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Lynn Valley attacker gets life with no parole for 15 years JANE SEYD AND CLAIRE WILSON

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A man who killed one woman and injured six others in a stabbing rampage outside the Lynn Valley library two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 15 years.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Gaul handed the sentence to Yannick Bandaogo, 30, in New Westminster Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug. 31), describing how Bandaogo “destroyed the lives of many people” and traumatized the community.

Bandaogo’s attacks had “devastating consequences on the victims and their families,” the judge said.

Bandaogo, who is from Montreal, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one charge of second-degree murder, five counts of attempted murder and

one count of aggravated assault for the attack outside the Lynn Valley library in March 2021.

Bandaogo fatally stabbed one young woman multiple times before attacking three more people close by. He then went outside to the library plaza, where he stabbed three more people. Bandaogo admitted in the statement of facts that he didn’t know any of the people he attacked.

The decision comes after a sentencing hearing earlier this summer, in which several victims of the stabbing spree described the impact of the devastating attacks in court in victim impact statements, calling Bandaogo a “monster.”

The mother of the young woman who was killed – whose identity is protected by a publication ban – described how her daughter’s death had shattered Continued on page 14

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B.C. salmon surge leads to ‘rampant illegal fishing’ STEFAN LABBÉ

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Federal fishery officers in Metro Vancouver are warning the public after a rise in “rampant illegal fishing” have threatened areas set aside for endangered fish species and led to tens of thousands of dollars in fines.

The warning comes amid a bumper year for pink salmon across B.C. In Metro Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm, the waters have filled with the salmon species as they move to spawn upriver.

“It’s just bubbling with pink salmon,” said conservation and protection fishery officer Art Demsky. “There’s many, many hundreds of thousands in there.”

“People… drive through there and they see all of them, all the salmon jumping, and I guess they’re like a firefly to a bright light… they can’t resist throwing their rods in and trying to catch the salmon there.”

The only problem is that the narrow waters of Indian Arm contain three of the 162 Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs) scattered across the province.

Covering 4,800 km of coastal waters, RCAs represent one of the largest marine networks of conservation-based fisheries closures in British Columbia. They are set up to protect 38 species of rockfish, some that live for more than 100 years, but are very slow to reproduce.

With the pink come more boats and more fishers — many without licences, others who regularly take double their legal allowance of salmon, and still more who are

DFO fishery officers interdict a boat involved in illegal fishing near Metro Vancouver this summer. FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA fishing in the prohibited RCAs. “It’s unbelievable how many people don’t have a licence,” said the detachment commander, who leads a team covering an area stretching up to Abbotsford.

Describing it as a “cat and mouse game,” Demsky says when the fishery officers arrive in the area, dozens of boats scatter and they often can only catch one.

In the last week, he says they have handed out upwards of three dozen $575 fines for illegal fishing, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. But his bigger concern

is the impact it could be having on the rockfish.

“All the local species of rockfish are [at] critical low numbers. They have a tendency to live a very long time because they’re very, very slow growing, which also means they don’t go spawn for the first time until they’re quite old,” Demsky said.

“We’re harassing them, killing them, taking them off the grounds where they live.

That’s not going to help the population.”

One problem the fishery officers have come across are fishers using barbed hooks

to catch the salmon. Barbed hooks are prohibited so young salmon can be let go if they’re accidentally caught. And while jigging a hook near the sea floor is often the most popular style for fishing pink salmon, it can also easily hook a rockfish.

Rockfish are vulnerable to changes in barometric pressure. When one is pulled to the surface, their air bladder can expand uncontrollably, so that even if it’s released, the rockfish struggle to swim back to the bottom where they live.

“A lot of them die or predators will scoop them up, eagles or seals or whatever, because they are kind of floating on the surface,” said Demsky.

The arrival of so many pink salmon has buoyed many experts’ hopes conservation efforts are working. That’s led many to take advantage of the large number of returning fish while following the law. But Demsky says the abundance has also drawn many who would prefer to flout fishery regulations meant to ensure the long-term return of fish populations.

People who want to fish but remain unsure of regulations and licensing requirements can consult the federal fisheries website. Anyone who witnesses someone carrying out an egregious fisheries violation is encouraged to call DFO’s toll-free anonymous reporting line at 1-800-465-4336, or send an email to DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@ dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

“It helps us a lot because we don’t have an awful lot of officers,” Demsky said. “We obviously can’t be everywhere all at once.”

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Lions Bay trailheads remain closed, despite lower fire risk JANE SEYD

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Trailheads leading to popular hikes above the community of Lions Bay will remain closed, after the village council flip-flopped Thursday on an earlier decision to re-open them.

A majority of council members voted at a special meeting to keep the trailheads and parking areas

on municipal land closed to the public, despite comments from the village fire chief that there is currently no exceptional fire risk in the forest around Lions Bay and no particular risk posed by hikers.

Last week, the village council made the unusual decision to close the trailheads and parking areas, citing dry conditions and risks of potential wildfire close to

Lions Bay. Outdoors advocates questioned that decision, saying hikers do not pose a fire risk and are frequently the people who first spot fires in the forest.

Trailheads to several popular hikes, including Tunnel Bluffs, the west Lion, Centennial Trail, Brunswick Mountain and Mount Harvey start in Lions Bay. Following rain at the beginning

of the week, council voted to re-open the trailheads in time for the Labour Day weekend, “subject to input from staff experts.”

But in a split decision Thursday, council reversed course again, voting to keep the trails closed for now.

Instead, council opted to review the trailhead status at weekly meetings.

The decision came after

several members of the public urged council not to act hastily in re-opening the trailheads.

“It’s really dry,” said Tamara Leger. “I don’t think this coming weekend is the right time to open up.”

That assessment wasn’t shared by Lions Bay Fire Chief Barrett Germscheid, who told council keeping everyone out Continued on page 28

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

B.C. Conservation Officer Service members have put down a severely emaciated and unwell black bear that had been spotted regularly in North Vancouver neighbourhoods.

The North Shore Black Bear Society had already voiced concerns about a rail-thin bear, which they had dubbed “Skinny Brown Bear.” They had received numerous reports of the bear showing up between Dollarton and Lynn Creek, An emaciated black bear was spotted walking through oftentimes in the busy North Vancouver this summer. It was put down by commercial areas along conservation officers Friday due to its poor condition.

COURTESY OF THE NORTH SHORE BLACK BEAR SOCIETY Main Street.

“In the last 24 hours of out for collection. “They ingest an incredhis life, he’d really slowed down, and he had stopped moving around, which was a ible amount of plastic. I’ve seen bear scat, change,” said Holly Reisner co-executive which is just 100 per cent plastic bags.” director with the society.

Two of the other bears killed this year When they received a report of the bear were shot by conservation officers in West sleeping next to a house on Friday, Reisner Vancouver after the bears pushed their way said they called a B.C. Conservation Officer into homes in the British Properties. One Service member to come do an assessment. bear was found badly wounded in a North The officer first tranquilized the bear, Vancouver yard, likely from being struck by allowing him to come in for a closer inspeca driver on the roads in Lynn Valley, before conservation officers came to euthanize it, tion, which found the bear had severely Reisner said. worn and missing teeth, indicating it was As the seasons change, black bears will likely a senior. actively foraging to pack on pounds before “Once he saw the bear, he realized that his condition was so much worse than even winter. The North Shore Black Bear Society has been urging residents to keep their it showed in the photos. It was just emaciproperties free of attractants like tree fruit, ated,” Reisner said. bird feeders and garbage that will likely Because of the bear’s age, rehabilitation draw bears into conflict. wouldn’t have been an option, Reisner The District of North Vancouver has said, and there was no way it would have issued 600 $100 fines for garbage infracsurvived relocation. tions in 2023. By this time last year, there “He made the decision the only humane were 1,036, according to the district. thing to do was to euthanize the bear. That Over and above following the local was a sad outcome,” she said. bylaws on garbage day, Reisner said everyBoth the conservation officer and a wildlife vet who looked at photos of the one in bear territory should be freezing bear suggested it may have been suffering their most odorous organics like meat, fish, from a partial blockage in its digestive bones and grease right up until it’s time for track, making it impossible for it to feed. If collection at the curb. After the garbage is that was the case, a stomach full of garbage gone, Reisner recommends washing bins would almost certainly be the culprit, with either vinegar or pine scented cleaner, Reisner said. both smells that bears don’t enjoy.

“They’re so driven by their sense of “Now is a really good time to think about smell. If they smell the wrappings from how you manage your attractants and pracyour roast chicken, and it smells like tice getting that under control before the chicken, they’re going to eat it, even though fall because they can feed up to 20 hours a it’s plastic,” she said, stressing the need day,” she said. “It’s all about controlling the to clean food packaging before putting it odour.”

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A female driver was taken to hospital after her car struck a tree and caught fire.

The single-vehicle collision happened Wednesday (Sept. 5) afternoon near the intersection of Keith Road East and Cloverley Street in North Vancouver, according to police.

