November 20, 2024

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Pemberton residentsfrazzled by fried appliances following storm

NICKLABA

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Itstartedwitha“bang,”“boom”or“kaboom,” dependingonwhoyouask.

Regardlessofwordchoice,manyinNorth Vancouver’s PembertonHeightsneighbourhoodall reportaloudsound beforethepowerwentoutduringapowerfulrain-andwindstormthathitNov.4.

Allwentdarkforaroundsixorseven hours,ashared experience for thousandsofhomesacrossthe region. Butwhenthelightscameback on,peopleinPemberton Heightsstartednoticingthatnumerousappliancesweren’t reactivating.

Fridges,stoves,microwaves,coffeemakers,icemachines andoverheadexhaustfanswerealldead,leaving residents to comeupwithcreativesolutionsonhow to storegroceries andcookmeals,andbusinessownersscrambling to make quick fixestoservetheircustomers.

AccordingtoDistrictofNorth Vancouver Coun.Herman Mah,whoalsolivesintheneighbourhood, at least33 homes experienceda“massive surge”onNov.4.

Relateddamagesareestimatedtobearound $300,000, he said.

Asthey replacedamageditems,andcontacttheir

UNHAPPYHOLIDAYS

Climatechange threatens belovedChristmastree fest

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

Climatechangeisthreateningthe viabilityofoneoftheNorthShore’s treasuredChristmastraditions.

TheDundaraveFestivalofLights,which bringsinhundredsofChristmastreesfor itsForestofMiracles,hasbeentoldby their suppliersthatgoingforward,theirtrees willbesmallerandtwicethepricebecause barelyanyaresurvivingB.C.’sannual droughts,heatwavesandflooding.

“Whenwestartedin2008,wecould literallybringour forestofgrand firsto theDundaravefestival.Theywereour trees.Andwefoundoutthisyearthat,no, they’re reallyhardtocomeby,”saidMichael Markwick,festivalorganizer.“Theseseedlingsdon’tgrowpasttheirthirdyear.They justburnup.”

Fornow,Markwicksaidorganizersare scramblingto figureouthowtheycancontinuetobringtreesinatacostthatwon’t driveoffthesponsorsanddonors who maketheeventpossible.Butinthelonger term,thingsarelookingevenmurkier.

“Ourtreesuppliersaresaying maybe inthenextfiveyears,we mighthavetoget ourtreesfromsouthofthevalley,likefrom Oregon,andIcan’timaginedoingthat,”he said.

Markwicklaunchedthefestivalin2008 afterhisfamily’sfavouriteChristmas tree lotatDundaraveBeachbecame oneofthe casualtiesoftheglobalfinancialcrisis.But Markwicksoughtto reimaginethe lotas a socialenterprisethatwouldbringthecommunitytogether.

“Ithought,whynotdoanartsand culturefestivalthatactuallyallowsus to

areseniorsandyoung adults.”

Butthechangingclimate’simpactson Christmastreesisn’ttheonly newchallengethefestivalisfacing.Thisyear,the non-profitfounditselfshutout of about $150,000ingrantfundingthathelpspayfor theartistsandfestivalcosts,whichinturn multiplieshowmuchLookout will eventually receive.

Atitsheart,thefestivalisintendedto bringpeopletogether,whichiscriticalin today’spoliticalclimate,Markwicksaid, addingthathe’sbeentryingtocommunicatewithMLAsthat“itistotallylegitimate foraperformingartsfestivaltoraisecharitablemoneyfora non-profitthat’sdoing goodinthecommunity.”

Intheshort-term,Markwicksaidhe urgeshisneighbourstovisittheDundarave FestivalofLightswebsiteandpurchase a tree,whichpaystreegrowersandartists, andkeepspeopleout of homelessness.

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLABowinnMa hasbeen namedB.C.’sministerof infrastructure.

Ataswearing-inceremonyfor hisnewgovernment on Monday, re-electedPremierDavidEby appointed thethree-term MLAto

the role.

addressacommunityneed–homelessness” hesaid.

Morethanacollectionofbeautifully decoratedtrees,the festivalbringslive music,dancing,wassailingand reconciliationevents.

Intheirfirstyear,theyraised$25,000for theLookoutHousingandHealthSociety.In theyearssince,they’vepushedthatnumber toover$1million,Markwicksaid.In2018,

Maismovingonfromherprevious roleastheprovince’s first ministerofemergencymanagementandclimate readiness, after thatappointmentin2022.

Startingthisterm,theformer Ministryof Transportationand Infrastructure hasbeensplit intotwodepartments,with

thefestival’sdonationshelpedLookout purchaseacondo,whichthey’vecommitted inperpetuity to useasaffordablehousing forlow-incomeseniors.

“Thecommunity reallytakesownership ofsolvingtheproblem,”hesaid.“TheNorth ShoreshelterisasbusyasLookout’sshelter in theDowntownEastside,sodemandhas continuedtorampup,buttheprofilehas changed.Thefolks rollingupto theshelter

Maoverseeinginfrastructure. Transportationwillbehandled byformer solicitorgeneralMike Farnworth,whohas been named ministeroftransportationand transit.

Atfacevalue,theinfrastructure fileappearstobeasimilar posttowhatMawasgivenwhen she was firstswornintocabinet

Justasurgentthoughshouldbe a demandfromourpoliticalleadershipfor climateaction,Markwicksaid.Thenotion ofnotbeingabletogrowChristmastreesin Canadashouldbeastarkmessage.Whileit mighthavesomethingtodowithSantagivingouttoomanylumps of carbon-intensive coal,itprobablyhasmoretodowiththe lumpsofbitumenloadedontothetankers thatpassbyDundaraveBeach,headded.

“Whenyou floor it on thehighwayto climatehell,youputChristmasatriskand everythingelse,”hesaid.“We needtoget seriousaboutalookingatthestructures thatcausethiscatastropheto unfold.It’sgot fingerprintsonit.Andwecandealwithit.”

Thisyear’sDundaraveFestivalofLights festivitieskickoffonNov.30.

astheministerofstateforinfrastructurein2020.

ButtheMLAsaysher new appointmentiscompletelydifferentfromherpast role,which wasajuniorpost under the ministeroftransportationand infrastructure.

“Thisappointment now isto buildanewministrydesignedto

delivercapitalprojectsbetter,” Masaid.

ThenewMinistryof Infrastructurewillbringcapital planningandprocurementinto asingledepartment,whichwill allowforbetterco-ordination whenthegovernmentisbuilding schools,hospitalsand other

Dundarave Festival of Lights founderMichaelMarkwick (red scarf) and Lookout Society North Shore Shelter communityliaison co-ordinatorOwenHyneslook forward to the upcoming Forest of Miraclesat the Dundarave Festivalof Lights. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

DNVupdatespolicy forEV charginginnew developments

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Allnewdevelopments

intheDistrictofNorth Vancouverwillhaveto bepre-loadedwith the capacitytochargeelectricvehicles.

AtameetingNov 4, councilvotedtomove towardamendingitszoning bylawtoincludeEVinfrastructurestandardsfornew construction.

Ina reporttocouncil, staffsaidtheupdatedpolicy will formalizethedistrict’s existing regulations,bringingitinlinewith othermunicipalitiesincludingCity ofNorth Van, West VanandCityof Vancouver.

Thedistricthasbeenencouraging EV charginginfrastructurefornew developmentsforaround10 years,said sustainabilityplannerAdam Wright.In 2021,thedistrictwentfurther,updatingits policytoencourage rezoningapplicantsto provideEV-readyparkingforall residential andaccessibleparkingspaces,aswell as one-fifthofcommercialandindustrial spaces.

Becausenewprovinciallegislation limitsmunicipalities’ability to controlnew developmentapplicationsonacase-by-case basis, Wrightsaidit’simportanttoupdate thebylawnowsothatEVchargingstandardsautomaticallyapply to futurebuilds.

Theproposedchangewill require EV-readyparkinginall residentialspaces (includinghotels)andin45percentof non-residentialspaces.Allspaces designatedforcarsharemusthaveanoperating EV charger.

Staff recommendedthat theupdated policycomeintoeffectJuly1,2025,because thatgivesenoughtimetothenew requirementstobeincludedinplansforupcoming developments,andfor staff toeffectively communicate thechanges to developers.

Havingcharginginfrastructure innew developments isexpectedto reduce passengervehicleemissionsbyencouragingpeopletobuyEVsandchargethemat homeoratwork, Wrightsaid.

Coun.JordanBacksaidachallenge still existswitholderbuildings thatlackinfrastructurethatsupportsEVcharging.

Wrightsaidthatexistingmulti-family buildingsareakeyareaidentifiedinthe district’s overall EV strategy.

“ThingslikesupportingpublicEV

chargingnexttoornearexistingmulti-familybuildings,orbetterconnecting residents of multi-familybuildingswith rebates, for example,are someoftheactionswe’re pursuing,”he said.

Coun.Herman Mahaskedstaffto explain whythe requirementforEVchargingin non-residentialstallshasgoneupto45 percent,from 20 percentpreviously.

“That’sgenerallyin responsetoone of theinsightsfromtheEVstrategy:Theneed toprovidemore supportforworkplace charging,” Wright replied.

Mah,whomentionedthathehasan electricvehicle,saidthereareothercarbon alternatives in thepipeline–likehydrogen –butalotofstock isbeingputintoEVsin a shortamountoftime.

“Ijusthopethatthereisenoughelectricitydownthe road,”hesaid.“That’s oneconcernthatIhavenowwhenIstart hearingthatwe’re goingtoneedacouple moreSiteCdamstobe abletohave allthe vehicleselectrified.”

MayorMikeLittle expressedconcern thatbuilders couldcomplywiththe regulationswithoutprovidingfunctionalEV charging,noting onelocaldevelopmentthat includedEVchargingstationsthatweren’t wired.

“Howprescriptivedoweneedtobe tomakesurethatdoesn’thappenagain?” Littleasked.

Wrightsaidthatwhentheyfirstintroducedthepolicy 10 yearsago,therewas a greatervarietyofchargingtechnologies.

“Therewasalotoftechnologiesthat were ableto meet thatstandard,”hesaid. “However,nowit’sconvergingaroundaparticulartypeoftechnology.Soratherthan providingelectricaloutlet,itwould mostly be ajunctionbox,whichwouldenable most typesofEV chargers.”

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Schools, hospitals top priorities

infrastructuretosupport growingcommunities, she said.

Fromplanningthrough todelivery, theministrywillbe responsible forbuildingthingslike post-secondaryinstitutions, courthouses,jails andhospitals,Ma added.

“Thecreationofthis newministrywillnotslow downanyprojects,”she said. “Itis beingcreated tospeedthings up and improveourdeliveryof whatiscurrentlya record levelofcapitalinvestment bytheB.C.government.”

Masaidshe’shonoured totakeonthe role.

North Vancouver-LonsdaleMLA BowinnMais sworn inas ministerofinfrastructureonMondayatGovernmentHouse in Victoria.

“Buildingschools, hospitals andotherinfrastructureisatop priorityforDavidEby’sgovernment,”she said. “Weknowthatfamiliesandcommunitiesarecountingonustodeliverfor them,andthat’swhatthisnewministry willbebuilttodo.”

Meanwhile, North Vancouver-Seymour MLASusieChanthas been named

parliamentarysecretaryforseniors’ servicesandlong-termcare.Formerly, shewastheparliamentarysecretaryfor accessibility.

Asof Tuesdayafternoon,the Official OppositionunderBCConservativeLeader JohnRustadhadyettoformashadow cabinet.

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Suspectthwartedstealingcheese worth $13K

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

That’salotofcheddar.

North VancouverRCMPare lookingforasuspect theysaytriedto steal almost$13,000worthofcheese.

Theincidenthappened more than a monthago.OnSept.29,atabout 4p.m.,anofficeronpatrolcame acrossacartfullof cheeseinthe alleybehindWholeFoodsinCentral Lonsdale.Thesituationsmelledoff, likearipeLimburger,andofficers wentinforacloserlook. Around that time,asuspiciousmanappearedout of theWholeFoodsstairwellwho, uponseeingtheofficers,promptly cheesedit.

Theinvestigation revealedthe manhadbrokenintothe Whole Foodsstorageareaandwasinthe processofmakingoffwith thefermenteddairygoods,whichstaffsaid hadastreetvalueof$12,800.Because they’dbeen removedfromthestore’s fridges,theycould no longerbesold.

Inapress release,North VancouverRCMPspokesmanConst. MansoorSahaksaidthecase is a goodexampleoftheboys inblue

usingtheirpolice sense todetect wrongdoing.

“Weareoftenproactively patrollinghigh-crimeareastopreventanddetercrimefromoccurring. Thisisanexampleofintelligence-led policingusinginformationprovided directlybyourcrimeanalyststo respondtoemergingcrimetrends in North Vancouverandbeyond,”he said.

Althoughtheycouldn’tnabthe suspectintheirtrap,Sahak said policearehopefulthepubliccan helpthemsniff outthelactose larcenist.

“Whilethiswasgreatworkbyour officers,theinvestigationisnotcomplete. We are releasingCCTVvideoof thesuspectinhopesthatsomeone may recognizethe suspectandcall police,”hesaid.

Anyonewithinformationabout thisincidentisaskedtocallthe North VancouverRCMPat604-9851311andquotefile#2024-19909. Thosewhowishtoprovideinformationbutwantto remainanonymous cancontactCrimeStoppersat1-800222-TIPS(8477).

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This wasthe cart fullofcheese valuedat $12,800 stolenfrom a North Vancouver Whole Foods. NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP

NoChristmastree

Themostwonderfultimeofthe yearisrightaroundthecorner Climatechangedoesn’tcare. Whenstormsbring record rainfallthatbattersourinfrastructure,likethewidespreadpower outagesonNov. 4,peoplein thousandsof affectedhomeswillcomplainoflost Wi-Fior achillier-than-usual evening.

Yetthediscomfort isfamiliar.These eventsmayhappenmore oftennow,but theyarepartofnormallifeandforthemost part passeasilyintothe rearview.

Thenewsthatmore extremeweatheris takingaway our Christmastrees,andperhapsthebelovedtraditions that surround them,isanunfamiliardiscomfort.

Grandfirsthatwarmthe soulsofgoers totheDundaraveFestivalofLightswill likelybesmallerandtwicethepricegoing forward,becausebarelyanyaresurviving

B.C.’sincreasingdroughts,heatwavesand flooding,supplierssay(seePage4).

