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West Van lab sheds light on health of orcas NICK LABA
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Killer whales in the coastal waters of British Columbia are swimming against the current.
Affected by marine contaminants, overfishing and the incessant thrum of boat traffic, several populations of these ecologically critical apex predators now face uncertain futures. Particularly dire is the southern resident killer whale ecotype, whose declining headcount numbers just 73. But a new lab in West Vancouver is using a bottom-up method to shed light on their cousins, the northern resident killer whales, in hopes of finding ways to avoid a similar fate. While no one would consider research conducted at the site to be second rate, the lab in fact specializes in No. 2. Near the centre of the maze-like collection of corridors and rooms that is the Pacific Science Enterprise Centre on Marine Drive, a fridge door is opened by Adam Warner of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. Inside, racks of chilly shelves are stacked with vials. Some contain liquids – others are crowded with tangles of hair. All of them are whale poop. But the excrement is just a means to an end. Inside the samples are DNA, from the predators themselves, and
Research scientist Adam Warner with the Raincoast Conservation Foundation uses specialized tools to extract genetic information from fecal matter. NICK LABA / NSN what they’ve been eating. With that information, Warner can determine where cetaceans and other coastal carnivores like wolves have been finding their meals, and help assess the group’s overall health. Before the whale scat is dropped off at the lab, Raincoast scientists tail the cetaceans in boats to scoop
their leavings. On a genetic level, research from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has shown that the southern residents are highly inbred, and how that inbreeding is likely contributing to their continued decline. Continued on A18
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Xwmélch’sten (Capilano 5 Reserve) to announce a federal boost in funding for Indigenous health care. NICK LABA / NSN
Squamish Nation Elder Sam George reflects on his experiences of residential school that have been captured in a book titled The Fire Still Burns. All photos mentioned in this story can be viewed at nsnews.com. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
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Here are our favourite North Shore photos from 2023 NICK LABA
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As another 365-some-odd days flew into the memory books, our lenses caught the light from some of the most important things to happen on the North Shore.
The year 2023 started off in a fog, literally, with longtime North Shore News photographer Paul McGrath there to catch some misty frames of a man walking his dog through Indian River Park in January. April was a rather photogenic month, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Xwmélch’sten (Capilano 5
Reserve) to announce a federal boost in funding for Indigenous health care. Shortly after, North Shore photo whiz Mark Teasdale took some breathtaking wildlife shots of birds feasting on spring blossoms in the Harbourside area. Food innovation firm Ecoation was featured in April, as its prototypes for growing produce and protein-producing mycelium made it to the finals in the national Deep Space Food Challenge. A haunting portrait of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Elder Sam George was seen by readers in May, as the survivor released
The Fire Still Burns, an unflinching account of the horrors he faced in residential school and how he navigated that trauma in years to come. Reporter Jane Seyd snapped an uncanny image in June, as Doreen Manuel spoke at the unveiling of a postage stamp that honours her late father, Indigenous leader George Manuel. As the North Shore’s first wildfire of the year caught flame, water bombers flew overhead, dumping bursts of bright red retardant on the blaze. In July, reporter Mina KerrLazenby’s photo of Indigenous
dancers in vivid regalia – backed by a blue-and-white summer sky – was printed on the front page of our newspaper. Under the heat of a summer sun, stalwart activist Chris Bolton – known for his drag persona Conni Smudge – threw up the peace sign on the Mountain Highway overpass, as he and a group of counter-protesters celebrated the first Thursday in a year where the bridge was unoccupied by demonstrators who were widely deemed as “hateful.” As a curious piece of equipment called a “spider excavator” played hero in Lynn Creek to help restore crucial salmon
habitat, reporter Brent Richter caught the amazing machine for the Daily Bu – erm, North Shore News. Preserving the spark to carry on with an artistic pursuit into one’s ninth decade is an inspiration for all to see. Such is the case with Gerda Smith, the 94-year-old dressmaker who fashioned her first show-stopping outfit at age 14. Contributing journalist Hamid Jafari caught a captivating frame of Bahman Sahami, owner of Nima Library and Bookstore, one of the oldest Persian bookstores in Metro Vancouver. Continued on A5
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Snapshots in time capture the character of the North Shore
Ranks of cadets honour veterans at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Victoria Park Nov. 11. MINA KERR-LAZENBY / NSN
Performers in full regalia dance at a powwow hosted by the Squamish Nation for First Nations dancers from across the country in July. MINA KERR-LAZENBY / NSN
Charlotte Lee, 8, is guided through a piece of music by instructor Nick Sergienko at Elite Piano Studios in West Vancouver. NICK LABA / NSN
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How much is your home worth in January 2024?
