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Family in Ukraine fighting for their country, North Van woman says JANE SEYD
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Lisa Upton of North Vancouver has watched flickering images of explosions in Ukraine for almost a week now with a sense of horror and disbelief.
Though she was born in Canada, her family has strong roots in Ukraine. “My first language was Ukrainian,” she said. Upton still speaks the language and has travelled to the city of Vinnytsia to teach English to Ukrainian students. Her Canadian aunt was also part of a Canadian delegation of neutral observers of Ukrainian elections. Her family has long been part of a movement to protect and restore Ukrainian culture and language. Now Upton can only worry and hope from a distance, as Russian military forces invade the country where members of her family still live. One of her cousins is serving in the Ukrainian Continued on page 30
North Vancouver’s Lisa Upton holds embroidery by her Ukrainian grandmother Anastasia Protas. Upton has watched with dread as friends and family members in Ukraine come under threat by a Russian invasion. MIKE WAKEFIELD/NSN
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The City of North Vancouver’s Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre and Silver Harbour Centre rebuild is moving from concept to construction. Council voted unanimously Monday
night to start issuing contracts for site preparation and excavation work with construction contracts soon to follow. Getting the facility to this point has taken more than a decade of public consultations, deferments by successive councils, a major scaling back of the project’s amenities, protests aimed at keeping the
centre operating until the new one is built, and a last-minute collapse of the deal with Darwin Properties to fund the construction through long-term lease of the adjacent lands. Council members were relieved to cast the votes that would get work started. By mid-March, the site should look like an
active construction site. “Wow, wow and wow,” said Coun. Holly Back. “This has taken such a long time and I am very excited to see that it is moving ahead and nothing is going to stop it. We are getting those shovels in the ground.” As part of the update, district staff Continued on page 18
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Metro Vancouver will hire PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. at a cost of $40 million to act as a general contractor on the stalled new North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and jump-start construction on the project.
The board of the regional government endorsed the $40 million contract recommended by staff on Friday. The contract will see PCL work with Metro staff to finalize a design for the partially constructed project, as well as finalize estimates for construction costs. The company will also work on finishing concrete pouring and early construction work over the summer on a “cost-plus basis”, according to a Metro report. But Metro won’t have updated figures for how much the project will cost to build or when it will be completed until later in the fall, said Jerry Dobrovolny, commissioner for Metro Vancouver. News about the latest contract comes after Metro cut ties with its former contractor Acciona, in the fall of 2021, over a contract dispute. At the time, Dobrovolny said the project was two and a half years behind schedule and Acciona had asked for an increase in the budget which would have doubled the original $525 million contract price of the treatment plant. He said the company had also asked for a further twoyear extension. In response, the company said it had performed roughly $100 million in contracted work without payment and that the project had been “fraught with unforeseen challenges from the outset.” Dobrovolny acknowledged Friday it was an unusual situation to switch contractors on a major infrastructure project partway
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30% of residents say they’ve struggled with mental health JANE SEYD
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Mental health challenges have been among those taking the spotlight during the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro Vancouver has approved a $40 million contract to get work started again on the stalled North Shore sewage treatment plant. MIKE WAKEFIELD/NSN
through. In most cases, work continues and the parties work out disputes over money after the fact, he said. In the months since work on the site ground to a halt, Acciona crews have been removing equipment from the site. Acciona was supposed to have finished the project by the end of 2023, four years past its initial opening date. Dobrovolny said Friday key goals in the coming months include getting the project up and running again and developing accurate cost estimates for its completion. “It’s much easier for (the new contractor) to have an accurate cost estimate if they’re on site, they’ve started to do the work, and they fully understand what’s
remaining to be done,” he said. While that’s frustrating to wait for, a worse situation “is to have numbers that just keep changing,” he said. Currently, the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project is budgeted for just over $1 billion, including the cost of the treatment plant, the large pipe that will take treated sewage to the outfall, and a preliminary design for decommissioning the existing Lions Gate plant. According to a Metro staff report, the regional government has so far spent $498 million on the project. Design of the sewage treatment plant is 80 per cent complete, according to the report, while Continued on page 5
A recent study from Angus Reid Institute reported that 36 per cent of surveyed Canadians are struggling with their mental health. Another seven per cent of Canadians said they are “barely getting by” when dealing with their mental health. This number has doubled since October 2020. So far, the majority of North Shore residents are hanging in there, according to a recent North Shore News poll, with the largest number of those responding (almost 38 per cent) reporting that they have been challenged but are doing OK. Almost a third (31 per cent) said their mental health hasn’t been impacted at all by the pandemic. On the flip side, almost a quarter of those responding to the poll said the pandemic has left them struggling and feeling more depressed than usual. Almost seven per cent of locals responding said the pandemic has made pre-existing mental health challenges much worse. The margin of error – which measures sample variability – is +/- 2.19 per cent, 19 times out of 20. The North Shore News uses a variety of techniques to capture data, detect and prevent fraudulent votes, detect and prevent robots, and filter out non-local and duplicate votes.
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West Vancouver may soon welcome breweries and distilleries BRENT RICHTER
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The District of West Vancouver is opening the door to craft breweries and distilleries.
The possibility for locally made beer, spirits, ciders or wines is part of a cocktail of changes council is ushering through in hopes of stimulating more economic activity and vibrancy in the district. Most municipalities require breweries and distilleries to operate on lots with light-industrial zoning, of which West Vancouver has none. Under the proposed changes, brewing and distilling would
become permitted uses in some commercially zoned lots. Mayor Mary-Ann Booth said she’s already received an inquiry from an entrepreneur hoping to open a craft brewery in what is today an auto repair garage on Marine Drive at 25th Street. Other changes in the omnibus package include a rule that limits financial institutions (include currency exchanges), beauty salons and real estate offices to no more than 20 per cent of the ground-level commercial frontage in Ambleside, Dundarave, and Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay. The rules will also be tweaked to allow businesses that
manufacture products on-site, like bakeries, to wholesale to other businesses, which is not currently permitted. Home-based artist studios will be given the district’s blessing to offer retail sales of their art from home. And the district will allow home-based daycares for up to eight children to operate on residential properties that also have a secondary suite – as long as the operator lives on site. The vote came at the end of a particularly long council meeting, so council kept their comments short and positive. “Despite the late hour, it’s very exciting. I feel the energy coming off this report and
I feel really good about these changes, all of which we’ve asked staff to work on,” said Coun. Nora Gambioli. Changes to the zoning bylaw are still subject to a public hearing, scheduled for March 29. Although West Van is now the only Lower Mainland municipality still missing out on the decade-old craft beer revolution, it was actually home to the first micro-brewery in Canada. Horseshoe Bay Brewing opened in 1982 across the lane from the Troller Pub. It closed in 2000, but the founders went on to start other breweries that still exist today, and their signature Bay Ale recipe is still served at the Troller.
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Recently discovered vandalism to an advertising wrap for a North Vancouver business targeted only images depicting people of colour. MIKE WAKEFIELD/NSN
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North Van business hit with racially targeted vandalism JANE SEYD
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A North Vancouver business owner says she’s shocked and disappointed after her esthetics company was hit with what appeared to be racially motivated vandalism.
Afterglow Physician Directed Medical Aesthetics has operated for many years in North Vancouver’s Westview Plaza, but has been recently working to open a second location on West Esplanade in Lower Lonsdale. But Carey Dillen, CEO and president of the company, said she was disturbed recently to find a vinyl “wrap” around the construction site had been targeted by vandals, who scratched out several women’s faces featured on the advertising. In particular, only the non-Caucasian faces on the wrap had been attacked, said Dillen. “It felt targeted,” she said. “They scratched out the eyes on those faces.” The company prides itself on being diverse and inclusive, said Dillen, with staff members and customers from a variety of backgrounds. Staff shared her feelings of
“disappointment” and “disgust,” said Dillen, who was informed of the vandalism after the construction team resumed work on the site after a week’s break in mid-February. Dillen said she reported the incident to police, but so far there hasn’t been any security camera surveillance located that could help nail down a suspect. Greg Holmes, executive director of the Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Area, said he was also appalled to hear about the vandalism that appeared racially motivated. “It’s disgusting and appalling,” he said. But he added, “We’re treating this as an isolated incident.” Holmes, however, said businesses in the area have “their antennas up.” North Vancouver RCMP have said they also plan to do more foot patrols in the Shipyards District this summer as pandemic restrictions lift, said Holmes. “The Shipyards has become an incredibly popular area. There are always undesirable elements that follow the crowds,” he said. North Vancouver RCMP said they are treating the vandalism as racially motivated. So far there are no leads.
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NEWSBRIEFS YOUTH SEXUALLY ASSAULTED ON WALKING TRAIL
North Vancouver RCMP are warning the public after a female youth was reported to have been sexually assaulted while out on a walking trail earlier this month. Police received the report Thursday, Feb. 24, of a suspicious male who sexually assaulted a young woman on Feb. 11, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on a trail in the Seymour Heights neighbourhood. “The youth was walking on a trail close to a bridge in Trillium Park near Seymour Heights Elementary School when a male approached her and groped her. She managed to fight off the male and flee,” a recent RCMP media release states. The male is described as: Caucasian, five-foot-eight, 40s, greying hair, brown eyes, and a slim build. He was reported to be wearing blue jeans, a black baseball cap, a dark blue track jacket, a blue face mask, and walking with a small, white dog that was off-leash. RCMP are asking anyone with
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Property owners in the City of North Vancouver will be getting a 3.75 per cent hike in their municipal taxes this year. City council members set the 2022 draft budget Monday night, bringing with it 1.24 per cent for growth in the operating costs, two per cent more for capital needs, and 0.51 per cent for new programs and staff. New staff positions funded in the budget include two new members of the finance department, a new firefighter, a seasonal parks worker, as well as extra IT security – all of which are needed, said Mayor Linda Buchanan. “I think everything that’s been
proposed is very balanced with where we’d like to go and what we need to be delivering and providing to the residents in a very fiscally responsible way,” she said. Council members found little to quibble with in the draft budget and passed it unanimously. “The 3.75 overall tax increase is less than the increase that was proposed last year. It’s well within the range of the tax increases that we’re seeing across other Metro Vancouver municipalities for the 2022 fiscal year. … The operating expense increase is less than inflationary increases to meet the city’s ongoing operating needs, which I think is more than reasonable,” said Coun. Angela Girard. “I think the percentage of property tax increase is fair and it’s reasonable.” West Vancouver passed its budget on Feb. 14, bringing with it a 4.29 per cent increase. The District of North Vancouver advanced its own budget on Monday, which comes with the district’s standard three per cent increase. City council is expected to adopt the budget by April 11. – Brent Richter
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any greater political and military minds than ours have spent the past week analyzing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But under any measurement, the war that Russia is now unleashing in that country is a massive failure in the way the global political system is supposed to work, and of diplomatic and economic deterrents intended to stop the invasion from happening. Now a humanitarian crisis is unfolding on a massive scale in that country, in a land steeped in many such crises over hundreds of years. It’s true that European wars tend to get our attention in ways some others don’t. NATO, of which Canada is a member, was set up with goals of stopping Russian expansionism and fostering stability in Europe. An aggressor with nuclear capability has also significantly upped the ante.
