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‘WE’VE NEVER SEEN NUMBERS LIKE THIS’

Record numbers showing up for help at food bank BRENT RICHTER

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The number of people turning to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank at North Shore Neighbourhood House to keep themselves and their families fed has hit unprecedented levels.

Stats from 2022 show 1,154 residents were being served per month in North Vancouver, more than double the previous record of 576 set in 2021. The fastest growing demographics of people getting their basic nutrition needs met by the food bank were single adults and children – both up 153 per cent in the last year. “It’s record breaking, quite simply. I mean, we are breaking records quite frequently,” said Cynthia Boulter, chief operating officer of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, noting demand is spiking across the region. “We signed up 900 new clients in March. We’ve never seen numbers like this.” North Shore Neighbourhood House executive director Lisa Hubbard said she too has seen the change. And there’s a higher burden of stress the clients seem to be carrying, she said. “We’re seeing people that we haven’t seen before. We’re seeing people that are working. We’re seeing people that have children and whole families coming. That’s new,” she said. “People are in need. Costs are going up. It’s not just food costs, but all costs.”

North Shore Neighbourhood House executive director Lisa Hubbard (left) and manager of communication and community resource development Tricia Alsop help out at the food bank located at the North Shore Neighbourhood House gymnasium. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN So far, Boulter said they haven’t had to start turning away new clients, although other food banks have, and for the first time in their history, they are starting those conversations. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6

p.m., the gymnasium at North Shore Neighbourhood House is converted into a supermarket of sorts where clients can register and then shop from one table to the next for groceries, personal care and hygiene products, with different allotments

for singles, couples and families. There are also professional “navigators” who can help better understand clients’ issues, provide information and connect them with other services they may need but don’t know how to access on their own – things like child care, help for seniors and immigrants. “Typically, most of those issues are about housing,” Hubbard said. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is by no means exempt from the inflation that is sending so many more people to their door, with their vendors charging 10 to 50 per cent more for products as they too have seen their costs rise. Although, every dollar that comes in is stretched well beyond what it can do in the hands of regular consumers. “Whatever you and I could buy in the grocery store, the food bank can at least double that,” she said. “If we’re talking fresh produce from a farm, it can be five to one, eight to one or nine to one. The financial donations are so valuable,” Boulter said. It so happens that the Greater Vancouver Food Bank is on the eve of one of their largest fundraisers, the annual Mayors’ Food Bank Challenge, in which local mayors are pressed into friendly competition to see who can shore up the most donations. Boulter said she and her colleagues aren’t sure what to make of reports about record Continued on page 20

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Lonsdale Quay announces new brewery and foodie tenants BRENT RICHTER

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As its inside-and-out renovation gets closer to completion, Lonsdale Quay Market has named their new anchor restaurant tenant along with a few other food and booze businesses moving into the iconic North Vancouver market.

Taylor Mathiesen, president of market’s parent company Quay North Urban Development, said the company is very pleased with the assortment of businesses lined up for the 37-year-old Quay’s revitalization. “Lonsdale Quay, is at its core, a gathering place,” said Mathiesen. “With everything that’s happening in the neighbourhood already, we’re just going to be that extra piece.” King Taps, Strathcona Brewing among new tenants King Taps, a new-to-Metro Vancouver brand launched by the owners of Cactus Club, will occupy the two-storey, 10,000-square foot addition currently under construction on the south side of the building. Cactus Club opened its first King Taps in downtown Toronto in 2017 and a Kelowa location in 2022. The Quay’s

Taylor Mathiesen, president of Quay North Urban Development, visits the south end of Lonsdale Quay Market market where renovation work continues. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN management describes the King Taps as a “blend of a neighborhood hangout with downtown service, selection and style.” “They’re still fine tuning exactly what their offering will be here, but I know their other locations do have a lot of family-style plates and shareables,”said

Mathiesen. “It’s a lively space to get together and it’s approachable for all, really. It’s family friendly.” Taking over the former Green Leaf Brewing location in 2024 will be Strathcona Brewing, which has had a popular and visually striking brewery on East

Hastings Street in Vancouver since 2016. Mathiesen said they had a lot of interest from other established breweries in the Lower Mainland but Strathcona “felt like the best fit.” “They really, really are quite excited about being part of the market and this Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood and the Shipyards Brewery District,” he said. Because of provincial liquor regulations, visitors won’t be able to buy a beer at Strathcona and wander the market for a nosh but Mathiesen said they will have that option in The Mainstay, a new bar that will feature prominently in the food hall, offering B.C.-based wines, beers, ciders and cocktails. Strathcona isn’t the only established Vancouver business that the Quay has been able to woo over. Also arriving this fall are handmade dumplings at Heritage Asian Eatery, bento boxes from Takenaka and fried chicken and waffles from Le Coq Frit. Edgemont’s Krave Kulture will also be bringing their frozen yogurt to the market. Not every familiar tenant will be back but several businesses are moving into bigger spaces including Saje Natural Wellness, Margitta’s Flowers and Perform Arts Studios. Later this spring, the Continued on page 22

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West Van man who fed bears in his back yard fined $5,000 JANE SEYD

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A West Vancouver man whose family’s social media posts about feeding bears in their backyard prompted outrage five years ago has been fined $5,000 by a provincial court judge.

Vitali Shevchenko, 56, was handed the fine Wednesday after pleading guilty in North Vancouver provincial court to a charge of feeding dangerous wildlife under the Wildlife Act. Crown prosecutor Jim Cryder said Shevchenko, who lives next to a forested area in West Vancouver, fed bears in his backyard on three occasions between June and August of 2017 and once in July 2018. Pots of food left out for bears Three of the bear-feeding incidents

involved leaving frying pans or cooking pots containing food, including pasta, out for the bears, said Cryder. In one other incident, Shevchenko fed a bear crackers next to a sliding glass door in the presence of his children, said Cryder. Videos and photos of the bear-feeding were then posted to social media, said Cryder, probably by members of Shevchenko’s family. Conservation officers were first tipped to the bear-feeding activity after a member of the public alerted them in 2018 to posts on Instagram showing children hand-feeding a bear cub crackers. The videos also showed a man feeding a sow a package of crackers from a sliding glass door. Several other posts appeared to show the mother and cub eating food left out for them in the family’s backyard.

“In this particular case, Mr. Shevchenko obviously meant to feed the bears,” said Cryder in court April 19. Cryder said the biggest risk in feeding bears is that the animals become accustomed to the human food source, increasing the risk of dangerous interactions with people and the likelihood that conservation officers must destroy a bear. In this case, however, there’s no evidence that happened, said Cryder. The case was originally set for trial. Shevchenko later changed his mind about pleading guilty.

Whistler bear-feeding case was more serious In court April 19, Cryder compared the West Van bear feeding with another high-profile case involving a woman in Whistler who

This photo posted on Instagram in 2018 shows a bear eating a package of crackers after being handed them by man in West Vancouver. IMAGE INSTAGRAM was also fined after pleading guilty to a similar charge under the Wildlife Act. In October 2021, Zuzana Stevikova was handed an unprecedented $60,000 fine after pleading guilty to feeding bulk produce to Continued on page 23

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Spring is in the air in North Vancouver. There’s also something else a bit more noxious.

