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It was in Winnipeg in 1990, at an Indigenous lesbian and gay international gathering, that the term two-spirit was first coined. The term, translating to “niizh manidoowag” or “two spirits” in the Anishinaabe language, is now working its way into Canadian vernacular: it either leads or finishes the LGBTQ2S+ acronym and, as of March this year, has its own dedicated day of celebration and awareness.

But what does two-spirit mean? The specific definition may vary from person to person, but generally it refers to an Indigenous person who identifies as having both female and male spirits. Those who consider themselves neither men nor women, but their

own, distinct gender status. “There is no dead-set definition,” says Jake Kimble, preferring to clarify what two-spirit isn’t rather than define what it is. One of the most common misconceptions, they say, is that the term can be a linguistic catch-all for all queer identities. “A lot of people group twospirit in with being gay, or being transgender, and while there can be similarities, they are not the same.” Kimble, a two-spirited, multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver, says the term is used to describe an Indigenous person who exists outside of Westernized labels of sexuality and gender identity. Because while two-spirit as a term may be relatively new, the identity behind the moniker has been prevalent in Indigenous communities for centuries. Prior to colonization, First Peoples and

Multidisciplinary artist Jake Kimble says humour is key for education when navigating conversations about what it means to be two-spirited. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN Native Americans who walked within both the feminine and masculine worlds were highly regarded, explains Kimble. They held revered social, spiritual and community-driven roles, and were

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Vancouver’s Eslha7an Learning Centre. “Being two-spirited is definitely regarded as something special in my community. In our beliefs Continued on page 22

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North Shore has 2nd most expensive groceries in B.C. BRENT RICHTER

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North Shore residents are paying more for healthy groceries than people in almost every other region of the province, according to a new report by the BC Centre for Disease Control.

The report, released on July 10, tracks the cost of 61 minimally processed but commonly eaten food items, including vegetables and fruits, proteins, grains, and oils and fats, from 245 stores around the province. To feed a family of four in the North Shore/Coast Garibaldi region, which includes the Sea to Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and some North Coast communities, the CDC estimates a monthly average cost of $1,379 – more than $100 higher than the B.C. average of $1,263. The study found purchasing roughly the same products in Richmond would be $200 cheaper per month. Only the Northwest region, including Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and Kitimat had a higher average at $1,571. Crossing either of the North Shore bridges would likely result in a lower grocery bill, the report suggests, with Vancouver’s average coming in

Harvest Project development officer Kevin Lee says people struggling financially on the North Shore have the second highest food costs in B.C. to contend with. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN at $1,287 while in Fraser North, which includes Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities,

the average was $1,234. South of the Fraser in Surrey/Delta the average monthly price falls to

$1,194, while the more eastern communities stretching to Hope had the cheapest monthly

average in B.C. – $1,109. The data was gathered by the BC CDC in May and June of 2022. Although similar studies have been done in the past, the CDC used different methodology in 2022, making it impossible to do comparisons over time. The report does note, however, that with recent rises in the consumer price index, the cost of a nutritious food basket is likely even higher today. The report does not delve into why the cost of food has risen so high or why there is such disparity in the price of a similar basket of food from one region to the next, although it does stress the public health implications for people struggling to put food on the table. “People who experience household food insecurity are much more likely to experience chronic physical and mental health problems and suffer from infectious and noncommunicable diseases. They are also more likely to experience negative disease outcomes, be hospitalized and die prematurely,” the report states. In 2021, just under 15 per cent of households in B.C., or 732,000 people, were experiencing food insecurity, including Continued on page 20

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Electric skateboard rider dies in crash with commercial trucker BRENT RICHTER

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One man died following an overnight collision between a commercial truck driver and skateboarder, West Vancouver police confirmed last week.

The incident happened just after 1 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Capilano Road and Welch Street in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw’s (Squamish Nation) community of Xwemelch’stn.

The victim was riding an electric skateboard at the time, according to police. The multi-use Spirit Trail does run through the intersection, although the release issued by investigators does not offer any detail as to how the crash happened. Despite efforts by paramedics, the skateboarder – a man in his 40s – died of his injuries at the scene. “This is a horrible situation that has left everyone involved shaken,” said Sgt. Mark

McLean, West Vancouver Police Department spokesman. “Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.” Victim Services have been offered and everyone involved is being supported at this time. The RCMP’s Integrated Collision and Reconstruction Team has been called in to investigate. They had the intersection closed until about 6 a.m. on Thursday, while they gathered evidence from the scene.

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Capilano reservoir inflow hits 2nd-lowest level in 100 years NICK LABA

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A welcome bit of rain showered the North Shore this week, but water-level data taken recently at the Capilano reservoir is still cause for concern with more dry days in short-term forecasts.

Last week water flowing into Capilano Lake – one of three critical reservoirs that supply Metro Vancouver with fresh water – reached the second-lowest level in recorded history. Since data started being collected in 1914, inflow into the reservoir was only lower in 2015, a year when there was virtually no snowpack, according to Jesse Montgomery, division manager of environmental management for Metro Vancouver. Lower flows happen during the summer months most years, but what’s different in 2023 is that we’re seeing these lower values much earlier, Montgomery explained. “Typically, we’d see our lowest of low flows about a month from now,” he said. One of the most important drivers of flows into local reservoirs is snowpack, which was normal in terms of water storage equivalent, Montgomery said. “However, because we had such a hot, dry spring, we lost the snowpack really quickly, which accelerated the timing of when the low flows arrived for the season.” As of Tuesday, July 25, the provincial designation of Capilano Lake was still Drought Level 5, the highest on the 0-5 scale, which compares flow conditions to historical data for the same time of year. While historic averages didn’t account for Monday’s rainfall by press time, real-time hydrometric data showed intake at the reservoir spiking to a discharge of almost five cubic metres per second, from a trickle of around 1.5 m³/s in days prior. Metro Vancouver asks residents to conserve water before stricter measures issued In part due to the strong snowpack, reservoir levels are currently within the normal range: 233.55 billion litres as of July 16. On the same date in 2015, there was a combined 196.21 billion litres in the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam reservoirs, according to Metro Vancouver data. Those three bodies of water supply the entire regional district with drinkable water. But the biggest driver of increased water consumption during the summer months, versus the winter months, isn’t hydration. It’s watering lawns. A typical high-demand day in the summer

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Water flows into the Capilano reservoir Thursday morning, July 21. METRO VANCOUVER is about 1.5 billion litres for Metro Vancouver, compared to roughly 1 billion in the winter. In a statement issued Friday, the regional district said the highest-demand day so far this year was July 5, at 1.56 billion litres. July 5 was not a designated lawn-watering day, and so Metro is reminding residents that $250 fines can be issued to anyone violating watering rules during current Phase 1 restrictions. While Metro encourages residents to stop watering their lawns altogether, the activity is currently allowed for even-numbered addresses on Saturdays and odd-numbered on Sundays in the morning. “We’re asking everyone to go out of their way to conserve water to the greatest extent possible, including minimizing lawn watering,” Montgomery said. Other suggested ways to reduce water consumption is taking shorter showers and only doing full loads of laundry. If there aren’t extra gains in conservation, restrictions could move to a higher level to prioritize conservation of drinking water. At that stage, lawn watering would be banned outright. “It’s not necessary to get to that level,” he said. “But given the hot, dry weather and the high water use this year, we’re really asking that everyone to make their conservation effort, so that we don’t need to go to extra measures.” As low flows affect local streams and rivers, habitat for salmon and other fish comes under threat. On Friday, Metro said it released water from Cleveland Dam to support Coho salmon returning to the Capilano River Hatchery, highlighting that reservoirs must also support fish populations in addition to providing drinking water for people.