Many Canadians have strong family roots in the Ukraine and feel the conflict in a real and visceral way. With the rest of the world, we stand horrified by events currently unfolding in that sovereign nation and against a civilian population. The United Nations estimates more than 660,000 people have fled as refugees in the past six days – the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since the Second World War. Canada has long supported the Ukrainian people’s right to decide their own fate. There are very dark days ahead with the strength of Russia’s military invasion force. But in the long run, solving the current crisis must be diplomatic. Taking a country – or parts of it – by force is one thing. Holding it is another, especially a vast geography populated by millions of Ukrainians who emphatically do not want to be part of Russia.
Here are lessons learned after two years of a pandemic Two years ago, almost to the day, the term COVID-19 first appeared in the pages of the North Shore News.
The front-page headline read “COVID-19 prompts warning: avoid non-essential travel to Iran.” And of course you all know what happened next: we all avoided non-essential travel to Iran, and that was the end of COVID-19. Ha ha, just kidding. You like jokes, right? We all enjoy a good joke now, two years into a pandemic that most of us thought might last two weeks, at worst two months. But here we are, still wearing the same jogging pants we’ve put on every day for the past 700 days. I hope this pandemic thing really does come to an end soon, even though for my own sanity I’m just going to assume that we’re in it for another couple of years or decades or whatever, and then I’ll be pleasantly surprised when it does actually come to an end before I die. And I also hope we never have to go through something like this again in our lifetimes. But there’s absolutely no guarantee that we won’t have another pandemic at some point, and if, God forbid, that
happens, I hope that we can use some of the wisdom we’ve gained over the past two years to make things go better next time. Laugh In that spirit, I All You Want combed through Andy Prest two years of historical data to pull out some of the most pertinent tips we can pass on to future generations who find themselves in a similar situation. Now I know that this has become a “divisive” issue over the past two years, and some people have resorted to “shouting at hospitals.” But to keep things simple for future readers, I’m going to avoid the more controversial topics surrounding COVID-19 and simply operate under the premise accepted by the vast majority that the pandemic is, in fact “real.” Along those same lines, let’s operate under the assumption that any future pandemic will also be real and not a plot concocted by the human head of Bill Gates floating on a robot body. On to the lessons of the last two years!
Lesson 1: The toilet paper supply chain is strong This right here should have been our first clue that not all of our friends and neighbours would handle this crisis with dignity and grace in a spirit of human togetherness. Before people even started getting sick on a mass scale, there was a lot of grocery store hoarding going on. Most bizarrely, there was a huge run on toilet paper, as folks somehow came to think that a pandemic would seriously affect the two-ply supply. Let the record show that of all the bad things associated with this pandemic, dirty butts didn’t even crack the top 10,000. Lesson 2: You can touch your face There was a lot of confusion early on, as people didn’t understand how this virus spread. Lots of us still don’t really completely understand it, but we know some of the early precautions we took were a little overboard. Early on there was massive panic about touching your own face for some reason. Nowadays not so much. I wouldn’t go around licking subway turnstiles or anything like that, but go ahead – touch your own face. Oh, and you don’t have to sanitize all of your groceries either.
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Today, the world is at war again, a war that nobody expected, nobody wanted. I was five years old when the Second World War started in Europe. At age seven (80 years ago), our family was forced to flee the village that had been occupied by Nazi forces. We escaped, took refuge in a farmhouse in the valley on the north side of the Sangro River. While there, I remember vividly the cannon shells screeching across the night sky, shelling our homes we left behind. One day, the chilling news of the slaughter of a hundred people in the next town reached us. The next day they would come for us. It didn’t take long for a platoon of soldiers to show up at our farmhouse. They ordered the families outside in a field – ours was the largest, from Nonna Luisa to my youngest sister. Our village priest was with us. We were ordered to stand side-by-side to face a firing squad. Only our priest’s intervention prevented our demise and we were spared from being shot. While war raged on, we were displaced, became refugees in other regions almost foreign to us. After three years of isolation, we returned to our village but our home was no longer there. It had been flattened in the conflict. After that, life would not be the same again. War and displacement marked our lives and we were scattered over the globe from the Americas to Australia. Few of our bones will be buried where we were born. Some of us have forgotten who we were, where we came from. Through marriage, some of our names have changed and our past is being erased from our lives. Some of you don’t know who you are. I do not forget. I can’t forget. My past is etched in my bones. War is war and it marks you forever. Today, there is another war in progress. Today, in Europe, other families with children, some who are the age I was, are forced to flee their homes while they are being bombed by a madman. How can
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Capilano University (CapU) – home to an international centre of excellence in early childhood care and education (ECCE), research and practice – will leverage its significant expertise in the field to create a new Centre for Childhood Studies. “Capilano University’s Centre for Childhood Studies will set learners of all ages up for success. It will ensure a strong start for children and support their parents, who are pursuing their own studies. This new Centre will more than double the number of childcare spaces available on campus while also enhancing the learning environment for students in the early childhood educators program,” Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, said in a provincial government announcement. “This will be an innovative space where early childhood education research will support the need for high-quality education among early childhood educators in B.C.,” says Brad Martin, CapU’s Dean of Education, Health and Human Development. The two-storey, 23,000-square-foot, purposebuilt facility scheduled to open in 2024 will house an Early Childhood Centre that provides students with opportunities to learn with educators and faculty how to address the complexities of working with children and families in the 21st century. It will be a space where researchers and educators can develop a deeper understanding of education in the early years by focusing on arts-based and innovative
pedagogies for children, faculty and students. Plans for the Centre align with the growing demand for the university’s ECCE degree and diploma programs. These “signature programs” have earned CapU a leadership position in the field of early childhood education. “The ECCE degree program is one of four such programs offered in Canada and the only one in Western Canada,” says Martin. “Our exceptional faculty members are recognized in their field for innovative research and teaching practices.” Another driving factor is the “pressing need for highly qualified educators and a shortage of childcare spaces,” Martin adds. “A lack of early learning and childcare spaces is a significant barrier for parents and families in many parts of the country. That’s why federal and provincial governments are investing in new childcare spaces. We are taking action to ensure the next generation of early childhood educators receives the best possible education to meet the needs of the 21st century.” There is also mounting evidence that investment in early childhood education results in significant economic and societal benefits, including increased workforce diversification, a levelling of the playing field for disadvantaged families, and more inclusive and equitable communities. Accessible early learning and childcare directly correlates to overcoming intergenerational poverty and reducing gender income inequality, and it’s vital for economic development that supports healthy families. This new Centre will serve as a welcoming and inclusive space where every child and family can feel they belong. Early childhood educators create environments where young children can investigate, invent, build awareness of social justice and inclusion, and create a connection to land, culture,
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community and place. They guide them through learning the virtues and skills that will enable their contribution to a diverse, equitable and sustainable world. With this new building, CapU will double the number of childcare spaces on campus and integrate applied research with practice. Large, open research and studio spaces will enable community engagement and a setting where CapU can convene early learning experts and policymakers to drive change. Martin adds that funding support for the new Centre illustrates that such goals resonate widely. In addition to $9.46 million from the Province of B.C. and $4.14 million from CapU, a fundraising campaign has raised $4.6 million of the $5 million target towards a total project cost of $18.6 million. CapU is well on its way to making its “hub for thought leadership in early childhood care and education” a reality. To learn more or contribute, visit capilanou.ca/childhood-centre.
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WHERE: West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street—via electronic communication facilities (telephone and video-conferencing software). Members of the public may hear, or watch and hear, the hearing by attending the Municipal Hall Atrium, or via electronic communication facilities through the link provided on the District’s webpage.
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SUBJECT LAND: 3180 Travers Avenue. The subject land is shown shaded on the map. PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO. 4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5169, 2022: would rezone Marine Zone 1 (M1) lands to Single Family Dwelling Zone 4 (RS4) which form part of 3180 Travers Avenue, and would amend Section 851 of the Zoning Bylaw to allow the waterfront setback to be measured from the new natural boundary determined within legal plan EPP66290. The proposed bylaw amendment would facilitate construction of a single-family dwelling (and in-ground swimming pool) in compliance with RS4 zoning (to replace the existing older dwelling on site).
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COUNCIL WELCOMES YOUR INPUT: All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws and/or development permit will be given an opportunity to present written submissions and to be heard during the public hearing (and concurrent public meeting regarding Tantalus Gardens) respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and/or development permit. If you wish to participate either by telephone or videoconferencing software, please call 604-925-7004 on March 7, 2022 to be added to the speakers list. Detailed instructions on how to participate in the electronic public hearing are available at westvancouver.ca/publichearings. PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONCURRENT PUBLIC MEETING YOU MAY PROVIDE YOUR SUBMISSION: via email to correspondence@westvancouver.ca; via mail to Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3; or place your submission, addressed to Legislative Services, in the drop box located at the main entrance of Municipal Hall. Please provide written submissions by noon on March 7, 2022 to ensure their inclusion in the public information package for Council’s consideration. No further submissions can be considered by Council after the public hearing has closed. MORE INFORMATION: The proposed bylaws, development permit, and other relevant documents that Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the proposed bylaws and approve the proposed development permit may be inspected online at westvancouver.ca/notices and at the main entrance to Municipal Hall from February 17 to March 7, 2022 (Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
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The District of West Vancouver is hoping there may be some hidden Hollingsworths or concealed Craftsmans out there, waiting to be appreciated and maybe saved.
