December 3, 2025

NeighbourhoodHouse

North Vancouver’snewest affordable housingprojectalmost ready LIFESTYLE13

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North VaneventplannerwinsCBC’s GreatCanadianBaking Show

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West Van’sbelovedMangiaEBevi Italian restaurantsettocloseJan.1

Massive rock reefgivessalmona fightingchance

BRENTRICHTER

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LynnCreekjustdoesn’tbehavethe waysheusedto.

Thefish-bearingbody of waterishometoeveryspecies ofsalmonidexceptsockeye,butnoneofthem returninhuge numbers.

AstheNorthShorehasdevelopedandindustrialized, the creekhasbecometheendpointformassamountsofstormwateranditsbankshave been armouredwithbouldersto preventerosion.Bythetimewater reachesthemouth at BurrardInlet,theestuaryisflowingfasterthanitwould undernaturalconditions,andmuchfasterthanmigrating salmon wouldprefer.

Butamajorprojecthas now beguntoestablishamassive rock reefintheestuary, givingthefish a fightingchanceat survivalduringcriticalperiodsof theirlifecycle.

“We’reprettyexcited,”saidGlenParker, treasurerwith theNorthShoreStreamkeepers.“Thisisprobablyoneofthe biggest restorationsthat’sbeen done.”

Predatorybehaviour

Assalmonaretransitioningfromfreshwatertoseawater asjuveniles,andagainwhenthey returnasadultstotheir homestreamstospawn,they need to regulatetheamountof saltintheirbodies.

Thatbiologicalprocesstakestime anditmakesthefish slow andeasy pickings forpredators.If they’rein thebrackish estuary, there’sprobablynomore dangerousperiodin theirentirelife cycle.

“It’s liketheyhavetheflu,andyou’vegotthecormorants thatareontheIronworkersBridge,andyou’vegotallthe sealsthatconcentratethere,”Parkersaid.“Thepredators

NEIGHBOURHOODHOUSEREBUILD

North Van’snewest affordable housingalmost ready

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

TheNorthShore’snewestaffordable apartmentswillsoon be comingonline andtakingapplicationsfromwould-be tenants.

TimberlineI–builtbyCatalyst CommunityDevelopmentsas part ofthefirstphase of theNorthShore NeighbourhoodHouse redevelopmentin LowerLonsdale–contains89unitstargeted for renters withlowerandmiddleincomes.

Catalystishopingtohavethe first rentersmoveintothesix-storeybuildingat144 St.Georges Ave.inJanuary. The non-profit developeris justwaitingonitsoccupancy permitsfromtheCityofNorth Vancouver beforepostingapplicationformsat catalystcommdev.org

UnderBCHousing’sformula,studio apartmentsstartat $1,158permonthfor renterswhosehousehold incomeisless than$58,000.Thosewithahigherincome –$85,870orless–willbeeligibleforstudios at$2,031permonth. One-bedroomsrange from$1,338to$2,147dependingonwhich incomethresholdapplicantsarein.

TimberlineIalsocontains20two-bedroomhomes,rangingfrom$1,677for householdincomesashighas$72,500to $3,320forthoseearning upto$138,770. Three-bedroomsrangefrom$2,150for householdsearningup to $86,000to$3,469 forthoseatthe$138,770incomelimit.

Catalystwillbe responsibleforeligibility testingtenantsannually.

Astheowneroftheland,theCity of North Vancouverhasstipulatedthat

UTILITY COSTS

BRENTRICHTER

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SomeNorthShore residents couldsoonbegettingsoaked intherainyseasoninmore waysthanone.

Metro Vancouverhasbegun phasingin“wetweatherpricing”–higherutilityfeesforlocal governmentsthathaveahabit ofoverloadingthesewer system withrainwater,leadingtosewage

priorityconsiderationwillbegivento applicantswhoalreadylive or workinthe city.

Pets–uptotwoper unit –arewelcome witha$250-deposit,butdogsmostbe mediumsizedorsmaller.

Underneaththe new affordable rentalswillbean18,000-square-footseniors’ respitecentreto berunby CareBC.Itdoes nothavean openingdatesetyet.

Catalystbrokeground atan exceedingly

backups,environmental damage andstressonwastewatertreatmentplants.

Whilesomeoftheinflowand infiltration,or“Iand I,”iscoming frompubliclyownedpipes,Metro Vancouverblamesalarge portion ofitonprivatepropertieswith damagedsewerlinesand drains thatareimproperlyconnectedto thesewagesystem,overwhelmingthepipes thatwere onlyever

difficulttimeforconstructionprojects,with interestratesandinflation of labourand materialcostssoaring,andpost-pandemic supplychaindisruptions.City of North Vancouvercouncilhadtofindanother $1.3millionin reservestocoverhigher-than-budgetedsiteprepcosts,andthe provincekickedinanextra$11millionto keeptheproject on trackin2023.

Catalysthadbeensettobuildanalmost

intendedtocarrywastewater fromourfaucets,toiletsand appliances.

“Thisisbecomingoneofthe biggestchallengesforoursanitarysewersystemandourutility costs,”said NicolaChevallier, generalmanagerofengineering andpublicworksfortheDistrict ofNorth Vancouver, ataNov 17meeting. “Whentoomuch rainwatergetsintothesanitary

identicalprojectonthe DistrictofNorth Vancouver’sDelbrookLandsbuttheaffordablehousingwasabruptlykilledatthe lastmomentbythenewlyelectedcouncil in2018.CityofNorth Vancouvercouncil thenswoopedinandofferedtoincorporate Catalyst’sprojectintotheNorthShore NeighbourhoodHouse rebuild.

Justsouthof TimberlineI,workonthe muchlargerPhase2oftheNorthShore NeighbourhoodHouseprojectisnow underway.Itwillcontaina30,000-squarefoot replacementforthecommunityfacility and18storeysofbelow-markethousing. Thathousingisbeingfundedby a $84.6-millioninloansfromthefederalgovernment’sAffordableHousingfund,$8.95 millionofwhichisforgivable.BCBuilds hasalsoputup$24.5millioninforgivable financingfortheproject.

Duringa recenttourofthesite,federal HousingandInfrastructureMinister Gregor RobertsonsaidPhase2 is exactlythekind ofprojectthefedshave in mind,as it createstransit-orientedhousingaccessibleto workingfamilies.

“It’sessentialtohave moreaffordablehousingineverycommunityacross Canada,andparticularlyworkforce housing,sopeoplethatworkinplaceslike North Vancanaffordtolivenearby.That easesthepressureonthetransportation system,obviouslyandenablespeople tolivewheretheymighthavegrownup, wheretheywork,soitsolvesmultiple challengesatonce,”hesaid.“Weneedto beconnectingthosedotswithbigpublic investmentsinhousing.”

system, it can’tkeepupandwill causesanitarysewage to back upintohomes…causingmajor damage, health risksandcostly insuranceclaims.”

TheInsurance Bureauof Canadafindssewerbackups to beoneofthefastinggrowingand mostexpensivetypesofclaims filedby residents,Chevallier warned.

Duringthe October2024

atmosphericriver,district residents reported102sewer backups.Undernormalcircumstances,thedistrictseesabout twoperweek,sheadded.

“Alotofpeoplewereaskingquestionsaboutourstorm network,andhowdiditholdup? Butactually,itturnedoursanitarysystemintoastormnetwork andwecan’thave thathappen.

KindredConstructionproject manager SarahSpeir(left)gives federalHousingMinister Gregor Robertson,CityofNorth VancouverMayor LindaBuchanan andNorth VancouverCapilanoMPJonathan Wilkinsona tourof TimberlineI,thefirst affordablehousingproject includedinthe North ShoreNeighbourhoodHouse redevelopment. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

Smith Foundationreceives$1M donationtosupportyoutharts

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TheNorthShore’sarts communitygathered atNorth Vancouver’s GordonSmithGallery Thursdayeveningto celebrate a$1million donationthatwill expandvisualarts opportunitiesforB.C. youth.

TheGordonandMarion SmithFoundationfor Young Artists received$1million inprivatefunding fromthe estateofartistAnnKipling andtheAudainFoundation.Thedonation, with$500,000comingfromeachorganization,bringstheSmithFoundation closer to its$5millionendowmentgoal,now standingat$4.3million.

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“Exposuretothevisualartsplaysa vital roleincreativeand academicdevelopment,providinganoutletforemotional expressionand apathwaytobecoming criticallyengagedcitizens,”saidMeredith Preuss,executivedirectoroftheSmith Foundation.“Theimpactofthesemajor giftsfromtheAnnKiplingestateandthe AudainFoundationwillbefeltfarbeyond our community,andforgenerationsto come.”

Achievingthe$5millionendowment goalwillensurethesustainabilityofthe programstheSmithFoundationsupports, includingArtistsfor KidsandtheGordon SmithGallery, whichprovideeducation, exhibitionsandinteractiveart-making experiences.

GordonSmithwas arenownedCanadian artistknownforhislarge-scaleabstract landscapes.BorninEastBrighton,England, SmithmovedtoWinnipegat14-years-old. AfterservingintheSecond World War, he taughtart andarthistoryattheUniversity of BritishColumbiafor26years.

Alongtimeresidentof West Vancouver, Smith receivednumerousaccolades, includingtheOrderofCanada in 1996,the AudainPrizeforLifetimeAchievementin the VisualArtsin2007, andtheGovernor General’sAwardinVisualandMediaArtsin 2009.TheSmithFoundationwasfounded in2002toestablishan endowmentfundto help createvisualartsopportunitiesfor B.C.youth.SmithdiedinJanuary 2020in his West Vancouverhome.Hewas100. Thursday’scelebrationbeganwitha welcomefromXwalacktun(RickHarry)of

theSkwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation),followedbyspeeches from Darrin MartensoftheAnnKiplingestateand ManonGauthier of the AudainFoundation, whospokeaboutSmith’slegacyand friendships.

Martensexplained thattohonour the friendshipbetweenKiplingandSmith, Kiplingandher husbanddecidedtheSmith Foundationwouldbe their primarycash beneficiaryaftertheirpassing.

“Thisfund shallensurethatBritish Columbiaart –its creation, curation and exposition –iscentraltoworkwith the foundationandArtistsforKids,”Martens said.

Gauthier saidwith thecombinedgift, theyhopeitwillinspireothersto follow theirlead.Theinspirationwascontagious: RichardSavage,vicechairof the Smith Foundation’sboard,contributed$20,000 duringThursday’scelebration.

MichaelAudain,artcollectorand founderoftheAudainArtMuseum, concludedtheevening withatalk,sharing insightsonsomeofhisearliestartacquisitions.Anotherlongtimefriend ofSmith, Audainalsosupported the earlydevelopmentofArtistsforKidsandcontributed $2millionto the initialconstructionof the Gordon Smith Galleryin2012.

Audainalsoemphasized thecrucial role ofprivatefundinginsupportingthearts.

“Theartsneed support,”Audainsaid, addingthatsports andarts bindpeople togetheracrossourvastcountry. Audain urgedotherprovincesandcitiesacross Canadatosupportthearts,stressing the vitalimportanceof cultureandcreativity in nation building.

More information abouttheSmith Foundationisavailableat smithfoundation.co.

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Snowshoersunprepared forpotentially deadly avalanches, SFUstudy finds

HILARYANGUS

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Snowshoers demonstratevery low levelsofawarenessandpreparednessforavalanches, despite numerous snowshoeingavalanche deaths, anewstudybasedondata collectedinNorth Vancouverhas found.

PublishedNov.24inScienceDirect’s Journalof Outdoor Recreationand Tourism, researchersfromSimon Fraser Universitysurveyed510peopleheadingintothemountainsfor snowshoeingorwinterhikingatMount Seymour’s maintrailheadoverthe 2023/24winterseason.

