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For 25 years, emergency dispatcher Kim Goulding of North Vancouver was the calm voice on the other end of the line during someone’s worst day. As a police dispatcher, she guided people through crises they never saw coming – children who went missing, overdoses, people who said they would jump from the bridge. She made sure help got to them when they needed it. But for the past several years, Goulding has been waiting for someone to dispatch help to her. And so far it isn’t coming. Since 2019, Goulding, 55, has been living with adrenal cancer. The disease is so rare, it strikes only one in a million people each year. B.C. sees fewer than 10 people diagnosed, annually. There is no cure for adrenal cancer. But with the right combination of treatments, some people can defy the odds and live for years. Up until now, Goulding has done just that. But she knows the options are shrinking. Goulding was shocked to learn that one of the drug treatment options commonly available to patients in the U.S. and other countries isn’t available to her in British Columbia. Now she’s fighting to get access Continued on A25

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Coho Festival celebrates salmon’s return with ceremony, music and the return of the Coho Run

This newly conceived race is offering a ‘fast paced’ 5k or 10k run around the festival that will include a 1k option for children. The run will feature live DJs along the course, professional chip timing, an officially measured race route and on course photography to capture the day’s highlights.

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Dating back to the festival’s early years, the Coho Run pays tribute to a historic First Nations tradition tied to the salmon’s return. Photo via Coho Society of the North Shore

The Coho Festival offers a day of salmon celebrations, including a blessing ceremony, barbecue, live music and conservation exhibits. Photo via Coho Society of the North Shore From the tiniest of creeks to the vastness of the open ocean and back again, a West Coast rite of passage is about to transform the waterways off the North Shore. And residents from across Metro Vancouver are invited to get a first-hand look. The 47th annual Coho Festival takes place at Ambleside Park on Sept. 13, offering attendees a window into the awe-inspiring life cycle of Pacific salmon, along with a myriad of historic and fun-filled community events. The annual gathering simultaneously celebrates the return of salmon to local creeks and rivers while raising awareness and funds for salmon conservation and habitat restoration on the North Shore. “Attending a Coho Festival allows participants to enter a miraculous world that includes protecting the iconic and mighty Pacific salmon species as seen through the lens of the North Shore’s First Nations, many diverse community organizations and many sponsors and volunteers that altogether diligently make the Coho Festival happen each year,” explains organizer and Coho Society of the North Shore board member Ron den Daas. Thanks to the production skills of Vancouver is Awesome, with significant sponsorship from Odlum Brown the marquee attraction of this year’s event is the Coho Run, which has served as a foundational pillar since the festival’s inception in 1979.

That the festival is nearing a half century in existence is a tribute to the volunteers, First Nations, stream keepers and the many festival sponsors who make habitat conservation a priority. “The goal of the festival, apart from having an exciting major celebration focused on the return of the salmon to local creeks and rivers, is to have participants leave the festival with some ideas about how the community can help protect salmon through their daily lives,” den Daas says. Coho Festival 2026 is offering signed limited-edition prints of Return of the Capilano Coho by beloved West Vancouver artist Daniel Izzard for $100 each. Proceeds will help offset the ever-increasing costs of staging the free, volunteer-run Coho Festival. Prints can be purchased at Jones and Company Bespoke Picture Framers, 1445 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver.

Finishers will take home a commemorative medal, while the top three male and female finishers in each race will earn podium prizes and, of course, some well-deserved bragging rights. Beyond the festival ‘kick’ off events Coho Run and Coho Swim, several other offerings will entice the five senses. The Squamish Nation’s “Blessing of the Salmon Ceremony” serves as an annual festival highlight, while the iconic Save-On-Foods sponsored Coho Barbecue will include barbecued salmon prepared by local celebrity chefs. The Coho Festival Stewardship Zone presented in collaboration with DFO (Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) is another festival activity not to be missed: it showcases the many local environmental- and conservation-themed societies that focus on local salmon conservation efforts. Meanwhile, the entertainment zone will include day-long, dynamic musical entertainment to energize the crowds as they enjoy the activities while learning more about salmon and how to protect them. “Understanding how the salmon life cycle plays out in North Shore creeks, rivers and beyond is a gateway into understanding the environmental dynamic that makes the Lower Mainland a beautiful environment to live in,” den Daas says. As for the stars of the show, Coho are one of five Pacific salmon species native to the Pacific North West Coast. Adult coho typically weigh between two and five kilograms and grow to between 45 and 70 centimetres in length. Most coho spend their first year in freshwater tributaries across the North Shore, and the next 18 months in the ocean before returning to freshwater to spawn and die adding nutrients into the freshwater system for the next generation.

The limited-edition “Return of the Capilano Coho” print by Daniel Izzard is available for $100, with proceeds supporting the free Coho Festival. Photo via Coho Society To learn more about the Coho Festival visit cohosalmonsociety.com

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Two North Vancouver companies are among 24 B.C. businesses receiving more than $30 million in federal funding aimed at helping companies deal with trade disruptions and expand into new markets in the wake of U.S. tariffs. North Vancouver-based Accelovant is receiving $990,000 through the federal government’s Regional Tariff Response Initiative, while Jastram Engineering, another North Vancouver company, is receiving $225,000. The funding was announced Aug. 10 by Housing and Infrastructure Minister and Pacific Economic Development Canada Minister Gregor Robertson. Accelovant uses patented, cutting-edge technology to make fibre-optic temperature sensors key to the efficient manufacture of semi-conductor computer chips. Those chips are used in a vast array of modern technologies,

Accelovant CEO Michael Goldstein shows off some of his products. His North Van company received federal government funding to help combat U.S. tariffs. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN including artificial intelligence data centres. Those data centres represent a “seismic shift” from relatively low-power computers to massive racks of computing power, said Michael Goldstein, CEO and founder of the eight-year-old

company. Traditional sensors often can’t be used in those environments because they generate too much electromagnetic energy, he said. But the specialized sensors used by Accelovant can be.

Emerging data centre markets around the world are worth “more than a billion dollars” in areas like Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, he said. “Also, there are very few other companies that do what we do. It’s a specialized product.” The North Vancouver company will use its funding to help expand into those new markets. Currently North America represents about one third of Accelovant’s market, while the rest of the world represents the other two-thirds. Jastram Engineering, also based in North Vancouver, manufactures steering and control systems for commercial, recreational and defence vessels. Among its customers, Jastram has been awarded contracts supplying rudder and steering systems to North Vancouver’s Seaspan Shipyards, which is building Canada’s massive joint support ships and polar icebreaker as part of the federal government’s national shipbuilding program, including a contract worth about $3.7 million in 2018.

