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West Van lags behind in issuing watering fines NICK LABA

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Despite the evidence given by water meters, and visibly lush landscapes, the District of West Vancouver has issued $0 in fines this dry season for flouting watering restrictions.

In contrast, neighbouring municipalities have been giving teeth to Metro Vancouver’s Phase 2 watering restrictions – which ban lawn watering of any kind – since they rolled out Aug. 4. According to staff, North Vancouver District has issued 45 tickets this year, amounting to $10,650, while North Vancouver City has issued 63 tickets and warnings, for a total of $2,800. Across Burrard Inlet, the City of Vancouver has issued more than $160,000 in fines. Meanwhile, West Vancouver has been aware that some of its residents were violating restrictions in Phase 1, which rolled out in May. The district’s metering system showed that eight per cent of residents were using four times the typical household supply in June. Warning letters were sent out to those households.

District staff said at the time that it preferred taking an education-first approach, but with Stage 2 restrictions rolling out, “the bylaw enforcement team will be responsive to any complaints and reports, and will be moving forward with a targeted enforcement approach.” Weeks later, staff reported that the warning letters had precipitated a drop in usage at 80 per cent of the problem households, but not all. Still no tickets issued. One week into September and enforcement has been carried out across much of Metro Vancouver. So, why has no one in the region’s wealthiest municipality received a fine? Similar to the response given at the beginning of August, West Vancouver staff say they’re moving to an enforcement approach. “There was a region-wide meeting at the end of August to discuss the Stage 2 transition,” said spokesperson Carrie Gadsby. “A key takeaway from this meeting was it is time to move from education to enforcement. “Following this meeting, it was Continued on A36

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This maternity nurse is saving lives around the world NICK LABA

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Ian MacKay can’t just sit back and watch.

The 33-year-old – who’s the first-ever male maternity nurse at Lions Gate Hospital, who’s a volunteer with Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, who works ski patrol in the winter, who built his own house in Squamish, who coaches at a barbell gym and who’s been on numerous humanitarian aid missions to countries including Liberia during the Ebola crisis and most recently war-torn Ukraine – also has a hard time watching people struggle to open doors. “This poor guy can’t get a damn coffee to save his life,” MacKay remarks with a mix of laughter and exasperation, as a man struggles to open a stiff glass door at the entrance to Nemesis Coffee, tucked behind The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver. MacKay has just gotten off a night shift at LGH, and is trying to explain how a recent experience as a guest on a podcast challenged him to condense all his experiences in a way that others can relate to – but he’s thrown off track by another person battling with the door. This pushes MacKay’s discomfort over the tipping point. He gets up from the table and walks to the entrance. For his hunky physique, the problem door is no match. “We gotta go to a different table, man,” he says upon his return. “I can’t watch any more people trying to get through this door.” After finding a new place to sit, where

Ian MacKay provides care for a young girl with congenital heart disease in Iraq, October 2022. COURTESY OF IAN MACKAY the entranceway is out of sight, MacKay starts to open up about his life experiences. A compulsion to put himself where

the need is highest weaves through most of them. “If anyone needs help, I’ll drop things

and go in a heartbeat,” he said. Partially, that attitude comes from his positive upbringing, and role models like his grandfather – an engineer who built schools in Africa in the 1970s – and his mother, who’s also a career nurse. Another part stems from a desire to escape the slow life of a small hometown. Growing up in Squamish, what do you do? Sports, for one. Before he committed to a career in nursing and international aid, MacKay pursued skeleton to a high level – but ultimately decided to go a different direction. “Outside of sport, it’s the party lifestyle and drugs,” MacKay said. “I can definitely compare the work I do overseas to drug and sport. You’re always looking for that next high, that bigger high.” Another driving force is a natural momentum that’s built over time. After the tragic death of his friend Sam Eves in 2007, MacKay got his first exposure to the aid development world. At age 19, he joined SAM Project, an organization founded by Eves’s family, which helps communities in Zambia with projects like building wells and supporting dry season agriculture. Around two years after his work there, in 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, causing a disaster that would claim the lives of more than 200,000 people. Originally, his missionary doctor uncle travelled there, and asked MacKay’s mother to join because his team was short a nurse. She couldn’t go, so she asked her son. But the aid organization said no because MacKay wasn’t a nurse at Continued on A22

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RCMP investigate after gun fired in North Van seniors residence BRENT RICHTER

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North Vancouver RCMP are investigating after a resident in a seniors complex accidentally fired a gun Sunday (Sept. 3) morning.

The incident happened around 8 a.m. at the Lynn Manor apartment in Lynn Valley. Numerous residents reported hearing what

sounded like a gunshot, which was followed up by a heavy and armed police response. Const. Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson, said there was little detail about the incident that investigators could release. “Our officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 2500 block of Whiteley Court. One person was

taken into custody. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing and as such I am not able to share many details,” he said in an email. Lynn Manor is owned and operated by the non-profit Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society. Executive director Stefan Baune said there was no threat to residents in the building.

“As far as we have been informed, it was an accidental discharge and we are working with the resident to make sure that this kind of incident does not occur,” he said. Firearms are typically not banned in residential buildings, but they must be stored in accordance with federal rules, meaning they must be locked up and stored separately from ammunition, Baune said.

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Leon the tabby cat has killed at least 20 rats since a story about the Victoria Park infestation ran in the North Shore News. Interestingly, one Leon caught but didn’t kill appeared to be a domestic hooded rat. LYNDSAY WRIGHTSON

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North Vancouver cat takes city’s rat problem into his own paws NICK LABA

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Look what the cat dragged in.

Twenty dead rats – gifts from Leon, the 13-year-old North Vancouver tabby that’s taking the Victoria Park pest problem into his own paws. Need more evidence that cats are even smarter than we give them credit? With no known history of mousing, Leon brought home his first catch just after a story about the infestation ran in the North Shore News. Did Leon read the article? “I think he did,” chuckles owner Lyndsay Wrightson, who lives just a few blocks from the park. “I’ve been telling him that he needs to pick up some duties around the house, because he’s got to pay rent. I think he started to think: ‘Hmm, maybe I should do some work around here.’” Right after the newspaper story, Leon started presenting dead rats to Wrightson, 15 rats in 15 days. Not bad for an arthritic senior. After a successful hunt, Leon is visibly proud but exhausted, and will spend the rest of the day lazing around and taking cat naps, Wrightson said. Alarmed by Leon’s sudden killer instinct, she and her husband started keeping him inside. Leon didn’t like that, protesting the lockdown by doing his business outside the litter box. Then, they tried to walk him on a leash. Leon hated that too. “A cat in

harness catches no rats,” he might have meowed. “So I let him out. And we were like, ‘OK, we’ll see what happens.’ Maybe he’ll forget,” she said. “But no, after a day or two, I’ve been telling he came back with another him that he rat.” needs to pick Since up some duties his second around the coming, Leon house, because has brought back six more he’s got to pay rats, one of rent. I think he them alive. started to think: Interestingly, ‘Hmm, maybe I the one should do some Leon spared work around appeared to be a domeshere.’ tic, hooded LYNDSAY WRIGHTSON rat – white with brown spots. The spooked rodent ran under Wrightson’s bed before scurrying out the front door. “He decided not to kill it. He thought this one deserved to escape,” Wrightson said. “A catch-and-release I guess.” Far from a mindless killing machine, Leon is evidently a discerning professional. “I think North Vancouver should hire him as pest control,” Wrightson said.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is alerting the public to a series of lane closures coming to Lions Gate Bridge over the next two weekends to allow for road resurfacing on the north approach.

Crews will reduce the bridge to single-lane-alternating traffic between 10 Nightly lane closures are coming to Lions Gate Bridge over p.m. and 8 a.m. on Friday the next two weekends. NSN FILES Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. and the ministry suggests using the 16, as well from 10 p.m. to Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as an 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. alternative. The closures will operate a similar “This scheduled paving of the north schedule on the following weekend – approach viaduct is part of regular road Friday, Sept. 22, Saturday, Sept. 23 and maintenance to keep the bridge safe and in Sunday, Sept. 24. good working order. Work has been schedAt least one sidewalk will remain open at all times during construction to provide uled during nighttime hours to minimize a crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. traffic disruptions,” the notice from the The work will be weather dependent ministry states.

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A West Vancouver man who struck and killed a woman as she was crossing an Ambleside street in a marked crosswalk will pay a $500 fine but face no driving ban following a sentencing in North Vancouver provincial court.

Judge Patrick Doherty handed the sentence to 58-year-old Zhigiang Peng Friday after Peng pleaded guilty to a Motor Vehicle Act charge of driving without due care and attention. In handing down the fine, Doherty said he accepted a joint submission by Crown and defence lawyers that although the collision was tragic and resulted in a death, it wasn’t caused by reckless driving but by a “momentary lapse of attention.” The judge added that he accepted “it is difficult to fathom on an emotional level how such a sentence is at all adequate for the loss of a completely innocent person,” but that “the law in this area is woefully inadequate to address the loss the victims have suffered.” According to the facts read out in court, Peng was driving east on Bellevue Avenue near the intersection with 13th Street in a Ford truck on the afternoon of Jan. 19, 2022, and was turning left at the intersection when he struck the 71-year-old woman in the crosswalk, between Bellevue Avenue and a parking lot for the tennis courts. Peng was travelling at a speed less than 30 kilometres per hour, but it is possible a windshield pillar in his truck or a side view mirror had obscured his view of the crosswalk at that moment, according to police who

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Grosvenor building. Both the Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer Jeffrey Ray said although the accident had tragic consequences, it wasn’t caused by reckless driving, but by a momentary lapse of concentration. “It was a true accident that could have happened to anyone,” said Ward. “There is no reason to keep Mr. Peng off the road.” Ray said his client, who built a successful telecommunications company in China before eventually moving to West Vancouver in 2007, has struggled with guilt and remorse over the accident. “If he could go back to that day, things would be different,” said Ray, adding Peng also wrote a letter of apology to the family of victim. Peng has also donated $1,500 towards a memorial tree to be planted near the site of the accident in Ambleside.

