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Crews control Seymour blaze as wildfire danger rating remains high NICK LABA
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As they sift through piles of ash and charred debris, investigators are looking at an unauthorized structure as the potential source of a wildfire that burned out a section of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve last week.
Smoke was first seen rising from the slope of Mount Seymour at around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday (July 12) afternoon. After a flurry of more than 300 reports from the public, a response was quickly mounted, led by Metro Vancouver, with District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services and BC Wildfire Service supporting. Water bombers and helicopters were swiftly dispatched and hit the site continuously for the rest of the day. After the bulk of the flames were handled from the air, ground crews moved in on foot in the late evening and began the work of digging up hot spots under the ground while felling dangerous trees to secure a safe work area.
By Friday, the fire’s status changed from out of control to held, as crews had established a perimeter around the 0.3 hectare site, heavily soaking the ground to contain any possible spread. By Saturday, the blaze was declared under control by BC Wildfire Service. Crews continued patrols through the weekend, and were not finding any more hotspots as of Tuesday (July 18), said Brant Arnold-Smith, program manager of security and emergency preparedness with Metro Vancouver. “We’re hoping to move this fire to the classification ‘out’ in the coming days, possibly by Thursday,” he said. An investigator was on site Tuesday, he added, looking for the root cause of the fire. At the heart of the 3,000-squarefoot area are the burnt-out remains of an unsanctioned hut. “Our fire investigators are looking [to see] if it was the root cause of the fire or if it was caused by lightning. Continued on page 28
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Why are so many pubs and restaurants closing down? NICK LABA
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It’s not easy saying goodbye to the pub of your life.
Maybe they served your favourite sandwich, made with fresh bread and Dijon mustard with just the right kick. Or maybe they poured the perfect pint, handing it to you across the bar with a warm look. But no love lasts forever in this world, in this economy. Over the past year, North Shore residents have seen a spate of shuttering in the food and beverage space. Battling a pandemic hangover, skyrocketing rents and staffing shortages have made the industry increasingly competitive. And as leases end, many operators are confronted with high debt loads and burnout from months or years or decades of long hours in high-stress work environments. On the sunny side, closings of old favourites make space for potential new ones, and insatiable consumers are always chomping at the bit for the next best bistro. The big trend at the moment is people are still going out and spending money, says Ian Tostenson, president and CEO
Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association, says that while some businesses have been hit hard, change and renewal in the industry isn’t always a bad thing. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association. “That pent up demand is certainly still there,” he said. “Even in spite of inflation and interest rates, people still have this
yearning desire to go out.” Spending habits may have changed but the restaurant industry is still busy, he added. Tostenson lives in Lynn Valley, where the Black Bear
Neighbourhood Pub recently announced that it would be closing after 26 years, related to its lease ending and new development at the location. Deep Cove’s iconic The Raven Pub closed last
year – which has been replaced by an Irish bar under the same name – Toby’s Social Pub in Lynn Creek closed for good June 30 because a new lease couldn’t be reached with the property owners. Green Leaf Brewing in Lonsdale Quay and Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers have also closed due to disagreements over lease renewals. Pubs have especially been hit hard in recent years, Tostenson said. “If you have a pub that has more of an orientation towards drinking, they’re suffering because people are going for the whole experience, not just to drink,” he said. That’s compounded by challenges facing the entire food and beverage space. “You’ve got rising costs, i.e., in this case, rising leases and rents, and the entire industry has got a substantial labor shortage,” Tostenson continued. “So you’re seeing a lot of businesses, in this case, pubs and bars, that have come to the end of their lease, that aren’t renewing because the business is very difficult to maneuver given all the different factors that are going on.” Continued on page 19
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Senior dies in fall at West Vancouver’s Cypress Creek Canyon BRENT RICHTER
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West Vancouver police say a senior died after a fall into Cypress Creek Canyon last week.
The incident happened just after 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The man had come to the area with a large tour group. They were walking along the canyon just north of Cypress Falls Park’s boundaries when he slipped and fell 200 feet down
into the canyon. West Vancouver Fire and Rescue was tasked with recovering the man’s body. “A life was lost today. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the individual,” said Const. Nicole Braithwaite. “Our Victim Services Team is working to assist the individuals who witnessed the incident, the family of the deceased male, as well as the members who attended.”
Police will not be releasing the name of the deceased at the request of his family, but Braithwaite said he was a Chinese national who had been travelling in Canada for the last three months, and he does have family who live in the province. It is not the first death of 2023 in Cypress Creek. In May, a man was swept down the rushing creek when he attempted to rescue his dog after it had fallen into the creek.
West Vancouver Fire and Rescue members prepare to recover the body of a man who died after a fall into Cypress Creek Canyon. PAT BELL
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A Biggs orca whale nicknamed Indy put on a playful show in the southern entrance to Howe Sound July 9. PHOTO TOBIN SPARLING
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Playful solo orca whale delights observers in Howe Sound JANE SEYD
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A young orca whale with a notable independent streak put on a show for delighted observers in the southern entrance to Howe Sound July 9.
The whale, officially known as T065A5, but nicknamed “Indy,” spent close to an hour in waters between West Vancouver and Bowen Island “having the best time ever” said Tobin Sparling, a UBC biology graduate, citizen scientist and science educator for a local whale watching tour company. “He was very entertaining, jumping all over the place,” said Sparling. “Indy tends to do it a lot.” Often orcas will exhibit such behaviour after hunting, said Sparling. But with this whale, jumping seems to be part of his general playful behaviour, he said. Indy, who used to be known as Elsie until scientists realized he was a male, has shown a distinctly independent nature compared to other whales, said Sparling. “He is one of the few orcas that does not typically travel with a pod. He’s what we call a lone male, said Sparling. Usually, lone male orcas are adults. And most orcas follow their mothers their whole lives, he added. For reasons observers don’t understand, though “Indy is usually not with his family,” said Sparling. The whale – who is eight or nine years old – first started on his solo adventures away from the pod last year, he added. Like most coastal orca whales, Indy is identified by scientists and other observers through a combination of dorsal fin size and
shape and the makeup of the saddle patch behind the dorsal fin that is unique to each individual. “So once you spend enough time around the whales, you can start to recognize them, just like you can recognize different people’s faces, to notice the differences very quickly,” said Sparling. Photos of each orca with identifying characteristics have all been catalogued, Sparling added. In Indy’s case, there’s a notch in his dorsal fin that makes him “pretty recognizable,” especially in combination with the whale’s solo sojourns, said Sparling. Indy still has a lot of growing to do before he reaches full maturity, Sparling added. Orca males don’t stop growing until they are around 16 to 20 years old, he said. Most orca males hit a growth spurt around 15, with the dorsal fin on adult males being disproportionately bigger than that of the adult females. Indy is a Bigg’s orca whale – also known as a transient orca whale – which are the whales most often spotted around the south coast. Indy is the fifth calf of his mother, a whale dubbed TO65A by scientists, said Sparling. Indy is one of the most playful whales around the South Coast, he said, but that sometimes also gets him in trouble. Just a few days before Indy put on a show in Howe Sound, he got tangled in a crab trap in the waters of Saratoga Passage off Washington State. Authorities had to come and untangle the whale to free him. Later that day Indy was spotted locally, he met up with his family pod and was seen swimming with them, said Sparling. He went off on further solo adventures later.
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One year of overpass demonstrations marked with counter-protest NICK LABA
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On Thursday, a group of provocative demonstrators marked one full year of gathering on a North Vancouver overpass.
Unlike 12 months ago, this week their demonstration was also attended by a colourful contingent of counter protesters, local police and BC RCMP’s Division Liaison Team, a special unit in casual grey uniforms who negotiate with demonstrator groups like this one. A court order issued in May is still in effect to prohibit actions – including attaching signs, gathering and impeding foot or vehicle traffic – on the Mountain Highway overpass that could cause a safety risk to the public. No arrests related to the injunction have been made. While some members of the group said they anticipated 50 to 100 supporters to show up for the anniversary calendar date, no more than 30 people were on the overpass on
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n Indigenous terms, 100 years is but a blip. But for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), the last century has been pivotal. It was in the summer of 1923 that the chiefs and delegates of 16 villages across 6,732 square kilometres came together to unite as one First Nation. They understood that, in a time when there was scant recognition of their rights and title by the Crown, they would fare far better if they spoke with one voice. Attempts by governments to dismantle their culture, disenfranchise their rights and dispossess their lands by no means ended in 1923, but there’s no question today the nation and its people stand stronger than they would have had it not been for their amalgamation. The nation is pursuing ambitious plans to develop their lands with housing, both for their own citizens and to support the
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A few years back the North Shore News published a special feature celebrating 50 years in the newspaper business. It nearly killed me.
