OnApril15,theSeniors’ActivityCentre in West Van wasabsolutelypacked foran all-candidatesmeetingwith partynominees for the West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–SeatoSkyCountryandNorth Vancouver–Capilano ridings.Someattendees showeduptothemeetingwearing theirchosenparty’scolours,in a showofsupportfor theircandidate.Butmostwore noevidenceofpolitical affiliation,andclapped regularly, regardlessofwhowas respondingtoaquestion.
Pierwell,Dundarave’sfirstnew condominiumineight years,celebrates thestart of construction
OnApril17th,developers BrimmingDevelopmentand SwissReal Groupcelebrated thestart of construction for Pierwell,their much-anticipated luxurycondominiumdevelopment in West Vancouverandthe firstcondominium tostart constructioninDundarave ineight years. This marksa significantmilestoneforthe development,and forDundarave Village,wherethereare fewnew condominiumdevelopmentson the horizon.
“Thisis alandmark occasion for usas itshowsourcommitment todeliveringthesehomes,” says Connor Yang,Brimming DevelopmentCEO.“Nothing hasbeenbuilttothisscalein Dundaravefor adecade,and nothingisplanned forthenear future.Thisreallyisa once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity forbuyers.”
Yang,whosecompanyhas successfullybuiltluxury homes andmixed-usedevelopments, saystheyhavereceivedpositive feedbackand garneredmuch interest. “Wespenta lotoftime and resourcesincorporatingthe culture, historyandwhatthe community andlocalbusiness want tosee into aremarkable development.”
“Despitecurrentmarket challenges, we areproud to bemovingforward,andour presalecampaignhasbeenquite successful,” says FranzGehriger, SwissRealexecutivedirectorand founder. “Whatmakes Pierwell so uniqueisitslocation.Dundarave isa quiet, secludedvillage withouthigh-risetowers andwith directaccess to asandybeach,a beachfront seawallanda variety ofboutique storesinthe village. Theseamenitiesarewhatmake thisdevelopmentdifferentfrom any other,addinghugevalue for ourbuyers.”
Gehriger,whohaslived and
worked in West Vancouver for more than45years, has adeep understanding of theDundarave communityand itsneeds. “One ofthe reasonsforourpartnership withBrimming wastodeliver the perfectproduct tostandthe test oftime. Ourheartisinthisarea, andweknowwhatpeopleare looking for.”
Crafted by award-winning internationalfirm ArcadisIBI Group,Pierwell’s architecture showcases ablend ofnatural stone,woodandmodern glass to reflect itshistoryandseafront setting. Thebuildinghasbeen designedasa row of smaller buildingstofitwiththe distinct character of DundaraveVillage. Theinteriors, designedbyCristina Oberti, alsoepitomizecoastal elegance, withItaliancabinetry, integrated Gaggenauappliances and Duravitand Kohlerfixtures.
spaces,alldesigned totake advantage of theocean views and proximitytothe seawall.
SwissRealandBrimming marked thestartofconstruction with aspecialeventthatbrought togetherthe developmentteam and representatives fromthe District of West Vancouver, localresidents and business associations,buyersand realtors to celebratethissignificant milestone.
Anothercommunityeventwill beheldon site on May3,from 12 -3 pm,for the West Vancouver communitywithlive music, prizes, foodanddrinks.
Pierwellisexpected to complete construction towardstheend of 2027.The Sales Galleryisopen by privateappointment. Formore information,visitpierwell.ca.
NowsellingintheheartofDundaraveVillage,Pierwell offers 36 exclusiveoceanside residenceswheremountainviews meet coastalcharm. Fromeleganthomesto rooftoppenthouses,each residence reflectsthetimeless beauty of West Vancouverliving.
Policearresteda suspecttwodayslater.Ascharges havenotyetbeenswornbytheCrown,hisnameisnot being released, howevertheRCMPsayhewasonparole atthetime.Becauseofthat,heis beingheldincustody whiletheRCMP’s seriouscrimes divisioncontinues its investigation.
“Astheinvestigationisinits veryearlystages,there
Anyone whohas not yetspokentothe policeand witnessedtheincident,isaskedtocall policeat604-9851311andquote file #25-7227. ContinuedonA25
arealotofunansweredquestionsthat policeareseeking answersfor,”saidCpl.Mansoor Sahak,North Vancouver RCMPspokesperson. “Whatwedoknowisthatthere wasadisputeinsidetheliquor establishment between theparties,whowereknowntoeach other, before the allegedassaultoccurred.”
Jesse Fultonofthe People’s Partyof Canada, Terry Beechofthe Liberals andtheNDP’s MichaelCharroistake partinadebate forBurnabyNorth-Seymour candidates at SeymourUnitedChurchonApril15. BRENTRICHTER / NSN
TRAGICACCIDENT
28-year-old hiker diesafter fall
fromicyMount Seymour slope
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Awomandiedaftersliding nearly 200metresdownanicyslopeon a North VancouvermountainSaturday morning.
SearchmanagerStanSovdat saidthe 28-year-oldwomanandherfriend camped nearPump Peak,asub-peakin Mount SeymourProvincialPark,on Friday. On Saturdaymorning, the womanlefthertent anddroppedhercellphone. Asthecell phonestartedtoslidedown theslope, thewomantriedto grab itbutendedup slippingdownonfrozensnow.
“Steep,hard snowisdeadly,”Sovdat said.“[The]acceleration is verysimilarto jumpingoutofanairplane.”
Thevolunteersearchand rescueteam firstsentoutahelicoptertolookfor the losthiker, buttheheavyfogmadeit difficulttoseeandsotheyquicklybegan a groundsearch.
Sovdatsaiduponthemountain,the upperlayerofsnowduringtheafternoon is startingtomelt,turningtoslush,andthen itfreezesagainatnight,makingitsolidand icy.
“Thesnowconditionstypicallyduring thedaystarttomeltonsun-exposed slopesand getsoftandniceto walk in,” he said.“Butatnight,theyfreezeandbecome extremelydangerous.”
North VancouverRCMPmadeaposton X (formerlyknownas Twitter)Saturday justafter4p.m. sayinga losthikerhad beenfounddeadonMountSeymourand wishedcondolencestofriendsandfamily.
Groundhasbrokenononeofthe largesthousingprojectsinthehistory of West Vancouver.
On Wednesday,April16,membersof West Vancounciland representativesfrom BritishPropertiesgatheredtomarkthe startofinfrastructure workthatwillone dayallowasmanyas10,000 residentsto liveintheCypress Villagearea.
Approvedbydistrictcouncilin2024, theplanwillseeconstructionof morethan 3,700homes over25years.That includes amix of single-familyhomes,townhomes, condosandbelow-market rental.
Dubbeda“completesustainable village,”theprojectalsoincludesbuilding acommunitycentre, fire hall, newparks, commercialspacesandatransitlink fundedbythedeveloper.
BritishPropertiessaidthisweek’s milestonesignalsashift from planning tobuilding,with aninitialfocus on infrastructure.
“Thisincludesnew roadways and a highwayconnection, mountainpathways andbiketrails,awaterpumpstation,
transitfacilities,andnewtrestlebridges –designedtoservefuture residentsandthe broader West Vancouvercommunityfor generationstocome,”thecompanysaid in apress release.
It’samonumentalstepforthefutureof West VanandforBritishProperties,said companypresident, Geoff Croll.
“Cypress Village represents a commitmenttocreatingawalkable,environmentallyconsciouscommunitythat providesmuch-neededhousingandamenitieswhilepreservingsignificantnatural areasandcreatingawayoflife,”hesaid.
Theprojectmovingaheadisatestamenttothepowerofcommunityvision, responsibleplanningandcollaborative partnerships,said West VanMayorMark Sager.
“Thebeginningofconstructionat Cypress Village,followingthehistoric protectionofEagleridge, reflects what’s possiblewhenwecometogetherwith a sharedpurposetobuildforthefuturewhile protectingwhatmattersmost,”hesaid.
Iwasworkingon thecity deskatthe VancouverSuninSeptemberof1994when themysterywasfinallysolved.Newscamein thattheplane hadbeendiscoveredina deep gullybetween Mount SeymourandMount Elsay,30kilometresnortheastoftheairport, underheavyfirst-growthcover. Also found wasagoldring, bracelet,awoman’s watch, a cigarettecaseandalighter.
