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West Van mayor’s election spending under investigation JANE SEYD
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West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager says he’s shocked to learn that alleged “irregularities” in his election campaign finance reporting are under investigation by police.
Sager said he first learned of the investigation Thursday night through media reports. Sager said he’s “a little beyond shocked. It’s about as grossly unfair as anything I’ve ever seen.” On Friday, Elections BC confirmed that it had “identified potential spending irregularities” during a review of Sager’s campaign financing disclosure report for the 2022 civic election and had referred the case to the RCMP. The matter was later turned over to the Port Moody Police for investigation. Elections BC spokesperson Melanie Hull said in a statement that when potential
contraventions of election laws are identified, staff can investigate in-house or forward the file to another law enforcement agency. In an emailed statement, Hull said Elections BC typically forwards a number of investigations to police following every civic election period. This is the first case forwarded to police following the 2022 civic election, she said. Both Elections BC and the Port Moody Police Department refused to provide further details of what they’re investigating. Sager said the only inkling he’s had about what could be involved is a phone call from Elections BC asking for details about the purchase of office furniture for the mayor’s office after the election from money leftover in his campaign account. Sager said he checked with Elections BC before using the money to do that and Continued on A25
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West Van mulls changes to street-level storefronts JANE SEYD
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Fewer doctors’ offices and pharmacies and more wine bars and pastry shops are on West Vancouver council’s wish list for street-level retail in key commercial areas.
On Monday, members of council voted to direct staff to come up with bylaw changes that would restrict some types of businesses – including business and commercial schools, fitness and body care establishments, health care offices, pharmacies, pet care and veterinary offices – to no more than 20 per cent of each block at street level in Ambleside and Dundarave commercial areas. The move is an expansion of restrictions already in place in West Van that limit several other kinds of businesses including nail salons, real estate offices and financial services, like money exchanges, to no more than 20 per cent of each block’s prime streetlevel real estate. The move is intended to encourage vibrancy in the district’s walkable commercial areas, said Coun. Christine Cassidy, who introduced the motion. Cassidy said while dental and doctors’ offices and pharmacies have been increasing at street level, those businesses aren’t the kind that encourage people to linger and breathe life into
West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce chair Elaine McHarg surveys Marine Drive in Ambleside, an area, along with Dundarave, that the chamber would like to see have a more “people oriented” business mix to increase foot traffic in the retail area. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN commercial areas. Right now, opportunities to walk along Marine Drive and “amble into a shop, buy something, have a bite to eat or a glass of wine” are few and far between, said Cassidy. Instead, street-level storefront space is being occupied by uses
that are “sucking the life out of the vibrancy of our commercial areas,” she said. Cassidy said that has meant there’s no commercial space left at street level to house businesses like restaurants and retail space. Cassidy added the businesses being targeted for street-level
restrictions can still operate on the second floors of commercial buildings. “Just go upstairs,” she said. Both Maureen O’Brien of the Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Area and Elaine McHarg of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce spoke in favour of the move.
McHarg said there’s a clear need for an improved retail mix at street level. But she added it will also be important to communicate the change to current and potential future commercial tenants. Coun. Sharon Thompson said the lack of available space at street level is being exacerbated by construction currently underway in the commercial areas, resulting in some stores like “a beloved hardware store” being pushed out of the area entirely. “Because all the ground floor space is taken up with money exchanges,” she said. Coun. Nora Gambioli questioned what kinds of businesses would be left on the street, other than restaurants, if all the restrictions were put in place. She added she’d like to see more input from district staff and the public. Cassidy said when stores like At Home and Kerrisdale Cameras had to leave their commercial buildings, “there was nowhere for them to move to. So, they moved to Edgemont Village, and they didn’t come back,” she said. “We need to animate our neighbourhood and not have people going to Lower Lonsdale for a good time.… We want them here creating a vibrancy in our community. “If we talk about being able to walk to shop, it’s a long walk to find somewhere to shop in West Vancouver.”
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park employee seriously injured BOB MACKIN
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A North Vancouver man has been ticketed after running a red light and hitting a Capilano Suspension Bridge Park employee, according to North Vancouver RCMP.
The incident, which happened on Dec. 1, left the victim in critical
condition, according to a staff memo. “While we don’t know any further details at this time, we have heard that the driver is co-operating with the North Vancouver RCMP’s investigation,” wrote Stacey Chala, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s director of communications and events. “The safety of
our team members is our number one priority. We are offering our thoughts and prayers to our team member and their family during this very difficult time.” The age of the victim was not included in the memo. A person not authorized to speak to the media said that the incident happened after 8:30 p.m. as the victim
was walking east across Capilano Road toward the administration office. The victim is a teenager who landed at least 25 feet from the location of the collision. Staff trained in first aid rushed to the scene before paramedics arrived. Management arranged for trauma counsellors to be on-site and by phone through the
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FEES AND CHARGES REVIEW
Some parking fines set to double in the City of North Vancouver NICK LABA
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The North Shore’s busiest municipality is hiking some of its fines and fees, in an effort to deter risks to public safety and bring charges up to date with other municipalities.
At a meeting on Nov. 27, North Vancouver City council heard a report on its 2023 fees and charges review, before voting unanimously to amend several bylaws with the updated amounts. The various changes apply to the city’s The City of North Vancouver is making changes to parking cemeteries, streets, utilifines and fees. NICK LABA / NSN ties, construction sites and Connecting and disconnecting utilipotential film sets. ties will increase to $29,000 from $20,000 Some of the largest increases are for the benchmark duplex, compared to related to bylaw infractions on city roads. $24,000 in the District of North Van and Starting Jan. 1, 2024, parking within six $29,000 in West Van. metres of a crosswalk, intersection or But density and community benefits stop sign could now cost you $110 – up – which sit at $6,000 for the mid-block from $50 currently. Similarly, parking an duplex – will not go up, and are much unattached trailer on its own or next to a vehicle incapable of towing could result in lower than North Van District at $37,000 and West Van at $51,000. a $110 fine, up from $55. Coun. Holly Back asked staff to explain Staff’s reasoning for the changes note the discrepancy. the potential for injury when vehicles “The main reason is that the City of are parked too close to a crosswalk or North Van doesn’t charge community intersections. “And the frequency of amenity charges, typically for that size occurrences warrants a larger increase to of development, whereas both of the dishelp deter drivers,” reads the report. Staff also mentioned the danger of unattached tricts do,” said Larry Sawrenko, the city’s trailers, which are often left outside of chief financial officer. construction sites. “Is there a reason why we don’t?” Back The biggest increase for a bylaw infrac- asked. “I think the city is able to typically tion was for unlawful fire or lit material, raise the money that it needs for its amewhich jumped to $500 from $75. Staff nities without going through every single recommended the change, which prismaller development,” Sawrenko said. marily penalizes people for flicking their But Coun. Don Bell and Mayor Linda lit cigarette or cigar, to be the maximum Buchanan both said that area could be allowable fine, in line with the city’s fire reviewed in the future. bylaw. Changes to developer permits and fees will come into effect March 1, 2024. The Why does North Vancouver City last time development permit fees were charge less for community amenity updated was in 2011. contributions? Most of the other changes to fees and A number of the incoming fee increases charges were based on inflation, or where affect developers. Building permit fees the city wasn’t currently recovering costs. – including building, plumbing, gas and For example, the hourly rate for an electrical – will be raised to roughly RCMP officer to assist with film opera$15,000, from $12,000 presently, based on staff’s estimation of a mid-block duplex. tions will rise to $163 from $155. Staff said That’s compared to around $17,000 in the that change will allow the city to recover District of North Vancouver and $14,000 in costs related to driving to the set and West Vancouver. meal breaks.
