WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4 2023
$1.25
NEWSSTAND PRICE
NEWS4
Apartment looting
Resident says his belongings were taken following Central Lonsdale fire
CONNOR BEDARD
LIFESTYLE13
Restaurant openings
A look at the North Shore hot spots that opened in 2022
SPORTS17
Connor Bedard
North Van hockey star re-writes record book at world juniors
Canada’s #1 community newspaper
local matters . since 1969
NORTHSHORENEWS
INTERACT WITH THE NEWS AT
nsnews.com
RESIDENTIAL VALUES
North Shore real estate sees ‘modest’ property assessment growth BRENT RICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
Property assessments for single-family homes on the North Shore were up about 6.6 per cent in 2022, according to the latest provincial data, while multi-family homes like condos or townhouses saw 9.3 per cent growth.
BC Assessment released their annual valuations, which are used by municipalities to set tax rates, on Jan. 3. They are based on sales data as of July of 2022. On the North Shore, the City of North Vancouver saw some of the sharpest growth in residential property values with single-family homes leading the way. The typical detached house in the city was valued at $1.95 million – up 10 per cent from $1.78 million the year before. Multi-family units in the city, meanwhile, were also up 10 per cent, with the average condo or townhouse unit valued at $840,000. That remains the cheapest option for getting into the housing market on the North Shore. Continued on page 18
FOG WALKER A dog and its owner enjoy a walk through North Vancouver’s Indian River Park on a recent misty morning. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
UNHAPPY NEW YEAR
Flood damage closes gyms at Argyle Secondary
JANE SEYD
jseyd@nsnews.com
Student athletes at North Vancouver’s Ecole Argyle Secondary are getting an unwelcome start to the new year after flooding following last week’s snow and rain storms caused significant damage to the high
school’s gymnasiums.
Principal Kim Jonat sent a note to parents on Dec. 30, warning “the Argyle gyms and equipment rooms have been significantly impacted by flooding that happened this week.” Flooding was caused by runoff from the upper field area, washing gravel over a
retaining wall and blocking exterior drains outside the school, said Jonat in the letter, adding that water then flooded into the gym through the west exit doors. Much of the Lower Mainland had been on a flood watch advisory over the Christmas period after snowstorms and ice that hit the North Shore Dec. 20-23 were
followed by a rapid increase in temperature and significant rainfall on Dec. 24 and 25. Jonat’s letter didn’t specify when the flooding occurred or when it was discovered, but said school district facilities and maintenance staff, insurance adjusters Continued on page 19
HAPPY NEW YEAR
A2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
LIONEL
CLAYTON LORENCE
LORENCE
604.644.3700
604.644.0500
TheMostSensationalSweepingViews!!
First of it’s Kind….
Tiddley Cove Trophy Property..
Large, private 14,500 sqft property, 1 level rancher lifestyle, 2,400 sqft, 4 bedrms, outdoor pool, beautifully upgraded.
Hollingsworth Masterpiece, 15,000 sqft property, 3,700 sqft, 600 sqft double garage, 1,500 sqft outdoor terraces.
35,547 sqft Major Estate, 3855 sqft, 3 levels, 6 bedrms, ocean views, south-facing, park-like gardens...
4130 Burkehill Pl., West Van $4,698,000
4930 Meadfeild Rd., West Van NEW LISTING $4,888,000
4778 Marine Dr., West Van NEW LISTING $5,895,000
ld o S HeadlandParkByRussellHollingsworth…
Rockridge on the Crescent....
Penthouse at The Q….
Location, location, location….
Exciting Cottagey Suite…
Caulfeild, custom built Hollingsworth showstopper, 2 levels, 3,400 sqft, 3 bedrms, gorgeous views!
14,000 +/- sqft beautifully landscaped corner property, 2 levels, 3,300 sqft, 3-4 bedrms, ocean views!
Lower Lonsdale, 2 bedrm, 1,250 +/-sqft, beautifully updated, almost 600 sqft South Facing deck!
Dundarave, 8,500 sqft South facing property, 3 levels, 3,888 sqft, 4 bedrms, double garage off the lane, beautifully updated.
Villa St. Georges, Central Lonsdale, 1 bedrm, overlooking courtyard gardens, pet friendly!
4940 Meadfeild Rd., West Van NEW LISTING $4,970,000
4201 Rockridge Cres., West Van $2,998,800
PH1-124 W 1st, North Van $2,599,000
2437 Kings Ave., West Van $3,988,000
#112-1033 St. Georges Ave, North Van NEW LISTING $510,000
ld o S
ld o S
Ambleside by the Sea…
Embrace the Westcoast Lifestyle…
The Westerlies....
Salishan…
The Crescent on Argyle…
The Mermaid, NW corner suite, 1,100 sqft, 2 bedrm, partial ocean views, easy living in a concrete building, shows immaculately!
Fred Hollingsworth 1950’s Architectural Marvel, 3,300 sqft, 2 levels, 4 bedrms + office, 70 x 115 level South-facing private oasis.
Ambleside, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,222 sqft, South Facing Corner Suite, Spectacular Ocean Views!
Panorama Village, 2 level townhouse, 2,400 sqft, 2 bedrm, 3 bathrm, spectacular sweeping views.
Dundarave, semi-waterfront SW corner, 1,500 sqft, 2 bedrm + office, 2.5 bathrm, beautiful ocean views!
#401-1485 Duchess Ave., West Van $1,155,000
971 Beaumont Dr., North Van NEW LISTING $3,349,000
#405-1420 Duchess Ave., West Van NEW PRICE $1,145,000
2468 Varley Lane, West Van $3,498,000
#305-2135 Argyle Ave., West Van NEW PRICE $1,598,000
ld o S
Our Listing and Selling Formula has opened the doors to 55 Years of success to our clients! We know with our experience it’s not only listing your precious real estate- it takes our outstanding marketing techniques to accomplish your successful goals. The future is before you! 1453 BELLEVUE AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER / VISIT COLOUR PHOTOS & FLOOR PLANS @ WWW.LIONELLORENCE.COM
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
grou
nd
h fres !
CA N AD IA N
Fresh Lean Ground 12B.10/ekgef
da i ly
family pack
5
49 LB
M EX IC O
ss Fresh Has 4pk o d a Avoc
3
99 EA
Ocean Wise East Coast Shrimp Meat
399
California Fresh Cara Cara Oranges
Holy Crap Organic Gluten-Free Cereal
799
Snowcrest Perfectly Imperfect Frozen Fruit 1.75 kg
previously frozen
LIFE, LAUGH, LOAF!
Baked Fresh In-Store Alpine Grain Bread 450 g
249 each
Home Style Roast Beef
sliced
349 /100 g
225 g
/100 g
each
4.39/kg
199 lb
1 1099
PRICES IN EFFECT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
Grow with us a pply onlin AT FR ES H HS TM AR KE
T.C OM
e
SHOP ONLINE GROCERY PICKUP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE NOW! SHOP.FRESHSTMARKET.COM
WEST VANCOUVER 1650 MARINE DR. • FRESHSTMARKET.COM
each
A3
A4 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
FOR NEWS AT ANY TIME, GO TO NSNEWS.COM CENTRAL LONSDALE
NORTH VAN FIRES
Fire victim says his apartment was looted
Long-term plans in the works for displaced residents
BRENT RICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
It was insult to injury.
One of the residents burned out of a Central Lonsdale apartment building says his suite was apparently looted at some point while he wasn’t allowed back in. Quinten Issigonis was working on a film set in Kelowna at the time of the Dec. 12 fire, but his brother was home cat-sitting for him. When the fire alarms went off around 5:30 a.m., his brother scrambled to get the kitty out and left with nothing else but his car keys and phone. The property has since been turned over to Barclay Restorations, a Surreybased company that deals with burnt-out buildings. They erected fences, hired security guards and changed the locks on the building. When Issigonis was finally let back into his suite on Dec. 21 to collect important belongings, he found his apartment door was not only unlocked but open. Inside, they found evidence of theft. Curiously, his brother’s wallet was gone but someone had taken steps to leave all of his ID cards stacked on the night table. Jewelry from inside a leather bag stashed in his sock drawer and other items were missing, and whoever was in his apartment after the fire found two envelopes he and his girlfriend had stashed some cash in. “The weirdest part was that they’d taken half of each of our cash out of our envelopes and then put the rest back in drawers,” he said. “When we counted it, we realized we were missing money.” All told, Issigonis estimates about $5,000 in cash and valuables was taken. Issigonis reported the theft to the RCMP and said he’s since connected with other neighbours who told him they are missing valuables as well. “The observation I can make is that my
NICK LABA
nlaba@nsnews.com
Residents from 26 units in a North Vancouver apartment building remain displaced after a fire tore through a third-storey flat and sent two to hospital in critical condition.
Quinten Issigonis says some of his belongings were taken from his unit following a fire in his apartment building on East 12th in North Vancouver last month. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN possessions [were] stolen out of my unit between the day of the fire and the day of the access,” he said. When he raised the issue with the restoration company, they told him that theft is unacceptable but, “Ultimately, you are responsible for your own possessions,” he said. Regardless of who actually took his belongings, the restoration company should be responsible, given they were supposed to be in control over who could come and go from the building, Issigonis reasons. “I get the idea that my chances of having someone own up to accountability are slim,” he said. Barclay Restorations did not respond
to a request for comment. North Vancouver RCMP Const. Mansoor Sahak said, as of Dec. 29, there had been only one complaint brought forward, but the investigation is active, and police encourage other potential victims to come forward. The experience has been another low blow during a tough ending to 2022, Issigonis said. More than 100 renters have now been told the repairs to the building will take at least a year and a half, and that they will be required to move out and end their leases. “As soon as we get all the things out of our units, then we can get our damage deposit back and then we just have to find a new place, essentially,” he said.
Due to the significant damage in the unit at the heart of the Dec. 27 blaze, being able to clearly identify the cause – other than it being accidental – will likely remain undetermined at this time, said fire Chief Brian Hutchinson of District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. “We’ve completed the majority of our investigation,” he said. “There was a high fire load in the unit, there was significant fire damage within the unit itself – we’re able to determine that the fire did begin in the bedroom area.” On the two residents who were sent to hospital, Hutchinson said the last word he got was that they were stable but still in intensive care. The International Plaza incident is the latest in a string of fires that have left dozens of North Vancouver residents displaced from their homes. People from all 26 units in that apartment will have extensions for emergency support services until Jan. 16, said Emily Dicken, director for North Shore Emergency Management. “Because of the magnitude of all of the structure fires on the North Shore, NSEM will be meeting with Emergency Management BC to explore long-term recovery plans and what it looks like to Continued on page 6
HUMAN RIGHTS
B.C. MPs sponsor citizens detained by Iranian government NICK LABA
nlaba@nsnews.com
As people in Iran continue to speak out and demonstrate against the oppressive regime in power, many who have been detained face severe punishment including the death penalty.
After calls from community members to help prevent the executions, torture and imprisonment of these individuals, a group of nine B.C. members of Parliament have politically sponsored a list of detainees.
The politicians include North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson – who is endorsing Dr. Hamid Ghare-Hassanlou and his spouse, Farzaneh Qareh Hasanlu, as well as Mohammad Rakhshani, 16 – and West Vancouver MP Patrick Weiler, who is endorsing medical student Mehdi Memar Rast and Mohsen Rezazadeh Gharagholou. Burnaby North-Seymour MP Terry Beech is endorsing Iman Navabi, a surgery resident who was arrested in Kurdistan for treating patients and is currently being tortured, said Beech’s head of staff Julie
Astley. He’s also sponsoring Fahimeh Karimi, a mother of three. “Today, alongside my B.C. colleagues, we have each chosen two individuals to sponsor from a list of detainees currently under threat by the government of Iran,” Beech said. “Burnaby and North Vancouver community members have called for our commitment to helping prevent the imprisonment, torture, and execution of those condemned by the Iranian regime.” The Iranian regime’s brutality against
its own people – in particular, women and girls – is unrelenting, and the situation is worsening, reads a joint statement from the MPs. “Tens of thousands of Iran’s own citizens are imprisoned for protesting the regime’s violence and egregious human rights violations. Many hundreds have been killed, including numerous children.” The MPs said that previous endorsements by elected officials in Europe have brought the plight of detainees to the forefront and have demonstrated to the regime Continued on page 6
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
George Tidball was the “visionary and cowboy” who opened the Keg ’n Cleaver, the first location in The Keg restaurant chain, in 1971 in North Vancouver. TIDBALL FAMILY COLLECTION
YEAR IN REVIEW
These are the most-read online stories of 2022 ANDY PREST
aprest@nsnews.com
The clicks don’t lie!
