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A cyclist in her 40s has been killed after a collision with a dump truck driver in North Vancouver Monday morning.

Police officers who were en route to an unrelated call came across the scene at the intersection of Lonsdale Avenue and 23rd Street at about 10:30 a.m., shortly after it happened. A woman had suffered “significant injuries,” said Const. Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for the North Vancouver RCMP. Officers immediately attempted life-saving first aid, but the woman was declared dead by medical personnel a short time later, said Sahak. Police are still investigating the cause of the collision, said Sahak. He said the dump truck was making a right turn from 23rd Street north onto Lonsdale Avenue while the cyclist was to the right of the dump truck when the collision happened. The driver of the commercial vehicle, which was pulling a trailer, remained on scene Monday and is co-operating with investigators. Continued on page 18

North Vancouver RCMP inspect the scene of a fatal collision between a dump truck driver and a cyclist at Lonsdale Avenue and 23rd Street in North Vancouver Monday afternoon. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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Urgent push to get women in B.C.’s marine industry JANE SEYD

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When men who work on the waterfront first see Connie Leo hooking up the massive hoses that carry fuel oil from her barge to a shoreside terminal, there’s likely a moment of surprise.

Leo, who stands just 5’1”, is one of only a handful of women currently working in the marine industry on the B.C. coast. As an oil barge operator, Leo is even rarer. “There is only one of me, really,” she says. Being a woman working We have people in a male-domof all shapes inated field and sizes. isn’t without its challenges, says Sometimes Leo. women don’t “It’s taken an think they’re adjustment for strong enough. a lot of peoYou just have to ple,” she said want to do it. – particularly when it’s come MANAGER OF MARINE PERSONNEL FOR SEASPAN to dealing with JESSICA MCHAFFIE crews aboard some deep-sea vessels, who come from places in the globe where seeing a woman do that work is even rarer. In Leo’s case, seeking work on the water was a natural extension of her time growing up around the ocean in her native Australia, then later working as a lifeguard. In Canada, Leo found herself working for a marine training institute in B.C., which showed her the kinds of opportunities possible in the marine industry. “So, I decided to dive right in and get

A woman attending Seaspan Marine’s open house Feb. 28 tries out a state-of-the-art tugboat simulator. MIKE SAVAGE / 21STOPS started,” she said. “I did my marine training courses and one of them was the ticket that enables me to do the work that I’m currently doing.” Leo, who currently works for Seaspan Marine, is a rarity now, but she may be less of one in the future. Of the 290 people who currently work as deckhands, masters and mates on tugboats and barges for the company, only six are women. In the past, not many women have considered a career in what has traditionally been man’s line of work. But with more than 40 per cent of the current workforce expected to retire in next decade, Seaspan is actively looking to expand the pool of people who might

consider a career in the industry. On Tuesday, Seaspan Marine held an open house aimed at introducing women to the types of careers that are possible. The event also aimed to connect potential workers to those with experience in the industry. Among the highlights was a chance to try out Seaspan’s state-of-the-art tugboat simulator, used for current employees at the company to upgrade their skills. Jessica McHaffie, manager of marine personnel for Seaspan, said there’s no reason women can’t work on the water or on the shore end of the marine industry. “Anybody can do it,” she said. “We have people of all shapes and sizes. Sometimes women don’t think they’re strong enough.

You just have to want to do it.” Some of the more physical work involved could include hooking and unhooking barges from tow lines, hooking up fuel hoses and climbing ladders on to barges. Most jobs in the marine industry are regulated by Transport Canada, which means someone wanting to start in the field must take specific training and licensing courses as well as pass exams and spend a certain number of hours working on the water. Anyone working on a barge or tugboat needs to be adaptable and quick thinking, with a good awareness of what’s happening around them, said McHaffie. But those aren’t qualities exclusive to half the population. And while some tugboat work has traditionally involved going off for two weeks at a time up the coast, there is other work closer to the harbour that involves more regular shifts, she said. More recently the industry has recognized the potential for changing demographics in its workforce. Several new tugs being built to service the future LNG facility in Kitimat include private bunks and washrooms, for instance, to accommodate women who could be part of the crew. In this case, being more inclusive just makes better business sense as the industry looks for more workers, said McHaffie. The pay isn’t bad either, adds Leo. Deckhands can make $38 an hour, while some barge operators can pull in close to $60 an hour. In her own case, an investment of about $6,000 in training resulted in first jobs making $48 an hour. “It’s certainly good money,” she said.

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Waterfront industrial explosion and fire under investigation BRENT RICHTER

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North Vancouver City Fire Department investigators are working to determine what caused a large fire at a waterfront industrial site Sunday evening.

Crews from the City and District of North Vancouver were dispatched to the Vancouver Pile Driving site at the foot of Brooksbank Avenue around 7 p.m. when a worker at the adjacent G3 terminal heard an explosion. “They could see heavy black smoke coming from the yard,” said assistant fire Chief Mike Danks. “Once we got on site, it

was very apparent we had a fully involved structure fire. It looked like the main source of the fire was a 10-by-30-foot ATCO trailer.” The fire had already spread to some nearby outbuildings and piles of supplies associated with the business. Danks said they trained their water cannon and hoses on the blaze and quickly got it doused. There were no staff on site and no one was hurt in the blaze, he added. Investigators were sifting through the wreckage on Monday in hopes of pinning down a cause. “There’s quite a bit of damage done there,” Danks said.

Danks said things could have been far worse had it not been for the early notification and co-ordinated response between the two fire departments. “They really stopped this fire from getting a lot bigger and spreading,” he said. Thankfully, all the contaminated water dumped on the flames was collected in an underground holding tank, which kept it from leaking into nearby Lynn Creek. “We were really lucky in that sense,” Danks said. While some of the operations will have to be suspended, Danks said Vancouver Pile Driving staff reported to work on Monday and the business will continue.

A fire burns at Vancouver Pile Driving on the North Vancouver industrial waterfront on Sunday. NORTH VANCOUVER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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Coun. Jordan Back of the District of North Vancouver has put forward a motion to control speeding on Delbrook Avenue. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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DNV may redesign Delbrook Avenue for slower speeds BRENT RICHTER

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After decades as an all-you-can-eatbuffet for speeders, Delbrook Avenue may soon be going on a road diet.

Council unanimously passed a motion from Coun. Jordan Back Feb. 27, directing staff to prepare a report on engineering and road design options for the Delbrook Avenue corridor “in an effort to slow traffic and make the corridor safer for all users.” For years, residents along Delbrook have complained to council about speeding drivers, and while some changes have been made, the job isn’t done, Back said. “I think about my two kids and walking along there or cycling along there and would I feel safe? I think the answer is very clear that I wouldn’t. The rate at which cars travel through Delbrook is just consistently fast and getting faster,” he said. “It’s largely an engineering issue. The road is too wide and as a result, people drive faster than they should.” Back, who has made street safety a priority in his time on council, said the municipality’s goal should be to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries through better design. Delbrook is classified as a “minor arterial” with a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour, but data collected by the Delbrook Community Association shows drivers routinely flout the limit, especially when going downhill. “There are over 800 cars a day going over 65 kilometres per hour. On the weekends, it’s even worse. The RCMP is overstretched in terms of resources. Last

year, 26 speeding tickets were given over the year, which is less than two a month,” association member Bev Parslow told council, adding that a survey carried out by the association found 95 per cent support for traffic calming among residents whose homes face Delbrook. Numerous Delbrook area residents turned out to tell council to hurry up on slowing down traffic. Speaking on behalf of the community association, Rene Gourley said the dangerous nature of crossing the street has an impact on the quality of life for those living there. “It means that a parent doesn’t feel safe letting their kid go and buy a popsicle that’s across the street.… It means that you can’t go to the park alone,” he said. “Have a complete plan that is going to engineer away the need for enforcement because we can’t do the enforcement. Twenty-six tickets in a year? That’s a joke.” Mayor Mike Little supported the motion, however, he warned of unintended consequences – sending impatient drivers to other quieter streets in search of a speedy rat run. “These places cannot handle additional capacity and so we have to be mindful of what the spillover impact is going to be on these alternative routes,” he said. Little added that the same debate could be had about virtually any arterial road in North Vancouver, and that bad habits behind the wheel like distracted driving or following too closely are rooted now in something larger. “It’s very challenging to build your way out of this cultural problem,” he said.

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Lynn Valley residents are getting their first local place to (legally) buy cannabis.

District of North Vancouver council voted 5-1 Feb. 27 to approve Nimbus Cannabis’s application to open a store on the east side of Lynn Valley Centre. The store will only be accessible from the exterior of the mall. Before it came to a vote, more than 50 people wrote to the district raising concerns the pot shop would draw criminal behaviour, influence children in the family-oriented mall and create other nuisances. Submissions from the public at a hearing on Feb. 7 were more weighted toward supporters who were eager to have the legal product made available in their own neighbourhood. The sentiment was echoed by council. “Of particular importance to me, I know that there is no cannabis retail in Lynn Valley, and the siting of cannabis retail here will allow persons to purchase cannabis without driving to other centres,” said Coun. Jim Hanson. “I do not believe that the addition of cannabis retail will change the nature of the community character in this location.” Coun. Lisa Muri said enough time has passed since legalization of cannabis that council need not worry about social ills coming along with new stores. “Correct me if I’m wrong, but we have had no complaints in any of the facilities that we have approved in the District of North Vancouver, in regards to any issue,” she said. “I have been in the facilities. They are well managed. They are well looked after. They are very professional retail stores with very strict protocols.” Coun. Herman Mah added that he had seen attitudes toward cannabis change with the times since he was growing up, with greater public acceptance now. Coun. Betty Forbes was the only council member to vote against the rezoning, based largely on the location on the

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hen your municipal tax bill arrives in the mail this year, brace yourself for a bit of sticker shock. Mid-way through budget season, tax increases on the North Shore are expected to range from 4.15 to 5.24 per cent in 2023.