According to a press release, the company will use its $225,000 investment to “purchase advanced equipment and train staff to increase production and improve manufacturing efficiency.” The money is also expected to help Jastram expand into new Canadian and international markets. The two North Vancouver companies are part of a larger group of B.C. businesses receiving funding through Ottawa’s Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The federal government says the funding is intended to help B.C. businesses improve productivity, and find new domestic and international markets as global trade uncertainty continues. The latest funding is among several federal announcements this year in response to tariff-related pressures. That has included money to help industries that manufacture and export products containing steel, aluminum or copper, as well as Canada’s forest and agricultural sectors.

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An 18-year-old was sent to hospital with serious injuries after crashing an e-dirt bike in West Vancouver’s Altamont neighbourhood. Around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, a member of the public came upon an unconscious teen and his electric dirt bike at the side of Mathers Avenue near 30th Street and called 911. B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics rushed the young man to Lions Gate Hospital. “He’s very seriously injured. He was not wearing a helmet so he has serious head injuries amongst other injuries,” said Suzanne Birch, West Vancouver Police

Department spokesperson. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service has been called in to help determine what actually happened but it appears the teen was riding south on 30th Street before he failed to negotiate a left turn onto Mathers, Birch said. “We’re asking anyone who may have been present at the collision to come forward. We’re looking for dashcam footage, home security video, anything that can give us a better idea as to what happened,” she said. Police don’t know how long the teen had been lying injured before someone found him but investigators believe footage or images from 5 to 5:20 p.m. could be

critical, Birch said. The boy’s parents have been co-operating with the investigation, Birch said. For much of 2026, police agencies around Metro Vancouver have been cracking down and waging an information campaign warning about the dangers of e-dirt bikes, which have spiked in popularity despite being illegal. “I really encourage all parents who’ve been providing their kids with these vehicles to reconsider,” Birch said. “They’re capable of speeds that far exceed what is allowed for e-bikes. They’re not legal to ride anywhere in West Vancouver. Not in bike lanes, not on pathways, not on city streets, not in forested areas. And as

West Vancouver Police Department members attend the scene of an e-dirt bike crash Aug. 13. BRENT RICHTER / NSN we’ve seen here, they represent a real risk to cyclists, pedestrians and obviously the riders themselves.”

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North Shore firefighters have been deployed to help fight wildfires in B.C.’s Interior. The District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Service has tasked a three-person crew and a truck to Merritt in response to the Boston Bar wildfire, another truck in the Summerland area and a structure protection trailer in Lillooet. “With the province and the state that it’s in, we’re happy that we can support the province,” said Deputy Chief Chris Byrom. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, there were 128 active wildfires in the province as of Aug. 17, with 80 declared in the previous seven days. Due to the regional wildfires, the province declared a state of emergency on Aug. 8. West Vancouver fire crews have also been redeployed. Gord Howard, fire chief for District of West Vancouver Fire & Rescue, said they’ve sent a three-member crew on a wildfire truck to Lillooet. A structure protection unit, requiring two trucks, a trailer and five firefighters, has been sent to the Cache Creek area. Crews have been out in the Interior for over two weeks, but Howard said they could be asked to stay until the end of August. “This is a chance for our community to step in and help other communities, which is really what is the core of the fire

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Two-term District of West Vancouver Coun. Sharon Thompson has announced her run for mayor in this fall’s municipal election. Thompson is the third declared candidate, up against former journalist Kirk LaPointe and incumbent Mayor Mark Sager – who she has been a supporter of for much of the last four years. Thompson said she and Sager have been good colleagues on council and they align on a lot of issues but growing numbers of people have been telling her they would prefer to see her in the role. “Over the last couple of months particularly, I’ve been getting a lot of encouragement to step up and run. People have not been pleased with the choices and want an alternative,” she said. “Running against Mark was a really hard decision because I do think he’s had some strengths but my concern is the community doesn’t have that confidence.” Thompson said she did not want to go into the specifics of the things that have caused constituents to lose support in Sager. But she did say the next mayor should

Coun. Sharon Thompson, seen here in a 2019 North Shore News photo, is running for mayor of West Vancouver. MIKE WAKEFIELD / NSN be someone with municipal experience to maintain continuity on some very big files the next council will have to deal

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Vancouver’s voice is well represented at the Metro Vancouver board. Governing experience is something LaPointe lacks, she said. As for platform promises, Thompson said she doesn’t have anything “big and blingy” in mind. Her campaign announcement speaks to revitalizing the waterfront, traffic safety and long-term planning for the district’s infrastructure and amenities. “My focus is going to be more inward again to make sure that our community is happy with their on-street experience,” she said. As mayor, Thompson said she would find a better formula for consulting with constituents before big decisions are made. “On one hand, [people are] happy that we got a lot done but on the other hand they feel like we’ve missed public engagement steps and I do think we need to go back to that,” she said. Although they won’t be a formal slate, Thompson said she will be endorsing two new candidates for council who are young professionals with families – voices from a generation that have been largely absent from the council table. The municipal election is scheduled for Oct. 17.

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and the U.S. before they get the green light in Canada. It can take a decade or more to jump those hurdles. With rare illnesses, the gold standard of double blind clinical trials that public agencies rely on often do not exist. And sometimes that has as much to do with the financial pay off for drug companies as it does with a drug or treatment’s effectiveness. The result is Canadians with rare illnesses often don’t have access to therapies available elsewhere. Provincial officials are working to review the system, and acknowledge that there needs to be more public transparency about the way decisions are made. For both North Shore families caught up in the system, that review can’t conclude soon enough. When precious moments with loved ones are at stake, time is of the essence.

