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BRENT RICHTER
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Candidates vying to occupy North VancouverSeymour’s seat in the legislature squared off for a pointed but cordial debate, Oct. 8.
The event, which was organized by the Seymour, Blueridge and Deep Cove community associations, fell just short of an “all” candidates meeting, with the Green Party’s Subhadarshi Tripathy a no-show.
But NDP incumbent Susie Chant, Samarth Chandola of the BC Conservatives and independent candidate Mitchell Baker took questions provided by attendees at the Mount Seymour United Church for more than two hours.
One issue specific to the riding was the Keith Road supportive housing project approved unanimously by District of North Vancouver council in February. The project was controversial with neighbours who raised the prospect of drug use and crime spilling into the nearby area.
Chandola said, if elected, his government would either pause or seriously alter the project so no drug use would be tolerated in or near the site.
“The provincial government has a role to play in it, and we are saying we’re going to come in and remove funding
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
Beneath the giant blue hull of a vessel in the Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad proclaimed his plan to overhaul the provincial ferry operator.
At a press event Thursday morning, Rustad said that the BC NDP’s mismanagement of the “vital” BC Ferries service has left residents stranded and frustrated.
At the announcement, the party leader was flanked by his local MLA candidates Sam Chandola for North VancouverSeymour and David Splett for North Vancouver-Lonsdale.
Rustad described the BC Ferries fleet as unreliable and wrought with aging vessels. He then outlined his plan to make big changes to how the Crown corporation is run.
“We need a bold new approach to ensure BC Ferries is reliable, cost-effective, and forward thinking,” he said.
If elected to power on Oct. 19, Rustad said his party would create a BC Ferries Charter to define performance and service expectations.
“If BC Ferries leadership fails to meet these expectations, we’ll find new leadership capable of delivering the reliable service that coastal residents deserve,” he said. “We will also tie executive compensation to performance,
ensuring that the leadership team is directly responsible for meeting service delivery commitments.”
To support people who rely on BC Ferries for work and daily life, Rustad said he would consult with commuters and other frequent users to develop a monthly flat-fee program.
“The people who rely on BC Ferries the most are being punished with high costs and
unreliable service,” he said. “Our plan will bring relief to commuters and frequent users, ensuring they have a dependable and affordable service to get to work, visit family, or access essential services.”
Rustad vowed to address the aging ferry fleet and resolve over-capacity issues on high-demand routes like Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Departure
Bay (Nanaimo).
“We will introduce open and competitive procurement processes for fleet renewal, with a focus on considering domestic content scenarios to ensure British Columbians benefit from shipbuilding and related industries,” he said.
How do the BC Conservatives plan to pay for all these improvements?
A key aspect to Rustad’s plan is securing federal funding for BC Ferries infrastructure.
“We will fight for B.C.’s fair share of federal support to modernize BC Ferries’ infrastructure and explore new technologies that improve service,” he said, adding that small, electric autonomous ferries for walk-on passengers have been implemented in Europe.
But British Columbians can’t trust that Rustad has any intention to deliver on these promises, said Bowinn Ma, BC NDP MLA candidate for North Vancouver-Lonsdale.
“Under John Rustad’s BC Liberals, ferry fares soared by over 70 per cent. He cut sailings and cancelled the free passenger fare for seniors, which the BC NDP brought back,” she said.
“BC Ferries is procuring new vessels right now to improve reliability and we want Canadian shipbuilding companies to be part of that,” Ma said. “The BC NDP strongly supports BC shipbuilding, and (Premier) David Eby is going to continue to press Ottawa to do their part so that our shipbuilders can deliver world-class ships and ferries.”
Eby is taking action to cap BC Ferries fare increases for the next four years, she said.
“We will work with BC Ferries to support affordable and reliable ferry service for people and businesses who rely on our marine highway,” Ma said.
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
A motorcyclist has died following a late-night crash in West Vancouver.
At around 11:23 p.m., Oct. 8, three motorcycle riders were travelling westbound on the 5500 block of Marine drive when the lead motorcyclist was involved
in a single-vehicle incident, according to a statement from West Vancouver police. First responders rushed to the scene, and the victim was assisted for around 45 minutes.
“Unfortunately, the rider could not be saved and was pronounced deceased at the scene,” police said.
The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service was called to the scene to assist with the investigation.
West Vancouver Police Department extended its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
“As this incident occurred late at night with no witnesses, we are asking anyone
with relevant video footage or additional information to reach out to us at 604-9257300 and quote file #24-10558,” said Sgt. Chris Bigland, spokesperson for WVPD. Marine Drive traffic was blocked in the area in the wake of the crash but reopened around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Tired of having his fence bashed over, man builds ‘bear door’
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
You’ve heard of a doggie door. But a bear door?
When North Vancouver’s Curt Scheewe had his fence knocked down by a bulky black bear, he got clever in finding a solution.
Scheewe said he is careful to keep his yard free of attractants, but his house is on a bear route and his fence has taken some punishment from bears barging through. In late September, Scheewe finished up a creative fix, installing a passing door for bears to give them access to the Seymour River.
It was a fun project – the door is light enough for a bear to push but too heavy for Scheewe’s large dog – but Scheewe didn’t have any expectations that bears would actually use it. He was pleasantly surprised, however, when he checked his security camera footage Sunday morning (Oct. 20) and saw a bear passing through the bear door.
“The bear went through it like he’d done it 1,000 times,” Scheewe said. “And I was shocked, because I wasn’t expecting that.”
Scheewe sent the video to his neighbours, who passed it along to the North Shore Black Bear Society.
Scheewe’s video has tracked thousands of views since a social media posting from the society on Monday, and they say this scenario shows there can be peaceful coexistence with animals.
“The highlights of this are that the resident has found a way to coexist [with
the bear]. For us, it’s about peaceful coexistence,” said Holly Reisner, co-executive director of the society.
North Shore Black Bear Society became a non-profit in 1999 after 39 bears were killed on the North Shore. Formerly known as the North Shore Black Bear Network, the goals for the volunteer group include reducing the number of black bears killed and educating residents about best practices for coexisting with bears.
Reisner said the society has received almost 1,650 reports of bear activity throughout the North Shore this fiscal year, which is a high number.
“The fact that we’re getting more reports than we used to doesn’t necessarily indicate that there are more bears, [but] it may indicate that our outreach has increased,” Reisner said.
Bears are going through hyperphagia – a state they enter into during the fall months before hibernation – and trying to eat 20,000 calories per day to pack on body fat for winter. It also causes them to move around more, looking for food.
Now, Scheewe plans to build another bear door on the other side of his yard, and hopes to have it ready within the month.
“It’s a funny story, all my friends are in Alberta, and they’re laughing about it because they don’t ever see bears there,” Scheewe said. “It’s pretty funny how everybody’s responded, and my family’s having a great time with it.”
Abby Luciano 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 Vancouver RCMP are looking for a suspect who stole North Vancouver City Fire Department uniforms, warning that they may be put to use by impersonators.
According to investigators, a thief broke into a dry cleaning business on West Third Street, just south of Capilano Mall early in the morning on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Surveillance video from the business shows the masked suspect going for four fire department shirts with NVCFD crests and two pairs of black pants.
North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson Const. Mansoor Sahak said investigators do not know what the thief’s motives were, but he said police are mainly worried that the thief will use the uniforms to impersonate firefighters to help them commit other crimes.
Sahak said he didn’t want to “give the bad guys any ideas” on how they could put the uniforms to misuse, but he did specify that North Vancouver City Fire Department members do not carry out fire inspections of people’s homes.
“They only do commercial fire inspection and it’s usually set up through appointments only. So a resident living in a house should not be expecting a fire department official checking the smoke alarm,” he said.
Sahak said if someone is presenting themselves as a fire official, don’t hesitate to ask to see proof.
“They do have multiple forms of identification to identify
themselves, and all fire departments carry ID badges, so there’s ways to identify if somebody is real or fake,” he said.
On Tuesday, investigators released footage of the suspect inside the dry cleaners in hopes that someone may recognize them and call the police.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file #2024-20392. Those who wish to provide information but want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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There’s a common trope in our society, particularly around election time. People lament the quality of our politicians broadly or claim there’s no difference between the parties. Worse, they say their vote won’t make a difference and don’t bother casting a ballot. In 2020, 46.5 per cent of eligible British Columbians didn’t exercise their right.
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. These are usually just excuses levied by people who are neglecting their civic duty to get informed. And elections have consequences – sometimes painful ones. But, much like Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve, it’s not too late. If you’re otherwise politically disengaged, we recognized getting up to speed on the candidates in your riding and where they stand on the issues can be a daunting
task. In this edition (starting on Page 20) and on nsnews.com this week, you will find our popular candidate questionnaires and grids. These are your “cheat sheets” for casting an informed vote.
Oct. 19 is Election Day, but all four North Shore ridings have advance polls that will be open until 8 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 16. Elections BC makes it easy to find those opportunities at wheretovote.elections.bc.ca. If you are eligible to vote but not yet registered, you can do it at the polls.
There are no excuses now.
We believe firmly that the more we, the voters, put into our political system, the more responsive it will be to us as a whole. When the ballots are counted, we want you to know you’ve made your mark. It’s another trite cliché, but we’ll use it: Be the change you want to see in the world.
Some odds and ends and random thoughts as the election campaign enters its final week:
• No matter which party wins the provincial election on Saturday, one thing is certain: the makeup of the B.C. legislature will undergo the biggest change – in terms of new faces – in almost 20 years. There will be at least 34 brand new MLAs elected (28 to fill retirements and another six to represent the new additional ridings). That is the most newcomers since the 2005 election, which saw 41 new faces as the NDP recovered from its electoral disaster in the 2001 election.
• In another no-matter-who-wins situation, the makeup of the next provincial cabinet will look significantly different
than the current one. If David Eby and the NDP get re-elected into government, Eby will have to replace seven current ministers as well as any who are defeated. If John Rustad and the B.C. Conservatives emerge victorious, he will have to put together a cabinet from a caucus that has no experience in government and precious little in Opposition.
• Advance voting set a one-day record last week when more than 170,000 cast ballots
ahead of Election Day, but it’s unclear whether that means voter turnout will be higher than the 53 per cent of the electorate that voted in 2020. I have a hunch, however, that turnout will indeed be higher because the 2020 vote was taken at the height of the pandemic when many people had checked out of doing regular activities, like voting.
• A reminder about voting: you can vote in any riding, not just the one you live in. Just head to an official district electoral office and remember to have some ID (the Elections BC website lists what is considered acceptable personal identification.
If Rustad and the B.C. Conservatives end up winning, that will put to the lie the notion that the televised leaders’ debate
has a big impact on voters. Rustad’s debate performance was universally panned, as his pinched looks and dystopian description of B.C. society were off-putting for many. If he wins, however, he will have the last laugh.
• If the B.C. NDP stays in power, the party will likely be able to point to having what is considered a superior “ground game” when it comes to identifying its voter support and ensuring that group casts ballots. The B.C. Conservatives appear to be at the disadvantage here as it lacks a detailed data base identifying its supporters from previous elections (the party has hired an outside company to assist in finding those would-be supporters).
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Dear Editor:
Re: Gaudreau Story A Reminder Of Impaired Driving’s Devastation, Sept. 4 column
I’m writing as a resident of Ambleside, a regular reader of the North Shore News, and a passionate hockey player. My love for the game brought me from France to Canada 10 years ago, and like many in our community, the loss of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother feels personal to me. I’m also a cyclist, a commuter, a thinker, and an environmental advocate.
In your column, you emphasized the “impaired driver” responsible for the tragedy, which echoes much of the coverage on this matter. While impaired driving is certainly a factor, I believe this framing overlooks a deeper issue that demands attention.
As North Shore residents, we share the roads – cyclists and drivers alike – and these tragic incidents are unfortunately not rare. They will continue to happen, and likely at an increasing rate, unless we address the root causes. The issue isn’t solely about “drinking and driving.”
Having lived and cycled in various parts of the world, I’m struck by how dangerous the roads here in Vancouver
feel. The oversized vehicles, aggressive driving styles, lack of respect for speed limits, and overconfidence of many poorly skilled drivers – coupled with the constant distraction of cellphones of now – create a perilous environment.
This is not just an individual problem, but a systemic one, exacerbated by poor road infrastructure, particularly for cyclists, and a driving culture that glorifies cars and speed and booze, leaving the sense of responsibilities from car dealers and advertisers, ICBC, road managers and many others unmentioned.
Rather than focusing on alcohol alone, I believe the conversation should address driving culture, the lack of secure bike lanes, inadequate driver training, and the car-centric policies that are leading to repeated tragedies.
Here’s your headline: “Hit from behind: a man angrily operating a twoton machine at high speed feels entitled to pass two slower cars and ends up killing two hockey beauticians.”
This raises far more important questions than simply blaming the consumption of alcohol.
There is so much more to be said about Johnny Gaudreau’s tragic death and the lessons we need to take from it. By focusing primarily on alcohol, we risk missing the critical discussion about road safety and the larger responsibility of the car industry and our society.
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• Finally, if no party wins a majority this coming weekend that will mean either Independent and/or B.C. Green candidates would hold the balance of power in the legislature. The NDP could remain in government with the backing of enough of those candidates, a scenario the B.C. Liberal government unsuccessfully tried to create after the 2017 election.
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
A West Vancouver property developer has been ordered to pay a client more than $1 million after botching the completion of a new home sale.
According to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling released last week, in October 2018, Zihao Yan, also known as Tony Yan, agreed to purchase the property at 3151 Benbow Rd. from Benbow Residences Inc., the company that was building a new home on the land, for $5.38 million.
Yan’s property inspector produced a list of 43 deficiencies which Benbow Residences Inc agreed to fix and Yan put down a $1-million deposit. The contract required the defendant to deliver the land title free and clear of charges, including any mortgages, for completion of the sale, and the municipal occupancy permit had to be in place.