That’s less than the rate of inflation, but whether it’s a carton of eggs or a wastewater treatment plant, cost creep is an issue everywhere, and our councils have been making some difficult choices to limit the impact. Tax-averse West Vancouver council has chosen to hold the line, essentially freezing staff and service levels where they are. With no new funding, we expect West Van’s parks to look a little rougher this year. To their credit, council is adding to the asset levy, which is committed to keeping the district’s infrastructure from falling apart, something

they neglected for far too long. Across the Capilano River, the District of North Vancouver has been doing proper asset management for decades, which makes tax increases for infrastructure much smaller and more predictable. Yet, on Queens Road, council is being rightly taken to task by the community for failing to deliver funding for long-promised new artificial turf fields and active transportation infrastructure. Without any tangible progress on the Spirit Trail to Deep Cove or a suitable place for kids to play, DNV council stands accused of shirking both climate and safety responsibilities. These are the trade-offs every council struggles with at budget time. One taxpayer’s nice-to-have is another’s must-have. And municipal councils, being the level of government closest to the people, must brace for an earful no matter which way they go.

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Prune they did, and prudently, too.

In a year many newly elected municipal councils in British Columbia seem oblivious to the lingering and disquieting economic conditions, West Vancouver’s chose a much more considered path to the dilemma of property tax increases in 2023. At the risk of seeming soft and breaching a columnist’s job definition of curmudgeonly critique: Not every year needs a tight rein on public finances, but with many households and businesses exercising restraint, this one does. While taxpayers in Vancouver and Surrey are wondering what happened to the fiscal caution they thought they voted for in October, and while senior government spending is on a long-term weight-gain program, West Vancouver council is opting in its first budget, with some risk, to minimize its additional pull on the pocketbook. Its decision Monday to raise property taxes 4.14 per cent, rather than the original 6.07 per cent suggested by staff, signals clearly council’s conservative fiscal bent and intention to focus on fiscal stewardship. For the time being, this doesn’t seem wrong.

Councils in other parts of the Lower Mainland are mainly trying to fulfill expansionary campaign promises (praying that voters remember the results but don’t remember the bills in three years) and reconstitute depleted pandemic-era capital investment in infrastructure. This one resisted the former and focused a bit more on the latter. More than half of the operating levy increase was rolled back from the first proposal (2.14 per cent, not 4.57 per cent), including a notable walk-away from a plan for 14 new jobs arising from staff recommendations. Meantime, the proposed asset levy increase was doubled to two per cent, mainly to deal with deferred maintenance and lagging capital investment; it still isn’t enough, but it will have to suffice for at least a year. There is much momentum this year in municipalities in fully restoring community services to pre-pandemic heights, in part to stimulate revenue. Truth be told, a more serious concern involves West Vancouver’s public assets and how they are deserving of serious attention. Yes, council couldn’t flat-line the budget, as Coun. Linda Watt seemed to wish at

the Monday meeting. It is still an overall increase, inside the inflation rate – and quite a chunk of it will come in increases to labour costs, contractual obligations and inflation, estimated to be larger than even expected in January and mainly out of its agency to control at the moment. Rather than expansion, it opted to restore some programs and deal a bit more than anticipated at first with the logjam of deferred maintenance of capital during the pandemic. The council’s finance and audit committee, where most councils get into the weeds and sometimes down the rabbit hole, was dealt a second batch of budget proposals from staff at a late February meeting but delivered one of its own that was ultimately rubber-stamped Monday. An important side-issue was how council froze the environmental levy for the year, on the grounds that a larger climate action strategy is needed before committing additional funds. (Mayor Mark Sager blurted out something at the end of the council meeting he might rue that $1 million of the new $8 million provincial grant for recreation and sport resources could be assigned to environmental measures.) If there is a troubling issue flying below

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the radar, it’s the year-after-year shortfall in what are year-after-year arguments for “optimal” capital investment in our infrastructure – roads, facilities, parks and trails. This procrastination to properly finance infrastructure to avoid asset failures might have been understandable in the pandemic, but it has proven to be a chronic and not episodic challenge. In the nine years of the asset levy, the shortfall in “optimal investment” has been about $35 million; in such a small community, that’s a troubling total. This is not the glitziest issue. Successive councils have found it politically safe to kick the can down the road; this one is giving the can just a light tap along. What’s clear is that development under this council will not be prolific – it was reminded repeatedly of its campaign promises about this at a public hearing that preceded Monday’s budget discussion – so the tax base will not broaden. Council will eventually face the need to diversify the source of funds, somewhere. Kirk LaPointe is publisher and executive editor of BIV as well as vice-president, editorial, Glacier Media Group, the North Shore News’ parent company. He is also a West Vancouverite.

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MAILBOX WHAT’S THE STATUS ON WEST VAN’S TWO BELOVED PIERS?

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West Vancouver piers played an important role in connecting West Vancouver to Vancouver. In the pre-1938 Lions Gate Bridge era (still an engineering miracle!), people and goods would commute from the Greater Vancouver to West Vancouver through these piers. Phylllis Sarah Walden tells us in her 1947 UBC masters degree thesis (titled A History of West Vancouver) that there were two main piers and two wharves in the pre-1938 Lions Gate Bridge era. The first pier was built by the English scholar Francis William Caulfeild (after whom the widely known beautiful district is named). The second was the Hollyburn pier (near 17th Street) which served as the main pier for the ferry service between Vancouver and West Vancouver. But what about the Ambleside and Dundarave “piers?” Mrs. Walden refers to the Ambleside and Dundarave piers as Ambleside wharf and Dundarave wharf, respectively, without getting into as many details about these two latter wharves as she did with the Caulfeild and Hollyburn piers in her thesis. Why? I don’t know. But it seems to me that the Ambleside and Dundarave piers (and the word pier

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is more precise than the word wharf, as a wharf runs parallel to the shoreline while a pier runs perpendicular to the shoreline) receive the same little attention from the District of West Vancouver (a district that is very active and responsive in my own personal experience) as it did in Walden’s thesis. Both the Ambleside and Dundarave piers were hit by a storm in January of 2022. Since then, they have been closed. The District of West Vancouver announced in June 2022 that both piers were insured, and should be back to function within one year. However, the one year is about to terminate within three months from now. No construction works have started on both of these piers – vital piers of history and fun! So I have a question to the District of West Vancouver: If the insurance is arguing about spending their money, would the District of West Vancouver accept a public fundraiser for rehabilitating our two beautiful forgotten piers (i.e. the Ambleside and the Dundarave piers)? I know many people (and professionals) who would volunteer their time and effort to make sure that the Ambleside and Dundarave wharfs are back to normal. But it all begins with knowing our current options, and knowing what is needed to get those two beautiful piers up and running. Though these Ambleside and Dundarave piers are no longer the main economically

vital piers they once were, they are still vital for families and friends to gather, and think and rethink their future and livelihood … all while having fun!

Joseph Hough West Vancouver

Editor’s Note: The District of West Vancouver supplied the following response to Hough’s query: “We have been working diligently on the process to get the piers repaired. The District’s insurance claim for the damage to the piers has been processed and we expect to be able to issue a tender in the coming weeks for the repairs. Staff are just waiting on final engineering drawings from the consultant. The schedule will be dependent on the availability of qualified contractors, but we are hoping to have the piers open in June.”

EMILY KELSALL A ‘TRUE LEADER’ FOR HER CLIMATE ACTIVISM Dear Editor:

Re: REX against TMX protester gets extra week in jail for courtroom dinosaur “stunt” In my view Emily Kelsall, who was recently handed a prison sentence of 28 days because of taking a stand to protect our environment from the Trans Mountain Pipeline project, is a youth hero and should be supported by the North Shore community. She, along with the other land and water defenders, including those of the TsleilWaututh Nation, are true leaders.

We are heading into a global crisis and these leaders are desperately trying to get the message out. Research now published in Nature and Lancet Planetary Health (2021) shows that there is an alarming yet understandable crisis in our communities, but especially in our children and young people: that of “eco-anxiety” and “climate grief” characterized by a range of emotions including sadness, anger and helplessness. This widespread anxiety stems partly from youth feeling failed by governments and betrayed by leaders with respect to climate inaction. In essence they feel let down by the systems that are supposed to protect us. Critical assessments of the present status, consequences and commercial viability of the Trans Mountain Pipeline project do nothing to assuage fears of the lack of governmental transparency surrounding the economics of the project, not to mention what is at stake for cultures, reconciliation, wildlife and ecosystems. Intelligent youth like Emily Kelsall represent powerful advocates for positive social change and for protecting the environment. We need to uplift our youth to purpose and agency, not punish them for being leaders. I urge North Shore residents to support Emily Kelsall who, along with other youth leaders, is undertaking courageous climate and conservation action at a time when life-saving actions are required due to the complexity, extent and gravity of the environmental challenges that we face.

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Man sentenced to time served for baseball bat assault JANE SEYD

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A Vancouver man who barged his way inside a North Vancouver rooming house and beat another man with a baseball bat has been handed a sentence of one day in jail plus one year’s credit for time he’s already spent in custody.

Mark James Andrew Baker, 41, was handed the sentence March by Judge The attack was 1Joseph Galati in motivated by a North Vancouver disagreement provincial court “over money.” after pleading guilty to a charge DEFENCE LAWYER LEO FUMANO of assault causing bodily harm. The assault at the rooming house in the 400 block of East

11th Street in North Vancouver happened a year ago, on Jan. 29, 2022. Crown counsel Jason Krupa said on that day Baker knocked on the door and when someone answered, Baker and another man pushed past him into the house. Once inside, they went to the victim’s room and proceeded to beat him for about 30 seconds “including with a baseball bat,” said Krupa. Baker was heard by other people in the rooming house saying he was looking for another person named “Mike,” said Krupa – although that wasn’t the name of the man he attacked. Afterwards, Baker stole a bicycle from outside the house and rode off, Krupa said. The victim of the assault suffered a bloody nose and injuries to his face and was taken to hospital, said Krupa. Once there, however, he refused to co-operate with police or give a statement, said Krupa.