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he grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, famously – but especially so if your neighbour has been flouting the Metro Vancouver lawn-watering restrictions. So far this year, North Vancouver municipal staff have issued more than 100 bylaw fines to homeowners dumping our drinking water supply on their yards. West Vancouver however hasn’t done any enforcement at all. Unlike the other municipalities, West Vancouver actually has the smoking gun, or smoking water meter as it were. Already this year, they issued more than 900 letters to residents whose meters detected water use at four times the residential average. We would argue that the fines are already too low to dissuade people for

whom money is no object, but the municipality has made that moot. What is it that makes West Vancouver so exceptional? Knowing who the rule-breakers are and refusing to carry out enforcement is troubling for several reasons. It rewards the misdeeds of scofflaws. It incentivizes others to break the rules, knowing there will be no consequences. Worst of all, it undermines faith in the system that we need people to comply with for our own collective good. Summer droughts in B.C. are becoming progressively more serious and we need to treat them as such. If West Vancouver is unwilling do its job in preserving our water supply and our faith in the system, Metro Vancouver should staff up to do the job for them and pass the bill on to council.

Hunting middle-of-the-night magic is a risky game ANDY PREST

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It’s 1:30 a.m. and the house is quiet.

Your alarm wakes you with a jolt and you scramble to turn it off before it wakes your partner sleeping beside you. You put on some soft slippers and silently slide into the next room where your children are sleeping. You watch them sleep, so peaceful, so innocent. It’s almost painful to wake them from their much-needed sleep. But you all agreed to this, you all know the plan. The anger that would follow once they find out that you didn’t follow through would be worse than the momentarily mental pain of waking a sleeping kid. But wake them you must. “Psssst. It’s basketball time.”

I’ve been doing this same dance since I was a teenaged sports fan myself. Sometimes there are events that you really want to see happening across the globe and you can’t wait until morning to watch a recording or find out what happened, so you get up in the middle of the night to tune in. The Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup are two events that have been wrecking my sleep for decades, as have countless other random championships, typically if Team Canada is trying to pull off a big win. It’s a dangerous game. Sometimes you might crawl out of bed at 3 a.m. just to watch your team lose a must-win game. Actually, if you’ve followed various Team Canadas in various sports over the years, saying that they will “sometimes” ruin your

day before the sun rises is an understatement. Uh oh, it’s 6 a.m., you’ve just had your heart broken and now you get to be tired and sad all day. But sometimes it’s magical. You’re in your own little wee hours world, quietly living and dying on every play. Your snoozing neighbours have no idea of the drama they’re missing, the golden goal that got you so excited that you did a handspring onto the couch and then let out the world’s loudest silent scream. Others have no doubt experienced this same kind of quiet entertainment from other avenues of life, royal weddings and such happening half a world away. I feel both pride and worry that I have now brought my own two children into this

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world. Last week we hit both extremes during the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Early in the tournament Canada scored some huge wins at respectable hours, at least for us basketball nuts watching in the Vancouver time zone. That included an 88-85 win over Spain – 6:30 a.m. tipoff over here – that saw Canada erase a big deficit late in the game to earn a berth in the quarterfinals while also securing a berth in the Olympic basketball tournament for the first time since 2000. In the final two games of the tournament for Canada, both beginning at 1:30 a.m. here, we got a taste of the joy and pain of dead-of-night drama. First, the pain. In a semifinal matchup against Serbia, my older Continued on A9

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I moved from out of province to the North Shore back in February for full-time studies at a private college in downtown Vancouver. After a couple of months, I began looking for part-time work. I thought it would be easy. There’s a labour shortage, right? For the third time in as many months, a major hotel is looking for part-time banquet servers, flexible hours. Perfect for me – I typically walk seven miles a day. I enjoy interacting with people and I have strong arms. But I won’t apply. I have already applied twice to the earlier postings, with no success. I’ve learned my lesson: don’t bother. Why am I unable to get this kind of work? Is it because I failed the hotel’s quiz that had irrelevant questions about being a front desk clerk? Is it because it doesn’t allow me to re-take the test? Is it because I’m 64 and the online system won’t recognize my restaurant experience from 1980 as relevant? Is it because my cell phone number is from out of province? The automated system doesn’t provide answers – only human beings can and they can’t be reached. I went in person to the hotel, but couldn’t get past the front desk. I recounted my story to friends and fellow students. My friend’s children are experiencing the same situation – young, hard-working, educated adults who can’t find employers willing to hire them for basic

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part-time positions in areas where they already have experience. Nor can they find answers to what they might need to change in order to be hired. In the case of a fellow student, she was told that the business doesn’t want to hire someone who might be leaving the area in four month’s time. There is no labour shortage. There is a shortage of accountability. Prior to the internet, all I had to do was walk in or phone a business and ask them for reasons why I was not hired. And they would tell me. Now, you can only guess. But businesses continue to claim there is no one out there to do the work. I contacted my MLA, the Ministry of Labour and even the Temporary Foreign Worker program. I was sent around in circles. No one seems to have a clue about the reality facing capable resident workers in the current market. So, I depart lovely B.C. in six weeks and go back to my day job with a diploma and a debt far deeper than expected. In the meantime, if you find yourself saying, “What’s wrong with the locals? Don’t they want to work?” please remember, we are here. If you are an employer, and you haven’t done so already, start looking at your staff and ask: Do I have hiring diversity? Parttime positions? Students? Seniors? Or am I just holding out for full-time workers I can bring in from abroad? Take a chance, put in the effort. Look around at other businesses who are taking the responsible, community-minded approach. They are there. You can be one, too.

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Sleep for sports a dangerous swap Continued from A8 boy and I (the younger was furious we didn’t wake him) quietly watched Canada’s chance at gold slip away, with the Serbs scoring a 95-86 win to earn a berth in the final. We slunk back to bed at 4 a.m., questioning our life decisions. A couple of days later we feared the worst in a bronze medal match against the all-powerful U.S.A. squad, but my younger insisted we watch (the older skipped this one, a busy day ahead). At this point I have to admit that when I say I got up to watch these games, I mean I moved my body in front of the TV on the couch and then slept through most of the games. I mean … it’s 2:30 a.m.! I’m not a young man anymore. But my kid was up all the way. “You should open your eyes, daddy.” Snore.

“We’re doing well daddy.” I stirred to see us pull away near the end of the fourth quarter, only to have the U.S. team pull off a miracle play – missing a free throw on purpose, getting the rebound and hitting a three – to send the game into overtime. From then on I was wide awake as Canada calmly and cooly dispatched the world superpower to claim the team’s first ever FIBA Basketball World Cup medal. We silently went nuts together watching it all unfold. I can’t say for certain that it’s worth the headaches, literal ones I mean, that often come with missing that sleep. But that quiet glee that my boy and I shared was something I won’t soon forget. Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News. His lifestyle/humour column runs biweekly.

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That’s the message from the detachment after three envelopes arrived in the mail over the last three weeks with notes of thanks, along with $5, $10 and $20 bills. “It means a lot,” said Const. North Van RCMP Const. Mansoor Sahak shows off Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver a $20 bill. Someone has been sending anonymous RCMP spokesperson. “But sadly, cash donations to the detachment. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN we can’t accept any cash donamy entire day.” tions. It does not make it to any of “We get tonnes of letters and emails, the members here. It goes to the Receiver probably on a weekly basis, just thankGeneral for Canada.” ing our members, typically involving a Sahak said if their mysterious donor positive interaction that they’ve had with wants to continue being generous, the them,” he said. “It’s no secret that policing RCMP recommends finding a local charity is a difficult job. It takes a toll on you. And that will appreciate the financial support. so when you do get those letters, and the Letters and notes of appreciation from members do hear that their actions have the public are always welcomed though, been recognized … it goes a long way in Sahak said, adding that positive commaking the job that much easier.” ments from the public have “just made

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Daniel Fine is fixing the dogs of war.

The retired West Vancouver tech executive and founder of the Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund is recently back from his fifth trip to the war-torn country, trying desperately to get ahead of a looming crisis in the animal world. Right from the time of Russia’s invasion, Fine felt compelled to go help the four-leggeds. He quickly wound up volunteering at a shelter on the Polish border, walking rescue dogs for 18 hours a day. It was in speaking with volunteers on the ground there that he was clued into the bigger picture.

Population explosion Ukrainians are a pet-loving people, but eight million residents became refugees in 2022. Fine said estimates are one million animals were abandoned and left to go stray, the vast majority of them not spayed or neutered. Without outside intervention, the population of feral dogs and cats is going to explode. “If you do the math on it, and we’ve had some data scientists take a look at it, the numbers are a little bit unbelievable.... It’s going to leave about 124 million pets in five years,” Fine said. “What I’m trying to do is vaccinate, sterilize and microchip as many of these animals as fast as I can. And we’ve done, today, just about 7,750 of them.” When the war does end, there will

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Man’s best friend With so many humanitarian crises in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, Fine said he often feels he has to defend his efforts to help animals. There are dozens of non-profits and NGOs with much deeper pockets mobilized to help refugees, but almost nothing available for dogs and cats, he notes. And the way Fine sees it, humans domesticated dogs thousands of years

ago for our own benefit, which puts certain obligations on us today. “We owe them something,” he said. “Now it’s our turn to help.” Fine said he met one woman in Ukraine who spent six months hiding in a basement, coming outside only to fetch food from her garden and to help take care of nine stray dogs. For some, that existence may be hard to fathom, but Fine gets it. Caring for animals is a window into the human spirit. “She felt hopeless. But the animals are even more hopeless. They can’t even help themselves. Giving that help to them gives you hope,” he said. But even for those who struggle with the concept of the mission for the sake of the animals, it’s also a matter public health, Fine is quick to note. As that feral dog and cat population grows, it will inevitably result in the spread of zoonotic pathogens, most frightening among them, rabies, which kills upwards of 60,000 people per year already. Two of the vets he’s working with have already been bitten by rabid cats, he said. Risk vs reward There is no question that venturing into a warzone is dangerous, and even Fine’s family members have told him he’s a bit “nuts.” Fine said they take calculated risks but still, there are close calls, including on the most recent trip when he wandered into an area off the beaten path only to find himself surrounded by Continued on A17

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She won’t have to sell the island cottage or the $1.5 million yacht, bought when she feared they’d need to escape West Vancouver during the pandemic.

