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Teenkilledin fall from Cypress Mountainchairlift
BRENT RICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
TheteenwhodiedinafallfromaCypress Mountainchairlift lastweekwasin medicaldistress andhadlostconsciousness immediatelybefore the incident, West Vancouverpolicesay.
Thefallhappenedjustbefore7:30 p.m.onJan. 15, nearthetopofthe resort’sSkyChairwhere itisabout a 50-footdroptotheskirunbelow The 18-year-oldMaple Ridge resident waswithafamily memberandfriendsat thetime.
Hewaspronounceddeadatthe scene,but notbefore a valianteffort bybothvolunteer and professionalfirst responders.
“Itwas suchaprofoundlytragiceventthatthis youngman’slifewascutso shortatanearlyage. We’re reallyfeelingfor[hisfamily],” said Suzanne Birch, West VancouverPoliceDepartment spokesperson.
Mark Kascha,a firstaidinstructorofmorethan25 years and oneofthefirstbystanders tostep infollowing the teen’sfall,saidhewasstruckbythe compassionand teamworkdemonstratedbytotalstrangers.
“Asmoreandmorevolunteers camein,wehaddoctors,we had nurses, a firefightercamein, anditwas this hugeoutpouringofvolunteers,”he said. “Thatwas that onelittlebit of heartwarmingoutofallthis. You readall
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Competition calls forfun andfunctionalhighway crossing
BRENTRICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
It’shardtoimaginealesspleasantplaceontheNorthShore than theLonsdale Avenuebridgeover Highway1.
SoacompetitionrunbyaNorthShore architectandurbandesignerisasking youngpeopletoimaginea muchnicerone.
TheBig&Litdesigncompetition is offeringprizesto amateurarchitectsunder theage of 25whocanproduceinspiring conceptsforanewpedestrianandcycling bridge–furnishedwithlandscaping,children’splayareasandmaybeaplaceto grab a coffee–thatwouldcrossHighway1near Lonsdale.
“Participantsareencouragedtoexplore howarchitecture,urbandesign,landscape, andlightingcanworktogethertocreate a safe,engaging,andvibrantdestination that becomesasymbolofunityforthecity.The bridgeshouldservenotonlyasacrossing butasaplacewherepeoplemeet,interact, andexperiencethecityin new ways,”the Big&Litwebsitestates.
Whenthe Trans-CanadaHighwaywas pavedthroughthecityinthe1960s, it helpedconnectthecountry buttotally dividedwhat wasonceacontiguous neighbourhood.Atahighlevel, organizer NastaranBeigisaidthecompetition should inspire entrantstothinkabout reconnecting whathasbeentornapart,leaving residents withinadequateinfrastructure.
“Thatbridgeisjustforcars,”she said. “It’snot reallypleasantasapedestrian to walk on thebridge.I reallydidn’tfeelsafe.”
TheHighLineinManhattan– a
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two-kilometre elevatedwalkway builton a decommissionedNew YorkCityrail spur –isakeyexampleofwhatcouldbeaccomplished,Beigisaid.
“Whenyouwalkonthatbridge, you’re notfeelingthatyou’reona bridge. Youfeel like you areina park,”shesaid.
Thecompetition,whichis being done inpartnershipwiththeCityofNorth VancouverandUBC’sSchoolofArchitecture andLandscapeArchitecture,isbroken
upintothree agecategoriesforentrants: universitystudentsuptotheageof25,high schoolstudentsaged13to18,andkids agedeightto12.
Beigisaidthecontestisagoodopportunityforuniversitystudentsstudying architecture,designorurbanplanning to distinguishthemselvesearlyintheir careers.Highschoolstudentsseekingto enterthose fieldswillhaveachanceto buildtheir post-secondaryapplication
portfolios.Andfortheyoungestkids,itis anopportunitytobecomeengagedcitizens andshareperspectivesthataren’tusually consideredinurbanplanning.Thecompetitionisopentoyoungpeopleacrossthe country, andnopriorexperienceindesign is required.
“It’sverygoodforthatgroupagetothink abouttheircitythattheylivein.Thisbrings thatsenseofbelongingandconnection,” shesaid.“Ithinkit’sgood…justbringing thisvibeofdesignthinkingbetweenyouth andstudentsinCanada.”
Thedesireto reconnectthecommunitiesoneithersideofthehighwayisone BeigishareswithMayorLindaBuchanan, whocurrentlyhasthecityinvestigatingpossibilitiesof“capping”Highway1atLonsdale andbuildinganewurbanparkontop. Thatiscurrentlygoingthroughahigh-level feasibilitystudy.
Beigisaidthatplanismuchmore ambitiousandthereforecostly,whereas a pedestrianandcyclingbridgecouldachieve manyofthesamegoalsinamuchshorter timeframe.
Thesubmitteddesignswillbekeptconfidentialuntilthey’resharedwithapanel ofexpertjudges.Finalistswillbeinvitedto makeapresentationtothejury, whichwill thenselectwinners.
Theywillearnscholarshipsorcash, mentorshipwithurbandesignprofessionals,andatrophydesignedbylocal artists.Thewinningsubmissionswillalso bepublishedintheprestigiousmagazines CanadianArchitect,DomusandArchDaily. Formoredetailsvisit bigandlit.com.The deadlineforsubmissionsisFeb.28.
Twelvepeopledisplacedafter house fire near Lonsdale Avenue
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiative Reporter
Adozenpeoplewere displacedafter aNorth Vancouverhomewentupin flamesSundayafternoon.
Around3:15p.m.,North VancouverCity FireDepartmentcrewswere alertedtoan activefireinasingle-family homeonthe 2600blockof Western Avenue.Districtof North VancouverFireandRescueServices
werealsocalledtothescene.
Whencrewsarrived,noone was in the buildingandtheywereabletoknockdown thefire prettyquickly, saidChiefGreg Schalkofthecitydepartment.
“Itwasdefinitelyanactive fire.There washeavysmokeand fire whencrews arrived,comingfrom, I think,thebasement,”hesaid,adding30 firepersonnel wereatthescene.
VideosandphotospostedtoXshow
largeamountsofsmokecomingfrom thehouse,as wellasdamage insidethe structure.Afterthe fire wasputout, crewscalledNorthShoreEmergency Management(NSEM)tohelp thedisplaced residents.Inanemail, NSEMsaid 12 residentshavebeendisplaced, with 10individualsandonefamily stayingin a localhotel while also receivingemergency socialservicesandsupport.
Schalkbelievesthehouseon Western
Avenuewasbeing rentedout. Two residentswenttoLionsGate Hospitalforsmokeinhalation and were releasedlaterthatday, Schalk said.
Aninvestigationofthe fire isunderway, andit’snotdeemed as suspicious at this time,hesaid.
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorth ShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.
Sara KalantaryandNastaran Beigihave organizeda contest for youth tocomeupwiththe designofapedestrianbridge acrossHighway 1 near Lonsdale Avenue. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
DNVadvances upgrade plans forChemtradechlorineplant
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
Thepublicwillsoonhavetheirsay beforeDistrictofNorth Vancouver councildecideswhetherto allow permanentproduction ofliquidchlorineatamajorwaterfrontindustrial plant.
Chemtradeandits predecessors havebeenproducingthechemicalat theAmherst Avenuechlor-alkaliplant in Maplewoodsince1957.
Inthe1980s,thedistrictprohibitedthe manufactureofhazardoussubstances, buttheplantwasallowedtocontinueasa “non-conforminguse”underthelaw.
Nowthecompanyislooking to modernizethefacility, requiringittogetanew approvalforchlorine production.
Chlorinecanbehighlyhazardousif spilled,andfatalinhighenoughconcentrations.Whenthematterhasbeen discussedatdistrictcouncilin thepast, it has been controversial.
Thecompany, however, saysthe rezoningwillallowittogoaheadwithsite improvementsthatwillmakethefacility safer.Thoseincludedemolitionofunused buildings, removalof 60-tonneliquid chlorinestoragetanksand transitioning
toa“produce-and-ship” model thatsignificantly reducestheamount of chlorine onsite.Plansalsoincludeconstruction of anewenclosedrailcarloading building designedtocontain chlorineintheevent of aspill,a newgravityfedsystemfor movingchlorinefrom condensers,aswell asseismicupgrades.
Chemtradesubmittedaquantitative riskassessment,whichwasindependently peer-reviewedbyaconsultanthiredby thedistrict.
“The[assessment]indicatesthatthe proposedsafetyupgrades reduceboth thelikelihoodandpotential consequences of crediblechlorine releasescenarios comparedtoexistingconditions,”adistrictstaff report stated.
Councilvoted unanimously on Jan. 12toadvancethe rezoning proposaltoa publichearing.
Whenthematterwasupfordebate, severalcouncil members specifiedthey werekeepingan open mind pendingthe publichearing,but they also stressed Chemtrade’simportancetoboththelocal andprovincialeconomy.
Theplantemploys more than180peopleandsupplies about70 percentofthe chlorineusedfordrinkingwaterpurification inB.C.andAlberta.Italso shipsthe chemicaltotheUnitedStates.
“Iwouldbevery concernedabout the lossofthistypeofmaterialfrom being producedin WesternCanada.Therearen’t alot ofopportunitiestoproducethiskind ofmaterial,”said Mayor Mike Little.“If youwerestartingoutfrom Day1and you didn’thavethefacilityhere,thenmaybe you probablywouldn’tbeputtingitin suchan urbanized area. Butit’sbeenrun sowell overtheyears.… We wanttosee
investmentinittobeabletokeepthe safetyuponthe site andactuallyeven makethesiteevenmore safethanithas been.”
Coun.JimHansontoo signalledhis support.
“Iftheplantcannotbeoperated safely, thennoeconomicargumentcanjustify itscontinuedoperation.Personally,Iam satisfiedbasedonwhatIknowthatwith thesafetyupgradesproposed,andgiven thisplant’slonghistory of safeoperation, thechlorineplantatthislocationcanbe operatedsafely.”
Coun.LisaMurialsoacknowledged Chemtrade’sclean record,but she said peopleinthearea,which shealsolives in,needtocomeawayfromthepublic hearingwithadeeperunderstandingof whattherisksare.
“Ithinkthecommunityneedsto understandwhatthehorribleworst-case scenarioisandhowyou’regoingtodeal withthat.Whathappenswhenthere’s an earthquake?Whathappenswhenthere’s anaccidentalfailure?” she said.“Wehave alotofgoings-onintheinlet.Andhuman errorhappensandwe’ve seenit.”
Thatpublichearingistentatively scheduledforFeb.24.
Skipatrol, volunteers work valiantlytrying to save teen
theanimosityonthenewsallthetime, buthereyou’vegottheentirecommunity comingtogethertohelp.”
Kaschasaidhehasbeenintouchwith theteen’sfamily.
“Myheartgoesouttothem.Such a youngman,andthisisjustatragedyaltogether,”hesaid.
TheBCCoroner’sServiceisnow investigatingtheexactcauseofdeath.Atthe time,policesaiditwasn’tclearhowthe incidenthappenedandthatthere were no mechanicalissueswiththechairlift.
Kaschalaterlearnedthe teen had lost consciousnessrightbefore thefall,which policeconfirmedwasconsistentwith witness statements.Theincidentmighthave been relatedtoacrashontheskihillhe’d hadearlierintheday.
“It’sacombinationoftragediesthat happened,”Kaschasaid. “There’s nothing thatcouldhavebeendonedifferently.”
Kaschasaidheisnowhopingto make somethinggoodcomefrom thetragedy. To thatend,hisbusinessis offeringfree CPR training classesin Vancouver,Coquitlam, Richmond,Surrey,North Vancouver, Kelowna,Calgary,Lethbridge,Edmonton,
Regina,and Winnipeg, startingonJan. 23 andrunninguntiltheendofFebruary.
