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The Park and Tilford Medical Clinic has closed its doors, citing ongoing financial pressures that made it difficult to retain doctors. The clinic was first opened 35 years ago by a group of family physicians who were all on staff at Lions Gate Hospital. Dr. John Maynard, now retired, was one of those founding members. “Walk-in clinics were starting to show their presence on the North Shore,” Maynard said. “We thought it would be an ideal opportunity to offer that service to our patients and to the community in general.” Maynard said the main purpose of the clinic was to offer same-day visits and urgent care, both to their own patients as well as other patients on the North Shore who didn’t have family doctors. The model worked for many years, he said. Even as many of the founding members retired or moved onto other things, younger doctors replaced them. But over the last four or five years, Maynard said, things evolved. The fee-for-service offered through Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health agreement was no longer enough to entice new family doctors to do extra shifts, including evenings and weekends, on a walk-in clinic or urgent care basis. Continued on A23

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Trial begins for wrong-way camper van crash driver JANE SEYD

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Dramatic videos of the moments just before a camper van driving the wrong way on Highway 1 smashed head-on into several vehicles were played in a North Vancouver court room this week. The dashcam videos from other vehicles on the road on Sept. 21, 2022 – including some from vehicles hit by the driver of the camper van – were entered as evidence as a criminal trial got underway for Alexandra Georgson. Georgson, 32, faces five charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in connection with the dramatic highway pile-up, which happened on the Upper Levels highway in West Vancouver The facts about what happened that day aren’t being disputed in the trial being held before Judge Ariana Ward in North Vancouver provincial court. Georgson entered the Upper Levels Highway on an exit ramp and drove her 1979 Chevrolet camper the wrong way into heavy oncoming traffic for about 800 metres before colliding head-on with two vehicles,

The scene on Highway 1 in West Vancouver following a crash caused by a woman who drove her camper van the wrong way on Highway 1 in September 2022. LISA SMYTHE according to an agreed statement of facts read out in court. Georgson drove past “highly visible red and white ‘no-entry’ signs on the off-ramp, warning motorists they were driving the wrong way,” said Crown counsel Lisa Dumbrell. Once on the highway, Georgson didn’t stop or pull over on the shoulder. The five people injured in the chain-reaction crash were either drivers or passengers in vehicles hit. The key issue in the trial is

Georgson’s mental state at the time. Georgson’s defence lawyer Derek Lovatt is expected to argue that Georgson – a childcare worker in Whistler at the time – was in a psychotic state brought on by stress and not sleeping or eating for several days before the crash, and therefore should not be held criminally responsible for her actions. The Crown is expected to argue Georgson was not suffering from a genuine mental disorder

and that any altered mental state was caused by drugs or alcohol. Among the items recovered by police from the camper after the crash were two small ziplock bags of psilocybin mushrooms, a bottle of gin, a bag of cannabis and a live marijuana plant. There was also a prescription bottle containing an anti-psychotic medication. Georgson’s former boyfriend told police she had “lost it” and was “not in her right mind” after taking LSD at a party three days before the crash, said Dumbrell. Brian and Cathy Ayearst were among those injured who gave statements to police describing attempts to swerve their Silverado pick-up truck to try to avoid the van before getting hit and rolling down an embankment. Two brothers travelling in another vehicle, Brinnon and Quinton Spence, also described trying to avoid the van before being hit and rolling off the road. In the dashcam video clips played in court, witnesses appeared to be both confused and alarmed by what they were seeing as the camper van barrelled towards them. Georgson, who was also injured in the crash, was taken

to Lions Gate Hospital and spent two weeks being treated at the HOpe Centre. A video of a statement she gave to police immediately after being released was also played in court on Aug. 10. In the video, Georgson told Sgt. John McCormack of the West Vancouver Police Department that she got behind the wheel after getting only minimal sleep over five days. “When I think of my memories of that time, I’m seeing them from the top down, almost like I’m having sort of an out-of-body experience. I remember being very, very scared,” she said. Georgson’s employer and boyfriend told police she had been acting erratically in the days leading up to the crash. Georgson said she had tried to get help at the Whistler medical centre. “Maybe it was my intention to hurt myself,” she said told investigators. “I took a wrong turn. I took another wrong turn. I didn’t know how to get out of the situation… I have no idea what I was thinking. I don’t know what possessed me not to stop my car and put it in park and wait for someone to help me.” The trial continues.

LONSDALE QUAY INCIDENT

Suspect smashed police cruiser windshield, RCMP say BRENT RICHTER

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North Vancouver RCMP say one man is in custody after smashing a police cruiser’s windshield. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Monday outside Lonsdale Quay. BC Ambulance Service paramedics called for assistance from the RCMP after a medical call for an aggressive patient escalated. Soon after officers arrived, the man “immediately climbed onto the hood of the police vehicle and repeatedly

punched and kicked the windshield, causing significant damage,” a release from the RCMP stated. More officers arrived and took the man into custody. He was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries he suffered while trying to break the windshield. The officer was also taken to hospital as a precaution after being exposed to debris from the shattered windshield. “This was a dynamic and frightening situation for many bystanders who witnessed the incident in a very populated

area,” said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson. “We are extremely grateful that no one was seriously injured as a result of this incident.” Although charges have not been sworn yet and investigators are not releasing the name of the suspect, he is known to police, according to the RCMP. Anyone who witnessed or has video of the incident and has not spoken to police is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file 26-16644.

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OLD GROWTH FOREST

District council moves to protect Roche Point Park BRENT RICHTER

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It might be one of the District of North Vancouver’s largest urban forests, but much of Roche Point Park isn’t, legally speaking, a park. District council is now moving to give the 26 hectares of wooded lands north of Dollarton Highway official park dedication, affording them greater protection. Once a park bylaw is in place, the land must remain in public ownership and be used for park purposes and it can only be removed by a referendum or alternate approval process from voters. The story of the park-that-isn’t is also the story of a subdivision-that-never-was. In 1983, the council of the day had plans to extend An old growth Douglas fir towers above North Vancouver biologist David Cook in Roche Point Park. Cook has been Roche Point Drive and lobbying the district to five the park lands permanent build a new low-density protection. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN residential neighbourhood through the property. he said. “For that reason alone, it should Those plans were shelved however due be preserved.” to the environmentally sensitive habitat, In the 1980s, when the land was up for technical issues and significant community redevelopment, local Girl Guides flagged an opposition, according to a district staff eagle’s nest in one of the trees and wrote to report. the Aga Khan, who joined the campaign to Remnants of the subdivision plan stop the development, Cook recalls. remain on the books, however. Under the Those trees have supported many official community plan, four of the 23 lots unique and healthy characteristics that are legally designated for single-family second growth forests lack, making it a homes and the zoning throughout the area major habitat hub, Cook said. is for a mix of residential and parks. There “It has a high biodiversity. In other is also a right-of-way for a road that was words, very rich species present in the fornever built. If the municipally-owned property were est. It’s probably got the highest number of to be developed under the 1983 plans, species of fungi of any forest on the North district staff estimate the land would be Shore,” he said. worth between $107 million and $143 The motion to solidify Roche Point Park’s million today. status came from district Coun. Lisa Muri. But it has far greater ecological value, “It’s a very special piece of land,” she according to David Cook, a retired biologist said at the July 27 meeting. “And I thank who has long studied its flora and fauna staff for going through this because there and lobbied for the area’s protection. Of are complexities with this site because of particular interest are four old-growth the multiple identifiable areas of zoning.” Douglas firs that Cook estimates are Council is expected to hold a public between 500 and 800 years old. hearing on the changes in September and “It’s the lowest elevation old-growth have the park dedication in place before forest in the District of North Vancouver,” the Oct. 17 municipal election.

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BRAEDEN CALEY NORTH VANCOUVER–CAPILANO

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affordtolivehere–thosewhoteachour kids,driveourbuses,buildourships,run localbusinessesandcareforlovedones. Thatmeansbringingcostsdown, cuttingtaxesforthemiddleclassand buildingmoreaffordablehomesfaster– withtheroads,transitand infrastructuretokeeppace. Wecanbuildastrongereconomyright here.OurportcanhelpCanadadouble ournon-U.S.exportsandreachnew markets.NorthShoreworkerscanbuild thenewshipsourNavyandCoast Guardneedsourgently.Canadian workers,apprenticesandmaterialscan buildmoreofwhatourcountryneeds. Becausewecan’tcontrolwhatother countriesdo.Wecancontrolwhatwe buildhereathome. Aswebuild,wemustprotectwhat makesthisplacespecial–our mountains,forestsandcoast–backed byaseriouscommitmenttoCanada’s climatetargets. B.C.hasgivenmeeverything-tome,this placeispersonal.Iwasbornandraised onthiscoast,andIgrewuphiking, sailing,biking,andboarding(andfalling!) aroundourNorthShoreMountains, HoweSoundandIndianArm.Today,I liveinCentralLonsdale. Aftermorethantwentyyearsgetting thingsdoneforBCandCanada, I’mreadytoworkwithMarkCarneyto deliverforNorthVancouver–Capilano.

