July 16, 2025

Maplewood Farm celebrates 50 years of life

BRENT RICHTER

brichter@nsnews com

Down on the farm – Maplewood Farm that is – fouryear-old James Smallwood clutches a handful of kale and waits for his turn to get inside the “rabbitat,” where bunnies and guinea pigs are treated by visitors to a smorgasbord of healthy snacks.

From the time the gate opens, there’s a stream of youngsters parading through the five-acre facility. In many cases they are getting their first-ever encounter with domestic farm animals.

It’s a tradition that, as of this summer, dates back 50 years. But Maplewood Farm, as it is today, is another one of those almost-never-happened success stories.

Before it was Maplewood Farm, it was just a farm. Or numerous farms and a dog kennel, specifically, starting in 1924 when it was purchased by Joseph Ellis and Walter Young. They developed the land into a dairy farm that delivered milk and cream to residents from Lonsdale to Deep Cove, a history compiled by District of North Vancouver notes.

They sold the farm to the Smyth Family who continued to keep 25 head of cattle, selling raw milk for 10 to 12 cents per quart until 1946 when provincial public health legislation banned the sale of unpasteurized milk. The Smyths sold their herd and converted the farm to a dog kennel where

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Farm manager Selina Cowman cuddles with Fig, a three-month-old Nigerian pygmy goat, at North Vancouver’s Maplewood Farm The farm will hold a 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, July 19 PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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Metro loses legal bid in feud over millions of documents

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has decided that the former contractor for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project does not have to cut from its list of nearly four million documents produced in a legal battle with Metro Vancouver.

In April, Metro had sought a court order that would force Acciona Wastewater Solutions to remove any “irrelevant and duplicate documents” and provide a declaration of the newly amended list.

But in his July 7 ruling, Justice Bruce Elwood found that Acciona had made reasonable efforts to ensure the documents filed in the case were relevant, and that it had not merely done a “document dump” – a tactic used to purposely complicate legal proceedings.

This is the latest in a complex lawsuit between Metro and Acciona over the design, construction and partial financing of the sewage plant.

Acciona is suing Metro for more than $250 million for breaches of contractual obligations, including wrongfully terminating the project agreement. Metro is countersuing Acciona and six affiliates for more than $1 billion for breaching the agreement, including “material” breaches.

In October 2021, Metro terminated the project agreement with Acciona, and PCL Construction was hired as the new construction manager in 2022. The estimated cost of the project has ballooned from $700 million to almost $4 billion.

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In May of this year, Metro applied to delay the upcoming trial, which is currently scheduled for March 1, 2027, citing the document load as a major impediment to being ready for trial. Elwood denied that request as well.

Metro accuses Acciona of ‘document dump’ tactic

In the more recent matter, Metro argued that the magnitude of irrelevant and duplicate documents amounted to an unlawful document dump to complicate the process of sharing documents with Metro’s lawyers. Metro alleged that Acciona had not done

enough manual human review while producing documents for trial. But Acciona strongly disputed that claim, stating that it took all reasonable steps to minimize the number of irrelevant or duplicate documents.

In total, Acciona collected almost 29 million documents for trial, including roughly 20 million emails and attachments, five million documents from an internal share drive, and two million from the project management software that Acciona used to communicate with Metro and other participants during the design and construction phases of the project, according to Elwood’s written ruling.

Person in wheelchair struck by driver

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a crash that injured a person in a wheelchair and the vehicle’s driver in a London Drugs parking lot July 9.

The incident happened around 2 p.m. in the parking lot located on the corner of 20th Street and Lonsdale Avenue.

Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said the driver of a black Lexus had struck a post and then landed on a concrete raised barrier

In the process, a person in a wheelchair was also struck.

The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries, Sahak said, adding that the driver also suffered minor injuries.

Sahak said the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS)

was called and that a portion of the parking lot had been closed. Fire and ambulance were also on scene, Sahak said.

Police asked drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area during the investigation of the collision.

Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative

Acciona then used specialized software to reduce the number irrelevant documents.

The judge disagreed with Metro’s claim that the document list was inaccurate.