He’ll pay the mortgage on two West Vancouver homes in the most exclusive neighbourhoods plus two downtown condos. He’ll pay for private school tuition, their child’s club membership and $15,000 a month in child support – but not the costs of taking nannies on vacations. He’ll also pay $50,000 a month to his ex-wife – at least until their financially messy divorce can be sorted out by

the courts. A recent “interim order” untangling the finances of a high-rolling West Vancouver couple has offered a glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of the one percenters, as the uber wealthy couple argued in court over what kind of lifestyle each should be entitled to following their split. According to a written decision handed down in B.C. Supreme Court Aug. 24, the couple – who were married for four years – enjoyed a luxurious standard of living before their split, supported by the husband’s annual net income of more than $13 million as an investment executive and assets of $125 million.

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For their wedding present, he bought her a Porsche 911 convertible. They vacationed at five-star resorts in Maui, the Turks and Caicos and St. Barth’s, in ocean-front rooms that cost $3,000 to $5,000 per night. According to the wife, they sometimes chartered private planes to their destinations, including booking private Learjet flights to “accommodate travel with dogs” at a cost of $24,000 a pop. Their household staff included two rotating nannies, a full-time cleaner, language tutor, part-time driver and a personal assistant. They hosted parties and events where the price tag clocked in at up $350,000, including catering, entertainment and yacht charters. They paid for memberships at private health care clinics, plus expenses for personal trainers, masseuses, counsellors and coaches, and dropped up to $15,000 per shopping session on clothes at upscale stores. “The lifestyle enjoyed by the parties during their relationship is clearly well beyond norm for the vast majority of families. They decided to maintain four residential properties in Vancouver and West Vancouver plus a cottage. They had a household staff. They had multiple cars. They enjoyed frequent luxury travel,” the judge noted. Following their split, the husband blamed the escalation of spending on his wife, arguing that it was a primary source of conflict between them. He added that “despite his exceptional income and accumulated wealth, he has always tried to maintain a modest but comfortable lifestyle” telling the judge, he “frequently eats at Tim Horton’s and buys clothes from places like Winners.” In the end, the judge considered, but ultimately rejected, an interim child support calculation of more than $103,000 per month, along with $165,000 a month in interim spousal support. He also rejected requests to pay more than $4,000 a month for a full-time cleaner and $2,000 for a language tutor for their pre-school-aged child. “I agree it is appropriate to take into consideration that the parties had a privileged lifestyle. I do not agree that it is necessary or appropriate to base the level of support on [the wife] maintaining the most extravagant budget,” the judge wrote, noting food expenses of $6,000 per month and $2,000 per month for furnishings “all appear excessive.” The judge noted a final decision on support payments wouldn’t be made until terms of the divorce are settled.

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PERSIAN FOLK DANCE

Culture and protest meet in Middle Eastern dance academy HAMID JAFARI

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For almost two decades Pooneh Alizadeh has been mixing cultures through dance from her North Vancouver studio.

Born and raised in Iran, Alizadeh studied art and graphic design at Tehran University before moving to Canada and establishing the Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. She started to teach a range of dances in various styles, including Persian folk dance, Sama, fusion, modern, Egyptian and belly dancing. “Through the academy, I started bringing people from different cultures together because diverse cultures coexist in Canada, and it was a great opportunity for me to introduce Middle Eastern folk and classical dance forms from my cultural heritage to them,” she said. A year after establishing the dance academy, her daughter, Melody Teymourian, was born in Vancouver. Today, Teymourian

Pooneh Alizadeh and her daughter, Melody Teymourian, performing Sama. CONTRIBUTED, PERFECT SHOT STUDIO assists her mother in managing the academy as a right-hand, in addition to being a professional dancer in Sama and Persian folk-dance styles. The academy was the vessel that exposed her to Iranian culture, she said. “I started walking when I was eight months old, and I started dancing at the same time. We never had a babysitter. Instead of staying at home or in a daycare, I would be in class in that little carriage. So, I was just raised with that music, and I’ve always connected

with it deeply,” Teymourian said. Teymourian describes dance as a form of therapy. “It taught me to be calm in stressful situations, and it’s a form of meditation for me. Dancing to a bunch of people and getting all glammed up brings me relaxation and that’s most important to me,” she said. “In Sama, dancers are spinning a lot and just get lost in the music because they are not very focused on their surroundings. It’s kind of just you with the Earth. It’s a lot like meditation.

People think you get so dizzy, and it’s probably so difficult, but it’s very therapeutic.” Alizadeh believes the primary goal of her academy is community connection. She recalls that when the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions started, her classes got shut down, and she was upset. Her husband came up with the idea of online courses. “People began to join, and it became a larger and larger community. It was a great feeling to have around 800 individuals from all over the world,” she said. After the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, she performed at an event celebrating Persian New Year, Nowruz, in North Vancouver in 2022. Last year, when the Women, Life, Freedom movement started in Iran and protests spread around the world, Alizadeh performed dances in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery. “Our goal was to spread awareness for people to understand the pain. Dance is a universal way of

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communicating with people who don’t speak Farsi. They can see the facial expression, our body language, and the pain that we’re going through.” One dance video went viral on TikTok and was seen more than 20 million times. In her native Iran, dance remains illegal but the practice persists as a powerful form of protest. Since the movement began, there have been at least 537 deaths and 22,000 arrests in the anti-government demonstrations. Alizadeh also designed a performance inspired by Baraye, a song by Shervin Hajipour, incorporating English, Persian and Kurdish languages. This song received the Best Song for Social Change Award at the 2023 Grammys. 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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Ukrainian people are optimistic Continued from A13 Russian land mines poking through the surface of the soil. “I’m not really frightened. I feel stupid sometimes, like I should be paying more attention,” he said. “Every time, I learn a little bit more.” They routinely have to cross military checkpoints, but with a frontline that shifts every day, they sometimes don’t know who is in control of a given area when they arrive. “It’s Russian, you’re dead, right? Or they’re going to hold you for ransom” he said. Fine has seen first-hand the devastated towns and villages, the Kerson Airport in ruins, and the Ukrainian people weary of a brutal war. Just days ago, the Russians bombed a central marketplace filled with civilians, he noted. But fine said he also sees a steely resolve in the people of Ukraine. “They’re under a lot of stress right now. They haven’t been working. The economy is in tatters. They never know when drones or missiles are coming. Kids can’t go to school,” he said. “But the Ukrainians have their heart into the game. They are super optimistic. And everyone you talk to – men and women – are willing to fight. They’re into it. They’re going to protect their country.” Fine said the most optimistic he can be is for Russia’s leadership to see what he’s seen and realize that the war is

The Kerson Airport lies in ruins following Russian bombing. DAN FINE ultimately unwinnable for them. Path to victory It’s impossible to know when Russia will end its invasion or whether the Ukrainians will push them back across the borders, but Fine said taking care of Ukraine’s animals is a winnable battle and he plans to keep mustering donations. “Every time [people] donate, we can sterilize more animals.… We can fix this,” he said. “We have a huge job ahead of us. We’ve got to do hundreds of thousands more animals. Otherwise it won’t be successful.” To contribute to the Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund, visit petfundr.com/ campaigns/12CIU0.

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Judge ruling on use of force

Continued from A26 out, he ignored directions to get down on the ground. Officers were able to grab Mills, lift him over the median and get him face down on the ground. Cuffing him was difficult, however, as Mills kept one of his hands underneath his stomach, Saulnier said. “I expect some of the witnesses will also testify that once Mr. Mills was on the other side of the median on his stomach being held by several officers, but still with his hand under him before he had been handcuffed, that Sgt. Nagel’s police dog bit Mr. Mills, likely on the shoulder, quickly, and then the head,” he said. “Mr. Mills was injured from that dog bite, and once he was handcuffed and sat up, blood was streaming down on him from an injury on the back of his head or near his ear.” The judge in the case will have to determine whether that amounted to a criminal assault, or whether it was protected by section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which permits law enforcement members to use force in the course of their duties. “The Crown doesn’t take issue with the fact that Sgt. Nagel was in the execution of his duties, part of a group of officers affecting an arrest of Mr. Mills,” Saulnier said. “The question is whether the use of force in having Sgt. Nagel’s police dog bite Mr. Mills

was a reasonable use of force.” The first witness to testify was Const. Blaine Fuller, a Fraser Valley Highway Patrol member who told the court he pulled Mills over for having expired Ontario plates. When he ran a check through the police data system, he learned Mills was wanted on outstanding warrants in Ontario, for assaulting an officer, evading resisting arrest and flight from police. Fuller described Mills’s demeanor before the suspect punched the officer in the face. “He was mad. He was clenching his fists. He was looking at my sidearm. He was looking at my tool belt. He was looking right through me,” he said. Fuller pepper sprayed Mills, but the man was able to get back into his car and drive off, west on Highway 1. Nagel was the first officer to arrive at the scene and offer assistance, Fuller said, before he got back on the highway in search of the suspect vehicle. In February 2021, Mills was found guilty of assaulting a police officer, escaping from custody and assault with intent to resist arrest. He was sentenced to time served, court records show. The trial is expected to last until Wednesday with further court days yet to be scheduled.

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2023 TAX SALE Pursuant to section 645 of the Local Government Act, The District of West Vancouver is required to publish the time and place of the tax sale and the description and street address, if any, of properties subject to tax sale. The 2023 Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chambers of The District of West Vancouver, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC, at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023. The following properties will be included in the sale unless delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid before that time. List subject to change.

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Black bear breaks into garbage bin BRENT RICHTER

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Bear-resistant. Not bear-proof.