The attack appears to have been targeted, he added. Baker’s defence lawyer Leo Fumano agreed. “It was not a stranger assault,” he said. “The witnesses knew him.” The attack was motivated by a disagreement “over money” he said. After Baker was arrested the case was set for trial, but none of the witnesses showed up, said Krupa. Baker’s defence lawyer said his client has been on the streets since he was 13 years old, and wants to be a better role model for his son. The judge sentenced Baker to the 244 days already served in jail – equivalent to one a one-year sentence – and ordered him to complete two years of probation with conditions not to contact his victim as well as a woman who witnessed the assault. “I hope that issue is resolved for your

sake,” he said. The rooming house where the assault took place in North Vancouver is the same one that has been the subject of numerous complaints from neighbours about disturbances and illegal activity. In April of last year, the house was the scene of a drive-by shooting at 3 a.m. when neighbours heard multiple shots being fired. In May of last year, the City of North Vancouver filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court demanding the property owner stop using the property as a rooming house. The petition filed in court by the city referred to many disturbances at the property, including “assaults, drug related investigations, a sudden death, overdose calls, burning complaints, untidy/unsightly property complaints, parking complaints, zoning complaints and a drive-by shooting.”

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Ian Cunliffe is of the opinion that beauty is ubiquitous.

Not merely in the places you or I expect to find it, like the night sky when filled with a silver peppering of stars or a blooming flower bed in the first weeks of spring, but in the unassuming, unexpected places regular folk pass by. Down a bedraggled alleyway, for example, or in the entranceway of a humdrum café. It is a skill that few who are prone to picking up pencils or pressing the shutter of a camera actually obtain, to find magic in the mundane or beauty in the boring, but Cunliffe masters it with ease. It is the reason, no doubt, behind his burgeoning success. Cunliffe, a North Vancouver primary school teacher by day, has garnered a cult following in recent months for his drawings that depict little pockets of his West Vancouver, where the artist lives. Some of his chosen settings, like Ambleside Beach or Lighthouse Park, are so well established they are practically synonymous with the coastal municipality. Yet others, arguably his finer works, are more niche: The rosy facade of the Villa Maris apartment complex, the crimson feline statue that guards The Red Lion Bar & Grill, or the traffic lights that sit on the corner of 22nd and Marine. “When I first started sketching, there were these places I

Sketches done by West Vancouver’s Ian Cunliffe have been sought after from people as far away as the United Kingdom and Mexico. MINA KERR-LAZENBY / NSN would choose because I liked them, not realizing at the time that these places meant as much to other people as they did to me,” Cunliffe says. “It is this shared experience that gives real meaning.” For those who reside in West Vancouver, as I do, these obscure snapshots resonate on a visceral level. It is as though Cunliffe has adventured into the cobwebbed corners of one’s memory and rifled through the cabinets that

contain mental imagery only stored absent-mindedly – like the houses on routes only driven when under highway hypnosis. He dusts them off, spruces them up, and ensures they are given the attention they truly deserve. He says he would like his work to speak to “anybody and be enjoyable to anyone,” but if you live on the North Shore, and you have lived here for a while, he wants it to have that inside element, too. Like a private club that only few are a part of.

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Cunliffe, who draws under the moniker Sketchy West Vancouver, says his drawings have been requested from as far away as the United Kingdom and Mexico. Expats, more often than not, yearning for a little slice of home. “It makes me think that maybe you can take a person out of West Vancouver, but it’s hard to take the West Van out of the person,” he chortles. Even for those who don’t live locally, there is universal appeal to be found in a Cunliffe creation.

Whimsical and animated, crafted from squiggly pencil lines and splashes of watercolour pen, each piece looks as though it is on the precipice of springing to life, like the opening scene of a children’s cartoon. Citing playful illustrators like Quentin Blake and Tony Ross as his biggest inspirations, he says he doesn’t know whether his pieces can be deemed “childishly simplistic, or simplistically childish.” His followers would likely say it is their winsome character that makes them so beguiling. God knows we all need a bit of joy and innocence right now. The artist analogizes his newfound success, comparing himself to an airplane mechanic who has walked into a dusty old hangar to work on a plane that is mostly in pieces on the floor. “You look up from your work part way through it to realize that you’re 10,000 feet in the air and you’re wondering, how the heck did I get up here?” he says. “This whole thing has been a wonderfully unexpected surprise.” What begun as a hobby has since turned into a side hustle, and Cunliffe is selling the sketches on his wall quicker than he can put them up. Commissions from locals hoping to see their own favourite places given the Sketchy West Van treatment are coming in fast – a “wonderful problem to have”, he says. With only so many nooks and crannies in West Vancouver Continued on page 34

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Massive dog survives sidewalk shock from ‘stray voltage’ BRENT RICHTER

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Park Royal is investigating and carrying out repairs after a shopper’s dog was electrocuted while walking on the mall’s sidewalk Saturday night, a likely case of “stray voltage.”

Teresa Benoit cuddles with her five-year-old Leonberger Benny, who suffered an electric shock walking on a sidewalk at Park Royal North. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

get Benny to safety. A stranger offered to go pick up Teresa’s vehicle and help load up the massive mutt, and Teresa took Benny to an animal hospital. It was only after she left that she started to put together what likely happened. There have been many

documented cases of dogs being zapped by “stray voltage” – when the electrical current from underground wiring jumps to infrastructure at street level. Dogs are more likely to be shocked than humans because their paws come into direct contact with the ground, metal grates

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Benny, a five-year-old, 90-kilogram Leonberger, was with his owner Teresa Benoit outside the Popeye’s Chicken at Park Royal North around 6 p.m. when he suddenly went into distress. “All of a sudden he just started, oh my God, yelping so loud, screeching so loud. He threw himself on the ground, rolling around, thrashing like a bull,” Teresa said. At first, Teresa didn’t know what was causing her beloved pet so much pain. She thought maybe he’d stepped on glass or something causing a burn on his pads. The scene drew onlookers wanting to help, and people from the other side of Marine Drive could hear Benny’s yelps. “I fell down to my knees to try to help him and then I started feeling shocked,” she said. It took several minutes to

and junction boxes, often with water and salt from the street acting as a conductor. Teresa explained what happened to staff at the clinic but, frustratingly, the vet on duty told her Benny had just likely stepped on salt, which can also irritate a dog’s paws. The vet gave him a sedative and painkillers. An electric shock can cause a heart arrhythmia, which can be fatal, but after an exam, the vet determined Benny was traumatized but at least physically OK. “I just held him and cried because I love this dog so much and I couldn’t believe what he had gone through,” Teresa said. What followed was a frustrating three days for Teresa, trying to get Park Royal to acknowledge what happened and fix the problem so no other dogs would be at risk. Initially she was told they couldn’t find anything wrong at the site. She suspected the source was an electrical junction box at the base of the planted trees used to power lights in the trees. On Wednesday, Park Royal responded to Teresa, as well

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Continued from page 1 communities that are growing faster, we see even greater increased demand on the infrastructure in their communities. And for those who aren’t growing as much, a lot of the barriers to growth are concerns about the demand on their infrastructure,” said North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma. “The amount that is coming to the North Shore is substantial.” The windfall comes as the municipal councils are hashing out their 2023 budgets, with debates over capital projects taking up much of the deliberations. District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little, whose council is facing calls to get on with completing active transportation, parks and artificial turf field projects that have been approved but never funded, said his council is very appreciative of the support. “It’ll be up to the council to come up with the list, but we do have $64 million in deferred projects in our current financial plans, so there’s lots of otherwise shovel-ready projects that we can be applying it to,” he said. Little also cautioned there’s no guarantee that staff resources, contractors or construction materials will suddenly be available to break ground on all the items on the wish lists of various user groups. “There’s a deliverability aspect to all of the projects,” he said. “Just because you have the money set aside doesn’t mean that the project has the capacity in all other ways to go ahead.” The money may not be in the bank yet, but West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager said it is all but earmarked for one specific project. “This has Place for Sport written all over it,” he said. “That’s the thing we’ve been pushing for. I wrote the premier. I wrote the minister of municipal affairs.

We’ve been asking for support to get that project going.” In January, council voted to expand the scope of the project. The exact cost of the redesigned sports field, track and lighting at West Vancouver Secondary School isn’t yet known, and the municipality is still hoping to pull in some federal grants, but Sager said the goal is to start construction this summer. “The community will be thrilled to see this project up and going,” he said. In the City of North Vancouver, Mayor Linda Buchanan is just as grateful for the influx of cash, but she added it will take some time and discussions among staff and council before it’s known how and where the money will be spent. “It’s outstanding. It’s a good day.… It’s a lot of money,” she said. “The dollar amounts reflect that we’ve been a leader in delivering homes for families and seniors and people in our community in general, and so we want to make sure everyone has access to the kind of community infrastructure that needs to go along with that.” Ma said the economic outlook for the province in the years ahead isn’t as rosy with a forecasted global economic slowdown, but she added there’s still money in the bank for grants like this. “We have that money right now,” she said. “Let’s put it to work for people.” All local governments are required to report on the use of the funds in their annual audited financial statements, which the ministry will be keeping an eye on to ensure it’s being spent as intended rather than squirreled away or passed on as tax breaks for residents. “If they want to keep receiving these kinds of grants in this way, they’re going to have to demonstrate that they can be trusted,” said Ma.” We’re operating on a presumption of trust right now.”