MikeNeale,the20-year-oldwholed searcherstothesitein1994,hadactually foundtheplane two yearsearlierwith his friendDougKeir.ThetwoNorth Vancouver menassumedthatitwasoldwreckagefound longago.Itwasn’t untiltheyshowedphotos
tohistorians at the Canadian Museumof Flightthattheylearnedthatthey’dstumbled acrossthemissingplane.
Thememorialwas erected 30 years ago on April28,1995,and placedin viewofthe crashsite.Oneof the bouldersgivesthe locationandstory behind the doomed flight, whiletheotherliststhenamesofthepassengersandcrew.
Jane WarrenandMargaretHamblin, both21,werestudentnursesat Vancouver GeneralHospital.Margaret Trerise,22,and 25-year-old Anatasia(Nell)Lesiukwere flightattendantstravellingonstand-by. David Vancewasalumber buyerfrom Winnipeg.MarjorieandCecilNugent,also from Winnipeg,were starting their honeymoon. Victor Armandwasanexecutivewith
FamousPlayers,andLanceMillorwasthe divisionalmanagerofAroEquipment.Both werefrom Vancouver.James Woolfwason abusinesstripfromtheU.K.Theothertwo menwereClarenceReaperofQuebec,and a W. Robsonfrom Winnipeg.
Twenty-three-year-oldAudrey(Tavender) Brandonwassupposedtobeone of three crewmembersontheflightthatnight. Her daughterDaleBrandonsays:“Shetoldme shewaswalkingoutthedoor,hersuitcase packed,uniformon,andthenthephone rang.Theyhadbumpedherofftheflight.”
Ourautomotivebusinessat346East Esplanadeonlyfoundout on April6 through socialmediathatpaidparkingwasgoingto avoteforapprovalonApril14.
Mybusinesspartnerandco-owner,Frank Redavid,andIhaveoperatedthe business KrangleAutomotiveandownedthecommercialbuildingonEsplanadeforthelast29 years. We requireparkingtoaccommodate ourlocalcustomerswhosecarsbreakdown andneedtodropoff theirvehiclesovernight andweekends,andtoallowthemto pickup and dropoffvehiclesforservicingduring businesshours.
WhenIcontactedthecity’s plannerand deputyparkingplannerjustpriortothe crushingvote, I received anemailsaying that“citystaffundertookoneofthemost comprehensiveengagementeffortsatthe cityforthisproject,which receivedmore feedbackthananytransportationprojectto date.”
Plane
Anewplanapproved by CityofNorth Van councilwillbringpaidparking to manyof thecity’s
AtthatpointIpersonallywent to about 30 businessesinthe200and300blocksof EastEsplanadeand200blockofEastFirst andnoone saidthey hadbeenconsulted.
AudreytoldDalethatonceshe wason a DC-4from Vancouverwhen fogclosedin.The planelostamotorovertheRockiesand had tomakeanemergencylandingatamilitary airstripinKimberley.
Anothertimethe plane had to returnto Vancouverwhena drunk passenger passed outoverHopeandAudrey couldn’t find a pulse.
“Hefooledeveryoneas hedidn’tappear tobeimpairedwhen heboardedtheaircraft,”shetoldDale. “Hewokeupontheway to Vancouverandhewasnotpleased.”
AudreydiedinAugust of2004atage80. EveLazarusisa North Vancouverresident andauthor.HerlatestbookisBeneathDark Waters: TheLegacyoftheEmpress ofIreland Shipwreck.eve@evelazarus.com
Metro Vancouverrecognizedthatthe costincreasesaretheirstoaddress. Theyrecognizedthattoaskthefederal orprovincialgovernmenttocovercost overrunswouldnotbereasonablegiventhat neitherofthesebodieshadmanagement controlnoroversight.
Makingthe decision to transition to retirement living canbedaunting, butatAmica LionsGate, residents find awarm, welcomingenvironment that exceeds expectations. Oneresident shared herexperience, revealing just howsurprisingand life-changing the movehas been.
“I wasn’t sure what to expect andthought Imight be theyoungestonehere,” she confessed. “I wasworried that people wouldbetooold,but there’ssomuch energy andlifeinthiscommunity!”That’s thebeautyoflivingatAmica Lions Gate—it’snot just aboutage;it’sabout living life tothefullest atanystage.The vibrancy andenergyofthe community areevident everyday.
ALifeFullofOpportunities
For thoseconsidering amove, the highlightoflifeatAmica LionsGateisthe abundance of enrichingprograms. From dailyeventstoexcitingoutings,there’s nevera dull moment.“You’re always busy—there’s somethingenjoyable to do everyday,” said ourresident. Whetherit’s participatinginfun activities or goingon busexcursions, there’salways somethingtolookforward to.
PleasantSurprisesand Friendships
Life at AmicaLions Gate is full of unexpected joys.“Theeventsare incredible—evensomething as simple as singingand laughing together is so much richer when it’s shared in community,”saidour resident.The camaraderieisevident as neighbours help each other, andour shared experiencescreatelasting connections.
“There aresomanypeoplewho genuinely want to connect with you. Conversationsfeel naturalbecause everyone is so kind andopen”,she added.
Friendshipsblossominevery corner of thecommunity.Whether it’s bonding over shared interestslikepaintingand walking, or making friendsthrough communitytrips, residentscome together in meaningful ways.“I’ve metso many people just by saying yesto things,”she shared.Eventhe team membersbecomepartofyourcircle, providingnot just assistance,but genuine friendship.
ARenewedSenseof Independence
Living at AmicaLions Gate doesn’tjust providecomfort;itrevitalizesyoursense of independence.“It hasgiven memore life andenergy,”. Surrounded bya diversegroup of intelligent,creative people,there’s always somethingto learn, somethingtoexplore,and someonetoshare it with.
What trulysetsAmica LionsGateapart is theperfect balanceofsupport and independence.“Ilovethe feelingof beingtaken care of withoutfeelinglike I’mbeing takencareof,”she shared.At Amica, residentshavethe security of knowingsupport is availablewhen needed,without it beingintrusive.This thoughtful approachcreatesa comfortableand safe environmentwhere everyone thrives.
Whetheryou’readjusting to independent living or readytoembrace anew chapter, AmicaLions Gate offers an environment where youcan thrive,connect,and grow.
Ifyou’re consideringretirementliving, take it from someonewho’s been there: “The best thingyou candoisget involved,”.The result is afulfilling, enriched lifefull ofopportunities,new relationships, anda senseofbelonging.
Come join us at AmicaLions Gate, whereevery dayoffers something to look forwardto.
www.amica.ca/lionsgate
Wrongpolling station address
listedonsome voter info cards
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SomeNorth Vancouver residentsmightwantto factchecktheirvoter informationcard,asit couldhaveanincorrect pollingstationaddress onit.
ElectionsCanadasaid in astatementApril16 thatsomecardshavean incorrectaddressforelectiondayonthemdueto a “printererror,”affecting about5,900electors.
Elections Canadasayssome Lower Lonsdale residentsmay besent to thewrongpollbecauseof an erroron 5,900 voterinformation cards. ELECTIONS CANADA
Voterscancastballots onelectionday(April28)at113Third St. East,saidJames Hale,B.C.media representativeforElectionsCanada.The wrong addressonthevotercardwas113Third St West.
Fromimplementingthe TruthandReconciliation CommissionofCanada’s94CallstoActiontoinvestingin educationopportunitiesandhousingprojects,hereis a breakdownofwhatthe fivepoliticalpartiesarepromising.
LiberalPartyofCanada
ForLiberalpartycandidateandincumbent West Vancouver–SunshineCoast–SeatoSkyCountryMPPatrick Weiler,thekeytoadvancing reconciliationismovingahead with someoftheworkthat’salreadybeenstarted.
If re-elected, Weilersaidthepartywillcontinueto implementalltheTRC’s94CallstoAction,a2015 report addressingtheongoingimpactsforsurvivorsof residential schoolsandtheirfamilies.
Buta big opportunityforchangeisaddressinghousing needsforIndigenouspeoples,he said.
“Wewantto make sure thatIndigenousorNation membersareabletoliveon reserve,” Weiler said,citing one recentexample beingtheSkwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation) receiving$9.45millionfor housingfrom thefederalgovernment’sHousingAcceleratorFund.
Other promisesfromthepartyincludelaunchinganew fundforFirstNations,InuitandMétiscommunitiesandorganizationstoincreaseaccesstoskillstrainingandeducation throughschoolsandtrainingcentres, protectK-12education on reserves,increaseinvestmentsforIndigenousmental healthandworkwithcommunitiestoadvanceeconomic reconciliation.
