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City ofNorth Van bansnewstreetlevelcurrency exchanges

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TheCityofNorth Vancouverhasbannedanynew currencyexchangesfromopeningupinstreet-level storefronts.

UnderthebylawpassedbyadividedcouncilNov. 4, the28existingmoneyservice businesses(or MSBs) will be allowedto staywhere theyare,but new ones willbe requiredtomoveintocommercialspaces offtheground level or seek a rezoning.

Currencyexchangesexistlargelytoprovidefinancial servicesto theNorthShore’slarge IranianCanadian community, whocannotusetraditionalbanks tosendor receivemoneyfromfamilyorbusinessesin Irandue to governmentsanctionsagainsttheIslamicRepublic.

Butthecityhasbeenfacingcallsto reinin therapidly growing MSBsector,which someon council sayis taking up toomuchprime retail spacewithout providingthe streetanimationandvibrancy thecity wants.District of West Vancouvercouncilpassed itsownlimitson currency exchangesandotherbusinesses earlierthisyear.

Council’svotefollowedapublichearing atwhich some existingcurrencyexchangeoperatorsspokeagainstthe ban,eventhoughitwouldgivethem acompetitiveedge.

Lungtransplantpatient featuredinpowerful TV docuseries

NICKLABA

nlaba@nsnews.com

BenKonkinisdying.

Asarareconditioncalled sclerodermahardenstissue throughouthisbodyandcompromiseshislungs,Ben’soverworked heartbeginstofail.

He’sadmittedto Vancouver GeneralHospital,whereanurse reviewshisvitalsinaprivate room. Soonafter,Benlearns thathe’sbeenapprovedfor a double-lungtransplant,ending anearlytwo-yearwaitingperiod andprovidinghopeforafighting chancetolive.

Thisisoneofthe heart-wrenchingtalesthatunfold in TransplantStories,anew documentary serieswithintimate accessintothechallenges faced byorgan recipientsinsidethe operating roomandintheirdaily lives.

Thefour-partseriespremiers on the KnowledgeNetworkNov 19. West Vancouverfilmmaker SheonaMcDonaldisthedirector, co-writerandseriesproducerof theshow.

Whenshewasfirst approachedtomaketheshow, McDonaldwasdrawnin by the prospectofspotlightingthemarveloftransplantmedicine.

“It’samazingwhatwecan do,”shesaid.“Allofthe patients inthisseries,exceptforthe corneatransplantpatient,would havediedatanyothertime[in history].”

Everypotentialorgan recipient

isalwayswalkingafineline.

“Youhavetobesickenoughto betransplanted,but nottoosick,” McDonaldsaid.“Butwithoutmedicalintervention,[they]wouldn’t haveachance.”

Evenifatransplantissuccessful,thehigh-wireact continues.

“The organswearoutmore quickly, so you don’tknowhow longyouhave,”shesaid.“There’s constanttestingonce you’vehad a transplant.

“Butalsothedrugsare really intense,”McDonaldadded.

Interwovenintothesame 50-minuteepisodethat features BenisthestoryofAddison McArthur, whobecamethe first pediatrichearttransplant recipientatBC Children’sHospital,13 yearsago.

“Addison’skidneysarecompromisedbecauseofthedrug programthatshe’son,”McDonald said.“What’samazingtomein

thatstoryistheheartthatgot transplantedintoherwasprobablythesizeofawalnut,andit’s beeninherbodymostofherlife, andyetstillherbodywould reject itimmediatelyandattackitwere shetogoofftheanti-rejection drugs.”

Medicalexpertsarehopeful forafuturewheredonatedorgans canbe recognizedbythe recipient’sbody,shesaid.“AndIthink that’sfascinating.”

CityofNorth Vancouverto compensatestaff

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

CityofNorth Vancouverstaffwhooffer upanorganfordonationwillbemade wholeby themunicipality.

CouncilvotedMonday on amotion fromCoun. Tony ValentetojointheLiving Donor Circleof Excellence, meaningthe

citywillprovide wagesupporttoemployeeswhilethey recoverafterdonatingan organ.

Therearecloseto50,000Canadians withkidneydisease who relyin dialysisto survive,yetin2023,therewereonly511 transplantsfromlivingdonors–thetreatmentthatprovidesthegreatest likelihood

of recoveryandquality of life forpatients, Valente’smotionstates.

“Ijust wantto recognize what a big dealitistobealivingdonorandIthink it’sactuallysomethingthatasa city,we cantakethisstepnowtobecome a leader amongmunicipalitiesandpossiblypublic sectororganizations,”hesaid.“Ithinkit’s

Butnoteverystoryonthe showhasashopefulanoutcome.

Powerfuloperating roomfootagepullsbackveilontypically unseenevent

InBen’scase,youwitnesshis tearsofjoywhenhe receivesthe newsthathisdoctorshaveapair oflungsforhim.Theytellhim theprocedureisstillfraughtwith risk.

“Iknowtherisk,”Ben replies. “IknowwhatIhaveaheadofme withoutthetransplant,andIwill fighteveryinchforthis.”

Withonlyasmallwindowof opportunity,hequicklygoesinto surgery.

Insidetheoperating room, camerastrainonBen–onlysmall partsofhisbodyareexposed amidaseaofblueblanketsand scrub-wearingphysicians.

Whatcomesnextisnotfor thesqueamish,asthesurgeons workto removeBen’snear-uselesslungsto replacethemwith a workingpair.

Outofaspecializedcooler comesthenewsetoflungs,which looktobearoundthesizeof a Thanksgivingturkey.

“Whenthoselungscomeout, they’rehuge,”McDonaldsaid. “Like,didyouknowyourlungs werethatbig?It’skindofamazing thatit’sapartofsomeoneelse’s bodythatwecanputintoanother person.

It’spowerfulfootagethat pullsbacktheveilonanormally

helpfultoourstaff knowingthatwe, asan organization,standbythem whenthey makechoicesthatbenefit others.”

Beforethevote, councilheard pleas fromthoseintheorgan donation communitytopassthe motion.

Dr.JohnGill,a kidney transplant

North Vancouver’s Ben KonkinandhiswifeJulia receive news that a pair of lungsis available for Ben for transplant. OMNITELEVISION / KNOWLEDGENETWORK

Twohospitalized by firein North Vancouverapartmentbuilding

ABBY LUCIANO

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Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Twopeoplewereinjured andseveral residents havebeendisplaced afterafire inaNorth Vancouverhigh-rise apartmentbuilding Mondayafternoon.

DistrictofNorth VancouverFireandRescue Services received reports forInternationalPlaza ApartmentsonMarineDrive at1:30p.m.,thedistrictsaid. Twopeoplearefacingnonlifethreateninginjuries.

DeputyFireChiefChrisByromsaid onepersonsufferedsmokeinhalationand anotherhasburns.Theywere both taken to LionsGateHospital byambulance,Byrom said.

“There’ssomewaterdamage,butall inall,goodnews,noonewasinjuredthat badlytoday,”ByromsaidMonday Byromsaidthefire isbelievedtohave startedonthe18thfloorofthebuilding.

Peopleweretrappedinadjacent suites andstairwells, needingassistancefrom firecrewstogetoutofthe buildingsafely, Byromsaid.

Firecrewmembers,North Vancouver RCMP,BCAmbulanceServiceandNorth ShoreEmergencyManagement wereon

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scene,thedeputy firechiefsaid,andthe fire was quicklyputout.

Thisisthesecond firetohappenat International PlazaApartmentsinthe lasttwoyears.Around70tenantswere evacuatedfromtheapartmentbuildingin Decemberof2022.

ThecauseofMonday’s fireandthenumberofpeopledisplacedareunknownatthis point,Byromsaid.Investigatorswereback onscene Tuesdaytodeterminethecause andshouldknowmoresoon. NorthShore EmergencyManagementisprovidingassistancefor residentsdisplacedbythe fire.

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Hazmatteaminvestigates ‘suspicious package’at RCMPdetachment

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Thepresenceofahazmatteamin North VancouveronMondayturned outtobeanopenandshutcase,police say.

Ataround1p.m.onNov.11,atangleof policetapeshutoffpublicaccesstosome ofthe100blockof14thStreet Eastinthe CentralLonsdaleneighbourhood.

Ahazmattruckandseveral responders in heavygear withbreathingtankscould be seeninvestigating an object onthestreet.

North VanRCMP spokespersonConst MansoorSahaksaida suspicious package wasbroughtto thedetachment.

“Thehazmatteamwascalledin tolook atthesuspiciousitem,”hesaid.

Thepackagewasabriefcasethat

Ahazmattrucksitsparkedoutsidethe North Vancouver RCMPdetachment around 1 p.m.Monday. NSN STAFF

someonehadbroughtinasafounditem, Sahaksaid.Buttheofficedeskwasclosedas it was a holiday.

The briefcasehadasuspiciouspowder inside,headded. Itturnedouttobe“nothingnefarious,” Sahaksaid.

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North Van council calls for wastewaterplantinquiry

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouveriscallingfor theprovincetoconduct afullpublicinquiry intoMetro Vancouver’s handlingofawastewater treatmentplantproject thatisfacingadecadelongcompletiondelay andisoverbudgetbybillionsoftaxpayerdollars.

Ata Nov. 4meeting,DNV councilvotedto request thattheB.C.government holdapublicinquiryinto theNorthShore Wastewater TreatmentPlant.

Recently,Metro

initiatedanindependent reviewoftheproject, but Pope argues afull publicinquiryistheappropriate courseof action.

WhenMetrooriginally budgetedthelargeinfrastructureprojectin 2017,theestimatedcostwas$700 million withanexpectedcompletiondate of 2020. Thatcosthassinceballoonedmorethan450 percenttonearly$4billion,andanend date isnotyetinsight.

Thisstaggeringincreaseincostand timedemandsa robustinvestigation,with

transparencyandaccountabilityfrom Metro,accordingtoa reportauthoredby Coun.CatherinePope.

Inher report,shenotedthatNorthShore residentswillshouldera disproportionate shareofthecost, paying$590annually for30years,comparedto$80to$150for

DistrictofNorth VancouverCoun. Catherine Pope first called foranauditoftheNorth Vancouver Wastewater TreatmentPlantinMarch.

Vancouver has

Metro Van’s competence questioned

15yearsinotherLowerMainland municipalities.

Althoughanindependentperformanceaudithasbeenannounced, Popearguedthatitsindependenceis questionableasit’soverseenbyMetro, whichlimitsthe review’sscopeand effectiveness.

Afullyindependentpublicinquiry wouldprovideacomprehensive investigationintotheWWTPproject, andworkto restorepublictrustinthe regionalbody,Popewrote.

Metroprocessesshouldbe reviewed topreventfuturecostoverruns, council says

InMarch,Metroputoutapress release.BuriedinitwasthementionthattheWWTPwouldnowcost $3.8billion,thecouncillor statedat Monday’smeeting.

“Thatwasthe firsttimeIbecame awareofthestaggeringcost of the project,andmostofusoncouncil were shocked,”shesaid.“Westill don’tknowwhatwentwrong and why taxpayersarenowonthehookfor massivecostoverruns….Thepublic deservesanswers.”

Currently,it’snotpublicknowledge whetherthemess is the resultof fiscal mismanagement,ifthere’ssomething wrongwithMetro’s governancemodel, oriftheballwasdroppedafterAcciona was firedwithnofollow-upplanandno workdoneonthesiteforthreeyears, shesaid.

“Soweneedtoensurethatthe governanceandmanagementpractices atMetroare thoroughlyexaminedto prevent future fiscal mismanagement onlarge-scalepublicinfrastructure projectssuchas theplanforthe $10-billionIona Wastewater Treatment Plant,”Popesaid.

Popesaidshe recentlyspokewith WallyOppal,whopreviouslycommissionedseveralpublicinquiriesinB.C., andhenotedhowmoreevidencecan comeoutininquiriesthantrials,she said.

“TheMetro board’sprocesses anddecisionshavebeenshroudedin secrecy.Thejustificationpertainsto lawsuitswiththecontractor,butthis cultureofsecrecycontinuestodayin howMetroconductsitself…andthat needstochange,”Popesaid.

Coun.LisaMuri, whositsonthe Metroboard,saidsheandotherson

theboardaskedthattheprovince conducta reviewoftheproject.

“[PremierDavidEby]declinedand saidthathefeltthatitwasMetro’s responsibilitytolookintothisproject ontheirown,andifhewasnotsatisfied,ortheprovincewasn’tsatisfied, theywouldmoveforward andundertakeasubsequent review,”shesaid.

Butnowthattheprovincialelection isover,maybetherewillbeasecond thought.

“Somaybe,Ithink,thisisgood timing,”Murisaid.

Anyinquiryshouldfocusonthings uniquetotheproject,notwidespread costescalations,saidMayorMike Little.

“I’m really wantingthemtodig downinto what’s uniqueaboutthe NorthShore Wastewater Treatment Plant,theprocurementprocess, the firstcontractor…howMetro Vancouvercametothedecisionto endourways withthatcontractor,and thenobviouslywhereweareintothe litigationpiece,”hesaid.

“Ithinkthatbucketisthestuffthat isgoingtotellusthemostimportant aspectofthis,ofwhereweareat today,”Littlesaid.

Uneven exchange

AdividedCityofNorth Vancouver councilhasvotedtobannew currencyexchangesfrom openinginanystreet-level storefronts.Thenumberofcurrencyexchangeshasgrownto28 in recent yearsand,forthemajorityon council, that issimplytoomanytoachievethe vibrant streetscapetheywanttosee.

Inthegrandschemeofthings, requiring newcurrencyexchangestoopeninsecond-floorspaceswhileallowingexisting onestostayputprobably isn’ttheendofthe world.Themoveseemspoliticallypopular.

Butthisdoesnot send a goodmessage.

Currencyexchangesareusedalmost exclusivelybynewerimmigrantsfromIran whoneedtosendor receive money from familyathome.Thisbylawunfairlytargets them,tellingthemtheyarelesswelcome. Banks,lawoffices,salonsand other

businessesthat don’toffer hip curb appeal don’tfacethesamescrutiny.

Sadly,muchofthe public discourse aroundcurrencyexchangesconsistsof unsubstantiatedallegationsthat theyare somehowinvolvedinmoneylaundering, thoughnooneeverseemstoarticulate exactlyhoworwhy.Ifsomeone hasevidence of somethinguntowardhappening,they shouldalertFINTRAC.

Itis,generally,notformunicipalcouncils topickandchoosewhichbusinessowners may rentwhichcommercialspace.Ifthey suddenlywanttostartintrudingon thefree market,thereshould be amuchmorecompelling reasonthanthis.And importantly,it shouldbedoneinanequitablemannerto avoidsinglingoutoneparticularkindofbusinessthatserves one particularimmigrant community.Thatisthe definitionofsystemic racism.