Elwood noted that Acciona manually reviewed nearly half a million documents that the software was unable to, and that the company’s other quality controls and had removed nearly 150,000 irrelevant documents over the past year

“While there are unquestionably a large number of irrelevant documents in Acciona’s production, there are not as many as [Metro] claims. Moreover, it is not fair to say, as [Metro] does, that Acciona knowingly produced some 750,000 irrelevant documents,” Elwood said

He described a document dump as an “abusive, old-school practice” where a party discloses a large number of irrelevant and disorganized documents to inflict costs and confusion on the receiving party.

“I would not describe Acciona’s conduct as a document dump,” he said.

Elwood said he agreed with Metro that producing documents shouldn’t add undue burden in reviewing irrelevant or duplicate ones. “However, the standard is not perfection. The courts recognize that 100 per cent accuracy in electronic discovery is impractical,” he said

In denying Metro’s request, the judge also ordered the regional government to cover Acciona’s costs related to the application. But the judge denied Acciona’s request for additional special costs, and said Metro’s application was “neither frivolous nor wasteful.”

A black Lexus shows damage after an incident in a London Drugs parking lot Wednesday, July 9. PAT BELL

With a new contractor hired, work has ramped up again at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant this year. NICK LABA / NSN

RECOGNIZE THESE MEN?

Police release photos of suspects behind MLA office explosion

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Police have released images of two suspects wanted for questioning in an investigation into an explosion outside the office of North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma.

The early morning blast June 27 caused damage to an entry door to the office building on the 200 block of Esplanade West.

At a July 8 press conference, North Vancouver RCMP revealed CCTV still images of what appeared to be two men in an underground parking lot near Ma’s constituency office in Lower Lonsdale the morning of the incident.

Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for North Van RCMP, said investigators believe the blast was caused by an “unsophisticated, homemade device” initiated by a burning fuse.

“It could potentially be multiple bear bangers or commercially available fireworks taped together to increase the explosive potential of the item,” he said.

Sahak added that police believe a second explosion earlier on June 27 that damaged a nearby street sign was linked to the office blast.

Based on the extensive review of video footage captured in the area, police are releasing images of two suspects believe to have played a role in setting off the device, Sahak said.

Police describe suspect No. 1 as a white male with short, balding hair, a stocky build, and wearing a black jacket, dark T-shirt and blue jeans.

Suspect No 2 is described as a white male with a slender build, wearing a long blond wig, black hoodie and dark blue pants.

Sahak urged the public to review the images and contact police if they recognize the suspects.

“The public always plays a very important role in the investigation,” he said. “Now is the time to follow the wellknown message: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity to the police.”

At this time police could not say whether the incident was politically motivated or not, Sahak said. Since the incident, police have increased visible foot patrols in the area to deter continued mischief to buildings, and to reassure the public and enhance community safety, he said.

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NEW WAY TO PAY

Two West Vancouver parks to get physical pay parking stations

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Free parking is becoming a scarce resource in West Vancouver’s public parks and commercial areas.

At a meeting Monday, July 7, council passed a series of new measures to expand the district’s pay parking regime.

That includes adding physical pay stations in two popular public parks and extending annual parking pass eligibility to members of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Council also directed staff to keep working toward adding pay parking in parks adjacent to business areas, and potentially expanding pay parking into Ambleside Park.

In a presentation, staff said that pay parking had been added to Cypress Falls and Seaview Walk beginning in May, after getting the green light from council earlier this year. Since launching the pay service, the two parks have generated nearly $5,000 in revenue, staff said.

Going forward, council have approved a budget of $15,000 to fund a year-long pilot with two physical pay stations. It hasn’t yet been confirmed where they will go, but staff said it would likely be Whytecliff and Lighthouse parks.

The district introduced smartphone app-based pay parking at those two parks and Nelson Canyon last year but many visitors have complained of problems with the app due to spotty cell service.

Since pay parking was introduced in the three parks in February 2024, the municipality has brought in more than $819,000 in gross revenue.

Right parking solution could generate district revenue while helping businesses, ADBIA says Staff said the district has also began working with the Ambleside and Dundarave Business Improvement Association to advance pay parking in parks adjacent to business areas, including along Argyle Avenue between 14th and 15th streets, as well as John

Since the district introduced smartphone app-based pay parking at three

Lawson and Dundarave parks. Previously, the ADBIA had expressed concerns that pay parking in those areas could drive away potential customers from accessing businesses nearby.