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The word “hike,” according to a Google robot I was chatting with the other day, entered the English language sometime in the 1800s, defined as “an activity parents force their children to do to get them to stop staring at the phone.” Just kidding, ha ha. The phone that Alexander Graham Bell patented in 1876 didn’t have a decent camera, let alone other basic necessities like Snapchat or Brawl Stars. But it was around the mid-19th century that hiking did start to become mainstream as a “long, vigorous walk for pleasure,” gaining steam over the next 100 years as

organized groups began building marked trails and wearing funny hats. Here on the North Shore, the famed Baden Powell Trail was completed in the 1970s, giving hikers an amazing mountain trek from Deep Cove in North Vancouver all the way to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. We love our trails here on the North Shore. It’s easy to get a chuckle out of most locals if they’re about to embark on a hike to one of our assorted waterfalls, alpine lakes or stunning vistas. “That sounds amazing,” you can say tell them, “and even if it goes horribly wrong, you can still get a free helicopter ride.” I make that joke a lot because I’m a hack and because I am so fit and smart

and conscientious that I would never need North Shore Rescue to come and pluck me off of some mountaintop like some oafish, sandal-wearing tourist. Until last week, that is. I love hiking, although when I was a kid I whined about having to go on hikes. For kids, hikes can seem like a way for parents to take the extreme boredom of a car ride and somehow transfer it to the side of a mountain. And yet I look back now at the hikes of my childhood and I remember the payoff of seeing massive mountain waterfalls or bighorn sheep in the Canadian Rockies. My parents were right. I endeavoured to bring some of that same magic to my children as well. When they were younger, my kids followed a similar

pattern as me. It would take all kinds of begging and bribing to get them out the door for a hike, but they’d always be brimming with excitement when we reached each new discovery along the trail. This summer, however, it finally all clicked into place. When I mentioned a few hikes that I might want to do with them, they absolutely lit up and said they’d follow me anywhere. I was ecstatic, and a few hours later we were jumping into a lake on top of a mountain Bear in mind, the hikes we’ve done so far are not the rugged, gruelling, day-long backcountry slogs that could end in a fall into a crevasse. Calling North Shore Rescue was never really even a remote possibility, Continued on A9

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Quality Meats & TIME TO BARBEQUE! The City of North Vancouver is planning to build a floating harbour swim deck in Burrard Inlet. CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER to ours, and their facilities are reportedly well used – even in winter. And maybe cold water is an asset. For reasons I don’t understand, cold water swimming and plunging are very popular. So this facility might get more year-round use than expected. By all means, let’s make sure the finances and logistics can work. But the concept seems well-proven and appropriate for our beautiful waterfront. I applaud the City of North Vancouver for proposing this.

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Doing my best not to be a lame dad Continued from A8 unless I did something dumb like snap my ankle, or one of my kids did something dumb like push their brother off a cliff. So, anyway, about 90 minutes into another mountain climb last week, along that famed Baden Powell Trail, a root jumped out of nowhere and my ankle rolled right over. This is bad, I thought, as I watched my ankle quickly grow to an alarming size. I wanted to head back right away, but I’d also promised my son a spectacular view at the end of the hike. And so, because I’m a moron dedicated father, I limped all the way to the lookout instead of heading home. As I took in the panoramic view of Vancouver and far beyond, enjoying a snack and some throbbing pain, my thoughts finally went to North Shore Rescue. What would happen if I called them? Would the helicopter come? Where would they land? Could they longline me out? Where would they take me? If they didn’t bring the chopper, would some big strong lads and lasses just hike up and carry me out like a little baby? I couldn’t, ultimately, take that chance, and so when we finished our snack I started

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dragging my foot back home. It was not fast and not fun, but I made it a few miles back and then begged my way onto a Cypress Mountain chairlift to cut out the last 45 minutes of painful descent. My son, who was cool about it and took it all in stride, seemed to swell with equal parts pride and pity as I limped my way home. My ankle, meanwhile, just swelled. Looking back now, it could have been a frightening experience, out there unable to move and miles away from any help. But I never felt any panic because I knew that the folks at North Shore Rescue or the local firefighters or even the cool ski resort folks were out there ready to help. I spent the next few days staying very still, while my kids spent the next few days marvelling at the cool shades of purple my ankle turned and making jokes about getting me a cane. I’m fine with that, and I’ll be out there again in a week or two when the limp is gone. I won’t need that chopper, but it’s nice to know it’s hovering nearby. Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News and author of a regular humour/lifestyle column.

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Election Day for the North VancouverCapilano federal byelection is just around the corner.

For North Vancouver— Capilano

Because we deserve an MP who answers only to us.

SHELLEY WILL FIGHT FOR: TRANSIT THAT WORKS Make transit frequent, reliable and affordable - so there’s less traffic on our roads and we get where we need to go, faster. HOMES WE CAN AFFORD Build permanently affordable co-op and non-profit homes so young people, families and seniors can stay on the North Shore. A COMMUNITY READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT Ensure our frontline workers are ready and equipped for wildfires, extreme heat, flooding, and increased hazardous cargo exports through Burrard Inlet. “Compassion for people, along with clear reasoning and planning for the future, is a rare gift that really shines through in Shelley’s work.” Nora Gambioli, Councillor, District of West Vancouver

“I worked with Jonathan Wilkinson a lot and was impressed by his willingness to listen to his constituents. I see that same ethic of servant leadership in Shelley. She will be a strong voice for our community.” Louisa Bridgman, Community Advocate for People with Disabilities

“As a nurse, I see how smoke and heat affect people’s health. Shelley understands these risks, supports health care workers, and is the best choice for North Vancouver–Capilano.” Daniela Dornicak, Registered Nurse and North Shore Resident