“Tohonourthatvolunteerspiritandto encourageand help peopletogainmore skills…toempower people, to givethem theconfidence,” hesaid.“Thebiggest thingisnottobescaredof helpingand contacting911whenit’sneeded.… When CPRisneeded, don’t bescared Start itas soonaspossible.”
RegistrationforthefreeCPRtraining canbedoneat vancouverfirstaid.ca.
Kaschasaid hewasalsostruck by theprofessionalismand levelorurgency shownbytheCypressMountainskipatrol.
“Unbelievableeffortfromthem,”he said.“Peopleshouldfeelcomfortableon thatmountainknowingthatthey have a skipatrollikethoseguys.”
Cypressstaff released a statement followingtheincident.
“Cypress Mountainextends our heartfeltcondolencesandsupport to theguest’sfamilyandfriends duringthis incrediblydifficulttime,”it read.
Trainedfirst respondersand bystandersalikeareatriskofexperiencing lastingtraumafromincidentslikeoneat Cypress.Thebestmethodforcopingand
preventingmental health problemsisto talkwithothersand processtheincident, Kaschasaid.
Volunteersfromthe West Vancouver PoliceDepartment’svictim’sservicesunit were on scenethenightoftheincident,
andthey remainavailable to anyonein need.
“Anyonewhowasimpactedisinvited to reachoutforsupportbycallingus at604-925-7468,”astatementfrom the department read.
TheBCCoroners Serviceisinvestigatingafter aMaple Ridge teen fellfroma Cypress MountainchairliftonThursday, Jan.15. STEPHANLABBE / LODESTAR MEDIA
Friendshonourdoctorkilledincrash
BRENTRICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
Friendshaveidentifiedtheman whowasstruckandkilledby adriverinLowerLonsdalelast weekasDesmondBell,a retired North Vancouverdoctor.
North VancouverRCMPandthe IntegratedCollision Analysis and ReconstructionServiceareinvestigatingthecrash,whichhappened around7:30p.m.onThursday, Jan.15 on the200blockof WestEsplanade. Policehavenot released manydetails aboutthecrash,buttheysaidthe driverofaflatbedtruckwasheaded eastatthetime.
Bell,80,waspronounceddeadat thescene.
Theinvestigationisstill in itsearly stages,andpolicearelookingforwitnesses anddashcam videofromthe areaaroundthattimethatcouldhelp determineexactlywhathappened.
“It’satragicincidentanytime somebodydies,”saidCpl.Mansoor Sahak,North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson.“We’renotputting blameonanyspecific person. We don’tknowthecauseandweare
Friendshave identifiedthesenior struckandkilledon West Esplanade Jan.15asa retiredNorth Vancouver doctor. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
hopingthattheinvestigationwith theassistanceofICARSandany dashcam[footage]willshedsome light.”
FriendsofBellsayhewillbe greatlymissed.HemovedtoCanada fromSouthAfricain the1970sand practisedasanear, noseandthroat specialistinCentralLonsdale. He had twosonsandadaughter.
Richard Savage,afriendofBell’s foralmost 50 years,describedhimas worldlyandwidelypopular.
“Therearetonsofpeoplethat knewDes,”said“Hewasaguythat exploredallaspectsoflife. Hewas a very, very dearfriendtome, soit’s a great shock.”
After so many years ofmedical practice, Savagesaid thereareagreat manypeopleontheNorthShorewho wouldhavebeenhelpedbyBell.
“Hewasabusy guyatLionsGate Hospital,”hesaid. “Hewas certainly oneofthemostseniorpeopledealing withearsurgery.”
Throughouthislifeandintohis retirement,Bellwasanavidsportsman,particularlyingolf,tennisand fieldhockey.Hewasa regularfixture atthe CapilanoGolf andCountry Club,said TommyHumphreys, a golf buddyandfriendofthefamily.
“Iwouldn’tcallhimthemayor there,buthejustwascompetitive and alsocheekyandfun.…Hehad a joiedevivre”hesaid.“Theguywas in amazinghealth,andheseemedlike thekindofpersonthatyouwould thinkwouldbeplayinggolfat99.”
Anyonewithinformationabout thecrashisaskedtocontactNorth VancouverRCMP.
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Over-the-topidea
WhenthenewHarryJerome CommunityRecreation Centreopenslaterthisyear, it’sgoingtobeamajordestination.But,despite living justastone’sthrow away,neighbourson thenorthsideofHighway1aremorelikely thannottodrivethere.
ThepedestrianandcyclinginfrastructureattheLonsdale Avenuebridgeisjust thatbad.The Trans-CanadaHighway connectedthecountry, butitseveredtheNorth Shore.Thecrossingswehavetodaywere designedalmostexclusivelyfordrivers.
Agroupof architectsarenowasking youngpeopletodesigna modern alternative complete with landscaping,playareas andplacestoenjoy acoffee. To be clear,the Big&Litcompetitionisanexerciseincreativityandtherearenoplansyettobuild anything.Butwecommendtheorganizers.
They’vegotusthinkingandtalkingabout ourcityinanewway.Therearefunand functionalwaysto reconnectwhatwastorn apart.
TheCityofNorth Vancouver meanwhile isinvestigatingaproposalto“cap”Highway 1 atLonsdaleandbuildanewurbanpark on top.Ifitistechnicallyfeasibleandifwe couldfindawaytopaythebig-ticketcost, itwouldbeatransformationalproject for North Vancouver.Butifit’snotdoable, Big&Litmightprovideusthenextbest thing.
Justtwokilometreseastof Lonsdale,the cityiswellontheirwaywithanewpedestrianandcycling connection overHighway 1 linkingtheKirkstoneandLoutetareas. It goes toshowtherearemanyways to bringustogetheragainthatdon’t require a car. We justhavetohavealittlecreativity andthewilltomakeithappen.
We needtodomoreto keep vapes away fromchildren
JACKIE BATEMAN
Contributingwriter
Iwalkedpastagroupof youngteensatLonsdale Quaytheotherday,clouds ofvapourbillowingintheair aroundthem.Thesicklysmell ofstrawberry mixedwith a hintofsomethingchemical lingered.
I’vewantedtoaddressvaping forawhile,andthenewyear seemsliketherighttime,given thatweoftenhavea resetwith ourhealth.Thevapesituationis outofcontrol,andourgovernmentneedstostepin.They must actfasterandstrongertoput out tobaccocontrolpolicies.
Aquickmapsearchtells me thereare14vapeshopsonthe NorthShore,allwithineasy reach of ourschools.Idon’tneedto namethem,becausetheyall soundthesame,lookthe same, andarefilledwiththe same unscrupulouspeople. We know whotheyare,andtheyaretargetingouryouth.
Someclaimto“lovehelping toeducatenewvapingusers.”
Well,that’sbigofthem.Others saytheyare“trusted acrossB.C.”
Trustedwithwhat? Makingus ill?
The WorldHealthOrganization estimatesthat100million people aroundtheworldusee-cigarettes, including15millionteensstarting
at13yearsold.Theywarnthat thisisprobablyanundercount.
Ifyouaretheparentor relativeofateen,you’veseenkids vaping.Ifyouworkinhigh school education,youare surroundedby kidsvaping,andit’safrustrating situation.Theyare addictedand it’s reallyhardtogiveup. Vaping ismoreaddictivethan regular smokingbecauseyou’regetting a morepotenthitofnicotine.
Bythetimethey’reatcollege, manyareturningtoZynpouches to tryandweanthemselvesoff, especiallyifthey’reinto sports andarefeelingtheeffectsof heavylungs.Itcouldwellturn intoalifelongaddiction.
TheGovernment of Canada conducts researchonvaping, surveyingCanadians15years andolder.Thesurveyshowsthat youngerpeoplewere more likely tohavevapedinthepast30days (14percentofyouthaged15-19 and18percentofthoseaged 20-24).Comparethistofourper centofCanadiansaged25and older
Thestatisticsare notsurprisinggiventheindustryis aggressivelytargetingyouth –includingthroughdigital channels–allunderregulated.It becomesalltooobviousifyou walkinsideoneofthestores andtakealook at their colourful
vapejuice.Commonflavours fallintocategorieslike fruity (BlackcurrantBubble,Grape Fizz)or minty (StrawberryKiwi Ice,Blue Melon), andevencandy (Bubblegum, Sour Worms). Teens willtellyouit’sfine,betterthan smokingtobacco orweed, and everyoneisdoingit. We shouldn’t concernourselveswithlittlepens thattastedelicious.
Butevenwithoutthetar and smokeofcigarettes,vapes carry a seriousrisktolunghealth,heart function, and braindevelopment Vapingdamages younglungs fast,andit can permanently reducebonedensity.Whatare
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I AM ‘CRUSHED BY PAIN’ TRYING TO CONNECT WITH FAMILY INIRAN
DearEditor:
Forseveraldaysnow,adeafeningsilence hasbeenechoingacrosstheworldforus Iranians.
Howisitpossibletobewithoutnews fromacountryof80millionpeople for days?Howisitpossible,intheeraofartificialintelligence,Starlinksatellites,andthe uproaroftechnologyandcommunications, to suddenlyloseallnewsofapeoplewho, untiljustafewdaysago,wereactiveacross theworldthroughsocialmedia,tofallinto silenceanddie?!
Whatstrangedaystheseare.Itfeels asif, at dusk,Ifallasleepforjust amoment,and whenIwakeup,Iseeallthelightsin the houseareoff,nooneishome,everyonehas goneandleftmebehind.Anunsettlingfear pervadesthehouse.
Theonlyclearand reliablenewswehave isthis:inanagewhenthe world,through socialmedia,hasbecomea small world, indeed,avillage;nonewsatall leaksout fromacountrycalledIran,becauseIranians, are protestingtheirmostbasic human rights,askingfortheirfreedom,protesting highprices,inflation,unemployment,bad weather,watershortages,thedryingof rivers,andthecollapseof the valueoftheir nationalcurrency. Theinnocentarebeing brutallyandruthlesslysuppressed;their internetandphoneconnectionsarecut offandtheyareleftalone anddefenseless, abandonedinsilenceand an information vacuumandnooneknows “forwhatsin theyarebeingkilled!”
We Iranianslivingabroad,leaguesaway fromthem,withheartscrushedbypain,
LETTERS TO THEEDITOR mustinclude your name,fulladdressand telephonenumber. Send yourlettersviaour website: nsnews.com/ opinion/send-us-a-letter.TheNorth ShoreNews reservestheright to edit anyand/oralllettersbasedonlength,clarity, legalityand content. The News also reservestheright to publishanyand/orallletterselectronically.
haveoureyesfixedonthenews; news we are notevensureistrueorfalse; moment bymomentcheckourWhatsApp:“Didthe messagewesentgetacheckmark? Wasit seen? Andhow hard and painful itis tolong forasecond checkmark!”
Myhead is heavy,myheartcompressed, my facelifeless. The woundofa bullet,that Iwasneverhit by,hurts. Thebruiseof a baton,that I wasneverstruck by, hurts. My breath isastightastheescapesInever madeinthealleys,outoffearfortheagents. Becausefarfrom myhomeland, worried about my homeland, inthemostabnormal daysofmycompatriots’lives,dayswhen theyarewrithingintheirown blood, I mustlivenormally, behavenormally,smile, explain,and remainstrong.
WiththelumpInow haveinmythroat, Icouldcryforhoursand days. Withthe screamlodgedinmythroat,I could shout forweeksand months,untiltheworld hears Iran’svoiceandrushestoitsaid Here, far fromyou,O’Iran,wewillbeyourhopeful andsteadfastvoice.
Nowyou,theunheard compatriot, the compatriotwhostands defenselessand unsupported, relyingonlyonyourself,in thefaceofoppressionandinjustice,know thatwewillbeyourvoice. We willshout untilthedayyourvoiceisheard again. We are farfromyou, but westandbyyouin empathyandsolidarity.
And…our dearones,ourbeloved ones, youwho resistundertheinjustice, and oppression,youwhoare brave,youwho havemadethe homeland ahomeland,how wewishyouwouldsuddenlycallrightnow andsay:“It’sover. We arefree.Don’tworry aboutusanymore!”