The situation has changed since previous parking studies done in 2017 and 2018, said ADBIA executive director Maureen O’Brien, adding that drivers are no longer respecting parking rules.

“I would like to work with staff because I can’t do it by myself,” she said. “I need the support of the district so that we can come up with a solution. Because we all want the same thing. We all want to have turnover.”

A good solution could generate revenue for the district while helping local businesses to be successful, O’Brien said “I’m hoping that some of the

money that is generated from the parking near our commercial areas, which will have an impact on our businesses, can go to beautification and sidewalk repairs and garbage pickup.”

Earlier this year, the district made its annual parking pass free for West Vancouver residents And now, those free passes have been extended to the Squamish Nation. Currently, some district amenities are on Squamish Nation land, including the Ambleside Pitch and Putt golf course and the eastern portion of Ambleside Park.

As the district wants to expand pay parking through that park, staff have attempted to engage with the Nation.

At last week’s meeting, staff recommended continuing to engage with Squamish Nation about the pay parking expansion but council instead directed staff to “expediently implement pay parking in all areas of Ambleside park excluding where the Squamish Nation is the rightsholder,” and report back after six months’ operation.

Harry Jerome Oval officially opens

ZAIN ALRAGHEB Contributing writer

A brand new track has arrived to the North Shore community. The Harry Jerome Oval is officially open.

On July 8, the District of West Vancouver celebrated the track opening at the West Vancouver Place for Sport with a ribbon cutting and an inaugural lap around the track.

Mayor and council were in attendance with guests including Coun. Deborah Baker of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), West Vancouver Schools board trustees, and the Place for Sport fundraising committee.

Valerie Jerome, sister of the late Harry Jerome, was also present to mark the occasion and celebrate the opening.

The Harry Jerome Oval was part of a larger initiative to rebuild West Vancouver Secondary’s track and field facility, which took over a decade. The West Vancouver Place for Sport was opened to the public in December of last year

The Harry Jerome Oval is ready to provide a safe and high-quality space for students, athletes, clubs and community members to train, compete and stay active, the municipality stated in a press release.

The six-lane track field was built to

world athletics standards using a ‘sandwich system,’ which ensures long-term durability. The system also supplies the track with exceptional shock absorption as well as enhanced performance and reduces the risk of training-induced injuries.

It was announced in 2021 by West Vancouver Schools and the District of West Vancouver that this running track will be named in honour of Harry Jerome, one of Canada’s most legendary track and field athletes, who lived on the North Shore as a youth

Zain Alragheb is a student intern reporting for the North Shore News. She can be reached at zainalragheb@gmail.com.

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West Vancouver’s mayor and council officially open the Harry Jerome Oval at the West Vancouver Place for Sport. DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER

The right fight

The forces of hate are relentless and uncompromising. They are dead set on a restrictive worldview that only serves a small, privileged segment of the population.

To stop hate, it must be fought with even more conviction. We must also accept that this battle requires constant effort, and that there might never be a true end in sight

Last week, District of North Vancouver’s mayor and council unanimously endorsed an anti-hate pledge, a commitment to be a welcoming community where hate isn’t tolerated.

Coun. Catherine Pope brought the pledge to council following months of hateful demonstrations on the Mountain Highway overpass. Those ugly rallies took aim at trans people and others in the queer community, and were rightly condemned

by local officials and the provincial government

Demonstrators, however, continued to wave their bigoted banners long after a court injunction was issued. It took a group of rainbow counter-protesters showing up at the weekly gatherings to get the haters to finally leave.

Similar to the counter protest, the pledge adds an active voice to the war against hate. Instead of merely hoping for the best, it outlines how to deal with the worst.

These types of actions are critical in the present moment. Recent data show police-reported hate crimes rose 23 per cent from 2022 to 2023 in B.C.

We should take inspiration from these examples, and reflect on how to better fight hate in our daily lives – because a world in which hate wins is too terrible to imagine. Losing is not an option.

These few moments on a soccer pitch will last

ANDY

PREST

aprest@nsnews.com

On Sunday morning, 10 teens from North Vancouver stood, arms linked, under the scorching Kamloops summer sun.