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when all your secrets are laid bare and we find out what you are really into. This is the list of the most-viewed stories of the year on the nsnews.com website, a fascinating look at what articles grabbed the most attention. Rarely will you find election results or climate change updates here, but you certainly could find something about a woman who got an absolutely bonkers bill from a rental car company (No. 3 this year), or a profile of a North Van “cowboy” who made it big by serving steak and lobster for the masses (No. 9). Most viewed doesn’t necessarily mean most important, but it does mean that the story captured a lot of eyeballs and got people talking and sharing. And so, let’s discuss these high-flying posts once more, as we run down the top 10 most viewed stories of 2022. 10. Horseshoe Bay EV Charging Station Inflicts $6K Worth of Car Damages Stories about electric vehicles always seem to generate a lot of interest, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. When things go wrong, however, the clicks really come in. And so it’s no surprise that there were a lot of page views on this story by Mina Kerr-Lazenby about a BC Hydro electric vehicle charging station in Horseshoe Bay that somehow damaged a couple of cars so much that they had to be towed away. You could say the performance of that particular charging station was … shocking!
9. ‘A Visionary and Cowboy’: This Man Founded The Keg Restaurant Chain in North Vancouver Another story category that always does well is the restaurant business. This particular story by Andy Prest (that’s me!) scored a lot of clicks with an interesting tale about George Tidball, the “visionary and cowboy” who opened the Keg ’n Cleaver restaurant in 1971 at 132 Esplanade West in North Vancouver. Or maybe it was the photo of Tidball holding a rather large handgun that caught the public’s attention. Whatever the case, The Keg is now an international powerhouse brand, a restaurant synonymous with big steak dinners and milestone celebrations at more than 100 locations across Canada and the United States. As the story shows, steak king Tidball certainly was a rare breed. 8. North Van Developer Fined $200K for Demolishing West Coast Modern Heritage House Without Permit Heritage housing is also a popular topic on the North Shore, and that interest usually increases when someone knocks one down. This incident also came with a pretty hefty fine for the offender, as reported by Jane Seyd. A North Vancouver development company was dinged $200,000 by a judge for demolishing a heritage home by West Coast Modern architect Fred Hollingsworth, in contravention of a heritage revitalization agreement. This story, sadly, will not be featured in a Canadian Heritage Minute. 7. A New Indoor Mountain Bike Park is Coming to the Old Capilano Mall Sears Location This Andy Prest story had two things Continued on page 10
O U T S M A RT I N G W I N T E R
NEVER GETS OLD Winter can be a cold, lonely time. It doesn’t have to be. With a Winter Stay at Amica West Vancouver, every day is yours to spend however you wish. Join us for movie night, enjoy a warm drink by the fire, or spend a quiet night in your premium, furnished suite. With our professional, personalized care and premium amenities, you may just warm up to winter after all. And, like breaking the ice with a new friend, that never gets old.
Limited Winter Stay suites now available.
C A L L H U M E R A O R C H R I S T I N A AT 6 0 4 - 9 2 1 - 9 1 8 1
659 C LY D E AV E N U E
A M I C A . C A / W E S T VA N C O U V E R
A5
A6 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
Resolution to condemn death penalty adopted by UN General Assembly
Sports Bras Your number one New Years resolution: "I will get in amazing shape." & be ready for what this New Year will bring! and our help to get you started....
20% OFF ALL SPORTS BRAS
160 Consecutive Increases in Price Centurion Apartment REIT September 30, 2022 $510,543
GROWTH OF $100,000 INVESTED IN CENTURION APARTMENT REIT (Class A Units) (since inception, August 31, 2009)
$550,000 $500,000 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000
Calendar Returns REIT
2009(1)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2.75%
8.48%
10.21%
20.01%
10.95%
9.21%
10.82%
9.80%
17.24%
23.44%
21.79%
7.93%
11.27%
Compound Trailing Returns REIT 1.
YTD 2022 10.97%
YTD
1-Year
2-Year
3-Year
4-Year
5-Year
6-Year
7-Year
8-Year
9-Year
10-Year
Since Inception
10.97%
17.12%
12.00%
14.36%
15.70%
16.05%
15.82%
15.14%
14.38%
13.71%
13.51%
13.27%
For partial year August 31, 2009, to December 31, 2009
REIT returns are not guaranteed, their values can change frequently, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. PAST PERFORMANCE MAY NOT BE REPEATED.
■ $5.8 Billion in assets ■ Up over 500% since
inception (August 2009) ■ NEVER gone down in value ■ Average annual return of 13.27% (Sept.30/2022) ■ Currently holds 19,729 rental apartments ■ Outperformed Canada’s five largest bank stocks from Sept. 2009 - Sept. 2022
■ Outperformed the S&P/TSX
60 index since inception from Sept. 2009 - Sept. 2022
■ Audited quarterly by KPMG.
Valued monthly
*$25,000 minimum investment | *sell at any time
F I N A N C I A L M A N A G E M E N T C O R P.
www.sentinelgroup.ca
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DAVID GRAHAM AT:
dgraham@sentinelgroup.ca or 604.612.4656
Sentinel Financial Management Corp. (Sentinel) is an Exempt Market Dealer registered in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. The information provided herein is for general information purposes only and does not constitute an offer of securities. Sales of interests in any investments offered by Sentinel are only made to certain eligible investors pursuant to regulatory requirements and available exemptions. Any information provided herein is current as at the date of publication and Sentinel does not undertake to advise the reader of any changes. PAST PERFORMANCE MAY NOT BE REPEATED. Investing in Centurion Apartment REIT Units can involve significant risks and the value of an investment may go down as well as up. There is no guarantee of performance. An investment in Centurion Apartment REIT is not intended as a completed investment program and should only be made after consultation with your Sentinel and tax advisors.
www.RomantiqueLingerie.ca Follow us on Instagram @romantique_lingerie
North Shore Emergency Management working with provincial government Continued from page 4 work with BC Housing and other community service providers to look at rehousing everyone,” she said. An extension for residents displaced in the Lord Highland fire on 12th Street in Central Lonsdale has been green lit as well, and Dicken said NSEM is working with the province to understand how to equitably
support others who have been displaced. Given the extensive damage to some of the International Plaza units, Hutchinson said he understood it will be a significant period of time before some residents can return. “I hope that by this Thursday or Friday, we have a better understanding of what a longer-term recovery plan looks like,” Dicken said.
Quality Meats & Time For Comfort Foods! Made in-house meat pies and sausages (over 30 varieties) Fresh Roasts: Beef, Pork or Lamb, easily cut to order Imported UK Sweets and Treats
Grand Blvd W
Grand Blvd E Keith Rd
The British Butcher
Minutes East of Lonsdale Ave Easy Parking
✖
Queensbury Ave
SALE!
the regime. The politicians said they also chose young people deliberately hit with severe penalties for speaking out. “These individuals will be followed on our social media, and we will remind those in power that they must not flagrantly ignore universal human rights, international laws and individual freedoms that must be affirmed and assured for every person,” the statement reads. “We ask that Canadians stand strong and united in our support of international conventions on human rights, particularly the rights of women and girls, and rights to freedom of expression and freedom of association.” Visit nsnews.com for a full list of participating MPs and the citizens that they are sponsoring.
Continued from page 4 that it’s being watched. The Canadian politicians added that their support of the Iranian people is unwavering and that they will amplify their voices whenever they can. “We call on Iran to immediately establish a moratorium to halt all executions and to end this brutal and inhumane punishment,” the statement continues. “We oppose the death penalty in all circumstances for all people, everywhere.” On Dec. 16, Canada introduced a resolution to condemn the death penalty, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly. The MPs have chosen a number of physicians and medical students targeted for treating people injured in protests, or for supporting voices rising against
Regular Hours Mon to Sat 10am-6pm Sunday 11am-5pm
703 Queensbury Avenue, North Vancouver 604-985-2444 thebritishbutchershoppe.com
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
NEWSBRIEFS
• Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
REPLICA GUN PROMPTS REAL POLICE RESPONSE
can be laid under the Criminal Code whether a gun is real or not. – Nick Laba
Police are warning the community about having replica firearms in public, after a recent incident involving an airsoft gun officers responded to as if the gun were real. On Dec. 25 at 6:15 p.m., North Vancouver RCMP said they received reports of a road rage incident near Lonsdale Avenue and 13th Street East. During a heated argument between two motorists, a passenger in one of the vehicles allegedly flashed what appeared to be a handgun, police said. Officers flooded the area and located the suspect vehicle, and ordered the occupants out. During an ensuing investigation, police said they found the rear passenger was in possession of an airsoft gun that resembled a real gun. Front-line officers treated the situation very seriously, following all protocols for responding to incidents involving firearms, said Const. Mansoor Sahak. Thankfully, it turned out to be a replica, but passengers in the other vehicle believed it was real, he added. The 18-year-old in possession of the airsoft gun relinquished it to police, and was remorseful, Sahak
A7
COURTESY OF NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP
POTHOLE ON BRIDGE CAUSES NORTH VAN TRAFFIC CHAOS
said. The youth’s parents were contacted, but no charges were laid. No one was hurt in the incident. Police want to caution the public, and especially youth, about using imitation guns in public places. “If you are going to purchase an airsoft gun that resembles a real gun, please use extreme caution,” Sahak said. “If you’re going to transport it to a paintball facility, we ask that you put it in a trunk. Do not carry it as an actual gun. Do not put it in your waistband. “It can have some potential deadly consequences,” he continued. “If we ever get a call similar to this where somebody’s out there pointing a firearm with other people around, whether it’s a fake or real, we’re going to assume that it’s a real gun. “So we will have our guns drawn and it’s going to be potentially dangerous,” Sahak said. He said there are charges that
Pothole problems on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing caused major chaos on North Shore roads for the second time in less than two years last week. DriveBC, the official Twitter account of the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, reported Thursday morning that repairs on a pothole had forced the bridge’s centre eastbound lane to be blocked. By mid-afternoon DriveBC reported that crews were still on scene, advising drivers to “expect heavy delays and congestion.” Crews eventually got the pothole covered, but the traffic backlog lasted well into the night, with residents reporting clogged streets past 8:30 p.m. A “small” pothole in that same eastbound centre lane caused major headaches for North Vancouver commuters on Oct. 27, 2021. – Andy Prest
The gun on the left is a replica, while the gun on the right is real.
Lynn Valley Law
• Powers of Attorney & Representation Agreements • Probate & Estate Administration • Residential Real Estate
www.lynnlaw.ca • 604-985-8000 Lynn Valley Centre
BAY CITY Insurance Services Ltd.
Serving Lynn Valley since 1990 We have amalgamated offices and are here to serve all of our Lynn Valley clients and beyond. Come see us at our new location across from the Westlynn bakery. Same management and same staff that you have come to know.
Lynn Valley Centre 604-980-9394
lebrating Ce
Y EARS
50% off Holiday Decorations and Ornaments
25% off
all pottery Sale ends January 15, no rain checks, in stock items only
We are open everyday 10am - 4pm for the month of January 2308 Old Dollarton Road, North Vancouver, 604.985.1914 • dykhofnurseries.com
NEW LOCATION
It’s the BIG RED BARN!
Emergency of the Week
By Alexandra Sloman, Veterinary Assistant
Meet Jesse
Adventure cat Jesse came to Mountainside after straining to urinate. Radiographs revealed the presence of a bladder stone, so Jesse underwent a cystotomy surgery to have the stone removed. Jesse went home and started a new diet. He hasn’t let a bladder stone slow him down from his adventurous lifestyle!