Benny a certified therapy dog working in schools and hospitals Continued from page 14 That’s our number one, whether it be the general public or canine.” Teresa said Park Royal’s management apologized profusely for what happened to Benny, and offered to compensate her for the ordeal. But she said she was only interested in seeing the problem acknowledged and fixed, (though she did accept their offer to cover Benny’s vet bill). It was the best possible outcome, Teresa said, but she’s speaking up now because she wants others to know about the risk that stray voltage poses to dogs. In 2018, a dog was electrocuted to death on Carrie Cates Court in North Vancouver after stepping on an electrical junction box lid. The dog’s owners later filed a civil suit against the City of North Vancouver, the city’s electrical contractor and Fortis B.C. That case has still not

been heard in court. The City of Vancouver, meanwhile, has made repairs to junction box in Gastown after a well-known neighbourhood dog named Titan was electrocuted on East Cordova Street on Tuesday. Titan survived and is recovering. “It is actually so common,” Teresa said. Benny is something of a celebrity in Metro Vancouver, not only because of his stunning stature, looks and rare breed. He’s also a certified therapy dog who visits hospitals, schools and businesses to provide pet therapy. “He’s a real sweet honey bunny, giving free hugs to the nurses and patients, and he’s so loving,” Teresa said. “He’s just the most wonderful, sweetest, kindest, gentlest, gentle giant. And I’m really upset that this happened to him and I feel he shouldn’t have suffered in vain.”

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North Shore Rescue warns of backcountry avalanche risk backcountry deaths in the North Shore Mountains. Search manager Doug Pope said they received word of the 31-year-old New Westminster woman after a friend reported her missing to the ski patrol around 6 p.m. By then, it was too dark to fly and the team had to proceed very cautiously on foot. “There is still a lot of concern about the avalanche conditions right now. Obviously, we’re seeing it all over the province, where very experienced people are getting caught and/or are killed in avalanches,” Pope said. “We have a similar weak persistent layer that’s buried about 100 centimeters down right now, so you can imagine the size of avalanche it could let loose.” Pope said the woman stayed cool and collected during the rescue, and was thankful for the help. “And she was also very sorry about making bad decisions,” Pope added. “She was quite surprised that the level of response we had and how involved it was and she was very sorry for putting our teammates in danger as well.”

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North Shore Rescue is urging the public to do their research and stay out of avalanche terrain after carrying out two out-of-bounds rescues in one day last week.

In both cases on Thursday, the team was asked to help people who crossed resort boundaries in search of fresh powder. In the first case, a backcountry skier was caught up in a small slide in Christmas Gully, which pushed him into the trees, resulting in a broken femur. The rescue team had just a brief window of opportunity to get in via helicopter and pull the injured man out before clouds and snow socked the area in. Sending teams in on foot would have been long and potentially dangerous, given the avalanche risk, at the time, said search manager Allan McMordie. “It is crazy to go outside of a controlled ski area right now,” he said. “That whole area could just all go all at once.” The skier and his friends were well equipped for and experienced in backcountry skiing,

North Shore Rescue’s long line team prepares to life out a patient from the West Vancouver backcountry, March 2. NORTH SHORE RESCUE but the timing and location were bad choices, according to North Shore Rescue. The team always strictly advises against going out-ofbounds, something that has resulted in many fatalities over the years because those areas

tend to be avalanche terrain that funnels into deadly gullies. The volunteers were back to Cypress around 6 p.m. after a snowboarder opted to duck the resort boundary rope and became stuck in Montizambert Gully, one of the worst areas for

The risk forecast from Avalanche Canada has been downgraded since the weekend, but North Shore Rescue team leader Mike Danks said anyone going into the mountains needs to check the forecast and do some local research too. Every weekend, the team’s own avalanche expert produces a video outlining conditions and risk factors. “There’s a lot that we can do to really have a better understanding of what the current conditions are,” he said. “Mitigating the risk by not going through avalanche terrain is definitely the safest way you can go.” North Shore Rescue’s preferred ride, Talon’s night-flying Dauphin helicopter equipped with a hoist, is down for maintenance for a month, leaving the team reliant on the familiar yellow Talon helicopters and long-lines for rescues, which is something people should ponder before going into the backcountry, McMordie added. “Not only is the risk profile high, but the chances of you getting a fast rescue are low also. It’s going be a long time before we can get to you,” he said.

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Continued from page 1 The North Vancouver RCMP’s traffic unit and the Integrated Collision Analyst Reconstruction Service were on scene at the intersection near Centennial Theatre for several hours Monday. Police have talked to a number of witnesses but are asking anyone else who witnessed the collision or who has video or dashcam footage of it to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file 23-4384. The full RCMP investigation into the fatality, including reports from police collision experts, is likely to take a number of months. Photos from the scene Monday showed the bicycle lying

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District of West Vancouver council has chopped increases in proposed staffing and environmental spending in the 2023 budget, bringing the overall increase in municipal taxes to 4.15 per cent this year.

When the draft budget was first tabled in January, district residents were looking at a 6.07-per-cent increase in taxes driven largely by the operating budget. Since then, council has rejected staff’s request for 14 new full-time equivalent employees working in parks and trails, West Vancouver Fire & Rescue, the planning department, IT and Indigenous relations. Council also chopped new funding for increased park maintenance and washroom cleaning, homeless camp clean-ups, Chinese and Farsi language translation for social media outreach, and assistance for the Harmony Arts Festival. Even without the new hires and programming, inflation in costs outside the district’s control like 911 service, labour agreements, insurance premiums,

West Vancouver council is chopping proposed staffing and environmental spending to lower taxes. DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER utilities and fuel require another $1.8 million, or a 2.14-per-cent tax increase to balance the budget. Also gone for 2023 is the proposed 0.5-per-cent increase to the environmental levy dedicated to climate change initiatives and environmental protection. While the operating budget faced the hatchet, council opted to shore up the capital budget, bumping up the annual asset levy increase, which is used to repair

and replace aging infrastructure from one per cent to two per cent. District finance staff estimate the municipal portion of this year’s tax bill (excluding Metro Vancouver, TransLink, schools and utilities) will be $238 higher than last year’s for owners of single-family homes assessed at the $3.76-million average. For a strata owner whose home is assessed at the $1.7-million average, it would amount to an extra $108.

Coun. Nora Gambioli voted against the 2.14-per-cent increase in the operating budget, warning her fellow council members they could be short-changing the municipality. She added she was disappointed that she was the only one on council to support the 0.5-per-cent increase for environmental initiatives. “I think it’s, of course, appealing to ratchet down our operational budget, but we have a lot of uncontrollable costs this year,” she said. “I think it’s going to affect our ability to serve the community well.” Mayor Mark Sager countered that council has a responsibility to keep expenditures down at a time when many constituents are feeling financially pinched. “Budgeting is an incredibly difficult undertaking, and yes, 2.14 per cent is a very tight number but I think it also reflects that a lot of people in the community are potentially having a tough year,” he said. For others on council, the 2.14 per cent was still too high. “As many of the council members here know I would have preferred to see a big zero,” said

Coun. Linda Watt. “We’re still looking for efficiencies in the organization, and it is my firm belief that in the coming months we will find those.” With 60 vacancies in the staff ranks already, Coun. Sharon Thompson said she’d be looking for some “creativity” in the way the district delivers services in the year ahead. Thompson added that the budget strikes a balance between competing interests in the community. “It’s hard to claw back on staff and our desire to move forward and build things and do a bunch of stuff in the community. This year, we want to hold back and I’m really proud of you guys for it,” she said. Coun. Scott Snider said the growth in the asset levy could help cover costs for things the increase in the environmental levy would typically pay for, and added that council needs to decide what its environmental priorities are. “Without a strategic climate plan in place, I’m reluctant to charge people money for something that we don’t even know how we’re going to spend yet,” he said.

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down the mountain. In the weeks that followed Jung stopped at nothing to bring her pet home: taking time off work to stay in temporary accommodation closer to the resort, going on extensive search trips long into the evening, searching via thermal drone with North Shore Rescue, and even chartering a helicopter.

Speaking to the North Shore News just two weeks after Callie’s disappearance, Jung said it had been “unbearably quiet and agonizing” without her two-and-ahalf-year-old companion. When her efforts proved fruitless, the community rallied around in support, raising over $4,500 via a GoFundMe page and taking to the trails in searches of their own. On Feb. 26, Jung updated the page’s 750 followers with a second post, thanking them for their tireless efforts and informing them of her beloved pet’s status. “Callie is going to be OK,” she wrote. “She’s acting like nothing ever happened… And I’m in awe at the strength and will to survive she exhibited–considering the terrain I was exploring the day she was found to follow her tracks in the snow.” “I can only imagine the things she’s seen and done to get back home,” she said. “Thank you everyone for helping to bring my best friend back,” she said. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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Soccer community lambastes budget at DNV public hearing MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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There was a full house in the District of North Vancouver council chambers on Monday evening as the public came forward to speak up on the 2023 budget, and the projects that have been chosen by council to be delayed.

Thirty-six speakers had signed up to speak ahead of the meeting. Around two thirds of the mass voiced their dismay over council’s likely plan to defer the build of artificial turf soccer fields, with parents and school teachers joined by the local soccer community – including coaches at the North Vancouver Football Club, the chair of the North Shore Soccer Association and the president of the North Shore Girls Soccer Club. Tammie Fenrich, director at the North Vancouver Football Club, had brought along her two sons. “Years ago I sat in this room with my mom and my teammates, where you promised two turf fields at Inter River. Now all those years later, we don’t have any new fields, and it looks like we won’t be getting fields anytime soon,” said her eldest Cash Fenrich, a Grade 8 Handsworth Secondary student. Money to complete a turf field at the school also hasn’t been included the current draft of the budget. “Not only have you not fulfilled the promise, you’ve lost the trust and upset many people in North Vancouver.” Most speakers highlighted the safety risks posed gravel field surfaces. “Between the dust and the heavy rain, these gravel fields are not ideal,” said parent Brandi Scales, who volunteers with Vancouver FC. “I can’t tell you the number of emails and phone calls I received from parents and coaches whose children have asthma or other environmental issues and allergies, often begging me to switch the practice fields.” Fenrich’s son said he had witnessed “countless times” injuries on gravel fields: “Kids trip, twist their ankles, fracture their arms, etc.,” he said. Dean Crawford, president of North Shore Girls Soccer Club, was one of a large number who touched on the “myriad” of benefits sporting clubs bring to local youth, with the lack of local facilities being the reason many aren’t able to access these benefits. “You have committed, as a group, to advance citizens’ priorities in this budget cycle, and one of those priorities has been explicitly described as fostering community wellbeing,” he said. “[Soccer] encourages healthy lifestyles, but the benefits for girls extend to enhancing self confidence and boosting mental health. In an age where too many of our youth are spending too many hours on screens, we are providing an excellent healthy alternative activity for girls and young women.”