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Voters will head to the polls Aug. 31 to fill the seat previously occupied by Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson, who stepped down earlier this summer to become Canada’s ambassador to the European Union. It can be confusing to Federal byelection signs pop at the corner of Keith Road find everything you need to and Mountain Highway. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN know in one place. Here’s a rundown on the information you need to cast your ballot in the federal Some of these include a driver’s licence, byelection. a health card, utility bill, student ID and a Canadian citizenship card or certificate. Can I vote in the federal byelection? You can vote in the election if you are: Who are the candidates? a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old The candidates for the North on election day (Aug. 31), have been a Vancouver-Capilano riding are: resident in the North Vancouver-Capilano People’s Party of Canada: Ehsan Arjmand riding since July 26, 2026 and have ID to Liberal Party of Canada: Braeden Caley prove your identity and address. Conservative Party of Canada: Stephen Curran When can I vote? Green Party of Canada: Shelley Luce Election day is Monday, Aug. 31 from 7 Libertarian: Jeff Monds a.m. to 7 p.m. Advance voting takes place New Democratic Party: Stephen Tweedale Aug. 21, 22, 23 and 24 between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Are there any all-candidates meetings? Voters can also cast a ballot at the Yes, two all-candidates meetings are Elections Canada office on 1075 Roosevelt scheduled on the North Shore. Crescent between now and Aug. 25 by 6 North Vancouver Chamber and North p.m., or by mail. Shore News are holding a meeting at St. Andrew’s United Church Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. Where do I vote? Registration is required. A voter information card will arrive via ICANDO Education is hosting an mail, telling you where and when you can all-candidates meeting at the Delbrook vote. Alternatively, voters can also search Community Centre on Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. their postal code on the Elections Canada The event is walk-in. People can email website. one question in advance to icando.help@ gmail.com or arrive early to ask candidates I didn’t get a voter card. Can I still vote? questions. Yes, you don’t need a voter information card to cast a ballot. People can search by How do I properly mark my ballot? postal code on the Elections Canada webA ballot can be rejected if it is not marked properly. Elections Canada has site to find their assigned polling station. examples on their website on how to propWhat do I need to bring? erly mark a ballot. In order to vote, you need to prove your Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic identity and address. Elections Canada affairs reporter for the North Shore News. has a list of acceptable pieces of ID and This reporting beat is made possible by the documents. Local Journalism Initiative.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026 NOTICE OF NOMINATION

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

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

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.

Mayor one to be elected Councillor six to be elected School Trustee 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 $74,638.67 Councillor $37,829.81 School Trustee $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

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.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Mail ballot voting is available to all voters who meet the elector qualiﬁcations.

Apply for a mail ballot: • Online at DNV.org/vote • In person at District Municipal Hall (Monday to Friday, 8:00am−4:30pm, excluding statutory holidays) To allow enough time for your ballot to be mailed to you, please submit your application by Sept. 23, 2026.

You can return your completed ballot: • By mail, or • By depositing it in the mail slot at District Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver To be counted, completed mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Ofﬁcer at District Municipal Hall no later than the close of voting on General Voting Day ending 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-local-elections.

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A North Vancouver teen is getting screen time with Disney. Casey Trotter, 15, is making his feature film debut in Camp Rock 3 and has been cast for a new reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club. “I feel so good right now,” Trotter said. “For someone that got into this whole big Hollywood world just a year ago, [I’m] pretty amazed by everything that’s happening right now.” Trotter is a triple threat performer – a musician, dancer and actor. The Lynn Valley youth got his start at Deep Cove Music Studio and went onto various acting schools in Vancouver, including Arts Umbrella. In 2024, he landed his theatre debut as Freddie Hamilton, the drummer, in Theatre Under the Stars production of School of Rock: The Musical. He’s also been seen in Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans as a co-star and as a background actor in Hallmark’s movie Sugarplummed. In the latest Camp Rock movie, Trotter stars as Cliff, a drummer who competes against other young musicians to be in the opening act for Connect 3 (played by the Jonas Brothers). As friendships and even romances form, however, the stakes rise as they decide if there’s more to life than stardom. Trotter describes his character as the jokester of the group. “He brings a lot of comedy to it, but at the same time he has an emotional side and that’s something that you’ll get to see

North Vancouver’s Casey Trotter lays down a beat in a scene from the upcoming Disney movie ‘Camp Rock 3.’ COURTESY OF DISNEY when you watch the movie,” he said. The actor was in Scotland backpacking when he found out about auditions for Camp Rock 3. He quickly packed his bags and got on a plane to Los Angeles, watching the movies in preparation. When he got the part, he called his best friend to celebrate. Now known as a Disney Channel

musical franchise, Camp Rock first aired in 2008, starring Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Meaghan Martin and Maria Canals-Barrera. It quickly became a hit, with 8.9 million viewers the night it premiered, and the soundtrack debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Two years later, the sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam was released.

Camp Rock 3 was filmed in Metro Vancouver, a key location being Barnet Marine Park. Trotter said he’s excited to show his local roots on screen. “It’s so cool because Vancouver, it’s a versatile city. There’s so much variety in it. You go to the North Shore and you get mountains and skiing. You go to the city, you get a kind of New York vibe,” he said. “It’s my home.” To be clear, the young North Van resident considers himself a “mountain kid.” “My dad works for North Shore Rescue, so I’ve always been up there in the mountains,” Trotter added. “I started skiing as soon as I could walk. I’m always up at Grouse and I just feel like everybody is so nice.” Trotter said he hopes that people watching Camp Rock 3 will see the process of what it took to get there. “I feel like a lot of the time these days, a lot of people look at what comes out of it and not what went into it,” he said. “With Camp Rock, you can kind of see it’s really about the product about how we got there. It’s about the music we made along the way.” The Mickey Mouse Club revival is still in the early stages, currently filming the pilot in L.A. Trotter said he hopes to share more information soon. The show ran intermittently from 1955 to 1996, bringing stars like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling to the world stage. Camp Rock 3 is now available on Disney+. 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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Get those bikes ready. Cypress Mountain Resort is bringing back its downhill mountain bike park with a revamp. In a release, Cypress announced that BC Parks has approved the project under the resort’s existing Controlled Recreation Master Plan, allowing them to start work on the bike park. Cypress Mountain Resort is aiming to open a bike park in Resort officials plan to the summer of 2027. CYPRESS MOUNTAIN RESORT open the bike park in summer 2027. It will be built on Black Mountain where riders can take a starting point,” said Tom Pro from Gravity chairlift up and access the park. Logic. “We’ll be working with the natural The bike park’s return has been a long terrain as much as practical and will pay time coming. The resort operated a bike close attention to water management to park as early as 2005, but Cypress closed build trails that are fun, progressive, and it down to prepare as a host venue for sustainable.” the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Public trails, Cypress Provincial Park Games. Reviving and modernizing parts areas and backcountry routes won’t be of the old route and adding new sections affected. will take three years to finish, eventually The resort said an environmental manoffering beginner-to-advance flow and agement plan is in place, setting out “how technical trails, jump lines, rock features tree removal and other environmental and berms. impacts are being managed” while engage“Welcoming the mountain bike comment was done with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), munity back to Cypress after more than xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations 20 years will be a special moment for us,” and community groups throughout the said Matt Davies, general manager for process. Cypress Mountain. Gravity Logic and Cypress will start Park trail design, planning and building is being completed by Gravity Logic Inc., a trail building this month until and conWhistler-based bike park design and build tinue until November, as weather permits. firm. Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic “Cypress has great vertical, varied teraffairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the rain, and a baked-in mountain bike culture Local Journalism Initiative. and history that gives us a really strong Proudly presented by