Metro Vancouver has tracked down the source of a mysterious and unfamiliar odour hanging in the air between Norgate to Lynn Creek. At least seven complaints had been filed with Metro Vancouver, which has jurisdiction over air quality in the region, since Monday, April 17. Multiple residents reported a strange smell in North Van last “People reported expeweek, prompting an investigation. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN riencing a strong, offensive odour, described as burnt continue and it’s a real issue, then we’ll or smoky,” a statement from Metro read on have even more officers go out.” Friday. “The complainants have detected In 2020, UBC scientists launched Smell the odour at The Shipyards (public waterVancouver, or SmellVan, an app that allows front space), along East Esplanade, Lower people to report odd smells they encounter Lonsdale, on the Spirit Trail, Moodyville in public, which Metro staff members also area, along East 1st Street and along East consult. Since April 14, users have logged 3rd Street.” North Shore News readers described the six smells between St. Andrews Avenue and scent in varying ways, from “mushrooms or Brooksbank Avenue, all south of Fourth wet socks” in Norgate to a “strong chemical Street. After sending an officer out again on smell” or “burned pad thai” near the Spirit Friday, Metro Vancouver confirmed the Trail, or “burnt coffee” in Lynn Creek. While there was no question that people source. “It was coming from the Cargill Ltd. had smelt it, it took some time to narrow grain terminal located at 801 Low Level down who dealt it. Metro dispatched an Road, North Vancouver,” a statement from investigator to the area on Thursday who Metro read. “Cargill has admitted to being was able to detect a “moderate odour,” but the source and are actively addressing detecting an odour’s source can be very the issue now – it appears their grain silo difficult. overheated.” Typically, once a Metro Vancouver air Like all the other major industrial waterquality investigation has started, an officer will see where the smell was reported and front tenants, Cargill operates with an air cross reference it with meteorological conquality permit from Metro Vancouver. Cargill did not immediately respond to a ditions at the time. request for comment. “They will then work their way going With the amount of commercial and upwind to see if they can make observaindustrial activity in that corridor, air qualtions using their nose, because the human ity investigators always have their work cut nose is still the best detection instrument out for them, Preston said. for odour,” said Kathy Preston, director, “There’s a lot going on in the areas environmental regulation and enforcement where people have been smelling it…. for Metro Vancouver. There’s the port, but there are also brewMetro Vancouver gets about 3,000 comeries, there are coffee roasters,” she said. plaints about a wide range of issues per year, Preston said, and by their nature, ones “Part of the nature of societies is that we create odours, especially the more compact related to smells are among the trickiest to the area that we live in.” track down. Instructions for reporting an air “Often, it moves around. It’s ephemquality concern can be found on Metro eral. It doesn’t last for very long,” Preston Vancouver’s website. said. “It’s a bit difficult. If the complaints

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ood banks are the most wonderful thing that we wish did not exist. Previously unthinkable numbers of people are showing up at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s North Shore Neighbourhood House location, with children and working people among the fastest growing demographics in need of help. We are of course glad their needs are being met, but this is a symptom of a much larger problem. What was once a Band-Aid solution to poverty is now becoming a tourniquet, and far too many people are bleeding. This is a dangerous place for a country to be in. It fuels populism, and opens the door for people who are more interested in capitalizing on blame than finding solutions.

Inflation in food prices is a complex matter, and no amount of blame will put food on the table. Next week, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank will launch their annual Mayors Food Bank Challenge. We urge you to donate generously, if you can. You won’t regret helping to fill the tummy of a little one in your community. But while you’re at it, let your mayor, your MLA and your MP know that the status quo is not acceptable. Food Banks Canada specifically calls for a form of guaranteed basic income. The concept has been piloted to great success many times, but laissez faire-oriented governments have been loath to pursue it. It’s time to admit the holes in our social safety net are too big to ignore the strategy any longer.

Conflicts likely when regulated write their own rulebook KIRK LAPOINTE

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So the West Vancouver council, faced with introducing a code of conduct it did not initially wish to support, has decided it can develop one on its own.

Brace for it: The regulated are about to create the regulations. In a tidy, terse few moments of choreographed decision-making Monday, a committee of council was proposed by Coun. Peter Lambur to rework an earlier proposed code over the next 90 days toward what he termed “good governance and getting this right.” That passed unanimously. Mayor Mark Sager chimed in that the committee will “ensure that what comes forward is in fact workable and constructive.”

But it is worth asking: For whom? For future reference, it will be wise to remember those two adjectives. “Workable” and “constructive” mean strikingly different things, and certainly in this case depending on whether you’re the overseer or the overseen. To reiterate for the record, a code of conduct is an unnecessary proposition in the first place. There are many ways to police elected officials who steal, lie, harass, defame, deceive, what have you. These laws are more enforceable and their consequences more severe than most anything a council could self-style. A code of its making is more likely to be symbolic than meaningful in promoting ethical behaviour. Unless you’re seeking window dressing

– as appears the case here – we don’t need yet another layer of platitudes and bromides as moral administration. We have a “workable” and “constructive” framework for decision-making and behaviour already. But if we’re going to apply a needless coat of paint, as seems evident from Monday’s meeting, the absolute worst people to turn to among the seven billion-plus on the planet are the seven council members. Not that they’re inherently bad, just that they’re in the worst possible position to find a path forward that doesn’t travel through territory of real or perceived self-interest. A basic principle of ethical conduct – and, presumably, of public life – is to avoid conflicts of interest, even the perception of them. In this case, it is impossible for council

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to be impartial actors in this process. How could it be expected to be otherwise? Even sorrier, it can be inferred from Monday’s meeting that this council committee will guide staff on fashioning version 2.0 of the code away from public view. Just as Lambur’s motion Monday had to meet the prior approval of Sager and his slate of supporting councillors, the same style of decree is bound to govern the generation of the new code before it comes back to the chamber. Any further lack of transparency in this conflicted process is deeply troubling. If the creation of the code is in council’s hands, then the public needs to witness its sculpting. We need to witness how leadership is applied on this issue, who advocates and Continued on page 9

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MAILBOX LITTLE DOGS SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE Dear Editor:

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owners a quick reference whether their dog fits the small dog criteria. While many big and small dogs do play very well together, having the option to play with comparative size playmate is a marvelous idea. The area doesn’t need to be very large as it’s inhabitants don’t take up much space.

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Continued from page 8 argues against what, and how compromises were produced. It is time to see how the sausage is made. If you were going to get it right, as Lambur put it, council needed to take a step back and commission an independent body to create the code. Second-best would have been public involvement on its committee. Its actions Monday suggest council doesn’t trust anyone but itself to privately create its rulebook. Sager noted that other Metro Vancouver councils are writing their codes through their own committees, too. This is true, but hardly good news, unless they choose to conduct their work openly. Through a lack of self-awareness, through hubris, through this we-know-what’s-best

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gesture, council has made a dubious idea even worse. Before it has even created a code of respectful behaviour, it has disrespected the public. Its efforts reminded me of driving on the highway a few days ago behind someone with a sofa on his roof. The driver, of course, had his left hand out the window with a firm grasp on the hulking furniture. Delusion is humankind’s great feature. My spider sense suggests this code is about to be watered down like a drink at a remote beach bar on a scalding hot afternoon. Prove me wrong, please. 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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In another step forward for local reconciliation efforts, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the District of North Vancouver have co-signed an agreement that states the two bodies will work together collaboratively and respectfully on all future projects.

The Relationship Protocol Agreement puts in writing their dedication to collaborate when applying the district’s own Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, alongside the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Provincial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. “This agreement provides a road map for a meaningful and impactful relationship between Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the District of North Vancouver,” said Tsleil-Waututh Nation elected Chief Jen Thomas. “We are working on a number of initiatives to revitalize our language, reconnect with our cultural traditions, steward our traditional lands and waters, and build the capacity of future generations to thrive, and we welcome DNV’s meaningful support and engagement on these.” Thomas said reconciliation means “moving from ideas to action,” and co-signing of the agreement marks an important step forward. “We are stronger together,” she said. A statement released by Tsleil-Waututh Nation states the agreement is designed to encourage open communication between the municipal government and the First Nation and strengthen their relationship. The agreement also highlights a number of projects that the two will work on collaboratively, including the protection and promotion of culture and heritage, environmental stewardship, climate action, community and social development, prosperity, parks planning and transportation. “This government-to-government relationship agreement aims to support joint initiatives that will benefit social and economic well-being, enhance cultural awareness, incorporate Indigenous and general community interest into land management, provide good governance structures, and share public administration capacity where feasible,” reads the statement. District of North Van Mayor Mike Little said council is committed to continuing to build a relationship with the Nation based on “a foundation of respect, trust and collaboration.” “We look forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue and partnership, and to building a stronger and more inclusive community by working together,” he said.