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DRUNK DINE-AND-DASH SUSPECT BITES WEST VAN POLICE OFFICER Police are recommending charges against a 28-year-old North Vancouver woman who allegedly bit a police officer investigating a report that she had dined and dashed at a local restaurant. West Vancouver police said they were called to a restaurant at Park Royal shopping centre on Nov. 27 for a report of a woman who had eaten at the restaurant then left without paying her bill. Officers found the woman nearby and were talking to her when she suddenly became agitated and attacked the officers, said Sgt. Mark McLean, spokesman for the West Vancouver Police Department. Police allege the woman kicked three of the officers and bit a fourth who was attempting to subdue her. The “rather serious bite” to the officer’s arm resulted in a trip to the hospital for a tetanus shot and antibiotics, said McLean. McLean added police believe “alcohol played a significant role” in the woman’s behaviour. – Jane Seyd
SIX PEOPLE OUT OF HOME FOLLOWING HORSESHOE BAY HOUSE FIRE Six West Vancouver residents are out of their home following a fire which broke out in a house in Horseshoe Bay Friday morning. Fire crews were called to the home at 6432 Chatham St. after 10 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls. When firefighters arrived, smoke and flames were coming from a bedroom on the
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hen it comes to the North Shore’s commercial districts, ‘vibrancy’ is one of those coveted yet often elusive qualities. It is the difference between a lively animated street and a commercial dead zone where people drive to their destinations, do their business and leave. In an effort to provide more vibrancy, West Vancouver council is looking to restrict the number of doctor and dentist offices, pharmacies, vets and fitness studios that can occupy street-level storefronts. We can see the logic behind it, but a stick is only part of the equation in creating a lively commercial area. Encouraging smaller and more affordable retail spaces might help. But vibrancy is foremost about people. It isn’t something you create by disallowing certain kinds of businesses. It’s something
you foster by encouraging people to spend more time in an area – by making it pedestrian friendly and easy to reach on transit. Having a critical mass of people from all age demographics living close by is also key. That’s what has fuelled the success of areas like Lower Lonsdale. Unfortunately, West Vancouver has spent decades resisting the changes that would provide that animated street life. Housing policies embraced by the municipality have forced out large swaths of younger demographics. Almost half of Ambleside’s residents are over 65 years old. Is it any surprise then that pharmacies and health-oriented services are occupying key commercial spots? If council wants vibrancy, they should focus more on who is living nearby and less on who wants to open a business.
Breaking the devastating silence of kids not laughing ANDY PREST
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Nothing can suck the laughs out of life like watching your favourite comedy movies and shows with your children.
There are few things more honest in the world than a child. Do you want to know if an outfit is working for you? Don’t ask your parent or partner, ask your kid. If a kid tells you that you look “funny” or “ugly” or “I don’t know, lumpy?” then you better go try on some new pants. My kids are getting older now, teen and tween, and I’m hoping to share my lifelong love of some classic comedies that aren’t about animated cars driving fast and getting emotional. But it can be a humbling thing
introducing your kids to things you truly love. You hope that they’ll love it too and you can spend the rest of your days sharing that passion together, but they may just tear it to shreds and leave you in a humbled mess. One of my favourite bands since I was a teenager on the Prairies has been the Tragically Hip, a connection that only grew with the heartbreaking death of lead singer Gord Downie. Anyway, my kid says the Tragically Hip are the “worst band in the world,” and when I play their songs he repeats that refrain over and over until I turn the song off. There are no free passes given on compassionate grounds. That’s why I’ve been particularly wary
of introducing my favourite comedies to my boys. There’s so much at stake, I want them to laugh and love them, but you can’t force it. And it’s not quite the same as sharing a love for The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars or the Olympic Games – those are already such overpowering cultural phenomena that they don’t require validation. And comedies are different. Laughs are organic, they either emerge, or they don’t. I’ve introduced a few absolute favourites to my kids, to varying results. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is, to many, one of the greatest comedies of all time. Cue the French accent: “I fart in your general direction.” Outstanding. But I watched it with my family and
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sure, there were some laughs, but it was mostly my wife and I leading the charge. My kids offered the odd chuckle watching middle-aged men prance around pretending to be riding horses while banging coconuts together, but they didn’t spend the next week yelling “go away, or I shall taunt you a second time!” There is a pretty massive generational gap there. The Holy Grail was released more than 35 years before my kids were born. By comparison, a similarly aged film from my childhood would have been Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Would I have loved watching that with my parents? No chance, you English pig dog! My kids haven’t asked to watch Monty Continued on A9
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To everyone who works at The Black Bear Pub, Lynn Valley lost a community gathering place last week. Big development and money continue to be the priority instead of keeping our individuality and authenticity. We have lost our bookstore, our toy shop, and our artisan store and replaced it with more banks and more cell phone stores. So we wanted to take a moment to thank all the staff at The Black Bear Pub. You will be missed. Thank you for the many times you have brightened our lives with your smile over the past 25 years. For getting our meal orders right every time – especially when we have a boatload of dietary issues. For bringing our glasses of wine just as we sit down. For remembering our names and welcoming us each week. The Black Bear is where we have celebrated birthdays and anniversaries, graduations and many, many happy times. It is also where we have fought over politics or which team was winning or who said what. It is where we have met to remember and grieve for family and friends we have lost over the last two and
Owner Ron Slinger ran The Black Bear Pub in Lynn Valley for 27 years. The pub closed for good last week. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN a half decades and for the wars that keep occurring around the world. It is where we ordered dinner during COVID in hopes of ensuring this special place survived the shutdown. The Black Bear has been our community’s “kitchen table” where we have gathered together for more than 25 years. Thank you each and every one. You will be missed tremendously. May all of your new paths bring as much joy to your lives as you have brought to ours. Love and hugs,
Joy and David Fai, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver
The Simpsons bridges generations Continued from A8 Python again, and I’m not sure they ever will. I tried Spaceballs. I tried Happy Gilmore. They liked them, but nothing really got them hooked. Until … The Simpsons. I’m delighted to report that my favourite show for decades still holds up, and now I’m reliving the good old days of communicating with my boys almost solely through quotes from The Simpsons. Anything we love now is “superb,” said in the Fat Tony New York gangster voice. And my kid, who actually loves using a shoehorn, will never use it again without cheerily saying “shoe goes on, shoe comes off, shoes goes on, shoe comes off.” We’re only part way through Season 3 – you can skip one and two if you like, trust me – and my boys are loving it. I hadn’t watched an episode in years, but here I was next to my boys, trying not to cry as Flanders comes up the escalator to see that Homer has saved Ned’s Leftorium store, after nearly ruining Ned’s
Leftorium store. My kids want to watch all the episodes with me, and I can’t wait to do just that (of course shutting it down when it gets to the weird “later years” – they’re somehow still making new episodes!). But those classic episodes from the golden years take me back to watching The Simpsons with my friends and family. My dad even taught a university course about The Simpsons, which I think explains a lot. Anyway, I’m relieved I’ve found the one show that bridges the generations and proves that all of my aging friends and I are not weirdos whose entire lives are built on shared memories of things that are actually painfully lame. Because I was genuinely worried for a while there. But there’s nothing to worry about, Homer and all who love him are still cool. Kids still say cool, right? Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News. His humour/lifestyle column runs biweekly.