Ofthosesurveyed, 46percent were either “completely unawarethat avalanchescouldbe aconcernontheir trip, or theywerenotconcernedatall,” according tothestudy.

All510ofthemwereheadinginto avalanche terrain.

Sixty-fivepercentof respondents saidthey werenotawareofAvalanche Canada’sforecast toolor theydonot useit.

Asnowshoerenjoys asunsethikeonMount Seymour.Astudy conductedby researchers atSFU foundthatsnowshoersdemonstrateverylow levels of awareness and preparednessfor avalanches. KEVINHILL/NSN FILES

Only20percentof respondents had formalavalanche safetytraining, andnearly70percent saidthey never travelwith atransceiver,shovel or probe.

PascalHaegeli,the head of SFU’s AvalancheResearch Program and co-authorof thestudy,suggestedthat thelackofpreparednessis due in part

to adramaticincreasein snowshoers over thepast decade,with many people partakinginthe sport very casually.

Because snowshoeing isanentrylevelactivity that can often bedone on quick trips close to Vancouver,he suggested that people underestimate

Stickto resorts if you’re unsure,says NSR

itsassociateddangers.

“Peoplethinksnowshoeingis a low-riskactivity,”Haegelisaid.“When weaskedwhypeopleweren’tconsultingtheavalancheforecast,theysaid theydidn’tthinktheywereat risk ofencounteringanavalanche.They didn’tthinkitwasnecessarytoinform themselvesorcarrytheappropriate safetygear.”

Incontrasttosportslikebackcountryskiing,wherethere isan assumptionofhighriskandmost participantshaveasnow sportsbackground,Haegelisaidmanysnowshoers areavidsummerhikerswhoperceive thesportasjustanotherwalkinthe woods.

“Itisdifferentfromsummerhiking,” hesaid.“Avalanchesareavery real hazardonB.C.’smountainsandittakes alittlebitmoreskillandpreparationto properlyevaluatetherisks.”

Anaverageof10peoplediein avalanchesinCanadaeverywinter, accordingto AvalancheCanada.

Whilethemajorityoffatalities relate tobackcountryskiingorsnowmobiling,there havebeen12snowshoeing avalanchedeathsinCanadasince2014,

withsevenofthoseoccurringinthe LowerMainland.

AsnowshoerwaskilledinanavalancheonMountSeymourin2019,and anotherwaskilledina2020avalanche onBrunswickMountainnearLions Bay. In2017,fivesnowshoersdiedin a singleincidentonMountHarvey,also nearLionsBay.

LastMarch,awomanwasluckyto surviveafterbeingburiedupsidedown for20minutesonMountSeymour whilesnowshoeing with acompanion.

Theterrainthatdayhadbeen ratedashigh-danger,withtravelnot recommended andhuman-triggered avalanchesverylikely.NorthShore Rescuevolunteerssaidthesnowshoer didnothaveavalanchesafetygear.

DougReid,aNorthShoreRescue volunteerandoneoftheir main avalancheforecasters, said anyonegoing intothebackcountryinthewinter shouldhave,ata minimum, completed anavalanchesafety skills course andbecarrying requiredequipment includingatransceiver, shoveland probe.

“Recreatetoyourleveloftraining, anddon’tstepoutsideofyourscope,” he said,addingthatavalanchesafety

includes repetitive,ongoingpractice ofyourskills,mentorship with more experiencedbackcountryusers,and dailyevaluationofchangingslope conditions.

“Don’tfeellikeyouneedtogoout everyday,”Reidsaid.“Avalanchehazardisgoingtodictate when youcango outand whereyoucango.”

Thesnowshoeingstudy was carried outinpartnershipwithanumberof organizations,including Avalanche Canada.Oneofthestudy’saimswas tohelpthatorganizationtargettheir safetymessagingmoreeffectively.

HaegelisaidthattheAllTrailsapp was themostpopulartrip-planning toolamongsurveyparticipants,so onesolutioncouldbefor Avalanche Canadatopartner withthat website toincludeavalancheforecastsand messagingontheir route.

Inthemeantime,Haegeliechoed Reid’sadviceforanyonehopingtoget outintothemountainsthis winter.

“Gotoa resortandstayonthe trailswithinthe resort,becausethere, the resortactuallymanagestherisk,” hesaid.“Ifyou’rekeentogofurther intothebackcountry, thenyouneedto havesomebasicskills.”

Whenit rains....

SomeNorthShore utilitybills mightbegoingupagain soon,and foronce,thisisn’tanissueyou canblameonMetroVancouver’s over-budgetwastewatertreatmentplant.

The regional authorityhasmoved to “wetweatherpricing”whenfallandwinter rainsoverwhelmourstormwatersystem andsendotherwise cleanwater downthe sewerlinestothetreatmentplant.That causessewagepipestobackup,befouling homesandcreeks.Theissueismostkeenly felt intheDistrict ofNorth Vancouver,Lynn Valleyinparticular.

Andunlessfixesaremade,theproblem isonlygoingtobecomeworse overtime.It is yetanotherpainful reminderthatclimate changeisawickedlyexpensive realitywe mustcontendwith.

For alotof residentsthough,thisis goingtocomeasinsulttoinjurythanks

tothemismanagementofthewastewater treatmentplantand theimpact itis having onbillsalready.Nowthe sameorganization behindthe plantsaysweshouldpay more whenitrains?

At aphilosophical level,however,we seenoproblemwithmaking municipalities pay thetruecostiflacklustreinfrastructure isoverloading thesewagesystem. Unfortunately,it’sgoingtobeimpossible formany –including someon council– to disentangletheirlegitimategrievancesover thetreatmentplantdebaclefromtheother very realsewageissueathand. Thefactisweshouldn’tbe sending rainwatertothetreatmentplant,andwe shouldn’tbesending rawsewage anywhereelse. Fixingtheproblemismost certainlygoingtobecostlyandunpleasant.Butitisfarbetterthatweholdour noseandgetitdonethantoletthe malodorousproblem linger.

Humans cancounterAI by continuing to be creative

JACKIE BATEMAN

Contributingwriter

Thereissomuchtalk aboutartificial intelligence,andit’shardtokeep upwiththeincrediblespeedofits advancement.

You’vegottobedeep in thatworldto understandhowitworks,andwhatimpact it hasontheenvironmentaswater,power, andlandarebeingsuckedupatlightning speed.

Here ontheNorthShore,there’sa significantcommunityofcreativepeople whoare waryoflosingtheirlivelihoods, theirvalue,andtheir respectasartiststo advancedautomation.Justlastweekthere wasalivelytalkheldatNorth Vancouver CityLibrary, organizedbytheNorthShore

Writers’Association.

Localauthor ErinMacNairinterviewed award-winning journalistandauthorJ.B. MacKinnon,whowrote arecentarticlefor MacleansaboutAIandhowotherpeople’s copyrightedworkisused totrainAI models suchasChatGPTand Claude.Themost valuablecommodityforanAIdatecentre is …data.

J.B.is representingallCanadian writers as theplaintiffinalegalbattleagainstthe bigtechcompanies,mirroringthe recent caseintheUnitedStates.Anthropic,the developer of Claude, agreedtopay$1.5 billiontothecopyrightholdersofamassivedownloadofpiratede-books,which amountstothelargestclass-actioncopyrightinfringementsettlementin history.

ErinMacNairtoldmethat it was wellattended with lotsofquestionsand comments.

“Aswriters,wethinkofcopyright as being sacrosanct,butthisisnolonger the case,”shesaid.“Iwashappytospearhead thediscussion.Surelyascreatorswe shouldbeabletoput work intothe world forotherstoenjoy,butnow we have to fightagainstcopyrightissuesandprotect ourwords.”

The answer?Carryondoing whatwe’re doing.

“IfAIwillbemassmarket,wewillbe artisanal.It’s not areasontogiveup,” said MacNair.“Theexplorationofstory, forexample,ispartofwhatmakes the processfun.Whenyoustarttocommodify

creativity, focusonproducingitfaster,it takesthe joyoutofit.”

MacNair’sfirst shortstorycollection will bepublished in Spring 2028. Determined not totakeawaycreativeroles, she requestedinher contractthat no AI willbe usedin the makingof the book,designof thecover,voicing theaudio version, orin anyotherway.Asareputable andtraditional publishinghouse, they werehappy to include thesestipulations.

AI is agreatertech leap thancomputers, smartphones, the internet,or anyother techwe’vebeen introducedto over the last fewdecades.Itwill continue to impactus as humansover the nextfew years. Ihadto ask, is thereany kindofhappy ending?

MAILBOX

A SPARKLINGHOSPITAL VISITTURNEDMEFROM A HEALTHCAREHATER INTO AN LGH LOVER

DearEditor:

We hearsomuchaboutthedeficiencies inourhealthcaresystem,thewaittimes, andmostofallthe lackofcaringstaff. I admitIhavebelongedtotheabovedisgruntledgroup.

Ilivehappilyalone,andearlythismorningtookabadfall,bangedmyheadupand wasdreadingwhatwastocome.

ImaginearrivingatahospitalwhereIwas welcomedwithawarm smileand“welcome to LionsGateemergency”andthenledvery kindlytothenearest, mostcomfortable chair.

Iamanactiveolderladybuthad trouble gettingmyselforganizedaftersuchanasty fall. Iwashelpedoverandoveragain–withoutanyhurrying–togetmyhealthcarecard out,to removemycoatandhangit up very carefully,thenledverygentlytoanexamination room.

Tenminuteslaterthedoctorarrived, checkedmeoutverythoroughly, suggested a courseofaction,andaskediftherewas anythingelsetheycoulddo forme.

Iamtakingtimeouttowrite this and tobringsomesparkleintoaworldthatis almost encouragedtobenegative. Thank youtoallthestaffatLGHformaking the restofmydayalotbetter thanthewayit started.

Takeadeepbow!

MargueriteCaunt West Vancouver

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PAY PARKING TAKES AWAY THE ONE FREE THING FAMILIES CAN DO

DearEditor:

RE:WhyMust We Pay To AccessOurBeloved NaturalBackyard?Nov.26letter

Icouldn’tagreemorewithAtusa Farzandshad’scommentsabout theunfair practiceofchargingparkingfeesathiking trailsandhowlittlewecareaboutthecost to familiesetc.

I have lived on theNorth Shore formany years and havesomanyhappymemories ofbeingabletotakemyson,nowamature adult,tothelocalbeachesandparks. Usuallywithafriendin tow,wewouldtake a picnic,diginthesand,playon theswings andtheboyswouldplaysoccerandbaseballandevengoforaswim.

Itwasafun,cheapwayofkeeping childrenactive,andparkingwas freefor everyone.

Today,thecost of living for everyone, particularlyfamilieswithchildren,is extremelyhigh,andpaying fees for extra sportsactivities,museums,aquariumsetc. isoutofthequestionformanyparents.

Onethingaparentcouldstilldo for free, untilthenewparkingfeeswereintroduced, wastotaketheirchildrenandfriendsto the localparks,trailsandbeaches.

AlthoughIlivein West Vancouver,Iamall infavourof removingtheseridiculousparkingfeestoaccessour“naturalbackyard,” for everyone, whetherthey live on theNorth Shoreor visitfromotherpartsof Vancouver.

JillHorn West Vancouver

Keep yourlove ofpenandpaper

“No,”sighedMacNair.“Attheendofthe librarytalk,Isaid,“thedrinks areonme.”

