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Squamish Nation marks 100 years of Amalgamation MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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One hundred years ago, in the summer of 1923, 16 First Nations chiefs, a large group of government officials and a smattering of interpreters gathered around a document that would shape the future of the various Squamish communities that lived in British Columbia.
The political amalgamation agreement declared that the chiefs’ 16 villages would assemble as one governing body, and with the signing of the document the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as we now know it, was born. This July, the Squamish Nation will celebrate its centennial year with a month-long hosting of events. Designed to showcase the Nation’s culture, heritage and history, the events, funded with $129,700 of the government’s B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events fund, span the modern and the traditional. There will be canoe races, evenings dedicated to drumming and singing, lacrosse games, talent shows, cultural activities, ceremonies, and, on Amalgamation Day itself, July 23, an all-encompassing festival. “This year is a big year for our people,” says Squamish Nation elected councillor
Squamish Nation elected council member Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) looks forward to the 100th anniversary of Amalgamation Day of the Squamish Nation. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams). “The whole month of July is about how we’re going to celebrate and really hold each other up as a Nation, empower our people, and
educate them and others on our past.” The history of the Squamish people, Williams adds, is as rich as it is long. Prior to the Indian Act in 1876, the
traditional territory of the Squamish people spanned 6,732 square kilometres, with multiple transient communities living across the province from Burrard Inlet into Howe Sound. “People had never even thought of reserves until the government came, it was more like how do we live on the land and where,” says Williams, adding how one community had been lured to Capilano, for example, by the Capilano River, abundant with clams and trees and “all these beautiful things that we survived off.” Following the passing of the Indian Act, these transient groups were designated to specific areas as a result of the government’s strictly enforced reserve system. Some reserves, like the Kitsilano 6 Reserve, or Sen̓áḵw, had been erected only to be promptly torn down. In 1913, Sen̓áḵw was the last in a string of village sites to be coercively sold to government officials. The families that resided there, along with a small collection of their personal belongings, were forcibly removed from their homes, loaded onto a barge and towed across the inlet to the remaining Squamish reserves, as the village of Sen̓áḵw was torched. “When we got kicked out and put on Continued on page 42
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Five years after the North Vancouver School District put a new elementary school at the top of its priority list, the province announced Friday construction will start next year on a new $64-million school on the site of the former Cloverley Elementary.
The long-awaited announcement was made by Education Minister Rachna Singh Friday morning at North Vancouver’s Ridgeway Elementary. The province will spend $61 million towards the new school which will be built on the site of the former school at Cloverley Street and Hendry Avenue, while the North Vancouver School District will kick in another $3 million, funded out of surplus. The new school will have a capacity of 585 students and will include a childcare centre that will potentially supply up to 100 childcare and after-school spaces. The City of North Vancouver is contributing funding of $3.5 million towards construction of the childcare space within the new school. Construction of the new school is expected to start in the fall of 2024. The school is expected to open two years later, in time for the 2026-27 school year. Since 2018, a plan to build a new elementary school on the site of the long-closed Cloverley Elementary has topped the wish list for the North Vancouver School District. Nearby schools have been dealing with large increases in enrolment over the past five years as young families move into the area. Ridgeway Elementary is one of the schools in central area of the City of North
Rachna Singh, minister of education and child care, with North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma announce on Friday a new $64 million elementary school will be built on the site of the former Cloverley Elementary in North Vancouver. JANE SEYD / NSN Vancouver which has borne the brunt of increased enrolment in the school district. Enrolment at Ridgeway has jumped from about 326 students 10 years ago to 673 students today. North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma said the need for a new elementary school in North Vancouver is something she’s been hearing about since she was first elected. “We all know the population here is fast growing,” she said. “People are choosing to raise their families here.”
In the spring of 2020, a new Cloverley Elementary was one of only seven new schools given approval in principle by the province and earmarked for further review – seen as a positive sign. But huge increases in construction costs which tripled the estimated price of the new school – from $21.6 million five years ago to over $64 million today – resulted in additional reviews by the province. Ridgeway isn’t the only school in the area at or near capacity. There are currently 31 portables providing additional classroom
space in the school district. Most of that enrolment growth has been in the central area of the city, said Pius Ryan, North Vancouver supt. of schools, with a lot of that growth fuelled by immigration. Ryan said the new Cloverley school will address many of the current overcrowding problems in the school district. Another new 465-student elementary school in the Lower Lonsdale area is still on the school district’s wish list, however, to address future enrolment needs. Singh said that is a situation being faced all over the Lower Mainland, as B.C. absorbs a significant portion of the federal government’s increased immigration targets. The province is looking at solutions, she said, including considering “out of the box” ideas. At the announcement Friday, Ma pointed out that Cloverley will be the fifth recent major school capital project in North Vancouver. In the last year and a half, rebuilds of both Argyle and Handsworth high schools in North Vancouver have been completed, along with a seismic upgrade of Mountainside Secondary, which houses the school district’s alternative programs. Most recently, in December 2022, the province approved a $9-million expansion to Lynn Valley Elementary that will add six classrooms and space for 145 more students. The expansion will allow the school to stop using four portables currently providing temporary classroom space at the school. It’s still expected to take more than three years for the Lynn Valley Elementary expansion to be completed, with construction set to wrap in the winter or spring of 2026.
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The North Shore’s R2 RapidBus is about to get a bit more elbow room through one of the most congested corridors of its route.
The City of North Vancouver and TransLink are set to begin a six-month construction project to extend the
eastbound transit lane along Third Street and Cotton Road to Gladstone Avenue. Currently, the transit lane ends about two-thirds of the way down the hill from Queensbury Avenue, requiring the R2 to merge with general traffic for about 650 metres before getting back to a bus lane. That gap in the express lane has significant consequences for the 40,000 transit
riders commuting through that stopand-go corridor per month. According to TransLink, a typical trip between Ridgeway Avenue and Brooksbank Avenue should take about three minutes, although in reality, half of the trips take six minutes or more. During the afternoon rush hour, 20 per cent of trips through that short section extend to nine minutes or longer.
TransLink calculates that to mean 320,000 minutes, or 5,333 hours, per year wasted sitting idle in traffic. The hope is that by speeding up the overall performance of the R2 and getting that travel time back down to the typical three minutes, it will make transit a more competitive option with driving a Continued on page 41
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The City of North Vancouver is having to bail out the first phase of the North Shore Neighbourhood House rebuild as costs have been rapidly escalating.
Council voted unanimously – if begrudgingly – June 12, to reallocate almost $1.3 million from various reserves and other projects to finish site preparation work before a below-market housing project and seniors respite centre can start construction on West Second Street. Council agreed to rezone the land in 2021 to include affordable housing and in 2022, they inked a deal with non-profit Catalyst Community Developments to provide 89 below-market rentals and Care BC to build a seniors respite on the ground floor. According to a city staff report, the municipality budgeted $2.1 million to relocate utilities, $755,000 to relocate North Shore Neighbourhood House’s outdoor childcare space and $829,000 to relocate the Lower Lonsdale Community Garden to Alder Street. The latest Class A estimate – including all soft costs, demolition, construction of civil works, community garden, interior and exterior childcare space renovations and contingencies – came to $4.9 million, the report states, a gap of $1.259 million. “This project as currently planned cannot proceed to construction and completion until additional funding is secured to address rising inflation and market
conditions encountered in the tendering stage of this project,” the staff report submitted to council states. The report flags supply chain issues, a shortage of skilled labour, the rising costs of materials like fuel, concrete and steel, and a general inflation rate at a 40-year high as the major factors in pushing the project over budget. City staff also flagged one North Shorespecific cost pressure: the high cost of housing in North Vancouver making it harder to find local workers, meaning the city must rely on ones who have to commute greater distances and deal with North Shore parking and traffic. “There were many factors that we had come across and one of them was actually our location,” Robert Skene, deputy director of strategic and corporate services, told council. Council members appeared dejected confronting the shortfall, but remained committed to the project. “It’s really unfortunate,” said Coun. Don Bell. “To add $1.3 million to a $3.6 million project is pretty shocking, but just a reality of our times and the project is important to go ahead.… And I don’t think we’re going to see it get any better, so the sooner that we act, [the better].” A month earlier, Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced $11 million in new funding for the first phase of project after the Catalyst found the cost estimates in their business case no longer penciled out.
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A West Vancouver senior who says he’s been dinged more than $13,000 and sent threatening letters over the speculation and vacancy tax the province says he owes is questioning how any of those actions will open new homes for people to live in or make them more affordable.
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Mike Weatherall, 75, has lived in his West Vancouver townhouse on Keith Road for 15 years, and at no time has that home been empty, he told the North Shore News. “We’ve been living there full-time,” he said. But because Weatherall’s common-law wife is a Japanese citizen and is also on title, that makes her ineligible to claim an exemption to the tax as a principal residence on her share of the home, according to the provincial government’s rules. Weatherall said he tried to talk to staffers in the finance department to see if there was any way around the tax. But the result was he just kept getting passed along to different departments. Eventually, however, the province sent an alarming notice saying it was placing a lien on his townhouse if the taxes weren’t paid and warned they could send out a bailiff to collect. “I was born in Canada and paid lots of taxes,” said Weatherall. “I’m supposed to be retired at my age. They’re without any conscience.” Weatherall said he eventually decided it would be better to pay the money than deal with continuing harassment from the province. “I went to the TD bank, and it was sent electronically,” he said. But that wasn’t the end of it. Weatherall said that shortly after sending the money he got another notice from the province saying they had forgotten to add on the most recent assessment of speculation and vacancy taxes owing – another $4,600. “You talk about a kick in the stomach,” he said. ‘Empty homes tax’ also hits occupied homes According to the province, the tax was brought in to encourage owners not to leave their properties empty
West Vancouver resident Michael Weatherall is questioning how the speculation and vacancy tax the province has assessed against his occupied property will help make housing more available. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN and provide more housing that would be available for rentals. That’s not an issue in Weatherall’s situation. But the tax is also intended to “ensure foreign owners … contribute fairly to B.C.’s tax system,” according to the government, and discourage foreign speculators from driving up prices. Weatherall said he and his wife hardly fit the definition of foreign speculators. “It’s just a cash grab,” he said. While Weatherall and his wife must pay the tax on the home they live in, because the tax only applies to some parts of B.C., he points out there are still people with empty summer homes in areas like the Gulf Islands and Whistler who pay no vacancy tax to the province. One of his cousins with a summer cottage on Galiano Island, for instance, doesn’t have to pay the tax, he said. It’s not the first time owners in West Vancouver have been stung by the tax. Others face similar tax troubles Last year, another West Van couple were shocked to find they had erroneously been assessed as owing $69,000 in speculation and vacancy tax and had a lien placed against their home – all without their knowledge. In that case, the couple eventually got the tax assessment reversed. But it took months of bureaucratic runaround. Karin Kirkpatrick, the B.C. United MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano and
housing critic for the opposition party, said she regularly hears from people in similar situations who’ve been dinged by the tax since it was brought in by the NDP government in 2018. Kirkpatrick said she was recently contacted by two other couples in a similar situation of being assessed the tax because one of the spouses is a Japanese citizen. “Obviously these houses are not going to be rented out because the owners are living in them,” she said. Generally, an owner is exempt from speculation and vacancy tax if the residential property is their principal residence. To be eligible for a principal residence-related exemption, however, an owner must be a Canadian citizen or permanent citizen of Canada. Weatherall said as his wife doesn’t want to give up her Japanese citizenship, and Japan does not allow for dual citizenship, for now, the only solution he and his wife can come up with is to take her name off the property title. That’s a solution other couples caught in the same situation have turned to, said Kirkpatrick, and it’s one that worries her. “That may cause complications and make one spouse vulnerable in the future,” she said. She added she’d like to see more flexibility and ability to appeal the tax. “People have so many different life situations that aren’t considered in this,” she said.