A Blueridge resident is sharing video of a local black bear breaking into his garbage bin, suggesting the District of North Vancouver could do more to keep hungry bruins out. The video, which was shot in the morning of Sept. 5, shows a healthy-looking black bear amble up to the bins. After about a minute of futzing with the organics bin, which the owner has fastened with padlocks, the bear moves onto the garbage bin, pries open the lid and makes off with a plastic bag full of God-knows-what. “Common problem where we live. The bins the district provide have very soft brass clips to lock the lid. No effort for this guy. If they were steel, they would not bend. Then the bear would not have easy access to garbage,” Terry Weaver wrote in the caption. Not included in the video is Weaver coming outside and making noise, which caused the bear, who is well-known as “Bob” in the neighbourhood, to drop the garbage and take off. Weaver said he was impressed with Bob knowing to flip the bin over to get easier access. “Short of picking the locks with lock picks, it’s really smart,” he said. Weaver acknowledged that it’s a tough time for bears as they try to put on weight for winter while the local blackberry crop shrivels on the vine. “The feed is limited, so I feel for the bear,” he said. North Shore Black Bear Society responds The video provides a teachable moment for everyone living in bear country, said Holly Reisner, co-executive director with the North Shore Black Bear Society. The society is currently waging a campaign to get North Shore residents to clean up anything that might draw bears into conflict or non-natural food sources. Using padlocks or stronger clips would make it more challenging for the bears to get into garbage and therefore more likely they’ll move on and look for an easier target, Reisner conceded, but that wouldn’t address the root of the problem. “It would be easier to ask the district to provide a solution for us, but this is not feasible, certainly not in time for the fall season of hyperphagia,” she said. “Having said that, you cannot bear-proof the garbage bins we have. A Continued on A29

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Continued from A28 determined bear would have opened the lid of that garbage bin with the padlocks on by bending the lid back.” The surest way to keep bears out of your bins is to make sure there aren’t any odours wafting out of them in the first place, Reisner said. The best solution is to store bins inside a garage or shed, if possible, and keep organics indoors until collection day. The most odorous organics including meat, bones, fish and grease. Those should be frozen until collection day, and food packaging should be washed out before being disposed of. But the Black Bear Society also urges people to scrub all of their bins with vinegar after they are emptied. Baby diapers, which are potent attractants, should be “emptied” into the toilet before being wrapped well and stored indoors until garbage day. “The extra effort we request residents to go to, to make their garbage and organic waste unappealing and inaccessible to a bear, is the responsibility we shoulder by living in bear country,” Reisner said. “The payoff to us is no more strewn garbage to clean up, and the knowledge that we are helping keep these beautiful animals safe and healthy.”

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Free music festival returns to The Shipyards Sept. 23 NICK LABA

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ART RENTAL SHOW SEPT. 1 - 23 CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE This semi-annual, salon-style exhibition represents original 2-D artworks by local artists for rent or to buy! With over 400 pieces in our collection; there is art for everyone! For more info: northvanarts.ca ETHEREALITY AUG. 23 - SEP. 17 SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE Striking landscapes in watercolour by Enda Bardell, Jenny Liu & Mong Yen. Each artist takes a unique approach to depicting scenes, both real & imagined, using the medium in dynamic ways. For more info: westvanartscouncil.ca CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES: RECONCILIATION THROUGH STORYTELLING WITH CHIEF DR ROBERT JOSEPH THURSDAY, SEP. 17, 7 - 9 P.M. MONOVA: MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER Join us as Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation, shares reflections on his recent book, Namwayut – We Are All One: A Pathway to Reconciliation. For more info: monova.ca Events listed here are supported by the North Shore News. Check out more listings on North Shore’s online event calendar: nsnews.com/local-events

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Here’s an event that might strike a chord with you.

The Shipyards Festival is returning to the North Vancouver waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 23 for a day of music, family fun and responsible public consumption of adult beverages. The free event runs from noon to 10 p.m., with musical performances throughout the day across four stages. The Shipbuilders Square Stage will be headlined by MIINA, the Victoria-based band formerly known as Carmanah. Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Riun Garner will also play the Shipbuilders stage, along with Michaela Slinger, an indie pop artist also based in the city. Juno-nominated rapper and singer Sonreal headlines the Shipyards Commons Stage. Seattle-based rapper Sol and B.C. rock ‘n’ roller Garret T. Willie perform on the Commons stage earlier in the evening. Several artists will also play the Car Free Day Stage at Carrie Cates Court, including local favourites Tourist Company.

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And Burrard Dry Dock will feature a lineup of acoustic performances, for those looking for a more low-key listening experience. A family zone will be set up in The Pipe Shop with musical performances, juggling, bounce houses, face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon art. A site-wide licence for the event means that parents and other big kids can enjoy drinks from North Point Brewing, Swandive and others. A full schedule for the event can be found at shipyardsfestival.com.

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The Carson Graham Eagles have kicked off their football season with a swooping victory over the Handsworth Royals.

On Saturday at the annual Buchanan Bowl – which is a league game this year – the Eagles claimed a crushing 50-0 victory over the Royals. The Carson team is experienced and came out focused and ready to execute, said head coach Brian Brady. “They had a great week of practice which contributed to that,” he said. “We were able to get a bunch of different players making plays, and everything just seemed to connect.” On offence, Carson receiver Fin Nemeth was a standout with 117 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Eric Town had 79 receiving yards and one touchdown. On defence, Ryan Barber and Andrew McIntosh had five tackles and one sack each. With the return of most of their record-breaking offence and provincial semifinalist team from last year, Brady expects Carson to be one of the top-ranked AAA teams in B.C. this season. Quarterback Liam Marshall, who threw 237 passing yards in

Handsworth wide receiver August Portal is tackled by Carson Graham defensive back Griffin Allan during the Buchanan Bowl Saturday at Carson. BLAIR SHIER Saturday’s game, broke the provincial record last year, averaging 299 yards per game. Brady also praised Handsworth’s football program, which won the junior varsity game earlier in the day. Handsworth, as well as Argyle, are facing a challenging start to their

season, with delays to work on Argyle’s artificial turf field and the resurfacing of the field at William Griffin, which suffered from drainage issues. “It’s hard enough to run a football program. Adding those challenges is another

obstacle for them to build their program,” Brady said. “That said … I think they’re going to have a good season. Their [junior varsity] team was really good.” Handsworth is also joining the AAA Western Conference this year, which Brady describes as B.C.’s toughest and one of the top in Canada. “You’ve got to play Mount Doug, Vancouver College, Notre Dame. Some really top programs that don’t have the same challenges that some of the other schools have,” he said. As an indication of the teams’ quality, there are six playoff seeds in the conference. Overall, the longtime coach said this year’s Buchanan Bowl was an excellent way to start the season. “It was a great school community event,” he said. “We had an absolute tonne of teacher and administration support.” Noting a bright future for the sport across the region, Brady also highlighted the hiring of Glen Donaldson as the new coach at West Vancouver Secondary. Donaldson is president of the BC Secondary Schools Football Association and a former running back coach at UBC. “It’s a good time to be on a football team on the North Shore,” Brady said.

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Watch the meeting online at cnv.org/LiveStreaming or in person at City Hall, 141 West 14th Street Pursuant to Section 227, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 224(2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of North Vancouver Council will consider “Taxation Exemption Bylaw, 2023, No. 8990”, which could provide the following properties with an exemption for the payment of municipal taxes in the year 2024. The tax figures below are estimates only and will be modified based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. For more information, contact Financial Services at tax@cnv.org or 604-983-7316. SECTION OF PROPOSED ESTIMATED TAXES IN $ ORGANIZATION ADDRESS TAX EXEMPTIONS 2024 2025 2026 Anavets Senior Citizens’ Housing 245 East 3rd Street 224 (2)(a) 13,411 13,769 14,150 Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans in Canada 119 East 3rd Street 224 (2)(a) 20,527 21,075 21,659 Auxiliary to Lions Gate Hospital - Thrift Shop (new applicant) 132 West 16th Street 224 (2)(a) 11,459 11,765 12,091 BC Photography and Media Arts Society 101 Carrie Cates Court 224 (2)(a) 80,847 83,006 85,305 Canadian Mental Health Association 300 – 1835 Lonsdale Avenue 224 (2)(a) 4,107 4,217 4,334 Catalyst Community Developments Society (new applicant) 144 St. Georges Avenue 224 (2)(a) 24,943 25,609 26,318 The Cascadia Society for Social Working 325 West 19th Street 224 (2)(a) 4,762 4,889 5,024 The Cascadia Society for Social Working 351 West 19th Street 224 (2)(a) 3,888 3,992 4,103 The Cascadia Society for Social Working 348 West 19th Street 224 (2)(a) 4,366 4,483 4,607 Chesterfield Housing Society 1415 Chesterfield Avenue 224 (2)(a) 3,488 3,581 3,680 City of North Vancouver - The Shipyards Office and Public Support Space 125 Victory Ship Way 224 (2)(b) 53,733 55,168 56,696 City of North Vancouver - Pipe Shop 115 Victory Ship Way 224 (2)(b) 39,372 40,423 41,543 Community Living Society 317 & 319 East Keith Road 224 (2)(a) 4,792 4,920 5,056 Community Living Society 1003 – 555 West 28th Street 224 (2)(a) 1,725 1,771 1,820 Family Services North Shore 1109 – 1117 Lonsdale Avenue 224 (2)(a) 20,406 20,951 21,531 Fraternal Order of Eagles, North West Aerie 2638 162 – 170 West 3rd Street 224 (2)(a) 32,523 33,392 34,316 Girl Guides of Canada - Units 107, 108, 109, 207, 208, 209 252 West Esplanade 224 (2)(a) 81,967 84,156 86,487 Hollyburn Community Services Society - Units 104, 106, 107, 205, 206, 207 210 West 13th Street 224 (2)(a) 6,706 6,885 7,075 Hollyburn Community Services Society (new applicant) 439 East 17th Street 224 (2)(a) 5,264 5,405 5,555 HYAD Housing for Young Adults with Disabilities 2130 Chesterfield Avenue 224 (2)(a) 2,787 2,861 2,940 Intellectual Disabilities (North and West Vancouver) Society 1924 Jones Avenue 224 (2)(a) 2,986 3,066 3,151 Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 170 West 2nd Street 224 (2)(a) 53,920 55,360 56,893 Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 1480 St. Andrews Avenue 224 (2)(a) 3,530 3,624 3,724 Lighthouse Harbour Ministries 1 – 260 East Esplanade 224 (2)(a) 7,515 7,716 7,930 The Lonsdale Creek Daycare Society 230 West 21st Street 224 (2)(c) 14,915 15,313 15,737 Lookout Emergency Aid Society - North Shore Shelter 705 West 2nd Street 224 (2)(d) 18,136 18,620 19,136 Marineview Housing Society 1053 Grand Boulevard 224 (2)(j) 5,182 5,320 5,467 Marineview Housing Society 1057 Cloverley Street 224 (2)(j) 3,169 3,254 3,344 Navy League of Canada 1555 Forbes Avenue 224 (2)(d) 20,310 20,852 21,430 The North Shore Disability Resource Centre 2412 Wilding Way 224 (2)(a) 3,489 3,582 3,681 North Shore Multicultural Society - Units 100, 202, 203, 204, 204A, 205, 207, 302, 303, 305 123 East 15th Street 224 (2)(a) 60,185 61,792 63,504 North Shore Neighbourhood House 225 East 2nd Street 224 (2)(a) 26,946 27,665 28,431 North Shore Neighbourhood House - Programming Space 113 East 3rd Street 224 (2)(d) 478 491 505 North Shore Neighbourhood House - Centre View Childcare 143 East 14th Street 224 (2)(d) 3,248 3,335 3,427 North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 102 – 124 West 1st Street 224 (2)(a) 8,309 8,531 8,767 North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Avenue 224 (2)(d) 18,020 18,501 19,013 North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club 249 East 24th Street 224 (2)(i) 65,547 67,297 69,161 North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission 131 – 115 West Esplanade 224 (2)(b) 105,184 107,992 110,893 North Vancouver Royal Canadian Legion 121 – 123 West 15th Street 224 (2)(a) 23,886 24,523 25,202 Presentation House Cultural Society 333 Chesterfield Avenue 224 (2)(d) 48,339 49,630 51,005 Silver Harbour Centre 144 East 22nd Street 224 (2)(a) 71,843 73,761 75,804 St. Edmund’s Parish 613 Mahon Avenue 224 (2)(a) 6,913 7,098 7,295 St. Leonard’s Society of North Vancouver 312 Bewicke Avenue 224 (2)(a) 3,032 3,113 3,199 Vancouver Coastal Health Authority - 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PUBLIC HEARING COACH HOUSES AND SECONDARY SUITES ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