Proudly serving North and West Vancouver and the Sea to Sky with excellence in emergency veterinary services.
Emergency Service
604 973 1247 Mountainside Animal Hospital mountainside24er.ca
A8 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
PUBLISHED BY NORTH SHORE NEWS A DIVISION OF LMP PUBLICATION LTD. PARTNERSHIP
114-400 BROOKSBANK AVE., NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. V7J 2C2
MATT BLAIR, PUBLISHER
Assessing assessments
W
hether you own a condo in LoLo or a palace in the properties, chances are your assessment was up in 2022 – between four and 11 per cent on average, according to the latest data. Rising property assessments tend to be a bit of a Rorschach Test, depending on your perspective. People already in the market can toast themselves for their wise investment strategy. Anyone hoping to claw their way onto the property ladder just saw it pulled that much farther out of reach. It’s certainly bad news for anyone on the North Shore who is keen to see us less reliant on commuters clogging the bridges every rush hour. A reminder: actual market values today likely vary greatly from assessments calculated in July. In real estate terms,
six months is an awfully long time. More recent data shows the market began slumping in late spring and hasn’t picked up since. The Bank of Canada has hiked interest rates several times. Inflation is impacting buying power. And the federal ban on foreign buyers of Canadian real estate is coming into effect (though it’s probably too little, too late for that to have an impact in B.C.). Even with “modest” growth in assessments, it means we are kicking off 2023 much the same as we have every year in recent memory – still in a housing crisis. Newly sworn in Premier David Eby has a suite of housing policies he’s eager to enact, aimed at both supply and demand in market housing and new options for below-market rentals. We’re eager to see these get moving because we can’t afford to live in the status quo any longer.
Ma given tall task with emergency management post
One of the more intriguing moves made by Premier David Eby when he appointed his new cabinet was the creation of a brand-new ministry to focus on planning for natural disasters, particularly those caused by climate change.
Its official name is the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, and the minisView From ter is Bowinn The Ledge Ma, the MLA for Keith Baldrey North VancouverLonsdale. She had previously served in a junior portfolio as the Minister of State for Infrastructure. Ma will likely fast become a familiar face if the pattern of weather and natural disasters that have befallen B.C. in recent years continues, and there is no reason to think they won’t. The last few years have featured extraordinary events that were almost unheard of previously: a record-setting “heat dome” that claimed more than
600 lives, more than 1,000 wildfires that destroyed an entire town and an “atmospheric river” that brought devastating flooding to the Fraser Valley. Most recently, a record cold snap and a huge snowfall brought parts of B.C. to a halt and exposed the weakness of municipal and provincial snow clearing abilities (something hardly given even a thought to until this year). Ma has already held one news conference (along with Transportation Minister Rob Fleming) to deal with the recent snow and cold weather event, and she is certain to be holding many more in the time ahead. But aside from building a public profile, Ma will also be expected to steadily improve the co-ordination of various ministries and different levels of government to respond to emergencies. Eby’s “mandate letter” to Ma directs her to learn from the lessons of past emergencies and “build our capacity to be resilient in the face of recent emergencies and prepare in a way that mitigates the risk of future emergencies.” Given that no government can control the weather, Eby may be handing
Ma a tall task indeed. As these weather events occur more regularly the pressure will be on Ma’s new ministry to literally work miracles in the face of potentially catastrophic fires, floods and other weather-related disasters. This is not to suggest the new ministry is not needed. But is still unclear how it will operate on the ground. For example, it will be interesting to see how Ma works with municipal governments when dealing with disasters. Will the province take more control when it comes to such things as mass flooding or huge snowfalls? Eby has already signaled he is prepared to go over municipalities’ heads when it comes to creating housing, so it is quite possible Ma may take the same approach when it comes to dealing with weather-caused emergencies. The creation of this new ministry is a sign that climate change and its devastating effects are now elevated to a top level of government concern (emergency management had previously been part of the public safety ministry). B.C. got its first health minister in the 1940s as population growth resulted in a
CONTACT US 114-400 BROOKSBANK AVE. NORTH VANCOUVER B.C. V7J 2C2 nsnews.com North Shore News, founded in 1969 as an independent suburban newspaper and qualified under Schedule 111, Paragraph 111 of the Excise Tax Act, is published each Wednesday by North Shore News a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership. Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40010186. Mailing rates available on request. Entire contents © 2021 North Shore News a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership. All rights reserved. Average circulation for the Wednesday edition is 58,911. The North Shore News, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available at www.nsnews.com. North Shore News is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please email editor@nsnews.com or call the newsroom at 604-985-2131. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
Bowinn Ma speaks at a news conference ahead of an impactful winter storm that hit B.C. in December. GRAEME WOOD / GLACIER MEDIA more complicated and larger health-care system. In 1975, as environmental values began to take hold in the public consciousness, the province’s first-standalone environment ministry was created (it was previously called recreation and conservation). And now we have a climate readiness portfolio. Welcome to the times. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. Contact him by email at keith.baldrey@globalnews.ca
ADMINISTRATION/RECEPTION 604-985-2131 ADVERTISING 604-998-3520, sales@nsnews.com REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING 604-998-3520, realestate@nsnews.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 604-630-3300, 604-444-3056, nmather@glaciermedia.ca DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES 604-986-1337, distribution@nsnews.com
Matt Blair
Layne Christensen
Marianne LaRochelle DIGITAL SALES MANAGER
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
Russ Blake
NEWSROOM 604-985-2131, editor@nsnews.com
Direct 604-998-3520 publisher@nsnews.com
Direct 604-998-3542 editor@nsnews.com
Direct 604-345-8705 mariannel@glaciermedia.ca
Direct 604-369-2465 rblake@nsnews.com
PHOTOGRAPHY 604-998-3532, photo@nsnews.com
PUBLISHER
EDITOR
north shore news nsnews.com
MAILBOX MORE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO AVOID BRIDGE TRAFFIC CHAOS
Dear Editor:
Re: Pothole on Ironworkers Bridge Causes Major Traffic Delays in North Vancouver, online story Dec. 28 I live in one of those communities off Mountain Highway that frequently gets congested due to a delay in the flow of traffic that is almost always due to the backlog on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing (eastbound). On. Dec. 28, the congestion started at 2 p.m. and lasted well past 8 p.m. A car stalled out in front of my house and caused even more havoc. Impatient motorists started to block the opposite lane. My neighbours couldn’t move around for household errands for the better part of the day. It took 35-40 minutes to move 100 metres. Our leaders in this community need to take action. If there was an emergency (I was able to help the stranded motorist easily and get them on their way) it would have ended very badly. I understand the draw to the North Shore for all the great activities to participate in; however, if our community cannot support the traffic it causes, then simply put, more infrastructure needs to be built, or restrictions need to be put into place. This issue is already years overdue based on the frequency of this problem.
James Keevel North Vancouver
SMALL ACTS OF CHRISTMAS KINDNESS MAKE A BIG IMPRESSION
Dear Editor:
This is how part of my real-life Christmas Eve went. I was glad the snow had stopped falling and had started melting so I could make it out to get a few things from our local shopping area. The walk there was not great, as for one block, nobody had shovelled their sidewalks and I had to walk out on the road. At the grocery store, I found everything I had needed and got in the line for the checkouts. There had been a few people in the line ahead of me so I knew it would be a bit of a wait. One of the employees came up to me and asked, “Is that all you have and does nothing have to be weighed?” I said yes and she took me to the customer service counter, bypassing the wait for the checkouts. When I took my items out of the bag I realized that I did indeed have one bulk item that would have to be weighed. She laughingly said that she could weigh it but would charge me double. She didn’t, of course, and I was out of the store quicker than if she had not taken me out of the regular lineup. Now for the trip back home: Same route but in reverse, of course. At the part where I have to walk up a short hill, a driver going my direction stopped on the road and called out to me asking if I wanted a lift. I thanked the woman very much for the offer and
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must include your name, full address and telephone number. Send your letters via our website: nsnews.com/ opinion/send-us-a-letter. The North Shore News reserves the right to edit any and/or all letters based on length, clarity, legality and content. The News also reserves the right to publish any and/or all letters electronically.
explained that I was only two houses from home. We both smiled and wished each other a Merry Christmas. All it takes is a couple of people like that to make your day so much merrier!
Don McBain North Vancouver
CANADIAN LEADERS ARE ON THE CLIMATE ACTION NAUGHTY LIST
Dear Editor:
Re: Why I Remain a Climate Optimist, ad in Dec. 21 print edition, page 9 I was pleased to see MP Jonathan Wilkinson’s recent [sponsored content] in the North Shore News about why he remains a climate optimist. Seeing a government official openly discuss the climate crisis felt like a Christmas miracle. But while Santa is real, Canada’s commitment to climate change is as authentic as an Ikea Christmas tree. Call me a grinch, but I have three good reasons why our dear leaders are on the climate action naughty list. 1. We’re literally on the naughty list. Coming in behind the U.S. and China, Canada ranks 58 out of 62 countries on the Climate Change Performance Index. Wilkinson states world leaders are showing serious focus regarding the climate crisis – Canada is not among them. 2. Though Wilkinson cites Indigenous leadership as a reason for climate optimism, he fails to mention the Canadian government is actively sabotaging that leadership by arresting, intimidating and bribing First Nations that are resisting pipelines in their territory. 3. The science is crystal clear: phase out fossil fuels, and the future won’t suck. Wilkinson acknowledges that renewable energy is cheaper than ever, but his government fails to embrace it fully. Instead, the Canadian government is overseeing the construction of two major pipelines: the Trans Mountain Expansion and the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline, both of which have been condemned by a UN committee for failing to comply with international law. At the end of his letter, Wilkinson writes that his hope remains vital and alive thanks to the work of climate activists worldwide, especially the youth. In January 2023, this 24-year-old writer will be sentenced to 21 days in prison. My crime? Peacefully obstructing work for 25 minutes on the TMX pipeline, which his government owns. But I’m glad Wilkinson draws hope from my incarceration. I’m glad Wilkinson is a climate optimist. I’m optimistic that when I get out of jail, I’ll have the perfect body, clear skin and a dream job. Resolutions work best when you hold each other accountable. How about this? I’ll start going to the gym and hashing out a resume, and Wilkinson can stand up in Parliament and denounce Canada’s fundamental disregard for life on Earth. I don’t know a lot, but I’m pretty sure that would be a good start to 2023.
Emily Kelsall Eagle Harbour, West Vancouver
SPONSORED CONTENT
Jonathan Wilkinson NORTH VANCOUVER’S MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
January 4, 2023
A New Year Pledge
This Sunday marks three years since a pair of Iranian missiles struck Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS752 shortly after takeoff from Tehran, killing all 176 people on board, including 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents – some from the North Shore.