Thesetidingscarryanoutsizedsting. Thetietoajoyfultraditiontriggersextra sadness,evendenial,attheideaoftheir loss.

Butmake nomistake – climatechange is aGrinchthatdoesn’tgiveahootabout your holidays.Unlessmoreisdonetocurb risingtemperatures,theseunfeeling forces willtakeawaythings more preciousthan festive flora.

And aswe peel back carbon-reduction policiestocoolconsumerfrustration,when moveslikethatarelikelytodriveupcosts inthelongrun,theironyisheatinguptoo.

Solet’snotbetheEbenezerScrooge whodesperatelypleadswiththe Ghostof Christmas Future forasecondchance. We allknowtheScroogewhoactsprudentlyin thepresentalsobringsthe mostjoy.

Wisdomteethsurgerya revealing rite ofpassage

ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

I’mtrynagethigh‘tilIcan’tfeel nothin’

IcouldfallouttheskyandIstill won’t feel nothin’

I’mwaytoohigh(yeah,what?)Whoa (high)whoa(yeah)

I’mwaytoohigh(yeah,what?)Whoa, whoa(yeah)

That’sthesong,“Sky”byPlayboiCarti, thatmysonwasrappingfor me inthecar theotherday.Actually,whenIsay“rapping,” Ishould reallysayhewas“incoherently and forcefullymumbling.”

Andthisiswhatitactuallysoundedlike: “Muh huhhuhhuuhhhhhuhhuhhuuhhh huhhhhuh.Muhhuhhuh huuhhhhhuhhuh

huuhhhhuhhhhuh.”

Youcaninsertyourown“that’swhat allrapsoundslike”jokehereifyouwant. I wouldnever,youoldcrank.

Anyway,whydidmysonsoundlikethat? Thelyricsofthatsonggiveaclue.Hewas, infact,“inthesky,”inaway.Andhismouth wasfrozenandstuffedfullofgauzeandhe wasdribblingspitandbloodalloverhimself.

A classicFridayatthePresthousehold!

Justkidding.Thiswasoutoftheordinary for sure–mysonhadgonethroughthatrite ofpassagethatsomanyofus remember, gettinghiswisdomteeth removed.

Doyou rememberwhenyourscame out?Sureyoudo–asI’vespokentopeople abouttheexperienceIhadwithmy kid,I’ve learnedthatthe wholeworldofwisdom

teethhascreatedvividmemoriesformany, manypeople,andtheyallhavewild stories totell.

I recallafewbitsofmyownsurgery, now morethan20yearsago,includingtheodd sensationofbeinginstructedto countto10 astheanesthesiologistwasknockingmeout.

“Haha,OK.One,two,thr.”

Istill rememberthetinglingrunningup my armasthesedativedriftedtowards my heart,sendingmetotheshadowland.Ithen rememberwakingupand“hittingon”the nurses.I’msuretheylovedhearingthose sexymumblesfromadruggedout bloody youngman.Socharming!

Anotherfriendtoldmeabouthis post-op adventureofjumpingoffabusinthemiddle oftrafficandthensprintinghomethelast

10blocks,makingitallthewaythere before fallingon his faceonhisstairs,wakingup hourslaterinagiantpoolof blood.Somuch wisdom!I’mthinkingImightknowwhythe instructionstheygive younowsaythatpublictransitisNOTRECOMMENDED.

And thentherearethepoorsoulswho justgetlocalanestheticandareawakefor thewholeprocedure.They’retheoneswho comeoutwithtalesof dentists swearing, sweating, blasting,sawing,hacking,getting outthecrowbarandstandingontopofthe chairtogettheneededleverage.Imagine enduringallthatandthengettingsent homewithoutanyofthe drugged-out bliss? Where’sthewisdom inthat?

NowthatI’madad,I’velearnedthat

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BEARSPRAY VICTIM ASKS PARENTS TO TALK TO THEIRKIDS

DearEditor:

Iama Lynn Valley residentwhowasbear sprayedbyyoungpeopleafterchallengingthemtostopshooting theirfireworks directlyatbuildings,andatmepersonally. TheRCMPattendingsaidthiswasthethird suchaerosol-based assaultoftheevening.

Iamaskingparentstositwiththeir childrenand look attheirphotosandsocial mediacommunications.Itisour responsibilitytotalkto ourkids andlet themknow theiractionsmatter.

Doyouknowwhereyourkidwasand whotheywerewith?I’mgladyoutrust them.Letthemsharethestoryoftheir adventureandindependence.

ItwasHalloween,sure,butat11p.m. ononeshortloopinmyneighbourhood, I interacted with threegroupsengagedin illegalactivity.

Let’sbeclear,fireworksareillegalandso is“justgettinghigh,” as onegrouptoldme beforelookingforan“all-good”fistbump.

Gettingsprayedwasthe resultofinsistingateenstopandhavea conversation afterfiring his roman-candle-stylefirework acrossthestreetintoaMountain Highway townhouseand ontothe Lynn Valley Church,beforefiringdirectlyatmedown HaroldStreet.

Thisfireworksshooterandhisfriend

whosprayedmeweretheonlyaberrant onesintheirgroup.Butthat’sthething: groups.

Parents,I’msureyourchildwaslikely makinggoodchoicesonHalloween,but thereweremany, manygroupsoutthere. Ichallengeyoutodemonstrateyoucare abouttheirchoicesandfriendships.

Sitwiththemandthephoneyoupay forandletthemshowyoutheiradventure. Whatdidtheysee?Howdidtheyfeelabout it?Itisyour responsibilitytoknowtheyare safeandbecominggood membersofthe community.

Giventhevolumeofgarbageonthe streets,fieldsandplaygroundsthis Halloween,morethanafewofourkidswere witnesstosomepoorchoices.

Ifyouseeanypicturesofagroupof mixedmaleandfemale,andthereare a coupleguyswearingfacecoveringsthatare non-medicalandnon-costume togowith theirnon-Halloweencostumes,Iamhappy tosendyoutheRCMP file numbercreated formyassault.

Thankyoutothepeopleand first responderswhocameto my aid.

Rob Walker

North Vancouver Editor’snote:North VancouverRCMPsaythe investigationintothisbearsprayattackisstill ongoing,and that no arrestshavebeenmade. Inresponseto a surgeinbearsprayincidents, West Vancouverbanneditssaleearlierthis year to youthunder19.

Sedatedkids saythedarndestthings

wisdomteethwackinessisnotjusta formativememoryfortheyoung patient,butalso fortheparentstheretowitnessthekidcomingoutofthefog.This was,I’mquitecertain, thefirsttimemysonhasbeen “impaired,”so itwasthefirsttimeI’dseenhimsuperloopy HewasVERYhappywhenthey brought me intoseehim.

“Hidad!”heshoutedthroughthegauze, beforeyellingseveralmorethingsthat mywifetellsmeIshouldn’tputinthe newspaper.

Then thenursebroughtoverawheelchair,explaining thatlegscan bewobbly afterthesurgery. They use thewheelchair to getpatientsoutofthebuilding, through theparkinglotandintotheircarssafely, sheexplained.Thisiswhenmysondecided itwasagood idea tohopoutofthechair andstartjumpingupanddown,toshow howun-wobblyhislegswere.I’ll consider usluckythathedidn’tcrashintotheX-ray

November20,2024

MPimpactreportcard–BritishColumbia

Ithasbeennineyearssince Iwashired bythecitizensofNorth Vancouverto represent theminParliament.

Duringmostof that time, Ihavealso beenprivilegedtoservemorebroadlyas amemberofthe federal Cabinet –first as MinisterofFisheries,Oceansandthe Canadian CoastGuard, thenasMinister ofEnvironmentand ClimateChange and currentlyas Canada’sMinisterofEnergy andNaturalResources.

Imention thisin thecontextof the breadthofopportunitythesejobs haveprovided to servenotonlyNorth Vancouver –mypriority- butalsoour provinceandourcountry.

Lastmonthin thisspace, Isharedan “MPImpact ReportCard”focused locallyon theNorthShore.The intentwas to providevisibility and accountability on somekeyresultsofmy efforts on yourbehalf.

Thismonth,in asimilarspirit, Ioffera secondreportcard focused ontheimpact ofmyworkat theprovinciallevel.

Impacts

machine.Thenurseseventuallywobbled himdownintothewheelchairandoffwe went.

Ilearnedalotthatday.Ilearnedthat hecanactuallyjumpatinybitonwobbly legs,andhe’s agreatgauzerapper,andhe isprettychillaboutbeinginpain,andhe’s notafanoflookinglikeachipmunk,andhe’s decentatFortniteevenwhensedated.

Ofcourse,theriskofayoungperson gettingtooattachedtothepainkillersis certainlyaconcern,andsomecorners of themedicalworldarguethere’snoevidence thatevenimpactedwisdomteethneed tobe removediftheyaren’tcausingproblems.

Butit’salloverformykidnow–hegotall fourout–andwehadagoodtime,learned a bitaboutourselves,andsangafewbarsof someprettygoodsongs.

Wiseguys?“Muhhuhhuhhuuhhhhh.” AndyPrestistheeditorofthe NorthShore News.Hishumour/lifestylecolumn runs biweekly.

Preservationofecosystemsandthe pursuit/creationofsustainableeconomic opportunitieslieat thecoreofwhyI entered politics.In thatcontext,here aresomeprovincial-levelachievementsI believehavehadsignificantimpact:

Fisheries

•Reopening theKitsilanoCoastGuard Base

•Developing Canada’sWhales Initiative –a$167Mprogramtoprotect andrestore threatenedwhalespecies including theSouthern ResidentKiller Whale.

•LeadingthecreationoftheBCSalmon Restoration &Innovation Fundincluding afederalinvestmentof$100M.

•Endingopennetsalmonaquaculture inBC.

•Creatingeightnewmarinerefugesto protectglassspongereefsin HoweSound.

Environment

•$50MtoestablishanOldGrowth Fundfortheprotectionofoldgrowth forests -laterenshrinedaspartofa $1BBCNatureAgreement(including Provincialcontributions).

•Developedanhistoricconservation agreementwithBCandtheSaulteaux and WestMoberlyFirstNationsto protectandconserveSouthernMountain caribou. Theseherdsareamongthefew inthecountrywhosepopulationsare nowgrowing.

•$212Minfederalfundingforthe LionsGate Wastewater TreatmentPlant and$15.3Minfundingtosupportthe replacementofundergroundwastewater andwaterinfrastructurein Victoria.

Energy andNatural Resources

•Securedthesurrenderofall(227) offshoreoilandgasdevelopmentlicenses onthePacific coast.

•$867MthroughourSoftwoodLumber ActionPlantosupportworkersand communities,diversifyourmarkets,help producersaccessservices,andkeepthe sectoronthecuttingedgeof thebioeconomy.

•$368.4Moverthreeyearsfor awide rangeofforestryinitiativesincluding strengtheningIndigenousleadership intheforestsector,forestryresearch exploringlow-carbonbuildingprojects, exportofsustainablysourcedCanadian forestproducts,expandeduseofbiofuels andutilizationofstrandedwood fibre andwoodwaste.

*** January’scolumnwillfeaturethethird and finalMPImpactReportCardinthis series. The focus -nationalimpact.

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Flooding forces West Van hearing clinictolook foranewhome

ABBY LUCIANO

aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Employeesata West Vancouverhearingclinicwill behelpingtheirclients fromacommunitycentrefortheforeseeablefuture,astheycontinuetodeal withdamagefromatmosphericriver floodinginOctober.

MandyFischisa registeredaudiologist atHearingLifeCanadaonBellevue Avenue in West Vancouver.Shesaidsheexpectsto beoperatingoutoftemporarylocationsfor uptoayearduetoseverewater damagein theirbuilding.

“Thishasbeenthemoststressfulexperienceofmyprofessionalcareerbesides COVID,”Fischsaid.“Ourpriority has been servingourclientsandmakingsurethey don’tfeeldeserted,lettingthemknowwe arethereforthemsettingupatemporary location.”

Peopleacrossthe LowerMainlandsaw massiverainfalloverthreedaysfrom Oct. 19 to 21,forcingsometoevacuateamidstdevastatingdamagetohomesandbusinesses.

Bellevue Avenueandthesurrounding areaquicklybeganto fill withwaterOct.19,

Anemployee sweeps wateroutofthe West VanHearingLife Canadalocationafterthe atmosphericriverthathitthe SouthCoast Oct. 19 to 21. MANDY

reachingFisch’s clinic quickly. Waterwent downtheclinic’s parkinglot reachingthe back door,submergingthe building’s electrical roominmorethantwoanda half metres of debris-filledwater.

Ittookmorethanthree daystoget thewateroutusingageneratorand ContinuedonA11

FISCH

Rec centreatemporaryhome

dehumidifiers,whichwerehardtofind becauseofhighdemandinthedays followingthestorm,Fisch said,addingthatmost oftheequipmentintheclinichasbeendamaged,withanestimated replacementcostof nearly$70,000.

AlthoughFischhasinsurancethatwill covermostexpenses,itwilltakeawhileto replacetheequipmentand she doesn’thave apermanentplacetoputthenewgear.

Carelimitations

Fischandherteamhave been renting a roomatthe West VancouverCommunity Centreforjustovertwoweeksto care for theirthousandsofclients.

Butduetothedamaged equipment andtheirnewlocation,providing care to patients–whoareprimarilyseniors–has comewithlimitations,shesaid.

“Wecannotseethevolume of people thatwewereseeingbefore,sowecan’thelp asmanypeopleinoneday,whichisvery frustrating,”Fischsaid.“I’musedtohaving fouroffices,andnowIhaveonelarge room thatI’mhelpingpeoplein.”

Fischhasseendailyappointmentscut inhalf,fromnearly40peopleadaytoan averageof15to20.

Shehashadtoborrowequipmentfrom

othercolleaguesthrough other HearingLife Canadabranchesand renttwo roomsatthe LonsdalelocationinNorth Vancouver.

Findinganewlocationforherbusiness hasbeenoneofthebiggestchallengesdue tolimitedoptionsof retailspace,shesaid.

There’snopowerintheprevious building,andwiththenewsthatitcould takeanywherefromeightmonthstoayear beforethepowercomesbackon,Fischsaid sheneededtoterminateherleaseandwill try tofindanewlocation.

“Iunfortunatelycan’tenvisagehowmany peoplemaynotcomebackbecause of this orlackofavailability,”shesaid.“Idon’t knowhowlongit’sgoingtotakemeto find a newpremises.”