Chances are it’ll be similar to what it was a year ago, according to BC Assessment figures released on Tuesday. Single-family homes in both the City and District of North Vancouver were up an average of two per cent over last year, with “typical” detached homes in both clocking in close to the $2 million mark, according to those statistics. Single-family homes in West Vancouver were down about two per cent in value over last year, but a “typical” detached home there still came in at just over $3 million, according to the assessment authority. Condos and townhouses showed similar trends, with strata properties up two per cent in the District of North Vancouver to $945,000, holding steady in the City of North Vancouver at $836,000 and up one per cent in West Vancouver, to $1.4 million. BC Assessment released its annual valuations, which are used by municipalities to set tax rates, on Jan. 2. Assessments are based on sales data as of July 2023. North Shore trends in property values
reflected similar patterns throughout the Lower Mainland, where most property values were up or down within about five per cent of last year’s assessment. “These changes are notably less than previous years,” said Bryan Murao, BC Assessment assessor. That’s certainly true on the North Shore, where last January property owners were looking at increases in value of about 6.6 per cent for single-family homes and 9.3 per cent for condos and townhouses. In the past year, a series of interest rate hikes have had a chilling effect on the real estate market, with the number of sales down from historical norms, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Homeowners who don’t want to wait for their mailed assessment notice can check their own property’s assessment – or that of any other property in the province – by logging on to BC Assessment and using the free online search tool. On Tuesday, the province also announced the threshold for the homeowner grant will remain the same as last year, with properties valued up to $2.15 million qualifying for the grant.
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There’s bad blood between at least two North Vancouver Swifties and online scammers who recently posed as fans who were re-selling coveted tickets to a soldout Taylor Swift concert.
The two North Shore fans thought they were the lucky ones when they appeared to score tickets being sold on Facebook marketplace. One fan is now out $1,000 thanks to the online anti-hero, while the other is out $1,800. In the first case, the victim found the ad for tickets online and contacted the seller, agreeing to pay $1,020 for the tickets, said Const. Mansoor Sahak, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP. The victim e-transferred the money and the suspect sent an email with a wallet attachment but no actual instructions for a Ticketmaster transfer. Once the victim inquired further, the suspect stopped responding, leaving the hopeful buyer with sweet nothing.
In the second instance, scammers used the same MO to pull off another scam. In that case, the Swiftie responded to an ad on Facebook Marketplace for four tickets. The seller and victim agreed on a price of $1,400. The victim e-transferred money to the seller who then requested $400 more. The seller finally sent the tickets to the victim via email but did not provide the passcode to redeem the tickets, according to Sahak. Shortly after, the seller stopped responding to the victim, who is now out $1,800. According to police, Taylor Swift ticket scams are a scenario they know all too well. Usually after an e-transfer payment is made, the “seller” of the purported ticket stops communication and blocks the victim’s account or deletes the fake account, leaving the buyer without money or tickets. Similar scams have been reported across the Lower Mainland and Canada, said Sahak, adding that recently the ticket scam has
specifically focused on Taylor Swift tickets. Because the pop diva’s tickets are so hard to get, “there are a lot of people out there looking for tickets,” he said. “That’s what’s pushing the drive towards the scam.” Scammers often create multiple Facebook profiles to pull off the scams, he said. Unless you know the ticket seller personally, it’s probably best to avoid buying such tickets online unless doing so through an authorized resale site, said Sahak. And even then, “you can never be 100 per cent sure.” When considering online purchases off sites like Facebook Marketplace, the first thing prospective buyers need to do is calm down, said Sahak. Scammers prey on a sense of urgency, but buyers need to take some time for due diligence. Sober second thought will probably indicate you knew they were trouble, say police. And, said Sahak, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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Most-clicked story list reveals a lot about our readers ANDY PREST
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The first draft of history. Giving comfort to the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable. Holding those in power to account.
These are the lofty goals that an educated public expects from journalists. But the public is also very interested in reading about weird things happening to rich people. Or cyclists crashing into bears. That much is clear when you look at a list of our most-clicked stories of the year. You won’t find any zoning bylaw controversies or city hall scandals on this list. But you will find all of the stories that caught fire online. These are not necessarily the most
important stories of the year, given our mandate as journalists, but there is still much to be learned from this list. So here you go – the most-clicked stories on nsnews.com for the year 2023: 1. Tesla ‘Suddenly Accelerates’ Into BC Ferries Ramp, Breaks In Two: They don’t come any richer than Elon Musk, and we’ve learned over the last few years that people LOVE reading stories about weird things happening to his Teslas. An investigation later revealed that the “sudden acceleration” mentioned in this article was just “driver error,” but that didn’t stop this from becoming our most-clicked story of 2023, earning more than twice as many views as the second-place post. Congrats, Elon.
2. Truck Loads of Oranges Dumped at North Vancouver Waste Centre: Reporter Nick Laba did some fine investigative work to peel back the layers of this controversy and squeeze out a juicy story. Forget pulp fiction – we’re coming at you with pulp facts. 3. Connor Bedard’s Mom Melanie Speaks On Son Being Drafted To The NHL: Connor Bedard had a huge year, including a record-setting showing at the world juniors in January. But it was this story from July, right after he was picked No. 1 overall in the NHL draft, that ended up near the top of our most-clicked list. Big thanks to proud mom Melanie Bedard for giving us a peek behind the scenes. 4. ‘Glad To Be Alive’: Man T-bones Bear
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While Cycling in North Vancouver: Oh yeah, that’s the good stuff. You’d be hardpressed to invent a more “North Shore” story than a cyclist running into a bear. Maybe if a dog was riding the bike? Or Bryan Adams? But no, this story actually happened, meticulously detailed by reporter Brent Richter. The crash sent the rider to hospital. The bear walked away seemingly unscathed, with nothing more than a wild story to tell all its bear buddies. 5. Why Did More Than 20 People Collapse at North Vancouver’s Remembrance Day Ceremony? Concerned citizens wanted to know what happened, so reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby Continued on A9
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Here are some of our favourite animal stories of 2023 JANE SEYD
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Two legs good. But four legs, fins, fur, antlers, feathers and tails are often a lot more attention-grabbing when it comes to news stories on the North Shore. That’s probably not surprising considering local mountains (and waters, and backyards) play host to a plethora of wildlife. Their exploits, and those of humankind’s more domesticated animal friends, frequently took centre stage when it came to interesting reads this year.