Like everyone in our community, my North Shore parliamentary colleagues Terry Beech and Patrick Weiler and I continue to grieve the tragic loss of these innocent lives and Iran’s lack of accountability, even as we witness unrelenting and escalating examples of Iran’s brutality against its own people – in particular, women and girls. Tens of thousands of Iranian citizens have been imprisoned in recent months for protesting the regime’s violence and egregious human rights violations. Many hundreds have been killed, including children. Our support for the Iranian people to live their lives free from persecution is unwavering. We hear their powerful voices, and we will continue to amplify them wherever we can. Legal accountability Last week - inspired in part by the unrelenting quest for justice from the families of those killed in the downing of Flight PS752 – Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and Britain started a process to hold Iran legally accountable under a treaty signed in 1971. It was designed to protect commercial aircraft from attack by requiring signatories to punish those who commit offences involving airplanes. All four countries and Iran signed the treaty. If arbitration cannot settle the dispute within six months, Iran can be taken to the International Court of Justice. UN Resolution We are appalled by Iran’s wrongful imprisonment and execution of protestors. On December 16th, Canada introduced to the United Nations a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to human rights for the people of Iran and condemn the application of the death penalty – a resolution that the UN General Assembly adopted. Political sponsorship
have already proved effective in bringing their plight to the forefront by declaring to the regime that the world is watching it. Last week, I, along with eight other BC Liberal MPs, publicly committed to sponsoring and speaking the names – on an ongoing basis – of 19 individual detainees chosen through organizations which monitor human rights violations in Iran. We will function as their advocates, keeping track of their lives and welfare on our social media channels and other public platforms – maintaining a sustained spotlight on Iran’s ongoing human rights violations and – hopefully – helping to ensure the safety of these brave individuals. We have chosen to sponsor in this way several physicians and medical students targeted for treating those injured in protests, as well as some of the young people singled out with severe penalties for raising their voices. They are: • Dr. Farhad Meysami, & Mohammad Ghobadlou – sponsor: John Aldag, MP • Iman Navabi-Surgery Resident, & Fahimeh Karimi, mother of three – Terry Beech, MP • Dr. Zahra Hasani Abiz, & Sahand Noormohammadzadeh – Hedy Fry, MP • Dr. Behnam Ohadi, & Ali Rakhshani, 17 – Ken Hardie, MP • Reza Arya, father of two, & Tohid Darvishiln – Ron McKinnon, MP • Dr. Homayoun Eftekharian Nia, & Amir Nasr-Azadani – Taleeb Noormohamed, MP • Dr. Alreza Eradati, & Hossein Mohammadi – Randeep Sarai, MP • Mehdi Memar Rast-Medical Student, & Mohsen Rezazadeh Gharagholou – Patrick Wieler, MP • Dr. Hamid Ghare-Hassanlou, spouse Farzaneh Qareh Hasanlu, & Mohammad Rakhshani, 16 – Jonathan Wilkinson, MP
Members of the Iranian community in BC have called for Canadian parliamentarians to commit to do whatever we can to help prevent the executions of those condemned to death, torture or ongoing imprisonment by the Iranian regime.
As we start this new year, let us resolve as Canadians to stand steadfast and united in our support of international conventions on human rights wherever they are supressed – particularly the rights of women and girls, and rights to freedom of expression and freedom of association.
In Europe, political sponsorships of individual detainees by elected officials
“Jin, jiyan, azadi!” — “Woman, life, freedom!”
Contact us: Constituency Office 604-775-6333 Email: Jonathan.Wilkinson@parl.gc.ca Website: JonathanWilkinson.libparl.ca
A9
A10 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
Illegal hostel hostess sent to jail following years of court battles
WINTER SALE CONTINUES UP TO 70% OFF* UNTIL JAN 24 PACIFIC CENTRE 604 257 2370
14TH & GRANVILLE 604 257 2350
NORDSTROM VANCOUVER 604 699 2100 x 2133
*EXCLUSIONS MAY APPLY. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS.
Continued from page 5 going for it. First of all, people love to read about the comings and goings of stores, and this was a big, prominent space in a big, prominent mall. And secondly, the North Shore is nuts about mountain biking. The founder of the indoor bike park says he is hoping to have the facility ready to roll in early 2023. We’ll keep you updated on all the ups and downs. 6. Judge Warns Jail Likely for North Vancouver Hostel Hostess Emily Yu Emily Yu has been in the headlines for years as the illegal backpacker hostel she operated out of her former condo unit angered neighbours and became the subject of years of court battles. People read with interest as Yu faced sentencing for disobeying a court order, as reported by Brent Richter. This wasn’t even the latest story in the saga: a month later a North Vancouver provincial court judge handed down a 30-day jail sentence for Yu. This is how that story ended: “After the judge left the courtroom, two court sheriffs placed Yu in handcuffs and led her to cells. Multiple times on the way, she had to be told to stop resisting.” 5. Cypress Mountain’s New Chairlift Plummets to the Ground Following Emergency Helicopter Drop File this one under things you don’t see
MAX MARA (LICENSEE)
every day. A helicopter lifting components of Cypress Mountain’s new chairlift into place was forced to make an emergency drop of its load in late October, causing a large tower head to unexpectedly plunge to the ground below, as reported by Mina Kerr-Lazenby. A statement released by Cypress Mountain Resort said the emergency release occurred when a fog bank moved “quickly and unexpectedly” into the work zone, causing a helicopter pilot to exit the fog and jettison the load so it was able to safely reposition to an area with greater visibility. Luckily no one was injured in the incident. A chairlift is a common thing, but a chair drop, it seems, is something that will really get those clicks. 4. ‘Barely Any Support’: Ukrainian Family Fleeing War Zone Says B.C. Not Feasible This story from Glacier Media digital reporter Alanna Kelly describes why three Ukrainians fleeing the war will be staying in Poland after trying to find a place in B.C. It wasn’t for lack of help from B.C. residents – the family received an outpouring of support once their story went public over here – but the numbers didn’t add up, and so they stayed in Poland. They are away from home, but safe. Continued on page 11
PLEASE JOIN US
Applicant Hosted Additional Public Information Meeting Proposed Rezoning of 671, 685, 693 Clyde Avenue and 694 Duchess Avenue IN PERSON MEETING LOCATION: DATE: TIME: APPLICANT:
North Vancouver’s Best Value Fitness Membership One pass, six fitness centres, 100+ weekly classes, swim & skate. No contract, set-up fee, annual fee or cancellation charge for just $38.60 per month* Need Help Building Your Fitness Plan? Book a Get Started Consultation to review your goals and build a personalized plan, just $11.03 for NVRC members (regular price $32.94). We help North Vancouver residents who cannot afford the full fee, participate at a reduced fee. Visit nvrc.ca/financial-assistance to apply *Adult monthly membership fee including taxes. Senior and student discount available.
nvrc.ca/fitness
604-987-7529
Rendering of Proposal
967 Park Royal South (next to H&M) Wednesday, January 11, 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm Park Royal Shopping Centre Holdings Ltd.
Location Map/Site Plan
The Proposal Park Royal Shopping Centre Holdings Ltd. submitted a rezoning and development permit application for residential rental studio units at 671, 685 and 693 Clyde Avenue that includes: • 201 residential studio apartment rentals at a 2.0 FAR, consistent with the current OCP • 51 parking stalls (.25 stalls per unit) • 305 bicycle storage spaces (1.5 per unit) • 6 storey residential building with landscaped rooftop amenity • Northern lot (694 Duchess Avenue) outdoor amenity green space Online Preliminary Public Information Meeting If you prefer to provide your comments online (rather than at the in-person meeting), please visit: www.clydestudioapartmentrentals.com/feedback. The webpage will be open for comments from January 4, 2023 to January 11, 2023. Questions or Comments? If you require more information about the meeting, please contact Misti Mussatto mmussatto@parkroyal.ca or at (604) 923-4728. Need More Information? If you require more information about the proposed development, please visit the District of West Vancouver’s preliminary development application overview web page at https://westvancouver.ca/micro
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
A11
Rental car company hits driver with astronomical, impossible bill Continued from page 10 3. Avis Billed North Vancouver Woman for Driving 36,000 km in 3 Days This story was certainly an odd one, and it’s no surprise that it generated a lot of clicks. A North Vancouver woman nearly got taken for an expensive ride by her car rental company, which claimed she drove more than 36,000 kilometres in three days. Reporter Brent Richter crunched the numbers and found that if the driver were to skip all washroom and fuel stops, she’d have to maintain a speed of 536.5 kilometres per hour to go the distance Avis’s bill claims she did. That would be roughly the top speed of the fastest drag racer, and significantly more than 176 km/h the SUV is capable of. Avis initially denied the woman’s requests for a refund, but after receiving a request for comment on the story from the North Shore News, Avis contacted her with an apology and a promise she would have the extra charges refunded in three to five business days. 2. IHIT Identifies North Vancouver Gang Shooting Victim This incident certainly garnered a lot of attention, as violent crimes often do. Brent Richter followed this story through several updates after we received reports of a brazen daylight shooting
in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore in North Vancouver. The victim later died. He was a wellknown figure in the organized crime world, with local and international connections, according to police, who believe it was a targeted shooting. No arrests have been made. 1. West Van Home Allegedly Built Without Permits Demolished Chalk this one up under the category of not the most important story, but certainly one of the most interesting. This is another one that Brent Richter has been following for years, and it was a runaway winner as our most viewed story of the year, nearly doubling the second-place finisher. It’s a tale full of twists and turns, and it ends with a house that was less than five years old getting knocked to the ground. Building a new house won’t get you in the headlines, but building one without permits and then watching it get knocked down, it seems, is a whole different story. There you have it, the most viewed stories of 2022. Not every story was of earth-shattering importance for the residents of the North Shore, but you’ve got to admit, they all clicked. If you’d like to add a few more views, search out this story on nsnews.com to find links to all of these eye-catching tales.
Dear North Shore friends, It's been a remarkable year serving the most vulnerable people on the North Shore. For 30 years, we have been "extending a hand up" to our neighbours in-need, thanks to generous support from you and so many others in our community volunteering, giving and advocating.
By giving now you will enable us to continue bringing vital coaching, counsel, and Rent Bank services, along with Grocery/Nutrition and Clothing Supports to hundreds of individuals and families who are finding themselves on the margins on the North Shore each month. Thanks!
Please donate online harvestproject.org
By mail: 1073 Roosevelt Cr. North Vancouver V7P 1M4 Ph: 604.983.9488
30TH YEAR
BACIO BECAUSE A CURE IS OBTAINABLE
JOIN JANUARY 2-31, 2023 JOIN US US JANUARY 2-31, 2023
14THFesta FestaInvernale Invernale 14TH A WINTER FEAST 3-COURSE DINNER MENU A WINTER FEAST 3-COURSE DINNER MENU FORFOR $60$60
BENEFITING BENEFITING
Oncology Research at Children’s BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Research at BC Hospital Oncology Clinic at Lions Hospital Oncology Clinic at Lions GateGate Hospital
EACH FESTA INVERNALE MEAL SOLD FORFOR EACH FESTA INVERNALE MEAL SOLD 50 $7WILL WILL BE DONATED $750 BE DONATED TO TO BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY RESEARCH ONCOLOGY RESEARCH
++
50 $7WILL WILL BE DONATED $750 BE DONATED TO TO HOSPITAL LIONSLIONS GATEGATE HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY CLINIC ONCOLOGY CLINIC
IN MEMORY OF
IN MEMORY OF
Daphne Grisdale
Daphne Grisdale and
and
IN HONOUR OF
Julia Parrott
IN HONOUR OF
When Antonio Sauro, Doug Grisdale and
Rob Parrott opened Mangia E Bevi in 2007 Julia Parrott they wanted their restaurant to give back
When Antonio Sauro, Doug Grisdale anda shared Rob Parrott to the community. Cancer was the partners; their opened Mangiaexperience E Bevi inamongst 2007 they wantedalltheir families hadtobeen Doug’sCancer mother restaurant to give back thetouched. community. and Antonio’s mother-in-law, Daphne was a shared experience amongst the partners; all Grisdale had died from cancer in July 2006 their families had touched. Doug’s mother andbeen Rob Parrott’s 9-year old daughter Juliaand Antonio’s mother-in-law, Daphne Grisdale had died had been battling cancer for 2 years. from cancer in July 2006 and Rob Parrott’s 9-year old this, BACIO, which meansfor “kiss” in daughter Julia From had been battling cancer 2 years. Italian, was developed to support the fight
against cancer. Since 2008 BACIO has was From this, BACIO, which means “kiss” in Italian, raised over $400,000 benefiting oncology developed to support the fight against cancer. Since research at BC Children’s Hospital and the 2008 BACIO has raised over $400,000 benefiting Lions Gate Hospital oncology clinic. oncology research at BC Children’s Hospital and the Lions Gate Hospital oncology clinic.
RESERVE NOW MANGIAEBEVI.CA | 604 922 8333 | 2222 MARINE DRIVE, WEST VANCOUVER
Help save lives. Close to home.
A12 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
SPOTLIGHT ON
EVENTS
Call 604-998-3520 to find out how to advertise your ticketed event in this space at no cost.