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When headaches plague Leigh Joseph, she doesn’t immediately reach for the Tylenol bottle. When winter’s flu strikes, cough medicines and throat soothers are acquired, but not from the pharmacy or the drug store aisle of her local supermarket.

Instead, Joseph, a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) ethnobotanist, looks to the great outdoors for remedy. The natural world, she attests, can be a great source of healing and nourishment. Stinging nettles, sage, sweetgrass or cedar, she says nature’s bounty can provide a treatment for ailments large and small, and the practice of growing and harvesting from trees, plants and flowering herbs is an infallible route to reconnecting with the land. Her book Held By The Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness, is a handbook for those who want to reap the benefits of the natural world, or are looking for a deeper relationship with the outdoors, but aren’t sure where to start. It discusses how to harvest and use plants topically to treat common ailments, add nutrition to diets, and beautify one’s appearance. The book is extensive – compiling 44 various plants – and intimate, with sections that honour and share the stories and traditions of the North American Indigenous communities that have long used native plants for medicine and food. “The book addresses a gap that I found, through my own reading and my own research, in books that look at the cultural context for plant relationships,”

“I can’t always be there to help.”

Leigh Joseph’s Held By The Land is a thorough guide on nutritional and medicinal native plants. She will discuss her book at the North Shore Writers Festival April 29. LEIGH JOSEPH she says, adding how it also discusses the ability we all have to “build respectful and reciprocal relationships” with our natural surroundings. Joseph’s theoretical training – she has a masters of science in ethnobotany from the University of Victoria and is currently working towards her PhD – guarantees she has an academic grasp of the environment, but it is her cultural knowledge harnessed, she says, that makes her book unparalleled. Her culturally guided path with the Squamish community has given her an insight into the region’s vegetation that so few others have, with much of her knowledge on certain flowers, herbs and plants

obtained through conversation with relatives and Elders. She talks of the humble stinging nettle, an omnipresent nuisance and a weed to most, and how she was raised to respect and admire its properties through her Squamish uncle. “He uses it to help with inflammation, and a teaching that came along with this plant was to always use it topically and internally. So it can be used as a tea, or it can be dried and fused into an oil, or it can be added to meals as a nutritious spring food. He taught me that it has a multitude of uses,” she says. The petals of a blossoming wild rose,

often used as an antioxidant in recipes, an anti-inflammatory in medicine and a de-ager or skin soother in beauty treatments, feature heavily in treasured memories Joseph shares with loved ones. “I just have such wonderful memories of being out with my kids or other family members and smelling the wild roses, and tasting their petals,” she says. “It just really defines the connection to really good family, land-based memories for me.” Joseph hopes stories like these will encourage others from the Squamish Nation, and other Indigenous communities, to connect deeper with the land. Because above all, she says, this book is for them – those who haven’t always had the freedom to explore their own lands or utilize ancestral knowledge. “In the course of my studies, and also just my life, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my family members, and my ancestors, who have had the opportunity to be in connection to the land taken away from them,” she says. “A lot of my research work has been looking at creating opportunities, in my community and other Indigenous communities, to build confidence and a feeling of belonging out on the land. With this book I hope to create that opportunity.” Joseph will discuss her book during a talk with journalist Eden Fine Day as part of her inclusion in the 2023 North Shore Writers Festival at the West Vancouver War Memorial Library, April 29. 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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A North Vancouver woman who spent hours trying to find help for a poisoned raccoon while the animal writhed in pain says people need to be more careful when using and disposing of toxic chemicals that wildlife can get into, including rat poison.

Jean McCreesh said she was out walking in Lynn Valley on the evening of Easter Sunday when she saw a raccoon in obvious distress. The raccoon, which McCreesh said she spotted near the Mountain Village apartment buildings and Kirkstone Park, was staggering, falling down and appeared to have visual problems, said McCreesh. “It was trying to hold itself up,” she said. McCreesh enlisted the help of her building manager Jim Thompson, but the animal was in such distress it wasn’t possible to get close, she said. Eventually the raccoon rolled down some grass and under a truck, where it continued to writhe in pain, said McCreesh. As a former nurse, McCreesh said she recognized the signs of probable poisoning with a neurotoxin. McCreesh said she was also concerned the raccoon could potentially have contracted avian flu. Eight skunks recently brought to a wildlife centre in Metro Vancouver showing signs of possible poisoning were later determined to have the disease. McCreesh said she warned neighbours to keep their pets away and began phoning any agency she could think of that might be able to help. But few vets or animal organizations were answering the phone over the long weekend, said McCreesh, and those that did didn’t deal with wildlife. “I was so upset,” she said. “I was crying and praying.”

Raccoons are among the wildlife put in danger by careless use of poison. VIA SPCA emergency helpers Eventually McCreesh called the Vancouver SPCA’s after-hours emergency line, which provides emergency help for animals and wildlife throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. A staffer drove out and managed to get the sick raccoon into a cage and drove it out to Critter Care in Langley, where McCreesh said staff later confirmed to her the animal was showing likely signs of poisoning. Unfortunately, by the time the animal arrived at the centre “it was too far gone” and had to be euthanized, said McCreesh. McCreesh said the distressing experience is a needed reminder about the dangers of using chemicals like rat poison or leaving other toxic chemicals like antifreeze where animals might get into them. People put “all manner of crap into the garbage cans,” and leave the lids open, as well as leaving jugs of coolant near recycle bins out in the open, said McCreesh. “People just don’t think.” “Somebody may have put poison out” for rats which the raccoon got into, she added. “All we can do is educate the public about what they shouldn’t be doing.” Some types of rat poison banned In the past year, the province has Continued on page 17

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Provincial Forest Minister Bruce Ralston, federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Wild Bird Trust of B.C. president Irwin Oostindie talk about trees at North Vancouver’s Maplewood Conservation Area, April 18. BRENT RICHTER / NSN been replanted with carefully chosen species of trees – about four times the size the area of Metro Vancouver, Wilkinson said. Once B.C.’s allotment of the two billion trees have been planted, it will sequester 2.1 million tonnes of carbon – the equivalent of removing about 470,000 gas-burning cars off the road for one year, Wilkinson said, adding the program will create about 800 jobs in nurseries and labs as well as in replanting. Continued on page 18

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limited circumstances, following a campaign by North Vancouver activist Yasmin Abidi who helped rescue a young barred owl dubbed “Lucky” from poisoning in Heywood Park in 2020. But other rat poisons, like warfarin, are still legal. McCreesh said her recent experience with the raccoon shows there’s still work to be done when it comes to protecting wildlife from unintended consequences.

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Continued from page 16 Under the 2BT program, 11.3 million trees have already been planted in B.C. said Bruce Ralston, minister of forests, and since 2017, 1.6 billion more trees have been planted through provincial efforts over and above the trees logging companies are required to replant as part of their harvesting agreements with the province. “There’s a lot of statistics in this because there are a lot of trees being planted,” Ralston said. A warming climate has fueled wildfires and introduced conditions that allow pests to thrive where they once would have been halted in the winter months, he added. “This has taken a toll on our landscape, wildlife and forest. It’s almost unimaginable until you actually confront it,” he said. “Reforesting these areas reduces the risk of landslides and floods, while supporting the essential biodiversity and wildlife habitat all British Columbians value.” Funding for the program was welcomed by the Wild Bird Trust of B.C., which is headquartered at the Maplewood Flats. Tsleil-Waututh Nation Elders, leaders and conservationists were present for the announcement, which was entirely appropriate, said trust president Irwin Oostindie.