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Bollywood actor’s home reportedly targeted in West Van shooting BRENT RICHTER
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Dispatch received 911 calls just after midnight on Nov. 24. “Our patrol teams received a report of shots fired outside of a residence. There were no injuries as a result of this,” said Sgt. Mark McLean, West Vancouver police spokesperson. “We believe that it was targeted to a particular residence and that there’s no further ongoing danger to the public at large.” Investigators, however, are being more tight-lipped than usual about the details, choosing not to publicly acknowledge the attack in a press release after the incident or release any information about where it happened “for investigative and safety reasons,” McLean said. “There’s some unique challenges that the investigators have faced in terms of in their investigation,” McLean said. “We’re withholding that information at this time, but the investigation is very active.” The parties involved, however, may not be so circumspect. Several Punjabi
and Indian publications have run stories stemming from the incident after a famous Bollywood singer and actor posted on social media that it was his home that was targeted. That was followed up by a post from an organized crime group in India who took responsibility for the attack, and warned it was “just a teaser” in an ongoing gang dispute. The victim’s social media post expressed shock at the shooting and stated he had “no enmity with anyone.” “We’re very much aware of those reports and the investigators have seen those comments online,” McLean said. “But we’re not in a position yet where we can confirm that those are the parties involved or not.” Investigators did extensive canvassing for surveillance footage captured in the area at the time of the shooting. McLean said the home and a vehicle were both hit, but could not offer any details beyond that. “Any time that there’s gunplay in our community, that’s a serious safety concern and something we take with the utmost seriousness,” he said. “The neighbours of this property are aware of the incident and we’ve worked with them as far as safety planning.”
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City of North Van to expand canopy with urban forest plan NICK LABA
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The City of North Vancouver has started planting seeds to ensure residents have a healthy population of trees over the next 30 years and beyond.
At a meeting Dec. 27, council heard a presentation on the development of a new urban forest plan, along with reports on the current state of the municipality’s canopy and its tree planting program. Based on findings that residents have a strong connection to the urban forest, the new plan will provide guidance to adapt and expand tree cover in the city, increasing benefits to the community while balancing competing priorities, staff said. Public engagement will begin early next year, followed by the creation of a draft plan and more feedback, with a final document slated for consideration in winter 2024. Trees provide a host of benefits in urban areas. Their ability to intercept rainwater can increase the lifespan of stormwater infrastructure, explained environmental sustainability manager Mike Friesen, adding that they also help cool urban spaces. “The shade provided by trees
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benefits provided by trees. “[In] our outdoor environments, trees can carry important cultural and emotional significance, as well as providing important places to meet with your friends and fellow residents,” he added. While canopy cover – a key
metric in measuring the health of an urban forest – has remained steady in the city at 20 per cent since 2007, there has been steady tree loss, Friesen said. Trees have been lost to natural causes, like hemlock looper moths, as well as city growth
including the development of housing, upgrading utilities and expanding transportation options. These losses have been offset by North Vancouver’s urban forestry initiatives and the planting of young trees as part of new development, Friesen said. But other stressors threaten the future of the city’s trees. “We also know that the urban forest is facing increased stress: drought and extreme heat are impacting tree health,” Friesen said. “As these stresses add up, they increase the vulnerability of trees and limit their ability to respond to pests or invasive species.” The planner also highlighted the outsized value of older specimens. Trees under 10 metres tall make up more than 50 per cent of the city’s trees, but provide just 20 per cent of the overall canopy. Whereas trees that are 30 or 40 metres tall make up just 10 per cent of the population, while also contributing 20 per cent to the canopy. Data collected by staff also show that more than half (55 per cent) of trees in the city are on private property. Meanwhile, a related report card identified that the city’s involvement with holders of institutional and large private land is “poor.” Continued on A15
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hrowing one’s hat in the political ring is easy—the hard part is going all in. Not only does it require self-discipline, a grueling time commitment and personal compromise for the public good, candidates have to be prudent and ambitious to do the work necessary to make a difference. And in the Conservatives’ case, to also make a change. North Vancouver resident, wellrespected community leader and practicing business lawyer, Stephen Curran, embodies the competence to do just that. Curran has set his sights on support for his candidacy with the federal Conservative Party of Canada in North Vancouver-Capilano riding, and if nominated, is ready to take on the challenge of turning things around for Canadians. “I decided to run now because we’re eight years into a government that has lost touch with what they were supposed to be doing,” says Curran. “I can’t stand by and let them continue down a path that I believe is not going to work out for most Canadians.” Curran, raised in Alberta, started his law practice in New York in 2005 before moving to Vancouver in 2010. A dedicated husband to his wife, Shubha, and father of two, they settled in North Vancouver in 2014 to raise their family. “We chose the North Shore, particularly Central Lonsdale, for various reasons: good schools, fantastic amenities and a great community; looking back, we can’t imagine living anywhere else.” From his North Vancouver practice, Lakes, Whyte LLP, Curran currently advises a mix of small and medium-sized local businesses, as well as businesses across Canada and internationally.
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Policy priorities Curran stands for issues, not only in the interest of Canadians, such as innovation in health care and environment, but specific to his North Shore community, too. “Small businesses have been affected just as much as individuals dealing with inflation. Small businesses are an engine of the North Shore and we need a return to sound fiscal management to help with the rising cost of doing business by easing our foot off the tax pedal,” explains Curran. “We need to prioritize small businesses who are employing upwards of 90% of most employees across Canada.” He adds, “You don’t have to operate a small business to realize we have a severely outdated transportation infrastructure on the North Shore. Inside of a new Conservative government, I’m committed to apply pressure to the government to pay attention to this region.”
“We need federal involvement and federal investment into finding a solution, whether it’s a third crossing or replacing the Second Narrows Bridge; that’s high on my priority list.”
Better is possible Curran prides himself on his active listening skills, a trait he learned from his mother – a woman with an inviting personality, who always wanted to sit with and understand what the other person was all about. “When chatting with people, I learned from my mother that being a good listener will make a good leader,” he says. “Connecting with the community has been a wonderful side benefit to this exercise of presenting myself for public office.”