MaryamZarenejad North Vancouver
Disposable vapesamajor waste
thelong-termeffects? We don’tknowyet, butdoctorswarnthey’relikelygoingtobe devastating.
Oneofthefirstlawsinplaceinmany countriesaroundtheworldisacomplete banondisposablevapes.Theyareterrible fortheenvironment,withmillionsthrown awayeachweek.Plus,theirlowercost meanstheyareaffordableandattractiveto youth.Theyarenotbannedin Canada. We have restrictionsonflavours,strength,and sales.Thelegalageto buyvapesis18,but itdoesn’t reallymatter,asthe13-year-olds aregettinghold of themanyway Aquicksearchwill revealpetitionsto
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WhatCanadiansCanDoinUncertain Times
It’sfairtosaythat2026beganwith ajolt.Thepresidencyof Donald Trumphasdominatedheadlinesand stirred amixof emotions -concern, frustration,anduncertaintyamong them.Manyofuswonderwhatit meansforCanada—andforthevalues weholddear.
It’sanaturalquestion.Whathappens southof thebordermatterstous. Butweshouldn’t forgetthathowwe respondmattersjustasmuch.
Canada’sgreateststrengthhasalways beengroundednot infear,butin confidence inwhoweareandwhat westandfor.Whenothersclosedoors, webuildbridges.Whenothersretreat fromcollaboration,Canadiansstep forward -steadily,thoughtfully,and withpurpose.
Sohowdowe,asindividual Canadians,respondto aworld thatfeelsmoredangerousand unpredictable?Itdoesn’tstartwith outrageordespair.Foundationally,it startswithreaffirming thevaluesthat define usandfindingpracticalwaysto putthemintoaction.
Thoughtfulcitizens
completelybanthe saleanddistribution of Vapeproducts in Canada.There’sone on change.org byahighschoolteacherof 30 yearswhohaswitnessedfirst-handthe devastatingeffectsofvapingonouryouth. EverytimeIsmellsweetcandy in the air,itmakesmedisappointedthatourchildrenareallowedtofall preytoaddiction atsuchayoungage. It’s notaboutparents orteachers reigning in thediscipline. That doesn’tworkthesedays. It’s aboutthepoisonnotbeingavailable in the first place. North Vancouver’sJackieBatemanisan award-winningauthor, screenwriter,copywriter,andextremelynosyifyougettoo close.jackie@jacbateman.com
First,let’scommittobeingthoughtful citizens.Inaneraof polarizedpolitics andonlinemisinformation,it’seasy tobesweptupbythenoiseofthe moment. Takethetimetoseekout credibleinformation,challengefalse narrativeswhenyouseethem,and engagewithfriendsandneighbours respectfully.
Trytoresisttheunderstandableurge toavoidmentioningDonald Trump forfearof“dampening themood” -andinstead,trustthathonest, respectfulconversationcanwithstand
difficulttopics.Democracydepends oncitizenswhocareenoughtostay engaged,informedandtalktoone anotherwithempathy.
Inclusive communities
Second,wecanstrengthenour resiliencerighthereathome.Support Canadianbusinesses,investinclean technologies,andvolunteerwith localorganizationsthatbringpeople together.Whenwebuildvibrant, inclusivecommunities,weadd stabilityandhopeinuncertaintimes. Eachofushas aroleinshapingthe countrywewant -notonlythrough theballotboxbutthroughdailyacts ofengagementandgenerosity. Finally,wemustremainhopeful. Canadahasfacedtoughmoments before,andwe’vealwaysfoundour footing. We doitnotbygivinginto cynicism,butbyworkingtogether, rootedinoursharedbeliefthat tomorrow canbebetterthantoday. WhathappensintheUnitedStates willcontinuetoinfluence global events,butitdoesn’tdefinewhowe are.Canadianscanleadbyexample -byshowingthatdemocracycan stillbeopenandrespectful,that climateactioncangohandinhand withprosperity,andthatcompassion remains astrength -not aweakness. Soas2026getsunderway,let’skeep perspective.Theworldmightfeel unsettled,butourcourseremains steady.Ifweleadwithempathy, truth,anddetermination,we’llhelp ensurethatCanada -thisremarkable, diverse,forward-lookingcountrycontinuestobe aglobalexampleof hopeandprogress,nomatterwho’sin theWhiteHouse.
West Van councilto have finalsay on Lower Caulfeild construction
JANESEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
West Vancouvercouncil–nottheplanningdepartment–willhavethe final sayoverapplicationsfornewhome constructioninthe municipality’s LowerCaulfeildneighbourhood.
ThemovefollowsaJan. 12 voteon a motionbroughtforwardbyCouns.Sharon ThompsonandPeterLamburtohave councilgiveallplansfornew housingthe once-overbeforefinalapprovalsaregiven.
Permitsarealready requiredfornew buildsinthehistoricneighbourhoodwhich sitsonapeninsulabetweenPilotBayand CaulfeildCove,designatedastheLower CaulfeildHeritageConservationArea.
Inthe past,aneighbourhoodadvisory committeeprovidedcommentsonapplications.Butthatgroupwasdisbandedin December2023.
Themovetogivecouncilfinalsayon whatkindofhousescanbe builtinLower Caulfeildisneededtoensureneighbourhoodcharacteris retained,saidseveral councillorswhospokeinfavourofthe change.
“It’sjustimperativethatwehangonto ourcultureandourheritage,”saidCoun. Linda Watt.
Coun.ChristineCassidyagreed.“When I ranforelectionon bothoccasions,Iran onneighbourhoodcharacter,” shesaid. Cassidysaid anyonewhowantstobuildin LowerCaulfeildshouldbeawarethatitis a specialareaand plans must be inkeeping withtheexistingneighbourhood.
MayorMarkSagersaidguidelines were originally put in place becauseof concernsabouta“proliferation”of“very conventionalstucco homes”ruiningthe neighbourhoodcharacter.
LowerCaulfeildwasoriginallyconceived by “gentlemanadventurer”Francis Caulfeild whobought thelargeparceloflandin1899 andenvisionedtheareaasavillageinstep withitsnaturalenvironment,alongnarrow windinglanes.
Currentguidelines,adopted three decadesago,callfornewhomestobebuilt onthesamesitesaspreviousones, retentionofnaturalfeatures,andcarefulsitingof buildingstoensureprivacy.
Theproblemwiththoseguidelinesis theyareextremelyvague,saidJimBailey, directorof planning, and tendto referto streetscapesandlandscapingratherthan concrete designfeatures.
Currently, thereis“a real diversityof typesofhousing”inCaulfeild,saidBailey, fromverycontemporary WestCoast
Neighbourhoodcharacterisanareaof great concern anddebateinthe Caulfeild areaof West Vancouver. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
modernhomesto Tudorstylehouses.“So there’s reallynoarchitecturalcharacterper se,”hesaid.
There’salsoawiderangeofopinionon whattheneighbourhoodcharacteris,or shouldbe,headded.
Sensitivitiesofsomearea residentswere recentlyrattledbyanapplicationtobuild a newcontemporary-style2,800-square-foot homeononeoftheprominentproperties inthearea,4798TheHighway.Accordingto theplanningstaff report,theplanfeatured largeglasswindowsanda flat rooftypicalof modernistdesign.
Butmanyneighboursopposedthe building,writingletterstocouncil,citing privacyconcernsandworriesabouthow theproposedbuildingwastoocloseto adjacenthomes.
Theapplicationwaswithdrawn beforecouncilwasslatedtodiscussitin December.
Previously,councilvotedtodirectstaff to revisethedesignguidelinesforthe Lower Caulfeildareatobringthemuptodate.
ButBaileysaidMondaythatisabig taskthatwillinvolvesignificant community consultationand reconcilingmanydiffering opinions.
Coun.NoraGambiolivoicedconcerns aboutleavingalltheapprovalstocouncil withoutanygoodguidelinesinplace.
“Doesn’tthatleaveopena realmessin termsofsubjectivityandeachhomeowner notknowingwhatthey’regoingtogetwhen theycometous?”sheasked.
Gambiolialsoaskedhowanyguidelines wouldbeimpactedbyprovinciallegislation, whichnowallowsforuptofourdwellings oneachlot.
“Ifit’supfordevelopment,willthesebe theonlyonesthatwillcomebackinfront ofcouncilandthensubsequentlybeturned down?”shesaid.
BaileysaidLowerCaulfeildwillstillfall underprovincialrules.
North Van’s CarolineElliott running for Conservative leadership
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Apoliticalcommentatorfrom North Vancouverknownfor courtingcontroversyisthelatestNorthShorecandidateto jumpintotheBCConservative leadershiprace.
CarolineElliott,a41-year-old politicalpunditknownforher right-leaningmediacommentary, announcedsheisrunningtolead thepartyJan.16.
Elliottsaidinastatement thepartyneedsaleaderwho can“uniteConservatives”and “earnthetrustofnormal British Columbianswhosimplywant theirprovinceback.”
Theannouncementcame afterhighprofileconservative campaignerand spindoctor Kory Teneycke,whowas communicationsdirectortoformer Conservativeprimeminister StephenHarper,announcedin a socialmediapodcasthe wouldbe managingElliott’sleadershipbid.
Elliottwaspreviouslyinvolved withBCUnited–formerlytheBC
LiberalParty–asbothaministerialstafferandapartyvolunteer for20years.
Shewasalsovice-presidentof theparty, resigningthatposition torunbrieflyasacandidatein the West Vancouver-Capilano riding.
Elliott,whosebrother-in-law isformerBCUnitedleaderKevin
Falcon,wasalso reportedtobe involvedinbrokeringtheagreementtofoldthatpartybeforethe lastprovincialelection.
Asapoliticalcommentator, Elliotthasbeenafrequentcritic ofwhatshehasdescribedas “the influenceofthewokemindset” andbeenoutspokenonherviews aboutIndigenous reconciliation,
includingherstancethatB.C.’s DeclarationontheRightsof IndigenousPeoplesActshouldbe repealed.
“Weneedtodowhatwecan toaddress racism in meaningful ways,butthatdoesnot mean we needtoacceptthewokeideathat Canadaisacountrydefinedby race,comprisedofracists,”she wroteinoneopinioncolumn.
Elliotthasalsobeenparticularlyvocalabouta recentcourt decisionthathasquestionedthe validityofsomeprivatefeesimplepropertyrightsovertheissue ofIndigenous rights and title.
InaninterviewwiththeNorth ShoreNewsin2024,Elliottsaid, “My wholeadultlifeI’vespent takingonissuesthatpeople aren’talwayssuper comfortable with.Itdoesn’t mean I’m always right.Iam willingtosaythings thataren’talwaysthewarmand fuzzythings.”
Elliott wasnotimmediately availableforfurther commenton herleadershipbid.
ElliottjoinsNorth Shore
businessleaderand philanthropist YuriFulmerinthe leadershipraceto replaceformer BCConservativeleaderJohn Rustad,who resignedunder pressurefromhisowncaucusin December.
Fulmer,51, a prominentbusinessman and founderof Fulmer & Co.,isalso chancellor ofCapilano Universityandisknownforhis communityandphilanthropic work.
Fulmerannouncehisleadershipbidearlierthis month andsaidhewantstheBC Conservativestobe a “bigblue tent”focusedonimportantissues likeeconomicsandhealth care.
BCConservative MLAsPeter Milobar and SheldonClare, formerPortMoody MLA IainBlack andRosslandcontractor Warren Hammhave also declared their bidsfortheleadership.
Otherssaidtobeconsideringthesame thinginclude ConservativeMLAsHarman Bhanguandformer groceryexecutiveDarrellJones.
North Vancouver’s CarolineElliotthas confirmedshe’s running forthe BCConservative leadership. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
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Grade12Studentinvents solar-powered medicaldevice
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiative Reporter
ANorth Vancouverhighschool studenthasdevelopedasolar-poweredportablemedicalkit to enhance healthcarein remoteandunderservedareas.