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TRAFFIC BLITZ

Police bust driver with vegetable oil drums strapped to BMW roof JANE SEYD

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The driver of a BMW sedan with four industrial-sized containers of vegetable oil insecurely strapped to the roof was just one of the motorists nabbed by West Vancouver Police for unsafe driving over the August long weekend. The car’s occupants, who had been attempting to travel to the Kootenays with their improperly secured, over-weight load, had their vehicle taken off the road and were issued a ticket, according to police. “Drivers have a legal obligation under the Motor Vehicle Act to ensure that their vehicles do not exceed Gross Vehicle Weight maximums, that the roof can safely support the load, and that their cargo is safely secured,” said Sgt. Stephen France. “Failure to do so can have serious safety implications for all road users”. During a blitz over the August long weekend, West Van Police and the B.C. Highway Patrol handed out more than 270 tickets to motorists nabbed for unsafe driving between West Vancouver and Whistler. In addition to the oil-carrying car, those included 205 violation tickets for everything from distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt to driving contrary to licence restrictions. Police also issued 63 tickets for excessive speed – defined as 40 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit – two immediate roadside prohibitions for drug or alcohol impairment and one arrest of a banned driver. The weekend blitz follows an earlier driving enforcement campaign by West Van Police July 16 to 26, which focused on major highways, high-traffic corridors and locations subject to frequent public complaints, including Ambleside and Cypress Bowl Road. West Van Police handed out more than

This car carrying industrial size vegetable oil containers strapped to the roof was ordered off the road by police. WVPD 150 tickets during the July campaign. Those included 28 tickets for speeding, 26 tickets for using a cell phone while driving and 10 immediate roadside driving bans for driving while impaired. Eight vehicles were also impounded for excessive speed, six tickets were handed out for vehicle safety violations and one banned driver was arrested. Six tickets were also handed out to riders of illegal e-dirt bikes, an area of growing concern to police. Suzanne Birch, spokesperson for the department, said parents and teens need to know that e-dirt bikes, such as those manufactured by Sur-Ron and Talaria, are not legal to ride anywhere in West Vancouver, including city streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, seawalls, parks and forested areas. “While these vehicles are sometimes marketed alongside standard electric bicycles, they do not have fully functional, operable pedals, and, as such, do not qualify as e-bikes under British Columbia law,” Birch warned. “Additionally, they are capable of speeds that far exceed what is allowed for e-bikes and represent a real risk to cyclists, pedestrians, and other road users.”

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NORTH VANCOUVER-CAPILANO

NDP nominate organizer Tweedale for byelection BRENT RICHTER

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All four major federal parties have now put forward candidates in the Aug. 31 byelection for the North Vancouver-Capilano seat in the House of Commons. The NDP announced Aug. 7 that longtime activist and organizer Stephen Tweedale had won a contested nomination. In a release, the party said Tweedale is running to deliver solutions that will bring down the cost of living and offer a progressive alternative to policies that have “put corporate greed, wars and climate destruction ahead of communities.” Tweedale said he is specifically looking to bring back voters who are living with a case of “buyers’ remorse” after supporting the Liberals in the last election. “In this moment, we are each other’s hope,” Tweedale said in the release. “We can change things when we show up for each other, get organized, and work together. I want to grow our support beyond our past successes by proving to the cynical,

North Vancouver-Capilano NDP candidate Stephen Tweedale. NDP hopeless, and the discouraged that there is a better alternative.” Tweedale has been a North Vancouver resident for more than 25 years. In that time, he has served on the local riding association’s executive, organized campaigns and worked as a constituency staffer for North Vancouver-Seymour NDP MLA Susie Chant. “Stephen is a dedicated grassroots organizer who deeply understands the needs of residents on the North Shore,” said NDP Leader Avi Lewis in the release. “He has spent years

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bringing people together and helping build our ground game in this riding. I’m thrilled to welcome him as a candidate and to support his campaign.” The Conservatives, meanwhile, are running Stephen Curran, a lawyer and their candidate from the 2025 race. The Liberals are looking to hold the seat previously occupied by Jonathan Wilkinson with Braeden Caley, former deputy chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney. And the Greens have nominated environmental scientist Shelley Luce, who has worked with the Sierra Club as well as other non-profit organizations focused on environmental issues. The People’s Party of Canada have nominated Ehsan Arjmand while the Libertarian Party of Canada has filed papers for Jeff Monds. Voters will have a chance to see the would-be MPs speak for themselves at an all-candidates meeting hosted by the North Vancouver Chamber on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The event takes places at St. Andrew’s United Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration is required at www. nvchamber.ca/by-election.

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orth Vancouver-Capilano voters will go to the polls in a Aug. 31 byelection to replace former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson who stepped down earlier this summer to become Canada’s ambassador to the European Union. For some, there may be a temptation toward cynicism, starting with the inordinate number of byelections the country seems to need nowadays. Nationally, we are now at 13 MPs who have announced resignations (or were forced out) since the spring 2025 election. All politics is local, they say, but byelections tend to be more a vibe check on the government as a whole than anything else. And scheduling the North VancouverCapilano byelection for the last days of summer doesn’t bode well for voter turnout when the electorate is more engaged in

enjoying the warm weather and last chances to read in the hammock than they are in the cut and thrust of politics. But we do not give in to cynicism. Doorknocking campaigners, election signs on boulevards and all-candidates debates are all signs of a healthy democracy regardless of when they are happening. All four major federal parties have nominated candidates who we will be featuring in our coverage throughout the brief campaign. We salute them for putting their names forward. It is a noble thing to do no matter the results on election night. It’s time now for you to do your own vibe check and start deciding which candidate is right for you. We have the right to choose who represents us in government, something denied to far too many in the world. If we can’t get out of our hammocks and into a polling booth, then we don’t deserve either.

Galleries like the Polygon show the truths we all need JACKIE BATEMAN

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I do love an art gallery, a sanctuary for anyone who wants to peruse paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, or any mix of human creativity. Contemporary art is increasingly inter-disciplinary. We’re in a time of fast-paced digital content, and so it’s welcome when a curator cuts through the noise and presents a collection that we should pay attention to. We can trust their good taste, pause what we’re doing, and look (or listen) to something special. The Polygon Gallery, a striking building with panoramic views at the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale, offers some beautifully thought-out exhibitions and events. They

told me they strive for rhythm in their programming. The contemporary needs the historical; the international needs the local; and the established needs the emerging. We find strength in balance. The current feature exhibition is by Greg Girard, a Canadian photographer who has travelled the world taking photographs that have appeared in the likes of National Geographic and the New York Times Magazine. The exhibition highlights his early work in Vancouver, where he documented our streets and neighbourhoods in the 70s and 80s, revealing a city in flux and architectural change. On the diverse North Shore, the Polygon staff tell me that every person who visits the show will be drawn to an image, whether it sparks something

atmospheric, cinematic, or familiar. Girard has long been fascinated by what happens when colour slide film, which is balanced for daylight, is used at night. He picks up neon, tungsten halogen, or fluorescence, and the resulting colours are vivid and almost otherworldly. A new sculpture by James Harry, Eye of the Ancestor, is a stunning cedar wooden sphere carved with Coast Salish designs and holding a mirror-polished steel sphere inside, creating layered reflections and viewpoints that shift as you move around it. Also currently exhibited is Simranpreet Anand’s latest installation of ceremonial fabrics, lenticular prints, and embroidered photographs to create a living room inside the space. And don’t miss the Deckchair Cinema,

set up outside with the ocean as a backdrop. It’s a stunning place to soak in an evening movie in the fresh sea air (horrifyingly, I remember when people smoked cigarettes in the theatre) by suggested donation, which includes popcorn and access to their summer exhibitions. On Thursday Aug. 13 they’re playing A League of Their Own starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks, based on the true story of a pro all-female baseball team on their rocky road to fame. Special guest and local musician Jody Glenham has been paired with the movie, with a live performance beforehand. When she was contacted, Glenham told them she’d played hardball on a boys’ team for eight years as a child, so the film Continued on A9

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ALMOST 100 VOLUNTEERS HELPED FIND MY LOST ROSIE Dear Editor: Wow! What an amazing community West Vancouver is when it comes to finding a lost dog. So many residents, together with dog lovers who had travelled from outside of West Vancouver, came together to help bring my dog, Rosie, home. Rosie got spooked at the ferry, broke her harness, bolted, and was in full-flight mode making her way up to Highway 1, where she was spotted running for four kilometres against the traffic. There was no sign of her for a couple of days. Eventually, she was spotted having made her way from the Exit 4 area into the residential area of West Vancouver. It was four agonizing days of looking for her. About 100 volunteers – most of them complete strangers – gave up hours of their time to help in the search. Including the local dog finding community who appeared like magic, the moms’ group who took their kids out looking for Rosie, local dog walkers and dedicated souls who drove in from much farther afield. People searched, shared flyers, kept watch, drove the roads and drove round them again, reported sightings on their yard cameras and offered me nourishment and hope. There were many brief sightings of her. Thankfully a couple of local kids spotted Rosie at the place where she was finally located and Karen Nixon of Halo’s Pet Rescue voluntarily came all the way from

Melanie Bagley and Rosie are reunited after the pup spent four days on the run in West Vancouver. CONTRIBUTED Maple Ridge with her tracker dog, Halo. Halo tracked Rosie to her hiding place in the brambles. It seemed impossible that she was in hiding there since it was so inhospitable, but Karen deployed her drone and confirmed she was there. It took gentle calling and the smell of a roast chicken to persuade Rosie that it was safe to come out and there was a joyful reunion. Onlookers cheered and many were shedding tears of joy and relief. Rosie’s tail didn’t stop wagging! Because of all the volunteers’ incredible generosity, dedication and persistence, Rosie is now safe, healthy, and getting plenty of TLC – minus a lingering skittishness around loud, unexpected noises (even that has almost gone). The volunteers showed me the absolute best of humanity when I needed it most. I will never forget what they did for us and will be forever grateful to them.