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Community committed to forests Continued from A13 Extending the benefits of the urban forest will involve more focus on areas that will benefit the highest number of residents and guests, Friesen said. “This means more trees in our urban centre, in and around our public plazas and amenities and along our streets and transportation corridors,” he said. Council and community are committed to urban forests, mayor says Street trees are particularly vulnerable to environmental stressors, said Coun. Jessica McIlroy. “I think we need to look at actually making sure we’re providing permeability, so those trees can thrive and survive in the drought conditions,” she said. Given that canopy cover of Metro Vancouver cities ranges from 10 to 40 per cent – 18 to 23 per cent in highly urbanized areas like Vancouver and New Westminster – Coun. Don Bell asked if North Vancouver will be developing an increased target, and how that would work given the distribution of trees on different property types. A new target will be developed, staff replied. Current canopy cover is usually
the result of historic land use in a community, said city clerk Amelia Cifarelli. “As we develop the target for the city, we’ll be looking at the land use and the potential for those land uses, including private land to support additional tree canopy cover,” she said. “And we can use other community’s averages in those land I think we leases to inform need to look some of our at actually benchmarking.” Against the making backdrop of the sure we’re city’s push for providing urbanization, permeability, Mayor Linda so those trees Buchanan said it’s clear that can thrive council and the and survive in the drought community are committed to conditions. urban forests. JESSICA MCILROY “I would just look to how we can provide more incentivization for all residential, or owners of property, in terms of how they can contribute to increasing the urban forest within the city,” she said.
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Handsworth student wins annual Lions Gate Christmas Card Contest MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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Christmas is still weeks away, but École Handsworth Secondary student Lauren Yung is already crossing off an entry from her festive wish list: to be crowned winner of this year’s Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Card Contest.
Christmas cards featuring the Grade 9 pupil’s seasonal design will be sold in Save-On-Foods stores across the North Shore and the foundation’s office at the hospital on 15th Street, with all proceeds set to go towards securing better equipment for the hospital. “I was so happy when I found out. I was not expecting to win at all,” said a thrilled Yung following news of the victory. Yung’s design, chosen from dozens of entries from students across the North Shore, celebrates an iconic little pocket of North Vancouver. “I was thinking about the streets of Edgemont Village, and all the little lights that go along it, and I wanted to do that,” she said.
École Handsworth Secondary student Lauren Yung has claimed the LGH Christmas Card Contest prize. Her design will be sold at Save-On-Foods stores across the North Shore. LGH FOUNDATION Yung used watercolours to depict the village’s main street, giving particular focus to its quaint toy stores and bookshops. The North Shore’s snow-capped mountains loom in the background, while Continued on A17
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Card design celebrates Edgemont Continued from A16 string lights, bauble-decked trees and wreaths on shop fronts set the season. Yung said “it’s really cool” that so many people will be able to view her design, and the small taste of artistic fame has only inspired her to continue her creative venture and “keep making cool projects.” Art has been one of her favourite subjects “for the longest time,” she said, and while she likes to “use a bunch of different types of materials” when creating, it is watercolours where her heart currently lies. As with every year, the eighth iteration of the Lion’s Gate Christmas Card Contest will see funds raised for the hospital’s Technology Transformation Campaign, a push to include 10 new technologies on the hospital’s wards. With the aim of improving patient comfort and safety alongside support to staff, the technologies range from central consoles that provide automated vital signs monitoring for staff to integrated bedside terminals that ensure patients can order meals, watch TV, make video calls and contact staff from their beds. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’
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Seaspan welcomes new shuttle buses wrapped in First Nations art MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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Some of North Vancouver’s most compelling art isn’t always found in its galleries. Sometimes it can be spotted walking the streets or, in the case of two new Indigenous artworks, on the morning commute.
Count yourself lucky and you might just find yourself parked up at a red light during rush hour traffic alongside one of Seaspan’s new electric employee shuttle buses. The two shuttle buses feature the custom artwork of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) artist Ray Natraoro and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) artist Olivia George, with each wrapped in traditional, Indigenous designs that celebrate the local waters. Master carver Natraoro created a nautical scene that depicts a black and red killer whale set against swirling waves, chosen because the marine mammal represents “family and the unity of the sea kingdom,” he said. “The killer whale is the protector and the one who brings balance to the sea kingdom with strong family connections.
Artists Olivia George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Ray Natraoro of the Squamish Nation designed the artwork for Seaspan’s newest shuttle buses. MIKE SAVAGE It supports knowledge sharing from one generation to the next,” he said. The shuttle design crafted by 29-yearold George pays tribute to Chief Waut-Salk, a former chief often found at the centre of Tsleil-Waututh legends and stories. Known for drumming and singing to salmon, the scene depicts him in the centre of the Inlailwatash (Indian River) in the midst of the salmon run, surrounded by members of his Tsleil-Waututh Nation family. “Salmon is an important sustenance to thrive throughout the winter, and Waut-Salk was a sacred protector, a keeper of knowledge, land and people,” she said. “He kept the balance with our teachings on how to
treat all beings and the environment. We can strive to protect each other, the land and animals, like Chief Waut-Salk did.” The two artists answered a call for submissions put out by Seaspan earlier this year, for two battery-electric shuttle buses that would replace the gas-powered commute buses for all North Vancouverbased Seaspan employees. The new eco-conscious buses will shuttle staff to and from Seaspan worksites at Vancouver Drydock, Vancouver Shipyards and their head offices on Pemberton Avenue. Natraoro, who alongside George was also chosen to create and design the visual
identity for the Invictus games earlier this year, said having Indigenous design on the roads during the busiest time of the day helps educate and raise awareness of Indigenous culture. “To create a contemporary art piece on a bus was fabulous, because it expands our art and tells stories of the people of the land, all while creating wonderful artwork for people to see,” he said. “The visibility of our people and our art in our own territory is very significant.” Scott Boylan, transportation lead at Seaspan, said the inclusion of the two new shuttles to Seaspan’s fleet was “nothing short of revolutionary” for the marine services company. “This represents another step forward in our sustained, continuous journey to be responsible stewards of the lands on which we call home, and what a privilege to showcase this beautiful artwork across North Vancouver every day,” he said. “We’re honoured to partner with these talented Indigenous creators and to support local artists.” Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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North Van RCMP put brakes on 9 impaired drivers in one night JANE SEYD
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It was a sobering start to the season of holiday cheer as North Vancouver RCMP officers put the brakes on nine impaired drivers Nov. 25.