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North Van fireworks ban back on the agenda BRENT RICHTER

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When: 7pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Where: Council Chamber, 355 W. Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC How: The Public Hearing will be held in a hybrid format with a combination of in-person and electronic participation by some or all members of council, staff and the public. The public are invited to attend at the Council Chamber where they will be able to see and hear the entire proceedings. Those wishing to view or to participate in the meeting electronically may do so at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/67910218298 or by phone by dialling 1-778-907-2071 and entering Meeting ID: 679 1021 8298

What: A Public Hearing for Bylaw 8525, 8615, and 8635, proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw regarding Coach Houses and Secondary Suites. What Changes:

Bylaw 8525 proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw to update the deﬁnition of “secondary suite”; add clarifying language to Section 4B88-3(c) regarding the residency of the owner within a single-family residential building, accessory use of the secondary suite, and legal designation of the principal dwelling unit and secondary suite; and revise the size requirements for secondary suites. Bylaw 8615 proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow a secondary suite and coach house on the same property in single-family zones except within Town and Village Centres and update the off-street parking requirements for single-family homes with a secondary suite or a coach house, and a secondary suite and a coach house. Bylaw 8635 proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw to change the permitted roof height of coach houses

When and How can I provide input?

We welcome your input on September 26, 2023 at 7pm. You may sign up to speak at the hearing by contacting the Municipal Clerk at signup@dnv.org prior to 3pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. You may also provide a written submission at any time prior to the close of the public hearing by sending it to the Municipal Clerk at input@dnv.org or by mail to Municipal Clerk, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 4N5. After the speakers list has been exhausted, there will be an opportunity for additional speakers who had not signed up in advance to make submissions. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public concerning these bylaws after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Need more info?

Relevant background material and copies of the bylaws are available for review at the Clerk’s Ofﬁce, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, except holidays, from September 12, 2023 to September 26, 2023 or online at DNV.org/public-hearing

Questions?

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After the first attempt to ban Halloween fireworks in the District of Vancouver turned out to be a dud, the fuse has been lit again.

Council voted 5-2 Monday night to advance a bylaw that would prohibit the sale and use of consumer fireworks, which are currently only legal from 6 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 31 with a permit approved by the fire department. Fireworks seized by North Vancouver RCMP in previous The previous council years’ Halloween rambunctiousness. NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP considered and ultimately to the meeting Monday to urge council to rejected a similar motion in 2021, but Coun. Jim Hanson brought the snuff out the bylaw. “Let me be clear, I think as elected offiproposal back, saying it “is long overdue.” “I believe, based on my outreach in cials and public officials, you’re willingly the community, that a fireworks ban is creating an unsafe environment by crebroadly supported by a majority of the ating an underground marketplace from residents of the district,” he said, noting a very legal and highly regulated market. the public safety and fire risks associated Your residents will continue to seek with them, disturbances to pets and wildout fireworks in other cities or online, life, litter and other nuisances that district delivered right to their door to celebrate is concerned about. “I believe our commu- their events or other cultural celebranity will collectively rest more easily when tions,” said Aleem Kanji, chief advocacy officer of the Canadian National Fireworks fireworks are banned in the district.” Association. Before council votes on the proposal, Regardless of what council decides, they will first hold a public meeting for Muri cautioned that Oct. 31 isn’t likely residents and business owners to have going to be a silent night. their say. “I just don’t want the community have Couns. Betty Forbes, Herman Mah this false sense of security that they’re all and Catherine Pope supported Hanson’s going to go away,” she said. motion to hear from the public on the If district council goes ahead with matter, although some noted they were the ban, they will be joining the City of still undecided on the matter. North Vancouver, which banned them in “I’m going to keep an open mind going 2015, and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw into that public meeting and try weighing (Squamish Nation), which passed a ban in the pros and cons again,” Forbes said. 2022 after years of concerns from nation Mayor Mike Little and Coun. Jordan members. Back voted against Hanson’s motion “This year marks the first year of – both stressing the ability for neighthe complete ban. Selling, purchasing bourhood fireworks displays to bring or discharging fireworks on-reserve is community together on Halloween. no longer permitted. There are fines “It is inextricably linked to a uniquely West Coast culture. It’s not something you for violating these new regulations, and Squamish Nation Public Safety will be find in other areas,” Little said. “I think actively monitoring and enforcing the this has a value in the community that regulations, particularly during the month can’t be easily replaced and I think it is of October,” said nation spokesperson worth some of the risks that we’re talking Wilson Williams. about.” According to District of North The public meeting has not been Vancouver staff, West Vancouver and the scheduled yet but several people in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation are also considering fireworks business, including local retailbans. ers, importers and lobbyists turned out

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Average streamflow into Capilano reservoir hits record low The education and the carrots only go so far, said Linda Parkinson, director of policy, planning and analysis for Metro’s Water Services Department. “You also need the enforcement,” she said. “[There’s] a lot of a lot of media coverage to get the

word out too, so I think it’s fair to say that most people should know about the ban by now.” For context, our province is experiencing some of the direst drought conditions ever. Many regions in B.C., including the Lower Mainland Basin, are at the highest drought rating, Level 5, which means “adverse impacts on both communities and ecosystems are almost certain.” Locally, seven-day average streamflow at the mouth of the

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district with drinkable water. While still within the normal range, water has been coming out of the reservoirs without anything new coming in since the spring. “The small volumes of rain that did fall in early August and early September, were not enough to make any impact to the reservoir levels – the soil is so dry that the water’s just absorbed,” Parkinson said. Overall, Phase 2 restrictions have tempered demand. For the first half of July, Metro residents were using 1.5 billion litres on average per day, which fell to around 1.3 billion litres in August and 1.2 billion litres daily in September. Keeping demand low is key to avoiding Stage 3 restrictions, which can hurt businesses. “That’s where you start getting into curbing uses from businesses, like car washes, window washers – it gets a lot more impactful on local businesses. So we’re very mindful of our decision to move to Stage 3,” Parkinson said.

Capilano Lake reservoir has hit around 0.85 cubic metres per second, the lowest on record since data started being collected at the site in 1914. Previously, the lowest average flow into the reservoir was 1.1 m3/s last September. Metro Vancouver’s climate outlook for this year shows that the region’s watersheds have received just 38 per cent of normal precipitation levels for June, July and August, while temperatures have been 1.6 degrees warmer. Looking ahead, the drought is expected to continue with warm, dry weather persisting into the fall. “We’re not expecting significant input to the reservoirs,” Parkinson said. “What we can control now is the demand, and we need to keep the demand low.” Partially due to the strong snowpack last winter, reservoir levels are currently within the normal range, at around 56 per cent of maximum, or 163.8 billion litres as of Sept. 3. That’s the combined volume of the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam reservoirs, which supply almost the entire regional

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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS NOTICE 2024 Permissive Tax Exemptions under provision of the Community Charter (SBC 2003) Chapter 26, Part 7, Division 7, Section 224. It is the intention of the Council of the District of West Vancouver to consider Proposed 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 5250, 2023 at the regular Council Meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023. Proposed 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 5250, 2023 will provide the following properties with an exemption from paying municipal taxes in 2024.

Extract of Community Charter Chapter 26 Part 7 DIVISION 7-PERMISSIVE EXEMPTIONS: General authority for permissive exemptions a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (f) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship], (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building, (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and (iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii); (h) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (i) [seniors’ homes] or (j) [hospitals], any area of land surrounding the exempt building; (k) land or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.