ART RENTAL SHOW JAN. 13 - FEB. 11 CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ARTSPACE Rent It! Buy It! Love It! Come view, rent, and buy from our 2023 Art Rental Collection. For as little as $10/month, you can have original, local artwork in your home, office, or business. Explore and browse to find your new favourite piece. For more info: northvanarts.ca CAMPFIRE CAPERS: FAST FROGS FRIDAY, JAN. 6, 10:30 a.m. MONOVA: MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER The Campfire Capers program Fast Frogs is a fun, 30-minute pre-school program about frogs. We will sing a welcome song, learn about the difference between frogs and toads and read a story. For more info: monova.ca Events listed here are supported by the North Shore News. Check out more listings on North Shore’s online event calendar: nsnews.com/local-events
north shore news nsnews.com
PROVINCIAL COURT
Corporate exec pleads guilty to rental forgery, obstruction JEREMY HAINSWORTH
jhainsworth@glaciermedia.ca
A North Vancouver mining executive and financier has pleaded guilty to forgery and obstruction of justice involving his mother’s residential rental company.
Lenik Manuel Rodriguez, 73, did what he did in order to ensure his aging mother got the care she needed as dementia set in, defence lawyer Tony Paisana told Vancouver provincial court Judge Patrick Doherty on Dec. 23. At trial, Rodriguez faced 33 counts of fraud, forgery and using fabricated documents in relation to a dispute between he and his half-siblings over his mother’s care and how money from the company she had controlled, Arias & Associates Properties, should be used to assist her in a care home. Crown prosecutor Mark Wolf told Doherty the company controlled several rental properties on Keith Road with six tenants. He pleaded guilty to attempting to obstruct, pervert or defeat the course of justice by filing fraudulently obtained orders of possession from the Residential Tenancy Branch with the Supreme Court of B.C., and committing forgery by creating false residential tenancy agreements, between Nov. 15, 2017, and April 18, 2018.
Rodriguez is listed on LinkedIn as executive chairman of Apache Mining Group, managing director of First Access Financial Group, Inc., president of Rio Grande Mining Co. and past president of Aurcana Corp. and Habiterra Building Solutions, Inc. Doherty heard how Rodriguez had placed his mother in a specialized care home at a cost of $11,000 a month. However, Wolf said, the siblings did not agree with that decision and Rodriguez was footing the bill alone. “He committed these acts as a means of assisting his mother,” Wolf said. “He did not benefit.” And, Paisana said, the siblings were disruptive at the care home, protesting outside and, in one case, causing police to be called. Wolf said it was in September 2017 that Rodriguez discovered Arias had not paid taxes for some years. Using his power of attorney, he took control of the company and fired the corporate secretary who had been responsible for collecting rents. The court heard how Rodriguez sent letters, knocked or doors or phoned the tenants at the units to tell them they should send rents to the company via him. However, someone called the secretary, who told the tenants to ignore Rodriguez, Continued on page 15
On now until Jan 29
The Polygon Gallery 101 Carrie Cates Court Territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations @polygongallery thepolygon.ca Image: Aaron Leon, 7(ʔ): Reciprocity Values, video still, 2021
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 | A13
YEAR IN REVIEW
Food and drink: The most noteworthy openings of 2022
yeasts familiar to beer drinkers, Windfall’s selection of dry ciders drink closer to what you might expect from a craft IPA than a Strongbow. The cidery had another surprise this year, when it launched a fantastic food menu prepared by rising star chef Douglas Lee.
NICK LABA
nlaba@nsnews.com
People on the North Shore were as obsessed with local restaurants and drinkeries as ever this year – especially as coronavirus concerns dwindled like a puff of steam off a hot dish.
Eager to return to the world of sociable consumption, our readers were keen as ever to read about new offerings, with stories in this category consistently drawing high page views. Here’s our list of the most-read food and drink stories of 2022, followed by honourable mentions and a nod to notable losses in the community. 1. The Raven This year has been an emotional rollercoaster for fans of one of the North Shore’s most iconic watering holes. In June, word got out that Deep Cove’s The Raven had fallen into disrepair and might be shutting its doors for good. Where would the neighbourhood debauchees end their pub crawls then? But with a stroke of Irish luck, a Hibernian pub chain took over the establishment and promised to restore the cherished pub to its glory days. At the end of November, IRL Group made good on its promise and The Raven re-opened after a $500,000 renovation. “The legend lives on,” reads a sign above the door. 2. Douce After Dark Speaking of iconic, Douce Diner in North Vancouver has been featured in multiple films and commercials, and is owned by the granddaughter of Earls founder Leroy Earl “Bus” Fuller. Douce is known as one of the cutest breakfast and lunch spots around, and now owner Dawn Doucette has opened her diner for nighttime parties. She calls the new
“I have difficulty moving around like I used to.”
Lucky’s Exotic Bodega manager Mario Prado shows off some of the unique treats available at the new Lonsdale Avenue store. MIKE WAKEFIELD / NSN
campaign Douce After Dark. While the diner closes at 3 p.m. daily, it can now be booked every evening for private parties, cooking classes or other dining events guests are looking for. 3. Lucky’s Exotic Bodega Snack attack! Founded by three grads from West Van and their Vancouver friend, the “bodega boys” opened a location of their growing imported treat business in Central Lonsdale this past May. While you won’t find a bag of plain Lay’s, you can pick up some Strawberry Yogurt Sunchips air-shipped from Thailand, with a bottle of Flaming Hot Mountain Dew to wash them down. 4. Nomad Coffee Also opened in May was Nomad Coffee,
the first café in North Vancouver to ditch the use of single-use cups. Instead of a disposable vessel, customers are encouraged to BYOC (bring your own cup), or buy one of the reusable options for sale, ranging from $3 to $22. You can also rent a Mason jar for $2, which is refunded upon return. Owner Anette Kim said she got the idea after transitioning to zero-waste policies at her Bean Around the World location in Lower Lonsdale. 5. Windfall Cider As new breweries continue to pop up in North Van, a few novel beverage producers joined them this year. One of those is Windfall Cider, one of the only places in the province to make hard cider on site in an urban area. Employing
Honourable mentions and farewells In our year-end wrap-up of noteworthy openings, we’d be remiss not to mention Shaketown Brewing Co. and Copperpenny Distillery. Both of them are unique and welcome additions to the small-batch alcohol community. On a somber note, North Shore diners said goodbye to a number of cherished favourites in 2022. In September, the Cheshire Cheese – one of Lonsdale Quay’s original tenants – closed without much ado. “After 36 years, we’re happy with where we’re at,” the restaurant’s manager said. Downstairs, Green Leaf Brewing shut its doors, with its owner claiming that the landlord unfairly denied his business an option to renew its lease. Lonsdale Quay refuted his claims. Legal matters have not yet been settled. The North Vancouver market also said a final farewell to Ralf Dauns, owner of The Soup Meister. The beloved chef served his heartwarming recipes for nearly 27 years while he served the community by hiring troubled youth and lending a hand to others in need. West Van lost its own culinary legend, as Michel Segur died in December. The restaurant he founded, Chez Michel, is renowned for its fresh take on French cuisine as well as excellent hospitality. Segur himself was a respected cook and mentor figure to aspiring chefs. After serving no-frills classic fare for two decades, the High Boat Café in Mosquito Creek closed its doors for good in April, citing a lack of funds to continue operations.
Shylo Brings The Care To You!
We help people like you stay in your homes longer. We can help you with your everyday needs like meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, getting dressed and assistance with medications. We are not a US franchise, we are a local business. We live where you live so you can trust us to know the neighbourhood and know the ins and outs of our healthcare system. Our Geriatric Specialist Nurses conduct all new client assessments and provide complementary RN support for clients and staff. Staying in your home is the best way to age comfortably; we even have drivers to get you where you need to go. Call 604-985-6881 for a Celebrating 42 years! FREE In-Home Assessment. ShyloHomeHealthcare.ca ACCREDITED BUSINESS
A14 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
Pettit and Company
Family Law: We Can Help Serving Vancouver’s North Shore
north shore news nsnews.com DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Vigil honours murdered North Van woman MINA KERR-LAZENBY
MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
North Vancouver woman Dominga Santos was one of 10 names honoured on Tuesday, in a vigil that paid respects to women killed in domestic violence incidents this year.
Janneke Lewis Family Law Lawyer
Caitlin MacDonell Family Law Lawyer
Raha Seyed Ali Family Law Lawyer
Gunvir Boparai Family Law Lawyer
301-2609 Westview Drive, North Vancouver 604-998-0901 • www.pettitandco.com
In downtown Vancouver, 10 women stood defiant in the rain, holding up signs bearing the names of women in British Columbia whose male partners, ex-partners, or other close relatives have been charged with their deaths. A banner, emblazoned with NO MORE FEMICIDE, was held in front. “People were really moved,” said Hilla Kerner, of the Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter. “A few women came up to us to tell us that they have experienced male violence and they escaped, but this could have been them. We’ve also had very, very moving responses since.” Kerner hopes the vigil will bring about change within the criminal justice system: That men charged with domestic violence will find it more difficult to be granted bail, and those who are released are monitored more efficiently. “In the cases that we researched, we found that in half the cases, the women actually did complain to the police, and
the men were arrested and charged and released,” she said. “We have a really, really urgent demand from the criminal justice system, from the prosecution services, from judges, that if the system cannot adequately monitor or supervise men, they should not be let out.” Kerner is also calling on the chief coroner of British Columbia to publish a report every time a woman has A small crowd gathered to pay respects to 10 been murdered by her curB.C. women killed during domestic violence rent or ex partner. incidents. HILLA KERNER “We want to know if the criminal justice system was Rosario, was charged with her murder. involved. We want to know if there was The incident marked the latest in an a family court proceeding. We want “accumulation of senseless, unacceptto know if there is an immigration able deaths,” said Kerner. issue, or if the woman was particularly “The numbers are mounting up, and vulnerable.” it’s just unbearable.” Kerner said there should be more Anyone who feels unsafe, or knows transparency regarding the victims of a woman who is unsafe, is urged too, including further details on their to contact the Vancouver Rape Relief names and the role they played in their and Women’s Shelter’s crisis line at community. That way, she said, “their 604-872-8212. deaths can be mourned properly.” Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore Santos, a 68-year-old North News’ Indigenous and civic affairs Vancouver woman, was stabbed and reporter. This reporting beat is made poskilled on Dec. 13 at her Lower Lonsdale sible by the Local Journalism Initiative. home. Her nephew, Anthony Santos Del
I know this market...
DEVELOPER INFORMATION SESSION
I’ve been selling homes on the North Shore for over 35 years.
The Wallace Venue Corp. is holding a virtual information session where interested members of the public are invited to learn about our application for a zoning text amendment to allow for a Liquor Primary License use at #300 - 125 Victory Ship Way. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Register in advance to attend the Virtual Developer Information Session to be held via Zoom. Date: January 18, 2023 Time: 6:00PM
Let me help you get started.
Jodi Daigneault The Wallace Venue Corp. jodi@quaynorthurban.com 604-449-3612
Planning Department Contact: Huy Dang | 604-983-7357 |planning@cnv.org This meeting is required by the City of North Vancouver as part of the development process.
Al Sutton
604-720-4889 | alsutton.org
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 | A15
Sentencing will take place later this year
Continued from page 12 Wolf said. Paisana said the tenants were being told Rodriguez’s behaviour was a scam. So, Rodriguez served 10-day notices to end the tenancies. “The accused then created forged copies of each of the tenants’ leases,” Wolf said, adding some had names, dates of tenancies and rental amounts wrong. He also forged signatures. In one case, he created a document aimed at a tenant who had moved. Another person was in the unit. With those documents, Rodriguez was able to get the RTB to grant orders of possession. Those documents were then used in B.C. Supreme Court to get writs of possession. Then, the bailiffs were called to evict the tenants. One called the Access Pro Bono legal service and managed to get a stay of the eviction. Wolf said Rodriguez’s actions abused the RTB.