Six of the impaired drivers were sent to the curb after going through a police roadblock on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing between midnight and 3 a.m. Penalties handed out included one 90-day immediate roadside suspension, four three-day suspensions and one 24-hour prohibition. Three more impaired drivers were taken off the road earlier in the evening in North Vancouver. The Second Narrows bridge is one of several “known spots” where police tend to encounter people who are driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit, said Const. Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for the North Vancouver RCMP. Extra officers will be out across the North Shore doing increased enforcement during the month of December, he added. Two days before the nine drivers were
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Jeffrey Jacob Scrutton, 47, was handed the sentence Nov. 29 after pleading guilty in North Vancouver provincial court to two firearms offences stemming from incidents that happened between July and September of 2020. Both charges involved restricted Glock handguns. Crown counsel Carey Morgan told the judge Scrutton first came to police attention in August 2020 when staff at a Lower Mainland firearms store advised them of a suspicious purchase of five SKS rifles by Scrutton. Police investigated and confirmed Scrutton had a valid license to purchase guns. But on Aug. 28, 2020, a Glock handgun registered to Scrutton was recovered by Saanich police in the execution of a search
warrant at a house being conducted as part of a drug investigation. A case for a second Glock handgun was also located at the house, but that firearm was not found. Police began a significant investigation, said Morgan. A search of electronic databases showed Scrutton had 15 legally obtained firearms, including multiples of the same types of handguns. In September of 2020, police discovered Scrutton was in the process of buying another Glock handgun from another gun retailer. Investigators set up a plan to allow the sale to take place, while keeping Scrutton under surveillance, said Morgan. On Sept. 21, 2020, police watched as Scrutton left his home in North Vancouver, got into a Honda Civic driven by another man, went to the gun store and took possession of the Glock in a plastic gun case. Scrutton got back into the car, said Morgan, and was driven to an area of West Vancouver near the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, where he was observed getting out of the car, going into a house then Continued on A23
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Multiple handguns bought and sold Continued from A22 getting back in the car. Members of the RCMP’s Lower Mainland emergency response team stopped the vehicle in North Vancouver and arrested Scrutton, the driver and a third man in the car for firearms trafficking. The Glock was also recovered from the car. In a statement to police after his arrest, Scrutton admitted to buying guns and transferring them to the second man – a longtime acquaintance – who would give him lists of what to buy and drive him to the gun store and provide money for the purchases. Every restricted firearm he bought was transferred to his friend, Scrutton told police. Scrutton was paid between $100 and $200 for each gun purchase, said Morgan, adding “a handgun on the street sells for as much as ten times that.” His offences weren’t sophisticated, said Morgan, and were fueled by a need for money to feed his alcohol addiction. “He operated as a pawn for someone else,” said Morgan. Defence lawyer David Forsyth said Scrutton had a difficult childhood, suffers from some serious health issues and was
struggling with alcohol addiction at the time of the offences. He has since taken action to deal with his addiction and has expressed remorse, said Forsyth. “He hates to think [the guns] could have been used to hurt innocent people.” “I feel really bad about what I’ve done,” Scrutton told the judge. “I stress about it every day.” Morgan told the court Crown and defence had worked out a deal that would allow Scrutton to plead guilty to less serious weapons charges than the gun trafficking he was originally charged with. In handing down a conditional sentence, Judge Joseph Galati called the charges “very serious” adding that handguns “have no useful purpose other than target shooting or close-range shooting of [people].” Under the terms of his conditional sentence, Scrutton must abide by house arrest for nine months unless he has the written permission of his supervisor. For the last nine months of the sentence, he must obey a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Galati also placed Scrutton on probation for 18 months at the end of his sentence. Scrutton has also been banned from owning guns for 10 years.
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Former high school counsellor Joseph Scott William McLeod will spend a year behind bars for possessing child pornography.
The 41-year-old, known as “Joey McLeod” in his professional capacity, was sentenced in North Vancouver Provincial Court on Friday afternoon. An investigation by RCMP’s integrated child exploitation unit got underway after images containing child nudity were sent over Snapchat in June 2020. The images were flagged by the app, and police were notified of his IP address. In January 2021, McLeod was suspended from his job as a Grade 8 counsellor at West Vancouver Secondary, after North Vancouver RCMP executed a search warrant at his home and arrested him. McLeod’s phone and laptop were seized, which contained dozens of pictures and drawn cartoons, as well as a
five-minute video, showing young boys ranging in age from six months to 13 years old, nude or being sexually abused. McLeod was charged with possession of child pornography in July 2021. Then, at a procedural hearing on Aug. 3, 2023, he entered a guilty plea. In her decision on Friday, Judge Lyndsay Smith ruled that McLeod will spend a year in jail followed by two years’ probation for his crime of possessing “horrific” material. At a sentencing hearing in September, defence lawyer Claire Hatcher argued her client should serve a conditional sentence, served at home, for up to two years, followed by a year of probation. Her client didn’t produce or commercialize the content, Hatcher said, and the Snapchat images would have disappeared unless screenshots were taken. The defence also highlighted the mitigating value of McLeod’s guilty plea, adding that the loss
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of his teaching career and public shaming in the media were sufficient to address the sentencing objectives. But the judge rejected that a conditional order would be a fit sentence. ‘McLeod’s moral culpability is high,’ judge says Smith noted other courts have determined that incarceration is necessary in all cases
of child pornography except in exceptional cases, to emphasize denunciation and deterrence. “I do not consider the present case to be exceptional,” Smith said. In terms of moral culpability, similar cases had involved offenders who had been victims of sexual abuse or other traumatic events themselves. “Mr. McLeod’s moral culpability is high,” Smith said. “He had a relatively happy childhood. He has not suffered poverty or addiction – rather, he’s an educated person with a decent background, trained in relation to children and their well-being.” In contrast to his relatively stable upbringing, the grave nature of the materials he possessed was an aggravating factor in McLeod’s sentencing. A significant mitigating factor in McLeod’s sentencing was his guilty plea, the judge said. If it had gone to trial, a violated child could have been called as a witness. “The video likely
would have been played, perpetuating harm to that child,” Smith said. “Further, the guilty plea avoided the risk that the investigators would’ve had to have been subjected to further exposure to the horrific material, and support staff and counsel and others involved in the criminal justice process.” Smith noted that similar sentences have carried jail terms ranging from four months to two years. Previously, Crown counsel recommended McLeod spend six months to a year in prison. In addition to his one-year jail and two years’ probation, McLeod must also abide by a number of conditions, which include restrictions on employment, technology and internet use. McLeod, who has been living in Ontario with his partner, must not go to any places where persons under the age of 18 can reasonably be expected to be present, except in specific circumstances known to his probation officer.
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A pair of North Shore athletes are coming home with medals from the Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
Paracyclist Nathan Clement of West Vancouver won two medals (a gold and a bronze) while North Vancouverite Tara Llanes won a silver as a player on the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team. Clement – who won the individual time trial event at 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in August – rode to gold in the same event at the Parapan American Games, one minute 29 seconds ahead of second place. Clement also won bronze in the longer T1-2 road race event. The 29-year-old previously competed in para swimming, taking part in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. He retired from competitive swimming in 2018 before taking up paracycling in 2020. “It was a great measuring stick to see where I was at as a rider
executed the game plan that we and as a cyclist,” he said about wanted to execute. They had his showing in Chile. “There’s some good shots. I can’t take that still so much room I need to grow away from them.” and expand, but overall, seeing The team remains hopeful to my power and feeling throughout play in the 2024 Paralympics. the race and from the start of my The second-place finish earns cycling to where I am now, this Canada a spot in the 2024 IWBF was my strongest performance.” Women’s Repechage tournament Over on the hard court, the in Osaka, Japan, where the team Canadian women’s wheelchair will need a top-four finish to basketball team was defeated qualify for the Paralympic Games 62-56 after a valiant effort in a in Paris next summer. nail-biting final against the U.S. The Canadians got within six points in the fourth quarter but couldn’t pull ahead. Both squads went into the final previously undefeated in the tournament. North Vancouver local Llanes said she was “super disappointed” with the result. “I thought we played well. I thought we played, Nathan Clement celebrates his gold medal communicated, had paracycling performance alongside fellow good teamwork – some Canadian athlete Charles Moreau. OSCAR of the shots didn’t fall,” MUÑOZ BADILLA / GETTY IMAGES / CYCLING CANADA she said. “I thought we
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As the talented athletes in yellow and black entertain you by delivering crushing opposition to other clubs throughout the rugby season, Capilano is asking the community to deliver some much-needed items to those in need this holiday season.
