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Households on the North Shore have among the highest incomes in Metro Vancouver, according to the latest census figures.

But the region also contains pockets of poverty, leading some of the highest scores on an index measuring income inequality. Households in both the District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver earned incomes well above the median for Metro Vancouver in 2020. Households in the District of North Vancouver earned the most on the North Shore, with a median household total income of $123,000, according to Statistics Canada, up from $113,000 in the last census in 2016. Topping the list were the villages of Anmore (with a median household income of $162,000) and Lions Bay (with a median household income of $140,000). Continued on page 30

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More than a year after City of North Vancouver council wrote to Seaspan demanding answers about a controversial plan to expand the Vancouver Drydock to the west, the city is still largely getting the silent treatment.

Council unanimously passed a motion from Couns. Tony Valente and Don Bell Monday, calling on Seaspan to “give serious consideration to the concerns” raised by the city and respond in writing. In April 2021, Seaspan applied to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to extend the company’s water lease and build a

100-metre dry dock and a 55-metre dry dock to the west of its existing facility at the foot of St. Georges Avenue. This prompted immediate concerns from council and city staff as well as nearby residents that increased noise, light, air pollutants, construction and marine traffic and impacts to views would spoil the area after a decade of revitalization, including

the city’s prized Shipyards Commons. In June 2021, Mayor Linda Buchanan raised those concerns in a letter to Seaspan, ultimately recommending the company redesign its project to put the new dry docks on the east side of the current one. The city’s fire chief also wrote to the company with six Continued on page 32

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Conservationist urges protection of ancient forest NICK LABA

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What’s the best way to protect old trees? Protect the land they live on.

One North Shore resident is trying secure long-term preservation of Lynn Headwaters. In June, tree hunters found what’s believed to be Canada’s fourth-widest tree in what’s now a park under the jurisdiction of Metro Vancouver Regional District. But the area is only leased to the district by the province, and that 30-year deal is now up for renewal. Conservationist and lawyer Paul Hundal, who lives in West Vancouver, is using the opportunity to petition for something that would protect the area in perpetuity. In his view, a short-term lease is designed to give the province the option of logging the area in the future if it chooses then to do so. It’s the same concern Hundal had when he asked for longer-term protection when the lease deal was made 30 years ago. Instead, he’s pushing for Metro to take the land title from the province for recreational and conservation purposes, or to sign a 999-year lease to the same effect. Hundal shared his arguments with the regional parks committee in a presentation last Wednesday (July 13). “This place is special enough to deserve permanent protection, not just temporary leases,” he wrote in his report. “One also has to wonder why the province

North Shore resident Paul Hundal petitioned Metro Vancouver to take ownership of the Lynn Headwaters area 30 years ago. He’s hoping increased public attention to saving old-growth trees will help his cause this time around, as the previous lease is up for renewal. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

wouldn’t give permanent protection to this area. “The failure to do so in the past raises concerns that they are looking to exploit the timber values at some future time. They would appear to be preserving their right to do so, otherwise there is no reason to not give permanent protection to this well used recreation and conservation area now.”

Hundal pointed to the “ongoing failure” of the province to support recommendations of its own old growth technical review panel – an issue that’s led to many of the forest protection battles today. He asked how the public could have any confidence that these increasingly rare trees won’t be harvested for their timbre values at a future renewal date.

Speaking to North Shore News, Hundal said members of the parks committee are supportive of extended protection. In particular, North Van district Coun. Lisa Muri and West Van Coun. Bill Soprovich. Hundal said he’s hopeful that increased public attention to saving old-growth trees will give his proposal a better shot this time around.

“I’m counting on that,” he said. “Especially the person who documented that fourth-widest tree in Canada. That was perfect timing because they actually thought that it was in a protected area. And they didn’t realize, legally, it wasn’t. And I did. “As soon as I read that article, I was thinking, ‘It’s not protected.’ Just a coincidence of timing – it was perfect timing to bring it up.” Muri said she’s “massively supportive” of Hundal’s proposals regarding Lynn Headwaters. “It looks like a park, it acts like a park, it walks like a park and talks like a park,” she said. “So it should just remain in perpetuity a park. And then it takes out any uncertainty as to the future.” In her two years sitting on the committee, Muri said she’s seen the body do a very good job at managing parks in the region, as well as protecting land. Even within regional parks, there are large areas they don’t allow the public into because it’s environmentally sensitive, she explained. While negotiations between Metro and the province have started, Muri said there’s a backlog of initiatives, so the Lynn Headwaters issue won’t likely be settled until first-quarter next year. “We had hoped this would have been done sooner,” she said. In the meantime, Muri said the negotiations are being done in good faith, and doesn’t expect any logging to be done while the lease is in limbo.

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MLA Bowinn Ma throws support behind Eby for next premier JANE SEYD

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North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma has announced she won’t be seeking the job of next premier of the province and has thrown her support behind Attorney General David Eby as next leader of the NDP.

Eby is widely considered the front-runner in the race, with an announcement set for July 19, after the News’ press time. Finance Minister Selina Robinson said

recently that she had considered a run but decided against it. Others, including Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon and Municipal Affairs Minister Nathan Cullen, have announced they won’t be entering the race. Ma said she’d heard from people ranging from caucus colleagues to “climate leaders” urging her to consider running, which she described as humbling. “Never in my life did I ever think I would be asked by anyone to seriously consider running to be premier of this province. And

it’s not a small thing to be asked,” she said. “But the honest truth is that I knew right away that being premier wasn’t for me. I’m more of an engineer than a politician,” she said. “I’m not fond of the politics of politics.” Ma, a two-term MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, said she didn’t enter politics with an ambition to “climb the ladder.” Ma said she had several conversations with Eby in the weeks leading up to her decision.

Ma described Eby as having “immense integrity” and pointed to his work in a number of challenging areas including the housing crisis, money laundering and reforming ICBC. Ma added that, “I care a lot about climate change. He’s someone who understands my position.” B.C.’s current premier, John Horgan, announced last month that he will not seek re-election, and will step down when a new leader is chosen in the fall.

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City of NV to plan memorial to victims of Flight 752 BRENT RICHTER

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The City of North Vancouver should host a permanent memorial for those killed in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, Mayor Linda Buchanan says.

Council passed a motion from Buchanan Monday, directing staff to start the process for a new piece of public art dedicated to the 176 people killed when Iran’s military shot down a civilian plane Remembering moments after is one of the it took off from ways we as Tehran’s airport a peaceful, on Jan. 8, 2020. At least seven tolerant of the victims society can lived in North prevent such Vancouver or atrocities from West Vancouver, happening in but the loss was the future. felt acutely on RAMIN JOUBIN the North Shore where more than one-third of the Iranian immigrant population of B.C. lives. It became a popular choice for emigrants from Iran, particularly after the Islamic Revolution and during the Iran-Iraq War, because the nearby mountains were a reminder of home. Since then, they have come to “make up the heart of our community,” Buchanan said. Establishing a permanent memorial could harness the power of public art to help people process their trauma and heal, Buchanan’s motion states. “A place for families and the community at large to really come and reflect and remember,” she said. Prior to the vote, Iranian Canadians spoke to council members and urged

them to go ahead with the act of bridging cultures and community building. “As a second-generation immigrant, I had my personal struggles with developing a sense of belonging to a place. What I witnessed during the aftermath of that tragedy led me to realize that a true sense of belonging comes with the connection to people that reside or work in a place,” said Hesam Deihini. “Our friends and neighbours in North Vancouver came in masses to serve each other in our healing journeys. This public art initiative would be a great reminder to our community that, regardless of our differences, when the hard times come, we are here for each other. We are here for each other because we all want to belong.” Ramin Joubin, a lawyer who represents some family members of crash victims, also said a memorial would be a powerful symbol of something larger. “Remembering is one of the ways we as a peaceful, tolerant society can prevent such atrocities from happening in the future. Such a memorial would be an example of how culturally vibrant North Vancouver, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are [in which] to live,” he said. Buchanan’s motion passed with solemn support from every member of council. Coun. Tina Hu wept in the chamber, remembering the crash and the vigil held outside city hall seven days later. “The art cannot bring back the people we lost. It will not stop them from grieving,” she said. “I think it’s a place for people to be able to grieve, to continue to remember.” Coun. Don. Bell said the process of deciding what the memorial should look like should be led by local members of the Iranian Canadian community. The motion also directs staff to seek funding from senior levels of government.