The district has launched a campaign with its heritage advisory committee to seek out any heritage features of the district, both natural and those made by human hands, that are not already catalogued in the municipality’s registries. Although most people tend to think of early settler homes or architecturally significant buildings as having heritage value, the group is looking to supplement the list with other structures such as monuments or public art, groups of buildings or streetscapes, and landscape features like gardens and viewpoints, as well as cultural and historical archeological sites. The initiative from council’s heritage advisory committee is aimed at getting ahead of the bulldozer for a change. In recent years, the district has seen a spate of demolitions of heritage homes, usually to make way for mansions. With a more complete list of heritage assets, the district can proactively let the owners know there may be incentives on the table to give the properties permanent protection. Typically, that means council granting subdivision of the lot or extra density on the property in exchange for restoration and permanent
Paula Grossman, chair of the West Vancouver heritage advisory committee, stands in front of Toby House, a shining example of West Coast Modernism, which now has legal protection from demolition. MIKE WAKEFIELD/NSN
legal protection of the heritage feature, said Michelle McGuire, senior manager of planning for the district. “This is something that we understand is important to the community and is important to council in terms of looking at ways to preserve those pieces of our history that are important,” she said. In the past, McGuire said some owners have been hesitant,
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fearing that being on a registry would somehow limit what they can do with their property. That’s not the case, she said, as simply being listed as having heritage value doesn’t amount to heritage designation. “Our intent is to work with property owners on a voluntary basis to see if they there’s a willingness on their part to consider those incentives,” she said. Since 2016, council has given
temporary stays on demolition for various heritage buildings in hopes of negotiating a heritage revitalization agreement. Of the 13 buildings given temporary protection, nine have been demolished. Paula Grossman, chair of the heritage advisory committee, said she is very excited to see what ideas West Vancouver residents put forward. Ambleside, where she lives, has lost many of its distinct
buildings over the years, which amounts to a tangible loss of history. “I think it’s very important for a culture and for a community to have some visual representation of what came before us, and what was important to the people that came before us,” she said. “We’re not just living in a cultural vacuum. We’re part of a continuum of progress, but also looking back and, recognizing what we’ve inherited.” West Vancouver is home to Navvy Jack House, one of the oldest settler buildings in B.C., and the municipality was the birthplace of West Coast Modernism, an architectural movement that continues to influence design today. Grossman said saving heritage features is akin to passing down a story from one generation of a family to the next. “We don’t want to just throw it all out,” she said. “It helps us in our everyday understanding of how we all live together… It strengthens community identity, and it also adds to the character of neighbourhoods to see different times represented.” Grossman said she has plans to submit a home in her own neighbourhood for consideration. It was designed by a well-known architect and educator who was a mentor of hers. But, she’s keeping tight lipped about which one until the process is done. The district has added a suggestion form to its website for residents to submit ideas. To find it visit westvancouverite.ca/ heritage.
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House arrest for man who set fire to girlfriend’s house JANE SEYD
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A man who set fire to his girlfriend’s house in a drunken act of revenge has been handed a two-year conditional sentence, including a period of six months of house arrest.
Louie Quinntin Muehlfarth, 31, was given the sentence after pleading guilty to arson of a home on Forbes Avenue in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation’s) Eslhá7an community on Aug. 17, 2020. Judge Joanne Challenger described the events of that day in court Feb. 23, noting Muehlfarth’s girlfriend and his mother were both living in the home at the time. After the couple had an argument, Muehlfarth became angry that the girlfriend wasn’t taking his calls and “acted out in revenge,” said Challenger. He took her clothes outside and used an aerosol spray to set them on fire before running inside, said Challenger. Police attended the scene. Later that day, Muehlfarth was found by his mother throwing his
Fire crews mop up following an arson fire on Forbes Avenue in August 2020. PAUL MCGRATH/NSN
girlfriend’s possessions out of a window and punching walls in an intoxicated state. The mother called police and Muehlfarth was soon seen leaving on his bicycle.
“Shortly after he left, the people in the home smelled smoke, opened the door to his girlfriend’s room and found a dresser on fire,” said the judge. “The fire spread
quickly. Thankfully, everyone in the home was able to leave safely.” Firefighters had to chop into the walls and ceiling of the house to ensure the fire was out. Muehlfarth returned to the scene about 30 minutes later and was placed under arrest. The fire caused extensive damage, as well as upset in the community due to the potential for injury to others and damage to nearby homes, said Challenger. Crown prosecutor Ariana Ward asked for a jail term of two to five years, or a lengthy period of probation, noting it was a serious offence. Defence lawyer Herb Chambers asked for a one-year conditional sentence and probation, noting Muehlfarth has expressed remorse and taken steps towards rehabilitation. In handing Muehlfarth a conditional sentence, Challenger said she had concluded that going to jail would do more harm than good and that the “long-term interests of society” would be better served in helping him become a sober, productive member of the community. Muehlfarth grew up in a
dysfunctional home and has struggled with drinking and drug abuse, Challenger noted, but has taken steps to turn his life around including joining AA and seeking counselling. During the sentencing hearing, Muehlfarth told the judge the incident was his lowest point. “It was dark,” he said. “Now I’m in a different part of my life.” He added he has not had a drink in more than a year. Muehlfarth has since also reconciled with his girlfriend and family members. Muehlfarth’s two-year conditional sentence order includes six months of house arrest and 18 months under a curfew. During that time, he can be away from his home for work, attending medical appointments and attending to personal errands with permission. He is also banned from consuming alcohol or drugs, except with a prescription, and from possessing an incendiary devices, including jerry cans, matches, and lighters, except with prior approval. Muehlfarth must also complete 50 hours of community work service, preferably to benefit the Squamish Nation, said Challenger.
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A true North Vancouver outdoorsman wins Tim Jones Award CHARLIE CAREY
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A born-and-bred North Vancouver mountaineer and community leader has won this year’s Tim Jones Community Achievement award.
Jay MacArthur was announced winner of the award, named after the late paramedic and North Shore Rescue team leader, Tim Jones, at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival opening night Friday, Feb. 25. The award is presented each year to a person who has “made Personally, an outstanding I feel very contribution to fortunate the North Shore to have outdoor or encountered sports comsuch a steady munity,” and MacArthur has and capable an impressive climber early rap sheet. in my climbing Growing career. up on the BRUCE FAIRLEY North Shore in a house his grandfather built along Mount Seymour Parkway, MacArthur joined the Alpine Club of Canada and the British Columbia Mountaineering Club while he was still in high school. A student at UBC, he joined the Varsity
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Outdoor Club and found the opportunity to teach other members basic mountaineering skills. MacArthur later joined the executive of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia and, in 1980, he served his first term as president and took on the position of ACC Vancouver assistant chair. At the same time, he served seven years with the Whistler-Blackcomb volunteer ski patrol. He also became a founding member of the Southern Chilcotin Mountains Wilderness Society. Representing the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C., and working closely with Chief Roger William of the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, this work eventually led to the establishment of two B.C. Provincial Parks: South Chilcotin Mountains and Big Creek. Through his work on the recreation & conservation committee of the FMCBC, MacArthur was involved in most of the hiking trail projects that took place on the North Shore. As early as 1980, Jay was instrumental in obtaining federal government grant money for work on the Howe Sound Crest Trail. More recently, Jay has worked on establishing the Grouse Mountain Regional Park and improvements to the trail system at Cypress Provincial Park. MacArthur’s mission is to train firsttime enthusiasts in safe backcountry skills, including winter avalanche safety.
North Vancouver resident and lifelong outdoorsman Jay MacArthur has won this year’s Tim Jones Community Achievement Award. TIM JONES AWARD He has inspired others to follow in his path of being a custodian of the mountains through land preservation, trail development to lessen impact on the land, and ongoing maintenance of the trails. Marilynn Hunter and Howard Rode wrote, “Throughout his years of volunteering, Jay has maintained a quiet humility, rarely if ever seeking attention he just stepped up and got the job done, repeatedly.”
Bruce Fairley, veteran climber, wrote, “Personally, I feel very fortunate to have encountered such a steady and capable climber early in my climbing career. Jay was a great inspiration to me and a stellar role model in terms of his enthusiasm, knowledge and high level of competence.” Charlie Carey is the News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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Increased enrolment boosts school districts’ bottom line JANE SEYD
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Over 400 more students who enrolled in North Vancouver schools this year, plus a greater-than-expected number of international students, have given a welcome boost to the North Vancouver School District’s bottom line.
But that good news was tempered by increased costs of managing a second school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, with less money from federal and provincial governments than was previously available. Staffing costs and costs of covering teacher sick time were also up. The revised numbers come as both North Shore school districts passed amended budget bylaws this month for the 2021-’22 school year. Each year, school districts must pass preliminary budgets based on expected enrolment by the end of June. But once the actual figures are known, school districts must amend their budgets by the end of the following February.
Enrolment up by over 400 students in North Van schools In North Vancouver, 437 more students enrolled in the school district this year than was expected, bringing total enrolment to 15,739 students. The extra students boosted the operating grant from the province by about $3 million. The school district also had 500 international students register this
year – up from the 375 students anticipated. That boosted revenues by about $2 million – from about $6 million to approximately $8 million. On the other side of the ledger, revenues from academy programs were down by about $100,000, partly because some programs were more difficult for students to fit into a semester timetable. Lower than expected returns on investments also shaved about $100,000 off the bottom line.
Increased costs for sick time Staffing costs were up, which included over $740,000 for additional sick time coverage for teachers, plus funding for more student support aides. The school district also spent more than $1 million on additional costs related to COVID-19, while receiving about $680,000 from senior governments towards those costs. The school district is also spending $1.3 million this year on work to repair the environmental learning centre at its Cheakamus outdoor education centre near Squamish. The school district is expecting work to continue there until the end of 2022. “So we won’t be back up to full services up there until the latter half of next school year,” Kristen Watson, director of financial services, told trustees. Work is being done to repair significant problems with construction on the environmental learning centre that was completed almost a decade ago, at a cost of almost
North and West Vancouver school districts are balancing increased enrolment with the second year of COVID-19 safety measures. MIKE WAKEFIELD/NSN
A greater-than-anticipated number of international students in West Vancouver also boosted revenues by over $900,000, to approximately $8 million. Costs for covering sick time are also up this year, along with expenses for more supervision aides, janitorial time and supplies that aren’t being funded by senior governments. The West Vancouver School District also plans to spend $1.4 million this year on an IT infrastructure upgrade. North Vancouver also plans to spend approximately $700,000 on new computer hardware.