On Saturday, Dec. 9, Capilano Rugby Club will be accepting donations all afternoon for their 40th annual toy drive. The club is asking everyone to bring a new, unwrapped, unopened gift and/or a non-perishable food item to the event.
Gifts will go under the tree, and there will be boxes for food donations. Gift cards will also be accepted. The rugby club is inviting all members of the community to attend the kidfriendly event, which will have activities to keep little ones occupied. All are invited to stay awhile after dropping off gifts, the club says. The bar will be open and snacks available. Gifts and toys are needed for young kids all the way up to teenagers. This can include sports equipment, books, school supplies, clothing, board games, Continued on A31 SPONSORED CONTENT
North Vancouver couple’s dual cancer diagnoses spurs donations to research When Deep Cove resident Andrew Stonkus retired in 2020, it meant he and his wife Nancy would enjoy the Canadian snowbird lifestyle in Arizona. Their plans didn’t include fighting cancer together—simultaneously. But, in January 2022, they were diagnosed within weeks of each other. Today, they’re sharing their story to raise awareness for the importance of donor support in advancing BC Cancer’s life-saving research and care. They were both in emotional turmoil when Andrew, 67, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and Nancy, 66, with neuroendocrine tumours on her pancreas and liver. “Both Nancy and I were on the same CT machine in the hospital on March 8th,” recalls Andrew. “Her in the morning and me in the afternoon.” Andrew took his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test annually through his company medicals and the last one just before he retired. He had another PSA in late 2022, with results that required a biopsy to investigate further and would ultimately lead to a cancer diagnosis. Prostate cancer diagnoses are given a Gleason score – a scale of 6-10 indicating severity. “After surgery, I scored an 8, so I’m at the low end of the highrisk category of advanced prostate,” explains Andrew. “I had radiation treatments for 33 consecutive days, which I completed this past July, and I’m on hormone treatments for probably another year. “The goal is to manage the cancer — and my oncologist says he’s going to be my oncologist for a long time.” Nancy is in a genomics clinical trials program and has completed four treatment protocols, including PRRT — a leading-edge radioisotope therapy for neuroendocrine cancers. “BC Cancer was fantastic in terms of getting Nancy on PRRT, and we’re really thankful,” shares Andrew. “However, the results were mixed: some tumours grew, some shrank, and some were stable, but we’re hopeful going forward.
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The couple is sharing their story to bring awareness of the crucial roles donors play in supporting and contributing to advancing BC Cancer’s life-saving research and care Andrew. “We made a commitment to support him over the next four years because it’s not a very common cancer, and research needs to be done. “We’ve also set up the Stonkus Family Foundation, with part of its donations specifically supporting the BC Cancer Foundation.” As a donor, your impact cannot be understated. BC Cancer Foundation is the largest philanthropic funder of cancer care and research in the province, where every dollar raised stays in B.C. in support of BC Cancer’s world-leading, life-saving work. The Foundation has a long history of challenging limits and achieving what was thought impossible. In 2022, it launched a $500 million fundraising campaign to transform cancer care and research in B.C. – the largest health fundraiser in the province’s history. Remarkably, over 70% of the campaign’s goal has already been raised thanks to the generosity of British Columbians.
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The Stonkuses are enjoying retirement thanks to BC Cancer’s care. “The BC Cancer doctors have been really great and are on top of all the issues. They never give up hope, and they’re always looking for new and improved treatments.”
Donors make a difference 80,000 patients per year depend on BC Cancer, and generous donors, like the Stonkus family, are helping fund crucial advancements in cancer research and care. “We gave to the BC Cancer Foundation in 2022, but this is the first year we’ve donated specifically to neuroendocrine and Dr. Jonathan Loree, the program’s lead medical oncologist,” says
Everyone’s cancer journey benefits from a strong network and community connection. “We have a tremendous circle of support,” acknowledges Andrew. “From our two sons and their spouses, our local friends, and our Scottsdale community to Rev. Nancy Talbot, lead minister at Mount Seymour United Church, a great resources. It’s community that will help beat cancer and provide support to the future. Every donation—big or small—it all helps. To join the Stonkuses in advancing life-saving research and care at BC Cancer, visit bccancerfoundation.com.
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Continued from A30 toys and stuffed animals. The Food Bank has told the club that they are very short on canned protein items such as canned tuna, other canned fish and canned beans. This year, Cap is supporting four local organizations: North Shore Christmas Bureau run by North Shore Family Services, North Shore Neighbourhood House, North Shore Salvation Army and North Shore Food Bank. “Our club is very grateful for all the support towards this event every year,” the club said in a release. “We hope to see many familiar faces on Saturday, Dec. 9.”
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These crazy cold mornings have me thinking about tummy-warming buckwheat porridge. So-called buck“wheat” is one of nature’s most nutritious and versatile offerings, but it is not wheat nor grain. It is a seed of the flowering plant Fagopyrum esculentum, a knotweed family plant related to sorrel and rhubarb.