Grade12St.ThomasAquinasstudent
Jonathan Wengcreatedthe“solarpower telemedicinedevice,”amedicalkitwith a digitalstethoscope,pulse oximeterand bloodpressuremonitor.Anultrasound machineor microscopecanalso be attachedtothekit,allowingthosedevices to functionin areaswithout reliable electricity.
Wengspentthelast18 monthsdesigningthedevice in hisNorth Vanhome,all outsideofschool hours.Afterdetailed planning, Wengwilldeploy thedevicein apilotprojectinKibera, KenyainMarch withtheUnitedCulturalEmpowerment and SocialCommunityOrganization (UCESCO) Africa.
“Iwanted to help findasolution,” Weng said aboutwhatmotivated him to workon thisproject.“Wewant thisto be a device thatanyonecanuse regardlessofany socioeconomicchallengesorevenknowledgebarriers.”
Wengsaidtheaim of the pilotisto helpidentifyareasthatneed refinement andpreparethedevicefor broader implementation.
Themedicaldeviceideawasinspired by Weng’sfirsttriptoKiberatwoyearsago withUCESCO-Africa,whereheshadowed doctorsanddentistswhilealsoteachingat an elementaryschool.Whilevolunteering,
Wengsawachildbeingturnedaway fromaclinicbecauseapoweroutagehad damagedthediagnosticequipment. The incidentsparkedtheideaforasolution.
“I wentbacktoNorth Vananddecided Iwouldn’tletthathappenagain.This isn’t aboutcharity, it’s aboutbuildingsystems thatworkwhen everythingelsefails,”he said.
Sincethen, Wenghas travelledto Kiberaannuallytohelppeoplegetmedical care.
“Iwitnessedsomanyhealth-careinequitiesthatpeoplefaceonadailybasis,” he said, referencinglackofdeveloped
infrastructuresupportingelectricaltechnology,whereclinicsandneighbourhoods canfaceblackoutswhenitrains.
Wengsaidthathismedicaldevice differsfromdonationssuppliedbyclinics andlaboratoriesacrossNorthAmerica andEuropebecauseitwouldstillwork duringablackoutasitdoesn’t require electricitytofunction.Thedevicecanrun onsolarpowerandalsohasahand-crank generatortosustainoperations.
“It’sprettyaccessiblefor almost anyone to use.Itallowsalocalworker torun diagnostic tests, getAIanalysis or sendthedatatothespecialistsinthe
city,” Wengsaid,whichwouldbeKenya’s capitalNairobi.
Sincethetrip, Wenghasbecome anadvocateforglobalhealth,earning credentialsasa registeredemergency medical responderinB.C.andanemergencymedicaltechnicianintheU.S.Heis alsotheauthoroffour publishedbooks andfounder of YouthAdvocatesforGlobal HealthAssociation,whichaimstoaddress globalhealthdisparities and empower underservedcommunities,according to its website.
ThefirsttriptoKiberawasaturning pointfor Weng.
“Iusedtotakeeverythingforgranted,” Weng said.“Iwasn’taveryconsiderate personbackthen, whichisprobably one ofthe reasonswhy my parents wanted me togo outthereand seewhatit’slike.”
Weng addedthathisfirstthree-week trip“reallychangedhowIviewedthe worldingeneral.”
Weng saidthatthedevicehas recently gained recognition on aglobalscale.His project hasadvancedtotheevaluation stageofthe2026 MedTechAccelerator Program,aglobalcompetition thathelps support medicaltechnologystartups. Participatingintheprogramwill offer exposure toinvestors,mentorshipand guidancetofurtherdevelopthedevice.
“Iwanttokeepimproving thisproduct, trytogetittothehighestlevelit can beso thatpeoplewhobenefit from thisproduct getthebestpossiblecare,”hesaid.
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St.Thomas AquinasGrade 12 studentJonathan Wenghas recentlyfiled a provisionalpatent forasolarpoweredmedical device for off-gridclinics. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
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Indigenousbusiness gets airtimeonDragons’ Den
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Local JournalismInitiativeReporter Itallstartedwitha mop, bucketand broom.
InAugust2021,Corey Janvierlaunched CedarBrushSiteServices& Janitorial, startingoffwithoneemployeecleaning officesforotherIndigenousbusinesses aroundMetro Vancouver.
Now,hisbusinesshasgrownfrom a soloworkerto54employees,expanding fromjustacleaningcompanyto offer other servicessuchasjunkandsnow removal, landscapingandIndigenoushomecare.
Theyearsofhustlearepayingofffor the West Vancouver resident,as Janvier andhisbusinessarebeinghighlightedin thepopularCanadianseries Dragons’Den laterthismonth.
“I’m happyandproudthatthere’s an IndigenousbusinesstosupportIndigenous clients,”hesaid. “It really breaksdown thatbarrierandmakesourclientsfeel a lot morecomfortabledealing with us.”
Currently,CedarBrushSite Services & Janitorial servesclients basedmostlyin Metro Vancouver,withsomeinSquamish andWhistler.Janvier’scompany also employsmembersofmanyIndigenous communitiesinMetro Vancouver,includingtheSḵwxwú7mesh(Squamish) and
Janvierhopestoexpandhis company across WesternCanada,withhelpfromthe Dragons.
“IfIcoulddothathere justwith myself, withextrahorsepower,propertrainingin thatfranchisemodel,proper equipment, propermodelsofoperating.…Ithinkwith someextra capitalinplace,the growth modelisdefinitelythere,”hesaid.
BrianScudamore,founder andCEOof 1-800-GOT-JUNK,encouragedJanvierto auditionfor Dragons’Den,Janviersaid. Afterbeing accepted,Janvierflewto Torontolastsummertopitchhisideato theDragons.
Hesaidtheexperience oftheshowis whatyou expect ittobe– a fullproductionstudioinCBC’sbuildingindowntown Toronto.Ashewasonset, anticipationwas buildingasJanvierpatientlywaited forhis turntopitchhisidea.
“Youdon’twanttobenervous,but for metryingtoputtogetherthepitchthat Iputinfrontofme,it’s an unnaturalway ofmedoingbusiness,tryingtobelike a scriptedpitch,”Janviersaidlookingback onthemoment.“Ifeltuncomfortable,but assoon as westarted talkingafter my initialpitch,itwaslikethe flipswitchedand itwasgotime…itwasdefinitelyagreat experience.”
“Mebeingaservice company, Iwas
Corey Janvier, CedarBrushSite Services &Janitorial founder andCEO, pitcheshisbusiness onCBC’s Dragons’ Den lastsummer. COURTESY OF COREY JANVIER
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veryoptimistic,becausetheyliketechnology,productsthatcansellinstores and minewasaservice,I’mnotsellinganything exceptforthebusinessmodel,andlooking to expandit.”
Beingon Dragons’Den isn’tJanvier’s firsttimeonscreen.In2024,Janvier represented hisbusinesson Bears’Lair, a Dragons’Den-style realityTVshowon APTN.Thatexperiencewas apivotalfirst stepinhisjourneyintotheden,hesaid.
The rootsofhisbusinessrundeep, Janviersaid.GrowingupinFort McMurray, hewassurroundedbyalotofsuccessful Indigenousbusinesses.
Hisfirstbusinesswascollecting rocks fromaneighbour’sgraveldriveway,cleaningandpolishingthem and sellingthem for25centsa piece,accordingtoForward Summit’swebsite.Asateen,Janvierhad sidehustlesshovellingsnowandmowing lawnsforneighboursastheyspentlong hoursinshiftwork at oilsites.
ReflectingbackonhisbusinessventuresandCedarBrush, Janviersaidhe’s continuingtogrowhisservicescompany.
ThenextstepsforCedarBrushare expandingouttoothercitiesinthenear future,withpotentialplanstooffermedical home-careservicessupportingeldersand
families,hesaid.
“I’mjustexcitedto sharethestoryand successofmyteamandwhathard work candoinashortamountoftime,”Janvier said.“Ifyoubuildthe right companyand puttherightpeopleinplaceandprovide theservicesinameaningfulway,itdoes showsuccessquicklyandoften.”
The Dragons’Den episodehighlighting CedarBrushwillaironJan.29at5p.m.on CBCGem.
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Wanttogetpublished?Annual writing contestopen forsubmissions
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Haveathrillingstoryideaorabeautifulpoetrypiece you’reitchingto sharewiththe world?TheNorthShore Writers’Associationcontestisnow openforsubmissions, andyouhave a chancetowinacashprizeandbecome apublishedauthor.
Nowinits30thyear, theannualcontest amplifiesthevoicesoflocal and national writers.Cashprizeswill begivenoutfor fiction,non-fictionandpoetry.
“Thecontestis oftenwherelocalwritersgettheirstart,” saidErinMacNair,the NorthShore Writers’Associationcontest committeeco-ordinator,inapress release. “Itwasoneofmyfirstpublications,and it spurredmeon,gavemeconfidenceto keeptrying.”
TheNorthShore Writers’Association isanon-profitthat supportspublished andunpublishedwritersacrossNorth Vancouverand West Van,wheretheyhold eventslikewritingworkshops,hostopen mic sessions,haveguest speakersandthe annualcontest.
Youngwritersarealsoencouragedto enterthisyear’scontestagain, MacNair
said.Theyouthsideofthecontest is open inallgenres withtwoagecategories:one for11andunderandthesecondforages 12-18.
Authorandclimatepolicyspecialist LisaBrideau willbe judgingthe fictionsection,formerCBCRadiobroadcaster Tara McGuirewilljudgenon-fiction,and Calvin Wharton,apublishedauthorandcreative
writingchairatDouglasCollege,willbe judgingpoetry.
Theentryfreeforyoungwritersis$5, includingaone-yearmembershiptothe NorthShore Writers’Association.Adult membersoftheassociationpay$10 per entryforthecontest,whilenon-members pay$15perentry.
Cashprizesthatareupforgrabsare
$100forfirstplace,$75 forsecondand $50forthirdinthe adult categories,while winnersintheyoungwriter categorieswill receivea $75 prize.
Winningsubmissionswillbepublished intheassociation’sdigitalliterary anthology, Rivulets, ontheirwebsite.
MacNairsaidhaving a supportsystem isvitalforwriters, addingthatit can bethe differencebetween continuingor givingup thecraft.
“Onewaywe can supportwritersis byhavingthiscontest,”shesaid.“We’re especiallyinterestedinhelpingyouth writers findtheirvoice, and are looking fornewwaystosupportthemandprovide mentorship.”
Kidsbooksand 32 BooksinEdgemont Villagemadedonationstothewriting contestthisyear,sponsoringtheyouth categories,MacNairsaid.
Submissionsare openuntil March 15 Contestwinnerswillbe announced inApril attheNorth Shore Writers’ Festival. More informationon entry criteriaandfeescan befound at nswriters.org.
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Pleasedon’t look away from whatishappeningin Iran
MAHSHID REZAEI Contributingwriter
IliveontheNorth Shore.Igotowork. I buygroceries.Iwalk bytheocean.Life hereiscalm,safeand predictable.
Buteveryday,Iwakeup withaknotinmystomach, becausemyfamily,friends and relativesareinIran, andfordaysatatime, I don’tknowiftheyarealive.
FormanyIraniansliving inCanada,thisisour reality rightnow. We arephysically safe,butemotionallysuspendedbetweentwoworlds. Oneispeacefulandfree.Theotherisfilled withfear,violenceandsilence.
Ademonstratorholdsasignoutside VancouverArt Gallery Jan.10duringa rallyinsupportofprotesterstakingpart in a publicuprising inIran. MAHSHIDREZAEI
ourselves,buttosendone simplemessage to thoseinsideIran: Youarenotalone.
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Formorethantwoweeks,peopleacross Iranhavebeenbravelygatheringinthe streets–menandwomen,youngandold –demandingdignity,survivalandbasic humanrights.Theyarenotarmed.They have nothingbut theirvoices.