It was the provincial soccer championship final, and the two teams were in a shootout, fighting for gold following an exhausting and thrilling battle that ended in a 3-3 tie. Through four rounds of shooters, each player had scored. It was now, essentially, sudden death. One miss could mean silver, one hit could bring gold.

North Van’s fifth shooter walked to the spot, placed the ball, stepped back and took a deep breath as the crowd fell silent.

I remember all the provincial

championships I played in when I was a sporting lad some 30 years ago. There was senior basketball my Grade 12 year In the three-game zone final we dropped the first one at home and then won twice on the road to make the provincial championships.

There we went on a strong run all the way to the gold medal game, where we got absolutely crushed by a dominant team.

I made two provincial 100-metre sprint finals, finishing eighth in both. Those who know the ins and outs of the sprinting world might recognize that ranking by a different name: last place.

Gold finally came on the soccer pitch

In a provincial final played right in my hometown, we battled our longtime rivals in a tough match on a field that was absolutely

swamped by a Prairie storm that rolled through earlier in the day With the score tied late in the game I found some daylight and went streaking into their box, took aim, swung my leg and … missed the ball completely While I sped to glory, the ball had stopped dead behind me in a huge puddle of water

But my pal Jonesy, a clever little Brit with a wicked left foot, was following behind, and ripped that suddenly stopped and soggy soccer ball as hard as he could, splashing it into the back of the net. Victory.

Apologies for all this random reminiscing – I hope you haven’t jumped out of the nearest window to escape all of this gratuitous glory days bluster

The point isn’t how incredible those

achievements are (they’re really not, in the grand scheme of things), it’s how vivid those memories are to this day I can’t tell you what happened at my grad ceremony or what I did on my first day at work, but I can still feel my soaked blue and white soccer jersey clinging to my body after Jonesy and I celebrated his goal by hydroplaning through the largest pitchside puddle on our bellies. Last Sunday I was back on the pitch, this time as a coach. With provincial gold on the line, I watched my fifth and final shooter confidently pound the ball into the back of the net.

Our opponent picked his spot and fired over the bar

“Yeaaaaahhhhhh!!!” we roared as we

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PLEASE LEARN FROM MY SON’S HORRIFIC CRASH ON LONSDALE

Dear Editor:

RE: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Tesla Driver, June 25 news story

I am the mother of the young man severely injured in the catastrophic accident on Lonsdale between a motorcyclist and a Tesla on Father’s Day

Thank you for immediately publishing the plea from the RCMP for dashcam and other video footage. From that, I saw that several bystanders rushed to help my son, which must have been traumatic given his horrific injuries.

My husband and I would very much like to thank them publicly from the bottom of our hearts for such compassion He wasn’t alone while waiting for the ambulance. He remains in hospital in serious condition on dialysis after extensive surgery, including an amputation.

This accident was entirely avoidable, as are most. Since that fateful day, we have been even more aware of the poor driving habits of some.

Police attend the scene of a motorcycle crash on Lonsdale Avenue just before 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15. NSN STAFF

Please, please, anyone reading this, inattention can mean life-altering consequences for yourself or others. Running a red light may get you to the next red light sooner, or not stopping at a stop sign, or cutting off another driver, or speeding.

Be courteous. Give a wave when you’re let into another lane. Your actions mean such a difference.

Linda A. North Vancouver

So many help make it possible

stormed the pitch, racing to our beaming, screaming keeper. I haven’t sprinted that fast since those days on the track.

I’m not saying we’ve done anything unheard of or unique. Dozens of North Shore teams win provincial or sometimes even national titles each year Another NVFC team claimed silver on Sunday; a team in a higher division won gold the week prior; and a week before that two teams full of North Shore players, playing in the province’s highest youth soccer league, won championship titles that earned them berths in national championships coming up in the fall.

Softball and baseball are in full swing now too, with more medals likely to come. Hockey, football, rugby, field hockey – North Shore trophy cases sag under the weight of the hardware.

It’s not a unique accomplishment, but it absolutely is a special one for each of those teams.

I know I’ll never forget this team, the dazzling and draining work they put in to win four games in four days against their division’s toughest opponents. It was special for us, for all of those who supported them through the rainy winter games, year after year It was special for everyone who made

sacrifices for this, using their hard-earned money and vacation time to let their kids chase a dream. It was special (I hope) for the little siblings who caused gleeful havoc on the hotel waterslide and then clanged the team to victory with the world’s loudest cowbell.