We onlyneedtowalkaround ourlocal holidaymarketstoseethekindofhuman talentwehavehere. Potters,jewellers, candlemakers,artists,chefs,craftspeople –theyareallcreatingbeautifulpieces.By hand. Withouttheaidofa chatbot.It’s satisfyingto peruse,chattocreativepeople, withthewaftofmulledwineandscented candlesintheair

Ioncetookpartin TheSketchBook Project,heldbythenon-profitBrooklynArt Library. Youorderedasketchbook, filled it,andthensentitbackto beincludedin thelargestcollection in theworld.Mine wasofcoursetotallyweird, a story about acollectorofmosswhokeptpiles of itin

hishuskydoghouses. I enjoyedsticking in samplesofmossalongwiththestoryand thedrawings. I don’tthinkAIcould replicatesomethingsomixed media (probably justaswell,Ihearyouthink).

I recentlymetalocalwalkers-and-artists groupattheShipyards. We walkedalong theSpirit Trailforanhour,thensatand paintedorsketchedforanhour.Itwas peacefulanditgave me hopethatAIcan’t undermineus. Creativityisaboutemotion, individuality,andpushingboundaries. There’ssomethingaboutputtingapenor brushtopaperthat firesupthebrainand makesushappy.

North Vancouver’s JackieBatemanis an award-winningauthor, screenwriter,copywriter,andextremelynosyif youget too close.jackie@jacbateman.com

CHAMBER AWARDS

North Vanbusinesses reco forinnovation, sustainability

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

MtSeymour resorttook hometopspotfor“best employer”atthe North VancouverChamber’s annualbusinessexcellenceawardslastmonth, joiningagroupof nineNorth Vanbusinessesandnon-profits recognizedfortheir achievements, resilience, andinnovation.

Mt SeymouremployeesclownaroundattheNorth Vancouver resort’send-of-seasonpar

Thisyear’sevent,whichtookplaceat PinnacleHotelatthePieronNov.19,was themed “thevalueoflocal.”

PatrickStafford-Smith,CEOoftheNorth VancouverChamber,saidthatwiththe competingpressuresofCOVID,U.S.politics, andtheglobaleconomy,thechamberis committedtocelebratinglocalbusinessand remindingthecommunityofallthegreat workbeingdonedownthestreet.

Hesaidoneofthebestpartsofthe awardsshowisithighlightsbothhighly visiblebusinessessuchasMtSeymour,but alsolesser-knownbusinesses thataredoing greatworkundertheradar.

“MtSeymourisinplainsight,”StaffordSmithsaid.“Everyoneknows aboutthem, butmaybedon’tknowthe greatthings they’redoingto supporttheirstaff, from shuttlesandthingslikethis,togetpeopleto workearlyinthemorning.”

Theeveningalso recognizedtheworkof somelower-profilelocalbusinesses,such asAqua-GuardSpillResponse,whobrought hometheinnovationawardfortheiroil sheen recoverysystem.Thesystem“solves oneofthemostpersistentglobalchallengesinoilspill response–mechanically recoveringthinoilsheens,traditionallyconsidered‘unrecoverable,’”saidAqua-Guard co-founderNigelBennettinanemail.

Themarineprotectioncompany, which hasoperatedoutofNorth Vancouver forthe past33years,wasalsothewinner of Impact Canada’soilspill responsechallenge,ledby NaturalResourcesCanada,andtookhome a $2millionprizefortheiroilsheen recovery technologyearlierthisyear.

Inthecommunitysector,Spectrum MothersSupportSociety was namednonprofitoftheyear,highlightingtwodecades ofcommitmenttohelping NorthShore mothersandtheirchildrenthrough peer support,mentorship,crisisnavigationand communityconnection.

RachaelDurie,theorganization’sexecutivedirector,said receivingtheaward this

yearisparticularly me whentheirfounder,SallyLivingstone,is preparingto retireinthenewyear.

“Thisawardstandsasatestamentto Sally’slegacy,”Duriesaid.

Stafford-Smithsaidthebusinessesand organizationsareevaluatedonaseriesof metricsthatindicatetheirpositiveimpacts.

“It’sanobjectiveevaluation,”hesaid. “It’snotabouthowmanysocialmediahits you’vegot,it’saboutthequalityof whatyou do.…Anybusinessthat wins orbecomes a finalistshouldfeel reallyproudthatthey’ve accomplishedsomething.”

Thecompletelistof finalistsand winners is below:

ServiceExcellence Award(1–10employees): Winner: TirelandPerformanceCentre Ltd.Finalists:88WestRealty,The Woods SpiritCo.

ServiceExcellence Award(11+employees): Winner:EliteBodyShop.Finalists: LedgersOnline,TCAElectric.

ExcellenceinEquity Award: Winner: BUNYAADPublicAffairs.Finalists:LDS –Learn.Develop.Succeed.SmartInvestments & InsuranceServicesLimited.

EnvironmentalInitiative Award: Winner: LonsdaleEnergy.Finalists:Copperpenny DistillingCo.,HannaEnergyInc. Innovation Award: Winner:Aqua-Guard SpillResponseInc.Finalists:Lonsdale Energy,Nomad Vanz. Non-Profitofthe Year Award: Winner: SpectrumMothersSupport Society. Finalists:CapilanoCommunityServices Society,NorthShoreCommunityResources.

BestEmployer Award: Winner:MtSeymour Resorts.Finalists:MavenConsulting Limited, Vizzion

YoungEntrepreneurofthe Year Award: Winner:GrahamMacdougall(Paris ServiceGroup).Finalists:Dr.SwailPirzada (ClearlightEyecare),LucDestrube (Lumia Group)

Businessofthe Year Award: Winner:Quay NorthUrbanDevelopment.Finalists:Maven ConsultingLimited, ValhallaPureOutfitters.

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SWEETPERFORMANCE

Macaron mavenwinsGreat Canadian Baking Show

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

Itwastheseeminglysimpledesire toservemacaronsatadinnerparty manyyearsagothatledNorth Vancouver’sJoMandettowhereshe isnow:baskinginthe glowofafirstplacewinonCBC’s GreatCanadian BakingShow.

Mandet,whogrewupinEngland,learned tobakefromhermotheratayoungage,but herhomemadeconfectionsweremostly simple – cupcakesandbasicbreadandthe like.Butthenshegotintohostingelaborate dinnerpartiesinher20s.

AftershemovedtoCanada,shewas workingasastoremanageratParkRoyal’s Anthropologie,and shebroughtherlove ofdinnerpartiesintoher professionallife, hostingclientsandherteam.

Around2018,Mandetwashosting one suchpartywhenshethought,whynotserve macarons?

“That’sanicelittlepartytreat,”she remembersthinking.

Butasitturnedout,thepopularFrench confection isnotassimple asitseems.

“Withmacarons,there’salltheselittle nuancesandtechniques–thewaythatyou foldthebatterandthetemperature inyour house, howhumiditis,your oven,”shesaid.

“Ittookmeages,somanyattemptsto getthemright,”shesaidwithalaugh.“And that sortofstartedoffmyfancybakingand decorating.”

Whenthepandemichit,Mandet redirectedtheenergysheusuallyspent onhangingoutwithfriendsintomaking increasinglyelaboratebakedgoodstodrop

JoMandetputsthefinal touchesonadessertduring filmingofthe

offattheirhouses.

Shewatchedcountlessbakingvideos onInstagram,and–inbetweenraising fourchildrenandherfull-timejobasan eventplanner–managedtoeke out timeto develophercraft.

WhenherbosslearnedthatCBC’s Great CanadianBakingShow washostingauditionsin Vancouverearlierthisyear,she encouragedMandettoapply.

“Webothwatchedtheshow,”Mandet said.“WewatchedtheBritishoneandthe Canadianone,and we’realwayschatting aboutit.”

Thoughshewasn’tsureshestood a chance,atherboss’sencouragement, she whippedupacakeandheadeddowntown.

Thenextfewmonthswereawhirlwindof follow-upauditions,beforeMandeteventuallyheadedoffto Torontotojoinnineothers inthe realityshow, whichpits10Canadian amateurbakersagainsteachotherin a seriesofincreasinglychallengingconfectionarycontests.

WhileMandetadmitsbeingintimidated whensheshowedup,thesupportfromthe CBCcrewandtheothercompetitors made theshow“anamazing,amazingexperience.”

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“Therewasalotofimpostersyndrome, butwealljustclickedrightoffthe bat,” she said.“Everybodywassupportingeach other, rootingforeachother, helpingeachother.… All10ofusstilltalkeverysingle day.”

Mandet’swinningcreationwasamadeleinetree:a decorative“tree”madeof madeleinecakes, pairedwithlicoricecake rolls.

Whenthe finaleairedonNov.23, Mandet’sneighboursin herNorth Vanculde-sacwerecomingto herwindowsinfront of her house,cheeringfor her.

Unexpectedly,shesaidsheevengets recognized by strangerswhenshe’soutand aboutinthecity.

“Iknowthat peoplelove[theshow]and peoplewatch it, butyoustill don’timagine that peoplearegoingto rememberwhatyou lookliketo recognizeyou,”shesaid.“It has been suchafunexperience.”

Now backtotheeveryday hustle–and finally allowedtoadmit to herneighbours andclientswhereshe’ddisappearedtofor sixweekswhile filming – Mandetis reflecting onthewonderfulexperienceshe had onthe show.

“I’mmid-40s,I’vegotfourchildren,I’m verybusy,Iworkfulltime,and,youknow, everything’salwaysforsomeoneelse,” Mandetsaid.

“Sotojust havethat moment oftimeto just do somethingthatI reallyenjoy doing, andtobeabletofocusonitwas really a treat.”

TheGreatCanadianBakingShowaired its finaleonNov.23, butforanyonewho missedwatchingitlive,thefullseasonis streamingnowonCBCGem.

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Maya Darowski,IslaHockley, Logan Dalby, NickyMey, Noah Darowski, Russ Froehlich, Luke Dale,Morgan Vo andIsabelle Saxbyholdbaking suppliesatMontroyalElementarylast weekastheyprepareadonation to the food bank Dec. 10.

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Adultsare$30,students$20,andchildrenunder12are free.

Elementarystudents bake up sweetplan for food bank

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Local JournalismInitiativeReporter Sugar,spiceand everythingnice. That’stheinspirationbehindabaking supplydriveatMontroyalElementaryin North Vancouver.Studentsandstaffare collectingitemstodonatetotheGreater VancouverFoodBank laterthis month, hopingtohelpNorthShorefamiliesinneed bakeholidaytreats.

“Ithinklotsofpeopleare lookingfor differentwaystogivebackatthistime of year,andthisoneseemedunique,”said MontroyalprincipalNicky Mey, addingthat thisisagreatwaytofocusonaspecific needthefoodbankhasrightnow.

Grade6and7studentsat Montroyalare spearheadingtheinitiative,collectingitems themselvesandencouragingdonationsfrom friendsandfamilythroughwordofmouth, morningannouncementsandposters.

“Itis reallynice,because if you’rehelpingpeopleonChristmas, it’s notaboutthe getting,it’saboutthegiving,” saidGrade 7 studentLukeDale.

TineParker,districtadministratorof HealthyFutures,saidthis isthefirstbaking supplydonationdrivefor Montroyal, thoughtheinitiativebeganwithin the schooldistrictin Mayof last year.

WhenParkerheardacall outfrom Table Matters,anorganizationthatfacilitates collaborationamongNorthShorefood providerstocombatfood insecurity,about abakingandspicecollectiondriveforthe foodbank,shethought schoolscouldeasily

studentsIslaHockleyandMaya Darowskiareallsmiles carryingbaking suppliesandspices to donate to the food banklaterthismonth.

jumponboard.

“There[is]suchaneedbecauseafood bankfocusesonfreshproduce,meats, dairy, eggs,allfreshfoodforfamilies,” Parkersaid.“Andthere’saneedforspices andbakinggoods, always.”