Andtheyarebeingkilledforit.
Accordingto reportssharedpublicly,at least12,000civiliansmayhave beenkilled. Butwhenwespeakdirectlytopeople insideIran–familymembers, friends, relatives–theytellusthescaleof theviolence is unimaginable.Somesaythedeathtollis muchhigher,maybeeven50,000people.
Pauseforamomentandimagine what50,000livesmean.Thatis notjust anumber.Itistheequivalentofentire communitieserased–multiplesmallcities wipedoffthemapinsilence.
Andyet, because thiskillingishappening indarkness,itdoesnotseemtoshake theworldthewayitshould.
Andnow,theinternetinsideIranhas beenlargelyshutdown.
Thissilenceisnotaccidental.Itisdeliberate.Itishowviolenceishidden.
Whentheinternetgoesdark,people disappearquietly.Theworldstops watching.Andthatiswhentheworstthings happen.
HereontheNorthShore,theIranian communityislarge,deeplyconnectedand grievingtogether.Manyofusdidnotleave Iranbychoice–weleftbecausestaying meantlosingourfuture. We leftbehindparents,siblings,memories,andentirelives.
Lastweek,thousandsofIranians gatheredpeacefullyin Vancouver. We stoodtogethernottodemandattention for
Forthoseofuslivingabroad,speakingoutfeelslikethebareminimum. We haveaccesstofreemedia,freespeech andsafety–thingsourlovedonesdonot. Silence,forus,feelslikecomplicity.
Thisispolitical–ofcourse itis. People of Iranwantthis regimetoend.Butitisnot onlypolitical.Itisdeeplypersonal.
Itisaboutstaringatyourphone, wonderingifyourmotherwill everanswer again.
Itisabout refreshingmessagesthat no longersend.
Itisaboutcarryingguilt forbeingsafe whileothersaredying.
PeopleinIranare incrediblyaloneright now.Theyneedhelp.Theyneedthe world toseethem.
Andifwedonothing–ifwestaysilent whiletheyarebeingkilled–thenoneday, whenIranisfree,we willnotbeableto lookthemintheeyeswithoutshame.
I amnotsharingthistoshock. Iamsharingittowakeusup.
Pleasedon’tlookaway.
Payattention.Sharecredibleinformation. Talkaboutit.Askquestions.Letyour electedofficialsknowyoucare. Whenviolencehappens in silence, silencebecomespartoftheharm.
Formanyofusonthe NorthShore, homenowexistsintwoplaces–onethat givesussafety,andonethatneedsour voices.
MahshidRezaeiisan Iranian-Canadian womanlivinginNorth Vancouver.Shelived in Iranfornearly30yearsandhasbeen livinginCanadaforclosetofiveyears,with familymembersstillinIran.
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Seaspaninks dealtosell icebreakerdesign to U.S. Coast Guard
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SeaspanShipyardshasinked adealtosupplyitsdesign forsixnewmulti-purpose icebreakerstotheUnited StatesCoastGuard,theNorth Vancouver-basedcompanyhas announced.
Thedeal,announcedJan. 7,marksafirst-timeexportof Canadianshipbuildingsavvy by Seaspan.
Undertheagreement,Seaspan willprovidethedesignofits medium-sizedmulti-purpose icebreakertoBollingerShipyards in theUnitedStatesandFinland’s RaumaMarineConstructions whichwillbuildtheshipsforthe U.S. CoastGuard.Thevessels arebeingbuiltfortheU.S. Coast Guard’sArcticSecurityCutter program,aimedatstrengthening American icebreakingcapacity in polar regions.
Raumaisexpectedtobuild uptotwovesselsinFinland,with deliveryslatedfor2028,while Bollingerwillconstructup to four
cuttersintheUnitedStates,with thefirstU.S.-builtvesselexpected in 2029.
Whiletheshipsthemselveswill bebuiltoutsideCanada,Seaspan saysmostofthedesignandengineeringworkbehindthevessels wascompletedlocally.
Seaspan’smulti-purpose icebreakerdesignwasdeveloped in partnershipwithAker Arctic TechnologyofFinland.Design ofthepolarclass4icebreakers wasoriginallydevelopedforthe
Canadiangovernment.
Underthenationalshipbuildingprogram, Seaspanisslated tobuildupto16oftheshipsfor Ottawa,atacostof$14billion.
The328-foot-longshipsare designedtobreakfourfeetof ice,andsupport awiderangeof missions,including sovereignty patrols,scientific researchand searchand rescue, accordingto thecompany.
Inapressstatement,Seaspan ShipyardsCEOJohnMcCarthy
saidashareddesignbetween thetwocountries’vessels in the Arctic willcreatelong-termopportunitiesforCanadaandtheU.S.to worktogether.
Underthenationalshipbuildingprogram, in recentyears,the companyhasbuiltthreeoffshore fisheriessciencevesselsforthe CanadianCoastGuardanda$1.47 billionoffshoreoceanographic sciencevessel,CCGSNaalak Nappaaluk,an88-metre(288-foot) shipcompleted in November.
Theoceanographicvessel iscurrentlyin Victoriaandis expectedtotraveltoHalifax via thePanama Canalsometimethis year.Its researchmissionsare expectedtoextend into theArctic.
ThefirstoftwomassiveNavy jointsupport ships,theHMCS Protecteur, wasalsoofficially launchedayearago,inDecember 2024.
Atmorethan173metres,the jointsupport shipisthelongest navalshipeverbuilt in Canada, and willbetaskedwith resupplyingCanadianandallied warships
atseawithfuel,food,spareparts, andammunition.
Theofficiallaunchofthe hulldidn’tmarktheendofthe constructionprocess.Afterthe shipwasinthewater,workhas continuedonthe installationof hundredsofkilometresofcabling, piping,andelectronicsystems thatgoinsidetheship.Thatwork hasbeentakingplacealongside Seaspan’smassivenew272-metre outfittingpier.
Finaldelivery ofthe first joint supportshipwasdelayedby sixmonthsfrom2025to2026, accordingtothegovernment.The secondsupportship,alsounder constructionintheshipyard,is scheduledto launch in 2027.
Thecontractforconstruction ofthetwoshipsnowsitsat just over$6billion.
Work is currentlyunderway attheNorth Vancouvershipyard ona$3.15-billionheavypolar icebreakerforCanada,withsteel cuttingalreadybegun.Completion ofthatshipisn’texpecteduntil 2032.
Designplans for Seaspan’s multi-purposeicebreakerwillbeused to build U.S.Coast Guardshipsas wellas Canadian vessels. SEASPAN
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returningpermanentlytoAmbleside Park
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiative Reporter
Apermanenthubfor West Vancouveryouthisonestep closertoalong-awaited returnto AmblesidePark.
West Vancouver MayorMark Sager announcedduringtheJan. 12 councilmeetingthat councilunanimously approvedthedevelopmentof a permanentyouthhubin Ambleside ParkonPoundRoad,located at the siteoftheformerAmbleside Youth Centre.
There aren’t many details about the projectyet,butthedistrictisputtingout requestsforproposals.
Accordingtodistrictdocuments availableonBCBid,theproposed buildingwillbe approximately3,500 square feet,with9,500square feet of outdoorspace.
EarlydesignsbyCornerstone PlanningGroupshowtwo rooms (onefor gamesandsocializingand
anotherfor multipurpose),office space,workstationsanda kitchen andconcessionstand.Outdoor space includes a halfbasketball court, a bike tune-upstation,abarbecueand outdoorstorage,a“grassy” area, a garden andparkingstalls.
Thesuccessfuldeveloper willbe responsiblefor all designaspects outlinedinthedocument,as wellas development andbuildingpermits and construction,thedocument states.Thedistricthopestohave adeveloperinplacebyMarch. The project’s estimated costhasnotyet been determined.
“Thepermanentyouthhub will provideawelcoming,safeand inclusivespaceforyoungpeople to accessprograms,supportsand opportunitiesto connect,”Sager said.“The commitment demonstrates thattheDistrictof West Vancouvervaluesthediversityand needsofyouthinour community, and ensuresprogramsandservices
foryouthareavailablenowandinto thefuture.”
For22years, West VanyouthgatheredintheAmbleside YouthCentre at1018PoundRoad.InJanuary2019, thebuilding wascloseddueto a faulty roofandacollapsingceiling. Plansto reopenthecentrewerelater scrappedafter repaircosts were estimatedatbetween$1.3and$1.85 million.
Thebuildingthen wentup inflamesonMarch30,2019in a suspectedarson,accordingto investigators.Roughlysixmonths later,councilvotedtolookfor a temporarylocationandpermanent hometocontinueofferingyouth programs.InDecember,2019,council putup$250,000topayforatemporaryyouthhubinParkRoyalSouth, where itstilloperatestoday. BeforethePoundRoadbuildingservedasayouthhub,it was originallya “hutequipped with
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Senior 65yrs+ $34.94
Student19-65yrs $34.94
Youth13-18yrs $27.12
Child3-12yrs* $22.34
*Swim,skate &opengym only
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PURSUANT to Sections 24,26 and94ofthe Community Charter,the City of NorthVancouver hereby givesnoticeof itsintention to dispose, by wayoflease,a building located at 601WestKeith Road,North Vancouver, andlegally described as PID007-066-911, LotC,Block 68, District Lot271, Plan 19142 as shownonthe mapatright,tobeusedasAffordable Housing.
TheexistingAffordable Housingcomplex is comprisedof 26townhouseunits offering2 and3 bedroom units.Metro Vancouverisa non-profithousing provider in theregion offeringaffordable rental homesfor families,seniors, and people with disabilitieswithlow to moderate incomes. The dispositionisbyway of LeasetoMetro Vancouvertoextend theexisting term to May31, 2029, at arentof$1,147.60 per month+ GST.Therentfor thetermpayable represents financial assistance to MetroVancouver to support AffordableHousing.
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Manwhothreatened family outof $250k handed house arrest
JANESEYD jseyd@nsnews.com
A45-year-old Vancouvermanhasbeen handed a two-yearconditionalsentence,including house arrest,afterheusedthreatsof violenceover fictionaldebtstotake$250,000fromaNorth Vancouverfamily.
Paul WilliamBarryEdwards,45,washanded the sentenceJan.6inNorth Vancouverprovincialcourtafter pleadingguiltytodefrauding thefamilyoutof aquarter milliondollarsoverathree-yearperiodbetween2017 and2020.
Inhandingdownhissentence,provincialcourt Judge JosephGalatialso ordered Edwardstopaybackthefamily$188,000still owing.
Edwardswas originally chargedwithseveral other criminal offencesincludingextortion,assaultcausing bodilyharm,assaultwith a weapon, andpossession of a non-authorizedgun,butpleaded guilty tofraudover $5,000aspart of apleadeal.
Inasentencinghearing,CrowncounselCory Lo told thejudge that duringthethree-yearperiod,a21-yearold manfrom theLower Mainland“wasextorted” by Edwards,amuch olderman who“gained undue
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSUREAND PROPERTY DISPOSITION
WHAT: TheDistrict of West Vancouver givesnoticeof itsintention to closetotraffic aportionof Howe Sound Lane with Road Closureand RemovalofHighway DedicationBylaw No.5418, 2026.
TheDistrict then intendstotransferthe feesimpleinterest in theClosedRoadtoSerge Eric Salagerand Carole Jeanne JulietteSallesfor consolidationwiththeir adjacent propertyat5037HoweSound Lane in exchange forthe dedication as highwayofa portionof theirproperty. This dispositionissubjecttoadoptionbyCouncil of thebylaw to remove thehighway dedicationof theclosedroad.
WHEN: Theopportunity forpublicinput andbylaw considerationwill be held during Council’sregular meetingonJanuary 26,2026at6 p.m.