224 (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements, or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw. (2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporation, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; (c) land or improvements that the council considers would otherwise qualify for exemption under section 220 [general statutory exemptions] were it not for a secondary use; (d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by ORGANIZATION NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 60 580 18th Street North Shore Disability Resource Centre Association 1590 Gordon Avenue Scout Properties (BC/Yukon) #158 Hollyburn Mountain Scout Properties (BC/Yukon) #174 Hollyburn Mountain ** The YMCA of Greater Vancouver 220 723 Main Street HOUSING SOCIETIES Capilano Senior Citizen’s Housing Society 1475 Esquimalt Avenue Klahanee Park Housing Society 370 Klahanie Court Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 2151 Gordon Avenue Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 959 21st Street Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 975 & 999 21st Street *** Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 950 22nd Street PLACES OF WORSHIP Christ the Redeemer Parish 599 Keith Road First Church of Christ, Scientist 714 20th Street Har EI, North Shore Centre for Jewish Life Society 1305 Taylor Way North Shore Unitarian Church 370 Mathers Avenue Parish of St. Christopher’s (West Vancouver) 1068 Inglewood Avenue Parish of St. Christopher’s (West Vancouver) 1080 11th Street St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 885 22nd Avenue Park Royal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1335 3rd Street St. Anthony’s Church 2347 Inglewood Avenue St. David’s United Church 1525 Taylor Way St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church 4773 Piccadilly South West Vancouver Baptist Church 450 Mathers Avenue West Vancouver Presbyterian Church 2893 Marine Drive West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Avenue TOTAL

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$4,900 $2,700 $4,300 $12,700 $7,500 $8,100 $4,900 $8,000 $11,100 $7,400 $8,400 $15,400 $7,300 $18,600 $244,700

Graph depicting the estimated municipal property tax* for exempted properties

* The estimate may not represent additional tax exemptions that may be available through BC Assessment. ** This parcel is new and details will be confirmed later in 2023 by BC Assessment. Currently, there is no assessment value so no estimate of exempt taxes can be calculated. *** This parcel is currently exempt for municipal use but assessment will change for 2024 as the District signed a ground lease with Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society.

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Recent data from sewage water sampling at the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant confirm what anecdotal reports have indicated: COVID-19 infections have recently ticked up on the North Shore.

“We’ve been seeing a bit of an increase,” said Dr. Alex Choi, medical health officer for the North Shore. Choi said the amount of COVID virus detected in local wastewater

has been rising since about mid-July. The virus levels still fall far below what they were doing previous peaks in infections, said Choi. The uptick also does not appear connected to any new variant. Currently the variants most often detected in North Shore wastewater are XBB.1.16 and EG.5, said Choi – both offshoots of earlier Omicron subvariants. Neither strain has been associated with more severe illness, said Choi, adding another key difference from earlier upticks is “the majority

of our population has hybrid immunity” – from both earlier COVID infections and vaccinations. According to wastewater data from B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control, the level of virus detected on the North Shore are still lower than those detected in other Lower Mainland wastewater systems. Both province-wide and within the Vancouver Coastal Health region, infections, hospitalizations, critical care admissions and deaths associated with COVID-19 all increased between the beginning of August and beginning

of September, according to the BCCDC. Cases among people aged 60 and over have particularly increased. “Unfortunately, COVID-19 is not going away within the foreseeable future, and will continue to circulate,” said Choi. On Tuesday, Health Canada’s regulatory branch approved Moderna’s new Spikevax shot, which is formulated for the XBB.1.5 lineage of the Omicron variant. Pfizer-BioNTech has also submitted its version of the vaccine for approval.

The vaccine is expected to arrive in Canada soon with a fall rollout of the COVID shot starting in October. Shots will be available through pharmacies, doctors’ offices or public health units. The flu vaccine is expected to roll out at the same time. Health officials are urging everyone – and especially people who are older, pregnant or immunocompromised – to get their shots when they are available. One advocacy group Protect Our Province is also urging B.C. to bring back mask mandates in health care settings and in schools.

Notice of Upcoming Construction Lions Gate Bridge Overnight Closures North Approach Viaduct Resurfacing Project

SEPT. 22 & 23 10 AM – 4 PM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be paving the North Approach Viaduct of the Lions Gate Bridge. This work will take place at night over two consecutive weekends in September to minimize traffic disruptions and delays. Weather conditions may affect the planned schedule. The North Approach Viaduct will be reduced to single-lane alternating traffic during the following work periods. Weekend One • Friday, September 15, 10 p.m. to Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m. • Saturday, September 16, 10 p.m. to Sunday, September 17, 8 a.m. • Sunday, September 17, 10 p.m. to Monday, September 18, 5:30 a.m. Weekend Two • Friday, September 22, 10 p.m. to Saturday, September 23, 8 a.m. • Saturday, September 23, 10 p.m. to Sunday, September 24, 8 a.m. • Sunday, September 24, 10 p.m. to Monday, September 25, 5:30 a.m. Motorists are asked to use the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing or take public transit if possible. One sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists. Please exercise caution, watch for traffic control personnel and obey all signs along the route.

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As a volunteer with Lions Bay Fire & Rescue, Jonathan Wreglesworth has been on the scene of medical calls before in the small community.

But he never imagined the day would come when he’d put his emergency training to work to save the life of his own mother-in-law. On Friday, Wreglesworth, 54, was honoured with a BC Emergency Health Services Vital Link Award for using CPR to help save the life of Pippa Phillips last year. It was July 5, 2022, and Wreglesworth was about to leave his home in Lions Bay to run some errands when his father-in-law ran up from the downstairs suite to tell him that his mother-in-law had just had a heart attack. Wreglesworth ran down to find his mother-in-law, in her 80s, unresponsive and not breathing. “It was immediately evident to me she was in a dire situation,” he said. As a young boy, Wreglesworth took first aid with Scouts and later repeated

Jonathan Wreglesworth was honoured Friday with a Vital Link Award from BC Emergency Health Services for his actions in saving the life of his mother in law, Pippa Phillips, when she had a heart attack in July 2022. BCEHS some of that training with sporting activities, he said, earning a first aid ticket as an emergency medical attendant. Continued first aid training is one of the benefits of volunteering with the

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fire department, which is always looking for new local volunteers to bolster the ranks, he added. Wreglesworth immediately started CPR while telling his father-in-law to call 911. His colleagues with the Lion Bay fire department were first on the scene about seven minutes later, with a portable AED device, although at the time, those minutes went by in a blur. After that, paramedics arrived and took over, rushing Phillips to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver and their specialized cardiac unit. Thankfully, Phillips made a full recovery, which Wreglesworth describes as “absolutely remarkable.” The date of the dramatic incident happens to be Wreglesworth’s wedding anniversary, giving the family two reasons to celebrate. Reflecting on that fateful day, Wreglesworth said he’s grateful that he knew what to do and was able to use those skills to make a difference. CPR is something everyone should learn, he said. “The principles behind it are really quite straightforward,” he said. “In this particular instance it made a huge difference.”

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Pictured above is Cecil Dench, janitor of North Star School, along with two schoolboy helpers ca. 1940s, cleaning up after school. Dench was born in Nova Scotia but moved with his family to settle on Queens Road East when his father, William, took a job as first mate on the North Vancouver ferry. He worked as a janitor for the North Van School District for more than 30 years. North Star School opened in 1912 as a two-room schoolhouse and operated until 1982 when it closed due to declining enrollment. It later reopened in 1990 as École André-Piolat. Visit monova.ca for more information about the history of the North Shore and to learn about MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver now open Thursday to Sunday in The Shipyards. Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver at 3203 Institute Rd. in Lynn Valley is open by appointment only. Contact: archives@monova.ca

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Lacto-fermentation is an ancient form of preserving food that utilizes sea salt and untreated water to kickstart an anaerobic biological process between ambient yeast and beneficial biology originating in living soil. Glass weights ensure that beans and aromatics stay Over the course of several submerged during lacto-fermentation. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT weeks or months, the an understatement. Dark green leaves nutritional pedigree of emerged thick and leathery, naturally organic food can be elevated many-fold, resistant to insect predation, sunburn to create vibrant and delicious, gutand heat shock. Unusually tender and and-brain-healthy food that can last for succulent beans hung in generous clumps, several months in a cold or cool, clean tasting sweeter than any variety I’ve ever environment. grown. A recent flush of stunning flat Greek As the plants grew, slender tendrils string beans gifted to me by my friend wrapped themselves fast and intuitively Maria Bird, inspired the ferment. Maria around the iron, requiring no intervention dropped by early in May, with her sweet whatsoever. Not a single leaf curled or young children, two skookum potted turned brown. Even now, after abrupt cold tomato seedlings, and exactly 40 beans and rain, the resilient plants are gifting packed in a large pinch of dried Greek a second flush of gorgeous bright green oregano. Yiayias, she explained (the Greek beans. equivalent of Italian nonnas), store seed Maria shared that the seed beans, like beans in antimicrobial oregano to deter the tomato seeds, have been saved for pests and preserve vitality. generations by her Greek family – most Yiayia was right. Every seed germinated, and after sharing two seedlings with recently by her uncle who brought them to Canada 65 years ago, and before that by my chef friend Robert Bartley, I planted her yiayia who lived to be 102. The family the remaining 38 plants beneath iron obereturns annually to the now-abandoned lisks in a raised bed. To describe the plants as robust is Continued on A41

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Rugged land produces robust food Continued from A40 village of Stournára from whence they came, for a reunion. Stournára is a settlement in the Evritania district of Central Greece, some 820 metres above the Aegean Sea. Less than a handful of people live there now, in relative isolation. The Blue Zone-esque landscape, while ancient and beautiful, appears formidable, and explains the robust genetics of the beans. The tomatoes too, grew to herculean size, bulk and nutrient-density, but that is a story for another day. I am naming the bean variety Yiayia, and the tomatoes Maria. We will continue their namesake’s traditions of saving seeds, and revelling in their gifts of nourishment and building community. This week, in homage to Stournára and to Maria, I rested bias-cut Yiayias in jars, on beds of fresh Greek oregano and peeled Greek garlic cloves, then covered them with sea-salted spring water and glass weights.