Montroyallaunchedthecampaignatthe endofNovemberandhasalreadycollected dozensofbakingstaples, including flour, sugar,chocolatechips, cinnamonand vanillaextract.Meysaidcollecting these itemscangoalongwayforfamiliesduring theholidays.

“Inoticedthepricesofspicesare really creepingup,”shesaid, addingthatthe

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donationdriveis asimpleandaccessible waytohelpfamiliesdosomethingfunover theholidays.

Extendingtheirimpactfurther,Meysaid Montroyalishaving afriendlycompetition withClevelandElementarytomatchor exceedtheirdonationamount.

“Wethoughtmaybewe’llactuallyburst thebanksofthefood bankthisseasonwith alltheseamazingthings, becauseeverybody’s comingtogetherwithcollective competitiveenergytodotherightthing,” Meysaid.

Ontopofgiving backtothecommunity,Mey,Parkerandthestudentsall emphasizedthatbakingfostersfamily togetherness, asenseofbelongingandcherishedchildhoodmemories –qualitiesthey hopetosharewithothersthroughtheir holidaydonations.

“Ifeelwhen Icookwithmyfamily,we’re alldoingsomethingtogetherandwe’re all partofsomething,andtheendresultis evenbetter,”saidGrade 7student Isabelle Saxby.

Thoseinterestedcan donate bakingsuppliesandspicesatMontroyaluntilDec.10. Afterthatdate,theschoolwillpackupthe donationstobedeliveredtothefoodbank.

Donationscan alsobemadeuntilDec.

Grade 7studentsIsabelle Saxbyand Morgan Vo showofftheir favouriteitems as part of adonation drive to help families bakethisholidayseason.

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31attheNorthShoreNeighbourhood House,North Vancouver District Hall,Silver HarbourSeniorsActivityCentreand the West VancouverSeniors’ActivityCentre. Visit foodbank.bc.ca for more informationon theGreater VancouverFoodBank. AbbyLucianoisthe Indigenousandcivic affairsreporterforthe North Shore News. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

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Lynn Valley filmmaker releases newqueer comedy web series

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FromaNorth Vancouver basementfilmsetto YouTube fameandhopefullybeyond, Breanne Williamsonhopes hernewLGBTQ+comedy serieswillmakeyoulaugh.

The Lynn Valleylocalis a lesbian-identifyingcreative,actor, filmmaker,writer,andstand-up comedian,aswellasa realestate agent.Andsheisthefirsttoadmit thatshe “wearsalotofhats.”

It’stakenalot of hustletospin thatpassionintoacareer,said Williamson.

Williamson’sknackfor performingstartedinanArgyle Secondarydramaclass. Shewent onto CapilanoUniversity’sbusinessschool,butthewholetime, “Ijusthadthisitchtocontinueto create,”shesaid.

“Ithinkthat’ssomething a lotofpeoplecan relatetowhen you’reinindie(film)andyou’re chasingyourdream,”shesaid.

Herlatestprojectisasixpartwebseries, Basement51,

Breanne Williamson, centre,wrote,directedandactedinhernew original webseries, Basement 51, fittingly filmedinher parents’ basementinNorth Vancouver. COURTESY OF BREANNE WILLIAMSON

releasedon YouTubeweeklyuntil mid-November.

It’sdesignedasaproof-ofconcept,which Williamsonis currentlypitchingtolargerstudiosandstreamingservices.

Takeamessy, hilariousgroup ofqueerfriends,addanapocalypticalieninvasionthat traps them intheirbasement,andyou’llhave someideaoftheset-up.

“Basement51 comes from the feelingthatIthink manyofuscan relateto,wheresometimesitfeels liketheworldiscrumblingaround

usbutweallhavedreams that we wanttocontinue to gofordespite that,” Williamsonexplained.“I wantedtocreateacomedy… withqueerstorylines that people could relatetonomatter who theywere.”

Indie filmmakingoftenruns onabudgetof“granolabarsand paperclips,”laughed Williamson. Butwithcrowdfunding,local sponsorssuchasSteamworks Brewing,andherparentsprovidingtheir Lynn Valleybasementas afilminglocation, Williamson’s

groupofcreativesmadethe seriesinjustaweek.

“Noonewasthereforsomebig paycheck,”shesaid.“Everyone wastherebecausetheyjustabsolutelylovewhattheydo.”

It’sabitpoeticthattheplot oftheseries revolvesaround friendstrappedinabasement, shesaid,because“that’sbasically whatIdidto44castandcrew members.”

“Itwastorrentialdownpour outside.Therewas reallyno placetoescapeeachother–we justhunkereddownandmadeit happen,”shesaid.

SeanO’Donnell,afellow Argyle alumandstand-upcomedianwho starredintheseriesalongside Williamson,saidworkingonthe projectwas“inspirational.”

Watching Williamsondirect, produce,andactinaseriesshe wrotewas“likeifyouwentto a restaurantandtheownerwas alsothehostess,waitress,line cookandheadchefwhiledisplayingzeroofthestressthatcomes alongwiththosetitles.”

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Aswellasoriginalscripted work, Williamsonalsohasafollowingof100,000on YouTubeand nearly800,000on TikTok.Shesaid she’sbuiltupatoughskinover10 yearsonline,creditingagreat reallifesupportsystemoffline.

However,existingonlineas a LGBTQ+personcanattractnegativecomments.

“Ifeellikepeoplearegetting a lotprouderwiththeirhate,”she said.

That’spartofwhatmotivates herwork.Whileshefeelsmedia hasbecomemuchmorediverse now,asateen, Williamsonsaid sheneversawqueercharacters in onscreen.

“There’salwaysthatdrivefrom beingakidsittinginmybedroom andgenuinelyfeelinglikeIwas theonlyone,”shesaid.“Anytime thatIcanaddabricktothe‘wall’ of representation…Ithinkit’smy jobassomeonewithallthose greatprivilegestocontinueto create representationonlinefor thepeoplewhomaybedon’thave itintheirday-to-day.”

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Renew and Rebuild Lives

Hospitalsarefullofmoment-bymomentdrama.IntheEmergency Department,operatingroomsand IntensiveCareUnitatLionsGate Hospital,livesaresavedandstabilized everysingleday. Butwhathappens next?

Forpatientswho’vesuffered amajor medicaltrauma,the roadback to recovery canbe along,strenuousprocessthat requiresspecializedintensive rehabcare. In rehabilitationunits,careisnotmeasured inminutesandhoursbutinweeksand months. Daybyday,stepbystep, an entire

teamofspecialiststhatincludephysiatrists (physicalmedicineand rehabilitation physicians)rehabnurses,speechlanguagepractitioners,physiotherapists, occupationaltherapists,dieticiansand socialworkers,work togetherto support patientsastheyrebuild theirstrengthand confidenceandprogress towardstheir independence.

“The emergencydepartment,surgical servicesandtheICUwillpreventyoufrom dying.Butpatientsfeelthatitisin rehab thattheywilltruly gettheirlifeback,”says Dr.NicolaHahn, aphysiatristwhohas workedatLGHforeightyears.

Intensive rehabis acritical partofa patient’s recovery.High-intensity rehab restoresmobility,socialandcognitive functioninganditisessential to helpget patientsoutofhospitalandback to their formerlives.Italsohelpsthemlearnto overcomeoradapt to thephysicalor neurologicalchallengesthatcan resultfrom medicaltrauma.

LGHcurrentlyhas15bedsdedicated to intensive rehabsplit over twosites.Our ReImagine RehabCampaignwillfund anew high-intensity rehabunitthatwillincrease

capacity to support25to30patientsonthe fifthfloor oftheSouth Tower. It willinclude alargetherapy gymequipped withadvancedvirtual realityandArtificial Intelligence-assisted rehab equipment, morepatientmeeting roomsandtreatment areas, atransitionareathatmimicsthe home environmentforpatientassessment andcommunalareasfordiningand relaxingthatwill enablepatients to create communityandinspireeachother. Dr.Hahn,whoalsoworksattheG.F.Strong RehabilitationCentreinVancouver, is excitedaboutthemanypositivechangesthe newunitwillbring.“Withthe Paul Myers TowerandotherdevelopmentsatLGH there’s alotofyoung energy,there’s alot oflongstandinggenerositythat’sallowing us to makequickchanges to improvethe qualityofcarehere,”sheexplains.“As we look to thefutureLGH isgoing to bea leaderinspecialized rehab.Wewill have oneofthefirstnewpurpose-built rehab unitsconstructedinBCinmanyyears.”

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As welookforwardtotheholidayseason,I’d liketotake afew momentstoupdateyouonthe impactofour remarkable Paul MyersTower. Sincethefirstsurgicalpatientswere wheeled intothestate-of-the-artmedicalcentreinMarch, we’vebeenreceivingglowingfeedbackfrom gratefulpatientsandvisitorswhoappreciate thesingle-patientroomsandthe enhanced therapeutic environmentthatbringsmore comfort,improvedcommunicationswith staff,discreetmonitoringandelevatedsafety standards.

We continueto receivepositive reviewsfrom medicalteamsgratefulforthe enhanced working environmentandaccesstoleadingedge technologythatimproves everyaspectofpatient treatmentandcare.

Theopeningofthe Paul MyersTower isjust thebeginningof anew eraofchangeand transformationthatissweepingthroughLGH.

Anew Interventional RadiologySuitewhich willdoublethecapacityforminimallyinvasive procedureswillopennextyearandplansare alreadyunderwayforthenewoncologyunit funded by ourBigger,BetterCancerCare Campaign. We arenow raisingfundsthrough our Re-Imagine RehabCampaign.

Allofthesevitalprojectsarepoweredbythe generosityofdonors.Thankyouforyourtrustin the Foundationandyourcontinuedcommitment tobringinglife-savingandlife-enhancingcareto the NorthShore.

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Comforting Upgrades Innovation andImpact

We’reproudtosharethatinthelastfiscalyear,LGHFoundationinvestedmorethan$4millionin equipmentandmedicaltechnology.Weputyourdonordollarstoworkinmanydifferentareasof care,fromhigh-techsurgicalrobotsandpatientmonitoringequipmentinthePaulMyersTowerto life-supportsystemsinICUandnewfurnitureinthelabouranddeliveryunitandtheacuteadult wards.Thankyouforyoursupport.Yourcontributionsmakeadifferenceeverysingleday.

Topnotchclinicalcare isimportantbut comfortmatters too. Earlierthisyearthe Foundationfunded 32newsleeperchairs forthe Pediatric, Postpartumand Labour &Delivery units.Thechairswhich arelonger,wider,easier to moveandconvertinto bedswillmakeovernight staysmorecomfortablefor newparentsandvisitorsalike.

DonorsGuyandKathrynCampbell generouslyprovidedfunds to replace oldanddistressedfurnitureon 4West. Thenew furniturefortheunitwhich accommodatesadultswithcognitive impairment,helps to createacozier andmorewelcomingenvironmentfor everyoneontheward.

Who needs intensive rehab?

AgrowingnumberofpatientsontheNorth Shoreareinneedofintensiverehabilitation services.Havingmoreintensiverehabbedsat LGHwillmeanmorelocalpeoplehaveaccessto thecaretheyneedclosertohome. Peoplerecoveringfromseriousstrokeswill bethebiggestusersoftheexpandedservices.

Thenewunitwillalsotreatpatientsrecovering fromcriticalsurgery,accidentalinjuriesdueto favouriteNorthShoreactivitiessuchasskiing andmountainbiking,debilitatingillnessand otherneurologicalincidents.