WHERE: MunicipalHallCouncil Chamber, 75017th Street,and viaelectroniccommunication facilities. Attendin-personor viaelectroniccommunication facilities; or watchthe meetingat westvancouver.ca/cc.
SUBJECTLAND: As shownhatched on themap,approximatelya 48.3m2 portionof Howe Sound Lane labelled “roadtobeclosed”,and approximately62.1m2 of5037 Howe Sound Lane labelledas“road to bededicated”.
influence”overhisvictimtomakehimbelieve“thathe owedMr.Edwardsa significant sum ofmoney.”
Accordingtoanagreed statement offactsentered in thecase,theyoungmanfirstmetEdwardsthrough asharedhobbyofbuyingand sellinggoldand silver coins. ThevictimlookeduptoEdwardsandthought theyhaddevelopedafriendship.But soon Edwards began makingdisparaging remarksandtellingthe victim he wasgoingto“tax”himwhenhedidn’tcomplywith Edwards’ requests.Onatleastoneoccasion,Edwards alsoassaultedtheyoungerman.
Ashis“debt”toEdwardsgrew,the victimbegan committingpropertycrimestogetmoney.Edwards thendirectedtheyoungmantotellhis parentsheowed moneytoorganizedcrimeandthatifdidn’tpay,hislife wasindanger.
Atanearlierpreliminaryhearing,the youngman’s fathertestifiedthattheir sonwouldcallthemaskingfor “outrageousamountsofmoney,”upto$50,000atatime. Hisfathersaidhewastoldhis son hadgotinvolvedin organizedcrimeandthat“ourliveswereindangerunless wepaidthemoney.”
Theparentstestifiedtheyborrowedmoneyfromfamilyandfriendsandmaxedoutalineofcredittopaythe debt.Eventuallythefinancial stress meant theyhadto selltheirhomeinBurnabyandmovetoNorth Vancouver, wherethethreatscontinued,thefathertoldthejudge.
Atthetime,theparentsbelievedEdwardswasamiddle manbetweentheir sonandtheorganizedcrimegang. Whenthefamilywasunabletocomeupwithany more money,Edwardsarrangedforthreateningphone callstobemadetothefamily, saidLo. That’swhentheywenttothepolice. CommentingonthepleadealthatEdwardsentered into,defencelawyerZackMyersnotedthe victimin thecasealsohadadrugaddictionatthetimeandhis parentsneversawtheir son givethemoneytoEdwards. MyersnotedEdwardshasalreadypaidback some ofthe money hetook.
Underthetermsofthe sentence,Edwardsmust obey a curfewbetween8p.m.and6a.m,exceptforhisworkas a generalcontractorandformedicalappointments. Edwardswasalsoorderedto stay awayfromthe victimandhisfamily.
Galatialsoorderedhimto servethree years’ probation.
COUNCIL WELCOMES YOUR INPUT: Allpersons whoconsider they areaffectedbythe proposedbylaw will be givenanopportunity to be heardorpresent writtensubmissions to Council. To participatein person,pleaseattendthe MunicipalHallCouncil Chamberatthe time listed above. To participateby electroniccommunication facilities,please call 604-925-7004 on January26, 2026 to be addedtothe speakerslist. Instructionson howtoparticipate areavailableat westvancouver.ca/cc
PROVIDE YOUR SUBMISSION:
To ensure theirinclusion in thepublicinformation packagefor Council’sconsideration, pleaseprovide writtensubmissionsaddressedtoLegislative Services by noonon January26, 2026,via:
• email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca;
• mail: MunicipalHall, 75017thStreet,WestVancouver BC V7V3T3;or
• dropbox: located outside thenorth andwestentrances of MunicipalHall.
QUESTIONS? John Wong,SeniorManager,Facilitiesand Assets: jtwong@westvancouver.ca |604-921-3420
anti-aircraftgunstodefendtheharbourentrancebelow theLionsGateBridge.” Inthe1950s,thebuilding was re-purposedforthe West VancouverRod&GunClub.
Sager saidthenewyouthhubcouldbeusefulforlocal soccerclubsandotherusersofAmblesidePark.
“Itisaneconomically wisedecision,”he said. “Certainlygiven whatwe’vebeenpayingin rent, we will be abletocreateafacilityandownitforless.”
Thedistrictisacceptingproposalsuntil Jan.30. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairsreporterfor theNorthShoreNews.Thisreportingbeatismadepossible by theLocalJournalismInitiative.
North Shore Rescuesavesout-of-boundssnowboarder
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
Pleasantweatherandafortunate cellphoneconnectionhelpedsave an out-of-boundssnowboarder stuckinaveryprecariousposition on MountSeymourJan. 14,search and rescuevolunteerssay.
North Vancouver RCMP were alertedtoalost,out-of-boundssnowboarderonMountSeymouratabout 12:30p.m. Wednesday, saidNorth ShoreRescuesearchmanagerDon Jardine.
The19-year-oldhadleftthetopof BrocktonChairabout10:40a.m.that morning,crossedanuncontrolled
ski-areaboundaryandmadeawrong turn,hesaid.Thesnowboarderthen wentdownthedrainagecalledSuicide Gully–anareawithlittlecellservice anddangerouswaterfalls.
Jardinesaidthesnowboarder realizedhewasintroubleaftertryingto workhiswaybackupfightingagainst thesnow.Hephonedforhelpwith only10percentbatteryonhiscell. Police,however,couldn’tpinpointhis exactlocationfromthecall, making thesearchmore difficult.
AgroupofNorthShoreRescue volunteerswereonthemountainby 2p.m.,lookingforsinglesnowboard tracksontheeastside,whileSeymour SkiPatrolcrewslookedonthewest
side.Inthenext hour, skipatrolcrews foundasinglesnowboard trackgoing downSuicideGully.
NorthShoreRescuecrewsthenfollowedthepathas bestastheycould, goingthroughsometoughareas,while Mountieslaunchedathermal drone fromthe parkinglotto help find the snowboarder and relayco-ordinates.
Thesnowboardernoticedthe droneandstartedcallingforhelp. Hecouldn’t hear searchcrewsbut theycould hearhim,Jardinesaid. Searchand rescuevolunteersfound himataround5p.m.
Theywarmedhimupandgave himapairofsnowshoesforthetrek
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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION
Proposed rezoning for 2816Bellevue Avenue
WHAT&WHEN: Councilisscheduledtoconsiderproposed Zoning Bylaw No.4662,2010, Amendment BylawNo. 5423,2026 atthe6 p.m. regular Councilmeeting onJanuary26, 2026.
WHERE: MunicipalHallCouncilChamber, 750 17thStreet andviaelectronic communicationfacilities.
SUBJECT LAND: 2816Bellevue Avenueasdepictedonthemap
PROPOSED ZONING BYLAWNO. 4662,2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.5423,2026: would rezone a333.1m2 (3,585sq. ft.)portionofthesitefrom Marine Zone 1(M1) to Single FamilyDwelling Zone 4(RS4) to recognizeupdated survey/geodeticdataand facilitateaproposedpoolandlawn area renovationonthe southernportionofthesite.
PROVINCIALPROHIBITIONONPUBLICHEARING: Pursuanttothe Local Government Act,theDistrictisprohibitedfromholding apublichearing regardingthe proposed bylaw. Consistentwithprovinciallegislation,membersofthepublicarenot permitted to addressCouncil regardingtheproposed bylawduringthe Councilmeeting.
QUESTIONS? Moreinformationontheproposed bylaw, includingstaff reportsand othersupportingdocuments,maybeviewedat westvancouver.ca/news/notices andat MunicipalHallfromJanuary 9to26,2026 during regularbusinesshours,8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondaytoFriday, excludingstatutoryholidays.
staffcontact: Erik Wilhelm,Senior CommunityPlanner ewilhelm@westvancouver.ca|604-925-7236
email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca mail: 75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3
dropbox: locatedatthenorthand westentrances to MunicipalHall
North Shore Rescue,Mt Seymour Ski Patrol andNorth Van RCMP work together to helpsave an out-of-bounds snowboarderinSuicide Gully Jan. 14. NORTH SHORERESCUE
TIME TRAVELLER
Aweekly glimpseintoNorth Shore’spastfromMONOVA: Museum of NorthVancouver
LowerLonsdale100 yearsago
Takenfromtheairin1926,thisphotographallowsustoseewhatLowerLonsdalelookedlike acenturyago. Bythen,anextensiveandformalgridroadsystemofstreetshadbeenlaid,andthepopulationhad reachedaround8,000.AtthecentreofthepictureyoucanseeLonsdale Avenuerunninguptowards VictoriaPark.
AtthefootofLonsdaleistheferrywharf,toitsrightistheBurrardDryDock(originallythe Wallace Shipyards),andtoitsleftisthe P.G.E.StationandCates TowingCompany.Whatelsecanyouspotthatis stilltheretoday?
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Here’show studyingpermaculture changed my viewof the world
LAURA MARIENEUBERT Contributingwriter
Myfamily reminded me recentlythat permaculture remainsa mysteryto some readers.Indeed,itcanbewilder.
ThesimplestexplanationIcanofferis this:permacultureisadesignsystemfor regenerativelivingandlanduse thatdefers tonaturallogic.
Thetheory behind permaculture, originallydescribed byBillMollisonand DavidHolmgrenintheirlandmark1978 tome PermacultureOne, isbeststudiedin exhaustive detailovertime.
Theethosand principlesof permaculture practiceconversely,provideaneasy tounderstandconstitutionofsorts – aset ofnaturalbylawsfordecision-makingthat canhelpussooth and repair humanand planetarydis-ease.
Permaculture’strademarkwhole-systemsthinkingandapplied designprovide aframeworkfor resolvingproblems,and creatingand restoringsystems – allofthem: biological,social,economic,political,environmental,spiritual,and cultural.
Granted,permacultureisnot rocketscience,butitisnaturalscienceandwhether weacceptitornot,itappliestoeverything everywhere.That’sthegoodnews.
Thebestnews?Permaculture,especially urbanpermaculture,canbeasbeautifulas itisbeneficialand,Ibelieve,serveasthe domesticsparkthatignitesasea-changein thinkingand policydesignglobally.
Thetermpermacultureisamarriage ofthewordspermanentandagriculture. Theoriginators’intentionwas”perennial” agricultureand,morespecifically;perpetual integratedsystemsofecologicalandenvironmental design.
Theplanetforexampleisa living, breathing,self-regulatingsystemthatsupportsmanysmallersystemsthatallwork together(integrate)tosupportlife.Our bodiesareintegratedsystems, our gardens areintegratedsystems, and societiesare integratedsystems.
Thecloserweadheretonaturalsystem logic,thehealthierweare. Thefartherwe strayfromnaturalsystemlogic, themore dis-easeand dis-regulationsetin.Thisholds trueforpeople,theplanetandsocieties.
Inatrulynaturalecosystem, thereis no ego.Livingthingscommandonlyas muchterritoryastheyneedtosurvive andmaintainpopulationbalance.Theyeat wholefoodsinseasonandonlyuntilthey arefull.Theyfulfilltheirunique rolesinthe ecosystem. Theydon’t wantonly destroy their habitat,and resourceextractionis
All12permacultureprinciplesareatplayin thisonemicroclimate.
regenerative.
Thetrophicsystem(livingandnon-livingfoodweb)governseverythinginside andoutsideourbodies,includingthe weather.Billionsoftrillionsofchemical reactionspersecond,unfoldinperfectharmonytomaintainhomeostasis(balance) Thescienceisindisputableandbeautiful.
Permaculturedesignprovidesalanguage fordeferencetothisexquisitelogic. We refertothreegoverningethics:earthcare, peoplecareandfairshare.
Twelveunderlyingprinciples,namely: observeandinteract,catchandstore energy,obtainayield,self regulateand acceptfeedback,use renewable resources andservices,producenowaste,design frompatternstodetails,integraterather thansegregate,usesmallandslowsolutions,useandvaluediversity,useedgesand valuethemargins,andcreativelyuseand respondtochange,governthousandsof integrativepractices.