Seekiwanisnorthshorehousing.org for moreinfoorcall604-926-0102
ConservativePartycandidatefor West VancouverSunshineCoast-SeatoSkyCountryKeithRoy did not makehimselfavailableforaninterview,but didprovide a statementtoNorthShoreNewsfora Q&A outliningwhathis governmentwilldotoadvancetruthand reconciliationwith FirstNations.
Roy saidtheConservativePartywillendorseandimplementanoptionalFirstNationsResourceCharge,whichwill help“simplifynegotiationsbetween resourcecompanies andFirstNations,”accordingtothe party’swebsite.
ThechargewascreatedbytheFirstNations Tax Commissionand severalinterestedFirstNationstosolve expensiveand slownegotiationswith resourcecompanies and provinces.TheConservativeParty’s website states the planwas broughttothemandtheytookiton.
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Tsleil-WaututhNationmarksNational Day for Truthand Reconciliationwithorangebanners. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
BRUSHWITHGREATNESS
Studentpainters revamphome for womanbattling cancer
Theprojectistohelptrainnewpainters, butalsopartofanannualcharityinitiative toraisefundsforpeoplewithmultiplesclerosis.Thecompanypicks up toeighthouses across WesternCanadaeachyearforafree paintjob.
MundiefoundoutinJanuaryshe has Stage4cancerafterbeingin remissionfor acoupleyears.Shewas firstdiagnosedin
2022,andinJanuarythisyearfoundout she hadbrain metastasis,atumourthatappears whencancerinone partofyour body spreadstoyour brain.
Doctorswereableto removethetumour inJanuary, butthecancerstill remains in herbody.
The painting project wasagreatwayto bond with herfourkidsasthey picked the coloursforthe bungalow.Theywentfor happy andcheery, includingturninga black front dooryellow.
“Whenwesawitafteritwas done,itjust lookssoclean.Somethingassimpleaspaint justchangesthewholelookofeverything,” saidMundie.“Ithinkitwas reallyniceto see thereweresomanypeople here doingall ofthis,andtheyjustseemedliketheywere really happytobe doingit.”
Theexperience has been reflectivefor her, reminding heroftheworkshe hasbeen doingontheboard of Vancouver-basednonprofitCoast MentalHealthforthelasteight years.Itwasalsoagood remindertoaccept helponceinawhile.
“It’sa bit morethanjustapainting business,”Okamurasaid.“Wewanttoobviously be a bigger partofitandshowthataffection tothecommunity, more thanjust painting houses.”
SilkPurseArtsCentre,1570Argyle Avenue West Vancouver Springisherewiththe returnofCherryBlossoms: ATextile Translation,the16thannualexhibitionoftextileartinspiredbythe cherryblossom.http://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6048083
BEYONDBOTANICAL
APR15 AT 10:00AM -MAY 18 AT 4:00PM
KayMeekArtsCentre,1700Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver
Thevegetationaroundusisoftenoverlooked&takenforgranted,consumed or disposedof.LensbasedartistsAxelBreutigam &JanaLeeCherneskioffer us newwaysoflookingatplants,fruits &vegetablesthroughdynamicimage making;toappreciatetheirownrichexistences &ourinterconnectedness. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6063426
North Shore Writers Festival returnswithpage-turninglineup
ABBY LUCIANO
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AfestivalbringingCanadianauthors and readerstogetheris returningto theNorthShorethisweek.
TheNorthShore Writers FestivalistakingplaceattheNorth VancouverDistrict PublicLibrary’s Lynn Valleybranch from April 24to26withauthordiscussions and writing workshopstohelpsharetheins andoutsofhavingabookpublished.
Nowinits25thyear,thefreewritersfestival willkickoff with atraditionalwelcome withSḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw(Squamish Nation)knowledgekeeper Tsitsáyxemaat (RebeccaDuncan)Thursdayevening.
Shortlyafter willbe “Hockey Talk” with authorandsportswriterDaniel Wagner andsportsauthorandformerjournalist Ed Willes,withNorthShore Newseditor AndyPrestmoderating.Following thatwill be apaneldiscussion with award-winning journalistsStephKwetásel’wet Wood and AnneShibataCasselmandiscussingtheir experiences reportingontheenvironment.
Fridaynightstartingat7p.m.will be aliterarytriviaeventhostedby
Vancouver-based author, comedian and voiceactorCharlesDemers.
“Intheeventthatthere’sanysort ofemergencyorfirstaidneedamong students,wecarrypagersandweget calleddowntoassist. We havefirst aidkits,oxygentanks,anythingthat’s needed to helpoutourfellowstudents intheirtimesofneed,”saidZeyus Spenta,aGrade12volunteerwiththe group.
Theteamistypicallycalledon once everythreeorfourdays– although sometimestheyrackupthree or fourcallsinjusta singleday,said ChristopherGawlick,co-presidentof thegroup.Rugbygamestendtobe busy.
“Allofourteachersareonboard withit,andverysupportive,”Gawlick said.“Theadminteamhasbeenawesomeaboutmakingsurethatwedon’t misstoomuchschool,andthatwecan getcaughtupwhenever weneed to, as wellasprovidinguswithallthe financialandothersupportsthat we need.”
Volunteersintheprogrammadeandmodelled theone-of-a-kindgarments asafundraiserforthe centre.
Bydesign,allofthe materialsweresalvaged orhand-wovenfabrics and textiles.
SilverHarbour Seniors ActivityCentremember Revinder Likharimodelsa handmadegarmentduringthe centre’s Slow Fashion Show, April12. Visit nsnews.com for agallery featuringmore stylishseniors. DAVE SUTHERLAND
SimranLikhari,artsprogramco-ordinatorforthe centre,saiditwas intended tobe“athoughtful rebellionagainst the wastefulnessoffastfashion.”
“The recentfashionshowat Silver HarbourSeniorsActivityCentre was a movingcelebrationofcreativity,sustainability,andcommunity,”shesaid. “Attendeesweredeeplytouchedbythe
InRobertPutnam’sbook, Bowling Alone,theCollapseandRevivalofAmerican Community,Putnamlamentedthedecline of Americansparticipatinginbowlingasan exampleofthebroaderdeclineincitizen participationinvariousactivities that build socialcapitalamongpeople.Citizensparticipatinginvarious socialactivitiesfosters relationshipsthatbuildtrustand reciprocity amongpeople,somewithwhomyoumay have much in common and otherswith
Putnam’s book waswritten25yearsago. Despitethepassageoftimeanditsfocuson America,Putnam’smessagecontinuestobe relevantforCanadians.
Today,weareseeingpolarization,growingincivility, individualandgroupisolation andalienation,lossofpublicconfidence in governments,democracyandsocialinstitutions. We areseeingmoredisengagement fromourfellowcitizens.Theseareallsymptomsofasocietythatisfracturing. We know howthedigitalageandsocialmediacan amplifydivisionratherthanbuild respect andtrust,especiallyamongstgroupswho mayseetheworlddifferently.
Whatis an antidotetothisdestructive socialtrend?Howdo we buildmoresocial cohesionandsocialcapitaltoenhance
JacobIsaac volunteershisfreetime offering to talk to peopleabouthousingoptionson the North Shore. NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Volunteers MakeWaves
“It’srewarding to brighten someone’sday andmakethemfeelvalued andcared forbygoing fora walk,takingthemshopping,orjustsitting andhavinga chat”, says Mandy O’Brien,a volunteerwiththe Betterat Homeprogram at North ShoreCommunityResources (NSCR). “I enjoythe connectionsmade by sharing storiesandhearingabout theirlives and families.The smilesandhugsI getare allthe payment Ineed!”
Thisisjustone of the many stories we hear from ourvolunteers. Their rewardsare received in smiles, appreciationanda senseofcareand belonging.Our volunteers make people heardand seen.Lessisolated.
Unfortunately,socialisolationandloneliness arecommonexperiences inour communities.A staggering 69%ofCanadians report knowing someonewho is chronicallylonely. Lonelinessisalsoa public health issue. Addressing social isolationcan reducethe risk of prematuredeath by 30% (comparabletothe health benefits of quittingsmoking 15 cigarettesa day).
AsMandyattests,“Volunteeringasafriendlyvisitorforseniorslivingathome aloneisa rewardingexperiencefor bothseniorsandme.” To emphasize the impact andripples of change that volunteers likeMandy make,this year’s National VolunteerWeekisthemed“Volunteers Make Waves!” Volunteers definitelymakewaves.They addresslocal needsand provide valuableservices.Theystrengthen thefabricofsocialconnections andbuild moreresilient and healthycommunities.