“The system is vulnerable to being misused because the people at the RTB rely on the documents that people are filing being genuine,” Wolf said. Paisana characterized his client’s behaviour as “misguided and stupid.” “He took matters into his own hands,” Paisana said. “He’s thrashing about trying to take care of his mother’s care.” While sentencing will take place in 2023, Wolf asked for an 18-month conditional sentence while Paisana asked for a conditional discharge. The latter said Rodriguez has already suffered damage as a result of the situation. He said a company Rodriguez is involved in was due to have an initial public offering (offer of shares in a private corporation) in 2022. However, due to the guilty plea, he will not be able to serve as a company director, Paisana said. Paisana also said Rodriguez has resolved the company’s tax problems. “A conditional discharge is a fit sentence,” he told Doherty.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Is your New Year goal to lose 25 - 30lbs?
See results in 90 days or less when you join the North Shore’s 2022 Award Winning Favourite Fitness and Personal Training Studio 3 years in a row.
If the answers are, ‘Yes!’, then Elevate Training, Health and Wellness at 130 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver is the place for you. At Elevate, they pride themselves on being completely results-driven. “With three programs to choose from, our team can deliver results in a suitable timeframe for anyone looking to lose weight, gain muscle mass and develop healthy lifestyle habits,” say owners Wesley Williamson and Chris Rothfelder. Every client’s journey begins with small steps. So whether you want to transform your body, improve your fitness, lose fat, or simply want to gain a better quality of life, the range of award-winning expertise at Elevate can providew the right training and nutritional advice to help you reach those goals. The team’s cutting-edge, tailored approach addresses the whole ‘you’ your overall lifestyle, your all-important nutrition and day-to-day exercising.
After
JASON
lost 70lbs
Drop in to any Chartwell retirement residence and explore how we can make your life better. Virtual options also available.
Ask about our Limited-Time Offer! 778-382-0099 | Chartwell.com CHARTWELL CHURCHILL HOUSE 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver
Before
After
MALOUS
lost 80lbs
Before
Critical to your success is that, because they monitor your progress every step of the way, they know when and how to tweak your program and to increase your efforts safely and effectively. Individually, Chris specializes in weightloss and strength-training and says,
“Our boutique training studio is for anyone who wants to feel good and achieve results.” “We encourage a personalized, one-to-one approach in a welcoming environment where you can focus on building muscle and fitness and learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” he explained. Wesley, who specializes in weight management and functional training, said, “Our 90-day Elevate program is designed to help you achieve more than just your fitness goals.” “Throughout the process, Elevate Training, Health and Wellness provides long-term solutions to help you lose fat and keep it off,” he said proudly. 103 - 130 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver 604.971.5652 | elevatehealth.ca
A16 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
TIMETRAVELLER
A weekly glimpse into North Shore’s past from MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
A vegetable-based hot pot mother stock features exotic spices, herbs and white wine. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT
GARDEN TO TABLE
Hot pot fond is a no-waste solution to New Year’s eating New Year’s Eve at The Ranch Dine & Dance
Photo: NVMA 14789
3… 2… 1… HAPPY NEW YEAR! Some people bang pots and pans, some sing Auld Lang Syne, others toast Champagne, and some will already be sound asleep. No matter what your traditions may be, New Year’s Eve symbolizes saying goodbye to the previous year and hello to the new one ahead. This group is doing just that on New Year’s Eve in 1947 at The Ranch Dine & Dance, which was at 2050 Marine Dr. in North Vancouver. For $10 per couple, you were promised a good time and a delicious turkey dinner with dancing starting at 9:30 p.m. Sign us up for next year! Visit monova.ca for more information about the history of the North Shore and to learn about MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver now open Thursday to Sunday in The Shipyards. Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver at 3203 Institute Rd. in Lynn Valley is open by appointment only. Contact: archives@monova.ca THE "TIME TRAVELLER" SPACE HAS BEEN GRACIOUSLY DONATED BY THE ADVERTISER BELOW. ##LOCALMATTERS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
LEADING SPONSOR
NEW EXHIBIT NOW ON VIEW North Vancouver's waterfront has always been the place to be. 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver monova.ca
PHOTO Alison Boulier
YOU ARE HERE @ THE SHIPYARDS
A love for intense flavours coupled with an aversion to waste first led me to create concentrated high-value flavour bombs from what most people would consider cooking byproducts.
At the top of my family’s list of favourite culinary weapons is a “hot pot fond,” a deeply delicious, extraordinarily complex, rich and silky concentration of the many flavours and memories created over and around the communal table hosting our annual New Year’s Day feast. The word “fond” is a contraction of the French term fonds de cuisine, “the foundation and working capital of the kitchen,” and refers also to highly reduced, flavourful base liquid stocks, broths and gravies. In the professional kitchens of my classically trained chef friends and clients, fond making is foundational. Precise methodologies are followed to ensure that traditional flavours and exacting standards are met, time and again. In my kitchen, not so much, but I cherish the idea, and I love that as with sourdough starter, our hot pot fond cultivates flavour and nutrients in small doses over time. Our annual cook-your-own feast, referred to simply as “hot pot,” is a multi-cultural, heart-healthier West Coast hybrid of traditional Alsatian raclette, Swiss court bouillon, Mongolian grill, and Chinese hot pot. Our raclette grill(s) and hot pot(s) have travelled with us to alpine and seaside holiday destinations, and their appearance each year is cause for celebration. Without a doubt there is prep time involved in both the slow-build of a mother stock for the fond, and in the sourcing and preparation of select produce, meat, seafood and cheese. Ultimately, it is a privilege, a ritual that invites quiet contemplation of family, and of one year folding into the next. Preparation begins with the somewhat uniform slicing of homegrown and market root vegetables like beets, carrots, parsnips, celeriac, kohlrabi, and watermelon radishes. I will harvest some winter greens from the cold frames – this year some sprouting broccoli, kale, kalettes, and bok choy. If I’m lucky, I can source fancy specialty mushrooms from Whistler Harvest, but if not, most north shore grocers carry locally-grown shiitakes and oysters. My family loves seafood, so I will pull spot prawns in sea water from the freezer, and
scour fish markets for sustainably harvested Dungeness crab, scallops, salmon, and other treasures. Thinly sliced organic chicken breast, pork loin, and marbled beef (slices easily if partially frozen) satisfies meat lovers. We are careful to not cross-contaminate uncooked proteins, offering each in its own serving dish. Cut vegetables are arranged in a nutritious rainbow on platters, and tiny pre-steamed potatoes are piled high in a bowl, ready to sink into miniature shovels full of molten raclette or Gruyère cheese. If our table is long, as it is this year – shared by our grown children and their friends – we divide the offerings among several smaller bowls, to minimize the passing of dishes around hot surfaces. Over the course of several hours, guests fill, empty and refill their own raw bowls, cooking the small bites on hot grills and in hot pots filled with broth. Squeeze bottles full of homemade Thai peanut, curry, Korean barbecue, aioli, and other sauces encourage DIY experimentation and enthusiastic sharing of “pairings.” Hot pot is an investment in time, but if you prepare extra everything at the outset, the rewards far outweigh the effort. Imagine on Day 2, enjoying a virtually prep-free seafood paella or frittata, and then on day three feasting on deep dish roast vegetable pasta. The best bit though, is the hot pot fond that adds greatness to mediocre meals throughout the new year. To make the fond, start with an awesome mother stock made from vegetable broth, white wine, fresh herbs, shallot, garlic, ginger, dried Persian limes, cardamom, star anise, fennel, peppercorns, lime and bay leaves, and anything else you fancy. Make plenty, as the broth pots require topping-up throughout the evening. At the end of the meal, combine remaining stock from all pots. Strain out the solids and reduce the liquid to a syrupy fond for use as a flavour bomb base. Freeze in containers or ice cube trays. Suggested wine pairing: Gentil d’Alsace by Hugel. Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbased urban permaculture designer. Learn more about permaculture by visiting her website upfrontandbeautiful.com, follow her on Instagram @upfrontandbeautiful or email hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
WORLD JUNIORS
Bedard sets national records, scores overtime winner ANDY PREST
aprest@nsnews.com
North Vancouver’s Connor Bedard got the record out of the way early and then won the game late in a performance for the ages at the world junior hockey championships Monday in Halifax.
AGES 2-4
Winter/Spring 2023 Season
Bedard scored the overtime winner in a thrilling 4-3 quarterfinal win over Slovakia, earning Canada a place in the semifinals. The goal ended off an epic night that saw Bedard become Canada’s career leader in both points and goals at the tournament. The 17-year-old picked up two goals and an assist in the win, giving him 16 goals and 34 points in 14 career games at the tournament, both record totals for a Canadian player. Bedard came into the game tied with Eric Lindros for the points lead with 31 (Lindros did it in 21 games), and tied with Jordan Eberle, who scored 14 goals in 12 career games. It took Bedard just one shot to break both records, as the young phenom opened the scoring in the game with a breakaway goal six minutes into the first period. A nail-biting classic ensued, as Canada peppered the Slovakia goal all night but had trouble beating Slovakia goalkeeper Adam Gajan (and hitting the
post a handful of times). A late Slovakia goal sent the game into overtime, setting the stage for Bedard’s heroics. Bedard has been on an epic run since registering a single goal in Canada’s 5-2 loss to Czechia to open the tournament on Boxing Day. In Game 2 against Germany, Bedard exploded, scoring a hat trick and adding four assists to tie the Canadian record for the most points in one game at the world juniors. He followed that up with another outrageous game, picking up six points – four assists and two goals – in a win over Austria. He then closed out preliminary round play with four assists in a 5-2 win over Sweden on New Year’s Eve. Monday’s performance topped them all though, with Bedard scoring the overtime winner in a win-or-go-home quarterfinal game. He’ll now have a chance to go for gold while also chasing the all-time career record for points in the tournament. That record is held by Swedish legend Peter Forsberg, who notched 42 points in 14 career games. Bedard will have a chance to top that total in Canada’s final two playoff games, as the Canadians will face the United States in semifinal play on Wednesday, with the gold medal and bronze medal games scheduled for Thursday.
Comfort is more than a feeling – it’s a promise No matter how cold it is outside… you can count on a quality built, super efficient natural gas York furnace to keep you warm and toasty inside. Affordable, quiet, and reliable - you can count on a furnace from York to provide consistent comfort throughout your home.
POP!POP! February 10-19, 2023
ADULT (12+)
ADULT (12+)
a magical underwater adventure
driving me crazy February 25-26, 2023 a hilarious tale of family car rides
CARBON COPY KID March 14-15, 2023 a dark and dirty tale of family woes
Up to a
$1,500 On qualifying combination heating & hot water systems fortisbc.com/boiler
AGES 3-7
ADULT (14+)
ADULT (14+)
JIMMY JONES AND HIS HEAVENLY TRUCK
March 18-19, 2023 a story of family myths and legends
Natural Gas is the natural choice for combined energy, high-efficiency and affordability, plus you’ll never run out of fuel for your BBQ or patio heater again!
UBU ON THE TABLE March 25-26, 2023
an epic battle of the baguettes
LEARNING AND FORGETTING
April 28 - May 7, 2023 a story about memories lost & found
BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Online: phtheatre.org Box Office: 604.990.3474
333 Chesterfield Ave at 4th Street North Vancouver, BC
604-925-1341 • www.progas.ca PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE PRO GAS NORTH SHORE WITH TELEMARKETERS FROM PRO GAS & HEATING (PG HOME SERVICES) IN SURREY. THEY ARE A DIFFERENT COMPANY. HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • GAS FITTING
A17
A18 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
Real estate market normalizes in second half of 2022 Continued from page 1 The District of North Vancouver saw its single-family housing values grow by six per cent, on average, putting the typical single-family residence over the $2-million mark for the first time, according to BC Assessment data. Multi-family housing in the district saw even greater growth at 11 per cent compared to the year before. The typical condo or townhouse in the district hit $929,000 in 2022. The District of West Vancouver remains one of the most expensive places to own residential property in all of B.C., with single-family homes assessed at $3.11 million, on average. That’s up four per cent over 2021’s average of $3 million. Only the University Endowment Lands came in higher, where the average home is more than $5 million. Multi-family homes in West Van were assessed seven per cent higher in 2022, with the average condo or townhouse valued at $1.42 million. Increases across the North Shore are a fraction of what they were in 2021, when the pandemic shifted buying patterns and assessments shot up more than 20 per cent in some neighbourhoods, said Aaron Rossetti of Re/Max Rossetti Realty in North Vancouver. “That is much more modest and more, I would say, typical,” he said. The city outpacing its district neighbours in growth of single-family assessments may be related to council’s 2021 decision to rezone a swath of detached properties between St. Andrews and Ridgeway avenues from single-family to duplex, Rossetti said.