Most of all it was special for those players, who spent every Friday night last year practicing their free kicks and crosses rather than hanging out at the mall.

I hope, 30 years from now, those boys are telling their own kids, or whoever wants to listen, about the time they gathered on a little stage in a Kamloops parking lot, received a cool wooden trophy and thrust it into the sky as the organizers queued up the Queen classic “We Are the Champions.”

I’m so thankful opportunities like this still exist, and there are dedicated people all over the map working to put on events that give kids a chance to build their own unforgettable memories. There are many moments in a lifetime. Only a few last forever

Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News, author of a regular humour/lifestyle column and proud coach of the NVFC Maverick10 team. He promises not to write about this win every week.

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

North Van district councillor puts forward anti-hate pledge

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Allies and a District of North Vancouver councillor have joined forces to draft a pledge aiming to create a safer, more inclusive municipality.

On Monday, July 7, District of North Vancouver council endorsed an anti-hate pledge, a commitment to be a welcoming community where hate is not tolerated.

Coun. Catherine Pope brought the pledge to council after observing protesters on the Mountain Highway overpass in recent years, in addition to hearing concerns from the community and other evidence of hate on the North Shore.

“Hate in all its forms erodes the foundation of any strong community,” Pope said. “This anti-hate pledge gives us as municipal leaders the opportunity to say clearly and unequivocally hate has no home in the District of North Van.”

The pledge lists actions council and the mayor will promise to do, such as rejecting all forms of hate and discrimination including public or online messaging targeting people based on their race, age, family status, gender identity or expression, sex

District of North Vancouver Coun. Catherine Pope (second from left) gathers with community members after an anti-hate pledge brought forward to council was approved last week CATHERINE POPE / X

and sexual orientation, income, physical or mental disability or religion.

Under the pledge, mayor and council vow to promote equity, inclusion and intersectionality in leadership, advocate for education and public awareness to reduce hate-based situations along with a commitment to ongoing engagement with community members to build long-lasting strategies, the document states.

All councillors supported the motion,

with some saying the pledge is vital as hate has been on the rise.

Last week, the province announced more than $734,000 to support the B.C. hate crimes unit led by the RCMP The funding will help add five additional RCMP officers and one intelligence analyst, according to a B.C. Government news release.

Police reported hate crimes rose 23 per cent from 2022 to 2023 in B.C. In that period, the province said crimes motivated by race or ethnicity increased by 12 per cent, incidents related to sexual orientation jumped by 43 per cent and religious hate crimes rose by more than 50 per cent.

Coun. Herman Mah said he worries about the recent trends.

“These stats are a source of concern, and we need to address this situation,” Mah said.

“I believe that council, by voluntarily taking this pledge, will show leadership in the district, and that we want people to know that the district is a welcoming place for all people who want to live in our society.”

Before the motion, community residents spoke out to support the pledge but also to share their own experiences with hate, including Stephanie Wilson who co-wrote the pledge with Pope.

Wilson spoke of the feelings of isolation

that came after the arrival of the protesters on Mountain Highway

“I found myself on an overpass in the District of North Vancouver every Thursday afternoon because a Freedom Convoy rally explicitly targeted trans and queer people,” she said. “Standing on an overpass listening to someone scream far-right talking points into a megaphone wasn’t the hard part The hard part was coming to terms with the silence. When someone is targeted by hate, silence becomes approval.... When no one stands up to affirm that hate is wrong, you start to wonder if everyone else agrees with the hate.”

The North Vancouver activist said she hopes that the pledge will be a starting point for bigger conversations and actions, but also moving the community forward that values and welcomes everyone.

“This pledge simply asks leaders to use their voice and their platform to end the silence so that everyone knows that they belong, they are valued and that they are safe to live in, work in and visit North Vancouver,” she said.

Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

QUEUE JUMPERS

Police nab bus lane cheaters near bridge

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Few things draw more ire from a North Shore driver than sitting in bridge traffic and watching a car blast by them in the bus lane.

West Vancouver police busted scores of queue jumpers in a July 4 enforcement blitz on the Lions Gate Bridge on-ramp. Police said they issued 24 violation tickets to drivers using the bus lane as their front-of-the-line access to the bridge. Each bus lane violation ticket carries a $109 fine.