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RCMP seize shotgun, drugs in traffic stop BRENT RICHTER

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Two people have been arrested and will likely face a host of gun and drug charges after a traffic stop and foot chase by North Vancouver RCMP officers.

The incident happened just after 1 a.m. on July 14 when an officer on patrol spotted the driver of a white Volkswagen driving on the wrong side of West Third Street near Bewicke Avenue. The constable pulled the driver over but the suspect would not comply with orders and fled on foot, according to a release from Const. Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson. The officer then chased the suspect on foot for 10 minutes before nabbing him in a takedown a few blocks away, Sahak said. A search of the Volkswagen found a loaded shotgun, a machete, drugs packaged for sale, cash and stolen property, according to police. A woman who was a passenger in the vehicle was also arrested. The pair remain under

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investigation and the RCMP have not yet sent recommendations for charges to be considered by the Crown, but Sahak said they will be seeking counts of impaired driving, possession of stolen property, obstruction, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, driving while prohibited, and firearms offences for the driver, who they say is a man in his 30s. The passenger is also facing

charges for trafficking, possession of stolen property and firearms offences. The two suspects are known to police, although they are not associated with any specific gangs, Sahak said. It is a relief that none of the weapons in the vehicle were put to use, Sahak said. “There was a bit of a struggle at the end there, but this situation could have easily ended in a tragedy.… It’s an extremely dangerous situation for officers and the general public,” he said. “In this instance, we’re just glad that we were able to take the gun off the streets and that nobody was seriously hurt.” Foot pursuits and takedowns aren’t an everyday thing for officers, “but they do happen,” Sahak said. “It’s part of the job and you have to be prepared to basically get physical at any point and give chase,” he said. The suspects have since been released on bail, and Sahak said there is no timeline for when charges may be approved.

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n the late 1970s, pop singer Anita Bryant waged a successful campaign dubbed “Save Our Children” to roll back the rights of gay people. It was one of the many frustrating setbacks along the rainbow path to 2SLGBTQ+ liberation and equality. Today, the same rhetoric is back and trans folks and drag performers are now catching the brunt of it, with laws being passed in numerous U.S. states limiting their rights to medical care and freedom of expression. While there is no such legislation in Canada, there always seems to be someone attempting to import the vilest aspects of American politics into our own. Whether those preaching intolerance stand on overpasses or stand for office, in the lead up to our own Pride Week,

our community’s message to them is the same: We’re not going back. Our children don’t need saving by the likes of them. Trans rights are human rights. It’s in that spirit that the North Shore Pride Alliance is inviting everyone to join in the “uprising” at the Pride on the Pier event at the Shipyards, Aug. 3. It will be fun and colourful, no doubt, but also a show of love and support and an act of defiance at a time when it’s needed. Throughout this edition of the North Shore News and on our website this week, you will find messages of equality from our advertisers and numerous stories about today’s 2SLGBTQ issues and the people doing the work of pushing for progress, educating others and serving as role models. We salute all of you. You fill us with pride.

Shouting match caps off drama-filled West Van evening KIRK LAPOINTE

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Think of this column as a condensed three-act play, a snapshot of our political culture, starring West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager.

The setting: the upper floor of the Beach House restaurant for the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Summer Social. The backstory: it was the same day the North Shore News had published my column on the top-tier municipal hall departures, municipal manager appointment, and workplace complaint alleging bullying and harassment by the mayor. The actors: Sager is at the Summer Social, as am I, North Shore News publisher Matt Blair, Coun. Linda Watt and, prominently for this play, former councillor

Craig Cameron. Spoiler alert: If the mood at the Social is expected to be tense – the mayor isn’t one to let critical coverage go unaddressed – any expected pique is milquetoast compared to what will soon happen. Act 1: Sager comes out on the outdoor deck and starts into the publisher and me, wondering what negative thing I’ll write about him today, suggesting (wrongly) it is the News and not a current or former employee who has filed a workplace complaint. He claims fellow mayors found amusing the notion that he, of all people, had been accused of bullying. He indicates he’s going to have fun with me in his speech. Before that, though, he seemingly wants to express his power, in this case physically.

He rolls up his shirt sleeve, puts his elbow on the high-top table, and dares Blair to arm-wrestle. “C’mon,” he says, seriously, “let’s go.” The show is only starting. Act 2: Indoors now, and the Chamber event is handed over to Sager. He regales the audience of about 40 with his accomplishments – the deals in the works for a waterfront gym, for a track, and for Jimmy Pattison’s former home. But, he tells the audience ruefully, not all the news we are hearing about his work is positive. Consider: when Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim called him to get the mayors together on a boat – “my boat is bigger than his,” Sager says – the CBC showed up and media later asked how much this was costing. (He says he paid for the trip out of

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his pocket and Sim paid for the wine out of his. The district still won’t release the list of attendees.) Then he turns to the issue of “our local media” and repeats his claim that the mayors were amused about the bullying accusation. It serves to set up some showmanship he’s concocted as he stands at the front of the room: to prove his point, he calls upon some buddies to vouch for him. He asks a longtime friend in the crowd if he’s a bully, another longtime friend to back that up, then another to attest to the new municipal manager. The orchestration has nothing, though, on the finale. Act 3: Back on the deck, as Cameron is sharing his thoughts on the speech, again Continued on page 9

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Dear Editor:

This month, BC Superweek was back in action with the 50th anniversary of the Gas Town Grand Prix, Vancouver’s longest standing annual road race cycling event. It’s also the opener to a great week of road race cycling in the Lower Mainland. Missing this year were the four others race events that normally run, which probably fell due to the fallout from COVID19 restrictions. I hope that BC Superweek will rebuild once again under the current leadership that did an excellent job of organizing these events. Back in 2020, I contacted our North Vancouver City mayor in the interest of the North Shore hosting a new pro race event called the Victoria Park 100, which I want to be added to BC Superweek as the closing race. It would be two races, including a men’s and women’s pro event, 50 laps each on the approximately one-kilometre oval around the park. The setting makes for a natural gathering place and the surrounding condos and apartments create a natural stadium for viewing. This could become a fabulous sporting event for the community to host each summer and I would be interested in hearing what kind of financial and community support might be available to move this forward. It is time to get Vancouver and B.C. back on the map for great events, having lost so many in recent years.