To take you behind the scenes of the news game for a minute, special features like that typically start out at a modest size but they have the potential to grow based on the support from advertisers. The more ads that are sold, the bigger the section becomes. This has its pros and cons for the editorial team. Pro: “Yay, we sold more ads and made more money, we can buy some more coal for the stove to keep our ink-stained
hands warm!” Con: “Now we have to fill all those extra pages with thoughtful and heartwarming content. Can anyone think of a thoughtful and heartwarming way to describe a panic attack?” This is what happened with the anniversary edition. Over the course of a few weeks the support from advertisers was so overwhelming that the section grew from a pamphlet to a phonebook. I was in charge of co-ordinating the editorial content for the section, and one of my colleagues from the sales team would gleefully come by my desk every few days to tell me that the section was growing again. “20 pages,” she said, as I smiled and nodded back.
“36 pages,” she said, as I contemplated pulling a Homer Simpson and just filling a few pages with “Screw Flanders” written over and over again. “48 pages,” she said, as I reached for a shot of whiskey to steady my nerves. “56 pages,” she said, as I reached for a shot of cyanide to steady my nerves. When the final sales deadline passed, we had our tally: 72 pages. It was no longer a feature so much as a Russian novel. “I need 40,000 words on newspaper delivery kids, guard dogs and existential dread. Can someone get Dostoevsky on the phone?” The fascinating thing though was that as we went about collecting stories for the section, we found we didn’t need any
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filler at all. We had more than enough to fill those pages. Peter Speck told the fascinating tale of how he went from being a failed radiator mechanic to the founder of the North Shore News. We shared the story of how our office burned down in 2005, before my time at the News, and yet still managed to get the paper on doorsteps on time. We ran a lovely feature on Mike Wakefield, Cindy Goodman and Paul McGrath, three fabulous photographers who combined for more than 100 years of shooting anyone and everyone on the North Shore. We shared the gleeful pride in some of our favourite April Fools articles, and a certain government cabinet minister Continued on page 9
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Recently, I was at the IGA checkout to pay for my groceries, totalling $120, and discovered that I had forgotten my wallet. I told the cashier that I had $80 cash on me, that I would leave $80 with her if she would guard my buggy with groceries, and that I would be back within an hour to pay the full amount. I am well into the nonagenarian age bracket and was not thinking properly. I should have just taken out a few items to the $80 cash mark. A young couple just behind me gave $40 and change to the cashier, and all my purchases were paid for! Then these two Samaritans carried my groceries to the bus stop, telling me not to be embarrassed. Hereby, once again my sincere thanks and appreciation to that young couple. I told them that I was making them honorary citizens of the Netherlands – what else could I do? I certainly would like to meet them again. I have paid forward their generosity by dropping off a cheque at the Seniors’ Activity Centre for its Feed the Need program.
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RE: CNV Council Denies Request For Wine Sales at Save-On-Foods In Park & Tilford, July 12 news story I read that an application to sell wine in this store has once again been rejected by North Van City council. The rationale appears to partly protect other businesses from sales “competition.” Not sure that it’s a city council’s job to “project” one business over another? For instance, if the local wine store wanted to sell potato chips, would an application be turned down in order to protect a nearby grocery store? Unlikely I think. Having lived in Europe previously where beer and wine and hard liquor are sold in all types of stores, this convenience and free market price competition is sadly lacking here. I have no connection to Save-On-Foods, merely a consumer interested in free market competition and convenience. One only has to cross over into Washington state to see how liquor sales can operate in a “free market.” It’s time for change here, it’s 2023, not 1953!
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Great readers make a great paper Continued from page 8 whose angry phone call confirmed we’d gotten one just right. When it was all said and done, 72 pages breezed by, even if putting it all together still felt like going to work in a tornado. But I loved it. It remains one of my favourite things we’ve done at the paper. I loved it because I got to learn a lot of the paper’s history right along with the readers. I thought of that anniversary edition a few weeks ago when I was officially named the editor of the North Shore News. It got me thinking of those first 50 years of the paper, of all who those folks came before to get us to that point. During my time here I’ve worked with many talented colleagues, past and present, who have taught me what is important at the North Shore News: keeping our readers loyal by being loyal to our readers. The news business isn’t the same as it was when the paper started in 1969, or when I joined some 15-odd years ago. Heck,
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the news business isn’t the same as it was a couple of weeks ago: Try going back to 1969 and telling Peter Speck that one day Meta and Google would start blocking our content, playing media outlets like pawns in some tech world battle against the government. It wouldn’t have made much sense then (and still doesn’t now). But go back and tell him the paper is still going strong, and that would be welcome news indeed. It’s an honour and a privilege to continue to serve this community, keeping you informed and entertained as we share the stories of this great place. I know we’ve got great readers – yes, that’s you – because we hear from you all the time, when we mess up and when we nail it. I’m thrilled to be in this position, working with a great team, and we’ve got a lot of stories left to tell. I can’t wait to see what they’ll do for the 100th anniversary. Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News. His lifestyle/humour column runs biweekly.
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The summer of re-emergence The first few weeks of summer in North Vancouver delivered a triple-header of signature community festivities: Canada Day at the Shipyards, Lynn Valley Days, and the Philippine Days Summer Festival - all attracted far larger crowds than organizers anticipated. The joy and exuberance written all over the faces I encountered at those events was infectious and inspiring – and came as little surprise. This is a summer of re-emergence after a monumental three-year storm named COVID upended and forever changed all our lives. Japanese writer Haruki Murakami explores the storm metaphor this way: “Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.” Each of us experienced the storm in unique and personal ways. Its imprint on each of us is likewise unique and personal. But I believe we have all emerged with a greater respect for our need for human connection. That is certainly evidenced by the enthusiasm with which we are once again embracing summer opportunities to be with neighbours, family and friends.
family-friendly community events that characterize our summers. And this year they are back with a flourish. After a three-year hiatus, the highly popular Friday night concerts at Panorama Park and Lynn Valley Village are back. North Vancouver Recreation and Culture is sponsoring community “pop-ups” every Thursday evening featuring music, arts and games at locations including Civic Plaza, Rogers Plaza and Lions Gate Plaza. And it’s a rare day when something is not happening at the Shipyards, MONOVA or Polygon Gallery. Thanks to vibrant community spirit of local volunteers, North Vancouver’s neighbourhoods also come alive in summer with block parties, backyard pop-up concerts, street fitness and more. There are many important conversations still to explore about the societal cracks the coronavirus revealed, and the lessons learned for science and policy. But for the next few all-too-short summer weeks, let’s double down on what we learned about the power of human connection and take advantage of every opportunity to both celebrate and build community. Happy summer!
They’re back We have more than our share of social possibilities here in North Vancouver with the myriad of free,
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CNV pushes for protection and preservation of mature trees MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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Trees in their golden years residing in the City of North Vancouver are looking at being better cared for following a passionate plea at a meeting July 10.
Council has unanimously supported a motion asking staff to look into ways property developers can be incentivized to preserve large and mature trees not protected by current tree bylaws. The motion also requests staff provide an annual report on the number of mature trees that are saved or removed under the current tree bylaw. Proffering the motion to council last Monday evening, Coun. Shervin Shahriari said there are a “large number” of trees
not being covered by the current bylaw, and that it was a council priority “to act as a steward of the environment for future generations”, by preserving those that are in danger of being sawed down. He said mature trees are “precious resources” that improve the health and wellbeing of residents and play a key role in maintaining the local environment. The more mature the tree, he said, the greater the benefits it brings. “Mature trees are special natural structures and, disproportionate to their size, they are providers of resources critical to many birds and other species. They have a better capacity to reduce temperatures, capture and store carbon, muffle urban noise and prevent stormwater runoff,” he said. “We must preserve as many of our
remaining mature trees as we can.” The motion was met with resounding support from council members, many of whom touched on the city’s current plans and projects that are already in place, including its Urban Forest Plan, which focuses on protecting and expanding current tree cover. Coun. Tony Valente said prioritizing the health of trees would not only be beneficial to the environment and to the city but to the developers themselves, as it would put them in a favourable light with the ever-increasingly environmentally conscious community. “In conversations that I’ve had with property developers and the city, I’ve said to them time and again, ‘I think someone’s going to really benefit when they’re bold
and they act to protect mature trees, and find ways to make them part of their projects,’” he said. “Someone who brings forward something like that is going to win the hearts of a lot of folks in the city.” Supporting the motion, Mayor Linda Buchanan added the protection of the City’s mature trees is just one small facet of a larger climate action plan that the public should be more aware of. “We need to be telling the story of all the measures we’re doing in order to address the big challenges that we have in front of us around climate and [greenhouse gas emissions], noise, etc.,” she said. “Because it’s not one thing. It’s not one silver bullet that’s going to save this. It’s all these different policy pieces and directions that we’re taking as a city.”