Sewagemess presents tough test for Ebygovernment

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KLaPointe@glaciermedia.ca

Whenitcancatchitsbreath,providing it doesnottakemuchtime to doso,the newlymintedDavidEbygovernment hassomeseriousthinking todoabout the NorthShore WastewaterTreatment Plant.

Andeithernoworquitesoon,italso oughttoconsiderhowitsthin election mandatesentasignalaboutpublicfinances, thenconsiderthestructureof regionalgovernancebyMetro Vancouver.

The mostimminentissueisthesprawling budgetfortheplant,whichhasmetastasized fromanoriginal$550millioncontractto initialbuilderAccionaintoa$3.86billion plan(fornow,anyway)toAeronandPCLto designandconstructanadmittedly larger-inscopeproject.

Thereareothercoststoconsider:the decommissioningand remediation ofthe existing Lions Gate Treatment Plant, the ongoingoperationalandmaintenancecosts, anypossiblesoil remediation,any possible legalsettlementswith Acciona,andanypossibleinflationandmarketvariancesahead. Let’ssetthoseaside, though,forthemore urgent mattersathand.

Firstand foremost, itis vital that adeep diveisconductedinto howthiswentthe wayitdid.Thereisa palpableskepticism publiclyandpoliticallyabouthowcosts creptwithoutclearcommunication to those whowillpayforit,andtodatetheshapeof any reviewofthe pathologyofthemess is inadequatetothetaskofsatisfying theneed forpublicaccountability.Itistruethatthe DistrictofNorth Vancouverin recent days hascalledontheprovincetoconduct a

full-fledgedinquiry, a powerful vehiclethat would putfeettothefire. Itisanopen question,though,ifthat’s wherethis isgoing.

WhiletheBCConservativeswanted athoroughinquiry, Eby, both beforethe electionand duringthecampaign,wasless thanencouragingaboutwhether he wanted toovertakewhatMetro Vancouver has sofar indicatedwill be amuchmorelimited review.

Whocan blamethe premier? An inquiry withoutseriousguardrailscould,afterall, recommendthatthe provincetakeback thedutiesofMetro Vancouverifitwants toensureproperscrutinyofthesizable infrastructure projectsunderitswing.The Ebygovernment haswiselywinced at that suggestion.

Ebyalsohastodecideifthe provinceis goingtochipinwithsomecash to mitigate taxpayer painforMetro Vancouver, and

particularlytheNorthShore(thelatter lookingatbillsofatleast$590annuallyfor threedecades).Ifitisapoliticalaxiomthat thereisonlyonetaxpayer,itwouldbenice ifinthiscaseitwasatleastthefullbody of individualtaxpayersinonit–butIsuspect that’smagicalthinking.

OnEby’sdocket,too,isthesuggestion by West VancouverMayorMarkSagerthat thecostsbeconsideredapropertytaxlevy, permittingtheirdeferralbytheprovincein exchangeforthelow-interestloansqualified ownersnowcanclaimuntilthesale of a home.Whileitisacleverdodge of ahefty bill,likeotherdecisionsassociatedwiththis plantitcouldbeapossibleprecedentfor theprovincefortheeventual$10-billionIona Islandplantcomingbeforeterriblylong.(On theotherhand,thedifferenceisthatthereis ContinuedonA9

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LEC SHOULDHAVEBEEN CAPTURINGSEWAGE HEAT YEARS AGO

DearEditor:

Lastmonth,October2024,Lonsdale EnergyCorp,formedin2003,addressed City ofNorth Vancouvercouncilduringarate increasediscussion,andspokeofplansto capturesewageheat.Thisenergy sourcewill beoperationalyears fromnow,in2027. We don’thavetolookfarinMetro Vancouverto findanotherapplicationofcaptured sewage heat.

TheFalseCreek NeighbourhoodEnergy Utility(NEU)hasbeenoperational for14 yearsandcurrentlyaimstodeliver70per centofitsenergyfrom renewablesources. Sewageheathasbeenasignificantportionof thisformanyyears.

NotwithstandingtheNorthShore LEC’s mandatetouse renewable energy,LEC’scurrentmainenergysource remainsfossilfuels, andthe resultingemissionsare harmingthe climate.Itseemsamissedopportunitynot tohave copiedNEU’sinclusionof sewage energyaround2010whenthisdirectionwas taken.WhydidLECnotincludecaptureof sewageheatbackin2010ratherthan in 2027 (adelayof17years)?

JudithBrook North Vancouver

AFFORDABLEHOUSING ISTHEBIGGEST ISSUEIN WEST VANCOUVER

DearEditor:

RE: West VanCouncilDevelopingAHabitOf SkirtingDueProcess,Nov. 6column

Dueprocessisnotonlyabout transparencyinmunicipalgovernment decision-making,butalsothatissuesshould receiveattentionina reasonable relationship

totheirimportancetotheoverallmunicipality. ThehugeNo.1underlyingproblem facing West Vanhasbeenthelackofgrowth andbuildingof low-markethousingforits residentsandworkers.

West Vanhasgrownby onlyonesixth oftheaveragegrowthofMetro Vancouver municipalitiesinthelast50years,andthe housingbuiltduringthistimeislargely single-family residences,whichnowhavean averagevalueof$3.7million.

Thishasforcedacontinuingexodusof familiesand workers out of West Van and causedsignificantunsustainablepractices, including:significantlackof revenuetofund keyissueslikemaintainingitsinfrastructure, improvingefficienttransportation,dealingwithenvironmentandclimatechange priorities,lackofworkersandconsumers toensurehealthoflocalbusinesses,lackof careandsupportfortheelderlyetc.

It seemsthat dogs have a priorityover the issuesofcreatingincentivesand support fortheenginethatdrivessustainabilityof somanyissuesinourcommunity:actual creationof reasonablelowermarkethousing, whichisavailableinallotherMetroareas, includingNorth Vancouver

I’m wonderingifourcurrent high school graduatesareawarethathaving housing forthemintheforeseeablefutureisalower prioritythanhavingdogsonleasesalong the beachpathways.

Mostofthosewhohavegraduatedfrom West Vansince1995andmanyof their parentscanconfirm thatdueprocesshas neverbeenapplied to theprimary issuethat affectsone’slife:availabilityofaffordable housing.Butiftheywant to comeback to West Vantobring their dogforawalkonthe beach,wehaverules to allow them to doit now.

Gary Powroznik West Vancouver

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considerablefederalandprovincialmoneyin that project.)

NottobedismissedarethedebtservicingcostsMetro Vancouverisbearingas a percentageofthe revenueit receives. The most recentdataindicatesthecostshave reached20percentandwillgrow inthe yearsaheadasMetrofacestheimposition ofdouble-digitincreasesforthe roughly300 projectsitoversees.Oneexpertwrotetosay thatthe40-per-centcapondebtservicing costswillbedifficulttomeetoncetheIona plantisonstream.It’lltakeaboard decision

totakethatcapoff,andbythattimeour public financesata municipal, regional,provincialand federallevelwillbeashambles. We arealreadyoperatinginanuncompetitivetaxclimatecomparedtooursouthern neighbours–boundto be moresointhe nextfouryears–andwhileit’saniceideato deferormitigatetheworst of thepain,fewof ourleaderswanttolevelwithusthatthebetteridea istohelpuslivewithinourmeans. KirkLaPointeisa West Vancouvercolumnist withanextensivebackground in journalism. Hiscolumn runsbiweeklyintheNorthShore News.

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Housearrest formanwhostole15 gunsfrom West Vancouverhome

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Aman whostolemorethanadozen firearmsfroma West Vancouver home–mostof which were never recovered– willfacehousearrest followinghissentencinginNorth Vancouverprovincialcourton Thursday,Nov.7.

Johnstonwasarrestedtwodayslater Policefoundone of themissingguns in hishome,another one inhiscarand a thirdonewithhisco-accused.Theother guns remainunaccountedfor.

ScottAllanJohnston,44,previously pleadedguiltytobreakingandentering withintentto steal firearms.Accordingto anagreedstatementoffacts read out in court,Johnstonandaco-accusedbroke intoamulti-familybuilding’sparkade onJuly2,2022.Theywerecaptured on securitycameras rollingtwogunsafes outofthehomeonadolly, whichwere laterfoundopenedandmostlyemptyin anabandonedcubevan. West Vancouver policesharedsurveillanceimagescapturedfromtheheistwithinvestigators fromotherdepartmentswhowereableto recognizethetwoaccused.

Intotal,therewerefourpistolsand11 rifles stolen,plusother firearmsaccessories,whichtheownertoldpolicehad a combinedvaluedofmorethan$75,000.

TheCrownsoughtaprison sentence oftwotofouryearsforJohnston “to acknowledgetheharmdone tovictims andthecommunity…possiblyallowing[theguns]tobe usedby othersfor certainnefariouspurposes,”prosecutor Ariana Ward said.“Iwouldsubmitthat thegravityofthe offenceisveryhigh,and thenintermsofdegreeof responsibility, alsoveryhigh.”

Johnston’sdefence,however,argued aperiodof18months totwoyearsto be servedinthecommunitywouldbe more appropriate.

ThecourtheardthatJohnstonwent fromadifficultchildhoodtoanadulthood ofdrugaddiction andcrime,with40 propertycrimeconvictions datingback to2000.

Atthetimeofthetheft,hewasin a downwardspiraland reelingfrombeing a witnesstoaganghit of anacquaintance

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West Van council considersplan for privatedocksonpublic foreshore

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Districtof West Vancouvercouncilis consideringa request bywaterfront property ownerstobuildprivate docksonthepublic foreshorenorthof HorseshoeBay.

ResidentsonPasco Road,asteep,narrow, mostlyprivatelyownedsinglelanewith 21 homes and a publicpark,saytheadditionofdocks wouldmake theirpropertiessaferinthe eventofan emergencythat restricts roadaccess.

PascoRoaditselfisunlikelytobe improved, as it crossespropertyownedby CNRailandthe Ministryof Transportation and Infrastructure, municipalstaffsay.

Residentshavebeenraisingconcerns aboutthevulnerabilitythe roadcreatesand expressingthedesireforwateraccessfor a longtime,Coun. SharonThompsonsaid.

“It’sjust a very sensible request, and

aftersevenyears, I’mpleasedtosee it come forwardforpublicconsultationand input,” ThompsonsaidattheOct.21meeting. Thompsonsaidthe responsetothe proposalfromPascoRoad residentshas been“tremendous,”witheveryhousehold emailingtoexpresstheirconcernsabout the roadandsupportofpursuingthebylaw changes.

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Volunteer’sadorabletoyhomestead hits themarket

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

There’sanamazing off-the-gridhomesteadpropertyhittingtheNorthShore market.

It’sgotahand-hewnlogcabin, a functioning windmillandfullbarn,as well farmequipmentandanouthouse.Andit canprobablyallfitinthebackofapickup truck.

Thetoycedarhomesteadmadeby SilverHarbourSeniorCentre memberand volunteer RobertProulxwillbeofferedup forsaleatthecentre’sannualChristmas Market.

Proulx,82,spenthoursevery dayfor twomonthscuttingandcraftingtheelaboratetoyset.

“I reallyhadalotoffundoingthis.It wasnotwork,”hesaid.“WhenI’mdoing this,allIcanseeisalittle10-year-oldboy playingwiththetractorandwiththefarm andenjoyinghimself. You know,thisismy firstgoal – tomake a littleboyhappy.”

Everyyear,SilverHarbour’ssenior elvesinthewoodshopcontributetoys, gardenornamentsandotherwoodcrafts they’vemadetothe annualChristmas Markettosupportthenon-profit.

Proulxsaidhe’dlovetoseetheentire projectgotoonebuyer,althoughwith four-feet-by-six-feetdimensions(2.2 squaremetres),he recognizesthey’dhave tohaveafairlylargeacreageavailableto fit theentirethingin.

Whetherthewholehomesteadsells asoneorasindividualcomponents,from previousyears’experience,Proulxsaidhe knowstherewillalwaysbea marketfor

handcrafted, old-timeytoys.

“EverythingthatImakesells,”he said.

As theprojectwasnearingcompletion, a youngmotherwalkingwithtwoyoung

boysoutsidethecentrestoppedto peer in.Proulxinvitedthemtocomeinside for a closerlook.

“You shouldhaveseenthesize of

thoseboys’eyes,”hesaidwithalaugh “Theywerespeechless.”

Withtheskillsetathisdisposal,you mightthinkProulxhasabackgroundin carpentry, orperhaps realestateproject management,butinhisworkinglife, he wasadirectorofpurchasingforalarge organizationuntilhis retirement20years ago.He’sbeena regularatSilverHarbour forthelastsevenyears.

Proulxsaidheishopingthehomesteadwillfetch$1,000,all of whichwill be donatedbacktoSilverHarbour.

“Thisplacehas…infactIwould say, savedme,”hesaid.“Ihaveaplaceto comeandmeetpeopleanddosomethingandthendosomethingforthe community.”

Thatkindofenrichmentisexactly whatSilverHarbour’s leadershiphas alwayshadinmind,saidSimranLikhari, artsprogramco-ordinatorforthe non-profit.

“Webelieveinthetransformative powerofcreativity. Our community providesanurturingenvironmentwhere individualscanexplore theirartistic talents,gainasense of purpose,andgive backtoaplacethatfostersconnection andbelonging,”shesaid.“Thewooden villagecraftedby our talentedwoodworker isabeautifultestamenttothisspirit, blendingartistrywithcommunitysupport andembodyingtheheartofwhatSilver Harbourstandsfor.”

Proulx’shomesteadwillbedisplayed atChristmasMarket,whichwillbe held onNov.16from10a.m.to2p.m.atSilver HarbourSeniorsCentre,144East22nd St.

SilverHarbour SeniorsCentremember RobertProulxshareshis woodenhomesteadinthe centre’s woodshop.Itwillbesold at SilverHarbour’s annualChristmas market onNov. 16

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Kwecta’mn Pierre, Roy Nicoland Ryder Spence aresomeoftheactorsthatplayin Shacktown, whichwillpremiereon Telus optik TV on Nov. 12.

TELUS STORYHIVE

Haida filmmakershares North Shore experiencein ‘Shacktown’

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ANorth Vancouver filmmakeris setto releasehislatestshort film, Shacktown,nextweek, reflectingon theexperiencesheandhisfriendshad growingupontheNorthShore.

Shacktown focusesonteenagerNevin

wholivesonthe“Rez”andisconvincedto startsellingweed.Butwhena dealer triesto recruit his youngercousin,Nevinstands up to protect him. Nevin,however, hastomake thechoiceofgettingthemoneyorfacingthe consequences.

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goonewayortheother,”filmmakerMike Nicholsaid.“For Shacktown,that’swhat Iwasthinking,whenyoudon’thavethe support,who’stheretohelpyou?”