Here are some of our favourite animal stories from 2023:
Man T-bones bear It doesn’t get much more North Shore than this. In May we brought you the story of North Vancouver cyclist Kevin Milner who T-boned a bear in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. When Milner spotted a black bear as he rounded a corner on the trail, he had to make a split-second decision on his exit. Unfortunately, Milner and the bear both chose the same strategy. Milner hit the bear right behind the shoulder and flipped over the animal. “I pretty much kissed the bear and then I
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Leon the cat killed at least 20 rats after a story about the Victoria Park infestation ran in the North Shore News. Visit nsnews.com for more favourite animal photos. LYNDSAY WRIGHTSON guess I flew through the air” he told reporter Brent Richter. “The reason I rode in the demonstration forest is just to get away from the traffic, right?” he said. “But after hitting the bear, I mean, it’s probably safer just riding with cars.” Elk take starring role in Metro’s reality TV In January, we brought you the story about how wildlife cameras installed within the Seymour and Coquitlam watersheds have captured an abundance of animal activity, including some sightings that have brought a pleasant surprise to local environment enthusiasts and brought a rare glimpse into the secret lives of wildlife in their natural habitats. The images depict black bears exploring with their cubs or curiously investigating snow stakes, a bobcat trotting through leaves and a cougar making its way through fresh snow. Highlight reels from the forest-mounted reality TV has included a gang of elk, some captured sparring in front of the camera, alongside several lone wolves. That’s an encouraging sign of a
healthy ecosystem, worth tuning in for. Cat takes paws-itive steps on rat infestation When a large population of rats, some described as the size of a “fat squirrel” settled into North Vancouver’s Victoria Park, and began travelling in packs, alarming residents, Leon, a 13-year-old tabby, decided to take matters into his own paws. Despite no known history of mousing, after news of the rat infestation got out, Leon started presenting dead rats to his owner daily: 15 rats in 15 days. Alarmed by Leon’s sudden killer instinct, his owners tried keeping him inside, but Leon protested. Then they tried to walk him on a leash. You don’t even have to guess at how that went. Eventually they gave in, and let Leon continue to do what comes naturally on his daily park patrols. When our reporters last checked in, Leon’s kill sheet was up to 20 rats. And counting. Incredible journey In March, we brought you the story of how Callie, a tan pit bull terrier and German
shepherd cross, survived for 28 days in the mountains of Mount Seymour and was reunited with her owner. The four-legged friend had disappeared from the parking lot of the Mt Seymour ski resort the morning of Jan. 29, and was last seen running down a steep and snowy embankment westwards down the mountain. In the weeks that followed her devoted owner stopped at nothing to bring her pet home: including going on extensive search trips long into the evening, searching via thermal drone with North Shore Rescue, and even chartering a helicopter. The owner reported on Feb. 25 that the beloved canine had been found. Man’s best friend was also the subject of a heart-warming story in September about a program that links volunteers to pet-owning seniors who need a hand with walks and trips to the vet. The program can make the difference between seniors being able to keep their beloved companions, or not, while volunteers get fix of wagging tails from their canine charges.
Helping the dogs of war Another West Van volunteer made headlines in September for his work volunteering to help the dogs of war abandoned in the face of the war in Ukraine. Daniel Fine was part of a group committed to spaying and neutering strays to prevent a population explosion of feral pets. “We owe them something,” he said. West Van Seawalk goes to the dogs Finally, West Vancouver council made headlines in November when it voted to loosen the leash on restrictions that have long banned dogs from the oceanfront Seawalk. Couns. Linda Watt and Christine Cassidy shepherded the effort to change the rules, arguing it’s past time that West Vancouver became more Fido friendly. The move spurred passionate responses both from those in favour of more freedom for Continued on A12
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Backpacks track eagles all the way to Alaska Continued from A10 man’s best friend and those opposed, with the result that owners are now welcome to partner with their on-leash pooches on West Vancouver’s most iconic promenade. Four-legged creatures didn’t corner the market on animal stories this year, however. Playful whales delight observers In the summer, a playful whale nicknamed ‘Indy’ delighted observers at the southern entrance to Howe Sound July 9. Like most coastal orca whales, Indy is identified by scientists and other observers through a combination of dorsal fin size and shape and the makeup of the saddle patch behind the dorsal fin that is unique to
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each individual. “So, once you spend enough time around the whales, you can start to recognize them, just like you can recognize different people’s faces, to notice the differences very quickly,” said one whale researcher. In April, a North Shore paddleboarder who set out for a paddle near Deep Cove also had a very close encounter with a visiting orca whale. The secret lives of eagles Forget the Santa tracker. How about the North Shore’s first eagle tracker? In January, we brought you the story of how a West Vancouver bald eagle named Annie is now one of a handful in the region whose every movement is tracked by researchers using a backpack-mounted transmitter. Among the secrets the trackers have revealed: eagles can get from here to Alaska in as little as two days, and some travel as far as the Bering Sea. Annie and her mate are part of a continuous line of eagles that have nested in roughly the same spot in West Vancouver since 1964. “They’re lovely, magnificent creatures. They’re a top predator.