NVFC president Stuart Ince was one of a large number of local members of the soccer community to speak out on council’s proposed budget Monday. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN Stuart Ince, president of North Vancouver Football Club and long-time campaigner for change for local sporting communities, said the council “stated a commitment to amateur sport” that hasn’t been reflected in their recent decision making, and the budget had been “poorly handled.” Those who weren’t there to talk on the artificial turf instead spoke out on council’s decision to defer active transportation infrastructure, especially that of the Spirit Trail. Members of the public, many who were donning their cycling helmets, drew attention to the woman cyclist who was killed in a collision earlier that day on the intersection of Lonsdale Avenue and 23rd Street, as an example of the danger of cycling without proper infrastructure. “This has been in the planning stages for 15 years,” implored Deep Cove resident Diane Macqueen. “The plan aligns with the council’s priorities for improving mobility, and the official community plan, including the reduction of greenhouse gases. With mobility, we need to have transit, but also safe, accessible, and connected bike lanes and routes for pedestrians,” she said. “I don’t want to hear about any more cycling fatalities.” Coun. Lisa Muri was the only member to follow up the public hearing with questions. She said she wanted to know why staff brought forward the deferral of the Spirit Trail. She also said she hoped for more information regarding the breakdown of the budget for Cates Park, Inter River and the Delbrook Community Recreation Centre. Council deliberations will take place March 13 and 27, with decisions on the budget going forward due to be made by March 27. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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The Capilano Blues men’s basketball team took home gold at the Pacific Western Athletic Association championships this weekend, locking them in for nationals this March.

On Saturday evening the team took to the court at Camosun College in Victoria, Vancouver Island, toppling the previously unbeaten Vancouver Island University Mariners from the top spot. The Blues beat the Mariners 98-95, securing their third ever provincial crown and their first provincial win since 2003. Fifth-year player CJ Campbell was crowned tournament MVP following his 21-point performance in the final, which included the final three-pointer with 46 seconds remaining. Across his three games throughout the tournament, the six-foot-two guard from Burnaby averaged 19.7 points per game, and played a team-high 34 minutes in the final, shooting 10-of-18 from the field. The contest had looked quite different early on. A post published to Capilano’s website detailed how the Blues had fallen behind from around the three-minute mark of the first quarter until Campbell’s clutch shot, his only three of the game. Guard Tyrone Asenoguan also played a large role in the team’s comeback, scoring 27 of his 31 points in the second half,

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It was clearly a good move, as both stores are thriving and Romantique has recently added swimwear to its oﬀerings. “We have an incredible selection of swimwear, in addition to our impressive selection of lingerie and sleepwear, featuring luxurious silks from local designer, Christine Morton,” Rockwell proudly states. Sasha adds: “We are known for having the best selection of beautiful clothing, accessories, lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear and gifts, but also superb customer service. We have built personal relationships with our fabulous clientele who continue to support us, for which we are truly grateful.”

Rockwell’s advice to entrepreneurs: believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams. “I wanted to set a good example for both of my daughters, showing them what women can do when they put their minds to it. Now, Sasha and I are setting a good example for her daughter also.”

Her daughter Sasha started working with her mom in the boutique after graduating high school. “Although it was meant to be temporary, Sasha has all the natural abilities of a retailer and an entrepreneur. She has a great eye for ﬁnding and purchasing must-have fashion items,” says Rockwell. They realized very quickly “Women are, by nature, that their shared good entrepreneurs; love of fashion and lingerie, combined they can multi-task and with the enjoyment of working hard work hard” together, was a winning combination for achieving success When asked about their in the retail industry. experiences as female The original Phoenix store dedicated a small corner of its space to pretty underpinnings, but consumer demand year-over-year presented a new retail opportunity – a dedicated lingerie store. In 1994, they opened Romantique lingerie store in a small space in Park Royal Shopping Centre. Rockwell says, “Its success led to enlarging the square footage, and then in 2013, we moved both stores to our current locations on Bellevue Avenue

business owners, Rockwell says: “Sasha and I have learned so much owning our own businesses. Women are, by nature, good entrepreneurs; they can multitask and work hard. If retail is something you are passionate about, and you don’t mind a lot of hard work…then just go for it – it is so rewarding!” Sasha agrees, and adds: “We both love the North Shore and love working here. Our staﬀ are like family and our customers are like friends –

And what does the future hold for this mother-daughter team? “We are always looking for new and better ways to do what we do, including finding more wonderful things to offer our customers,” says Rockwell. “We are working on growing and developing our website; it is a like a third business, as neither of us are very technical but we are learning all the time!” “Phoenix, as the name implies, reinvents itself as our customers’ needs change,” says Sasha. She is excited to share that they will be adding a travel section with the perfect packable fashions, and will be expanding their selection of accessories and fun, girlfriend gifts. Meanwhile at Romantique, they are adding more bra sizes and styles to provide a more inclusive selection for their clientele. With swimwear sales continuing to grow, they are excited to make this a permanent offering and expand on their selection. When asked about retiring Rockwell admitted: “I do get asked when I will be retiring. I still enjoy working; I’m having too much fun, so it isn’t in the cards yet!” ■

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Being raised in a ‘medical family’ on the North Shore, Margot Ware was told she would be a nurse when she grew up. After all, her mother and grandmother were registered nurses, and her grandfather was a renowned physician. She remembers sternly telling her mother: “No, I’m not. This is the 1970s and women have options today; we don’t all have to be nurses or teachers.” Ware was working towards a career in ﬁnancial management in the mid80s when life threw her a very ironic curveball. In her early twenties, Margot and her family hired Shylo Nursing Service in 1985 to provide palliative services for her mother as she battled late-stage cancer. During the months she helped

care for her mother, Ware was certified as a felt a pull towards a career Gerontological Nurse. in nursing, despite her Margot purchased the initial resistance to the company in 1998 and is idea. Ware says: “Despite proud to own the original all my protestations home care agency on that I would never be the North Shore, now a nurse, I discovered it in business for 42 years. was much more rewarding than any other vocation I I’m honoured to had considered.” carry on the legacy Forming a deep connection with of Betty Brown, the owner of the company, Betty offering the very Brown, Ware was best in home care.” inspired by the level of care and compassion given to her mother, and joined the “Twenty-five years company as a companion at the helm of Shylo in 1986. Home Healthcare is an accomplishment that I’m Margot worked hard to so proud of,” states Ware. become a Registered “I’m honoured to carry on Nurse, then earned her the legacy of Betty Brown, Bachelor of Science offering the very best in in Nursing, and finally

home care to North Shore seniors.” Shylo Home Healthcare has been regularly recognized as the “best home care company” in the area, and Ware is honoured to have been recognized as Business Person of the Year (West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards). She has volunteered on several boards and hopes to eﬀect positive change in the senior care industry. Ware’s advice to those contemplating their career path and/or starting a business? “Be open to all possibilities, as you just never know what fate has in store for you. Oh, and be prepared to work really hard.” ■

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The dynamic motherdaughter duo, Angela and Tina Beer, have been the owners of Coast Consignment since 2004, and are both passionate about interior design and décor – especially furniture, as well as artworks and textiles – gardening and architecture. Angela grew up in London, England and emigrated to West Vancouver in 1969; Tina was born and raised in West Vancouver. “Living and working in the same community has been very rewarding,” says Tina. “We feel such a sense of community, especially when the same customers have been coming back year after year, and bringing new generations to shop with us.” Their education and work

history prior to owning Coast Consignment has been interesting and varied. Angela went to secretarial school and trained as a paralegal, and then trained to become a florist. Tina attended University for Public Administration and completed her real estate licensing accreditation as a certified appraiser. Their combined education and career history, and the many lessons learned along the way, have helped to shape their business acumen, and have given them a sense of accomplishment and pride. Both state that Richard Beer, Angela’s husband and Tina’s father, has had the biggest influence on their careers. “Dad

was the consummate entrepreneur,” says Tina. “He was not afraid to start something new and not afraid to fail.” Angela adds: “He was passionate about sharing his success with others, and treated every employee with respect.”

“We are not afraid to pivot or change to ensure success.” When asked about what personal qualities have contributed to their success, Angela shared: “We both have the ability to overcome major obstacles, and we are not afraid to pivot or change to ensure success. But we will never compromise our

ethics and values.” Tina notes: “As women, we’ve had to overcome both personal and professional obstacles while working hard to gain respect as business owners. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished thus far.” When asked about what the next year looks like for their business, Angela responded: “This year will be challenging economically for most Canadians and small businesses. We will continue to work hard to open up new markets in the U.S. and internationally to expand our reach.” Advice to young entrepreneurs? Tina says: “Don’t be afraid to fail. Some of the most important lessons come from your biggest mistakes.” ■

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Local hockey groups are urging West Vancouver council to prioritize the needs of ice rink users, and acknowledge the lack of ice space currently available to the community.

On Monday, Feb. 27, the District of West Vancouver council chamber was brimming with ice users of all kinds. Members of the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association lead the charge in voicing their concerns over the district’s inadequate sporting facilities, while the Vancouver Skating Club and local BC Hockey team tagged along for support. “We, as a community of ice users, are underserved by our community,” said Tom Oberti, president of the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association. “There is a rather desperate need for additional ice surface in the community. One public ice sheet is rather deficient in terms of our population,” he said, adding how the team is currently forced to rent practice ice at private facilities in North Vancouver, and sometimes at rinks as far as Burnaby.

Young players hit the ice while playing for the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association. WEST VANCOUVER MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION “The cost is exorbitant,” he added. Oberti said West Vancouver’s current arena, which was erected on 22nd Street in 1967 and is home to a 15,000-square-foot ice surface, isn’t enough to satiate the needs of local hockey players, figure skaters and other sportspeople. The existing arena is “booked solid” from 6 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. every day, he said, and is even kept open and busy on statutory holidays.