Through the magic of lacto-fermentation, the biology from our living soil, together with the ancient biology of the beans will populate the brine, and after a few weeks of regularly burping the sealed jars as beneficial bacteria feast on simple sugars and produce carbon dioxide, I will transfer the fermented vegetables in their organic acids bath to the fridge where they should keep well and help keep us well, for many, many months. I imagine that Maria’s yiayia would have stored her beans in the cool dark of her kitchen, behind thick whitewashed walls, shaded perhaps, by an ancient olive tree. I am grateful to Maria’s family for saving these remarkable seeds, and to Maria for sharing her Greek agrarian traditions with me. Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbased urban permaculture designer. Learn more about permaculture by visiting her website upfrontandbeautiful.com, or email hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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REMEMBRANCES WOLRICH, Raymond Sidney June 6, 1930 − July 1, 2023 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Raymond on July 1st, 2023. Raymond will be missed by his wife of 74 years, Alannah (aka: Betty), son Wayne (predeceased), daughter Renae (Calvin), son Brent (Leslie), eight grandchildren and five great−grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at Cedar View Lodge for their special care. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

HAMILTON, Dr. Norman Edgar October 30, 1934 - August 30, 2023 Dr. Hamilton, born in Camrose, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the North Shore Hospice with his loving family by his side. Norm and his first wife Karen, who predeceased Norm in 2004, were founders and fundraisers for the North Shore Hospice Society. It was Norm and Karen’s hard work and dedication to improving hospice care that was a major catalyst that helped realize the North Shore Hospice to what it is today. Norm was a highly respected Chief Surgeon at Lions Gate Hospital where he practiced from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. Norm was passionate about his career. He was a past President of the BC Surgical Society and he was a proud member of the American College of Surgeons. Before deciding to become a surgeon, Norm did an undergraduate degree in Geology and worked for Imperial Oil in the Alberta Oil Fields. Norm was a lifeguard and bellhop at the Chateau Lake Louise. Norm graduated Medicine at the top of his class at the University of Alberta and interned under his mentor and eventual father in law Dr. Robert Laird in Toronto. Norm also had the unique opportunity to meet the surgeon who operated on John F. Kennedy. Norm is remembered, not only as a respected surgeon, but he was instrumental in teaching Advanced Trauma Care and he expanded the BC Ambulance Service and BC Medi-Vac. After Karen passed away, Norm eventually, and through mutual friends, met Anne Verdicchio. After a lovely connection and courtship, Norm and Anne were married in 2009 on Bowen Island in a beautiful setting at Anne’s family’s home. Anne provided amazing love, compassion and care for Norm and was holding his hand and comforting Norm as he passed. Norm was predeceased by his wife Karen (nee Laird); his father, William; his mother Anne (nee Gardener); and his brother Morley. Norm is survived by his wife, Anne; daughter Jackie (Tim); sons Rob (Marcia), Bill (Elaine), Jeff (Sharron) and Greg (Erica); grandchildren Lydia, Gabriel, Mikayla, Jeffrey, Justin, Allison, Lucas, Keely, Mayon, Olivia and Ryan; great granddaughter Freya; stepdaughters Lynne, Lisa and Maria; step-grandchildren Patrick, Sam, Aiden, Shanna, Ciera and Brandon; step-great grandchild Silas; sisters-in-law Wendy Briggs-Jude and Whitney Cahoon; and his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Dad was passionate about arts, culture and history. He was an avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction and he had a sharp and inquisitive mind. Norm enjoyed his spare time gardening, travelling and spending time at his rustic cabin at Levette Lake. If there was anything Dad was not good at, one was golf and the other was sitting still. Dad was always happy in his garden or doing rounds long after he retired from Lions Gate Hospital. Surrounded by his loving children and family, Norm drifted off peacefully to be reunited with Karen while always remembering Anne’s love and kindness. Service will be held at West Vancouver United Church, on Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the North Shore Hospice and Palliative Project in Norm’s name.

KARPA, John John Karpa was a devoted husband (predeceased by his wife Dawn) and father, survived by his children Jeffrey, Joni (Mike), and Robert (Angela) and grandchildren Jay (Nicole), Matt and Caitlin and great grandson Theo. He also leaves behind his sister Diane, sister-in-law Marlaine, and step sister Judy. John peacefully passed away on September 7, 2023, at North Shore Hospice, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a life well-lived. Born in May, 1932, John was a man of many talents and passions. Professionally, he was a respected engineer who dedicated years to serving BC Hydro. John was an avid sports enthusiast and found joy on the curling rink and bowling greens. These passions brought him joy and lasting friendships. John’s life was a testament to his love for his family. His legacy of devotion and kindness will forever be cherished. John’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 13th, 12 noon, at Hollyburn Funeral Home in West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the North Shore Hospice in John’s honour. Condolences and fond memories can be shared at the Hollyburn website. Rest in peace, dear John. You will forever remain in our hearts.

KING, Patricia Ann (nee Hutchings) A proud and loving mother to 5 children and 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, Pat left us on September 7, 2023 after battling dementia for years. Pat was born in Ruislip, England in 1932 and attended Hendon County Grammar School from 1943 to 1950, where she excelled in track and field and spent time in Holland, Germany and Switzerland on exchange programs. Pat was a member of the Middlesex Ladies Athletic Club, where she specialized in the 100m dash, 80m hurdles, 200m and 400m, long jump and high jump. She competed in the Middlesex County meet at White City Stadium in 1947 and 1948 representing her school and the town of Hendon alongside her life-long friend Joanne Foskett (Connell). One of her favourite experiences was attending the 1948 Olympics in London where she saw her favorite athlete, Fanny Blankers-Koen, who won the 80m hurdles, the 100m and 200m dashes. Pat emigrated to Canada in 1955 with her other life-long friend Joyce Paisieres (Shea) and took up residence in Toronto, soon getting a job as a teller for the Royal Bank. Despite growing up 35 miles from each other in England, it took a garden party in St. George, Ontario to bring Pat and her future husband Ed together in Canada. They were married in 1956, in Halton, Ontario. The King clan moved West in 1966 and settled in West Vancouver. Ed and Pat “semi-retired” to Halfmoon Bay in the late 80’s, and enjoyed frequent family invasions on the Sunshine Coast. Pat was predeceased by Ed, and survived by daughters Paula (Rob), Terri (Paul) and sons John (Angela), David (Amanda) and Gary, grandchildren Richard, Tessa, Joey, Quinn, Madeline, Zane, Zach, Adam, Tommy, Grayson, and great-grandchild Anahita. She took the time to make each of her children and grand-children feel special and never missed a birthday. Nothing made Pat prouder than being a mom and grandmother. She could be found in the crowd at many soccer, lacrosse, hockey and school events. A perfect day was spent surrounded by family while she toiled in her kitchen, either as a shortorder cook - banana fritters here, eggs and bacon there - or preparing perfectly-timed roast dinners for 15 people, all while carrying on multiple conversations on current events, world history, or a multitude of other topics. She never met a crossword she couldn’t finish. Rest in peace, you are so loved, sweet lady.

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Donald Anthony Homer March 12, 1940 - July 24, 2023

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BRERETON, Marian Kathleen January 2, 1951 − August 28, 2023

We have needed to change the venue so that we can accommodate everyone who would like to attend. So Don’s Celebration of Life will now be held at: PINNACLE AT THE PIER 138 Victory Ship Way Ballroom Level North Vancouver on: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 1:30 - 4:30

Kathy Brereton, CPA, CGA, died in Victoria after a four−year battle with cancer. Born in Vancouver to Alan and Marian Creer, she is survived by her loving husband Bob; sons Colin (Michelle) and Sean (Ayelet); granddaughters Miranda, Allison and Noa; her mother Marian; and sister Paddy.

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Kathy was a committed public servant, proud of the 32 years she spent working with the provincial government. She enjoyed time spent on the water, music, dancing, family and friends. A celebration of Kathy’s life will take place at 734 Selkirk Avenue, Victoria, on Saturday, September 16th, at 2pm.

Tom was born and raised in Chilliwack, the eldest brother to Bob (Gretchen) and Jim (Helen). In 1967, he and Linda married and settled in North Vancouver. Tom was a commercial fisherman. He navigated B.C. waters for 35 plus years, most of them as Captain of his halibut boats. He then managed his business from land for another 20 plus years. Lots of his time was spent at the shipyard helping his son and crew prepare for each season, as well as ’talking business’ with everybody. Tom loved playing and watching sports (especially hockey!). He was an avid golfer who really enjoyed getting out weekly for golf then lunch with his buddies. He and Linda would spend several months each year in Palm Desert golfing and socializing with their amazing group of friends. Tom loved his family. His favorite thing was watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He could often be found standing by the glass at a cold ice rink or at the soccer fields. A celebration for Tom will be held Thursday September 21, at Seymour Golf & Country Club at 3pm. In lieu of any flowers, a donation to The Heart and Stroke Foundation is appreciated.

Victor Thomas Burt, 91, of West Vancouver, BC, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born June 2, 1932 in Toronto, Ontario, Vic had a remarkable 50 year career in the hotel industry that began in his late teens with his first job working in a hotel mailroom. He went onto to become a wellknown figure in the hotel industry managing hotels in various major cities including Sydney, Australia, Toronto, and most notably The Hotel Vancouver and The Drake Hotel in Chicago. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Vic will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Loris, children Victor (Sandra), Deborah (Guy), Kevin (predeceased), David (Beth), great grandchildren Samantha, Kelsey, Rachel and Torri. A funeral Mass will be held at St Anthony’s Parish, 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver, BC on Thursday, September 28 at 11:00 am. A celebration of his life is also being planned with details to be announced at a later date.

TOURNIER, Thomas R. December 23, 1943 − August 22, 2023 We can not believe the day has come that we have to announce the passing of Tom Tournier. Tom leaves behind Linda, his wife of 55 years, and their two children, Shannon (Chris) and Rob (Oonagh). He was a dedicated ’Papa’ to his six adored grandchildren, Kaya, Emily, Paige, Niall, Cora and Breccan.

BURT, Victor Thomas

In lieu of flowers, his family has kindly requested that donations be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Rest in Peace Vic/Dad, we love and miss you.