Humansareego-centricbeings.While thereisnogettingaroundthisdistinction, imagineifwecouldsetcompetitionand over-consumptionasidelongenoughto realizeanon-exploitivecapitalistsociety modelledon regeneration,moderation, health,happinessandholisticthinking.
Asocietydesignedcollaborativelyby ourverybestthinkersusingourmost advancedtechnology,inwhich regenerative naturalsystemswere restoredtocollectivebenefit,andhealthynon-toxicfood andmaterialsfuelledpeopleandplanet equitably.
Sick-careandpolicingcostswould plummet,educationalstandardswould rise,woundedecosystemscouldheal,and peoplecouldlivehappilyandcreativelyin healthyhomesandcommunities,inpeace andwithoutfearorjudgment.
Studyingpermaculturechangedhow I seeandthinkabouteverything.Icannot un-knoworun-see.Iwishthisforeveryone. Itstartsathome.
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Itis with heavyhearts that we announce thepassingof Shanie Nicole LeBlanc,age 31,of NorthVancouver, BC, formerlyof Moncton, NB, on January4,2026.
Shanie wasadevoted nurse whodeeply lovedher profession. Sheworked formany yearsinthe Emergency DepartmentatThe Moncton Hospitaland, most recently, in Psychiatric Emergency (PEAT)at Lions Gate Hospital,wherehercolleagues became herchosen family.She will always be remembered asalovingdaughter,partner,granddaughter, compassionatecaregiver,and loyal friend.
Shanielived life with asenseofadventure, with alove of travel,andenjoyedlife’slittleluxuries. Sheloved deeply,cherishedqualitytimewiththoseclosest to her, andbrought care, warmth,and joywherevershewent.
She will be sadly missedbyherparents,Renée LeBlancand WayneMazerolle;her partner,Cameron McIlroyofVancouver;her grandparents,Maurice and GisèleLeBlancof Moncton,and Gloria Mazerolle of Bouctouche;andher most preciouspup,Leo.
She is also lovinglyrememberedbyheruncles and auntsMartin(Chantal)ofMoncton, Denys(Carly)of Oklahoma, USA,and Claude (Nadine)of Bouctouche; hercousins Samuel,Gabrielle,Bennett, Malcolm, and Lennan;andherdearfriendsMel (Michel)and their childrenCalebandLucaofMoncton,and Keniaand daughter Ellie of Vancouver. Shaniewaspredeceasedbyhergrandfather,Laurie Mazerolle.
Ourcondolencesare also extendedtotheLevigne family.
Apoemwrittenbyhercolleague Ash:
Sheknewhow to sit when themoment washard. sheknew howtostay whenstaying tookheart. Shehelpedmakesense of what felt unclear. Shemet peoplewhere they were, andkeptthemnear. Alaughso distinct. Asmile sosweet.
Agentle,calmpresence thathelpedpeoplebreathe, thatslowedthe worlddown, and steadied theirfeet. Agirlfrommoncton,way backeast. Wholearnedhowstormsmoveendlessly. shestoodbythe waves,steadyand sure, showing lostheartstheway totheshore.
Shestood with many through theirbattlesand fears. Acalm, steadyvoice when thoughtscrowded near, agrounding presence when theworldfelt unclear.
Shewill be missed in ways thatarestill unclear. Thisdoesn’tfeel real. Oh how will we allmoveon. she wasa presence wewill not forget. Awarmththat remains, Alegacyset. thoughshe is gone, whatshegavecarrieson.
Inthecareweextend. Inthecalmwepasson. Alifetaken toosoon. Aloss thatcutsdeep. Yetthe love thatshegave is oursstillto keep.
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On Saturday,January3,2026, averyspecialhusband, father,grandad,and great-grandadpassedaway. DonMcPhee will be lovinglyremembered by hiswife of sixty-nine years, Shirley;children, Greg (Lynda)and Gary (Sonia); grandchildren, Steven (Carrie),Lindsey (Mike),Liane (Eric) and Brian(Leah); great-grandchildren, Hudson, Nash,Skylar, Natasha, Eddie, and Jamie;and brother,Malcom(Lil).Hewaspredeceased by hismotherand father,Charlie and Kate McPhee, brotherand sister-in-law, Jack and Gilberte McPhee,and sister, Margo Foster.
Donwasbornathomeonthe family farm in Edwell, AB,onAugust1,1932. He methislifelong companion, Shirley, in high school in RedDeer,and they were marriedonSeptember 19,1956. Donobtained aCivil EngineeringDegreefrom theU of Ain1957.
Work in the constructionandprojectmanagement industriestook Donand Shirley backand forthacrossthe country.Retiringin2000 in Vancouver,they enjoyed livingclose to thewaterfrontand strollingthe West VanSeawall, as well as keeping theharbour “running smoothly” through theirconstantobservations.
Donservedonvariousboardsand wasanactivememberof Kinsmenand then Rotary formostofhislife. OneofDon’s favorite pastimeswas flying,andhe loved to take family membersfor rides in hisLakeBuccaneeramphibiousaircraft,doing watertakeoffs and landings in frontof thefamilycabinatSylvanLake, whenever hecouldfindavolunteerpassenger.
Donloved to singand play thetrumpet,thenadded thebagpipesand thebanjo, whichgavehim great joythroughouthislife. Hisloveofdiscussing politicskepthis mind sharpand sometimes, histongue sharper.Hehadaneasysmile and liked to have fun,along with awillingnesstodress up in whatever theoccasionor grandkidscalledfor,fromlarge fake glassestostrange clothes to lampshades. The family photoalbumsare awonder!!
Shanie NicoleLeBlanc
—lovin ly knownasAnn —wasbornon ,British Columbia,to and .Annpassedawayon ,after ashortbutbravebattle with cancer.
Annwas thecherished , raisedbetween NorthVancouverand West Vancouver,and sheremaineddeeplyproudofher Irishheritage throughouther life. Shecarried that pridewithwarmthand great spirit,and it was reflectedinher strong senseoffamily, loyalty, and community.
Shewaspredeceased by twobelovedbrothers, and and is survived by her siblings ,along with many extended family members wholovedherdeeply.
Annmarried ,who survivesher,and together theybuilt alifegrounded in family.Above all else,Ann’s greatestjoy washer family.She is survived by her four children: , (wife ,and children , ,and ), (husband ,and children ), and (husband ,and children ). Anntook immensepride in her childrenand grandchildren,andnothingbrought her more happinessthanbeing surroundedbythem.
Next to her childrenand randchildren, Ann treasureddeeplyher many Shewas aloyal friend, knownforher warmth,and humour.Ann’s caringpresence andsteady strength shaped thelivesof thosearoundher,andher legacy will continue through themanypeoplewho loved her.
Thosethat knew herbestknewthat Annlived bya straightforwardrule:do whatever is bestforher family and friends regardless of what it took.No effort toobig,nodetailtoo small. No one will ever forget that.
Therewill be aprivate ceremony forimmediate famil onl at Berkle Care Center,followedbya at the Pier,138 VictoryShipWay, on
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AyodeleAyola Floreani,age51,passedawayon December 18,2025,aftera courageousbattlewith cancer—one shefaced with unwavering strength anddignity.Ayola wasa gift to everyone whohad the privilegeof callingher afriend. Herradiant smile and warmpresencelit up everyroom sheentered.
AyolawasbornonAugust 28, 1974,inTrinidadand Tobago,andpassedawayinNorth Vancouver, BritishColumbia, Canada. Sheissurvivedin Canada by her twolovingchildren, Koko andMarley, her mother Marcia,herbrother Desmond,andher devotedpartner,Steve.
Sheislovinglyremembered by herbrothersand sisters, Michael,Jason, Jewel, Javon, Mosi,and father,Mongo.She is also remembered by awide, ever-growing circle of friends fromallwalks of life. Ayola’slifewas atrueadventure, lived with confidence, courage,and zest.Risingtothe topof her fieldfromveryhumbleanddifficultbeginnings, sheembodied grace, determination,andhardwork. Exceptionally intelligentandendlesslycurious,she wasalwayslearningandeducatingherself.
Herloveforher childrenwas immeasurable and deeplyinspiring.She found great joyinmusic, singing,dancing, travelling, and cooking, and will be remembered forthe joy, warmth,and inspirationshe brought into thelivesof so many.
Johnpassedawaypeacefully,surrounded by his loving family at NorthShoreHospice.
John is survived by hiswifeof57years, Helene;his children, Patrick(Lise), Madeleine,Scott,and Danielle (Fabio);and hisgrandkids, Jordan, Kaylie, Chantal,Makayla,Makaio, and Nevaeh.
John wasbornand raised in Ottawa andattended St.Pat’s High School,whereheexcelledatsports andacademics. He laterattended Queen’s University,wherehecompletedhisBachelor’s and Master’s degrees in civilengineeringand metthe love ofhislife, Helene.
They soon moved to Vancouver,whereJohn accepted apositionwiththe City of Vancouverafter beingamazed by theWestCoast’sbeauty. John managed theCityofVancouver’s Sanitation/Recyclingdepartment,retiringafter35 yearsofservice.John especiallyenjoyedorganizing the“TruckRodeos”eachyear.
Foralmostevery year withthecity, heandgood friends Rudy,Cliff, and Terrytook 1-2weeksa year to fish BarkleySound, landing many aTyee. John literally hadone room in hishousededicatedtohis fishinggear.Healsoenjoyed sailingand fishing closer to homewithgood friends Gerald and Gerhard.
John lovedskiingandenjoyed teachingallofhis kids to ski Mt.Seymour, wherehelived,and Whistler.Healsolovedplayingand watchinghockey, takinghiskidsand grandkidstomanyCanucks and WorldJunior games.
It brokeourhearts to lose you, butyoudidnotgoalone. Apartofuswent with you theday Godtook youhome.
If tearscouldbuild astairway andheartaches make alane, wewouldwalkour waytoheaven andbringbackourbeloved Mom into our warmembrace again.
John lovedsports andfishing,buthe lovedhis family most ofall.
Thefamilywould like to extend theirheartfeltthanks to NorthShoreHospice’s stafffor theirkindnessand support.
YourLove,Humour AndWisdom Live On In OurHearts.
Delmapassed away peacefully at NorthShoreHospice,surrounded by herdaughter Karen, granddaughters Brandiand Kelsey,andherdevotedcaregiver, Elvie.
Delma wasborninHarrowby, Manitoba,and latermoved to Winnipeg.Attheageof 12,she relocatedwithher parents and younger sister,Faye, to Burnaby, wheresheattended BurnabySouthSecondarySchool.
When Delmawas just 13 yearsold,she metthe love ofher life, Dick Alexander.She wasworkingafterschool atthe coffeecounterofherparents’ general storewhen shecaught theeye of ahandsomeyoung lumber truck driver.Two yearslater,Delma knew shewanted to marryDick, and to helpcontributeto theirwedding,she left schoolat 15 and washiredas the“Miss Revlon Girl”atthe Woodward’sdowntownstore.
On August2,1952, Delmaand Dickweremarried. Delmawasonly16yearsold.Two yearslater,they welcomedtheirdaughter Karen, followedeighteen months laterbytheirson David. By thetimeDelma was20, hercherished family wascomplete.
In 1964, Delmaand Dick took aleapof faithandopened Dick’s Lumber in Burnaby. Throughhardwork, dedication,and pride, they grew thebusiness fromhumblebeginnings into thesuccessful companyitistoday. Dick and Delmaweredeeplyappreciative of theirloyalandhardworking staff, whosecommitmentand dedicationplayedanintegralroleinthe company’ssuccess.
After thesuddenpassingof Dick in 2005, Delma,along with Karenand David, sold thecompanyin2008and began anew chapter withtheirinvestment companyin West Vancouver.Delma continued working thereuntil shortlybeforeherpassing.
Delmawas thetruematriarch ofher family.She ledwithgrace,loveand kindness, always putting family first. Herfamilywasher greatestjoy andproudestaccomplishment.