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RiseoftheRobots

Witheightnewstate-of-the-art operatingroomsinthe Paul Myers Tower,surgical teamsnowhavethe infrastructure to handleadvanced

HonouraLife

HonouraLifeisapoignantNorth Shoretraditionthathasbeena partoftheChristmasseasonfor 33years.Youcanvisitthetreeand writeacardinmemoryofaloved oneatthememorialceremonyat 7pmonThursday,December4or visitatanytimeuntiltheNewYear. Theilluminatedtreeislocatedin SeawalkGardeninWestVancouver atthefootof19thStreetonthe Seawall.Cardsareprovidedbut pleasebringyourownpen.Allare welcome.

medical technologyincluding surgicalrobots.

The Mazor RoboticGuidanceSystem, funded by local residentsIanand

Mottershead,isusedfor mid andlower-backspinalsurgeries andhas been inusesincethespring.

Brian*, apatientinhis50swassuffering withdebilitatinglowerbackpainand leftlower extremitypain,numbnessand weakness.Physiotherapy andvisits toa chiropractordidn’t relievehissymptoms

whichcontinued to getworseand seriouslyimpacthisqualityoflife. In thesummer heunderwentsuccessful roboticlumbarspinalsurgeryatLions GateHospital.

Byusingimageguidanceandcutting-edge planningsoftware,the Mazor robotwas able to preciselydeliverspinalhardware in muchlesstimethantraditional methods.With thehardwareinplace to stabilizehisspine,neurosurgeonswere able to removethepressurefromthe nervesthatwere causinghispain.

Brianhas recoveredwellfromsurgery andhe’s reported adramatic reduction inhispainandhasbeenable to return to manyoftheactivitieshehadgivenup. He isoneof manyneurosurgicalpatients whohavebenefittedfromthislatest technology.

Roboticassistedsurgeryis comingtogeneralsurgery earlyin2026.ThedaVinci XiRoboticSurgicalSystem hasbeendeliveredandwill initiallybeusedforgeneral surgery,urologyand gynecologyandwillbenefit hundredsofpatientsayear.

We can’twait to sharemoredetailsonthe newrobotearlyin2026. ♥

*We’veused apseudonymtoprotectthepatient’sprivacy

CoolBlue Therapy

Thankstoananonymous donor,LionsGateHospital’s Neonatal,PediatricsandPost PartumDepartmenthasrecently acquiredastate-of-the-artGiraffe Spotlight.

Theadvancedphototherapy light treatsnewbornbabieswithjaundice by breakingdownexcessbilirubinin theirblood. Jaundiceis acommon conditioninnewborns,and effective treatmentisessential to ensure ahealthystart to life.TheGiraffe Spotlightworksmoreefficiently thanolderequipment by delivering treatment withoutproducingheat. This keepsbabiescomfortableand reducestheriskof overheating to easediscomfortandsupportfaster recovery,ensuringoursmallest patients receivethesafestand most effectivecarepossible.

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The Paul Myers Towerisjust thebeginningofmajorchanges sweepingthroughLionsGate Hospital.

Thanks to successfulfundraising campaigns,wehaveseveral transformativeprojectswhichwill have asignificantimpactonpatients andstaff.

Thefirstoftwo Interventional Radiologysuiteswillopentopatients inthespring.Our radiologistswill haveaccess to thelatestequipment

Coming 2026 JOINTHETEAM

to perform awide rangeofminimally invasiveproceduresincluding biopsies,angioplastyandpain managementinjections.Thesecond phaseofthe re-developmentwillbe completedinthesummer.

We alsolookforwardtotheopening of anew andexpandedMRisuite this timenextyear.

Outinthecommunity,the West VancouverAdult DayCentrewill openearlynextyear.Funding from theFoundationwillsupportseniors livingathomeandtheircaregivers.

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TheWestVancouverAdultDayCentrelocated inKiwanisVillageWestopensearlyin2026.

The “Hospitalfor Here”non-alcoholic pale alehasa newfestive look andricher, smoothermalt-forward tasteto blendwiththecozyessence of theholidays. Thiscomfortingpaleale allows everyone to joininthe holidayfun.

Best of all, $3 of every4-packsoldatSave-on-Foods goes to LionsGateHospitalFoundation’sRe-Imagine Rehabcampaigntobuild an acuterehabilitationunit to treatand supportpatientswhohave suffereda majormedical trauma.

Pick up your four-packofthe winter-edition pale alebrewedbyNorth PointBrewing at anyNorth Vancouver Save-on-Foodslocationsand raisea glass to buildingsomethingspecial.

Our436monthlydonorsareamightyforceforgood. Theircontinuoussupportensuresthatwehavea consistentsourceoffundstosupportourcampaignsand meetthemostcriticalneedsofLionsGateHospital. Foraslittleas$25amonthyoucanspreadoutyour contributions,whilemakingiteasiertosupportacause youcareaboutdeeply. Whenyoubecomeamonthlydonor,youchoose howtomakeyourdonationsandyoucan cancelquicklyandeasilyatanytime.

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Tsleil-WaututhNationcraft fair celebrates Indigenous culture

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aluciano@nsnews.com / Local JournalismInitiative Reporter Astheholidayscome near,thesəlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututhNation)isgearinguptohostabeloved annualtradition.

TheChristmasCraft Fair returnsforits 23rd year this weekend,featuring more than 80 Indigenous and non-Indigenousvendorsfrom acrossB.C.offeringtheir handmadecreationsat the Tsleil-WaututhNation’s recreationcentre.

Productsforsalerangefrom beadedearrings and handmadedrumstopotteryandknittedtoys.

FororganizerJenThomas,amemberofthe TsleilWaututhNation,thefair’s welcomingatmosphereisakey takeaway.

“I thinkthat’s whyourmarket’s so big,”Thomas said. “Notonly forme,butfromourcommunity Everybody feelsso welcome andtheysaythis is probablythe numberonecraft showthat theyevercometo.”

Thomascreatedthemarket over twodecadesago andhas seenitspopularity surge, withvendortables sellingoutfastereachyear. Vendorinterestissohigh that Thomasbegan receivinginquiries asearlyasMarch, andalltablesweresoldoutbyAugust Given thegrowing demandofthemarket,Thomas hopestomoveto alarger venueinthefuture.

Thomassaidvendors fromasfaraway asPrince Rupertparticipateinthemarket, showingitsprovince-wide reach.

“Ifeelgoodaboutit.IfIwasevergoingtoleavealegacy here,thecraftfairwouldbeoneofthem,”she said. Amongthevendors, roughly 15 arefromthe TsleilWaututhNation,including LisaGeorge.

Georgehasbeentakingpartinthemarketforthelast threeyears,selling crochetedplushstuffies in funshapes likessnakesorevengummybears.

Shefirstlearnedcrochetingin2012watching YouTube tutorials,butdidn’tseriouslygetintothe craftuntil the early days ofthepandemic.ThebusinesscameaccidentallytoGeorge,asthefirst stuffieshe madewasa turtle forhernephewwholikessensory toys.

“He reallylikedthe way it feltbecauseIusedchenille blanketyarnfromMichaels,”Georgesaid.“It’smostly stuffedanimalsthatalotofchildren wouldliketo have,butIdohave a fewadultsthatpurchasethemfor

themselves.”

Now27, Georgehasattended the craft fairforyears withhermother, aknitterwhocreatesCoastSalishvests forceremonies.

“Ifeellikeit’ssomethingthateveryonelooksforward to,”shesaid.“It’sawayforIndigenouscreatorsofall kindstogettogetherand justspendtimetogetherand seepeopleyoumaynot haveseeninlike11months.”

Thosewho buyitemsatthecraftfairwillbeentered fordoor prizes, includinga65-inch screenTVandgift cards,Thomassaid.

Admissionisby donation,with fundsgoingtowards theNation’sannual baby celebration heldinMarch,welcomingnewbornsintothecommunity.

“Everybody’swelcome,”Thomassaid,addingthatshe hopespeopleleavethemarketwithpositivefeelings.

“Socialmediathese days,peoplearegettingmeanout there,”shesaid.“Iwant peopletocomeandfeelwelcome toknowwho Tsleil-WaututhNationis, and tofeelthat welcomefromourcommunity.”

Tsleil-WaututhNation’sChristmas Craft Fair

When: Dec. 6and7from10a.m.to5p.m.

Where: Tsleil-WaututhNationCommunityCentre(3010 Sleil-WaututhRoad)

Cost: Admission by donation AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairsreporterfor theNorthShoreNews.Thisreportingbeatismadepossible bythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

The Tsleil-WaututhNation’s ChristmasCraft Fairtakes placeannuallyattheNation’s community centreinNorth Vancouver. TSLEIL-WAUTUTHNATION

Tsleil-WaututhNationmember LisaGeorge shows offthe stuffedanimalcrochet collectionshewill be sellingatthe nation’s ChristmasCraft Fairthis weekend. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN

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Donateto West Vancouver Community Foundation’sGiveWhereYouLive2025campaignbyDec.31,andyourdonation canbematched to doubleyourgiving

Feed TheNeed, aprogram by the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, providesthreefreemealsa week to themostvulnerableseniors.Photovia West VancouverSeniors’ Activity Centre.

Imaginedecidingbetweengroceriesor keeping theheaton.

OnanygivendayontheNorthShorethere areresidents facinglocalissuesanddifficult circumstances. Thereare childrengoingwithout foodduringthe weekend, young athletes practicingon wornfields,seniorslackingthe financialmeans to access regularmealsandlocal culture groups workinghardtokeep creativity alive.

Thesearejustsomeofthe stories youdon’t always see,yetthey’rewovenintothe fabricof the community.The West Vancouver Community Foundationhaslongbeenthecatalystfor neighbours to learnmoreabouttheneeds andcausesinthe communityandsupportthe organizationsalreadydoingmeaningful work. ThroughtheirGiveWhereYouLive 2025 campaign, youcanmakeadonation to oneor moreofaselectgroupof10localcharities. Your philanthropicendeavourshave arippleeffect thatcreates strongerneighbourhoods,resilient support systemsand amoreprofound senseof belonging forall.

“Thewholemodelofacommunity foundation is to supportlocalcommunityneedsandmake the communitybetter foreveryone,” says DeniseHowell, co-executivedirectorofthe West Vancouver Community Foundation.“By featuringandpromotingsomeoftheseneeds, itallows people to learnaboutcausestheymay nothave been awareofandmake adifferencein theplacetheylive.”

By donatingthroughtheGiveWhereYouLive 2025campaign by Dec.31, yourdonationcanbe matched,doubling yourimpact.

Donations to GiveWhere YouLive2025help strengthenNorthShoreneighbourhoodsandsupport thosewhoneeditmost.Photo via West Vancouver Community Foundation.

“Wetry to includecharitiesandprojectsthat offerarangeofneedsinour community,” explainsHowell.“Bydoingthis we hopethere maybesomethingthatresonateswith everyone and by offeringmatchingfunds wehelptheir donationgo evenfurther.Wesupport the needs inthe communitybutalsothosethatmatterto eachindividualdonor. Thematchingfundsallow thecharity to receivetwiceasmuchfunding, oftenhelpingtwiceasmanypeople.”

“Thegoal forthe10charitiesisalmost$300,000 this year,” sheadds. “Achievingthatmeans we canmakearealimpact forthousandsof communitymembersontheNorthShore.”

Communitycauses:10NorthShorecharities Inadditiontocompiling research fortheir Vital Signs reports to helpidentifytheissues facing the community, the Foundationpaysattentionto theneedsas theyemerge.

“Wehaveseen alargeincreaseingrant requests forprojectsthatsupportour youngpeopleas wellashealthand wellness,”says Howell.“Since COVID-19,theseareashave seenanincreased need forsupport.”

Youcanhelpchange alifethisseasonby donating to oneormoreof10charitypartners representing avarietyofcommunity needs:·

•AvalonRecoverySociety –NorthShore One DayataTime: Raisesvitalsupport forwomen sothey can find hopeandhealingfromthe effectsofaddictionandtrauma.