$5.8 million. The school district filed a lawsuit in March 2021 against several companies that worked on the project, alleging shoddy building practices had resulted in “significant water ingress” that left parts of the building structurally unstable. West Van enrolment also up In the West Vancouver School District, a smaller increase in enrolment of 120 students also resulted in an operating grant increase of about $1.4 million for this school year.
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An architect’s rendering shows how North Vancouver’s new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre should look when it opens in 2025. HCMA ARCHITECTURE
Continued from page 1 debuted an animated video depicting how the facility might look when it is bustling with residents after the 2025 opening. The video left a few council members with their jaws on the floor. Coun. Don Bell said he still regrets that the majority on council voted to shrink down the project, losing the curling rink, 50-metre pool and other amenities. But he cast his vote to start construction with enthusiasm. “There comes a point where one has to accept reality and get on with it,” he said. “We’re at that point.” Mayor Linda Buchanan acknowledged the disappointment some may feel about the shape of the new Harry Jerome, but she stood by council’s decisions and expressed excitement for the community
centre. “It has been a journey. And it is not necessarily delivering what everybody wanted, but … we needed to be prudent and we needed to be balanced and we needed to be able to deliver what we could afford,” she said. “People have waited a very long time for this day.” As of the most recent Class A cost estimate, staff are projecting the rec centre and seniors’ centre will run a little more than $210,781,000. Parking at the rec centre will be reduced by about 50 per cent over the next few years, according to staff.
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Policy breach taken seriously, says North Van city fire department BRENT RICHTER
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The North Vancouver City Fire Department says it takes breaches of the City of North Vancouver’s mandatory vaccination policy seriously, after allegations arose that two members provided false proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
The allegations were aired by Global News BC on Feb. 23 and have not been shared directly with the North Shore News. The policy In a statemeets our ment, fire chief Greg Schalk said occupational he could not health comment on any and safety specific employee obligations to or investigation protect our as personnel matemployees ters are strictly and the public confidential. As of Jan. 25, from risks having two doses associated with of COVID-19 COVID-19. vaccines became GREG SCHALK a mandatory condition of employment for City of North Vancouver staff and volunteers. “We take breaches of this policy very seriously, and the policy had let employees know that any employee found to have provided false or misleading information may also be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, and a full investigation would be undertaken,” Schalk said. “The policy meets our
occupational health and safety obligations to protect our employees and the public from risks associated with COVID-19.” Per the policy, employees were required to produce a B.C. Vaccine Card or federal COVID-19 proof of vaccination QR code, according to the city. Those who provided paper vaccination records were followed up with. When the policy came into effect, the city reported that only two of its 609 full-time, part-time and auxiliary staff were put on leave for failing to comply with the mandate. The International Association of Fire Fighters local 296, which represents city fire department members, declined to comment on the allegations. West Vancouver labour lawyer Gwendoline Allison said some firefighters unions are challenging the legality of mandatory vaccinations as a condition of employment, and those cases have not yet been heard. But, because local government employees – particularly firefighters – work closely with the public, labour boards have so far refused to grant temporary injunctions that would halt their implementation. “The labour arbitrators have said, ‘No, these are important preventative measures, so we’re not going to stay any of these or suspend any of the policies,’” she said. Allison said she believes anyone who is put on leave for failing to get vaccinated should be entitled to compensation, as it amounts to dismissal without cause. But she added, employers are likely to treat dishonesty from their staff as very serious. “It’s one of the factors that will almost always lead to dismissal for cause,” she said.
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PARALYMPIC STAR
Jepsen teams with Xwalacktun for powerful helmet design ANDY PREST
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When West Vancouver’s Mollie Jepsen blasts out of the starting gate at the Paralympic Games, she’ll be wearing a piece of equipment that will offer her protection while also providing a powerful connection to her homeland.
The 22-year-old alpine skier – who was a star of the 2018 Paralympics in Pyeongchang, where she won four medals – will wear a brand new helmet It makes featuring Coast Salish me very designs created happy to be able to by famed Sḵwx̱wú7mesh go onto Úxwumixw the world (Squamish stage and Nation) artist Xwalacktun have that piece with (Rick Harry). “It makes me. me very happy MOLLIE JEPSEN to be able to go onto the world stage and have that piece with me,” said Jepsen, who grew up in West Van and trains mostly in Whistler. “I just feel really proud to be able to wear such beautiful artwork in the first place,
and so proud to have Xwalacktun in my corner and supporting me as well.” The story behind the design, however, goes much deeper than Jepsen simply looking for a cool logo for her racing helmet. The discovery of unmarked graves at residential schools across the country last year had a profound effect on her, she said, and forced her to take a closer look at the history of Canada. “We get a lot of questions as athletes, like, ‘What does it mean to represent Canada, and how do you feel being Canadian?’ Lots of questions like that, and over the last year that kind of shifted a little bit. I had a little bit of shame, felt a little bit not great about some of the stuff that had popped up in Canada’s history,” she said. “The last year has changed how I feel about being Canadian. Obviously I’m still super proud to be Canadian, and the way that we are handling all of this that has come up about our history, but it’s important to me to go out there and say, ‘This is Molly and I’m from land that was not always mine, and still isn’t mine.” So when it came time last summer to pick a new design for her
helmet, Jepsen eschewed the common Maple Leaf motif and instead contacted an old acquaintance. Xwalacktun may not remember meeting Mollie Jepsen when she was 10 years old, but she definitely remembers him. She was a gymnast training out of the West Vancouver Community Centre, and he was an artist doing work for the new facility. Jepsen remembers being there for a stirring ceremony to unveil Xwalacktun’s work. “He really made an impression on me,” she said. That’s why she was thrilled when, more than a decade later, he agreed to do the artwork for her helmet. “His artwork is beautiful, and I feel really lucky that I was able to work with him and he actually wanted to do this.” For his part, Xwalacktun said he was touched that Jepsen sought him out to create the design, and he’s impressed by Jepsen’s commitment to honour her homeland in such a unique way. “I thought that was very thoughtful of her, and it’s awesome that she came up with having a Coast Salish design on her helmet to represent where she’s been living,” he said. “She’s such a humble Continued on page 22
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The Grizzlies Lacrosse Club is using teachings from its recent losses during the regular season to prepare them for playoffs this month.
Co-coach of the Arena Lacrosse League team Tewanee Joseph said the Grizzlies are looking to come together over the next couple of games and rise up before the playoffs. “You win games, you lose games. Sometimes you start strong, and then you’ve got to go through a dip, and then you come up again. And that’s our team right now, we started very, very strong.” Sometimes The Grizzlies you start are coming off a strong, and four-game losing streak; however, then you’ve they are sitting got to go tied for second through a place with five dip, and then wins and six loses, you come with one regular up again. season game to go. TEWANEE JOSEPH Joseph said with each game, players learn about each other, and although “we’re going through a bit of a dip right now, we’re on the rise.” The team is playing a fast-paced game heading into the playoffs, and Joseph added that with that, the players get a chance to
The Grizzlies Lacrosse Club is hoping for a rise in performance as the team eyes Arena Lacrosse League playoffs next month. GARRETT JAMES be across both ends of the floor. “[With] our last [regular season] games, our goal is to really connect with each other, and find that rhythm. There’s a certain rhythm in the game, and when you’re in that rhythm, then you’re playing the game at the very highest level.” The Grizzlies are a new team in the inaugural All West Division of the National Lacrosse League development league, and Joseph brought young guns into the team with veteran players who are leading the
way. “The players are learning through each game … you’re always going to ebb and flow,” he said, adding that when the team gets pressed for a quarter or two, it’s a learning moment for them all. “All of those are what we call teachings in our culture. And it’s those teachings that are going to allow us to handle playoffs, because everything intensifies. So, we’re drawing all those teachings.” Proud of what the team and staff have
already done, Joseph said the league has been able to create a space to showcase the best of who the players are. Joseph’s uncle, Elder Dennis Joseph, who is the team’s cultural ambassador, has also created an environment of trust, where players and staff can come together and connect, not just about the Creator’s game. “We all connect with the players. And we talked to them, not just on game day, or not just at practices, but off the floor as well. We want to share these teachings … and that’s what helps us create that space of trust. Right from the “get go,” Joseph said Indigenous values were talked about in the creation of the team and the division. “We talked about Indigenous values, which are really family values, family values that are universal to everyone. We were talking about connection, talking about respect, humility, and those are the values that we have as Indigenous peoples, but they’re also to all people as well. “In our longhouse culture, we are about family. And that’s what the Grizzlies are -- we’re a family, [bringing together] people from different places. We’re sharing the teachings of the game and learning together, and then having [the players] go out and perform the game for the Creator.” Charlie Carey is the News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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Paralympics start Friday Continued from page 20 person. … It was just such a joy to meet her and to be able to help her out with her request.” Xwalacktun had free rein with the design, and came up with a two-figured helmet that features a Thunderbird, which represents the Squamish Nation, and a wolf, which represents the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. “For her to come down the hill as fast as she can, I said, ‘Well, the Thunderbird would be good, because it symbolizes that you’re soaring down the hill,’” he said. “And then the people who are going to be watching her is the family – the wolf can symbolize the family.” Jepsen said she’s thrilled with the end result. “It sparkles in the sun,” she said about her new helmet, which she will wear for the first time in competition at the Paralympics, which begin March 4 in Beijing. “It just looks super amazing, and it’s something that’s super important to me. … I just feel really proud to be able to wear such beautiful artwork in the first place, and so proud to have Xwalacktun in my corner and supporting me as well.” As for the competition, Jepsen said she is feeling some pressure to follow up her stellar performance in 2018. “It’s mostly just pressure from myself, because I know that I did well in 2018, and I’m skiing even stronger than I was in 2018,” she said. “My goals are definitely just to leave 100 per cent on the hill every day and make myself proud of my skiing. I’m always pushing for the podium and hoping that will happen, that’s always the end goal for me, but my biggest thing going into these [Games] is, I just want to go out there and leave it all up on the hill and be happy with my intention and intensity.” She’ll have a lot of supporters cheering her on back home, including her new artist friend. Xwalacktun left her with some parting words to take with her, along with the helmet. “I said ‘I hope this is going to give you the energy just to get you down that hill as fast as you can, and safe.”