“The demand far exceeds the supply,” he continued, adding how he would like to see his two daughters be able to try their hand at figure skating, but with the lack of facilities, their opportunities are limited. In 2018, the West Vancouver Community Centres Society proposed a plan that would see an expansion of the community centre to include a bigger ice rink, alongside other amenities like a seniors recreation facility. Another idea

had been floated to replace the ice arena within five years, swapping it out for a new sportsplex at the corner of Gordon Avenue and 21st Street that would include a new regulation-size ice rink, as well as a second sheet of ice for leisure skating. Oberti had appeared before council at the time to support the plan and comment on the needs of ice users even then. The plan ended up being tabled. “It’s time for some future planning. We’re advocating to make sure that these ice users are considered in the district’s planning, because we don’t see any evidence of it right now, whether that is in the Upper Lands plan or in the renewal of existing facilities,” he said. Oberti said he didn’t expect council to commit to a new ice sheet immediately, but he was hoping they would recognize the plight of the local sporting communities – and acknowledge that resolution does need to be made somewhere down the line. “We’re aware of the processes that are required to build new facilities like this, so we’re not naive to think that council are going to

come back and say that they will build an arena,” he said. “We’re not married to any solution. We’re just looking for a future plan.” The prospect of ice rink revitalization or extension was well met by all of council, with West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager and members of council thanking Oberti for his tireless work volunteering with the association, and for bringing the issue to their attention. Sager said council will be making a “significant announcement” on a new sporting facility, either within Cypress Village or in the redevelopment of Park Royal, and that an ice rink would be considered as a community amenity. In the meantime, he suggested Oberti write a list of suggestions on the ways council can help maintain the rink that is available. Councillor Nora Gambioli, after commending Oberti’s efforts, said $831,000 of the current budget proposal for 2023 is being proposed for asset preservation of the ice arena. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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With exactly one month in between, seven of these top wrestlers will head to the Canadian Wrestling Championships in Vancouver March 24-26. Those are Ahangi, Malencia, Baker, Basco, Tafreshi, Howell and Schulz. At the national level, Ahangi is shaping up to be a particularly strong contender this year, according to Ian McDonald, assistant coach for North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association. What makes him so good on the mat? “He’s the first one in the training room, last one out,” McDonald said, adding that Ahangi is also a very intelligent student who’s on the honour roll. “He’s got all the tools,” the coach Continued on page 29

Carson Graham Secondary’s Ahangi notched technical superiority wins – a difference of 10 points or more – against all four of his opponents in the 57 kilogram weight class at the 2023 BC High School Wrestling Championships, which was held at the Pacific Coliseum Feb. 24-26. The two-day tournament saw participation from 119 schools and 465 athletes. The North Shore was well-represented, with a total of 10 top-six finishes. For boys that includes Ahangi, Ecole Argyle Secondary’s Angelo Malenica (third place at 78 kg), as well as Justin Rip (sixth at 41 kg) and Jonah Rickard (sixth at 51 kg) of Collingwood, and Hudson Baker (sixth at 60 kg) of St. Thomas Aquinas. The top local girls were Ecole Sentinel Secondary’s Annika Basco (second at 64 kg), West Vancouver Secondary’s Rayne Tafreshi (third at 75 kg), Jocelyn Howell (third at Arad Ahangi (right) faces a competitor at the 2023 BC 51 kg) and Leontin Schulz (third at High School Wrestling Championships last weekend. 90 kg) of Windsor Secondary, and The B.C. number-one ranked Carson Graham student Aya Habbouchi (fifth at 54 kg) of handily beat all of his opponents. BLAIR SHIER Carson.

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The Odlum Brown VanOpen professional tennis tournament, a highlight on the North Shore sports calendar for years, will not be held in 2023 due to extensive upcoming renovations at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club.

Organizers of the tournament attempted to move the VanOpen to the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex for this summer, but they didn’t find a willing playing partner there, with city staff recommending that Burnaby council reject the proposal due to the tight time constraints for an event that would require a “significant city undertaking.” The tournament was held at Hollyburn every year from 2005 to 2019 – with a oneyear hiatus in 2016 – featuring a number of notable players such as Andy Murray, Milos Raonic, Eugenie Bouchard and Bianca

Andreescu. The tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns in 2020 and 2021, but made a strong return in 2022. “This is not the news we hoped to share,” said tournament chairwoman Carlota Lee about the cancellation of the 2023 event. “We are incredibly grateful to our title partner, Odlum Brown, plus Tennis Canada, and all our other partners and fans for their wonderful support in bringing our tournament back after navigating through the COVID-19 years.” The renovations at Hollyburn are expected to prevent the facility from hosting next year as well, and event organizers said they are “continuing to work on confirming a new home for the tournament in 2024.” The VanOpen is Western Canada’s largest pro tennis event, offering a total of US$274,360 in prize money as well as world ranking points for men on the ATP Tour and women on the WTA Tour.

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Continued from page 28 continued. “But it’s his approach to sports, wrestling: He’s all-in whatever he does. It’s a refreshing contrast, perhaps to what you see elsewhere.” McDonald, a retired Carson teacher and former NSSSAA wrestling chair for 30 years, wants to have more visibility on wrestling in general, calling it “the great

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TWN storyteller leads Indigenous education at Vancouver Public Library MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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The Vancouver Public Library has enlisted TsleilWaututh storyteller and knowledge keeper Les George as its newest Indigenous Storyteller in Residence.

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The position, which will be held for four months across the spring season, will see George harness his Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) ancestry to curate programs and events that educate on their history and culture. “It really fills my heart, knowing that I’m going to do this and share my knowledge with a lot of other people throughout Vancouver,” said George. George, the grandson of Chief Dan George, is no stranger to spreading the word of his people through engaging storytelling. For decades he has shared stories and songs through his work as a First Nations support worker with the North Vancouver School District, while his work as a cultural guide has him regaling tales of local legends and sharing cultural songs to the eager listeners who embark on his canoe-led Takaya Tours. George said guests can expect these legends and songs at his Vancouver Public Library sessions, alongside tales from his own personal journey becoming a storyteller, and history lessons on the troubled past of local Indigenous communities. “I plan on sharing a little bit about the past, and what has happened to certain people, as part of a larger topic on residential schools,” he said, adding how this new job serves as a “baby step” forward on the road to reconciliation. “The door is opening a little bit. Events like this are shedding light on the truth of what really happened, and people are looking and learning, and asking more questions about it,” he said. “This is the best channel to be educated, to go to Indigenous people themselves.” Erin Watkins, manager of programming and learning at

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the Vancouver Public Library, said having George spearhead educational events is the best approach to increase the community’s understanding about Indigenous rights, histories and cultures. “Les really works towards helping to decolonize our practices, and to centre Indigenous knowledge systems and understanding in the City of Vancouver,” she said. “Especially since he has a link to the three local nations as well, it was always really important to have someone so well connected.” George, the fourteenth Indigenous storyteller to join the VPL’s residence program since it started in 2008, will begin his residency on March 9, kicking things off with an evening of storytelling, song and drumming at downtown’s Central Library. A full list of all other events can be found on the VPL webpage. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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Ecole Handsworth Secondary in North Vancouver is welcoming a new chapter for its library section, with the addition of a sound-proof privacy pod.

Designed to offer a quiet, more productive spot for students to write up assignments or study, the Loop Phone Booth is a sleek and slender one-person pod that dampens the sound of outside chatter. Inside lies a bench seat, desk, electrical outlets and USB charging ports. Principal Mark Barrett said the upgrade felt necessary given the changing nature of school libraries. Handsworth, like many of its contemporaries, has shifted in recent years from having a more traditional library to having a library learning commons, a learning space where students can come together to work on projects, presentations, and engage in discussion.

The new pod is a singular booth with soundproof walls. HANDSWORTH ELEMENTARY At Handsworth in particular, Barrett said it is also a place where film screenings are hosted and citation classes are held by librarians. The move to a more dynamic

library space has been a “positive change,” he said, but it didn’t cater to those students who prefer and benefit from quiet spaces. “These booths are one way we can meet the varied needs of all our learners,” he said. The pods also help prepare students for a more modern workspace, where the likes of working from home and desking have become more commonplace. “Flexible working environments have become the norm in many industries,” he said. “Some businesses, post-COVID, are continuing to use either hybrid work models or flexible workstations where employees come and work on a temporary, drop-in basis, at a shared desk or workspace.” Since the pod was introduced a few weeks ago, Barrett said the response has been “enthusiastic and positive” from students, so much so that a second pod is already planned for the near future.