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his year, National Indigenous Peoples Day comes at an especially significant moment for local First Nations. It was 100 years ago, in the summer of 1923, that 16 First Nations chiefs formally joined their people into a larger political entity with more clout, becoming the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). The legacy of that forward-thinking decision continues today, with the Squamish recognized as one of the most astute and powerful First Nations in the province. Next month, the Squamish Nation will celebrate its centennial year with a monthlong series of events, a perfect opportunity to learn more about what’s happened and look to what’s ahead. Both the Squamish and the Tsleil-Waututh Nations have long been leaders.
Those who followed Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Chief Dan George, an early and outspoken advocate of Indigenous rights, have never stopped pushing for their rights and title to be respected. Fast forward to more recent times. This year, both the Squamish and the MST Nations, made up of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, have unveiled ambitious plans for land development – on the North Shore, in Vancouver and beyond. The plans, said to consider the next seven generations, have been welcomed by many, but also met with discontent and worry by others. How dissenting neighbours learn to sit with their displeasure says much about both their grasp of the past and their ability to move respectfully forward into a shared future.
West Vancouver lags in recognizing Indigenous truths KIRK LAPOINTE
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On that warm, sunny evening last Friday, there were plenty of places to go in West Vancouver. But about 100 chose to fill the main hall of the West Vancouver Memorial Library to hear important voices that aren’t yet heard appropriately.
CBC journalist Angela Sterritt has just published Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls. It is a cliché to describe her writing and broadcasting as passionate and meaningful, but the adjectives apply and I can’t easily think of any better. In her onstage conversation with UBC scholar Candis Callison (full disclosure: a colleague), the audience witnessed more
than an hour of an educative, grounded glimpse of the changing context of our nation’s path. Many call this reconciliation, but the clearer descriptor is one Sterritt used: justice. What the discussion evoked in me, though, was a sense of worry, principally that the community hosting the discussion is far from ready for the consequences of these inevitable changes, and that our local political leadership isn’t identifying the changes as integral discussions we need now. If anything, it’s walking back some of its predecessor’s work. I looked the next day for the emails I received after I wrote last winter to question why the new West Vancouver council would strike the verbal land acknowledgment from its agenda. I deleted a few of the
letters at the time, but even the remaining ones were disquieting. They expressed a lack of understanding of our history and exhibited the traits that frustrate the effort to transform the country. I didn’t get one email agreeing with me, by the way. What also differed was that, unlike the anonymity some social media platforms furnish to permit the bile to flow, my emails came from West Vancouverites who identified themselves, who obviously sincerely held the views that these changes are ill-considered, or have already gone too far, or have no end-point to them. I mention this in noting the extraordinary contrast last week in Vancouver of the three-Nation proposal to develop the Jericho Lands in the west part of the city adjacent to Point Grey. Late this decade,
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and for likely two to three decades, a new neighbourhood of about 30,000 will unfurl under Indigenous leadership – on ancestral land no different than the one West Vancouver occupies. The latest proposal is about one-third larger than the original one, which shocked some and relieved others, depending on one’s perspective. It is the most dramatic, defining development in recent memory in a city desperate for housing, particularly if it means a more attainable offering. There are towers and townhouses, market-priced and subsidized, in quite the mix. There remain plenty of questions on conditions Vancouver council will attach in order to approve it – unlike the Senakw development by the Squamish Nation, which is Continued on page 9
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RE: It’s Time to Stop Wasting Homes Through Demolition, June 14 editorial I am living in a 110-year-old, two-storey Edwardian home. I have lived here for 35 years. In the 1990s, I opened the walls up during renovation and discovered that the walls are tongue and groove, full-sized Douglas fir planks up to 20 feet long. This
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sort of wood won’t be available again around here for 500 years. The idea that someone could take a bulldozer and smash everything to splinters fills me with anger. What a waste of irreplaceable resources. Careful deconstruction will enable this well-seasoned old growth wood to be used again. I am hoping the next owner will love the house as much as I do, as it is truly irreplaceable. But if it is taken down, let it be done respectfully.
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West Van taking steps backwards Continued from page 8 not subject to local bylaws and zoning restrictions. The council’s decisions will signal like no other project the kind of power-sharing Vancouver envisions. The disappearance of the verbal land acknowledgment here in West Vancouver was a step backward when most everyone is taking at least one forward. Silencing and offloading it to the printed agenda was an insult to Indigenous People of oral tradition and to the segment of the community that seeks progress, not regress, and an openhearted new dynamic. It’s petty, and council can’t seem to correct course. The mayor, who said the removal was designed to save time, now spends pretty much the same time pointing out that the acknowledgment is in the printed agenda. He can’t bring himself to say it, perhaps because it would admit fault.
When he points to the printed program, a slide is projected for council’s audience. It recognizes the “traditional, ancestral and unceded” land we occupy. Curiously, the word “unceded” has been stricken lately from the earlier printed version. (We’ll see how long it stays now on the slide.) The word-watching indicates how far behind we are officially. I doubt anyone at the library Friday is proud of the history of mistreatment or afraid of the important discussions and challenging journey that Sterritt and Callison outlined. But when a simple, verbal truth of our place fails to enjoy the respect of our political leadership, what is that silence actually saying? Kirk LaPointe is publisher and executive editor of Business in Vancouver as well as vice-president, editorial, Glacier Media Group, the North Shore News’ parent company. He is also a West Vancouverite.
Electricity is fundamental to reducing carbon emissions and achieving Canada’s science-aligned climate goals. Additionally, the electricity grid is central to seizing economic opportunities as we move to a lowcarbon future. Decarbonizing and significantly growing the electricity grid, will be a challenge even for a province like BC - which has access to large scale, emissions-free hydroelectric power. However it’s far more significant for provinces that currently depend on unabated coal and gas-fired generation. This is perhaps why, recently, Saskatchewan’s Premier Scott Moe spoke of achieving a clean grid by 2035 as being “unaffordable and impossible.” There is no disagreement that Canada’s electricity systems will need to continue to be reliable and affordable for ratepayers. These systems must also aim to produce electricity with net-zero carbon emissions. Decarbonization of the grid is an environmental imperative. If we don’t find reasonable pathways to decarbonize our economy, we will leave a world for our children that is challenged indeed. Increasingly, this is also an economic matter. Being able to provide clean power to industry is now the ‘the price of entry’ in marketing products internationally. Having a grid with abundant clean power is – and will be – a significant comparative advantage in the global economy. Firms looking to export products such as critical minerals, hydrogen, biofuels, potash, steel, and aluminum are increasingly being held to account internationally regarding the embedded carbon content of their products. This is true in all provinces and territories, very much including provinces like Saskatchewan. Take the example of BHP, which is building the $7.5B Jansen potash mine just east of
Saskatoon. BHP’s recent announcement regarding the Jansen mine underlined the importance of GHG emissions. In fact, the company’s press release states their “world-leading low-emissions potash mine” will ensure they are globally competitive, providing the “lowest direct emissions of any potash mine in the world.” BHP is eager for the world to know that lowering emissions is a top priority. Why? Because it’s what their customers are demanding. Rather than being “impossible and unaffordable,” it’s important to highlight that every G7 country has committed to achieving a decarbonized electric grid by 2035. The US EPA recently released its draft regulatory approach to cutting emissions from power plants on a path to a net-zero grid by 2035. The focus of the federal government must be and is on working with every province and territory to develop the grid and associated resource industries that will drive prosperity for the future. It’s about accelerating growth, not slowing it down. It’s about being sensitive to regional realities and being aware of changes happening around the world. Regulation to phase out coal and to achieve a net-zero electricity grid is part of this process. So, too, are large-scale investments in the grid. Budget 2023 committed $40 billion to supporting provinces and territories in developing a clean, reliable, and affordable grid. At the end of the day, the vast majority of Canadians accept the scientific reality of climate change. It is an issue we need to address. I am interested in a forwardlooking, fact-based conversation about how we can do so in a manner which ensures affordability, while creating good jobs and economic opportunity in every region of the country.
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The North Shore News is pleased to announce that veteran journalist Andy Prest is taking on a permanent role as the newspaper’s editor.
Prest will officially take on the position after serving as the acting editor following the departure of Layne Christensen in March. Since joining the paper as a full-time staff member in 2008, Prest has served many roles with the North Shore News ranging from general reporter to sports editor and, most recently, assistant editor. He is also the author of a humour and lifestyle column that has graced the pages of the North Shore News for more than a decade. Prest said he is proud to take on the role of editor and carry on the strong tradition of the North Shore News that has grown ever since the paper’s creation by Peter Speck in 1969. “It’s been an honour to help share the stories of this great community over the years, and I am excited to have the opportunity to carry on that mission as the editor of the North Shore News,” said Prest. “The North Shore News has long been a gold standard in the world of community journalism, and I am committed to doing my part to make sure that tradition continues for years to come.” North Shore News publisher Matt Blair said the paper is in good hands with Prest. “The News is delighted to welcome Andy as our full-time editor, a seasoned award-winning journalist and a familiar name to many of you,” he said. “We are confident that Andy will continue to deliver exceptional stories and insightful content that you have come to expect
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Dragon’s Den-style reality TV show Bears’ Lair has been renewed for a second season, with producers on the lookout for the next batch of innovative, Indigenous entrepreneurs.
The show sees 18 different Indigenous business owners pitch their ideas to a panel of Bears and guest judges. Cash prizes are handed out to a selection of the best, with a grand prize of $100,000 given to the winner. With so much piqued interest this time around, budding businesspeople should prepare for some stiff competition, said the show’s executive producer Geena Jackson. “This year we have had over 9,000 inquiries from people asking how they can apply to be on the show,” she said. “It’s unbelievable. It really shows the support and the energy that’s out there.” While it is similar to other pitch-based business shows like Dragon’s Den, what sets Bears’ Lair apart from its contemporaries, said Jackson, is its sole focus on Indigenous entrepreneurs, and its step away from the business world’s stereotypical cut-throat nature. “This is uplifting, it’s kind, it showcases a diversity within
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Since the launch of Bears’ Lair in 2022, she has also kick-started the travelling program Bears’ Lair Youth Dream Camps, designed to encourage and assist youth who hope to venture into the business world. Jackson will be bringing her wealth of business knowledge as a returning Bear, alongside Tabatha Bull and Dave Tuccaro, while newcomer Clint Davis, former president and CEO of Nunasi Corp., will be a Season 2 addition to the judging panel.
Of the 9,000-plus applicants that have put their name forward, just 1,800 will make it to the second stage, before a final whittling is made to finalize the 18 contestants that will take part. Jackson said a committee of 10 to 12 people will decide who will be shortlisted, with decisions based on business acumen and geographic location. “We would like diversity, and we want to have representation from every province,” she said.