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NEWSBRIEFS CAPU HEALTH PROGRAM GROWS WITH FUNDING BOOST

Capilano University is expanding its rehabilitation assistant program thanks to a boost in provincial funding aimed at easing staffing shortages in the health care system. Starting in January 2023, 20 new seats are being funded for CapU’s 16-month diploma program that combines occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech/language audiology therapy. The new seats are part of $3.5-million investment to post-secondary schools to create 322 more allied health professionals in the short term, announced July 19. Other new position include anesthesia assistants, pharmacy technicians, MRI techs and social workers. – Brent Richter

NV MAN CHARGED IN DOWNTOWN CRASH THAT CLAIMED LIFE OF TODDLER

A 30-year-old man from North Vancouver is facing two charges in a fatal 2021 accident that claimed the life of a 23-month-old girl.

On July 6 last year, a black Ford Escape collided with a black McLaren sports car at the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets. The collision sent the SUV onto a nearby sidewalk where it hit a man carrying his toddler. “The child died and the father was taken to hospital with life-altering injuries,” the Vancouver Police Department said in a release. Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death and one count of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm. Police confirm Zadeh was driving the Escape. He was arrested at the accident scene. – Brendan Kergin

FIRST CANADIAN E-BIKE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE EXPANDS IN B.C. Have you heard of electric bike subscriptions? Because North Vancouver is among four communities in the Lower Mainland to have just received access to Canada’s first e-bike service subscription.

Zygg Mobility, a Toronto-based company, launched the service along with at-home e-bike care in North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby and New Westminster. The subscription includes an e-bike, full repair and maintenance work, at-home swaps or delivery as well as theft and damage protection in a package called “Zyggcare.” Delivery rider subscriptions start from $54 a week and personal riders are charged $49 per week or $99 a month. Zygg co-founder Kevin McLaughlin, who is also one of the founders of Vancouver’s car sharing Modo company, said the goal of Zygg is to convert car and truck trips into e-bike rides. “Reducing the cost barrier, designing our test ride and experience centres for the new bike rider and giving our riders 24/7 peace-of-mind is all part of our Zyggcare program,” said McLaughlin. Sachit Chawla, general manager of Zygg in B.C., noted that e-bikes are “an important part of the food delivery ecosystem.” With B.C. having a variety of food delivery services, e-bikes, he added, can provide delivery riders a “cost effective and hassle-free way” to make deliveries. – Valerie Leung

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ower Lonsdale and Seaspan have something in common. A decade ago, they were mere shadows of what they are today. Now, one may be a threat to the other. City of North Vancouver council is calling out Seaspan for its apparent refusal to address the city’s concerns about plans for new dry docks floating closer to The Shipyards and Lower Lonsdale housing. Some would argue it was the city’s mistake to allow homes and public gathering spaces so close to an existing shipyard. But living alongside industry, sometimes in conflict, is part of our settler history, going right back to the Moodyville Sawmill in the 1860s. Still, we have found ways to remain one of the most desirable places to make a home in all of Canada. In a controversial decision, city council approved the Low Level Road project in

2012. That triggered a cascade of terminal expansions along the waterfront, much to the chagrin of nearby residents. There’s no question we are pleased to see the private sector investing in itself on our industrial waterfront. It enables the trade that defines our economy and sets our standard of living. But Seaspan’s current boom times are thanks in large part to their being awarded federal contracts under the national shipbuilding strategy, which taxpayers continue to top up with each cost overrun. Seaspan’s and the port’s leadership should remember today’s success is thanks to the good graces and finances of the public, a public that is now begging them to listen. Our port and shipbuilding industry’s future prosperity do not have to come at the expense of the community that surrounds them.

Caught on camera might not actually mean you’re caught There’s great news out of North Vancouver for any dogs who have been discovered standing beside a pile of demolished hamburgers, their fur covered in mustard.

Or little kids holding hockey sticks in the living room whose parents walk in to see a smashed vase on the floor beside one of those hard orange street hockey balls. For as long as I can remember the laws of the land seemingly would have been unequivocal in cases such as this. That dog and that wrecked BBQ platter, that kid and those flowers sitting in a damp puddle on the carpet – that was more than enough evidence to come up with a guilty verdict in those cases, and offer a suitable punishment of obedience training or shock collar or whatever. And the dog could be punished too. But it seems like the rules of “Yeah, that guy is definitely guilty,” seem to be changing. At least, that’s how I’m reading a story written by Brent Richter and published in the North Shore News. It’s a story about, of all things, photo radar. And I must admit that I never knew, or

had forgotten, that photo radar tickets were a thing here in British Columbia. But I do know all about photo radar, thanks to my upbringing in small Laugh All You Want town Alberta. For Andy Prest reasons I still don’t quite understand, my little hometown of 13,000 people had its own police force. And that police force brought in photo radar to keep all the street racers at bay. Of course, it was small town Alberta, so there wasn’t actually much need for photo radar. Everyone drove their cars like they were tractors, and, to be fair, many of the cars were tractors. But that didn’t stop the cops from planting photo radar on the city’s one big street and handing out tickets to people driving 56 kilometres per hour in the 50 km/h zone in front of the Bonanza. And the photo radar wasn’t automated, it was a woman – Barb maybe? – sitting in a van parked beside the road. That’s not how it works in North

Vancouver now though. There’s one photo radar station integrated with the red light camera at Capilano Road and Marine Drive. And it’s a pretty basic concept – if you’re driving well over the speed limit, it snaps a photo of your licence plate and you get a fine, but no penalty points. Seems pretty straightforward, if maybe a little overbearing. But a recent case raised interesting questions about just how much evidence is enough evidence for a fine like this. A driver successfully challenged his fine after seeing the image captured by the camera. Was there a question about the car? Nope, not really – he owned that exact make and model. What about the licence plate? Was there a chance that the numbers and letters were different? Nope – it was an exact match. So what was it? How did he get it thrown out? The driver argued that the British Columbia flag in the image – something that would confirm it as a British Columbia licence plate – was “too indistinct,” and the judge agreed, tossing the ticket. And I gotta say – I love the audacity of it.

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Why not Canada Day every day? How joyful it was to experience Canada Day in North Vancouver at the Shipyards! The sheer delight of being together again after much too long was evident in the countless smiles and peels of laughter – particularly from the little ones.

Fifty bright yellow mugs filled with flowers, at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, await distribution at the end of Sunday’s service, to attendees and shut-ins. Reader Jean Lawrence sent in the photo with a special thanks to Flowers by Nan, an Ambleside florist, who assembled and delivered them as part of Teleflora’s annual nationwide Make Someone Smile project. The project was in partnership with neighbouring St. David’s United, whose congregants worship in the summer at West Van Presbyterian. JEAN LAWRENCE

SENIOR LOST WITHOUT SAVE-ON STORE FLYER Dear Editor:

I have to say I am greatly disappointed in Save-On-Foods’ decision to take away the paper flyers. I am all for saving the environment but there should have been warning. There is a group of four of us that do the weekly shopping for a housebound 90-year-old woman who lives alone and has no family help. We drive to Save-On and get her groceries, where she exclusively shops from the flyer. She gets it in the North Shore News on a Wednesday and decides what to buy only from the flyer since she is on a fixed income. She has no computer and just a landline, and zero family help to download apps and sit with her to decide what to get. I honestly am very annoyed that there was zero warning. Now, what is she going to do? I hope there is some solution for this as I am sure there are many seniors who will be alienated from having any autonomy in their lives by picking groceries from the flyer. This is literally the only thing that this elderly woman does on her own, and it brings her great joy in picking the groceries and giving us her list.

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IF I HAD A BILLION DOLLARS, I’D GIVE IT TO LGH WORKERS Dear Editor:

This is a love letter to all who work at Lions Gate Hospital. My most recent

adventure started June 30 for a little major/minor surgery. What I thought was to take 30 minutes took more than four hours, not that I’m complaining. From check-in to check-out, the staff at Lions Gate were unbelievable. Helpful, attentive, kind, concerned, comforting – totally professional. I won’t speak of the food, but I’m pretty sure Anthony Bourdain would have given it a pass. What struck me the most was how efficient things were being dealt with, even during these never-ending days of COVID19. Everyone was taking care of patients with a smile and a reassuring hand. I remember when I woke up in the Recovery Room. It was quieter than usual, what with it being Canada Day. Half not wanting to open my eyes, I just lay there and listened to the whispers of the nurses as they hovered over me, telling me I was doing great, touching my hand, letting me float. It was both magical and peaceful. When the lights finally came up on the new day and I had no more excuses to be in dreamland, more nurses, my doctor, and the anesthesiologist checked in. Then rolled by the cleaning crew, quietly going about their jobs with a giggle and a smile. I have to say I was charmed and delighted with the human race at the precise moment. People caring for other people. It was truly heartwarming. So to all who cared for me or floated by my door, I saw you, I heard you, and I thank you. You are the best of people doing the most important of jobs with grace Now, if I only had a billion dollars, you know where a lot of it would go. I should have been taking names but I do remember one. Her name was Precious.