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Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is hosting Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Days Festival 2023, which is a month of events in July for community members to celebrate 100 years since sixteen Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh villages amalgamated in 1923 to become Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw. Join us for the 100th Amalgamation Day Festival on July 23 at Ambleside Beach. Everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more: squamish.net/amalgamation-day Chet kw’enmantúmi (we thank you) and are grateful for the support of our generous sponsors.
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West Vancouver’s Ambleside will be alive with celebration July 23 as the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) hosts a beach-front shindig in honour of the Nation’s centennial anniversary - marking one hundred years since the Amalgamation Day.
The festival, running from midday until 10 p.m., is the grand-finale of a month-long series of celebratory events for the Nation, with previous weeks playing host to salmon-honouring festivals, local talent shows and markets. “Everybody gets to come together as a big, giant family to participate in all of these activities, and just be together and enjoy each other’s company,” said Danielle Mellish, the event’s project manager. “This is an opportunity for us to all to be together, especially at Ambleside, which is one of our past villages. So it’s a great opportunity to be present on the land and be together and be inviting of everyone.” The Amalgamation Day festival will mark one of few Squamish Nation events that are open to the general public. Mellish is looking forward to different communities coming together, and hopes those from non-Indigenous backgrounds will get join in the celebration, and seize the opportunity to educate themselves on local, First Nations culture. “My hopes for the day are that community members are going to come and enjoy the day with their families and friends and participate in the festivities and celebrate this major milestone as a Nation, and I
“I can’t always be there to help.”
Dancers gather at a powwow hosted by the Squamish Nation July 16. The Nation will host a festival for Amalgamation Day July 23. MINA KERR-LAZENBY / NSN really hope that the general public will come and learn more about the Squamish Nation’s history, and celebrate our vibrant community,” she said. Mellish said there will be countless opportunities to learn, whether that be watching the cultural performers, experiencing the traditional Indigenous food on offer, or reading the many information signs around that delve into the history of the Squamish Nation. “This is a real learning opportunity to learn about who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going,” she said. The entertainment line-up boasts a
wide-reaching selection of Indigenous musicians, from Oji-Cree crooner Aysanabee to hip-hop Haisla duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, to folk rock collective Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Digging Roots and Bitterly Divine will also take to the stage, alongside a number of local contemporary and traditional performers from within the Squamish Nation. “I’m honoured to be a part of this festival and to celebrate alongside some really other amazing, talented Indigenous artists,” said singer-songwriter Aysanabee, Aysanabee, whose debut album Watin delves into the residential schooling
Celebration and acknowledgement “don’t have to be two separate things.” For non-Indigenous communities willing to learn more on all aspects of Indigenous culture and history, there is plenty of room to do so at the festival providing it is carried out with an “open mind, and an open heart,” Aysanabee said. “The greatest gift is to share what you have. People can come and experience new things and see new things and that only leads to a greater understanding, that leads to greater relationships,” he said. In a City of North Vancouver council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Linda Buchanan said she encourages all to come out and take part in the Amalgamation Day celebrations and “witness the events.” The city also supported the monthlong festivities by hosting a day-long celebration at The Shipyards July 15, and contributed $25,000 to the multiple events occurring throughout the North Shore. The Shipyards event included a welcome ceremony with the Nation’s Eagle Song Dancers, a Pam Baker fashion show, live music, wood-carving demonstrations, children’s entertainment and a traditional salmon barbecue. 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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In a municipality where luxury SUVs and sports cars rule the roads, many of which are devoid of sidewalks, every resident can name a street or intersection that they feel is unsafe – members of council included.
On Monday, District of West Vancouver council voted unanimously to support a series of recommendations by staff to improve road safety in the district. The recommendations include redirecting funds from a dubious speed reduction initiative to an ongoing program to improve road safety near schools, directing staff to target
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Signs were placed, indicating a reduction to 30 kilometres per hour from 50 km/h, with no further traffic calming or enforcement measures. Staff found that the signs had no measurable impact on driving speed. Most people drove on Bellevue 42-44 km/h and 50-52 km/h on Fulton before and after the new signs were installed. A second pilot was carried out in 2022-23 , to collect speed and collision data on Kings (21st to 25th Street), Jefferson (21st to 24th Street), Inglewood (Haywood to 22nd Street) and Haywood (22nd to 25th street). In the three 30 km/h school zones in that pilot, staff found most drivers travelled 5 to 12 km/h over the speed limit. In the other 50 km/h zones, people drove 3 to 13 km/h under the speed limit. Within the study area, staff noted ICBC data showing 11 injury collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists or vehicle passengers. Around 72 per cent of injury collisions were on collector or arterial roadways, and all happened at intersections. Two collisions in the area involved pedestrians and two involved cyclists. “When we looked at the data – that the speeds we were observing were not tied to what the posted speeds were … that there were not many collisions occurring on local roads – we asked the question: to reduce the collisions in West Vancouver, is it better to have a broad blanket impact of reducing the speeds on local roads? Or is it better to focus to identify target locations that have a high collision area?” said Sean O’Sullivan, senior manager of roads and transportation. He noted that the district has already started working with local schools to identify and implement quick fixes, like changing signs and repainting crosswalks, to improve safety and mobility in surrounding areas. But West Van doesn’t have a traffic calming policy, O’Sullivan said, so currently it’s not clear on how staff can be fair and consistent in responding to residents asking for road safety improvements. “Right now, the procedure that we’re following doesn’t have a way of prioritizing and fairly evaluating when we get requests for traffic calming,” he added. Staff proposed they carry out a screening study to identify the most dangerous areas and focus on coming up with solutions that target specific problems. O’Sullivan said staff also plan to prioritize traffic signals, many of which are outdated.
‘Signs alone are insufficient’ to make roads safer Several members of council remarked on how Marine Drive has become a speedway. “The sequence of our lights is such that if you hit a red light, then all of those in advance of that red light are green,” said Coun. Christine Cassidy. “Is there not any way of having conversations, with whomever, that if you hit one red light, maybe you’ve got one or two green, and then it’s a red?” Staff said that modernizing traffic signal infrastructure could allow for these types of changes. “A vehicle travelling at 50 kilometres an hour will get a green wave. If they’re going faster, you’ll get red lights,” O’Sullivan said. “But some of our equipment is so old, we don’t have the flexibility, the option to do that.” Coun. Sharon Thompson noted that the district doesn’t “have a lot of money,” and limited resources have to be spent wisely. Continued on page 15
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DNV ponders affordable housing units over new fire hall BRENT RICHTER
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Think of it as coming to the rescue, in more ways than one.
The District of North Vancouver is looking into replacing the Lynn Valley fire hall with a new one, including affordable housing on top. The idea came from Coun. Catherine Pope, who said the project could be modelled on the Vancouver Fire Department’s successful partnership with the YWCA on Pacific Spirit Terrace, a 31-unit, four-storey affordable housing project on top of department’s hall No. 5 in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood. Pope recently toured the Pacific Spirit Terrace with Coun. Jordan Back and said there’s no reason its success couldn’t be replicated in North Vancouver. “The people who live in the building apparently never hear the fire hall or even know that it’s there and they love living there,” she said. “North Van is very much in need of affordable housing…. Seniors, families and young people are forced to move out of the district. We have labour shortages, and we have traffic congestion caused by workers who can’t afford to live here.” A brand new District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services headquarters is currently under construction on Old Dollarton Road in Maplewood. The existing Lynn Valley hall is in its 50s and only has about 10 years left of life in it, according to the district. There is a proposal to include a new Lynn Valley fire hall within a major redevelopment of the Safeway site at Lynn Valley Centre, but council members showed only tepid interest in the plan when it was presented in May. Lisa Rupert, vice-president of housing services at YWCA Metro Vancouver, told council that the YWCA’s partnership with the Vancouver Fire Department has done a lot of good for a lot of lives. “[It] enables these families to stay in their communities where they have established supports. It allows their children
to continue in the same schools, maintain the same friends and have stability. We know that that’s important for their long-term well being and success,” she said. “We are very satisfied with the ongoing partnership with the fire hall and highly recommend similar projects. It really makes the most of municipal land.” The fire hall and housing have their own separate entrances and infrastructure with thorough soundproofing in between, Rupert said. Although DNVFRS hasn’t yet been in contact with their Vancouver counterparts on how the partnership has been working from the fire department’s perspective, it’s something they are eager to do, Deputy Chief Mike Danks told
council. “We are supportive of the idea and are interested in being engaged on it if council moves in that direction,” he said. The concept got total buy-in from council, with Pope’s motion passing unanimously. “It’s something that we can do that would fit in nicely to the Lynn Valley community and utilize our existing facilities. It works. It’s been successful and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work here,” said Coun. Lisa Muri. If council decides to pursue the plan, the municipality would have to put out a request for proposals so other non-profits would have an opportunity to pitch themselves as a partner.