The woman was extracted from the car by passersby before the vehicle caught fire, said Staff Sgt. Doug Trousdell of North Vancouver RCMP. “We are on scene investigating a single-vehicle collision,” he said on a phone interview around 4 p.m. the day of the crash, adding that Keith Road was closed to traffic both ways near the scene of the accident.

After she was removed from the vehicle, she was taken to hospital, Trousdell said. Police haven’t provided further comment on the woman’s condition, but the North Shore News received an unconfirmed report that she only sustained minor injuries.

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ot too many years ago, summer used to be a time of peaceful relaxation. But as we head into what is the unofficial start of fall this week, it’s likely that calm and quiet aren’t what spring to mind for a lot of British Columbians as they look back on July and August. Drought, frightening wildfires, smoke and closures of swaths of the Interior at peak tourist season are increasingly the reality, thanks to our changing climate.

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That’s something that we need to address. Difficult conversations about how to mitigate risk and better prepare should start now – not next summer.

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The District of West Vancouver last week denied my request under the province’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the financial details of the severance payments in recent months for the two former top public servants.

I didn’t take the rejection personally, any more than the mayor and council should take the request personally. I’ve used this provincial law and the federal version thousands of times over nearly four decades to try to extract information from governments that they choose not to routinely disclose. The law is embarrassingly weak and stacked on the government side with

hundreds of exempted categories of public records. There are obvious reasons why politicians don’t choose to strengthen it.

Mainly, self-welfare prevails.

In this instance, there are admittedly strong arguments on both sides of the issue that require a balancing act of public and personal interests. No wonder the title of the provincial legislation includes the contrasts of information freedom and privacy protection. And with this request, they’re quite the contrasts. The argument for transparency first comes to mind. Let’s never forget it’s taxpayers’ money, and as a first principle, taxpayers ought to know how every dollar is spent. With insufficient clarity and accountability for funds, trust erodes. Unless someone blows the whistle,

we will never learn if severances were wrongful or excessive.

In this case, the municipality can dismiss anyone it chooses, then include in a severance a standard non-disclosure/ non-disparagement agreement. We never find out why the employees were let go.

They are legally bound not to speak, and the officials who decided it was time for the public servants to depart never have to explain themselves or what they authorized to settle up.

There is no way even to examine the city budget to understand the aggregate amounts of severance, because the sums end up in larger budget categories. Without access to information, speculation and rumours will abound: Did the district pay

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At least in this case, I learned that indeed there were severance agreements. To this point, the mayor hadn’t acknowledged so.

“Severance amounts are subject to settlement privilege and have been withheld” from disclosure, the district’s manager of records and privacy, David Neufeld, wrote me. I will appeal the decision to the provincial Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, but there are ample precedents to keep the amounts secret, and the district of course knew that in handling the cases of former CAO Robert Bartlett and former deputy CAO Mark Chan. Its deliberations on these were in private and thus privileged. Tidy, but hardly clean.

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On Aug.18, residents of the Cloverley neighbourhood were witness to yet another four hours of traffic nightmare as hundreds of vehicles were shortcutting through this residential neighbourhood.

The Lower Lynn interchange project traffic reconfiguration has now resulted in the majority of shortcutting traffic using the streets bordering Cloverley Park, school property and the playground zone in order to access Keith Road. The laneways are also being used despite being illegal to turn right between 3 and 6 p.m. This is a direct result of the driving apps which drivers are relying on to find shortcutting routes.

Born out of frustration, the neighbourhood once again reached a boiling point on Friday as a number of residents took it upon themselves to block vehicles from illegally accessing Keith Road through the lane directly adjacent to school property. This is not an isolated event, as the Cloverley area has been witness to numerous incidents such as this since 2016.

In May 2021, the City of North Vancouver removed most of the failed traffic mitigation measures that had been implemented in the area. Residents were told to wait for “City-wide data” to be

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collected before any new plans for safety improvements would be considered.

What should also be noted is that the Cloverley area already has narrower streets and “traffic queuing” that are being lauded elsewhere in the city as an attempt to prevent shortcutting. As the city’s own data will attest to, narrower streets and laneways and enforcement-based signage have not alleviated traffic volume in the least in the Cloverley area.

In a report to Council in 2021, residents were assured that the situation would be monitored, and alternative ways to minimize traffic volume would be explored. In the more-than two years since that report, we have seen no such measures.

Despite knowing about the ongoing major incidents and safety concerns in our neighbourhood, the city has chosen to focus its attention elsewhere.

With the new Cloverley school on the horizon, the city needs to start implementing safety measures now that work and are equitable. It will be a challenge to work towards changing traffic patterns that have been established over the past seven years.

The residents of the area along with the future students and staff of the new Cloverley school deserve a safe, inclusive and healthy neighbourhood.

Peter Kennedy North Vancouver

Big salaries weren’t an election issue Continued from page 8 If the district did not divulge what it settled with them for severance, it was at least willing to reveal their recent compensation: $288,609.01 for Bartlett and $251,376.47 for Chan in 2022 and, “excluding agreed-upon settlements,” $165,112.70 for Bartlett and $48,075.44 for Chan in 2023. That suggests Chan left the payroll much earlier than Bartlett – pro-rated, it looks like March and July, respectively.

When I first wrote about these issues earlier this year, a few readers wrote to criticize the salaries of top administrators and to say good riddance. They argued that the last election gave a mandate to clean house and save money on excessive salaries.

I followed the campaign pretty carefully and can’t recall that as a Top 5 issue.

Mainly what I took away was that the new slate of mayor and council were going to run the government as they would run a business. Which is rather like saying I’d like

my cough medicine to be a chocolate bar.

I’d be interested to know if those readers who said they voted in order for the district to save money care how much money has been spent in that pursuit of frugality. I concede that there are plenty of examples of overpaid public servants – even, I dare say, underworked ones – but when I’ve inquired over the years, I almost always discover that in general their salaries are subjected to strong compensation reviews to ensure they’re competitive but not over the top.

But when you’re administering $140 million, you don’t want unskilled people holding the big jobs. Nor should you be focused on salary dumps, because in business, as in government, you generally get what you pay for.

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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West Vancouver ‘Death Talk’ brings light to dark subject MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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Death, despite being the one thing that connects us all, is one of the most difficult topics of conversation to broach.

For many, it feels like morbid and uncomfortable subject matter, but that shouldn’t have to be the case, argues funeral celebrant and end-of-life doula Megan Sheldon.

Sheldon is one of a group of four women who are making it their mission to remove the stigma around talking about death.

It is the driving force behind their joint event The Death Talk, which will bring hundreds together to talk about death, dying and grief in a light and easy way at the Kay Meek Arts Centre on Sept. 28.

“We have realized how disconnected we’ve become to death and dying and grief, and so we’re trying to create new connections, and help people approach the conversation around death and dying in an easier way,” Sheldon said.

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Christina Andreola, Christa Ovenell, Megan Sheldon and Emily Bootle are working to normalize talking about death, dying and grief. MEGAN SHELDON Sheldon, the founder of Be Ceremonial, a guided ritual app that empowers people to create their own end-of-life ceremonies, said it is never too early to talk about death.

The topic should be broached early on and drip-fed into conversations regularly to remove the shock and sombreness of the subject, she said, as not thinking about death until we are faced with it brings on its own mental toll.

“It’s really hard on us to push everything down and put it in a box and not approach it,” she said. “The science is showing us

that the more we talk about this, the more we integrate it into our everyday life and the more we have small, bite-sized conversations, the better off we’ll be, not only from a planning perspective, but from a mental health perspective.”

Sheldon said the four women leading the event each represent a different stage of the death journey, and each are able to answer questions from their own separate perspectives.

Christa Ovenell, founder of advance care planning company Death’s Apprentice, focuses on

ensuring there is correct and thorough education around death, while Emily Bootle, a licensed funeral director and end-of-life doula, works to support families after a loved one has died.

Christina Andreola, as owner of events company New Narrative Events, specializes in creating unique and joyous celebrations of life.

The group are aged between 32 and 53, the “sandwich generation” that involves raising little children while simultaneously caring for aging parents, said Sheldon. It means they are all familiar with discussing the topic in ways suitable for people of all ages, in their personal lives just as much as their professional ones.

Questions the group are most regularly asked address common misconceptions and presumptions around death and funerals, said Sheldon, with frequent questions around how to put together a funeral without it being all “doom and gloom,” how to create a celebration of life for someone that

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is still living, and how to celebrate the life of someone long after they have passed, whether that be one year or 20.

“It’s never too late to create a ceremony to acknowledge someone that you’ve lost,” she said. “People think they need to approach death and manage funerals in a particular way. They think they need to have a funeral or a celebration of life within a certain time frame, or it needs to be built around certain rules and regulations.

“My advice is always to ask them why they think they need to do it this way, and what it were to be like if we were to reimagine,” she said.

“We’re here to just give people information and inspire them with stories, and make the conversation around death and funerals not quite so scary and hard.”