•BackpackBuddies: ServesB.C.’s most vulnerablechildrenwhogowithout consistent access to foodonthe weekend.

•FeedtheNeed –Seniors’Mealprogram: West VancouverSeniors’ Activity Centreservesthree freemeals/week,delivered by volunteers to the

mostvulnerableseniors.

• NorthShoreCommunity ResourcesSociety–Seniors’SocialPrescribing: Dedicatedtolinking seniors to personalized communitysupports.

• NorthShoreCrisisServicesSociety: Provides emergencyshelter,longer-termhousingand wraparoundservices to womenandchildren leavingviolence.

• NorthShoreRestorativeJustice: Builds capacityand connectivitywiththeNorthShore communityinorder to preventand respond to conflictandharm.

• RedFox HealthyLiving –NorthShore Leadershipprogram: Promoteshealthyactive livingamongchildrenand youthand fosters employmentandlifeskills foryouthwho face barriersthroughtheir Youth Leadership Continuum.

• Vancouver FoodRunners –NorthShoreFood Recovery: Helpsbusinessesandorganizations prevent food wasteanddeliversedible,fresh surplus food to non-profitsand community food programs.

• West VanCommunityArts Council: Increases andbroadenstheopportunities forallNorth Shore citizens to enjoyandparticipate incultural activities.

• West VanFootball(Soccer)Club: PaulMyers Athletic Centrecapitalprojectsupportingthe constructionand completionoftheoutdoor warm-upturfand washroombuilding.

“Wetry to educatecommunitymembersabout theneedsthatare righthere,”revealsHowell.

“Evenasmalldonationgoes along way in making adifferenceontheNorthShore. We exist to improve thequalityoflifeinour community— todayand forever.”

FormoreinformationontheGiveWhereYou Live 2025campaign,visit westvanfoundation.ca.

TheWestVancouver Community Foundation believesinafuturethatisbright,justand sustainablewiththe resourcestoensure a vibrantqualityoflifefor generations to come.Theyare aleaderin community-based philanthropy, workingwithindividuals, families andcharities formaximum communityimpact, since1979.

LAST CALL

MangiaE Beviisset

tocloseon Jan.1

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter MangiaEBevi, a muchlovedItalian restaurant in West Vancouver,will be shuttingitsdoorsfor goodonJan.1,according toapostonthe restaurant’sFacebook page.

Co-foundersDoug GrisdaleandRobParrott announcedtheimpending closurewithaheartfelt messagetothecommunity.

MangiaE Bevichefand co-owner Rob Parrotplates adishduringaphoto shoot linked to a2019North Shore News food review. MIKE

WAKEFIELD / NSNFILES

“Fromdayone,our missionwassimple–bring apieceofItalyto West Vancouver,”thepost reads.“What wedidn’texpectwashowmanyincrediblememories, friendships,and sharedmomentswouldcomewithit.”

TheDundarave-area restaurantmadeanameforitself ontheNorthShorebyservingupdisheslikebeefcarpacciowithtruffleoil,wildboartagliatelleandvealtenderloin in acozy,welcomingatmosphere.

And,asformerNorth ShoreNewsfoodwriterChris Dagenaisnotedin2019,MangiaEBeviwasoneoffewlocal restaurantstotakeadvantage of –andevenadvertise– a little-knownB.C.law thatpermits restaurantstosend patronshomeswiththeir unfinishedwine.

ManycommentersontheFacebookannouncement haveexpressedtheirsadnessatthe newsoftheclosure, callingita“hugelossfor West Van.”

While GrisdaleandParrottdidn’tidentifya reasonfor theclosure,theyexpressedtheirgratitudetothecommunityfortheirpatronageover thenearlytwodecades they’vebeeninbusiness.

“You’vemade this journeyonewewillnever forget,” theywrote.

MangiaEBeviwill remainopenfor businessas usual untilJan.1, and anyonehopingtodine there onelasttime isencouragedtomake a reservation,asthetablesare fillingupfast.

HilaryAngusisa Vancouver-basedjournalistwritingforthe North ShoreNews.Shecanbereachedatinfo@hilaryangus. com.

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Advocatessaydeveloperskirting rentalhousing commitments

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

Acoalitionoflocalorganizationsis accusinga realestatedeveloperof walkingbacktheircommitmentsto providelong-term rentalhousingin theirnewbuildingin West Vancouver.

Thedeveloper,however,saystheyare holdinguptheagreementtheymadewith themunicipality.

ExecutiveParkLimitedPartnership (ExecutiveGroup)gotapprovalforan 89-unit residentialbuildingatthenortheast cornerofMarineDriveand Taylor Wayin 2021.Theoriginaldevelopmentproposal, approvedbytheDistrictof West Vancouver inOctoberof2021,pitched68market condosand21market rentalsthatwere designatedforlong-termuse.

Someofthesuitesarenowbeing marketedfor“luxuryhotel-likestays,”in furnishedaccommodation,according to a Nov. 7lettertothedistrictsignedbyfour localorganizations:the West Vancouver MunicipalEmployeesAssociation,the West Vancouver Teachers’Association,Unite HereLocal40(alocalhospitality worker’s union)andBetterNorthShore(alocaladvocacygroup).

Housingadvocates arequestioning themarketing for‘hotel-like’ units in a newbuildingat 660 Clyde Ave. in West Vancouver. PAUL

TheExecutiveGroup’swebsitecallstheir rentalaccommodationsa“uniquesynthesisofluxuryapartmentsandstylish hotel living,”thatoffer residentialliving“without the burdensof homeownershiporlongtermleaseobligations.”Theyofferfurnished suites,foraminimumstayof90 days,which include hotelservicessuchasin-room dining,towncarservicesandconcierge services.

Thewebsite describesthesuitesas perfectfortemporarylivingforcorporate relocations,corporate housing,castand crew housingformovieshootsandother

Inglewood RenewalProject

BaptistHousinghassubmittedan amendedapplication forrezoning and developmentpermitfor arenewed campus of seniorhousingandcare, including long-termcare, independentliving, and rental housingfor seniors. Updatedplans reflectchangesshapedby earlier community engagement and feedback.

Youare invitedtolearn more about theproposedvisionfor the renewed Inglewoodcampus.

Date: Time: Location:

Address: Tuesday,December9 4:30 PM to 7:30

Buildingoffers‘hotel-like’ stay

temporary extended-stay use.

NayaHolers, acampaigneratUniteHere Local40,saidthatalthoughthedeveloper’s 90-dayminimumprovisionexceedsWest Vancouver’s30-daylegal requirementtobe considered rentalaccommodation,rather thanshort-term rentals,themarketingofthe suitesforhotel-likeandtemporaryuse isnot in line with thecommunity’sexpectations when thedevelopmentwasapproved.

“Webelievethatiftheseunitsare going to beusedinthatway,it’sdirectlytaking awayhousingstockfrom West Vancouver, andit’sgoingagainstthespirit of thehousingagreementandwhattheysaidinorder togetthe rezoningapproval,”Holerssaid.

Intheopenletterpennedlastmonth, thefourorganizationscalledontheDistrict of West Vancouvertoprohibittheextended-stayhoteluse,finetheExecutiveGroup foreachday theunits aremarketed for extended-stayuse, andrequirethedevelopertoprioritize rentingtheseunitsto peoplewhoworkinornear West Vancouver.

Coun.NoraGambiolisaidherimpression ofthedevelopmentwhen councilapproved itin2021wasthatthe rentalhousingwould belong-term,with regularleases,where the unitswouldbethe renter’sactualhome.

“Thatwastheunderstandingof

everybodyoncouncil,andobviouslythe understandingofstaff,”Gambiolisaid.

Thedevelopment wasapprovedspecificallybecause West Vancouverneedsboth condoand rentalhousing, Gambiolisaid.

Shesaidthedistrictwouldhave to get theirlegal advisorsinvolvedtosee if they haveanylegal recourse topursuedisciplinaryactionagainst thedeveloper,since theyappeartobefollowingtheletterof thehousingagreement withtheir90-day minimumstay,but thatthedeveloperis nonethelessactingagainstherunderstandingofwhattheunits werefor.

“Myimpressionis thatthey’re reallynot upholding theintentof the agreementin goodfaith,”shesaid.“I’mnotimpressed.”

Tamara Tan,vicepresidentof realestate salesandoperations fortheExecutive Group,said inanemail thatthegrouphas “alwayspositionedits rentalofferingas longterm accommodations,definedas longerthan 90days rental,asagreed with theDistrictofWest Vancouverandalsoin linewiththeprovincialbanonshort-term accommodations.” Tamsaid the“hotel-style services”arenot tobe confused with“hotel stays,”andare available to all residents atExecutiveon thePark,including90-day rentals,minimumsix-month rentalsofunfurnishedapartments,andcondoowners.

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Metro wantsmunicipalities to keep rainwaterout of sewersystem

It’snotdesignedtodothat,”shesaid.

Withitshighvolumes ofrain andsteeptopography, theDistrict of North Vancouver is among withtheworst with “IandI”issues,staffsaid.Allareas ofthe district haveissueswithinflowandinfiltration, buttheproblemis most concentratedinLynnValley.

Andunlesschangesaremade,it is onlyexpectedto getworseovertime,astheregion’spipesageandcrack whilethepopulationgrowsandclimatechangedrives heavierrains.

Startingin2024,Metrobegan changingthewaythat costsaresplitamongthethreeNorthShore municipalitiestoreflecttheimpactofrainwaterthat’senteringthe

sewagesystem.Wet weatherpricing isintendedto spur municipalitiestoaddressthe problemat itssources.The amount paidby eachmunicipality will dependonhow much rainwaterisallowedto enterthe sewer system each year,relativetothetotalamountforallthree municipalities.

Accordingtomaterial providedto DNV council, wet weather pricingwillincreasethedistrict’sshareofNorth Shoreseweragecharges by fivepercent,which amounts to $6million peryear by 2035.Thisamountcanchange dependingonthe progressmadeto reduce inflowand infiltration.MetroVancouver is also intheprocessof updating itsliquidwaste managementplansthat will eventually requiremunicipalitiestoreduceinflow and

infiltration.

Districtstaffhavealready begunresearching interventions thatwould addressthe problemand shield residents from higher bills.Among them:moresanitary sewer monitoring, proactive plumbinginspectionsand enforcement,updated bylaws, and financial incentivesor penalties for privatepropertyowners.Staffare planning to report back to council withmoredetailedoptions in thesecond quarter of2026.

In the meantime, Metroadvisesproperty owners to havetheir pipes inspected with acamera by aplumber or drainage specialist at leastonce perdecade. They should alsofixor replacedamaged pipes, ensureroofandfoundationdrainsare connectedtotherainwatersystem,and avoid plantingwater-loving treesnear pipes to keep root systemsfromdamaging infrastructure.

At theNov. 17meeting, district councilmembers acknowledged the problemandexpressed adesireto keepmorerainwateroutofthesewer pipes. But they also had worries aboutupdated infrastructurecosts flowing to residents.

“Ithinkthere’salotof people thatprobablydon’t actually recognizehowmuch this is an issuethat’s going to continue to costusmoreandmoremoney,”said Coun. JordanBack. “Wet weather pricing is probably something the average residentisnot reallyawareof.”

Utilitycosts areamongthesorestofsorepointsfor NorthShore councilmembers,asthe over-budget North ShoreWastewater Treatment Plantsendsbills for property ownersskyward. Evenwithdippingintoreserves,the districtprojects a$178or7.4percentincreaseinutility bills for asingle-family residence in2026. Between 2024 and2030, the annualcostfor homeowners’utility bills is expected to growfrom$2,172 to $3,477.