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our neighbours, supporting local businesses, protecting our most vulnerable, and making the right individual and collective decisions required to keep our families and communities safe and healthy.

It was both uplifting and unifying.

Hazardous course

Which got me wondering…why do we tend to consign our thoughts, reﬂections and emotions on Canada Day to a 24-hour period once a year…to be unpacked again a year later?

At the same time, we have also seen deepening divisions – between neighbours, friends, and even families. These divisions have strained our communities. This has been reﬂected in an ever more combative national conversation, especially in and around the political arena, where some are actively working to polarize Canadians for partisan gain. This is a hazardous course that threatens the fabric of Canada.

How can anything but good come from expanding our timeframes for conversation and personal reﬂection about our country and about being Canadian - particularly in these challenging times? It’s in that spirit that I’d like to share some sentiments that were uppermost in my mind July 1st because echoes of them remain with me every day in the work I do on your behalf as the MP for North Vancouver.

Values that define Given what we are seeing happen in many parts of the world, and given the tenor of some of the recent political discourse here in Canada, this is a very important time in our country’s history - for us to reflect upon, and recommit to the values that define and enrich what it means to be Canadian: openness, equality, fairness, freedom, inclusivity and diversity. In a world where these values are increasingly under threat, affirming these in our words and deeds as individuals, as communities, and as governments is more important than ever. Concurrently, we should reflect upon all aspects of Canada’s history with clear eyes. Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada is a matter of greatest importance that we all must and shall work towards with purpose and determination today and every day. Throughout the pandemic, we have seen the best of Canadians. We have been there for one another, helping

As Canadians, let’s identify and embrace what unites us, what brings us together. At the same time, let us also embrace the fact that among our many freedoms is the right to disagree but let us do so with healthy debate. People who hold differing views are not our adversaries – they are our friends, our neighbors, our families. As we move forward from Canada Day into the year ahead, let’s endeavour to carry with us those feelings and reﬂections from July 1st – contemplating the full scope of our history and how our different lived experiences have impacted the meaning that Canada holds for each of us. And let’s work every day – not just on Canada Day - to reafﬁrm our support for the values that unite us, the accomplishments we have achieved together, and the brighter days that we can create by working together. Finally, in a world with unprecedented challenges, let us also celebrate and be grateful that even with our issues, we remain blessed to be able to call this wondrous Canada our home.

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West Vancouver Fire & Rescue members are getting a scritch behind the ear for pulling a puddy tat from the rear end of an SUV at Park Royal last Wednesday. A family had gone to the mall to have high school graduation photos taken and brought their little black fur-family member, Kitty, with them. “When the door opened, the cat jumped out of the vehicle and right into a small space in the back bumper of the car next to theirs,” said assistant chief Gareth Michael. “You could see the tail hanging out.” The vehicle’s owner came back, perplexed by the crowd’s fixation with the back of her car. They opted to call West Vancouver Fire & Rescue for help. Crew members arrived and scooched under the bumper plate with the tools needed to detach it. When they nearly had it off, Kitty bolted down the inside of the parkade. The firefighters gave chase and eventually corralled Kitty into a corner, where, with the help of the owner’s gentle coaxing, they got Kitty back in the crate. With the catastrophe averted, the grateful family posed for a photo different from what they had set out for – one with the West Van kitten rescuers. Pet rescues are relatively common for crews on the North Shore, although they’re more typically for dogs that have gone off trails or into creeks. “This was a first,” Michael said. Cats present their own challenges, Michael said.

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“I’ve been on several cat rescues myself using the 100-foot aerial apparatus, and it normally never ends well,” he said. “Normally, the cat is so scared that it ends up carving up the rest of your arms. We use heavy (personal protective equipment).” Once, Michael retrieved a cat from a tree and returned to a cheering crowd at the bottom of the ladder. The owner was nowhere in sight, and the cat made its escape. “Well, what did the cat do? Climbed right back up the tree,” he said. “We just have to maintain vigilance when we are transporting our pets or our loved animals and just ensure their safety.” Kitty’s family did the right thing by calling for help, he added. “If you feel that you need the assistance, we’re highly trained. We have a lot of tools. We’re dedicated servants of the community,” he said. “I guess no call is too small.”

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North Shore’s first food truck pod rolls into Lynn Creek BRENT RICHTER

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Tucked between some industrial buildings in Lynn Creek are the best eats you can find on four wheels, or anywhere else in the neighbourhood for that matter.

Canteen Village, the first permanent food truck pod on the North Shore, is now welcoming hungry guests. Founder Eryn MacKenzie said she sees Canteen Village as a “patio for the neighbourhood.” Lynn Creek is fast growing with highrise condos, but the neighbourhood has been lacking good food options within walking distance, MacKenzie said. “I love being We’ve had a car-free, and lot of people, that’s not something that we’ve really excited, really had in this messaging us area. That was saying ‘Thank you for creating the vision with it,” she said. a space in this In late 2021, neighbourhood,’ MacKenzie’s which has been award-winning really nice to food truck hear. In Vacanza ERYN MACKENZIE Pastificio was being evicted from its location. MacKenzie went public with complaints about the District of North Vancouver’s inflexibility toward allowing food trucks. Soon after, the owner of a vacant lot in the industrial area of Crown Street at Mountain Highway offered to lease the land, which MacKenzie saw as an opportunity to bring in a Portland-style food truck pod and inject some vibrancy into her neighbourhood. After an eye-watering amount of red tape to get approvals and connections for water, hydro, sewage and parking,

Eryn MacKenzie of In Vacanza Pastificio and Joe Fazio of Nonna’s Cucina welcome diners to the newly opened Canteen Village food truck pod on Crown Street in North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek neighbourhood. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN MacKenzie now has a permanent home for In Vacanza as well as Nonna’s Cucina, which also has a bricks-and-mortar location for its Italian street food in East Vancouver. MacKenzie is scouting other fourwheeled proprietors to take over a third spot on the site on a rotating basis. In the near future, she plans to install a bocce court, and start hosting events like evening yoga classes and movie nights. “We’re trying to bring some life and pulse to the neighbourhood,” she said.

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of the two nearby distilleries – Sons of Vancouver and Woods Spirit Co. – and enjoy a cocktail there. The neighbourhood, famously, is short on street parking, so you’ll be doing yourself a favour if you plan your visit via transit or a bike ride. Currently, Canteen Village is open at 1440 Crown St. from Tuesday to Sunday, serving lunch and dinner. Those hours will be expanded in the future, and the plan is to stay open year round.

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Tsetasiya (Geena Jackson) is no stranger to hard work. Creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and community collaboration – they’re all features of Jackson’s work as a business advisor, and a new show on APTN, Bears’ Lair.

Developing Indigenous entrepreneurs from across the country and setting them up for success working in their nations is just one thing Jackson and the TV show’s team is trying to do. Jackson, from shíshálh Nation, worked with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) for 13 years in multiple business development roles, namely its

small business officer and nation trust project administrator, helping more 500 entrepreneurial members start their own businesses. “Other entrepreneur shows started to come out – Squamish Nation was just a pebble in the ocean in respect to how many different communities all over British Columbia and all over Canada have entrepreneurs within their nations – [and I thought] ‘Why isn’t there a show where we could showcase Indigenous entrepreneurism?’” Jackson asked. That’s when Bears’ Lair came into fruition. A show similar to other competitive reality-based shows, 18 different Indigenous business owners will present to a panel of judges and on each of the first six pitch episodes, $10,000

Bears’ Lair, a new Indigenous business competition show, will premiere on APTN in September. BEARS’ LAIR will be awarded, and one business will go on to win a grand prize of $100,000. But the difference? It’s a “co-op-etition,” Jackson explained. Contestants and winners will keep full ownership and business capital, all while lifting each other up in collaborative ways. “[We didn’t take away] how

they want to give back to their communities, and how they want to promote themselves, and [instead] really give them the freedom to grow and allow them to get professional coaching, professional advice, while being in a safe, culturally relevant space,” she said. Having the kinship of fellow entrepreneurs who share

the same values and have been through similar challenges and adversities, made the filming and business environment a particularly welcoming and safe place, she explained. “Every single person that is on the show, the 18 entrepreneurs, every one of them has been touched by residential schools. Their relatives, their parents, their aunties. So all of them have been aware of the of the trauma, and the adversity that we go through as Indigenous people and the limits that we have in respect of the Indian Act,” Jackson said. “And not being able to have assets because we live on reserve, and the hardships that we have in getting grants and lending opportunities. Continued on page 26

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NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER

West Van wins planning award CHARLIE CAREY

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The province’s top planning body awarded the District of West Vancouver a big honour last week, handing out gold to its neighbourhood character working group for its planning practice.