“Whether it’s Coast Salish, or Cree or Métis or Anishinaabe, we are hoping to have as much cultural diversity as we possibly can, province to province.” Potential contestants must have been running their business for at least two years, and that business should provide “a social impact within their community,” said Jackson, whether at a grassroots, regional, national or global level. “We’re looking to those who are trying to solve problems within the community, and trying to make a difference in the world. We want people to know that you can have a sustainable business, you can make money, and you can respect the community and make a difference as well,” she said. Last year AgriTech North, a Dryden-based indoor farming business, took home the inaugural win. As for advice she would give to potential contestants this year, Jackson said it’s the driving force behind the idea that counts most. “My advice is always to tell your story. Before you tell me what you do, tell me why you do it.” The show will be filmed in North Vancouver Sept. 19 to 24. Entrepreneurs can apply online at BearsLairTV.com. 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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From June 23 to Sept. 24 the North Vancouver-born, Berlin-based artist will be showcasing the immersive Phase Shifting Index on home soil at The Polygon, and given Shaw’s already impressive repertoire – the artist has previously shown at the Centre Pompidou in Paris and New York’s MoMA – there is much excitement for its debut. “Phase Shifting Index is Jeremy’s most ambitious and accomplished work to date,” said Reid Shier, director of The Polygon Gallery, and the exhibition’s curator. Shier describes the piece as “a kinetic and dynamic combination of sound, light and visuals,” a seven-channel video, sound and light installation that functions as a science-fiction pseudo-documentary. It follows a trilogy of films, she said, that “lay the groundwork for its parafictional themes: Quantification Trilogy (2014–2018).” Each of Shaw’s seven screens depict distinct subcultures of people from various eras between the 1960s and 1990s, who each believe they can fundamentally alter reality. All seven videos are tied together by an overarching narrator, who describes the belief systems of each group of people and the significance of their movements with each jerking and moving to their own rhythm. The piece continues until the seven groups come together in a singular dance routine, with all subjects carrying out the same synchronized choreography, before the visuals and sound collide into one brash,
Jeremy Shaw’s Phase Shifting Index will feature at The Polygon June 23 to September 24. JEREMY SHAW chaotic, psychedelic art installation. Shaw’s art is known for its recurring motif of transcendental experience, with his immersive experiences often navigating altered states and cultural and scientific practices via the medium of dance, movement, sound and light. Like much of Shaw’s work, Phase Shifting Index, which premiered at the Centre Pompidou in Paris in 2020, has been sought after by galleries the world over – with it having toured Europe and beyond before its arrival in North America. The exhibition has travelled the Frankfurter Kunstverein in Germany, the Kumu Art Museum in Estonia, the ARoS Art Museum in Denmark, and the Museum of New and Old in Tasmania. Following its stint in North Vancouver, it will travel onwards to the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal next year. “Phase Shifting Index received wide acclaim since opening at Pompidou Centre in Paris in 2020, and we are proud to bring this work to North American audiences for the first time,” said Shier. 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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For those hoping to catch a series of jazz artists set to play at the BlueShore at CapU theatre this month, you’ll have to travel to a different venue.
Due to ongoing job action at Capilano University in North Vancouver, three acts scheduled as part of North Shore Jazz will now play at locations outside the community. On June 24 at 8 p.m., Canadian Junoaward winning jazz and soul singer Molly Johnson will instead play at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts in Vancouver’s Gastown district. On June 26 at 8 p.m., CapU’s own Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra, featuring Noah Preminger and Scott Robinson, will play at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts near Deer Lake Park in Burnaby. At the same venue on June 27 at 8 p.m., Spanish piano jazz trio Sumrrá will play. Previously bought tickets will be valid at the new venues, and current ticket holders will receive an email with more information, according to a statement from the BlueShore
Financial Centre for the Performing Arts. “Due to ongoing labour disruptions at Capilano University, operations at our beloved BlueShore at CapU theatre have been severely curtailed,” reads the statement. “We are dedicated to bringing you this beautiful music and hope you can join us in these new spaces,” said BlueShore at CapU general manager Sandra McRae. “A special thank you to our new hosts for jumping in to help present these events. Without our community partnerships, we would have not been able to make this possible.” On Tuesday, a strike by unionized support staff at the university entered its second week. As a result, classes have been cancelled for around 4,300 students at CapU’s North Vancouver and Sechelt campuses. Members of the Capilano Faculty Association, which represents teaching staff, have refused to cross picket lines. Both the union and the university say the sole sticking point in the labour dispute is whether to include language about remote work in the union’s contract. Continued on page 17
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The Musqueam, Squamish and TsleilWaututh First Nations (MST Nations) and Canada Lands Company (CLC) have unveiled their revised concept for the Jericho Lands 36.4-hectare (90-acre) master-planned Vancouver community.
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Launched in 2019 following the land acquisition in 2014, the Jericho Lands planning program is a partnership between the MST Nations and CLC. The revised site plans are part of the fourth phase of a City of Vancouver-led engagement process that will run from June 16, 2023 to July 16, 2023. “ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands is a unique opportunity for Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Canada
dedicated to open spaces, sports fields, playgrounds, and natural and forested areas. This includes retaining 75 per cent of a roughly one-hectare forested area that is already on the site. One of the main aspects of the community is its celebration of the partnership between the three First Nations and their culture. Commercial cultural spaces are said to provide opportunities for traditional practices such as carving. The neighbourhood will provide 30 years of employment, contracting, education and skills training as the new community is built. “We are proud of our culture and look forward to sharing our way of life and worldview with all who will live in and visit this incredible future neighbourhood. With ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw and other projects made possible by our Nations working together, we are creating modern Indigenous communities where all will be welcome,” said Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams), spokesperson and elected councillor for the Squamish Nation, referencing Indigenous place names for the Jericho Lands in a press release.
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Features in the announcement include plans for 13,000 new homes for different household types, community gathering spaces and amenities throughout the neighbourhood, and designs that will support transit-oriented and car-light active living, according to a statement. Approximately 2,600 homes will be affordable and social housing, with approximately 1,300 homes designated for moderate-income rental housing. Housing opportunities on the Indigenous-owned land would be limited to leasehold tenure, making home ownership more affordable than freehold. Buildings range from eight storeys up to 45 storeys with three “sentinel” buildings at 49 storeys, which represent each of the First Nations.
Lands Company. For the nations, not only are we taking our rightful place as landowners and economic leaders, but we will be showcasing our culture like never before. For CLC, it has been a chance to demonstrate their commitment to the future of our communities in a sustainable and meaningful way,” said yəχʷyaχʷələqMusqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, in a media statement. MST and CLC will include cultural and amenity spaces within the community, including roughly 360 daycare spaces, residences and seniors’ spaces, a community centre and a public elementary school, according to a press release. The development will have a focus on car-light transportation, emphasizing walking, rolling and cycling. To promote this, there will be more than 13 kilometres of foot and bike paths and a limited number of streets. There is also the potential for a Jericho Lands SkyTrain station and another potential station near Alma Street. Approximately eight hectares of the 36.4 hectares will be reserved for park space with another four hectares
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The city filed documents in B.C. Supreme Court June 13 seeking an injunction that would force North Vancouver owner Celine Goh to deal with illegal changes to a house at 378 5th St. East, which the city alleges have flouted local and provincial bylaws and safety regulations. Problems at the house on the corner of 5th Street East and St. David’s Avenue go back two decades, according to court documents, and have resulted in numerous complaints from neighbours. Among the allegations are that the home has been divided into seven separate units, that construction of interior walls, electrical and plumbing work has been carried out without permits and that rooms with padlocks on the outside doors and cooking
facilities have, at various points, been used as bedrooms without an adequate escape route in the event of fire. “No lawful suite has ever been applied for or approved in the house,” according to the municipal court petition, and some of the unpermitted work has created “serious health and safety hazards and fire hazards at the property.” At various times that has included using portable space heaters without adequate clearance, plugging appliances into power bars and “supplying power to an accessory building with interlinked extension cords.” Use of the property as a rooming house at various times has disturbed the neighbours and resulted in many complaints to both the bylaw officers and police, fire and ambulance, according to the legal documents, for a range of problems including “assaults, disturbances, drug-related investigations, thefts, overdose calls, outdoor burning.” The city says since 2011, the owner has also allowed “garbage, discarded furniture, bedding plywood, bicycles and bike parts and shopping carts” to accumulate on the property. Continued on page 21
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Continued from page 20 The list of problems at the 5th Street house are strikingly similar to those listed in a nearly-identical petition filed over another illegal rooming house previously owned by Goh at 462 11th St. East. In that case, after the court petition was filed last year, Goh sold the property at the end of August to a developer for $2 million. The city helped tenants who had been renting at that rooming house find other accommodation. The new owner has since applied to subdivide the lot and build two new narrower, taller houses on it. Paul Duffy, bylaw officer for the City of North Vancouver, said prior to the sale of the property on East 11th last summer, both houses had been the subject of “numerous
complaints” from neighbours, spanning many years. More recently, the number of tenants believed to be living in the 5th Street house has been scaled back to one or two, said Duffy, and a Quonset hut that had previously been used as an additional rental unit in the back yard has been removed. But the city has not been able to determine if safety hazards stemming from unpermitted changes inside the house still exist, he said. “We expect the property owner to work with us,” he said. “I’m hoping that this gets resolved in the next couple of months.” North Vancouver RCMP acknowledge there have been a significant number of calls to the neighbourhood at various points in time.
“I’m not denying the obvious,” said Const. Mansoor Sahak, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP. “We are actively working with our partners.” Contacted by the North Shore News, Goh said she hasn’t decided yet what she’s going to do about the property. Some of the problems have been caused by tenants or squatters in the house that she has no control over, she said. “People are so crazy,” she said. “I just cannot deal with it. It’s so stressful.” Goh said she’s owned the property for more than 40 years, but hasn’t decided whether to address the issues in the city’s petition or sell the property. The property currently has an assessed value of $2.24 million. The house, built in 1910, is assessed at just a $10,000 value.
The CNV has filed a court petition seeking an order forcing the owner of a home at 378 5th St. East to bring unpermitted changes into compliance with local and provincial regulations. JANE SEYD / NSN
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A Mission man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a North Vancouver trail has been found guilty.
Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento, 23, was tried in North Vancouver Provincial Court on June 8 and found guilty the next day. The incident happened on Feb. 13, 2022. The victim, whose identity is protected by a court-ordered publication ban, testified she was walking over the small bridge exiting the Varley Loop Trail near Rice Lake Road in Lynn Valley when a stranger approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks and genital area.
“It was maybe a couple of seconds. I pushed him off immediately,” she testified in court, June 8. Within 30 seconds of the assault, the victim testified she started recording video of her attacker as he tried to cover his face and walk away. “Keep your hands to yourself,” she can be heard saying in the video. “What makes you think it’s OK to smack women in the ass?” Asked by the Crown to explain why she described the attack as a “slap” in the video and a “grab” in her testimony, the victim said she was simply using the language available to her. “I think it’s a sad world if we find ourselves in a space where we would expect a woman to have language to describe sexual assault as part of her vernacular,” she added.