Somecouncilmembersalso fixatedonanexemption that the citiesof New Westminsterand Vancouverare getting,allowing them until2050beforebeing subjectto some regulations.Thebasic underground pipesystems for those citiesaremucholderand weredesignedfrom thestarttomix sewage and rainwater.Overtime, those will have to beseparated.

Coun.Betty Forbes questioned why district residents aren’tbeinggiven similarleewayfrom Metro Vancouver.

“They’rejusttakingeverydollartheycan take. And whyistheNorthShore beingpenalized?”shesaid. “What’s reallyfrustratingis,if they’redoing that for [Vancouverand New Westminster],why aren’tthey taking that into consideration withthewastewater treatmentfor the NorthShore?This isjust bullshit.”

Rick Gallilee, directorof support services and strategic initiatives with MetroVancouver,provided further clarificationabout thedifferences between theNorth Shore sewer systemsand those in Vancouverand New West.

“New Westminsterand Vancouver have older systems withcombined sewerswhich mix rainwaterand sewage together,”hetold theNorthShore News. “Theseold pipes areveryexpensiveto separate,andas theNorthShore hasnosuchcombined sewers, itis notfacing those costs. Metro Vancouver isn’tcharging theNorthShore morefor sewageservices –the changeisin howchargesaresplit betweenthethreemunicipalities.Instead of payingbased on fixed percentages,municipalitiesnow paybased on the actual volume of sewage and rainwaterentering the system,asmeasured by flow meters.”

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Backin1974Coordinated KitchenandBathfirst openeditsdoorsonEast 1stStreet,justoffLonsdale Avenue.Inthosedaysthe neighbourhoodwasvery different,norevitalized ShipyardsDistrictand certainlynoneofthe apartmentsandcondos weseetoday.Asthe NorthShorehaschanged, CoordinatedKitchenand Bathhasalsogrown, buildingareputationas thecommunity’sgoto full-servicequality renovationexperts.

Coordinated’sreputation speaksforitself,few businessescansaythey’ve servedwithsuchdedication acommunityasuniqueand magicalastheNorthShorefor overahalfacentury.Withone ofCanada’smostexperienced kitchenandbathroomdesign buildteams,theirproject managers,designers,and professionaltradeshave customrenovationscovered fromstarttofinish.From creatingaperfectdesignto selectingqualitymaterials andschedulingtrades,they haveawealthofindustry knowledgetobringyour dreamstolife.

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MONDAYTOFRIDAY9AM-4:30PM WEEKENDSBYAPPOINTMENT

Newrock reefwillgivefishaplacetohidefrompredators

arejustsittingthere,eatingthemasfastastheycanpossibly eatthem,andthepredatorsarethere andinbignumbers becausethefoodissoeasytoget.”

Havingthe rock reefinplacewillprovidemuchneeded shelterandhelpleveltheplayingfield.

“Lynnwaternowisgoingtohavetogo through thatlabyrinthofbouldersandthatwillslowitdown,”Parkersaid. “Moreofthemgetthroughandthenwehavehighersurvival rates onthesalmon populations.”

Berthingprocess

Theworkisbeing fundedentirelyby Neptune Terminals, whichisembarkingon amajorupdateofits own.

TheterminalonLowLevelRoadisoneofthemain exportfacilitiesforpotash, afertilizer usedtosupport agriculturearoundtheworld.Upwards of 6milliontonnesof potashperyearareloadedattheterminal’s Berth2 andsent tomarketsinBrazil,China,India,MalaysiaandIndonesia. But themachineryandinfrastructureatBerth 2are 50 years oldand reachingendoflife.

“Neptune’sBerth 2isthebusiestpotashberthinCanada. It’sanextremelyimportantpartofCanpotex’ssupply chain,” saidMeganOwen-Evans,thecompany’spresident.“Werewe notto replacethem,we’dbeindirestraits.”

TheyhavedubbedtheprojectB2D2 –short forBerth

2Dumper2.

Globaldemandforpotashisonlygoingupwithnew countriesenteringthemarket. Havingamodernized facility isofnationalimportance,Owen-Evanssaid.

“Potashis asignificantcommodityforCanada,” shesaid. “Weare doingourparttomaintainourassetsandcontinue tobe able tomoveandhopefullyevenincreasevolumes throughNeptune.”

Underthe Federal DepartmentofFisheriesandOceans’ laws,marineprojectsthatdodamagetotheenvironment

must be offset with restoration projectselsewhere.

Neptune approachedtheStreamkeepers, and theestuary project appearedto be agoodfit.In2020, theVancouver Fraser Port Authority updated its officialland useplans specifyingthat Lynn Creekanditsshores betweentheCN Raillineand themouthofthe creekwould be for conservation purposes. TheStreamkeepersassembled agroupof stakeholders to comeupwith plans thatwould “maximize theecologicalvalue.”

They produced areport with 18 potential shovel ready projects that could help make oneof the North Shore’s mightiestwaterways hospitable for salmonagain,including theestuaryproject.

“It’saveryformal process. You shouldseethe documents that Neptunehad to gothroughinordertogetthis approval,”Parker said.

Both theB2D2and Lynn Creekestuaryprojects have been through consultationswiththeSḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation)andsəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation),andclearedall of their regulatory hurdles.

But Neptunedecided toscale back B2D2 to amoremodestlike-for-like replacement.It meanttherewouldbe farless work beingdone in thewaterandlikely alesser need for an offsetting project.

Still,they optedto goaheadwiththe Lynn Creek Estuary Project attheoriginally planned scale.

“Neptune doesalotof workin thecommunity,”OwenEvans said.“Thereasonwewantedtogoaheadisit’sa benefit tothecommunity. Ithink it’swork thatwe found reallyinteresting.”

Neptune’sB2D2 project won’t startuntilJune2027and will likelylast ayear.The Lynn Creek EstuaryProjectis already underway.

Bargingin

Overthenextthreeweeks,crewswill be unloadingfour massive bargeloads of boulders –someofthemtwometres in diameter –tocreate arock reef.And UBC has partnered ontheproject tohelp re-establish akelp forestat the mouth of thecreek, “which probably hasn’t beentherefor 100 years,”Parkersaid.

Bullkelp provides even more idyllic habitat for many aquatic species, butitisnotoriouslyfinicky to reintroduce afterit hasbeenextirpated. UBC scientistsharvested some of thesurvivingkelpfrom the floorof BurrardInlet andcultivated more withsimilargeneticsin hopes it willthrive again inwaterwith similar salinity,currentand depth.

It’saparticularlyexcitingthought, Parker said.

“[Akelpforest]islike adifferent world,” hesaid.“It’sone of themostmagical placesinthe ocean.”

More than Lynn Creek’ssalmonids, everyfish that migrates to any of thetributariesup BurrardInlet andIndian Arm–and thereare alot them –will benefit.

“They can rest andtheycan feed, and they can be away fromthepredators,” Parker said.“It’ll be veryvaluable.” Parkeris reluctant toputanumberon howmuch healthierthe runsof salmonwill beoncetheproject iscompleted. Like most urban creeks,theLynnand thewatersthat feed intoitare liable to have hundreds of successfulspawning pairs, not thousands.

But the Streamkeepers have everyreasontokeeptheir hopesup. In2018, thegroup arrangedwiththe Vancouver Fraser Port Authority tobuild asmallrock reefjust offthe

Project connects us to nature

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observationdeckinHarboursidePark.

“Anditprovedwildlysuccessful. We,all ofasudden,hadallkindsofdifferentalgae and kelpandmarinelife,” he said.

Thenew reefwillbeatleast20times larger.

Puttingequaleffortandmoneyinto more remotecreekswouldprobablyyield better resultsinrawnumbers,Parkersaid. Butthereisanotherless tangiblevaluethat

LynnCreek’ssalmonhave,headded.It happenseverytimesomeone walking the creeksspotsa flicker of activity under the surface.

“Wealwaysargue,andmanypeople wouldagree…thathavingthosesalmonin theurbanenvironmentandpeoplebeing abletoseethemandbepartofthemis worththeextraeffortandcoststhatit takes,”hesaid.“It’s howweconnectpeople tonature.”

Notice

1234 East KeithRoad

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouvergives notice of its intentiontoenter intoa ground leasewiththe Provincial Rental Housing Corporationand BC Housing forthe 23,250 sq.ft parcel of land located1234EastKeith Road.The term of the ground leasewill be 60 years commencingonthe date of occupancyofthe building. Theprepaid market rent forthe term of theLease wouldbeinthe amount of approximately$6,100,000.The actual rent forthe 60 year term will be prepaidand will be in thenominal amount of $10. This ground lease supports theconstructionofsupportive housinginthe District.

Notice

1589 LloydAve

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouvergives notice of its intentiontoenter intoa ground leasewiththe Provincial Rental Housing Corporationand BC Housing forthe 34,412 sq.ft parcel of land located1589Lloyd Ave. Thetermofthe ground lease will be 60 yearscommencing on thedate of occupancyof thebuilding. Theprepaid market rent forthe term of theLease wouldbe in theamountofapproximately $8,250,000.The actual rent forthe 60 year term will be prepaidand will be in thenominal amountof$10.This ground leasesupports theconstructionofsupportive housingfor single womenand women-ledfamiliesinthe District.

TIME TRAVELLER

Aweekly glimpseintothe past from MONOVA:Museum& Archives of North Vancouver

Thefire trucks of theCNVFD

Photo: NVMA,2595

In October1912, thecity’sfire andlight committeeapproved thepurchaseofthe first firetruck for the NorthVancouver City Fire Department.The Webb truckcould travel up to 30 kilometres per hourand carrysix firefighters.

By late 1916,a vote wascalledtostoptheuseofall horse-drawnapparatusestofightfires, making thebrigadeentirely motordriven.

By 1928, an American La France truckwas purchased, seen in thephoto above, giving thecity, according to thelocal press, oneofthe “finest firefightingunits to be found anywhere on thecoast.”

Discovermoreofthe NorthShore’s rich historyatMONOVA. Startplanningyourvisit at monova.ca.Doyou have astory to tell? Getintouch viaarchives@monova.ca.

West Van voyeurgetsprobation

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Amanconvictedofwalking around ParkRoyalandtakingsurreptitious videosofwomenforsexualpurposes willfacethreeyearsofprobationbut nocriminal record.

Saman NamvarHaghighiShirazi,33, wasarrestedonMay19,2024aftersecurity officersatthemallspottedhimintheact. SecurityfootagecapturedShirazifollowing sixdifferentwomenwithhisphoneoutover thecourseofabout40minutes,anda police searchofhisphonefoundseveralshort videosofthewomen.

“Someofthevideos were filmedfrom a perspectivethatlookedupwomen’s skirts andincludedtheirlegsandbuttocks,” North VancouverProvincialCourtJudge Timothy Hinkson acknowledgedin his Nov. 25sentencingdecision.“Itcan reasonably beexpectedthatthevictimswouldhavefelt thattheyhadtheirprivacy,autonomyand sexualintegrityviolatedinaplacewhere theyotherwise expectedtofeelsafe,and thatthiswouldhaveanadverse impact on theirsenseofsafetyandsecurityofthecommunity.This type ofoffendingalsoimpacts thecommunitymorebroadlyandforthe same reasons.”

Duringasentencinghearinglast month, Shirazi’slawyerattributedhisclient’s actionstofeelingsoflonelinessand low-self esteem,possiblyexacerbatedbyalcoholinteractingwithADHDmedication. Hinksonlargely rejectedthat,however, sayingShirazi’s behaviourwasatbest,“an ill-consideredimpulsiveactwithoutany realexcuseotherthanthepursuitofsexual gratification,”hesaid.