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I am writing about the West Vancouver Rangers U18 girls Metro soccer team, a group that deserves recognition for the incredible record they achieved despite missing competitions because of COVID. This team started in 2017 and had an incredibly successful six years before they graduated in July of 2023. They achieved the following successes, which are quite remarkable: 2017–2018 divisional champions, Coastal Cup gold medalist, Provincial Cup silver medalist; 2018-2019 league champions, Coastal Cup silver medalist, Provincial Cup gold medalist; 2019-2020 league champions; 2021-2022 league champions, Coastal Cup gold medalist, Provincial Cup gold medalist; 2022-2023 league champions, Coastal Cup gold medalist. More than 30 young women were fortunate to play on this team at one time or another. Five were original team members and played the whole six years. The coaches and training staff were instrumental in their success, which included creating the team spirit, camaraderie, enjoyment and friendships. Jonathan Fisher and Dave Hargreaves were the original head coaches, with Laura Hargreaves as an assistant coach. Latterly Ravi Fisher took over from Dave and Laura. Carla Young was manager. This team deserve to receive the recognition for being one of the most outstanding North Shore Metro girls teams of all time.

Peter Manley West Vancouver

Onlookers watch as argument rages Continued from page 8 enters Sager and Watt. Cameron declines to shake the mayor’s hand, telling Watt it’s how the mayor rolls – pretending to be sociable, when he is in fact something Cameron describes in quite naughty terms. It’s not the worst name in the book, but upper-level. Watt chides him. Cameron suggests he’s destroying the career of an ethical public servant now on leave, and that’s when all hell really does break loose. I have a ringside seat – Sager and Watt to my left, Cameron across from me – for the unbridled hollering, a trio raging at each other in open verbal combat. Sager and Watt lean in across the table, fingers jabbing but never making contact, with Cameron firing back and telling them to back off and get out of his sight. A few steps away,

conversations had stopped on the deck as a half-dozen or so looked on speechless. The texts and emails that followed spoke of utter shock. Was this spectacle a glimpse into our district’s political culture? What did it say about how our mayor leads in private if he would explode that way in public? Maybe it was just a bad day, maybe there is so much history of political animus down the well that it was bound to find a place to erupt. But sadly, it was hard to find anything approaching leadership in what played out that afternoon. 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.

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A West Vancouver man now has the distinction of being the only blind person to swim across the Strait of Georgia.

Scott Rees entered the water off Davis Bay in Sechelt shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, “a bit choked up” after reading a series of supportive comments compiled by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The 40-year-old engineer was setting out to make good on a months-long awareness and fundraising campaign for the non-profit that provided him with Kaleb, the charming yellow lab who accompanies Rees everywhere. At a young age, Rees was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a recessive genetic condition that causes the rod and cone cells in his eyes to die off. On Sunday a friend following in a kayak kept him on course during the swim, using a bone conduction radio headset. Every 45 minutes, Rees stopped to take on some calories and hydrate. At about the half-way point, he hit a current that slowed his speed down by half, which took him more than three hours to battle through. “It was a long grind,” he said. “I never really felt like I was out of breath or out of gas but I felt like I was having mechanical breakdown problems with my arms.” Rees persevered, kept moving by the thought of everyone who contributed to the Swim the Strait campaign. As he got within the last 300 metres or so of Nanaimo’s Pipers Lagoon Park, he could hear the cheers from friends and family on the beach being picked

Scott Rees emerges from the Strait or Georgia in Nanaimo on Sunday, July 23. KATHY REES up through the radio. “It gave me, definitely, a little lift and a nice little push to the end,” he said. Just shy of 11 hours after he set out, Rees emerged onto the beach on Vancouver Island. “Mission accomplished, I guess you’d say,” he said the day after the swim. “I’m pleased with the result and I’m feeling a bit proud that it went off the way it did and that it was a success.”

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In training, Rees had never swum for more than five hours at a stretch, so he didn’t know how his body would react to the feat of endurance. Initially, he guessed it would take 10 to 12 hours and 25,000 strokes to make 30-kilometre crossing, but the finally tally was closer to 35,000 strokes. “My shoulders are pretty cooked at the moment,” he said. “I have not had a swim that made me feel quite like this before.” The sore muscles were clearly worth it

Canadian Guide Dogs Kaleb was pleased to see his master back on dry land, but was mostly preoccupied by the fun of visiting the beach, Rees said. With Kaleb’s help, Rees can take the bus to his downtown office, get to the gym and meet friends for lunch. There are several non-profits that provide guide dogs in Canada, but the wait can take years and the groups are almost totally reliant on donations to train and place dogs like Kaleb. Initially, Rees hoped to raise $10,000. By the time he towelled off in Nanaimo, the campaign was at $124,000 and still climbing. Because of Rees and his team’s actions, there are pups being born now who will soon wind up at the side of someone like him, said Jeff Murphy, events co-ordinator for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. “We were obviously extremely grateful and just blown away at the level of support that he was able to tap into,” he said. “The amount of money that he’s raised is going to do a lot of good, helping multiple individuals to receive the same kind of care and support [Rees has]. It’s just an incredible, incredible way of giving back.” As the campaign grew, Rees said he acquired a whole team of helpers from his boat crew to people assisting with spreading the word via social media. Thanks are owed to all of them, he said. At a higher level, Rees said he hopes his story helps spur others to reconsider what they may be capable of when they put their mind to a task.

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Get ready for a fabulous time at this year’s Pride at the Pier NICK LABA

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It’s time to dust off your favourite wig and don your most fabulous getup for this year’s Pride at the Pier.

From 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, North Vancouver’s Shipyards district will rise up to celebrate the North Shore’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This year’s event will be hosted by the North Shore’s own Conni Smudge, with drag performances featuring Carlota Gurl, Phyllis Hull, Aria Reddy and Virgina Slim. There will be musical performances from Matthew Presidente, Jason Gwen and Nicole Demers, as well as laughs provided by non-binary comedian Tin Lorica. On-site refreshments include food trucks, cocktails and a beer garden. In collaboration with Parkgate Youth Society, there will be a Rainbow Zone youth lounge set up in the Pipe Shop, with a prize wheel, trivia, giant Jenga, community tables and staff from North Shore Family Service’s Proud2be. This year, Pride at the Pier is asking the community to help rise up against hate, says North Shore Pride Alliance

co-founder Gary Woods. “With all the hateful rhetoric and everything that’s been going on with the Mountain Highway overpass … and burning our flag live on Instagram, we’re asking the community to rise up,” he said. “Pride really comes from a protest, but we prefer the term uprising because we’re really just looking for our rights – there’s nothing to protest there.” Woods is asking that people come out to show that they are friends, family and allies who accept everyone as part of the community. Other than showing up he encourages people to show up in drag if they want – “wear your favorite wigs, don some rainbow colors, you know.” Pride at the Pier happens in the heart of Pride Week, which runs July 31 to Aug. 6. The week’s events also include a flag raising ceremony at city hall with Mayor Linda Buchanan on the 31st, pride trivia at The Gull on Aug. 1 and a special Pride edition of Deckchair Cinema with the screening of Xanadu on Aug. 3. And, for the first time, St. Clement’s Anglican Church will usher in Pride Week with a special pride service on July 30, Woods said.

North Shore Pride Alliance co-founder Gary Woods is ready to help host this year’s Pride at the Pier Event on Aug. 4. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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Beloved visual, performing, and culinary arts event showcases local and national talent Celebrate the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver, from Aug 4 to 13

For thousands of art lovers across the Lower Mainland (140,000 and counting), it’s one of the most highly anticipated summer festivals on the North Shore.