Theaudiologisthasseenalotofchange throughouthercareerthepastthree decades,butnothinglikethis,shesaid. Despitethe flooding,Fischisstaying optimisticmovingforward.

Fischsaidherteamwillbemovingtothe HearingLifeCanadaLonsdalelocation atthe endofthemonthuntilthey findapermanentplace,andacolleaguewillbeworking at thecommunitycentreonedayaweek. AbbyLucianois the Indigenous and civic affairsreporterfor the North ShoreNews. Thisreportingbeat ismadepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.

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TheCanadiangovernmenthasintroduced a newpathwaytopermanent residencyfor familieswholostloved onesintheUkraine InternationalAirlines FlightPS752tragedy.

Underthisnewpathway, fromOct.28,2024,toOct. 27,2025,familymembersof victims whowereCanadian citizens,permanent residents,orindividuals approvedtoworkorstudy inCanadacannowapplyfor permanent residency.

ThevictimsoftheFlight PS752 crasharehonouredat a memorialgatheringinNorth VancouverinJanuaryof2024, markingthe fourthanniversaryofthetragedy.

North VancouverMPJonathan Wilkinson saidthatthisinitiativeaimstoensure affectedfamilies,includingspousesand relativesofCanadian residents,haveaccess tothesupporttheyneed. WilkinsonemphasizedthatthisprogramispartofCanada’s continuedsupportforthoseaffected by the PS752tragedy.

MarcMiller,MinisterofImmigration, RefugeesandCitizenship,announcedthe new pathwayto permanent residencyfor thefamiliesofthevictims.

“The downingofFlight PS752 was a horrific event,”Millerstatedina release.“As welaunchthisnew pathway,we reaffirm

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Ring Finder recovers our mostprecious treasures

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

It’safeelingalmosteveryonehas knownatleastonce.Somethingfeels justalittlebitoff,andpanicsetsin whenitdawns onyou yourringis gone.

It’sascenarioChris Turnerhasdedicatedhislaterlifeto rectifying,wherever hecan.TheNorth Vancouver resident foundedRingFinders,aglobalnetworkof metaldetectorenthusiaststhathaslanded manythousandsofringsback on thefingers wheretheybelong.

Attheageof12, Turnergotajobat a chickenfarmtopayforhisfirst metaldetector.Inthe50yearssince,he’shadcareers asagoalkeeper in professionalandinternationalsoccer,andinTVandfilmproduction. Butnojobhasgivenhimthesamerushthat comesfromhandingsomeonebackatreasureditemthey thoughtwas goneforgood.

“Iwasaskedtohelppeople.Isawhow muchjoyitbroughttopeoplewhenIwas ableto recoverwhattheylost,”hesaid. “ThebestthingI’veeverdoneinmylifeis whatI’mdoingnow.”

Losers,weepers

Ringsgomissingatdifferenttimes of yearfordifferent reasons.Inthefall,raking leaveswithwethandsisoftentheculprit. Inwintertime,it’sthrowingasnowball.In thesummermonths,thestory ofthelost ringoftenstartswithsomeoneputting on sunblock or goingforaswim.

“The otherone ispeoplegettingmadat theirspouseandthrowingthem,”hesaid. “Thathappensalottoo.”

sleuthswhousemetaldetectors to helppeoplefindmissingrings. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

Evenifalostringiscoveredbyinsurance,nonewringwilleverbeanadequate replacement, Turnerhasfound,because thenewonedoesn’tcomeimbuedwiththe samepersonalhistory.

“Everysingleringhasabeautifulstory. Everyonedoes,”hesaid.“I’vefoundthat it’soneofthesinglemostimportantthings weown–thatringthatwasgivento us by alovedone–andIjustlovebeingableto

reconnectpeoplewiththesestories.”

Finders,keepers

Fortheretobeanychanceof finding a lostring,thereneedstobegoodinteltogo onfollowedbysomedetectivework.Alotof times,it’s Turner’sseasonedadviceoverthe phonethatleadstotheringturningup,no needforametaldetectoratall.

“You’vegottolistentothestory. You’ve

gottoaskalotof questions,” he said.“If they’recertainthey’velostitinacertain area,Iwill find it.Andit doesn’t matterif it’slostforaweekor30years.Ifit’sonyour property,it’sstillgoingto be there.”

Whenaring reallycan’t be found, Turner said he finds his clientsatleastcomeaway withafeelingofclosure,nolongeragonizing overthe possibilitythatit may be nearby buteludingthem,justoutof reach.

Whenitcomestocompensation, Turner chargesagasfeefortravelling but apart fromthat,it’swhatever reward theclient wantstooffer.

“I’ve done itfora homemadeloafof banana bread.I’ve madeasmuchas$2,000 fora reward.It’sjustwhatever peoplefeel it’sworthtothemandwhattheycanafford. Everybody’s different,” he said.“Most people aregenerous.”

Earlierthisyear, Turnernotched his 500th find since he launchedRingFinders. It’s hard topickafavouritestoryamong them,hesaid.

InOctober2020,HollywoodactorJohn Cryerlosthiswedding ringwhileonthe Stanley Parkseawall.Whilemakinga post onCraigslist’slost-and-found page, he came upontheRingFinder’sadandcalledin Turnerfor help.Itlookedlikeit might be one ofthose“closure”cases, but Turnerlocated theringamidaclump of grassand mud. Anothercasethatsticksoutin his mind issearchinga propertyin Port Moodyforan engineeringringthathad belongedtoa man whowaskilledina motorvehiclecollision. Theman’s fiancébadlywantedto havethat piece ofhimback.

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Ring reunions revealpurejoy

“Istillthinkaboutthat andgetgoosebumps,knowing whatthatmeanttoher, tobeabletoholdthatand giveitbacktoher,”hesaid.

Ringsofpower

About15yearsago, Turnergot word from a strangerontheinternet who’dheardofhiswork andtheyagreedtobuild aworldwidedirectoryof metaldetectorenthusiasts who’dbewillingtohelp others. Turnersaiditwas hisdreamforeveryonewho losesaringtohaveaccess tosomeonenearby whocan help.

Today,theRingFindersgroup has about 280membersin18countries,andthey’ve loggedmorethan13,800confirmed finds. It’s whatmakes Turnermostproudnow.

Atsomepointinthejourney, Turner began recordingthe reactionsof hisclients whenhebrokethenewsthathe’dfound theirring. Withhisbackgroundinshowbiz, TurnersaidheknowswhatmakesgoodTV whenheseesit,andsohe’sworkingwith

RingFinders memberstogather footage thatcan be thebasisfora realityshowthat capturesthe dramaofthe searchand, more importantly, thetearful reunions people havewiththeirtreasureditems.

“Justtoseethe reliefonpeople’sface. I’veseengrownmenbreakdownandcry. Womenjustloseit,” he said.“Iwant people toknowifthey’velostsomething,theycan have a secondchanceoffindingit.”

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Inadditiontoshopping,The PolygonGallerywillbe offering aseasonallineupofinteractiveexperiences, includingwreath-makingandbeadingworkshopsand vintagephotosessionsforpets.Mostworkshopsare heldinthelobbygalleryadjacenttotheholidayshop, whilelargerevents,liketheupcomingfull-daytattoo pop-up,willbeintheSeaspan Pavilionupstairs.

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Sinceit’stheseasonofgiving,shopperswillbeglad toknowthatpurchasesfromThe PolygonShopand TheDianeEvansBookstorehelpsupportthegallery’s exhibitions,educationalprograms,andcommitmentto thearts.Andthere’sabonusforvisitors…

“Purchasesover$100comewithcomplimentary galleryadmission,”saysMacKay,“makingiteasyto explorecurrentexhibitionsafterbrowsing.”

Saidexhibitionsincludethiswinter’sLindBiennial, whichshowcasesCanada’stopemergingcontemporary artists,competingfortheprestigiousLindPrize. Meanwhile, Tales FromTheCryptpullsfascinating worksfromthe Polygon’svault,givingshoppersa chancetoviewtheserarelyseengems.

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ConvenientlylocatednexttoLonsdaleQuay,The PolygonShopisoverflowingwithfestivecharm, particularlyfromNov.13toJan.5,whenitsholiday decorationsbring ajoyfulenergyto theultra-modern space.“Beingrightinsidethegalleryadds aunique touchtoo,”saysMacKay.“Nothingbeatscombining shoppingwithart.”

Withitswelcoming atmosphere,extendedhours throughoutDecember(opensevendays aweek), proximitytogreatrestaurantsandfamily-friendly activities,andaccessibilitytotransit(includingthe SeaBusfromdowntown Vancouver),The Polygonisthe perfectplacetoactuallyenjoyshoppingthisseason. Soskipthemallandlettheholidayspiritguideyouto The PolygonShopinNorth Vancouver,whereyou’re alwaysboundtodiscoversomethingnew.

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Local JournalismInitiativeReporter GabbyDujmovicisn’tafraidtotakeon a challengeintheoutdoors.

InMay,Dujmovicbegana five-month journeyhikingfromtheU.S.-Mexico border toManningPark,alsoknownasthePacific

Crest Trail.

Four pairsofshoeslater,shetravelled over3,600kilometresonfoot,ending her trip back toCanadainearlyOctober. Butthe22-year-oldsaidshecouldn’t have doneitwithouttheskillsshelearned intheoutdoor recreationmanagement

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ORECpromotes alifeoutside

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programatCapilanoUniversity.

Thisyearmarksthe50thanniversary oftheprogram.Morethan200Capilano Universityalumni,instructorsandcurrentstudentscametogetherto theNorth VancouvercampusOct.26tocelebratethe milestone,butalsopayingtributetohow muchoutdoor recreationhas changedin B.C.

“Knowingthat[mymentors]playedsuch ahuge roleinmethinkingabout going on that trip,of me believingthatI coulddothat, andthenaccomplishingthatwas a really coolexperience,”Dujmovic said.

ORECfounderBrianWhitegave a presentationofthehistoryofthe firsttwodecades oftheprogram.

Whitefoundedtheprogramin1970, whentheearlydaysoftheprogramwere largetripssuchas10-dayexpeditionsin CathedralProvincialParkinKeremeos.

Dujmovicwasoneofthepeoplewho helpedorganizethe reunionalongside CapilanoinstructorRoyJantzen.

Morethan$4,000wascollectedforthe ORECalumnibursaryandsilentauction withproceedssupportingcurrentstudents infinancialneed.

“Itwasjust reallyawesometoseeso manypeopleconnectandunite overone

thingweallhadincommon,”Dujmovicsaid. BornandraisedinMapleRidge, Dujmovicwasalwayssurroundedbynature. Herinterestsparkedat 14yearsold when shebeganwatching“thruhiking”videos on YouTube.

InGrade 10, shetookanoutdooreducationcourse,wheretheclasswouldgoon Fridayfieldtrips relatingtowhattheytalked aboutthatweek.

“Ijustthought,‘Wow,Ihavetodothis forever,’”Dujmovicsaid.“I reallybelieve thatkidsshouldbeoutsidemore,soI really wantedtoworkinoutdooreducation.”

Shortly after, Dujmovic signed up for the ORECprogramin2020andgraduated

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Programaimstocreateleaders

inMaywithatourismmanagementdegree. Buttheprogramsaremorethanjustoutdoors.It’s alsofinancialplanningandrisk management.

GraduatesoftheORECprogramcan becomeoutdooreducators,parkrangers, rescuetechnicians.Thosewiththetourism degreecangetjobsonthemanagementside ofthetourismindustryinhotels,tourism informationofeventsplanning.

Achangingindustry

Jantzen,whohasbeenaCapilano Universityinstructorinthetourismand outdoor recreationfacultyfor24years,has seenahugechangeintheoutdoor recreationindustry.

WhenJantzentooktheORECprogram from1989to1991,therewerefew opportunities, leadinggraduatesto create theirown businesses, he said.

Jantzenlaunchedhisown nature tour businessinWhitehorseandstillrunsit today.In1999,hewasaskedtoleadoneof theORECprogramcoursesandhastaught eversince.

Butnow,Jantzenhasseenmorecareer opportunitiesflourishoverthelasttwo decades.

“There’sjustsomanydifferent

opportunitiesthatyoucouldgoto,”hesaid. “Nowyouseepeopleinadventuretherapy, morewithparks,outdoor recreationcamps, rescuetechnicians,thosethings.”

“Typically,whenyoulookatoutdoor recreation,youthink‘Oh,thisisfun.Thisis playingintheoutdoors.’Buttheseriousness ofitisthatifyouarenotprofessionaland you’renotawareofthesafetyissues,things couldgothewrong way.”

Withtheenvironmentalissuesweare seeingaroundthe world,Jantzensaidhe thinksstudentswillhaveademandinlearningabouthowtobemore environmentally friendlyintheindustry.

The core valuesofthe programJantzen saidaregraduatesbeingchange-makers, buildingasenseofcommunity,butalso beingprofessionalandseesthatcontinuing.

“They reallyareloversofthenatural world,”Jantzensaid.“We’remakingsure thatstudentsknow whentheyleavethis program,theyareleadingpeople.”

CapilanoUniversitywillhavean open houselearningmoreabouttheOREC programat theNorth Vancouvercampuson Nov.30andSquamishcampusDec.7. AbbyLucianoisthe Indigenous and civic affairsreporterfor the North ShoreNews. Thisreportingbeat ismadepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.

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NorthShorefansof Canadian rock havegota Good WeirdFeeling about anupcomingshow.

OnSaturday, Nov.23,a supergroup featuringmembersofsomeofthecountry’s favouritemusicalactsis bringinganeveningoffamiliar hitstothe20thAnniversary GalaoftheKayMeekArtsCentrein West Vancouver.

Theevening’sfestivitiesbeginwith a three-course dinnerat6p.m., withmusical accompanimentbytrumpetvirtuosoJens LindemannandKayMeekartisticadvisor IanParkeronpiano. Thatpartofthecelebrationissoldout.

Butticketsarestillavailableforthe 6:30p.m.cocktail receptionand 8 p.m. concertperformance by the Trans-Canada Highwaymen.

InthebandisNorth Vancouver’sCraig Northeyof Odds,StevenPageofBarenaked Ladies,ChrisMurphy ofSloanandMoeBerg ofThePursuitofHappiness.

Organizerssaytoexpectanelectrifying setofCanadianclassicslike“Someone

ChrisMurphyof Sloan,Steven Pageof BarenakedLadies, Moe Berg ofThe Pursuit ofHappiness,andCraigNorthey ofOdds form the Canadian rocksupergroup,the Trans-CanadaHighwaymen. ROB GEORGEFF

Who’sCool”(Odds)and“TheOld Apartment”(BarenakedLadies).