The Planning Institute of British Columbia gave the district the award during its Elevation 2.0 National Planning Conference in Whistler, the institute’s first in-person conference in over two years. Winning gold for its “community-led approach to neighbourhood character,” Mayor Mary-Ann Booth told the North Shore News that she’s delighted that the Neighbourhood Character Working Group has been recognized for this important work. “Council established resident-led working groups because they can address specific complex issues through collaborative research and effective community engagement. “This complex issue has been a community concern for decades, but this volunteer group of citizens finally tackled it. They were asked to propose regulations and policies that respect and preserve the character of single-family neighbourhoods, while recognizing that we can’t go back in time, or even stand still,” the mayor said. Giving kudos to council liaison Peter Lambur and the district’s planning staff, Booth said the team met the challenge, “and

The District of West Vancouver has won a provincial planning award for its neighbourhood character during the PIBC conference this week. MIKE WAKEFIELD / NSN

it was a long and rewarding journey.” “For more than two years they worked on this complex, multi-faceted file, and did a commendable job, that’s now proudly acknowledged as an award-winning job. They found the middle road to preserving character while introducing more options for coach house infill and subdivision. “Their recommendations recognize the importance of being a good neighbour, and that character includes a diversity of people. Strong neighbourhoods build strong communities, and everyone benefits.” More information regarding the planning awards, along with other award winners, can be found on the PIBC website. 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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Don’t fret – Hansel and Gretel will still have a place to live in North Vancouver, along with some friends, as the city’s only storybook-style house was approved by council for heritage revitalization, July 11.

The unique home, which was previously And the two zoned for single infill units family use with at the back a heritage ‘A’ are a perfect status, will be example of how redeveloped into four units – densification a duplex in the can be added current strucin a sensitive ture, and two manner. in-fill units out JENNIFER CLAY the back. The development also includes four parking stalls. Built in 1909 on West 14th Street in between Mahon and Jones Avenues, the house, also known as The Knowles Residence, is recognized by the city “as a significant historical building within the neighbourhood, combining European house elements with arts and crafts influence.” Storybook-style, according to the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, is

This storybook-style house along West 14th Street has been approved for heritage revitalization. CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

an interwar style, inspired by English cottages and closely related to Tudor Revival. Also known as Cotswold Cottages, English Country Cottages, Ann Hathaway Cottages, and even “Hansel and Gretel” houses, for those which are more stylized. The foundation says they “evoke the romanticized English countryside seen, for example, in 19th century watercolours of rustic scenes.” Jennifer Clay, vice-president of the

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that this house could be torn down and a brand-new development could likely be built, more quickly and at a lower cost. The greenest building is the one already built, and this is the most environmentally friendly approach for this property,” she said to council. The motion passed unanimously, with Coun. Tony Valente absent due to a COVID19 infection. Coun. Angela Girard said that by passing the motion, not only is council supporting the restoration of the building, it is also supporting the building out of smaller home ownership parcels, “which are definitely in high demand in the city.” “I really liked the fact that the existing heritage building will be a duplex, again creating a more affordable housing option for many trying to get into a single detached home neighbourhood,” Girard noted. “And with each having these lockoff units which can be rented out, this is again rental revenue that can support a larger mortgage, or the lockups can be used for a family wanting to live on site.” In support, Coun. Holly Back noted that the basement level of the dwelling is ground level, and therefore accessible for folks who use mobility devices. “I think it’s quite unique, because most of the basements are below ground and not accessible for wheelchairs,” she said. “I think it’s a beautiful project and the heritage part of it is awesome.”

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Most expensive condo sold in June hasn’t even been built yet With interest rates rising amid the slower summer real estate market, sales of properties on the North Shore have been down recently, reflecting a trend across the region.

“It’s definitely slowed down,” said Jason Weinman, a real estate agent in North Vancouver. In North Van, June sales of single-family homes were down 37 per cent compared to May, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Sales of detached homes in the threemonth period between April and June were down 44 per cent over the same time period last year. In West Van, it’s a similar trend, with June sales of detached homes down 30 per cent compared to May, and sales between April and June down 34 per cent over the same threemonths last year. Recent interest rate hikes are affecting buyers, Weinman said, particularly those at the lower end of the market. “It’s really having an effect on people’s buying power,” he said. Prices have yet to budge

sold for $3.25 million June 6 after just three days on the market. The 1,500-square-foot condo will be part of a new townhouse development by British Pacific Properties and Beedie Living at 3963 Uplands Way. Features listed include a gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, heated floors and a south-facing, 960-square-foot terrace.

at 2344 Marine Dr. in West Vancouver’s Dundarave neighbourhood, which went for $3.2 million after just three days on the market. The 35-year-old townhome features three-bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms over three levels. Features include a gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, two home offices and more than 800 square feet of outdoor patio space.

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On May 12 the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts entered a final judgment against Sharp for failing to respond to civil securities fraud charges laid by the SEC. West Vancouverite Fred Sharp, seen here in an undated A judge ordered Sharp to short film moonlighting as an actor, has been criminally repay US$21.8 million in ill-gotcharged of securities fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud ten gains and US$7.1 million in the United States. YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT in interest. Sharp was also handed a US$24 million civil securities laws, including public disclosures. penalty, which is not part of On Aug. 4, 2021, an arrest warrant was the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court July 7. issued against Sharp in Boston. On Aug. 10, Sharp’s default judgment came after he 2021, the district court issued a summons failed to respond to his charges stemming to Sharp, which he did not respond to. On from an Aug. 5, 2021 complaint alleging Nov. 10, 2021, Sharp was unresponsive to Sharp was the “mastermind” of an illegal a sheriff’s attempted service at his West enterprise dubbed by investigators as the Vancouver home. It’s unclear where Sharp is “Sharp Group.” at this time. This enterprise, the lawsuit claims, The default judgment is said to be “final facilitated Sharp Group clients’ illicit sales and conclusive” (not subject to appeal) and of public company shares between 2010 and “deems true the allegations in the complaint 2019. Sharp and his associates, largely based as against Sharp; finds that Sharp violated in B.C., established a network of offshore all provisions of United States securities shell companies with nominee owners. He laws alleged in the complaint and orders used a Curacao-based “clandestine commumonetary payment from Sharp, along with nications network” wherein Sharp dubbed permanent restrictions on Sharp’s ability to himself “Bond” while using a complex participate in United States capital markets.” accounting system he named “Q” to track As of July 7, Sharp has not paid any deposits, transfers, sales and purchases of money to the SEC, according to the lawsuit. stock. Sharp also faces criminal charges related “The purpose of these services appears to the alleged scheme. The U.S. Department to have been to allow clients to conceal their of Justice has not filed to extradite Sharp, as identities when purchasing and selling stock it has with other B.C. residents facing crimin public companies that were controlled and promoted by themselves and/or their inal charges connected to the widespread associates,” the lawsuit states. scheme, such as Curtis Lehner and Hells All told, investigators said Sharp dealt Angel nomad Courtney Vasseur. in hundreds of mostly U.S. companies and Vancouver lawyer David Gruber of facilitated trading of over one billion dollars’ Bennett Jones LLP is handling the case for worth of shares with the intent of skirting the commission.

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Three West Van FC girls soccer squads clinch the A Cup NICK LABA

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West Van Football Club’s soccer-playing youth are celebrating a record-breaking eight teams at this year’s Provincial A Cup, with three of the girls squads taking home the cup.

The girls U16, U17 and U18 Rangers were the big winners, and all entered the tournament as BC Coastal Soccer League champions. Despite the club’s medium size, it had the largest number of teams entering the A Cup from across the province. It’s a great It goes to achievement, football show you director Leo Nash don’t have said. to be a “Top to bottom, superpower from having so or a massive many teams going to club to win provincials as far as the A Cup, and not titles. only just sticking up FOOTBALL DIRECTOR the numbers, but LEO NASH really competing and winning a few titles along the way is a great thing for our club,” he said. WVFC also took home a provincial B Cup win as well, with the BU18 Spuraways winning that title.

Players on the GU17 Rangers team embrace after winning their championship game. WVFC

“It goes to show you don’t have to be a superpower or a massive club to win titles,” Nash said. The biggest contributors to this season’s success were the quality of the coaching, and the level of commitment from the players, he said. “The programs that our coaches put

on individually – it really sets the players up for success,” Nash said. “We’ve got a whole pile of players that are very committed, focused, and really buy into what the coaches are saying. It all really comes down to club culture and the sort of commitment that the players are willing to put on the line to get these results.”