NicholisanemergingBlackHaidafilmmakerwhowasbornandraisedinNorth Vancouver’s Lynn Valley.Hisfamilyisfrom GawTlagée(OldMasset),anIndigenous villageonGrahamIslandinHaidaGwaii, B.C. Lastyear,Nicholwasselectedinthe Indigenouseditionof TelusStoryhive, a programthatgivespeoplefromunderrepresentedcommunitiesinB.C.the opportunity tosharetheirstories. Shacktown was filmed overtwodaysonXwemelch’stn(Capilano 5Reserve),tellingwhatisaverypersonal storyforNichol.

Theyoungfilmmakerthinksbacktoan episodeinhisownlife,beinginvolvedin thewrongcrowd.Somefriendswereselling weed,andthecopscame.Thatbrought Nicholtohisownfork-in-the-roadmoment. Didhewanttokeepgoingdownthispath, ornot?

“Iwasn’teventheonedoingit,butyou’re hangingaroundthewrongcrowd,anditcan happen.Thatwaswheremyparentscamein andhelpedme,”Nicholsaid.

Hetransferredschoolstofocuson sports,andwasgratefulhehadfriendsand

familythathecouldtalkto.Nowheis using theseexperiencesto relatetootherswho mayhavegonethroughsimilarsituationsor needsupport.

“Seeingyourself in thestory, thelesson canmakealotmoreofanimpactrather thansomeoneelse,”hesaid.“Sothat’skind ofwhyIwantedto make thisstorywith thesekids.”

But Shacktown isn’tjustaboutthoseforkin-the-roadmoments,hesaid,addingthatit alsoshowshowsomeurbanIndigenouskids navigatethe worldonadailybasis.

“It’snotalwaysabouttheirculture,it’s justtheirday-to-daylives,” Nicholsaid.“I wastryingtotakeaneo-realistapproach tofilmmaking, whereit’speopleinpoverty thatarejusttryingtogetbyoneveryday problems.”

Nicholwas recentlyselectedtoparticipateintheWhistlerFilmFestivalIndigenous FellowshipinDecember,wherehewillwork onawebseriesaboutagroupofIndigenous kidsstrugglingwiththeiridentities.

Shacktown willpremiereon TelusOptik TVonNov.12,andplayinLosAngeles duringtheLASkinsFestivalon Nov 23. AbbyLucianoisthe Indigenousand civic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

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North VancouverDistrictmeets housingtargetswith500newunits

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Despitebeingputontheso-called “naughtylist”lastyear,North VancouverDistrictis meeting the province’shousingtargets.

Ina report receivedbycouncilonNov.4, municipalstaffsaidthedistrictcompleted 500unitsinits firstyearof reporting,which startedinOctober2023.Thatexceeded the targetof499setbytheprovince.

InMay2023,theprovinceannounced thatDNV was oneof10municipalities thatwould receivehousingtargets. West Vancouverwasalsoincludedinthatlist.

DNV’sannualtargetisafractionofthe 2,838netnewunitstobecompletedover five years.Thattargetisbasedon75 per centofthetotalprovincialhousingneeds estimate(3,784units)overthesame period.

Inthe report,districtstaffsaidthey’ve advisedtheprovincethattherearemany factorsthatimpactthesupplyand capacity fornewhousing.Thoseincludetransit, environmentalhazards,schoolsandmarket factorslikeinterestrates.

“Thedistrictdoesnotcontroltheentire developmentprocessandis relianton

Constructionona Seylynn Village apartment towertakes placeinNorth VancouverinJuneof2023.

developerstocompletehousing projects,” reads the report.

Staff notedthatmuchofthetargetnumbers aregeneratedbycompletionoflarger, multi-family housing projects.Ofthenetnew units,364unitswere multi-family,with119 secondarysuites,threecoach housesand 14single-familyhomes.

AsofSept.30,2024,thedistrict had 3,033multi-familyunitsat differentstages of development.Ofthose,1,109wereunder construction,292witha building permitin process,40approved withoutabuilding permitand1,592inthe development permit

Market forces keyinunitcreation

stage.

Thedistricthasalsotakenotheractions thatalignwithmeetinghousingtargets, includingdesignatingnew transit-oriented areas,amendingitszoningbylawto allow asecondarysuiteandcoachhouseon single-familylots,aswellaspartneringwith otheragenciestobuild supportivehousing.

Rezoningforfuturedevelopmentmeans councillosesdiscretion

MayorMikeLittlesaiditwascoincidental thatthein-streamunitswerecompleted withinthetimeframeofthehousingneeds report.

“Thetargetwasoutlinedafterthese unitswouldhavebeenalreadythrough theirapprovalprocess,”hesaid.“It’sgoing tobeinterestingtoseehowtheprovince respondstothat,because we’renotin chargeofthemarketforcesthatcreatethe units.”

Healsoemphasizedthedifference betweenthedistrictcreatingthe capacity for newdevelopmentviazoning, versus meetingspecifictargetsforcompleted homes.

“Insomecases,it’sverymuch driven by aspecificproject. Theycomeforwardfor rezoning.Theywanttobuild230 unitsin

thisone particularproject,and thatwould accountforadditionaldensitywithinthe area,”Littlesaid.“But…inmostcases,it’s goingtobeabout revisioningtowncentres and revisioningdistributionofunitsahead ofaspecific proposal,sothatwehavethe capacitywithinourzoningforthattotake placewithout requiringa rezoning.”

DNVgeneralmanagerofplanningDan Milburnsaidthatthedistricthasimproved processing times for delegatedvariancepermitsby around30percent.Milburn added thatit’s importanttonotethat rezoning forfuturedevelopmentwilltakeawayfrom council’sdiscretioninwhatdevelopments are approved.

“Ifadeveloperpaysthefees,it’sacompleteapplicationandcandemonstratethe minimumstandards,thepermitisissued.It mustbeunderlaw,”hesaid.

Oncethedistrict rezones,itlosescontrol,Coun.LisaMurisaid.

“Ifweslowedthezoning,westill remain incontrolinordertodeterminehowwe were goingtoprovidethecommunity withtheinfrastructureneeded,”shesaid, addingthatthedistricthaslaggedbehind inprovidingservicesthatkeeppacewith development.“Ithink,astheyearsgoby, there’sgoingtobea recognitionthat[the province’sapproach]isn’tgoingtowork.”

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Gradual ArchitectureInchas appliedfor aZoningBylaw Amendment to rezone theproperty from the RM-1Zone (R5) to anew Comprehensive Development (CD) Zone to allowfor a6-storeyresidentialbuilding with 69 rentalunits.Theproposal includes 42 vehicleparking stalls and 104securebicycle parkingstalls.

COMMENT ONLINE BY: Dec.5,2024 cnv.org/Applications Search by property address

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“Howoftenarepeopleinan emergencyorinan operating roomintheirlivestosee that sortofthing?”shesaid.

McDonaldsaidshefelt incrediblyprivileged to havethat kindofaccesstothepatients’ experiences.Thatcriticalpiece oftheshowcamethrough BC Transplant,whichletpatientsin theirsystemknowthatthe producerswerelookingforwilling participants.

Benhopedhisstory wouldhelp others

Ben’s dadDannKonkinsaid hissonwas reallyexcited tobe ontheshow.

“Hesaid,‘Youknow,Dad,I’m not surewhat’sgoingtohappen, but ifIcanhelpsomeone else throughwhatI’mgoingthrough, I reallywanttodothis,’”Dann recalled.

Thoughcontinuingtofight post-surgery,Ben’s kidneys begantofailandhisotherorgans shutdown.Then,after20weeks

inintensivecare,Bendiedon Nov.21,2023,with hisfamilyby hisbedside.Hewas42yearsold.

Throughout theepisode, Ben’senthusiastic demeanour andsharpnessofmindcut throughtheintensityofallthat’s happeningaroundhim.

“Hekept peopleengaged,” Dannsaid.“[Theshow]is thegreatswansongforhim. Obviouslythatwasnotthe outcomethatheoranyofus wanted,butifitwasn’tgoing toworkout,hewantedtobe thatpersonwho helpssomeone else.”

OneofDann’sfavourite scenesintheepisodeshows Ben’swifeJuliaflippingthrough photosandvideosofhimbefore he becamesick

“Iwasthrilledtheydidthat scene,because peoplewatching theshowforthefirsttime, not knowingBen,havenoideathe manhewas,”Dannsaid. “Hewas fulloflife.Hewasenergetic,he washealthy, hewasfuntobe with,heloved people. He was theguy.”

nephrologistatSt.Paul’s Hospitalin Vancouver,toldcouncilhe considersorgandonors tobe“livingheroes,”but headdedmanypeoplecannotaffordtogowithoutwages duringthefour-week recoveryperiod.

“Thesearepeoplewholiterallygive of themselvesto savethelivesofanother. We believethattherecouldbe manymorelivingkidney donors,exceptthereare significantfinancialdisincentivestodonation,”he said.

MeganOwen-Evans,president of Neptune Terminals andaboardmemberfortheKidneyFoundationofCanada, spokefromherownexperience, havingdonatedtwo thirdsofherliverin2022 andakidneyin2013.

“To knowthatyou’resupportedinthatwaybyyour employerjustmakesaworldofdifference. You’remore likelytohavea recipientinyour organization,andby employersstepping up anddoingthis,you’rehopefully helpingthosepeopleaswell,”shesaid.

Thevotetoadoptthe motionwasunanimous.

Coun.HollyBackheldbacktearswhile reflectingonthe selflessnessofOwen-Evensandotherdonors.

“I think thisisactuallyasmallask of thecity,” she said. “I supportthis100percent.”

MayorLindaBuchanan, who workedasa nurseon the livertransplantwardat VancouverGeneral Hospitalatan earlierstage of hercareer,agreed.

“Ithinkifthatmakes adifference,eveninjust one person’slife,thenfrommyperspective,it’s worthit,” she said.

Beforemovingwithhiswifeto Kelownain2017,Benspentthe first35yearsofhislifeinNorth Vancouver.ACarsonGraham grad,hegrewupatalentedathleteplayingandcoaching soccer, andseveralothersports.Later, hebecameobsessedwithcars. Lookingatthoseimagesof

Benbeforehegotsickshows peopletheperson hewas.

“Hehadapresence.Andthen whenyouseehimassickas hewas, theycancertainlytell that, wow, thisdisease reallyis a terriblediseasethattook alot of hisphysicalstatureaway,”Dann said.

TransplantStories hasimportantlessonstoshare,hesaid.

“Lifeisprecious,”Dannsaid. “Youneverknowwhat’saround thecorner,andyouneverknow whatsomeonemightbefaced with.”

“I’m reallylookingforwardto seeingalltheepisodes,”hesaid.

Unprecedentedoperation footageonlypartof TransplantStories Lives willbesaved

SurgeonDr John Yeeledtheoperation to replace Ben’s failinglungs. OMNI

PreliminaryPublicConsultationMeeting

Onni Evelyn MasterPlanLot9

November 19th,2024

Onni Group is proposinganamendmenttothe Evelyn MasterPlan zoning (CD1 EvelynDrive).Thisamendmentwouldchangethe zoning forLot 9fromthe currently approvedeight singlefamilyhomesandeightduplex units (sixteen units in total) to thirty-four duplexunits.

Thepurposeof this public consultation is to presenttheproposedamendment andgather public feedback, whichwill be considered intheformal development applicationtofollow. Theconsultation meetingwill be informalandinclude posterboardsdisplayingdetails of theproposal.Thedeveloperandarchitect will also be availabletoanswerquestions.

Forquestionsor concernsabout thePreliminaryPublic Consultation Meeting, pleasecontactJasperBosley at jbosley@onni.com or 6043415453

Pleasenote: this is anapplicant-led meeting,not aDistrict meeting.

Douglas Lenhartismakinghis family,friendsand even strangers ‘Wildest Dreams’ come true,takingthem to oneofthebiggest concerts of the year atBCPlace. BRITISH

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North Van father takes home ‘Concertofa Lifetime’ grandprize

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ANorth Vancouver residentbecame “TheLuckyOne”after findingout he hadwontheConcert ofaLifetime grandprizetosee TaylorSwiftopening nightatBCPlace.

DouglasLenhart receivedacallfrom

theBritishColumbiaLotteryCorporation lastweeksharingthathe’dwonthe prize –aVIPsuiteatthestadiumforhimand 13 guestsforone of “thebiggestconcerts of theyear”happeninginDecember.

“I’veneverbeeninaboxsuitebefore,” LenhartsaidinaBCLC release.“Iknow

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mysonandhiswifeare going to freakout.”

Theavidmusicloverplansonalsobringing hisgirlfriend,family andclosefriendsto theconcert,anddonatingfourseatsinhisVIPsuite tothe Make-A-Wish-Foundation.

“Ifiguredmightaswellmakeitaconcertofalifetime forsome people that reallydeserveit,”Lenhart said.“I’m sure it’sgoingtomeanalot more tosomekids thanit’s goingtomeantome.”

OneofthepeopleLenhartistakingishismom, who willnot only be seeingSwiftfor thefirsttime,but will also beattendingherfirstpopconcert.

LenhartboughtaConcertofLifetime scratchand winticketonawhimfromthe TownPantryonLonsdale AvenueinNorth Vancouver.

Ontopoftheconcertprize, Lenhartwon$25,000from thescratchandwinticket.

“I’veneverwonanythinglikethisinmylifebefore, so it’sprettysweet,”Lenhart said.

As theconcertapproaches, Lenhartwillbelistening to Swift’smusictoprepareforthebignight.

“[She’s] atalentedmusician,great songwriter, I’m goingtoenjoyitandI’msuremyfamilywillas well,”he said.

SwiftwillbeperformingatBCPlacefromDec.6to8.

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Ifyou’rea filmmaker inoraroundtheNorth Shore,considerthisyour lastcallforsubmissions forthenexteditionof theCoastMountainFilm Festival.

Thiswillbethe secondannualfilmfestival presentedbytheNorth ShoreNewsaswelookto celebratethevibrantand diversefilmmakingtalent righthereinourcommunityviaaweekendfilmfestival.

Attendeesenjoytheshow atoneoffive screeningsheld duringtheinauguralCoastMountain Film Festival hosted by theNorth ShoreNews inMarchandApril of 2024 Submissions forthesecondannual festival willbeaccepted until Dec. 2, 2024 NSN

Thisyear’sfestivalisshapingupto be a greatoneaswe’vealreadyhada numberofexcellentandexciting submissions, butthereisstill roomformore.Inparticular,we’reonthehuntforsomemore short filmstofilloutourbusyfestivalschedule.

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Whocan submit

We invitelocal filmmakers of alllevels, fromseasonedprofessionalstoemerging talents,tosubmittheir original worksfor consideration.Whetheryou’reagraduateofCapilanoUniversity’s esteemed SchoolofMotionPicture Arts,alocal independent filmmaker,orsomeonewith acompellingstory totellthrough film, wewanttoshowcasetherichnessof our

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community’scinematicvoice.

Filmsmustbeproduced by individuals residingorworkingin North Vancouver, West Vancouver, SeatoSky Country orsurroundingareas.