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Pictured here in 1957 dropping a load of logs, the Straits Cold Decker helped solve the problem of moving lumber over unprotected waters as a self dumping barge. Built in 1957 by Burrard Dry Dock, the Straits Cold Decker was designed to protect its cargo by lifting it away from rough waves that might break up a log boom. Reaching its destination, the barge would open a valve on one side of the vessel and slowly sink until a trigger point came and the barge slipped out from under the load like a tablecloth pulled from a set table. 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

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12-per-cent increase from 2016. As well, over 9,500 centenarians are now living in Canada – a 16-per-cent increase from 2016. These statistics also tell us that these increases will have major implications for Canadian society. Notwithstanding the broader social and economic implications of an aging population, those of us who are in that aging population of seniors want to have the best possible quality of life as we age. By taking preventative measures now, we can age well at every stage of our aging life span. Aging well has implications for us as older adults and the community we live in. If we age well, we can better contribute to our community as a consumer, a volunteer, and if necessary, as an essential caregiver to family and friends. It is expected that if we age well as an individual, we can experience an excellent quality of life. In my columns over the years, I have stressed the trifecta of a healthy lifestyle: eating well, exercising and staying connected to community. Paying attention to these will go along way to ensure that you age well. On the MacMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal website, they also suggest taking care of your mental health, getting enough Continued on page 33

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Continued from page 32 sleep, identifying risk factors for disease, and more. I would suggest that affordable housing and accessible transportation also contribute to older people aging well. Eating well promotes and supports social, physical and mental well-being for everyone, at all ages and stages of life. Good nutrition, no matter what age you are, is essential for good health. The MacMaster Optimal Aging Portal says, “Nourishing our bodies with healthy, whole foods can help with everything from weight loss to improved mood and can help manage conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes and contribute to better heart health.” Exercise is one of the key preventative health choices contributing to seniors’ health and wellbeing. The Public Health Agency of Canada says that exercise improves your balance, reduces falls and injuries, helps you stay independent longer and helps prevent heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and premature death. Getting a good night’s sleep has been touted over the last few years as a tool for healthy aging. Not only is it satisfying to get a full night’s sleep, but it can potentially reduce the risk of developing anxiety, depression, cognitive issues and physical harms such as heart disease. Supports such as affordable housing can relieve us of the anxiety in our older

years of being underhoused or homeless. Good transportation gets us out of our homes so that we can interact in our community, which reduces the potential for social isolation. HealthLinkBC says, “People without strong social networks may become isolated. Social isolation can lead to reduced mental and physical health, as well as depression. When older people participate in their communities, everyone benefits.” Taking care of our mental health is also essential to aging well. The World Health Organization’s website states that the most common neuropsychiatric disorders in the older adult age group are dementia and depression. They also list anxiety disorders, substance abuse problems and self-harm as concerns for those aged 60 or older. It’s essential to get help if you or a family member or friend are experiencing any mental health issues. I am not sure how long I’m going to live, but if it is going to be 10, 20 or perhaps 30 more years, I want to age well so I can enjoy life and contribute to my community. Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 52 years and has worked for and with seniors for twenty-seven of those years. Ideas for future columns are welcome – email lions_view@ telus.net.

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Continued from page 13 capable of being sketched, does he ever worry he’ll run out of locations? “Oh my goodness,” he beams, “I think I could happily sketch here forever.” “There are just so many hidden gems that I’m only just discovering or rediscovering, and that is one of the wonderful things about this type of journey.” He attests there are enough pockets of beauty in West Vancouver to keep

him putting pencil to paper for “the next couple of decades.” However, should he ever wish to look elsewhere, his next stop, logically, would be North Vancouver. “I grew up just outside of Deep Cove and I’m a school teacher in North Vancouver. I feel a lot of connection to the North Shore at large,” he said, adding how he often envisions himself in a boat, travelling from Lions Bay to Deep Cove, with his sketching gear in tow.

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Vernacular Group is holding a Virtual Developer Information Session where interested members of the public are invited to learn about our development application in the City of North Vancouver, to rezone a property from RS-1 to RS-2 for the development of two single-family dwelling units through a subdivision, located at 462 East 11th Street.

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Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one ﬁnal gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me. by DJ Kramer

In Memory of Louise Hansell Born March 12, 1962. Louise will always be remembered by her family, friends, colleagues and students as a beautiful caring soul with a great big heart ! We know that her infectious laugh and smile will be remembered by all that knew her. Gone too soon but her love will live on through all of the caring love she spread on this earth.

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Irvin Bryan Ridd March 21, 1940 - January 31, 2023

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AMES, Elinor Wardwell October 1, 1931 − February 10, 2023

BAKER, David June 20, 1945 − November 22, 2022

Elinor was born and grew up in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She graduated from Tufts University with a BSc in Psychology in 1953 and completed her PhD in Developmental Psychology at Cornell University in 1960. After teaching at Smith College, Elinor spent a year in India on a Fulbright Scholarship. She returned from India to accept a position in the Psychology Department at McMaster University, where she met and married Michael Ames.

Singer and songwriter, Dave Baker, passed away on November 22, 2022, after a short illness.

After moving to Vancouver, Elinor joined the Psychology Department at SFU as a charter faculty member in 1965, where she remained until her retirement in 1997. Throughout her working life and in retirement Elinor was active in her community. She served on the Board and as President of both the Society for Children and Youth of B.C. and the North Shore Keep Well Society.

Dave was born in Vancouver, BC. He spent his childhood on Vancouver Island. He graduated from UBC in 1969. He had a successful engineering career, working in different pulp and paper mills around the world. Although he spent much of his life on the water as a sailor and a fisherman, his first love was his music. He was an accomplished Canadian folk singer− songwriter. If you wish to listen to any of his music, Dave’s songs can be found in the Canadian Museum of Music. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 18, 2023, in North Vancouver. For further details on the service, please send an email to davidbakermemorial2023@gmail.com.

She is survived by her children Dan (Beth McTaggart) and Kristin (Dean Siemens), grandson Matthew Ames, sister Merry Archer (Carolyn Anderson), and longtime friend Meredith Kimball. Her family wishes to thank the staff at Cedar Springs, the Proof of Care caregivers, Dr. Lisa Gaede, the palliative care staff at Lions Gate Hospital, and the caring professionals of MAID for making her last days as good as possible and giving her choices at the end of her life. At Elinor’s request, there will be no memorial service. Those who wish may donate to SOS Children’s Villages of Canada or the North Shore Keep Well Society.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Scholarship Foundation of the Pacific endowment account at SFU.www.give.sfu.ca/irv-ridd-memorial Life is only complete with philanthropy - IRV RIDD COOMBES, Alexander August 6, 1981 - February 14, 2023

On Feb. 14th he didn’t wake up which is so hard to comprehend when he was so full of life, love, and joy. Born and raised in North Vancouver, fabulous parent to Theo and Wyatt, loving husband to Caitlin. He also leaves grieving step-father Blaine and mother Carolyn, a large extended family and huge range of diverse friends. Alex was a lawyer with the provincial government, a soccer coach, a runner, and active community volunteer in Port Moody. For information on the Celebration of Life contact Carolyn Sullivan at alexcelebrationoflife@gmail.com

SULLIVAN, Thomas

With great sadness, we announce the tragic and sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Tom was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, and had a 40-year career at Bank of Montreal ending in Vancouver. Following retirement, Tom and Dianne travelled the world. When not travelling, Tom spent his days working in their yard with Dianne and going for walks. Tom was very passionate about his community and worked tirelessly to make it the best place possible for his family and his neighbours. Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dianne, his three children and seven grandchildren. A funeral mass will held in his honour at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, West Vancouver on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at 11:00am.

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BRIDGE, Peggy Peggy Bridge died peacefully at her home on March 1, 2023. For the past 5 years Peggy had Wegener’s Disease which affected her walking ability and kidneys. She was cremated, and her remains will be buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Saint John, New Brunswick at the beginning of May. Peggy is survived by her 3 children: George, Sonia and Barbara. Also, she has many nieces and nephews on the East Coast of Canada and the U.S. Peggy has been a successful realtor in West Vancouver for 35 years and her many clients meant a lot to her. Before real estate, Peggy helped in the last pandemic, the terrifying polio pandemic of 1949-1952. In 1953, Peggy was recruited out of high school because of her top marks. She was awarded a 4 year scholarship to receive her Physical and Occupational Therapy (P.O.T.) Degree in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. Then Peggy worked at the Polio Clinic in Fredericton. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Parish at 2347 Inglewood Avenue, in West Vancouver. To write a condolence to the family, please go to mckenziefuneralservices.com

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BERKEY, Don January 21, 1928 - February 10, 2023 Don was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan and moved to BC in 1932. He joined the RCMP at 21 where he enjoyed a storied 22-year career. He regaled us with stories of his adventures investigating serious crimes in Canada’s Northern Frontier and BC right up to his 95th birthday. Following his time in the Northern Service, he moved to the Greater Vancouver area as a Major Crimes detective and retired from his policing career in Winnipeg, investigating Commercial Crime. Always the gambler and chance taker, he struck out to begin a second career at 40 years old as a stockbroker specializing in mining stocks. His love of people, curiosity, and his sense of humour contributed to his success throughout his life. His laughter and generous spirit will be sadly missed. His presence will be felt whenever we walk in the forest or by the ocean, admiring the beauty of the place he loved to call home. He is survived by his wife Verna, who he adored for 65 years, and his family, all of whom he was very proud. His daughter Leslie (Richard), and grandchildren Cameron and Jamie: his daughter Robin (Darrell) and his grandchildren Taylor (Alex) Sean, Mitchell, and great-grandson Beau, born the day after he died, sister-in-law Peggy (Ian), as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. A family celebration to honour his life will be held this summer.

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BOGUSZ, Bruno June 28, 1937 - February 23, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our loving husband, father and grandfather, Bruno Bogusz, has passed. Married almost 65 years to the love of his life Wanda, they met at the CYO at St. Stanislaus Church in Toronto and married in a beautiful ceremony in 1958. They raised three happy and successful sons who gave him six wonderful grandchildren. Together they are left to grieve, along with his surviving sister Alina, and many dear nephews, nieces, and friends. Bruno was predeceased by his parents, Stella and Vincent, and his brother Edward. Bruno was a well-loved and respected member of the communities he served. He was a devoted, faithful, and active member of his Church and an active member of the Knights of Columbus, culminating with his serving a term as Grand Knight. Bruno had an outstanding career with Cutler Hammer / Eaton Yale, specializing in motor control technologies. His background in electricity and generous nature opened many doors, fostered many friendships, and endeared him to all he touched. He was there for neighbours and friends to help solve their electrical problems. When working at the Grotto at St. Stephen’s, he once had to drill a hole in the Rectory basement. He always chuckled about that one. He will be forever remembered by his grandchildren for the many wooden toys he carefully hand-crafted for them. Bruno loved colour and red was his favorite. Please keep that in mind. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Mountain Highway at 24th on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Covenant House or Union Gospel Mission.

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Raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lily worked in the offices of the architecture firm of Green Blankstein & Russell (GBR) until she married Michael in 1960. Michael’s law career led them to live in Saskatoon, Melville and Regina, Saskatchewan, and Burnaby, BC, before arriving in West Vancouver in 1979. Lily travelled the world extensively with Michael in retirement − regularly splitting time away between Hong Kong, Honolulu and Palm Desert, in addition to taking over 100 cruises together and gathering many like−minded friends along the way. The family wishes to thank the dedicated doctors and ICU/Acute Care/Cardiac staff at LGH and Lily’s caregiver Shafeem for being her companion and friend in her final days. A Celebration of Life is being planned for the spring. Date to be announced.