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First Nations who may have overlapping claims to the same territory, and you and I, the affected renters and homeowners. The agreement also has no written protection for property owners. As a lawyer, I have worked on land, ownership, d an government agreements, and I understand what happens when agreements are left unclear. I am committed to putting private property first, to writing explicit property protections into every future government agreement, and to building a real property rights action plan so that families, small business owners, and Indigenous communities finally have a clear path. I love living in Central Lonsdale. We have proudly supported so many great small North Shore businesses over the years. It feels like you are supporting family. You’ll often find our family down at the Shipyards on Friday nights in the summer, to enjoy live music. A walk in the evening d oesn’t get much better than the seawall in West Vancouver. We love living on the North Shore, and we will continue to call this place “home” long after our byelection. I am your neighbour, and as your neighbour, I will make your message my message when I fight for you in Ottawa. Vote Conservative on August 31, and help me send a strong positive message of change for our community and for Canada.

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A District of North Vancouver resident is suing to overturn council’s recent decision to allow Chemtrade to continue producing liquid chlorine at its Maplewood plant.

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In a petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Peter Teevan argues that the district’s process was procedurally unfair because council failed to consider relevant information and that council acted outside its jurisdiction. District council voted 4-3 on July 20 to adopt a bylaw that allows chlorine production to continue but also puts a

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Sought-after Highgate in Lynn Valley! Very bright with easterly exposure. 2 bed + den, in-suite laundry, underground parking & storage. Low maintenance fees. Gas fireplace, private balcony. Steps to shops, transit, schools & trails. Outstanding value in prime location! Open house on Saturday, Aug. 22nd from 2pm to 4pm.

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Spacious Central Lonsdale Townhouse style 2 bedroom + den & 2.5 Baths Spacious Central Lonsdale Townhouse style 2 bedroom + den & 2.5 Baths. The Large open Living Room/Dining Room area has a covered deck for BBQ. Enjoy a bright, fully new kitchen with eating bar & includes a great office/den area. The main floor also has all new laminate flooring throughout. This end unit has plenty of windows & S/W light throughout the home. The lower level bedrooms offer good size + 2 full baths (primary ensuite). Bedrooms have direct access to lower private & secure patio area. The reverse plan allows for minimal stairs & has direct suite access from garage with 2 parking spaces & storage locker. Easy walk to the new Harry Jerome Rec Centre, shopping + eateries. Georgian Court is an outstanding strata with strong contingency & reasonable strata costs.

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7145 Cliff Road, West Vancouver A private cove on Whytecliff. A beach below the lawn. A boat at anchor in your sightline. Cliffwinds occupies 2/3 of an acre of waterfront in one of West Vancouver’s most established enclaves, with 28,000+ sq. ft. of terraced grounds running directly to the shore. A mid-century modern post-and-beam by Massey & Watkins Architects, designed to frame the water from every room. The view runs across emerald sea to Anvil Island, Boyer Island, & the coastal mountains, the ferries crossing the channel as part of the daily rhythm. The cove is suited to swimming, scuba, or a quiet evening on the water. The home accepts a thoughtful restoration, a considered addition, or a new build for a buyer with a longer view. Whytecliff Park, Horseshoe Bay & the marinas are minutes from the door.

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GARDEN TO TABLE

Here’s why crazy-looking kohlrabi is a champion vegetable LAURA MARIE NEUBERT

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For numerous reasons, this growing season was the most challenging ever for our little urban permaculture farm. First, there was the increasingly mercurial climate – an unseasonably warm spring followed by cold rain, crazy cold nights, abrupt heat and then more rain. Next up was the soil. We had challenges with the living soil in eight of our raised vegetable beds. We have resolved it, we think, thanks to detailed soil testing and amendment (a fascinating story in itself for another column), but admittedly, this year has been stressful and I am worried about what comes next. Always in permaculture, observation of systems and natural logic is key, and always there are lessons to be learned. One observation I have made consistently over the years, most particularly this year, is that our kohlrabi seems remarkably resilient. We grow both white and purple Vienna kohlrabi from seed. The plants are architecturally fabulous – like above-ground turnips on sticks with crazy tentacle arms waving leafy flags, teasing both our chickens and compost worms.

Oven-roasted kohlrabi goes great with crushed crispy sage, roasted shallot, Aleppo pepper and lemon. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT Kohlrabi look happy, perpetually. We see the odd nibble on a bulb, and although they are brassica family plants, predatory insects don’t seem to care for them much. Like many vegetables, kohlrabi are 90-per cent water, but unlike most vegetables, kohlrabi seem remarkably efficient at reserving moisture and regulating temperature both in the bulb and in leaves. Germans are credited with engineering kohlrabi – a hybrid with the impossibly long name Erfurter frühe weisse Dreienbrunnen (early white from Dreienbrunnenpark in

Erfurt) – during the 19th century, and like their cars, das kohlrabi out-perform the competition. Also known as German turnip, turnip cabbage, stem turnip, and knol-kohl, kohlrabi belong to the cruciferous Brassicaceae (mustards/crucifers/cabbage) family, and while they are often classified as a root vegetable, they are not. The bulb is by design, just a swollen above-ground bit of stalk. Kohlrabi tastes a bit like the soft interior stem of broccoli, but sweeter and more juicy with a tiny bit of heat. It is delicious raw or cooked, but the thick protective skin must be peeled before consuming. Raw, it can be treated much like jicama or even apple, but is much easier to slice, grate or julienne into crunchy batons for crudite. We add kohlrabi to our rainbow potato and root veg mash, but because of its unique flavour profile, prefer it rough-cut into chunks and roasted on its own in a hot oven. This week, in tribute to kohlrabi’s dependable garden champion status, I imagined a kohlrabi main dish using festive seasonings and aromatics typically reserved for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I started with a handful of common sage from the garden and quick-fried the