Most of the winning squads were dominant the whole season, and were expected to win. But other WVFC teams also fought hard to place high in their divisions. Other finishes include the BU18 Rangers in second place, the GU15 Rangers and BU16 Rangers taking third place, the BU14 Rangers in fourth, and the BU13 Rangers in fifth. West Van FC wasn’t the only North Shore club to claim gold at the provincial championships. The North Van FC Selects won a provincial title in the boys U17 A Cup with a decisive 4-0 win over BDMS United. North Van FC also claimed gold in the boys U14 A Cup, topping Surrey United Soccer Club 2-1 in the provincial final. Other North Shore teams scoring medals at the A Cup included the North Shore Girls Soccer Club’s Renegades earning silver in the U14 and U16 divisions, and bronze in U13. At the B level, the North Vancouver FC Fury scored silver in the boys U14 division at the Les Sinnott Memorial B Cup. The North Shore Girls Fury also claimed silver at the B Cup level in the U17 division, while the North Shore Girls Reign won bronze in the girls U16 B Cup. The A Cup finals were held in South Surrey Athletic park, June 30 to July 3. The B Cup finals were held at McArthur Park in Kamloops, July 7 to 10.

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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is sending out figurative smoke signals to gather concrete data from, and empower, its members near and far.

After two years of preparation, the Indigenous community is launching its first census. The effort to canvass its 4,000 members will be done independently, so all the data will be owned by the nation as a result. Squamish Nation launched the census Monday, which can be completed online or with an enumerator that comes to members’ doors. According to the nation, it takes around 10 minutes for a single person to complete, or 30 minutes for a family. It can be filled out by any member 18 or older, and the deadline to complete it is Sept. 30. The project is intended to help the nation with goals of documenting where its members live, improving services, promoting awareness, engaging with members and establishing data sovereignty. To prepare, the nation’s director of Ta na wa Shéway I7x̱w ta Úxwumixw (planning and capital projects) Bob Sokol hired people with experience carrying out censuses in Indigenous communities. Within the past two years, administrative staff have received related training, and other members have been trained to be enumerators so strangers aren’t going door-to-door. While the census isn’t mandatory, Coun. Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) said members will be more comfortable with it than other government surveys, and will receive more one-on-one support to complete it. “Challenges we face are not represented on [other] censuses,” he said. “Indigenous communities across Canada face the challenges of poverty, substance abuse, the feeling of being stereotyped,” Williams continued. “We’ve been doing so much research, we’ve been doing so much information gathering and preparation. We got a great team that really put a good package together that I feel is going to connect to our people in a deep and meaningful way where they’ll be proud to fill it out, but at the same time they know they’re going to be

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One of the lowest priced detached homes on the North Shore, at 1648 William Ave. in North Vancouver, sold for $1.37 million in June after a single day on the market. ZEALTY.CA

$1.37M Grand Blvd rancher sells in a day Continued from page 19 Seymour Pkwy., where a two-bedroom, 72-year-old house that isn’t much to look at went for just under $1.2 million. The property is listed as a development site, however, with the house itself valued at just $10,000 by B.C. Assessment. Interpret that as you will. Much more satisfying in the cheapest house category is the next cheapest house, which sold at 1648 William Ave. in North Van for $1.37 million on June 27 after just one day on the market. Built in 1960, the 975-square-foot rancher two-bedroom, one-bathroom in the Grand Boulevard neighbourhood pretty much defines adorable. Outside includes a fenced yard, private patio and courtyard with a single-car garage.

This two-storey townhouse at 728 W. 14th St. in North Vancouver sold for $830,000 on June 20. ZEALTY.CA

Lowest priced townhouse The cheapest townhouse sold on the North Shore in June was a two-storey townhouse at 728 W. 14th St., which sold for $830,000 June 20 – about $30,000 over asking – after just five days on the market. The 14-year-old, 960-square-foot, south-facing townhouse is two levels with an open plan. The building includes a gym, and an outdoor courtyard play area for kids. Lowest priced condo The lowest priced apartment sold on the North Shore in June was at 306 – 1425 Esquimalt Ave. in Ambleside. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit sold for $408,000 on June 4 after 33 days on the market. The 650-square-foot apartment is in “Oceanbrook,” built in 1965. It has a strata plan attached to it but rather than get title, the buyer gets shares in a co-operative, according to the listing. This explains its relatively low cost, in that it can be more difficult for the buyer to source conventional financing. The median selling price of a detached home in North Van was $2 million last month, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. The median selling price of a North Van condo was $784,000. The median selling price of a detached house in West Van was just over $3 million in June, while the median apartment price was $1.24 million.

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Man fined $6K for illegal crabbing JANE SEYD

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A man whose fishing boat was seized by authorities after being used for illegal crab fishing in Burrard Inlet has been handed an additional $6,000 fine.

Judge Lyndsay Smith handed the fine to Sammy Alvin-Raymond John Williams, 32, of Gold River, B.C., July 13, in North Vancouver provincial court. Smith found Williams guilty in November of several fishing offences including setting gear in Burrard Inlet during a closed time, fishing for Dungeness crab in waters during a closed time, fishing without a licence, and possessing crab in contravention of the Federal Fisheries Act. Fisheries officers netted three men on fisheries charges following a high-speed chase of a fishing boat in Burrard Inlet on the night of March 1, 2020. The trio on board the boat had been fishing at night in the inlet, with no navigation lights on, using unmarked crab traps attached to a line that they pulled up from the bottom of the harbour, including fishing in the path of the SeaBus, a Crown prosecutor said. 250 Dungeness crabs seized When officers boarded the boat, they found 250 Dungeness crabs as well as four commercial crab traps. Another three traps were recovered from the bottom of the harbour. Crown counsel Chantelle Coulson had asked for an $18,000 fine, describing Williams’ actions as “an egregious incidence of poaching.” But in handing down her fine, Smith noted that as Williams’ fishing boat had been forfeited to the Crown, his chances of earning enough money to pay a large fine were “extremely limited.”

$20K fishing vessel forfeited Noting that the fishing boat was worth more than $20,000 and had been bought with proceeds of a residential school survivor settlement paid to Williams’ father, Smith added she was satisfied that the seizure of the vessel was “a significant deterrent.” The judge noted that Williams, a member of the Muchalaht First Nation, had a

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disadvantaged upbringing and lives in a remote community where employment is limited. She added that although the illegal fishing took place with Williams’ fishing boat, he was not the ringleader of the group and was not the person driving the boat during the high-speed chase with fisheries officers. In an earlier written decision describing the events of that night, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Peter Edelmann described how just before midnight on March 1, 2020, SeaBus operators reported a small vessel in Vancouver Harbour without its lights on. Fisheries officers were dispatched to the scene where they testified seeing the vessel listing to the side in a manner consistent with hauling crab traps up from the sea floor. Fisheries officers described how after they approached, the vessel suddenly straightened, left suddenly, and started driving erratically at a high rate of speed. High-speed chase to Lonsdale Quay Fisheries officers said the pursuit on the water lasted for about 10 minutes, ending at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver where the officers jumped aboard the fishing vessel. A co-accused in the case, fisherman Scott Stanley Matthew Steer, was earlier handed a six-month jail sentence and lifetime crab fishing ban for his repeated and flagrant flouting of fisheries laws, including five offences stemming from the same incident. A third man aboard the boat, Christopher Robin Shill, was fined $5,000 for obstruction of a fisheries officer in connection with the case in December.