BRUCE, Alice Martha April 2, 1923 - February 1, 2023 Cherished mother and grandmother, Alice Bruce (nee Eisenhauer) passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, just two months shy of her 100th birthday. Alice was born in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, where she grew up with two sisters and two brothers, before seeking adventure and travelling to Vancouver in 1944. There, she met and married Ray in 1947. She spent the rest of her life in greater Vancouver raising two sons and enjoying many friends, travelling, and years of happy times in Birch Bay. Alice was predeceased by her loving husband Ray in 2001, and is survived by her sons Randy (Susanne), and Jeff (Sandy), grandsons Brian, Gordon, and Matthew, brother Eric (Evelyn), sister Helen, and nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia, Alberta, and BC. Everyone who met her marvelled at her quick mind, wit, and her exceptional cooking. She was always very sociable, stylishly dressed, and she loved all celebrations, especially when they involved dressing up in costumes. As a mother, grandmother, sister and auntie, she was best known for her sense of fairness, kindness, strength, and resilience. The family thanks her care support Eryn, and the many compassionate people who provided her with loving assistance during the past year at Creekstone Care Centre. A private family service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to CNIB British Columbia would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.kearneyfs.com Kearney Burnaby Chapel 604-299-6889

CHAN, Lily Dorothy April 14, 1933 − February 20, 2023 In her 90th year, Lily passed away after a brief illness in Lions Gate Hospital on February 20, 2023. Predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Michael Chan, in 2010. She is survived by her brother Walter Phillips; daughter Jennifer Grais (Ian); son Geoff Chan (Michelle); grandchildren Madeleine, Lauren, Alexandra and Sarah; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

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KREUCHEN, Kai Steffen 1939 - 2023 NETHERWOOD, Lorene Susan May 28, 1956 - January 30, 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Lorene. Born in Liverpool, England. Survived by her mother Elsie, sister Alison, brother-in-law, and nephew Ross. Predeceased by her father Fred (2017). Lorene grew up in North Vancouver and graduated from North Van High (1974). She had a great love of animals with a special place in her heart for Malamute dogs. Lorene enjoyed singing her karaoke, ice skating and acting in many plays. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Her generosity and kind heart were just a couple of her many attributes. Always in our hearts and never forgotten

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Kai died peacefully in Lions Gate Hospital on the afternoon of February 20th, following a stroke. Kai was born in Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany, and moved to England at the end of the war. He and his wife Bobby were married in March of 1965. It was the start of a long and very happy marriage. In 1967, they migrated to Medicine Hat, Alberta, moving to B.C. two years later. After a few years in Vancouver, they bought a property on the waterfront in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. This led to their first boat, a small day sailboat. They were hooked, boats became their passion, growing at the rate of about two to four feet every few years. They became very happy members of the Burrard Yacht Club, and Kai was proud to have served a term as Commodore. Kai worked in the planning office of North Vancouver District, eventually becoming the Director of Planning, followed by a career as a Development Consultant. Kai is survived by his wife Bobby, niece Heidi, nephew Steve and close friends. A private service was held for family and close friends. There will be a celebration of life planned for later in the year that will be announced. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors (604) 738 - 0006

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FLOE, Brian Edward July 18, 1951 - February 22, 2023 Our dear brother, uncle and friend to many, Brian, passed away unexpectedly, in his North Van Condo on Feb 22nd. Predeceased by his parents, Brian was the youngest son of Olga and Nels Floe, born in Vancouver on July 18th, 1951. Brian was raised in North Vancouver, attending Canyon Heights Elementary and Handsworth Secondary schools. He was a long-time employee of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Brian leaves behind his brother Gordon, sister inlaw, Cathy, niece Emma and nephews James and Nelsen, as well as many cousins in Canada and Norway. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his generosity, and his way of making you feel good about yourself. No flowers by request, donations would be appreciated to the Marineview Housing Society (website: https://www.marineviewhousing.com/, see funding tab) which provides supportive housing and care for people living with mental health challenges on the North Shore. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 at the Boal Funeral Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, reception to follow. Family and friends welcome.

HEANEY, Arthur Joseph It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Joseph Heaney (Art or Archie) age 88 years. Art passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on February 21, 2023. Born September 13, 1934 in Dublin, Ireland. Art is survived by his wife Frances; children Stephen, Mark (Jeannie) Kathleen (Archie); grandchildren Jordan and Julia; former wife Patricia, the mother of their children; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Art was employed and well respected in the Marine Insurance industry from the time he arrived in Canada in 1956 until 2014. He was a founding member of the Capilano Rugby Club (formerly West Vancouver Barbarians), he played squash, was an avid Tennis player at Hollyburn Country Club, and was an actor at North Vancouver Community Players. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 1 pm, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Parish, 599 Keith Road, West Vancouver, BC with a reception to follow in the parish hall. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all of the medical professionals at Lions Gate Hospital who cared for Art. If friends so desire in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the BCSPCA. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hollyburnfunerals.com for the Heaney family.

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JAMES, Donald G. April 23, 1942 − February 28, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce that Donald James passed away peacefully on February 28th. Don will be dearly missed by his sons Chad (Susanna) and Michael (Doug); grandchildren Brandon, Emma and Sophia; and sisters Kathy (Gary) and Judy and their children. Don was born in Calgary, Alberta, where his father was stationed with the RCAF. His family relocated to Victoria, BC, when he and his sisters were still toddlers. Don grew up in the Quadra neighbourhood of Victoria and graduated from Victoria High School, eventually moving to Vancouver to complete his civil engineering degree in 1966 at the University of British Columbia. Soon after graduating, Don took a job with the Collins Radio Company in Dallas, Texas, moving with his wife, Willa, and son, Chad. His second son, Michael, was born in Dallas, and the family resided there until moving to North Vancouver in the early 1970s when Don was hired by BC Tel, working for many years in their real estate division. North Vancouver was the place Don loved the most, and he lived there for the rest of his life. Don was passionate about the outdoors, and he also loved to travel, planning long road trips around North America and enjoying many wonderful adventures around Europe, the Caribbean and South America. In his later years, slowed down by MS, he was busy in his garden, at his stamp club, getting together regularly with his many groups of friends, or listening to the latest adventures of his grandchildren, whom he adored. Don will live on in our hearts. We will miss him greatly. A funeral service will be held at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, Monday, March 13, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the MS Society of Canada are appreciated.

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North Shore’s Only Family Owned Funeral Provider MATSUMOTO, Miki Rose March 27, 1921 - February 26, 2023 With deep sadness we announce the passing of Miki Matsumoto, a month short of her 102nd birthday. Miki was born in Prince Rupert, BC, to Morikichi and Nami Doi, spending her childhood and youth with her family and working at the Haysport cannery. In October 1941, at the age of 20, Miki married a young boat builder, Isamu (Sam) Matsumoto. Along with thousands of other loyal Japanese-Canadians, Miki and Sam then suffered the indignity of being sent to an internment camp in Slocan City, BC, where their two sons, Ken and Alan, were born. After their release from internment two daughters, Rita and Pat, were born in Nelson, BC. After the War Measures act was lifted on April 1, 1949, Sam moved the family to Dollarton in North Vancouver to pursue his dream of shipbuilding, and soon another daughter, Julie, was born. The family and shipyard kept Miki very busy, but she still found time to volunteer for various organizations like the I.O.D.E. and the local church. We remember her as a beauty, an expert seamstress and an excellent cook. She loved movies and was a foodie before her time. Miki carried out endless ideas and projects, and, as with anything she put her mind to - like making a massive patchwork cover for our regulation-sized pool table or hooking a 40-foot hallway rug - she did a wonderful job. Whether it was Japanese home cooking or Edith Adams recipes, we all remember how she turned out delicious meals (or picnics) daily for the whole family for all the years we were at home. Every New Year’s Day celebration Miki outdid herself with fabulous Japanese dishes and holiday delicacies and at rare restaurant meals she would study the dishes and figure out how to improve them. She collected recipes by the binders-full. Miki was Mom, Grandma, Baachan, Great Grandma and Aunt. She was predeceased by her husband Sam, her sister Mie and eldest son Ken, and is survived and will be so sadly missed by four children, twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

THOMAS, Trevor James (T.J.) April 16, 1937 - January 28, 2023 Trevor was born and raised in Manchester, England and was the youngest of six siblings. After graduation, he went into service and proudly became a Grenadier Guard. He immigrated to Canada in 1963 and shortly after, he met the love of his life, Pauline. They lived in West Van for over 55 years. Trevor always stayed true to his favorite soccer team, Manchester United, and never missed a game. Trevor worked for the North Van School District until his retirement in 2000. He loved spending time outdoors. In his retirement years, he spent his summers puttering around in the garden and taking daily walkabouts, often ending up at the Senior’s Centre to enjoy a coffee and his favorite cinnamon bun. In the winter months, he and Pauline headed south to Palm Springs where they developed many lasting friendships. Family meant everything to Trevor, whether he was taking his grandchildren on adventures or enjoying the many celebrations with all his family together, this brought him great joy. He rarely complained or asked for anything and he always had a cheeky smile on his face while showing a thumbs up. Trevor was a fighter (as Manchester lads are) and he fought hard over the last two years as he battled to overcome numerous health challenges. Sadly, Trevor contracted pneumonia, and this was a battle his body could not fight anymore. Trevor leaves behind those that love and miss him so much, his wife of 55 years, Pauline, daughters Tricia (Mark), Vanessa (Trevor), grandchildren Emelia (Cameron), Zachary (Kirsten), Rachel, Julian, and Taylor and great-granddaughter, Abigail. The family would like to thank the nurses at Lions Gate Hospital and Dr. Ross Taylor whose compassion and understanding helped to get us through this very painful time. There will be no formal service, there will be a private family gathering to celebrate Trevor’s life.

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