Submissioncategories

Thefestivalisopentofilmsofall genres,includingbutnotlimitedtonarrative,documentary, animation,shorts andexperimentalworks. We encourage submissionsthathighlighttheunique characteroftheNorthShoreandits residents,fosteringasense of community andcreativity.

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WHEN: 5p.m.,November18,2024

WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreetandviaWebex(electronic communication facilities)

Proposed rezoningof 2905MarineDrive

SUBJECT BYLAWS: Apublichearingwillbeheld regardingproposed:Official CommunityPlan BylawNo. 4985,2018, Amendment BylawNo. 5296,2024;and Zoning BylawNo. 4662,2010,Amendment BylawNo. 5297,2024. Apublic meetingwillbeheld concurrently.

SUBJECT LAND: 2905MarineDrive. Thesubjectlandisshowninblue on the map.

PROPOSEDOFFICIAL COMMUNITYPLAN BYLAWNO. 4985,2018, AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5296,2024: wouldplacethedevelopmentsitewithinthe“OtherMultiple FamilySites”developmentpermitarea (OCPGuideline BF-B 8).

PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO.4662,2010,AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5297, 2024: would rezonethe sitefrom Single FamilyDwelling Zone 2(RS2) to ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone85 (CD85 -2905MarineDrive)whichisa site-specific zonethat reflectsthe5-unit townhousedevelopmentproposal.

PROPOSEDDEVELOPMENTPERMIT23-101: would regulatethe formandcharacteroftheproposed5-unit townhouse buildingandlandscaping.

QUESTIONS? Erik Wilhelm,Senior CommunityPlanner| ewilhelm@westvancouver.ca |604-925-7236

ProposedAmendmentstothe M1Marine Zone Adjacent to PascoRoadand Official CommunityPlan ForeshoreAreas Policy

SUBJECT BYLAWS: Apublichearingwillbeheld regardingproposed:Official CommunityPlanBylawNo. 4985,2018, Amendment BylawNo. 5362,2024;and Zoning BylawNo. 4662, 2010,Amendment BylawNo. 5361,2024.

SUBJECT LANDS: TheproposedOfficial CommunityPlanbylawamendmentapplies to community-widedirectionfor foreshoreareas(Policy2.6.10). Theproposed zoning bylawamendmentapplies to the M1(Marine) Zoneadjacent to Pasco Roadparcelsbetweenthe foreshoreandtheSea-to-SkyHighway; subjectlandsareshowninblue on the map.

PROPOSEDOFFICIAL COMMUNITYPLAN BYLAWNO. 4985,2018,AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5362, 2024: wouldamend theOfficial Community Plan to updatecommunity-widedirection forforeshoreareas(Policy2.6.10) to reflectthe changein currentpolicythat restrictsnew privateencroachmentsonthepublic foreshore.

PROPOSED ZONING BYLAWNO. 4662,2010,AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5361,2024: wouldamendthe M1 Zone to allowfor privateimprovements to beplacedonthepublic foreshoreadjacent to PascoRoadwhereaccesstothe oceanmayberequired when roadaccess is restricted.

QUESTIONS? Heather Keith, SeniorManager, ClimateAction &Environment| hkeith@westvancouver.ca |604-921-2920

Thepublichearingand concurrentpublic meeting is youropportunitytospeak to Councilifyou feel yourinterestswill beaffected by theproposed bylaws anddevelopmentpermit.

ATTENDTHEPUBLICHEARINGASANOBSERVER:

• Watchonline: Visit westvancouver.ca/cc atthescheduledstart timeofthepublichearing.

• Inperson: VisitMunicipalHallCouncilChamberatthescheduledstarttimeofpublichearing. Advanceregistration is not required to attendapublichearing.

HOW TO PARTICIPATEINTHEPUBLICHEARING:

• Speakin-person

MunicipalHall Council Chamber,75017thStreet, West Vancouver.PersonsmayaddressCouncilduringthepublichearingforup to fiveminutesat atime.

• Onlinevia Webex(electroniccommunication facilities) Pleasecall604-925-7004onNovember18, 2024 to be added to the speakers list.Instructionsonhowtoparticipateare availableat westvancouver.ca/ph.

• Provide awrittensubmission

• By email, to correspondence@westvancouver.ca

• By mail,addressed to LegislativeServices,75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3

• Inperson,addressedtoLegislativeServicesplacedinthedrop-boxlocatedoutsidetheentrancetoMunicipal Hall Writtensubmissionsmustbe received by noononNovember18,2024 to ensuretheir inclusion inthe publicinformationpackagefor Council’sconsideration. To ensure afairprocess, Councilcannot consideranysubmissions receivedafterthepublichearinghasended.

MOREINFORMATION: Theproposedbylaws includingstaff reportsandothersupportingdocumentsmaybeviewedat westvancouver.ca/news/notices andat MunicipalHallfromOctober31 to November18,2024 during regularbusinesshours,8:30a.m.to4:30 p.m.,MondaytoFriday, excludingstatutoryholidays.

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Butanothercouncillorsays residents areseekingforeshoreaccessforother purposes.

“Ithinkthisissingularlybeingdone toincreasetheirpropertyvalue,and I thinkweneedtoprotectourforeshore aswe’vebeentalkingaboutforyears,” Coun.ChristineCassidy said.

AmirMiri,a West Vancouver real estateagent,saidaddingdockscould “easily”addvaluetotheproperties –rangingfrom$150,000tohalfamillion dollars–dependingonhow luxuriousthe homeis.

“Becauseit’saddingto theliving space ofthehome,itwilldefinitely increasethevalue,”Mirisaid.

Mirisaidhehashad West Vancouver homesthatnobodywantedtopurchase duetonot havingenoughdeckorpatio space.

“Especiallybecause[West Vanocuver] landsarenotflat,andthey don’thave a yard,thosepatioswouldbeveryhelpful as wellfor resalevalue,”Mirisaid. Intheeventofanevacuation,Pasco Road residentswouldbesaferleaving on foot, Cassidysaid,addingfurther concernsaboutimproperlybuilt docks and boatsfloatingaway,whichhavealso

beenmajorissues.

“I’mnotjumpingupanddownasthe otherson council may be, thatthisis a simplelittlematter.Idon’tthinkitis a simplelittlematter,”shesaid.

Ifcouncilgoesaheadwiththeplan, anynewdockswouldstillbesubjectto safetyandenvironmentalpermitting.

Theprovince,whichownstheforeshoreandleasesittothemunicipality, recommends thatanynewstructures conformtogoodlandusepractices,align withtheNavigable WatersProtectionAct andnotblockpublicaccess.

Coun.NoraGambiolisaidshewasalso concernedthatnopublicengagement wascompletedbeforebringingthe proposedbylawamendmentstothetable.

Astaff membersaid theyheard concernsfrom residentsandhad discussions withtheHoweSoundMarine StewardshipInitiativeandtheProvince abouttheamendments.

Councilmembers votedtosendthe mattertoapublichearing,whichwill takeplaceonat5 p.m.onNov.18, before votingonthe bylawchanges. Abby LucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossible by the LocalJournalismInitiative

PUBLIC HEARING

When: Tuesday,November19,2024 at 7pm

Where: CouncilChambers, 355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver,BC

How: ThePublic Hearingwillbeheldinahybridformat with acombinationof in-personandelectronic participation by some or all members of council, orby staffandthe public. Thepublicare invitedtoattendatthe CouncilChambers wherethey will beabletosee and hear theentire proceedings.Thosewishing to viewor to participateinthe meeting electronicallymay do so at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phonebydialling1-778-907-2071and entering webinar ID 64484156494.

What: APublicHearingfor Bylaw8681, proposed amendments tothe Official CommunityPlan (OCP), andBylaw8682, proposed amendments to theZoning Bylaw, to permit thecreationofa12-storey,171-unithotel at 1748Capilano Road and a37-storey, 478-unit residentialrentalapartment buildingwith 48 below-market rentalunitsincluding18 below-market rentalunits forwoman-led householdsoperatedby theYWCA, and5,000squarefeet ofground-floor commercialspaceat1634 CapilanoRoad.

WhatChanges: Bylaw8681 proposes to amend the OCPland use designation of the subject site from Commercial Residential MixedUse Level1 (CRMU1) to anew CommercialResidential Mixed UseLevel4 designation (CRMU4).

Bylaw8682 proposes to amend the District’s Zoning Bylawbyrezoning the site from Tourist Commercial Zone 4(C4)to Comprehensive DevelopmentZone150 (CD150) for1634Capilano Road, and Comprehensive DevelopmentZone151 (CD151) for1748Capilano Road. The CD150 andCD151 Zones address permitted, conditional, andaccessoryuses, andzoningprovisionssuch as density, setbacks,height,buildingcoverage, landscapingandstormwater management, andparking, loadingandservicing requirements foreachsite.

WhenandHow canI provideinput?

Need more info? Copiesof the bylaw areavailableforreview at 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver,BC, between 8:00am and 4:30pmMondayto Friday (exceptholidays), from November 5, 2024, oronlineat DNV.org/agenda

We welcomeyourinputon November 19,2024 at 7pm. Youmay sign up to speak at thehearingbycontacting the Corporate Officer at signup@dnv.orgpriorto 3pm,Tuesday,November19,2024. Youmayalso provideawritten submission at anytimeprior tothe closeofthe public hearing by sendingittotheCorporate Officerat input@dnv.org or by mail to Corporate Officer, 355 West Queens Road, Districtof North Vancouver,BC,V7N4N5.Afterthe speakers listhas been exhausted, therewill beanopportunity foradditional speakers whohad notsigned upin advance to make submissions. Pleasenotethat Councilmay notreceive further submissionsfromthepublic concerningthese bylawsafter theconclusion of thepublic hearing. Questions?

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Thiefhas reformed,judge says

hewaswith,atpointblankrange Johnston’slawyerChrisJohnsonsaid Johnstonwashiredtobreak in andsteal thegunson thepromisethathe’dbepaid $2,500,whichheplannedtospend on drugsandtogetoutoftownfollowingthe murder.

Johnsonalsomadetheunusual submissionthatsendinghisclienttojail wouldplacehimin“significant danger.”

“Thepersonwhocommittedtheshootinghasbeenchargedwithmurderas a resultofthatandthat Mr. Johnstonis a requiredwitnessinthatmatter,”hesaid.

Sincethetimeof his releasefromjail onanunrelatedcharge, Johnstonwent toliveina recoveryhouseandhasdone “remarkablywell,”innotjust stayingoff drugsbutmentoringothersgoingthrough treatment.

Atasentencinghearinglastmonth, Johnstonspokethroughtearsashe acknowledgedthathisbehaviourwas wrong andsaidgoinginto recovery was thebestthingthathadeverhappened in hislife.

“I learnedthat thereweremoreimportantthingsthanjustmyself.I learnedthe effectandhurt thatI’ve causedsomany peoplewithmyactions,mydrugabuse,”

hesaid.“Ifinallybuiltalifeformyself. I haveagreat relationship.I have my own home.I’mbuildingcareers.Ihaveactual, real,pro-socialpeopleinmylifenow –peopleIwanttoseemeadvance.”

JudgeJosephGalatiagreedthat Johnstoncouldservehissentenceinthe communitywith10monthsunderhouse arrest,followingby10monthsofa10p.m. curfewandtwoyearsofprobation.

GalatiacknowledgedthatJohnston wastruly remorsefulandaddedthat,as longashe remains sober, hewon’t pose a risktothecommunity.

“Heappearstohavecompletelyturned hislifearoundandisadamantthathewill notgobacktohispreviouslifestyle,”he said.

GalatialsoacknowledgedJohnston’s willingnesstobea witnessintheganghit trial.

“AlthoughIagreethatstolenfirearms posearisktothecommunity, andthat priority mustbegiventodeterrenceof denunciationwhen sentencingoffenders involvedinthatenterprise, I’m satisfiedthattheparticularcircumstances involvingMr. Johnston’sco-operation withtheauthoritiesservestosignificantlymitigatehisotherwisehighmoral blameworthiness.”

Inaccordancewithsection 26 ofthe Community Charter,The CorporationoftheDistrictof West Vancouver(the“District”)herebygivesnoticeof itsintention to disposeofand transfer to HubertJohnMarie VanDerMade and TammyMarlyne Sangha (together, the“Buyers”)the feesimple interestinthatlandlocatedat3000 Park Lane, West Vancouver,legallydescribedas:

PID: 030-375-207 thatpartofDistrict Lot556

Group 1New WestminsterDistrictshownon planEPP60531(the“Existing Parcel”),asindicated grey onthemap,andthe feesimpleinterestin that adjacentland colouredblue andlabelled “Closed Road”onthemap.

TheExisting Parcelandthe Closed Road willbeconsolidated by theBuyers. Thetotalaggregateconsideration to be received by the DistrictfromtheBuyersforthe feesimpleinterest inboth theExisting Parcel andthe Closed Roadis$6,500,000.Thesale of theExisting Parcel andthe Closed Roadissubject to the registration of astatutory rightof wayalongtheeasternboundaryoftheExisting Parcel forthe purposeof apublicpathand utilities.

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PUBLIC HEARING

1120 Harold Road

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MehdiFardad, chiefoperatingofficer ofanMSB,saidthe ban hastheimpact ofsegregation,unfairlytargeting his community.

When: Tuesday, November 26,2024at7pm

Where: Council Chambers, 355 West QueensRoad,North Vancouver, BC

What: APublic Hearingfor Bylaw8706, proposed amendments to theOfficial Community Plan (OCP), Bylaw8671, aproposed Heritage RevitalizationAgreement AuthorizationBylaw,and Bylaw8688, aproposed Heritage DesignationBylaw,topermit relocation, restoration, andretentionofthe CrossResidenceat1120 Harold Road,and theadditionof infillhousingonthe property,witha totalofsix proposedunits, including twodwellingunits in theoriginalresidence, aduplex,andtwo coachhouses.

What Changes: Bylaw8706proposes to amend theOCP landusedesignationofthe subjectsitefromResidentialLevel 2: DetachedResidential(RES2)toResidentialLevel3: AttachedResidential(RES3), anddesignate thesubject site as aDevelopmentPermit Area forFormand Characterof Commercial,Industrialand Multifamily Development and aDevelopmentPermitAreaforEnergyand WaterConservation and Greenhouse GasEmissionReduction.

Bylaw8671 is aproposed HeritageRevitalizationAgreementAuthorization Bylaw, which wouldallowthe Districttoenter into an agreement withtheproperty owner to relocate theCross Residenceto anew locationonthe property,restore andrehabilitatethe Cross Residence, convertthe CrossResidencetotwo dwellingunits,construct four additional dwelling units on theproperty,construct atotal of seven parkingspaces, andrequire theowner to conserve,protectandpreservetheCross Residenceinaccordance withtheHeritage RevitalizationAgreement,and to vary Zoning Bylaw3210,1965 totheextentnecessaryto permit theproposed6-unit development.