“There was a time when the Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia saw our mandate as just dealing with wild birds and now we understand from an Indigenous knowledge perspective that wild birds live in ecosystems and those ecosystems have been stewarded for millennia by local First Nations communities,” he said. The trust operates a Coast Salish plant nursery at the Dollarton Highway site, which Oostindie said is open to members of the public who want to take climate action in their own yards. “Here we’re centring our work with native plants and Indigenous knowledge that sees native plants as part of that integrated solution,” he said. Oostindie took the opportunity to remind the ministers of two other looming threats to birds in B.C. – the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project, which is now awaiting a federal cabinet approval, and the loss of old growth forests critical to the threatened spotted owl. “There’s a very real need to implement the old growth review panel’s recommendations on the species at risk legislation,” he said. “The birding committee is really concerned about it. We worked so hard to protect spotted owls that remain a deeply at risk.”

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Top 5 reasons to add an Altitude Football Club Game to your summer schedule

From quality time with family and friends to high-performance soccer, you won’t want to miss out on the fun-filled atmosphere of these semi-pro games The Altitude Football Club is gearing up for the beginning of its second season and is hoping to build off the momentum it established last summer as a new anchor in the North Shore community. “Despite not winning the championship in our first season, we proved that we have value as a genuine community attraction,” Altitude FC co-founder Mark Marshall says. “The atmosphere, the camaraderie, hanging out with friends and family, and promoting different community groups, makes for a real festival-type atmosphere for which we are proud. That’s something we’re trying to take to another level this year.” The Men’s league champion plays in the Canadian Championship and this is the highest level of women’s soccer in the country. And it’s all happening right in your backyard. No bridge crossing challenges. No traffic jams or parking headaches. An electric atmosphere right here in the heart of the North Shore. To ensure you don’t miss out on this epic action, here’s why taking in an Altitude FC game this season is a can’t-miss event that should be on your summer bucket list:

Delicious concession stand Feeling hungry and ready for some summer BBQ? The Altitude FC Concession stand has you covered. In partnership with M&M Food Market, COBS Bread and the North Shore Youth Baseball Association (NSYBA), the stand offers a variety of delicious options, including hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie dogs, and chicken burgers.

Snacks and drinks from local vendors Altitude FC also features a variety of snacks and drinks – some of which are provided by excellent local brands. The refreshing taste of Kirk’s Kefir and the scrumptious taste of local donuts are two great options available, so you can indulge in some delicious treats while watching the game.

Fun off-field activities While the soccer game is the main attraction, there’s also plenty to do in the Altitude FC Fan Zone. Funoff-field activities, including sponsor showcases from Obsession Bikes and TOCA North Van, ensure that there’s something for everyone. There are also free raffles for sponsor prizes and Altitude FC swag. As if that isn’t enough, there is always musical entertainment to keep you energized.

Inexpensive and great value One of the best things about attending an Altitude FC game is that it’s an inexpensive way to enjoy a captivating soccer match in a fun and social environment. A family of four doesn’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to enjoy a single event. Adult tickets bought ahead of time are $15 and a Family Season’s Pass for four people is available for $200, and concessions are reasonably priced, including a beer garden that sells great value brews.

Group packages available The Altitude FC match-day experience is a gem here in the midst of our own community. Photo via: Beau Chevalier.

A community event for all ages The club is committed to bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging for everyone. Match days include people of all ages and backgrounds who are drawn to a festive community day in its most authentic form. A live rendition of the national anthem draws out the passion of the crowd. The club is also partnering with local non-profits and will join its fans to support Bikes for Tykes and North Shore Family Services.

Altitude FC also offers group and corporate hospitality for those looking for a unique team-building or staff event. These packages provide a fantastic opportunity for teams to bond and build relationships while enjoying a fun and exciting afternoon out. The Altitude FC match-day experience is a gem here in the midst of our own community. Attending an Altitude FC game at Kinsmen Field is an event you won’t want to miss. Grab your family, friends and colleagues and head to a game – you won’t regret it!

Beer garden featuring Whistler Brewing For those who enjoy a cold beer on a hot summer day, the Altitude FC beer garden is the perfect place to camp for the match. Featuring tasty pours from Whistler Brewing, you can enjoy a refreshing beverage while watching the game and soaking up the sun. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week and enjoy quality time with friends and family.

Attending an Altitude FC match is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Photo via: Beau Chevalier.

To secure your tickets for the next Altitude FC home game and learn more about the team, visit altitudefc.ca. Altitude FC is a North Shore-based soccer club that represents the passionate soccer region of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor up to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. It is one of the founding clubs of League1 BC, a semi-pro soccer league that kicked off its inaugural season in 2022.

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Canada produces enough to feed every citizen Continued from page 1 profits in Canada’s grocery retail chains, adding they are less interested in ascribing blame and more focused on seeing that no food goes to waste. Canada produces enough food for 52 million people annually, but we only have a population of about 38 million, Boulter said. About $6 billion worth of food goes to waste each year in B.C. alone. Much of what the food banks can provide is donated by industry and non-profits that work to divert perfectly nutritious food from the garbage bin before it’s too late, she noted. “There just isn’t any reason why people should be hungry or kids should be going to bed hungry in B.C. or across Canada,” she said. “There is enough food. It’s about getting it into the hands of people who need it.”

On the more local level, Hubbard said she’s especially proud of their sharing garden program, which has volunteers tend vegetable gardens on land provided by the municipalities. Last year, they grew almost 2,300 kilograms of fresh produce for locals who otherwise might not have access to any. Hubbard said North Shore Neighbourhood House has never had volunteers fail to answer a call for help, but the more people who step up, the more good they’ll be able to accomplish together. “Those are great initiatives and not that hard,” she said. As bad as things are now, Boulter said there is no reason for optimism that things will improve, at least not on their own. Food banks are the tourniquet, not the cure, she noted.

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“Based on what we’ve seen, the things that need to be addressed are the root causes of poverty, and that’s largely a government issue to address,” she said. Food Banks Canada advocates for a basic income. Rapid growth in food bank usage came after the federal government wound down the pandemic-era CERB program, Boulter noted. Other forms of fixed incomes like disability, social assistance and old age security need to be indexed to inflation, she said, and minimum wages that are too low to survive on need to be replaced with living wages. “Until there are some significant changes in the way people live here in Canada, and earn, and receive funding and support, I don’t see things changing much,” she said.

Hubbard specifically praised the provincial and federal government programs creating $10-per-day child care. “That’s the saving of over $1,200 a month for a person with an infant or toddler,” she said. “That’s like winning the lottery.” For others who are in a position to help, Hubbard has an “appeal to empathy.” “If you’re an employer, think about some of those stresses that are happening for families right now,” she said. “It’s your community, right?” As bleak as the outlook is, Boulter said the staff and volunteers at the food bank remain committed. Each tummy filled represents, in a sense, a life saved. And no one regrets asking for help. “When people do come and get their food, they generally walk away with a smile,” she said. “That’s what we’re here for and that’s what we’ll keep doing.”