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Continued from page 14 Premiering in September and running for nine weeks, the show features a panel that includes Dave Tuccaro, a member of Mikisew Cree First; Tabatha Bull, a member of Nipissing First Nation; Robert Louis, a member and former chief of Westbank First Nation; and Jackson occupying the fourth coveted seat. Guest mentors are also part of the lineup, with former Squamish Nation councillor and business mogul in her own right, Orene Askew (DJ O Show), featured in the show. Jackson notes that when one entrepreneur in a community succeeds, it has a ripple effect – other people get inspired and get motivated, “and the entrepreneurs that succeed become mentors within that

community.... In Indigenous communities, we have so many barriers, and when we can uplift each other, and we can be proud of what we’re doing with each other, then there is no ceiling to where we can go.” Shooting over 16 days at Jackson’s brother’s studio, Shane Jackson of Spirit Works in Ch’ich’éx̱ wí7ḵw (Seymour Creek Reserve), Jackson said the contestants were able to really get to know each other, pitch their ideas to one another, and now, some are even working together. “It’s quite intimidating when you go to a place that you’ve never been before, even a province that you’ve never been before, on another traditional territory and you’re around five different cameras and lighting crew and a crew of 40 and four judges and a guest judge – it can be quite intimidating if

you’ve never done anything like that before,” she said, adding that filming on traditional territory was incredibly important. So too was the guidance and steadying presence of Squamish Chief Gibby Jacob. “When the contestants were feeling nervous, Chief Gibby drove over and just told them, as an elder, to relax, the benefit that this is going to [have], how they’re standing up for entrepreneurs, as people, and how they’re really going to influence them. [And reminded them] to relax, and this is a very safe place, and really calm everybody’s nerves,” she said. And the community connection didn’t just stop there. Ay Lelum, the design house from Snuneymuxw First Nation sisters Aunalee and Sophia Good, and designer Himikalas (Pam Baker) provided clothing

and designs to the production, with jewelry coming from Valerie Davidson. “We tried to engage as much Indigenous procurement as possible,” Jackson said. “It was a village that supported this entire production, and without that village, this would have never happened. It was people just coming together, unified, knowing that there was a greater purpose than just a national TV show. “Throughout this show, you’re going to see culture, you’re going to see talks about residential trauma, you’re going to see people sharing their feelings, being vulnerable. You’re going to love the connection that everyone has together.... There is no belittling, there are no hard questions where somebody looks uncomfortable on television. It is incredibly uplifting.”

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And so we “meat” again: the Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival will return for 2022 with an event they hope will be un-brie-lievable for charcuterie fans this fall.

to taste various products produced locally,” said founder David Bain in 2021. Here’s how the festival works, according to organizers: With your tasting tickets, VIP ticket, or super pass, you will get entry into the beautiful venue. Upon entry, you will be handed a charcuterie board to take home and a wine glass. From there you can walk around the venue sampling from our amazing artisan food and beverage vendors. No extra fees! Each vendor is there to guide you through their creations while suggesting pairing ideas with vendors around them. Passes start at $95.75 and are available to purchase online now for each of the three tasting sessions.

Taking place Saturday, Nov. 5 in North Vancouver at the historic Pipe Shop, the popular fest that celebrates all things meaty and cheesy will feature an array of artisan vendors and their wares for ticket-holders to enjoy. While a participating list of cheese and meat vendors – as well as folks who make all the goodies to go on or with your charcuterie board, like honey, chocolate and alcohol – has not been confirmed for 2022, past participants include well-known businesses. Last year the fest welcomed Two Rivers Meats, Bon Macaron, Arc Imports, Habibi’s, Eve’s Crackers, Sheringham Distillery, and Truffle Pig Chocolate, to name a few. “Our goal is to introduce guests to new products and exciting pairings that excite their taste buds. Passes are on sale now for the Nov. 5 event at the Pipe The key is that guests can journey Shop. LAURIPATTERSON / GETTY IMAGES to the festival as a one-stop shop

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This photo from 1915 shows the District of North Vancouver Fire Hose Station for the North Lonsdale Fire Brigade. It was located on St. James at Lonsdale Avenue. You can see the base of the hose tower at the left of the photograph. Hose towers were used for hanging fire hoses to dry after use. The then all-volunteer fire brigade had several older school boys (teens) on its roster. One of its volunteers recalled, “we were a very efficient brigade, largely because it got us out of school when the fire-bell rang.” At the time of this photo, J. Newton Sykes was the fire chief.

instinct said something wasn’t right, but by the time she realized she’d been scammed she had already handed over the money.

The Vancouver Police Department issued a renewed warning Thursday after five people were scammed out of thousands of dollars. The scammers trick vulnerable seniors into thinking their loved ones SGT. STEVE ADDISON have been arrested and “convince their victims to hand over thousands of dollars in cash for bail money and other legal

fees, often calling them on the phone and meeting them at their homes,” says Sgt. Steve Addison. The photo of the suspect was taken Wednesday by a victim who became suspicious after a man posing as a police officer convinced her to hand over $10,000 to bail her son out of jail. Police believe the man is part of a network of people working together to target vulnerable seniors in recent scams. “Her gut instinct said something wasn’t right, but by the time she realized she’d been scammed she had already handed over the money,” adds Addison. The suspect is a man in his twenties with a slim build, dark complexion, and short curly hair. He was wearing a grey short-sleeved button up shirt, khaki pants, sunglasses and a black face mask. Police ask anyone who can help identify the suspect to call VPD’s Financial Crime Unit at 604-717-0503 and anyone experiencing a crime in progress to call 911 immediately.

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Calgary man who drove to coast without a licence fined $1K

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A trucking company owner who drove from Alberta to B.C.’s Lower Mainland while banned from driving in both provinces has been handed a $1,000 fine and an additional 15-month driving prohibition. It’s a mystery

Chad William Markin, 45, of Calgary, was handed the fine in North Vancouver provincial court June 29 after pleading guilty to a charge of driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act. Crown prosecutor Sean Harvey said North Vancouver RCMP officers were conducting a roadblock on the Mount Seymour Parkway off-ramp to Highway 1 on May 5, 2021, when a black 2013 GMC Sierra with Alberta licence plates JUDGE JOANNE approached around 2:30 a.m. CHALLENGER When one of the officers asked the driver for his licence, the man said he didn’t have one. The officer determined that the man’s Alberta driver’s licence had

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been cancelled. Markin was arrested and his truck was impounded. Harvey told the judge Markin had been handed an indefinite driving prohibition in B.C. on Jan. 8, 2016, but was subsequently caught driving again in February 2016 in West Vancouver and handed a further one-year driving ban as well as a $500 fine. Since that time, Markin hasn’t taken the necessary steps to become licensed again, said Harvey.

Judge Joanne Challenger told Markin his actions were more serious than a momentary lapse. “You chose knowing you were not licensed in either province to come all the way to the coast,” she said. “It’s a mystery why people don’t just simply pay the points, take courses and get a driver’s licence as opposed to carrying on driving while prohibited,” she added. Markin, who runs a trucking company in Alberta, came to B.C. to visit his family, his lawyer said.

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Household incomes on Bowen above norm Continued from page 1 Household incomes on Bowen Island were also substantially above the norm for Metro Vancouver, with a median of $111,000. Households in West Vancouver had a median income of $104,000 in 2020, up from $97,000 in the 2016 census. In the City of North Vancouver, median household income was $86,000 – close to the Metro Vancouver average of $90,000. The information on income comes from this week’s release of census information on income and household makeup from Statistics Canada. But while the North Shore remains a generally affluent community, there are still large gaps between the wealthiest residents and the least-advantaged, as measured by a “Gini index” comparing the highest earners with the lowest ones.

in CERB On the North Shore, individuals received an average of between $8,000 and $9,000 in pandemic CERB benefits, according to StatsCan. Statistics from the release this week also examined household makeup. According to those figures, more Canadians than ever are living alone, and more diverse types of living arrangements are on the rise, including multi-generational households, multi-family households and adult children who live with their parents. On the North Shore, the City of North Vancouver has the most people living solo, with singletons making up 37 per cent of households. In West Vancouver, one-person households made up 28 per cent of the total while in the District of North Vancouver, those living alone made up 21 per cent of households.

West Van tops ‘inequality’ index According to that index, West Vancouver has the biggest gap between top and low income in Metro Vancouver. In fact, West Vancouver has the second-highest measure of income inequality in the country, said Andy Yan, director of SFU’s City Program – second only to Montreal’s Westmount neighbourhood. The census also examined the role of government support during the COVID-19 pandemic on incomes. Canada-wide, over two-thirds of adults received income from some kind of pandemic relief program, and over a quarter of Canadians received CERB benefits, with a median amount of $8,000. “Certainly some households were heavily affected by the pandemic,” Yan said.

Adult children living with parents a common household type Adult children living with their parents was also a common household type on the North Shore. The numbers of young adults aged 20 to 34 who live with at least one of their parents ranged from 27 per cent in the City of North Vancouver to 53.3 per cent in the District of North Vancouver and 66.8 per cent in the District of West Vancouver. Married and common-law couples, both with and without children, remained the most common household type on the North Shore. However, between 13 and 18 per cent of households were single-parent families. The lowest number of single-parent families live in the District of North Vancouver (13 per cent of households), while the highest number (18 per cent of households) live in the City of North Vancouver.

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Every summer, West Vancouver transforms into a hotbed of artistic expression during the Harmony Arts Festival, bringing together established and up-and-coming artists, artisans, and musicians to showcase arts and culture on the North Shore. The community is celebrating its 31st anniversary of visual and performing arts this year, with 140,000 art-loving guests expected over the 10-day event, spanning from John Lawson Park to the Ferry Building landing and through Argyle Avenue along the waterfront between 14th and 16th Streets. The deep talent pool spurs an art and design feast for the senses in all mediums, from painting and literary arts to carving, ensuring there will be artistic musings to appeal to everyone.