TheeveningwillbehostedLisa ChristiansenofCBC’sthe EarlyEdition, alongside West Vancouverstorytellerand radiohostGrantLawrence,withspecial gueststheEagleSongDancers.

Forthosedrawninbytheconcert portionoftheevening,Northeysaidthe Highwaymen’sofficialtaglineis“decades

oldfriendsfromtheCanadianMusic Wars.”

Thegroupcametogetherthrough a mutualfriendinthecomedy TV business. JimMillan,formerstagedirectorforKidsin theHall,wastalkingtoBerg one day when hesuggestedthemusician gathersome friendstogetherforastageproduction aboutlifeinaband.

NortheyalsoknewMillanfromthetime when theOdds guitarist-singerwasmusic directorforthehitCanadiansketchshow.

“Moethoughtitwasa goodidea,sohe askedmeandChrisandStevewhetherwe wantedtodosomethinglikethat,and we endedupputtingtogetherastage show,” Northeysaid.

Thefourwould playeach other’s hits, switchinginstrumentsalongthe way, and thentalkinbetweensongs.They alsohad archivalcontentthatwouldplayon screen. Thatwastheband’sfirstpresentation, whichtheytookonanine-citytour.

“Butthewaywekickedthe wholething off wasjusttogooutanddoashow without anyofthatstuff,”Northeysaid.“Afterthat littletourwithallthebellsand whistles,we thoughtthatfirstthingwedidwherewe justpressedgowasfuntoo.

“Sowestarteddoinggigsthatway, and it’s remainedthatway, wherewejustplay

the stuffthat peopleknowusfor,”hesaid. “It’slike a ’90smixtapeforalotofpeople.”

Northey describestheshowasjoyfulfor boththeaudienceandtheband.

“Alotoftimes,peopleshowupnot knowingexactlywhattoexpect,”he said. “Itjuststartsandit’sfamiliarsongafter familiarsong.

“We respectwhateachother hasdone andwe’refansofeachother, soit’ssuper fun.Andtheaudiencefeedsonthat,” Northeysaid. “Andwe’re prettyirreverent aspeople. We’renottooserious.”

KayMeekstandsoutontheNorth Shore,wheremusicvenuesarefewandfar between,Northeysaid.

“Butitmanagestohavesome reallyspecialshows.Andanytimeyoucansupport somethinglikethat–anoutletforthearts – youshould,” he said.

Apartfromanongoingtour, the Highwaymen released aCanadianacover albuminOctober2023called ExplosiveHits Vol.1.Northey’s Odds willalsoplaya show withLimblifteratCommodoreBallroom Feb.21.

20thAnniversaryGala:CocktailReception andTrans-CanadaHighwaymen Where: KayMeekArtsCentre When: Saturday, Nov.23,8p.m. Tickets: kaymeek.com

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Blueswinnationalbronzeon hometurfat Squamish campus

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Forthefirsttimeinmorethantwo decades,CapilanoUniversityBlues playersgottowear a medalaround theirnecksattheCCAA Women’s SoccerChampionships.

TheBlueswereallsmilesafterwinning a bronzemedalinthe finalsatSquamish’s CapUcampusonNov.9,witha1-0winover PACWEST’s VancouverIslandUniversity.

Fortheseconddayina row, anearlygoal byNorth Vancouver’sMyaFraserproved tobethegame-winner.TheArgylegrad alsopottedthewinneragainsttheSeneca CollegeStingonNov.8toearntheBlues a spotinthemedal round.

“Itwasthefinalgameofasterling fiveyearBluescareerforFraser,” readanews releasefromCapU.

GoalieAmayaSalvinohadher third “cleansheetwin”ina rowinthebronze game.

Accordingtothe release,thisbronzeis thefirstmedalforBlueswomen’s soccer since2001,whentheteam wongoldin MedicineHat.

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The CapilanoBlues women celebrate a win inthebronzegameofthe CCAA national championshipsNov. 9at CapU’s Squamish campus. BRIAN AIKENS

witha3-1 record,morewinsthantheyhad ina regularseasonwhichconsistedoftwo wins,sixdrawsandfourlosses.

AlltheBluesgoalsinthetournament werescoredbydefenders,eachaheader off asetpiecedeliveredbyMichaelaSalvino. ErikaDiLorenzoscoredinThursday’swin overtheMountSaint VincentMystics,and Fraserscoredineachofthelasttwogames.

Theplayersofthegameinthebronze matchwereIsabellaBologneseforCapilano andMyaCreedforVIU.

AlsoonNov.9,inanall-Quebec final match-up,NomadesdeMontmorency clinchedthegoldmedalwitha3-0winover Aiglesd’Ahuntsic.

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Sinceour last Public InformationMeeting in June 2023,wehavebeen workingona designconcept based onour planning studies,community inputand theCity’sstrategic vision andpolicies.

Please join us at oneofourin-person Public Information Meetings tolearnaboutthe initial ReImagine Capilano Design Conceptand letusknowwhatyou think.

Pleasenotethatbothmeetings will coverthe same information.

PUBLICINFORMATIONMEETING #1

•Date:Wednesday,November27

•Time:5pm-7pm

PUBLICINFORMATIONMEETING #2

•Date:Saturday,December7

•Time:10am-12pm

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North Van coachtakes UBCto second-straightnationaltitle USPORTSSOCCER

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ANorth Vancouver coachisbehindone ofthemostdominant universitysoccerteams inCanadianhistory.

OnSunday,aGatoradesoakedJesseSymons pumpedhis fistsand roared incelebration,asUBC wonitssecond-straight nationaltitleatthe U SPORTS Women’sSoccer ChampionshipinHalifax, N.S.

Alongwiththeteam’s trophy,Symons wasalso recognizedfor hisoutstandingleadership.Hewas named coachoftheyearatboththe regionaland nationallevel.

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Afteragruellingpost-seasonwhichtook theteamtoCalgaryfortheCanada West championshipandthentheEastCoast for nationals,UBCdefeatedLaval1-0inthe final.

Withthatvictory, theThunderbirds madehistory withaperfect20-0season,

becomingthe firstCanadianuniversity soccerteamwithanundefeated record sincethecreationofthewomen’snational championshiptournamentin1987(UBCalso wonthatinauguralevent).

Thisyear’sThunderbirds put together their perfectseasonwithstrongoffence butalsooverwhelmingdefence,earning six consecutiveshutoutsthroughboththeCW

SoakedinGatorade,UBC women’s soccer coachJesse Symons celebrates a1-0win over Laval 1-0inthe national finalNov. 10inHalifax,N.S. NICKPEARCE

Preparationiscrucial

andUSportsplayoffs.Theyallowedjustfourgoalsinthe regularseason.

SetinthatironcladdefensivelineupisNorth Vancouver rightbackEllaSunde,playing90minutesinthefinaland120 minutesinthesemi-finalwin againstCapeBreton(1-0).

Atthebeginningoftheseason,Symonssaidhewas a bitnervous,asinjuries removedsomeofhistopgoal-scorersfromthelineup,includinganotherNorth Vanproduct, SophieDamian.

“Butitturnedoutthatwejusthadmoreweapons,”he said.“Everyonesortofstepped up inthoseareas.”

Combined with hisproven defensiveplayers,“wewere hardertostopthananyteamI’ve everhad,” Symonssaid. Coachfocusesonpreparationandplayers

Atthecoreoftheteam’s near-flawlessperformancethis yearwasfocusingonthegameaheadandnotgettingcaught upinthebiggerpicture.

“Lastyearwelearned,”hesaid.“WelostGame10 mid-season,anditwasallabout:will this team goto end of season [undefeated]? Willtheynot?

“Andwejustplayedsobadinthatgamein Victorialast year,”Symonssaid.

Thatsingle0-2losswasawake-upcalltothesquadof perfectionists.

Thisseasonwasallabout routineandhabit,thecoach said,withmajorfocus beingputintopreppingforeach individualteaminupcominggames.

SundesaidthatcoachSymonsison“anotherlevel”when itcomestotactics.

“He reallydialsinon video …that’skindofbeenabig thinghefocuseson,”shesaid.“We’regoingtobethemost preparedteam.”

Theplayers reallyfocusonwhateachcandoindividually,andwhatformationsworkbest againsteachopposing team.

“It’snotlike we just showup andplay,”Sundesaid.

But Symons’s coachingapproachislessabout roleson thefieldandmoreabouttheplayersthemselves.

“Abigthinghetalksaboutistheperson,andhe recruits basedonhavinggoodpeopleintheenvironment,”Sunde said.“Thatalsocontributestooursuccessbecauseeveryone’ssocloseandsupportingeach other,even thoughour rosterisprettybigandobviouslynoteveryonegetstoplay.”

Thatattentionto recruitingledtosomestandout rookie performances,includingSiennaGibson,whowasnamed MVPatnationals.

“Consistently,the rookiesare gettingacknowledgment, andIthinkthat’satestamenttowhohebringsinandthe depthoftheteamaswell,”Sundesaid.

Inaninterview,Symonsacknowledgedthathiscoachof theyearawardswere“great recognition,”butdidn’tdwell muchonthetopicotherthantoputshineonhisteam,and alltheothergreatcoachesatthe nationalevent.

Symonshasalonghistorywithwomen’ssoccer,much ofitontheNorthShore.Priortohisnineyearswiththe Thunderbirds,hewastheformertechnicaldirectorofthe NorthShoreGirlsSoccerClub,andservedasheadinstructor atthesocceracademyrunoutof West Vancouver’s SentinelSecondary.

He’salsocurrentlytheassistantcoachofhisdaughter’s team,theU9NorthShoreGirlsHuskies.

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Farzin YadegariArchitect Inc.hasapplied for aZoning BylawAmendment application to rezonetheproperty fromtheexisting RT-1and CD-073 Zones to anew ComprehensiveZone(CD)to allow fora 7-storey residential buildingwith78strata units. Theproposal includes 78 vehicleparking stallsand171 securebicycleparkingstalls.

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North Vancouverplayerconsideringfuture inpro soccer

SymonsgavehighpraiseforSunde’s contributionstotheUBCteam.

“Ourteamhas17shutoutsin20games thisyear.Ellawasabigpartofthat,” he said.“Shegetsupanddown[the field]as a fullbackandisabletojoinintheattack, but alsojustmanagessomeofthetop wingers inthecountry.”

“She’s reallymaturedintoaleaderonthe team,andisapersonthat reallywantsto besuccessful with notonlyherself, butwith herteammates,”Symonssaid.

Sunde’saplayerthatanysoccercoach wouldputonastartinglineup,“because she’sgotthatelectricpersonalitythat makeseveryonebetter,”Symonssaid.

Now20yearsold,Sundegotherstart withthe NorthShoreGirlsSoccerClubat age five, firstplayingcompetitively with the program’sGold1team.Later,shejoinedthe MountainUnitedFC(nowBurnabyFC) high performanceclub.

Sunde wasplayingintheBCSoccer PremierLeague whenshe was recruited by SymonstojointheUBCsquad.

Whilethesciencestudent’scurrent plan istogetintomedschool,she’salsoconsideringplayingsoccerprofessionally.

She’s been givenfoodforthoughtfrom severalopportunitiesthrough theUBC program,like being partofa$1-millionevent calledTheSoccer Tournamentearlierthis year.She’llcompeteagaininthe match next June.

“UBCseemsto providealot ofopportunities,”Sundesaid.“Therearemany players on my teamwho havealreadytakena step intothe professionalworld.”

Shealsohas hereyesontheupcoming NorthernSuperLeague–aCanadianprofessionalsoccerleagueforwomen–whichis settodebut in2026.

“I’mjustexcitedtoseewhereitgoes, honestly,and whoknowswhatthefuture holdsforme,”Sundesaid.

North Van’s EllaSundesuitsup forUBC on the way to anationaltitle. BOB FRID

Discoveruniqueholidaygiftsthatsupport

NorthVancouver’slocalmuseum

WitheverypurchaseattheMuseumofNorthVancouvergiftstore,shopperscontributetomuseumprogramsandinitiativesthatkeep communitystoriesalive,allwhilegivingsomethingmeaningfultotheirlovedones

ShoplocalandwithanimpactattheMONOVAgiftstorethisholidayseason.PhotoviaMONOVA

TTheMuseumofNorth Vancouver(MONOVA)gift storeistheperfectplaceto startyourholidayshopping withapurpose.

Offeringacarefullycuratedselection ofitemsthatreflectthespiritand heritageoftheNorthShore,the MONOVAmuseumstoreisanideal destinationforthoselookingfor meaningful,locally-sourcedfinds. Supportinglocalculturethrough holidayshopping

TheMONOVAgiftstoreisdesigned asanextensionofthemuseum experience,givingvisitorsan opportunitytobringhomeapieceof NorthVancouver’shistoryorshareit withlovedones.

Plus,witheverypurchasemade, shopperscancontributeto preservingNorthVancouver’sculture andhistory.

“Salesrevenuefromthestoregoes towardsenablingbarrier-free programming,suchasour pay-by-donationdays,”saysPamela Roberts,MONOVA’smanagerof businessoperations.

“Revenuesalsosupporteducational eventsandprogramsthatenhance visitors’experiencesinthemuseum.”

Inadditiontothemuseum’sexhibits, visitorscanexploreStreetcar153for FREEwhilebrowsingforagift.The

NexttotheMONOVAgiftstore,andalsoFREEtovisit,visitorswillfind Streetcar153,anauthenticstreetcarfromtheBritishColumbiaElectric Railway’sNorthVancouverline.PhotoviaMONOVA

Passholdermemberships,available for$35forindividualsand$75for families,includeunlimitedaccessto themuseum,exclusiveinvitationsto exhibitpreviews,discountsonselect programsandreducedratesfor guestadmissions.

“Wewantpassholderstofeellikepart ofourmuseumcommunity,” Robertssays.

Giftsthatmakealastingimpact Shopperslookingforuniqueitems tocompletetheirholidaylistscan findanarrayofspecialgiftsatthe MONOVAstore.

historicandonlyremainingstreetcar fromtheBritishColumbiaElectric Railway’sNorthVancouverline,is locatednexttothestore.

Curated,community-centereditems

TheMONOVAgiftstorefeaturesa broadselectionofitemscraftedby localandCanadianartists,manyof whomcallNorthVancouverhome.