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leaves in olive oil, a few at a time, in a saute pan. After draining the leaves on a paper towel, I saved the oil. Next, I peeled and rough-chopped purple and green kohlrabi into two-to-three-centimetre chunks and tossed them with the reserved sage oil, 15 millilitres (one tablespoon) or so of melted bacon fat, and more olive oil to coat, plus sea salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper and a generous sprinkling of dried roast shallot ground fine. All seasonings available at Persia Foods. The uniformly coated chunks of kohlrabi were turned onto parchment-lined sheet pans and placed in a 200 C (400 F) oven. I turned the pans around occasionally and tossed the chunks, until browned and somewhat crispy/chewy on the edges. Finally, I crushed the fried sage leaves in my hand and layered them with the hot kohlrabi in a serving dish, saving some tiny leaves for garnish. A few whisps of fresh organic lemon peel, zested, and voila! Laura Marie Neubert is a West Van-based urban permaculture designer. Follow her on Instagram @upfrontandbeautiful, learn more about permaculture by visiting her Upfront & Beautiful website or email your questions to her at hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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West Vancouver council has reluctantly moved a step closer to adopting widespread zoning changes required by the province that would allow more density and infill housing in the district. The zoning changes will see up to four homes allowed on most residential properties rather than three currently, and up to six housing units on lots close to bus routes. Council voted July 20 to have draft bylaws presented by staff come back for a vote in September. In March, council members refused to endorse the province’s required zoning changes. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle sent Mayor Mark Sager a tersely worded letter in June reminding him that the province could choose to overrule any municipality that didn’t fall in line with the required changes. Boyle had set June 30 as the deadline for municipal councils to pass new zoning regulations. In theory, those changes could translate to an increase of potentially 9,157 new homes in West Vancouver, according to a staff report, although it is expected to take decades for that to happen. While the zoning changes fall in line with provincial requirements, they have also maintained existing building setbacks and set two-storeys plus a basement as the maximum height in most areas. The bylaws also maintain different minimum lot sizes and maximum building sizes in various neighbourhoods. Top storeys must also be smaller than the one below. Coach houses must also be smaller in

scale than main dwellings on a lot. In neighbourhoods near transit corridors, where up to six units will be allowed on every lot, the district will also require one of those to be an affordable rental unit. Several councillors made it clear they didn’t like the changes and were only moving ahead with the new zoning bylaw because they feared whatever the province might impose as potentially worse. “The impact that it can have on our neighbourhoods is going to be drastic,” said Coun. Scott Snider. Coun. Sharon Thompson said she expects the changes will have “unintended consequences,” while Coun. Linda Watt said she was voting for the bylaw only because “they have pushed us into a corner and there really is nowhere else to go.” Coun. Nora Gambioli was the only member of council who said she was in favour of the changes. “I am going to disagree with everyone who has spoken so far, and I’m going to say that I don’t believe at all that this is unfortunate work,” she said. “Like every other municipality in the province, the need is to create more housing. We don’t need any more huge houses. We need smaller units and more affordable housing.” According to a staff report, only five per cent of West Van’s current housing stock would be considered “missing middle” housing. A total of 641 lots in the district would be exempt from the new housing density requirements, according to the report, because they are either designated heritage properties, extremely large lots or at sites not served by water or sewer hook-ups.

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Cancer diagnosis a shock for healthy and active dispatcher Continued from A1 while she’s still able to do so. Goulding’s diagnosis in 2019 came as a shock. She’d always been healthy and active, worked long hours and rarely gave a lot of thought to her own health. But when her blood pressure started climbing, none of the drugs doctors tried seemed to help. She pushed for answers and was eventually sent for a CT scan. That’s when doctors found a 9.5-centimetre tumour on one of her adrenal glands – tiny fortune cookie-shaped glands that sit on top of the kidneys. Within a month she had surgery to remove the tumour, along with parts of several organs. Recovery was difficult, said Goulding. Walking across a room left her exhausted. She was just about to turn 50 and “it wasn’t the celebration I had imagined.” She hoped the worst was behind her and for the next two years, focused on rebuilding her life, living between the CT scans she had every three months. Then one day she got the bad news that the cancer had spread – to her lungs and her liver. “In an instant I went from Stage 2 to Stage 4,” she said. For the next six months, her life

Kim Goulding spent 25 years working as an emergency dispatcher in North Vancouver. Now she is asking for help. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN revolved around a brutal medication regime, including a chemotherapy cocktail known as EDP. It also included mitotane, an obscure drug derived from an insecticide, known for its ability to knock out adrenal cells. She was sent for radiation. But the cancer continued to spread.

Goulding began researching and connecting with other patients through advocacy groups online. It was there she learned about an immunotherapy drug called Keytruda, which many patients with advanced adrenal cancer were taking. While approved and funded for other cancers in B.C., it isn’t approved or funded for hers. One of the experts Gould consulted during her research is Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, a doctor and researcher at the National Institute of Health near Washington, D.C. Del Rivero, an expert in adrenal cancer, has been advocating for better treatments, funding for studies and access to drugs for patients like Gould. Many adults diagnosed with adrenal cancer don’t know they have it. In up to 40 per cent of cases, the disease shows few symptoms until it’s advanced, allowing it to spread before a patient even has a diagnosis. As a researcher, Del Rivero knows well the challenges involved in getting funding to study drugs to treat very rare cancers. Funding is far more likely to go to much more common cancers, which have the potential to pay off for the drug manufacturer.

More often, newer drug treatments for rare cancers come from retrospective studies rather than the gold standard of randomized clinical trials, said Del Rivero. Because those just don’t exist for most rare cancers. Once standard treatments are exhausted, doctors will often try other drugs – like Keytruda – which have shown some promise in drug studies. That drug would likely be the next choice for a patient like Goulding in the U.S. But is not an option under BC Cancer’s rules. At $16,000 a month, the cost is more than most families – including hers – can bear on their own. She remains shocked that access to a drug that could potentially give her more time has been repeatedly rejected. In a statement, BC Cancer said the agency “follows a rigorous evidence-based process when considering new cancer drug treatments.” Drugs must first be approved by Health Canada based on evidence of effectiveness for particular types of cancer. Then there are negotiations over funding with Canada’s federal drug agency and provincial governments. Continued on A26

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Did you know that the reason for the unique look of the ICBC building in Lower Lonsdale is because it was built inside out? This architectural technique was chosen by McCarter Nairne Architects, who designed the building, to make the structure earthquake-resistant and to provide a wind-bracing framework. The site of the building was once tidal flats, which were filled in over time by local industry and the Lonsdale Subway. In 1980, as part of the Lonsdale Quay Development, the ICBC building began to take shape, and by 1983 the first ICBC employees started working from the site. 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.