Yan was out of town for the next several months and found
things in a worse state when he came home.
“When Mr. Yan returned from China, not only were many of the deficiencies not fixed, but the property was in a state of upheaval. For example, the driveway was dug up and was unusable, there was no working boiler to heat the pool and hot tub, the smart controls in the home did not work, the security system did not work, and the patio doors did not close,” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Sukstorf wrote, adding that Yan was forced to live with his father while the work continued. “A similar state of affairs continued until late October 2019.”
On Oct. 29, 2019, one day before the completion date, Yan received another inspection report that found “many of the deficiencies and construction items had not been completed.”
The occupancy permit the defendant’s lawyer provided was for another property entirely, the ruling states, and rather
than delivering a free and clear property title, there were multiple existing mortgages and liens registered against the property.
Yan’s lawyer sent a letter saying he considered they contract to be “repudiated” and requested the $1 million back.
“The deposit was not returned,” the ruling states.
Yan then sued, and Phil Garrow, Benbow Residences’ principal and president, countersued.
In the lead up to the trial, the defendant failed to turn over documents, as ordered by the court, and also failed to show up for several key dates, including the trial itself, Sukstorf noted.
Ultimately, Sukstorf determined the trial should go ahead without Garrow or any lawyer representing Benbow Residences present.
“The defendant’s non-attendance appears to be a continuation of his pattern of non-compliance rather than an isolated incident,” she wrote.
Benbow’s failure to complete the construction, combined with
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the lack of an occupancy permit, fundamentally deprived Yan of the benefits he was entitled to under the contract, Sukstorf found.
“If these obligations are not considered to be fundamental, Mr. Yan would be forced to accept a property that is uninhabitable and non-compliant with municipal regulations. This would be commercially unreasonable,” she wrote.
She reached a similar conclusion about Benbow Residences’ unwillingness or inability to deliver the property with a clear title.
“The presence of multiple third-party mortgages and liens on the property at the time of completion exposed Mr. Yan to legal risk, including potential foreclosure and disputes with creditors. The risk was not speculative as foreclosure proceedings related to those mortgages did subsequently materialize,” she wrote, ultimately ordering Benbow Residences Inc. to return the $1 million deposit, plus interest, while also tossing
out the counterclaim.
“In the event of difficulty in recovering the $1 million, Mr. Yan may apply for such further relief as is necessary on notice to the defendant,” the ruling concludes.
Yan also asked the court to award him unspecified special costs in the case, which the courts will consider “where there is conduct on the part of a litigant that is deserving of the court’s rebuke.” Sukstorf agreed.
“The defendant has engaged in behaviour that significantly disrupted the proceedings and increased Mr. Yan’s legal expenses,” the judge wrote, adding that doing so prejudiced Yan’s case and burdened the court system by having to intervene to enforce basic procedural requirements. “In my view, the defendant’s repeated failure to comply with court orders, despite receiving clear instructions and multiple opportunities to do so, demonstrates a consistent disregard for the court’s authority that is deserving of rebuke.”
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
District of West Vancouver staff are hosing down a proposal from council to reduce the minimum parking distance from fire hydrants.
Council first brought up the idea in April, when they asked staff to look into reducing the distance from five metres to 2.5. The intent was to free up more parking supply on the street.
The District of West Vancouver’s bylaw staff, however, told council at an Oct. 7 meeting that the distance must be at least five metres under the BC Motor Vehicle Act, and municipal bylaws typically follow provincial regulations so they don’t conflict. The minimum distance is set in place so that fire hydrants can be visible and easily accessible in emergencies.
“I thought this was a nice idea, and it can’t be done,” Mayor Mark Sager said at the meeting.
Other cities in the Lower Mainland have suggested similar changes, Coun.
Linda Watt noted, including the City of Surrey.
In 2018, the Surrey council sought advice from their fire chief on reducing the limits the same as West Vancouver council are proposing. A year prior, former fire chief Len Garis co-authored a study with the University of Fraser Valley that found the space could be
reduced to 2.5 metres.
“Hopefully one day that’ll change at a provincial level,” Watt said.
Council vowed to keep looking into the issue.
Abby Luciano is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Marissa Heaven fell in love with dance at just three years old, making her first twirl at North Vancouver’s Seymour Dance.
Heaven grew up in Seymour Dance over the last 30 years, spending countless hours in the studio learning ballet, jazz, hiphop, tap and even contemporary.
But her dance journey at the studio didn’t end when she got older, as she alongside co-owners Lauren Overholt and Katie Gillett bought the dance company in August of 2020 in memory of their beloved teacher, Sonia Ellis, who died at the age of 44 from brain cancer in December 2018.
Four years after buying the company, the trio of North Shore dance owners are keeping that legacy alive, as they celebrate the studio’s 60th anniversary by launching a second location to celebrate the huge landmark.
“It’s been a big piece of our lives, and we’re super excited to celebrate with the community,” Heaven said. “My entire existence, Seymour Dance has been part of my life.”
The second location will be a five minute drive from the original studio on Lytton Street, where they will offer more youth classes,
expand their adult programs and collaborate with yoga and wellness studio owner Farhad Khan.
But the trio isn’t just stopping there with a new location, they’re also putting together a Nutcracker gala ball commemorating Ellis.
Performing The Nutcracker is a regular show that students and staff have done annually for the past 20 years, but one evening
will pledge special tribute to Ellis, displaying past footage of her dancing and having friends and students share memories of the former owner.
“She is such a prominent force in our studio. She’s got a little part in every single thing that we do. She basically raised all of us as dancers,” Heaven said. “Nutcracker was one of her true loves, and we’re excited to be
able to offer this tribute evening in her honour.”
West Coast Symphony will perform the music for The Nutcracker performance, where Heaven will be playing double bass with the orchestra.
All money raised from the gala will be going to a scholarship fund named after Ellis.
Sonia’s Dream Scholarship Fund was created by her mother
after she died, and the money goes to Seymour Dance students annually to help continue dancing both with the team and after they graduate to start their careers, Heaven said.
Ellis’s dance journey began at age three, moving on to dance at the Alberta Ballet School and later the Edmonton School of Ballet.
When Ellis moved to B.C., she began teaching with Seymour Dance at 16. But her dream was to own a dance studio one day. In 2007 that is exactly what she did.
“I really do believe that Sonia would be so proud. We’ve worked hard to uphold all of her standards, dreams and her morals for the studio and the way that it operates as such a big family,” Heaven said.
“We don’t take lightly the role of upholding this beautiful community space that’s been a second home to so many people.”
The second Seymour location opened Tuesday at 103-173 Forester St.
The Nutcracker ceremony will be at Centennial Theatre on Dec. 7. Tickets will be on the theatre’s website in November.
Abby Luciano is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
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It’s time for another round of festivities as the North Shore’s biggest beer event barrels back into town.
From Nov. 1 to 15, imbibers are invited to partake in this year’s Craft Beer Week, with events at various locations across North Vancouver.
Celebrating the legacy of local craft beer – which began when Horseshoe Bay Brewery opened Canada’s first small-batch operation in 1982 – Craft Beer Week includes a calendar of events hosted at breweries across the region.
During that time, you can attend the Big Easy Bash at Shaketown Brewing on Nov. 2, for a tribute to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. On Nov. 6, head to Beva Brewing & Blending in Norgate for a kitchen pop-up with a special guest, according to a release.
Set your sails for Braggot Brewing on Nov. 10 for Viking Day, filled with keg lifting, axe throwing and stein holding contests. Or get yourself to Strathcona North in Lonsdale Quay for a happy hour welcome party at the new tasting room with DJ Vinyl Ritchie.
Fermented festivities conclude with a
wrap up party on Nov. 15 at The Pipe Shop in the Shipyards District.
There, patrons can sample offerings from North Vancouver’s 11 breweries, two distilleries and one cidery. Tickets are $40 with partial proceeds going to Seymour Salmonid Society and Veritree. There will be games, food and music on site.
Throughout the month of November, participants are encouraged to fill out a Craft Beer Week passport by visiting participating breweries. By collecting six stamps, you can enter to win a grand prize package.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit vancouvernorthshore.com.
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It’s alive! For the duration of spooky season, Vancouver’s dearly departed haunted housethemed cocktail bar has been resurrected as a pop-up experience at a popular North Van craft distillery.
Sons of Vancouver has brought back The Dark Manor Inn, the quirky and short-lived cocktail bar that never made it to its first Halloween, by way of decor and inspired sips taken right from the late watering hole, which closed in the summer of 2019. (The Dark Manor, which was tied to Vancouver’s popular Shameful Tiki Room, ran out of a Fraser Street address that next became the Michelin Guide-endorsed Say Mercy! restaurant.)
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Running now through Nov. 3, The Dark Manor Inn: Resurrected is on at the North Van distillery, which has filled its tasting room with creepy decorations, including many from The Dark Manor Inn itself. Think bloody skeletons, eerie photos, and the former bar’s handmade nine-foot coffin table.
Bar manager Amanda MacMullin has conjured up a new menu of “cursed cocktails” to go with the theme, with names like “The Undertaker,” and “Queen of the Damned.” There’s even a “Pumpkin Pie Sour,” which features Sons of Vancouver’s own amaretto infused with pumpkin. You can also sip from “blood bag” cocktails, served in IV bags.
“We’ve really focused on the cocktail menu this year because, after all, the drinks are the main event,” Sons of
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Vancouver owner James Lester said in a media release.
Sons of Vancouver’s Dark Manor pop-up bar has extended its hours this year and is open Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. (Tiki menu only).
The distillery’s tasting room is located at 1431 Crown St in North Vancouver.
Each session will be followed by afreeHot Lunchand each attendee cantakehomeuptotwo additional free entrees -one forthemselvesand onefor aseniorfriendorneighbour who couldnot attend thesession.
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OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
Rising from the ashes like an Italian phoenix, a popular Vancouver café brand is opening its flagship location at a familiar spot in West Vancouver.
Artigiano is set to open a new two-storey concept in Park Royal South, with the café brand’s first-ever open-concept kitchen, as well as an in-house bakery and rooftop patio, according to a release.
The new eatery is slated to launch in January 2025 in the former home of Trattoria, which had served Italian dishes there for a decade. Trattoria shuttered in April, citing financial changes as the reason.
Continuing its 30-year tradition of brewing coffee from beans roasted locally in Burnaby, Artigiano said the new space will offer a “sleek yet inviting ambiance” with 170 seats, designed in collaboration with Megan Kirkpatrick of Jute Studios. That design firm is behind the interiors of both Mèreon and Bar Olo in West Van.
The flagship building will include a full table-service restaurant with an open
kitchen and wood-fired pizza ovens on the upper level, above the main floor café and open-air patio.
Opening Artigiano’s first open-concept kitchen is a milestone for the business, said president and owner Dean Shillington.
“This, combined with our signature coffee, daytime dining and evening bar concept, heralds a new era for Artigiano as we continue to craft unique and artful experiences for our guests. We are positive that this location will have something for anyone that stops by.”
With the new flagship location on the way, the Café Artigiano in the Park Royal Village area closed in September.
Meanwhile, the brand is making changes at its existing locations, which includes expanding to an evening bar service at the Café Artigiano in Edgemont Village, Main and Cambie street shops in Vancouver, as well as Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Those locations will serve signature cocktails alongside a food menu featuring hand-stretched pizzas, charcuterie boards and risotto.
Dr. L. Popa from Dundarave Dental shares new standards for dental care with functional dentistry as part of your overall health journey
Today, good oral hygiene goes beyond fresh breath and aesthetically pleasing pearly whites.
Your mouth and the rest of your body are intimately connected, yet in health care, they are often treated separately
The best way to avoid long-term health risks include functional dental care and education about preventive oral health to promote overall well-being.
In fact, you can prevent chronic diseases from developing in your mouth and throughout your body with a comprehensive approach to dental care, where every treatment is considered for its holistic effect on your body, something a functional dental practice can achieve Dr Lila Popa and her associates at Dundarave Dental in West Vancouver, integrate modern dental science with holistic healing methods and treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
“I’m the only certified functional dentist in Canada, and possibly only one of six in the world,” reveals Dr Popa. “No one else in Canada is currently offering the services we provide, such as oral microbiome testing and optimization.”
“We aim to pioneer and set a new standard of care in dentistry, focusing on a holistic approach that benefits both oral and systemic health.”
Only a few dentists are certified in functional dentistry a prestigious status due to the highly comprehensive and challenging exam, which goes beyond focusing on the oral cavity and addresses biochemistry, physiology, hormone and immune modules, cardiovascular and more
“We want to talk about regenerative dentistry,” she says. “We don’t want to just talk about fixing problems. We want to talk about prevention.”
This marks a new era in dentistry, where oral health is viewed through the lens of functional medicine
Functional dentistry aligns seamlessly with functional medicine, a practice that addresses the underlying causes of disease As Dr Popa points out, “Functional medicine trains physicians to think differently, to ask better questions and to gather more information.”
By taking a functional medicine approach to dental care, Dr Popa looks to full-body health markers such as blood pressure, genetics and medical history, as well as your diet and lifestyle choices as clues to possible underlying causes of oral health issues.
“Functional dentistry highlights how oral bacteria balance affects, not just your mouth, but your entire body, including your cardiovascular health, immunity, brain function, and gut health,” explains Dr Popa.
“Research reveals there’s specific bacteria that live in our
gums and when it’s elevated, it has been found in cases like colon cancer There are also pathogenic bacteria that are only supposed to live in our mouths and have turned up in Alzheimer’s and dementia cases, so education is key to raising awareness and understanding these vital correlations.”
Oral microbiome testing and optimization allows Dr Popa to assess the balance of bacteria in the mouth. By identifying and addressing imbalances, she can prevent dental issues and promote better overall health.