Bylaw8688 is aproposed Heritage Designation Bylaw, whichwoulddesignate thesubject property andtheexteriorof theCross Residenceasprotectedheritageproperty.

How: ThePublicHearing will be heldina hybridformat with acombinationofin-person and electronicparticipationby some or allmembers of council, orby staff and the public.Thepublic areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chamberswherethey will be able toseeandheartheentireproceedings. Thosewishing to view or to participate in the meetingelectronically maydosoathttps://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 orbyphone bydialling1-778-907-2071andenteringwebinar ID 64484156494.

Whenand Howcan Iprovide input?

We welcomeyour inputonNovember 26,2024at7pm.You may signup tospeak at the hearingbycontactingthe CorporateOfficeratsignup@dnv.org priorto3pm,Tuesday, November26,2024. Youmayalso providea writtensubmission atany timeprior tothe closeofthe public hearingby sendingittothe CorporateOfficeratinput@dnv.orgorby mail to CorporateOfficer, 355 West QueensRoad,District of North Vancouver, BC,V7N 4N5. Afterthe speakers listhas beenexhausted, therewill be an opportunity for additionalspeakers whohadnotsignedup in advancetomakesubmissions. Please note that Councilmay not receivefurther submissions from the public concerning thesebylawsafter theconclusionof thepublic hearing.

Need more info? Copiesof thebylawsand relevant background materialand reports areavailablefor review at355WestQueensRoad,North Vancouver, BC,between 8:00amand4:30pmMonday to Friday (exceptholidays),fromTuesday, November12, 2024, oronlineat DNV.org/agenda

Questions? Liam Butler,Development Planner butlerl@dnv.orgor604-990-7168

“Let’s rememberwhythesenewcomerschoseCanadaandNorth Vancouver specifically Many havefledanoppressive regime, persecutionand intolerance, seekingCanadaasasafe havenwherethey can retaintheirculture,identity,becoming avaluable part ofthecommunity, rebuildingtheirlivesandcontributingintoyour economy,” hesaid.

MattUsborne,achiefcompliance officerforanexistingMSBandformer financialfraudinvestigatorforthegovernment,attested tothestringent regulations thebusinessesface.Healsocalledout councilforconsideringa bylaw thattargetsoneethnicgroup whensomanyother businesseslikesalonsanddentistsdon’t facethesame“vibecheck.”

“Thesesuggested restrictionsimply thatthesebusinesses,andby extension, thepeoplewhousethem,aresomehow undesirableorproblematic.Thisis divisive, plainandsimplyunacceptable, and,atworst,culturallyandracially insensitive,” he said.“Imustsaythat as a Canadian, I expectbetter. I expect respect

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fordiversityweholdsonearand respect thatwe shouldhavea regulatedfreemarketeconomywheredemandismetwith supply. There’sademandfor thesebusinesses. Thedemandismetwithsupply.” North Vancouver residentAdrianMak, ContinuedonA37

Notice of Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw- No Public Hearing

Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No.9093 206 East 12th Street

Purpose: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to do atext amendmenttothe previously approved Comprehensive Development CD-733 zone in theZoningBylaw to provide additional height exceptions in thebylaw to allowfor rooftopand elevator lobby,parapet, stairways, mechanical equipment, rooftopsharedamenity spaces,pergolasand trellises within theexistingheightexceptions.

SubjectLands: Thelands thatarethe subjectofthe proposed Bylaw areshown on theinset map, with acivic addressof206 East12th Street.

LegalDescription:Lot 14, Block75, DL 549, Plan 9315, PID: 009-701-109

BylawReadings: Considerationoffirst, second andthird readings of theproposed Bylawwill be at the RegularCouncil MeetingonMonday, November 25,2024

Access Documents: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailablefor inspectiononline anytimeat www.cnv.org/PublicNotices from Wednesday,November 13 to Monday, November 25,2024.

ProvideInput: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, maybeaddressedtothe CorporateOfficer andsentbyemail to input@cnv.org,orby mail or delivered to City Hall, no laterthannoononMonday, November 25,2024, to ensure availabilitytoCouncil at themeeting.NoPublicHearing will be held,asit isprohibitedbysection 464(3) of the LocalGovernmentAct No Public InputPeriod submissionsonthismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting. Watchthe Meeting: Onlineatwww.cnv.org/LiveStreamingorinpersonatCityHall, 141 West 14th Street.Enter City Hall from 13th Street after5:30pm. Questions? Sara Rasooli, Planner1, planning@cnv.org /604-982-9675

Criticssaybantargetsone group

who recentlyproduced a viralvideoon thesubjectthatrackedupmorethan 25,000views,urged counciltogoahead with theban,althoughhe saiditshould beontheunderstandingthatthe city will eventuallybringinabroaderstrategy whenitcomestodecidingwhichbusinessescansetupshopandwhere.

“What reallysurprisedmewashow manyofmyfriends,acquaintances,family andcompletestrangershave messaged meabout this andhowtheyhad allbeen feelingexactlythesame way,”hesaid. “Now,doIthinkthisisaperfectsolution? Absolutelynot.Ithinkthatamoreencompassingplanneeds to bemadeforthe long term.”

Councilvotes on first-floorcurrency exchangeban

MayorLindaBuchananandCouns. AngelaGirardandJessicaMcIlroy opposedtheban,urgingfellowcouncil memberstoinsteadinclude regulationof MSBs in the city’s pendingLonsdale Great StreetProject,which aimsto revitalizethe commercialspineofthecity.

“I thinkitfocusesattentiononone businesstypeand not in a positive way. Andsadly,Ibelieveanotherunintended

consequenceismakingourcommunity lookatthisparticulartypeof businessin awaythatit’snotvaluableornot really wanted here,”Girardsaid.“I reallybelieve thatweneedto be remindedthatthese businessesareservingourlocaleconomy, bothintermsofthosewhoare relying uponthisessentialservice,andalsofor thepeoplethatit’semploying.”

Themajoritythough–Couns. DonBell, ShervinShahriari,HollyBackand Tony Valente–saidcouncilmustact quickly. TheGreatStreet Projectisn’t duetobe finishedforanotheryearanda half.

As a refugeefromIran40yearsago, Shahriari saidhewassensitivetothe needsofthePersiancommunity buthe saidcouncil’s motion presentsagood compromise.

Bell, whomovedthemotion,agreed.

“We’re just saying they shouldn’tbe on thestreetlevel,wherethey detract, in my opinion,fromthewalkabilityand the activityonthestreet,”hesaid. “We’ve seen at leastanapparent significant increaseinthe numberofMSBsoverthe lastfewyears andI’mconcernedthatthat ishappening, and Iwould liketoseethat sloweddownso thatwe haveachance to determine, particularlyatstreetlevel, whetherthere’s aneedformore.”

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GUERIN,JillMarie

November3,1938-October6,2024

It is with sadnessweannouncethepassing of Jill Guerin. Jill workedfor the North VancouverSchool District for manyyears in a numberof schoolsand developed lastingfriendshipswithmany colleaguesandstudents.Spendingtime with family andfriends wasoneofthe most importantthings in Jill’s lifeandsheseldom missedanopportunity to combine it with her loveforvolunteering,travel andfinedining, attending thetheatre,entertaining and hostingdinner parties.

Jill waspredeceasedby her husbandBill, sonsDan and Tim andsistersShirleyand Gail. Jillis survived by,and will alwaysbe lovedandrememberedby sons Bill(Sharon)and Jeff (Louann); and grandchildren Nick (Lian),Jessie(Jonny),Shane andJake.Jillis alsosurvivedbyhersister Marion, brothers-in-law Les and Larry;and manynieces, nephews,great-niecesandgreat-nephews.

Please join us at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver on Friday, November15,2024 at 10:30AM for a memorial servicetocelebrateJill’samazing life.

In lieuof flowers,pleaseconsider making a donation to yourfavouritecharitableorganization.

HEMMINGS,LeslieL.

May19,1954 −September23,2024 LeslieHemmingssadlypassedawayon September23,2024.Shewaspredeceasedby herhusband,Don,in2011andhermother,Jeanne, in2023.SheleavesbehindsiblingsLyse(Juri)and Michel,nieceandnephewAshleyandMackenzie, andgreat−nieceHayden.Lesliewasbornin Winnipeg,MB,then,overtheyears,livedin Winnipeg,NovaScotiaandQuebecbeforesettling inVancouverwithherfamily.Shegraduatedfrom LordByngHighandthenbeganworkingat Eaton’s.Soonafter,shemetDon.Intheearly80s, shebeganher40−yearcareerinRealEstateon theNorthShoreatSussex.SheandDonbuilttheir dreamhousewheretheyspoiledtheirdogand catsandmademanylongtimefriendshipsatwork andsomeofherbestfriendshipsonherstreet. Shehad acaringspirit,lovedherfamily,herfriends, herworkandvolunteering.Wewillallmissher’one of akind’personality,thelaughterweshared,her linendressesandseeingherinherMiata!Our enormouslossisonlylessenedbyknowingthat shehasbeenreunitedwiththeloveofherlife,Don. Inlieuofflowers,donations tothe Alzheimer’sSocietyorLionsGateHospital wouldbeappreciated.

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ARNOLD,Walter

Walterage97,passedawaypeacefully on October25,2024. Walteris survived byhisthree lovingdaughtersCheryl(Chris),Janell(Ben),andLori (Danny). Grandchildren Amy, Claire, Kelsey, Alison,Kaitlynn,Joe, Martin,Micheal;great grandchildrenShayla,Damen, Max,HannahandMaisie.

A belovedspouse,parent, friend,and memberofthecommunity,Walterliveda life ofkindness,generosity,andunwavering love forfamily.Knownfor agentle spirit,a warm heart,andcorny jokes, Waltertouchedthe livesofeveryonehe met, creatingfriendshipsthatspanned alifetime. Waltergrewup in Manville,Alberta,attending a one-roomschool andlivingon the familyfarm.Helater movedtoEdmonton,wherehebeganhiscareerasa stockboyat Woodwards, quicklyrising tothepositionofbuyerandthen merchandise manager. Aftertransferring to Vancouver,hebuilt ahomeonthe North Shoreand movedhis family there in 1963. Walter’s careeras abuyerand merchandise managerallowedhim totraveltheworld.Hemademultipletripsto Japan,Europe,SouthAmerica, GreatBritain,and throughoutCanadaand into theUnitedStates. These experiencesenriched hislife and fueledhispassion for connectionanddiscovery,whichhecarriedwith himafterretirement.

Upon retiringat 56, Walterfulfilledalifelongdreambypurchasinghisbeloved Airstream trailer,embarkingon newadventuresacross Canada andtheUnited States,andbecoming awell-knownsnowbird.Walterand Gloria treasuredtheir strong ties withtheirPrairiefamilies,theJohnsonsandArnolds,oftentraveling togetherandsharingunforgettablemoments. Theirlife wasfilledwithlasting friendships, countlessdinnerparties,and aclose-knitcommunity.Their neighborsonStarlight WayinVancouverbecametheircherishedsecond family, a sourceof joyandcamaraderiethroughoutthe years.

Walterwas marriedtothe loveofhis life,Gloria, for66wonderfulyears.They shared abeautiful lovestory,dancing through life together-fromthe Trocadero dancehallin Edmontontocelebrationsandeven their own kitchen.As Walter fondlysaid,“those werethegoodolddays.”

Walterand Gloria shared laughter,hardwork,and adedicationtocreatinga good life. Together,they raisedthree daughtersleavingbehind alegacyofjoy, resilience,and thewarmthoftheirenduring love.Family was Walter’sgreatest prideand joy. He cherishedeverymomentspentwith lovedones,creating memoriesthatwill betreasuredforgenerations.

In thefinal twoyearsofhislife,WalterresidedatSunrise Retirement Living, wherehereceivedexceptionalcareandcomfort. Hiscommitmenttostaying activenever waned-hecontinuedattending fitnessclasses at ParkGate CommunityCentreand loggedcountless mileswalking tokeep fit.Hisvitality and dedicationtohealth wereconstantsinhislife,inspiring those aroundhimto live fully andembraceeachday.

Asimplecelebrationoflifewill beheldatLori &Danny’s home onSunday, December15, 2024,from1:00- 4:00 pm 3226 HuntleighCrescent,North Vancouver,BC,V7H1E. Therewill alsobe a“tribute” forWalterbackinthe prairiesattheJohnson2025 family reunionthisJuly. In lieuofflowers,please considerdonatingtothe Alzheimer’sSocietyor Heart &StrokeFoundation.

BROWN,BernardWilliam

November 22,1934 -October 19,2024

Sadly, weannouncethesuddenpassingof BernardWilliamBrownonOctober19,2024,atthe ageof89, in NorthVancouver,BC.

Bernard is survivedbyhiswife ShirleyAnnBrown, sonsBradley(Barbara)ofEdmonton,Stevenof Langley,and Warren(Shannon)of North Vancouver,sistersJoyceHowardofEncinitas, California andPeggyWymanof WestKelowna, BC,andgrandchildrenTaylor,Jessica,Julia, Tyson, andHunter.

Bernard is predeceasedbyhissisters and brothers-in-law, Audrey(Wilfred)Farrantsof Barrhead,AB,Beatrice(Donald) Cameronof Williams Lake,BC,GarryWymanofWestKelowna, BCandBrentFerrisofVictoria,BC.

Bernard wasbornonNovember22,1934, to FrancesandOscarBrown in Barrhead,Alberta. Bernard’sparents immigratedtoCanada from EnglandafterWWIandraisedtheirfamilyona homestead farmin Lawton, justoutside Barrhead. WhenBernardwasapproximatelytenyearsold thefamilymovedtoEdmonton,wherehe attendedhighschool.Aftergraduation,Bernard movedwest to Vancouver,wherehe found work athis future father-in-law’sretailbusiness,the BooteryShoeStoreonGranville Street. It is here that he metthe loveofhislife,Shirley,and they weremarried in 1957.Theypurchasedtheirlongtimehome in North Vancouver,wherethey raised threeboys.

Bernardwasmanythingstomanypeople, including alovinghusband,greatfather, knowledgeable retailer,business entrepreneur/owner, sportscoach,badminton player,bridgepartner,andsourceofstabilityduring turbulent times.Hiscalmingand fun-lovingattitude willbegreatly missedbyallwhoknewhim.

Bernard livedafullandenjoyable life,whereoneof his favouritetimeshadtobetheannualvacations to Maui.HeandShirley werepartofthe“Sugar Beachgang,”agroupoffriendswho camefrom all overNorthAmericatogolf,swimandsocializein Maui forover30years.BernieandShirley’s relativesallknewthiswas agreat wayto reconnectwith family,watchingthem live their lives totheir fullest. This is howmanyofuswillchoose to rememberBernie athis best!

According to Bernie’swishes, he is being crematedwithnoplansfor apublic service. The family requeststhatinlieu of flowers, friendsandfamily may choosetoremember BerniebydonatingtotheCancerSociety, or any charity oftheir choosing.