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Continued from A25 Currently, Keytruda has not been approved by Health Canada for use in adrenal cancer, partly because it has only been effective in shrinking tumours in up to 20 per cent of patients in “a very few small studies” according to the agency. “And it remains unclear whether [Keytruda] makes patients live longer,” the statement read. Doctors can apply for compassionate access to drugs both through BC Cancer and directly to the drug company. In Goulding’s case, both appeals have so far been rejected. Merck, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Keytruda, didn’t respond to a request for comment. In some cases, Del Rivero said patients travel from around the world to research institutes like hers for a chance to try treatments that have shown some promise. The catch is patients must pay those costs themselves. For now, Goulding is doing her best to enjoy life, taking her dog for walks at Ambleside and going to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation twice a week. She has also travelled to bucket-list destinations with her sister and plans to do a Mediterranean cruise this fall if her health allows it.

She tries not to think about the cancer that is a constant shadow. “In the beginning, I was pretty down and depressed,” she said. “But then as time went on, I was like, OK, well, this is my life. I need to accept it. You just need to go out and do what you need to do.” She knows that Keytruda isn’t a cure. But it offers hope for something incredibly valuable – time. “Time to experience the ordinary moments that become extraordinary when you realize they may be limited,” she said. Goulding said she’s learned what it’s like to fall between the cracks in the medical system. And she knows she isn’t the only one. “It is the story of Canadians living with rare cancers and rare diseases who often find themselves outside the boundaries of standard care,” she said. In her old life, when someone called for help, she didn’t stop to ask how many other people were experiencing the same emergency. She didn’t decide their life mattered less because their situation was uncommon. This time, she’s the one asking for help. “And I am still waiting for someone to answer.”

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ARIES March 21-April 19 Certain tasks will be assigned to you at work following the departure of colleagues, and you’ll suddenly see an expansion in your scope of responsibilities. You’ll rise to this challenge effectively and derive a deep sense of satisfaction from your new duties.

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A project proposal will require in-depth analysis. Before committing, ask yourself about the real value of this opportunity. Consider its impact on your quality of life and the recognition it could bring you.

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New friendships will blossom, opening the door to memorable experiences and a growing interest in spirituality. On the professional front, efforts to expand your international client base will take a tangible turn.

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If you have applied for a loan or financial support for a project or housing, approval may finally come through. This green light will set your plans in motion, bringing you great joy.

Turmoil at work could create temporary tension, but it will lead to a more stable and advantageous situation. Once you’ve adjusted to the changes, you’ll see a marked improvement in your financial situation.

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By experimenting with A review of your diet and You may feel compelled to new clothes or a different daily routines will pay off. completely rethink your hairstyle, you’ll boost your By making healthier choices, lifestyle, particularly by confidence as you take on you will gradually boost your reducing or giving up certain new responsibilities. This vitality and energy. You’ll also eating habits. Your well-being enhancement of your image will will require you to review your experience a feeling of renewed strengthen both how others habits and make some concrete youthful vigor, both inside perceive you and your own self-esteem. adjustments. and out.

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George passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 4th, 2026. George is survived by his loving wife, Vivienne Dawn, of 45 years. George is lovingly remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Kari-Jane (Ch: Haley and Matthew), daughter Jennifer (Ch: Micheal and Christopher), sisters Shirley Mason and Diana (& Tony) Nuttall, and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his brother John Gilbert Adams, and parents John James & Margorie Winifred Adams. George was born in Grimsby, England on March 24th, 1938. He set off to sea at the age of 15 years, not yet realizing he would become a doyen of the international maritime industry globally and in numerous related sectors.

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April 1, 1941 - August 12, 2026 With deep sadness, we announce that Richard passed away at the age of 85 from congestive heart failure. Born in New Westminster, BC. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mildred Stoney, and his sister Frances Abbey. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley; his brother-in-law Lloyd Abbey; sisters-in-law Grace Burch and Gloria Fournier; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Rick and Shirley enjoyed travelling and took many cruises. Rick was a loyal sports fan of the Vancouver Canucks and the BC Lions. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Thank you to the many loyal customers and friends at the Brentwood Barber Shop and North Park Men's Hair. Heartfelt thanks to all his doctors: Dr. Michael Clements, Dr. Finola Lynch, Dr. Nicolas Hariton, and Dr. Navid Mostofi.

George’s life experiences would be envied by most and impossible to replicate today - worldwide travel, which started during his seafaring days and continued at every opportunity – where curiosity, knowledge, history and understanding were constants, and loyal friendships were the norm.

Special thanks to Coastal Health, Living Well, The Key, and Lynn Valley Care Centre. Your compassion, kindness, and support meant more than words can express.

A memorial service will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church on Wednesday, September 23rd at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to ‘Mission of Seafarers– Vancouver’

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James Richard Jamieson North Vancouver, BC July, 1951 – August 10, 2026

Jim leaves behind his wife Nancy, son Joe and daughter Hannah, as well as siblings Muriel, Carol and Al. Jim was an extraordinary partner, father, brother and friend. He touched the lives of many with his dry humour, generosity, kindness, levity, and enthusiasm for his favourite topics: biking, hockey, writing, guitar and peanut butter sandwiches. Jim’s passion for writing was fostered at an early age, from children’s library books to graduating from SFU with a degree in English Literature. He took immense care in all he did, whether completing a project in the yard for Nancy, giving advice, cooking, perfecting a story, or planning a ride. He treasured those around him and strived to do his best for them in any way he could. His vibrant light will be missed every day by those who knew him, from his family, his colleagues at The Province, The Silver Wheels and Glotman Simpson, book club, and his wide network of friends. His adventurous spirit brought him to Mexico, Central America, Europe, Sri Lanka, India, and across Canada, landing him many friends across the world. Jim would love to be remembered walking on a sunny day, enjoying a double scoop of ice cream, on a long bike ride and devouring a book.