A Biggs orca whale nicknamed Indy put on a playful show in the southern entrance to Howe Sound in July. PHOTO TOBIN SPARLING
They’re an indication of how the rest of the environment is doing,” said Sally McDermott, North Shore Eagle Network coordinator. Thief buzzes off with bees Finally, one of the more unusual stories of the year happened in September when someone buzzed off with a beehive from St. Andrew’s United Church in West Vancouver, bees and all. If the thief had been hoping for honey, they were too late, as the congregation had already harvested and bottled the honey so it can be sold as a church fundraiser for upkeep of the hive. North Vancouver RCMP described the case of the missing beehive as very unusual.
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Teen powers up with new weightlifting prosthetic NICK LABA
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Zakary Sharp has a mean right hook.
And with a little help from The War Amps, he’ll be boxing with newfound strength from his left side too. Sharp, who was born missing most of his left hand, has been gifted a new prosthetic specially designed to help him lift weights. The 17-year-old student at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is an avid athlete who plays basketball, football and skis the slopes. Sharp says his weightlifting prosthetic helps him stay in shape. “To become good at sports, you have to lift weights and condition yourself. And that’s where this comes in,” he said. Sharp was also developing some back pain from using his dominant, right arm so much. “Since I’ve gotten this, my back pain has kind of been relieved,” he said. “And it just helps me be more confident and do the things I enjoy.” To put on the prosthetic, Sharp slides his left arm into a carbon-fibre shell and then tightens Velcro straps to secure it in place. Fixed with an adjustable bolt, he tightens or loosens a clamp at the end, which he can attach to dumbbells and barbells.
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Zakary Sharp lifts a barbell with his new weightlifting prosthetic. NICK LABA / NSN Unfortunately, prosthetics like this aren’t cheap. In order to function correctly, Sharp’s weightlifting device was custom made by a Vancouver-based company called Barber Prosthetics. All-in-all, it cost around $8,000 to produce.
But as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) program, he was able to have the entire cost covered. He’s also received support for his other prosthetics – one for general use and one specialized to hold a ski pole.
Sharp said the program has helped him out a lot. “I’m missing just a little bit of my hand – just basically the fingers and a little bit of palm – but for people who are missing a lot more … prosthetics are very valuable to them,” he said. “I just
think [The War Amps] are a great idea.” The organization said it encourages members to develop a positive attitude toward their amputations and try any activity they set their minds to. “Zakary’s determination and zest for life is an inspiration to all around him,” said Danita Chisholm, executive director of the CHAMP program. “Thanks to the public’s support of The War Amps Key Tag Service, we are able to help young amputees reach their goals.” Sharp is actively involved in The War Amps organization, participating in community events like parades, and teaching young kids the importance of playing safe. “I recently went to a preschool and I … gave them a presentation,” he said. “I’m looking forward to doing more.”
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YEAR IN REVIEW
Here are the most popular books borrowed from North Shore libraries MINA KERR-LAZENBY
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As the year comes to a close, it marks the opportunity to reflect on all the best moments that came out of 2023. For us, we’ve rounded up the finest photos shot by our resident snappers, the most memorable news stories and the best animal stories from 2023.
For the three North Shore libraries, naturally, they have compiled a list of the most pored over books. The North Shore certainly has been feasting on library offerings. Collectively, the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver Memorial libraries have circulated more than three million physical and digital items this year alone, with the most-read titles heavily influenced by pop culture, staff recommendations, local events and, in a particularly modern turn of events, BookTok (a sub community on the TikTok app).
The North Shore libraries have announced their annual year in review of the most borrowed titles. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY A large number of books from the list went viral on the app this year, like It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, a romance novel based on the relationship between Hoover’s own parents, and A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny, the eighteenth book to come from Penny’s New York Times bestselling series. Readers were also heavily influenced by what was showing on TV this year, with Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, a
2022 book that was adapted into a widely popular TV series this year, being the most-read fiction offering. Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, a novel shortlisted for the Booker Prize this year, was another fiction title gunning for the top spot. North Shore readers have also been equally as invested in non-fiction, and local non-fiction at that. The Fire Still Burns, a first-hand account of residential schools to come from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh
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(Squamish) Elder Sam George, was one of the most borrowed books this year. Following closely behind was Gabor Maté’s The Myth of Normal, the latest book on trauma to come from the East Vancouver doctor, Prince Harry’s hotly anticipated memoir Spare and Jennette McCurdy’s confessional I’m Glad My Mom Died. As far as the kids were concerned, the Harry Potter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series still remain fast favourites. The Hunger Games books have risen in popularity with teens, likely a result of the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the latest in the franchise. Contrary to popular opinion, locals are using the services of libraries now more than ever, said Deb Hutchison Koep, chief librarian at the city’s library. “We’re so pleased to see that North Shore library users are borrowing and using our services more than ever,” she said. “Ebook and e-audiobook circulation has been increasing at all libraries,
indicating users appreciate the convenience and accessibility of downloading on their devices.” At the same time, demand for print materials remains strong, she added. “Popular reads in all of our systems show that people continue to turn to the library to be entertained, engaged and informed. People really are reading more,” she said. Truly making use of the North Shore libraries vast offerings, locals have also been renting out DVD’s to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Top of the list this year? Top Gun: Maverick, although whether there was an uptake seen during the festive season remains to be known. The 2022 Tom Hanks’ hit A Man Called Otto and The Fablemans, Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical story, were also regularly checked out. 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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WORLD CUP SKIING
North Vancouver downhill racer Cameron Alexander takes bronze in Italy BRENT RICHTER
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North Vancouver’s Cameron Alexander has taken a medal in a downhill World Cup race in Italy.