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A gallery is a threshold to the new Continued from A8 really speaks to her. It’s not hard to imagine her music being on the soundtrack. Her songs have already appeared in Netflix series Snowpiercer and My Life with the Walter Boys. The gallery also has The Diane Evans Bookstore, featuring international photobooks, magazines, and postcards as well as their own artist-driven projects. A favourite of the team is the book Greg Girard: Photographs, 1972-2026. Many images featured in the book aren’t in the show, and it’s a fantastic companion piece. The shop is one of my go-to places to take visitors to buy gifts to take home. I have a mustard-coloured pottery mug from there that I’m particularly territorial about. If you come to my house, you won’t be drinking from it, because it’s mine. I’m glad we got

that cleared up. We’re lucky to have beauty everywhere around us. We only have to step outside, and there it is. The Polygon pointed out the role of art in such a formidably beautiful place remains important. A gallery is a threshold, a chance to step outside of our everyday lives and into new experiences and questions that challenge us. We show up in-person, and it can lead to discussion (and there are no comments sections or anonymous trolling). Critical art makes us wonder, contemplate, or reconsider what we know. Bring your most open and curious self to a gallery near you. North Vancouver’s Jackie Bateman is an award-winning author, screenwriter, copywriter, and extremely nosy if you get too close. jackie@jacbateman.com

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West Van approves boutique hotel for site of iconic Troll’s Restaurant JANE SEYD

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A plan to redevelop one of Horseshoe Bay’s most iconic corners – including Troll’s Restaurant – into a five-storey boutique hotel, with commercial shops on the ground floor, and hotel rooms and longer-stay rentals on the upper floors, has been approved by West Vancouver council. Council gave the thumbs up to The Bay hotel plan, which will sit on three lots at the corner of Bay Street and Royal Avenue, June 22. Members of the public and the business community of Horseshoe Bay who came out to speak at a public hearing earlier in June supported the project, speaking of the need for a hotel in West Vancouver as well as a way to revitalize the village where local businesses have struggled in the wake of changes at BC Ferries which has resulted in fewer walk-in customers. “The need for a boutique hotel in West Vancouver is long overdue,” said Megan Sewell of Sewell’s Marina, pointing out that her family’s business is 95 years old this year while Troll’s Restaurant is celebrating its 80th year. “As much as we may not like to see Troll’s going into the sunset after 80 years, the reality is they were there for 80 years and we should celebrate the fact that they were able to survive that long in a very difficult business,” said Horseshoe Bay resident Rick Amantea. “Now it’s time to change it into something more, something better, something

An artist’s rendering of what a four-storey hotel on the Troll’s site in Horseshoe Bay might look like. DWV that rejuvenates that corner and provides a feel for Horseshoe Bay that it is a place for people to want to come.” The site where the new boutique hotel will be built is currently the location of several one-and two-storey commercial buildings (Trolls Restaurant, Spirit Gallery and Olive & Anchor Restaurant) as well as parking lots. The project includes 33 hotel rooms on the second and third floors of the building, overlooking a landscaped deck on the second floor. Nine larger suites, including one and two-bedroom units, are proposed for the fourth floor which could be rented for

either short or longer-term stays. A partial fifth floor rooftop amenity space, including outdoor seating and patio areas, would be available for both hotel guests and for use by the community for events. Some concerns expressed by the public centred on the massing of the project. One resident described the design as reminiscent of a ferry terminal. Coun. Nora Gambioli said she shares that concern. “The design’s a bit massive and potentially a bit clunky,” she said. Coun. Christine Cassidy also raised design concerns. “I envision Horseshoe Bay as sort of a little Nantucket … and

this is a very modern building, which as some individuals said has very sharp edges, is very monolithic looking,” she said. Coun. Sharon Thompson said she liked the design. “I think it’s quite suitable,” she said. The project includes ground floor commercial space, including a retail space to house the existing Spirit Gallery as well as a cafe and larger space for a restaurant on the corner where Troll’s currently sits, above a 43-car underground parkade. Kelly Richter, representing both the developer Northwest Properties and property owner KMA Canada Holdings, said at an earlier meeting owners of

both companies live in West Vancouver. She said they believe the hotel will add vibrancy to Horseshoe Bay village and encourage visitors to “experience Horseshoe Bay as a destination instead of simply a point of arrival and departure.” Ab Troll, the third generation of his family to run Troll’s Restaurant, said his family considered carefully who they would sell the property to. “What was going to happen with Horseshoe Bay? How were they going to treat it? We wanted to make sure that we weren’t just selling to anybody,” he said. Troll said he felt reassured knowing the new property owners and developers had grown up in the area. Troll’s Restaurant, as run by the Troll family, will not be part of the new development and will close its doors Dec. 31, 2027 when the lease is up, manager Kim Montgomery confirmed. The iconic restaurant will celebrate 80 years in Horseshoe Bay with a party open to the public on Aug. 15. Joe and Dorothy Troll started Troll’s in Horseshoe Bay in 1946 as a fish and chip shop on the waterfront. The restaurant became a fixture in the community, and grew significantly with the arrival of ferry service in the 1950s and ’60s. Joe’s son Gary Troll and his wife Carol took over the restaurant in the ’70s. In 2017, both Gary and Carol died within days of each other. Their son Ab has run the restaurant since then.

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North Shore Rescue saves hiker with dozens of wasp stings ABBY LUCIANO

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Oh, that stings. North Shore Rescue rescued a man in his 20s last week after he was stung nearly 30 times while hiking in the Mount Seymour backcountry. The team received the call just before 7 p.m. on July 30 from a group on the Old Elsay Lake access trail. They had antihistamines on hand, which helped, but the man was unable to move. “The stings were causing significant pain. There was swelling,” said search manager Paul Markey. “That’s why we responded by helicopter, just because of the potential urgency of the situation.” Markey said the group originally started hiking the day before, aiming to trek to Elsay Lake and return back to Mount Seymour. It was about one kilometre from the lake when they ran into trouble. Moving in single file, the first hiker accidentally walked through a wasp nest on the ground. The angry insects swarmed the second hiker, stinging his arm, shoulder and leg. North Shore Rescue flew their advanced medical team, including two doctors, to give the stung hiker more antihistamines and check on the group. The team brought them all back to the Bone Creek SAR Station. Not seeing any signs of breathing distress, the volunteer MD said it was safe for them to head home. The Lions Bay Search and Rescue team posted to

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Martin Rother’s limits, it would seem, are much higher than most people’s. The 61-year-old North Vancouver resident and kayaker recently completed the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile (1,207-kilometre) ocean race in which participants travel from Port Townsend, Wash. to Ketchikan, Alaska with no engines, and no support. That means sailboats, stand up paddleboards, kayaks, rowboats – anything wind- or human-powered – are fair game, and participants are responsible for bringing their own food, water and other necessities. “I love to be outdoors. I love nature,” said Rother. “But I love to compete as well, and I just want to see where my limits are.” The race website calls the event “a test of physical endurance, backwater knowhow and bulldog tenacity” where “first place gets $10,000 cash, second place gets a set of steak knives and everyone else gets to find out what they’re made of.” Race organizers do not provide safety boats, instead relying on a strict vetting process to ensure participants are well prepared for the potentially dangerous task ahead of them. Rother began paddling as a teenager in Germany. When he moved to North Van in the early ‘90s, he got more heavily into endurance races. He is a regular feature in the Deep Cove paddling scene, and said the support of that community encouraged him to try his hand at the Race to Alaska. This year’s event was his third and final attempt. His first two attempts, in 2023 and