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She continued to follow Sacramento while calling 911. When the operator asked her to confirm what street they were on, she went back to the nearest street sign to find out, losing sight of him. The victim testified she waited for almost an hour for police to arrive before she gave up and went to the detachment to deliver a statement in person, something she later took public via a Global BC news story. “I was told that there were other priority calls they needed to take at the same time,” she said. “I found it vehemently disappointing that the RCMP did not attend an assault.” North Vancouver RCMP released an image of Sacramento’s face, hoping it would result in tips from the public. He was arrested a month after the assault in Abbotsford. Testifying in his own defence, Sacramento denied grabbing the victim, although under cross examination he conceded he may have inadvertently brushed into her. “I was just on my way out and I guess she thought I might have touched her so she ran after me. She ran up, hit me in the back and then was trying to picture my face. You saw the video. She was harassing me. I was just trying to go home,” he said, adding later “There’s no way I was trying to touch her sexually or anything.” Sacramento told the court he did not find the victim attractive and that “I don’t need to attack women on trails.” Sacramento’s lawyer Ashleigh Singleton also raised the issue of Sacramento’s race in how the incident played out. “I’m going to suggest that you looked up, you just saw a darker-skinned individual in close range and you assumed that was the person who bumped into you, correct?” “No,” the victim replied. Ultimately, provincial court judge Joseph Galati found Sacramento guilty as charged, saying he “seemed to make up his evidence as he went along.” “I do not accept Mr. Sacramento’s evidence that he was attacked and harassed by a delusional woman, and that he had no idea why she was videotaping him. The video is clear that [the victim] accused Mr. Sacramento several times,” he said. “I reject his evidence that he did not touch [the victim’s] buttocks, or that if he did touch her, it was accidental.” Sacramento is due back in court in September for sentencing hearings. The victim told the court how the assault impacted her in the days and months after. “It has made me feel vulnerable and questioned my safety,” she said. “In the first weeks following the assault, I did not leave my home. I was not able to date or feel like I could trust being alone with a man. I did not go into a park for a long time after this incident. I have not returned to [that] park. In fact, I’ve avoided North Vancouver altogether. It affected my sleep. I cried endlessly. I just felt scared and ashamed and embarrassed. Disgusted.”
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North Van school trustees vote themselves five-per cent pay raise JANE SEYD
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After taking a “gap year” on a pay increase in 2022, North Vancouver school trustees have voted themselves a five-per cent raise.
The increase boosts annual pay for trustees by between $1,400 and $1,530, and will add approximately $10,000 to the budget. Following the increase, effective July 1, pay for the school board chair will increase from $30,595 to $32,125 a year, while pay for trustees will rise from $28,226 to $29,637 annually. Pay for the vice-chair will increase from $29,050 to $30,503. North Vancouver school trustees generally vote on their own pay hikes annually, increasing them according to the change in the Vancouver consumer price index. Last year, however, trustees opted to hold off on giving themselves an increase while teachers and support staff were still in collective bargaining. Since then, contracts have been settled and inflation has been soaring. Staff presented three options for trustees to consider when deciding on their own raises at the May 23 board meeting – a 6.8
per cent increase, based on the Vancouver CPI increase for 2022, a 9.7 per cent increase, based on the CPI increase for the past two years, and the five per cent increase, based on increases to public sector wages negotiated in the past two years. In discussion on the issue, several trustees advocated for one of the larger recommended increases. Trustees Antje Wilson and Daniel Anderson said not increasing their pay last year meant the school board had fallen below other similarly sized school districts when it comes to trustee pay. Trustee George Tsiakos said it’s important to provide some increase, as low pay presents a barrier to people being able to serve in political roles. He said the smaller increase would have a smaller impact on the budget, however. Trustee Cyndi Gerlach opposed an increase, saying the role of a school trustee is one of public service and she didn’t think an increase would attract more people to want to serve on the school board. Trustees eventually voted to approve the five per cent increase in pay, with Gerlach opposed.
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Eating in season is a vocation of the highest calling LAURA MARIE NEUBERT
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Eating whole food in season has become an on-trend topic of much conversation, most particularly as it relates to preventing or treating chronic illness, and climate change. In reality, it is difficult for urbanites to eat in season. Even for people who have some level of knowledge, time, ability and access, it takes top-of-mind commitment to actually walk the talk.
For most of us, eating in season requires a value system reset that disrupts our convenience-driven way of life. For me, it takes mindful and deliberate effort to place more value on the time I spend growing, sourcing, preserving and cooking organic food, than the time I spend building economic or social capital. Certainly, there is a certain virtue and conviction in it, but for sure it is hard, and for the masses – myself included – it doesn’t come naturally. Schools don’t teach it, and if we are honest, contemporary society doesn’t really value it. To understand “in season,” the very meaning of which can range from the most
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orthodox view of eating “only wild food in-season” to the all-encompassing and unrestrictive “whatever is available currently in the grocery store,” it is helpful to consider nature’s logic. Seasonality then, for me, would consider only those foods that will grow outdoors in my native climate without the use of additional inorganic energy or inorganic fertilizers. For the exercise to be reasonable and plausible, I include both native and Continued on page 25
Cap Mall Restart - Public Information Meeting
Cap Mall has proudly served the North Shore for over 50 years and, over that time, has become an important community gathering place and provider of family-oriented retail. Now it’s time to think about how it can meet the community’s needs into the future. We began this process in 2019 but were stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are pleased to be restarting our process for the planning and design of the future redevelopment of the Cap Mall site. Please join us - either in-person or online - to learn about our Vision and Guiding Principles. We will be available to answer questions and gather your feedback.
Please join us to learn about the future redevelopment of Cap Mall OPTION 1. IN-PERSON PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING* • • • •
Date: June 28, 2023 Time: 5 - 7 pm Location: Grand Court (beside Waves) in Cap Mall Format: this is a drop-in event, there will be no presentation; information boards will be set up in the Grand Court and the project team will be available to answer your questions. Comment forms will be available until July 12, 2023 for you to provide feedback.
OPTION 2. REVIEW THE INFORMATION ONLINE* You can also learn about the future redevelopment of Cap Mall online at www.futureofcapmall.com or scan the QR code to the right with your smartphone camera (click the link that appears). Here you can watch a short video, download project information, ask questions, share feedback by completing a comment form (available until July 12, 2023), and register to receive project updates. *Please note: the information presentation in both Options 1 and 2 will be the same.
Questions? Please contact: Anika Bursey e: info@futureofcapmall.com | p: 604-731-9053 ext. 102
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You can grow food year-round
Continued from page 24 non-native, non-GMO fruits and vegetable varieties. Because access to seed is limited by geography and economics, I aim high, but do not restrict myself to heritage varieties. Aided by science-based insight into soil and human biology, permaculture and regenerative agriculture, my family grows food year-round in our raised beds and container gardens. We sow from seed indoors or in our old and unheated greenhouse. We use cold frames and hooped fleece during the winter to protect crops from snow and frost, and we preserve overstock produce by freezing, canning, pickling, fermenting and dehydrating. We buy bulk canning tomatoes, eggs and seafood from local organic farmers, farmers markets, and green grocers. And we buy bulk grass-fed and finished beef, pasture-raised pork and poultry from regenerative B.C. farmers. Our diet is 75-per-cent plant based, primarily local. This sounds romantic, but believe me it takes work. It takes work to plan and execute tasty, family-friendly meals on-the-fly, using primarily what needs harvesting at the moment or arrives in the weekly community-supported-agriculture box. It takes work to pick berries and fruit just before
they ripen, to prevent bears from stopping by. It takes work to remember to defrost what we have rather than zip out for a quick and convenient bite. It takes work to stay up late bulk canning tomatoes and pickling cucumbers. It takes work to prepare fresh food for packed lunches and road trips. It takes work to batch cut and blanch vegetables for freezing. It all takes work – for the most part underappreciated, unpaid, unglamorous, unrecognized work. So let’s change that. Let’s consider eating in season a joy, privilege and vocation of the highest calling, and let’s assign it the value it deserves when considered in relation to human, community, societal and planetary health. In my opinion, there is no greater work to be done, and every last one of you who grows or eats in season, in any measure, in whatever time and space you have, is a hero in my books. As I head home to harvest, blanch and freeze native field garlic scapes on the cusp of woodiness, I salute you! Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbased urban permaculture designer. Learn more about permaculture by visiting her website upfrontandbeautiful.com, or email hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.
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Neptune Terminals has been part of the North Shore for more than 53 years. We are driven by our commitment to safe, environmentally responsible operations, consideration for our neighbours, and support for our local community.
JUNE 2023
Waterfront Gala Raises Significant Funds for North Shore Charities
Youth in Action
The North Shore Waterfront Gala celebrated two major milestones this year: our tenth event and a total of over $243,000 raised! This year two new charitable partners were selected to receive an annual grant of $50,000 each per year for two years: Backpack Buddies and North Shore Crisis Services Society (NCSSS).
apply for grants at: nscommunityfoundation.com. Neptune and our fellow Gala sponsors believe that an investment in the well-being of children — our future citizens, employees and leaders — is an investment in the future of our community and our businesses.
Backpack Buddies work to fill the “weekend hunger gap” for children who rely on school-based meal programs during the week. The program discreetly provides bags of food directly to kids every Friday, and currently supports 124 families on the North Shore. NSCSS provides housing solutions and direct service programs to women and children (+ pets) surviving violence on the North Shore. Funding from the Gala will advance life-changing housing and support services that will help families to rebuild their lives.
Past beneficiaries of the Gala include North Shore Neighbourhood House, the Learning Disabilities Society, Sharing Abundance and Hollyburn Family Services Society’s Youth Safe House.
Youth sports are a joyous and integral part of growing up, particularly on the North Shore. Playing sports — particularly team sports — teaches cooperation, perseverance, respect, friendship and so many other values at a young age. At Neptune we have been contributing to our community for years to make sure that sports are accessible to all who wish to play. We provide support to teams or age group divisions for nine different leagues:
This year the sold-out Gala (over 300 people) had ‘“fund a need” donor cards for each charity, which raised an additional $28,100 for the two organizations. A big thank you to the attendees and sponsors for their contributions!
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expensive for families, so kids can have more opportunities to play. We also invest in youth sports through Athletics for Kids and KidSport North Shore, which provide grants that help families cover the cost of sport registration fees.
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All funds in excess of the committed $100,000 will go to the North Shore Waterfront Endowment Fund, which is managed by the North Shore Community Foundation (NSCF). North Shore organizations providing services to families and children can
Our funding tends to support younger players, notably through contributions to the cost of uniforms, field and coaching fees. We believe this helps make sports less
Neptune Adding Depth to Leadership Team
Building Ecosystems for North Shore Salmon
Link Simpson: Manager, Engineering
As our organization grows so do the skills we need, and we’ve recently expanded our leadership team to add two more strong individuals. We’re delighted to welcome Anup Bhulabhai as Director, Information Technology and Link Simpson as Manager, Engineering. Both bring years of expertise in their respective fields and will help Neptune develop a stronger governance framework.
Anup Bhulabhai: Director, Information Technology
“We are developing a high-level strategy to support data management, cyber security and centralize our IT governance and business analytics,” says Anup. “Neptune requires IT systems and services that are highly interconnected and secured, ensuring real-time tracking of the movement of goods while passing along information such as tonnage, type of material, the time
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it takes to receive from the railcars and the time required to deliver to the vessels.” Link joins the team with a long history of working in bulk handling and is looking forward to developing a custom project governance framework. “It is a great opportunity to tailor our project management process to the specific needs of Neptune,” he says. “We already have a high number of projects on the go; solidifying our governance structure will allow the terminal to grow its operations even further.” Both hires were familiar with Neptune before they joined and were excited to join a culturally progressive organization. Link, a longtime admirer of Neptune, was delighted to join an organization in his own backyard. For Anup working at Neptune keeps him close to the North Shore mountains for hiking, and lunch on the waterfront.