MANNING,Arno C. October 17,1931 -October 20,2024

Itis with great sadness that we announcethe death of Arno Manning. Arno is survivedbyhis loving wife Margaretof67years, daughter Alison (husband Brett), grandsons Lukeand Matthew whomheadored, son Craig,brotherGerry (Meredith deceased),nieces Lyn(Don),Nancyand severalnieces andnephewsouteast.

Arno wasraised in Vancouver,graduated from KitsilanoHighSchool, andwenton to earnhis CharteredAccountant degreein 1958.He ultimately retiredassenior partner ofthefirm ManningJamison (now Manning Elliott)in 1990 and enjoyed34 wonderful years with Marg, familyand dearfriends.

He alsoserved as Presidentofthe Vancouver Kinsmen Club, Treasurer oftheGreater Vancouver YMCA andasa volunteer forthe United Church of Canada. His love ofsinging withtheWelsh Men’s Choirandthe Chancel Churchchoir at Highlands gave himenormous pleasure.

Arno loved to play manysports withhis friendsand family,enjoyingtheskislopes, tennis courts, and golf courses while appreciatingafine glass of wine at theendofthe day.Manyofhis cherished family times were spent at theirBirch Baycottage, where he loved to bring everyone together.Wecould alwayscountonhis great memory andsharp witto share many funny jokes alongthe way.

Arno wasanexceptionalman -hewas kind and alwaysreadytolisten andconsiderothers’ perspectives. He loved his life, his Margaret, his children, andhisgrandchildren.

Our family wishesto thankthe kindness and support fromourmany friends.

We are honouringArno’swishes tohave aprivate family memorialservice.

Forthose wishing to donate in memoryof Arno, wewouldlike to recognize The LionsGate FoundationandHighlandsUnited Church.

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Obituaries

WAGNER,KeithCharles February3,1972- October3, 2024

We areheartbrokentosharethepassingofKeith CharlesWagneratage52, fromcanceron October3,2024atthepalliativecareunitofLions Gate HospitalinNorth Vancouver.His childrenNia andCharlie were with him, along with hisbrother Kurt. Keith is predeceasedby formerpartner Lisa Cherkas (1970-2022)andbyhisparents; mother Sandy in 2008and father Donald Wagner in 2011. He is rememberedby family and friends in Vancouver,Kelowna andall over theworld;atthe topofthe listareNia,Charlie,olderbrotherKurt (Michelle), nieceDaelyn,nephewsJackson,Aiden andJordanandofcoursePeanut theBeagle, who wonderswhereherpersonwent.

BorninBurnsLake, BC,Keith graduated from George PringleSecondarySchool in Westbank in 1990,and wenton tocomplete abusinessdegree atUVic. In 1998,KeithjoinedPowerexasanenergy trader,workthat wouldchangehislifeinevery way for thenext26years. Everyone whoevercrossed paths with Keith missesthebooming, laughing, distinct lilt ofKeith’svoice.

Family and friendswishtothankboththe extraordinaryteamat BCCancerand thestaff at Lions Gate PalliativeCare Unit.FromNia and Charlie:Pet adog. Wearyourshorts in thewinter. Hugsomeoneyou love.In lieuofflowers, donationsmay be made to theBCCancerAgency Foundationor Lions GateHospital Foundation.A privatecelebration of life hasbeenheld.Full obituaryposted with AmherstFuneralServicesat https://amherstcremation.com/memorials/wagner.html

Celebratethelivesoflovedoneswith yourstories,photographsandtributes. ContactNadia at 604-653-7851 or nmather@glaciermedia.ca

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Robert (Bob) Harrison October1,1947 -October27,2024

On Sunday, October27th,2024,Bob Harrison passedawaypeacefullyin Abbotsford Hospitalat theageof77,withhiswifeTrudyandfamily by his side.

Bob will alwaysbe lovinglyrememberedby his wife,Trudy,his sons Chrisand Jeremy(Karly),his daughter,Amanda (Simon),hisgrandchildren, Dylan (Amy), Finlayand Matteo,andhis siblings, Linda (Tom), Rick, Dale (Herb), Anne andclose family friend, Anne.Hewaspredeceasedby his mother, DorisLuck(1988)and hisfather,Robert Harrison (2006).

Bob wasborninNorth Vancouver,theoldestson in afamily of 5children.Hewas aNorth Vancouver boythrough andthrough.Heplayedandrefereed soccer intotheseniorleaguesthroughouthislife. BobworkedfortheCityofNorth Vancouver,then onalumber greenchainbefore joiningthe North VancouverDistrictFire Dept. in 1970.In his30year firefighting career,Bobwas respectedasa firefighterandofficer,retiring as aTrainingCaptain. Hewas ateamplayerwhoparticipated in all departmentsportteameventsandcharitywork. Helovedbeingpartofthefirefighterbrotherhood. In 1993,Bob reconnected with Trudy andthey spent31amazing, lovingyears together,enjoying family,travel,charitywork,andtheircabinlife on Pender Island.

Since1995, Bobsufferedandheroically survived severalbouts of cancerand PTSD. He didnotallow theravagesofthesediseasestodefine himnor defeat him. Bobalwayshad abeautifulsmile and unique warmth foreveryone.

Bob’sjourney touchedthe livesof many,leaving behindcherished memoriesandalegacyof strengthand resilience. Hisunwaveringspiritinthe faceofadversitywasan inspirationtoall. His unconditionallovefor hischildren,grandchildren and Trudy enabled himtoriseabovepersonal trauma.

Bob will berememberedfor hisextraordinary kindness,compassion,mentorshipandthe positive impact hehadoneveryone fortunate enough to haveknownhim.

Thefamily wouldliketoextendtheirdeepest gratitude tothecaring doctorsandnursesatRidge MeadowsandAbbotsford hospitals,whotried valiantlyto saveBob’slifeinthe last 5most challenging weeksofhislife.

A funeral servicewill be held onSaturday, November23,2024,2:00p.m.atSt.Andrews United Church,1044St. Georges Ave, followedby a celebrationoflifeatthe MaplewoodFire Rescue Centre,2410Dollarton HwyinNorth Vancouver. In lieu of flowers,donationscanbe made in memoryofBobHarrisontotheBCProfessional FireFighters’ Burn Fund (burnfund.org)or tothe BC &Alberta Guide Dogs (bcandalbertaguidedogs.com),onlineorbycheque. Condolencesandtributesmaybesent to the family by visiting www.wiebeandjeskefh.com.

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Gettoknow the not-for-profit organizations in our community

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ROBERT PROULX

Canadian Mental Health Association

312-2030 MARINE DR,NORTH VANCOUVER

OurFocus

Mentally HealthyPeoplein aHealthy Society

OurPeople

Canadian Mental Health Association(CMHA), North and West Vancouver(NWV) branchisanot-for-profit, charitableorganization.

We provideawiderange of innovative services and supports tailoredtoand in partnershipwiththe communities of Northand West Vancouver, Bowen Island,the Sunshine Coast, and theSea-to-SkyCorridor Facts

In Canada, nearly 60% of individualswithmental health challenges do notreceive thecareand supportthey need.Asthe leading national advocate formental health, CMHAisactivelyworking to closethisgap by reducing stigma,improving access to affordablemental healthcare, and expanding thecontinuum of care throughcommunitybased services

contactus

phone 604 9876959

email info@cmhanorthshore.ca web northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca

Ourworkinthe community

Canadian Mental Health Association(CMHA) Northand West Vancouver (NWV)offers essentialprogramsand services such as loworno-cost counselling, crisis care, social supportgroups,peer navigation,supportivehousing, youthand adultrecreation programs, andmentalhealth educationand training

Arecentstory

“Ihope youknow how incrediblygrateful Iamfor you. Iknewtherapy wouldbehelpful,but this hasbeen so incrediblyeye-opening andhas released an excitement and calmness in me Ididn’texpect.Itfeelslikethere is light at the end of thetunneland that Ihave been tossed alife preserver afterYEARS of treadingwater in thedeep end, alone.

Thanks againfor everythingand thanks forbeing there for me in the most non-judgmental,kind, authentic way.”

-Counsellingclient

Ways to offersupport

•One timedonations,ofany amount,significantly contributetoour programs andservices. Your gift helps our staff provide: employment programs,supportive housing, adult, andyouthrecreation programs, peer supportgroups,and loworno-cost counselling.

•Become amonthlydonour andhelpbuild our resilience! Every day, we answer calls that support mental health andwellness. When youmakeamonthlycontribution, youprovide stable funding andhelpbuild our organization’sresilienceand sustainability.

•Volunteer with CMHA NWVtoday! Studies show that regularvolunteer activity can have apositiveeffect on mental andphysicalhealth. VolunteeringwithCMHA NWV provides theopportunity to build skills,learn more about mental health,and meet newpeoplewhile helping tobuild amorecaringcommunity.

Harvest Project

OurFocus

“Extendinga Hand Up,Not aHand-Out” to thosefacing serious lifechallenges

We help peoplereconnect with jobs,school,wellness: empowering each one to find theirway forward. Contributingtoahealthier community.

OurPeople

We’remade up of volunteers and askilledstaff. We look to hundreds of households, businesses,schools, communitygroups and governments,for 100 percent of support.

Facts

Aregisteredcharity, this year we provided over 3,000 coaching, counsel and supportsessions,$500,000 in groceriesand clothing, kept 500residents housed through ourRent Bank

Ourwork in thecommunity

Harvest Project is agrassroots relieforganization –now in our 31st year of service. While the NorthShore is knownas one of the most prosperous communitiesinCanada,critical familyresources can be scarcefor thosefinding themselves in desperate times. Clientsare often lone parents, newer residents andthose dealing with familytraumaand health issues: struggling andforced to go without food, medicine or dental care justtoremainintheirhousing. Most are only one unexpected bill, illness,orothercrisis away from being forced into homelessness. We provide coaching, counsel, arentbank, grocery/nutrition andclothing supports. Restoring the ‘whole’ person.

Testimonial

“We’re grateful for support from donors, volunteersand neighboursfrom acrossthe NorthShore. Special thanks to:Cargill, KrogsethFoundation, Vancity Community Foundation and West Vancouver Foundation.”

Arecentstory

“The food, clothing andcare Ireceived at Harvest Project madeabig difference. Iamgrateful for my timeinthe program andfeel stable andreadytomove forward on my own now.Thankyou!”

Events

contactus

phone 604 983 9488

email info@harvestproject.org web harvestproject.org

-Rebecca, asingle-parent client

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Ways to offersupport

Please give to “Our Community Cares: Harvest Project’s Christmas Holiday Campaign”

•Donateonline:harvestproject.org or click on QR code

•Donatebymailorphone

•Donatesecurities, insurance policy, or makeabequest

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Family Services of the North Shore

Ourwork in the community

Family Services of the North Shore offers counselling, support, education,and volunteer engagement opportunities. We provide support for individualsand families of all agesand stagesof life, focussing on supporting people when their challengesand struggles begin. Our programs and services include:

•Counselling support

•Group support

•Parenting support

•Support for young families

•2SLGBTQIA+ support

•Gender-based violence, trauma and abusesupport

•Sexual assault response support

•Eating disorders prevention support

•Senior and caregiversupport

•End of life and grief support

•Christmas Bureau and community outreachprograms

We are developingnew ways to address mental health, provide resources for eating disordersprevention, and offer counselling support for issues such as stress,anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, abuse, and trauma.

Wefacilitate caring connections through our Thrive Family Centre programs for new parents, drop-insfor caregivers, 2SLGBTQIA+ groups and events for youth and parents, and griefsupport groups for those who have lost aloved one.

We continue to expand ourservices for our most vulnerable community members providinggift baskets,clothing, groceries, essentials,and connectionsfor low-income families and seniors during the holiday season and year-round, and we are strengthening support for women and children affected by violence.

Testimonial

“After visiting Thrive Family Programs breastfeeding drop-in group and getting the supportIneeded, Ifeel more connected to my child.”

-Thrive Family Programs participant

“I am so grateful that Ihave found aplace to “hang my hat”… aplace to belong, aplace to make more friends and to make a difference.”

–Family Services of the North Shore volunteer

”As asurvivor of domestic violence and my child’ssole provider, Iamgrateful for your support.You help me put the stresses aside and focus on making apeaceful, happy Christmasfor my child.”

-Christmas Bureau recipient

Events

Bubbles &Brunch -May 14th, 2025. Annualbrunch to raise funds for women and children who have experienced violence and abuse.

Beer by the Pier -June 14th,2025. Annual beveragetasting event to raise funds for children and youth counselling and mental health programs.

Ways to offer support

There are many ways you can provide support,from volunteering, to sponsoring afamily through the Christmas Bureau, to donating directly to programs, or leaving agift in your will. We are hereto assist you in creating the legacy you envision, securing athriving community for generations to come.

To donate, go to www.familyservices.bc.ca/donate, email donate@familyservices.bc.ca, or call 604-988-5281.

Our Focus

We arecommittedtomeeting thediverse needs of our community. Our focusencompasses systemic inequities, mental health, and the challenges facedbyfamiliesofall shapes and sizes. Our programs and services arefor everyone –and whenwesupportour most vulnerable neighbours, it strengthens our entire community.

Our People

Together, as ateamof50staffand 600 volunteers, we work towardsasharedvision of ahealthy communitywhere everyone canlive full and meaningful lives.

Facts

We areanaccreditedcommunity-basedagency, servingthe NorthShore for over 60 years. Last year we supported10,000 people

FamilyServicesofthe NorthShorevolunteer

“I believe in myself again.I have hope for my life and am positive about my future.”

contactus

phone 604 988 5281

email reception@familyservices.bc.ca web www.familyservices.bc.ca

Hollyburn CommunityServices Society

Our work in the community

We strive to enhance the quality of life by promoting well-being, fostering social connections, and offering various programs tailored to the needs of the community and the individuals we support.

Our initiatives emphasize collaboration with other local agencies and community members to create amore inclusive and supportive environment.

Our continuum of housing servicesincludes:

Emergency Shelter: Providingimmediate safety for youth and seniors.

Transitional Housing: Helping individualsmove towards more stable living situations.

Sustainable Housing Support: Assisting with securing and maintaining long-term, safe, and affordable housing.

Our “5 R” approach ensuresholistic support by addressing: Residence: Finding stable living conditions.

Resources: Accessing community services and support.

Relationships: Fostering healthyconnections with family and peers.

Recreation: Offering activities that promote mental well-being.

Resiliency: Equipping individuals with skills to thrive

Additionally, our services encompasseducation, employment, life skills, and trauma-informed counseling, all aimed atupholding the dignity of those facing social vulnerabilities. This integrated method effectively supports the community’sdiverse needs, fostering an environment where individuals can flourish. Because of our committed team members, challengingcircumstances and vulnerabilities do not have to become abarrier to success.