“That, right off the bat, changes the game a little bit,” he said. “More density, prices go up.” As for the District of North Vancouver leading the way in growth of multi-family home prices, Rossetti said it is likely a function of a lot of new condos coming online in developments in the Lynn Creek and Lions Gate town centres. “And just being newer, they are therefore more expensive,” he said. With comparatively few new condos coming online in the years before, prices had been a bit stagnant, he added. But Rossetti added July 2022 was an epoch ago in real estate terms. Since then, interest rates have gone up and inflation has forced both buyers and sellers to adjust their expectations accordingly. “The last year was really unique in that the market started off really strong, with just incredible demand and really limited inventory, so we saw some sensational growth in prices for the first three months of the year, and then everything kind of started to normalize after that,” he said. “I think moving forward, we’re going see true values, and when places sell we’re going see them at or maybe even below assessed value.” The total value of all the real estate in the Lower Mainland, which includes everything from Hope to Sechelt, hit $1.94 trillion in 2022, up 11 per cent from the year before. Almost $23 billion of the region’s updated assessment is from new construction, subdivisions and the rezoning of properties, according to BC Assessment.
Want to make a difference in your community?
Join a City Committee! Volunteering is a rewarding way for City residents to become involved and contribute to important issues in the community. The City is recruiting committee members for: » Advisory Design Panel (7) » Advisory Planning Commission (3) » Board of Variance (1) » Integrated Transportation Committee (6) » North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (4) » North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission (3) » Social Planning Advisory Committee (6)
Online application deadline is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Applications are accepted throughout the year and retained on file for one year. Applicants must be City residents. More information: cnv.org/Committees or 604-990-4321 141 WEST 14TH STREET / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC / V7M 1H9 T 604 985 7761 / F 604 985 9417 / CNV.ORG
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 | A19
Sports teams scrambling to find space Continued from page 1 and a restoration company have all been up at the school, assessing the damage. “Unfortunately the damage to the floor is extensive and requires an immediate closure of both the small and large gyms,” Jonat wrote. “I am deeply saddened to receive this news yesterday as I know how important the gym facilities are to the Argyle community,” Jonat added. Administrators are now busy trying to find space in other nearby gyms for physical education classes and extracurricular athletics programs. Some of those have been rescheduled for this week at elementary schools and rentals at other high school gyms, according to parents. But longer-term plans are still unknown. Parent advisory council chair Leslie Jaremchuk said Jonat has been working around the clock to try to make alternate arrangements since the flood was discovered. She added her understanding is that it is likely at least some of the gym floor will need to be replaced. The Argyle gym is only two years old, and was one of the centrepieces of the new school, which opened in January 2021. The large gym can be partitioned
A combination of rapid snowmelt and plugged drains resulted in water damage over the Christmas break to the floors of the gymnasiums at the new Ecole Argyle Secondary in Lynn Valley. The main gym is pictured to the east of the unfinished school sports field, on Jan. 2 . PAUL MCGRATH / NSN into two or three separate spaces, or opened up completely to accommodate larger events and competitions. The gym flooding has come at a time when parents and athletes at Argyle are still waiting for construction of a long-promised artificial turf field to get underway. Legal agreements
between the school district and the District of North Vancouver – which is paying for the field – delayed construction of the field, which is expected to get underway this month. Altogether, the rebuild of Argyle has meant five years without a school field.
IF YOU SEE NEWS nsnews.com HAPPENING Contact our tips line 604.985.2131 editor@nsnews.com
DEVELOPER INFORMATION SESSION Inspired Architecture is holding a virtual Developer Information Session where interested members of the public are invited to learn about our application for a three storeys residential townhouse building located at: 452-458 E. 1st street, North Vancouver BC. How to Participate:
You may contact applicant by phone or email to register for the session. Or check out the website: https://www.inspiredarchitecture.ca/ dis-registration Date: January 19, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Applicant Contact: Amir Farbehi Inspired Architecture 5-1480 Marine Drive, North Vancouver BC.V7P 1T6 amir@inspiredarchitecture.ca Tel: 604-770-2088
ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME? CALL KEN SPONG
Born and raised on the North Shore Ken has the market experience you need. Buying or selling, Ken has over 30 years of experience and knowledge that will help you achieve your goals….today. Planning Department Contact: Bram van der Heijden | Planner I Tel: 604-982-3995, bheijden@cnv.org This meeting is required by the City of North Vancouver as part of the development process.
604-315-8000 | kenspong.com S EL L IN G R E A L E STATE S I N C E 1 98 9
A20 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
Your Community
MARKETPLACE classifieds.nsnews.com
Call or email to place your ad, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
604-653-7851 • 604-362-0586 nmather@glaciermedia.ca • dtjames@glaciermedia.ca Book your ad online anytime at
nsnews.adperfect.com
REMEMBRANCES
CELEBRATE YOUR FAMILY OCCASIONS AND SHARE MEMORIES
obItuarIes
In MeMorIaM
DEBORAH MAGDEE 4.35125X2 NSN002929 :: #732539 OBITUARIES
Esther (Hetty) HARTWIG
March 29, 1911 - January 10, 2008
MOM
Those we Love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday. Love and Miss You Everyday Glenda (Rich) & Family
obItuarIes
GROUNDWATER, Ellen Marina (nee Stewart) 1935 - 2022 It is with great sadness and love that we announce that our dear mother and grandmother Ellen Groundwater passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Harry in 2016 and her son in law Dave in 2014. Ellen was a pioneer of Seymour Heights and lived for almost 60 years a block from where she grew up. She will be lovingly missed by her children Ann, John, Sandy (Dan), daughter-in-law Julie, grandchildren Emily, Ben, Connor, Eliza (Jordan), Lee (Anna), Wesley, Milo (Danny), and great grandson Io. A memorial service will be held on January 5, 2023 @1:00pm at North Shore Alliance Church, 201 -23rd St. E, North Vancouver, In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be gratefully accepted.
JOHNSTON, Tessa R.W. May 13, 1936 − December 9, 2022
KAUFMANN, Sylvia M. January 1, 1944 − October 29, 2022
Tess passed away peacefully at the Northshore Hospice on December 9, 2022, at the age of 86, after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Alan. She is mourned by her four children, Dean, Pat, Erin and Jay, and their spouses, Audrey, Kristin, Alec and Sarah; her ten grandchildren, Liam, Sam, Aiden, Jacob, Tessa, Quin, Elle, Bella, Sierra and Pine; and by her brother, Tim. Tess was born on the English coast in Kent. She grew up sailing out of the Royal Temple Yacht club in the now famous Ramsgate harbour. Ramsgate was a key small boat supply harbour during the second world war, and Tess told stories of riding her bicycle to school with her little wooden box on the back, which contained her gas mask. After the war, Tess was off to London to complete her training in Occupational Therapy in 1955. She then moved to France, where she worked as an OT before deciding to leave Europe for a new adventure in Canada in 1959. She quickly developed a network of friends upon arriving in Vancouver, began working at GF Strong and then met Alan, who she married in 1963. They raised four children in West Vancouver, with summers spent on the farm on Saltspring Island, where many memories were created with family and friends. With four young kids at home, Tess decided to further her education, an uncommon choice back in the day. She began studying Art History in the evenings and weekends to qualify for entry to UBC, where she then pursued her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation, earning her BSR(OT) in 1980. With the kids in school, she went back to work, having been out of the workforce for nearly 20 years. She practiced at Lions Gate Hospital for many years, Shaughnessy Hospital and then community care on the North Shore before retiring. Tess and Alan moved their agricultural hobbies to Gambier Island’s Sea Ranch in 2005. There they made many new friends and spent summers and many winter weekends gardening, painting and working on the farm. Tess managed to spend part of this last summer there, much to the joy of the Sea Ranchers, who all loved her dearly. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Sadly, we announce the passing of Sylvia Kaufmann (née Kudeba) on October 29, 2022, at the age of 78. Sylvia was born on January 1, 1944, in Regina, SK, to Alex Kudeba and Pauline Hryhorchuck. She is survived by her daughter, Leeann, and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by her former husband, Julien, and recently deceased son, Todd.
Memorial Service: Friday, January 6, 2pm at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.
604.630.3300 604-653-7851 classifieds. nsnews.com
Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes
obItuarIes
As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
Sylvia was raised in rural SK. She moved to Winnipeg, MB, where she met and married Julien. They moved to North Vancouver, BC, in the mid− 60s, where they settled down to raise their family. Sylvia was a dedicated member of the BC Gov., retiring with 25 years of service. She started her career as a BC Sheriff, then later as a Court Clerk at the Law Courts in Vancouver, BC. She will be forever remembered, loved and cherished.
SUGIYAMA, Gerard (Gerry) S. November 21, 1924 − December 28, 2022 Gerard Sugiyama (Gerry) passed away peacefully in his home on December 28, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Janet; son Wilton (Jennifer); two grandchildren, Gabriella and Raiden; and his daughter Eve (Peter). Gerry loved to play tennis and go out fishing in his boat. He would never be idle, always tinkering with something in his workshop. He was a professional mechanical engineer and loved to work with his hands − he built numerous things around the house, including furniture and even the family trailer, that we travelled everywhere in for camping trips. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. His patience, creativity and attention to detail were extraordinary, evident in the to−scale, steam engine−powered, 4−foot model of the Master Tugboat he built, which is currently on display at Richmond’s Britannia Heritage Shipyards in Steveston. He will be missed. A private family memorial will be held.
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
A21
REMEMBRANCES Obituaries
MCCANN, Gerry March 4, 1932 − November 8, 2022 Gerry McCann of North Vancouver passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022, in his 90th year. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Maggie; children Christopher, Michael, Shawn and Maureen; stepchildren Dan, Cathy and David; extended family, friends and many grandchildren. Gerry was born on March 4, 1932, in Brantford, Ontario, to Harold and Florence McCann. The eldest of four brothers (John, Walter and Jeff), he moved to Vancouver in 1957 after serving on the West Coast in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves (HMCS St Laurent). Gerry spent many years teaching English at John Oliver Secondary School in Vancouver, as well as running the Outdoor Club and introducing many students to the joys of the West Coast Trail. He was an avid volunteer, devoting countless hours to various community bands (including the Vancouver Fire Fighters band and, most recently, the Black Bear Band and West Van Pops band), St John Ambulance and the volunteer ski patrols at Whistler Mountain and later Grouse Mountain. Gerry enjoyed life and squeezed out every drop of enjoyment. A father, teacher, outdoorsman, musician, and adventurer, he lived a full and active life. Gerry had an endless quest for knowledge that inspired all who knew him. At a time of life when most people are resting, Gerry challenged the world on foot, by van, on skis, snowshoes, bikes, and kayaks. Gerry was certainly happiest with his feet by a campfire or curled up in a sleeping bag in a tent. We are grateful for the dedicated staff at Evergreen House in North Vancouver, who provided such excellent care and support to Gerry and his family in his final years. A Celebration of Life will be held at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, Saturday, January 7th, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the B.C. Cancer Foundation in his name.