The Harmony Arts Festival showcases an eclectic mix of established and up-andcoming artists, artisans, and musicians.

Presented by Odlum Brown, the festival showcases an eclectic mix of established and up-and-coming artists, artisans, and musicians. “The Harmony Arts Festival is where long-time locals mingle with their neighbours, art enthusiasts meet enthusiastic novices, and generations come together on the waterfront, which is a stunning place to spend a summer evening,” says Christie Rosta, cultural services manager, District of West Vancouver.

“Everyone’s welcome, and it’s a great opportunity to explore the arts, whether it’s through workshops, exhibitions, or music.” Visual arts and art market The festival dedicates significant attention to visual arts by hosting exhibitions, displays, and activities, enabling you to explore different artistic mediums and styles. The Ferry Building Gallery features Anomaly, an exhibition by artist Desirée Patterson, highlighting the alarming loss of one-third of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan glaciers by 2100. The 2023 festival featured artist Martha Sturdy presents One World, which invites us to recognize that we share a single world and, as such, to nurture and

Explore the Harmony Group Exhibition of waterfront galleries and open-air tents.

safeguard it. This large art installation will be present throughout the festival. Explore the Harmony Group Exhibition of waterfront galleries and open-air tents that feature multimedia works submitted by local artists, and stroll the Fresh St. Art Market and Bespoke MidWeek Market along Argyle Avenue for interesting new designs and handmade creations from a wide range of artists and artisans, including jewellery, clothing, and ceramics, among others. Don’t miss The Bricktacular West Coast Modern Show: Paul Hetherington at West Vancouver Art Museum; the models featured in this exhibition are made from LEGO®. Take in other festival highlights including: Indigenous Artists & Carvers Studio, with Squamish Nation artist Xwalacktun and other talented carvers; ARTSPEAKS, a series of artist talks, demos, and hands-on classes; Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge; and For the Love of Art: Youth and Children’s Art Exhibition.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT HARMONYARTS.CA Culinary delights and entertainment Two venues at Millennium Park, the Re/Max Garden Stage and PARC Retirement Living West Stage present an impressive musical roster. Photo via: District of West Vancouver. Best of the West is back at Grosvenor Ambleside - Galleria Plaza, featuring the Lower Mainland’s best restaurants paired with B.C. wineries for a culinary arts event and competition. Purchase your ticket to vote for your favourite duo. New this year: Thierry Chocolaterie and Water St. Cafe | 2nd Floor Gastown. Dine al fresco at Park Royal Beachside Patio, or enjoy food truck offerings from Dos Amigos, Baba’s House, Chouchou Breton crêpes, and more. Two venues at Millennium Park, the Re/Max Garden Stage and PARC Retirement Living West Stage present an impressive musical roster, with The Paperboys headlining August 4. West Vancouver favourite, She Stole My Beer,

performs mid-week, and Side One closes the festival on August 13. WAVE 98.3FM hosts evening concerts onsite: Bobby Bruce’s Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, and Laila Biali. “By showcasing local talent and offering a diverse range of events and activities, we create an enriching experience that fosters community engagement, inspires creativity, and promotes appreciation for the arts,” reveals Rosta. “It’s a must-attend event for those who seek an immersive and unforgettable cultural experience in a location that captures the essence of West Vancouver’s coastal charm.”

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For 10 days, from August 4 to 13, the family-friendly Harmony Arts Festival will transform the area in West Vancouver from John Lawson Park to the Ferry Building landing, and through Argyle Avenue along the waterfront between 14th and 16th Streets, into an epic celebration of the arts and of community.

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Continued from page 16 estimates adds an additional six minutes onto the length of the commute at peak periods. The intent of the project is to make the RapidBus a more reliable and attractive option for commuters, boosting ridership and reducing the number of vehicles on the road. The $2.5-million project now underway involves removing and rebuilding the existing concrete medians, relocating traffic signals and light poles and painting new lines. TransLink has committed to keeping one lane of traffic open at all times during the construction period, and work hours are slated to be between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. to mitigate impacts on the afternoon rush. The total revamp of Phibbs Exchange, meanwhile, is entering its next phase, and TransLink has closed entire bus loop and relocated the usual bus stops to the neighbouring streets starting on Monday, July 24. Signs posted at the site direct passengers to their new bus bay locations on Main Street, Orwell Street and Oxford Street, and TransLink recommends planning for a few extra minutes in your commute to complete transfers. The bus stops will be moved back into the new-and-improved Phibbs Exchange when

it is completed in mid-2024, according to TransLink. Other significant closures are coming for drivers and cyclists who access North Vancouver after crossing the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing. Starting on July 31, the Dollarton Highway exit from westbound Highway 1 will be closed to allow construction of a new drainage culvert under the off-ramp. While that work is done, drivers will have to use the next exit (23A) and follow a temporary detour leading back to Dollarton. Over-height vehicles higher than 4.32 metres must exit at 23A to avoid hitting the nearby overpass. The closure is scheduled to last until Aug. 9. “Travellers should expect some delays along Main Street near the construction zone while the closure is in effect,” the ministry states. Also related to the Phibbs project, the entire west sidewalk on the Ironworkers will be closed for most of August to allow crews to make improvements to the multi-use pathway running along the south side of Main Street through the construction zone. Until Aug. 25, pedestrians and cyclists will have to share the west sidewalk of the bridge and follow signs pointing to detours beyond the bridgehead.

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COUNTER PROTEST

All rainbows on controversial North Vancouver overpass NICK LABA

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The North Shore’s most controversial strip of concrete was all in rainbows this week.

For the first time in 12 months, no members of a regular demonstrator group gathered on the Mountain Highway overpass in North Vancouver on Thursday. The message has gone from anti-vaccination conspiracy theories to, lately, attacking sexual orientation and gender identity policies. Despite an injunction issued by B.C. Supreme Court in May to stop the occupations, the group continued to gather on the structure. But in recent weeks, a growing contingent of counter protesters has showed up, flying various flags of the pride movement. Decades-long activist Chris Bolton – known widely for his drag persona Conni Smudge – joined the counter protest two weeks ago, and returned last week. “I don’t want to be here right now, because No. 1, it’s 30 degrees

Stalwart activist Chris Bolton, known for his drag persona Conni Smudge, throws up a peace sign on the Mountain Highway overpass in North Vancouver on July 20. NICK LABA / NSN and I’m bald; and frankly, No. 2, look at the traffic jam … last thing I want to do is create an accident or anything like that,” he said.“But I couldn’t let all those hateful

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of light. We have to be.” The group originally occupying the overpass – whose messaging has been condemned as hateful by local mayors, the RCMP and

Premier David Eby – moved to another nearby structure. “We were trying to wait them out because they’re really confusing our message,” said Robert Webb, a Lynn Valley resident. Instead, he and a group of around 10 people set up on the Keith Road overpass. “It’s been a good year. We may come back again at some point,” he said. At a council meeting in June, District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little said that he has been talking with the Ministry of Transportation – which has jurisdiction over the highway interchanges – about how they can “improve their response,” which he said should include stopping demonstrations on all North Shore bridges. So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the demonstrations. North Vancouver RCMP says its priority is public safety and facilitating peaceful demonstrations in line with Charter rights.