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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Designer selected as finalist in global competition MINA KERR-LAZENBY

MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

North Vancouver-raised fashion designer Grandy C is stepping into new creative territory, and the bold move might just see her named winner of one of the fashion world’s most prestigious competitions.

Grandy C, of Atelier Grandi, has been selected as a finalist for international design competition World of WearableArt. The competition, set to take place in Wellington, New Zealand Sept.

20 to Oct. 8, will see her battle it out against 120 designers from 23 countries.

Grandy said it would be “very humbling” to win the event, a part-competition, part-theatrical stage show experience that brings in more than 60,000 people each year.

It would be her first time entering a competition of such calibre, she said, and there is some fierce competition – other finalists in previous years have included Cirque du Soleil costume designers and costume designers for the likes of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.

“I do have high hopes for the piece I created, but I’m also up against lots of other very competent competitors,” she said.

Local fashion designer Grandy C will be travelling to New Zealand for the World of WearableArt competition later this month. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN “The calibre of work that makes it to the stage… I’m expecting stiff competition. It would be a very humbling experience, certainly, if I were to win anything.”

The competition is split up into six recurring sections,

Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, and three additional sections, Mars and Beyond, Gold, and Bizarre Bra, a category that in past years has seen lingerie crafted from everything from candelabras and human hair to

old telephones and wire.

Across the categories, more than NZD$185,000 of awards and prizes are up for grabs.

Grandy has worked in fashion for more than a decade but was lured to the more artistic

realm of wearable art during the pandemic when she received an unexpected proposal from Cashmere. The toilet paper brand requested she make a dress purely from their wares as part of a fundraising campaign for breast cancer awareness and it ignited a love for design that errs on the more eccentric side.

“It was a really fun experience. There was a lot of figuring out how I would treat the paper without it falling apart,” she said. “There was a lot of engineering that was involved in constructing that piece.”

The experience had felt like a breath of fresh air after the monotonous churn of creating clothes for the runway, the seasonal shows that “didn’t really tickle my creativity,” she said.

Now venturing for the first time into wearable art, Grandy said the world is her oyster in terms of what can be visually created and what materials can be used.

“Up until now, a lot of the concerns on designing have been around how easy it is to care for the piece, whether it can go in the washing machine, whether it needs to be dry cleaned, what kind of fabric is needed. It’s always a very textile-based experience, but Continued on page 14

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“With this, you could literally be shopping at the hardware store or the dollar store, looking for materials.

If you have the vision, you can make anything work.”

As for the contending piece itself, the designer said she is sworn to secrecy on the finer details, not wanting to spoil the big reveal to take place at the upcoming show. She is, however, able to divulge that the work is inspired by Roman mythology, and it is crafted from

foam. Lots and lots of foam, she said, which has brought on challenges in itself.

“I didn’t even know there were so many kinds of foam. I didn’t know there were so many kinds of adhesive, and I didn’t know certain adhesives, if you put it on a certain foam, will melt it, while others will bind it,” she said. “It’s all about experimenting, figuring out what works, and then slowly assembling it over a couple of months.”

The piece, which took around 500 hours to craft in January and February this year, will go on to be one of the most rewarding for her as a designer, she said. Art, unlike fashion, which can be fast and frivolous in nature, tends to be appreciated more deeply and for much

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Should her creation do well, there’s a chance the World of WearableArt museum will purchase it from Grandy to keep it in their own collection, where they display it in the museum in Wellington and in galleries around the world.

Alongside bringing home a win, having her works showcased to art lovers worldwide is the designer’s biggest dream.

“I hope I don’t see it again other than in a museum,” 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.

End of legal process brings relief to victims Continued from page 1 her family’s lives.

Susanne Till, one of the other victims and a single mother of three children, described being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery and losing an eye following Bandaogo’s attack.

University student Emma Henderson described suffering panic attacks and being shocked by her own appearance in the aftermath.

Bandaogo apologized to the court for his actions but offered no motive for the attack.

“It’s hard to find the words and the phrases to explain why I did what I did,” Bandaogo told the judge in June.

The court heard two psychiatric reports that showed Bandaogo has an “antisocial personality disorder” with “elements of psychopathy”, characterized by having little remorse for violent actions or empathy for those he hurt.

In court last week, the judge noted Bandaogo had used many drugs including crystal meth, cocaine and heroin. He was homeless when he arrived in B.C. in February 2021 and spent his time riding the transit system.

In a letter to the court read out in earlier this summer, Bandaogo’s mother said her family repeatedly tried, but failed, to get help for her son’s mental health and addiction issues.

Bandaogo has a history of violent behaviour, according to information presented in court, including a prior conviction for threatening to stab two strangers in Manitoba.

Although Bandaogo could not explain why he committed “these monstrous and violent attacks against strangers in the North Vancouver community,” Gaul noted, he had accepted responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty.

Outside the court on Thursday, Crown prosecutor Daniel Loucks said the victims of the attack and their families have voiced relief that the legal process has concluded.

“We can only hope that it will bring some closure,” he said, adding that the legal process “can never undo what’s been done.”

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Granfondo 2023: Road closures and detours to be aware of MINA KERR-LAZENBY

MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

This Saturday more than 6,000 cyclists will take to the roads for the annual RBC GranFondo Whistler bike ride from Vancouver to Whistler.

Rolling lane closures and speed limit reductions will be in place between West Vancouver and Whistler, with sections of the Sea to Sky Highway set to reopen as cyclists traverse the course.

North Shore changes and detours Stanley Park Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge will be closed to northbound traffic from 5:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m, with one southbound lane remaining open.

From 5:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Westbound Marine Drive will condense to a single lane between Capilano Rd and Taylor Way, with Taylor Way access restricted intermittently between 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Both eastbound lanes on Highway 1 will be closed between Taylor Way and Horseshoe Bay from 5:30 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Cypress Bowl Road should be avoided between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. as 600 cyclists

will be travelling the hill with police escorts.

Westbound Highway 1 traffic and northbound Highway 99 traffic will be re-routed via Exit 2 to Old Highway 99 (Horseshoe Bay Drive) from 5:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Traffic will enter Highway 99 northbound at the Pasco Road Highway 99 access.

For Horseshoe Bay locals or those planning on catching a ferry, traffic will be re-routed to Marine Drive from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

From 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. eastbound heavy truck traffic travelling between Horseshoe Bay and Taylor Way and Highway 99 southbound will be redirected to a temporary storage location at Horseshoe Bay. Southbound Highway 99 traffic will be rerouted at the Pasco Road exit to Marine Drive from 5:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Counterflow traffic adjacent to cyclists will be in effect at Tunnel Point, with one lane northbound and one lane southbound available for motorists, leading to single-lane alternating traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Snowboarder not at fault for collision with skier, tribunal says GRAEME WOOD

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A skier injured in a collision with a snowboarder on Grouse Mountain above North Vancouver has had her small claim denied, in a test against duty of care standards on a ski hill.

Skier Mari Nakagawa lost her $5,000 claim against snowboarder Gabriel Parent, after claiming Parent collided into her from behind, resulting in an injured shoulder on March 14, 2020, according to a Civil Resolution Tribunal decision on Aug. 8.

Nakagawa described herself as a skier of 30 years and former ski instructor in Canada, Japan and New Zealand.

But Parent, believed to be a youth at the time, said he was snowboarding from “side to side” on the hill and Parent was the one who came from behind, in a more direct trajectory.

Civil Resolution Tribunal adjudicator Micah Carmody was challenged to determine the nature of the trajectories of Parent and Nakagawa, which is vital in determining fault.

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from its binding and her goggles and hat came off. She hit her face on the snow. She found herself lying in the snow, unable to move, with pain all over her body. She looked back and saw Mr. Parent uphill from her.”

Parent’s claim, on the other hand, stated that he was “snowboarding from side to side, maintaining a proper view of his surroundings and travelling at an appropriate speed.”

“As he was turning right, with his chest and body facing downhill, Ms. Nakagawa was skiing downhill and collided into him. She was further uphill

each other a duty of care,” stated Carmody.

The National Ski Association makes clear, said Carmody, that people “ahead or downhill” have the right of way and must be avoided.

This was Nakagawa’s claim, summarized by Carmody: “She was in control and skiing with moderate speed, making consistent short turns down the run. Suddenly, she was hit from behind by Mr. Parent. She did not see him at all before the collision because he came from behind her.

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just before the collision. Despite shoulder checking, Mr. Parent had limited vision to uphill traffic because he was facing downhill. He did not see Ms. Nakagawa until it was too late to avoid a collision, although he did his best to do so. He was in control at all times.”

Carmody ultimately found that given the two accounts of who was uphill and downhill, a lack of witnesses and the burden of proof being on Nakagawa, the claim could not stand.

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North Van couple surprised by return of iPhone dropped into canal HAMID JAFARI

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A routine selfie-taking moment turned into an extraordinary adventure when an iPhone slipped into a river during a North Vancouver couple’s weekend getaway.