A simple 30-second swish-and-spin treatment is all it takes, which is performed between hygiene appointments to maintain a healthy oral microbiome, supporting both gut and brain health.
“Adding this oral microbiome testing customizes your dental needs and treatment plan so we can work together to make you better overall.”
The key is recognizing the importance of oral health as part of your overall health strategy, which empowers
you to make informed choices about your dental care routines. “It’s going to be an individual journey,” says Dr Popa. “Once people create that connection between oral health and overall health, it’s going to become natural for them to improve their oral care ”
“Functional dentistry has opened up a whole new realm, and I’m eager for the world to move in this direction; I think the future of dentistry is very exciting.”
Dundarave Dental is a full-service dental office providing family, general, and cosmetic dentistry
For more information on functional dentistry or any of their services, call 604-922-6044, or visit dundarave.dental.
LATE NIGHT
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
People looking to grab a late night drink in the Lynnmour neighbourhood area will likely have more options in the near future.
At a regular meeting on Monday, District of North Vancouver unanimously passed a motion to support a liquor-primary licence for the lounge and patio at the Holiday Inn & Suites. The hotel has applied to the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch to change from a food-primary licence to liquor primary at its Medley’s Lounge establishment.
Part of that application process allows for local governments to consider potential impacts to the community and provide comments to the LCRB.
The change would allow the lounge to reduce food service requirements later in the evenings. As part of the application, the Holiday Inn has also requested changes to its operating hours.
Currently, the indoor portion of the lounge is open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to midnight on Sunday. The proposed hours are 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. The existing hours for the outdoor patio are the same as the indoor
hours, but the hotel has agreed to close the patio earlier – open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Sunday – due to noise concerns.
According to a municipal staff report, no changes were proposed to the existing building or parking, and the occupancy limits will stay the same at 37 patrons inside the lounge and 20 on the patio.
Under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, a hotel can apply for a liquor-primary licence as an ancillary service for its guests. Liquor-primary establishments must provide food and non-alcoholic drinks, but a full restaurant-style menu isn’t required, DNV staff wrote in the report.
To gather public input, a notice of the proposed changes were delivered to 537 neighbouring properties, and two public notice signs were put up on the site during the summer. Staff noted that the hotel responded to concerns about noise by limiting the patio hours, and that changing the licence isn’t likely to create any issues.
“The transition to liquor-primary licence is intended to reduce food requirements after the restaurant’s kitchen closure,” staff said. “This change aims to provide hotel guests with an option for drinks and appetizers in the evening.”
MLA Candidate
I’m excited to announce my candidacy for MLA. As a West Vancouver School Trustee and a proud resident for over 50 years, I have deep roots in this community. As an immigrant who settled on the North Shore, I graduated f rom local schools, and now my children and grandchildren are continuing that legacy.
My family has always been committed to serving this community - my parents, my children, and now myself. With a long career in education, including a Master ’s in Educational Administration and the Prime Minister ’s Award for Teaching Excellence, I’m dedicated to ensuring our schools and community thrive.
I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and work together for a brighter future for the North Shore.
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Do you live in the riding? over 50 years
What will your government to do address the climate crisis?
How will your government make housing more affordable?
We will improve water management to ensure clean water is available for people, agriculture, and hydroelectric power. By leveraging science, technology, and AI, we can adapt to climate challenges and promote sustainable growth
The BC “Rustad” Rent and Mortgage Rebate: exempting $1,500 per month, increasing by $500 per year to the full $3,000 per month from BC income tax. We’ll also speed up housing approvals, and streamline regulations to make homes more affordable.
How will your government improve access to health care?
What is your plan for a vibrant B.C. economy?
Our ‘Patients First’ model ensures universal care under a single-payer system, with annual funding increases and services through public and non-government facilities, including activity-based funding and a waittime guarantee.
We aim to revitalize BC’s natural resource industries to create jobs and promote sustainable development. Through tax reductions and fiscal responsibility, we will strengthen the economy and protect the environment.
What will your government do to address homelessness and public safety?
How will you advance Indigenous reconciliation?
If elected, we’ll provide police departments with the resources they need. The NDP’s social experiments have failed vulnerable populations and created chaos, with governmentfunded properties often exacerbating the issue.
Economic reconciliation is a priority. We will partner with Indigenous communities for joint ventures in resource development, ensuring their full participation and benefit from BC’s economic opportunities.
Yes. For 20+ years.
We’re fighting pollution with CleanBC, the most ambitious climate plan in Canada, while creating clean jobs. BC is on track to exceed its 2025 methane reduction target. John Rustad denies climate science and would rip it up.
Housing is too expensive in BC. David Eby’s Housing Action Plan will build 300,000 more homes for middleincome people. John Rustad has promised to axe this plan, cancelling homes and sending costs soaring.
In B.C., we’re taking action by hiring more doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers than ever before, and building and expanding 29 hospitals. There’s more to do, and we won’t stop until the job is done.
British Columbians work hard, but it’s tough to get ahead. We’re taking action to build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. We’ve got the highest minimum wage in Canada & the highest wage growth among provinces.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhoods. We will also support police to keep guns off our streets. John Rustad will refuse to enforce the federal assault weapons ban, putting us all at risk.
Together with Indigenous Peoples, we put in place the Declaration Act Action Plan, to advance reconciliation. The path of partnership is the path to a stronger BC.
34 years
The primary objectives are to reduce carbon and methane emissions and develop a comprehensive mitigation strategy. Oil and gas development must be stopped along with incentives for the development of renewable energy.
In order to have more homes available for the population there will need to be more access to government funds and lands. Moreover support of the construction industry to make building trades more attractive to young people. Prefabrication of homes.
Increase available funding by reducing wasteful bureaucracy and shift to preventive primary care. Remove barriers for externally trained health care professionals to increase the number of care givers in the system. Improve mental health services.
Encourage businesses development by lowering the tax rate for businesses earning more than $499,000.00 per year so that instead of an increase to 12% there is a gradual increase so that the 12% is not reached until $1,000,000.00 profit is achieved.
A development of basic minimum housing for all citizens will enhance public safety with the reduction of people being unable to have their basic needs met. Increase mental health and social supports including providing effective drug rehabilitation.
Recognize and empower Indigenous governments, ensuring equitable access to resources and decisionmaking authority. Affirm Indigenous language rights and align legislation with Indigenous rights. Mediate land claim issues before any litigation.
Yes, two decades
Climate change is an undeniable danger. We must combat this existential threat while seizing generational economic opportunities. A global low carbon economy plays to BC strengths such as critical minerals and green energy.
Municipalities must be incented to approve more units and be helped with funding for infrastructure like sewers and transportation. I support the eliminating the property transfer tax for first-time buyers and the PST on housing construction costs.
Focus must be to increase access to primary care and lower wait times. I support recognizing foreign credentials – particularly for in-demand specialists; increasing residency spaces to increase physician numbers; increased capital investment
Ensure BC is a welcoming jurisdiction for investment and business. Support legacy sectors in forestry, mining, agriculture, and trade, while exploring new opportunities to embrace the technology sector, cultural sectors, and the green economy.
A multifaceted approach is required: improved access to mental health services and recovery programs; increased supply of affordable housing; proper resources for law enforcement and courts; involuntary care that provides necessary support/treatment.
Respectful relationships; education and awareness; support for Indigenous economic and cultural development and measures that facilitate private sector collaboration with Indigenous nations and Indigneous-owned businesses.
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Do you live in the riding? Yes, for my entire life.
What will your government to do address the climate crisis?
How will your government make housing more affordable?
Channel funds to those working on the entire ecosystem, not just urban areas. Wildlife/ forest management, fishing and freshwater management improvements are critical. Focus on province-wide solutions and bigger picture.
Strategically open Crown land for development. Roll back costly building code changes. Remove restrictive language on private land development. Developers build supply, Government needs to be the policy support to remove impediments.
How will your government improve access to health care?
What is your plan for a vibrant B.C. economy?
Open more urgent care centers, allocate funding for consistent standards of care. Reduce provincial administration to care staff ratio and direct more resources to the front lines. Fast-track qualified immigrants to ease healthcare staff shortages.
Encourage the revival of small businesses by removing recently added financial burdens. Balance resource use and industry with environmental stewardship. Promote tourism and back country access while investing its revenue in ecosystem maintenance.
What will your government do to address homelessness and public safety?
How will you advance Indigenous reconciliation?
Build transportable, temporary microhomes from waste materials on unused land; include basic life/safety supports. End the revolving door for criminals; increase police funding = more manpower; prosecute drug dealers; enforce stricter incarceration.
Stop imposing government-driven solutions. Support Indigenous nations in protecting against exploitation by corporate entities. Engage in wrap around conversations to promote broader reconciliation.
I live just one block from where the riding’s borders are. I moved to the North Shore five years ago.
We need real solutions for the climate crisis. Our proposal is to invest in carbon capture R&D, then export that technology to China and other major carbon emitters to truly create a meaningful impact while creating local jobs.
Our Get BC Building policy guarantees 6 month development permit processing, eliminating delays and igniting a housing construction boom. Our proposal to make rent and mortgage tax deductible provides immediate relief. And we want to build new towns.
By implementing Activity Based Funding - a proven model in Europe to reduce wait times while incentivizing investments in doctors instead of admin. And expanding universal healthcare to cover select procedures in non-government clinics.
Drive private sector jobs by cutting small business tax to 1%. Focus on attracting investment, scrapping the carbon tax, boosting the resources sector, providing certainty in land use, and cutting BC’s deficit in 2 terms without slashing services.
Zero tolerance for violent and repeat offenders, and end catch-and-release by appointing principled judges who put victims first. Build supportive housing to address homelessness, but in appropriate locations, not next to families and children.
Empower First Nations economically with UNDRIP as a guiding framework. Provide capacity building investments, loan guarantees for major resource projects, and create opportunities to prosper through collaborative return of land and forests.
Yes, for 38 years
By encouraging more electric vehicles, getting you a better deal for a home energy retrofit, moving BC’s school bus fleet to electric, using alternate power sources. Our CleanBC climate plan is the most ambitious in Canada.
Continue to build homes for a variety of residents, such as middle income housing in North Van and new student housing at Cap U. We are returning existing units to the market by increasing the speculation tax and cracking down on short-term rentals.
Since April of this year, we’re connecting 588 people per day, on average, to a family doctor. We are building a new patient care tower at Lions Gate Hospital opening Feb. 2025. We are hiring more doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
We’ve got the highest minimum wage in Canada and the highest wage growth among provinces. And we’re also taking action to make sure businesses can keep growing in our cities through Industrial Land Reserves.
We’re acting now to get people housed. Almost 6,000 supportive homes have opened since 2017. 2,700 more are on the way, with more to build.
Our Declaration Act Action Plan is our plan to advance reconciliation together with Indigenous Peoples. We will continue to work government to government with all of the nations.
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for the project until it’s made either dry or converted to a rehab site or moved to a location that’s away from families and children,” he said.
live in the riding? Yes, for 10+ Years.
What will your government to do address the climate crisis?
How will your government make housing more affordable?
Our climate plan sets strict caps on emissions from oil & gas. Move swiftly to develop new clean energy to power our province & economy. Protect more old growth, watersheds, 30% of provincial lands by 2030. Protect communities from climate disasters.
Cracking down on speculators and building more homes while protecting existing affordable rental. Expanding our new home ownership program to allow new buyers to purchase homes at 60% of market value. Provide more land for nonmarket & co-op housing.
How will your government improve access to health care?
What is your plan for a vibrant B.C. economy?
We’ll make sure everyone who wants a family doctor or nurse practitioner gets one. Our big changes to train & attract more doctors to BC have added 800+ new family doctors and attached 250,000+ people in the last year alone, with more to come.
We’re building an economy that works for everyone. BC has some of the highest private sector job growth, wage growth & lowest unemployment rates in Canada. We are the only province with a triple AAA credit rating & have led in GDP growth since 2017.
What will your government do to address homelessness and public safety?
How will you advance Indigenous reconciliation?
I believe in a compassionate housingfirst approach for people who are homeless. We will support people who need help while giving police the tools to keep assault weapons and handguns away from gangs and toxic drugs off our streets.
Our Declaration Act Action Plan contains 89 meaningful actions we are taking together with First Nations to advance reconciliation.
There needs to be significant investments to strengthen British Columbia’s agriculture supply systems to improve food security given a changing climate, along with a significant investment in advanced energy generation and storage technologies.
Housing will be made more affordable by providing the $3,000/month Rustad rebate, cancelling the carbon tax, cancelling the NDP program to electrify 100% of homes, and working with municipalities to improve the speed of building permit approvals.
There will be an increase funding to healthcare, reduced administration, universal healthcare funding through public and non-governmental facilities, and patient wait time that exceeds recommended wait times to access care at clinics out-of-province.
Conservatives will focus on economic development, irrespective of industry. This includes modernizing the stumpage system, and simplification of permitting for all sectors. There will be a review of tax competitiveness across all industries.
The Conservative party will increase funding for police, and encourage highengagement activities such as foot and bicycle patrols, along with reform of the justice system, and treatment facilities of those with addiction and mental health issues.
The conservatives will support indigenous partners to participate in economic development. This includes fostering partnerships between First Nations and the private sector in natural resource management, fisheries, forestry, and clean energy.
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Chant acknowledged residents’ security concerns and said those have been accounted for in the careful design and planned operations for the site. She added that having stable housing is the critical first step for people getting their lives on track.
“There are people in all communities that need supportive housing, whether it’s a brain injury, whether it’s an addiction problem, whether it’s a mental health problem,” she said. “Right now, we’ve got people living in tents. We’ve got people living in recreational vehicles. We need a safe place where they can be sorted.”
Baker said he agreed with Chandola and added that he would favour more involuntary treatment.
“Nobody recovered by doing drugs. They recovered by not doing drugs. And it’s very difficult to tell somebody that they need to be in care or put them in involuntary care when they don’t want to be there, but nobody can make that decision to stop while they’re doing drugs,” he said.