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2024, were thwarted by a family emergency the first time, and getting COVID mid-race on the second attempt. On July 5, he completed the race alongside his friend and occasional paddling partner, Yota Kano. This was a great year for a variety of reasons, Rother said. There were 12 human-powered teams, which is more than usual, and Australia’s Esther Wheeler

became the first-ever solo woman to complete the race. Washington’s Lillian Kuehl became the second-ever solo woman to complete the race a mere five hours later. “It’s just pretty spectacular,” Rother said, “Even if you prepare yourself very well, it’s still not guaranteed that you make it.” Bad weather conditions, illness, injury, and broken equipment are among the

litany of reasons people have to bail out of the race. Rother and Kano made it, despite running up against a few of those. The skin on Kano’s back was “shredded” from chafe. Rother got such bad carpal tunnel syndrome they had to take an entire rest day to ice his hands. There were blisters, pinched nerves, chronically damp skin. And then there was the headwind. “It was really depressing many times,” he said. But Rother said the highs are worth the lows. “It’s overall an extremely friendly community, and everybody wants that the other person succeeds,” he said. He and Kano registered separately as competitors, but ended up completing the entire race together, using their complementary skill sets and knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome. Similarly, this year’s 12 human-powered participants had a WhatsApp group where they shared tips and info on camp spots. While Rother didn’t get the cash or the steak knives, he did receive compensation for the struggle, largely in the incredible bonds he formed, the dedication and good humour of the race organizers, and the overall positive vibe of the entire event. Though participants are not allowed to arrange any food drops or pre-book places to stay or eat, they are allowed to accept offers. And the offers rolled in. Locals and tourists alike are so impressed by the racers, Rother said, that Continued on A14

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‘Big things leave big memories’ Continued they’ll offer from them A13meals, cookies, beer or even a place to stay along the way. “The human part of this race is phenomenal,” he said. Though 18 days of camping in the rain, pushing your body to the limit, and tending to your injuries while subsisting on dehydrated meals and gummy bears may not be everybody’s cup of tea, Rother insists the struggle is all part of the fun. “Big things leave big memories,” he said. “It gives you so much energy, or it gives you new goals. It gives you new hope.” Hilary Angus is a Vancouver-based journalist writing for the North Shore News. She can be reached at info@hilaryangus.com.

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108 assists in the 152 games he’s played since becoming the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2024. Earlier this year, he was named the International Ice Hockey Federation’s male player of the year. Bedard, 21, has totalled 75 goals and 128 assists in his 219 regular season games. He was picked first overall in 2023. Although there has always been an undercurrent of hope among Canucks fans that the North Shore superstars would eventually lace up for their hometown team, Bedard and Celebrini won’t become free agents until 2031 and 2032 respectively.

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District of West Van demolishes firedamaged Dundarave waterfront home JANE SEYD

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A fire-damaged waterfront mansion that has been the subject of a decade-long court battle between the property’s owner and the District of West Vancouver has been reduced to rubble. Crews moved in with machinery to demolish the house at 2668 Bellevue Ave. in late July. The district demolition came after the co-owner of the property, Rosa Donna Este, lost an eleventh-hour bid to stop it in the B.C. Court of Appeal. Este, a retired dentist, first moved into the house in 2003, when she and her mother bought the property. A fire badly damaged the home in 2015. After it sat derelict for five years and the district received complaints about the property, the municipality issued a demolition order in December 2020. Este subsequently fought that through many layers of the court system while moving back into the home and carrying out extensive work on the house beginning in 2024, according to court rulings. In a decision handed down in B.C. Supreme Court in March, Justice Elizabeth McDonald granted the municipality a permanent injunction against Este, barring her from carrying out any construction work on the house, or living in the home without an occupancy permit. In July, Este filed an application for an urgent injunction

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Drawing on her background in environmental science, public policy, and organizational leadership, Shelley Luce’s campaign centres on issues such as affordability, climate and local priorities. Photo via Shelley Luce “It’s devastating to see her suffer from the high cost of living and lack of available care,” Luce explains. “Bad government policy has eroded her dignity and ability to flourish in the community where she spent most of her life, and too many seniors face the same problem.” As residents continue to navigate affordability concerns and environmental challenges, Luce hopes her campaign will encourage conversations about possible paths forward. “Shelley understands economics, technology and environmental issues. She has worked selflessly in her career to improve communities, health and ecosystems,” says District of West Vancouver Coun. Nora Gambioli. “Compassion for people, along with clear reasoning and planning for the future, is a rare gift that really shines through in Shelley’s work.”

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The Liberal government has called the byelection for Aug. 31, one week before school resumes. “This will certainly decrease voter engagement and suppress turnout, and feels very disrespectful to voters in North Vancouver-Capilano,” Luce says. “I know this riding, and it is not a ‘safe seat’ for the Liberal Party. It doesn’t belong to them. It belongs to us. We deserve someone who understands our community, who will stand up for us and our priorities. I commit to the people of North Vancouver-Capilano that I will work for you. I will listen and be available, and I will be your voice in Ottawa.”

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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER T H E C O R P O R AT I O N OF THE DISTRICT OF W E S T VA N C O U V E R

2026 ELECTION

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver and School District No. 45 that an election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Nominations for the office of: • Mayor (one to be elected) • Councillors (six to be elected) • School Trustees (five to be elected) for a term ending November 2030 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer as follows: WHEN: 9 a.m., September 1, 2026 to 4 p.m., September 11, 2026 (excluding statutory holidays and weekends) WHERE: District of West Vancouver Legislative Services 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3 HOW: Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, by mail or by other delivery service, or email (election@westvancouver.ca). The deadline for receiving nomination documents is 4 p.m., September 11, 2026.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: • Mayor $40,805.21 • Councillor $20,605.51 • Trustee $24,304.96 THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply: • Mayor and Councillor $2,040.26 • School District No. 45 Trustee $1,497.64

Nomination documents are available in Legislative Services at the District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays and weekends) throughout the nomination period (9 a.m., September 1, 2026 to 4 p.m., September 11, 2026) and are also posted on the District’s election website at election.westvancouver.ca.

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, contact Elections BC. Call 1-800-661-8683, email electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca, or visit elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general -local-elections.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026; • Resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION MEETING A candidate information meeting will be held for prospective candidates and any interested persons as follows: • August 24, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall, Raven Room (750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC) and via electronic communication facilities (Zoom). A link and instructions on how to participate electronically will be posted on election.westvancouver.ca.

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86% have family doctor: Ministry Continued from A1 “Most family physicians were compensated more appropriately to stay in their office and see their own patients,” Maynard said. “And there didn’t seem to be an appetite to increase funding for the kind of care that Park and Tilford offered.” The clinic was tossed a brief lifeline a few years ago when they were able to secure what Maynard called a short-term “service contract model” with Vancouver Coastal Health. But that contract expired just over a year ago, and was not renewed. “They were very supportive of us for the last three and a half years, but financially, they did not see that there was a need to support the clinic offering the care that we provide,” he said. The ministry’s position was that the North Shore has a sufficient number of family doctors, Maynard said, and people shouldn’t need after-hours or walk-in care. Maynard acknowledged that many of their patients at Park and Tilford did indeed have family doctors, but many of them still accessed the walk-in clinic because it took too long to get an appointment with their own doctor, he said. “Your child wakes up with an earache … or you’ve got some chest pain, and you don’t really know if it’s serious or not, but you don’t want to go to the emergency right away, you phone your family doctor – ‘can’t see you.’” Maynard said. “The natural thing to do is go to the walk-in clinic, and we’ve been sort of the gold standard of walk-in clinics for 35 years.” The continued operation of the clinic is impossible without funding from the ministry, Maynard said, so he understands that the time is right to close the clinic. He said there has been a lot of support over the last few months from North Shore primary care physicians to make sure their patients have access to care

elsewhere, and that any patient records they have will be passed on in a timely manner. “We’re really working hard to close appropriately,” he said. But despite understanding that the timing “is probably right and appropriate” for the clinic to shut down, Maynard said he’ll be sad to see the doors close. “I feel that a clinic like Park and Tilford has a real role in our current system because I think there is a need for sameday visits and urgent care,” Maynard said. “Until that need is picked up by patientonly physicians, I think there’s going to be difficulty in patients accessing same-day care, and it worries me that they’re going to burden our emergency ward.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said, while the Park and Tilford clinic “provided important access to episodic care before and immediately after the launch of B.C.’s Primary Care Strategy in 2018,” the ministry has made substantial primary care investments in North Vancouver since then. These investments include the recruitment of primary care providers and setting up new models of care such as urgent and primary care centres, they said in an emailed statement. “This includes three UPCCs that are within 11 kilometres of the Park and Tilford Medical Clinic, including the North Vancouver UPCC that is 3.5 kilometres from the clinic,” they said. North Vancouver has the sixth highest attachment rate (a measure of the percentage of a population connected to a regular primary care provider) in B.C., at 86 per cent, according to the ministry, ‘“and there is capacity to connect an additional 43,000 people with existing family doctors on the North Shore.” North Shore residents who want a primary care provider are encouraged to register with the Health Connect Registry.