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Sweeping study links ADHD to air pollution, lack of green space STEFAN LABBÉ
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The less air pollution and more green space a child is exposed to, the less likely they are to develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a sweeping Metro Vancouverwide study has found.
The path-breaking research, published in the journal Environment International, followed a cohort of nearly 30,000 children born in 2000 and 2001. Tracing a threeGiven that year exposure period, researchers there’s not a from the University lot of things of British Columbia about ADHD analyzed the comthat we can bined impacts of change at satellite-measured green space, noise a societal and concentrations level, it is a of fine particulate pretty big matter smaller than effect. 2.5 micrometres (PM MICHAEL BRAUER 2.5) on the development of ADHD. Seven years after the exposure period, over 1,200 ADHD cases were diagnosed. Noise was found to have no effect. But lower the amount of green space or increase the levels of air pollution, and the twin effects can heighten the risk of ADHD by up to 62 per cent, found researchers. The result:
In a recent study spanning Metro Vancouver, lower concentrations of green space and high rates of air pollution from traffic and space heating were linked to higher rates of ADHD, with the worst-hit areas near major traffic arteries. DAN TOULGOET “Children living in greener neighbourhoods with low air pollution had substantially lower risk of ADHD compared to those with higher air pollution and lower green space exposure,” concluded the study. “I was surprised that we saw this much of a difference,” said Michael Brauer, a
co-author on the study and a researcher examining the built environment and human health at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health. “Given that there’s not a lot of things about ADHD that we can change at a societal level, it is a pretty big effect.”
PM2.5 is the main constituent of wildfire smoke, something only expected to worsen in the coming decades. Outside of the fire season, Metro Vancouver says it’s also produced through the burning of fossil fuels in everything from transportation, industry and agriculture. It has been considered a carcinogen since 2013. Across the world, the World Health Organization estimates almost 80 per cent of the deaths related to PM2.5 could be avoided if its guidelines were followed. Not all air pollutants were correlated with an increased risk of developing ADHD. Nitrogen dioxide — which together with PM 2.5 and ground-level ozone contributes to over 15,000 annual deaths across Canada and 1,900 in B.C. — was not found to be connected with the development of ADHD. Brauer says the biggest two sources of air pollution driving the variation in Metro Vancouver were traffic and space heating, including wood-burning and natural gas fireplaces, and gas boilers. Closer to the coast and at higher elevations, pollution levels tended to be lower due to ocean breezes and the tendency of pollution to settle in low-lying areas. The worst-hit areas tended to be near major traffic arteries, along highways, major truck routes and the region’s ports. A neurodevelopmental disorder, ADHD is thought to affect five to 10 per cent of children and adolescents. Throughout a person’s life, it can affect their academic Continued on page 24
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Continued from page 23 performance and their ability to socialize and work. As the researchers put it, ADHD has “considerable impacts on individual wellbeing, health care, and the economy.” The study is part of a wider attempt to understand the environmental health hazards from air pollution and how green spaces can dampen their impacts. In October 2021, another Metro Vancouver-wide study from several of the same UBC researchers concluded living near green spaces improves a child’s chances of hitting key developmental milestones, including emotional maturity, language skills and even general knowledge. Living near green spaces, found the 2021 study, could improve childhood development, partly by reducing the negative effects of air and noise pollution — both have been found to increase stress, sleep disturbances and central nervous system damage in children. The latest round of research adds to a growing body of evidence of the
benefits of green space on human health. In other parts of the world, past research has found that access to green space can promote a huge range of positive health outcomes for all ages, from increased physical activity and social cohesion to reduced cardiovascular disease and dementia rates. Others have found similar benefits when people regularly expose themselves to bodies of water, known by some as “blue space.” Increased density of trees can also create a buffer for extreme heat and, in the winter, act as a thermal blanket that will reduce heating bills should a deep freeze set in. But how green spaces are distributed across the Metro area can reveal some huge inequalities. Of the nearly 600 British Columbians who died from extreme temperatures during late June’s heatwave, more were killed in low-income areas, where people lived alone and with little green space. On Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Canada’s poorest neighbourhood, hospitalizations tripled, with more people admitted to emergency rooms due to heat than anywhere else
in the city. Scientists know how trees protect us from heat. But how more access to green space makes people healthier over the long term is unclear. “Instead of saying green is good, we’re providing more concrete pathways,” PhD candidate Ingrid Jarvis told Glacier Media last fall. At the time, Jarvis said the research shows that everyday “micro-contacts” with nature can positively affect a child’s long-term physical and mental health. “This is one more thing,” added Brauer, referring to the group’s latest study. “There’s not a lot known about factors that you can modify. So what we tend to do when kids are diagnosed with ADHD is put them on medication. ... We could be raising healthier kids.” Ultimately, their findings have big repercussions for how planners design neighbourhoods in a region expected to add another million people to its population by 2040. In the past, the group of UBC researchers have sent findings to Metro Vancouver, where it was distributed to all 21 jurisdictions and various committees.
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West Van makes shoreline plans to handle rising sea levels and stormwater runoff, while balancing views and privacy of adjacent property owners. Decisions about whether to grant a permit will be handled by staff, with the option to appeal to council. The changes are subject to a vote by council following a public hearing, currently scheduled for March 29. With flooding events becoming more common and more severe, Coun. Nora Gambioli warned the district would be putting itself at risk of lawsuits if council were to delay any longer. “It’s been over four years that we’ve identified this as a need as we were pulling together our [official community plan]. … It is more than time to have this public hearing,” she said. “The bottom line is that we’re doing this to protect people and their homes and to protect the shoreline, so there are no downsides.” Coun. Sharon Thompson said she was “very nervous” about moving ahead with new permitting procedures, warning it could produce unintended consequences, like rendering some properties “unbuildable.” She also expressed concerns the district hadn’t done enough consultation with waterfront property owners. “I don’t think there’s another municipality where their personal citizens are so greatly affected by this change,” she said. Director of planning Jim Bailey said the rules are intended to mitigate the known risk of sea level rise, while giving property owners a more efficient, clear process. “The burden here isn’t necessarily the development permit designation,” he said. “The burden or the challenge is the threat of floods.” Mayor Mary-Ann Booth added that any further delay would amount to shirking council’s responsibility to accept and plan for a changing climate and higher sea levels.
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And the municipality may soon have a new permit required for anyone wanting to build on land at risk from coastal flooding. Council voted Feb. 14 to advance the new regulations, which would impact about 780 residential properties in low-lying areas from Ambleside And I think to Horseshoe Bay. the sooner In 2018, the that we pass province ordered this, the less municipalities to start planning costly we’ll for a one-metre make it for sea level rise by everyone. the year 2100 MAYOR and adjust their MARY-ANN BOOTH foreshore development rules accordingly. Since then, the municipality has required new homes to be built above a minimum flood construction level, as calculated by coastal engineers. But the process has been confusing for owners, developers and would-be purchasers of waterfront properties, and it did not take into account environmental concerns on the foreshore. Under the proposed new rules, a foreshore development permit will be required before anyone can subdivide a lot, build a new home, or put a large addition on an existing one, or do any major landscaping within 15 metres of the high tide mark. Staff estimate about five to 10 of such properties are redeveloped per year. The permits will also take into account landscaping, foreshore habitat protection,
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“We can delay and delay and dither and study and consult. It’s not going to change anything. We are facing this and we have to deal with it,” she said. “And I think the sooner that we pass this, the less costly we’ll make it for everyone.” Earlier in the meeting, council accepted the final report of its Coastal Marine Management Plan Working Group, a group of citizens and experts tasked with advising council on how to brace for the impacts of climate change along its 30 kilometres of coastline. The group’s plan lays out a series of short-, medium- and long-term policies for current and future councils to work on over the next 20 years. Those policies address issues like erosion, coastal flooding, increased storm activity, changes in
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Keeping bones dense is essential to maintaining health and wellbeing as we age, writes seniors columnist Margaret Coates. SKHOWARD/GETTY IMAGES Photo: NVMA 4846 This photo shows the Star Gang, a group of predominately First Nations longshoremen who worked the Moodyville waterfront. Longshoring became associated with the First Nations of the North Shore. Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nation men commonly found jobs on the waterfront loading ships. Many of these men – such as Andy Paull, Joe Capilano (S7ápelek) and Dan George (Geswanouth Slahoot) – were prominent leaders in their communities. In 1906, a core group of First Nations lumber loaders formed Local 526 of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). The local, the Lumber Handlers Union, came to be called the “Bows and Arrows.”
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For seniors, dense bones are essential to maintaining health and wellbeing. Our bone density decreases as we age, but there are some strategies we can take to keep our bones in the best possible shape. Our bones are constantly renewed Older through a natural And Wiser process in which Margaret Coates new bone cells replace old bone cells. As we age, however, this process becomes less efficient, and we begin to gradually lose bone tissue. This increases our risk for osteoporosis. The HealthlinkBC website says that “osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It means that you have bones that are thin and brittle with lots of holes inside them like a sponge. This makes them easy to break. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones (fractures) in the hip, spine, and wrist. These fractures can be disabling and may make it hard for you to live on your own.” According to Osteoporosis Canada, it is estimated that two million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis. Information provided by Osteoporosis Canada says that people living with osteoporosis face a reduced quality of life, lowered self-esteem, reduction or loss of mobility, disfigurement, a lack of independence, and, in some cases, death – 28 per cent of women and 37 per cent of men who suffer a hip fracture will die within the following year. Unfortunately for women, we are twice as likely as men to break a bone because of osteoporosis. Research shows that while one in five men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime, at least one in three women will suffer a break. Women start with a lower bone density and lose bone mass more rapidly as they age.