Volunteers canlearnnewskills
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wellbeinginourcommunity? Volunteering. Thebenefitsaremany. Onapersonallevel,youcreatenew relationshipsandfriendshipsthatenhance yourlife.Manyvolunteersatour organization, NorthShoreCommunityResources,tell mehowmuchtheyenjoyhelpingsomeone inthecommunityona regularbasis.Maybe theydriveourclientstoaheathappointment,dosomefoodshoppingforthem, fix asimpleplumbingproblemor have a regularlyscheduledphonecallwiththem
justtocheckin.
Ourvolunteerstell me thattheir regular visitshavefosteredimportant relationships inthe dailylivesof bothourclientsandour volunteers.Theeffortsofourvolunteers are buildingvaluablesocialcapitalinthe communitywithevery hourtheygive. Volunteersalso benefitfromnewexperiencesandimprovespecific skills.As a volunteer,you maycontinuetouseknowledgeandexpertisethatyou havegained inyourprofessionallifewhichkeepsyou sharpandinformed.Agreatexampleofthis
Ultimately,volunteeringisavitalactof civicengagement.Canada’sdemocratic societyispremisedonourabilitytoself-govern.Buttobeabletoself-govern ourselves effectively,citizensmustbeabletoknow and relatetotheirneighbourseven when relationshipsandpoliticalchoicesgetsticky.
West VancouverStreamkeeper volunteersJohn Barker and Leslie Pomeroytakepartinafishsurvey with West Vancouver Secondary students BenBrosna andOliver HuangatMcDonaldCreek. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
CANADA FIRSTGROWTH
Over thelast10years ofLiberalgovernment,Canada’s averageannualGDP percapitawas only0.3%; that is the worst of anyCanadiangovernment in history. WhenGDPper capitagrowthislow,thatmeans Canadians arebecoming poorer compared to other countries.Infact, Canadaisranked third last in productivity (27thoutof30) compared to our economic peersinthe OECD.
Withthreatstooureconomyand sovereignty coming from theUnitedStates, nowmorethanever,itisimportant that we build astrong Canadian economypowered by investment.A Conservativegovernment recognizes this and will implement majorpolicychanges to attract investment to Canadaby: Makinga 15%cut to incometax forall Canadians,saving theaverage Canadianfamily$1,800per year; Allowing Canadiansto contribute anadditional $5,000 to theirTFSA when investinginCanadiancompanies; Axingthe capitalgains tax whenprofitsarereinvested within Canada toreward Canadians whoreinvesttheir earningsback into ourcountry,unlocking billionsfor homebuilding, manufacturing,and tools, trainingand technologytoboostproductivity;and Cutred tapeby 25% with anew Two-for-One Rule, eliminatingtwo regulatoryrequirementsfor everynew one imposed to unleash ourentrepreneurs.
Investors,businesses, andeveryday Canadians benefitwhen thegovernmentenables them to investinCanadawithlower taxesand less bureaucracy.That is whythese policies–––a partofour larger platform–––areendorsedbysomeof Canada’slargestadvocates forsmall business,likethe Presidentof theCanadianFederationofIndependent Businesses, Canadian entrepreneurs, andunions.
While theLiberalshave spent 10 yearsdriving investment to the United States by raisingtaxesand increasingred tape, theConservativeParty has apositivepolicyreadytoput Canada First- fora change.
B.C.SUPREMECOURT
Residentsues West Van for atmospheric riverflooddamages
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
AnUpperDundaravehomeowneris suingtheDistrictof West Vancouver, allegingthemunicipality’snegligence is toblamefor floodingdamageofhis homeintheOctober2024atmospheric river.
Accordingtoacivilclaim filedinB.C. SupremeCourt,PhilipLangridge’shomeon the2500blockofMathers Avenuewasleft withsuchseveredamage,heandhis wife were forcedtomoveouttoa rentalproperty while remediationwork wasdone.
“MarrCreekoverflowed itsbanksand flowedacrossMathers Avenue…whereit proceededto flow throughtheplaintiffs’ property,includingonboththe main floor andlower floor levels, with waterrisingto aheightofapproximately five feetonthe lowerlevel,”thesuitstates.
Amongthepartsofthehomeandbelongingsdamagedby waterandmudlistedin the suit:fitnessequipment, couches andchairs, hardwoodflooring,rugs, a media roomwith a75-inch8K TV,astereo,abuilt-in barand awine roomwithrackingfor240 bottles of wine;twobedroomscontainingfurniture, familyphotographs,sportsequipmentand clothing;thehome’slaundry room,the hot water tankandHVACsystem,andthegarage withacar,tools,andbicycles.
There had beenanother flood of Marr Creekin1955,whichthe districtwould have beenawareof,theclaimadds.
Theprovincialgovernment didlaunch a disaster financial assistancefundavailable to people affected by the floodtoamaximumof$400,000thoughcompensationfor individualitemsiscappedatlevelsthat “donot reflect thetruelosssufferedbythe plaintiffs”andanymoneyawarded through alawsuitforthesamedamageswould have tobe repaid.
TheLangridgesareaskingthecourtsfor anorder thatthe district paythem damages fornegligenceand mentaldistress, plus interest,theirlegalcostsandaggravated damages.This district hasnotyetfiled a responsetothenoticeofcivilclaim.
Itisthesecondlawsuit filed againstthe district relatedtotheOct.19storm.Because theyarebeforethecourts,thedistrictcould notprovidecomment,aspokesperson said.
Stephen Curran ConservativeCandidate North Vancouver–Capilano
The Paul Myers Tower(PMT)officially openedonSunday, March9 when78 patientsweremovedintotheirown privaterooms.Theopeningofthenew towerrepresentsanewerainhealthcare onthe NorthShore.
It was amagnificentfundraisingachievementthat broughtmanypeopletogetherandshowcasedthe generosityandgivingspiritthatisaliveandwell inourcommunity.Youcan readmoreaboutthe Towerontheoppositepage.
Nowthatthe Paul MyersTowerisopen,the Foundationisfocusedonwhatcomesnext.Asyouknow, progressandinnovationareatthe heartofwhat wedoandourdrivetoimproveand enhancepatientcarecontinueswithourupcomingcampaign to re-imagine rehabilitationservicesatLGH. Plansare underwaytocreate anew dedicated rehabilitationunitwhichwillprovideintensive supportfor awide rangeofconditionsincluding stroke,braininjuryandmusculoskeletalinjuries.
Access to immediaterehab careleads to fasterrecovery andimproveslong-termoutcomesforpatients.Manylocal residentsrequiringspecializedinpatientserviceshave to be transferred to facilitiesin Vancouver to getthesupportthey need.
Yourdonations to thiscampaignwillsupportthedevelopment ofthefirsteverdedicatedintensiverehabunitatLGH ensuringthattheycangetthecaretheyneedcloser to home. ■
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Healthcareisbuiltonconsistency, onknowingthat carewillbetherewhenitis neededmost.Thatis exactlywhatourmonthlydonorsprovide. Morethan 400generouspeoplecome togethereverymonth to giveover$38,000 to LionsGateHospital,helping fundthegreatestneedsofourpatientsandmedical teams.Itisthekind ofsupportthatmakes areal difference,onemonthat atime.
The4th floor RoofGardenisatruejewel. It’s aplace to relaxand enjoyfreshairandgreatviewsofthe NorthShore MountainsandBurrardInlet.
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Theeightstate-of-the-artoperating rooms (ORs)arebuilt around asterilecore, makingitmoreefficient to access additionalsuppliesduringsurgerieswhilemaintaining infectioncontrolprotocols.
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There are108 privatepatient roomseachwith ensuite facilities,and alargewindowwithviews.The roomsalsohave acouchfor overnightvisitors, asafeforpatientbelongingsand even patient-controlledblinds.
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Maximizingnaturallight,thethoughtfuluseofcolourandthe additionof150worksofarthavehelped to createacalming, therapeutic environment. ■
When alife-threateningmedical emergencyhappensinthehospital aCodeBlueiscalledoverthe PA system to alertthespecialized resuscitation team.
Withinsecondsthe teamisonthemove to supportthepatientincardiacor respiratorydistress.
monthly donors have contributed $488,511 to help transform raised through steady, thoughtful generosity. These gifts help medical technology, ensuring better care for our community.