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RABIES CONCERN

Visitor bitten by bat while hiking on Whyte Lake Trail ABBY LUCIANO

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A West Vancouver visitor is urging caution after being bitten by a bat last week. The bite comes at a time when there has been an uptick in incidents reported to Vancouver Coastal Health. The visitor, who asked not to be named due to medical privacy concerns, said the incident played out Friday afternoon on the Whyte Lake Trail. He and his wife were walking their dogs when a black bat swooped in and bit his left hand. “I thought it was a bird at first,” he said. Once he realized it was a bat, he quickly shook the animal off his hand and noticed a trail of blood. He then went to Lions Gate Hospital to get checked for rabies. Before Friday’s incident, the man heard of similar bat

encounters from friends in recent weeks. “I didn’t really realize how serious it was until I learned more about it,” he said. “I would have not done anything had I not heard about the importance of getting a rabies investigation right away.” Dr. Alex Choi, medical health officer for the North Shore, said there’s been an increase in people getting checked after bat incidents this summer, but it’s not unusual for this time of year. “This is very consistent with what we typically see during the summer,” Choi said. “Where there are more bats around and there are more humans doing outdoor activities and so as a result, there are more bats that come into contact with people on the North Shore.” Choi said people have been coming in to get checked after coming into contact with bats on different trails around Metro Vancouver. She said it’s hard to know

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whether the uptick in consultations is due to an increase in exposures or just more awareness around it, but contracting rabies is a low risk in B.C. Less than one per cent of bats carry rabies, she said and no other wild animals carry the virus in B.C. A big reason for that is the Rocky Mountains. “Because there’s that natural barrier there,” Choi said. “Even though you do find rabies in skunks or foxes in Ontario, they’re not able to cross the Rocky Mountains and therefore

rabies has not infected our local terrestrial mammals.” In Canada, there have been 28 cases of rabies resulting in death since 1924. Only two have been in B.C., including a 21-year-old man from Vancouver Island who died from rabies in 2019 after coming in contact with a bat. Even with the low risk, Choi still urges people to get checked if they’ve been in contact with a bat. That could be a bite, scratch or just the bat’s body touching your skin. “Bites and scratches can be very difficult to see,” she said. Once symptoms of rabies show, the virus is fatal. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, it can take three to eight weeks for flu-like symptoms to appear, including fever, tiredness, headaches and anxiety or irritability. The illness can worsen to include hallucinations, hyperactivity, and fear of water or fresh air. But promptly getting an

injection of antibodies called immunoglobulin and multiple vaccines can stop an infection. “Rabies is such a serious disease, we are very cautious and we treat every case where someone has come into contact with a bat,” Choi said. Bats are more active from dusk to dawn. Choi suggested people install screens on their windows and doors to limit bat exposure risks and keep other insects like mosquitoes out “We still want people to get outside and enjoy the outdoors,” Choi said. “Very few people overall who are outside … come into contact with a bat. But if you do, seek medical treatment and get an assessment.” More information on rabies can be found on Vancouver Coastal Health’s website. Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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RIVERSIDE DRIVE

North Van council votes 6-1 for Maplewood affordable housing BRENT RICHTER

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District of North Vancouver council has given its final approvals to a major affordable housing project in Maplewood. The district has partnered with the Metro Vancouver Housing Program to build 81 below-market rentals in a six-storey building on four treed lots owned by the municipality on Riverside Drive just north of Old Dollarton Road. The project, which is targeted for families, seniors and people with disabilities, has been “years in the making,” said Manson Leung, Metro Vancouver Housing Program manager. District council first debated using the land for affordable housing in 2020. The following year, they rezoned the property to allow between 60 and 90 rentals in a building of up to six storeys and council applied to Metro Vancouver to host a project at the site. Council left the exact size and shape of the eventual construction to be determined at the development permit stage. On July 13, district council voted 6-1 to grant that permit with Mayor Mike Little and Couns. Catherine Pope, Herman Mah, Jordan Back, Betty Forbes and Jim Hanson in favour. Of the 81 new homes, 24 will have their rents geared to the incomes of their eventual tenants at affordable rates. The remaining 58 will be 10 to 20 per cent below market rates. In practice, that means a range of about $445 per month for the cheapest studio unit to up to $3,500 per

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This all below-market rental building will be constructed in North Van’s Maplewood area. DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER month for a three-bedroom apartment. “We know that in the District of North Vancouver, we urgently need affordable housing and we’ve known this for some time,” Pope said. “And we need to be doing everything we can to advance it, to take care of the people in our community who need it, but also to support working people in this community who can’t afford to live here. They have to commute across the Second Narrows Bridge every day, adding to the congestion.” The building will come with 51 resident parking spaces and eight for visitors. It is about a five minute walk to shops and services in Maplewood and 300 metres from transit. Little said he would have preferred the building to

have been shorter and more in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood but he said he was proud to be approving a Metro Vancouver housing project in the district, which he first campaigned on in 2018. “When you look across their organization, they can be very proud of the Metro housing program that they carry out. It’s entirely self-funded and the quality of life there is excellent. The reputation is excellent in the spaces that Metro Vancouver continues to be a good landlord in,” he said. “I think it’s incredibly important for us to produce these kinds of housing units in our community.” Coun. Lisa Muri was the lone vote against the project. She voted against the rezoning in 2021 as well. Muri said the district should have chosen other locations for a Metro housing project on sites that would be less damaging to the environment and easier to build on and service. “I don’t understand, in this time of true affordability and challenges with budgets, why the district would give one of the most challenging and expensive pieces of property to mitigate to Metro Vancouver when we had two other brownfields already mitigated, already serviced and not requiring to clear cut a forest,” she said. Coun. Jim Hanson acknowledged the environmental damage the project would necessitate but he said there were competing factors to consider. “We are facing an urgent crisis, and this is a social crisis of affordable housing,” he said. “It’s a value judgment that each of us have to process and each of us have to engage in at this council. And in my view, in this case, the social benefits outweigh the environmental challenges.”

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2026 General Election

Saturday, October 17, 2026 NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of North Vancouver that nominations for the office of: Mayor Councillor School Trustee

one to be elected six to be elected four to be elected

for a four-year term ending in November 2030 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person as follows: When:

Beginning at 9:00am on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 and ending at 4:00pm on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 (excluding holidays and weekends) Where: Legislative Services, District of North Vancouver, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 How: Interested persons can now obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations, including nominations forms, at DNV.org/vote, the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall during regular office hours (8:00am−4:30pm) or by email at elections@dnv.org.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office if they meet the following requirements: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and, • not disqualified under the Local Government Act, School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following expense limit for candidates apply during the campaign period from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17, 2026: Mayor Councillor School Trustee

$74,638.67 $37,829.81 $39,353.28

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local election, the following third party advertising limits apply during the campaign period from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17, 2026: Mayor and Councillor School Trustee

$3,731.93 $2,424.91

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

Beginning Sept. 1, 2026 until the close of general voting for the election on Oct. 17, 2026, a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall during regular office hours (8:00am–4:30pm) and on general voting day by appointment only by contacting the Chief Election Officer at elections@dnv.org or 604-990-2212.

REQUEST TO OMIT OR OBSCURE PERSONAL INFORMATION

An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from, or obscured on, the list of electors. Upon request, the Chief Election Officer will amend the list available to the public and candidates by omitting or obscuring the elector’s information.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00pm on Sept. 11, 2026. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the District of North Vancouver and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the District of North Vancouver.

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Are you eligible to vote in the October elections for Mayor, Councillors and School Trustees? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure you can find out by calling 604-990-2211 or emailing elections@dnv.org. The office is open from 8:00am−4:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays and weekends). To register in advance, contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 or visit elections.bc.ca/voting/ register-to-vote until Aug. 18, 2026. As the District uses the Provincial Voters List, elector registrations will not be accepted during the closed period Aug. 19, 2026 to Oct. 17, 2026, but will be accepted at voting sites on advance and general voting days.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the 2026 General Local Elections; and, • a Canadian citizen; and, • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and,

• a resident of the District of North Vancouver; and, • not disqualified under the Local Government Act, School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and, • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the 2026 General Local Elections; and, • a Canadian citizen; and, • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and, • a registered owner of real property in the District of North Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and, • the only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and, • not disqualified under the Local Government Act, School Act or any other enactment from voting in a trustee election and not otherwise disqualified by law; and, • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting will be available to all voters meeting the elector qualifications above. In order to receive a mail ballot package, you must first complete a Mail Ballot Application available online at DNV.org/vote or in person at the District Municipal Hall. If you are not able to pick up a mail ballot package, please have your application to the Chief Election Officer by Sept. 23, 2026 to allow sufficient time for a package to be mailed. Mail ballot packages will be sent out on or about Sept. 23, 2026. To be counted, mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than the close of voting on general voting day at 8:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS

For more information on the election, please visit DNV.org/vote or contact: • Genevieve Lanz, Chief Election Officer elections@dnv.org or 604-990-2212 • Rhonda Schell, Deputy Chief Election Officer elections@dnv.org or 604-990-2433 For more information on campaign financing and advertising rules in local elections, contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683, electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca or elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-localelections.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOTICE OF ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Your City • Your Say

General Voting Day October 17, 2026 ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION The City of North Vancouver uses the updated provincial list of electors prepared by Elections BC.

CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

If you live in the City of North Vancouver, you can register to vote or update your information online with Elections BC (elections.bc.ca/register) until August 18, 2026. You must meet the qualifications of a Resident Elector (listed below). Between August 19, 2026 to August 25, 2026, registration for Resident Electors is available at City Hall (141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9) Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, excluding statutory holidays. If you own property in the City of North Vancouver but live elsewhere in BC, you are entitled to vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector (qualifications listed below). Registration for Non-Resident Property Electors is accepted throughout the duration of the election process, concluding at the close of the General Local Election. For more information on the process and requirements, visit cnv.org/vote or contact the Legislative Services Division at 604 220 1361. Registration will also be available during Mail Ballot Voting, Advance Voting and on General Voting Day. To register when you request a mail ballot, or to register at a voting location, electors must provide two pieces of identification to confirm identity and place of residence. One of the pieces of identification must include the elector’s signature (e.g. BC Driver’s Licence or BC Services Card). For more information about registration, visit cnv.org/vote or contact the Legislative Services Division at 604 220 1361 or elections@cnv.org.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

RESIDENT ELECTORS

From September 1, 2026 until the close of General Voting for the election on October 17, 2026, a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for inspection at the Legislative Services Division, City of North Vancouver, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, during the regular office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Under the Local Government Act, an elector may request to the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer that their personal information be omitted or obscured from the list of registered electors in order to protect personal privacy or security.

All City of North Vancouver resident electors must: • Be age 18 or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day; and • Be a Canadian citizen; and • Have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and • Be a resident of the City of North Vancouver or Ustlawn (Mission Reserve No. 1) on the day of registration; and • Not be disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Residents who are not Canadian citizens are not entitled to register or vote.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS All City of North Vancouver non-resident property electors must: • Be age 18 or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day; and • Be a Canadian citizen; and • Have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and • Be a registered owner of real property in the City of North Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be entitled to register as a Resident Elector in the City of North Vancouver; and • Not be disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and • Not be registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in the City of North Vancouver; and • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a Non-Resident Property Elector; and • Provide proof of ownership at the time of registration. A Property Tax Notice, BC Assessment Notice, or Certificate of Title, issued by the Land Title Office, are acceptable documents for proof of ownership. Non-resident property owners who are not Canadian citizens or BC residents are not entitled to register or vote. Corporations and businesses are also not entitled to register or vote, nor are they entitled to have a representative register or vote on their behalf.

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Deputy Chief Election Officer Jennifer Borland

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00pm on September 11, 2026. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of North Vancouver and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of North Vancouver.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING All eligible electors can apply to vote by mail ballot. The mail ballot procedure is as follows: 1. Complete a Mail Ballot Voting Application Form online through the City’s 2026 election webpage at cnv.org/vote from August 31 to October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm. 2.

Mail ballot packages with voting instructions will be mailed to eligible electors in late September/early October.

3.

Complete the ballot and required documents and return the sealed mail ballot package (via mail, in person, or by courier) to the Chief Election Officer before 8:00pm on October 17, 2026. It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that their ballot is returned before the deadline.

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BEST BITE

Tour de Feast serves fantastic French fare without the fuss BIANCA BUJAN

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I’m convinced I’ve missed a turn. Disoriented by the auto shops and industrial businesses lining Mountain Highway, I scan for any sign that I’m in the right place. Then a black-and-white Tour de Feast sign comes into view. I veer right into an alleyway, pleasantly surprised to find reserved parking spots for restaurant guests. Inside, Nupur Jhanjee, the restaurant’s co-owner, greets me warmly and leads me to my table: a two-top tucked against a café counter. The “casual, contemporary” description on the sign outside rings true. Unlike other French restaurants I’ve visited, there are no white tablecloths or starched cloth napkins. Instead, one wall is covered with a chalkboard displaying a handwritten quote: “Part of the secret to success in life is to eat what you like…” Mark Twain. I smile to myself in agreement as Jhanjee returns with the menu and a few suggestions. While the offerings change seasonally, she encourages me to try some of the top picks. The onion tart, foie gras, beet salad, and escargot top her list of starters, while the braised beef is the dish

The onion at North Vancouver’s Tour de Feast has a crisp pastry base, smooth and creamy filling, and a savoury crunch, North Shore News food writer Bianca Bujan finds. BIANCA BUJAN

she most enthusiastically recommends. “People love the sauce mixed with the way we do our potatoes,” she tells me. Dining alone, I immediately regret not bringing a friend. There is clearly more here that I need to try. I settle on the onion tart, which comes with mixed greens (vegetables: check), and the braised beef, the obvious choice for my main. Jhanjee brings my order to her husband and co-owner,

“Chef DJ”, who runs the kitchen, then returns moments later with an Elderflower Spritz. “I was making these at home,” she tells me. “I thought, why not bring them to the restaurant too?” On a hot summer day, the refreshing floral drink is exactly what I need. Nupur brings me sliced, warm baguette with soft butter, and I relax into my seat. Soon after, the Alsacienne Onion Tart arrives: house-made dough, smoked lardon bacon, Swiss cheese and truffle. More a slice of pie than a traditional tart, the generous wedge looks decadent, and I eagerly dig in, burning my mouth. The thick, crusty dough confirms it’s made in-house, and the rich filling is balanced with a drizzle of sour cream, a leafy green salad and a mini sweet pickle on the side. The red wine braised beef is the guest favourite for good reason. Served with roasted carrots, truffle potato purée and a creamy cracked peppercorn sauce, the beef is so tender I consider abandoning my knife altogether. The silky potatoes, mixed with the smooth peppercorn sauce, have me tempted to lick every last drop from the plate. Feeling full, I push on to dessert

(because you can’t have French cuisine without finishing with something sweet). I turn my attention to the final course. My chocolate allergy narrows my options, pointing me toward the other two-thirds of the dessert menu: a classic crème brûlée – my favourite – or a reimagined lemon tart, with the filling served brûléed. I choose the latter and finish with an Americano (yes, at night) because apparently I’m French now, which means coffee after dinner is perfectly acceptable. Best Bite: The onion tart was the most surprising, with a crisp pastry base, smooth and creamy filling, and a savoury crunch from the lardon topping. I was delighted to discover that their housemade tarts (and quiches) are also available at local shops, including Stong’s, Save-OnFoods and Fresh St. Market. I’ll definitely be picking one up to enjoy at home. Tour de Feast is located at 319 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Bianca Bujan is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in National Geographic and Food & Wine. She is a Lonely Planet guidebook author and cookbook contributor. As the food columnist for North Shore News, she writes about local food and the stories behind it. Contact: bitsofbee@yahoo.ca

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PUBLIC NOTICE: MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of North Vancouver that nominations for the offices of:

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will be received by the Chief Election Officer, or designate, as follows: CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 from 9:00am on September 1, 2026 to 4:00pm on September 11, 2026 (excluding statutory holidays and weekends). Nomination documents will be available online at cnv.org/vote in early August 2026. Hard copies are available upon request to the Legislative Services Division during regular office hours, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). All elected offices are for a four-year term. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Are a Canadian citizen; and • Are 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day, October 17, 2026; and • Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • Are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office, or otherwise disqualified by law.

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CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 General Local Government Election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: School Trustee: $27,518.56 Mayor: $53,476.83 Councillor: $27,056.51 THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 General Local Government Election, the following third-party advertising limits during the campaign period apply: Mayor and Councillor: $2,673.84 School Trustee: $1,695.66 The cumulative advertising expense limit is $184,856.70.

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Adaptive athlete climbs the Grind with bionic knees ABBY LUCIANO

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Adaptive athlete Jamie McAnsh doesn’t back away from a challenge.

The cats of Burrard Dry Dock

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While thousands of men and women worked around the clock at the Burrard Dry Dock during the Second World War, so too did the yard’s cats. It all started when a tabby named Wally was given a bed in the Women’s Building after being brought in to catch mice. She had several kittens, including Vickie (named for the Victory Ships the yard famously produced) and Minnie La Pointe (named for La Pointe Pier Yard). The exploits of the cats, like the two shown here helping with office filing, are documented in small vignettes throughout the company’s wartime newsletter, the Wallace Shipbuilder. Discover more of the North Shore’s rich history at MONOVA. Start planning your visit at monova.ca. Do you have a story to tell? Get in touch via archives@monova.ca.