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Continued from page 4 145,000 children, according to the report. In 2023, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank reported previously unthinkable numbers of people registering to get their basic nutrition needs met monthly: 16,500-plus clients and hundreds of new faces arriving each month. North Vancouver’s Harvest Project, which has been offering urban relief for 30 years on the North Shore, will likely provide upwards of $500,000 in grocery supports in 2023, said development officer Kevin J. Lee. “Unfortunately, not a lot of surprises at all. The numbers… are painfully familiar,” he said. “These things all present an extreme challenge for folks who

find themselves in margins and it is not getting any less severe.” Taken with the rental prices, which are among the highest in the country, and other hard costs, people are left making some truly desperate decisions, he said. “If there’s not enough money, then there is an immediate issue of food insecurity and the folks are going hungry, or they’re making terrible choices. You know, mom or dad doesn’t eat, or doesn’t eat as much as needed in order to keep the kids fed,” he said. “And those choices are being made every day on the North Shore.” The BC CDC and the Food Bank both put the blame

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Why are food prices so high? The dramatic rise in household food costs has had academics flummoxed, said Rick Barichello, professor of food and resource economics at UBC. “Food prices have been rising much, much faster than we’ve seen for a very long time,” he said, noting that inflation in food prices has been about five per cent higher than the general inflation rate. “I’ve been working this business for 50 years, and I’ve never seen it.” The same pattern has been observed in the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom, he added. Barichello said they’ve looked into a number of theories as to what’s driving the trend, including the cost of fuel, fiscal stimulus programs like CERB, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine destabilizing wheat and fertilizer exports. But world market commodity prices for agricultural products have been flat or falling, he said. And while fiscal stimulus might lead to rising prices generally, it doesn’t explain why food prices would outpace the inflation rate. “So this is not a story at the farm level. It is a story of what happened after the farm gate,” he said. “It probably is mostly food manufacturing, plus food retailing and wholesale, and restaurants… It’s mostly labour costs and the difficulty in getting or holding labour, and this seems to have hit the food industry particularly hard.” Barichello said he’s aware of accusations of gross profiteering by food retailers, but he said there’s no evidence that margins on products, generally, have become plumper. Barichello said he wasn’t surprised to see the regional variations in the price of foods that show up in the BC CDC report, given the average incomes in those areas, adding that people are less likely to shop around if it’s too time consuming or inconvenient. “These are, in some ways, separate little markets, especially for people that aren’t so mobile,” he said. “Maybe they’re are all just seeing that they can pass along some price increases more easily there than they can in Vancouver or Richmond.” If there is any good news, it’s that the gap between food inflation and general inflation seems to have peaked in January 2023, Barichello said, although he said the gap is closing very slowly. “I’m afraid we have to suck this up and put up with this a bit longer,” he said. “It’s not unique to anyone.”

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Two-spirited moniker has long history in Indigenous communities Continued from page 1 they are seen as people that were born gifted, with both a male and female spirit, who can see both perspectives of each side of the gender role.” Natrall first identified as being two-spirited when they were 15. The previous six years have been a “long and interesting” journey of exploring all the facets of that identity with friends, family and the wider Squamish community – support from whom has been unwavering, they say. Natrall’s mother has whittled away hours on internet research, and the Squamish Nation honoured them with a ceremony on their 18th

birthday, alongside a group of others who identify as two-spirit. “I’m very proud of myself for finding out who I was,” they say, “and a lot of people have been very happy to see how I have grown into who I am today.” Natrall, who now harnesses their own experience to help guide other young people navigating their two-spirit journeys, understands that their experience is distinct in its easiness. In the rural Alberta town of Hay River where 28-year-old Kimble was raised, growing up as someone who “was a little more feminine than your traditional boy” was incredibly difficult. The

artist, who says they always knew they “were different,” describes a childhood fraught with bullying, intolerance and ostracization. “Really early on I developed this skill, this hyper-awareness of where I belong in this world, in this social hierarchy of the straight, white man being at the top, and then figuring out how to survive a lot of social situations because of that,” they explain. At 19, Kimble moved to Vancouver in search of a more accepting environment and, with it, “made a conscious decision to be unabashedly myself.” They say they feel “incredibly safe and accepted” in Vancouver, on

the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish, and are witnessing public opinion and public perceptions shifting, albeit slowly. “I don’t think that there is a full understanding or appreciation just yet of the different cultures of what two-spirit means, but I definitely think we are more visible,” they say. For 62-year-old Sempúlyan Gonzales, a two-spirited Squamish Nation Elder and councillor, witnessing that gradual shift has been interesting. “None of that was around when I was younger” they say, on the Pride marches and rainbow walkways becoming

commonplace in cities around the country. For Gonzales, the journey to becoming educated on and comfortable with their own identity took “many years of personal growth and healing,” a journey they hope is now shorter for younger two-spirited people, given the growing resources and push from Indigenous communities to reclaim their traditions. (Now, for the record, Gonzales is of the firm opinion “they don’t need anyone’s approval to exist in this world.”) Gonzales talks of the shifts being made within the Squamish Nation: the government is Continued on page 23

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Humour helps make conversations happen Continued from page 22 currently creating gender-neutral restrooms, and building a rapid housing complex to support LGBTQ2S+ members within the community. They credit the growing number of organizations focused on activism and education, offering praise to the programs and activities put together by the Urban Native Youth Association – “they’re amazing” – and wellness services provided by The Foundry, centres throughout the province that Gonzales volunteers in. “Unless we start educating, our youth are really going to be put in jeopardy,” they say. As with all facets of Indigenous culture, education is paramount in the journey to move forward, but it doesn’t have to be all textbooks and sombreness, points out Kimble. The artist often leans on humour to make polarizing topics and meaty conversation feel less intimidating. Lightness is key to navigating awkward and clunky conversation, they say – “being Indigenous, humour is in our DNA.” It’s why over the coming week or two there is education to be found in

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North Vancouver student and Squamish Nation member Joseph Natrall has identified as two-spirit since they were 15. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN the tongue-in-cheek drag shows and boozy brunches, the comedy shows and other merrymaking events held across the region for Pride. “As Indigenous people we have used humour as a survival tool, it’s really incorporated into everything we do, and by utilizing humour as a device it calls people in and encourages them to share their own stories,”

says Kimble. “It develops this new sense of community that provides a safe place for two-spirit people to learn and grow and be unabashedly themselves.” 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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Kristopher Kamienik, 51, had his first appearance in North Vancouver Provincial Court July 19 and was charged with one count of mischief under $5,000 and one count of theft under $5,000. The alleged incident on May 25 was posted to social media and brought to the attention of police, according to North Vancouver RCMP. Kamienik was arrested on June 22 after a “thorough” investigation, and a report to Crown counsel was submitted recommending the charges, police said. Police believe the suspect’s actions were motivated by hate, said Const. Mansoor Sahak of North Vancouver RCMP. “We have requested that if and when he’s convicted that the Crown consider this incident to be motivated by hate for sentencing purposes,” Sahak said. In a video posted to Facebook, a man states that he is at Lonsdale Quay on May 25. The video shows a ladder going up the flagpole and the progress pride flag lying on the ground. The man says that he climbed up the ladder and cut down the flag, using offensive language to describe the banner. He then takes scissors to the flag and says he plans to burn it.