“We hosted a scaled-back version in 2021, so it’s amazing to welcome back the entire arts community and our community partners and sponsors, who ensure the festival is open and free to all,” says Christie Rosta, cultural services manager, District of West Vancouver. “The festival is presented by Odlum Brown Limited, who have been with us for more than two decades and are tremendous supporters.” “The energy and excitement that everyone has to participate is outstanding,” notes Rosta. Largely a visual arts celebration at its inception in 1990, the event has seen remarkable growth throughout the years. “We’re building a visual arts hub in John Lawson Park, which will have several different exhibitions, including a place for kids to come and create,” reveals Rosta.

“Additionally, we’ve created a social component in the visual arts hub where you can come and sit and hang out, kind of like a garden party, with the best backdrop—West Van sunsets.”

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You’ll experience a series of exhibitions at waterfront galleries, including openair tents, kids’ arts and crafts activities, performances, live music, two open-air markets, and food and beverages. And, in all likelihood, you’ll fall in love with a local masterwork that you simply can’t live without.

Music and culinary arts Millennium Park serves as the festival’s hub, featuring the Park Royal Beachside Patio and two stages, the Re/Max Garden Stage and Parc Retirement Living West Stage. Dine al fresco in the general seating area, with signature culinary offerings from restaurants, food trucks and vendors and refreshments from two different self-serve bars. “We have a full lineup for both stages and we’re very excited to see our local restaurants for Best of the West,” says Rosta. Twelve of the Lower Mainland’s best restaurants are paired with 12 wineries for the culinary arts event and competition on August 3. Get your tickets and vote for your favourite, with unions like Wooden Fish + Okanagan Crush Pad, Mangia E Bevi Ristorante + Burrowing Owl, and Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio + Tightrope Winery, among others.

Expect a staggering range of performers, a nod to the wonderfully diverse local music scene. Bust out your best moves for a roster of more than 50 musical performances, from R&B, jazz, and reggae, to funk, indie-pop, rock, folk and blues.

Markets and visual arts Browse the Fresh St. Market Art Market for wide-ranging juried artwork and the mid-week Bespoke Night Market, August 2-4, 5-10 p.m., for unique handmade goods, ceramics, wellness, clothing, jewellery, artisan food, and more. Other highlights include: ARTSPEAKS, a stimulating lineup of artist talks, demonstrations, and hands-on classes; the Indigenous Artists Studio and Carving tent, where Indigenous artists demonstrate carving techniques; Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge, and For the Love of Art, Children’s Art Exhibition,

showcasing art by local youth under 18. “We’ve created a unique place where everyone belongs,” says Rosta.

“Come and celebrate the community and join us for ground-breaking performances, stunning visual arts, and world-class culinary experiences in an unparalleled setting.” For more information, visit harmonyarts.ca

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Seaspan cruise ship work bringing 1,700 workers to Lower Lonsdale Continued from page 1 specific concerns related to fire safety and response capabilities. But as of this week, the only response has been from the port authority to extend the consultation period. Council members had strong words for Seaspan at Monday’s meeting. “I can, I guess with tongue in cheek, say maybe they misplaced our previous correspondence,” Bell said. “I think that’s very disrespectful of the role, of the relationship. It’s too bad because Seaspan is a major employer.… I’m very proud of that we’ve got Seaspan here. They are a good company from that point of view. They’re not being a good corporate neighbour right now, in my opinion, with the way that they’ve treated this issue, not just with the residents but with the council’s concerns.” The company is pursuing the expansion because its Pemeberton Avenue shipyard and current dry dock are at full capacity and the company now has to turn repair projects down. If approved by the port, the project would add 100 new jobs to the dry docks, the company says. The city doesn’t have any jurisdiction over what happens on federally owned port property, so Coun. Holly Back reiterated the city’s previous request that Seaspan move the expansion project to the east side of the dry dock. “The city has put a huge investment into the Shipyards and we’re getting all kinds of accolades for it,” she said. “The ask is

Regent Seven Seas’ Seven Seas Mariner sits at Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock, one of three cruise ships coming to North Vancouver this summer, along with hundreds of temporary workers. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

not huge to move east, and they are completely ignoring everyone who’s put the ask forward.” Seaspan representatives have previously said an eastward expansion would impede necessary barge access to the new dry docks. Buchanan said she maintained hope it will be possible to find a solution that will work for both Seaspan and the city but “at the end of the day, it has to start with good communication.” “I do find it extremely disrespectful and disappointing,” she said. “I’m disappointed that we haven’t actually seen that materialize

and I can’t really, for the life of me, understand why it is actually taking so long in which to get through a process.” In a statement released Tuesday, Seaspan director of communications Ali Hounsel said council will have its answers through the approval process set up by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. “Late last year, the port authority requested that Seaspan undertake additional public engagement, specifically on our proposed project mitigations. We will soon be reaching out to North Vancouver residents to request community input on the mitigations. The comment period is anticipated to extend

through to mid-September,” she said in an email. “We understand the city submitted comments and questions about our application. Seaspan has provided the port authority the technical information to enable them to respond to the city, as per the port’s project and environmental review process.” In hopes it might spur greater action, the mayor’s next letter will also be sent to North Vancouver Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson. Meanwhile, the existing dry dock is having a very busy summer. Three cruise ships are booked for major maintenance and inspection projects in July and August, which will require upwards of 1,700 workers to be brought in. In each case, workers will be living and eating aboard the vessels, according to Seaspan, although they are free to get off and explore during their downtime. Dry dock activities to get the cruise ships back in service will run 24/7. “There will be an increase in activity in the area during these projects. We will be working closely with the City of North Vancouver to maintain tidiness in the Shipyards District, including providing additional garbage containers and conducting extra cleanup when required,” a notice from Seaspan issued to neighbours last week states. “We apologize for any inconvenience these projects may cause to you and the community, and we thank you in advance for your understanding. We strive to always be a good neighbour and demonstrate respect to the residents and businesses that call the Shipyards District home.”

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WAIT, Bradley B. July 9, 1975 − July 15, 2017 A few weeks before Brad died, his old boss said that he would do a golf tournament in Brad’s memory. After the boss left, Brad said, "You be on top of that, Mom!" Five years later, Brad Wait Foundation has given over $300,000 to local charities by holding Brad Wait Memorial Golf Tournaments at Seymour Golf & Country Club. Quite the legacy! Brad Wait Memorial Golf Tournaments have received tremendous support from family, friends, Seymour Golf & CC members, Brad’s golf, hockey and business friends (and strangers). Thank you all. Missed and remembered. Love, Mom and Dad

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O’BRIEN, Heather Joyce (nee Mosley) Passed away at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC on June 24, 2022, aged 90 years. Survived by her Daughter Melanie King, Grandsons Zane King and Zachary King and her Sister Elizabeth (Bett) Schofield. Predeceased by her loving Husband Tom O’Brien, her sons Christopher Pratt and Anthony Pratt, and her brothers Peter Mosley and Richard Mosley. Lovingly remembered by her Brother-in-Law Duncan Schofield, Sister-in-Law Sue Mosley, as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Heather was born in Bonsall, Derbyshire, England on May 11, 1932. Heather had a very happy family life growing up with her brothers Peter and Richard and sister Elizabeth (Bett), and they often gathered together in the large Stanley House in Matlock. After leaving Matlock Convent, Heather trained as a librarian nearby at Boots library. There she met her first husband Vin and they had two sons, Chris and Anthony, followed a few years later by Melanie. After living in various locations, including Germany and Australia, Heather and Vin immigrated to Canada in 1968 and resided in Abbotsford for many years. Heather married Tom O’Brien in 1979 and thereafter lived on the North Shore. In her later years, Heather’s love for her family and friends continued to reverberate as she played an active role in her grandsons’ development and supported Melanie through life’s challenges. In classic fashion, her best way to express her love and bring people together was by preparing a legendary Sunday roast - the star menu being her roast gammon (ham). Heather’s indomitable spirit was exemplified by her overcoming a stroke in 1999. Thereafter, she continued to enjoy a rich life with Tom until his death in 2014, then gloried in spending time with her family and friends.

SMITH, David June 9, 1928 − July 6, 2022 With great sorrow, we announce the death of our dear father, who passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord. Dave trusted Jesus Christ as his Saviour and dedicated his life to serving Him. Predeceased by his loving wife Nina and dear grandson Daniel in 2011. He will be forever loved and missed by his four children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and twenty−three great− grandchildren. A memorial service is to be held on July 15tho to gardenhill.ca for info.