And that includes climbing more than 2,000 gruelling steps on North Vancouver’s Grouse Grind. The 45-year-old, a resident of the U.K., beat the steep terrain earlier this month testing a device called the SpryStep Agilik, a battery-powered device helping people with cerebral palsy and other mobility disorders. “It was a very humbling and proud moment,” McAnsh said. “It’s not like climbing the stairs in your house … it was an absolute challenge.” In 2014, McAnsh woke up paralyzed from the waist down. He was soon diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes chronic pain. The condition affects each person differently, he said. Some people can go swimming and running, while others are completely immobile. For McAnsh, it impacted both legs. McAnsh began different therapies like physio, hydro and electroshock, helping him regain some strength in his legs. “It’s basically nerve damage … so my body just screams pain constantly, which then causes inflammation,” he said. “It’s a degenerating condition that I can’t get away from. It’s part of my life.” SpryStep Agilik was developed by Vancouver-based medical device company Bionic Power in collaboration with medical device international enterprise Thuasne. The device is custom made to the user and is similar to a knee brace that supports the ankle but with microprocessors, said CEO of Bionic Power Gualtiero Guadagni. Those microprocessors read the person’s walking pattern, giving assistance to easily move the knee to reduce fatigue and improve posture and mobility. Doing gruelling adventures like the Grouse Grind isn’t a first for McAnsh. In 2022, he climbed to Mount Everest base camp on crutches. He then wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, but couldn’t on crutches due to the steep Barranco Wall, which is at the southern base of the mountain. That was when he connected with a clinical director from Thausne, who gave

British adaptive athlete Jamie McAnsh steps up the Grouse Grind using a mobility device called the SpryStep Agilik, a batterypowered device helping people with cerebral palsy and other mobility disorders. SUBMITTED

McAnsh a carbon brace to help complete his summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, which ultimately led to talking to Guadagni about testing the SpryStep Agilik on the Grouse Grind. While the device has been on the market for two years, Guadagni said he’s always looking for ways to improve it and its capabilities. He and his team went up the grind with McAnsh to collect more data on the device. “To see that the device was able to go up a 1,000 metres of vertical almost without consuming a full battery and without any issue, any concern, it was really nice,” he said. It left Guadagni emotional, showing that the device can do more than just everyday tasks of going to the grocery store or around the house. McAnsh is preparing for his next challenge of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest. He hopes his experiences like the Grouse Grind will inspire others. “I’ve been judged, ridiculed and criticized,” he said. “I want to show people that with all of that judgment … you can still come out the other side and can be a better person, a stronger person, a more capable person.” Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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40. Cave sound 41. Character 42. Ruler mark 45. Casino worker 49. Abel’s mother 51. Sound gear: hyph. 53. Remain 54. Brother’s sib 55. Fictional monster 56. Anxious 57. Posed 58. Motivations 59. Turns right DOWN 1. Bottle tops 2. Mob scene 3. Concept 4. Wager maker 5. Masked mammals 6. Unwell

7. Fuel source 8. Casino game 9. Mexican corn cake 10. Be in debt 11. Santa’s staffer 19. Not employed 21. Strike caller 23. Helicopter part 25. Nurture 26. Fidgety 27. Optimism 28. Saga 29. Most irritated 30. Tunes 34. Provoke 37. Daddy’s boy 39. Pekoe portion: 2 wds. 43. Army food 44. Towering 46. Not taped 47. Actress Falco 48. Beatty film 49. Snake shape 50. Passing through 52. Sizzle Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling

ARIES March 21-April 19 Taking a step back will be enough to resolve major issues affecting your future. Discussions and negotiations will be necessary, and you’ll need to carefully consider each option before finalizing an agreement.

TAURUS April 20-May 20

Finding a solution that satisfies everyone is difficult when opinions clash. You’ll need to be creative to ease tensions, come up with original compromises and restore a harmonious atmosphere around you.

LEO July 23-Aug. 22

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Matters of the heart will occupy your thoughts. Through thoughtful gestures, discreet acts of kindness and sincere words, you’ll help the relationship grow, gradually deepening both your feelings and those of your partner.

The weight of your responsibilities might discourage you at first, but your recent progress will prove that you have solid resources at your disposal. Once you realize this, you’ll finally dare to act with an unstoppable determination.

VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22

The prospect of a real estate transaction could arise: a sale, a purchase or a renovation. You’ll explore more advantageous options, both to reduce expenses and to improve the comfort and stability of your home.

LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Several people will call on you, leading to frequent trips. The A series of small victories will increased volume of travel restore your confidence. With could become an opportunity this renewed self-esteem, you’ll to treat yourself to a few small feel more comfortable defending pleasures, or even to consider an idea or a personal project upgrading to a vehicle better and taking concrete steps to suited to your lifestyle. implement it.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

CANCER June 21-July 22

Your priority will be to design an efficient and inspiring home workspace. With solid organization, your leadership qualities will shine through, and you’ll be ready to develop your own ventures with confidence.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

By carefully analyzing your budget, you’ll realize that your financial resources are sufficient to move forward with a major project. What you thought was out of reach will suddenly become achievable, opening the door to a dream you’ve had for a long time.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Taking a step back will help you clarify your goals. Professionally, you’re aiming higher and more precisely, but this progress will require a gradual evolution, patiently built over time.

AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 The holidays are barely over, and you’re already dreaming of your next getaway in good company. At the office, you might lead a big meeting with colleagues or partners, creating a defining moment for your organization.

PISCES Feb. 19-March 20

You’re feeling a need to grow internally and intellectually. You might be considering a career change or a journey of personal development. Embracing these changes could prove deeply beneficial for your growth.

SUDOKU HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS:

Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Horst Guenter Mendgen on July 24, 2026, at the impressive age of 95. Horst is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Elizabeth ("Liz") Mendgen; children John (Riena), Robyn (Bill), and Julie (Rory); nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Christine ("Nona") Giffen (Bert); and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Born in Dortmund, Germany, Horst survived the challenges of World War |I before immigrating to Canada as a young man. He built a successful career in the steel industry, proudly serving as Vice President of Thyssen Canada Limited. Horst married Liz, the love of his life, in 1958 after a chance meeting on Mount Baker. They shared nearly 68 years of marriage, family, friendship, and travel. He will be remembered as a devoted family man, loyal friend, and generous host who always made others feel welcome and cared for, especially through food! We raise a glass of his favourite Mosel wine and say Auf Wiedersehen, Horst! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia at alzheimer.ca/bc. The family thanks the staff of Quant Care, Lions Gate Hospital, and North Shore Hospice for their compassionate care and support. A celebration of life is being held from 3:00 to 5:30 PM on 2026-09-20 at North Shore Unitarian Church, 370 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver.

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In Loving Memory of Mitchell Kurtis Anderson May 21, 1996 - July 2, 2026

Mitchell was the beloved son of Elias (Ed) Put and Taylore (Phyllis) Anderson, the adored brother of Marijke Put and Aryana Anderson, and a cherished uncle to Ava Anderson. He will be greatly missed by his extensive family and friends. Born and raised on the North Shore of Vancouver, Mitchell grew up surrounded by the mountains and the outdoors he loved so much. He attended Carson Graham Secondary School, graduating in 2014, before continuing his education at BCIT, where he studied Business Administration. Mitchell had an adventurous spirit and a passion for creativity. He was happiest when he was outdoors, whether skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding through the city, or mountain biking. His love of action sports reflected his fearless nature. He enjoyed playing soccer and rugby in his youth. Mitchell enjoyed graffiti art and drawing, expressing his imagination through bold and original creations around the North Shore. He had a deep love for all animals, especially dogs and cats, finding joy in their companionship and caring for them. Mitchell's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered love, support, and condolences during this difficult time. They ask that he be remembered not only with sadness, but by embracing life with the courage and adventurous spirit that he shared so freely. Please join family and friends for a Memorial Service on August 22 at 2pm at Boal Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, reception from 3- 5pm.

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Mary fled Hungary for Austria in 1956 and emigrated to Canada in 1959 with her first husband. Her beloved son, Peter Kovacs, was born in 1962. Mary held several jobs throughout her life and concluded her working career with more than 20 years of service at the Workers’ Compensation Board, a role she loved. In 1993, Mary married her wonderful Adolf Matzhold, and together they enjoyed travelling, spending time with friends, and going to the Austrian Club. Later in life, Mary discovered lawn bowling and quickly fell in love with it. She became a regular at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, taking part in weekly games, tournaments, and social events. She also stayed active through needlepoint, painting, water aerobics, and walking. Mary passed away peacefully on July 24, on her own terms, with friends by her side. Predeceased by both Peter and Adolf, Mary is survived by few family members, and many dear friends. A small reception will be held at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club.