Thestoreoffersart,jewelry,books andchildren’stoysthathighlightthe uniquecultureofNorthVancouver andthesurrounding Indigenouscommunities.

ArtistssuchasLynnValley’sEstelle LiebenbergFritzcontributeceramics, whileHimikalasPamBaker,a Squamish/Kwaguilth/Tlingitartist, providesjewelrythatcelebrates Indigenousculture.

“Wemakeitaprioritytofeature

itemsfromlocalartistsandartisans,” Robertssays.

“EachitemreflectsapieceofNorth Vancouver’scommunity.”

Forhistoryenthusiasts,thestore hasacollectionofbooksthatdelve intothehistory,cultureandnatural environmentofNorthVancouver,with topicsrangingfromthedevelopment ofthecitytostoriesfromIndigenous Nations,includingtheSquamishand Tsleil-Waututh.

Passholdershoppingweekoffers specialperks,fromNov.23to Nov.30,2024

MONOVApassholderscanenjoy extraperksduringthepassholders’ shoppingweek.Themuseumis doublingtheusualdiscountto20% offalmosteverythinginthestore.

Thestoreofferslimitedframedand mattedprints,allowingshoppersto givefriendsandfamilyabeautiful keepsakefromNorthVancouver’s past.Foryoungerfamilymembers, thestorefeatureskid-friendlyitems likeplushlonghousesandmagnetic booksabouttheSalishSea.For stockingstuffers,Indigenous-made itemslikecandiedsalmonand pemmicanofferunique, locally-sourcedtreats.

EachsaleatMONOVAsupports thepreservationandsharingof NorthVancouver’shistoryand culture,contributingtoa community-centeredlegacy.

“Supportinglocalnon-profitslike MONOVAhelpsensurethatwecan continueengagingthecommunity withourprogramsandevents,” Robertssays.

“BychoosingtoshopatMONOVA, customersaredirectlysupporting theNorthVancouvercommunityand helpingkeepourlocalstoriesalivefor futuregenerations.”

Visitwww.monova.catolearnmore aboutMONOVA

Friedfridgesends Bistro ownerscrambling

insuranceproviders,peopleaffectedbytheapparentsurge eventhavebeen reachingouttoBCHydro forinformation andanswers.Butmanyofthemsaythey’veyettohear muchfromtheutilityprovider.

Economicdamagetolocalbusiness‘huge,’ ownersays Onthedayoftheoutage,itwasInesDiaz’s firstdayas thenewoperatorofTheCornerStone Bistro,apopular PembertonHeightsbusiness.

“Suddenlyweheardabigboom,becausethetransformer isablockfromus,anditexploded,”shesaid.

WhenDiazcameinthenextdayto open,severalappliancesweren’tturningbackon.

Termsand Conditions:40%offanyorderof$1000 ormoreor30%offanyorderof$700-$1000onany completecustomcloset,garage,orhomeofficeunit. Take anadditional15%offonanycompletesystem order.Notvalidwithanyotheroffer.Freeinstallation withanycompleteunitorderof$850ormore. With incomingorder,attimeofpurchaseonly.Offernot validinall regions.Expires11/30/24.

“We haveawalk-infridge…andthe motor fried,” she said.“Halfofthe restaurant didn’t havelights,ourItalian espressomachinewasalsofried,andtheicemachine, a coupleof blenders–alotofstuff.”

ThatmeantDiaz had tospendthousandsof dollarsin emergency repairstokeep herbusinessrunning,while runninggroceries back andforthfrom herhome so they wouldn’t perish.Economically,theimpacton herbusiness hasbeen“huge,”shesaid.

“Wewerechangingthemenu,andwecouldn’tdoanythinglastweekuntilwegotallsortedoutwiththe repairs,” Diazsaid.“Wehadtospend probably five to sixgrand,and westill haveto repairtheicemachine.”

Asforinsurance,Diaz’ssituationiscomplicated because she rentsthespace.BCHydro willonlygothroughthepropertyowner,who hasbeen onvacation.SoDiazwill haveto waituntilthe buildingowner returnsinthecoming days to figureoutwhatwill be covered by insurance,andwhatwill comeoutof herpocket.

Meanwhile,shesaidthatcustomershave been understandingthatsomeofthe menuitems haven’t been onoffer, andhave been supportive of theshop.

“Theytoldme,ifweneedanything,theyarehereto help,”Diazsaid.“It’sgoodsupport.”

Residentswonderifnewsubstationinvolved.BCHydro saysno

During his48yearslivinginthearea,ElwinEvans said he’dneverexperiencedanythinglikethis before.Evans said his dishwasher,cooktopandevengasfurnace stopped workingafterthestorm.The homeowner said he’s askedBC Hydro forinformationthat he needstogiveto his insurance company.

“SofarI haven’theardbackfromBCHydro,”hesaid “Thingsarenot progressingatalluntil my insurancecompanygetsinformationindicatingthatindeedtherewas a powersurgeinourarea,especiallyin my house.”

DarleneAnderson,anotherlongtime resident, said she’s facingupwards of$8,000in repairsto her homeappliances, andshe’s heardsimilarstoriesfromherneighbours.While she’susedtofairly regular power outagesintheforested community,service hadbeen steady sincethenewCapilano SubstationwasenergizedinApril.

“Somethingwent reallywrong,”Anderson said.

Mahalsowonderedifthenewsubstationcouldbe a factor.

“Couldthisincreasedcapacityhaveanythingto do with themassivesurgethatwasexperiencedbythe homes in PembertonHeights?”heasked.

ButBCHydro spokespersonMoraScott saidthe substationisnot relatedtotheoutageeventonNov.4.Staffwith theutility providerlookedintowhatdamagedthetransformerneartheaffectedproperties.

“Asforthecause,itappearsitwastreescontactingour lines,”Scottsaid.“Toconfirm,itwasnot relatedtothenew substation.”

ScottsaidBCHydro hasheard from ahandfulofcustomersin PembertonHeightsthroughits claims process.“Our claimsteamisactivelyworkingwiththem,”Scott said.

Diazsaidshewantstoseeinvestmentto stopincidents likethis happeninginthefuture.

“Theyshouldinvestinneighbourhoodslikethisone,that havealotoftrees,inputtingallthecablesundergroundso thatit doesn’thappenagain,”Diazsaid.

CornerStoneBistro ownerInesDiaz holdsanelectric motor forher walk-infridgethatshesays wasfried by a power surgeina recent storm. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

PUBLIC HEARING

Chaotic events arenature’s responsetoimbalance

LAURAMARIENEUBERT

Contributingwriter

When: Tuesday, November 26,2024at7pm

Where: Council Chambers, 355WestQueens Road,North Vancouver, BC

What: APublic Hearingfor Bylaw8706, proposed amendmentstothe Official Community Plan (OCP), Bylaw8671, aproposed Heritage RevitalizationAgreement Authorization Bylaw, andBylaw8688,a proposed Heritage DesignationBylaw,topermit relocation, restoration, andretentionofthe CrossResidenceat1120 Harold Road, and theadditionof infillhousingonthe property,witha totalofsix proposedunits, including twodwellingunits in theoriginalresidence, aduplex,andtwo coachhouses.

WhatChanges: Bylaw8706proposestoamend theOCP landusedesignationofthe subject sitefrom ResidentialLevel 2: DetachedResidential(RES2) to ResidentialLevel3: AttachedResidential(RES3), anddesignate thesubject site as aDevelopmentPermit Area forFormand Characterof Commercial,Industrialand Multifamily Development and aDevelopmentPermitAreaforEnergyand WaterConservation and Greenhouse GasEmissionReduction.

Bylaw8671 is aproposedHeritageRevitalizationAgreement AuthorizationBylaw,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,protectand preservetheCross Residenceinaccordance withtheHeritage RevitalizationAgreement,and to vary Zoning Bylaw3210,1965 totheextentnecessaryto permitthe proposed6-unitdevelopment.

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

How: ThePublic Hearingwill be heldina hybridformatwith 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. Youmay signup tospeak at the hearingbycontactingthe CorporateOfficeratsignup@dnv.org priorto3pm,Tuesday, November26,2024. Youmayalso providea writtensubmission atany timeprior tothe closeofthe public hearingby sending it to theCorporate Officer at input@dnv.orgorby mail to CorporateOfficer, 355 West Queens Road,District of North Vancouver, BC,V7N 4N5.Afterthe speakers listhas been exhausted,therewill be an opportunity for additionalspeakerswhohadnot signed up in advance to makesubmissions. Please notethatCouncil maynot receivefurther submissions from the public concerning thesebylawsafter theconclusionof thepublic hearing.

Need more info? Copiesof thebylawsand relevant background materialand reports areavailablefor review at355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver,BC, between 8:00amand4:30pmMonday to Friday (exceptholidays),fromTuesday,November12, 2024, oronlineat DNV.org/agenda

Itwas,by my glass-half-fullaccount, a perfectstorm.Granted,wewerewithoutpowerforthreeincreasinglycold days recently,buttheferociouswinds didaspectacularjobofclearingout theworrisomestoresofkindling-like debristhathadaccumulatedhighup inourcedar,spruce,hemlockandpine treessincethedevastatingheatdome of2021.

Overthecourseofmerehours,hundredsofkilosofdeadpineneedlenests, rustyclumpsofcedar feathers,broken limbs,lifelessmoss,spikeybits andpieces ofmoth-ravagedhemlockandsprucefell to theground, revealing freshgreenand airybranchesunburdenedtemporarily,by the weightofclimatechange.

I was remindedhowbeautiful and fragrantafreshly windsweptforestcanbe, andalsohow remarkable itis thatnature knowspreciselywhenandwhere toclean house.Noteverhave we experienced turbulencequitelikethat,butweneededit. Thetreesmostdefinitelyneededit.

Thebroadheavyleavesof Fuyupersimmon fallwithoutwindormuchencouragement atall.

LAURA MARIENEUBERT

Iamgobsmackedalways,bynature’s intelligence andlogic, andimagineoften thatIamcollaboratingwithherin my life. Whatis more likelyisthattheplanetisthe self-regulating,sentientsuperorganism ofsortsthelateBritishscientistJames Lovelock firsthypothesizedinthe1970s, andshe is merely doingwhatshehasto dotomaintainbalance,orhomeostasis among interdependentnaturalsystems.

We canlearnalotfrom nature

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Lovelock’sGaiaHypothesis (a woo-woonamedtheorybasedingeophysiologyand earthsystemscience)proposesthatthe earthandallorganisms(humansincluded) and inorganicelementsfunctionas a complex,self-regulatingmacrosystem, maintainingtheconditions for life.

Ifthatistrue,whichIbelieveitis, thenweshouldnotbesurprisedthat our actionsandinactionsinspire responses –sometimesextreme.

Ibelievethatthe recentstormwas notrandomorcoincidence,ratherthe windhadpurposetocleanhouse. The maplesandthewisteria,yet untouchedby frost,heldfast to theirbranches,but the woundedconiferslet gooftheheavyloads theyhadbeenshoulderingforsolong.

Inashorttime,afterahardfrostor twoturnsthemaplesandotherdeciduous leavesbrilliantshadesofcrimsonand gold,theywillfallgently to theground to decayslowly,sendingnative nutrients backintothesoilandclearingtheway forthelowlightofwinter topassthrough barebranchesandbringseeds to lifeinthe spring.

Thistooisanelegantlydesigned system,withinandconnectedtotrillions ofbillionsofothersystemic reactions

unfoldingintandemall overtheworld.

Thewildfires,highwinds,atmospheric rivers,floodsandotherclimateevents areterrifying,buttheyarealso responses to imbalance.Ifwecould learn toseethe worldasaliving,breathingkinthat is part of–notseparatefrom –ourselves,then perhapswewilltreathermorekindlyand takelessfromher.

Iamholdingfasttothis ideaas I pickup thepiecesonourproperty, leavingsmall pilestohouseinsectsand weethingsover thewinter,andcomposting,mulching, repairingand re-locatingasneededto maintaintheconditionsfor life.

Itisn’tastretchto imaginehowall levelsanddepartmentsofgovernmentcould designeconomic, socialandenvironmental policies basedonnetworked systemsof checksand balancestomaintainplanetary andhumanhealth,butalso regenerate afterastorm.

Ifwedon’tdothiscollectively, it will be doneforus.Thankfully, weare waking uptothe unintendedconsequencesofour excess. Changeis in thewind. LauraMarieNeubertisa West Vancouverbasedurbanpermaculturedesigner.Learn moreaboutpermaculturebyvisitingher websiteupfrontandbeautiful.com,oremail hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

Notice of Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw- No Public Hearing

Zoning AmendmentBylaw,2024, No.9094

311 West14th Street

Purpose: Thepurpose of theproposedZoningBylaw Amendmentistorezonefromthe existing RS-1 zone to anew ComprehensiveDevelopmentzone to allowthe constructionof a newduplexbuildingatthe rear of theproperty. Theexisting house will be retained on site with oneprincipal dwellingunit and oneaccessory secondarysuite,and thenew buildingwill have twoprincipal dwellingunits andtwo accessory lock-off units.

SubjectLands: Thelands thatare the subject of the proposed Bylaware shown on theinset map, with acivic address of 311 West 14th Street.

LegalDescription:Lot 9, Block64, DL 548, Plan 750, PID: 015-143-023 BylawReadings: Considerationoffirstand second readings of theproposedBylaw will be at the RegularCouncil Meetingon Monday,December 2,2024

Access Documents: Acopyofthe proposed Bylaw is availablefor inspectiononline anytimeat www.cnv.org/PublicNotices from Wednesday,November 20 to Monday, December2,2024.

ProvideInput: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, may beaddressedtothe CorporateOfficer andsent by emailto input@cnv.org,orbymail ordelivered to City Hall, no laterthannoonon Monday,December2,2024,toensure availabilitytoCouncil at themeeting. No Public Hearingwill be held,asitisprohibited by section464(3)ofthe LocalGovernmentAct. No Public InputPeriodsubmissionson thismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting. Watch theMeeting: Onlineatcnv.org/LiveStreamingorinpersonatCityHall, 141 West 14th Street.Enter City Hall from 13th Street after5:30pm. Questions? Linden Mulleder, Planner2, planning@cnv.org /604-982-9675

141WEST14THSTREET /NORTH VANCOUVER/ BC /V7M 1H9

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Notice of ProposedZoningAmendment 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 DevelopmentCD-733 zone in theZoningBylaw to provide additional height exceptions in thebylaw to allowfor rooftopand elevator lobby,parapet, stairways, mechanical equipment,rooftop shared amenityspaces, pergolasand trellises within theexistingheightexceptions.