Alexander finished third out of 54 racers in an FIS Ski World Cup event in Bormio on Thursday, earning himself bronze. Alexander was the fifth racer out of the gate at the Stelvio course, which Alpine Canada notes is one of the most challenging downhill races of the season. He finished 1.23 seconds behind gold winner Cyprien Sarrazin from France and 1.14 seconds back from silver finisher Marco Odermatt of Switzerland. “It feels really good to be able to get a podium on a track like this,” Alexander said in a release. “This track is such a battle and a fight the whole way down, it’s rewarding to stand on the podium here. It’s been a strong start to the season and that’s really thanks to the great prep the team has had. We are all really pushing each other super hard and we’re ready to continue skiing fast.” It’s the second 2023 bronze medal for Alexander, having taken another at the World Championships in Courchevel-Méribel, France, in February.
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North Vancouver skier Cameron Alexander his hoisted up by his teammates after a bronze medal finish in a World Cup ski event in Italy, Dec. 28, 2023. ALPINE CANADA The 26-year-old Whistler Mountain Ski Club racer is currently ranked 16th in the FIS World Cup standings. In 2022, Alexander became the
first Canadian to take gold in a World Cup downhill race since 2014 after finishing in a tie for first at the Olympiabakken course in Kvitfjell, Norway.
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Macklin Celebrini shines for Team Canada ANDY PREST
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A strong showing for North Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini at the world junior hockey championships came to a disappointing end Tuesday as Team Canada lost 3-2 in the quarterfinals to Czechia.
Czechia scored with 11 seconds left in the third period to earn a spot in the semifinals and send Canada home. After the game Celebrini, a 17-year-old regarded by many as the favourite to be chosen first overall in the 2024 NHL draft, was named one of Canada’s top three players for the tournament. He ended the tournament with four goals and four assists in five games, leading all Team Canada players with eight points. Canada got off to a strong start to the tournament, beating Finland 5-2 on Boxing Day before topping Latvia 10-0, with Celebrini picking up five points in the big win. A 2-0 loss to Sweden followed, with Canada bouncing back to earn a 6-3 win over Germany, including two more goals for Celebrini, on New Year’s Eve to claim
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We’ve all been at that intersection where you need to creep out to nearly the middle of the road to see whether there are any cars coming. It doesn’t matter whether you are on foot, on a bike, or driving a car. Certain intersections are harder to cross because you can’t see what’s coming. I hate to admit that there are some instances while driving when I wait at an intersection and vehicles are parked on both sides so close to the stop bar that there’s no way to see around them. I search vainly for clues, like a light reflecting on the parked cars opposite, and then finally decide to press on, hoping that no one comes along to T-bone me. And then … I slam on the brakes when a fast-moving vehicle lurches by, honking. Ugh. Sorry about that. Note to self: “next time, just drive around the block.” What has led to this situation? One of the culprits is on-street parking too close to intersections. It was fine when we all drove a Honda Civic or Mazda3, but now, with the increased height and bulk of delivery vans, SUVs and personal trucks, you might as well try looking through a three-meter brick wall. Naturally, large vehicles prize corner parking spots because they’re easier to get into than trying to parallel park a land yacht. There are rules meant to help, or at least sort of. In the City of North
Vancouver and in Vancouver, the parking setback from an intersection is six meters. For a laneway or driveway, Move On the setback is three meters. Heather Drugge In the District of North Vancouver, the distance is 11 meters from an intersection. In San Fransisco, the setback is 30 feet, or nine meters. The Federal Highway Administration in the United States recommends parking be restricted 15 meters from crossing points on roads with speeds up to 55 kilometres per hour. Why are these numbers all different? Speed comes into the equation. The faster the speed limit, the longer the setback. Also, if corners are skewed by hills and sightlines are difficult due to terrain, as is often the case on the North Shore, larger setbacks are prudent. Density may play a role as well. Until we figure out decent public transit, as housing density mushrooms, so does the demand for on-street parking. The places with the highest density have the biggest parking problems and the smallest parking setbacks. Weird, eh? People cram their cars into the tightest of spaces. With few signs or curb markings to indicate the limits, we all stuff into spots we shouldn’t. People walking and rolling are
most at risk when parking setbacks aren’t lengthy enough. As a driver who can’t see through a solid object, there’s no other way than to inch out into the intersection to take a look. Most drivers travel slowly while trying to see around impenetrable impediments. However, I’ve had a few narrow misses when right-turning vehicles, not looking for a bike, roar around the corner right in front of me. Similarly, as a pedestrian, I’ve had trouble sighting through an intersection without having to walk at least a third of the way across, putting me into the lane of traffic before I can see it. Not ideal. Could we just agree that we need to make setbacks bigger at intersections? The only disadvantage to removing a couple of parking spots is that it eliminates parking space. Some countries and cities have simply eliminated street parking altogether. The entire country of Japan allows very little street parking. Google “Kyoto street” and ask for images. Not one parked car. Paris has removed more than 70 per cent of its street parking. In Emeryville, Calif., the city eliminated street parking, turning it into an active space for people. It takes “vision” to make that kind of wholesale change, ha ha. Bring on the comments. Heather Drugge is a sustainable transportation advocate who has used her bike for transportation for more than 20 years. She’s got an e-bike now, and maybe a jetpack next. Northshoremoves@gmail.com.