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As if the North Shore didn’t have enough free entertainment to whet the cultural appetites of locals this summer – what with The Polygon’s outdoor movie screenings, North Vancouver’s Live and Local event series and The Shipyards’ weekly night market – another has just been added to its people pleasing repertoire.

Smooth Grooves of Summer, a free afternoon-long celebration of smooth jazz music, will take over The Shipyards July 29. Run by local radio station Wave 98.3, the concert will shine a spotlight on four up-and-coming musical acts looking to cut their teeth on a big North Van stage. The artists were selected following a rigorous whittling process by the station, who earlier this year issued a call-out for submissions from local and emerging Canadian performers. The response, said Wave 98.3’s VP B.C. Operations Geoff Poulton, was overwhelming. “We were ecstatic to have received approximately 50 incredible applications for

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A man fined $18,000 for illegal prawn fishing in Howe Sound’s protected glass sponge reef areas has failed to have his penalty reduced in court.

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Jian Lun Aaron Zhang pleaded guilty in July 2022 to Fisheries Act charges of fishing in a glass sponge reef closure, fishing with more traps than permitted and fishing with improperly marked gear. Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers caught Zhang with eight traps, which is double the legal amount, inside Queen Charlotte Channel in between Bowen Island and West Vancouver, the B.C. Supreme Court ruling handed down on July 19 reveals. The buoys had his anglicized name, Allen, written on them, but not his legal name. Along with the traps, the officers also seized 474 shrimp and 49 prawn, which had been illegally harvested, the ruling notes. They also found perch, flounder, rockfish, Dungeness crabs and six dogfish cut up in pieces. Continued on page 27

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Continued from page 26 In November of 2022, Zhang was sentenced to $18,000 in fines for the three convictions. Glass sponge reefs are ancient species once thought to be extinct. They are valuable to the local environment because they can filter vast amounts of water and provide habitat for other species. But, as their name suggests, they are incredibly brittle and easy to damage with fishing gear. Of the nine protected glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound, the one in Queen Charlotte where Zhang was fishing was ranked third in “species richness,” the ruling notes. But Zhang appealed the sentence, arguing it was excessive for convictions related to recreational fishing. The judge put too much weight on the aggravating circumstances of his case and not enough on the mitigating ones, he added. Under Canadian case law, courts will not interfere with a judge’s sentence unless it is shown the judge “committed an error in principle that had an impact on the sentence … or where the sentence is demonstrably unfit.” Zhang, representing himself in court, attempted to argue that the rockfish was

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Squamish Nation artists unveil permanent sculptures at Park Royal MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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Two new sculptures created by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) artists have been unveiled at West Vancouver’s Park Royal shopping centre.

The two identical artworks, located at the Gateway Plaza in front of the Gateway apartments on Park Royal South, were unveiled at a ceremony July 16 to a small gathering of Squamish Nation members, Park Royal staff and West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager. Three separate blessing ceremonies took place over the course of the afternoon, welcoming the two sculptures and two other nearby artworks – a weaving pattern on the crosswalks designed by Anjeanette Dawson, and a mural on the

spiral ramp created by Siobhan Joseph – that were erected in recent weeks. Squamish drummers and singers came together for song and the installations were blessed with cedar boughs, while members of the community took to the stage to talk on the significance of the area and the meaning of the art. Crafted from stainless steel and depicting two eagles, the two artworks are an homage to the two bald eagles that nest on the opposite side of the shopping mall, said Squamish Nation’s Aaron Williams, speaking on behalf of artists Jody and Ann Broomfield. “They fly over this section here when they go back to their home nest, and they always come to the river down here to come and hunt.” Eagles represent a very strong form of Continued on page 29

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Eagles meant to protect residents Continued from page 28 spirit, and bring connection between the Squamish people and their ancestors in the physical world, he said. Williams said the installation of the sculptures was a way to honour and acknowledge the ancestry and history of the Squamish people in the area. “We do these things to reflect the ways of our old people and the things they left behind to us, through the practices of our culture,” he said, adding how the artwork serves as a way for the Squamish to have

their identity showcased so that visitors don’t forget who lives on this land. The sculptures also protect the families that would come and go through the Gateway Plaza, he said. “The wonderful art that you see here will honour the families that are going to be moving in here and will guide them to live in a good way,” he 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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El Valle Salado Salted Lime Lager by La Cervecería Astilleros – which translates to “Shipyards Brewery” from Spanish – won gold in the herb and spice beer category at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards in June. The craft beer producer made their first batch of the winning brew before La Cervecería Astilleros opened its doors at the end of 2020. The recipe was first developed by Dave Van Allen, who worked under contract at the time and is now the producer’s head brewer. El Valle Salado is essentially a B.C. lager at its base with a pinch of salt and Mexican lime added at the end of the production process. After refining the recipe through 42 iterations, this was the first time the brewery entered it into the national

General manager Cecilia Osorio toasts La Cervecería Astilleros’s El Valle Salado Salted Lime Lager, which won a gold medal at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards. NICK LABA / NSN competition.The team at La Cervecería Astilleros was thrilled with the win. “Oh my God, we were so excited,” said Cecilia Osorio, general manager. “We were hoping for that beer to win because it’s our best seller and

everyone loves it,” she said. The Salted Lime Lager is a hit with consumers, representing around 80 per cent of the brewery’s sales, and is distributed throughout B.C. and in Alberta, Osorio added. Like the blue and white imported tiles lining the walls of the Lower Lonsdale taproom, many of the drinks made at La Cervecería Astilleros are infused with inspiration from Mexico, which distinguishes them from their more traditional Western-style peers, Osorio said. Recently, the brewery got its distillery licence, and just re-stocked its Salted Lime Magarita last week. Also at the Canadian Brewing Awards, North Point Brewing Co.’s Cereal Milk Chocolate Stout took silver in the sweet stout or cream stout category. At last year’s B.C. Beer Awards, La Cervecería Astilleros won second place for its Agua de Jamaica Hibiscus Rose Sour in the specialty fruit beer category.

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In early July I had the privilege of attending a special event which celebrated the partnership between the City of North Vancouver and the Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre (SHC) to build a free-standing, independent centre for older adults.