SubjectLands: Thelands thatare thesubject of the proposed Bylaware shownonthe insetmap,witha civic addressof206 East12th Street.

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

Bylaw Readings: 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, toensureavailabilitytoCouncil 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

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LeaseholdDispositionof City Lands andProvisionof FinancialAssistance

Pursuant to Sections 24(1),26(3) and94ofthe Community Charter,noticeisherebygiven that subject tothesatisfactionofcertain conditions,the City of NorthVancouver’s Council hasauthorizedthe City to enterintoa 60-yeargroundlease with Catalyst CommunityDevelopmentsSociety (“Catalyst”) in respectofCity-ownedlandshown on theinset map, having acivic addressof204 East1st Street and 120 St.George’sAvenue, legallydescribed as PID: 032071-965, LotB,Block 154, District Lot274, Group1, NewWestminster District,PlanEPP130457 (“LotB”).

Pursuant totheground lease, Catalyst will constructa buildingonLot Band oncecomplete, thebuildingwill be subdividedintotwo airspace parcelsand aremainder parcel.One of theair spaceparcels will continue to be leased to Catalyst andusedfor non-profitresidential rental dwellings,secured bya HousingAgreement that includes multiple affordabilityrequirements, including thatat least30% oftheunits in thebuildingberentedataffordable rent and that theaveragerentofall units in thebuildingbeatleast 10% belowmarket. Catalyst will surrender theother airspace parcel andthe remainderparceltothe City,withthe airspace parcel beingintendedfor theuse as anew NorthShore Neighbourhood House.

Giventhe affordable housingsecured by theHousing Agreement,theground rent to bepaid by Catalyst willbe$10.00 forthe total60-yeartermofthe ground lease, whichislessthanmarketvalue,and thisis aformofassistance to Catalyst, whichisa non-profitorganization.

Questions? Robert Skene, Deputy Director,Civic Developmentand StrategicInitiatives rskene@cnv.org / 604-983-7306

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TIME TRAVELLER

Aweekly glimpseintoNorth Shore’spastfromMONOVA: Museum of NorthVancouver

TheVancouver Mountaineer Club andCapilanoHotel Priortobeing knownasthe BritishColumbiaMountaineer Club (BCMC),theywerecalledthe VancouverMountaineer Club.Filledwithlocalswanting to exploreand survey themountains aswellasthe floraand faunaofthe region,manywould hopacrossthe Inletfor daytrips to theNorth Shore, like theone pictured here whereearly membersofthe VMCare shownwith Dickson Kells theproprietor of theCapilanoHotel andhis family in 1908.The photowas takento commemorate theclubpresentingthe VMCCup to Sophia Kells,seen in themiddleofthe photo.

Visitmonova.ca formoreinformation aboutthehistory oftheNorthShore andtolearn aboutMONOVA:Museum of NorthVancouver nowopenThursdaytoSundayinThe Shipyards. Currently,MONOVA:ArchivesofNorth Vancouverat3203InstituteRd.inLynnValleyisopenbyappointmentonly.Contact:archives@monova.ca.

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ourcommitmenttocompassion,justiceand humanrights.Canadacontinuesto honour thevictimsofFlightPS752,insolidarity withtheirfamiliesandlovedoneswhohave sufferedimmeasurableloss.”

OnJan.8,2020,176passengerslosttheir liveswhenFlightPS752wasshotdownover Iranbytwomissiles fired byIran’sIslamic RevolutionaryGuardCorps.Sevenofthe victims residedineither North Vancouveror West Vancouver.

“Thisinitiativeispartoftryingtoensure thatit’seasyforpeoplewho wanttocome toCanada whowerefamiliesofthevictims,” said Wilkinson,MemberofParliamentfor North VancouverandMinisterofNatural Resources.

KouroshDoustshenas,spokespersonfor theAssociationofFamiliesofFlight PS752 Victims,expressedthesignificanceofthe newCanadianpathwayforaffectedfamilies.

“Theintroductionofthisnew pathway topermanent residenceiswelcomed by thefamiliesofFlightPS752victims,especiallyfamiliesofstudentvictims,”said Doustshenas.“Previously,there were pathwaysforfamiliesofCanadianpermanent residentsorcitizenswholostloved ones onthe flight,butthisisthe firsttime such a pathwayhasbeenextendedto relativesof studentvictims.”

Amongthe176 peoplekilledinthetragedy,therewere55Canadiancitizensand30 permanent residents.

Wilkinsonemphasizedtheimportance of honouringthevictims by supporting affectedfamiliesand holdingtheIslamic RepublicRegimeaccountableattheinternationallevel.Canada,alongsideSweden, Ukraine,andtheUnitedKingdom,ispursuingthisaccountabilityattheInternational CourtofJustice.

“The PersiancommunityontheNorth Shoreis[oneofthe]largestcommunities thatexistsinanyridinginCanada,” said Wilkinson.“It’saveryimportant part of West Van,North VancouverandtheNorthShore. I havecertainlybeeninvolvedinthisinterms of PS752,but more broadlyaroundtrying toensureweare providingtheappropriate supportsfor people hereandthatweare holdingthegovernmentofIrantoaccount fortheiroutrageous behaviour.”

Canadaofficially designatedtheIRGCas aterroristgroupinJuneof2024. HamidJafariisa Vancouver-basedfreelance journalistwhowritesabouttheIranian communityinCanada,art,culture,andsocial mediatrends.Hehasdonetwoplacements withtheNorthShoreNewsthatweresupportedbyNewCanadianMedia.

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BARONI,GarryMichael

August1,1939-September 21,2024

Itis with sadnessthatthefamily of GarryBaroni announceshissuddenpassing onSeptember21, 2024,attheageof85,in North Vancouver.

Garry workedin thehospitalityindustry for much of his careerand then managedthe apartment buildinghe livedinuntil hispassing. He was a charismatic storyteller with asharp wit and memory. Never one totakelife’s obstacles too seriously, Garryhada resilient and optmistic outlookandwasalways availabletolenda helping hand.

He issurvivedbyhisformerspouseSheila; children Stacy (Greg)andCurtis(Amber);grandchildren BlakeandRyan;sistersSandra, Jennifer, Cynthia (Eric), andMelissa(Tony);thirteen niecesand nephews;sister-in-law Donna; brothers-in-law Ken, Jim and Warren.Predeceased by his parents Arnold andFlorence;sister Shelley;brother Ray; andbrother-in-lawBob.

Garry found life’s richnessin thesocialconnections he made,andhewillbegreatly missed byalong list of very close friends andextended family.

A celebrationofGarry’slifewill be heldin the Springof 2025.

We areverysad toannounce the passingof our belovedsisterSharon,who at 68years old died peacefully at Toronto General Hospital following complications fromsurgery.

Sharonwas born in Vancouver atGraceHospital and shortlyafterthe family moved to North Vancouverwhereshewas raised and stayed a lifelong resident.She graduated fromCarson Graham SecondarySchool and CapilanoCollege Sharonworked for years asabookkeeper at WindsorPlywood, theninretail atthe Bay in West Vancouver and Shoppers Drug MartEsplanade. Sharonenjoyed traveling to Alaska,Britain and Ireland, South AfricaandAustralia. Shewas an avid reader,enjoyed going tothemovies,knitting, quiltingand singing. Shewas a season ticket holderforthe Vancouver Opera.

She is survived by hersiblingsLori, Sue (Martin), Dave (Jane), manynieces and nephews,extended family,herlongtimefriend Sylvia and others.

She ispredeceased by her parentsIrene Eyford (2009),Frank Eyford(2017),andbrotherinlaw PeterChapman (2017).

Sharonwasloving,caringandaloyalfriend. We love youandmissyou.Rest inPeace.

FARKAS,Jean(John) 1937-2024

Withgreat sadness, we announcethe passing of Jean(John) Farkas on October 30 afterabrief illness. He’ll be sorely missed by his wife, Ginny; sons,Paul and Dan; as well asPaul’s partner, Tamryn; grandchildren,Ronan andMakenna; and Daniel’s partner, Brad.

John was born inBasse-Yutz, France,in1937. He served in the French military for3years. John immigrated toCanadainthe1960s. Eventually,he met Ginny in 1971, and theywere married for51 lovelyyears. John residedonthe North Shorefor 30years, then movedtoSechelt.

A celebrationofJohn’slifewillbeheld at BoalChapelon November 30at2pm Inlieuof flowers,please donatetothe HeartFoundation.

SMITH,Lin August12,1943 −November4,2024

Itiswithprofoundsadnessthatweannouncethe deathofLinonNovember4,2024.Despitethe relentlessprogressionofdementia,sheheldonto herindependentspirituntiltheend.Shepassed peacefullywithherchildren(Ewan,JenniandMairi) athersideandsurroundedby lovefromallher manyfriendsandfamily.Herlaughter,energyand Scottishshortbreadwillbedearlymissed.

EYFORD,Sharon Lynn

REMEMBRANCES

GORDON,Mildred(Mid)Marie May17,1929 -November6,2024

Mildred(Mid) MarieGordonpassedawaypeacefully at Lions Gate Hospiceon November6,2024,atage 95.Itwasonlyafew weeksagothat Mom was doinghercrosswords, readingbooksand watching football- theBCLionsbeingher favouriteteam.

Momwas born May 17,1929, in Plenty, Saskatchewan, thesecondofsixchildren. Afterhigh school, she moved to Saskatoon to workasa secretary, whereshe metand married Murray.Mom andDadmadetheirwayto West Vancouver, where they raised theirfamily.

She will be missedby her childrenGary(Susan),Guy (Cindy)andLesley,and grandchildren Michael(Kim), Alaina(Pipe),Samantha (Tristan)andDavis.Mom washappy to haverecentlybecomeagreatgrandmother toIsabella.

Mom had many friends fromheryears workingasa volunteeratLionsGate Hospital.She will be missed.

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MCCOLL,Elisabeth Ann

August 5,1938 −November 6,2024

ElisabethMcColl,Scot,traveller, fashionista, aesthete, mum, sister,auntie,and friend,diedon Wednesday,November6,2024, attheageof86. BorninAberdeen,Scotland,ElisabethTaylorgrew upin Keithwithherparentsand sisterJill (Cormack)andattendedboardingschool in Stirling.SheleftScotlandatage17forEnglandto attendNursingSchoolatOxford.Aftergraduating in 1962, she movedtoLondon,whereshenursed atGuy’sHospital. Whileliving inLondon,she met CanadianBruceH.McColl.ElisabethandBruce married inVancouver,BC,in1963,andsheworked atSt.Paul’s Hospital untilshe became amotherto children Innes,Alastair, andFiona.Elisabethand BrucesettledinWestVancouver,wheretheylived foralmost30 years. Together,theywereknown fortheiroutrageousdinnerparties,raucousgames ofbridge,worldtravels,and welcomingmanyinto theirwarmand offbeathome.In1978,Elisabeth formedFitnessWestwithseveralfriends,where theytaught aerobicsina West Vancouverchurch− the sametime, Elisabeth’spassionforlong− distancerunningignited.Sheranmanyroadraces andmarathons,includingoneyearwhensheran four −Vancouver,Honolulu,NapaValley,and London.Shealsostarteda gift basketbusiness,"A Basketful,"inthe 80swhen she gottocombine her love of shoppingand curating finethingsto make beautiful baskets for customers.Aftermovingwith BrucetoBrunswickBeach,she openedtheir houseas abedandbreakfastuntilBrucebecame illwithcanceranddiedin1991.As awidow, ElisabethmovedtodowntownVancouver,where sheworkedinanart gallery, tookupphotography, andcontinuedworldtravels.In2001, she built LongfieldCottage, agorgeoushouseonSaturna Island andlivedthereuntil2014,singinginthechoir, sharing herphotography,hostingartists,and volunteeringatthelibrary. Elisabeth movedbackto WestVancouver,walking theseawalldailyand reunitingwiththe communitysheleftyearsbefore. In 2019, she wasdiagnosedwithAlzheimer’s Diseaseandmovedtoanassisted−livingresidence in Calgary tobenearherdaughterwhenshecould no longer live independently.InCalgary, she enjoyed amultitudeofcoffeeshops,ginger cookies,granddaughterEmma’sJackRussell terrier,musicshows, andtimewithFiona,Pete, Emma,and Finn.Elisabethissurvived by sons Innes(Mary)and Alastair(Nathalie); daughterFiona (Pete);sister JillCormack(Sandy);grandchildren Eva,Luc,Emma, andFinn;numerousniecesand nephews;and anamazinggroupofthe most incrediblefriends.Uptothe end, shelivedherlife withflare,pinklipstick, opinions,andspunk.She wasa force.

ACelebrationofLifewillbeheldatthe West VancouverPresbyterianChurch(2893Marine Drive)onSaturday, November16,12−2pm.

Obituaries

PATRICK, Karen(nee Vollan) August19,1944 -October 30,2024

Karenpassed peacefully on the morning of October30 in North Vancouver,withfamilybyher side. Karen wasborninEdmonton, Alberta, toRolf andOlive(Nourse) Vollanand waspredeceased by both of them as wellasherbrother Maynard. Leaving behindtoloveand rememberherareher daughter Morgan Mallett(CoreyBrennan), several cousins,nieces,nephewsand manylifelong friends.

Karen was ateacherinEdmontonand then owned and ran hertropicalplant store,Plant West. After relocatingtoWest Vancouver,she taught school andwasawardedthe Canadian Environmental AchievementAwardin 1991 forherenvironmental activism with W.H.E.N.(Worldwide Home Environmental Network), ofwhich she wasa founding member.

Karen wasfeisty,smart,loved animalsandwasan incrediblycaring person. Shewasanimmensely ovingandsupportive motherand wilbesorely missed. Her legacy of love andhelping others will iveoninall of those whose lives she touched.

Karen’s Celebration of Life willbeheldonSaturday, November 23,from 2-6pm(speeches willstart at 3pm) at theMusic Box in West Vancouver (1564 ArgyleAvenue).The eventisdrop-in,andbright attireisencouraged.

Instead of buying flowers,donations to The DavidSuzukiFoundationand theBCSPCAareencouraged.

Each Loss

Each loss is verydifferent, Thepainissosevere. Will Iever stopmissing This oneI lovedso dear?

Good timeswehad together, Themoments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other Howmuchwereallycared.