In Jim’s memory, ride on. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Nature Conservancy of Canada. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 27th. If you are able to attend, please register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/jim-jamieson-celebration-of-lifetickets-1997982582689?aff=oddtdtcreator

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GIVE The more you give, Albert William Crittenden September 27, 1924 - July 31, 2026

The family of Albert William Crittenden wish to share the news of Albert's passing on July 31, 2026. Al passed away peacefully after a day of music and visits with loved ones. He was 101 years of age. Albert was predeceased by his loving wife Verna in 2017. He leaves behind his son Peter of North Vancouver and daughters Laurie (Rod Manson) and Tara (Tim Pettit) of West Vancouver. Al was a special grandpa to his four grandchildren, Taylor Manson (Eric Hunter), Jordan Manson, Teagan Pettit and Mac Pettit. He was predeceased by his sisters Iona Craig of Los Angeles, CA; Lenore Forrest of Simcoe, ON; and his step-brother Arthur Aldrich of Edmonton, AB. Albert was born in Transcona, MB on September 27, 1924. He worked for the Canadian National Railway as a teenager. Following high school, Al completed his training as a Royal Canadian Air Force navigator in Wainwright, AB, and travelled to Europe to assist in the war effort. Following his service, he studied at the University of Manitoba and later at the University of British Columbia, where he qualified as a secondary school teacher. Drawn by the lakes of BC's interior as well as Vancouver's salt chuck, Al and Verna made BC their home. Al devoted 33 years to supporting youngsters in Penticton and West Vancouver as a teacher, head teacher, and Vice Principal. He was beloved by a multitude of staff and students alike at Penticton Secondary School, West Vancouver Secondary School and Sentinel Secondary School. Al was a devoted father and grandfather. He was profoundly proud of his wife, children, and grandchildren. Along with family, Al had three passions: music, dogs, and his beloved summer cottage at Christina Lake. Wherever Al ventured, invariably there was a banjo on hand with a golden retriever nearby. He spent innumerable hours playing music on the shores of the lake as well as in his Dundarave home and his suite in Hollyburn House. Al attributes his longevity to music, relaxation, hard work, laughter, exercise, love, and a daily dram of scotch. Al spent the last five years of his life at Hollyburn House in the care of its exceptional team. The family wishes to express its gratitude to the many staff members of this fine care home who made Al's stay and passing both comfortable and loving. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Al's favorite charities, such as the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or the Salvation Army. At his request, there will be no service save for a private gathering.

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Jon Douglas Riecken 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 gokart 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 co-founded 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 is survived by his brother, Robert Riecken (Susan) 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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Thomas Cruse Fox

December 23, 1930 - July 30, 2026 It is with great love and profound sadness that Tom’s family announces his passing. Tom was a great husband, loving father and grandfather, and a good friend to many. Tom was born in a wilder North Vancouver where he enjoyed the mountains, forests, and estuaries in his youth. When the cannery owner Tom cut grass for decided he was old enough, Tom was offered a job working on the central coast. Tom managed to convince his parents that this was a good idea and so his summers of cannery work, commercial fishing and as a deckhand on a freighter began. These experiences helped Tom develop a heightened appreciation for the wilderness, cultures, and history of the West Coast. After completing his university education, Tom began his teaching career and his administration duties in a number of elementary and high schools in North Vancouver. Teaching also offered a chance to take his family to teach/administrate with the Canadian Air Force in Lahr, Germany. This opportunity created many amazing adventures and travel experiences for the family over the course of two years. One of Tom’s biggest passions and legacy was the family cabin on Keats Island. This cherished place created a gathering place for friends and family and had a lasting influence on his children. Keats was a special place for him for over 50 years. Tom and Bev enjoyed many international trips and adventures together. They enjoyed hosting friends and family in their home, which almost overflowed at the annual Ukrainian Christmas dinner. Their home was a sanctuary, always with an open door. Tom is survived by his partner/wife of 36 years, Bev; his first wife, Pat, and mother of their children, Clint (Joan), Lisa (Dan), James (Julie); eight grandchildren, Clayton, Michael, Ashley, Brooke, Ellie, Anna, Marshall, and Jamie; and two greatgrandchildren, Stella and Jude. Tom is also survived by Bev’s two children, Paul (Karen) and Mark (Lucy), and their children, Ella, Mia, and Max.

The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret. The more you do unselfishly. The more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away,

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Jarnail Singh Ghuman With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of our father Jarnail Singh Ghuman on August 11th, 2026. Dad was predeceased by his infant daughter Daljit, and his wife Tej Kaur. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his 7 children, Balwinder (Satnam), Rani (Joe), Kuldip (Manjit), Ravinder (Gurminder), Kindi (Kamal), Inderjeet (Gurjeet), Amy (Gurbinder),18 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a North Vancouver resident since 1971, where he built his life and raised his family. His favourite pastimes included playing solitaire, buying lottery tickets, and spending quality time with his family at White Spot Park and Tilford, where he enjoyed drinking milkshakes. Dad's generous nature and his pockets full of candy will be fondly remembered by his wide circle of family and friends.

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May 10, 1940 - July 20, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Whitney Pratt of West Vancouver announces his passing on July 20, 2026. Peter was born in Vancouver on May 10, 1940, to Charles Edward (“Ned”) Pratt and Catherine Gordon (“Bunny”) Pratt. He attended Shawnigan Lake School, where he formed many lifelong friendships. He later studied architecture at the University of B.C, where he joined the Zeta Psi fraternity, following in the footsteps of his father, cousins and family friends. After graduating, Peter worked as an architect and spent several years travelling the world before returning to Vancouver, where he settled down and raised his family. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Amanda Pratt, Bianca Pratt-Simon, and Spencer Pratt; his cherished grandchildren, August Quinn, Paloma, Beatrice, Tallulah (“Tutu”), and Oscar Crane; his sister Toni Dembicki (Frank); niece Alexandra Cleland (Dan); and nephew Peter Dembicki (Danielle).

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June 18, 1936 - July 18, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patricia Hickin at Lions Gate Hospital on July 18th, 2026. Predeceased by her husband, Al Hickin (2019), and survived by her two children, Liz (Mike) and Bruce. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, ON, Patti and Al moved to West Vancouver in the late '60s and lived there for over 50 years. Patti was a wonderful and caring mother and a great friend. Her kindness and generosity touched all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. A reception will follow at the family home at 430 Stevens Dr., West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the West Coast Modern League westcoastmodern.org in Peter’s memory.

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