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What would Lonsdale Avenue look like if it were to become a “Great Street,” similar in vein to Toronto’s or San Francisco’s?
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It was the question at the centre of discussion for the City of North Vancouver council on July 10, as they came together to talk on the redevelopment and revitalization of Central Lonsdale. Staff presented a plan to reshape Lonsdale Avenue into a high street, which would be done by improving its aesthetics, walkability, vibrancy, history and commercial activity. “With Central Lonsdale, we have many ingredients for a Great Street. We have a healthy mix of local independent business, and there’s ongoing demand for new retail and office space,” said Dave Hutch, deputy director of parks and public space. “We have a local population that calls it their community and, with the increased infill and redevelopment, the population is increasing. Lions Gate Hospital creates an
CNV council is looking at revitalizing Central Lonsdale, following the “Great Street” planning concept. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN attractive health service and bioscience cluster. It is a vital transportation corridor that is linked with the regional network,” said Hutch, adding how there is also an impact on health, wellness and leisure expected with the redevelopment of the Harry Jerome Recreation Center. While the plan is very much in its initial Continued on page 17
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Plan includes public consultations Continued from page 16 stage, staff said development will centralize around three main hubs: around the City Hall Plaza, Lion’s Gate Hospital and the soon-to-be-built Harry Jerome centre. Taking cues from the aforementioned Great Streets in San Francisco, Toronto, alongside Vancouver’s Commercial Drive and Miami’s Calle Ocho, the revitalization will echo the tourist-alluring elements of bustling city streets while still integrating with North Vancouver’s own community and ethos. To kickstart the plans, staff have conducted an initial assessment of Central Lonsdale, determining its demographics, its current transportation offerings, residential development and available amenities and activities, to better understand where there is room for improvement. The next steps will focus on determining a plan and a budget, and understanding what the needs of the community are via a “multi-layered public engagement process,” said staff. Coun. Jessica McIlroy said she was “very excited” to see how the project progresses. “I know there has been a lot of demand on Lonsdale as a corridor and the region itself … I’m looking forward to hearing what all of the different types of community
consultation brings forward,” she said. Coun. Shervin Shahriari, said he would like to see the inclusion of more “interesting architecture and art” incorporated into the area, especially those that acknowledge its Indigenous history. Coun. Holly Back said she has long thought there “should be more vibrancy” in Central Lonsdale, while Mayor Linda Buchanan said she was “incredibly excited” about the project. Buchanan said she doesn’t know of any street in Canada that is as great as Lonsdale Avenue – where you can “look north to see the mountains and look south to see the water” and have it bookended by “world renowned arts and cultural facilities,” she said. If that is amplified by a revitalization, it would be hugely beneficial for local business, she added. “Great Streets are about people, and people are really great for the businesses that call Central Lonsdale their home,” she said. “Bringing all those pieces together, I think we are going to create a crossroads where we’re going to have health and wellness, commercial, hospitality, retail and residential meet, and I cannot underscore how great this opportunity is and how much people are looking forward to seeing this revitalization of this neighbourhood.”
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North Shore’s first dog library opens in West Vancouver BRENT RICHTER
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By now, most people would have encountered free, streetside little libraries, where they can grab a book or drop one off. This one’s for the dogs, though.
“It’s West Van’s only and first dog library,” said Suezette Zuch, founder of the Dundarave Dog Library. “It’s for people that love dogs, and dog walkers, dog owners, or anybody just curious about a dog.” Zuch saw someone doing something similar on Cambridge Street in East Vancouver and applied for a grant from the West Vancouver Foundation. While she was waiting to hear back about her application, her beloved Aussiedoodle Charlotte was killed in a tragic incident. “She was run over in an offleash park where the driver drove on the grass of the park,” Zuch said, holding back tears. “She was only a year old when she died.”
Zuch said she wasn’t sure how to go about completing the project while mourning Charlotte, but then, along came Izabella, her now-11-week-old standard poodle, and Zuch carried on, making the library something of a memorial to her departed pup. She sourced three library boxes from a builder in Chilliwack and has now installed them in front of her home on the 1400 block of 22nd Street in Upper Dundarave. It’s loaded with everything from leashes to collars and toys. “Ultimately, it’s all free in there,” she said. Zuch has been posting pictures and videos of the library and the uber-cute Izabella on their own Instagram feed: Dundarave Dog Library. They are hosting an official launch event on Saturday, July 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. More than a place to pick up an empty poop bag or some liver treats when a neighbour has forgotten theirs, Zuch said she sees
the library becoming a gathering place where people with a love of canines can connect and share. Each day, the one in East Van sees 150 to 200 people nabbing a milk bone and dogs getting nose-deep in one another’s hindquarters. “It’s just a place that is all about dogs. People love dogs,” she said. “It’s a place where the dog can be safe while the owner is looking for something new for the dog or just to make the dog happy, because, ultimately, if the dog is happy, the owner is happy.” Some of the supplies were donated by West Vancouver’s Pet Lux grooming and supply shop and the SPCA, but Zuch said she hopes to see visitors adopting the take-something, share-something spirit of little libraries and contribute fresh stock, or items that their dogs have either grown out of or turned their wet noses up at. “I think that it definitely serves a purpose,” she said. “Somebody else might find a use for it.”
Ingrid Zuch and sable poodle pup Izabella at the newly constructed Dundarave Dog Library stocked with doggy toys and treats in West Vancouver. Zuch’s daughter Suezette had the library installed to give dog lovers a place to connect and share. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
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‘Clustering’ is a key to success Continued from page 4 Smaller operators in particular took on a lot of debt during the pandemic. “Closures are worse right now just because of all that burden,” he said. Burnout is more of an issue in smaller establishments too, as some owners run kitchens and serve tables seven days a week. On the restaurant side, North Vancouverites have lost Lonsdale Quay staple Cheshire Cheese, trendy newcomer Winston and High Boat Café in Mosquito Creek. Favourite pub closing is disappointing, but no real downside to consumers While it’s disappointing to lose your favourite spot, people are also quick to get out and find new options. And empty spaces are opportunities for fresh tenants. “New businesses are coming in, and they’re probably getting some pretty attractive lease rates by the landlords to attract a new tenant,” Tostenson said. “It’s the regeneration of the industry – we lose some, we gain some. And what you gain is new ideas and new innovations, so that just keeps everything fresh.” And other than some nostalgic pangs, business turnover doesn’t have other downsides for the consumer.
“The pricing is always dictated by the market,” Tostenson said. “You don’t get a new guy coming and going, ‘I need to succeed now, so I’m putting my prices up’ – that would have already happened naturally with inflation.” Conversely, a newer operator could have more flexibility in terms of pricing and services, that could be more economic. “It just depends on how that owner views the marketplace,” he said. Location and clustering with other destination establishments is key to success in the industry, Tostenson noted. Lower Lonsdale stands out as a premier hub on the North Shore, with clustering also happening in West Vancouver’s Ambleside area. Overall, what’s going on with the local food and beverage industry is really healthy, Tostenson said. “People are supporting restaurants in spite of the economy,” he added. “I think we need to be a little understanding of the industry right now. You might see a few lineups and a few sections that are open, and you’re going, ‘What’s going on here?’ but that’s a result of labour shortage.” “By and large, the industry and the public are doing a good job of creating quite a dynamic environment over here.”