Several residents brought questions about the province’s annual deficit, which is predicted to hit $9 billion in 2025.
Chant said her government’s plan will see B.C. return to balanced budgets in nine years and she highlighted the enormous challenges the province had to face over the last term, including the pandemic, the atmospheric river and forest fires. She also rubbished the Conservatives’ notion that government has any “bloat” that can be cut without hurting services that citizens are demanding.
“I’m sorry, has anybody been to a hospital lately? What’s bloated
is how many patients are in there, not how many nurses are in there, not how many healthcare clinicians are in there. In our schools, do we need cuts to teachers?” she asked. “The NDP is going to be managing that deficit, yes, but they’re also going to continue to invest in people.”
In his opening remarks, Chandola said his worries about his daughter growing up with that debt was one of the reasons that inspired him to run provincially.
“COVID was four years ago. That is no reason why our deficit in 2024 should be going up to $9 billion,” he said, adding that government payroll has grown by 71 per cent since the NDP came to power. “The NDP has taken us at a point from going from a capital deficit perspective to also now incurring operational deficit, year over year, which is now causing the inflation that we are in and we plan to get the debt under control in eight years.”
Baker, who described himself as a political centrist who believes in fiscal responsibility, said there will only be more forest fires and other disasters in the future, and that cuts to spending will be inevitable if B.C. is serious about getting the deficit under control.
“We need to tighten our fiscal belt. Period. We’ve been living beyond our means in this province for a long time, and that’s provable by the amount of debt we’re in,” he said. “And it sucks to say there’s going to be some hard decisions that have to be made. There’s going to need to be some cuts made if we want to get back on track.”
The issue of housing, unsurprisingly, prompted numerous questions, including about the NDP’s recent Bill 44, which guaranteed minimum allowable densities on properties near transit and on single-family lots.
Chandola said the Conservatives’ position is that
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municipalities will be able to opt out of Bill 44, which he described as “government overreach,” if their councils choose. He said his party favours bringing back tax breaks for developers willing to build affordable rental housing.
Do you live in the riding? Yes, I’ve lived in Whistler for 22 years (spent 1 year in Pemberton)
What will your government to do address the climate crisis?
We’ve got the most ambitious climate plan in Canada - CleanBC. We’re ensuring that the oil and gas industry fits within the emissions targets of that plan, and bringing in an emissions cap for the oil and gas industry.
How will your government make housing more affordable?
How will your government improve access to health care?
It’s too hard to afford housing in BCand we’re taking action, by building homes for people and cracking down on speculators. There’s more to do, and we won’t stop pushing.
We’re connecting more people to family doctors every day - with thousands of people in Whistler alone connected in the last year. At this rate, everyone on the registry will have a family doctor by the end of 2025.
What is your plan for a vibrant B.C. economy?
What will your government do to address homelessness and public safety?
We know that cities in B.C. need to protect employment lands - and we’re doing just that with an Industrial Land Reserve. We’ve got the highest wage growth between provinces and we’re acting to grow the economy, and we’ll keep pushing.
Some people who have mental illness, addictions and brain injuries all at once. They deserve care, but can’t ask for it themselves. For those people, we are bringing in a form of involuntary care, to help keep them and their communities safe.
How will you advance Indigenous reconciliation?
We’ve forged strong partnerships with First Nations, embodied in our Declaration Act Action Plan, a set of 89 meaningful actions we can take together to advance reconciliation. We’ll implement that plan, and keep moving forward.
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I have lived in the riding for the better part of 20 years until the boundary of the riding was recently moved. I now live about 100 yards away.
The NDP’s lack of planning risks BC’s energy future. Conservatives will focus on affordability, reliability, and independence by investing in clean energy, upgrading infrastructure, and considering all technologies, including nuclear.
Our “Get BC Building” plan will approve homes in months, repeal hidden taxes, support transit oriented development and end the over-regulation of housing. The Rustad Rebate will provide the largest tax cut for renters and homeowners in BC history.
Our Patients First healthcare model will stop ER closures, end long wait times, expand access to care, and direct funding to the front lines. We will create a modern, transparent and accountable BC healthcare system under a single payer model.
A Conservative government will decrease the cost of living for everyday British Columbians and bolster our economy. We will also cut red tape and ensure businesses have what they need to succeed.
The Eby-Trudeau regime has neglected their responsibility to keep communities safe. We will keep violent offenders in jail, fund the police, and keep drugs off the streets. We will prioritize treatment rather than handing out free drugs.
As your MLA, I will continue decades of collaboration with Indigenous communities to advance economic reconciliation. The CPBC believes this is key to self-determination and the foundation for the health and prosperity of Indigenous people in BC.
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Yes - for 6 years
Stop permitting new fracking wells and LNG projects, increase carbon rebates, make sure that big polluters pay their share by eliminating loopholes, and provide consistent signals to the economy to continue our transition to clean energy.
Treat housing as a human right, not a commodity for investors. Invest in nonmarket housing in addition to relying on the market, restrict huge rent increases between tenancies, curtail real estate investment trust profiting from housing shortage.
Establish community health centres across the province, streamline bureaucracy to move to a patientcentred approach, fix the referral system, shift focus in favour of primary and preventative care, prioritize notfor-profit delivery of health care.
Look to the horizon to invest in the economy of the future and provide the signals and predictability needed for the private sector to thrive. Invest in the public services that enable retention of smart, motivated, skilled employees.
Address the root causes of poverty, addiction and mental health challenges by creating a more equitable society through education and a strong social safety net, including non-market housing and the social supports needed for healing.
Advance Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, so that it is more trauma-informed, safe and culturally appropriate. Affirm Indigenous language rights, empower Indigenous governments with equitable access to resources and authority.
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“Housing is important. We all need housing. But we don’t need to take planned development and throw that out the window for solving the current problems that we have,” he said, adding that the District of North Vancouver was already meeting its housing targets.
Facing a more pointed question about the cost of newer homes, Chant defended the NDP’s housing policies, saying there is no getting around the fact that they are needed. More than 100,000 new people moved to B.C. in the last three years alone, she noted.
“Part of the challenge is that for many years, housing stock just wasn’t built, so what we are is far behind the housing stock that we need for the people that we have and for the people that keep coming to British Columbia,” she said.
She also touted the recently launched rental protection fund, which provides funding for non-profits to buy up older, more affordable rental properties to protect them from redevelopment.
Baker, who owns a single-family-home construction business, took a nuanced position between the two, arguing that the provincial government shouldn’t be in a position enforce zoning rules on private property owners, but he conceded the system was in need of some reform.
“You don’t just get to tell people that they should go to the bank and borrow a bunch of money and build four- or six-plexes on their property, and you can solve the housing crisis for the government,” he said. “I think that municipalities should be open to different kinds of density on the properties,
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and they shouldn’t limit people and just automatically say no, which is what’s been happening for the last 20 years. So this is at least opening the conversation.”
Throughout the meeting, the issue of climate change came up only once, from a questioner who made a point of asserting that the carbon tax did nothing but “impoverish” individuals.
Chant responded with an anecdote about a North Vancouver activist who persuaded her government’s environment minister to severely regulate the use of second-generation rat poisons that were found to be inadvertently killing raptors like owls and eagles.
“That is one very small thing that our area has done for the whole of British Columbia and there’s a whole series of things like that going on,” she said. “We’ve got many, many projects happening that are saying, ‘how do we help our environment? How do we help our climate?’ Green technology that we’re using, hydroelectricity is terrific, wind and solar, all there.”
Chandola dismissed B.C.’s carbon tax as virtue signalling, “which does nothing in a meaningful capacity to reduce global emissions.”
“If there’s 1,000 people who are smoking in a room and one person who quits smoking, we still have a smoke problem,” he said. “I’m always looking at technology to solve problems. B.C. needs to invest in scientific research and development to become a world leader in carbon capture technologies, and export that technology to China, export that technology to India and the United States, and bring down, help bring down carbon emissions globally.”
Baker noted that he drives a diesel vehicle and said he didn’t have any grievance with paying the carbon tax as an individual. But, he said, some of the biggest emitters don’t have any options available to them for zero- or low-carbon alternatives.
“I’m paying the price. I should probably be paying more as a carbon tax for choosing the way that I choose to drive. But some of those industries that cannot or don’t have an option, should not be,” he said. “Technology hasn’t caught up to where we need it to be – dump trucks, cement trucks, transport trucks, trains. They’re diesel.… We actually need that technology, and we can’t just force that upon people.”
These institutions extend beyond a core curriculum to encompass programs and initiatives that nurture leadership, community and a quest for excellence
All parents want what’s best for the children It may seem like a cliché or obvious sentiment, but being a caregiver is not only an immense privilege, it comes with an innate sense of duty to provide our kids with every opportunity, every resource and every option to give them the best possible chance not just at success, but happiness.
That’s because our children’s potential exceeds far beyond what we can even begin to imagine They are the next generation of leaders, change-makers, artists and activists, meaning nurturing their yet-to-be-realized prospects is a vital and pivotal responsibility for a better and brighter future.
And it starts with a comprehensive and well-rounded education.
Much like how fostering independence in kids can breed self-sufficiency and reliance, independent schools offer a different avenue for guidance by providing an alternative educational experience built on a foundation of diversity and enrichment that ensures your child not only learns and develops the skills necessary to succeed but engages with the material in a way that allows them to become considerate, critical thinkers.
With smaller class sizes, personalized learning, researchbased specialized programs and alternative teaching methods, these institutions represent a new approach to education while still adhering to provincial curriculum standards.
Focusing on a more globalized approach that nurtures your child’s unique abilities and learning style across all levels, from pre-elementary and primary to secondary education, enrolling them in an independent school provides a unique opportunity to foster and realize their potential from the claWithin Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are several of these innovative institutions pioneering a new way forward, paving the path for the scholars of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
Boasting over 40 years of experience and research-driven expertise, Fraser Academy is the only school in the Lower Mainland exclusively serving students from Grades two to 12 whose primary academic obstacles are language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia.
Fraser Academy teaches differently, harnessing each students’ intelligence and unique strengths in creativity, problem-solving, communication and innovation while implementing evidence-based teaching methods, including 1:1 and small group Orton-Gillingham instruction, multisensory math and explicit instruction to build confidence, independence and resilience
Small class sizes of seven to 12 students allow for personalized instruction and a supportive environment to help students succeed academically and emotionally The
students also enjoy an impressive selection of enrichment opportunities, including arts, athletics, and outdoor education. Graduate students are equipped to tackle postsecondary adventures, whether at college, university or in the workforce
October is dyslexia awareness month. While one in five people have dyslexia, most go undiagnosed. If your young child or teen is experiencing unexpected difficulties or inefficiencies in reading and/or writing whether mild or severe Fraser Academy can help them discover how, with the right support, dyslexic thinking becomes a powerful asset, not a barrier, and equip them with the skills and knowledge to thrive.
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Brockton School takes pride in its unique approach to education, steering clear of comparison and instead honing in on its true mission: inspiring the growth of outstanding humans.
Nestled in the heart of Lynn Valley, Brockton is a vibrant school where every student matters, every family matters, community matters, and learning for life matters
And, learning goes beyond the classroom, offering a rich blend of innovative academic programming that emphasizes holistic development. With exceptional opportunities in extracurricular activities, outdoor education, music, arts and student leadership, Brockton empowers students to thrive not just as learners, but as well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world. Brockton provides an authentic, warm and welcoming atmosphere The staff-to-student ratio of 1:6 ensures that every student receives personalized attention and support in becoming self-aware, purpose-filled and lifelong learners
As one of the few International Baccalaureate (IB) World Continuum Schools offering all four IB programs—the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and the Career-Related Programme—this school provides specialized courses taught by expert teachers and mentors. Designed for students from Junior Kindergarten (age 4) to Grade 12, these programs equip learners with the skills and knowledge essential for today’s world and their future aspirations. Graduates emerge not only prepared for postsecondary education but also ready to lead lives filled with passion and purpose.
Brockton is pleased to offer intake years at the Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1 levels, as well as intake spaces in grades 5 to 10 Visit brocktonschool. com/open-house to attend an Open House and for more information.
Cousteau, the French International School, offers bilingual education from Pre-K (age 2.5) to Grade 9, welcoming students regardless of their previous exposure to the French language up to age 5.
Cousteau provides a distinctive educational experience by integrating both the French Ministry of Education curriculum and the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. This unique dual approach offers students the best of both French and Canadian systems, delivering a
rigorous yet engaging learning environment
The French International School’s multicultural student body of 250 students is representative of over 30 nationalities. Cousteau provides personalized attention to students’ progress through small group classes with an average of 15 students per class, ensuring tailored support for each pupil within an environment conducive to academic and personal growth.
As the first Eco-School in Canada, Cousteau fulfills more than 30 eco-actions, including nature classes, waste management activities, protection of biodiversity projects, and community actions, as initiated by the student ecocommittee
Cousteau’s extensive network of educational partners, comprising 600 French International schools worldwide, fosters international collaboration and equips students with the skills and knowledge to seamlessly pursue their education anywhere in the world.
For more information, visit www.cousteauschool.org.
Nestled into the North Vancouver waterfront, Bodwell High School students receive a well-rounded experience that goes well beyond academics, with strong counselling and academic support, a range of extracurricular activities and an opportunity to form lifelong friendships with other peers from around the world.
Bodwell welcomes all students, especially those entering IB in grade 8 or aiming to get a step up and strengthen their university preparation through Advanced Placement courses in the senior grades (AP) The North-Shore School is committed to enhancing student engagement with their strong combination of university preparation and student diversity The school’s diverse learning environment cultivates not only academic excellence but also interpersonal growth, shaping well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of tomorrow
Bodwell’s counselling team, made up of 10 dedicated counsellors, stands out among competitors for its expertise in university preparation and comprehensive student planning. This ensures that each student feels wellsupported throughout their academic journey. With this strong foundation, students benefit from a personalized pathway program designed to help them achieve their individual goals.