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The idea for Warm The Homeless was borne by RCMP Cpl. Randall Wong and his wife Sahar Manochehri in 2014. While working as a security officer at Lion’s Gate Hospital, Manochehri had felt compelled to help after witnessing first hand the large number of people who would try to enter the facility each evening in search of warmth and shelter. “We always felt that there wasn’t enough being done to help the people on the street get through this inclement weather,” said Wong. “That’s how it started, wanting to do more and pay it forward.” Manochehri would buy coffees and teas for those who were unhoused. Before long, she was handing out heavy gloves and woolly socks, a small parcel that grew over time to also include brand new toques, ponchos, hand warmers, tea, coffee and hot chocolate packets, energy bars and other comforting essentials. While funded entirely by Manochehri and Wong in the initial years, donations from a “very supportive community” have ensured that the couple can expand their offerings and deliver “hundreds” of packages each year, said Wong, with each package costing around $16 to put together.
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The project has expanded over time to include packages catered specifically to women, said Wong, packed with feminine hygiene products, hand and face cream, travel size shampoo and conditioners, and gloves, hats and scarves in more feminine colours and styles. “We found so many women commenting on that, they were so grateful,” said Wong. Manochehri now works alongside Wong at the RCMP, with the two distributing the kits while on shift. The program has been introduced to both the City and District of North Vancouver, with packages now carried in front line trucks across the North Shore, and fire departments in Burnaby and Langley. “This is such a great opportunity for police to get out of the car and engage with the people who are homeless throughout the city,” said Wong. Wong said the program helps to build trust between the police force and the homeless community. “If we’re in uniform, the officers can be met with hostility, as it is the police who are usually the ones asking these people to move from their spots,” he said. “But once they realize that we’re trying to help, they are so grateful. They tell us how much they need packages like this. We’ve seen hardcore people literally break down and cry,” he said. Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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Efforts to enhance salmon and seal populations help orcas
Continued from A1 Northern residents have been steadily adding numbers over the past 50 years, rising to 341 in 2022 from less than 125 in 1973. Part of Raincoast’s research is to determine if northern residents have the same level of inbreeding. “We looked at the northern resident killer whale populations – they’re also salmon eating – but they are actually doing pretty well,” Warner said. A thin genetic pool is just one piece of the puzzle. “There are all these other issues that they face like noise pollution,” he said. “They rely on echolocation for feeding … Even a small boat can make a lot of noise underwater.” Despite pressures, other killer whale populations have been bouncing back in recent years too. Transient killer whales, also called Bigg’s killer whales, have been shown to be highly contaminated with pollutants, Warner explained, “which should be really bad.” “But because their food source
environmental stressors, populations can recover despite negatives like contamination and unfavourable genetics.
A vial contains poop from northern resident killer whales. NICK LABA / NSN has become so abundant – a lot of seals, but then also some sea lions – they’ve actually been doing quite well,” he said. “That’s a good example of, even though that’s really bad that they’re so heavily contaminated
with these forever chemicals, if they have a lot of food, the population can still have a bit of a boom,” Warner added. The hope is that, by taking action to boost the cetaceans’ food sources while reducing
Extinction of killer whale populations would be devastating, researcher says Policy decisions like the distancing of whale watching boats and restricting fishing in some areas have shown progress, Warner said. “From the killer whale fecal work, if we can see that they’re feeding on a specific run of salmon, maybe there can be some regulations that would go into effect to provide a bit more of that, at least when they’re in the area, rather than heavily fishing it at the same time,” he added. Warner points to government-supported projects that boost salmon populations, the primary menu item for resident killer whales. In 2022, Rainforest Conservation Foundation partnered with the Musqueam Indian Band to construct a breach of the North Arm Jetty of the Fraser
River estuary. “It really helps juvenile salmon get out into the estuary and get food early on,” Warner said. After his current genetic research wraps up near the spring, Warner will work with his team to publish their findings, which will be presented to the Canadian and U.S. governments in hopes of driving policy changes. If measures aren’t taken, and one day the top of the food chain is removed, the consequences would be widespread, Warner said. “It’s hard to even think about how bad that would be,” he said. “Any time you get rid of an apex animal in an ecosystem, it really has a devastating effect on everything else there.” The fallout from such a drastic change could also damage B.C.’s tourism industry, Warner said, which generates upwards of $13 billion in revenue for the province each year. “We’re going to have to hope that it doesn’t get that bad,” he said.
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A quiz for seniors to end 2023 MARGARET COATES
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Back by popular demand is my short quiz to start your new year off.