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The North Shore Streamkeepers have been working in and around Lynn Creek for years to protect crucial salmon spawning, rearing and transition habitats. In 2018 the Society enhanced a side channel in the creek to support juvenile salmon, and now, five years on, the same channel needs attention again. One of the most important things for salmon are safe zones in which to rest and feed. Lynn Creek tends to have “fast” water that can dry up in hotter months. This project will ensure year-round water to increase the area where salmon can rest and feed. “By creating more habitat, we will set salmon, notably juvenile salmon, up for survival,” says Glen Parker, a Board Member with the North Shore Streamkeepers.“With funding from Neptune and other community partners, we are further
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enhancing the water flow to the side channel of the island. We will install a structure consisting of logs and boulders known as an‘engineered log jam.’ This will divert water from the main creek to support the side channel ecosystem.” Other future enhancements will focus on the Lynn Creek Estuary and aid the salmon in the transition from salt to fresh water (and back again), another critical type of habitat that salmon need to thrive. “Environmental stewardship is a core value for Neptune, especially in areas like Lynn Creek which are so close to our operations,” says Lisa Dooling, Director, People & Community at Neptune. “We remain committed to supporting important initiatives like the side channel to protect our environment for generations to come.”
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INDIGENOUS REPRESENTATION
First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games design
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Four Indigenous artists have been chosen to create and design the visual identity for the upcoming Invictus Games, due to be held in Vancouver and Whistler in the winter of 2025.
The logo will represent the four local First Nations, with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Olivia George, the Squamish Nation’s Ray Natraoro, the Lil’wat Nation’s Levi Nelson and the Musqueam Nation’s Mack Paul to collaborate on one Coast Salish design. “This is a big honour,” said Natraoro, an accomplished carving artist renowned for his wood masks, rattles, totems and canoes. “I am honoured and privileged to be the Nation member selected to represent the Squamish Nation.” Natraoro said the creative gig was a “great opportunity” to showcase and tell the story of his own great grandfather, Coast Salish artist, master carver and First World War veteran Andy Natrall, and the countless other Indigenous war veterans who fought on the battlefields. The Invictus Games, founded by Prince
The Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, Lil’wat and Musqueam Nations will collaborate on a Coast Salish design for the Invictus Games 2025. MINA KERR-LAZENBY Harry in 2014, is an international sports competition for wounded and ill military personnel. In April last year the Duke of Sussex announced the two B.C. municipalities had won the bid to host the Games, giving the green light for the first ever inclusion of winter adaptive sports and the featuring of alpine skiing, nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling, in addition to the
former inclusions of swimming, indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball. “[The Games] will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a more comprehensive understanding and respect for all those who serve their country,” said Peter Lawless, CEO of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Lawless said organizers feel privileged to be working closely with each Nation and honoured to be working with the four “talented artists” to create a design that will be the basis of the brand identity for the Games. “The art created by these artists will convey the powerful story behind the Invictus Games while connecting us to the lands and water our host First Nations have cared for since [time] immemorial,” he said. Lawless said the visual concept will be based on “a connection to the shared journey of recovery” that Invictus competitors and their families travel, and the remarkable achievement that arriving at both the start and finish line represents for them. It will also tie into the tagline of Paddle Together, he said, which is based on
the significance of the canoe to Coast Salish people, and represents the shared journey between the Invictus Games 2025 committee, the host First Nations, the participating Nations from across the world and the friends and families who will be supporting them. The visual concept will be similar to past iterations, said Natraoro, with the same colours and similar design, but will be more representative of Coast Salish people, a move essential in promoting diversity and inclusivity. With more than 25 First Nations participating and more than 550 athletes from 20 countries due to compete, the logo will serve as a vital first impression of British Columbia and the people that call it home, said Natraoro. “Visitors will get a good understanding of, and a visual of, the Coast Salish and First Nations that are here and that are participating just as much as everyone else,” he said. “There’s a place for us, and for inclusivity, at the Invictus Games.” 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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CAPILANO ATHLETICS
John Swanson named new Blues women’s volleyball coach MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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John Swanson has been appointed as the new Capilano Blues women’s volleyball head coach, adding the title to his ever-growing coaching resume.
“I am ecstatic for the opportunity to return to coaching volleyball at the collegiate level,” said Swanson. “Capilano University is widely known as one of the premiere campuses and sports facilities in the province, and the opportunity to become a member of the sports community within the university is something I feel very honoured to be a part of,” he said. Swanson, who will assume direction of the team immediately, said he is excited to continue focusing on a culture that will “strive for excellence on and off the volleyball court.” Swanson’s coaching history is a long one that began as an assistant coach with the volleyball program at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, B.C., before moving on to head coach duties for both the women’s and men’s teams for the 2015-16 season.
In 2016, Swanson guided the university’s women’s team to its first PACWEST provincial gold medal, alongside an appearance at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national championship at Holland College in Prince Edward Island. It was at the College of the Rockies where he remained until 2019, before shifting to take on both head and assistant coach roles with club and high school teams in Prince George and Osoyoos. With the latter, he led the girls team to its first provincial title in 2021. CapU athletic director Georgette Reed said the university is “delighted” Swanson has accepted the head coach gig. “This will be a big move for John and his family, but one I know he is excited to make as it allows him to be closer to his children and grandchildren,” she said. Reed said it was Swanson’s commitment to the sport and love for the role that ultimately led to him claiming the job. “John’s energy and enthusiasm were obvious to us in the selection process, as is his commitment to academic excellence, and providing a nurturing, positive environment for his student-athletes,” she said.
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EMISSION-FREE ELECTRICITY
BC Hydro puts out call for new clean energy sources MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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BC Hydro will be issuing a call for new sources of renewable, emission-free electricity, with applications to open in the spring of next year.
The call out, the first to come from BC Hydro in 15 years, has been prompted by an accelerated need for clean energy, said Premier David Eby on Thursday, at a media event at the TsleilWaututh Nation administration building in North Vancouver. Eby said an additional 3,000 gigawatt hours per year of renewable energy, enough electricity to power 270,000 homes in B.C., is needed by 2028 – three years earlier than previously estimated. “We need to act now to meet this growing demand and to ensure we stay on track with our climate goals,” he said. In addition, it was announced the province will be providing $140 million to the B.C.
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self-determination and advance reconciliation,” she said. “All over British Columbia there are visionary people who are taking up the electrification challenge with new ideas, innovation and investment. We’re acting today in partnership with First Nations so that we’re prepared to fully seize our advantage and power a clean, prosperous low carbon future for all.” Eby said it was important to recognize the “incredible potential” of Indigenous-led clean energy projects, noting what had already been accomplished at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in regards to its solar power system, a project that had been put in place to produce enough power to cover the needs of the local childcare centre, but had grown to become the largest solar power project in Metro Vancouver. Chief Jen Thomas said the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and to addressing
climate change issues. She touched on the solar power system, adding its 338 panels provide 80 per cent of the energy needed to run the Nation’s administration building. She also noted the energy efficient housing policies the Nation has in place. “It will take all of us working together to build a more sustainable economy as we broaden our clean and renewable sources of energy through this call for power,” said Chris O’Riley, president and CEO of BC Hydro. “BC Hydro is committed to meeting the growing and changing needs of our customers and will be working with all levels of government, Indigenous communities, stakeholders and the private sector to make this happen.” 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 province is kicking in $4 million for a project to help ween B.C.’s port industries off carbon by introducing hydrogen fuel-cell powered trucks.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne announced the funding on June 13, part of a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 110 kilotonnes per year through the project. “We’re working to reduce emissions in B.C.’s commercial transport sector, which accounts for about 60 per cent of transport emissions and 25 per cent of total provincial emissions,” she said. “Hydrogen will be essential in helping B.C. make the transition to cleaner energy solutions as we work toward meeting legislated greenhouse gas reduction targets.” The money will largely go to the first fleet of hydrogen trucks to operate around Delta Port. Four yard trucks will be put to work at the BC Ferries terminal and Tidewater Container Services’ facility. One of two drayage trucks will be used to haul shipping containers by Harbourlink from
Delta Port to a distribution centre. The other will be used by HTEC to move hydrogen from its Metro Vancouver production plants to the growing network of filling stations around B.C. “We want to show the operators … that this is a viable technology, that it meets the needs of the fleet operators and can do the job and that there’s an available source of zero-emission equipment out there,” Jeff Grant, vice-president of transportation solutions for HTEC, the North Vancouver-based hydrogen firm leading the project. The trucks will be prototypes outfitted with fuel-cell engines, electric drives and hydrogen storage tanks, designed and assembled by Kelowna’s Hexagon Purus. The first two vehicles are expected to arrive by the end of the year with the remaining four coming in 2024. They will be kept fueled via a hydrogen pump HTEC is installing at an existing filling station on Tsawwassen First Nation. HTEC is currently building an electrolyzer plant in Burnaby capable of producing one tonne of hydrogen fuel per day. They Continued on page 32
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Continued from page 31 are also seeking to build an even larger one attached to an existing chemical plant in North Vancouver capable of producing 15 tonnes per day – enough to power about 30,000 vehicles. Both plants will be powered by BC Hydro’s grid, which is largely run on hydroelectric energy, making the “well-towheel” carbon intensity very low, Grant said. “It’s going to be a marked difference compared to diesel operation – north of a 75-per-cent improvement in terms of emissions,” he said. Unlike consumer vehicles, so far, there has been no zero-emission vehicle mandate announced for the trucking industry but Grant said it’s likely something that will come in the future. While battery electric vehicles have become wildly popular with consumers, the technology isn’t yet suited for heavy trucks, Grant said. “The biggest advantage with hydrogen is energy density. You can store more energy on board than you can with a battery electric truck so you’re generally able to meet the normal working conditions and duty cycle of that diesel equipment,” he said. “There’s a lot of interest and a lot of movement for fuel-cell versions, because there’s
no compromise to the performance, the filling times are quick, and you don’t have to reduce payloads.” Dave Earle, president and CEO of the British Columbia Trucking Association, said he is thrilled to see the government spurring some innovation in the industry. “What’s really important to recognize is this is a very, very important step,” he said. “We can learn what works, what doesn’t, what are the limitations, what are the successes?” Earl said there is definitely a consensus among the industry – and enthusiasm – to transition off diesel but he warned the technology and availability of low-carbon trucks is nowhere close to making wide-scale adoption something that can happen soon. Today, about 18 per cent of new consumer vehicle sales are zero-emission models but that took a decade to reach that point, he noted. A lot of research is happening into different low-carbon energy sources, each of which will likely play a role in the long-term decarbonization of trucking, Grant added. “Every manufacturer is spending literally billions of dollars to bring this technology to market but there is nothing available for delivery today,” he said. “The cold, hard truth is it’s going to take a long time.”
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Lessons learned through 50 years in the classroom ANDY PREST
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Hey grads, if you’re looking for life lessons, who better to ask than someone who has been teaching for more than half a century?