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In July 1923, after a decade of petitions and resolutions sent to the Department of Indian Affairs and a In 1914, a group of men working at the Wallace Shipyards formed a baseball team, simply series of amalgamation meetings beginning in 1922, sixteen Skwxwú7mesh villages united to form one namedbody, “Theknown Wallace Shipyards,” and joined the North Shore Baseball Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). League. The team political today as Skwxwú7mesh

disbanded after thisphoto first season, but reformed the First World War. of Indian The commemorative above was taken on July following 23, 1923 outside of the Department In 1919,building led byinstar playersand Jackshows Wyard, Jolliffe ace Artwho Gourlay, the to Affairs Vancouver, the Ernie more than 40and chiefs andpitcher delegates gathered “North amalgamation. Shore Nine” went on to win the Vancouver Commercial League and the Senior request

Championship Pennants. latter was won in a series against the Vancouver Sunmarks at it’s Úxwumixw as Amalgamation Day, and 2023 July 23 is celebrated annually The by Skwxwú7mesh centenary celebration! Athletic Park, which saw the Wallaces handily defeat the Sun 13-2 and 8-2. Visit monova.ca for more information about the history of the North Shore and to learn about MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver now open Thursday to Sunday in The Shipyards. Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver at 3203 Institute Rd. in Lynn Valley is open by appointment only. Contact: archives@monova.ca

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The new building is being constructed on 23rd Street across from the old Harry Jerome site. The present SHC building is long past its best before date, so this will be a welcome upgrade, with the new building slated to be finished by the end of 2025. Since the early planning stages of the new building, I have been encouraged that the city’s mayor, council and staff value the importance of a seniors centre to older people and the community in general, a value that I share as a senior. This same value is highlighted in a new report released recently by Simon Fraser University authors, called Independent Seniors Centres: Connecting and Supporting Older Adults in Metro Vancouver. One of the

main premises of the report, also strongly acknowledged by Mayor Buchanan at the celebration, is that “seniors centres play a critical and vital role in the community and in the lives of older adults.” Noting that there has been scarce research on seniors centres, authors Kadowaki, Wadman, Kupferschmidt and Wister, and community partners say that more needs to be done to support their ongoing role in the community. They say, “Seniors centres are inclusive spaces that foster social connections, empowerment, and a feeling of safety and dignity for older adults.” The authors recommend sustainable funding so that seniors centres can “innovate, adapt and continue to effectively contribute to the health and well-being of older adults” (whose population is growing), build mutually beneficial research partnerships with seniors centres and academics to meet the challenges of the future, and provide ways to collectively advocate and take action. The findings show that seniors centres Continued on page 33

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New Silver Harbour Centre coming Continued from page 32 are welcoming and inclusive spaces, sources of social connection and emotional support and places to interact with peers. They are empowering for older adults and have proven to be able to help them adapt to often difficult circumstances. As an example of being able to adjust to adverse situations, the report discussed how seniors centres adapted to COVID-19, saying that “many seniors centres were able to quickly pivot, and through trial and error find meaningful and important ways to continue supporting their isolated members despite limitations.” As an example here on the North Shore, seniors groups and organizations – through the support of the North Shore Seniors Working Group – found ways to pivot programs. These included extending virtual platforms for programming and services. For example, the North Shore Keep Well Society started and still runs an online Zoom exercise class. There is a consensus that “aging in place” is the preferred community response to an increasingly aging population. The community response is to provide places for seniors to congregate and get their needs met through strong and affordable programs and services.

On the North Shore, along with SHC, there are a wide variety of programs and services offered by North Shore Neighbourhood House, Parkgate Community Centre, West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, Capilano Community Services, Mollie Nie House and North Shore Volunteers for Seniors. It is widely recognized in the community and as discussed in the SFU report, that for seniors programming to be successful there has to be good supports and adequate funding. Supports could include core government funding; strategic partners such as businesses, civic organizations, provincial government departments, academics, and faith communities and well-run volunteer programs. These programs also require adequate space for standard and alternative programming. In North Vancouver, it is great to see the partnership between the city and Silver Harbour in producing a wonderful resource for seniors. We need more of those partnerships both here at home and in Metro Vancouver. Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 53 years and has worked for and with seniors for 28 of those years. lions_view@telus.net.

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BERUKOFF, Karen Louise January 30, 1946 − July 18, 2023 Karen Louise Berukoff, resident of West Vancouver, BC, passed away on July 18, 2023, at age 77. Karen was born on January 30, 1946, to Evelyn and Gunnar Sorensen. She grew up with five sisters and one brother on Daniel Street in Trail, BC. In 1963, Karen first met Wally Berukoff from Salmo, BC. Karen and Wally went on to have four children together − Jon, Candace, Miranda and Kalina. Karen loved her five grandchildren very much − Faith, Angeleena, Elyas, Ademo and Noah. Karen was a kind and gentle person who took great joy in being with her family and friends. She was known to always have open arms and a soft place to land for anyone and everyone always. Services will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home in West Vancouver on Sat, July 29, at 11am, followed by a reception at Lonsdale Quay Hotel at 2pm.

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BLANCHARD, Gérard At age 80 years, Gérard passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Nicole, his stepsons Alexander Pope (Katja Host), Stephen Pope (Bianca Gorman), his granddaughter Kelly and his three sisters and one brother in France together with many friends and loyal clients. A small gathering will be held at a later date. In Gérard’s name, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Foundation at helpstpauls.com. To write a condolence to the family, please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com

POOLE, Roy Frederick and Sylvia Anne It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Roy Frederick Poole, aged 88 and Sylvia Anne Poole, aged 82. Married for over 64 years. Residents of Deep Cove. Survived by children, Bonnie, David, Brenda and Darryl and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Roy was a long time longshoreman and Sylvia was a homemaker. They will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Union Gospel Mission. Rest in Peace

Honour a Life Roger Keith Ewing, Architect 1932-2022 Join Keith’s family, friends, neighbours for memories, conversation and savouries. Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Somerset Green, Lounge at 121 - 29th Street West, North Vancouver, BC. (29th side door - follow balloons)

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ZAPSHALA, Harold

INGRAM, Marilyn Bernice (née Kennedy) 1944 - 2023

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dad, Harold Zapshala, on July 7th, 2023. He endured a long, slow decline as Parkinson’s disease consumed his body over the last few years. He is survived by Ellen, his wife of 66 years; Albert, his son; and myself, Kim, along with my husband, Ed, who was like a second son.

Marilyn lit up the lives of all who knew her. She was appreciated for her optimism, kindness and love of a party. It is with great sadness that we mourn her loss. Born on August 1, 1944 to Alex and Beulah Kennedy, Marilyn grew up in North Vancouver, leading her three adoring brothers in the basement’s Busy Bee Club and beyond. After graduating from Delbrook in 1962, Marilyn attended UBC, where she achieved a B.A. in Honors History as well as a teaching certificate. She traveled briefly in Europe and upon her return, she was invited to teach in Fernie, B.C. It was there that Marilyn met outdoorsman, Bill Ingram. He taught her to fish on the Bull River and they adventured in the splendor of the Kootenays. In 1968, the pair married and relocated to Abbotsford where Marilyn taught English and History. Marilyn and Bill raised two daughters, Christine and Sylvie, on their rural acreage, traveling to Rosen Lake to enjoy cabin life each summer. Marilyn had a strong faith and served her church and community humbly. During her fifty-two years with the University Women’s Club, she lobbied the local government with informed eloquence and connected with dear friends, discussing gardens, bridge, travel and books. Marilyn was passionate about literature and the arts and spent many hours contemplating ideas and sharing insights. Marilyn was also Nanny to four grandchildren. Between trips with friends to Africa, Europe and Asia, she and Bill took Hannah, Leif, Finn and Bea on many adventures. Nanny was famous for arriving with baskets of food and flowers for work-weary mothers and for loving her grandchildren unconditionally. Marilyn was high on life, packing a week’s worth of activity into each day. Up early in the morning, you could find her baking cookies, tending her roses, or cycling, always with a big smile. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Bill of 55 years; daughters Christine (Howard) and Sylvie (Hugh); grandchildren Hannah, Finn, Leif and Bea; brothers, Murray (Karen), David and Bruce (Mo); sister-in-law Doroth; and many extended family and friends. As we seek refuge from this bruising loss, we can find solace in an observation Marilyn shared during her brief battle with AML: “Every day can’t be a good one, but we can find good in every day.” A celebration of Marillyn’s life will be held on August 26th at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Abbotsford.