Others refer to bone deterioration as the “silent thief” because a person may not present any symptoms until they have a fracture, and by then the disease is already advanced. According to E. Michael Lewiecki, director of the New Mexico Clinical Research and Osteoporosis Centre, “we have reached a global crisis when it comes to the care of osteoporosis.” So, what can we do? The Public Health Agency of Canada says that “it is possible to prevent, delay or reduce bone loss through a healthy lifestyle. Assessing your risk for osteoporosis and related fractures can help you identify lifestyle factors that you can change.” Risk factors include being over 65, having a parent who had a hip fracture, being a smoker or drinking more than two units of alcohol per day on a consistent basis, being underweight or overweight, having bones which break because of a minor accident, having a spine fracture (usually detected by loss of height), and having low bone mass identified on an X-ray. A bone-healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and physical activity, and ensuring that you get the necessary vitamins and minerals to prevent, delay and/or reduce bone loss. Also, you may want to get your doctor to recommend a bone density test which can tell you how strong your bones are. Osteoporosis Canada advises routine bone density testing for all women and men who are age 65 or older. If you have a higher risk for fractures, it is best to start getting the test sooner. Try a diet rich in produce, nuts, whole grain cereals, olive oil and fish. You could also try taking a supplement of calcium or vitamin D if you are not getting enough from the food you eat. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is essential for bone development. Your health practitioner can advise on the appropriate dosages of supplements. Weight-bearing exercises such as elliptical trainers, low impact aerobics, Continued on page 27
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UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre has released a new podcast. The six part series features Indigenous youth and Knowledge Keepers in conversation. IRSHDC/UBC
Written, produced, and hosted by a team of Indigenous youth aged 18 to 30, Love, Land and Spirit encourages the sharing of experiences and unique perspectives. The project was designed by the centre’s community outreach co-ordinator, Jess Boon, as the centre was pushed to act creatively to engage the community during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to create a youth-driven project that followed COVID safety guidelines while bringing together youth, Elders and other knowledge holders to dialogue about the legacies of residential schools, the ongoing impacts of colonialism in Canada, and other topics important in their lives. A youth-driven podcast project, facilitated over Zoom, seemed appropriate for pandemic times,” she said. In a statement, the centre said the lasting impacts of colonialism and residential schools “take on many forms, and those impacts are evident in the experiences of inter-generational survivors. Validating
Healthy eating and exercise always help Continued from page 26 and walking most days of the week are recommended for older people. Muscle strengthening exercises such as using exercise bands, weightlifting, and yoga are suggested two to three times a week. Of course, if you have been reading this column regularly you know that healthy eating and regular exercise provide other wide-ranging health benefits for older people. If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, it is important to reduce your risk of falling by making your home safer; avoiding taking risks in the outdoors, especially
during icy weather; and making sure you take care of your vision, hearing, and feet. Remember: falls are the principal reason for injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults. Now that we can get out a bit more – yes, the weather is getting better – move your body to stave off the worst effects of osteoporosis. Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 51 years and has worked for and with seniors for 26 of those years. Ideas for future columns are welcome – email lions_view@telus.net.
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youth’s agency to tell their truths is both empowering for the participants and supports healing for the collective community.” The first episode, released in February, features Driftpile Cree Nation author and scholar Billy-Ray Belcourt and Treaty Six territory TikTok creator Nim. The second episode discusses repatriation, with upcoming episodes focusing on food sovereignty and storytelling. “This generation of young people are well informed, brilliant and beyond interesting. It is exciting to know that these are some of the exceptional Indigenous youth leading us into a bright tomorrow,” said Chas Coultee, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls co-ordinator at the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. The centre’s academic director, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, said the podcast is an example of how UBC can collaborate with a community that is “truly reciprocal and mutually beneficial.” “Not only does this project build capacity and empower Indigenous youth, it also helps build stronger UBC-community relationships and provides an opportunity for deeper understanding amongst staff, students and faculty as we strive to realize UBC’s vision and commitments to building respectful relationships with Indigenous people.” Released weekly each Thursday, more information about the program and episodes can be found on the UBC website at irshdc.ubc.ca.
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For North Shore residents, it was mandatory viewing every week. Now Search and Rescue: North Shore is up for one of the most prestigious film awards in Canada.
Peg Leg Films’ Jenny Rustemeyer, Murray Battle and Patrice Ramsay, who produced the series for the Knowledge Network, are nominated for the Best Factual Series award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. “It’s a pretty big deal,” said Rustemeyer. “I mean, this is the Academy Awards of Canada, so it’s the highest honour within television and filmmaking in the country.” For more than a year, Peg Leg’s crew were embedded with North Shore Rescue, dashing out into the backcountry at all
hours to capture hundreds of hours of footage, which was distilled into five one-hour episodes. Rustemeyer said the nomination is a validation for the hard work of the crew, and for North Shore Rescue volunteers themselves. “It was definitely a team effort and this is what we were hoping for,” she said. Other nominees in the same category include Employable Me, For Heaven’s Sake, Highway Thru Hell and Yukon Harvest, all of which are worthy competitors, Rustemeyer said. Winners of the Canadian Screen Awards will be announced on April 4. In 2021, Search and Rescue: North Shore won three Leo awards. Leos are B.C.’s film and television industry awards, presented by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia.
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North Shore families looking for Spring Break fun can put their plans on ice this year, as the City of North Vancouver has extended the Shipyards Skate Plaza season to run through to the end of the two-week school break.
The skating rink typically closes at the end of February to allow for its transition to a summertime splash park and community gathering area, but this year the city will keep the ice open until March 28 to provide families with another fun outdoor exercise option over the break. The rink is open from 1-8 p.m. daily, and masks are no longer required, according to provincial health regulations. The 50 per cent capacity limit in place this year has also
been lifted recently. Helmets are available for free, while skates are available for rent. There is no charge for accessing the ice. “As a mother of four children, I know how important it is that fun, active, and affordable activities be accessible for families,” stated Mayor Linda Buchanan in a release. “The past two years have been challenging for all of us, especially children. But brighter days are ahead. Ensuring that programming and activities are in place over Spring Break supports the health, well-being, and resiliency of children and families while creating a vibrant community for all to enjoy.” The City of North Vancouver’s 12,000-square-foot Skate Plaza, opened in 2019 near the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, is the largest outdoor skating rink in the Lower Mainland.
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The newly constructed multi-use bridge connecting the Spirit Trail from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) over the Capilano River to Park Royal has won the 2022 HUB Cycling North Shore Infrastructure Improvement Award.
The award was received by Squamish Nation, the District of West Vancouver, and Park Royal. The bridge was reconstructed last year, with completion in August 2021. It was previously one of the most precarious bike and pedestrian routes on the North Shore – HUB North Shore had crowned it the district’s “most dangerous roadway.” The new Welch Street bridge has a 3.5 metre-wide separated shared pathway with safety barriers and lighting. In a statement, HUB North Shore liaison Peter Scholefield said the improvements mean both people walking and cycling can cross Cap River safely, and can continue in either direction along the Spirit Trail.
“Previously, people cycling would either share the narrow, busy bridge across the Capilano River with motor vehicles, which many people are not comfortable doing, or illegally ride on the narrow sidewalk that had a steep unprotected curb drop-down to the two traffic lanes,” he said. “The new multi-use path is separated from motor vehicles by a sturdy steel fence, and is wide enough to allow people to stop to watch wildlife or people fishing in the river below.” Highlighted by the biking advocacy group as one of the highest priority gaps in cycling infrastructure on the North Shore, the new bridge fills the major deficit. “The paved and lit path also includes safety improvements at the east intersection, improved connections to the Spirit Trail on the west side, and a staircase down to the river for people walking,” Scholefield said. The bridge replacement comes after years of talks in the North Shore community. In 2017, West Vancouver council agreed to chip in $700,000 from community amenity contributions flowing from Onni’s Evelyn project. That was later negotiated down to $500,000
Park Royal vice-president Rick Amantea, West Vancouver Mayor Mary-Ann Booth, and Squamish Nation spokesperson Wilson Williams Sxwíxwtn were on hand to receive the HUB North Shore Infrastructure Improvement Award for the newly reconstructed Welch Street Bridge. HUB NORTH SHORE out of the $2.4-million total budget. The project was then delayed due to redevelopment and rezoning applications by Park Royal. Going by many names over the
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Continued from page 1 military, stationed at an airport near the capital city of Kyiv, where active fighting is taking place. That cousin has sent her children with an older sister who has fled to the southwest of the country, near the Romanian border. Another cousin is a nurse living in the western Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk, who has been called to the hospital to prepare for an influx of wounded people. Her husband is now working in a factory, making barriers to stop tanks, said Upton. Originally, the couple planned to send their teenaged children to the Polish border with grandparents, but long waits to cross the border in the cold made that unworkable for elderly family members. Now they’ll have to think about a Plan B, said Upton – which likely involves sending their kids out of the city to villages nearby. “The feeling is being out of the city, you’re safer, because you’re not going to be bombed,” she said. While men aged 18-60 are banned from leaving Ukraine under martial law, Upton’s 65-year-old cousin who lives in downtown Kyiv has opted to stay in the country too. “Yes, he could have left the country but that’s not his personality. He’s a very determined person,” she said. That cousin is hunkered down in his apartment, retreating to the relative safety of the basement when air raid sirens go off. Like everyone else who watched the escalation of tensions on the Ukrainian border in recent weeks, “You kind of think it’s not going to happen,” said Upton of a full-scale Russian invasion. “It’s happening now.” Like many people with family in Ukraine, Upton has spent late nights scrolling through Twitter getting first-hand reports from Kyiv, where missile strikes were happening Tuesday. “It’s very personally disturbing and haunting to see history repeating itself,” she said. For Upton’s family, the history of Ukrainian people is inexorably bound up in their own. Her family comes from the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, in western Ukraine. During the Second World War, the city (then part of Poland) was invaded successively by both the Soviet army and occupying forces of Nazi Germany. Upton’s grandparents were part of the resistance to Soviet occupation in the first part of the war, and were eventually forced to flee into the Carpathian Mountains. They were caught by the Nazis, and sent to a forced labour camp, where their baby – who would have been Upton’s uncle – died after being poisoned. Upton’s mother Zoriana was born in a displaced persons camp near Stuttgart, after the end of the war. The family arrived in Canada in 1948. Before last week, Ukraine was like many other large European countries, with millions of people going about their daily lives, said Upton, who has visited the country twice. “Imagine in North Vancouver a tank rolling down your cul de sac,” she said. “This is what this is.” The Ukrainian community in the Lower Mainland is strong, said Upton, adding groups will soon be fundraising to provide aid to fleeing civilians. On Tuesday, The United Nations High Commission on Refugees estimated 660,000 people had fled Ukraine in the past six days. Upton said she feels confident that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland – whose family is from the same area of western Ukraine – will handle the crisis in the right way. She’s also taken heart from video images of people protesting against the invasion from within Russia. “They’ve been incredibly brave,” she said. Her own family members in Ukraine are committed to defending their country as an independent nation, despite overwhelming danger. “My family’s going to fight,” she said. Upton said it’s hard to imagine waking up in the morning and trying to decide if you should take your kids to a bomb shelter. “People were literally waking up at 5 a.m. and wondering where to go,” she said. “These are just regular people like you and me.”