During the August long weekend in Kelowna, an Iranian couple living in North Vancouver had a fun trip. Losing their phone, however, started a series of unexpected and surprising events.

Mahyar Mehrjoo, who works as a system administrator and lives in North Vancouver with his wife, moved to Canada more than four years ago.

“We took a two-day vacation in Kelowna, exploring beautiful sceneries and wineries. On the final day, we enjoyed the Penticton River Channel. To take a selfie, my wife removed our phone from around her neck, but it slipped and fell into the river.”

They tried to retrieve the iPhone, but it was unreachable for them because it fell into the river’s

deepest part and got caught in the weeds.

“As soon as it fell, it lost its cell signal and disconnected from the Apple Watch. We looked for help, but no one could find it. It wasn’t a happy ending for our fun trip, and we bought a new iPhone on Facebook Marketplace.” Mehrjoo said.

After two days, when Mehrjoo was at work, he got a notification from Find My iPhone on his phone.

“I had set it to notify me. It showed the phone was found. I opened the map and saw a route from where we lost it by the river to a location in Summerland, not far, maybe a 20-30-minute drive.

I was surprised to see it was charging, despite having low battery. I called, but no one answered.

I wondered if the finder didn’t want to return it.”

He was still working when the lost phone called him.

“I thought, ‘Wow, maybe there’s hope.’ I answered and spoke to a friendly guy. He said it was a hobby for him, especially after weekends.

An Iranian couple living in North Vancouver were surprised by the return of their iPhone after dropping it into Penticton River Channel. PHOTO MAHYAR MEHRJOO He lives close by, goes snorkeling with gear, and finds things people have lost. He asked where I lived.

I said North Vancouver. He was in Summerland. I offered to get it on Saturday, but he said he’d ship it if I gave my address. I was happy and thankful. The phone was still charging at the location.”

According to Mehrjoo their communication was based on text messages. Mehrjoo confirmed his

address, and the diver sent the receipt and tracking number of the post to Mehrjoo.

“It was really happening, he was really sending it. It was interesting to see the route on the map.

It went to Richmond International Airport and dispatched into Canada Post and then to our address. We got there and the package was a bit wet, but he put silicone gel around the phone and bubble wrap. The pictures and the phone were fine even though the iPhone was underwater for days.”

The North Shore News attempted to interview the diver, however, due to personal reasons, he decided not to participate in the interview.

In the past few years, every summer, free divers have been jumping into the Penticton channel to clean up the water and raise awareness about the need of protecting the environment.

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Mehrjoo didn’t expect his story to attract attention and reactions from Iranian users on Twitter, but it received more than 2,700 likes and around 200,000 views.

The tweet received numerous questions from curious individuals, and Mehrjoo provided some documentation from Apple’s website to explain how the Lost mode works and how he had set it up.

There are some lessons that Mehrjoo thinks others can take away from his experience.

“After taking a selfie, remember to put the iPhone back on your neck or put the necklace back on and make sure it has not slipped.”

One of the Twitter users summed up the story nicely: “If you’ve lost your phone, don’t lose your hope in Canada.”

Hamid Jafari is a Vancouver-based freelance journalist who writes about the Iranian community in Canada, art, culture, and social media trends. His work for the North Shore News is supported by New Canadian Media.

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Arthur Erickson house lists for $12.8M after restoration NICK LABA

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It’s certainly rare for an architect to leverage a client’s manufacturing facility to realize ambitions that would be near-impossible otherwise.

But in the case of Arthur Erickson’s Eppich House II, that’s exactly what happened.

Now, the 6,400-square-foot masterpiece of a residential project is being listed for $12.8 million, following major restoration work on the home itself and the surrounding landscape.

The home, at 1056 Groveland Rd. on the British Properties in West Vancouver, was originally built by Brigitte and Hugo Eppich in 1988. After being lived in by the couple and their three-children for three decades, it first went on the market in 2018 for $16.8 million. In years following, it was listed a few more times for as low as $9.98 million, before coming off the market in May 2021.

What’s changed since it was last on the market is significant restoration work to restore the home to its original condition, says real estate agent Geoff Taylor.

“When it was on [the market previously], it was still quite lived in,” he said. “The

A living room in the iconic Arthur Erickson designed Eppich House II. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN owners who built the house, who are selling it because they are empty nesters and are downsizing, they were still there.”

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Restoration follows original design Continued from page 18 restore it themselves.

Due to market conditions or other factors, the restoration process wasn’t something that a potential buyer was interested in, he added.

So the owners pulled the house off the market and began the restoration work, which included, “finding the artwork that was originally commissioned for that specific wall, finding the furniture and putting it back in exactly the place where it was, and completely restoring and upgrading the house, making sure that the roof was done, the plumbing was done, all the electrical, it’s been upgraded,” Taylor said, adding that the outdoor reflection pond has been drained, resealed and refilled.

“The idea was that they would put the whole house back together and restore it to its original condition, so that it looks and feels exactly how it was meant to be enjoyed when it was originally completed,” he continued.

Despite its historical value as what’s widely considered to be one of Erickson’s most realized residential visions, there are no heritage protections on the home.

The value of the property comes from the architectural significance of Eppich House II, as well as how the 1.2-acre

property has been carefully tailored to the structures resting on it.

“As far as ripping the house down and developing it … the value is not in the land.

The value is in the land plus the home,” Taylor said.

“One thing that’s striking about this house is how well it lives right now. There are some architecturally significant homes in West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Vancouver as well that are beautiful, but lack function,” he said. “For example, if you’re a fan of the Russel and Fred Hollingsworth homes, you walk in and it’s inspiring, but then when you consider the functionality of living, some of them only have one bathroom.”

Now that it’s been completely restored, Taylor said he can see a family just moving in and living in the home.

Features of the property include a four-bedroom, four-bathroom main house, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house, a pool, hot tub, reflecting ponds and a creek.

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Replacing brown lawns with beautiful native habitats LAURA MARIE NEUBERT

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With increasing frequency, readers inquire about plant stress related to climate change and extreme weather.

Indeed it is hard to miss the signs – the dead and dying cedars in hedges and in stands, the sunburned leaves and flowers, and the patchwork of brown lawns.

I see it too in our berry patch. As the season progresses, the small green non-native berries that would under normal circumstances plump up as they ripen, will instead conserve resources and mature in more diminutive size. Indeed I will mulch more, even introduce partial shade, but there is little to be done about the heat.

So what can we do? We can change both our expectations and our plantings, deferring to nature’s logic. We can incorporate more native species that thrive in our landscapes, and reserve smaller areas for non-native and ornamental plants.

Humans have evolved alongside highly nutrient-dense wild foods, yet we have overlooked these in favour of exotic and non-native species that not only don’t suit our climate, they don’t suit our biology.

Like many people, we inherited the lawn,

Neubert’s new boulevard ecosystems have been recognized as Certified Wildlife Habitats. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT the boxwoods and the laurels. And like many people, we struggle with the non-sensical nature of enforcing our will to keep it all green, tidy and trimmed. Slowly though, we are making changes for the better.

Last summer we completed a boulevard transition that involved removal of lawn, and planting of two different native ecosystems. In one area, under a very large mature pine tree, we created a woodland garden including highbush cranberry, Indian plum,

snowberry, lingonberry, wild roses, goat’s beard, ferns and dwarf pine. A deep carpet of native mulch helps keep water in place, and provides habitat for biology and fungi that support the entire system.

A narrow path winds through the tiny ecosystem in the making, and already we can feel the drop in temperature and increase in humidity as water cycles through the system instead of evaporating as it did when covered with lawn, struggling to thrive in an inhospitable environment.

On the opposite side of the driveway, where there was no established keystone tree to consider, we started from scratch, creating a Garry oak ecosystem that while beautiful in its infancy, should one day provide crucial habitat for 800-plus species of insects, birds and small mammals. Already, the boulevard is teeming with wildlife and birdsong and wild food enough for all of us.

Going wild does not necessarily mean resigning to messy or unkempt. On the contrary, classical landscape design principles can ensure that a native habitat can become every bit as beautiful as one populated with exotic species.

Few things make me happier than visiting our new ecosystems early in the morning, sitting on the small bench and listening to

the hum and the thrum, and watching the wildlife. The community is small for now, starting deep in the soil and reaching up into the canopy – the microbes and the insects, the birds and the bees. Where once there was nothing, there is life and there is hope.

And indeed there is food – nutrient-dense wild and delicious food in season, to nourish our bodies, our spirits and our minds. This week, we harvested Vaccinium ovatum, evergreen huckleberries, to include in a high-protein, nutrient-dense menu, rich in phyto-chemicals and concentrated flavours and colours.

Unlike ornamental boxwoods, the beautiful native huckleberries offer sustenance along with beauty. Growing up through a carpet of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, a.k.a. bearberry, beneath the fledgling Garry oaks, and standing in classical symmetry bordering a traditional stone path, evergreen huckleberries play a role in our ecosystem.

From just 20 small shrubs the birds and my family will feast for weeks.

Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbased urban permaculture designer. Follow her on Instagram @upfrontandbeautiful, learn more about permaculture by visiting her Upfront & Beautiful website or email your questions to her here.

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North Vancouver marathon runner clocks top-15 finish NICK LABA

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Long-distance runner Natasha Wodak is on a hot streak, with another strong finish at an international race.

The 41-year-old North Vancouver athlete finished 15th in the women’s marathon event at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Aug. 26.

With a time of two hours, 30 minutes and nine seconds, Wodak was less than six minutes behind winner Amane Beriso Shankule of Ethiopia, who crossed the finish line after two hours 24 minutes and 23 seconds.

In an interview with Canadian Running after the event, Wodak said she was a “little disappointed” with the result.

“I thought I could be top 10, and I went out a little fast after the 25 (kilometre), but I hung on,” she said. “Fifteenth in the world is nothing to cry about.”

In February, Wodak dominated the 2023 First Half, half marathon in Vancouver. She won her second-straight title there, breaking her own record with a time of one hour 10 minutes and 16 seconds.

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On your marks. Get set. Deliver critical goods in a disaster scenario.

While not the typical instructions cyclists receive in competition, that was the task given to cargo bike riders in the Disaster Relief Trials race on Aug. 26. Spanning eight checkpoints across North Vancouver, it was the first event of its kind in Canada.

Inspired by a similar event in Oregon, the DRT race in North Van was designed to showcase the versatility and resiliency of cargo bikes, while preparing for what could happen in a real earthquake, said co-organizer Duncan Wilcock.

In the race, nine cyclists – most on cargo e-bikes – were faced with the

following mock scenario: “It’s four days after The Big One, a magnitude-9 earthquake. You and your neighbours are running low on food, fresh water, fuel and medicine.

Emergency services are swamped, major bridges are closed, and minor bridges may not be safe for vehicles to pass over. But it is safe for citizens on bikes to pass over those bridges and they can also route their way around closed roads and past debris.”

Racers were timed as they rode to checkpoints including Capilano Mall, Lynn Creek and Capilano University, where they would pick up and deliver relief supplies like food, water and fragile medicines (represented by eggs). Participants had to navigate the course with an old fashioned paper map (cell phones weren’t

allowed because batteries are too precious to waste on handheld devices, and networks could be overloaded or down).

Riders had to traverse obstacles such as barriers, rough terrain and a water crossing, delivering up to 50 kilograms of supplies by the time they reached the finish line.

After a massive earthquake, getting around by car could be difficult or impossible, depending on the terrain.

But with a cargo bike, “you have a resilient tool that’s human scale. You can lift and carry it over big obstacles if you need to … you’re not 5,000 pounds on a bridge, Wilcock said.

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Larger race planned for 2024 Continued from page 22 demonstrated the high utility of cargo e-bikes as an everyday vehicle.

“It really showcased how fast they can move to the city – no traffic, no trouble parking,” he said, adding that Canada Post and companies like FedEx and DHL are now using them to make deliveries.

Overall, the event was a ton of fun, Wilcock said.

“I was doing photography … I’m actually quite fast on my bike, but I had a really

hard time trying to try to keep up,” he said.

“They moved so fast through the urban environment.”

And while the organizers’ ambitions were larger, the inaugural race was a successful pilot for a larger race next year,” Wilcock added.

“We wanted to bring in some ham radio operators to increase the scale of the disaster relief aspect of it [with] emergency communications,” he said. “It’s something we could see for a future year.”

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The majority of riders in the RBC GranFondo Whistler will depart from Stanley Park in Vancouver between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and cycle over the Lions Gate Bridge, up Taylor Way and along Highway 1 and Highway 99 to Whistler. Some riders will also travel up Cypress Bowl Road before continuing to Whistler.

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A North Vancouver church is starting an innovative pilot program that will pay for free counselling sessions for people who can’t afford the service.

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Reverend Nancy Talbot of the Mount Seymour United Church said the idea grew out of a mental health ministry at the church that recognized counselling as an important need that often isn’t being met.

“We have a sense that often people can’t afford to access the kinds of services that might be helpful for them,” she said.

“People are struggling with their mental health, and they have fewer and fewer funds,” she said. “If you are financially secure you can access people and get help.”

But if you don’t have the ability to pay for counselling, and don’t have access to employee assistance programs, getting help can be harder, she said – especially if people either don’t qualify for public assistance or face long waits to see a publicly-funded counsellor.

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Mount Seymour United Church Rev. Nancy Talbot says there’s an unmet need for counselling services on the North Shore. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN The pilot program has been made possible by a bequest received by the church a few years ago, said Talbot.

The church has earmarked $35,000 towards the pilot program and will “do as much as we can for as many people as we can” with that money, before assessing how it went.

You don’t have to be a church member to apply for help and there’s no expectation that anyone will become a church goer, Talbot adds.

She said there’s also no particular profile of who the counselling sessions are targeting, but preference will go to North Shore residents with limited funds who have urgent mental health needs.

Those whose applications are accepted will get a voucher for up to eight free counselling sessions, with either the counsellor of their choice or a counsellor from a list approved by the church.

It’s possible those approved can apply for further support if needed.

Along with the free counselling program, the church is also planning to offer a lecture series on mental health issues, starting in October, with a talk Oct. 17 by counsellor Mary Sparks on mental health resources for children and youth on the North Shore. Another lecture Nov. 7 by registered psychologist Dr. Rami Nader will focus on helping a loved one with mental health challenges.

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Dick Cooper doesn’t know what he’d do without Lucky.

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Canada has recognized Labour Day as a statutory public holiday since 1894. The In 1914, a group of men working at the Wallace Shipyards formed a baseball team, simply commemoration of the day, which emerged from the labour movement, was originally meant named “The Wallace Shipyards,” thethe North Shorerights Baseball League. The team to promote working-class solidarityand and joined celebrate hard-won of workers. disbanded after this first season, but reformed following the First World War. These celebrations most often occurred as parades. Pictured above is a group of longshoremen In 1919,inled by of star players Jack Jolliffe and ace pitcher Art Gourlay, the posing front their Labour DayWyard, paradeErnie float on Hastings Street in Vancouver, ca. 1900.

“North Shore Nine” went on to win the Vancouver Commercial League and the Senior North Vancouverites Alfred and Thomas Nye are pictured amongst the men. Labour Day Championship Pennants. won inbegan a series against the Vancouver parades fell out of fashion inThe the latter 1950swas as people to use the holiday for leisureSun and at Athletic Park, which saw the Wallaces handily defeat the Sun 13-2 and 8-2. relaxation.

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The 81-year-old retired lawyer from West Vancouver lost his wife to ALS four years ago. But Cooper and their nine-year-old rescue dog remain a team, thanks in part to a dedicated group of volunteers who help care for seniors by caring for their dogs.

ElderDog Canada’s North Shore “PAWD” has been taking dogs like Lucky for daily walks and helping with grooming and vet trips for the last year. And the group is now looking to grow its volunteer base and, eventually, the number of dogs and seniors they can assist.

“Without them, I could not do it. I cannot keep that pace. I am ever grateful to ElderDog,” Cooper said. “They don’t just walk him. They love him.”

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“They were seeing this research about how it appeared that having pets … helped the well-being of the senior,” said Cynthia Roman, volunteer co-ordinator for ElderDog Canada North and West Vancouver. “It’s affection. It’s emotion. It gives them a purpose in their day.”

But that relationship, and all the benefits it brings, can be threatened when a senior is experiencing health or mobility challenges that make it difficult for them to care for their beloved pup. Too often, they’re left with the difficult choice of whether to surrender their long-time companion.

With its famously dog-loving but rapidly aging population, Roman said the need for a little extra leash help on the North Shore is great.

The dogs inevitably greet the volunteers with wagging tails and the clients get peace of mind while keeping their dearest friend by their side, Roman said.

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Service is a major stress reliever Continued from page 26 happiness. It is such a stress reliever,” she said.

The group can offer short-term fostering if a client requires a stay in hospital,

and they will help find a new forever home if the client passes away or goes into long-term care, Roman said.

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‘Nothing has been finished’ – Day of protest planned for free Iran HAMID JAFARI

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Thousands of demonstrations against the Islamic Republic of Iran are expected to be back across Canada and around the world on Sept. 16.

Approaching the anniversary of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims declared on Twitter, “We are coming into the streets around the globe to once more say her name for women, life, and freedom.”

The Woman, Life, Freedom movement began in Iran following the tragic death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested in Tehran by morality police – a dedicated unit that enforces strict dress codes for women – on Sept. 16, 2022.

Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson for the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims said in an exclusive interview with North Shore News, he aims to send a message to the public and the authorities in both Canada and Iran.

“We are at the middle of the movement,” he said. “Nothing has been finished or nothing has been over and the fight for justice and freedom in Iran is ongoing and never ends until we see that the Islamic Republic of Iran is overthrown from power.”