SincethestartofourBigger, BetterCancerCarecampaign, monthlydonorshavecontributed$488,511 to helptransform cancercareatLGH.Thatisnearlyhalf amilliondollars raisedthroughsteady,thoughtfulgenerosity.Thesegiftshelp fund everythingfromleading-edgetreatments to thelatest medical technology,ensuringbettercareforourcommunity. To ourmonthlydonors,thankyou.Yourgenerositymay be quiet,butitsimpact is anythingbut.You aremakinga difference every singledayatLionsGateHospital.
Want to bepartofthisdedicatedgroup? Joinus todayat lghfoundation.com/donate-monthly or emailCarolyn. Anderson@vch.ca. Becausewhenwegive alittleeachmonth,webuild somethinglasting together. ■
Until recently,theCodeBlue team, basedoutofthe IntensiveCareUnit onthesecondfloor,reliedontwofully equippedcrashcarts to coverCodeBlue emergenciesacrossthe entirehospital. Thanks to significantdonationsfromthe
Gooding Family Foundationanddonor AnnaSainsbury,the Foundationwas able to invest$302,000 to provide8 newand 4updatedcrashcarts.These secure,mobilecabinetsarestockedwith allthedevicesandmedication required including adefibrillator,oxygentanks, intubationkitsandvideoscopes. Close to 200CodeBlue emergencies arecalledatLionsGateHospitaleach year.Withfully-equippedcartslocatedat strategicspotsaroundtheSouth Tower ofLGH,theCodeBlue teamcan respond quicklywithouttheneed to push acart longdistance to reach apatientinneed. Abigthankyou to ourdonorsformaking thispossible. Want to learnmore about ourequipmentwishlist? Scanthecodebelow. ■
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Anewbattery-operatedringcutterinthe EmergencyDepartmentatLGHis saving time, moneyandunnecessaryheartache.
Theoldmanualringcutterwasoften ineffective andfire fightersfromtheCityof North Vancouver Fire Hallacrossthe roadwere often calledin to assist
Patientswithstuckand embedded ringsonbroken andswollen fingersisacommonoccurrenceinEmergency. Nowthatstaff have a Ring Rescuecloseathand,theycanfixtheproblemin-houseinafew minutes
Thebattery-operatedRing Rescue,whichwasfunded by the Foundation,cancut through even the toughestmetalsincluding titaniumandtungsten.
Permanentlydamaged ringscanoften cause emotionaldistress to patients. Withabettercutting toolandmoreconvenient cutting options,theringscanoften besalvagedandtaken to ajeweller for repair
“It’sverysimple to operateandanybodycanuse it,”explains Steven Schaffer, RN,Clinical Nurse EducatoratLGHEmergency. “It’s definitelyauseful toolandwe’reultimatelysaving timeandmoney.” ■
Organized by the Foundation’s YouthEngagement Committee,theglamorous eventbroughtvolunteer modelsandfuturegraduates together to raisemoneyfor the Foundation’s NorthShoreLendaHand Fund.
To date,morethan$11,000hasbeen raisedforthe Fund whichprovidesshort-termsupport to low-incomeadults whostrugglewithchronichealthconditions
LGH Foundationwouldlike to thanksponsorsincluding FYS Wealth Management,guestsandvolunteerswhocame together to supportvulnerablepeopleinourcommunity. ■
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Roysaidhisgovernmentwillalsogive “Indigenousgroupstheoptionto replace Ottawa’stop-downcontrolbycedingtax roomon resourceprojects,allowinglocal communitiestousethe revenue as they choose.”
On Tuesdaymorning,theConservative party releasedtheirfullplatform.Under theirpromisetounleashCanadian resourcestobeless reliantontheU.S., theysaidtheywillprovideloan guarantees forIndigenouscommunitiesbycreating aCanadianIndigenousOpportunities Corporation.
AndrewRobinson,GreenPartyofCanada candidateforNorth Vancouver-Capilano, saidsupportingIndigenousrights and leadershipstartswith recognizingsovereignty andhavinganation-to-nation relationship.
PeymanAskari,People’sPartyofCanada candidatefor West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-SeatoSkyCountry, saidhisparty believesintreatingIndigenouspeoples with respect.Hispartywantsto replace theIndianActwithanewlegalframework thatgivesIndigenouspeoples acrossthe countryequalrightsand responsibilitiesas Canadiansbutalso encouragesself-reliance intheircommunities.
“I’mnotabigfanoftheIndian Act,” Askarisaid.“I’mnotabigfanofthefactthat theyhavenoorlimitedpropertyrights. I wanttogetCanadato a pointwherethereis nodistinctionbetweenbeing FirstNationor beingCanadian. We’re all individuals,we’re allpeople.”
ThePPCwould reviewfederalspendingtoensureprograms are benefiting Indigenouscommunities and exploreon-reservepropertyrightsfor residents.
“Whateverwewantfornon-Indigenous Canadians–propertyrights,the abilityto earnaliving,theabilitytolove your spouse, toraiseachild–FirstNationsshould have thataswell,”Askarisaid.
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AConnectwith Candidates: WhyYour VoteMatters
sthecountryprepares for a pivotalfederal election, theimportanceofeachvote hasneverbeenmorepressing.The outcomeof thiselection willshape thefuture of issuesrangingfrom inflation and economic stabilityto civil rights,international relations, and the complexitiesoftariffsand trade. The candidatesrunning for officearevyingtoleadour nation through thesecritical challenges, and it’sessential to understand wheretheystandon thesepressing matters.
Thiselection will determine the directionofpoliciesthataffect every aspectofourlives—from the economy topersonal freedoms, fromglobal relations to national security. Now,more thanever, it iscrucialto engage withthe candidatesand heardirectlyfrom themabouttheirvisionfor our future.
To helpyou makeaninformed decision,we arefeaturing this
“ConnectwithCandidates”special section asa opt-in advertising feature.Inthis space,thecandidates have prioritizedsharingtheir platformswithyou,ourreaders, so youcan learnfirsthandhow theirpolicieswillimpactyour communityandthecountry as a whole.Thisisanopportunityto engagedirectlywiththeindividuals askingforyourvoteandensure theirvisionaligns with yourvalues andpriorities.
Votingisnotjustaright—it’s a responsibility.Bytakingthetime to researchthecandidates,ask questions,andunderstand where theystandontheissuesthatmatter most to you, you areplaying a criticalroleinshapingthefutureof our nation.
Getinformed.Getinvolved. And makesureyourvoiceis heardin this crucialelection.
I have livedinNorth Vancouver for almost 16years. I’m amarried fatherof twoteenagersandasmall businessowner.I aman outdoorenthusiastand havevolunteered for NorthShoreskiclubs, dramaassociations,as well as theNorth Vancouver Integrated Transportation Committee.Iamfluently bilingualandhavelivedin fiveprovinces.
Q Whatareas of specificexpertisewillyoubring toyour riding/constituents?
A As asenior sustainabilityconsultant,I have helped bothsmall businessesand largecompaniesreduce costs,create healthier workenvironments, and attract investmentwhile alsoreducingenvironmental impacts. Ihave workedacross Canadaand internationallyin theprivate sector, fortheUnited Nations,and various agencies. Iunderstandhow to contributepositivelyto communities by enablingmoreresilientlocal jobs alignedwith tomorrow’s economicneeds, not yesterday’s.
Q If thereisone changeyou couldhelp bringabout -whatwoulditbe?
A Leveraging existing NorthShoreindustrial activity to help bringincleanenergy solutions that create strong,long-term jobs and supportatransitionto agreeneconomy.
Q What wouldyou likeyour legacyasanelected MP to be?
A Bringing meaningfulinvestmenttothe North Shore that continuestomake it avibrant, joyful, healthyand economically diverse placetolive.
Q Are thereany areas of interestthatyouwouldlike to express an opinionon?
A Thelivability on theNorthShoreisdependenton making meaningfulinvestmentinpublic transit solutions andaffordable homeownership.The Green Party willlook ahead to invest in public transit. Improvements–such as rapid bus routes, dedicated lanes, ferry integration,or aSkyTrain extension—can move more peopleusinglessspace and withfeweremissions thananytemporary reliefofferedbyroadexpansion. We willalso launchapublic housingconstructionprogramto create local jobs,use Canadian materials, and close loopholessocriminalscan’tuserealestateto laundermoney. Most importantly,we’llbuild homesthat peoplecanafford.
RIDING:NORTHVANCOUVERCAPILANO
Peyman Askari RIDING:
Facts aboutme
I’ma smallbusiness owner, aresearcher,anda political outsider. Imoved to Whistlertwo yearsago andpreviouslylived in West Vancouver.
