of kindness, and by amplifying the Giving Tuesday message.
Giving Tuesday inspires kindness and generosity, reminding folks that giving back can truly be part of everyday life.
The Giving Tuesday movement helps organizations with critical funding and the volunteer power so often needed to support their daily work and mission goals. Giving Tuesday can truly have a profound impact on non-profits, and a few wanted to share how thankful they are for the generosity of their supporters.
Tracy Brown, director of philanthropy at Covenant House Vancouver: “Covenant House Vancouver exists because of the incredible generosity of our community.
As an organization that is 85 per cent privately funded, donor support is crucial to our ability to serve the many young people who come to us for food, housing, and counselling. Our donor community enables us to provide the services needed to help change young lives for the better. The impact of Giving Tuesday truly makes a difference and we are so grateful for the support.”
Barbara Coates, executive director at Dan’s Legacy: “Dan’s Legacy works primarily with youth aging out of foster care, who, without any intervention, are heading directly towards a life of homelessness and street-entrenched addiction. By working upstream and supporting them when they first reach out, we’re helping them build a future for themselves through our trauma-informed counselling, life-skills and job-skills training programs. It’s thanks to the generosity of people who support Giving Tuesday that we can give a hand up to more at-risk youth every day.”
Tracy London, executive director at Ecojustice: “Since 1990, Ecojustice has been involved in two-thirds of all
environmental law cases heard at the Supreme Court of Canada. Ecojustice is proud of the critical work we are doing, and as a 100-per-cent donor-funded organization, we never do this work alone. The donations Ecojustice receives for Giving Tuesday help us ensure we can continue to tackle the most urgent environmental issues of our time We are beyond thankful for the donations received from coast to coast to coast, and are so appreciative of the support.”
Many more non-profits and charities echo this gratitude and would be thankful for your help this Giving Tuesday. Your acts of giving make a difference and contribute to healthier communities and a better world. This Giving Tuesday find a cause, person, organization, or community and spread kindness in any way you can Your gifts, giving, and generosity truly make a difference!
Kristy Hayter is the associate director of strategic communications at Ecojustice She utilizes her skills in communications, marketing, and philanthropy to make a positive impact on the world.
Forover37yearswehave enhanced Seymour Riversalmon populations and educated the public about theimportance of theriver as aresource for drinking water, wildlife and the forest.Our educationprogram has also been delivered to over 2,000 elementary school children annually foralmost30years. We restore, conserve and enhance habitatfor allspeciesinhabiting thevalleyand enhancesalmonid populations in our wild places
Ourfunding arrangements areinsufficient to maintain our conservation activities,education program, core operations and facilitymaintenance. Donations arecritical to enable us to continue our operations in 2025.
•Provide your time as a communityvolunteer
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ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The holidays mark the gift giving season, where people head to stores finding the perfect present to put under the tree or fill stockings for friends and family. But it also can be the most stressful time of year for those facing financial challenges.
West Vancouver Police, West Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services and West Vancouver Transit are teaming up again for their annual Emergency Services Gift Drive, collecting gifts for children across the North Shore
To spread the holiday magic, they are accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children aged 18 or younger
All donations are delivered to the Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau, a non-profit that helps families bring a joyful holiday season for their children.
Cash, used toys or stuffed animal toys
can’t be accepted.
The toy drive marks its 19th year helping families around the North Shore.
Donations are open until Dec 20
Those hoping to donate can do so at the following locations:
• West Vancouver Police Department, 755 16th St., West Vancouver
• West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 1, 760 16th St., West Vancouver
• West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 2, 6272 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
• West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 3, 4895 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
• West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 4, 965 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver
• West Vancouver Transit, 221 Lloyd Ave., North Vancouver, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
KidSport NorthShore (KSNS) provides funding foryouth to participate in organizedsport on the NorthShore.
Ourmission is to help every kidwho needs our help,to fulfillour motto: So ALL Kids CanPlay! We arealready planning foranother year of record need forfunding, andwouldbegratefulfor any andall supportthisGiving Tuesday.
• Donate Onlineat www.kidsportcanada.ca/britishcolumbia/north-shore-north-westvancouver/donate/ or click on QR Code below, and receiveaninstant tax receipt
•Donatebymailordropoff cheque payabletoKidSportCanada-BCat Delbrook Community Center,851 Queens Road, NorthVancouver BC V7N4E3
•Donaterefundablebottlesatany Return-it-Express location (printout sticker at thekiosk using number 604-842-9776 anddropoff)and win $100 Gift Card from theCactus Club at Park Royal!
•Donatesecurities, insurance policy, or makeabequest
Hyper-focused on unleashing local philanthropy,NorthShoreCommunity Foundation is making it even easier for donors to maximizetheirimpact.
Through our Thriving Community funds, you choose the causes most important to you, and with the power of collective giving more
grants supporting vital initiatives will be made to local charities in thenew year.
Act today –every gift matters!
To discuss your giving plan ortodonate via cheque, e-transfer or securities please contact us info@nscommunityfoundation.com I 604.617.5055
Donate today at NSCOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.COM
Yes, Giving Tuesdayis an amazinginternationalday of giving, this year on Dec. 3!
Harvest Project is working through thatday to come alongside North Shore residents facing challenges that include family trauma,illness,job loss and the threat of poverty. You can helpinour work by donating onlineat: harvestproject.org. And, you can drop afood donationinthe box you’ll find inside the doorsofmany North Shore grocery stores.
Thanks for giving, volunteering, and letting your neighbours know about our work.Take aminute to lookusuponsocialmediatoo. Tell afriend. Someone you know may need Harvest Project’s help this Tuesday. Or on another Tuesday.
Our Community Cares: Harvest Project’s 2024 ChristmasHolidayCampaign