Since the protests began in Iran, there have been at least 537 deaths and 22,000 arrests. Many others have been injured, including protesters Raheleh Amiri, Ghazal Ranjkesh, Mohsen Kafshgar and 23 others, who tragically lost eyes due to bullets fired by state security forces during the demonstrations. According to a report by the Center for Human Rights in Iran, the actual number of victims of blinding is higher, and many others have chosen to remain silent out of fear of state reprisals. Additionally, an annual report from Amnesty International

Hamed Esmaeilion, Iranian-Canadian social activist spokesperson of the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims is calling for a day of protest for freedom and justice on Sept. 16. HAMID JAFARI / NSN found that the number of executions in Iran increased from 314 in 2021 to 576 in 2022.

The Iranian diaspora in Canada has done much to lobby the federal government but Esmaeilion said there is a need for more action from Ottawa.

“The Iranian-Canadian community has been very active in writing to officials and having rallies, but the response that they got from the officials hasn’t been enough at all. Putting the names of the officials of Islamic Republic on the list is important, but when the public see that the former minister of the Islamic regime is freely walking in the streets of Montreal, I think this is very disturbing.”

A photo of Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, Iran’s former minister of health, walking the streets of Montreal spread widely on Twitter.

On Aug. 8, Global Affairs Canada imposed a new package of sanctions on officials from Iran’s regime, including seven individuals

who “gravely threaten international peace and security.”

“In the list we see some important names that are not allowed to step on Canadian soil. But I see the bigger picture; the foreign interference by the Islamic Republic, … by sending their agents to this country to infiltrate in the political parties, communities, libraries, etc. And this is a real danger for Canada. If we think about national security in this country, we have to take this very seriously,” Esmaeilion said.

Flight PS752 Esmaeilion said the Flight PS752 case being referred to the International Court of Justice marks a significant step.

On January 8, 2020, Flight PS752 was shot down with two missiles fired by the Revolutionary Guard. Among the 176 people killed in the tragedy, there were 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.

Esmaeilion’s wife, Parisa Eghbalian, and his

nine-year-old daughter Reera were killed.

The association was founded to keep the memories of the victims alive, assist their families and push for truth and justice.

“It has been a long journey for us to get to this momentum and we are happy that the case is finally at the Hague, but we know that it’s a long journey ahead of us and it takes a couple of years to have a day in court,” he said. “I just want to assure everyone that the families of the victims and the association are resolute to see Islamic Republic of Iran in the international court.”

The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims has since asked Ottawa to add the Revolutionary Guard to the list of terrorist organizations.

“I think in this movement that happened in Iran, we tried to help the revolution in Iran and echo the voices of the Iranians out of the country, and we’re going to continue doing that,” he said.

In October 2022, protests were held in more than 150 cities around the world. And there have been several large demonstrations on the North Shore including one in which thousands of people took part in a massive “human chain” stretching from Vancouver to the North Shore in solidarity with Iranian protesters.

Esmaeilion said he hopes to see that spirit back on Sept. 16.

“Approaching the anniversary of the movement, answering the question of what will happen in Iran, is like predicting an earthquake. A revolution is not predictable.

What we can do is amplify the voices of the people in Iran,” he said.

Hamid Jafari is a Vancouver-based freelance journalist who writes about the Iranian community in Canada, art, culture, and social media trends. His work for the North Shore News is supported by New Canadian Media. itshamidjafari@gmail.com.

Outdoor advocates say hikers help detect fires, not start them

Continued from page 4 of local trails wasn’t a “feasible direction to go.”

Hikers report more fires than they ever start, said Germscheid, adding, “There have been no hiker-started fires in the past eight years.”

Germscheid said extreme fire risk is usually when temperatures are over 30 degrees and humidity is below 30 per cent.

Currently, “[Temperatures] are not high enough, it’s not dry enough,” he said. “We’re not in

extreme fire risk.”

Phil Folkersen, the Lions Bay Emergency Program Coordinator, said while he thought it was the right decision to close the trailheads, in most other communities the decision to close trails is made by staff based on certain criteria, rather than being a political decision.

If other areas all have trails and trailheads open “and we don’t have criteria for why, we’re going to be in trouble,” he said.

“Politically speaking it is

not going to be popular to be closed over the long weekend when there’s rain and cooler temperatures.”

The three councillors who voted Thursday to keep the trails closed said they thought it would be better to be cautious, saying they were still concerned about fire danger.

Several residents who tuned in to the meeting praised council following the decision.

Others offered criticism.

Ehsan Monfared said he was

“incredibly disappointed” with the decision to keep the trails closed.

“You’re not listening to the advice of experts,” he said.

Monfared said the decision cements the community’s reputation as a group of NIMBYs who will use any excuse to keep people out.

Lions Bay resident Pieter Dorsman who attended the meeting said he shared that disappointment.

“The fire chief was pretty clear

that trails could be open again,” he said.

Dorsman said he sees the issue as a reflection of longstanding divisions in the community.

“There’s lots of people coming to hike here, and there’s a group here that wants to close the gates to Lions Bay,” he said.

“Lions Bay has a reputation for this. And it’s not good.”

Dorsman said a number of hikers have continued to use the trails this week, despite the official closures.

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Dog alleviates sadness for senior Continued from page 27 volunteers find it rewarding to know they are contributing to the wellness of a senior in their community, Roman said.

It’s so great for “They chat the seniors to about their lives. They have a friendly chat about face show up at their history. the door every It’s so great day, because for the seniors some seniors to have a friendly face may not see show up at anyone all day the door long if they’re every day, rather isolated. because ELDERDOG CO-ORDINATOR some seniors CYNTHIA ROMAN may not see anyone all day long if they’re rather isolated,” she said. “There’s a real friendship that gets

developed.”

Cooper describes his relationship with Lucky as being “like siblings but with no rivalry.”

He can attest to bonds he’s formed with ElderDog’s volunteers and the quality of life they’ve helped him and Lucky retain.

“I just adore the individuals who do it and they all just love Lucky,” he said.

“Lucky provides for me a transition from the loss of my wife by giving me the love I need to help get me through it. Anyone who’s my age, there may be some sadness in your life. A dog like Lucky will alleviate the sadness and bring joy. Lucky just gives me joy in life that I miss.”

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COMBINING CULTURES

A taste of Afghanistan and Persia in North Vancouver

HAMID JAFARI

Contributing writer

In the middle of Central Lonsdale in North Vancouver, there is a restaurant called Mehman.

Beyond being a restaurant, this place aims to bring different cultures together through Afghan and Persian dishes.

Alireza Heidari, founder of the restaurant, is originally from Afghanistan and arrived in Canada in 2009.

He was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. After moving to North Vancouver he initially worked at various Persian restaurants, as it had always been a goal of his “to open a restaurant and introduce Afghan dishes to the local community,” before opening his own business on Lonsdale Ave in 2014.

He wanted to offer a mix of Mediterranean cuisine, drawing from his experience with both Persian and Afghan foods.

“I am from those countries, so I have experience with this type

of cuisine,” he said, adding how Central Lonsdale’s “significant Persian population” made it the perfect place to establish a restaurant like Mehman.

When asked the significance of the restaurant’s name and its relation to the restaurant’s mission, Heidari said Mehman means “guest.”

“Choosing this name signifies that our customers are always considered special guests,” he said.

Mehman’s menu has been curated to showcase the diversity of flavours from these regions.

“Most of our main dishes are from these two countries, like Koobideh, Joojeh, or Barg,” said Heidari.

“There are some other Afghan dishes that are quite popular, like Qabuli Polow or Choopan kabab.”

Heidari, adding that these dishes are “especially loved by Arab people”, said he believes offering them in North Vancouver will bring awareness to aspects of his culture.

He explained that, because

The Central Lonsdale restaurant Mehman specializes in traditional Afghan plates like Ashak and Mantu. HAMID JAFARI diverse cultures coexist in Canada, Middle Eastern individuals have the opportunity to introduce their cuisine to others.

“We now witness people from various nations getting familiar with Persian dishes. Kababs, for instance, have gained widespread popularity among many cultures.

Over the last 15 years of being in Canada, I’ve observed a growing interest among people in Middle Eastern foods,” he said.

Heidari said Mehman is

contributing to the rich culinary landscape of Central Lonsdale.

“In Canada, people are open to trying different cuisines. Every restaurant is welcoming to various cultures.”

He said the impact on the local community is also significant.

“We’ve had customers who have been residing in Canada for an extended time. They tried our Persian dishes, particularly our Koobideh, and they expressed that it brought back memories from 30 years ago when they were living in Tehran.”

The local support has pushed Heidari to consider adding some new dishes to Mehman’s menu.

“There are a lot of people who are interested in trying Afghan dishes,” he said.

“Running a food business is always a little tough. When people see the quality, they are coming back and asking for more and for new dishes. I’d like to add traditional Afghan dishes like Ashak and Mantu, which people ask for.”

Despite much of the Afghan

population residing in Vancouver, Mehman is the only restaurant in North Vancouver that serves Afghan dishes, said Heidari.