That was my thought process when I called up Bill Keary earlier this month after being informed that he was retiring after 50+ years of teaching elementary and high school in West Vancouver. Keary is a bit of a legend in West Van, according to those who have encountered him since he started teaching at Westcot Elementary in 1972. He’s made stops at Chartwell Elementary, West Van Secondary, Hillside Secondary and back to West Van Secondary, where he’s spent the past 27 years. If he ever taught you, you likely remember him well. And he very likely remembers you too. “He seems to know everyone,” said fellow teacher Alana Reemeyer. “Anyone he meets, he gets their life story figured out
Teacher Bill Keary says laughter is an important part of life. The man known as the ‘Mayor’ around West Vancouver Secondary is retiring after 50 years of teaching. PHOTO SUPPLIED within a few minutes and makes some connection with someone else that he knows. Then he remembers all about them – he has an incredible Rolodex in his brain. Every year, he’s meeting new students who are children (maybe even some grandchildren!) of people he’s taught before.” His gift of knowing everything
about everyone – including all the branches of their family tree – has earned him the nickname “The Mayor of South Campus” at West Van Secondary. So how does he remember 50 years of names and faces? “Eye contact,” he told me, about his name-recall superpower. “I have a really good memory for names. I wish there
were more money in that, but it’s a great skill to have.” In fact, eye contact might near the top of Keary’s keys to success list. “Eye contact is so important, actually,” he said. “Paying attention when people are speaking to you is so important. People pick up on that.” I hope that lesson resonates with you grads, as it sure does with me. In this age of the cellphone, people young and old often struggle to pry their eyes away from the little screen long enough to acknowledge the human being standing next to them. That change in perspective, in fact, is the one change that Keary noted in students since he started teaching 50 years ago. “The kids haven’t changed much,” he said, adding that the main change has come from our internet-connected world of instant gratification. “They seem to expect things instantly, whereas before they used to
wait.… They interact with the person sitting next to them online, which is ridiculous as far as I’m concerned.” He is very quick to point out, however, that the kids he encounters today are still incredible, just as they were 50 years ago. “They’re fantastic. They’re out of this world,” he said. “The kids are spectacular. I’m so blessed to have that.” And the kids have taught him a thing or two as well. Keary is known to be a strict teacher, but the students have softened him up. “They’ve taught me tons of stuff,” he said. “They’ve taught me to be really empathetic, which I think is really important. And I’m still working on that.” That last line comes with a laugh, which is another important lesson. Even if you’re “strict,” there’s always room for laughter. “I’m very strict, but also a lot of fun,” he said. “You’ve got Continued on page 36
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Laughter is important Continued from page 34 to laugh – that makes things easier…. I always say that we can agree to disagree. I think it’s important that they know that – we can still be friends if we don’t agree on a subject. The whole world needs to know that one.” The “strict” label is deceiving too, said Reemeyer, as no one puts in more time at the school offering help and guidance to students. “His classroom is like a tightly run ship, but he does so with love, care and humour so the students really respect and respond to him,” she said. So where has this life philosophy left Keary, at least according to his school colleagues, after 50 years in the classroom? “He is the most incredible teacher and an amazing human being,” said Reemeyer. “He’s famous among current and former staff and students as well as many in the community. It’s really difficult to sum up the impact he’s had on our community, but it’s truly been an extraordinary career both in terms of quality and quantity.” That sentiment is echoed by Karina Zanrosso, another teaching colleague. “Bill has such infectious energy and a zest for life that is truly rare and remarkable,” she said. “Bill’s dedication to teaching and to his students is inspiring. He is respected and admired by staff and students alike…. There are likely thousands of people in the community that have in some way had their life enriched by this wonderful human.” Keary, meanwhile, said he is still learning after all these years. “I look at every year as a brand new year, a fresh start,” he said. “And hopefully I’ll get it right this year.” There you go grads, one more lesson from a teacher who has been getting it right for 50 years but still said he has room for improvement. I wish you all the success in the world, grads, and I hope that half a century from now you are still learning and laughing, just like our friend Mr. Keary. And I hope you’ve encountered people like Keary along your educational journey. If you have people in your life who have inspired you and helped you get to this point – and here’s a shoutout to all the teachers, parents, coaches, friends and relatives out there – remember to say thank you. And don’t forget to look them in the eye. Andy Prest is the acting editor of the North Shore News. His lifestyle/humour column runs biweekly.
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Grade 12 students awarded uplifting scholarships MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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Six North Shore Grade 12 students have been relieved of the financial pressures of further study with a selection of hefty grants from the Beedie Luminaries Scholarships.
success that the “talented and determined” selected students had achieved over the previous four years. “I can’t wait to see what they will accomplish as they move forward to the next chapter of their lives,” he said. This year’s Grade 12 recipients come from 67 high schools in 29 communities, with 41 per cent of the students selected being the first in their immediate family to embark on higher
Students from Carson Graham Secondary, Rahad Nourmand from Carson Graham Secondary. Sutherland Secondary and BEEDIE LUMINARIES West Vancouver Secondary were selected to each education. receive up to $44,000 from the $6.9 million Alongside the obtaining of a university worth of scholarships offered by the Beedie degree, other students will also use the Luminaries Foundation. funds to attend trade school and vocational The funds have been split between 116 training. Grade 12 students, 10 refugee and immiFrom the North Shore, the selected grant students and 20 single parents across students include Rahad Nourmand, Narges British Columbia. They will be spread Naseri, Sam Salehi and Jason Arnold from across four years, and will also come with Carson Graham Secondary who will be access to mentors, student coaches, paid going on to study at The University of internships and ongoing support from the British Columbia and Capilano University; Beedie Luminaries community. Kian Oliver from Sutherland Secondary, The grants are awarded to those who who will continue at the University of want to pursue advanced degrees and who Victoria; and Sihyun Pyo from West show strong academic potential, but are Vancouver Secondary, who will do further limited financially. “We believe in reducing financial barriers studies at UBC. “Receiving this scholarship from Beedie to post-secondary education – both at the Luminaries is an amazing opportunity that undergraduate and graduate level,” said the eliminates the financial burden associated foundation’s creator Ryan Beedie, a West Vancouver real estate developer and philan- with post-secondary,” said Nourmand. “For other students, applying for a Beedie thropist. “That is why, as our first cohort Luminaries scholarship is an unmissable finishes their bachelor’s degrees, we want opportunity.” to continue providing support for Beedie Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Luminaries students who plan to pursue Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This advanced degrees and who have been outreporting beat is made possible by the Local standing ambassadors of our program.” Journalism Initiative. Beedie said it was “inspiring” to see the
CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL 389 (North Vancouver) would like to congratulate the following recipients of our fifteen annual $1,000.00 Scholarships:
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Seniors offer adorable advice to this year’s high school grads ANDY PREST
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Here’s a thoughtful gesture, from one group of seniors to another.
In honour of graduation, a group of senior residents at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn House was asked to share their best advice and wisdom to graduating high school seniors on the North Shore, and they were more than happy to oblige. “I loved high school, and I wouldn’t change a thing,” said Barbara Pierce, an 89-year old Hollyburn House resident who graduated from Verdun High School in Montreal in
1951. “I would tell all graduates to work hard, follow your dreams and always weave love, laughter and music into your life.” Elaine Wilson graduated Camrose High School in 1944, three days after D-Day. With only three boys in the graduating class, her teacher visited the army base and asked the Colonel to send over eight members of the army university core so the students could have a dance. She also let all the girls borrow an outfit, with Wilson wearing a sealskin cape lined with red crape. Doug Williamson, who graduated St. Catharines Collegiate in 1947, is 93 years old and has words of wisdom
he’d like to share. “Always listen to your parents,” said Williamson, adding that his dad took him to the bank for a job interview and he ended up having a very successful banking career. Margery Anderson, who graduated in 1944 from YearBury Commercial School, is also 93. “Ration what you need,” she offered as advice to grads. Her entire class chipped in to buy a graduation cake to celebrate the big day. “I love talking to our residents, learning more about what they did and listening to their advice. It’s always good,” said Ellen D’Arcy, director of active living at Hollyburn House. She helped the residents collect their graduation memories. “It is interesting to me that as much as things change, they also stay the same – their advice – ‘follow your dreams, listen to your parents, travel, ration (consider what you need, share the load with others),’ it so relevant and is a real touch point for me. What a wonderful way to spend time.”
Elaine Wilson recalls her graduation in Camrose, Alta., three days after D-Day. A teacher let her borrow an outfit that included a sealskin cape. HOLLYBURN HOUSE
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Continued from page 4 personal auto, thereby further reducing traffic congestion. Also included in the project is a new a separated eastbound mobility lane on Cotton Road. Starting in July, crews will begin removing and rebuilding the concrete medians through that stretch, relocating traffic signals and light poles and painting new lines. The project will require three poplar trees to be cut down and five Maple trees to be transplanted.
To mitigate the impacts on commuters during the construction period, work hours will be between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. and occasionally overnight in order to keep crews off the road during the afternoon rush. One travel lane in each direction should be open at all times, and all of the affected cross streets and local businesses will still be accessible, according to the city. TransLink is covering the budget for the infrastructure upgrade.
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Villages unite to have a voice Continued from page 1 that barge, and on that very same day our village was burnt down, that’s when the leaders and hereditary chiefs decided that something had to be done,” says Williams. “What came after that was ten years of solid, hard work to protect what we had left, and unify those remaining 16 villages.” Williams credits the merging of those villages as being the reason why the Squamish community has thrived over the past century. As the second-largest nation in British Columbia, the Squamish Nation now boasts more than 4,000 members, he says. He hopes those who attend Amalgamation Day events this July remember the struggles and strife of the Nation in equal measure as the successes and milestones. It is a celebration after all, he says, and there is certainly plenty to raise a toast to. One of the biggest successes to celebrate would be the cultural renaissance that the Nation is currently experiencing, especially in regards to revitalizing the Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim (Squamish Language). On other notable achievements, Williams says, include the Hiy̓ám̓ Housing initiative, a non-profit organization that develops and manages affordable housing for Nation members, and the MST real
estate development corporation, created in collaboration with the Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations. Just this year the Squamish Nation announced it would be developing 350 acres of its land in North and West Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast and Squamish, to create further affordable housing and cultural amenities for members, including a traditional longhouse and community centre. “Where we are today, what we have achieved and the evolution of the empowerment we have that uplifts and brings pride to our people, that is at a place it’s never been,” says Williams. He says the Nation is setting precedents on how confidently it can look back at its own history, but it still has to go back further, before colonialism and before the Indian Act, so its people can understand “how we lived, how we survived, how we were connected to our lands” but most importantly, he says, “how far we’ve come.” In the lead up to Amalgamation Day and throughout the month of July we’ll be reporting on all the events and cultural happenings taking place for the 100th anniversary celebration. Check nsnews. com for more stories. 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 burglar who broke into a West Vancouver home in the middle of the night and was tackled by the homeowner who wrestled him to the ground has been handed a sentence of 32 more months in prison.
Wesley John Spiekermann, 52, of Vancouver, was handed the jail time in North Vancouver provincial court June 7 after pleading guilty to breaking into a home in the Cedardale area around 3 a.m. on the morning of April 1. Crown prosecutor Ariana Ward said the family members who live in the home – including three children – were asleep at the time Spiekermann broke in by climbing on to their deck and cutting out the
screen enough to push a window open. One of the homeowners was woken up when he heard sounds in the kitchen, said Ward. At first, the man assumed it was one of his children getting up for a glass of water, and went to investigate, said the prosecutor. When he got to the kitchen, he found Spiekermann dressed entirely in black and wearing a face mask, rummaging in the kitchen pantry. The homeowner yelled to his wife to call 911 while chasing the suspect, who ran further into the house, said Ward. On his way back through the kitchen, the homeowner tackled the suspect and the two began to wrestle, ending up back on the kitchen deck by the time police arrived.