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Police seek to ID man who allegedly tried to lure teen into his car NICK LABA

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A suspicious male driving what was described as a black BMW approached a 16-year-old girl in the Norgate neighbourhood on the afternoon of March 29, according to North Vancouver RCMP. At around 4:15 p.m. on the 1500 block of Tatlow Avenue, the girl was walking alone, police said. “The driver and lone occupant of the BMW pulled alongside her, asked where she lived, and offered her a ride,” RCMP said in a statement released last week. “When the girl declined, he followed her while repeating his offer. She repeatedly declined before the driver left the area.” The girl, who was physically unharmed, returned home and reported the incident, police said. To further the investigation, RCMP are seeking help to identify the driver, said Const. Mansoor Sahak. “The alleged behaviour of the driver is concerning, and we would like to speak with him,” Sahak said in the statement. “RCMP take reports of this nature very seriously.” This was an isolated incident and no

The vehicle in the alleged incident is described as a black BMW with a clean, black interior. NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP other similar reports have since been received, Sahak said. Police have provided a description of the man and the vehicle he was driving. The man is described as having short “poufy” hair, slicked back, with a small moustache and no beard. He has a “noticeable” Spanish accent, and was wearing a black sweater, according to the police description. His vehicle is described as a black BMW with a black interior that was clean, and had a licence plate starting with the letter H. Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604985-1311 referencing file #23-5989. If you find yourself in a similar situation to this alleged incident, Sahak advises to call 911 and find a lit area or business to go to.

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Quay aiming for fall completion Continued from page 4 beloved Soup Meister will re-open as The Soup Meister’s Nephew. Live music, cooking demos planned The Quay’s management is also now planning active programming inside the market including live music, cooking demos, classes and long table dinners. “We’re really trying to activate it year-round and better support what the customers are wanting to experience and what will also help the businesses thrive,” Mathiesen said. Initially, the plan was to have Quay improvements done in 2022 with King Taps opening in 2023. Now, it will likely be fall of 2023 for the market’s completion and early 2024 for King Taps. “The joys of the construction world right now,” he said, noting materials have been harder to source lately. Work is about half done on the exterior facelift with a new “super graphic” being applied to the existing cladding. It prominently

features the familiar Lonsdale Quay red. “We thought that this was a creative way to give the building a refreshed look, while still kind of honouring that iconic colour,” Mathiesen said. The Q tower will be getting a new bridge to the second floor of the restaurant when it opens as well. The Quay has always seen a mix of far-flung tourists and North Van locals passing through but the evolution of the neighbourhood means there’s a new demographic of foodies that are hopping the SeaBus over. “Since the completion of the Shipyards project just before the pandemic, Lower Lonsdale has just been put on the map in a way that we never have before,” Mathiesen said. “The new customer that we’re serving is this regional-local or a local tourist that’s coming over for the day trip or just coming over because this is the new hotspot to have a meal and meet a friend.”

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Judge says man has learned lesson Continued from page 4 bears over the course of one summer. In that case, an investigation by conservation officers found the woman had been feeding black bears produce, including up to 10 cases of apples, 50 pounds of carrots and up to 15 dozen eggs weekly, throughout the summer. The three bears the woman was feeding had to be killed in September 2018 after they wrecked property and showed no fear of people. Stevikova later appealed the fine, and in December 2022, B.C. Supreme Court Justice J. Miriam Gropper reduced the fine to $10,500. Cryder said in the Whistler case, “the amount of food she was providing was huge, and the impact on the community was massive.” “She had a belief the bears weren’t getting fed enough, so she took it on herself to manage the wildlife, with all kinds of terrible consequences,” he said. In contrast, Shevchenko’s actions were on a much smaller scale, he said, involving “a pot of noodles there, a packet of biscuits there.” “It’s all bad and wrong, but comparing the scale, it’s two different magnitudes,” he said. The Whistler case also resulted in much more dire consequences for the bears, he said. Cryder added there’s no indication Shevchenko has fed bears in the past five years.

Speaking in his defence, Shevchenko told the judge he put the food out to distract the bears from hanging around outside other parts of his house and potentially causing damage. He added he didn’t intentionally prepare food for the bears and had no intention of harming wildlife. Actions ‘bad for bears’: judge In handing down the fine, Judge Joseph Galati said he accepted that Shevchenko hadn’t set out to feed the bears in his backyard but took advantage of the opportunity to do so when they showed up to take video and photographs. “What is significant in these cases is the potential for harm,” he said, adding, “I’ve had encounters with bears, personally. I know they become habituated. If somebody feeds them, they will come back.” “Whatever your reasons were for doing this, your reasons were selfish,” he told Shevchenko. “You were thinking of what you wanted to do. Not what was good or bad for the bears. Your actions were bad for the bears.” Galati added, however, “I think you’ve learned your lesson.” He ordered Shevchenko to pay a $200 fine to the court and $4,800 to the Conservation Habitat Trust Fund by Dec. 1, 2023.

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With ample snow, why are North Shore ski resorts closing? NICK LABA

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Lumps of snow sit on idle chairlifts. Swathes of untracked powder betray an uncommon stillness.

These visions display on ski resort webcams and in the imaginations of avid mountain users, whose desire to hit the slopes extends beyond operational closing dates. Mt. Seymour ran its lifts for the last time April 9, and Cypress Mountain Resort closed April 16, extending its season to include another weekend. Grouse Mountain’s last day was Sunday, April 23. But heavy snow continued to fall last week, and all the local resorts continue to boast a deep snow base. This has led to

skiers and snowboarders taking to social media, to ask why the hills are closing when conditions are good. From the resorts’ perspective, the decision of when to close is a combination of staffing considerations and a drop-off in the number of mountain users. “Mt. Seymour sets our closing date before we open for the season and always makes the date known on our website,” explained Simon Whitehead, marketing manager at the resort. This season, the mountain opened Dec. 1, two weeks ahead of schedule, he added. “One of the main considerations for setting our closing date is to help our seasonal staff, which make up the majority of our employees, plan ahead for other

employment,” Whitehead said. “Once we have reached the middle of March, it is a challenge to operate the resort based upon employees leaving.” The other top consideration is that for many families, activities like baseball and soccer begin in April, which means a significant drop in mountain visits, Whitehead said, so operating the ski area becomes less viable. Cypress Mountain usually closes on the same date every year, but extended a weekend this season, said spokesperson Joffrey Koeman. This is the time that most resorts in B.C. close for the season, he added. Both Seymour and Cypress lease park land from the province, under recreation permits, which has lead to many mountain

users wondering if they can access runs by hiking up after the close dates. Under the permits, Seymour’s ski season is defined as between the dates of Nov. 15 and May 15. For Cypress, it’s between Nov. 1 and May 31. Within those dates, the resorts can control the activities of all people within their “controlled recreation areas” – which includes entry and eviction. “Visitors to the parks wishing to access the backcountry during the above referenced dates are welcomed and encouraged to use the designated backcountry access corridors to travel around/through the CRAs and access other areas of the park outside of the CRA,” a Ministry of Environment spokesperson said by email. “Park visitors should Continued on page 25

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The snow-covered Eagle Chair sits idle above mounds of untracked powder at Cypress Mountain Resort on Friday, April 21. CYPRESS MOUNTAIN RESORT

Mountain resorts ‘need to have all seasons represented’ Shutting down operations while there’s snow on the mountains is a bad use of resources, says Chase Wright, who lives in Vancouver but commutes to work on the North Shore and to snowboard at Cypress. “If you’re going to have a mountain like that, you should probably have it open whenever there’s snow, right?” he said. Eventually, there might be a few bad

winter seasons due to climate change, Wright said. “Then do we have local mountains anymore? Or do they shut down?” “If you want to create a consistent and sustainable mountain culture, you need to have all seasons represented,” he continued, pointing to Whistler’s transition to downhill biking in the warmer months. Grouse continues to lift guests up the mountain throughout the year – hosting activities like ziplining, birds of prey demonstrations and

a tree canopy rope course – but bikes aren’t allowed on the tram. “There’s no one on the North Shore that’s doing gondola cycling in the summer,” Wright said. “They should be able to adapt to switching sooner to biking or switching later for skiing.” Drawing on his travel experiences, Wright referenced mountain cultures in Europe that have developed to accommodate dual seasons. One shining example is the town of Grindelwald, nestled in a valley in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps. The region hosts worldclass skiing in the winter, and hiking in the warmer months. Much of the area is interconnected by trains and gondolas. Wright said there’s a big fear that we could over-develop, and lose too much of the pristine wilderness on the North Shore, which is a valid concern. But there’s room to strike a balance, he said. “If you go up there on a busy day, it’s just a zoo,” Wright said. “There’s not enough outdoor space for everyone going up there…. I think there’s a real desire for people to have more fun outdoor spaces that are respectfully and environmentally developed.”