In August 2021, thousands of Afghan refugees arrived in Canada following the Taliban’s assumption of control over the country.

According to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, over the past two years, Canada has welcomed 36,000 Afghans.

Ottawa’s goal is to admit 40,000 Afghan refugees by the end of 2023.

Almost all Afghan Canadians reside in large metropolitan cities such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. However, there are only around 13 Afghan restaurants in Vancouver B.C., according to a search result on Uber EATS. Hamid Jafari is a Vancouver-based freelance journalist who writes about the Iranian community in Canada, art, culture, and social media trends. His work for the North Shore News is supported by New Canadian Media. itshamidjafari@ gmail.com

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PATTERSON, Thomas G. Mar 26, 1946 − Sep 5, 2022

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Tyson Rudd July 30th, 1993 - September 8th, 2013 Our Hero Not a day goes by that you are not in our hearts and memories.

Your laughter, smile and amazing strength will always be with us.

Love you always and forever, Dad, Mom, Steve & Jamie Rest peacefully little one.

obItuarIes RAMSAY, Joan P. November 7, 1931 − August 26, 2023 In loving memory of Joan Patricia Ramsay. With full hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Survived by her three loving sons, Patrick, Kevin and Graham; sister Myra White; and five grandchildren Gillian, Quinn, Tyler, Mitchell and Cole.

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DHONT, Yvette Yvette Dhont graced our world on March 3rd, 1962, right here in Vancouver. On August 23, 2023, at 61 years young, she bid us farewell. She was a cherished mother to Charlie and Jesse, a beloved daughter of Yvonne and Thijs, a caring sister to Michael, and a true friend to many. She also leaves behind her dear step-siblings Jay, Randy and Andrea and nieces Sydney and Alivia.

A beacon of selflessness, Yvette wholeheartedly embraced a life devoted to the care of others, both personally and professionally as a Registered Nurse, earning honors at BCIT. Her roots were deeply woven with West Vancouver, the place of her upbringing and where she found her final home. Bowen Island also held home to a significant part of Yvette’s life, spanning from carefree teenage days to the later joys of raising her children.

In these recent days, the outpouring of condolences stands as a testament to Yvette’s radiant spirit. What strikes a chord is the common theme of her limitless kindness, a remarkable trait that inspires us all. Her ability to see the good in everyone is a lesson worth remembering. With an infectious smile and a great sense of humor, she radiated beauty from the inside out. Yvette’s beauty extended beyond her appearance she truly had a heart of gold. She spoke fondly of all those who touched her life. Whether a childhood friend, a companion from Bowen, or however you were fortunate to know her, please know she sends her love and warm embrace from a better place.

In her honor, treasure the cherished memories and hold them close to your hearts. Please raise a glass to the laughter and experiences that defined Yvette’s journey. The family will come together for an intimate celebration of her life.

Rest in peace Yvette, you are so very loved.

MAYO, Michael It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael, age 41 on June 1, 2023. Predeceased by his mother, Sonia Frattaroli.

Survived by his children, Logan and London, father Ken (Gwen), sisters Kat and Heather, and partner Cindy Stibbard. Michael will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother and partner. He was devoted to raising his children and helping others to achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. He worked at Eurovia and IUOE local 115 before starting his own fitness and nutrition consulting business at DIYBODY. Michael loved being outdoors and was passionate about fitness, skiing and mountain biking, among others.

A service is planned at 1:00 pm at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, 604.676.0888. RSVP to D6@jwmarriottparqvancouver by September 2, 2023

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PEVERELL, Mark Thomas September 23, 1955 − July 18, 2023 Mark sadly passed away peacefully at the age of 67 after a lengthy illness.

He was born the son of the late Albert and Lois Peverell of North Vancouver.

Survived by his loving wife, Joanne (Leonard); brother Paul (Catherine); daughter Jaclyn (Alex); stepsons Scott Mackay (Stephanie) and Ryan Mackay (Jennifer); and grandchildren Kamila, Naomi, Samantha, Owen, Taylor, and Brandon.

Mark was a lifelong resident of North Vancouver and graduated from Handsworth SS. He was a devoted Steelers fan and enjoyed all sports, but his life centered around his grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed yet fondly remembered.

Thanks to the staff and doctors at Lion Gate Hospital.

Family and friends can share memories of Mark in a celebration of life on Sept. 23, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm at the Mollie Nye House, 840 Lynn Valley Rd. in North Vancouver.

Memorial donations may be made to Kidsport North Shore.

SADLIER−BROWN, Timothy L. August 1, 1937 − July 24, 2023 Beloved partner, father and grandfather, Tim Sadlier−Brown, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, in Surrey, BC. An innovator and explorer, a scientist and artist, he was widely admired for his accomplishments in geoscience and his gentle character. He is deeply loved, and dearly missed.

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RAY, Margaret Claire (nee Christian) It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Margaret, on August 16, 2023 at the age of 93.

She is survived by her son, Jeff (Colleen), daughter, Jacqueline (Karen), grandchildren, James (Robin), Adrienne (Austin), Jack (Novah), great grandsons, Parker and baby Joey, sister, Frances, and many adoring nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son, David (1950-1954), her husband and love of her life, Joe, and her brothers, George and Ted. Margaret was born to Claire and Frank Christian on February 10th and was the first girl born at St. Luke’s hospital in Powell River in 1930. She grew up on River Road in Ladner where she fondly recalled attending many dances at the community hall. Her first job was at the CIBC in New Westminster and, before marrying Joe, she worked at the Income Tax office where she made lifelong friends.

She dedicated her life to raising her children in West Vancouver, and her many volunteer pursuits, which included 25 years as a docent at the Vancouver Art Gallery, 11 years at the Harmony Arts Festival, and many years at St. David’s United Church. Mom was a dedicated volunteer at Lions Gate Hospital for 53 years and she was recognized as one of the longest-serving volunteers in North America. After Joe passed in 2003, she spent the next 20 years travelling. On her birthday she would take a plane to Arizona for two months where she made many friends and memories. In the fall, she would fly solo to New York and board the Queen Mary for London and Paris, and return to New York for a week and stay at the same hotel where everyone knew her name. She loved having family join her in New York for Broadway plays and art gallery tours, and Arizona for fine dining and fun in the sun. Mom was the life of the party -- the first to arrive and the last to leave. She loved to dance, laugh, and tell jokes. She made every event memorable, and when you were with her you felt like the most important person in the room. Our lives have been forever changed and the world is less glamorous without her in it. She will be missed beyond measure. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation at lghfoundation.com in her name. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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ROBSON, Mavis P. May 5, 1931 − August 4, 2023 It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Mum and Nana, Mavis Patricia Robson, on August 4, 2023, at the age of 92. Holding the hands of her daughter, Mavis left earthside to reunite with the love of her life, Brian Robson. Mavis will forever be in the hearts of her children Jennifer (Gary) and Christopher; granddaughters Sarah (Joshua) and Laura (Curtis); great−grandchildren Ava, London, Levi, and Miles; and numerous special family and friends. Predeceased by her adoring husband of 67 years, Brian; their dear son Peter; parents James and Alice Jennison; and seven of her siblings overseas.

Born in Bridlington, England, May 5, 1931, Mavis immigrated to Ontario, Canada, in December 1956 with her husband. In the coming years, Brian and Mavis welcomed their three children, and Mavis devoted her life to raising them and supporting her husband as he established and grew his career.

Following numerous moves and adventures, Brian and Mavis settled in West Vancouver, where they happily resided for 40 years. In 2014, Brian and Mavis moved to Kelowna to be closer to most of their family. Forever young at heart, Mavis was an outgoing and spirited lover of life. Extremely social and enthusiastic, Mavis was active with her church and a constant at its bazaars, volunteering her time and contributing many knit, plastic canvas, and sewn crafts. A keen golfer, puzzler, bridge player, crafter, soap opera watcher, and volunteer, Mavis also enjoyed her many trips to Arizona and Hawaii with Brian and their friends. Always one to have fun, Mavis spent her most senior years playing poker, visiting the casino, wine tasting in the Okanagan, "jigging" around the dance floor at happy hour and connecting and making memories with her four greatest joys − Ava, London, Levi, and Miles. Always generous with her love and time, Mavis was her family’s biggest cheerleader and took great pride in her loved one’s accomplishments. She adored her family and cherished their time and memories together.

Mum/Nana, gone too soon and loved beyond measure, you are an irreplaceable treasure to our family whose hugs, smiles, and energetic presence will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

We wish you the most beautiful reunion with Dad/ Grandad and Peter and hope you were greeted with an "M−sized" glass of wine upon your arrival.

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ROGERS, Patricia Lynn October 23, 1955 - August 21, 2023

VUORINEN, Eleanor Anne August 31, 1939 - February 27, 2023

Lynn passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, August 21, surrounded by her family in their North Vancouver home. Lynn will be greatly missed by her husband of 44 years, Philip, sons Andrew and Stephen, daughters-in-law Tessa and Sophie respectively, sister Tara, brother-in-law Gordon, and granddaughter Sunday.