In line with their commitment to innovation, Bodwell is launching an honours cohort in STEM, directed at providing students with a strong foundation for studies and work,
preparing them for an ever-changing world. Additionally, they will be providing scholarships for strong local students to make exceptional education more accessible for everyone.
This year, Bodwell is focused on strengthening and refreshing community partnerships and is looking to invite interested organizations that are youth-focused as well as fellow schools to learn more about Bodwell and develop potential collaborations with student success always at the forefront.
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Through the Montessori education model, the dedicated teachers at North Star nurture the various social, academic, and developmental needs of each student in an exciting and engaging way.
North Star Montessori Elementary School is the only school on the North Shore offering an authentic Montessori preschool, kindergarten and elementary program. The school also offers BC’s first Parent-Infant & Toddler program for children between two months and three years old, which is the most important period in children’s educational and emotional development.
Parents are drawn to North Star for its nurturing environment and commitment to academic development. The school’s curriculum surpasses B.C. grade-level standards, with specialized programs in French, Music, Physical Education, Arts, and STEM The curriculum is proficiency based and the school maintains a noncompetitive atmosphere without traditional testing. Montessori education is also enhanced through experiential learning experiences such as outdoor classes and field trips.
North Star is known for its individualized approach to education and its ability to ignite a deep love of learning in all its students. The collaborative nature of student relationships across the ages in North Star’s mixedage classrooms provide inspiration and motivation to younger students, along with leadership opportunities
with reinforcement of knowledge for older students. This mutually beneficial relationship more closely reflects the social dynamics outside of school.
Through a Montessori education at North Star, students will develop into well-rounded individuals, prepared for lifelong success with creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking skills which they carry with them throughout their lives For more information, visit www northstarmontessori.ca.
Centrally located in the vibrant community of North Vancouver, St Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary (STA) is deeply committed to Catholic values and nurturing the hearts of their students.
STA is devoted to fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment where faith, knowledge and character development thrive together
At the heart of the STA community is faith, which is evident through the dedication of their teachers and staff who help guide students to reach their fullest potential both inside and outside the classroom. The close-knit community ensures that students are known by name, and senior students have the opportunity to mentor those who are new to the school.
Recognizing that post-secondary planning can be overwhelming for both students and parents, STA’s academic advisors provide guidance every step of the way. They support students in identifying their interests, selecting courses that align with their goals, exploring university options, and preparing for the future.
STA’s physical education classes, sports academics, Kaizen program and athletic teams help students gain knowledge, skills and genuine sportsmanship needed to stay active for life.
School counselors at STA are trained mental health professionals who provide support for students facing social, emotional or relationship difficulties. Counseling offers students a confidential, non-judgemental, space to share their concerns.
All students are welcome at STA. Applications are now open until November 29, 2024. For more information visit aquinas.org/student-life/admissions.
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Politics is often a place where opinions are left divided, but if there is one thing that came out of a recent all-candidates meeting, it’s that sometimes, even politicians can share the same goals.
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, each of the three candidates pining for the position of West Vancouver Sea to Sky Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) were passionately united on the need to improve regional transport, increase housing and fight climate change. High taxes, secure care and the privatization of healthcare saw the biggest divide within the panel.
The debate, hosted by the Squamish Chamber, Tourism Squamish, and Downtown Squamish BIA was held in front of a 150-person crowd at Don Ross Middle School.
The event was moderated by former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman.
Who is running?
There is the BC NDP’s Jen Ford, a 10-year Whistler councillor who chairs the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (currently on leave), has served as president of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), and also chairs the Whistler Housing Authority (WHA).
There is the BC Greens’ Jeremy Valeriote, a former District of Squamish staffer, former Gibsons councillor, and husband to the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s chief administrative officer (CAO), who came within 60 votes of earning the Greens their first ever seat on the mainland in 2020.
Then there’s the BC Conservatives’ Yuri Fulmer, who, like the party he represents, is a newcomer to the modern B.C. political scene. Originally hailing from Australia, Fulmer’s experience includes investing in 30 companies in various sectors, including Squamishbased natural food company, Chiwis. He is also the current chancellor of Capilano University, which has opened a Squamish-campus on Quest University’s former site.
On the issues: housing
In response to a question on how each candidate will help solve the housing affordability crisis, Fulmer said
the answer was simple: “We need to build more homes.”
“We can get projects, but that doesn’t fix your problem today if you can’t afford your rent this month,” Fulmer said. “If you can’t afford rent this month and we tell you that we’re going to build affordable homes for you four years from now; that’s nice to have, but that’s really not helpful for today.”
He referenced the program announced by BC Conservative leader John Rustad dubbed the “Rustad Rebate.” The tax rebate offers a $1,500-a-month exemption on rent or mortgage interest costs from provincial income taxes, set to increase by $500 each year until doubling to its target amount by 2029 to $3,000 per month.
Valeriote responded by saying housing is a basic human right that everyone should have access to.
“The first piece of solving the housing problem is to acknowledge that housing is a key right, not commodity for investors,” Valeriote said. “The BC Greens have committed $1.5 billion to build 26,000 units of non-market housing.”
Leaning on her six years of experience as the chair of the Whistler Housing Authority, Ford threw her support behind bills 44 and 47 to increase density in communities.
“I do [support the bills] because when you allow homeowners to choose to add gentle density on their single-family property, it allows seniors to age in place, it allows families to grow their housing on their property,
without growing their footprint,” she said. “They can add a suite, they can add a laneway house, and they can keep it affordable, or they can sell it, or they can rent it. That is a benefit to homeowners.”
While the candidates agreed on some topics, one issue which caused a divide was the expansion of secure care in B.C. Valeriote opposed the expansion of secure care across the province, stating its success rate was “not acceptable.”
“There are horrible stories out there about what addiction can do, and those stories are tragic, but those kinds of things are not the reason to have a reactionary approach,” said Valeriote. We’re already committing 20,000 British Columbians per year into involuntary care. BC Greens do not believe in expanding it, as both these parties have said they will do, because it has a three-per-cent success rate. That is not acceptable. That is not something that we should continue to do. This involuntary care happens in correctional institutions, which is not the right place for it.
“I think our policies will be much more humane and much more sensible.”
Fulmer took an alternative view, endorsing secure care and passionately defending that people with addictions should be subjected to the same treatment wait times as people with a broken leg.
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“I accept [the expansion] profoundly. We have to admit drug addiction is a disease, and it’s a disease that, at its worst, needs the rest of us to show empathy, care and support and sometimes that care has to be tough love and it has to be helping people at the worst moment of their lives,” he said. “If you’re an addict and you’re sick and you go for treatment, a recovery bed is eight and a half months away. Can you imagine if somebody showed up at a hospital with a broken leg and we said treatment is eight and a half months away?
“It’s unacceptable and we need to do more.”
Ford took a personal approach to say that everyone knows someone who has been affected by toxic drug abuse – for her, it’s her uncle.
“This is a really difficult topic because I think that it’s heartbreaking when you know someone who has been affected by toxic drug abuse. I have an uncle who we don’t know where he is, but
he’s been living on the streets for about 10 years. We hope he’s OK, and I really hope that someone is out there taking care of him,” she said. “This government has proposed a compassionate, balanced approach for people who have been affected either by addictions or traumatic brain injury or a onetime recreational use of the toxic drug.
“Every one of us has been touched by this, and we need a balanced approach … involuntary care is an important piece of the spectrum of care, and this government has taken this very seriously.”
All candidates were strongly opinionated about the need to keep the public health system public, with Fulmer stating that some services are better off private, using Life Labs as an example of a public service offered by a private company.
“What we have proposed is that some health care services may be better done by private doctors. Let me give you an example; if you go and get blood taken today at Life
Labs, that’s a private company and they turn around the results on the same day,” Fulmer said.
“The reason we do that is because there are areas where the private sector can do it more affordable and more efficiently … and blood testing is one great example of that.”
Ford also mentioned that there are “very small cases” where some private healthcare centres work with the system.
“That is part of a wholesome health care system,” she said.
Climate and humanitarianism
Wrapping up the evening was a question from the audience on how each candidate and party would act boldly to address climate and humanitarianism issues
Valeriote said he understood the need to do more for the community and its residents.
“I think it’s really important to recognize that when we don’t act, that when we say well act later, what we’re doing is endangering the health of all our residents and the future of our children. This is
an existential crisis,” he said.
Being a relatively new party, Fulmer said the BC Conservatives are “indebted to no-one.”
“We can do things that haven’t been done before. We can try things that haven’t been tried before. We don’t have the baggage that other political parties have. We are in a humanitarian crisis. We are in a climate crisis. We lost 400,000 acres of British Columbian forest last year due to forest fires,” Fulmer said. “We’ve got a crisis, and we need actual leadership.”
Despite agreeing with Fulmer’s message, Ford went on the attack to question a comment made by BC Conservatives’ party leader John Rustad.
“I would say it’s great that you’re not beholden to the BC Liberals, but your leader, John Rustad, has said that climate change is not human-caused. How do you follow a leader who says that climate change isn’t something you need to worry about?” she asked Fulmer.
In rebuttal, he defended his leader saying Rustad “never said
there isn’t a crisis.”
“He’s never said that it’s made up. John comes from a community in the north and believes that climate change is real, we all believe that climate change is real. Come on now, there is not a person In British Columbia wouldn’t recognize that climate change is real, and John is among them.
“What John said is it is not the ‘only’ crisis in British Columbia, and with that Jen, I do agree.”
Throughout the night, there were spatterings of applause from the audience after candidates spoke, including for Ford when she talked of getting regional transit done, for Fulmer when he spoke about cutting taxes, and for all three when they said what reconciliation meant to them. Audience members after the event said they were surprised with how many issues the candidates agreed upon, expecting there to be more of a split between each party.
~ With files from Brandon Barrett/Pique Newsmagazine
STEPHAN NIEWELER
Contributing writer
In 2018, I made the call for light rail transit (LRT) to reach the North Shore within a decade.
Six years later, I am back to hold our leaders to account for their inaction, amidst ongoing gridlock, a lower quality of life and negative economic effects, including the loss of major employers. We must think bigger than current promises of more buses and car lanes to solve these problems.
Without a competitive transit alternative, our bridges hit the “tipping point” for mass congestion a decade ago, inflicting chaos on local roads and bus routes. In response, my team released research findings supporting the viability of a route across the North Shore connecting to SkyTrain in Burnaby.
Our subsequent findings released in 2020 compared an Ambleside to Metrotown (via Ironworkers Bridge) LRT route with competing corridors along Broadway to UBC, and in Surrey, where subway/SkyTrain is planned. Results indicated that development conditions on the North Shore and in Burnaby are conducive to high levels of rapid transit ridership and mode shift away from the car, while significantly exceeding the potential of the competing corridors.
For example, there were 225,000 residents/jobs and 353 tall buildings in walking distance (400 metres) of the AmblesideMetrotown corridor, as compared to 100,000 residents/jobs and 68 tall buildings on the Arbutus-UBC corridor, and less than 50,000 residents/jobs and 35 tall buildings on the
Surrey-Langley corridor. Recent studies indicate that “rail” transit to the North Shore could attract 120,000 daily users, accounting for nearly one-third of all trips across Burrard Inlet, and removing 50,000 vehicles from the road network, while generating economic benefits of $500 million per year and improving access to 175,000 jobs.
The competing projects would have far less impact. Yet, for political reasons, our leaders have decided to prioritize costly SkyTrain in Surrey ($6 billion) and subways in Vancouver (potentially $8-12 billion for UBC) while offering the North Shore limited bus rapid transit without dedicated lanes on the bridge, which is not included in the plans (it is technically impossible to implement full BRT, as promised).
BRT will have insufficient capacity, uncompetitive travel times, reduced reliability and comfort, fewer economic benefits and won’t remove many drivers. As witnessed in Ottawa (38 years) and TorontoYork (20 years and counting), promises of future rail will be deferred for decades once BRT opens, as politicians move on to demands elsewhere. The opportunity for transformative change will be lost if we follow this path and, like the Lower Lynn/ Highway 1 upgrade, big promises will achieve inadequate outcomes. Buy into BRT now and you can kiss rail transit goodbye until 2050.
In 2022, I made another call for North Shore LRT to be prioritized by all levels of government and proposed a conceptual
plan for an advanced form of LRT seen in Calgary and Seattle. To maintain affordability but address capacity and travel time concerns, this hybrid runs mostly in segregated lanes at surface to minimize intrusion, but strategically places SkyTrain-like elevated sections in congested areas to maximize efficiencies (eg. Park Royal to Capilano Road; east of Lonsdale to PNE; Brentwood to BCIT). In light of recent provincial density requirements near transit, I also advised our leaders to consider running the line one block of south of Marine Drive and Hastings Street to maximize operational efficiency, to create new low rise affordable housing on 15th Street and Pender Street, respectively (as the City of North Vancouver did on East Third), and to avoid never-ending battles associated with the removal of traffic and parking lanes along the main arterials (which will hinder any BRT plan).
Bold and transformative, advanced LRT would reliably move riders from West Van to Metrotown in about half an hour, while maintaining cost effectiveness by avoiding the full grade separation requirements of SkyTrain (and subsequent tunnels needed beneath the Marine Drive/Lonsdale/Hastings areas). The savings add up quickly when 65 to 70 per cent of the route only costs
$100-150 million per kilometre (recent Canadian average for surface LRT) as opposed to $400 million per kilometre for elevated guideways, and $1.25-1.75 billion per kilometre for subway (recent costs in Toronto/Montreal).