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Now that plans for a $64-million new Cloverley elementary school in North Vancouver have been approved by the province, the school board is looking into its crystal ball and putting a new elementary school in Lower Lonsdale and a significant seismic upgrade or potential replacement of Lynnmour Elementary at the top of its wish list.
North Vancouver’s Lynnmour Elementary is at the top of the priority list for a significant upgrade or replacement. NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
The wish list is part of the school district’s five-year capital plan submitted to the Ministry of Education each year. The wish list is based on the school district’s longrange facilities plan which looks at expected residential development, the current condition of school buildings, demographic changes and 10-year enrolment projections. Based on estimates of another 14,500 homes being constructed in North
Vancouver in the next 10 to 12 years, the school district is anticipating between 1,100 and 1,400 more students over that time period, said Jim McKenzie, the school district’s director of facilities and planning. Among the more immediate asks to the province is a combination $40-million seismic upgrade and $19-million expansion request for Lynnmour Elementary, said McKenzie. Continued on page 21
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Continued from page 20 The school district had previously tagged the school for a potential 224-student expansion based on residential growth in the area, said McKenzie. But when the school was reviewed under new seismic guidelines “three of the blocks of the school came back high risk” for earthquake damage, he said – pushing that project up the priority list. In response to questions from trustees, McKenzie said it’s possible the ministry could decide it makes more economic sense to build a new school than to upgrade and expand an old one. That’s something that would get decided when the requests are examined in more detail, he said.
Need for Lower Lonsdale elementary school The school district is also still projecting a need for a brand-new school in Lower Lonsdale, where enrolment increases have been concentrated, within the next 10 years. The school district anticipates needing an elementary school with a capacity of 460 students, said McKenzie, by 2032. School planners have estimated a potential price tag of $50.7 million to build the school, along with over $77 million to acquire land for a school site. In response to
questions from trustees, however, McKenzie acknowledged that estimate is based on current estimates, and is likely to be higher by the time the project is approved. Other projects on the school district’s wish list include school replacements or renovations with expansions of Ross Road Elementary and Seymour Heights Elementary, both estimated at between $53 million and $55 million. Those are targeted for 2029 or 2030, said McKenzie. The school district has also submitted several requests to expand current schools to accommodate more students. Those include Carson Graham Secondary, Queensbury, Westview, Larson and Highlands elementaries and Sutherland Secondary. Among more minor capital projects, this year the school district received $2 million for exterior building envelope work on Windsor Secondary. A further request has been submitted for additional work at the high school along with other requests for capital work at other schools. The school district didn’t get any playground funding from the province this year, said McKenzie, but has re-submitted its request for playground funding for Sherwood Park, Eastview and Dorothy Lynas elementary schools.
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A squad of some of the North Shore’s best young pitchers, hitters, shortstops, basemen, back catchers and outfielders are heading to the nation’s capital to play against the rest of the country’s best.
Mount Seymour Little League’s Seniors All Star team is now in Ottawa for the Little League Canada national tournament. The team of 14 to 16 year olds from North Vancouver secured a spot at nationals by winning the Little League BC Provincials earlier this month. After forming the all star team in late June, they kicked off their play by winning a streak of exhibition games before moving onto provincials. There, they faced and beat the Coquitlam team twice in the final series, with a commanding 17-2 win in the last game to take the title. Mount Seymour had extra motivation this season, after coming up short in the finals last year against South Vancouver, says coach Jesse Symons. “I think that experience last year really pushed them this year to be ready to go through to the finals,” he said. “They’re just a good all-around group – very athletic. The pitching was fantastic … and the hitting was throughout the lineup. And I think that’s the big thing about this group is the depth is very good. They hit one through nine, and they’re a team that’s tough to beat when the sticks are going,” Symons said.
He noted that the boys have natural chemistry – many of them playing together since they were six years old – which will come in handy as the team competes in the nine-day national tournament, which started Monday. The stakes are high. If Mount Seymour wins at Nationals, they’ll travel again almost immediately to the Little League World Series in Easley, South Carolina. “They’re buzzing, very confident and just ready to compete for each other,” said Symons, who’s helped coached many of the same boys – including his son Casey – for the past nine years. “They’ve come close the last couple years. And to now get here and keep pushing is a testament to their character and personality. I know they want to make the most of this week ahead.” Symons shares coaching duties with team manager Ryan Leonard and assistant coach Jason Dong. Mount Seymour 8 Selects team wins memorial tournament Meanwhile, other Mount Seymour squads have been doing big things as well. The 8 Selects team were crowned champions of the Henri Lorieau Memorial Tournament held earlier this month in White Rock. After a rocky start, Seymour put together a strong performance to hold off hometown favourites White Rock 17-10 in the championship game, bringing the cup to the North Shore for the first time.
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Athletes compete in North American Indigenous Games MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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It may be a sporting event, but there is far more to the North American Indigenous Games than simply celebrating athletic prowess.
With more than 5,000 athletes and coaches from more than 750 Indigenous Nations coming together, the Games’ raison d’etre is in equal measure about celebrating Indigenous culture and heritage, improving awareness and education, and building community among the many First Nations that call North America home. “It’s really hard to encompass the meaning of the Games into words, because there
really are no words to explain it at all,” said head coach Savanna Smith of the U19 Indigenous Female BC Box Lacrosse team. The event, taking place in Nova Scotia, began on Saturday and will run until July 23. Smith said the Games can have a “really positive impact” on Indigenous youth, especially those who have not yet travelled outside of their own province or interacted with other First Nations. “For some young athletes, this might be the first time that they are being exposed to different aspects of Indigenous culture. They get to meet others from across Turtle Island, and be proud of who they are and where they come from,” she said.
BC Box Lacrosse player Eden Joseph is one of ten North Shore athletes – eight from West Vancouver, two from North Van – flying the home flag in Halifax. Joseph, a 16-year-old Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) student who will be joining Sentinel Secondary in the fall, said participating in the Games is a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” Joseph said she is no stranger to overcoming challenges and hurdles – having once joined the North Shore boys field lacrosse when opportunities for young girls locally were absent – and is excited to take see where her determination and passion takes her in the large-scale competition.
It is a similar story for Katie Manning, a North Vancouver-based Métis athlete competing with the Team BC 16U Softball Team, who said sport has long been a driving factor in her life. Softball, she said, “is everything.” “I just love it. It makes me feel like a completely different person, and I feel like I can just leave all my worries behind,” she said. Both Joseph and Manning have been playing their respective sports since childhood, both picking up a stick and a bat at age five. Participating was always a natural inclination, they add – after all, it’s in their blood. Continued on page 24
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Continued from page 23 “Lacrosse has been in my family for centuries and my whole family plays, my mom, my dad, my uncle, my grandpa,” said Joseph. “They all play and teach me.” For Indigenous communities lacrosse is a “medicine game,” she said,vital to bonding and the collective healing of mind, body and spirit. Lacrosse, which is the oldest organized sport in North America, softball, and other traditional Indigenous sports like archer using 3D targets, canoeing and kayaking will be among the 16 sports at the centre of the competition. “I’ve heard a lot of Elders say that movement is medicine, and physical activity is medicine, and sport is medicine,” said Michelle Webster, Team BC Chef de Mission. “It’s that opportunity to bring people together in a healthy positive space, and give them an opportunity to thrive in a different way,” she said, adding how sport draws out confidence and teamwork skills in young athletes, and gives them an opportunity to learn more about themselves.
North Vancouver Métis athlete Katie Manning is competing in the North American Indigenous Games with the Team BC 16U Softball Team. JENNY MANNING “Sport provides an opportunity to represent more than yourself, be part of something bigger than yourself, and bring people together.” Webster, while of no doubt that the young B.C. athletes will thrive in the competition, said praise and pride isn’t reserved for those who bring home trophies but for all who are competing, growing, and representing “their families, their Nations and B.C.”
“I would love it if they could come home with medals, but I hope that they’re proud of themselves just for the achievement of making it in and being able to have this experience and have this opportunity,” she said. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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Squamish Nation and City of North Vancouver sign protocol agreement MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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The City of North Vancouver has signed a protocol agreement with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) that will provide guidance on how to better advance reconciliation.