GILL, Mary Rita (neé Dalton) June 8, 1947 - July 15, 2023 Our dear Rita passed away with family by her side on July 15, 2023, at St. Paul’s Hospital. Born and raised on St. Paul’s Road, Middlesbrough, England, Rita was the 6th child of Jack and Sarah Dalton. In the late ‘60s Rita trained as a nurse, but after a year she decided to spread her wings and move to Canada. She first lived with sister Sheila in Toronto but ultimately landed in Vancouver where she worked as a legal secretary, forging tight bonds within the community. Rita became a Canadian citizen in 1977 and continued to enjoy all that Canadian life had to offer. Rita married Stephen in 1984 and they had 39 years rich with adventure, skiing Whistler, boating coastal waters, golfing, and traveling the world. She loved the companionship of the family dogs and always had a special place in her heart for Candy, Penny, Brewster, Lucy, and Daisy. Rita is predeceased by siblings Sheila, Jack, Ken, Sylvia, and Joseph. She is survived by husband Stephen, stepchildren Maureen (Craig) and Patrick (Deb), and grandchildren Samantha, Owen, Lizzie, Sydney, and Daniel. She is survived by brother Peter (Wendy), and many cherished nieces, nephews, and extended family in England. She will be remembered as a loving sister, parent, wife, and Nana. Please share your fond memories and offerings of condolence at www.mem.com. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 6th at the Vancouver Golf Club at 1:00 PM.

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. For a full biography, Celebration of Life information, and to share memories, visit dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/north−vancouver− bc/timothy−sadlier−brown−11390414

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PHILLIPS, Virginia P. July 22, 1950 − September 4, 2023 The family of Ginny (Nana Bear) Phillips regretfully inform the community that she passed away at Sunrise of Lynn Valley on the morning of September 4 after a courageous fight with cancer for the past six years. She fought hard and was always positive about her situation. We would like to thank all those that have helped during these years to make Ginny’s life as full of love as possible. She leaves behind her grandson Jack and son Grant. Ginny’s family also included so many more that she cared for as a mother or grandmother. She will be sorely missed, but lives on in the hearts of all she touched. We would like to thank all the generous support we have received from so many caring people. A celebration of Ginny’s life will be held at the Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, on Saturday, October 14, from 1pm − 4pm. In lieu of flowers, please make any donation to the Make−A−Wish Foundation (makeawish.ca).

GRILLS, Rosalie Una “Lee” (Graham) September 17, 1937 - August 31, 2023 HOLTHUYSEN, Jayne Yew Guen With great sadness, the family of Jayne Yew Guen Holthuysen, 80, announces her death. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 29, 2023 at her home in Richmond, BC, with her daughters Jaime and Janet by her side. Jayne graduated from UBC with a BA in psychology. She continued on to receive a teaching degree and became an accomplished elementary school teacher. She was also a fiercely devoted mother, who dedicated herself to her family. Passionate about learning and unwavering in her belief of the invaluable benefits of a good education, she committed herself to ensuring her children had all the opportunities that would provide them a path to success. She took great joy in seeing these values passed on when Janet obtained her law degree and Jaime earned a PhD in anthropology. She also adored her grandchildren and took great pride in all their accomplishments. Jayne was a phenomenal cook who loved to host parties, her home being a regular venue for celebrations, where family and friends eagerly anticipated her meals. She loved Cantonese opera and detective and food shows. She enjoyed shopping and always had the keenest eye for the best deals. Her compassion and soft spot for animals is something that all who knew her will remember.

PHILLIPS, William Todd January 8, 1968 − August 22, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear son, brother and uncle, William Todd Phillips. Todd will be forever loved and missed by his mother Marilyn; father Gordon; sister Darcie; nieces Meghan and Avery; and nephew Owen. Affectionately known by family and friends as Buddy, the Toddler and Uncle Toddy, Todd will always be remembered for his kindness, humour, and big heart, and for his love of hockey, animals, cars and collectibles. As a child, Todd was nicknamed "The Banker," and faithful to that moniker, he graduated from SFU with a major in economics and spent his career in banking. Todd loved hiking, mountain biking and road trips. Our family holds onto fond memories of many trips throughout BC and the US to scope out cars and properties for future projects and to the house in Arizona for some rest and relaxation. A small family service will be held in Todd’s honour. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local SPCA in Todd’s name. Rest in peace, dear Todd. You’ve been taken from us far too soon, but rest knowing you have been, and always will be, in our hearts and prayers. With all our love Mum, Dad, Darcie, Meghan, Avery and Owen. xoxoxo

Jayne is predeceased by her parents and youngest brother Philip. She is survived by brothers John and Holm (Mei), and sisters Eunice and Anne (Jim). She is also survived by her children Janet (Danny) and Jaime, and grandchildren Ethan, Thea, Kai, Jasmine, and Lily; many beloved nieces and nephews; and Mumu the bulldog. Though Jayne has come to the end of her life’s journey, her strength, courage, and generosity of heart will never be forgotten, and she will be forever missed. The family extends a special thank you to the dialysis team at St. Paul’s Hospital and the care workers who ensured her safety and comfort until the very end.

Predeceased in 2018 by her beloved husband of 48 years, George, she is survived by her devoted daughter, Karen Tschenscher, and her loving sonin-law Ralf, who were by her side as she passed away peacefully after her short and brave battle with lung cancer. The only piece missing in an otherwise full and very happy life were her two granddaughters, who she always kept warmly in her heart. She will be sorely missed by many close family members, loyal friends and caring neighbours. Mom was a very accomplished woman who has left a remarkable impact. Throughout her life, she championed women’s rights while supporting a variety of organizations. She was a force to be reckoned with and made a difference in the lives of many. She was a founding member of the North Shore Women’s Centre and the Artistic Director’s Circle of The Arts Club. She was very proud to receive an honorary doctorate of laws from Capilano University for her decades of tireless work on women’s issues. Mom was very active in politics and always believed in the importance of involvement and was never shy to make suggestions on how to improve her community and country. She was a proud “Burnaby Babe” and IBM retiree. She and Dad travelled the world and made friends around the globe. She asked that her message be spread: “Just be kind”. Ralf will miss your birthday twin celebrations and engaging discussions. Mom, you will be missed by many but no one as much as by me. Please give Dad, Gram and the rest of our loved ones a big hug. No service by request. She asks that you raise a glass and “just get on with it”. Please donate to the charity of your choice or one of Mom’s favourites: North Shore Women’s Centre, The Arts Club Theatre Company, Capilano University Foundation and Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one ﬁnal gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me. by DJ Kramer

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In loving memory of Rozalia Elza Staehli 1952 - September 1, 2023

SEWARD, Leonard Brian December 12, 1927 - August 20, 2023 Captain Leonard Brian Seward MMM.CD, passed away peacefully August 20th, 2023. He will be sadly missed by his wife Donna, daughter Sheree Butler (Adrian), son James Seward (Lana), 4 grandchildren; Tara, Dianna, Christina, Joel, and 3 greatgrandchildren. Brian loved spending time with his family near and far. He loved to cook and there was no one who made the Christmas trifle better than him. Brian was born in England, immigrating to Canada in 1955. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Royal Navy, and the UN Korean War, later joining the Merchant Navy. After coming to Canada he served 28 years with the 6th Field Engineers Squadron of North Vancouver, moving up the ranks from Sergeant Major to Captain. He also had a long history of working with the Cadets. Being an avid historian, and thanks to his determination and 50 years of acquiring artifacts, the squadron opened a museum in his name on November 11th, 2006. With his vast knowledge of history and military medals, he was asked to restore medals for Veterans, First Responders, and other dignitaries. He was even consulted by director Steven Spielberg to advise and design medals for 3 movies.

Rozalia (Rosie) passed away peacefully at the Penticton Regional Hospital after battling numerous health issues over the past 4 years. Rozalia is survived by her husband of 8 years and her stepdaughter Rita Simon. Rozalia was born in Hungary (nee Osztos) and emigrated to Canada in 1989.When she left Hungary Rozalia was the Executive Assistant to the Attorney General of Hungary. In her teen years, she earned her Glider Licence and went on to a 10 year career in the Hungarian Air Force becoming a Sargent. Before meeting her husband Rozalia worked hard operating her own Spa in North Vancouver while holding down a fulltime job as a laboratory assistant. She prided herself on being independent and resourceful. Rozalia and her husband Richard moved to Penticton in 2015 and resided in Red Wing Resort. She enthusiastically took up painting and travelling until illness slowed her down. Deepest gratitude to her Doctors Forzley, Dueck, Bursey, Christine Osland and the team of Nurses at the 6th floor

ESPIN, June Olwin June 28, 1935 − August 31, 2023 ESPIN, June Olwin (nee Veness), RN, SRM passed away at 12:30pm, August 31, born Hastings, England, June 28, 1935. Predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Ron; sister Joyce (John) and brothers Reg and Peter (Joyce) of Hastings, England. She is survived by son Tim (Caroline) and granddaughter Takaya; grandson Dylan in Sydney, Australia; daughter Susan in North Vancouver; sisters Audrey (Ron), White Rock and Pamela, White Rock; as well as many nieces and nephews.

in the PRH that provided extraordinary care and compassion. A Celebration of Life will be announced sometime in the future.

June enjoyed traveling to the sun and sand with Ron and was an active member of the West Vancouver Seniors Center, enjoying the Ramblers hiking group and the bridge club, as well as volunteering on the blood pressure program. June was an active gardener, spending many happy hours puttering among her flowers and shrubs and was a member of the Lynn Valley Garden Club.

Captain Seward was the recipient of the Military Order of Canada, UN Korean War, Naval Service Medal, Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation Medal 2010, Jubilee Medal, and Canadian Decoration and Two Clasps. His travels took him around the world several times while in the Navy. Many a story was told of his adventures to Sri Lanka, Russia, China, South America. He also enjoyed the arts, starring in a play at the Fringe Festival and singing at many events. After retirement he enjoyed working at the Vancouver Court House and the sheriffs department. All in all he would say, “I’ve had a great ride”.

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Leaving home at 17, June took her nurses training at Eastbourne, England, and midwifery in Cornwall and Croyden, England. She emigrated to Canada in 1954 and nursed in Leamington, Ontario, for one year, then, with some friends, took a scooter trip across Canada, ending up in North Vancouver to nurse in emergency, case room and 3 west at Lions Gate Hospital, after a world cruise returned home to England, she then came back to North Vancouver, where she married her husband, Ron and raised her family, while resuming her nursing career at Lions Gate hospital, retiring in 1996.

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