Inever dreamed you’dgoaway, Never thoughtofsorrow. So sure you’dalwaysbehere Took forgranted each tomorrow.

Nowmylifeisall confused Sinceyouwent away. Youtooka part ofme AndforhelpI dailypray.

ButwhenGodsent youto me He never said that youweremine, That Icould keep youalways–Only borrowed foratime.

Now, He’s called youhome, I’m sadand Ished tears. YetI’m glad He loaned youtome Andwehad thesemanyyears.

SeasonalRemembranceService

Theholidaysarefastapproachingandweunderstandthatthiscanbeadifficulttime ofyearwithoutyourlovedone.Withthatinmind,wewouldliketoinviteyouand yourfamilyforatimetorememberandreflect.TheceremonieswillbeheldonSunday, December1,2024at2:00pmatFirstMemorialBoalChapel, 1505LillooetRoad,NorthVancouver.Allarewelcome.

Fondmemories lingereveryday, Remembrance keepsthemnear.

Ifyouwouldliketoattend,pleasecontacteitherofourlocationsontheNorthShore FirstMemorialBoalChapel 1505LillooetRoad

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It’sbeginningtolookalotlikeChristmas, Ev’rywhere yougo, Take alookinthefive-and-ten, Glisteningonceagain, Withcandycanesandsilver lanesaglow.

It’sbeginningtolookalotlikeChristmas, Toysin ev’rystore, Buttheprettiestsighttoseeistheholly Thatwillbeon your ownfrontdoor.

Apairofhop-alongboots Andapistolthatshoots IsthewishofBarneyandBen, Dollsthatwilltalk Andwillgoforawalk, IsthehopeofJaniceandJen, AndMomandDadcanhardlywait Forschooltostartagain.

SantaClausis Comingto Town

Oh! Youbetterwatchout, youbetternotcry, Youbetternotpout,I’mtelling youwhy: SantaClausiscomingtotown!

He’s makingalist, he’s checkingittwice, He’s gonnafindoutwho’snaughtyornice. SantaClausiscomingtotown!

It’sbeginningtolookalotlikeChristmas, Ev’rywhere yougo, There’satreeintheGrandHotel, Oneintheparkas well, Thesturdy kind Thatdoesn’tmindthesnow.

It’sbeginningtolookalotlikeChristmas, Soonthebellswillstart,andthething Thatwillmakethemring Isthecarolthat yousing, Rightwithin yourheart.

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ThekidsinGirlandBoyLand Will haveajubilee. They’re gonnabuildatoylandtown Allaround theChristmastree.

Oh....Youbetterwatchout, Youbetternot cry. Youbetternotpout,I’mtelling youwhy. SantaClausiscomin’,SantaClausiscomin’ SantaClausiscomin’ totown.

StudentshowsbeautyofNorth Shore inwinningChristmascard design

ABBY LUCIANO

LOCALJOURNALISMINITIATIVEREPORTER

WhenGrade10Argyle Secondarystudent ChristinedeGuzmanwasdrawingat home,shehadnoideaitwould be the winningpieceforaChristmascard.

Guzman’s stained-glassthemedwinter wonderlandsketchfeaturingtheLions GateBridgeisthewinnerofLionsGate Hospital Foundation’s annualChristmas carddesigncontest.

When Grade 10 Argyle Secondary student minute,” Guzman said. “I learned [about] the

“Iwasn’texpectingtowinhonestly, especially becauseitwasalittlelast minute,”Guzmansaid.“Ilearned[about]th contesthappeningthisyearfourdaysprior and finishedthenightof.”

EveryyeartheLionsGate Hospital FoundationholdsaChristmascarddesign contestopento NorthShorestudentsin Grades4to12tosubmitacolourful,festive designhighlightingthearea.Thewinning designisputonshelvesatlocalretailoutlets andalltheproceedsfromthecard sales supportpatientcareatthehospital.

“The LGH Foundationteamwasimpressed byChristine’s uniquedesignwhichreally caughttheeye,”saidLouiseCampbell,vice presidentofthefoundation.“Itcapturesthe magicofChristmasandthe beautyofthe NorthShore.”

“A NightofSilenceUnderGlassStars”isChristinede Guzman’s piecethat wontheLionsGate Hospital FoundationChristmasCardContest.

Guzman’s designfeaturestheLionsGate Bridgeasthefocal pointwithawinternight skyandmountainsinthedistance.Italso displayswinterelementssuchasablanketof snowontheground,asnowmanandsnow ontwo firtrees.

OneofGuzman’s teacherstoldheraboutthe contestandencouragedhertoapply.She spenttimeathomeresearchinghowtocreate astained-glasslookasshehadneverdoneit before,andintwohoursitwascomplete.

Trained staffensure gearis correctlysized Regularmaintenance& tune-upsincluded Youkeepthe equipment at home avoidingon-hillline-ups

Familywideinstore specialpricing

ChristinedeGuzmanisthewinnerofthis year’s LionsGateHospital FoundationChristmascardcontestwhere shedrewastained-glassinspiredpieceoftheNorthShorefeaturingtheLionsGateBridgeandmountains. LIONS GATEHOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Guzman,whocompetedinthecontestin 2022,calledherwinningpiece “A Nightof Silence UnderGlassStars”basedonher inspirationofstained-glasspaintingsandthe starrynight.

“Aswellashumourtomyselfforfinishingso late,”Guzmansaid.

Inadditiontoseeingherartinprintandon sale,Guzmanreceiveda$100 ParkRoyalgift card. To continuethefestivespirit,Guzman saidshewillmostlikelyspendabitofher cashprizeongiftsforfriendsandfamily.

Short-Day

Thecardsare availableforpurchaseatall

Save-On-Foodsstoresin North Vancouver andtheLionsGate Hospital Foundation officeonthemainfloorofthehospitalfor $15fora10pack.

Allproceedsgotowardsfundingforan enhancedandexpandedcancerclinicatthe hospital. ❉

Abby LucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairs reporter forthe NorthShore News.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebytheLocal Journalism Initiative.

The First Noel

ThefirstNoel,theangelsdidsay, Wastocertainpoorshepherds infieldsastheylay. Infieldswheretheylay keepingtheirsheep Onacoldwinter’s night thatwassodeep.

Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel BornistheKingofIsrael. Theylookedupandsawastar Shiningintheeastbeyondthemfar; Andtotheearthitgavegreatlight, Andsoitcontinuedbothdayand night.

Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel. BornistheKingofIsrael.

Andbythelightofthatsamestar, Threewisemencamefromcountry far To seekforaKingwastheirintent, Andtofollowthestarwhereverit went. Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel. BornistheKingofIsrael.

Thestardrew nightothe northwest, O’erBethlehemittookits rest, Andthereitdidbothstopandstay, Right overtheplacewhereJesuslay.

Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel. BornistheKingofIsrael. Thenenter’d inthosewisementhree Full rev’rentlyupontheirknee

Havea Holly JollyChristmas

Have a hollyjollyChristmas It’sthebesttimeofthe year WellIdon’tknowifthere’llbesnow Buthaveacupofcheer

Have ahollyjollyChristmas Andwhen youwalkdownthestreet Sayhellotofriends youknow And everyone youmeet

Ho ho themistletoe Hungwhere youcansee Somebodywaitsfor you Kiss heronceforme

HaveahollyjollyChristmas Andincase youdidn’thear Ohbygollyhaveahollyjolly Christmasthis year

Andoffer’d there,inHispresence, Theirgoldand myrrhandfrankincense. Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel. BornistheKingofIsrael.

Thenletusallwithoneaccord Singpraisestoourheav’nlyLord; Thathathmade Heav’nandearth ofnought, AndwithHisbloodmankind hathbought.

Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel. BornistheKingofIsrael.

HaveahollyjollyChristmas Andwhen youwalkdownthestreet Sayhelloto friends youknow And everyone youmeet

HaveahollyjollyChristmas Andin case youdidn’thear Ohbygollyhaveahollyjolly Christmasthis year

CanyonLights returnforthe holidayswithasparkle

ABBY LUCIANO

LOCALJOURNALISMINITIATIVEREPORTER

Formany,theholidayseasonbrightens peopleupwiththejoy of givinggiftsto friendsandfamilyandotherfestivities.

Butsometimesitilluminates peopleliterally. Anotherwaytomakeyour holidaysawhole wattoffunistovisitCapilanoSuspension

Bridge ParkastheyholdtheirannualCanyon Lightseventstarting Nov. 22.Millionsof twinklinglightswillsurroundthepark cornertocornerintypicalholiday colours, whileothereventsintheparkwillhelpyou getintothefestivespirit.

Partoftheproceedsfromadmissionswill be donatedtotheBCProfessional Fire Fighters’Burn Fundtosupportfireandburn educationinschoolsthroughB.C.aswellas BurnCamp.Theburnfundwasfoundedin 1978byagroupoffirefighterswhowantedto helpburnsurvivors beyondtheemergency call,theirwebsitestates.

Firefightershelpsupportburnsurvivorsin B.C.andthe Yukonbyupliftingsurvivors throughprograms,retreats,offering accommodationstosurvivorsandfamilies aswellasenhancingtraumacareathospitals acrosstheprovince.

Newthisyearisaphotospotcreatingafestive

CapilanoSuspensionBridgeParkisholdingtheir annualCanyonLights event,wherethousandsof brightlightswillbeondisplayincelebrationofthe festiveseason. CAPILANOSUSPENSIONBRIDGE PARK

postcardforfriendsandfamily.Theparkwill alsohavetheWinterRainforestExplorers questforkids,aswellasfestivefood anddrink intheCliff HouseRestaurant&Bar.

CanyonLightswill be onuntil Jan.19,2025. To getintotheholiday spirit, peoplecan find moreinformationon capbridge.com tobuy ticketsinadvance. ❉

Abby LucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairs reporter forthe NorthShore News.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebytheLocal Journalism Initiative.

HOLIDAY TREAT ALERT!

MeatJelly forYour Dog

Giveyourpup anutritious,fun-to-maketreat this holidayseason withaMeatJelly recipe designedfor maximumflavorand enjoyment!

Ingredients

Freeze-DriedRaw Dog Food (werecommend Open Farm’s, butanybrand andflavor works!)

BeefBone Broth (Open Farm Beef Brothis agreat choice,or feel free to use anyotherbroth)

• BeefGelatin forthat perfect jelly texture

•A pinchof Thyme and Oregano

Directions

1. Rehydrate: Place freeze-dried rawmorselsin abowland pour warm bonebroth overthemtorehydrate.

2. Preparethe Gelatin: Dissolve1.5 tablespoons of gelatinper cup of hotwater,stirring welluntilfullydissolved.

3. Layerthe Jelly: Pourone-third of thegelatin mixtureintoa pan, addone-third of thehydratedmorsels,andrefrigerate for15minutes to set each layerbeforerepeating.

Getcreative! Addinsomeholidayleftovers (likecarrots or green beans)oruse afun-shaped pan—bonuspoints if youmolditlikea ballforanediblefetch toy!

Over 70 years helpingNorth Shore clientsnavigate life’s transitions

BLACKFRIDAYSALE

NOV. 29 •ALL DAY

Get 15%off all regularpriceditemsonBlackFriday, andthenswing by theday afterforourannual SantaPhotos!

SANTAPHOTODAY

NOV.30+ DEC. 01 •11AM- 4PM

Santaphotosare by donation;Rotaryclubs will share100%of the fundsraisedwith RAPS andBCGuideDogs.

WeThreeKings

We threekingsofOrientare; Bearinggifts, we traverseafar; Fieldandfountain,moor&mountain, Following yonderstar.

Ostarof wonder,starofnight, Starwith royalbeautybright, Westwardleading,stillproceeding, Guideustotheperfectlight.

BornaKingofBethlehem’s plain, GoldIbring,tocrownHimagain, Kingforever, ceasingnever Overusallto reign.

Ostarof wonder,starofnight, Starwith royalbeautybright, Westwardleading,stillproceeding, Guideustotheperfectlight.

Myrrhismine,itsbitterperfume Breathesalifeofgatheringgloom; Sorr’wing,sighing,bleeding,dying, Sealedinthestone-coldtomb.

Ostarof wonder,starofnight, Starwith royalbeautybright, Westwardleading,stillproceeding, Guideustotheperfectlight.

GloriousnowbeholdHimarise, KingandGodandsacrifice, Alleluia,Alleluia, Earthtotheheav’ns replies.

FrankincensetoofferhaveI, Incense ownsaDeitynigh. Pray’r andpraising,allmen raising, WorshipHim,Godmosthigh.

Ostarof wonder,starofnight, Starwith royalbeautybright, Westwardleading,stillproceeding, Guideustotheperfectlight.

O

Holy Night

OHolyNight!Thestarsarebrightlyshining, ItisthenightofthedearSaviour’s birth. alay the worldinsinanderrorpining. TillHeappearedandtheSpiritfeltits worth. Athrillofhopethe weary world rejoices, For yonderbreaksanewandgloriousmorn.

Fallon yourknees!Oh,heartheangel voices Onightdivine, OnightwhenChristwasborn; Onightdivine! Onight,Onightdivine!

Ledbythelightof faithserenelybeaming, WithglowingheartsbyHiscradle we stand. Ledbythelightofastarsweetlygleaming Herecamethewise men fromtheOrientland. TheKingofkingslaythuslowlymanger; Inallourtrialsborntobeourfriends.

Chorus

TrulyHetaughtustolove oneanother, Hislawislove andHisgospelispeace. Chainsheshallbreak,fortheslaveisour brother

Andinhisnamealloppressionshallcease. Sweet hymnsofjoyingrateful chorus raise we, Letallwithinuspraisehisholyname

Chorus

This Christmas Come Home toPARC

Ourfestive gatherings,friendlyfaces and joyous spirit make everyday, including holidays,extra special.

Indulgeindelicious cuisinepreparedbyour award-winning chefsevery day.

Live confidently with 24-hoursafetyand security measures that protectyouaround theclock.

Take advantageof avibrant andactive lifestyle. Tapintoyourpassions, foster friendshipsand bringhealthy funintoyour dailylife.