Iimmigrated to Canada as achild andhave seen firsthandhow thiscountry haschanged.I’m running withthePPCbecause
Ibelieve it’stimeto restoreindividualrights, fiscal sanity,and local accountability—beforeit’s toolate.
Q What majorissues do youthinkhave to be addressedinthenext four years?
A Theeconomyisthe issue—fullstop. We’ve hollowedoutourproductivesectorsand replaced them with speculation. Realestateflipping is treatedasgrowth. Inflationisgovernmentpolicy. We’veabandonedsound money,andnowdebt is exploding.Ifwedon’taddress financialization and inflation,nootherpolicy will matter.
Q What will youdodifferentlythan thecurrently elected MP in your riding?
A Iwill votefreelyand independently.Political partieshave hijacked our system—justlook at how theLiberalParty handed over its votestothe NDP. Nobody votedfor these levelsofsocialism, yethereweare.Weneed to break theback of partycontrolinOttawa andrestorefreevotes in Parliament.
Q Arethere anyareasof interest thatyouwouldlike to expressanopinionon?
A Yes—monetary policy.We’ve aggressively and intentionally devaluedour currency by refusingto exportoil, sacrificingthe strength of thedollar. This weakened positioniswhattriggered thetariff war we’reinnow.MarkCarney helpedengineer this,andnowhe’s usingthe tradeissue to deflect from thedamage he caused.
Q If thereisone changeyoucouldhelpbringabout – what woulditbe?
PatrickWeiler
RIDING:WESTVANCOUVERSUNSHINECOAST
Facts aboutme
Iamseekingre-election to continueserving theresidentsof West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Seato SkyCountry. Ihaveserved this riding since2019.
I’mbornandraisedin West Vancouverandit continues to be my home today. Outsideofwork, youwillfind me on the mountainsnowboarding inthewinter,andhiking alongside my amazing partner Anastasiaand dog Cashew inthesummer.
Q What madeyoudecide to standinthiselection?
A I’mrunningfor re-electiontopreventright-wing populism fromtakingholdin Canada, to protect ournaturaland culturalheritage, and to work with ourlocal leaderstobuild communities where residents,workers and smallbusinesses thrive.
Q What majorissues doyouthinkhaveto be addressed in the nextfouryears?
A Themost important issueishowwenavigateour newrelationship withthe US and DonaldTrump, and howwereduceourreliance onthe US, grow oureconomyandmake it moreresilientinan unstableworld.Thecost ofhousingisapressing concern acrossourriding. We mustcontinueto invest in affordablehousing,and work with municipalities and developers to speed upthe permitting and constructionofhousing. The climatecrisisisaccelerating,and we need to reduce ouremissions in awaythat makes life more affordableandgrowsour economy, while wepreparecommunities for climate-related emergencies.
Q Whatareas ofspecificexpertise will you bringto your riding/constituents?
reach me at phone 6729993108 email info@peymanaskari.ca website www.peymanaskari.ca
A I’d roll back theentitlementsandbureaucracies thathave piledupsince 1965. Canada wasn’t built onhandouts—it wasbuilt on work, ownership,and family.We’ve created aculture of dependency. Iwanttorestorethe Canadian dream: whereyoungpeoplecanearn aliving, own a home,and raiseafamily—without asking permission from thestate.
A AsanInstructoratBCITandworkingas aScriptSupervisor inFilm,partofmyroleislinkingpeopletogether who need work doneandtheones who candothe job. Ihave aknack forconnectingpeoplewithquestions/problemstothepeople whocananswer/solvetheissueinanef-fectiveandefficient way.
When it comes to saving energy in your home, your windows are one area where you can make an enormous difference in cooling and heating costs. Our moist cool climate means that having Energy Star rated windows isn’t enough They must be installed properly to get an effective seal.
Darrell Akune and the team at Northshore Windows always take the time to make sure you get the most out of upgrading your windows.
“Consumers should focus their attention on how their windows and doors are being installed,” says Darrell.
“Typical window replacement companies usea quick and easy installation method that makes it difficult to ensure the product is properly sealed We like to take the time to explain different installation methods to our customers because once educated, people realize the importance of proper installation.”
glass units, thermally efficient spacer bars between the glass rather than the typical aluminum, and low-e coatings on the glass to filter UV Combined, these components generally allowa window to meet Energy Star requirements Making sure they are sealed properly gives the windowa chance to do its job.”
Not all windows are built with the same level of quality One simple way for homeowners to get an idea for a windows quality is to check the warranty. High quality windows will offer full lifetime warranties.
“Build quality is very important to us When we researched which window and door products we wanted to offer our customers, we wanted the best available.
Buying topof theline replacementwindows canbe helpful, butmakingsurethey areinstalledproperly gives you themostfor your money. “ “
After examining what was available in the marketplace and determining which manufacturer could provide us and our customers with the best product while still providing good value, it became very apparent why they were able to offera true lifetime warranty.”
Buying top of the line replacement windows can be helpful, but making sure they are installed properly gives you the most for your money.
“It doesn’t make sense to purchase an energy star rated window if the installation method is going to allow cold air to leak around the perimeter,” says Darrell “This seems to be an overlooked part of the window replacement process The most common Energy Star windows will have Argon gas filled sealed
If you’re thinking of replacing or upgrading your windows make sure you include Northshore Windows in your research They take the time to make sure you have all the information you need, and get the most savings out of your window purchases.
Visit them online at northshorewindows com for ideas and find out the difference that doing it right the first time makes.
Candidates talk tradediversitygiven recent U.S. tariff threats
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Howwouldpartieslead thecountry?
Incumbents Weilerand WilkinsonpresentedtheLiberal Party, andcurrentPrimeMinisterMarkCarney,asbest-positionedtoleadthecountry inthistime of economic uncertainty.
One of Carney’s primarycommitmentstothatendis toeliminateinter-provincialtradebarriersto strengthen tradewithin Canada, Wilkinson said.
But insteadoftheLiberalsbeingbestpoisedtocontinueleadingthenation,Conservativecandidatesatthe meetingsaidCanada has weakenedsinceJustin Trudeau wasfirstelectedin 2015.
“Ithinkweareworseoffthan we were10yearsago,” Roysaid.
“Weknowthatyoungpeoplearefindingitincreasingly difficulttoimaginesharingintheCanadiandreamof owning a homeandbuildingtheirfuture hereinCanada. Increasingly,they’relooking outsideourbordersfor pursuingtheirfuture,”hesaid.“Seniorsarealsosufferingthebruntofthecostoflivingandaffordabilitycrisis, whichIbelieveislargelyfuelledbyalot of government overspending.”
“Forus,thebig thingisaffordability. We havegotto addressitimmediately,notin10years, notin20years,” Bentzsaid. We’vegottostartbuilding someaffordable homes…andwealsoneedtocap rents. We needto stop grocerystoresfromgougingus.
“Wealsowant to make surethatevery singleperson hasaccesstoafamilydoctor, sowehavetoaddmore healthcoverage,not take itaway,”sheadded.
GreenPartycandidates stressedthatthey’renotjust a one-issueparty,andthatwealthdisparityisapriority as wellasenvironment.Aspartoftheirplatform,they pledgedthatincomesupto$40,000wouldn’tbetaxed
“Withinthelastfewyears, we’ve actuallysignedagreementsbetween10to15newcountriesaroundtheworld, inmanyareasthatarestrategicmovingforward, likecriticalminerals,”hesaid.“We’veactuallysignedagreements with Europe, witha range ofothercountries,SouthKorea, for the purposeofjoint investingandultimatelyexporting thoseproducts.Thesamething is true in a whole range of
“Diversityofvoices,Ithink,is absolutely essentialin ademocracy tobe able toholdpeopleto account,tobe abletocollaborate,tobe able to find opportunities,to find commonground,”hesaid.
BentzsaidtheNDPholdingotherpartiestoaccountis theclosestCanadians are goingtogettoelectoral reform
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Where: Council Chambers,355 West QueensRoad, North Vancouver, BC
What: On May5,2025,at itsregularly scheduled meeting, Council will consider First,Second andThird Readingsof Bylaw8736,proposed amendmentstothe Zoning Bylawtoenablethedevelopmentof46owned townhomes (including10 lock-offsuites) in eightthree-storey buildings at3374-3380 MountSeymour Parkway,Two UnaddressedLotsfrontingMountSeymour Parkway, 3382-3396 GaspePlace,and aportionof municipalroadallowance.