Sheloved shopping,gardening,anddiningout,and wasa well-knownregularat theParkRoyal Whitespot. Sundaybreakfastswerea family tradition,bringing togetherher largeextended family to sharecountless stories andmuchlaughter.
Delmahad aremarkablegiftfor making everyhousefeel likehome- warm,welcoming,and filledwithlovefromthe bungalow on FlemingStreet,tothe waterfronthomesat WhytecliffParkand Evergreen Avenue,and finally her treasuredpenthouseonBellevue.
Shealsoloved her many holidaysandbeautifulhomes in Maui,Birch Bay, and Palm Springs.Delma and Dick shared many wonderfuladventuresas they travelledthe worldwiththeirfriendsand family,creatingmemories that will be cherished forever.
Thefamilyextendsheartfeltgratitude to Delma’scaregiver, Elvie, forher love,careanddevotion to our mom.
Delmaislovinglyremembered by herdaughter,Karen Reano,six grandchildren- Brandi Kleaman (Chris), Kelsey Reano,Richard, Jason(Kamila), Kyle, and FaithAlexander,aswell as sevengreat-grandsons,Cash, Levi, Knox,Jackson, Harrison, Ace, and Jax. Shewill also be fondly remembered by hernephews,Gordon (Shirley), Frank(Ashley),and Gary QuoVadis, SteveAlexanderandnieceTerry(Larry)Kitching.
Delma waspredeceased by herdevotedhusband Dick,lovingson David, son-in-law Paul Reano,sisterFaye May(QuoVadis),andherparentsMargaretand Norris Cronk.
Aprivate familyburialwasheldatWestVancouver Cemetery inkeepingwithDelma’swishes. TherewillbeaCelebrationofLifefor Delmaat1:00pm,Friday, February20,2026, atthePinnacleHotelatthePier, 138Victory ShipWay, NorthVancouver.
Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsider adonationtotheNorthShoreHospice or theCanadianCancer Society.
Jo passedawaypeacefully,leavingbehind alegacy oflove, courage, advocacy, andquietdetermination that changedcountless livesacross British Columbia,Canada, andbeyond.
Jo wasa devotedmother,grandmother,greatgrandmother,sister, friend,and atirelesschampion forinclusionandhuman rights. Shewas apowerful voiceand visionaryinwhat wouldgrowintothe Community Living movement—helping to close institutions,buildinclusivecommunities,and shape lastingpolicychange.
Jo wasa founding memberof theWoodlands Parents’ Group,which helpedempowerfamiliesand advanceavisionofdignity and community-based supportthat shaped BritishColumbia’scommunity livingmovement.She alsoservedon theboardand laterasExecutive Directorof theCommunity Living Society. Sheworkedatprovincial,federal,and international levels to advancethe rightsofpeople livingwithintellectual anddevelopmental disabilities. Sheled with grace, elegance, andunwavering resolve.
Beyondherpublic work,Jofound joyinsimple pleasures—especiallysummers at GreenLakein theCariboo,whereshe swam,read in thesun, raked rocksalong theshore, and watchedgenerationsof her family grow.Itwasherhappyplace, anda reflectionofher steady,generous spirit.
Jo’s legacy continues through theJoDickey Foundation, whichsupports adults livingwith intellectualanddevelopmental disabilities by funding meaningful opportunities that fosterdignity,selfadvocacy, joyand belonging.
Jo Dickey’sliferemindsus that lastingchange begins with love,courage,and thesteadfastbelief that everypersonbelongs.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybemade to theJo DickeyFoundationtohonour Jo’s lifeand continue theworkshebelievedinsodeeply.
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Leonard(Leo)RoweDearpassedawayonJanuary 14,2026, justshyofhis 96thbirthday.
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Drew Shacker, of Nelson BC,bornAndrew Morie ShackeronAugust25, 1966, sadlypassedawayon January6,2026,of liver metastasis fromuveal melanomaatthe TrailHospital.
Margaret Greavespassedawaygently in her sleep duringthe morningofthe last dayof2025, while tuckedintobedatherdaughter’s home. She’dspent theweekof Christmasvisitingwithfamily, and more family memberswereonthe waytoseeher when shetookher last breath. Shewas95 yearsold.
Margaret wascommunity-minded, resilientand kind. Shewas asupportive parent,generous mother-inlawandgood friend.
Themoreyoudo unselfishly.
Born February3,1930,Leo was raisedon thefamily farm in Mukinbudin, WesternAustralia.Hecarrieda lifelongprideinhis Australianrootsand wasrarely happier than when recitinghisfavoritepoem (from memory), TheMan from SnowyRiver,by"Banjo" Paterson.
Shacks has a14-year-old son, Hendrix Shacker, and an 11-year-old daughter,MacyShacker, with his partnerof20 years, Erin Ostrom.
Drew wasanincrediblylovinganddevotedfather andpartner.
Themoreyoulive abundantly.
In 1952,Leo graduated from theUniversityof WesternAustralia with first-classhonoursin MechanicalEngineering. He beganhiscareer in BrokenHill, NSW, beforetravelingtoCanada, where aplanned stopbecameapermanenthomeafter meetinghis wife,Joannée Sachko (1934-2022),in Vancouver.
He grew up in NorthVancouver,withfondmemories of sittingonhis father Morie'sknee watching sports andplayinghockeyandbaseballwithhis Dadas coach.
Margaret Greavescareddeeplyaboutherbeloved family in England,as well asher twochildren, Russ (Deborah)and Kim(Hal).She washappytohave four grandchildrenand twogreat-grandchildren,and cherished thememoryofherhusbandof fiftyyears, Glen.
Margaret lived longand wellin ahomeand village sheloved.
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They marriedin1959, spent sixyearslivingand working in Sydney, and latersettled in North Vancouver,wheretheyraisedtheir twodaughters, Lauraand Margot.
Fromhisglory days to hissoftballand fantasy footballdays, "North VanHalen" waseverthe sports lover.
Burial will beprivate. In lieuofflowers,donations to theRed Crosswouldbe appreciated.
ACelebrationofLifewithfamily and friends will beheldatFirst Memorial on March28,2026,at2:00pm, 1505Lillooet Road in NorthVancouver,V7J2J1.
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Leo spent most ofhiscareer with BC Hydro, contributing to majorhydroelectric projects before retiring in 1988. He remainedactive throughouthis life, enjoyingskiing, cycling, bridge,running,tennis, and singing withtheWestVancouver KeyNotes choirfor seventeen years.
Drew is rememberedas agreat son,brother, partner,father,uncle,friend. ever "hanging out, lookingsharp, acting cool".
His family (Morie,Rebecca,Sueand Dave,Mark and Ava,Joeland Amanda, Brendanand Morgan, Chris, Zach,Giorgia and Jack,and theOstroms...) andhisfriends will cherishthe memoriesofhis59 years.
TheCelebrationofLifewill be live-streamed forremoteguests,which maybefound with Margaret’s nameat: closetothedateofthe event.
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He is survived by hisdaughters, Laura(Arne Bickle) and Margot (Christopher Kilpatrick), and grandson Adam Bruce. By request,therewillbenoservice.
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ShirleyAnne English(née Dean),bornSeptember 16,1930, in NewWestminster,BC, lived afulland satisfying life, 95 yearsyoung.Shepassedaway peacefully under thewonderfulcareofthe staffat VenviHollyburn House. Momwill bedeeplymissed by allwho knew and lovedher.Tootse was predeceased by herhusband, Dr.RoderickA English, in 2012.Mom islovinglyremembered by her four children, Kathy, Barbara(Bruce),Margaret, and Dean (Hazel), eight grandchildren,andfour greatgrandchildren.
With deep sadness, we announcethepeaceful passingof SamMcGladderyonFriday, January9, 2026,at theHospice in NorthVancouver.
SamwasborninKelowna into alarge family of twelve children. Fromanearly age,his firstlovewas hockey. Anaturalgoal scorer, he ledevery teamhe playedon. As ayoungboy, he walked five milesto practice,andhisgreatestfear wasthat theice rink mighthave burned down.Heplayedwellinto adulthoodand lovedtojoke, “When Iwason theice, thered light wenton!”
Sam’spassion forgolfbegan while caddyingforhis father.Healwaysdreamedofbecomingamemberof theprestigious Capilano Golf Club; adream realized in 1977.There,heforged many lastingfriendships, enjoyingendlessteasing, laughter,and friendly wagers—oftenremindingothersthat “Youdrivefor showandputtfordough.”
Afterhighschool,Sam movedtoVancouverand joinedanautomotiveaccessory company. In 1970, he formedhisown successfulagency, buildinga career that spanned more than50 years. He was widelyrespectedforhishonesty,integrity,strong work ethic, and famously firmhandshake. His competitivespiritcarried through everyaspectofhis life—“Second is forsomeoneelse.”
Aboveall else,Sam cherishedhisfamily. He shared hisloveofadventurewiththem through memorable tripstoEurope,Africa, theCaribbean,and Hawaii. Hisquick wit, quips,andone-linerswillliveon throughhischildrenand grandchildren.
Samissurvivedbyhis beloved wife of63 years, Judy;his sonKevin (Shauna);his daughter Sara (Thomas);andhisfouradored grandchildren, Ryan, Mark,Eric, and Keira. He is also lovingly remembered by hissiblings Kevin, Terry, Eileen, Shawn,and Kaye,aswellasmanyniecesand nephews.
Hewill bedeeplymissedand fondlyremembered by allwho knew him.
Born in Stettin, Germany, Eber grew up in Hamburg, leavingin1962 for, supposedly, “a year”inCanada. He lived in MontrealbeforemovingtoVancouver, wherehemethisfuturewife, Doris, on alocal tennis court. During their61yearstogether,theyraised theirfourdaughtersinNorth Vancouver -Kim (Joel), Vivian (Brian),Karin (Calen),and Nicole (Paul).
Eber worked in thecar industryand, laterinlife, wenton to realizehis dreamof owninghisown companybeforeretiring to play tennisandgolf. He lovedtotraveland spend time with hisfamilyand friends.Heisfondlyremembered by hissiblings, Rosemarie, Ulrich,Dietlind,and Helmut,andhis godsons,Raphaeland Fraser.
Hisprideand joywerehis grandchildren, Jordyn, Sydney, Abby,Avery,and Wyatt, to whomhe was simply knownas“Ebie”.
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Asalewill take placeonlineatwww.bid13.com start‐ingat5:00PMonSaturday, January31,2026, until 5:00 PM on Sunday, February8,2026. Winners will be contacted by emailattheendof theauction. Room contents arepersonal/household goodsun‐less notedotherwise.Bidswill be fortheentirecon‐tentsofeach lockerunit.
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1Bed/1Bathw/a view, AvailableDec.15, $2,200,no ets, no smoking.
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MA ArchitectsLtd,has submitteda rezoning applicationfor a6-StoreyRentalResidentialbuilding locatedat 115 E18thSt, North Vancouver,B.C.and isinvitinginterestedmembersofthepublic to aVirtual Developer InformationSession to learnaboutthe application, askquestions,andsubmitcomments.
HowtoParticipate:
Participationwill beavailablevia computer(with videooraudio)andvia telephone.
Participants need to send anemailrequesttothe applicantprior tothemeeting.
Date: February5th,2026
Time: Thepresentationwill beginat6:00PM.
To place yourad, call Adamat 236-889-6595 oremail ahogan@glaciermedia.ca
To placeyourad, callNadiaat 604-653-7851 oremail nmather@glaciermedia.ca
DEVELOPER INFORMATIONSESSION
MaralZolghadr MA ArchitectsLtd. 604-780-6461
maral@m-aarchitects.com
cnv.org/Applications Searchbyproperty address
Planning Department Contact: HamedGhasemi(Planning &Development), planning@cnv.org,604-983-7357
Thismeetingisrequiredbythe City of North Vancouveraspartofthe development process.
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