There’snoneed to spendanother holidayseasonalone.Moveinbefore2025and getready to celebratewithour special holidayrates. Call ourSeniorLivingSpecialiststo book your personal tour &complimentary lunch: parcliving.ca

Twelve DaysofChristmas

Onthefirstday ofChristmas, Mytruelove senttome, Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthesecondday ofChristmas, Mytruelove senttome, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthethirdday ofChristmas, Mytruelove senttome, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthefourthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove senttome, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthefifthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove senttome, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthesixthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Ontheseventhday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Sevenswansa-swimming, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Ontheeighthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Eightmaidsa-milking, Sevenswansa-swimming, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Ontheninthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Nineladiesdancing, Eightmaidsa-milking, Sevenswansa-swimming, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthetenthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Tenlordsa-leaping, Nineladiesdancing, Eightmaidsa-milking, Sevenswansa-swimming, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Ontheeleventhday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Elevenpiperspiping, Tenlordsa-leaping,

Nineladiesdancing, Eightmaidsa-milking, Sevenswansa-swimming, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

Onthetwelfthday ofChristmas, Mytruelove gavetome, Twelvedrummersdrumming, Elevenpiperspiping, Tenlordsa-leaping, Nineladiesdancing, Eightmaidsa-milking, Sevenswansa-swimming, Sixgeesea-laying, Fivegoldenrings, Fourcallingbirds, Three Frenchhens, Twoturtledovesand Apartridgeinapeartree.

North Vanwintermarketuplifts entrepreneurswithdisabilities

ABBYLUCIANO

LOCALJOURNALISMINITIATIVEREPORTER

Holidayshopperscanbreakaway from stereotypesandfindsomegreatbuysata North Vancouverwintermarketthatwill allowentrepreneurswithdisabilitiesand neurodiversity toshowcasetheirtalents andcreations.

JessicaHarrisisthecommunityliving counsellorfor TheSummit, arecreation andeducationprogramforfolkswhohave disabilitiesandneurodivergence.Harris helpedcreatethemarkettoshowcasethe skillsofthese entrepreneursandtocreate equalopportunities.

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“Ithinkit’sjustpromotinginclusivityand allowingequalopportunityforallfolksin ourcommunitytohave aplacetoselltheir creations,”Harrissaid. “Andwehavesome reallytalentedfolks,sowe’reexcitedtoallow themtohavethatplatform.”

TheSummitispartofIntellectual Disabilities Society North &West Vancouver,anonprofitorganizationthatsupports people withdisabilitiesandneurodiversityacross the NorthShoretodevelopskillsforactive, independentinvolvementinthecommunity.

Thefacilityisunique becauseitis nonreferral,meaninganyonecanjoinandthey don’thavetogothroughCommunityLiving BCorreceivegovernmentfundingtoaccess theprograms,Harrissaid.

A grantfromthe Districtof North Vancouver helpedthenon-profitgettheannualwinter marketupandrunning.

Harrissaidthemarketisopentoanyone, butpriorityisgiventothosewhoidentify as having adisability.Justunderhalfofvendors identifywithhaving adisability,shesaid.

Peoplewill be bringingin avarietyof hand-madeitemssuchas pottery,jewelry, candles,bath bombs,festivedecorationslike Christmascardsandevendogtreats,Harris said.

“Ithinkthisisgoingto be ourbiggestwinter market,”she said. “Wehostedthemona

smallerscaleinpreviousyears. Ibelievewe havemorevendorsthanwe’vehadinthe past.”

Folkslivingwithdisabilitiesoftenfacestigma thatcansometimesleadtolessaccessto opportunities.TheInclusive Workplaceand SupplyCouncil ofCanadasaystoooften peopleunderestimatedisabledindividuals anddonotgive them achancetoshow their skillsandabilities.

StatisticsCanadadatashows peoplewith disabilitiesowningtheirownbusinesshas grownovertheyears. In2022,1 4per cent ofprivate-sector businessesweremajorityownedby personswithdisabilities,whereas in2023thatnumberincreasedto2 2per cent.

Creatingthesebusinesses canhelp people thrive,especiallyif traditionalworkinghours suchas a9to5don’tworkfor them.

Musician JessicaBonini,TheSummit’s musicaltherapist,will performduring the market,and there willalso be drinksand wintertreatsfor peopletoenjoy,Harrissaid.

Thewinter market will be atTheSummitat theIntellectual DisabilitiesSocietyat1095 ChurchillCres.in North Vancouveron Nov. 21from10a.m. to 2p.m. ❉

Abby LucianoistheIndigenous andcivic affairs reporter forthe NorthShore News.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebytheLocal Journalism Initiative.

Find events andactivitiesnearyou! NVRC is gettingfestive withthemed events and activities across NorthVancouver this holidayseason. View ourscheduleonline.

nvrc.ca/Holidays2024

Friday, Nov29–Tuesday, Dec 24,2024

JoinusattheShipyardsChristmasMarketinNorth Vancouver foradelightful holiday experience.Elevate your festiveexperience andimmerse yourselfin holiday cheer.

Weaveyour waythroughthe sparkling lightsand aislesof 75+woodenstallssellinguniqueartisanal gifts,enjoyfestivemusic, skateonthe icerink, admire theCity’sChristmastree,appreciatecommunity entertainment,and indulging inseasonaltreatslike bratwursts,mulledwine andhot cocoa.

Come hungry!Our vendorsare bringing thefinest Europeancuisine to theCityofNorth Vancouver. shipyardschristmasmarket.com

Nov29 5–10pm Nov30–Dec22: Mon to Thurs11am– 9pm |FridaytoSun11am –10pm Dec23 11am –10pm| Dec24 11am –5pm

Hark!The Herald AngelsSing

Hark!Theheraldangelssing, “Glory tothenewbornking; Peaceon Earth,andmercy mild, Godandsinners reconciled!”

Joyful,all ye nationsrise Jointhetriumphoftheskies; Withthe’angelichostsproclaim, “ChristisborninBethlehem!”

Hark!Theheraldangelssing, “GlorytothenewbornKing!”

Christ,byhighestHeav’n adored, Christ,the everlastingLord, LateintimebeholdHimcome, Offspringofthefavouredone. VeiledinfleshtheGodheadsee, Hailthe’incarnateDeity! Pleasedasmanwithmantodwell; Jesus,ourEmmanuel!

Hark!Theheraldangelssing, “GlorytothenewbornKing!”

Silent Night

Silentnight!Holynight!

Alliscalm,allisbright, Round yonVirginMother&Child. HolyInfant,sotenderandmild, Sleepinheavenlypeace, Sleepinheavenlypeace

Hailtheheav’nlyPrinceofPeace! Hail,theSonofrighteousness! LightandlifetoallHebrings, Ris’n withhealinginHiswings. MildHeleavesHisthroneonhigh, Bornthatmannomoremaydie; Bornto raisethesonsofearth; Borntogivethemsecondbirth.

Hark!Theheraldangelssing, “GlorytothenewbornKing!” Come,Desireofnationscome, FixinusThyhumblehome; Oh,toallThyselfimpart, Formedineachbelievingheart!

Hark!Theheraldangelssing, “Glorytothenew-bornking; Peaceon Earth,andmercy mild, Godandsinners reconciled!”

Hark!Theheraldangelssing, “GlorytothenewbornKing!”

Silentnight!Holynight!

Shepherdsquakeatthesight; GloriesstreamfromHeavenafar, Heav’nlyhostssing ‘Alleluia, Christ,theSaviourisborn! Christ,theSaviour, isborn!

HereComes SantaClaus

HerecomesSantaClaus! HerecomesSantaClaus! RightdownSantaClausLane! VixenandBlitzenandallhis reindeer Arepullingonthe reins. Bellsareringing,childrensinging; Allismerryandbright. Hang yourstockings &say yourprayers, ‘CauseSantaClauscomestonight. HerecomesSantaClaus! HerecomesSantaClaus! RightdownSantaClausLane! He’s gotabagthatisfilledwithtoys Fortheboysandgirlsagain. Hearthosesleighbellsjinglejangle, Whatabeautifulsight. Jumpinbed,coverup yourhead, ‘CauseSantaClauscomestonight

Silentnight!Holynight! SonofGod,love’s purelight, Radiantbeams fromThyholyface, Withthedawnof redeeminggrace, Jesus,Lord,atThybirth, Jesus,Lord,atThybirth.

HolidayconcertsaroundtheNorth Shoretoget youin thefestivespirit

ABBYLUCIANO

LOCALJOURNALISMINITIATIVEREPORTER

Thecold, rainyweatherisofficiallyhere, whichmeanssnowisshortlycoming.

Butthatalsomeanstheholidaysare approaching,wherepeoplestartgoingback toclassicannualtraditionslikedrinking pepperminthotchocolateoreggnog, hangingdecorationsontheChristmastree andlisteningtoholidayclassics.There’sa reason“It’sthe Most Wonderful Timeofthe Year”formany.

Acrossthe NorthShore,thereareseveral holidayconcertsremindingyouofthose classichits,butalsonewonestokeepyou onyourtoesthisfestiveseason.

Herearesomeofthehighlights:

North Vancouver

The NorthShoreCelticEnsembleishosting theirRendez-Vousconcertshowcasingsome ofthe bestyoungfiddlersandtraditional musiciansinB.C.Attendeeswillexperience ablendofmusicfromvariousfiddle traditionscombininggenressuchasCeltic, classical,jazzandfolk.

TheEnsemblehastouredacrossNorth America,EuropeandChina performing concerts,festivalsandcharitableevents.

HolidayconcertsarehappeningacrosstheNorth Shore,includingtheNorthShoreCelticEnsemble’s “Rendez-Vous”concertshowingsomeofthebest youngfiddlersandtraditionalmusicansinB.C.. GABRIELDUBREUIL

Rendez-VouswilltakeplaceatCentennial Theatreon Nov. 30at7:30p.m. Ticketsare $35foradultsand$25forseniors/students at nvrc.ca/centennial-theatre.

Multiaward-winningCanadianjazzsinger andpianistLailaBialiiscomingtoCapilano

atthestore.

DykhofNurseries is onceagain proudtoholdour annual

WreathWorkshops

Thursday November21stat7:00pm Thursday December5th at 7:00pm

Cost: $60perpersonandincludesallsupplies Pleasepre-registerasclassesfill up quickly.

Winter Wonderland Do You Hear WhatI Hear?

Saidthenightwindtothelittlelamb, “Do youseewhatIsee?

Wayupinthesky, littlelamb

Do youseewhatIsee?

Astar,astar,dancinginthenight

Withatailasbigasakite, Withatailasbigasakite.”

Sleighbellsringare youlistening

Saidthelittlelambtotheshepherdboy, “Do youhearwhatIhear?

Ringingthroughthesky,shepherdboy, Do youhearwhatIhear?

Asong,asonghighabove thetrees

Witha voiceasbigasthesea, Witha voiceasbigasthesea.”

Saidtheshepherdboytothemightyking, “Do youknowwhatIknow?

In yourpalacewarm,mightyking, Do youknowwhatIknow?

AChild,aChildshiversinthecold-Letusbringhimsilverandgold, Letusbringhimsilverandgold.”

Saidthekingtothepeople everywhere, “ListentowhatIsay!

Prayforpeace,people, everywhere, ListentowhatIsay!

TheChild,theChildsleepinginthenight Hewillbringusgoodnessandlight, Hewillbringusgoodnessandlight.”

Inthelane,snowisglistening

Abeautifulsight, we’rehappytonight

Walkinginawinter wonderland

Goneawayisthebluebird

Heretostayisanewbird

Hesingsalove songas we goalong

Walkinginawinter wonderland

Inthemeadow we canbuildasnowman

ThenpretendthatheisParsonBrown

He’llsay:Are youmarried?

We’llsay:Noman

But youcandothejob when you’re intown

Lateron we’llconspire

As we dreambythefire

To faceunafraidtheplansthat we’vemade

Walkinginawinter wonderland

Inthemeadow we canbuildasnowman

Andpretendthathe’s acircusclown

We’llhavelotsoffunwithmistersnowman

Untiltheotherkiddiesknockhimdown

Whenitsnowsain’titthrilling

Though yournosegetsachilling

We’llfrolicandplaytheEskimoway

Walkinginawinter wonderland

Walkinginawinter wonderland

Walkinginawinter wonderland

UniversityonanationaltourofWintersongs & HolidayClassics.Theconcertwillfeature original “winter-inspired”musicalongside sacredholidayclassicswithother awardwinningmusicianslike JaneBunnettaswell astheuniversity’s choir NiteCap. Theconcertwilltakeplaceatthe university’s maincampusat2055Purcell WayonDec.5at7:30p.m. Ticketsare$40at tickets.capilanou.ca.

Capilano Universityisalsohostingtheir WinterHarpconcertserieswhere people canhearfamililarcarolsandsongsto singalongto.ClassicalandCelticharps, flutes, raremedievalinstrumentsand percussionwill be usedfor poetryandsongs throughouttheevening.

Theeventwillhavevelvetgowns,golden instruments,candlesandbackdropsof cathedralsandsnowtobringthatoldtime feeltotheshow.WinterHarpwilltakeplace attheBlueShore FinancialCentreforthe PerformingArtsatthe North Vancouver Capilano UniversitycampusonDec.18and 19at7:30p.m. Ticketsare$41foradultsand $38forseniors/students.

West Vancouver

The West Vancouver HeritageChoirwill performtheirannualwinterconcert playingavarietyof popularholidayhits. Peoplecanenjoylisteningtoclassics being playedandthecrowdwill be askedtosing

alongiftheywish.

ThechoirwillplayattheSeniors’Activity Centre,69521stSt.,onDec.5from6:30to 8p.m.andDec.8from1to3p.m. Tickets are$13.

West Vancouver’sDundaraveChristmas Fairwillhavemultiplefreeconcertsfor peopletoenjoyincludinglocalstudents performingsongsatDundaraveBeach Park Dec.6from2to5p.m.andSḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation)Elder WendyCharbonneauleadingdancingand storytellingonDec.7fromnoontosunset. Detailscan be foundat dundaravefestival.com

The VancouverSymphonyOrchestrawill beperformingtheir TraditionalChristmas concertonthe NorthShoreinDecember, playingclassichitssuchas “Silent Night,” “SleighRide”andeven“Hedwig’s Theme” fromtheHarry Potterseries.

Theywill performat West Vancouver’sKay MeekArtsCentreonDec.11at7:30p.m.and at North Vancouver’sCentennialTheatreon Dec.13at4p.m. Ticketprice rangescan be foundat vancouversymphony.ca

Formore NorthShoreholidayhappenings, visitouronlineeventscalendarat nsnews. com/local-events ❉

Abby LucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairs reporter forthe NorthShore News.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebytheLocal Journalism Initiative.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

PATRICK WEILER

Tel:604-913-2660