So, take a moment, have a cup of tea or coffee, or better yet, a glass of water and get comfortable. As in the last few years, the answers to the questions are true or false and can be found in previous articles written by me. The answer key is at the end of the quiz. Have fun! 1. The percentage of seniors who own their own home is 20 per cent. True or false? 2. The only thing all seniors have in common is that they are all older than the rest of the population. True or false? 3. Ninety-five per cent of British Columbia seniors aged 65 years and older live independently. True or false? 4. Dementia is an inevitable part of aging. True or false? 5. People of all ages can be victims of fraud, but older people get targeted less often than others. True or false? 6. There are no homeless seniors or seniors at risk for homelessness on the North Shore. True or false? 7. Stress isn’t easy to manage at any age, however seniors cope more easily than younger people. True or false? 8. Being isolated for a senior is as unhealthy as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. True or false? 9. Keeping up good oral hygiene is less necessary as seniors age. True or false? 10. It is impossible to prevent, delay or reduce bone loss. True or false? 11. Older people supply much of the caregiving needs in Canada for their aging family and friends. True or false? 12. Retired seniors add important economic value to our communities. True or false? 13. Our long-term care system is working
very well in the interests of seniors in Canada. True or false? 14. Volunteering is merely a way to pass the time and doesn’t add much value to the community. True or false? 15. Seniors’ centres are fun places to go to but are not a necessary service in our community. True or false? 16. Getting a flu or COVID-19 shot is not that necessary in protecting the health of others. True or false? 17. The digital divide for seniors is decreasing. True or false? 18. Older people are at higher risk of dehydration because, as we grow older, our bodies have less ability to hold onto water and to feel thirsty. True or false? 19. Picking only one or two resolutions for the new year increases your chances of success. True or false? 20. The major reason older people still work is because they want to. True or false? 21. Staying active both mentally and physically is one of the top ways that older people can age well. True or false? 22. Falls are the main reason why older adults lose their independence. True or False? 23. Older people are resistant to change and are unable to learn new skills such as using computers or tablets. True or false? 24. Older people are often assumed to be frail or dependent and a burden to society. True or false? (Answer key: Statements 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 17,18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 are true. All others are false.) Happy New Year, everyone. Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 51 years and has worked for and with seniors for 26 of those years. Ideas for future columns are welcome – email lions_view@telus.net.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald David Grandison on December 12, 2023, at age 87. He is survived by his grandchildren, Trevor, Russell and Chad and his brother, Cliff. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Joyce, and son, Stuart.
With sad hearts we announce the passing of Joy Beckett on December 18, 2023. A lifelong North Shore resident, she will be missed by family and friends. Donations can be sent in Joy’s name to LGH Foundation Palliative Care program.
Reg’s early years were spent growing up in Trail, BC. Much of his time was spent in the Scouts with his brother Cliff, doing Scouting activities. Reg was awarded the Queen’s Scout badge; this was the highest award available. He often spoke about the Scouts giving him direction and a purpose in his life, a solid foundation he followed throughout. Reg joined the RCMP working in different detachments across the country. His service was interrupted by a year long, backpacking, around the world trip. After his career with the RCMP, Reg attended UBC graduating in Law. After several years in private practice, he was appointed to the BC Provincial Court as a judge. He served in Provincial Courts in West and North Vancouver until retirement in 2004.
WARING, Alan Douglas July 30, 1954 − June 16, 2023 Alan passed away on June 16, 2023, in Whistler, BC. Originally from Edmonton, AB, Alan was a longtime resident of Deep Cove.
“The Lake”, Christina Lake, that is - was Reg and Joyce’s place of comfort, peace, and happiness, especially when their close family friends would come to visit. Reg will be sorely missed by his friends, family, and colleagues. Service and reception: January 12, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd Street, West Vancouver, BC.
Al was an avid skier and volunteered in many ways with the Mount Seymour Ski Club. He retired from a career with Polygon Homes as VP, Construction in 2010 and moved to Whistler. Al was predeceased by his parents, Ab and Joyce Waring, of Edmonton, AB. He is survived by his children, Marcus (Sasha) of Jasper, AB, and Katherine (Max) of Santa Cruz, CA; his ex−wife Mary; and sister Donna Waring, of Edmonton, AB. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Deep Cove Yacht Club, 4420 Gallant Avenue, Deep Cove, BC, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 2PM − 4PM
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HANBY, Bernard Peter January 8, 1934 - November 25, 2023 After a brief illness, Bernie died peacefully with daughters Lynn (Simon) and Tamara (Bartz) at his side. A full obituary and online condolences are at https://kearneyfs.com/obituaries/bernard-hanby A funeral Mass will be held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in West Vancouver, on January 4, 2024 at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow at Eagle Harbour Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lions Gate or St. Paul’s Hospital Foundations, Pacific Salmon Foundation, or Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of British Columbia would be appreciated.