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With sadness, we announce the passing of our father, Duncan Macpherson, just two months shy of his 96th birthday. Gracious, kind, and thoughtful, Dad was a wonderful conversationalist, a stoic Scot, and a gentleman right up until the end. A Chartered Accountant, Dad began his career by articling at Price Waterhouse. Later, he joined the newly established BCIT when it was just a single building, and stayed for 20 years, ending as Vice President of Administration and Finance. He was proud of his role in helping BCIT to grow into a prominent and important educational facility, and later, of his role in establishing BCIT’s downtown campus. He retired in 1987 and then spent many years travelling to Hawaii, to Alaska, and through Europe with his adored late wife, Miriam. One of many highlights was their trip to Elgin, Scotland, to visit the church where his grandfather was a minister. Dad was born in Saskatoon but grew up in North Vancouver. He often reminisced about his teen and early adult years, walking from central Lonsdale to Grouse Mountain to go skiing and sometimes going to a dance that same evening. Or, riding his bike to Gleneagles Golf Club with his clubs on his bike. As a retiree, he was an active volunteer with the Kiwanis Club. He was an avid walker and golfer, a cribbage player, a bridge player, and a Sinfonia attendee. He enjoyed many close friendships with members of Highland’s United Church, his long-time neighbours, and beyond. But he was always happiest on the occasions when he was surrounded by his family. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife, Miriam (nee Pritchard) Macpherson. He is survived by his daughters, Leila Macpherson, Judi (Paul) Cooper, and Dori (Pete) Macpherson; and his two granddaughters, Amelia (Robin) and Shannon Cooper. Dad was also predeceased by his close friend in his latter years, Maureen McColl. Special thanks to the wonderful care team at Lynn Valley Care Centre, where Dad spent his final year, in a suite overlooking Mt. Seymour and the streets where he rode his bike as a young man. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Dad’s life on Sunday, August 30th at 2:00 pm at Highland’s United Church in Edgemont Village, North Vancouver.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Jon Douglas Riecken, who passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 69 in North Vancouver, BC. Jon grew up in West Vancouver and attended Gleneagles Elementary School and West Van High, graduating in 1975. Right from a young age, Jon was a car guy. As a toddler, he had his hands on the steering wheel of our dad's car, pretending to drive. His keen interest in cars continued to expand as he entered teenhood, when he custom-built his own gocart complete with a functioning steering wheel and braking system. Before Jon turned 16, he bought his first car, modifying it to tuner standards. By the time Jon entered BCIT to study business, he was the only student driving a Jaguar E-type convertible. His extensive restoration of this car helped hone his skills and desire for his future auto body career. Jon further crafted his automotive skills in the industry, managing at No. 1 Collision. In the early 80s, he cofounded Burrard Autostrasse Collision. Over the next 35 years at Burrard Autostrasse, Jon, with his caring demeanour, dependability, and attention to detail, became well known in the Porsche, Mercedes, and BMW industry. Always in good humour and ready with a smile and witty comment, he was a friend and supporter of the sports car community. Jon was known as the go-to guy if you needed advice. Generous and gregarious, Jon was a fun person to be around. He enjoyed his wine club buddies and his motorcycle friends. With his contagious sense of humour, his engaging personality, and sense of style, Jon was a pleasure. Jon survived by his brother, Robert Riecken and sister, Nancy Riecken. He is also survived by his three nephews, Steven (Zuly), Dani (Jess), and AJ, and by his great-niece, Lisa. We would like to thank the many people who cared so well for our brother in the last few years, in particular, his amazing private caregivers. Also, to the staff at Parkview Residence and Berkley Care Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or to the Union Gospel Mission, which was one of Jon's personal charities. A Celebration of Jon's Life is on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2- 5pm at Browns Socialhouse (QE Theatre), Vancouver.

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Kathleen Marie Kennedy (nee Stehr) April 5, 1942 - June 11, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" Kennedy was born in Alberta, wrapped in the loving arms of her parents, they began family life in British Columbia. Her youth was filled with figure skating, bicycle rides, tennis, and many treasured friendships. Kathy pursued a career in education, dedicating herself to working with young children and supporting families for many years. She took immense pride in her home and family. Kathy deeply cherished her friends, some of whom she had known since meeting as children at OLPH and Little Flower Academy; they remained connected for more than 75 years. Kathleen married Thomas Kennedy in August of 1964, and very happily, their lives blended, supporting decades of opportunity for much fulfillment together. The Kennedys lived and raised their family in North Vancouver. Kathy had many friends; she coordinated many a rendezvous among the kids, hosted pool parties, birthday parties, dinners, shuttled kids to swimming lessons, meets, and all sorts of extracurricular functions, all while never losing sight of her own health and well-being. Kathy consistently juggled a full calendar of events with grace, kept a pristine home, and enjoyed the reward of sharing time with people. Retirement years introduced a slight shift into a bit more travel with Tom, continued walks with friends, fitness to remain healthy, along with more lively entertaining to feed the heart and soul. Kathy was a woman of perfection; she was thoughtful as well as being an attentive caregiver, and she had a defined presence despite her small packaging. Kathy was a redhead, and she danced on her tippy toes to Jazz, Rock, and Fiddle music. She adored the sounds of Pavarotti; she was a shopper and knew where to find vast selections as well as great deals. “Kate” was ridiculously devoted to her husband and family, she shared lifelong friendships as well as having many unforgettable experiences with cherished and deeply loved people.\ Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Tom in 2023 and is survived by her two children: Graeme (Leona) and Meg (Shane); her two granddaughters, Madelyn (Lynden) and Ocea (Layne); along with oodles of extended family, dear friends, and a world full of potential.

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Cliff Barrett If you knew Cliff Barrett, you were lucky; you knew his charm, his quick smile and laughter, and the twinkle in his eye. He will be missed, especially by his partner in crime for the last 35 years, Linda Archer, and his beloved dog Dexter (aka Princess). When you think of him, don’t do it with a tear in your eye, but with a smile and laughter as he would wish. He fell in love with Vancouver, returned to his home state, Colorado, and started immigration proceedings. He moved here after 2 years and officially became a proud Canadian citizen 5 years later. He never lost his love of his beloved Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and Colorado Buffaloes, and fondly recalled his own sports activities, which included playing football, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and table tennis. He came from a loving and supportive family, the youngest of four children. His career included commercial banking, marketing, small business owner, and, eventually, when he moved to Canada, a passionate professor at Kwantlen University College, where he was rated highly by his students. A highlight for him was teaching in China through Capilano University. They travelled extensively and had many adventures across the globe, including spending time escaping the winter rain as avid golfers and entertaining friends constantly. With his Parkinson's progressing, they decided to remain closer to medical resources. He passed away in Lions Gate Hospice on July 30th with Linda by his side at the age of 87, having truly had a life well lived. We owe thanks to the various medical professionals who helped him deal with the many challenges he faced and to Lions Gate Hospital. The disease may have slowly robbed him of many things, but never his love of life. In his memory, donations to the Parkinson's Society of British Columbia are appreciated to continue research towards treatment and hopefully a cure.

Mato Barbic

October 29, 1941 - April 22, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mato Barbic of North Vancouver, a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and a respected member of the Croatian community. Mato was the beloved husband of Margaret Barbic (née Dolan), with whom he shared a life grounded in love, partnership, and mutual pride. He was a deeply dedicated father to his son David Barbic (Skye), and a cherished grandfather “Dedo” to Kisely and Carter, who brought him immense joy and pride. A skilled heavy-duty mechanic and natural inventor, Mato was known for his ingenuity, strong work ethic, and ability to solve just about any problem put before him. He took great pride in his work, but even more of the life he built for his family. Above all, Mato will be remembered as a proud and loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. His strength, tremendous generosity, and quiet wisdom leave a lasting legacy in the lives of those who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Donald Gordon Lumb

David Hugh Garven 1950 - 2026

Passed away on July 29, 2026, at Lions Gate Hospital after a stroke on the second of April, and subsequently, a heroic effort to treat the complexities of his condition. He was the son of the late Hugh and Lorna (Dickson) Garven, born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, on April 11, 1950. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Winnipeg (BA) and later followed a career in accounting, serving in the Public Service of Canada until his retirement from the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver. David was a long-time resident of West Vancouver and valued his family life at home and in his community of Dundarave. He is survived by Jennifer, his beloved wife of 45 years; daughter Pamela; son John; grandchildren, Noah and Kaya; his sister Janice (Halifax), and many dear friends and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Arlene. A Celebration of Life will take place September 25, 2026.

September 24, 1947 - July 29, 2026 Knowing he was beloved by his family and friends, Don passed away peacefully in his garden at the age of 78. He was strong, patient, dependable, and kind. His family was his foundation, and his devotion to them was unconditional. Don is survived by his wife and best friend Lynne His sons Benjamin and Thomas His granddaughters Isla and Clara (Kelly), and Ella (Kate) His sister Judith and Graham Forst, and their children Noel and Paula David and Krista Barlow, and their children Jonathan and Anika Kelly and Bob Hughes, and their children Megan and Jacob He will be remembered by us all with enduring love and gratitude. Don became a pillar of the Canadian life insurance industry, a businessman whose work will continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of his many clients and their families. A celebration of his life will be held for family and friends at 2:00 pm on September 27th at 420 Southborough Dr., West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or Opera West Society. Please note: Don is also survived by his faithful dog Willow. It's the finish!

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