Testimonial

“Since Ifirst reached out to the Transition SupportWorker with questionsabout theLifeSuccess Program(Hollyburn’s transitional housingprogram for formerhomeless youth),she has been incredibly helpful, responsive, and accommodating. She has been adaptable, responsive, and immensely accommodating in my time here at LSP these last few months. She has taken thetime to build trust and relationality with compassionand awarm-hearted approach. She has anatural ability to connect with people, and her empathy and patience have eased some of the challenges I’ve faced.”

Arecent story:

Our Youth Education Navigatorprogramhas been supporting ayoung woman to reach herpost-secondary goals. With our support, she graduated from the Bachelor of Science program at UBC and has been accepted at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to obtain herMaster’sdegree. The end goal is to become aphysician, and with the assistance of the YEN program, we have helped hernavigate the complicatedsystems.

Events

Our team has begun developing newlong-term goals for the Society and will undertake Strategic Planning in early 2025. To inform this process we want to hear from you: what do you see for the North Shore and Hollyburn in the next 5-20 years?

Youcan add your thoughts at www.Hollyburn-Society.ca.

Ways to offer support

Donate at www.Hollyburn-Society.ca.

Our Focus

HollyburnCommunity Services Society’s 20-year anniversaryhighlights our commitment to supporting youth, seniors, and familiesfacing social vulnerabilities, throughcomprehensive services. Our approachfocusesonbuilding resilienceand self-sufficiencywhile maintaining dignity; essential elementstocreatingasense of belongingand connections

Our People

Afterjoiningthe team this summer,new ExecutiveDirectorMarkFriesen is guidingateam of 30 committedand compassionate people who work together to makeadifferenceinthe livesof those we support.

Facts

Thecostoflivingand thelackofaffordable housingiscontributingtoincreased ratesof homelessness foryouth, seniors, individuals and families. Without aclear pathwaytoaffordable housing, morevulnerable individuals and familieswill face homelessness over thenext fewyears

“Because of Hollyburn, challenging circumstances do not have to become barriers to success.”

contactus

phone 604 987 8211

email info@hollyburnsociety.ca web www.Hollyburn-Society.ca

HCSS BoardofdirectorsmissingPaul Tutsch and Heidi Mason

KidSportNorth Shore

OurFocus

KSNS provides funding foryouthtoparticipate in organizedsportonthe North Shore. Ourmission is to help everykid,tofulfillour motto: So ALL Kids CanPlay!

OurPeople

We areafive member, volunteerboard, allofwhom live on theNorth Shore.

Facts

•KSNSprovidesfunding of up to $600 per child per year of sport

•In 2023, we funded 140 kids, at acostof$43,000, then our busiest year on record

•In 2024 to date,wehave alreadyfunded over 200 kids,ata cost of over $100,000!

•Withthe ever-increasing cost of sport, and the increasing financial challenges facing North Shorefamilies, theneed for our supporthas neverbeen greater

contactus

email kidsportnorthshore@ sportbc.com web www.kidsportcanada.ca/ british-columbia/north-shorenorth-west-vancouver/donate/

Ourworkinthe community

KSNShas twomainpurposes,namely(i) to raise money; and(ii)todonate that moneytokidstoplaysportson theNorth Shore. We raisemoneybyholding fundraising events,andbyreachingout topotentialdonors, including NorthShoreresidents,corporations,and foundations, andalsothroughsupportfromfederal,provincialand municipal governments. Allofthe moneyweraise is then providedtofamilies whoapplyfor assistance.

Testimonial

“I wouldjust liketosay THANK YOU to thesupporters of KidSport forsupportingmy grandson in thesport he loves, which is hockey! This will be his second year on ateam andhe is improving immensely every time he goesout on that ice.”

Arecentstory

Aparent recently wroteustothank KSNS for supporting her daughter’sregistration and participationinagymnastics program, whichthe parent stated wouldnot have been possible without our support. Included in the letter wasa picture of her beaming daughter holding awinning medal from arecent competition!

Ways to offer support

•Donate Onlineatwww kidsportcanada.ca/britishcolumbia/north-shore-north-west-vancouver/donate/ or click on QR Code below,and receive an instanttax receipt

•Donate by mail or drop off cheque payable to KidSport Canada-BC at Delbrook Community Center, 851 Queens Road, North Vancouver BC V7N 4E3

•Donate refundable bottles at any Return-it-Express location (print out sticker at the kiosk usingnumber 604-842-9776 and drop off)

•Donate securities, insurance policy, or make abequest

KiwanisNorth Shore HousingSociety

100-97521STSTREET, WEST VANCOUVER

OurFocus

Forover70years,Kiwanis NorthShoreHousingSociety hasprovided below-market housing forseniors 55+ across theNorth Shore.

OurPeople

We’reasmall communitybased team of14experienced and caring professionals dedicated to serving seniors and striving forexcellence.

Facts

67% of seniorsinWest Vancouverspendover30% of theirincomeonrent, and 38% spend over 50%,according to the2021 census.Affordable rentsshould notexceedthe 30% limit

Ourwork in thecommunity

KiwanisNorthShore HousingSociety provides morethan just rental suites. We provide homes andvibrant, healthy, safe communitiesfor over 800 seniors whowanttolive on theNorthShore.Our residentsenjoy theirindependence in our comfortable, well-maintained andaccessible buildings close to shopping, community services, and transit.Socialactivities likecoffee mornings, movie nights, book clubs andmore are hosted in our premiumamenity spaces.

We believe seniors deserve options forwherethey want to live without being forced out by therental market, andwe offer these options.

Kiwanis continues its commitment to servethe North Shorecommunity with below-market housing by investing together with our provincial andmunicipal partners in anew housing development forfamilies andworking individuals in West Vancouver

Testimonial

“I am so gratefulfor Kiwanis’ssupport with an affordable rent formysuite.Thisallows me to stay close to my daughter andgrandchildren.Without that,I wouldhave been forced to moveawayfromthe community whereI havelivedfor over 40 years.”

-AMcurrent resident at Garden Village in West Vancouver

Ways to offersupport

Please consider donating to theKiwanis NorthShore HousingSociety to support programsand activities forour residents. We are aCRA-registered charity.

contactus

phone 604 926 0102

email info@ kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org web Kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org

Go to theCanada Helps site at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ kiwanis-seniors-housing-society-of-west-vancouver/ or email us at info@kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org.

Lions Gate HospitalFoundation

231 E. 15THST.,NORTH VANCOUVER

North ShoreCrisis Services Society

Focus

Our Focus

Our work in the community

OurFocus

Ourwork in thecommunity

LGHFoundation raisesfunds to ensurethatprogressand innovation areatthe heart of patient care on theNorth Shore.

LGHFoundation raisesfunds to ensurethatprogressand innovation areatthe heart of patient care on theNorth Shore.

Our People

Our People

Our small but dynamic team worksinpartnership with volunteersincluding our Board of Directors,healthcare staff, communitymembers and local fundraisers.

Our small but dynamic team worksinpartnership with volunteersincluding our BoardofDirectors,healthcare staff, communitymembers and local fundraisers.

Facts

Facts

We raise funds to bridge thegap between whatthe government providesand whatour communityneeds rightnow

We raise funds to bridge thegap between whatthe government providesand whatour communityneeds rightnow

In thelast10years,wehave invested morethan $260 million of communitydonations intoenhancing patient care 100% of your donation goes towardsimproving healthcare on theNorth Shore.

In thelast10years,wehave invested morethan $260 million of communitydonations intoenhancing patient care 100% of your donation goes towardsimproving healthcare on theNorth Shore. Our charityChristmas cards arenow available at Save-on-Foods and the Foundation office.

contactus

phone 604 984 5785 email info@lghfoundation.com web lghfoundation.com

The Foundation is committed to bringing life-changing care to Lions Gate Hospital and all publicly funded health care facilities across the North Shore. We invested $127 million donor dollars to helpdevelop and equip the new PaulMyers Tower whichopens in March next year.Inthe last fiscal year,wealso invested $3.5 million in leading-edge surgical and medical equipment and mental health support services. Right now,we’re raising funds to expand and enhance cancercare services in our community.

Testimonial

“Having been treatedatother places Iknow how special the Oncology Clinic at LGH is. Staff there changed my wholemindset and Ibecamepositive again.”

-Anna N., Oncology Clinic patient.

Arecent story

LGH Foundation iscurrently raising funds to redevelop the Oncology Clinic at LGH. The campaign is supported by Thea B, aformerpatient, and now volunteer at the Clinic. Inspired by the warmth and compassion she witnessed in the LGH Oncology Clinic, the North Shore resident decidedtobecome avolunteer to provide support to patients undergoing treatment. “The LGH Oncology Clinic isajewel,” shesays. “The minute you step through those doors you understand the strong sense of community that’s been builtthere.”

Events

The BC United for Art Society will be performing The Sleeping Beauty ballet on Saturday, December 14 at Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver to raise funds for the Foundation.

Ways to offer support

We’rearegisteredcharity that provides emergencyshelter and supporttowomen and children leavingdomesticabuse and violence.

OurPeople

We’reacaring and experienced team that understandsthe challenges of overcoming abuse.Our helplineisavailable 24/7,and we’reheretolisten and offer supportwheneveryou need us

Facts

Last year,328 women and childrenentered ourresidential programs,but sadly, due to full capacity,522 more couldn’t be accommodated. Forevery 2people we house,3 others must continue theirjourneyto safety.While our outreachand homelesspreventionprograms help,thishighlightsthe urgent needfor strong emergency servicesand whywe’re so grateful forcommunitysupport.

contactus

Since1979, NSCSS has supportedwomen and children on theNorth Shore, providingemergency shelter and services to those overcoming violence. Ourgoal is to ensure that no one has to face theaftermathofabuse alone—that everyone can feel safe,strong, and hopefulfor thefuture.

Testimonial

Icamehere with nothing, andyou made me feel likea person again. Thankyou forthe clothes, food, taxifare to theER. For your compassion, your humanity andcare. For your smiles, concernand attentiontothe smallest details to keep us safe. For thesafety andpeace that Inow feel -NSCSS resident

A recent story

At SAGE TransitionHouse, we met tworemarkable women in their 70swhose unexpected friendship warmed theentirehouse. They had never met before andbarely shared acommon language. Nonetheless, they quickly becamebest friends anddid everything together.After we saidour goodbyes, we learned theirfamilies actively supported them in keeping theirfriendshipalive.

Events

GalaofGrace, Presented by BlueShore Financial: Joinusin May2025 for another inspiringeventdedicated to ending domesticviolence. To join the movement, visit nscss.net/gala. No Place Like Home -Holiday Fundraiser: Spread holiday cheer andgive thegift of safetytothose overcomingabuse this season.

Ways to Support

Donatetoaninitiative that matterstoyou:

•Become amonthlydonor

•Honour someone special

Donate online,in person or by mailing in acheque to our Bigger,Better Cancer Care Campaign to build anew Oncology ClinicatLGH. Every donation of every size counts.

Donate online, in by mailing acheque to Lions Gate Hospital Foundationfor our Bigger,Better Cancer CareCampaign to build anew Oncology Clinic at LGH. Every donation of every size counts.

helpline 604 987 3374 office 604 987 0366 email admin@nscss.net web nscss.net

•Leave apersonal legacy

•Donateonlineatnscss.net

•Call 604-987-0366

North Shore Community Resources

Our work in the community

NSCR offers arange of programs and services focused on child andfamily care, senior care, legal services,affordable housing advocacy,volunteer opportunities,and much more.With so many avenues of help availableatNSCR, asingle client can getthe support of multipleprograms as their needdemands,providing a holistic approach for aid.

NSCR also works with different agenciestoprovide the support, often in partnership with communitycentres, local libraries, seniors centres, schools, and more.

Testimonial

“As amonthly donor to North Shore CommunityResources, I’m proudtosupport my community and help thoseinneed. NSCR provides essential services that enhancewellbeing, create social connections, and empower people on the NorthShore. I’m glad to be a part of their mission and make arealdifferenceinpeople’s lives.”

-Julia Bilinski, MonthlyDonor

A recentstory

Yara, amother of a4-year old, is aroutine visitor of NSCR’s lending library, checking outnot only books but large and small toys for her child as well. While chatting with our lending library coordinator,Yara learns of NSCR’sSeniorsOne Stop(SOS) program, designed to assist seniorsto live independent lives. Since she has had to take on moreresponsibilityatwork, Yara has struggled to maintain the level of support her father needs on aregular basis. Since learning of and reaching out to the SOS program, Yara and her father have gained resources and support for her father’stransportation needs to appointments and access tohome services that became necessary in herfather enjoying a healthy,independent life hereonthe North Shore

Events

NSCR regularly hosts workshops, volunteer info sessions, and community outreach. In addition, we host our North Shore Volunteer Fair and Caregivers Expo.

NSCR’sNorth Shore Young Civic Forum 2025 applications will be opening soon for its 5th cohort. The Young Civic Forum is designed to address the lack of influence and participation of younger people in North Shore municipalities’ community overall engagement processes and Council meetings. Adiverse group of young adults, aged 18-39 years, who live, work, or study on the North Shore learn about municipal government and create meaningful projects to present to their municipal council. The program is completely free to participants, with financial and other supports availabletothoseinneed. If you’re interested in participating in the Forum,contact us for the next intake.

Ways to offer support

To help support NSCR as awhole or aspecific program:

•Become amonthly donor

•Create afund to honour someone special

•Leave alegacy gift

•Become avolunteer

•Make adonation

Check out our website or call us to learn more

Our Focus

To design and deliverprogramsand services that enhancewell-being, social connections, empowerment and communityparticipation in pursuit of athrivingNorth Shore.

Our People

Our organization is made up of earlychildhood educators, wellness workers, legaladvocates, accountants, communityengagement professionals,and more,all with ties to the NorthShore.

We provide serviceand supporttothose on the NorthShore. Of our clients, 41% reside in the DistrictofNorth Vancouver, 38% in theCityof NorthVancouver, and 20% in theDistrictofWest Vancouver.

Facts

NorthShoreresidentsand familiessupport needs aregrowing and NSCR strivestohelpfill those gaps.Thispastyearalone:

•1,291 familiesassistedwithAffordable Child Care Benefit program

•3,973 participantsinChild and Parent drop-in programs

•1,061 supportgroup participants

•686 CommunityConnectorvisits

•1,587 SeniorsOne Stop contacts

•1,209 friendlyphone calls and visits

•1,196 totallegal clientsserved

•$240, 500 of taxrefunds recovered

•9,602 NSCR volunteer hours

“NSCR is dedicated toempowering individualand community wellbeing, as we strive for a thriving North Shore.”

contactus

phone 604 985 7138

email nscr@nscr.ca

web nscr.ca

North Shore Disability Resource Centre

Our work in the community

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) offers innovative programs, services, housing and support to individuals with disabilities from infancy through adulthood. Our vision is one where every person can fully and actively participate as valued members of their community. The NSDRC offers the following services and supports to our community:

• Community Housing & Inclusion

- Supported Living Program (SLP) is for adults who have physical and/or development disabilities and require 24-hour support

- Independent Living Program (ILP) for those needing some assistance but do not require 24-hours of support

• Community Based Services

- Infant Development Program (IDP)

- Supportive Transition Adult Group Education (STAGE)

- Community based one-to-one and group programs for children, youth and adults

- ZAP (Zoom Adult Program) and Employment Support Program

• Information and Advocacy Program

• Mobile Multi-Sensory Room – multi-sensory room on wheels

Testimonial

Our Information and Advocacy Program is a valuable resource for information about programs and services for people with disabilities, their caregivers and families. Often the first point of contact, this program is a vital part of the North Shore Disability Resource Centre and our community.