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Continued from page 24 not be accessing the CRA for skiing and snowboarding when the resorts are closed.” Mt. Seymour asks that backcountry users stay on backcountry trails, Whitehead said, “as we have unmarked hazards and machinery on-hill preparing for next winter.” Cypress did not provide comment on accessing its recreation areas until the end of the permit period. Grouse pays an annual lease fee to operate its tram and parking lot, which are adjacent to Metro Vancouver park land, but the resort itself is on privately held land.

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As the most popular sport in the world, it only makes sense that people of all ages should be able to play soccer. For more than three decades the North Shore Girls Soccer Club has provided a myriad of soccer programs, ranging from their U4 mini league to

adult divisions. Now, the NSGSC has unveiled a new 60+ Walking Soccer Program, an opportunity for seniors who love the sport to get out and play. Jana Madill, executive director of North Shore Girls Soccer, said the club is always looking to fill gaps in their programming, seniors being one of them. “We have the privilege of seeing so Continued on page 27

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Continued from page 26 many grandparents on the sidelines of the fields cheering on mostly their granddaughters, their grandchildren in our youth programs,” said Madill. “We started to look around at what other kinds of programs were available for seniors through North Vancouver These walking soccer games for rec, but also other kinds of folks 60+ aren’t programs that just about the were available soccer aspect, in the soccer community.” but it’s also The about the mental Walking aspect. Soccer COACH AMAR TALIC Program will be played on a smaller field than traditional soccer and will have its own rules such as no contact and no kicking the ball above the knees. And of course, no running. According to Madill, the focus of the program is “to make it inclusive and welcoming to pretty much anyone, you don’t have to know anything about soccer,” as well as providing low impact exercise. “You’re building cardio health,

you’re building well-being, you’re doing some stretching for muscular development, as well as strength.” she said. “We’re looking to start this program and help our 60+ adults in the North Shore to come out and enjoy the game again or get to know the game if they haven’t played before.” said Amar Talic, head coach of the walking league and technical development manager at North Shore Girls Soccer Club. “These walking soccer games for folks 60+ aren’t just about the soccer aspect, but it’s also about the mental aspect,” said Talic. “Just meeting new folks, communication and working on their balance or their agility and their co-ordination.” Although it’s called the North Shore Girls Soccer Club, the walking league and all adult programs are offered as co-ed. “We’re very proud of the ‘G’ in our name, but we’re also inclusive and welcoming to all,” said Madill. The walking soccer league is set to start on May 3. More information can be found on the North Shore Girls Soccer Club website at nsgsc.com. Jordan Copp is an intern reporter with the North Shore News. He can be contacted at jordan.copp@hotmail.com.

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February 14, 1945 - April 28, 2008 It’s been 15 years and we still love and miss you, Your husband Ron, daughter Michelle and sisters Myrna, Mavis and Pam

BREAR, Ashley A. December 12, 1983 − April 22, 2006

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Miss you forever, Ashley.

Obituaries OWEN, Toni May 12, 1928 - April 17, 2023 In Loving Memory of Toni Owen Toni is survived by David, her loving husband of 72 years, her six daughters, ten grand-children and one great grandchild. Toni was a supportive and involved mother and she took an active interest in her daughters’ lives. She was inclusive and welcoming to the many friends who visited over the years. Toni was an avid reader and a good listener. She was progressive and she promoted the rights of women and marginalized people. We will all miss Toni ‘s great spirit and witty sense of humour. We remember her fondly as devoted to her family and to her lovely garden. Service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on May 8, 2023 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Cathedral.

GILLINGHAM, Ethel (Gladys) October 29, 1920 - April 15, 2023 After 102 years of living a full, wonderful, and exemplary life, Ethel Gillingham passed away in her sleep. Ethel was born to Stanley and Rebecca Collier in Vancouver where she formed many friendships throughout her life and made commitments to her churches. She met the love of her life Reg in the Salvation Army church and they were married during war time in 1943. Most of her married life was in West Vancouver where she was very active in the community. Mum loved to write and she wrote a column in the North Shore News called the “Church Lady” as well as having many other published articles in popular magazines. She was also the editor of “The Log” at her church. She loved to garden and she was a caring and outstanding mother, homemaker, crafter, hostess and Sunday School teacher, and friend to all. One of her special places was her cottage on Keats Island in Howe Sound. Ethel was predeceased by her brother Stanley Collier. Left to celebrate her life are her brother Greg, children Bryan (Susanna), Robert, Susan (John), and Keith (Lisa), grandchildren Greg (Stephanie), Sara (Riley), Michael, Andrew, Gwendolyn (Bethany), Miranda (Julian), Rebecca (Cam) and Jeremy, and her great grandchildren Kiera, Caskie, Ivy, Isla and Ana Lucia and nieces , nephews and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver on Friday April 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Covenant House, the Arthritis Society or a Charity of your choice. We will continue to cherish our fond memories of her, and the example which Mom set.

HORVATH (NEE McNaughton), Penny November 7, 1945 − April 12, 2023 We bid farewell to a beautiful soul. Penny passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Tony Horvath. She is survived by her children, Michael (Linda, Sophie), Stephen (Trina, Carly, Evan) and Monica (Kevin). She also leaves behind her fiercely loved siblings and extended families. And was equally grateful for her circle of friends, who she held close to her heart right to the end. Penny bravely faced her journey with Parkinson’s. Her courage always shined through the adversity. She personified charm, grace, strength and beauty. On full display until the end was her great sense of wit and a clever, warped sense of humour. She was active within her community and was involved in many clubs, associations and special interests groups over the years, such as her beloved bridge group and walking groups. Penny was most proud of her 27 years as a volunteer for Lions Gate Hospital, Palliative and Hospice. We will miss Penny’s loving, caring nature and her beautiful, calm presence. She was all we could have asked for in a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend. Every parting ended with, "I love you," and we did, completely. Her values will be proudly carried forward in her honour.

The less you fret. The more you do unselfishly. The more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away,

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McCOURT, John Noel (Noel) December 25, 1923 - March 27, 2023

JARVIS, Donald Leslie June 3, 1936 - March 15, 2023 Donald L. Jarvis, (86), of North Vancouver, BC, passed away on March 15th, 2023. He was a devoted father and husband. Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Leslie and Eileen Jarvis on June 3, 1936, in Toronto, Ontario. While attending high school and university, he served in the RCAF reserves from 1950 to 1960 (Flying Officer). After high school in Aurora, Ontario, he went on to McMaster University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After that, he went on to obtain a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Around that time he met his wife, Denise. They were married in Toronto in 1962. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Chatham, Ontario, where they began a family and where he furthered his career in social work. Eventually they moved back to Toronto, and in 1968 they made a move out west to North Vancouver. While he worked as Branch Director for the Children’s Aid Society of Vancouver, he attended evening classes at Simon Fraser University and obtained an MBA in 1974. He eventually furthered his career in various positions in the Ministry of Health, until his retirement. Don enjoyed cheering on his sons at soccer games, skiing with the family, camping trips, walking the various family dogs and attending church on Sundays. He enjoyed sailing with his wife for many years, long into their retirement. They also enjoyed their many years in the Maple Leaf Singers choir. They were married for 58 years, until Denise’s passing in 2020.