The Wa Iyım ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Strong) Protocol Agreement, signed by both governments at a Squamish Amalgamation event on Saturday, outlines six principles that will help pave the way for a better relationship. They include tkwáya7n iy nexwnew̓ ítm, meaning “listen and engage,” wa nexwniwnen chet ta nexwniw̓ tl’a Sḵwxw̱ú7mesh, “to follow the Ways of the Squamish,” and tex̱wlám̓ ns7eyx̱, “to genuinely care.” Other principles comprise learning the advice of the Squamish or chet wa telnexw tina tl’a snewiyelh tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, protecting the Rights and Title of the Squamish, we7us chet ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh siyá̓ m̓ in, and understanding that people go through it together, na wa nelhnilhtway ta úxwumixw. “This agreement reflects who we are as a people and our deep connection to these lands and waters,” said Sxwíxwtn Wilson
Williams, Squamish Nation councillor and spokesperson. “We are pleased to work closely with the City of North Vancouver as we seek to establish a pathway towards true reconciliation. There is more to do, but this protocol will be our guide for the important work to come.” In a City of North Vancouver council meeting July 10, mayor and council vocalized their support for the agreement. Coun. Tony Valente said the protocol was “fundamental” as the city “walks on that journey of reconciliation” with its neighbours, while Coun. Angela Girard said the agreement was a step forward and a “sincere gesture” the city is taking to demonstrate its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Linda Buchanan said strong government-to-government relations was “critically important” to move forward on shared priorities, as well as “discussing hard truths, and learning and unlearning.” “It’s got to be a relationship that’s built on trust and mutual respect, spirit of collaboration and mutual understanding,” she said. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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Continued from page 7 to predatory sexual behaviour towards children. Also in the mix were pro-2SLGBTQIA+ counter-protesters waving the colours of transgender, progress and pride flags. Among them was District of North Vancouver Coun. Catherine Pope, who said she was there to send a strong message that hate is not welcome in the community. “It is really disturbing that this kind of messaging has been out here for a year, and that they’re able to continue,” she said. “The heart of the issue is that these messages are filled with hate. And that’s not just my opinion, that’s the opinion of hundreds of people who have emailed the District of North Vancouver.” “They feel threatened by these people, they’re afraid of them. They feel [hated by] them. And the hate message is the thing that’s in question here, and that’s the message about children, and so-called gender ideology … that translates into hate against trans people,” Pope said. ‘We understand the community’s frustration,’ police say Jane Bradwell, who lives in the City of North Vancouver, has been part of the demonstrator group for the past 12 months, speaking out against what she says are various forms of government overreach. Over the past few months, the group has received pushback as it started to display signs related to gender ideology and “child sex grooming.” Bradwell, like others in the group, say they’re not hateful. “I think they misunderstand us,” she said. “We are against gender ideology, which is not a person, which is not a group of people. It’s not anything, it’s a way of thinking. It’s a political program. We’re not against trans people to be adults in
their own lives, but keep it away from the children.” She’s also against pride parades and drag events because they expose children to “inappropriate” subject matter, Bradwell added. Several police officers were on scene Thursday, watching over and speaking to people on the overpass. “Our primary goal is to facilitate peaceful, lawful protest … and also public safety,” said Const. Mansoor Sahak of North Vancouver RCMP. “We’ve always gathered evidence, ensuring that the injunction is followed,” he said, adding that in order for the injunction to be considered breached, all three conditions listed in the court order – in short: attaching signs, gathering and impeding foot or vehicle traffic – would have to be met. Amid an outpouring of frustration in the community toward the ongoing demonstrations, Sahak said that local police have put significant action and resources into addressing the issue. “We’ve been here almost every week,” he said. “We’re ready in the event that there’s any type of violence … we’ve had ongoing dialogues with all the parties involved.” “Unfortunately, we can only enforce what’s in the injunction … we don’t deviate away from that,” he continued. “We understand the community’s frustration, but we have to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system.” Coun. Pope said, “I honestly can’t understand why the government isn’t being stronger in their language with injunctions.” “In some way, we all just want these people to go home – they’re hurting our community, and thousands of people in it – and there must be a way that could happen,” she said.
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The deeper I dive into permaculture, the deeper my conviction that the criteria for restoring planetary and human health are very simple, based primarily on nature’s logic.
It was first our ignorance – innocent arguably, so therefore forgivable – and then our arrogance, not so forgivable, that propelled us into climate chaos. Our humanity surely will pull us out. Thankfully, enlightened humans across the country and the world are tuning out the noise, and working head down to restore the natural balance and lead by example. Recently, in a parking lot behind a gas station in Vernon, I had the privilege of meeting regenerative ranchers Erika and Christoph Weder, whose Venator Ranch in northeastern B.C.’s Peace River Regional District produces 100-per-cent grass fed and finished bison and beef in a functioning, multi-species ecosystem, according to natural laws. Good fortune placed us in Vernon on the day that the Weders’ freezer truck was passing through – stop number nine of their week-long round trip to Vancouver Island, rendezvousing with loyal customers in some
35 freeway-side parking lots along the route. “Grass-fattened” best describes the animals whose genetics allow them to build beneficial fat on forage grasses, as nature intended, not on grain. Christoph refers to their ruminants as “four wheel drive, solar-powered, forage bio-digesters,” which is an apt description of the super, natural process that converts solar energy into phyto-enriched macro and micronutrients. Multiple studies have concluded that bison, beef and other ruminants that eat natural grasses and forage, live in regenerative systems, and are dispatched humanely and respectfully, produce nutrient-dense meat that is well-suited for moderate human consumption. The science is complicated, but the concept is simple: don’t mess with nature because she knows best. In an elegant process referred to as symbiotic-phytoadaptation – coined originally by medical and functional medicine doctor and author Mark Hyman – humans use chemicals found in plants and the animals that eat them, to beneficially influence our biological systems in a way that supports our health span. Altering the natural order upsets the balance and can lead to chronic disease. Each
Regenerative bison and garden greens burger on a portobello cap bun, with summer slaw. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT culinary decision we make, and each bite of food we take, programs our biology and our planet for health or disease. In our home, we have removed sugar, refined carbohydrates and processed foods from the menu, so when my husband requested bison burgers for dinner this week, a bun conundrum ensued. Portobello mushroom caps, drizzled with olive oil and sea salt, and then roasted in the oven until soft and dewy, did the trick. I chopped the stems with some garlic and shallot and sauteed those before adding together – with home-made roast vegetable ketchup,
salt and pepper – to the raw bison mince. We grilled the 115-gram patties on high heat only briefly, before finishing in a 180 C oven. Bison meat is incredibly juicy, but naturally lean, so you don’t want to overcook it. On top of our portobello buns, we layered just-picked braised spinach, leek and kale, sliced leftover baked potato, grilled heirloom tomato, bison patties, dry-sautéed chestnut mushrooms, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped fresh herbs. A simple side slaw of red cabbage, jícama and baby carrot, completed the delicious rainbow of phyto-nutrients on the plate. Slightly heavier, admittedly, than the minimum 75-per-cent by volume plant ratio that I aim for. Because the Weders deliver direct to consumer, their prices are competitive. We paid less for regenerative Weder bison, which is more nutrient dense and contains more iron than beef, than we’ve paid for conventional, grain-finished beef locally. Learn more about Weder bison on their website bisonguy.ca. 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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Continued from page 1 That’s still to be determined,” Arnold-Smith said, adding that Metro has been aware of the structure for the past few months and had plans to dismantle it. But the work to remove such a structure during the driest months of the year can also pose fire risks, he said. “Unfortunately, by the time that we learned about it, we were in fire season, so we didn’t want to take that risk.” Arnold-Smith said crew members haven’t yet seen any noteworthy items at the site to suggest the blaze started there. “We haven’t seen evidence of stoves or propane tanks or other ignition sources,” he said. “We’re still looking into the root cause. There’s nothing to indicate that anyone had been [at the hut] recently.” To identify the cause, the investigator will be looking at burn patterns, other physical evidence on site, weather history, witness statements and other factors. On a broader scale, this year’s wildfire season in B.C. is the most
destructive on record in terms of area burned since 1950. As of now, more than 13,933 square kilometres have burned, compared to the previous worst year in 2018 with 13,543 square kilometres. The danger of work to put them out has been highlighted recently as well, with the death of a 19-year-old BC Wildfire Service crew member fighting a blaze near Revelstoke last week, and another firefighter dying in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. News of those deaths have affected local crews, who have seen more fire starts than normal as well. “It’s probably a record-setting year for our crews’ deployment,” ArnoldSmith said.