What changes:
Bylaw8736proposes to amend the District’s ZoningBylawingeneral termsbyrezoningthe site from Single-Family ResidentialOne Acre Zone (RS1)and municipalroad allowancetoa new Comprehensive DevelopmentZone 156(CD156). TheCD156Zone addresses: permittedand accessory uses and zoning provisionssuchasdensity, amenities,height, setbacks, buildingand site coverage, landscapingand stormwater management,and parking, loading and servicerequirements. The applicantwill beprovidinga Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) amount of $1,050,601.70 whichwill be securedbyadensitybonusprovisionin theproposed zoning bylaw.
How: TheRegular MeetingofCouncil will be heldina hybrid format witha combinationof in-personandelectronicparticipationby some or allmembers of council, orby staffand thepublic.The public areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chambers wherethey will be able to seeandheartheentireproceedings. Those wishingtoviewortoparticipate in themeetingelectronically maydosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 orbyphone by dialling1-778-907-2071 and enteringwebinar ID 64484156494.
Need more info? Copiesofthe bylaware availablefor reviewat355 WestQueens Road, North Vancouver,BC, between8:00amand4:30pm Monday to Friday (exceptholidays),startingTuesday,April 29,2025, oronline at DNV.org/agenda
Notice of Proposed Road Closure& Property Disposition
TheDistrict of North Vancouvergivesnoticeofits intentionto close to trafficto, andremove thehighway dedicationof,the portionof roadallowance shownoutlined andlabelledas“Closed Road”onthe map,below. Thisportionof roadallowance is 465.7 squaremetres.
The District of North Vancouver then intends totransferthe fee simpleinterest in theClosedRoadand Lots 16 &17Block 5of Blocks 1to4,DistrictLot 622,Plan 2866 shownoutlined and labelledas“Lots 16 &17” on themap below,toGaspe Project LimitedPartnership fora market value of $4,760,000 forthe purposeofconsolidation with theadjacentlands identified on the mapbelow.Thisdisposition is subjecttothe adoptionofa bylaw to rezone theproposed consolidatedparcel.
TheBylawtoremovethehighwaydedicationwill be considered by Council at itsregular meetingatthe Council Chambersat District Hall, 355 West QueensRoad, NorthVancouver,onMay 5, 2025at7:00 pm.The meetingwill beheldinahybrid format with acombinationofin-personandelectronicparticipation by some or allmembers of council, or by staffand thepublic.Thepublic areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chamberswherethey will be able to seeandheartheentireproceedings.Thosewishing to viewortoparticipate in themeetingelectronically maydosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or byphonebydialling 1-778-907-2071andenteringwebinarID64484156494.Persons whoconsiderthey areaffectedby thebylaw will beprovided an opportunityto make representations to Council at themeetingby registering in advance withthe CorporateOfficer at signup@dnv.org priorto3:00p.m., Monday,May 5,2025. Written submissionsmay also be made by emailto input@dnv.org, orby mail orby hand to 355 West Queens Road, North VancouverBC, V7N4N5. Questions?
DevelopmentPlanner butlerl@dnv.org 604-990-2311
604-990-2277 caffov@dnv.org
Electoral reform up fordebate
rightnow.
“Wehaveaminoritygovernmentwhere theyhavetocollaboratewithus,sowe havetoholdthemthere andmakesure that theydowhattheysaidtheywere goingtodo,”shesaid.
“Thelackofurgencyandthelackof actionbythisgovernmentis reallytragic,” he said.
Wilkinson respondedbystatingthat ConservativeLeaderPierre Poilievre supported recommendationsbya federalcommission set uptotackleforeign meddling.
Wilkinsonsaid the issueofelectoral reformwasimportantin2015,whenJustin Trudeaudeclared that hewouldbethe last prime ministerelected underthefirst-pastthe-postsystem.
“There’snotimelinefordealing with theCBC. We havemore important issues todealwith,especially in thecurrenteconomiccontext,”hesaid.
Notice of Proposed Zoning AmendmentBylaw
PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to amendthe City’s “ZoningBylaw,1995, No.6700”inorder to rezone properties impactedbynew rulesfor SmallScale Multi-Unit Housing(SSMUH) announced by theBCProvincialGovernmentin2023.
SUBJECTLANDS: Thelands thatarethe subjectofthe proposed Bylawareshown in blue onthe insetmapandare in thezones listed in theadjacenttable.
BYLAW READINGS: Considerationoffirst, second andthird readings of theproposedBylaw will be at theRegular Council Meetingon Monday,May 5,2025
ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailable for inspectiononlineat cnv.org/PublicNotices from April23,2025 to May5,2025.
PROVIDEINPUT: As thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to comply withtherequirementsfor SSMUH,local governmentsare notpermittedtoholda Public Hearinginaccordance with Section 464(4) of the LocalGovernmentAct.Writtensubmissions, including yourname andaddress, arepermittedand maybeaddressedto theCorporate Officerand sent by emailto input@cnv.org,orby mail or delivered to City Hall, no laterthannoonon Monday,May 5,2025. No Public InputPeriodsubmissions on this matterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.
QUESTIONS? Contactthe Planning Department at zoningupdate@cnv.org.
In2012,thedistrictgranteda developmentpermitthat would allowtwosimilar homes,whichwerebothdesigned by the samearchitect,ontwoadjacent properties, a recentCourtofAppealrulingstates.
One was builtonCitrus Wyndin2015and eventuallypurchasedbyitscurrentowner, PhilippBlanke,in2019.
In2018,anothercouplehadalready appliedforadevelopmentpermittoallow a similarhomeontheneighbouringlot,which thedistrict’sdirectorofplanninggranted. Thebuildingpermit wasapprovedin2019. Thepandemic,however,delayedthe start
ofconstructionbeyondthe development permit’s24-monthtimelimit,andBlanke assumedithadexpired.
WhenBlankesawconstruction beginning, he learnedthedistrict’s directorof planning had agreedtoextendthe permit with minorchangesin2023.
The ownerofthis home tried to stop construction of a houseontheneighbouringlot.
PRELIMINARY PUBLIC CONSULTATIONMEETING
PiccadillySouthSanitaryLiftStation Replacement
TheDistrictof West Vancouverneeds to replace andupgradethesanitarypumpstation,alsoknownasaliftstation, currentlylocatedinthe statutoryrightof way(SROW)at 4733 PiccadillySouth,inthe LowerCaulfeildneighbourhood. This lift station is akey partofthe District’s sewersystem,helping to protectpublichealthandtheenvironment. Theliftstation’scritical componentsareworn outand it has reachedthe endofitsservicelife.Builtin1976,thelift stationisoutdated,andits conditionposes apublicsafety risk to the community and maycause environmentalimpacts. Additionally,thecurrentliftstationis toosmall to handlethearea’sgrowingdemandsand lacksbackuppower, whichis essential forpreventing wastewateroverflows during frequentpoweroutages.
WHAT’SHAPPENING?
TheDistricthas retainedISLEngineering to createadesignfor thenew liftstation. Theproject team has begun to designtheliftstationstructureand confirmedthesitelocation.Sincetheonly availablesitefor thenew liftstationis withinthe LowerCaulfeild HeritageConservationArea,theproject teamisapplying foraHeritageAlteration Permit (HAP)andtaking careful steps to beautifyand integrate theliftstationintoitssurroundings.This HAP processincludes tworounds of engagementtoinformthe communityaboutthe project and gather feedback. We areinthefirst roundofengagement to gather communityfeedback fortheliftstation's landscapingdesign.
Address: St Francis-in-the-Wood CommunityHall, 4773 PiccadillyRoadSouth, West VancouverBC
2.Fill outtheonline feedback form
Formoreprojectinformation,or to provide your commentsonline(ratherthaninpersonatthemeeting),pleasevisit the project websiteat lowercaulfeildliftstation.ca or go directly to the feedback format surveymonkey.ca/r/lowercaulfeildliftstation.
Deadline to submitfeedback: Tuesday, May6,2025,at5:30 p.m.
WANT TO LEARNMORE? Visittheproject websiteat lowercaulfeildliftstation.ca
Aweekly glimpseintothe past from MONOVA:Museum & Archives of NorthVancouver
ThehorsesofFireHallNo.1
Photo:NVMA,12979
TheoriginalNorth VancouverCityFireHallNo. 1was stationedinLower Lonsdale on Fourth Streetand St.Georges.In1910, thefirehallpurchased twosorrelPercheron horses named Tom andJerry.