Addressing the costliest part of the project, a multi-use bridge could attract several pools of money (federal/provincial transit and goods movement budgets) by including space for light rail, freight rail, HOV lanes and cycling, prioritizing the movement of transit, families and cargo over single occupant drivers. While HOV lanes could be extended to Taylor Way immediately, full replacement of the Ironworkers Bridge would be deferred for several decades. I implore voters to push our leaders to fund the preparation of a business case for this cost-effective and transformative advanced light rail proposal. We cannot wait until 2050 for a real solution.
Dr. Stephan Nieweler is a planning & transportation researcher in the geography department at Simon Fraser University. Before returning to academia, he was involved in planning rapid transit systems while based in the U.K., India, Toronto and at TransLink in Vancouver. He grew up in the District of North Vancouver and lived in Lower Lonsdale for many years.
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The Queen of Cumberland is returning to service the Snug Cove to Horseshoe Bay ferry route for the next two months.
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The usual vessel, Queen of Capilano, will be undergoing a refit during that time. Its last one took place two years ago when the ferry was away for nearly six weeks in October and November. This year the local vessel will make way for the Queen of Cumberland for nearly two months starting October 15 and lasting until December 7.
4:35, 5:45, and 6:50 pm crossings. There will be a maximum of 10 assured loading vehicles for each sailing, based on who arrives first.
Cumberland’s overall capacity is about 15 vehicles less than Capilano. BC Ferries is introducing a pair of temporary measures to attempt to offset the smaller sailings.
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A new bylaw banning the use, sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks on Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) reserve lands came into effect on Oct. 7, 2024.
The bylaw, passed by Nexwsxwníwntm ta Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation council) on Sept. 20, brings the Nation in line with neighbouring municipalities that have already enacted similar bans.
The decision to implement the Squamish Nation Fireworks Ban Bylaw follows ongoing concerns from community members about the safety risks and disruptions caused by fireworks. The ban also addresses environmental and climate-related issues.
Fines for violations begin at $250 per infraction per day. The Ta na wa Téywilhaylhem (public safety) Department is actively monitoring the community. Penalties of $250 can be applied for each violation, such as $250 for storage, $250 for promotion, $250 for selling, and $250 for possession, leading to fines of up to $1,000 per day for
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For more information on the fireworks ban, contact the Squamish Nation Public Safety Department at public_safety@squamish.net or 604-982-9959.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The Squamish Chief’s Indigenous affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
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Over the past decade, Canada and the maritime industry have invested heavily in our domestic shipbuilding capabilities to rebuild the capacity of this once thriving sector.
For Seaspan, it has been an incredible opportunity to reshape and reimagine the future. The nation is now witnessing the benefits of building large, complex ships by Canadians, in Canada, for Canada – through mission-ready vessels that align with the country’s values of protecting the environment and national sovereignty. Shipbuilding has once again become a boon for jobs and the country at-large, contributing billions of dollars to the Canadian economy
Last month, Seaspan was honoured to launch the Canadian Coast Guard’s flagship science vessel, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk. Canada’s newest and most modern research vessel is named after a well-respected elder from Nunavik, who was a renowned promoter of Inuit language and culture. It is the fourth ship designed and built by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The celebration marked the culmination of years of hard work and was a significant accomplishment for the entire Seaspan team and the cross-Canada partners that helped bring this ship to life.
The CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk is a floating laboratory that will change the face of ocean exploration in Canada and chart a new course for the Canadian Coast Guard and the important work underway by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
As a Polar Class 6 vessel, the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk is a highly advanced ice capable ship equipped with the latest scientific research apparatus. The new vessel will provide increased capability and capacity to support marine surveys and scientific research on ocean currents and the seabed in Atlantic Canada. It will also contribute directly to increasing Canada’s overall understanding of the impact that climate change has on the oceans.
Later this year, Seaspan is slated to launch the Royal Canadian Navy’s future HMCS Protecteur, the longest naval vessel ever constructed in Canada, and one of two Joint Support Ships Seaspan is building for the Royal Canadian Navy. At 173.7 metres, the new vessels are about 30 per cent longer than the current Halifax-class frigates.
These ships will provide support and supplies like fuel, food and other provisions to other Royal Canadian Navy and allied ships while at sea, allowing these vessels to operate away from port for longer periods of time. In addition, the vessels will support training and naval manoeuvres and humanitarian operations, ensuring Canada’s continued safety and security at home and abroad.
With each block, with each ship, Seaspan is committed to getting better, more efficient and faster. Already, Seaspan is achieving significant performance improvements that benefit all of the
NSS programs, stemming from three key areas: design and engineering, production and supply chain. All this will add up to a smoother construction, launch and delivery, allowing ships to get in the water as soon as possible. Seaspan is looking forward to seeing the ships they construct sail with the Navy and Coast Guard as they perform their missions to protect Canada’s waters and other strategic interests, and advance critical ocean science in our country
Seaspan is privileged to have the opportunity to be at the forefront of a changing industry West Coast shipyards have a long history of contributing to Canada’s security and sovereignty, and Seaspan’s work is helping to revitalize a shipbuilding legacy that started generations ago.
Seaspan’s work under the National Shipbuilding Strategy is rebuilding an important industry for Canada and providing stable income and job opportunities on the
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
With interest rates dropping and plenty of properties for sale, real estate agents are scratching their heads as to why buyers aren’t snapping up more homes.
Looking back at August and September, the market has been a lot quieter than usual, said Eric Christiansen, a top-selling Realtor at Bellevue Realty Group in West Vancouver.
From January to the beginning of October, detached home sales have nudged up slightly (312 compared to 300 in 2023) but that’s a far cry from the volume in previous years – 374 in 2022 and 531 in 2021 over the same period.
According to Greater Vancouver Realtors, September data don’t show signs of renewed market demand in response to recent mortgage-rate reductions. Sales continue trending around 25-per-cent below the 10-year seasonal average, with a slight improvement over last year.
In North Vancouver, the benchmark price for a single-family home fell 1.3 per cent to $2.21 million compared to a year ago, and in West Van it inched up just 0.3 per cent to $3.27 million.
“I don’t want to sound too doom and gloom, because I’ve got lots of great listings,” Christiansen said. “There’s a ton of great deals out there … and, for whatever reason, they’re just not selling.”
There are lots of potential buyers out there waiting for some sign to buy, Christiansen said, but he’s not exactly sure what that indicator is.
One factor could be the amount of volatility in the world right now.
“I mean, there’s two wars going on. We don’t really know what’s happening with our government in the [U.S.] or Canada,” he said. “But if buyers are willing to step out a little bit, there’s some great opportunities.”
Here are the most- and least-expensive homes sold on
The penthouse at 788 Arthur Erickson Place sold for $3.75 million, making it the priciest apartment to sell over the past two months on the North Shore.
the North Shore in August and September.
Most-expensive detached home
The priciest home sold on the North Shore in the late summer/ early fall came off the market with half-a-million dollars cut
off its price tag. On Sept. 8, the property at 6189 Nelson Ave. in West Vancouver was sold for $12.4 million by Malcolm Hasman. That’s after the 7,500-squarefoot waterfront mansion in the Gleneagles neighbourhood listed for $12.98 million in June.
Near the top of the list of selling points are the breathtaking ocean views of the Queen Charlotte Channel and Bowen Island behind. Banks of floor-toceiling windows draw the eye outside. Beyond the five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms are a swimming pool, spa, fire-side outdoor lounge and summer dining area.
According to Zealty.ca, the home last sold in 2004 for $2.67 million. It listed in 2021 for $14.8 million but did not sell. It listed again in 2022 for $12.98 million but didn’t sell then either.
Most-expensive apartment
The most-expensive apartment to sell in August and September was the penthouse at Evelyn’s Forest Edge in West Vancouver. The luxury unit at 788 Arthur Erickson Place sold for $3.75 million on Aug. 26, down from an asking price of $3.95 million when it went on the market in May.
I f you’ve lived on the Nor th Shore for any length of time, you k now that it ’ s a wet place For homeowners, that can mean leaks around windows as the unrelenting elements erode what once seemed lik e tight seals You might be surprised to learn that what are often adver tised as ‘weather proof ’ window systems can often lead to continued leak ages and water damage to your home.
Darrell and Jon of Nor thshore Windows have seen the trouble first hand and k now how to deal with it. With a back ground in carpentr y, they tak e a slightly different approach to installing windows designed to k eep the weather out: solve the problem.
What makes us unique is we are the window supplier as well as the installer. You only have to deal with one company and we are in a position to address any concerns you have right away.
“ Within the window replacement industr y there are t wo distinc t methods used to replace windows,” says Darrell “One st yle is commonly referred to as ‘retrofitting’ a window, and employs the use of a window with an integrated trim. Most window replacement companies use this technique.”
This approach, however, can often cause as many problems as it solves
“Properly sealing this t ype of window is almost impossible,” says Darrell, “and we will therefore never use this method The second method requires a more sk illed crew as there is finish carpentr y required ” I nstalling a new window using the same techniques used in new home construc tion, rather than a “retrofit ” st yle window results in a better seal against wind and water infiltration.
“I f homeowners want a qualit y installation as par t of a renovation, they generally have to hire renovation contrac tors who do not necessarily specialize in window and door replacements I n fac t, these t ypes of contrac tors will often hire us to do the windows and doors because we specialize in it and are ver y proficient at it.”
A window and door dealer, as well as an installation specialist, Nor thshore Windows is well k nown for their professionalism, attention to detail, ser vice and value
“Most window companies and dealers subcontrac t the installation to someone else What mak es us unique is we are the window supplier as well as the installer You only have to deal with one company and we are in a position to address any concerns you have right away ”
I f you are think ing of replacing your windows, Nor thshore Windows is wor th a call You’ll get the problem solved once and for all
Designed by Ciccozzi Architecture Inc., the building was constructed in 2019. The new home features 10-foot ceilings with more than 2,000 square feet of interior living space and a 1,600-foot terrace with views of Lions Gate Bridge.
Underlining a feel of luxury are wide-plank oak hardwood floors, gourmet Miele appliances, a Savant home control system and built-in speakers.
The apartment was first listed last year for the same asking price but was taken down. It was sold this year by Engel & Volkers Vancouver. The penthouse in the adjacent 768 Arthur Erickson Place building sold for just less than $3.5 million in February.
Most-expensive townhome
Nestled at the foot of Hollyburn Mountain is the most steeply priced townhome to sell over the past two months. The two-storey duplex at 3172 Deer Ridge Dr. in West Vancouver sold for $2.63 million on Aug. 8 – at
$63,000 under asking after 58 days on the market.
The 3,300-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers ocean views toward Point Grey. The unit features luxury appliances and designer finishings. On the strata property outside is a large garden area and tennis courts.
Since last selling for $1.35 million in 2015, the home has appeared several times on the market after being listed for $2.99 million in September 2022.
Least-expensive detached home
The least-expensive home on the North Shore in the past two months sold on Sept. 5 for $1.23 million after 187 days on the market. The forested property at 626 West 22nd St. in North Vancouver listed on the market for $1.73 million in March.
At just shy of 2,000 square feet, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom detached home rests on the slope of the high bank of Mosquito Creek. It’s described as being ideal for empty nesters
seeking an alternative to condo living. Emphasized in the listing is a 450-square-foot outdoor deck and a large soaker tub.
Least-expensive apartment
The least-expensive private residence to sell recently on the North Shore is an apartment in the Woodcroft Estates development in North Vancouver. The unit at 910-2016 Fullerton Ave. sold for $365,000 on Aug. 21 –down from its original asking price of $405,000 near the end of June.
The 531-square-foot
studio unit is south facing, and is described as being a “great opportunity for someone to update and enjoy, or buy and hold for investment.” The strata allows for one cat and minimum 30-day rentals in the unit. Strata amenities include gated security, indoor pool, sauna and games room.
Least-expensive townhome
The least-expensive townhome over the past two months
is a 1,738-square-foot unit in the Lynnmour neighbourhood of North Van. It sold for $826,000 on Aug. 27 after being listed just eight days earlier for $899,000. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is described as being in a quiet, family-friendly complex close to Capilano University. The “well-loved, one-owner home” has a large garden patio, with an outdoor pool in the strata complex and easy access to nearby trails and transit.
WHEN: 7 p.m. October 21, 2024
WHERE: Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 750 17th Street and via Webex (electronic communication facilities)
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Short-term Rental Accommodation
SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED BYLAW: A public hearing will be held regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw No 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No 5356, 2024
SUBJECT LANDS: All zoned lands in the District of West Vancouver where residential uses are permitted.
PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO 4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO 5356, 2024: Would enable short-term rental (STR) accommodation in a dwelling unit, limited to a host’s principal residence (the place where the host usually lives) Where a secondary or detached secondary suite is permitted (e.g a basement suite and/or coach house), STR is limited to one of: the primary dwelling unit, or secondary suite, or detached secondary suite.
QUESTIONS: Linda Gillan, Senior Community Planner – Economic Development | LGillan@westvancouver.ca | 604-921-3448
SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED BYLAW: A public hearing will be held regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw No 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No 5347, 2024
PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO.
4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.
5347, 2024: Would add cannabis retail to the Ambleside Centre 1 zone for 1453 Bellevue Avenue to allow the existing cannabis retail store to operate in perpetuity. The existing store is currently in operation under an approved temporary use permit.
QUESTIONS: Megan Roberts, Assistant Planner maroberts@westvancouver.ca | 604-921-3453
SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED BYLAW: A public hearing will be held regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw No 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No 5339, 2024
PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO.
4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.
5339, 2024: Would add cannabis retail to the Commercial 1 zone for 6609 Royal Avenue to allow the existing cannabis retail store to operate in perpetuity. The existing store is currently in operation under an approved temporary use permit.
QUESTIONS: Megan Roberts, Assistant Planner maroberts@westvancouver.ca | 604-921-3453
The public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interests will be affected by the proposed bylaws.