Noel passed at the Inglewood Care Center in West Vancouver. Noel is predeceased by his wife Margaret (2014) with whom he lived for 64 years and by his son Jon (1996). He is survived by his daughters Jane and Vicky (Adrian), his son Philip (Teresa) and three grandchildren (Erik, Lydia and Matthew). Noel was born in Birkenhead, England (as was Margaret). Noel and Margaret’s life together started when they emigrated together to New Zealand in 1950 where they married. They moved to Canada in 1956 and settled in West Vancouver. Starting in 1959 Noel’s work took him and his family around the planet, with irregular intermission stops back to West Vancouver. until 1979 when they finally stayed “for good”. Noel didn’t quite make 100 but he was close. He was quick to point out that he was born on Christmas day (one of eleven) and his parent’s names were Mary and Joseph. He was known in the family for his quirky sayings such as his famous dinner toast with a glass of wine “here’s to my wife’s husband” or promoting that a child take a particular course of action because “it’ll make your hair grow”. Noel and Margaret joined the St. Anthony’s Parish in West Vancouver in 1956. Noel’s life and it’s passing were remembered in a service on April 5th, 2023 at St. Anthony’s that was held for family (the Queen attended, of course). Much thanks to Father Hawkswell.

Don will be lovingly remembered for his kind smile, positive outlook and friendly demeanour. Don is survived by his three sons, Blair, Andrew and Ian, as well as grandchildren Jessica, Bobby and Julia. There will be a memorial service to honour Don on May 7th at 1:00 PM at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver. Online condolences welcome at dignitymemorial.com Donations to BC SPCA or the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, gratefully accepted.

MEREDITH, Hermine November 18, 1935 - April 12, 2023 Wife to Lothar, mother to John (Patricia) and grandmother to Daniel and Adrian. Born in the farming community of Kefermarkt, Austria as one of 8 siblings. Loved for her big heart, friendly disposition and being caring and compassionate. An avid gardener, cook and baker, she found painting later in life and created many masterpieces. A former home care worker for decades, she looked after many in her care and enjoyed helping all around her. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.

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MILES, Mary Comber February 2, 1933 - February 10, 2023 Mary was the youngest of three children born in Edinburgh to botanist Harold and artist Lilian Comber (brothers James and Richard). Mary had a remarkable life, starting with an active childhood in the English countryside. She spent her time drawing and painting with her mother, whilst absorbing her father’s extensive plant knowledge. This unique upbringing led Mary to be offered a scholarship in botanical illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. It was there she met fellow art student Victor Miles, soon to be her husband. After art school, Mary emigrated with her parents to Gresham, Oregon. Victor followed shortly afterwards, and they started their life together just north in Canada. They arrived in West Vancouver and, as both were artists, were naturally drawn to the beauty and drama of Howe Sound/Lions Bay. This is ultimately where they chose to build their dream house, and to bring up their three children. In 1975, Mary chose to go back to her painting fulltime and became Resident artist to Vandusen Botanical Garden. This sparked many opportunities for her to paint as a guest artist internationally. Mary painted the flora of Tasmania, New Zealand, South Africa, Indonesia and Chile, all while promoting her father’s life work and legacy. She exhibited in multiple galleries throughout her career: locally; in the US, and abroad. Mary was an active member of the Rhododendron and Alpine Garden Societies; she also sat on the board of Milner Gardens in Qualicum. In her mid 70’s, fueled by her desire to protect native plant species, Mary initiated a community garden project in Lions Bay. Now the Mary Comber Miles Indigenous Plant Garden, it is part of the UNESCO Howe Sound Biosphere region. The Howe Sound and Squamish regions were embraced by Mary and Victor. The mountains were hiked, the waters were sailed and the native plants were identified and painted. The home in Lions Bay was a vibrant spot full of artwork, spectacular sunsets, handpicked treasures, classical music, exuberant dinner parties often featuring Mary’s cooking from her latest travels and, of course, Victor’s renowned Martinis. Victor still resides in the family home. Mary died peacefully in her sleep; a private family service has been held. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the community support Mary was given to fulfill her dream. As well, we owe much gratitude for the care, love and support she received during the last chapter of her life. Mary is survived by her loving and proud family. Husband Victor, children Andrea (Brian), Raeff (Cathy), Cynthia (Paul), and her beloved grandchildren, Katrina and Eric, Fast, Miles (Taylor), Michaela and Nathanial Vince, and Alex and Samantha Balfour.

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NELSON, William Halbert “Hal” On April 16th, 2023 we lost Hal to a sudden failing of an otherwise perfect heart. Hal was 76, strong, healthy, curious, creative and was loved and admired by everyone who knew him. William Halbert Nelson, who was known as “Hal” to most and as “Bertie” or “Halphonse” to others, was born in New Westminster and grew up in Youbou and Pitt Meadows with his parents, Walter and Jean, and siblings Carol, Marilyn, John, Ron and Pat. Hal was a charter student at Simon Fraser University where he studied marine biology before working as a Biologist for Environment Canada for 30 years. He truly loved his job and was not only passionate about the health of the oceans but about the wellbeing of the people who lived on and depended on it. It was while working as a biologist that Hal met some of his lifelong friends and of course Dixie, another passionate biologist who turned out to be his soulmate. He and Dixie raised their two daughters, Cait and Leah (and 4 Golden Retrievers) in North Vancouver and spent their summers at their cabin in the Gulf Islands and on Shuswap Lake. He walked both of his girls down the aisle and formed close relationships with his sons-in-law, Jay and Leigh, who admired and loved him dearly. Hal’s retirement years were always busy and he stayed connected to his love of the ocean by volunteering at the Vancouver Aquarium, Coast Guard Search and Rescue and other marine focused organizations. He loved nothing more than being on the water or looking out on it from his favourite spot, with a rum and coke, on the bluff on Reid Island. Hal was an avid gardener, kayaker, curler, hockey player, fisherman and skilled sculptor - and had just recently taken up a new sport: lawn bowling. Hal was one of the most curious people you could meet and enjoyed researching and reading about a place before going there. He travelled to many of these places, such as the Galapagos Islands, the Canadian Arctic, Haida Gwaii and took many trips to Mexico with Shelley and Ben. He was preparing for a 10 day rafting trip to the Tatshenshini River this summer and had started researching his next adventure, to the Fijian Islands. He loved spending time in the garden and on Reid Island with his four grandchildren, Winter, Fern, Hanna and Shea, who absolutely adored him. Hal was a thoughtful and loving father, husband, grandpa, sibling, son, friend, and made an impression on everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. We will miss his presence, his warmth, his intelligence, his kindness, his curiosity, his creativity and we will remember him by living life to the fullest, the way he did. It was Hal’s wish that there be no service, but we hope that those who wish to will take a moment to hold him in your thoughts, take a walk on the beach or raise a glass to him at your table.