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BURT, Pamela D. (nee Playsted) Pam Burt, passed away peacefully with family and dear friends at her side, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. While she faced many health challenges over the years, her passing was sudden and unexpected. Pam was born July 9, 1959, the only child of Alex and Grace Playsted. The family are long time residents of West Vancouver, where Pam grew up, went to school and lived most of her life. In 1988 she married the love of her life, Doug Burt, and they continued to live in West Van. Pam shared her dad’s never-ending sense of humour and the Playsted ability to write poems - many of them very humorous, and all of them, very clever. She had an uncanny ability to find a bright spot or put a humorous spin on almost any situation. Like her dad, there was more often than not, a glint in her eye as you listened to her wry response to a situation. In her younger years, Pam was often buzzing around West Van in her Volkswagen bug - ‘Goldie, and prior to that, ‘Black Beauty’ - an old Rambler station wagon. She found peace and joy walking the beaches at Dundarave, Ambleside and the trails at Lighthouse Park with her dogs Jasmine, and later Jadie, and often returned from these walks with heart-shaped rocks and shells in her pockets - heaven-sent messages from her late husband and dad. The collection grew to include small pieces of heart shape driftwood and she never missed an opportunity to stop and take a photo of a heart shaped cloud or leaf in the forest. They must have loved and missed her a lot since her heart collection was impressive.
ROBINSON, Elizabeth (nee Klassen) April 1, 1928 - December 14, 2023 We are very sad to announce the passing of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Elizabeth Robinson, at the age of 95 in North Vancouver, BC. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Norman Robinson in 2012. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Kenneth (Alexandra), David (Marie), Julie (Gary) and four grandchildren, Jacob, Katrina, Nicole and Brock. She is also survived by her sister Anne Klassen. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Drive, North Vancouver, BC at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 5, 2024. The service will also be livestreamed - link is: https://www.saint-catherines.org/events/memorialfor-elizabeth-robinson. For those desiring to leave an online tribute, please visit www.dignitymemorial.ca In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
The family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to the ICU staff at Lions Gate Hospital and to nurse Katie in particular, who skillfully cared for Pam, her family and friends with both compassion and respect.
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Don passed away peacefully on December 15 with his cherished wife Debby at his side. He is survived by his devoted daughters Kelly Stenson, Sheri Murphy (John), Rebecca Frostad (Colin), their mother Carolyn Stenson; his and Debby’s sons Zachary and Tyler Stenson, his grand- children Margot, Ronan, Sean and Malcolm, plus numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his parents Adriana and Tom Meester, his adoptive father Lars Stenson, his sisters Cobi, Alice and Gerda and his nephew Rob. Don graduated from UBC with degrees in Science and Architecture, and devoted most of his career to the City of Burnaby. He was respected and loved by his staff and retired in 2001 as the Director of Planning and Building. He contributed to many buildings over the years and his passion and deep understanding of architecture kept him designing until very recently. Don had an inquiring mind and never stopped creating, designing and researching better ways to do things.
Although Don faced many health challenges in his later years, he was grateful for the faithful support of his wife Debby, his children, family and friends. His faith in God and trust in Jesus brought him joy and comfort throughout his entire life.
Pam was predeceased by her dear dad Al, in 2009 and her beloved husband Doug in 2014. Left to cherish her memory and remember her beautiful smile, laughter and sense of humour are her mom, Grace, numerous cousins in BC, Alberta and the USA, many friends, including very dear friends - Laurie, Brenda, Trish, Juli and Martha.
“If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.” ~Jimmy Buffet
STENSON, Donald Garrett July 31, 1941 - December 15, 2023
For over 58 years, Don was a member of the Royal Heirs, a well known local gospel band. He forged lifelong friendships with his fellow band members and found great purpose in performing music and sharing the gospel with many people over the years. Music was a very big part of his life, and he wrote many gospel songs purely for his own enjoyment and in worship to God.
Pam loved working for Pacific Western Airlines which later became Canadian Airlines International where she met many friends who shared her love of travel and sense of adventure. Hawaii was the favourite vacation spot though. She never forgot those beautiful beaches and was hopeful for another trip ‘soon’ but her health disrupted those plans. After leaving the airline, Pam worked for Canada Post at both Pharmasave and Shoppers Drug Mart in West Van.
Pam and Doug will be reunited when their ashes are scattered together on Maui at a later date. A celebration of Pam’s life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 3 pm at The Wallace, located on the 3rd floor of The Shipyards in North Vancouver, 125 Victory Ship Way. (underground parking is available at The Shipyards). In keeping with Pam’s love of the water and all things Hawaiian, please wear your best beach attire as this celebration will have a Hawaiian theme to it. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you consider a donation to the Lions Gate Hospital foundation.
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SLATER, David March 3, 1940 − December 16, 2023
We are so thankful for the ongoing care and support of Dr. Lisa Robinson, and the kind services of the health care staff in his last weeks. A memorial will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at North Shore Alliance Church at 1:00 pm.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David Slater. Dave leaves behind his wife, Sue, daughter Judy (Rob) Mitchell, son Tim (Peter), granddaughters Jenna and Megan, and many friends and family. Dave and Sue, high school sweethearts, left England for Canada in 1968 with their daughter, Judy. Once settled in West Vancouver, the birth of son, Tim, soon followed. Dave, a Captain in the Merchant Navy in England, continued his career in the marine industry as a Marine Surveyor and then as a Super Cargo. His enjoyment of the sea extended to his personal life, where he joined Eagle Harbour Yacht Club, serving a term as Commodore. Our deepest thanks to the first responders who were so efficient and to the kind nurses and doctors who supported Dave in his final hours.
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