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The Canadian Robert Dollar Mill operated in North Vancouver from 1916 to 1943. Dollar, a Scottish-born American, created the mill specifically for his cargo ships during the First World War. To house the mill’s employees, Dollar built company houses for European workers and bunkhouses were created for Chinese, Sikh, and Indigenous workers. In this photo from 1937, you can see some of these workers pictured at the site of the mill. Let us know if you know the stories of anyone who worked at the Canadian Robert Dollar Mill! Email info@monova.ca. Visit monova.ca for more information about the history of the North Shore and to learn about MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards. MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver is located at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley. Contact: archives@monova.ca THE "TIME TRAVELLER" SPACE HAS BEEN GRACIOUSLY DONATED BY THE ADVERTISER BELOW. #LOCALMATTERS
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Culinary history confirms that buckwheat has been cultivated for thousands of years, worldwide. The tiny arrow-shaped seedheads were eaten raw, ground into flour, even sprouted. Today buckwheat is categorized as a gluten-free pseudo-cereal along with quinoa and amaranth. Large scale farming of corn and wheat eventually eclipsed buckwheat as a primary commodity, and this beneficial whole food fell out of favour. In the urban garden, buckwheat is uncommonly resilient. Buckwheat is beneficial cover crop-mulch, and makes for an excellent chop-and-drop green manure. One particularly vigorous variety of buckwheat, called Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat, grows in such extreme conditions that its phytonutrient profile is among the most highly
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Buckwheat can go sweet or savoury Continued from A36 What we do know is that natural design is intelligent, so eating foods whole or as close to whole as possible, makes good sense. Thankfully, for those of us without acreage to cultivate pseudo-grains, buckwheat is widely available and comparatively affordable. I buy organic raw buckwheat in the bulk food section for less money per gram than just about anything else on offer. Kept dry, in a glass jar, buckwheat lasts for ages in the pantry. I use whole buckwheat as a cereal “grain,” cooked in goat milk or nut milk, and fortified with frozen blueberries, currants, josta berries and wild huckleberries from our garden, with some dried barberries for tartness. Typically the fruit contain more than enough natural sweetness, but on occasion I will add a splash of honey or maple syrup, or even some cacao powder. To finish, a pinch of cinnamon or fresh ground nutmeg. For each (by volume) measure of whole raw buckwheat, simmer two measures of liquid for seven to 10 minutes until just soft, stirring often. Add more liquid as needed, and sweeten to taste. Add berries last, to retain their shape, or early to break down fully. Buckwheat porridge can be batched and refrigerated for a few days,
then re-heated with additional liquid and a vigorous stir. Last night I made bison and black bean chili in a hurry, and used buckwheat as a super nutritious thickener. Once cooked, buckwheat has a lovely al dente tooth, and could easily be used as a meat substitute or accompaniment in soups, wraps, patties, loaves and casseroles. Buckwheat can be purchased flaked, like oatmeal, for use in modified substitution for both sweet and savoury dishes. Whole buckwheat can be sprouted in much the same way as one would sprout broccoli, mustard, radish, millet, lentil, or other seeds, grains and beans. Sprouted buckwheat can be used in salads, wraps, and garnishes. Buckwheat flour can be used in baking and to make pasta, but as it does not contain gluten, methodologies differ notably. One way to increase the bioavailability of buckwheat’s many gifts is to ferment it before baking into bread. A deep dive is required to master ferments, but well worth the effort if time allows. 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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TJORHOM, Terry June 18, 1944 − December 4, 2022 It’s been a year that we lost our dear friend, Terry. We can still hear his kind voice as if it were yesterday. We miss you very much, Hammy. Sending heartfelt love to Lori, Carly & Mike, James & Nicole and all the grandkids. Love, Matt & Sharon
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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Suzanne was active with local church groups including a leadership position in CGIT, which she described as “the most intensely spiritual time in my life”. She enjoyed photography, and was given a “community hero” award for her work documenting houses for the North Vancouver Archives. She also created a blog, “Churches on Sunday”, which included photos of churches from around the world. Faith and family were the cornerstones of her existence. She will be dearly missed by her family, her friends, and the many people in the community whose lives she has touched. She is survived by her husband Alan, her son Richard Wilson, her daughters Laura Misner and Amy Wilson, her son-in-law Jody Hart, and her grandchildren Holly Misner and Sano Vali Otth. The memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9 at 11 am at Sutherland Church, 630 19th Street East North Vancouver, B.C.
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CHOBANIUK, James Nicholas July 23, 2023 It is with beautiful memories and heavy hearts we announce the passing of James (Jim) Chobaniuk, fondly known to some as "Sir Jim" or "Jimbo." Jim passed peacefully at home from liver failure with Leslie at his side. As his son Andrew said, "Our loss is Heaven’s gain." Jim was born in Regina, SK, the only child of Peter and Marjorie Chobaniuk. Jim grew up between the Western provinces, Toronto, and the USA. He was very athletic and played high level soccer and baseball as a teen and a young adult. Studying architecture at UBC led him to many years of being a successful builder and developer on the lower mainland. Jim was a man of many skills and talents, and he was a sports enthusiast. There probably wasn’t a sport he didn’t like to play, coach or watch. He also loved to travel and loved to visit Mexico, proudly boasting to have been there 76 times. Jim gave a lot to any community he was involved with, be it his church, various sports teams, his neighbourhood or at The Cascadia Society. He loved entertaining − singing and playing his guitar (often with his great friend Barry). He leaves behind his loving wife, Leslie Fish; four sons from his first marriage, Paul, Stephen, Micah (Megan) and Andrew (Madeline); stepchildren Meghan Foran, Liam Foran (Catherine), and Jeremy Fish (Tempest); five beautiful grandchildren; and one stepgranddaughter. Jim touched the hearts and lives of many and will be tremendously missed by his family, friends and communities.
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Each Loss HOLUBITSKY, Orest Bohdan March 1935 - November 2023 Our beloved Ori is now at peace. He was predeceased by his mother Lucy (nee Niewchas), father Dr. Nicholas, and older brother Myron. The family moved from Radway to Edmonton when Ori was 9. He was blessed with a curious mind, exceptional mathematical skills, and an aptitude for academics at which he excelled. Ori loved telling stories about playing trombone in the Edmonton School Boys Band, working on the highways near Drumheller, and in the dining car of the train from Edmonton to Vancouver where he discovered not only the wonderful world of food but also the beautiful city he would eventually call home.
MACDONALD, Robert Grigg September 22, 1926 - November 4, 2023 Peacefully, at his long-time home. Survived by his three sons Robert (Lisa), Keith, Kenneth (Yvonne), and his partner Susan. Predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Merle. A full obituary and online condolences are at https://www.mckenziefuneralservice.com/ memorials/Robert-MacDonald/5323127/index.php The funeral will be at West Vancouver United Church chapel, at 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C. on Friday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to charities are encouraged.
He originally studied to be a doctor but quickly realized his mistake. He followed his love for Vancouver, numbers and design, and completed a degree in Architecture at UBC in 1960. Ori returned to Edmonton after graduation to article and soon opened his own architectural practice. Through a chance encounter, Ori was invited to develop the Architectural Technologies program at N.A.I.T. where he remained as department head for several years while simultaneously running his practice, opening two restaurants, and partnering in an art gallery. Ori was a true entrepreneur; he had a unique talent for developing business ideas and no matter how challenging or at what risk, he never gave up until he found a way to make it work. He was brave, imaginative, and optimistic and as a result he created and went on to own many businesses including restaurants, hotels, and apartment developments. Ori eventually settled in his true home, Vancouver, where he continued to pursue his passions for food and business. He was never happier than being in a busy restaurant or sitting by the fireplace at the Park Royal Hotel. Ori truly was the consummate host and loved seeing people enjoying meals in his restaurants as much as welcoming family and friends to his home. Ori lived a great life and was fortunate to be able to follow his many pursuits. He will be fondly remembered by the friends he made, the associates he had, the students he led and foremost, his family. He is profoundly missed by his wife Fuschia, his daughter Dori, his son Gregg (Silvia), and his beloved grandson Liam. At Ori’s request, there will be no funeral.