NOONAN, John F. John F. Noonan passed away peacefully at Cedarview Lodge in North Vancouver on April 17th, 2023. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Stephanie Ursula, his three grown children, Joe (Deanna Salituro) Noonan, Andrea (Ross) Gilmour, and Valerie (Trevor) Martin, and his beloved granddaughters, Stephanie, Charlotte and Georgia (Gilmour). The eldest of eight children, he was born in Palmerston, Ontario to Leona Catherine (Egan) and Harold Anthony Noonan, and was proud to call Harriston his childhood home. Throughout his life, when asked, the question, “how ya doin?” John would always answer, “better now”. In his mind it was a great day if someone he cared about called to check in with him. A devout Catholic, John lived by the motto that we must conduct our lives with honesty and integrity. He was a Toastmaster who in 1989 amounted to their highest office of International President. He was an Internationally Accredited speaker, one of only 90 in the world, who used this skill to coach individuals and deliver workshops on presentation skills. He was, one of only 19, Professional Registered Parliamentarians in Canada who presided over and supported the smooth deliberation of meetings to ensure their success. He was a Professional Benefit Auctioneer who worked tirelessly for charities and foundations to help them achieve their fundraising goals. He was also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) who had an esteemed 25 year career with the Business Development Bank of Canada where he retired as their National Director of Training. A man of big dreams, in 1967 he left Harriston by train heading west for Calgary and soon after landed in Kamloops where he always proclaimed that meeting the love of his life, Stephanie Ursula, was a “remarkable day.” They married in 1968, eventually, settling in Vancouver, where they raised their three kids. Now all grown, Joe, Andrea and Valerie will miss him greatly - most especially that he was always visibly filled with joy each and every time they visited, called or emailed. This joy was only trumped by the sheer excitement that raged shamelessly within him - his immense pride for his three grand daughters: Stephanie, Charlotte and Georgia (Gilmour). The feeling was completely mutual. Now that John has passed it’s our hope that if we asked the same question one last time, “how ya doing?” he’d simply answer...”better now.” In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to Cedarview Lodge, 1200 Cedar Village Close, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3P3 c/o Pauline Critchley.

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QUINLAN, Joan Pearl November 29, 1925 - March 31, 2023 In the early morning hours of March 31, 2023, Joan Pearl Quinlan passed away peacefully in the company of son Dennis and daughter Peggy at North Shore Hospice. The tranquility of the setting was befitting the passing of an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to so many throughout her 97 years. Joan was born near Lethbridge, Alberta. At age six, she moved with her family to Creston, B.C., a small farming community in the East Kootenays. After graduating from Grade 12 she went to work as a legal secretary for the local lawyer. That job lasted until one fateful night in 1949 when Joan was spotted at a community dance by Bryan Quinlan, a young engineer working on a survey crew for the summer. That night marked the beginning of a love affair and journey that lasted seventy years until Bryan’s passing in 2019. It is only fitting they are back together. Joan never shied from adventure. In the course of Bryan’s engineering career, she with two children in tow, set up home nine different times from coast to coast, in small towns and big cities, before settling in West Vancouver in 1977. Each move offered challenge and opportunity, which Joan embraced with determination, enthusiasm and an ever present sense of humour. A beautiful smile that lit up the room was Joan’s trademark. A smile that never left her, not even in the final hours. A smile that reflected how she lived her life. Joan’s greatest joys were her family and friends. Grandchildren and great grandchildren were welcomed with excitement, love and immense pride. To the family she was the tower of strength who provided leadership, guidance, and most importantly support. Joan valued deeply her friends, both old and new. Be it the phone call on a birthday, the handwritten note at Christmas, or a get well card during difficult times, Joan was always there. Particularly important were the friendships she made over the many years at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church. Joan will be deeply missed by son Dennis ( Mary), daughter Peggy (John), grandchildren Kevin, Alison, David, Michael, and cousin Tricia. She will be lovingly remembered by Penny and Nancy. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Drs. Saunier, Fowler, Walker and Haaf together with all the health care professionals at Lions Gate Hospital and North Shore Hospice for their wonderful care. A memorial service will be held at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church on May 13 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

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SUMMERSON, Elizabeth Mumberson January 24, 1928 - January 27, 2023

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Elizabeth Summerson passed away peacefully in her home in North Vancouver on January 27, 2023, aged 95 years and three days. Elizabeth was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the daughter of Robert and Lizzie Summerson. Elizabeth attended secretarial school and worked first as an office girl, eventually becoming personal secretary to the head of Anglo-Canadian Shipping. She continued in this position after emigrating to Vancouver in 1957. A loyal employee of the company for 37 years in Canada, she retired as executive secretary to the CEO in 1994. She was for many years an active member of the Vancouver Women’s Transportation Club. An accomplished soprano, she performed with several amateur theatre groups in Vancouver and on the North Shore. Elizabeth was also a long-time member of the Highlands United Chancel Choir and the West Van Seniors Choir. She was an avid knitter, seamstress, quilter and creator of crafts of all kinds. A fiercely independent lady with a keen intellect and many interests, Elizabeth twice fought back against cancer, and won. Her motto: Never give up. In retirement, Elizabeth travelled often and was able to fulfill her dream of visiting the Holy Land. Never idle, she gave back to the community with many hours of volunteer work including at the Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop and the Highlands United Church Flea Market. Elizabeth is survived by her niece Linda Edminson and nephew David Plant, both of the UK. She is also dearly remembered by many church and music friends, many of whom were her “chosen family”. Friends of Elizabeth are invited to a soirée celebrating her life on Saturday, May 20th at 6 pm at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver, where they will be treated to some of the things Elizabeth loved most: Gilbert and Sullivan, English trifle and a glass of sherry. RSVP requested to: Geordie.roberts@highlandsunited.org.

Bruce Duncan Tennant passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children and partner Paula on the afternoon of April 14th, 2023 in North Vancouver, B.C. Bruce was born to Duncan and Dorothy Tennant in Vancouver on November 27th, 1948. In 1958 the young family, three boys and Mom and Dad, moved from Vancouver to a home they had built in North Vancouver. Bruce led a very active and full life. He entered the officer training program for the Royal Canadian Navy when he was 18 years old and went on to become navigating officer serving for 15 years on a number of Canadian warships on both Canadian coasts and in the Arctic. He served as a member of NATO where he was appointed as squadron navigator for the NATO task force. In 1980 he left the life of the sea and moved back to North Vancouver where he started his career at Seaspan Marine and later founding Mackay Creek Technologies. It was in North Vancouver, over a span of thirteen years, that Bruce’s five cherished children were born. Life filled with t-ball, children’s activities and Bruce’s favorite activity, gardening. Bruce is survived by his children Chantal, Danny, Victoria and Michael, also his brother Bob (Senka) and their children Melisa (London) and Oliver (Megan) and his former wives Saskia and Lesley. Bruce is predeceased by his parents, younger brother John and his son David. As to his wishes, Bruce was able to pass away on a sunny Friday in his beautiful backyard garden. A service will be held at Highlands United Church in Edgemont Village in North Vancouver, date to be announced.

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THOMSON, Margot E.E. January 28, 1933 - April 8, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved mother and grandmother. Mum was a vibrant lady with a positive outlook on life and the world around her.

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Margot Rive was born and raised in Vancouver and attended Lord Byng Secondary, graduating in 1950. She married the love of her life, Sandy Thomson in 1952 and from 1956 onward they resided in their home in North Vancouver. Margot was known for her enjoyment of lively conversation and her curious mind. She was well read and thoughtful in many topics including investments, history, politics and religion. She was an accomplished sewer and cook and also enjoyed singing soprano in numerous choirs over her lifetime. Margot had an eye and opinion on all things colour and was a passionate tennis player right up to her 90th birthday. Margot is predeceased by her husband Sandy and survived by her three children Russell, Sandra (Patrick) and Jeanne (Patrick), six grandchildren Jim, Michelle, Elizabeth, Pamela, Ryan, Sean and 5 great grandchildren. For most of her life Margot had to cope with Crohn’s disease and in the last year it was a particularly hard journey for her. Despite it all she remained determined and optimistic to the end. We would like to thank the North Shore Community Health Nurses and N.S. Hospice staff for their kind and professional care of our mother. A celebration of life will be held at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Van on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2 pm.

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