Small wildfire in Lynn Canyon quickly knocked down North Vancouver and Metro crews were on scene early Tuesday morning, as a small wildfire broke out in Lynn Canyon. Due to citizen detective work and a swift response, the blaze was knocked down in short order. At around 11 p.m. Monday
evening, Mathew Bond – a former councillor in the District of North Vancouver – smelled and saw heavy smoke at his apartment in the Seylynn neighbourhood. Following his nose, Bond hopped on his e-bike and then hiked until he found the fire, burning just off the Sea to Sky trail, in an area he described as around 40 feet wide by 100 feet long. “I could hear the roots of trees burning and smoldering, and cracking rocks and debris falling off and splashing into the water below,” Bond said. “It wasn’t a lot of big open flames.” After he called in the fire, crews were there to start work 30 minutes later, he said. Crews quickly suppressed the fire and it was declared “out” by noon on Tuesday, according to DNVFRS Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ferguson. Investigators were on scene by the afternoon and crews were monitoring the area. Due to the fire, the Sea to Sky trail was closed between Inter River Park and the Baden Powell Trail south of Twin Falls bridge.
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BOYNTON, Rhea June On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Rhea June Boynton died at the age of 95, the one and only time in her life when she broke the hearts of her family and friends. Rhea was born in Mount Elgin, Ontario, the daughter of Cecil and Vivian Prouse, adored sister of three brothers, Jim, Hugh and Bob Prouse. She is predeceased by her husband, Harry E. Boynton (2014), and survived by her children; Susan Thoma (Michael), Barbara Pearce (Dave), Ted Boynton (Pattiya), and Casey Boynton (Lorraine). Also her eight grandchildren who she treasured: Jenna, Alex, Lauren, Christina, Lindsay, Meg, Finn and Zee. Rhea attended U. of London Nursing School, then worked as a stewardess for Air Canada. While based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she was introduced to the love of her life, Harry, who proposed on their second date. They were married in 1954 and moved to the Okanagan where they raised their family. Rhea was always active and always happy in everything she was doing, whether it be her work as an RN, volunteering for various causes, quilting, reading, watching Jeopardy … and the ‘grand slam’ of all, playing bridge (she was a Life Master). In her later years, she was asked “What is it like to grow older?” She answered, “I never noticed, dear, I was always too busy enjoying life.” She was such an inspiration to all her knew her. And now we bid farewell to our wonderful Mom, Nana, Friend. We love you so much and will cherish your memory forever. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
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With deep sadness we announce the passing of Elaine Dawson (nee Drage) after a brief illness. She will be profoundly missed by her children Elizabeth (Alan), Chris (Andrea), and Karen. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Alexandra, Isabella and Karis, and stepgrandchildren, Emma, Sophie and Lily. The youngest child of Eva and J. Roy Drage, she was predeceased by her husband John and brother Eric. Elaine grew up in Kerrisdale and graduated from Magee in 1947. During these years, Elaine spent wonderful summers at the family’s cottage in Hopkins Landing. Elaine completed her BA and Teacher Training (1951) at UBC, during which time she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Elaine taught English and PE at King Edward High School until 1954 when she married John P. Dawson, a Lieutenant in the US Navy. After living in Long Beach, CA, Elaine and John relocated to northwestern Missouri, where they started their family. They travelled each summer to Vancouver, before relocating to West Vancouver in 1969. Remembered for her positive spirit, lifelong curiosity and forward-thinking view, Elaine was devoted to her family and was never happier than to have the house filled with her children and their friends. As well as travelling throughout B.C. with John, where he introduced her to salmon fishing, Elaine loved skiing with her children, gardening and reading. She will be deeply missed by her wide circle of lifelong friends with whom she enjoyed travelling, bridge club, the symphony and the opera. A passionate educator, Elaine worked as a Teacher’s Aide at the WV School Board from 1975-2003. A Celebration of Life will be held in September.
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He was predeceased by his beloved son Chris and sister Arda. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gail; sister Leslie; sister−in−law Janet; and brothers−in−law Gary and Dave. Mike was a strong man, a good friend to many and a hero to some. Friends and members of his extended family will remember his kindness, wit and unique talent for problem−solving. He spent 17 years working at McNews in North Vancouver, a shop that he and Gail established in 1978. In keeping with his request, a get−together will be held at a later date. Time to rest in peace, Mike.
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KENNEDY, Thomas Edmond “Tom” May 27, 1941 - May 05, 2023 It is so hard to say goodbye, to sum up this extraordinary life in such a short story. Life was akin to a song for Tom. Tom’s chorus; the parts that repeated, the things that allowed Tom to share his love and caring ways, they are the things that brought him great joy and gave him fulfillment. Family, friendship, career, music, golf, Gyro, the fiddle orchestra, hockey, sports, sailing, wine, great food, hosting parties, gardening, dogs, and seeing various countries of this world through his own eyes, and sharing all of it with his special gal Kathy, were some of the aspects of Tom’s chorus. The verse was Tom’s story unfolding; starting with his youth filled years in Vancouver, fine tuning his athleticism and love of sports, discovering his talent for the violin and playing with the Vancouver Youth Orchestra, his Vancouver College days, and his many adventures around all the four corners of Vancouver, often on bicycle. Throughout his life, Tom crossed many things off his “bucket list” even doing things he never thought he would want to, but enjoyed nevertheless, such as participating in a 3 day cattle drive at the infamous Gang Ranch in the Cariboo. Tom excelled in his career with BC Tel, he enjoyed friendships among a great group of individuals who were involved in some of the most cutting edge evolutions of the tele-communications industry. This was an experience which he marvelled over time and time again. Tom’s retirement opened a new vista for him and Kathy, allowing them to fill their desire to travel, to golf, as well as spend time with family and friends. A life so very well lived, thoroughly enjoyed, with adventure yet grounded through his much loved and enjoyed homes. Tom never tired with his view of the trees; cedars, fir and pine, he loved the way they made him feel and how they humbly housed so much wildlife. The bridge or contrast in Tom’s life can be attributed to some personal and close family health struggles, his life worries, aging into his 8th decade, some of the struggles that were ushered into his later life, and losing loved ones throughout the years. Tom’s melody was his signature…his “song”. The most memorable and catchy part of his life will forever remain his smile, kindness and gentle ways. Tom’s melody carries the tune of a true gentleman, one with integrity, who embodied trustworthiness along with deep knowledge and modest confidence. His song is that of man who whole heartedly loved and appreciated his wife Kate for just over 59 years. He was both proud of and adored his 2 children Graeme and Meg along with their families. Tom loved living, he held great gratitude and reverence for his friends, elders and peers. Tom will forever be loved, dearly cherished and will remain in the hearts and memories of his family and friends.
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HIGGINS, Elizabeth Marcia (Martin) Elizabeth Marcia Higgins (Martin), born in Port Arthur, Ontario March 16, 1947, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 after a short illness. Her family moved to North Vancouver when she was a child and it was here where she met her husband, Bruce, to whom she was married for 54 years. She is survived by her daughters Kelsey, Julie (Bob) and Maryanne (Todd); grandchildren Megan (Brandon), Keelan (Susan), Jayden (Mickayla), Jarrod, Teighan, Brianna, Riley and Pyper; great grandchildren Eloise and Koen; as well as her brother Bruce (Ria) and nephews Derek and Skyler and cousins across Canada. She had a huge heart and a lot of love to give and was crunchy as hell. Known as Elizabeth, Liz, Beth or Higgins, she had an important part to play in the creation of Lynnmour Elementary as a community school and was known for many years as “The Hot Dog Lady” by students, staff and parents. She volunteered tirelessly at all levels of elementary and high school, on behalf of her children AND grandchildren. She had many friends and connections through curling, BC Tel and the North Vancouver neighbourhood that she called home for over 45 years. Over the years she had many sewing projects and loved to tend her garden. In recent years she played cards weekly with her life-long friend Nina and met regularly with her ‘lunch ladies’. One of her favourite places on earth was Kihei, Maui where she spent many vacations over the years meeting up with and making friends. Elizabeth’s greatest joy in life were her kids and grandkids as well her extended family of all the neighbourhood kids, waifs and strays. Most of all she loved being ‘The Nana’. There will be a service at Boal Chapel at a later date. Please check online for updates. www.mem.com In lieu of flowers, please consider making donation to Lions Gate Palliative Care or Hospice
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SHUMKA, Dale Ronald December 13, 1942 Vancouver, BC June 25, 2023 Calgary, Alberta It is with deep sadness and immense love that we mourn the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Family Member and Friend. Dale was the youngest child of the late Hryhoriy Henry and Eudokia Bertha (Bezubiak) Shumka. Dale was also predeceased by his brothers Joe (Audrey), Ed (Margaret), and Les. He is survived by his sisters Marion Dolphin (Bob) and Phyllis Malcolm, sister-in-law Pat Shumka and many nieces and nephews.