Eleanor was born in Saskatoon, Sask. to Wilfred and Anna Mabel (Byers) Edwards. Sister to Ivan and Bruce, she grew up enjoying her studies and both summer and winter sport. At eighteen she accepted a scholarship to the University of Toronto to study physical and occupational therapy. After graduation she began a long career as a physio in Calgary.

For the past 2 years, Lynn had been battling pancreatic cancer. She always presented strength, grace, a positive outlook and humour. Lynn’s courage was a tremendous inspiration to her friends and family. In her final days she was surrounded by family, which was of great comfort to her, as they were her greatest joy. While the family’s loss is heart-breaking, we take comfort believing she is in a better place.

In Calgary she met Peter, and the two married in 1963 in Vancouver - a bond lasting more than 59 years. Mother to Kai, Carl (Anne), Rhys (predeceased); and Julie (Jim), and grandma to Olivia and Georgia. Eleanor loved to cook and entertain, hosting family dinners for parents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends for decades.

You are invited to read her complete memorial and share memories of Lynn in an online guest book through DignityMemorial.com. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for October 18, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the BC Cancer Foundation.

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During her resilient battle with Alzheimer’s, Eleanor never lost her sense of humour and love of life. She passed peacefully at the North Shore Hospice with Peter at her side.

Peter and family thank many friends who were always there for Eleanor. Thanks to Boal Chapel.

Special thanks to the hospice and staff, and to the VCH Home Support Team who provided tremendous care. There will be a celebration of life held in honour of Eleanor on September 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Boal Chapel in North Vancouver.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

Because I Love You So Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way.

All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so.

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Stylist station available for rent HIGH END SALON in North Vancouver has chair rental available. The salon is located on a high foot-traffic area on central Lonsdale next to the Trevor Lynden gym. Ideal for stylists wanting to take in new clients. Highly visible with a large store front, bright interior and large glass windows, secure neighbourhood and great view of the water.

1126 Lonsdale avenue, North Vancouver Contact: Vanan (604) 990-0908

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Lost Brown and Tan Male Burmese Cat Lost July 22. Indoor cat who accidently got out. Please call us if you have spotted him. Reward offered.

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Made in Vancouver Fashion PopUp Shop Join us on September 2nd and 3rd at 2008 Manitoba St, Vancouver, for the Made in Vancouver Fashion Popup.

Shop designs by local independent fashion designers, and support Canada’s talented and hard− working apparel industry.

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GARAGE SALES Garry Wouters Garage/Moving Sale September 9, 9:30am − 3:30pm

A range of household furniture, kitchenware, accessories, pillows for sofas, paintings, electric tools and other tools, outside pots and statues.

and North Shore Hospice Society In collaboration with

FALL FAIR ~ VENDORS ~ + YARD SALE Saturday Only

Sep 9th • 10am-3pm

West Point Grey United

4595 West 8th Ave, Vancouver Treasures & Much More, Silent Auction, BBQ, Food & Tea Room...

West Van

ESTATE SALE

Saturday, Sept 9th 8am - 1pm 1830 Mathers Ave Clothing, coats, crystal++, household goods, boots, purses, much more!

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To donate: To donate: donate: 231 East 15th Street To c/oNorth Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Vancouver, V7L 2L7 231 East 15thBC Street 231 East 15th Sreet 604.984.5785 North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7 North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7 northshorehospicepalliative.com 604.984.5785 604.984.5785 northshorehospicepalliative.com To access services or volunteer: northshorehospicepalliative.com 604.363.0961 To services or volunteer: volunteer: To access access services or everydaycounts@vch.ca 604.363.0961 604.363.0961 everydaycounts@vch.ca everydaycounts@vch.ca A partnership of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation

Everything must go − Records, Books, Furniture, Art, Mags, & Collectibles.

1323 29th St E, Lynn Valley

Townhouse Complex Garage Sale Sep. 9, 9AM − 1PM 1550 Larkhall Cres, NV Parking on the street

HUGE Garage Sale Sep. 9, 10AM − 2PM Everything must go!

1808 Purcell Way, N. Van.

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ESTATE SALE Sep. 9, 10AM − 4PM Sep. 10, 10AM − 3PM

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14. Post-burning residue 16. When you hope to arrive 17. Sign up (Brit.

Eng.) 19. Sun up in New York 20. Employee stock ownership plan 21. Where people live 25. Method to record an electrogram

26. Angry 27. No longer living 29. Simple 30. Swiss river 31. Portion of a play 32. It’s under the tree 39. Wood sorrels 41. No (Scottish) 42. Dialect of English 43. Former Steelers’ QB 44. Popular beer

45. It can make you sick 46. Tropical tree and fruit 48. Company officer 49. Contact lens term 50. Your consciousness of your own identity 51. “Ghetto Superstar” singer 52. Piece of turf

1. Number of players on each side in a football game 2. Containing salt 3. Reasoning or knowledge: a __ 4. Car mechanics group 5. Leave a place 6. Southern Colombian capital 8. Old English letter 9. Tide

11. Walk heavily 14. Chemical compound (abbr.)

15. Artificial openings 18. Luteinizing hormone 19. Unit of energy 20. Circular movement of water 22. A way of holding 23. Popular book of words (abbr.)

24. States’ group

27. Dashes 28. Body part 29. Electronic countermeasures 31. Consumed 32. Small bird 33. Unhappy 34. Football’s big game (abbr.)

35. Valued object offered in good faith 36. Wild goats 37. Precede in place

38. Small edible fish 39. Notice of death 40. Body cavity of a metazoan 44. Partner to cheese 47. Not around

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTMBER 6, 2023 |

LEGAL

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES 1327 MARINE DRIVE PARTNERSHIP 7.00000X4 R0021937064 :: #743608 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES PLEASE JOIN US

Applicant-Hosted Public Information Meeting Proposed rezoning of the completed building at 1327 Marine Drive to allow short-term rentals of residential strata units.

IN-PERSON MEETING LOCATION: MEETING DATE: MEETING TIME: APPLICANT:

1347 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (using a “drop-in” format) 1327 Marine Drive Limited Partnership

We hope you will consider attending this meeting to learn about our proposal to allow the option of short-term rentals (stays of under 30 days) for the individually-owned residential units in the building.

Please note that this is not a West Vancouver District function. It is a pre-application meeting organized by the developers, and will allow us to: • share details and rationale for the proposed change-of-use for the 16 residential units • show internal images of the units and explain the intended short-term rental market • share information on how short-term rentals would be managed by a central agency • have our team answer questions from our neighbours and the general public • gather written comments from attendees and identify concerns before going forward After the meeting, a written summary of discussions and comments from the meeting will be prepared and submitted to the District. Staff and council may then formally consider the proposal at a later date.

Questions or Comments?

If you need further information, write to Vince Verlaan, Facilitator, vince.verlaan@engagefor2030.org or call (236) 880-1618. If you can’t attend, send written comments to that same email by September 19th.

PLEASE JOIN US

Wanted

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Following Registered Owners are indebted to Mitchell’s Towing for storage and towing on vehicles listed below. A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale that may accrue. Notice is hereby given that on September 15 2023 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be seized and sold: RASK, Michael - 2008 Pontiac KL2TW65628B015405 - $15,802.20

Wave

VIN:

MEIER, Joyce 2018 Kia 3KPA24AB7JE130601 - $19,972.03

Rio

VIN:

HADDAWAY-GRAHAM, Kelvin - 2021 Ram 1500 VIN: 3C6RR7KT2MG599764 - $11,804.46 DUSENBURY, Eli - 2005 Dodge WD0BE745285255277 - $11,760.22

Sprinter

CASH for your CLUTTER I will pay CASH for your UNWANTED ITEMS! I specialize in RECORDS, English Bone China & Figurines, Collectibles, Tools, Antiques, ETC

Rob • 604-307-6715

CLEANING LADY

*** WANTED *** for 1800sf residence for regular monthly cleans.

Offering $27/hour.

Burnaby Heights area.

604-916-5106 Old Books Wanted. Also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. No text books or encyclopedias. I pay cash.

604-737-0530

VIN:

ROBINSON, Michael - 1989 Ford Motorhome VIN: 1FDKE30G8KHC12041 - $12,753.41 The vehicles are currently stored at Mitchell’s Towing Ltd, 1255 Welch Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7P1B4. For more info call Mitchell’s Towing Ltd at 604-982-0115. management@mitchellstowing.ca

RENTAL Furnished rentals 2BR/1BA − $2,500 Sechelt Inlet on the Sunshine Coast 604−740−7652

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Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The North Shore News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning

Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

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RAIN FOREST STONE MASONRY 18 Years serving the North Shore Walls, Fireplaces, Brick, Stairs & Patios New & Repairs

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Kitchen and Bathroom "Working with owners and award winning designers since 1991"

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MASTER CARPENTER

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* on jobs over $1000

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