I have a lifelong physical disability. I have received assistance from the NSDRC numerous times in the past. The program has been invaluable in navigating through the programs that the government offers.

Firstly, with their assistance I was able to arrange my application for PWD and with the assistance of an advocate and my family doctor - a process that I was unsure of and needed help with. Secondly, the NSDRC advocate was instrumental in helping me comprehend and apply for the RDSP program including explanations of the scope and all the details involved. She has also been available countless times for any questions that I have and has kindly put aside much time either in-person or over the phone. I know that I can reach out to her and have my questions answered thoroughly which is a great comfort.

I feel fortunate to have such an organization and people like Gillian in my community; they are helping me and others build better, more secure lives for the future.

Events

NSDRC Upcoming events:

GivingTuesday - Tuesday, December 3rd

The world’s largest generosity movement Please consider supporting the NSDRC this year.

NSDRC Building Better Communities Luncheon – April 3, 2025

Our 2025 luncheon is a fundraiser in support of the North Shore Disability Resource Centre’s Information & Advocacy Program. Visit nsdrc.org/attend-an-event to register.

Ways to offer support:

Ways to support the NSDRC through a donation or sponsorship:

• Make a donation at www.nsdrc.org

• Contact Teri Taylor, Manager of Communications & Community Partnerships at t.taylor@nsdrc.org

• Phone our office at @ 604-985-5371

• Follow us on Instagram @nsdrc

• Purchase STAGE handmade goods at nsdrc.org/shop

Our Focus

At the North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC), we assist anyone, regardless of age, with any kind of disability. We are committed to ensuring people with disabilities can live and thrive in a community that is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers. We offer a wide range of community and residence-based programs and services for individuals of all ages

Our People

The NSDRC was established in 1976 by a group of parents, professionals and advocates who wanted to create services to ensure that people with disabilities could live comfortably in their communities. We have a team of over 200 employees who show an extraordinary commitment to assisting people live their fullest lives.

Facts

We work to build better communities through a variety of programs:

• We are the only organization on the North Shore that assists anyone, regardless of age, with any kind of disability

• We service the North Shore, Bowen Island and Lions Bay

• We have been operating for over 40 years

• The symbol in our logo is centred around our belief that each of us is a vibrant and vital member of our community.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

- Helen Keller

contact us

phone 604 985 5371 email nsdrc@nsdrc.org web nsdrc.org

North Shore Neighbourhood House

OurFocus

Mission: to enhancethe lives of our neighbours, especially our most vulnerable Vision: asafe, healthyand strong community,welcoming allages, abilitiesand cultures –one whereeveryone has access to support, everyone is included andwhereeveryone matters.

OurPeople

Ouremployees come from all over thelower mainland. Our clientsare residentsofthe City of NorthVancouver, The DistrictofNorth Vancouver, and TheDistrictofWest Vancouver.

Facts

We areacommunity development driven organization. We listen to community needs and respond accordingly. We provideprogramsand services from birthto seniors…’the lifecycle’.

Ourworkinthe community

Weaim to provideprogramsand servicestomeet theneeds of childrenand families, youthand seniors throughout the NorthShore.

•Weare thelargest provider of child care on thenorth shore;500 childrenare registered daily in our programs.

•SupportedChild DevelopmentProgram serves 280 childrenwith adevelopmental disability.Approximately 3500 seniors served yearly.Seniors programsinclude physical, social andpersonaldevelopmentprograms.

•Seniors Peer SupportPrograms

•Youth:Annualoutreachtopreteensand youthages 10-24

•Teen Club: offersafter-school programs for special needs youth.

•YoungParents Programfor pregnantand parentingyouth underthe age of25

•Weprovide recreationprograms; subsidizedwhen necessary

•Wehave theEdibleGarden project which consists of two farmsand 5sharing gardens

•Weare thehouseoffood bank every Wednesday providingfoodfor up to 1200 perweek.

•Weare thehometothe Navigatorprogram providing assistance to vulnerable communitymembers whorequire assistance navigatingthesystems

Events

Please follow our facebook andInstragram for events happeninginthe community

Waystooffersupport

contactus

phone 604 9878138

email frontdesk@nsnh.bc.ca web nsnh.bc.ca

TheNorth ShoreNeighbourhood House needs the community supportwith donations to ourprogramsand services,especially our food program whichisproviding food to almost 1200 north shoreresidentsper week

Youcan donate onlinethrough our website.Weare authorized to acceptgifts of money, stocks andsecurities, realestate, personal property,lifeinsurance policiesand bequests.

North VanArts CityScapeCommunity ArtSpace

OurFocus

Our mandateistoenable emerging and professional artistsinall disciplines, to bridge culture, and to build strong and healthy communitiesthrough thearts.

OurPeople

We areasmall butmighty team of 7dedicated staff. Supported by aboardof directors, 100 program volunteersand 400 members

Facts

Our programs help create asense of connection andbelonging within the community, helpingtocombat social isolationand loneliness.

Throughour programs we create paidopportunities for hundredsoflocal artists

contactus

phone 604 988 6844

email info@northvanarts.ca web northvanarts.ca

Ourwork in thecommunity

We createannual programming on theNorthShore that elevates local artists by providing paid showcasing opportunities.

Arts Education –Weprovide summercamps andclasses for adults andchildren in avariety of artistic mediums.

Exhibitions –Wecuratethought provoking art, community ledart exhibitions across multiplevenues onthe North Shorethroughout theentire year

NorthShore Culture Compass –wepartner with local arts &heritage organisations to provide afun educational map of theNorthShore art scene on theNorthShore Culture Compass website.

Events –Weproduce community arts eventssuch as the NorthShore Art Crawland Artsinthe Garden to support community connectionand wellbeing.

ArtRental –Weprovide an affordablerental service of original artworks, to increase accessibilitytothe artsfor NorthShore residents andbusinesses.

Testimonial

“Best in 14 years -great turn-out, interesting, engaged conversations, shared passions, show andtellwith creative friends, love being ateam with my creative neighbours.”

-Sharon Quirkeon NorthShore ArtCrawl2024

Events

Ourinfamousfundraiser,the Anonymous Art Show opens forthe sneak peak event on November 23rd andonline sales on November 28th. Joininthe fun!

Ways to offersupport

Becomeamember! northvanarts.ca/become-a-member/ Volunteer with us! northvanarts.ca/about/volunteer/ Donate! northvanarts.ca/about/donate/ Donations are also accepted by cheque, card or cash in personatCityScape. Donations over $20 will be issued atax receipt.

Artists renderingfuturesiteofNorth ShoreNeighbourhood House

225 E. SECOND ST., NORTHVANCOUVER

Paul Sugar PalliativeSupport Foundation

Our work in the community

The Palliative Support Centre has anew home in West Vancouver. Aplace where individuals are seenand heard and where their needs are addressed in arespectful, sensitive and timely manner. Supportive relationships are established, providing asense of security and continuity in the face of difficulties We accompany individuals through illness, death and loss.Weprovide information on and connectiontoavailable resources. We help navigate the complex medical system. We provide much needed guidance and advocacy. No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to help you.

Apatient story

I was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’sLymphoma. As a 53 year old husband and father ofan8yearold, this came as a shock. Out of nowhere Iwas faced with my own possibledeath, atanage thatIconsidered to be far too young. The anxiety that enteredmyworld was aweight that Istruggledtobear.Iwas finding the day to day grind of dealing with cancer scary and overwhelming. As the months progressed and Icontinuedon the journey of battling the disease Ibegan to reach out to find ways of dealing with the stress that had settled in. The moment I walked through the doors of the Paul Sugar Foundation, Iknew itwould become abig part of my life. Here there were loving and compassionate people who knew exactly what Iwas going through. Iwas whole-heartedly welcomedbywhat were initially strangers, but the practitioners and volunteers at the foundation have become friends which Ihold dear.The Paul Sugar Foundation is truly acalm and nurturing space that has enabled me to make progress on my journeytohealing. Icannot share my gratitude enough with the team ofpractitioners, volunteers and everyone at the foundation. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Testimonial

At the Paul Sugar Palliative SupportCentre Ihave found comfort, guidance, love and most importantly, friendships. This has encouraged me to move forward in my healing journey with a sense of strength,confidence and determination. The many volunteers involved in various programs at the Centre provide a caring and understanding approach, which has been so reassuring inmytime of need. The extraordinary team who are behind the workings of this foundation are actively supportiveinways that go above and beyondwhat Iwas expecting of this Centre. It doesn’tmatter where you are in your journey, you are treated with respect, compassion and tenderness.

How you can get involved

If you or someoneyou know needs help, please call us. All our services and supports are free.

We rely on the community for volunteers and forfinancial support. Donations can be made by mail or online. Call us to discuss other options such as legacy gifts, charitable bequests in your will, donations of property, stocks and insurance policies. Your gift can make adifferencetothoseinour community who are seriously ill.

Our Focus

ThePaulSugar Palliative SupportFoundation, established in 2014, providessupportive and palliative care to those living with serious illness, as well as to their families. Everyone is valued and accepted forwho they are. Supports are individualised

Our People

We arearegisteredcharity,witha volunteer boardofdirectors,asmall staff and dedicated volunteerswho bringtime,experience, love and compassion to those in need in our community.

Facts

Those living with,and dyingfrom, aserious illness have manyvaried and individual needs

Our healthcaresystemfocusesmoreonthe medical needs.The non-medical needs are notalwaysadequately addressed.People oftenfind themselves adriftinthe system, not knowingwhichway to turn,not knowingwhat supports areavailable to them and feeling isolatedand alone We listen, we guide,we support, we connect, we respect, we care The Paul SugarPalliativeSupportFoundation is an independent organization, funded exclusively by thecommunitythrough individual donations ThePSPSFoundation funds and operates the Palliative SupportCentre.All our programs, servicesand supports arefree.

Frankie Hester,DrPaul Sugar,DrMarylene Kyriazis

OurFocus

To enhanceSeymour River salmon andeducate thepublic about theimportanceofthe riverasa resource fordrinking water, wildlifeand theforest.

OurPeople

Anon-profit organisation operatingthe Seymour River Hatcheryand Education Centre by threefull-time staff and avolunteer community BoardofDirectors

Facts

We educate >2,000 elementaryschool children annually,enhancesalmonid populations in thewatershed, restorehabitatfor all species in thevalleyand offer significantvolunteer opportunities forthe local community

contactus

phone 604 2880511

email reece@seymoursalmon.com web www.seymoursalmon.com

Ourworkinthe community

Wehave operatedoureducationalprogram forelementary school childrenannually foralmost30years. We restore, conserveand enhance habitatfor allspecies inhabitingthe valleyandenhance salmonidpopulations in the watershed. We attend andcoordinatecommunity events to highlight theimportanceofourwildplaces andprovide volunteer opportunitiesfor thelocal community

Testimonial

“Community engagement is theheartofthe Society; providinglearningopportunities forstudentsand volunteers on thevital role of salmon in healthywatersheds, thetoolkit of salmonid enhancement, and howindividualscan give back to protect an ecosystem in ourshared backyard.“

- GillianSteele, Fisheries andOceansCanada

Arecentstory

TheSeymour RiverrockslideinDecember2014 blocked fishpassage to migrating salmonids in the watershed.The Societyspearheadeda team of concernedstakeholders and communitymembers to implementa mitigation project between 2016 and2024 to restoremigration forall fish species usingan innovativerockbreakingand moving program.Salmonidpopulations couldnolonger access and use thewatershed as part of their lifecycleifthe rockslide damremained andwoulddisappear fromthe river. Viable fish passage wasfirst observedin2019 following four years ofrockslideclearingworksand hasimproved each year as we continue our mitigationprogram

Events

Ourannualeventsare presented on our website at: www.seymoursalmon.com/events/list/

Ways to offersupport

www.seymoursalmon.com/about/donate/ Legacy/Estate Giving(Willpower site): www.willpower.ca/charities/the-seymour-salmonid-society/ Volunteering: seymoursalmon.com/about/volunteers/

West Vancouver Foundation

OurFocus

With afocus on philanthropy, grants, and community insights,our vision is to create ahealthy and vibrant North Shore, whereeveryone is valued,contributes,and feels they belong

OurPeople

Staff, boardand volunteer committee membersare all from theNorth Shore.

Facts

Formed in 1979 by agroup of localresidents whowanted localdonations to support localcauses.Manyonthe NorthShore face significant challenges and we’re supporting thecharitiesthat serve thoseinneed.

Give WhereYou Live

Give WhereYou Live is an excitinggivingcampaign that empowersyou to join others in West Vancouver &the North Shoreinsupportingaselectgroupoflocalcharities. Thereare arangeofpartnersselected each year andthisyear theoverarchingtheme is povertyreduction–someofthesecharities are providing vital supporttothoseinneed, while others are providing ahanduptohelp breakthe povertycycle.

ThisYear’sPartners

1. Backpack Buddies –kids’ meal program

2. Vancouver Food Runners– NorthShore surplus food distribution

3. West Vancouver Feed theNeed–senior’s mealprogram

4. Athleticsfor Kids –giving kids achance to play

5. HollyburnCommunity Services –supportinghighly marginalized youth

6. Red Fox HealthyLiving– supportingchildren andyouth

7. BC Petsand Friends –healingcomfort

8. Family Services of theNorthShore –Christmas Bureau

9. Harvest Project –extending a‘hand up’

10. NorthShore Restorative Justice–preventingconflict andharm

DoublingYourDonation

UntilDecember31st,2024, whenyou donate through the West Vancouver Foundation to one of thecampaign partners, your donation will be matched, up to $10,000 total per project,byfunds at theWestVancouver Foundation.

Ways to offersupport

Once youare readytomake adonation, youcan make a gift by:

• Donateonline: westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl

• Mail acheque payable to West Vancouver Foundation. Include theprogram name on thememoline.

•Give agift of Publicly Traded Securities

•Leave agift or bequest in your Will.

•Talktousabout gifts of Life Insurance.

Celebrating 45 Years of Impact in theCommunity!

SeymourSalmonid Society

Neptune employees volunteering at Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau

Parkgate CommunityDay

North Shore Baseball

North Shore Community Resources

The Polygon Gallery