Police discovered a knife in Spiekermann’s jacket pocket and a pry bar that he’d used to open the window just outside. The incident has significantly impacted the family’s sense of safety in their home, said the prosecutor. She added this is Spiekermann’s 18th conviction for breaking and entering. Ward said corrections officers noted in a pre-sentence report Spiekermann said he commits B&Es “to get money, and that it’s become part of his life. And he got hooked on the adrenaline rush.” Defence lawyer Michael Smith acknowledged Spiekermann has a long history of similar behaviour, caused by a longstanding severe drug addiction combined with fetal alcohol syndrome.
“He’s spent most of the last 30 years in jail,” said Smith, adding his client is remorseful about the break-in. In sentencing Spiekermann, Judge Joanne Challenger said it’s obvious he has a significant brain injury caused by FAS that is impacting his judgment and behaviour and “heartbreaking” that he has not been able to get needed supports. But she added protection of the public must also be considered. Challenger recommended that Spiekermann serve his sentence at a healing lodge for Indigenous offenders – but acknowledged there is only one such lodge in B.C. She handed him a three-year jail sentence, with credit for time already spent in custody.
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items nearing the end of their shelf life that can be frozen, such as chicken, dairy products and juices. “In a big-scale business like us, there’s a lot of stuff going close-dated,” Wan said. “We can’t control production. We can’t control vendors bringing stuff in.” He calls the partnership with VFR a huge win. “A lot of our colleagues are loving the program because they see how much stuff gets tossed out.” Tristan Jagger founded VFR in 2019 after identifying that there wasn’t a mechanism locally for businesses to donate surplus food. That led her to licensing the Food Hero app, which was created in Pittsburgh before launching in more than a dozen U.S. cities. On average, British Columbians throw out one out of every four bags of groceries bought, according to provincial data. And while households account for a large amount of avoidable food waste, even more is scrapped during production and through the supply chain. It’s estimated that upwards of $31 billion in food is wasted each year across the country. The federal and provincial governments have identified a number of ways for industries, businesses and individuals to take a bite out of the problem.
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BAILEY, Lindsay Emma
May 15, 1939 – April 25, 2023
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lindsay Emma Bailey, who tragically passed away at the age of 36, the victim of a house fire on June 2nd, 2023.
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She was born at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver at 12:07 am on September 13th, 1986. Lindsay always shared a special bond with her family and friends. She had a heart of gold and wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed in or tell people that she loved them. She’s survived by her mother Mary-Ellen McSween, dad Edwin, sister Kyla (Joe) Sara, brother Steven (Katie) and nephew Logan as well as her many other extended family and friends. She’s predeceased by her grandmother Evelyn and fur baby Kenzie. Lindsay will be remembered most for her kindness, thoughtfulness, positive energy, way with words and beautiful vibrant smile. She had a sparkle that lit up a room, could give an incredible hug, would hold hands with whoever walked by her side and had an innate ability to make everyone feel special. ‘Linds’ was loved by all and will be dearly missed by everyone she touched. A celebration of life will be held at Griffins Boxing & Fitness (326 Esplanade E.) in North Vancouver on July 22nd, 2023 from 2:00 - 5:00pm.
CHAMBERS, John Frederick May 1, 1936 - May 31, 2023 A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 24th at 1:00pm, at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West 8th Street, North Vancouver.
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CARMICHAEL, Gordon Allen August 22, 1952 − May 19, 2023 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Gordon Allen Carmichael. Gordon battled cancer over the past year with determination and humour, however, sadly, he lost his fight and passed away peacefully with his wife Robin by his side at the Comox Regional Hospital on May 19, 2023. In 1968 Gordon met Robin, the love of his life, and five years later, they married at the Lynn Valley United Church. Soon after, their three children, Terry, Richard and Sherrene, were born. It was also in 1973 that Gordon discovered the world of auto towing and knew immediately that this was the path for him. His company, Payless Auto Towing, was incorporated in 1976, and over the years, Gordon and Robin grew the business from a humble start of one truck to a fleet serving the Sea to Sky corridor. Gordon will be remembered as a kind and compassionate, hardworking family man who opened his heart and home to his family and friends. He was exceptionally proud of all his grandchildren, and the time he spent with them became one of the most cherished things in his later life. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Pat and Bill and is survived by his wife Robin; children Terry, Richard (Marylynn) and Sherrene; grandchildren Jonathan, Sophie, Isabella, Merida, Gwyneth, Scarlett, Issac and Gordon; and daughters−in−law Jen, Denise, Alicia and Marylynn. He is also survived by his siblings Rob (Sharon), Brian (Helen), Cathy (Gary) and Sharon (Bill), and many nieces, nephews, great−nieces and great−nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 7:00pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Lynn Valley Royal Canadian Legion at 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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We are sorry to announce the peaceful death of Robin Denton on June 9, 2023 at Lion’s Gate Hospital at the age of 97. He was predeceased by his son Patrick, and survived by his daughters Sherry, Michele (Robert) and Jana (Vic); grandchildren Allison (Jeremy) and Ethan; and great-grand children Elliot and Zsofia. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Visit: https://www.myalternatives.ca/
ENGLANDS, Wolfgang With great sadness, we lost Wolfgang England on June 9th 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Maria England and sister and brother-in-law, Ingrid and Jurgen Laue. Wolfgang was born in Volmarstein, Germany on November 26th, 1939 and immigrated to Canada in 1952 with his parents. They resided in Toronto and made their way to North Vancouver in 1962. Along with his father, he joined the MGV Lyra Men’s Choir out of the Vancouver Alpen Club. There he made lifelong friends and spent more than 50 years as a Tenor. He was also a part of the North Shore Light Opera Society and the North Shore Chorus. His strong voice will be missed. He is survived by his son, Robert, daughter, Monica (Terry), granddaughters Nicole and Rebecca, nieces, Corinne (Brian) and Suzanne (Kelly), cousins, Helga and Marianne, great nieces, Mia (David) and Andrea (Matthew), great-great niece, Drew and also Traudi, mother of his children. After retiring in 2001 from a long career with the City of Vancouver he spent time with friends and family, lending a helping hand for any task, camping at his beloved Camp Eagle, Soccer Games and Traveling, which included a family trip to see his birthplace and an RV trip to California. In 2016, he suffered a major stroke and with the help of the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre, he was able to regain some independence again. He would often be seen on his scooter down at the Lonsdale Quay to grab Sushi or meet friends for lunch or just coffee. A big thanks goes out to the Vancouver Coastal, South Team for the Home Support that he received daily. He really enjoyed the daily visits from many of the girls and thought of them like family. Also thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Lions Gate Hospital for their care during his last few weeks. There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, June 24th from 11am-2pm at Jaycee House (1251 Lillooet Rd, N. Van) and a Burial will follow at the North Vancouver Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Shore Stoke Recovery Centre or a Charity of your choice.
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JEFFERY, Charles Michael March 20, 1935 − January 6, 2021 A gentle man with a great passion for life, Michael brought a kind demeanour and integrity to his relationships with family and friends and his many endeavours and hobbies. One of his greatest gifts was his caring spirit, with a genuine warmth and concern for others. His love and generosity underpinned his 50−plus years of marriage to Irene and his unwavering support of his two sons, Stephen and Christopher, his brother Fred and sister Mary−Lou. Michael’s kind spirit was also foundational to his relationships with clients throughout the course of his 30+ years as a plaintiff’s attorney and provided comfort to those that stepped into his law office searching for help. An ardent oenophile and gastrophile, Michael elevated both passions in his 40s as a founding member of Vintage Consultants, a company which brought fine wines to British Columbia, and part owner of La Belle Auberge, a sophisticated French restaurant in Ladner. He was also instrumental in establishing the Arthur Erickson Foundation, a charity founded to promote the legacy of this visionary Canadian architect. In the early 1990s, Michael abruptly retired from law to pursue a new career in abstract art. Bringing the same kind smile and warm personality to painting, Michael quickly befriended the many younger students in his class. He graduated from Emily Carr University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at age 65. Over the following decades, his work would be showcased in West Vancouver’s Harmony Arts Festival, as well as his own exhibits where fine wine was always plentiful. After the passing of Irene, Michael became a journey man, moving to Los Alamos, NM, where he helped raise grandchild Owen, and to Salt Spring Island, where he shared many fond memories with Stephen. We invite friends and family to celebrate Michael’s life on Saturday, June 24th, at the UBC Botanical Garden. We’ll be raising a glass of wine and sharing our favourite stories of Michael in a beautiful setting reminiscent of the charming gardens that Michael and Irene carefully nourished and cultivated throughout their full lives. Michael is survived by his sons, Christopher’s wife Nicole, grandchildren Sophia, Andrew and Owen, and sister Mary−Lou.
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JENSEN, Bente February 14, 1933 − June 6, 2023 Bente was a hardworking mother of 7 children. She loved her God, Jehovah, and was excited to help others learn about him and his wonderful promises for the future, which included a resurrection to life here on a restored paradise earth. We look forward to being reunited with her in the very near future. A memorial service will be held on July 23rd at 3PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6384 Norwest Bay Rd, Sechelt, BC.
KASSELL, Hazel ‘Marie’ March 20, 1932 - March 30, 2023 Born in Sheffield, England, Marie and her loving husband, Ron, emigrated to Canada in 1956; settling in Eagle Harbour with their 3 daughters.
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Marie was a talented hair dresser until motherhood became her full time passion. She was an amazing cook, a fashionista, a beautiful singer, an actress, dancer, avid theatre supporter, a lover of cruising/ traveling, and a fun-loving woman with a great sense of humour. Marie will largely be remembered for her many years of involvement with Theatre Under the Stars.
KENNEDY, Lelia Rachel July 11, 1928 − May 8, 2023
Marie had a huge heart, but sadly it had reached its capacity.
Dr. Lelia Rachel Kennedy/Leedham/Morey, age 94, passed peacefully in North Vancouver Hospice on May 8, 2023. She is survived by her two sons, four grandchildren and two great−grandchildren. She will be interred in Kelowna, and a celebration of her life will be held on July 15, 2023, in North Vancouver. More details here: bit.ly/3J9TROk
Survived and fondly remembered by her husband, Ron, of 70 years, daughters Jane (Rob), Gillian (Mark) and Mandy, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Marie will live forever in our hearts.
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MOORE, Dr. Andrew J. At Hilltop Hospice in Squamish, BC, on June 14, 2023, Doctor Andrew J. Moore, in his 81st year, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family. “Andrew” to his beloved wife Pru, “Andy” or “Doc” to chums and teammates, or “AJ” as he was affectionately known to family and friends, near and far. AJ was born in Fife, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in August 1952 at the age of 10, settling in London, Ontario. AJ’s academic prowess started early, earning accolades at every school he attended. While he planned on a career as a fighter pilot, AJ changed plans and graduated from University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Medicine, class of ‘66. AJ did his internship in Winnipeg before caring for patients across northern Canada as a medical officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. AJ concluded his military service at the National Defense Medical Centre in Ottawa then moved his family to Vancouver where he completed his residency in Urology at Vancouver General Hospital. AJ established a large and flourishing practice at St. Paul’s Hospital and enjoyed teaching interns and residents as an Associate Clinical Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his life, AJ participated in a wide range of activities, athletic and otherwise. He loved football, golf and hockey, the latter as a long-time member of the Vancouver Flames Old Timers Hockey Club playing in tournaments across Europe and North America. He was also a highly accomplished alpine skier, beginning at Whistler Mountain in the early 1970’s when AJ would coax his Seville to conquer the winding road from Vancouver listening to a wide variety of tunes. Through the years, AJ taught his entire extended family how to ski. AJ created deep friendships and fond memories hosting large, wild gatherings at his home filled with warmth and generosity and became a well-known member of the West Vancouver and Whistler communities. His home and its backyard oasis became the cherished gathering place for anyone who wanted one. AJ is predeceased by his parents George and Margaret. He is survived by his wife Prudence, sons Scott and David and their mother Barb, Christopher (Daviana), grandchildren Riley, Maddison, Theodore and Harper, his beloved brother Jim (Joan), his sister-in-law Jan, nephews and nieces, Brad (Carrie) and Andrea (Dean) and their families. AJ’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Hilltop Hospice for their compassionate and competent care and for making his last days and that of his family as comfortable and peaceful as possible. A celebration of AJ’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on August 20, 2023 at Gleneagles Golf Course. Dr. Andrew Jenkins Moore was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, loyal friend, teacher, and colleague. His was a life well lived.