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MASHAL, Laila Laila passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2023. Predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Jamie Mashal, she leaves behind her children, Robert (Shawna), Monica (Doug), her brothers Heskel (Vilma), Kamal (Sue) and Rony (Anita), as well as her grandchildren Brendan (Becky), Elizabeth (Eric), Liam (Jess), James (Tricia), and great grand- daughter Abigail. Born in Bagdad, Iraq, and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Laila loved learning and earned a university degree in a time and place where that was exceedingly rare. Moving to West Vancouver in 1957, she made her life in a new country and raised her family with a great deal of love and determination. She created a warm, secure, safe, and supportive environment for her husband and children, taking the lead in everything at home as the wife of a very busy pediatrician. Working in Jamie’s office kept her busy, as did her volunteer work and driving her children to myriad activities. She was a gourmet cook who built a circle of friends with her warmth, generosity, and participation in community. Laila was elegant, intelligent, always immaculately dressed, with a smile that lit up the room. After Jamie passed away in 1987, Laila remained engaged with her long-standing friendships. Showing her trademark resilience and determination, she took on a role at the Multiple Sclerosis clinic at the University of British Columbia Medical Centre, first as a volunteer, then as an employee. She was an active contributor to society at large and made many new friends through that experience. She lived in West Vancouver until 2013 when she had a devastating stroke and moved to Lynn Valley Care Centre, where she remained for the final ten years of her life.
CORRIGAN, Boyd Dalton February 19, 1941 − November 22, 2023 Boyd Dalton Corrigan passed away on November 22 at Lions Gate Hospital with his spouse, Josee, and stepchildren at his side. Boyd was born in Fernie, BC, where he grew up in the fire hall. After his father was tragically lost, the family moved to Vancouver, where he finished high school. He completed his English degree in California in the mid ’60s. He furthered his studies in Vancouver to later become an educator, teaching high school students in Kelowna. He settled in Vancouver in the early ’80s, where he met Josee. They lived in Vancouver and the Okanagan over the next couple of decades, then settled in North Vancouver in later retirement. Boyd was a man of letters and had a taste for creating fine cuisine, making his own beer from scratch, and sharing his extensive musical collection and knowledge. He was predeceased by parents Melba (nee Allen) and Robert Owen Corrigan and brothers Bill and Bob. He is survived by his spouse Josee Michaud Leblond; stepchildren Michel, Philippe, and Anne (Fred); and grandchildren Mikayla and Nina. He also leaves behind nieces Jane, Karen, and Maureen.
We will miss her very much, especially for her resilience and determination, love and dedication to family, and grace in the face of adversity. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Lynn Valley Care Centre for their outstanding care and kindness.
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Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.
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FORD, Frances Jayne Jayne Ford, age 81 years, passed away peacefully at Richmond General Hospital on November 30, 2023. Lovingly remembered by her husband, Dave and children Nancy (Wahid Ali), John, and grandsons Jackson and Solomon. Jayne was predeceased by her parents, Wardlaw and Jean Porteous, her brother Dick, and by her beloved aunt, Jo Ward, all of Edmonton. Jayne’s early years included family camping trips, tagging along with her older brother and his friends, skiing, horseback barrel racing, and trick water skiing. Her daredevil attitude became a lifelong trademark. Jayne completed all of her schooling in Edmonton, graduating from the University of Alberta in 1964. Jayne loved her summer jobs during college working for Brewsters in Banff. During these years, she learned to love the mountains, and eventually, a young man named Dave. Jayne’s work as a social worker focused on child protection, helping people and ensuring the best family outcomes in difficult situations. Jayne and Dave were married in 1966 and have stayed in love for 57 years. In 1969, Jayne gave up her social work career to move as Dave’s job took them to Ghana, Toronto, Regina, and Vancouver. Once Jayne landed in West Vancouver in 1978, she loved it and declared that if his job took him away again, he would be moving alone. They both stayed permanently. Jayne’s priority became motherhood and she was great at it. Jayne was actively involved in school, sports and community activities where her volunteer spirit and creative abilities shone. She built a successful craft business named ‘Frankie Jay Originals’ featuring hand-made Christmas ornaments. Many shoppers only knew Jayne as “The Playdough Lady.” Upon retirement in 1993, Jayne and Dave became snowbirds, spending their winters at their home in Scottsdale. Jayne loved the sunshine, their new friends, and the snowbird lifestyle. Cycling became a treasured activity: Jayne was active in the VBC (Vancouver), Norwest (West Vancouver) and Corvairs (Scottsdale) bike clubs. Many days were spent on cycling trips, both local and European. Jayne knew the coffee breaks and the Happy Hours were as important as the miles on the bike! As cycling became physically difficult, Jayne enjoyed cruising, from the Greek Islands to the South Seas. Jayne was known for her vibrant smile, a robust sense of humour, her free spirit and a compassionate nature. Jayne was resilient. She overcame a variety of medical issues and still brought sunlight and laughter into every encounter – her family and friends will miss her forever. Jayne’s family want to thank the many medical professionals who helped her battle life’s obstacles, particularly her Physicians, Dr. Siobhan Clement, and Dr. Kathleen Alexander. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future. Details when available. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency. To write a condolence to the family, please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com
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Claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 2500 Barnet Hwy., Port Moody, BC. Tel: 604-461-1717. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime. 210 George Selikem 3526 Wellwym St, Port Moody, BC 235 James Mcgivern 3555 5th Ave Vancouver, BC 109 Jason Heschel 1324 Willow Way, Coquitlam, BC A sale will take place online at www.ibid4storage.com starting at 11:00AM on Sunday, December 17th until 11:00AM Tuesday, December 19th, 2023. Winners will be contacted by email at the end of the auction. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for the entire contents of each locker unit.
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LEgaL/PubLiC notiCEs Dear Neighbour: Re: 2905 Marine Drive Rezoning - Pre-Application Public Notification & Involvement Goldenline Homes Ltd (the Developer) and F. Adab Architects Inc. are proposing to rezone 2905 Marine Drive to permit a five-unit townhome development that fits the neighbourhood fabric and meets the needs of a wide spectrum of West Vancouver families and downsizers. Note that this is a new application for this property under a new ownership group (in 2021, a different ownership group proposed an 8-unit townhouse development). The applicant team has prepared plans in accordance with the District of West Vancouver’s Official Community Plan and related Guidelines. Before submitting a formal rezoning application, we want to share plans and information with you about the proposal and its community benefits, and to receive any questions or feedback you may have. We have also organized a public information meeting for December 7, 2023 (details below).
Site: NW Corner of Marine Drive and 29th St
Corner View: Marine Drive & 29th Street
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Web Site The development team has prepared a website to share detailed plans and a design rationale for the proposed townhouse development. We are happy to receive feedback and answer any questions you may have. The site can be accessed at: www.2905MD.com Open House The applicant team is hosting a drop-in Open House on December 7, 2023: Date: Time: Venue:
7 December 2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm West Vancouver Presbyterian Church 2893 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC
Email If you have questions, you can email michael@liveablecityplanning.com and you will get a response from the development team.
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