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Born at home on July 29, 1931, at Goodeve, Saskatchewan, Dad was the last of a long line of 12 brothers and sisters. His siblings raised him as much as his parents, Walery and Joanne. They were poor farmers always trying to get by in a time when the land just wanted to fight back. Growing up during the Depression shaped his entire life, from being a money-saver to having modern day recycling habits. Nothing was wasted in our house. Mom moved from Davidson in 1954 to teach school in the one room schoolhouse in Goodeve. Dad and mom met and were married in September of 1955. Shortly after the wedding they drove out to the Coast, to conceal the fact that my brother would be arriving soon. They rented in the upper Lonsdale area. Dad was hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1956, as a brakeman, and later worked as the Yard Foreman in Vancouver until he retired in 1994. He made lifelong friendships with many co-workers. He was fondly called Zip, Zippy or Zipper. Dad and mom bought a house on Burrill Avenue in Lynn Valley in 1961, just a few days after I was born. It had a dirt road and a creek in the forest. What a great place to grow up! Dad’s happy place was the backyard. You would find him shirtless during the summer with a cold beer and the a.m. radio playing classic country and western. He had many backyard friends that kept him company, including a very punctual squirrel and seagull that he fed daily (much to the chagrin of the neighbour). He loved all animals, especially our border collie, Bandit. He was the official dog sitter for 17 years. Dad enjoyed social sports and social clubs. He was a member of both the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) and Lynn Valley Legion, where he liked to play cribbage. He was at either one or the other club for meat draws on Saturdays, where he regularly won. He was also a pretty good curler with the North Vancouver Curling Association for many years. He was quick to make friends with his easy going nature wherever he went, and always lent a helping hand, never expecting anything in return. Mom and Dad lived in our family home until 2014, then moved to an independent residence in Campbell River for the next 9 years. I managed to keep them together until the end of the Covid protocols, and Dad went into long term care March 2021. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the help of Lorna Bradley, a hired care aid that is now a friend. Also, special thanks to the staff of Discovery Harbour Care Centre for caring and giving dad dignity throughout his illness. Simply put, dad was a kind, humble and good man. His quiet humour and uncanny memory will be especially missed. In his memory ... be kind to a squirrel.

Adios, Papa. I love you and miss you very much. There will be no service. To share a memory of Harold or a condolence, please go to Boyd’s Funeral Services (Campbell River) website at: www.telfordtoneffboyd.ca

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HARMER, Daniel Sidney October 15, 1936 − July 10, 2023 Daniel (Dan) Sidney Harmer died on July 10, 2023, at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, at the age of 86. Born at Rackheath, Norfolk, England, on October 15, 1936, he was the youngest of three children to Russell and Daphne Harmer. He attended school in England and studied engineering with EMI Ltd., attending London University. Dan graduated with a BSc, and a Full Technological Certificate, later becoming a member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. In 1960, he came to Halifax, Canada, where he met his future bride, Jacqueline (née Moore), and was married in 1962. They had three sons, Stephen (1963), Philip (1965−1966), and Colin (1966). He retired in 1995 and moved to Vancouver, British Columbia in 2000. He leaves behind two sons, Stephen (Marja) and Colin (Rhonda); one grandson, Tomas (2003); one granddaughter, Katrina (2005); and nieces and nephews across Europe and the USA. In Canada, he worked as an electrical engineer for 10 years and then changed careers to become the Director of the Atlantic Provinces Special Education’s Sir Frederick Fraser School. He led the change in direction for the education of the blind and visually impaired children across Atlantic Canada. Dan and his colleagues believed that the education of the blind should be delivered outside a boarding school environment. His actions allowed visually impaired students to be educated in their home communities, allowing the school to refocus their efforts to serve children with additional problems besides blindness. He obtained his Masters of Education Degree in 1985 at Dalhousie University, Halifax. Dan enjoyed sailing and volunteering with Scouts Canada and was also a member of nine choirs over a period of 40 years. In Vancouver, he played recorder and piano and enjoyed self−study in language, computers, and mathematics. In his final years, he most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Tomas and Katrina. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 11th, at 1 PM, at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Please, no flowers − donations to Lions Gate Hospital or CNIB would be preferred.

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2023

2022

#Limited time finance offer is from Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), on approved credit. Finance example: $35,000 at 5.37% for a 24-month period, for a total of 24 monthly payments of $1,541. Total finance obligation is $36,991. Finance payments include freight and PDI of $2,000 and applicable fees, but do not include lien registration fee (up to $85 in certain regions) and lien registering agent fee (up to $6), which are due at time of delivery. No down-payment required. Taxes, insurance, license, and registration fees (all of which may vary by region) are extra. †Enhanced Loyalty Honda Bonus is available to eligible customers who: (i) are the current owner/lessee of a Honda or Acura vehicle and reside in BC, AB, SK, MB or ON; and (ii) have a current Honda Financial Services (HFS)/Acura Financial Services (AFS) lease or finance account, or a previous HFS/AFS account that expired within the past year (365 days). This offer is not transferable to any other person. Proof of eligibility is required and must be submitted to HFS to qualify for this loyalty offer. Loyalty Honda Bonus will be applied only to a Honda brand vehicle leased or financed through HFS, on approved credit, as follows: $750 bonus on CR-V models. Loyalty Honda Bonus: (i) will apply only to current payments advertised by HFS in Canada; (ii) cannot be combined with other existing loyalty offers, unless otherwise indicated. *Based on IHS Markit Vehicles in Operation as of June 30, 2022 for Model Years 2013 to 2022 vs Total New Registrations of those vehicles. Offer ends July 31, 2023 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. †Enhanced Loyalty Honda Bonus is available to eligible customers who: (i) are the current owner/lessee of a Honda or Acura vehicle and reside in BC, AB, SK, MB or ON; and (ii) have a current Honda Financial Services (HFS)/Acura Financial Services (AFS) lease or finance account, or a previous HFS/AFS account that expired within the past year (365 days). This offer is not transferable to any other person. Proof of eligibility is required and must be submitted to HFS to qualify for this loyalty offer. Loyalty Honda Bonus will be applied only to a Honda brand vehicle leased or financed through HFS, on approved credit, as follows: $1,000 bonus on Passport models. Loyalty Honda Bonus: (i) will apply only to current payments advertised by HFS in Canada; (ii) cannot be combined with other existing loyalty offers, unless otherwise indicated. *Based on IHS Markit Vehicles in Operation as of June 30, 2022 for Model Years 2013 to 2023 vs Total New Registrations of those vehicles. Offer ends July 31, 2023 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Offer available only at participating Honda dealers in Western Canada. Limited quantities of 2023 models available - dealer trade may be necessary. Models may not be equipped as shown and are for illustration purposes only. Visit Honda.ca or your Honda dealer for details.