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WONG, Helen Mai Har December 25, 1937 - June 6, 2023
Trudie passed away peacefully in Langley Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 5, 2023 with her daughters Barbara and Patricia at her side.
Mom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6th with her husband and three boys by her side. She is dearly missed by her husband of 60 years, Nai Cheung Francis; and sons, Vitus, Joe (Tara), Simon (Heather); along with grandchildren Markie, Jacob, Payton and Charlotte.
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Trudie was born in Vancouver on March 19, 1922, the oldest of three children. Predeceased by her husband, James Nicol Sharp, parents Ann (Queenie) Mason and William (Bill) Henry, sister Verona Hiebert and brother William (Bill) Henry. Trudie is survived by her children William Laird (Larry) Sharp (Tina Lonnenberg), Barbara Ann Sharp and Patricia Jean Sharp and grandchildren Aleicia and Kristi, 2 great grandchildren and various nieces and nephews. Trudie grew up in Vancouver and attended John Oliver High School where she met the love of her life, Jim Sharp. Trudie was a Head Buyer in the Hudson’s Bay Company until she began her family. She then worked for Woodward’s and BC Hydro (retiring in 1987). A great sense of humour, Trudie joked about how surprised BC Hydro must be that she was “still around”. A trailblazer, Trudie had a contagious zest for life, travelling extensively both in Canada, the USA, and Europe mostly with her daughters Barbara and Patricia. Trudie’s adventures saw her at the Grande Bazaar in Istanbul, a gondola in Venice, the Matterhorn in Switzerland, a glider above Pemberton valley, an airboat in the Florida Everglades and atop the walls in Dubrovnik. She proudly touched the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and enjoyed a wild adventure of a horse ride in Arizona. The casino and bingo were two of her favourite social activities where she easily made friends (and was lucky too). Many solo bus trips to Reno and plane rides to Las Vegas with one or both of her daughters. And unusual…Trudie said if she lived to be 90 she would get a tattoo! She had a beautiful set of angel wings on her shoulder (because it wouldn’t sag on the shoulder).
A Christmas baby: Mom was born to WONG Chung Fan (Joseph) and GOH Gurn Kwan (Anna) in Hong Kong on Christmas Day, 1937. Growing up in Hong Kong, she first met Dad in elementary school. In 1963, they married soon after Dad returned from Japan after university. Soon after, she gave birth to her boys Vitus, Joe and Simon whom she raised proudly. Mom worked as an accountant, supporting Dad and his engineering shop in Hong Kong. On weekends, we would drive out to the countryside on day trips, hang out with relatives and friends, and host many get-togethers. Mom was a social butterfly, complementing Dad’s strong silent personality. Life changed in 1984. Our whole family moved to Canada and settled in North Vancouver. Over the next 20 years, her “kids” grew up and gave Mom four wonderful grandkids. She loved being a grandma and adored aka spoiled her grandkids. Family aside, she loved hanging out with her friends and made new ones along the way. She maintained close relationships with her old friends and relatives all over the world. A life-long learner: she still took English classes in her 70’s, partly to learn, partly to meet people. We will always remember Mom, at 5 foot 2, as Tiger Helen with a big heart who lived life to the fullest. Miss you Mom
A strong woman ahead of her times, Trudie passed on her strength and independence to her two daughters. She was an excellent example of an independent woman for her generation living life to its fullest. Trudie always said “life is for the living” and she continued to love life for over 30 years following her husband Jimmie’s death. She would want all of us to continue to love life as well. Generous to a fault you could find Trudie staying up late to knit scarves Christmas Eve for gifts to the two granddaughters for Christmas. The family wishes to thank all the emergency staff at the Langley Memorial Hospital for making Trudie’s final days peaceful and painless and allowing the daughters and her friend Kathy McMahon to be by her side 24/7. A private celebration of life for Trudie will be held later where friends can toast Trudie with a glass of her favourite champagne. In lieu of flowers, Trudie would love to have any donations sent to the Red Cross, the Union Gospel Mission, the Salvation Army or the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
WATTS, Brian October 5, 1938 - May 9, 2023 Brian passed away surrounded by his loved ones on May 9, 2023. A much-loved husband and father. He is survived by his wife Donna, his children Lisa, Dana, Chad, his son-law Wally and grandchildren Owen, Taryn, Isabella. Lots of love, you will be missed
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Bea loved to impart her pearls of wisdom to her family, especially to her granddaughter. She was an avid gardener. She also spent many hours volunteering at Lions Gate Hospital gift store. In 1998 Bea turned to yoga to try to accept the most devastating challenge she would ever face; the sudden passing of her second daughter, Denise. Bea was a strong yet gentle soul. Because of her ready laugh and beautiful smile, her compassion and generosity, she touched the lives of so many more people than she ever realized. Bea was preceded in death by her two sisters whom she adored, Helene Demens and Marjorie Wight, her husband, Bill Willard, and her daughter, Denise Willard. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Willard (Joe Rodgers), granddaughter, Haley Willard Dempsey (Kevin Dempsey), great grandson, Lucas Dempsey, nephew Gene Demens (Liz); her stepdaughter, Naomi Sexsmith (George Sexsmith), step granddaughters Laura Sexsmith (Simon Horner), Leanne Sexsmith (Jim Girard) and four great step grandchildren, Andrew and Mark Horner, and Alexandra and Jessica Latta. A private Memorial Service will be held on June 23, 2023 at Capilano View Cemetery.
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After Bill’s death in 1989 Bea began to travel, and travel she did; Europe, Africa, Central and South America and China. At age 90 Bea traveled to Turkey and managed to hike over the ancient Greek and Roman ruins of Ephesus, savoring every moment. She became a dedicated snowbird, spending winters in Santa Cruz County, California with her daughter and granddaughter, helping out in every way she could (except cooking). She also spent part of many winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which she came to love. There she made many friends and grew to embrace the color, the music, and especially the people, for their creativity and kindness.
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That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.
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COMMUNITY
LEGAL
aNNouNcemeNts
LegaL/PubLic Notices
DOWNSIZING ~ DE-CLUTTERING ~ ESTATES
Cash Paid For
Scrap Gold & Silver, Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Costume Jewellery, World Coins, Paper Money, Gold Teeth, Military Medals, & much more
Any amount, any condition.
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ROBERT BLANEY DESIGN 4.00000X5 R0011933561 :: #740415 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES
DEVELOPER INFORMATION SESSION Robert Blaney Design Inc. is holding a virtual information session where interested members of the public are invited to learn about our application for a 2 storey + basement ement residential building located at 528 East 7th Street.
Robert Blaney Design Inc. 604-626-6020 admin@robertblaneydesign.com
How to Participate: Please email your name and contact information to: admin@robertblaneydesign.com and a zoom link will be sent to you to attend.
Stylist station available for rent HIGH END SALON in North Vancouver has chair rental available. The salon is located on a high foot-traffic area on central Lonsdale next to the Trevor Lynden gym. Ideal for stylists wanting to take in new clients. Highly visible with a large store front, bright interior and large glass windows, secure neighbourhood and great view of the water. 1126 Lonsdale avenue, North Vancouver Contact: Vanan (604) 990-0908
Black/dark grey fluffy cat with 2 brown patches lost in Grand Boulevard Keith area. His name is Smudge
604-985-6233
Lost − I lost my prescription glasses close to the tennis courts at Little Cates Park on the evening of June 14. Reward Offered 604−710−0286 Small Bunch of House Keys − Lost late afternoon June 8th; mid Lonsdale/East Victoria park to Lower Lonsdale/Esplanade area. 4 keys on ring with a heart− shaped South African flag and a ’war amps’ tag.
TIME: 6pm – 8pm Planning Department : Sara Rasooli 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver planning@cnv.org 604-983-7357 This meeting is required by the City of North Vancouver as part of the development process.
DEVELOPER INFORMATION SESSION
Lost $100 REWARD MISSING CAT
DATE: Thursday, June 29th
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Robert Blaney Design Inc. is holding a virtual information session where interested members of the public are invited to learn about our application for a 2 storey + basementt residential building located at 652 East 4th Street.
Robert Blaney Design Inc. 604-626-6020 admin@robertblaneydesign.com
How to Participate: Please email your name and contact information to: admin@robertblaneydesign.com and a zoom link will be sent to you to attend. DATE: Wednesday, July 5th TIME: 6pm p – 8pm p Planning Department : Kyle Pickett 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver planning@cnv.org 604-983-7357 This meeting is required by the City of North Vancouver as part of the development process.
DEALS ON WHEELS... and everything else.
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EMPLOYMENT
MARKETPLACE
General employment
Free
Position Title: Park Worker (Temporary) Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (3-6 months) Department: Parks & Environment Employee Group: GVRDEU Locations: Crippen Regional Park, Bowen Island, and Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $2,352.00 bi-weekly plus 6.25% deferred compensation Have a passion for nature and the outdoors? Enjoy connecting with the community? Experience variety and excitement in this healthy work environment. Learn new skills and earn competitive wages operating and maintaining a regional park. Help us to protect Metro Vancouver’s natural areas and connect people with them. THIS ROLE: •Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as: collecting garbage and litter; cleaning and sanitizing toilet facilities; grass cutting and trimming; maintaining trails, buildings, bridges, boardwalks, picnic and camp sites; repairing tools; and washing and staining tables. •Patrols park areas as required to help ensure public safety. •Assists with construction improvements in parks such as bridges, trails, culverts, buildings, boardwalks, gates, fences, corrals, water lines and docking facilities. •Operates and maintains equipment such as small tractors and attached mowers, trucks, push mowers, weed eaters, vacuums, and rock drills. •Provides information, education and assistance to the public. TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU HAVE: •Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent. •Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and effective manner. •Demonstrated good judgment in interpreting park regulations. •Proficient English language skills, both verbal and written. •Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. •Demonstrated ability to negotiate difficult terrain, walk long distances, and carry out a variety of tasks that require considerable physical exertion. •Available to work flexible days and hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays. POSSIBLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Wildfire Suppression (S‐100), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational First Aid (Level 1), Equipment Operations (such as small tractor, ride‐mower, weed eater, chainsaw), Safe Boating Operations, Radio Communications, Bear Awareness, Park Officer, Incident Command System (ICS), Workplace Safety and more. HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week. Our Vision: Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and being representative of the region we serve. We invite all qualified candidates to apply including Indigenous People, visible minorities, immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+, all genders and persons with disabilities. Please follow this link http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/careers/ to our Careers page where you can submit your application by July 7, 2023. While we greatly appreciate all the replies we receive, regretfully only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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PETS LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO Puppies ready, DOB Apr1. Micro chip, 1st vac, parent health check. $2100. Social. Non-shed. 604-790-0113
REAL ESTATE
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