Thesehorseswerewelltreated andtrained.Whenthe fire bell rang,anautomatic system was designed to pull alever tothestabledoorstolet thehorsesout wheretheywould stationthemselvesinfront of thefirewagon.
That impressive horsepower made it efficientfor thefiremen to spring into duty injust 14 anda half seconds.
Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA.Start planning your visitat monova.ca.Doyou have astory totell?Get in touchvia archives@monova.ca.
BlanketooktheDistrictof West VancouverandhisneighbourstoB.C. SupremeCourt,allegingthedistrict had failedtofollowitsownprocesses because, heargued,thedirectorofplanning did not havetheauthoritytoextendthe2018 permit.Healsoclaimedhewasentitledto be informedandconsultedbeforeanychanges inthepermits were made.
district’slegislationanddecision-making powers.“Thisapproach alsofailstoappreciatethe prejudicetothe[neighbouring couple],who havesimplybeen doingtheir bestto navigatethrough the rathercomplexweb of regulationsandapprovals they requireinorderto builda home ontheir property.”
Thecouple had alreadyspent more than $900,000inconsultingfees, permitsand site work required priortotheconstructionof their home,thejudgenoted.
The panelalsoupheldthelowercourt’s findingthatthe district hadn’tbreachedthe rulesof proceduralfairness.
“Inthecontext here,theappellant’s interestsinthe2023 renewalareclearly subordinatetotheinterestsofthe[neighbouringcouple],totheextentthathe hadnostatutoryrightto beheardby the district.Despitethis, he did managetocommunicate his concernstothe districtand tothecouple,asfrustratingasthatprocess may have been for him,”Fisherwrote.“As fortheappellant’slegitimateexpectations, thereisnothingonthe record beforeusthat couldamounttoaclear,unambiguousand unqualifiedassurancefromthe directoror otherstaffthathewould be notifiedand consulted priortotheissuanceofthe2023 renewal.”
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Feweryoung people arecasting ballotsoverthelastfewyears, accordingtoElectionsCanada data.Inthe2015generalelection, voterturnoutwas57.1percentfor peopleages18to24,then53.9 per centinthe2019election,and47 percentinthe2021election.
Karlee Hewettwasoneofthe sixCapilanoUniversitystudents whotookpartinthe pilot project at WindsorSecondary, emphasizingduringthe discussionsthat youngpeople’svotes really do matter.
Matijasevichsaid political partiesoftentimesdesigntheir platformsand policy pitches
based on whotheyknowisgoing toturnouttovote, makingitvital foryoung people andthosein different demographicsto engage in politicsand havetheirvoices heard.
“Theideahereisthatifvoting issuchanimportantthingto do and politicalengagementis important,then highschoolis anidealtimeto really havethese conversationsand get people thinkingabouttheimportanceof involvementand howhaving a voice, particularlyyoung people, is reallyimportant,” Matijasevich saidaboutthe project.
BothMatijasevichand Mollard said thepilotprojectlaunchcomes ata perfect timewiththefederal electionrightaroundthecorner, asstudentsarealreadykeepingan eyeonwhat’s happening.The pilot hasbeen asuccess, Matijasevich said,andthereare plans to bring backtheFirst Voteprojectwith a focusonthemunicipalelections ontheNorthShorenextyear.
“Everyonecameoutfeelinglike itwasagreat project,” he said.
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Trulygreat friendsare hardtofindand impossibletoforget. Another yearof knowingyou're smiling down onus,but wishing youwerehere celebrating with us. Love and miss you always,Marisa
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Itis with greatsadnessand loss that we announcethepassingof Juergen (Jim) BeissneronSeptember 6, 2024 at North ShoreHospice. Aftersomemonths mourningthe loss ofherbelovedhusband, Gisela Beissnerpassedaway January 24,2025 alsoat NorthShoreHospice.
Juergen andGiselametat work in Wuppertal, Germany in 1952.They were bothyoung, energetic professionals andfound amutualpassion fortravel and adventure.Theyexplored Europe together, first with aVespa and then in aVW Beetle, alsospending somemonths workinginSpain. They married in June 1957 andcrossedthe Atlantic OceantoQuebec City and then traveled by train acrossCanadatoVancouver.
Juergen hadanalmost 30 year textile career in Canada, allatGordonFabrics Ltd.,eventuallybecomingPresident andPartner.Hewas instrumental in creating an international textile buyinggroup togetherwithsuppliers and wholesalersin Europe,SouthAfrica, NewZealand, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore. Juergenwas widelyadmired forhis many strengths in businessand finance, sense of humour andgenerous and kindnature with everyone.
Giselagraduated from UBCwithaBAinFrenchand thenSFUwithaTeaching Certificate.She taught atFort LangleyJrSecondary school for10yearsthen continuedtosubstitute teachallover Vancouver.She wasrecognizedforher talentof languages,passion forbooks and nature and finding meaning in life.
Juergen andGiselamoved to theirhomeinWest Vancouver in 1966 and continued to build theirlife, family andcommunity.Theybothloved to be there and continuedtolivethere as long as possible. With pool,tenniscourt, sauna, hot tuband master garden theproperty wasfondlynicknamed “the Resort”.
In retirement,Juergen and Gisela were healthy andactiveandhadfreedom, flexibility and means totravel so they didallthethingstheyloved, visitingSouth America, Australia,NewZealand, theSouthPacific,Africa, Egyptand Israel, Europe,all over theMediterranean,the Caribbean, theUSincluding Hawaii and Alaskaand Mexico. They continuedtodoadventurousactivitieslikecamping, cross-country skiing,hiking andsnorkeling.
Juergen andGiselawerefirstand foremost devoted to each otherand their family– daughter,Nicole, granddaughter,Brigitte, and grandson, Andre. As parentsandgrandparentstheywillalwaysberemembered fortheir immensely kind, generous,adventurous andlovingnature.
The family wouldliketoexpress ourhugegratitudetothe amazingcircle of, friends, caregiversand supportpeople(especially Vera,Willy,Mina, Allan) who becameclose friends andlikefamily.Theybrought so much kindness and understanding to Juergenand Giselaintheirmoredifficultand finalyearsand to allthe family.A smallCelebrationof TwoLivesverywell-lived hasalready taken place.
It is with heavy heartsthat we announcethepassing of HazelAliceBest(nee Dorey),a beloved mother, grandmother,great-grandmother,and great-greatgrandmother.Hazelpassedawaypeacefully on March19,2025,at theremarkableageof 103.
Born on November 17,1921, in Kamloops,BC, Hazel spenther formativeyearsinthe charming town of Salmo, BC with her 4siblings.She waspredeceased by herhusbandof53years, Norman Best,in1994, andher sonBillin 2007.She is survivedbyher two daughtersSusan Amy(Lyle,deceased2022),and Marjorie Krueger (Gary),andherdaughter-in-law Cathie Best.
Herlegacycontinues throughher loving grandchildren: Gordon Kleaman, JimAmy,Ken Page (Lenora),Tracy Newcomb, Rick Page (Gorett),Curtis Kleaman, SusanKatinic (Nick),Steve Page (Michelle), Darren Kleaman(Henri),CoriBest, and DennisBest(Audrey). Shewasalso blessedwith16 great-grandchildrenand 2great-great-grandchildren, eachatestament to herenduringloveand family bonds.
Foranincredible82years, HazelcalledDeep Cove, BC,herhome. Shewasdeeplyintegratedintothe community,maintaining closetieswiththe Deep Cove Heritage Societyand wasinstrumental in lobbying forthe Parkgate Seniors Centre.She spent untoldhoursvolunteeringatthe SeniorsCentre includingpreparingluncheson aweekly basis. Shewas asparkinmanyofour lives, and thesource of great wisdomandhumour.Shegenuinely enriched thelivesofallwho knew her.
AcelebrationofHazel's lifewill beheldatthe Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Avenue, NorthVancouver)onApril 26,2025,at3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindlyrequeststhat donationsbe made in Hazel'smemorytothe Kidney Foundation.
Hazel'swarmth, kindness, andunwavering love will beprofoundlymissedbyher family,friends,andall whohad theprivilegeof knowingher. Mayshe rest inpeace.
Aftera long illness, borne with graceand fortitudeof spirit,JulieleavesbehindherhusbandDr. James (Jim)Coomey of68 years, 3childrenand their spouses,7 grandchildrenand their partners, 7greatgrandchildren, relativeselsewhereinCanadaand Englandand many caring friends fromaroundthe world. In placeofflowers,donationstothe ALS SocietyofBritish Columbia wouldbegreatly appreciated.
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