SINNER, Joseph August 31, 1931 − July 11, 2023 Joe, a longtime resident of Lynn Valley, passed peacefully at his home on July 11, age 91. Born in Reiden, Switzerland, he came to Canada for adventure in 1953. He spent 32 years working for BC Hydro in the Meter Shop, retiring in 1988. He is survived by his daughters Anita (Michael) and Sylvia; grandchildren Dustin (Nadine) and Jenny; and great−grandchildren Haylee Isabelle, Zoe Jae, and Michaela Rose. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Renate and son Chris. A service will be held Tuesday, August 1, at 1 pm at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree.
WILSON, Joan July 1, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Wilson. Joan passed peacefully in her home on July 1, 2023, after 96 years of a full and remarkable life. Joan is predeceased by her beloved husband Ken, sister Pat, and daughters Becky and Sue. Joan is survived by her sister, Dorothy, sons Ted and Randy, and a crew of grandchildren and great− grandchildren. She leaves an astounding legacy of friendships, connections, and lives touched, and there will be many who will carry her memory and mourn her loss. Joan worked for many years in North Vancouver as a teacher and school librarian. As with all aspects of her life, she loved her work and the people she would meet. She loved to learn and travel and was always open to new ideas. She kept many good friends, enjoyed a game of bridge, checked in with her ’elderlies,’ and gave valued advice to her grandkids. Joan was a strong, independent, opinionated and open−minded woman. Despite hardships and painful losses, she maintained a positive outlook and genuine sense of gratitude. She truly believed in her famous saying, "Aren’t we lucky!" And we have been incredibly lucky to have known her.
WOOD, Margaret Elaine February 13, 1937 - July 10, 2023 (Margaret) Elaine Wood (nee Elderkin) died with the love of her family surrounding her on July 10, 2023 at home in Vancouver, BC. She was 86 years of age. Her family and community were blessed to have her love, wit, humour, friendship, and guidance much beyond her decades-old diagnosis of COPD. Elaine was predeceased by her one love, Morley Malcolm Wood, parents Irma (Hunter) and Walter Elderkin, grandson Daniel Wood and granddaughter Jaime Traynor, and great-grandson Caden Traynor. She is survived by her children Rob (Anne) Wood, Heather Wood (Dave Traynor), Blair Wood (Jackie O’Byrne) and Karen (Darryl) Condon, grandchildren Oda (Martin) Wood-Hofgaard, Henrik (Shannon) Wood, Cory (Kayla) Traynor, Kelly Traynor (Damian Williams), Kim Wood, Daryn Wood, Kate Condon (Adam Handford), and Niall Condon, and greatgrandchildren Marie and Nora Wood-Hofgaard, James Wood, Parker, Emerson and Kingston Williams, and Kelce Traynor. Elaine is also survived by her sister Florence Williams, nephew Geoff Williams, grand-nieces Maya and Grace Williams, and niece Kristi (Jim) Welch. Elaine was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was a long-time resident of Regina where she worked as a teacher, executive assistant, political organizer, and community activist. She lived in La Ronge, Saskatchewan for two unforgettable years and continued her work as a community activist and researcher there. She had a particular love for Pinehouse and Stanley Mission. She moved to Vancouver, British Columbia in 2005 and lived independently there with immense support from her Vancouver family. She embraced the West Coast life, and was an avid fan of the Vancouver Canucks, particularly Henrik and Daniel Sedin. Elaine transcended generations. She loved family history and bringing family together. She will be fondly remembered for her stories and storytelling. She loved connecting with her family through understanding their interests and passions. She was curious. She was a listener, thoughtful in her support. Elaine really loved people. Her life was richer because of this, as were the lives of all who were lucky enough to be in her orbit. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Saskatchewan, and Elaine’s ashes will be interred in the Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Regina, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations can be made to the Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Students, University of Regina.
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Dale enjoyed a wonderful childhood growing up in a warm and nurturing family. His dad, affectionately known as Pops, worked out of town for long periods but they had great conversations and experiences and watched the Friday Night Fights whenever they were together. Dale helped his mom around the house and in their Victory Garden and he always spoke so fondly about the large gatherings of family and friends around the Sunday dinner table. A particular family favourite was his mother’s perogies. Dale’s parents were a kind and generous couple and the most wonderful father and mother-in-law to Andrea. Dale loved playing all sports including old timer’s hockey at Hollyburn Country Club and skiing throughout Canada and Germany. He and his best friend Guido Devita coached the Wildcats, a junior football team, all the way to the Provincial Championship and never lost a game that season. They are still in touch with some of the players over 50 years later. Dale was married to his soulmate Andrea (Wyatt) on June 18th, 1966 and they recently celebrated 57 wonderful years together. They raised four children David (Maria) of Helsinki, Finland, Nicole of North Vancouver, Marnie of North Vancouver and Matthew (Christine) of Edmonton and had four grandchildren Tristan, Quentin, Isabel and Wyatt. Dale was attentive and caring and supported them in all their pursuits. Dale shared his love of sports with his children football, rugby, hockey, skiing and golf - and encouraged them to participate as well. He went to work no later than 5am so he could be home when school ended to encourage and coach. Dale was loved by his family and friends and by all of Andrea’s family. His in-laws Hal and Marnie Wyatt, David and Judi Wyatt, Kate and David Cottingham and their families shared many wonderful times together, most notably Christmases in Longboat Key, Florida. Dale was a respected businessman who owned several companies manufacturing and importing sporting goods. Most deals were completed on the strength of his word and a handshake. He was mentor to many and a tireless cheerleader to anyone who needed his support and guidance. Dale had an ability to connect with everyone and make them feel special. Dale’s travels for work often included Andrea and their children. This later led to many meticulously planned and memorable family trips all around the world with in-laws and grandchildren. In retirement Dale and Andrea travelled frequently and had many more adventures planned. They particularly loved their travels throughout Africa and Israel. More recently Dale enjoyed Christmases in Europe with his children and grandchildren. Dale will be remembered for his passionate storytelling and incredible sense of humour; he was always interested and knowledgeable about world events, the military, genealogy and history. He was also a very proud Ukrainian. In 2019 Dale, Andrea and Marnie travelled to Ukraine and visited the village from which his father had emigrated in 1906. The guide for our holiday in that beautiful country was Andriy Dorosh who has since become an important and loved part of our family. When the war began last year, Dale set up a very successful fundraising foundation and partnered with Andriy to help and support the brave citizens of Ukraine. Dale worked hard and achieved much success but he strongly believed true success was the ability to pay it forward and share his good fortune with others. One of the many causes Dale supported included purchasing two season tickets and gift vouchers for the Saskatchewan Roughriders football games to enable disadvantaged youths and a chaperone to attend games. This gift began over a decade ago as a tribute to Hal and Marnie Wyatt who were born in Saskatchewan and we will continue this in Dale’s honour. Dale was also very proud of the scholarship that was created as a tribute to his parents and was awarded to nursing students at Ternopil National Medical University in Ukraine. Dale did not want to be mourned at a funeral so he will be honoured at several celebrations over the next year with family and friends in Canada and Europe. Dale’s family has been deeply moved by the hundreds of messages since his passing and take comfort in the countless ways he has impacted the lives of all that knew him. Dale you are sadly missed but your love and kindness live on in all whose lives you have touched. If you wish, the family would be grateful to have donations made to the Canadian Support Ukraine Foundation at CSUF https://csuf.ca/
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EMPLOYMENT
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career oPPortuNities
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Rendering of Renovation proposal
*This is not a West Vancouver District function, it is a pre-application meeting. West Vancouver District Council may receive a report from staff on the issues raised at this meeting and may formally consider the proposal at a later date. Applicant Contact Carman Kwan Architectural Collective Inc. T: 604.266.4679 carman@architecturalcollective.com
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Licensed, Res/Com, Small job expert, Renos, Panel changes.
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HOME SERVICES HandypErson
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REFER TO THE HOME SERVICES SECTION FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS
Free est. 28Yrs Exp. RetainingWalls, Paving Stones, Fountains/Ponds, Fences Irrigation, more...
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Get Your Garden Ready To Grow Find Lawn & Garden experts in the Home Services section advertise Totoadvertise call call 604-653-7851 604-630.3300
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