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BILLY, Caroline Madeline Sunrise: October 1, 1964 Sunset: February 18, 2022 With sadness we advise of the passing of Caroline Madeline Billy on February 18, 2022 in Vancouver at St. Paul’s Hospital, surrounded by love of family. Caroline fought a brave valiant battle with COVID 19 but unfortunately succumbed to complications. Caroline was born to her parents Lorna Madeline Williams and Late Humphrey Brent Billy on October 1, 1964 in Vancouver, BC. She grew up on Siyi7ch’em (Seaichem Indian Reserve No. 16.) She attended Brackendale Elementary, Howe Sound Secondary Schools and Squamish Nation Alternate School, located where Totem Hall now sits. Caroline loved arts and crafts and was a social butterfly who loved to tease and joke around. She will best be remembered for her singing and dancing - fond memories of all the family. Caroline is survived by her mother Lorna; siblings Colleen (Chester), Brent (Ava), Kirk (Erin), Charlene (Jim); children Eva (David-LD), Elizabeth (Alan), Angeline (Darrin), Amanda (Dominic); grandchildren Dillon, Matthew, Lacey, Donovan, Sara, Annissia, Raina, Alissa, Hailey, Jessie, Darren, Autumn, Arthur, Edward, Elizabeth, and Deliah; and many, many loving relatives, and dear friends. A Shaker Prayer Service was held on Friday, February 25th and Shaker Funeral Service was held February 26, 2022. Online condolences can be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com
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COOKE, Terry P. April 23, 1930 − February 22, 2022 Terry passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 22nd, 2022. Born in 1930, Terry was raised and lived his entire life in West Vancouver. He attended Hollyburn Elementary and West Van Secondary Schools. Terry married Freda Margaret (Ems) in 1950. They raised two sons, Lou and Joe, and two daughters, Jennie and Lynda. He was forever proud of his children and quick to point out their life accomplishments. Terry was predeceased by his daughter Jennie in 2012. He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 71 years; his sons Lou (Marilyn) and Joe (Teresa); daughter Lynda (Ivan); six grandchildren Tonya, Garth, Ericka, Derrick, Jonathan and Dana; and great−grandchildren Faye, Dylan, Charles, Parker, Sayda, Leo, Hugo, Makyla and Chase. If a person has lived in Ambleside for any amount of time, they know of the "Cooke House" at 12th and Duchess. For years, Terry had a large Totem Pole erected at the house. Like Terry, his residence stood out in Ambleside − a pillar of longevity, strength and character. As the landscape changed on the North Shore from 1930 to 2022, Terry adapted to and was involved with much of the changes experienced through his excavation and demolition company, Terry Cooke Excavating Ltd. Terry always loved sports − playing, watching and coaching. In his 20s, Terry played football, and at 5’6", he was the smallest guard in the league. He went on to coach his sons in the Gordon Sturtridge Football League. In his later years, he loved to watch his grandchildren play rugby. Most memorable was a life dedicated to boxing − he coached for over 60 years, most notably coaching his sons Lou and Joe to Golden Gloves and National Championships. Many looked to Terry for not only instruction in boxing but advice and mentorship on how to live life. Into his 80s, Terry was known to ride his pedal bike from his home in West Van, across the Lions Gate, to his boxing club at the Astoria Hotel on East Hastings. Terry’s memories are forever carved into our totem poles of life!
NILSSON, Kenneth C. January 6, 1961 − February 23, 2022 BRAUN, Siegfried July 4, 1955 - February 20, 2022 Sieg passed away peacefully of February 20, 2022. Survived by his wife Patricia; son Tyler; 3 brothers, Norm (Debbie), Ernie (Wendy), Edwin (Linda); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his brother Richard; father William and mother Ruth. The family wishes to thank Dr. C. Barredo, Dr. R. Matthew; Doctors, Nurses and staff at the BC Cancer agencies in Abbotsford and Vancouver; and Doctors, Nurses and staff of Ridge Meadows Hospital. No service by request.
Ken was a longtime North Vancouver resident. He is survived by his wife, Cori Bonina; sons Tyler and Shane, with ex−wife Linda; brother Peter; stepchildren Carson and Karen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services TBA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association are appreciated.
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GALAS, Helena It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Helena Galas on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 80 years. After many years of battling cancer and increasing difficulty with mobility, Helena succumbed to her body’s illness. Helena will be dearly missed by brother Robert Swynar (Terri), and sister Christine Pearse, along with many, many friends in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and relatives in Europe. Helena was born in Podkamien to Roman Galas and Josephine (nee Ochowych), and came to Calgary, Canada at the age of 16. She quickly learned English and took up hairdressing while earning a mechanical design degree at SAIT in Calgary. From Calgary she moved to Edmonton and made many friends there while working for the government. To minimize the health effects of a devastating car accident in her early 20’s, Helena moved to Vancouver in the late ‘60s. She worked as a Senior Mechanical Designer in Vancouver, then took early retirement while running a small bed and breakfast. She maintained a beautiful garden of flowers inside her home as well as outside. Helena loved being with her many friends and travelled to the old country and Europe many times. Faith was an integral part of Helena’s life and when she was well, she regularly attended St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church in Vancouver. She was proud to be a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League and she often volunteered with fundraising activities and local charities in the Vancouver area. She enjoyed serving at many functions in the company of her Ukrainian friends. Helena was a kind, generous, compassionate, and caring lady. She was always positive and willing to help those in need before herself. She was our best friend, our most precious gift, always and forever in our hearts. A special Thank You is sent to all the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at Lions Gate Hospital, and the North Shore Hospice, for their care and compassion during Helena’s last weeks. Funeral Service (Divine Liturgy) will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 10:30 am, St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church (550 West 14 Avenue Vancouver). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helena’s memory to a charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kearneyfs.com Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268
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GOLDSWORTHY, Elizabeth Mae ( Nee MacLeod) June 5, 1914 - February 22, 2022 Beth, aged 107 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. She was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) Goldsworthy (1974), and later by her companion, Charles (Chuck) Petrie (2003). She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Kathleen, Bruce, Gordon and Lorraine and their families. Beth, who was raised in Nova Scotia, had resided in North Vancouver since her marriage in 1946. She raised her family here and had many fond memories of her time spent on the North Shore. Her intuitive quietness came from a place of great inner strength. She lived her life with dignity and grace. She was amazing, treasured and appreciated. As per Beth’s wish there will be no service. Beth will be forever honoured and loved in our memories and our hearts. Rest in peace Mom, love you always and forever.
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GRAYDON, Norma Christine (nee Secord) Passed away on February 5th in West Vancouver at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her eldest daughter, Sally Christine Soroka and is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, West Graydon, daughters Sue and Shari (David), son Patrick (Jennifer), six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Born on a farm in the Niagara region in 1931, she moved to Montreal and became a Registered Nurse in the early 1950s. She met and married shortly thereafter, but not before making clear to her civil engineering intended that she planned to continue to work even after she had children. Although this was very unusual for the times, she received no resistance from her proud spouse, who understood he had married his match and admired her myriad abilities. Norma was strong, capable and hard-working, intellectually curious and aesthetically attentive. She raised her children in a home full of music and books, and expected them to help with household chores, get summer jobs and pursue higher education. Shortly after the family moved from Montreal to Vancouver in 1969, Norma was offered the opportunity to become a manufacturer’s representative for several European designer furniture and upholstery companies. Despite her lack of previous experience, she became a very successful sales agent.
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HAWKSWORTH, Wade E. June 30, 1943 − February 20, 2022 After a very long battle with Alzheimer’s, Wade left us peacefully on February 20th with his loving family by his side. Wade was the perpetual life of the party. His presence was felt every time he walked into a room. To know him was to know that rules were for others − there was nothing that couldn’t be fixed, built or created, and that there was no better captain. He will be remembered by friends and family for the great times and endless laughter. He will be deeply missed by Michelle, the love of his life; his daughters Shelley (Surf) and Wendy (Damon); grandchildren Davis, Riley and Geordie; brother Mark (Judy); nieces and nephews; and all his wonderful family and friends. In honouring Wade’s wishes, there will be no public service. A family celebration will be held in the summer. We also want to thank the incredible staff of The Good Samaritan Christenson Village Care Centre in Gibsons, BC, where Wade was cared for in his last few years. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to this amazing care facility at gss.org (Gibsons location). "Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly." ~ Van Morrison
However, she always retained the ability to “put on her nursing cap” and throughout her life, provided ad hoc medical advice whenever asked by family members and friends. And she returned to nursing later in her life, finding particular fulfillment on the palliative care ward in her final working years.