Obituaries
Obituaries
SHELLARD, Olaf It is with great sadness the family of Olaf Shellard announces his passing on November 22, 2022 at the age of 83. Olaf left peacefully with his family by his side after a challenging few years of dementia. He is at peace now. Survived by his beloved wife Phyllis; sons James (Kris), Derek, Kevin (Rita); and his grandchildren Jordyn, Kelsey, Eric and Andrea. Olaf was born in Trail, BC, 1939 to Thelma and Jim Shellard. At the age of 18 he moved east to Ottawa after being recommended to a work study program with the National Defence Headquarters. Two years later he was sent to Halifax as part of the Navel Marine Program; it was there he met the love of his life, Phyllis; they were married December 30, 1961. His technical work in the shipbuilding industry continued for another 40 years as a draftsperson, estimator and project coordinator. Olaf’s career highlights were plentiful ranging from working in Japan, England, United States, Eastern Canada and North Vancouver at Burrard and Belair Shipyards. Olaf enjoyed a variety of activities over the years; judo, skiing, tennis, squash, chess and earlier and without a doubt he thoroughly enjoyed his time racing dingy sailboats. Later his peaceful place would be in the yard gardening and playing the guitar. Olaf will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Heartfelt thanks to his health care providers at Lions Gate Hospital during his final weeks.
As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
SHARE YOUR CELEBRATIONS AND MEMORIES
TJORHOM, Terry Leonard June 18, 1944 - December 4, 2022 Beloved husband to Lori, Dad to Carly (Mike) and James (Nicole), Poppa to Malaia, Nico, Lexi, Ellie and Gabby; brother to Carl; brother-in-law to Bev, Uncle Terry to their families, and Hamster to his countless friends - Terry Tjorhom passed away peacefully in his favourite place: Cabo. Born in Vancouver to Ted and Lila, and of proud Norwegian descent, Terry grew up in Champlain Heights, attending Killarney High and BCIT where he took building technology and was part of the first ever graduating class. It was there that he met the love of his life and wife of more than 54 years, Lori. After a year long trip around the world, they settled down in Deep Cove in 1979 to raise their family and enjoy crabbing, dock beers, dog walks, Carol Ships, boat trips down the Arm, and so much more. Terry spent most of his career as a successful construction business owner with his partner, Ed Perih. Those efforts allowed him to retire early and enjoy more than 23 years with his family and friends as they built their “No Bad Days” community in Cabo. Terry was a loyal and loving person who accepted everyone for who they are. Known for his kindness and warmth, and always at the centre of good times, Hammy made sure to check in on his friends and family frequently. The Tjorhom “core four” were as close as any family could ever be. Hammy loved life fully and happily every day, and it’s another guidance he leaves behind. We will do our best to continue his happy, hopeful, positive, and grateful legacy. A Celebration of Life is planned for January 27th in North Vancouver. To honour Terry, please consider making a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Gracias to the BlueNet Cabo Care Team for their warm compassion and care.
Because I Love You So Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way. All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so. -Anonymous
604.630.3300 To place your announcement nsnews.call: adperfect.com 604.653.7851
A22 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com
REMEMBRANCES
COMMUNITY
RENTAL
Funeral ServiceS
Found
Wanted to rent
SET OF CAR KEYS found in Leyland Park, West Van on Dec 23rd/24th. Call 604-618-4640
UNIVERSITY STUDENT looking to rent a garage long term on the North Shore. Please call Al, 604-841-1095
loSt
North Shore’s Only Family Owned Funeral Provider
George & Mildred McKenzie
604-926-5121 • mckenziefuneralservices.com 200-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver
taking care of each other
is what community is all about.
Hollyburn Funeral Home 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Thank you for continuing to place your trust in us now and always. Proudly serving the north Shore for over 80 years
604-922-1221
Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.
HollyburnFunerals.com
Dignity Memorial is a division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC.
ExEcutor sErvicEs
Lost − two tennis racquets inside black racquet covers. $50 reward. Contact Peter Scholefield @ 604−913−9090 Reward − Single GMC key with fob lost in the Westview Safeway parking lot @ noon on Dec. 24th. 604−329−5081
MARKETPLACE Free
Wanted CASH for your CLUTTER I will pay CASH for your UNWANTED ITEMS! I specialize in RECORDS, English Bone China & Figurines, Collectibles, Tools, Antiques, ETC
Rob • 604-307-6715
Caring and Professional Executor, Trustee and Power of Attorney services based on the North Shore
Old Books Wanted. also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. no text books or encyclopedias. I pay cash. 604-737-0530
Tel: el: 778.742.5005
Nicole L. Garton
heritagetrustcompany.ca
President, Heritage Trust Tel: 778-742-5005
PETS Pet MeMoriaMS
Dakota
I lost you many years ago; but I miss you still. You were a wonderful dog, Love Mom.
Westcoast Wills & Estates
Probate made easy. Let our experienced lawyers help you.
604-230-1068 | westcoastwills.com 604-210-2211 *A law corporation
Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes
TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS
Call604-630-3300 604-653-7851 Call to to book book your your ad
HOME SERVICES carPentry CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, cell 604-928-3270
concrete
AGGRECON SPECIALTIES
• Polished Concrete Floors • Pumping • Placing • Sealing • Acid Staining • Decorative Concrete • Forming • Demolition • Foundation Pouring Professional Work
NORTH VAN GARAGE SALE 1302 Oakwood Cres, Sunday Aug 2, 8:00 AM− 1:00 PM No Early Birds Rain or Shine
RENT OUT YOUR EXTRA SPACE
778-919-7707
N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists 604-988-9523 or 604-988-9495
dryWall
electrical A CLASS ELECTRICIAN
Licensed. LEL0209900 Res/comm. Bonded, Ins, WSB. Small jobs and problem expert. Free est. 7 days 8 am - mid.
Dave, 778-230-0619
All Electrical, Low Cost, Licensed, Res/Com, Small job expert, Renos, Panel changes.
(604)374-0062 Simply Electric
YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d. Fast same day service. We love BIG & small jobs! 604-568-1899 goldenleafelectrical.com
ALP ELECTRIC #89724
Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769 A & A Millwood Quality Drywall Service. Repairs, renos, new construction. Prompt service.
Flooring
Low price, big/small jobs, satisfaction guar. Free est
604-765-3329
Flooring
Richard cell 604-671-0084 or 604-986-9880
Hardwood & Vinyl Installation & Repairs Custom Floor Designs Specializing in Stairs Licensed • Insured • WCB. Free Est. & Consultations. Golden_Touch_flooring Steve • 236-888-1808
classifieds.nsnews.com
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Experts • Repairs • Staining • Installation • Free Estimates
604-376-7224 centuryhardwood.com GOLDEN HARDWOOD, LAMINATE & TILES. Install Hardwood, Sanding/Refinishing, Tiling. + Home Renovations. • 778-858-7263 • INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar.604-518-7508
gutterS
• Gutters Cleaned • Power Washing • Christmas Lights • Window Cleaning • Awnings Cleaned
Free Estimates & Quality Service
604-644-9648
Hot Spot For Sale
604.630.3300 604-653-7851
north shore news nsnews.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 |
A23
SUDOKU
HOME SERVICES Handyperson
pLuMbinG
roofinG
Capilano Home Improvement Small and big ig jobs jo
Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling Plumbing, Tiling, Paving Drywall, Carpentry, Deck, Fence Door and Window ood, Laminate Hardwood,
Insured & WCB
604.219.0666
A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations • RENOVATION WORK • WCB. 25% Discount • Emergency Repairs •
• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm. • 24/7 Service
Jag • 778-892-1530
a1kahlonconstruction.ca
604-437-7272
DELBROOK PLUMBING & DRAINAGE • Licensed & Insured • No Job Too Small • Hot Water Tanks • Specializing in Waterline
604-729-6695 Find all the help you need in the Home Services section
BONDED & INSURED EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES PROFESSIONAL, SAFE AND RELIABLE
604-900-6010 MrHandyman.ca
Lawn & Garden
paintinG/ waLLpaper
A.A. BEST PRO
Painting Specials
Lawn aeration & Lawnmaint, maint., Moss, moss control, powerTrims, raking, Power Raking, trims, pruning, topping, cleanups. Pruning, Topping, Clean-Ups
Free Estimates Call Sukh
604.726.9152 604.984.1988
Rubbish Removal $45/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020
Call 604-653-7851 or email
nmather@glaciermedia.ca
ADVERTISING POLICIES
All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The North Shore News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration. For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!
10%
All-Ways Painting Designer Interior Renos, Houses, Apts, Offices, Shops. Local Business.
RES & COM • INT & EXT Best Quality Workmanship 1 room from $178. WCB. Ins’d. 25 yrs exp.
.
OFF
your total bill
PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE
20 Year Labour Warranty Available
604-591-3500
To place your ad email nmather@glaciermedia.ca
1451 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1TS
BRING HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL RENOVATIONS: •Kitchen •Baths •Additions •Patio •Stairs •Deck •Fences •Painting •Drywall & MORE
TO THE NEXT LEVEL
ACROSS
778-892-1530
a1kahlonconstruction.ca
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DOWN? Call Doug, 604-644-9648
REFER TO THE HOME SERVICES SECTION FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS
tree services
604-727-2700
Please recycle this newspaper.
Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.
• Glass and mirror cut to size • Wood and metal customized frames • Storefront glass replace • Windows and screens replacements • Patio door screens and rollers • Canopy/skylight • Shower doors and railing glass • Emergency board ups
RICKY DEWAN PAINTING
604-299-5831 or 604-833-7529
604-946-4333
atozglass1451@gmail.com | 604-770-0406 • 236-777-8994
604-985-0402
Serving the North shore for over 20 years
Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates
renos & HoMe iMproveMent
604 -230 -3539 778 -895-3503 604-339-1989
Interior & Exterior Winter Specials BOOK NOW.
ABE MOVING & Delivery &
604-230-0627
$350, 2 coats any colour 2 rooms for $400, (Ceiling & Trim&extra) Price incls (Ceiling Trim extra) Cloverdale quality paint. paint. Price incls Premium premium quality NO completed. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. We do allAsk sorts of wood us about ourflooring and Flooring all types&ofMoulding mouldings. Laminate Services.
MovinG Affordable Moving From $45/hr 1,3,5,7,10 Ton Trucks Licensed & Insured Local - Long Distance Free Est. Senior Disc. 604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com
Gutter Cleaning, PROPERTY Power Washing, CHAMPION SERVICES INCRoof Cleaning Window Cleaning, 0.75000X1 Call Simon for prompt & :: #732339 professionalWASHING service 30 yrs exp. POWER
PROMOTION
GARDEN SERVICES LTD.
power wasHinG
Bros. Roofing Ltd. Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.
ALL WEST TREE SERVICE
Call to advertise in Call in
Home Services Services Home 604-653-7851 604.630.3300
Topping, trimming, hedges pruning, cleanups and take away. Free est. 604-726-9152
Add A SplASH of colouR! Refer to the Home Services section for all your decorating and design needs
1. Basics 4. Swiss river 7. Constrictor snake 8. Building occupied by monks 10. Discount 12. Deal a blow to 13. Relating to the ear 14. Thyrotropin 16. Loud, unpleasant noise 17. Large intestines 19. Move with a curving trajectory 20. Witnesses
DOWN
1. Engulf 2. Waterside hotel 3. Printed cotton fabric 4. Defensive nuclear weapon 5. One who follows the rules 6. Lace up once more 8. Fire byproduct 9. Hankerings 11. Outer 14. One-time aerospace firm 15. Seafood 18. Commercial 19. Epoxy hardener (abbr.) 20. Samoan monetary unit 22. Type of gland
21. You need both to live 25. Dash 26. Network 27. Dig 29. C. European river 30. Supplement with difficulty 31. Corporate executive 32. Carroll O’Connor’s onscreen wife 39. No variation 41. Airborne (abbr.) 42. “Heidi” author 43. Affirmative 44. Pie _ __ mode
45. W. Asian country 46. Grotesque or bizarre 48. Delicacy (archaic) 49. Textile 50. Denial 51. Electronic data processing 52. Attempt
23. Arrest 24. Check 27. Past participle of be 28. Alias 29. A major division of geological time 31. Kids programming channel (abbr.) 32. Joked 33. Helps little firms 34. Roman numeral 50 35. Impressive in size or scope 36. Domineering leader 37. A person who delivers a speech
38. One after 89 39. Young hawk 40. The scene of any event or action 44. A team’s best pitcher 47. Integrated data processing
A24 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
north shore news nsnews.com