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING AS AN OBSERVER:
• Watch online: Visit westvancouver.ca/cc at the scheduled start time of the public hearing
• In person: Visit Municipal Hall Council Chamber at the scheduled start time of public hearing. Advance registration is not required to attend a public hearing.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING:
• Speak in-person
Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver Persons may address Council during the public hearing for up to five minutes at a time.
• Online via Webex (electronic communication facilities)
Please call 604-925-7004 on October 21, 2024 to be added to the speakers list Instructions on how to participate are available at westvancouver.ca/ph.
• Provide a written submission
• By email, to correspondence@westvancouver.ca
• By mail, addressed to Legislative Services, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3
• In-Person, addressed to Legislative Services placed in the drop-box located outside the entrance to Municipal Hall
Written submissions must be received by noon on October 21, 2024 to ensure their inclusion in the public information package for Council’s consideration. To ensure a fair process, Council cannot consider any submissions received after the public hearing has ended.
MORE INF ORMATION: The proposed bylaw including staff reports and other suppor ting documents may be viewed at westvancouver.ca/news/notices and at Municipal Hall from October 4 to October 21, 2024 during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
PLANNING & DE VEL OP ME NT SER VICES
750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3 | 604-925-7055 | planning@westvancouver.ca | westvancouver.ca
NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com
He passes, he scores!
Seven minutes into the first period of his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks, star rookie Macklin Celebrini of North Vancouver recorded his first goal in professional hockey.
During his team’s season opener Oct. 10 against the St. Louis Blues at the SAP Centre in San Jose, Calif., Celebrini spun around deep in the offensive zone, seeming to attempt a backhand pass to teammate William Eklund. Instead, the puck went off the skate of St. Louis defenceman Matthew Kessel and past Blues goalie Joel Hofer to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead. As the goal horn blasted, Celebrini erupted with emotion, celebrating with his teammates and Sharks fans in the raucous arena.
Scoring off his first shot in the NHL, the goal solidified the 18-year-old as the youngest player in San Jose history to get a goal in his professional hockey debut.
Watching from box seats above was Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who was wearing a Celebrini jersey in support of the rookie centre.
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“MACKLIN!!!!! Unreal,” the basketball player posted on X. There’s history there. Macklin’s dad Rick Celebrini works with Green as director of sports medicine and performance for the Warriors.
In June, the San Jose Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini as the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft. That move surprised no one, as Celebrini had just come off a season with Boston University that saw him become the youngest player ever to win the Hobey Baker Award – honouring the top player in NCAA Div. 1 hockey.
The Sharks lost Thursday’s game to St. Louis 5-4 in overtime.
224 (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements, or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw.
(2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following:
(a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporation, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation;
(c) land or improvements that the council considers would otherwise qualify for exemption under section 220 [general statutory exemptions] were it not for a secondary use;
(d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by
Vancouver Marine Rescue Society 6705 Nelson
Capilano Senior Citizen’s Housing Society 1475 Esquimalt Avenue
Klahanee Park Housing Society 370 Klahanie Court
Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 959 21st Street
Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 975 & 999 21st
Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 950 22nd Street
Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society 2151 Gordon Avenue
Hollyburn Community Services Society 210, 220, 230, 240, 250 & 260 Klahanie Court
PLA CES OF WO RSHIP
Christ the Redeemer Parish 599 Keith Road
First Church of Christ, Scientist 714 20th
Har EI, North Shore Centre for Jewish Life Society 1305 Taylor Way
North Shore Unitarian Church 370 Mathers Avenue
Parish of St. Christopher’s (West Vancouver) 1068 Inglewood Avenue
Parish of St. Christopher’s (West Vancouver) 1080 11th Street
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 885 22nd Avenue
Park Royal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1335 3rd Street
St. Anthony’s Church 2347 Inglewood Avenue
St. David’s United Church 1525 Taylor Way
St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church 4773 Piccadilly South
West Vancouver Presbyterian Church 2893 Marine
West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Avenue
a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization;
(f ) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship], (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building, (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and (iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii);
(h) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (i) [seniors’ homes] or (j) [hospitals], any area of land surrounding the exempt building;
(k) land or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.
PLEASE NO TE:
* Th ese estimat es ma y not represent additional tax ex emptions that may be available through BC As ses sment.
** Th is is the list of app lications re ce iv ed by the District of We st Va nc ouv er Th e ex em ption is discr etionary and has not ye t been appr ove d by Co uncil.
FELINE FRIEND
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
After spending almost three days of his full nine lives stuck up a tree, Steve is back on solid ground.
The Pemberton Heights cat disappeared on Oct. 8. Owner Michelle Johnson did what any pet owner would do and scoured the North Vancouver neighbourhood but had no luck. It wasn’t until she heard yowling from above that she realized what had happened.
“I looked up and he’s at the top of this … 90-foot-plus tree,” she said. “He never climbed that high before, not even close to that height.”
Johnson said no one saw how Steve got up so high, but she believes he must have been frightened by a local bear that frequents the area.
Johnson tried to devise ways of getting her cat down but came up short. District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services agreed to come have a look but found their typical ladder wouldn’t reach that high. Instead, they recommended some arborists, though Johnson said most were prohibitively expensive, which was bad news for Steve who was facing his second night sleeping in the elements.
Eventually the cat-loving owner of Tree Care Pros agreed to rescue Steve at a very reasonable rate. He used arborist spurs and a rope to shimmy up to Steve, lured the wayward kitty with treats into a backpack and then lowered him back down to the ground.
Steve, clearly stressed, put on a bit of a display, Johnson said.
“Oh, he was freaking out during the whole time. He was doing a bunch of ninja moves I’ve never seen him do before, standing on two feet. It was pretty interesting,”
she said. “The bag finally came down and his nose was poking out.”
A day after the rescue, both Steve and Johnson were doing much better.
“He’s resting, sleeping, eating, so he’s good,” she said with a laugh. “I was relieved. I wasn’t able to eat for 24 hours. It was just a mess.”
The experience though obviously left an impact on the normally aloof cat.
“He was super cuddly. Normally, he’s not really cuddly,” she said.
Johnson said she wanted to share her experience with the wider community because she loves reading animal stories in the news – especially when they’re about rescues. And thanks are owed to everyone who helped along the way, she added.
1. Largest tax cut for renters andhomeownersinBC history –upto$3000 of rent or mortgage interest costs beingexempt fromprovincial tax
2. Elimination of thecarbon tax
3. Increase healthcarefunding througha"patientsfirst" healthcare platform
4. Universalhealthcaredelivered through bothpublic and non-governmental facilities
5. Reduce patient wait times with care available at preapproved out-of-province clinicsfor those who exceed recommended wait times
6. Ending the NDP decriminalization and safe supply “experiments.”Expand treatmentand recovery capacity
7.Replacement of the SecondNarrowsBridge to reducecommutetimes. This project has been sitting with the NDP for seven yearsdespiteMabeing the chairperson of the report
8. Reduce the smallbusinesstax togive entrepreneurs the best chance to succeed
9. Reduce approval times forbuilding permitsand business licenses –work with cities to“pre-zone”areas in advance
10. Eliminate the NDPhistoric deficit
Bonus: Abelief in British Columbia’spotential, driven by family values, respect for oneanother, and freedom of expression
In accordance with Section 227 ofthe Community Charter, notice is herebygiven thatthe Council for theDistrictofNorth Vancouver intends to considerthe adoption of Bylaw8719 “2024-2027 Taxation ExemptionsbyCouncil Bylaw 8636,2023 Amendment Bylaw 8719, 2024(Amendment 1)”atthe Regular Council Meeting to be heldonMonday,October 21, 2024. Bylaw 8719 will provide thefollowing properties with a100% exemption from the payment of Municipal property taxesfor theyears2025 to 2027 inclusive.
Note: Thetax figuresbeloware estimates only and will be modified based on changesinassessment,asprovided by BC Assessment, and taxes as deter mined by Council forthe years 2025, 2026 and2027.
Copies of Bylaw8719 “2024-2027 Taxation ExemptionsbyCouncilBylaw 8636, 2023 Amendment Bylaw 8719, 2024 (Amendment 1)” andrelevantbackground materialare available forreview online in the agenda package for the October 7, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council at DNV.org/agenda
Permissive TaxExemptions –ExtractofCommunity Charter
Generalauthority for per missive exemptions
224 (1) Acouncil may, by bylawinaccordance with this section,exempt land or improvements, or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation undersection 197 (1)(a) [municipal property taxes],tothe extent, for theperiod and subjecttothe conditions providedin the bylaw.
(2) Tax exemptions may beprovided under this section for the following: (a) land or improvements that (i)are owned or held by acharitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporation, and (ii) the council considersare used for apurpose that is directly relatedtothe purposes of the corporation.
BHAGYASHREE CHATTERJEE
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Hundreds of salmon are making their way back to local rivers and streams, offering residents of the Sea to Sky and North Shore a chance to witness one of nature’s most remarkable migrations.
The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s (PSF) new Salmon Spotting map now makes it easier to find the best viewing spots in the area. This interactive tool highlights spots where you can witness the salmon’s migration as they return to their birthplace to spawn.
Salmon have already been seen at the Capilano Hatchery and in several local streams.
The annual migration, which runs from late summer to early winter, sees salmon leave the ocean, travel upstream, and return to the waters where they were born to reproduce and complete their life cycle.
PSF’s Salmon Spotting map features over 90 family-friendly viewing locations across the Sea to Sky, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and other regions of B.C. These areas have marked trails and public viewing spots, making it easy to observe salmon in the wild.
When heading out to watch salmon migration, it’s important to protect the fish and their habitat–
• Stay out of the streams, as salmon nests (redds) are in the streambeds, and stepping into the water can crush their eggs.
• Dress for the weather and bring polarized sunglasses to better spot the fish.
• If you’re bringing a dog, keep it on a leash and away from the water, or leave it at home to avoid disturbing the salmon.
• Approach quietly—salmon can see you, and throwing rocks or sticks into the
water can disrupt them.
To support salmon conservation, consider volunteering with local streamkeepers.
“Pacific salmon overcome so many obstacles on their epic migration from ocean to stream,” says Michael Meneer, PSF president and CEO said in a news release. “Getting out to local creeks and streams to see salmon return home is a chance to celebrate this iconic natural event and be part of protecting one of British Columbia’s keystone species.”
Here are some top spots to see salmon in the Sea to Sky and the North Shore:
• Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery (Squamish);
• Mamquam Spawning Channel (Squamish);
• Capilano Hatchery (North Vancouver);
• Maplewood Farm, Seymour River Heritage Park (North Vancouver);
• Bridgeman Park, Lynn Creek (North Vancouver);
• Mosquito Creek Park (North Vancouver).
Mid-October to early November is an ideal time to see coho, chum and pink salmon returning to local streams. With recent rains raising water levels, PSF
urges people to be careful around rivers and creeks.
Here are some salmon migration fun facts from PSF: Pacific salmon are anadromous, meaning they live in the ocean but return to freshwater to spawn. They can travel more than 3,000 kilometres to reach their natal streams—a distance comparable to driving halfway across Canada.
They navigate back to their birthplaces using pheromones and their keen sense of smell, which allows them to detect chemicals in the water at concentrations as low as one part per million.
Salmon can leap up to two metres to overcome obstacles in rivers, a feat comparable to Olympic high jumpers.
Female salmon build gravel nests called redds in the stream bed where they lay their eggs. Depending on the species, a female may lay anywhere from 1,500 to 7,000 eggs.
B.C.’s watersheds support five species of Pacific salmon: sockeye, pink, Chinook, coho, and chum, which spawn in more than 400 genetically distinct populations. Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The Squamish Chief’s Indigenous affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
TELUSand Ledcor Groupare teaminguptoreplace theexisting telecommunications operation at 6085 and6093 Marine Drive, with a collection of 12 low-rise townhomes sensitively integrated into the Gleneagles community.
Join us on October30th fora Pre-Application Public Consultation Meeting wherewewillintroduce the projectteam, shareour vision forthe site,answerquestions, andgather your feedback.
Date: Wednesday, October30th,2024
Location: Gleneagles Ch’axáý Elementary School 6350 Marine Dr,WestVancouver Time: Drop-inbetween 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Projectwebsite: www.marinedrivetownhomes.com
Surrey ferry
Or ig in al ly us ed on th e Fr as er Ri ve r be
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
ANDY PREST
aprest@nsnews.com
Racers are ready for a cherished North Vancouver event, with the 18th annual Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Run scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20 at Handsworth Secondary.
Since its inception in 2007, the run has raised more than $590,000 for youth in need in the Downtown Eastside. All funds raised by the entirely volunteer-run event go to Streetfront, an alternative school in East Vancouver that uses education, sports and outdoor adventure to make a difference in the lives of youth.
Three students from the East Vancouver Streetfront schooling program (left) get ready to race in the annual SHLF run at Handsworth Secondary alongside Streetfront staff member Barry Skillin and SHLF supporters Linda Munro, Keiran Munro, Monica Zlotnik, Samuel Zlotnik and Lauren King. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
Racers can sign up as an individual or a team, with Top Team and Top Fundraiser awards up for grabs.
Runners and walkers of all ages and
abilities are welcome to tackle a 10-kilometre race, a walker/jogger/stroller/ dog-friendly five-kilometre event, or the Kids Fun Race. For more details or to register, visit the event website at shlf.ca
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Silky fabric
Tire filler
“____-Told Tales”
Itch
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Fraud
Charter
Bombarded
Encore!
Hairpiece
Nightmare street of film
Removed the skin from
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Travel and communication may become complicated this week. There may be delayed responses to messages or getting lost on the road. Despite disruptions, practice patience.
TAURUS April 20-May 20
Working overtime is in the cards this week, which may affect your family relationships However, the extra pay will help you pay off debt, making up for the sacrifices.