HANDY, Charles Thompson June 28, 1936 − October 16, 2021 With profound and heartfelt sadness, we announce that Chuck Handy passed away on October 16, 2021, in North Vancouver at the age of 85. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner of 33 years, Helen Pastuck; children Kent Handy, Dayle (Darcy) Hernblad and Kerin Beech; first wife Carol Handy; grandchildren Krysta Harcus, Morgan Beech and Aitana Handy; stepchildren Hallie (Dino) Baggio and Malcolm Pastuck; step−grandchildren Nicole (Matt) Hemeon, Jonathan (Ronja) Baggio, Erin (Josh) Kreklevich and Ashley (Nitash) Mistry; also missed by his nieces, nephews and extended family. The family will hold a private celebration of life. Chuckles A boy named Charlie from Roberts Creek He certainly wasn’t your average geek Working hard throughout the years After retirement, he shifted gears He loved to golf and play hockey Winning tends to get him cocky A loving man, doubt us not Rolled with the punches that he got A man named Chuck gone too soon We surely love you to the moon
Norma supported West in accepting several overseas assignments, facilitating their moves and enjoying their adventures in both the Bahamas and Hawaii. Upon retirement, this taste for warmer temperatures and cultural expansion precipitated their relocation to Mexico where they lived for seven years. In the early 2000s, they moved back to Canada, settling in Victoria. At a recent online memorial, Norma was remembered by her family as having been tough, loving, articulate and well-dressed, a good cooking teacher, a powerful role-model, and an excellent hugger. She is already deeply missed.
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ROBERTS, Barbara H. May 1, 1938 − February 14, 2022 Barbara Hazel (née Campbell) Roberts, a beautiful person, and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully slipped away from us on February 14, 2022, in West Vancouver, B.C. She shall be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by family and friends. Barb is survived by her husband John; daughter Karen; sons Jay (Miriam) and Cameron (Keri); her five cherished grandchildren (Tayler, Jackson, Sophia, Adam and Grayson); brother Kingsley (Barbara); and nieces Kira and Mackenzie. She is predeceased by her younger brother James Campbell. Barbara loved Vancouver but always kept a piece of Montreal in her heart. She was also a proud alumnus of Mount Allison University, where she earned a Fine Arts degree and met John. Barb was a generous, adventurous, perceptive, wise and stoic woman. She enjoyed gardening, golf, playing bridge, painting, and spending quality time with her grandchildren. Barbara loved her friends and was always there for them as they were for her. She was always the last to leave a party! Barb was an active participant in her book club, investment group, and a valuable volunteer at Kay Meek. She pursued her passions for travel, community, and tradition with friends and family by her side. A celebration of life shall take place in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations can kindly be made to the BC Cancer Agency, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or the BC Cerebral Palsy Association.
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LAW, Andrew T. February 1933 − February 2022 Surrounded by his loving family, Andrew Thomson Law passed away peacefully in his sleep at his son’s home at the age of 89. Andrew was predeceased by his wife, Valerie, and son Robert (Kimberly). He is survived by his sister Janet (David); daughter Sharon; son James (Sherry); daughter Joanna (Sheldon); grandchildren Matthew (Jasmina), Callen (Alexa), Jessica (Randy), Sara (Troy), Jennifer (Matt) and Colton; five great− grandchildren; sister−in−law Wendy (Harry); nephews and cousins. Born in Singapore but raised in England, Andrew’s life truly started at the age of 16 when, home from boarding school after failing spectacularly at both academics and sports, his father secured a position for him in the British Merchant Marines. Andrew had hilarious stories of his mishaps while sailing in the British West Indies and beyond. But over time, he became extremely proficient, earning his Captain’s designation. On one of his infrequent leaves from sea, Andrew met the light of his life on a blind date − for him, it was love at first sight. Not wanting the life of a sailor’s wife, Valerie said, "It’s either the sea or me." They married in 1959 and began their family in Westerham, Kent, before emigrating to Vancouver, BC, seven years later. Staying true to his ocean roots, for 25 years Andrew worked at Vancouver Wharves, eventually running berths 4 and 5. He was a staple in the community of Saint Mark’s Anglican Church, and later the Anglican Parish of Saint Mary Magdalene, faithfully adding his resonant bass to the choir. His unmistakable voice could be heard leading The Lord’s Prayer from every corner of the church. Andrew was a proud Freemason, holding the position of Grand Master, and held a strong belief in giving back to the community. A cardiac patient himself, for years he volunteered at St. Paul’s Hospital, visiting the bedsides of those recovering from the same surgery he had previously undergone. Andrew and Valerie spent many happy years traveling the world, raising their children and grandchildren, and devotedly tending their expansive garden. Andrew was a loyal, gentle, and loving man, whose continual whistling always preceded him. He will be missed by the many people who had the opportunity to know him. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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OULTON, Ruby Willa Kirkpatrick November 7, 1928 - February 23, 2022 Rest in Peace After 93 wonderful years, Willa Kirkpatrick Oulton passed away peacefully in her sleep early February 23rd, 2022. Anyone who knew Willa, knew instantly she was an extraordinary woman. She spent 20 years volunteering for the West Vancouver Seniors’ Center including driving the seniors’ bus, taking groups golfing every week and picking up people who were part of the Meet and Munch Group. She thrived on planning special travel itineraries where she drove groups of seniors for several days to places around the province. Up until about 3 years ago she was still skiing at Whistler with her family and special friends. Her thirst for knowledge stayed with her until the end. Her latest passion was understanding the Crypto Currency world and had even dreamt up her own NFT. Willa’s family was her life and she was very proud of her 3 daughters and families. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Our wish is that she will finally be reunited with the love of her life, John, who passed 40 years ago. She never stopped loving him. We want to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff at Lions Gate Hospital and North Shore Hospice. Their commitment to Willa and helping her through this stage of her life was unwavering and we deeply appreciate their support.
SARTORI, Ernesto September 5, 1931 - February 3, 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved papa, Ernesto Sartori. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 3, 2022. Ernesto was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, but lived a comfortable, good life up until his passing. Ernesto was born on September 5, 1931, in Italy. He arrived in Canada shortly after the Second World War, where he met the love of his life, Hilda Galvin. Papa was an incredible man, putting his family first above all else. He cared for Hilda in her old age and was the best grandfather any child could hope for. Papa loved working as a carpenter. He worked for many years at North Shore Sash and Door. He was a handy man, working hard all his life, taking care of the home and yard well into his 80s. Ernesto was an avid outdoorsman; he hunted and fished, taking off most Octobers for a few weeks looking for a moose. Ernesto loved soccer, playing as a boy and eventually watching his grandkids and the professionals on TV. Ernesto loved hockey, watching a game from his spot on the couch was one of his favourite things to do. Ernesto was a devote Catholic, he attended mass regularly at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Thank you to Father Augustine for administering his Last Rights. There will be no funeral by request. We will have a family mass at a later date. We want to thank Zona, Hana and Eva for the love and support they provided him in his final years.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider a donation in Willa’s honour to the LGH Foundation or North Shore Hospice. www.lghfoundation.com ww.northshorehospicepalliative.com
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STRINGER, Geraldine (nee Wallace) Watson October 18, 1930 - February 19, 2022 Geraldine was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur John Watson, who died tragically at age 23, in 1955, three weeks after their wedding, and by her second husband Arthur Roy Stringer, who died in 2004. Geraldine was a registered nurse. She graduated from the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C., in September, 1952. Her nursing career took her to Prince George, B.C., where she met her first husband. After his tragic death, she worked as a stewardess with TransCanada Airline. After her marriage to her second husband, she worked as an occupational health nurse at Woodward´s and then at the Bay.
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SCOTT, Tom May 6, 1929 − February 11, 2022 Tom was born in Vancouver to Scottish immigrants Effie (Macaulay) of Heiskeir, North Uist, and George Scott of Kingsbarns, Fife. He was raised in the 22nd & Heather area of Vancouver, where he attended Edith Cavell Elementary and King Edward High School. Tom worked in the shipyards during the Second World War before embarking on his management career with Vancouver Pile Driving and Dillingham Construction. He and his former wife Bev raised four children in the Edgemont Village area of North Vancouver amongst close friends. Tom was a devoted coach to them all. His efforts organizing youth soccer on the North Shore were recognized with his induction into the BC Soccer Hall of Fame’s Roll of Honour. Dad had a zest for life; coaching, winemaking, gardening and cheering on his grandchildren as they played soccer. His love of family, friends and Scottish roots has left an indelible memory with all who knew him. He regularly connected with friends and family, particularly as they aged. He was quite a character, loved his tartan, was always the life of the party and had a passion for telling stories. Survived by his children Kelly (Nancy), Chris (Lesley), Julie (Ian), Peter (Sharon), ten grandchildren and eight great−grandchildren. Dad was loved and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. He was predeceased by his cousin Mary Orre, whom he considered his sister, his best friend Buster Campbell and his longtime partner Gloria Hayter. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and as a youngster was involved in a number of sports: the school swim team, soccer, tennis and badminton. He enjoyed listening to major boxing matches in the early morning hours on the radio. During his teenage years he delivered groceries while apprenticing to be a plumber. During the five year program he served for two years in Berlin guarding Hess in Spandau Prison and was on the boxing team of his army unit. His adventurous spirit lead him to explore Europe with a couple of New Zealanders and eventually they all landed in Vancouver where he met Carole, his wife of 55 years. Thereafter he and Helmut Schulz started a plumbing firm during which time their four children were born: Tracy, Jill (Thomas), Leslie (Richard) and Scott (Harmony). Family was upermost to Dave and he enjoyed all the grandchildren: Breannah, Marissa, Jacob and Tyler. He also leaves his brother Ally and sister Maureen. His love of sports never faltered and he added golf (winning 3 holes in one) to his earlier efforts of competitive badminton, skiing and hours of watching the Canucks. The night before he left us all, the Canucks won 7-1 against Calgary. He was a kind, extremely hard worker, dry humoured and honest. A wonderful husband, father, grandpa and friend. He will be missed.
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WIGHTMAN, John M. May 25, 1935 − February 15, 2022 It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected death of John, who, after suffering a stroke, passed away peacefully at Victoria General on February 15th, 2022. For the last two years, John was a resident of Kiwanis Pavilion, where he was a valued and much−loved member of the Kiwanis Pavilion community. John was a warm, funny, affectionate and loving man who will be forever in our hearts. He is survived by his wife Moira, daughter Jennifer and son−in−law Michael, grand−cats Lenny and Squiggy, brother Dave (Tannis), sister−in−law Thelma, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Lyall, son Graeme, brother James, cousins Ian and Jim, and brother−in−law Brian. The family would like to express thanks to all of the medical teams and staff at Kiwanis Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General for their excellent care of John over the last two and half years. Carpe Diem. www.dignitymemorial.com
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