Early in the morning of June 24th, but not before the sunlight was on the gardens, my Mom passed away. Paddy had a wild life full of wild places and wild people. She was bonded to the earth and soared with the birds, indulgent, observant, attentive, daring, caring, obstinate and vulnerable. She spoke her truth and will be missed in all her complexities. She did not wish to have a celebration of her life but please do pause to ponder her many layered life and her place in yours. Perhaps this will bring you to go out and burn a bra, dig in your garden, cook a feast or sing with the birds. Find your harmony and know she loved you too. Predeceased by her sister Daphne Helen Patitucci nee Bressey (1939 -1991), her father John Walter Bressey (1909-1992) and her mother Mabel Alexandrina Bressey nee Gibbings (1910-2003). Survived by her daughter Morgana Mariposa Bressey Bell, her son in law Keinan James Chapman and her grand daughter Amelia Rose Alexandrina Bressey Chapman. Full obituary and opportunity to share condolences is available online https://www.thompsonfs.ca/obituary/patricia-bressey/

A Service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, B.C. on Tuesday, July 26 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Many happy memories will remain with all who knew and loved Heather. She will be greatly missed.

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FARAGHER, Hugo George June 11, 1979 - July 3, 2022 Hugo came to Ontario, Canada at five months of age with, at the time, an only partially diagnosed genetic disorder. Hugo’s life, since age eleven was in full-time residential care, and over the last twenty-three years at Lynn Valley House. I cannot now remember the names of all those who gave so much to Hugo, whether at his home or in his day program, and without them his quality of life would have been much diminished. As it is, he was encouraged and enabled to experience and enjoy his life to the full, albeit within the context of the very different parameters Nature had given him. To those people, but in particular Jane Luyks of Oakville, Ontario, Ulrike the former long-time program manager at Lynn Valley House, and Joanne, a tireless and long-time worker at that same house, I am indebted. My gratitude to Dr. Mike Boldt, and nurse Josh at Lions Gate Hospital who did all that could have been done for Hugo over his final hours, and when it came time for him to go, ensured he left free of any pain or discomfort. And finally, my sincere appreciation to those who knew and cared for Hugo for taking the time during his last long sleep to come to the hospital, stroke his hand, and play Raffi for him as his time wound down.

McCRAE, Rosemary 1938 - 2022 Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 2, 2022. Rosemary was born and raised in North Vancouver to James and Alice Calla. She attended North Vancouver High School graduating in 1956. She was proudly accepted to VGH Nursing School but decided on a different path. She married in 1957 and raised four children, Douglas, Vicky, Donna and Calli. She was a wonderful mother, always kind, nurturing, loving and fun. She worked at Woodward’s at Park Royal and then Downtown when she was promoted to train all staff on their newly automated cash systems. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Carissa, Cody, Alexandra, Jack, Charlie and Charlotte. She adored them and was very involved in their lives, helping to raise them, attending their sporting events, their school functions and celebrating their achievements. Rosemary loved to travel, she was able to achieve her life-long goal of visiting her Italian cousins in Mammola, Calabria. Always up for fun in sun and beach days. If she wasn’t singing and dancing, she could be found in her garden surrounded by flowers. She had a gentle spirit and was truly loved by all who met her, especially the furry family members. Her beautiful laugh will be missed by her 4 sisters, Shirley, Patty, Anne and Marsha; her step-mother Patricia; as well as her many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear life-long friends. She was our Sunshine. Rosemary loved her cat Cuddles and all the little animals. Our family requests, in lieu of flowers, that you donate to the BC SPCA – please donate in Rosemary’s name at their website at www.spca.bc.ca A celebration of Rosemary’s life will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 2 pm at the Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens at 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. Memories and thoughts of Rosemary McCrae can be left at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/north -vancouver-bc/rosemary-mccrae-10818203

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KEARNEY, Frank November 7, 1925 − June 15, 2022 Peter Francis Kearney passed away peacefully to again meet the love of his life. Dad was born in Dublin, the oldest of Peggy, Betty and Jack. He ventured to Hong Kong, where he met mom, then Dublin and London before coming to Vancouver. A lifelong Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, it was in real estate management that he found his calling. A natural athlete and competitor, he still loved playing tennis and golf with mom. A much loved grandpa to Sean and Liis, missed by Katrin and Peter − his wisdom will still be with us. Many thanks to Nurse Next Door, Hero Homecare, LGH and the Lynn Valley Care Centre. And to the Kearney Funeral Home and Father Gary at St. Anthony’s for the journey "home."

MORRISON, Norman Norman Morrison passed away at the age of 87 in the early hours of July 11, 2022, at the side of his beloved wife Maureen at home in North Vancouver. He grew up in East Vancouver with his older siblings Don, Louie, Pat, Jack and beloved sister Mary, all predeceased. At the age of four, Norm lost his father, John. He worked at Campbell’s Hardware to help support his mother, Mary. During his youth, he formed life-long friends through the CYO and “the Beavers” (a neighbourhood group of ‘Eastend Boys’ who he enjoyed lunches with over many years.) Norm went on to have a very successful career working his way up from a clerk for CP Rail to being a manager/shareholder of Taiga Forests Products. During 61 years of marriage, Norm was rarely without Maureen. They bought their forever home in Blueridge, North Vancouver where they raised their five children Marianne (Dennis), Norm Jr.(Joy), Joe (Janine), Tim, Suzy and welcomed seven grandchildren Richard (Vanessa), Chantelle (TJ), Kylie (Nic), Noah (Van), Kalina, Kyan, Taryn. From his seat at the Sunday dinner table, Norm would enjoy watching his large brood talk and debate. It was rarely a quiet table and that’s what he liked most about having everyone around him; though he always managed to sneak away to decompress for his 8pm bath. He read his daily newspapers, stayed on top of everything, and expected opinions to be respectful, smart and well-informed. He was happy tinkering around his house and painting whatever he could find in need of a fresh coat. He had a longtime passion for Hastings Park horse-racing and eventually coowned his own racehorse. Norm is best remembered as a selfless man who greatly valued friends and family. He never hesitated to offer any help that was needed to whomever needed it. He and Maureen were very active in their parish, St. Pius X, and supported many charitable causes. Norm never forgot his humble beginnings and always had a strong sense of being blessed in life with cherished family and friends. In his final months, he was sure to let others know: “I’ve had a good life.” A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Parish, 1150 Mt. Seymour Road in North Vancouver on Tuesday July 26 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations please be made to Balding for Dollars, a BCCH foundation.

PRESTON, Helen (nee Noble) (Barbara) Helen Preston (nee Noble) left this world June 1, 2022 at the age of 92. Helen passed away peacefully according to her wishes in North Shore Hospice under the wonderful care of Doctor Anis Lahka. Predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Don Preston, Helen is survived by her sister Dora Caruso; daughter Susan (Dan) Carberry; sons Keith (Mary) Preston and Brian (Colleen) Preston; grandchildren Sheena (Jesse) Hollis, Matthew Preston, Andrew Preston, Laura Preston and Scott (Caroline Anderson) Preston; and chosen grandchildren Brad, Kim and Becca Lawson; and her great-grandchildren Callan and Calder Hollis. Helen was a lifelong volunteer contributing to many organizations including the Girl Guides of Canada as a leader, District Commissioner and Trainer. She supported special needs children at Pearkes Clinic in Victoria and Larson Road Elementary in North Van. She served on many committees of The United Church wherever she lived, most recently at Lynn Valley United. She was a founding member of the North Shore Needle Arts Guild and was recognized, with her husband Don, by the City of North Vancouver for their contributions to the community. Mum’s warmth and caring heart was valued by many. She always thought of others, seldom, if ever, putting her needs first. Her strong Christian faith combined with the Scottish fortitude of her parents meant she was accepting and courageous. That strength of character was evident in her final days, which were difficult. She faced each grueling day with graceful acceptance, always seeing the positive side of situations that would make others quake. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helen’s name to: The Kiwanis Housing Society of North Vancouver. As per her long-standing wishes, Mum has been cremated. There will be no internment. She would want only that you keep her in your memories and prayers.

604.630.3300 To place your announcement nsnews.call: adperfect.com 604.653.7851 STEVENS, Alison It is with much sadness we announce Alison Stevens, aged 66, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2022. She was an amazing aunt and sister and will be missed by nieces Carlie, Nicole and Kim; nephews Cody and Danny; brothers Warren and Norm, and sister Pat. She worked at Lynn Valley Library for 14 years and was a beloved employee. Alison created many beautiful arts and crafts for family and friends. She loved all animals and especially her cats. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the S.P.C.A. If you would like to share a memory or leave a note, there is an online obituary at www.dignitymemorial.ca

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