GEMINI May 21-June 20
Starting a new job or taking on a significant project could initially seem confusing. Take the time to discuss and understand the situation to find balance in this new venture.
CANCER June 21-July 22
After an intense period at work, take a well-deser ved rest. Going on a getaway alone, with friends or as a couple, will rejuvenate your energy and bring back your smile and vitality.
LEO July 23-Aug. 22
You’ll experience a sudden surge in popularity. Follow your intuition, and your creativity will shine through. You may even find success with creating a work of art. Your community could use your help.
VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Although you manage your time well, you may face delays in certain situations. You must fine-tune your patience, as some people will test you this week.
LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22
As the weather gets cooler, the idea of a warm holiday may come to mind. If you work hard, you can make this dream come true and explore some tempting travel offers.
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
As an artist, you may soon be able to earn a living from your art. Significant changes will steer you toward new opportunities. A project will strengthen your romantic relationship.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec 21
You must maintain an active social life to maintain good relationships with your friends. Moving to a new house may cross your mind, offering a breath of fresh air and a more welcoming space for you and your family
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Although you may spend more time than expected on a specific project, your perseverance will pay off. You’ll feel the satisfaction of a job well done when you finish something you’ve been putting off.
AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb 18
Buying new clothes and accessories could boost your self-esteem and help you match your image to your new professional duties. Personal confidence is the key to success.
PISCES Feb. 19-March 20
You may feel like doing a major clean-up. You can purify your environment and clear your mind by eliminating unnecessary things. This deep cleaning could also brighten up your life.
HOW TO PLAY:
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.
LAURA MARIE NEUBERT
Contributing writer
I recently returned from a very lowtech week in the Cariboo with our youngest daughter, riding horses through quaking aspen, lodgepole pine and black cottonwood forest, and using a wood stove for heat and to cook modest meals.
Slowing down in remote nature inspired reflection, and encouraged us to think deeply about Canada. We reflected on its past and its future, and what we can do to preserve and restore the country’s natural heritage, and reconcile our transgressions.
Driving home along highways 24, 97 and 99, through the Fraser Canyon and across through Lillooet, reminded me how much our planet has changed in a relatively short span of time, and the importance of repairing our disconnect from nature.
As if on queue upon arriving home, and just in time for Thanksgiving, the highbush cranberries in our tiny boulevard pine forest habitat were at peak ripeness. I will harvest some for maple and shallot-sweetened cranberry sauce, but leave the majority for the birds, squirrels and insects that frequent the ecosystem.
Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Vibernums are of the honeysuckle family, and like many honeysuckles, highbush cranberries ripen to a brilliant translucent red. The fruits are drupes, like olives, and contain substantial disc-like seeds that germinate in the wild after two cycles of cold winters followed by warmth.
In late spring, when the sky is still drizzly and grey, our garden lights up with halos of flat white decorative bait “flowers” surrounding a cluster of tiny butter-yellow and white flowers with Martian-like stamen.
Once the interior flowers have been pollinated, beginning their mystical transition to drupes, the spent bait petals fall away like wedding confetti.
yes perhaps even emboss their likeness onto loonies.
Fair warning that upon crushing fully ripe highbush cranberries, one notices a slightly off-putting cheesy aroma somewhat reminiscent of wet woollen socks, but this passes quickly. I imagine that nature designed this feature to lead animals to food in the wake of the berries being crushed in the wind and underfoot.
Highbush cranberries are high in vitamins C and A, and extraordinarily high in antioxidant phytonutrients like anthocyanin, which gives the berries their beautiful, hand-staining colour.
(trilobum), commonly known as highbush cranberry (not a true cranberry), is native to all Canadian provinces, and is a survival food for small and game birds, deer, moose, bear and small mammals including beaver. After learning some time ago that pemmican, a winter survival food for Indigenous peoples, was made from dried and pounded bison meat, bison tallow and dried highbush cranberries, I purchased my first small plant. That plant and several others have since grown into large shrubs, providing food, shelter and shade for wildlife.
Much like their woodsmates, snowberries, mature highbush cranberries remain clinging in clusters to their branches, long after their frost-bitten leaves have fallen to the ground.
To Canadian culinary anthropology nerds like myself, highbush cranberry plants are a national treasure. Their leaves look much like maple leaves (minus two lobes), and they turn every shade of blazing orange, red and purple in the fall. Moose, geese and beaver eat them, so it seems to me that we should love these plants and grow them in abundance, and
The maintenance-free bushes, which top out at about moose-head height, prefer direct sun and modest moisture, but they also grow in part-sun in our backyard rain garden.
Small highbush cranberry bushes can be purchased from native plant nurseries across the country. A searchable-by-province native plant suppliers list is posted on the Canadian Wildlife Federation website. 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.
PAKALNIS, RimasT. October 28, 1956 October 18, 2018
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DENNIS, Edward (Ted)
We lost our darling Ted on August 31, 2024. At the age of 91, he passed at home, in his own bed, just the way he wanted. He was a very “young at heart” guy and always so much fun. Everyone loved “Teddy D”.
Ted lived his life on the North Shore. He and Oly married in 1955, bought a house in Lynn Valley in 1959 and lived a wonderful life there for 60 years. On August 20th they celebrated their 69th anniversary.
Ted is survived by his wife and best friend Oly; children Cathy, Bud (Cindy), and Barb. Grandchildren Curt, Carsen (Tese), Cam (Shelby), Mitch (Katy), Jody (Dave), and Kelly (Tom). Also, great grandchildren Leland, Ivy, Theron, Brett, Ava, Elsa, Wyatt, and Jack. He will be greatly missed by brother John Dennis (Dallas), and sister Margo (Rick).
Ted left us all something to remember him, a lifetime of “I love you’s”. Pap will be forever missed and loved. He was a great, great man
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September 1, 1953 October 7, 2024
Charan Takhar passedaway peacefully on October 7, 2024, after adevastating battle with ALS. He was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, generosity, and his ability to bring joy and brightness to those around him.
Afuneral service will be held on October 17, 2024, at 1:00pm, at Riverside Funeral Hall in Delta, BC. All who knew and loved him are invitedtoattend.
WOHLGEMUTH, Gordon Victor
January 31, 1944 - October 4, 2024
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gordon Victor Wohlgemuth.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 57 years, Paula; their children, Tony (Elizabeth), Geoff (Jessica), and Stuart; and their grandchildren, Ainslea, Grady, and Jake.
A Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Colleague and Friend, Gordon lived a full life marked by his dedication to family, career, and his many interests.
Gordon’s career as a Chartered Accountant spanned over three decades and he was grateful for the opportunities his career gave him to travel the world, and the clients and colleagues he worked with over the years - many becoming lifelong friends after retirement as a Senior Partner of KPMG in 2003.
A family man, Gordon coached his children’s teams and worked with them on all kinds of projects, from fixing their cars to renovating their homes. His passion for skiing, camping and fishing created treasured memories, particularly with his grandchildren, who were the light of his life.
Gordon’s generosity, advice and warmth will be deeply missed.
A celebration of Gordon’s life will be held on October 24th at 2:00 pm at the Boal Chapel, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
August 4, 1931 - September 12, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Margot Loach, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. She is survived by her children, Catherine Munroe (Gordon) and Bill Loach (Joan); and grandchildren, Brooke (George), Kyle, Megan and Ana (Jarred); sister Sherry King; and nephews Brad, Scott and Brent. As well, she was excited about the upcoming birth of her first great grandchild. Margot joins her late husband, and love of her life, Antony Loach, who passed away in 2010. Born in Calgary, Margot moved with her family to Vancouver in her early teens. A graduate of Britannia High School, Margot maintained the friendships from that time throughout her life. She was a life long learner, with a curiosity that never diminished. Her determination led her to go back to school and receive a Bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University, while working as a fulltime Mom in the 1970s. One could always find several dog-eared books and Sudoku puzzles lying around her house right into her 90’s.
No mention of Margot’s rich and long life would be complete without talking about her loves; family, gardening, sailing and travel. Margot was a wife and mother first, the two roles that gave her the greatest joy. As a wife, Margot and Tony began their life together on the North Shore where they were equal parts hardworking and fun-loving. Margot shared Tony’s passion for the sea, with the two of them happiest on their sail boat with their children and cocker spaniels, exploring the BC Coastline. Margot and Tony’s love of adventure also led them to many other incredible places around the world, like Morocco, Egypt and far flung corners of Europe. As a mother, Margot took immense pride in seeing both her children grow into adults leading happy lives and raising children of their own.
Margot’s family remembers her for her big heart, generous soul, and unwavering independent spirit. But above all, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife - and she will be deeply missed. A private service will be held at a later date.
MacKenzie, Marilyn Adele (née McNaughton)
1947 - 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Marilyn MacKenzie on October 6, 2024. Born and raised in Toronto, only child of George and Verna McNaughton, Marilyn attended Neuchatel Junior College in Switzerland in 1964-65 where she met her future husband, Murray.
Marilyn graduated from Nursing at the University of Toronto and subsequently worked as a staff nurse and then Head Nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children, before returning to school to do a Masters of Adult Education. She was a teacher at the community college level in a range of subjects. She became a renowned consultant working throughout North America, and with her partner, Gail Moore, she published five books on the management of not for profit organizations. Later in her career she became Director of Volunteers at the Hospital for Sick Children.
She was blessed with a lifelong love affair with Murray, her kindred spirit and greatest champion. They were married almost fifty five years. Beloved mother to three children, Jennifer (David), Katherine (John) and Kenneth (Karen) and grandmother to five, Olivia, Jack, Emma, Madeline and Nora.
She was extremely proud of all of her children and grandchildren and derived great pleasure from all of their adventures and achievements.
Marilyn was a traveller and had some remarkable adventures. She and Murray visited more than a hundred countries in all parts of the world, some of them extremely remote. Marilyn was a positive force in the world, reaching out to those in need, solving problems and making people feel better wherever she went. She had good friends across North America.
She was a lifelong volunteer, philanthropist and activist in the cause of cancer control, the support of people living with HIV and AIDS, and became a committed environmentalist. She will be sorely missed by her family and by her many friends.
A memorial service will be held in Toronto in November. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or make a donation in
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Following Registered Owners are indebted to Mitchell’s Towing for storage and towing on vehicles listed below. A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale that may accrue. Notice is hereby given that on October 25 2024 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be seized and sold:
Kelsey Murray - 2003 Ford Escape VIN:
1FMYU02193KC63105 - $7,224.71
Nicolas Sluyter - 2017 Polaris snowmobile VIN:
SN1EHP8P1HC716051 - $4,041.62
Skyler Flavelle - 2011 GMC Sierra VIN:
3GTP2VE38BG138490 - $6,670.51
Layton Starrie - 2003 Fleetwood Motorhome VIN:
5B4KP57G423355023 - $12,652.34
Justin Fox - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta VIN: 3VWSG29M31M201702 - $2,653.72
Farwan Zubedi - 1984 Mercedes Benz 500 VIN: WDBCA44A8EA048107 - $4,159.29
Gregory Mauris - 2012 Volvo XC70 VIN: YV4902BZ8C1142901 - $8,588.43
Sanhareeb Majnay - 2011 Volkswagen Jetta VIN: 3VWLL7AJ5BM008032 - $8,690.44
Lizet Cabral Rodriquez - 2008 Mazda 5 VIN: JM1CR293380310702 - $6,578.50
David Gamble - 2014 Chevrolet Cruze VIN: 1G1PL5SH9E7164148 - $7,873.96
Jennifer Thompson - 2019 Hyundai Elantra VIN: KMHD84LF6KU803856 - $5,238.31
Matthew Dix - 2020 Sanke River Trailer VIN: 4JUBF1824LN057210 - $4,974.30
James Schmidt - 2010 Ford F-150 VIN: 1FTFW1EV2AFD00110 - $2,929.97
Samantha Nyce-Machimity - 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 VIN: 3C6RR7KT2KG630783 - $8,060.36
A2Z Auto Ltd - 2008 Land Rover VIN: SALFP24N38H016223 - $7,984.80
Randall Scott - 1997 GMC Sierra C1500 VIN: 1GTEC19MXVE549076 - $4,401.55
The vehicles are currently stored at Mitchell’s Towing Ltd, 1255 Welch Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7P1B4 or Mitchell’s Towing LTD 39655 Government Road, Squamish BC For more info call Mitchell’s Towing Ltd at 604-982-0115. management@mitchellstowing.ca
WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT
The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act;
2015 Volkswagen Gti, VIN 3VW4T7AU6FM005435
Registered owner: Stiller Natalie. Debt amount as of 09/04/2024 is $2,807.17
If you have claim to a said vehicle, please respond in writing by October 30, 2024 to: Coquitlam Towing and Storage Company, 218 Cayer Street Coquitlam
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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.
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34. About a wood
Standard operating procedure
One who rides an elephant
Absence of bacteria
Soviet Socialist Republic
“Honey” actress Jessica
Round red root vegetable
Latin term for “charity”
A way to map out
Referee declares
Beginner
Water (Spanish)
Gov’t lawyers
Non-reproductive
of an organism
Spanish friends
A type of tree
Walk heavily
Doesn’t smell good
Mental health issue
Millisecond
Edible starch
Eastern military title
Indian musical pattern
36. Free-swimming marine invertebrate
38. Political action committee
39. SB19 hit song
41. Scorch the surface of
43. Moved quickly on foot
44. Sacred state for a Muslim
A bend
Fishes of the herring family
Antelopes
Chaos
Popular music
46. Growl 48. Pearl Jam frontman
Irritating person
Something requiring a solution
Firing
Hazards
Taiwan capital
Impudence
Rock frontman Durst
Small amounts
Poured
Fabric
Food option
Finger millet
The U. of Miami mascot is one
Alberta, Canada river
Musical instrument
Cancer and Capricorn 24. Country along the Arabian peninsula
Cooking material
San Diego ballplayers
Canadian flyers
Dry white wine drink
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