ButHinkson alsoacknowledgedShirazi’s genuine remorse. Very soon after he was

charged,Shiraziindicatedtothecourtthat hewouldpleadguilty.Evenbeforehe’d madehisfirstcourtappearance,Shirazi soughtcounselling.Sincethen,hehas completedsessionswithaclinicalcounsellor,a registeredpsychologist,andanother counsellorwithafocusonunderstanding hisoffendingbehaviour,aswellasonline sessionsonaddictionandanger management.Someofthose registeredprofessionals submittedlettersindicatingShiraziisconsideredalowrisk to reoffendandthathedoes notholdinappropriateviewsaboutwomen.

“Itis plainfromthe reportsthatthese chargescaused him toundertakea deep ormeaningfulselfinventoryandcourse oftreatment,”Hinksonsaid.“He hasnot merelyexpressed remorse, but he has soughteveryconceivablewayof rehabilitating himself.”Hinksonalsonotedthe collateralconsequencesShirazi,whois otherwiseofgoodcharacter, hasfaced due to his actions.Hewas fired fromhisjobas anengineer,losingaccesstolucrative patents,and he has been unableto find work sincewiththecharges hangingoverhim. Itishighlyunlikelyhe’d puthimselfinthat situationagain,Hinksonsaid.

“[His]impulsive,selfishvictimizationand violationoftheprivacy,autonomyand sexualintegrityofseveralwomenhasputhis entirefutureatrisk,andithaslefta stainon his reputation,”hesaid.Insentencing submissionslast month,theCrownandShirazi’s defencebothstated he should be eligiblefor aconditionaldischarge–meaningif he completes probationwithoutanybreaches, he willnot haveacriminal record. Ultimately, HinksonagreedandorderedShirazitocomplete80 hoursofcommunityserviceand takewhatevercounsellingoreducation his probationofficerdirects him to.

PUBLIC NOTICE

2026COUNCIL MEETINGSCHEDULE

Public notice pursuant to section 127ofthe Community Charter: The District of West VancouverCouncilhas established the 2026 CouncilMeeting Schedule(date, time, and placeof regular Councilmeetings).

Thescheduleis:

•onthe District’s websiteatwestvancouver.ca;and •onthe external bulletinboards at West Vancouver MunicipalHall.

QUESTIONS? Contact LegislativeServices: 604-925-7004 |info@westvancouver.ca

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LEO July23-Aug.22

You’ll receive asumofmoney thatwillallowyoutotreat yourself.Whetheryouwant tobuy realestateorstarta business,you’ll finally beable to finance yourproject.

VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22

Thisweek,you’llstart sendingoutinvitationsfor holidayparties. You’llbe pleasantlysurprisedbythe manypositive responses you receive.Ifyou’rean artist,inspirationwillstrike, allowingyoutocreate somethingtrulyunique.

LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

Yourartisticpotentialwill blossom.Besuretojotdown yourideassoyoudon’tforget them.Thisway,youcanbring themtolifeonedayinstead oflettingthemfallbythe wayside.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

You’ll receivenumerous invitationstogoout,which you’llgladlyaccept.Although thismaysometimesfeel overwhelming, remember totakebreaksand recharge whenyoufeeltheneed.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21

Ifyouwanttocelebratethe

holidaysin aspecialway, planningaheadisimportant. Timeisrunningout,but the resultswillexceedyour expectations.Inyourlovelife, rememberthatsmallactsof kindnesscan reallyhelpyour relationshipgrowstrongand gothedistance.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

It’stimetostepoutofyour comfortzoneandembrace newadventures.Thenew yearwillbringopportunities foryoutoexplorefresh perspectives.Bysigningup for atrainingcourse,youwill openthedoorto rewarding opportunities.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

Aparticularpersonor situationwilldeeplymove youthisweek.Thechanges youmakeatworkwill yieldpositiveoutcomes. Ifyou’resingle,lovemay unexpectedlycomeyourway, takingyoubysurprise.

PISCES Feb. 19-March20

Yourcolleagueswillenjoy workingwithyoubecause you’renotafraidtotackle challengesorstepupand takeinitiativeinorganizing upcomingevents.However, familytensionscouldthrow everythingoutofbalance.

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REMEMBRANCES

TerryTjorhom

June 18,1944- December4,2022

It's been 3yearssince we lost ourdear friend Terry. We canstill hearhis kind voiceasifitwereyesterday. We allmissyou very much,Hammy. SendingheartfeltlovetoLori, Carly& Mike, James& Nicole,andallthe grandkids. Love,Matt& Sharon

BerniceDrew

BerniceDrewpassedawaypeacefully aftera brief stay in Lions Gate Hospital.She is predeceased by herhusband Mal, and survived by daughter Sandy; sonTom;daughter-in-law Diana; grandchildren Christina, Kimberly,Bradand Kathryn; greatgrandchildren, Drew,Addison, Mara,Tori, Emery, and Hailey; and extended family and closefriends. Shewill bedearly missed.

Bernicewill be remembered as acaring and vibrant person,and wasassharpasa tack to theend.

Specialthankstothe nursingstaff atLions Gate Hospital whotook such goodcareduringher visit.

Inlieuofflowers,a donationtoCNIBorFamily Servicesof theNorth ShoreinBernice’s name wouldbeappreciated.

Bet t y(Baksho) Singh

Ourfamilyissad to announcethe passingofBetty (Baksho)Singh,whopassedawayatLions Gate Hospitalatthe ageof 74.Bettyenjoyed awonderful life -shearrivedinCanadain1973 from Indiaand wasa residentofNorth Vancouver sincethen.Betty issurvivedbyher twin sons,David (Andeep)and Lawrence(Sabrina).She waspredeceased by her belovedhusbandof39years, Jack Singh.She was cherishedbyher grandchildren, Dominic,Jacob, Devon,and Ashyana,andher many niecesand nephews.Betty will bemissedand forever rememberedforherloveanddedicationtoher family. Aspecial thank-youtoall family and friends whohavesupportedusduringthesepastfew difficultmonths.

GarryHaroldBolen

April27, 1944- December1,2012

In loving memory ofourdearhusband, father,grandfatheranduncle.

Rememberingyou iseasy, Wedoiteveryday. Butmissingyouistheheartache That willnevergoaway. Missedimmenselybyhis family.

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ElisabethPorsch (nee Neumann)

February, 1930 -November1,2025

In silent mourning,wesay goodbye to ourbeautiful, resilient,independent Motherand Oma, whoalways had yourback, wasyour cheerleader,fullofwit and wisdom,and wholoved agood tango.

Elisabethenjoyed agood cupofcoffeeand conversation,always askedhow youwereand listened with unwavering support. Sheentertained us with her stories, as shewas thelifeofthe room.

Elisabethwas lovingly cherished forher compassion and thedevoted care sheprovided throughouther yearsinhealthcare.

With allour love,youaretreasuredanddeeply missed.

Predeceased by infantdaughter Ellen, loving husband Karl,andnine siblings in Germany. SurvivedbysisterIrmgard;daughtersEvelyn(Tom) and Eleonore(Steven);sons Richard(Pian),Peter, and Norman (Julie); tengrandchildrenand greatgrandchildren.

Thank youtoDr. Chan, NurseKaren, Analiza, Marisol, andallstaff at Berkeley Care Center, LonsdaleTerrace West,for theirloveand compassion. Aspecialtributeto Dr Mary Robertson forover40yearsofcareandbeing asupportive ally.

No servicebyrequest.

Roderic Kyle McDonald, aretired lawyerand unionarbitrator,passed away on November27, 2025. AnativeofWest Vancouver,heenjoyed averyactivelife. He leavesbehindhiswife, Annandhisson Will.

A m li e ir t,

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Themoreyou give, Themoreyou get, Themoreyou laugh, The less youfret. Themoreyou do unselfishly.

Themoreyou live abundantly. Themoreof everything you share,

Themoreyou’ll alwayshavetospare.

Themoreyou love, themoreyou’llfind, Thatlifeisgoodand friends arekind.

Foronlywhatwe giveaway, Enrichesus from daytoday.

Teresa Piercey-Gates the moreyou GIVE

Roderic Kyle McDonald 1938 -2025

Charlot t eGabrielle Buckham (nee Tisseur)

June25, 1933- November 19,2025

With heavy hearts and sweet remembrance, we sadlyannouncethepassingof CharlotteBuckham.

CharlottewasborninRosthern, Saskatchewan, to Jean-Baptiste Tisseurand Alvine Rhéaume. The ninth child,she waspredeceased by twobrothers andeight sisters, andherhusband, Donald,of49 years. Shewill bedeeplymissedbyherdaughters, Yvonneand Catherine(Walt), grandchildrenSamuel and Katie, nieces/nephews, and friends.

Charlotte’sfamilymoved to Vancouver in 1937,where sheattended St.Patrick andLittle Flower Academy schools. In her youth, Charlottestudied violin,and herpassion forclassicalmusic wasa lifelong enjoyment.

In 1956, shemarried Donald,and theybuilt ahome in West VancouvernearLighthousePark. Momwas ahomemaker formanyyears. Her"green thumb" really blossomedtendingher largegarden, which washerprideand joy. Shewas agood cookand hostedmanydinnerparties.Christmas wasMom’s favouritetimeofyear –decorating, baking, caroling, and visiting.Her math andbookkeeping skills proved invaluable at managing thehouseholdfinancesand ather jobs with GuarantyTrust and theProvincial Courtoffice.

Thefamilytookannual summervacations to the Shuswap, and shetravelledabroad to theUnited States, Mexico,and Europe.

Shewashappy, fun-loving,and friendly, spreading her cheerydisposition, with asmile,toeveryone she met.

We wouldliketoextendourheartfeltthankstoher primary doctors, Dr.Smith and Dr.Sebba,and caregivers from Inglewood Care Centre,Amica,and NurseNextDoor.

In lieuofflowers,donations to theBCHeartand Stroke Foundationare appreciated.

On December6,2025,at 11:00AM, aservice and receptionwill beheldatChristthe Redeemer Catholic Church,599 KeithRoad, West Vancouver.

In Loving Memory of Marian (Marie)Sarah Willet t s

October28, 1925- November4,2025

Mariepassed away peacefully in NorthVancouver.

Lovinglyremembered by her family:sonBrett (Dani); daughter Sally (Terry); sonDavid (Connie),andher fourdear grandchildren, Kailey(Ilaina),Lindsay (Josh), Erin (Connor), and Jackson;andher three great-grandchildren, Marie,Ellis,and Henry.

Shenow joinsherhusband Alan (deceased2007) fora “cuppa tea and a chat.”

MariegrewupinBirmingham,England,and immigrated to Ontario, Canada, with Alan in 1952.A stay-at-homeMom,she raised thethree children with loving care as they worked theirway across Canada to eventually settlein NorthVancouver in 1967.Marie wasa keenparticipant in curling, watching thechildrenfigureskate andplay hockey, herneighborhood jogging club,and the“Leagueof Health &Beauty.”Inretirement,theyspent20+ years atArbutus Ridge (Vancouver Island) squaredancing inthe Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremonies and travellingand learningat Elder Hostels. The grandchildrenhavefond memoriesofbeing pamperedat Baba’shouse, playingChinese Checkers,andgoingon manyfunoutings in the Cowichan Valley.

She had thegood fortuneof spendingher last9 yearsatCedar Springs in NorthVancouver,where shealwayscomplainedof themany“oldpeople” there, even though shewasoneherself!Marie enjoyedallthe extended familybirthdays and Christmasesand wasalwaysa willingparticipant. Everyone loved“Queen Marie.”

Mariewasable to makeittoher 100thSurprise BirthdayParty surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,and extended family.Asshearrived, shesaid, “I'd bettergowork theroom,”and wentofftogreet everyone.Fulloflife and love to the very end. We allwill missherdearly!

We wouldliketothank thenursesanddoctors at LGHfor theconsummatecareandattention provided in her last fewdays.

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