During the blitz, police also took a prohibited driver off the road who now faces additional consequences, including having their vehicle impounded. Typically, costs run $700-800 for a seven-day impound. The rules of the road are designed with safety in mind, police said

“It’s important to respect the signage and pavement markings,” West Van police said in a post to social media. “The bus lanes are for buses and motorcycles only – not EVs, HOVs, Ubers, taxis, nor those in a hurry.”

Police added it’s a driver’s responsibility to understand the meaning of road signs. The diamond indicates that a lane is reserved for specific vehicle types (or sometimes bicycles). Drivers are required to look at the other signage, such as the writing on the pavement, which in this case says “Bus Lane,” or signs posted, which say “Bus lane, motorcycles OK” and “Bus lane only,” police said.

Filing fora better future: This North Shore non-profit is easing tax season stress

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Classic cars, community spirit and acause that matters —Cruise the Shore for Charity returns this August for its seventh annual event on the North Shore, promising another weekend of engines, memories and giving back.

As along-time North Shoreresident and retiree, Phyllis says that she sleeps easier knowing she has the supportof her community behind her.“NSCR saved my life. It had been avery difficult time formonths and at my age, I was just lost. Adrian at NSCR saved me. Therewas alot of patience and reassurance. ”

The two-day fundraiser,happening August 23 and24, 2025, brings together rare, custom and collector vehicles for ahigh-octane celebration that’s equal parts car showand community festival.

Aproven poverty reduction initiative

From aSaturday cruise through the neighbourhoods of theNorth Shore to aSunday show-and-shine at Park Royal, the event is designed to entertain families, spark connections while raising funds for the North Shore Crisis Services Society.

will take place from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at The Village at Park Royal, complete with a50/50 drawand familyfriendly activities.

London says the event’scommunity impact is what keeps people coming back.

“We’vebeen luckytoraise $80,000 to $85,000 ayear for different charities. There’ssomething tangible about it.People see that it’safun, accessible waytogive back,”hesays.

This year’sfundraising efforts will support the North Shore Crisis Services Society,which provides emergencyshelter,housing and essential services to women and children fleeing domestic violence. London says the decision to support NSCSS reflects both a timely need and abroader opportunity.

“Car culture has always been male-dominated. So when we can publicly showsupport for women and children in crisis, it means something,”hesays.

North ShoreCommunity Resources’Community Volunteer Income TaxProgram helps lower-income North Shoreresidents file taxes, access refunds and find financial stability

will also be fanfavourites likethe Back to the Future DeLorean replica and entries from North Shore-based custom shop Rusty Hookers.

More than numbers: Emotional impact of tax support

On Saturday,cars will gather for apre-cruise breakfast at Tomahawk Restaurant before hitting the road for a scenic drive across the North Shore.

“Ithelps normalize allyship and reminds people that community support doesn’tjust come from one place.”

the deadline for tax-deductible donations for the 2024 tax year until Feb. 28, 2025.

NSCR’sCommunity Income TaxClinic empowers eligible lower income individuals to file their income tax return with the support of qualified volunteers registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.This ensures that individuals can accesstheir tax refunds along with much-needed government benefits if eligible. Avisible display of what happens when volunteers in the community come together to support their neighbours.

From the very beginning, Cruise the Shore has taken a different approach to thetypical car event.

“Most car shows focus on one sector of the hobby,” says Dan London, of the organizing society

“This program is very volunteer driven,”says Adrian Partridge, Community TaxProgram Coordinator

“Ours is eclectic. Youmight see arare British classic parked next to an $800,000 McLaren or aone-of-threein-Canada Willys Whippet next to afully customized hot rod.People love it because it’saplace wherea hotrodder can talk to asupercar owner and everyone’s there for the same reason.”

“Thereare about 30 volunteerswho areorganizing, taking calls, making appointments and hosting tax clinics. Thereare also tax preparers whodothe taxes. All of this takes time and we’revery blessed with fantastic volunteers. It’sanexceptional serviceand arewarding way to give back to the community.”

This year’sevent features afew standout vehicles, including afully restored 1967 Plymouth GTX with a world-famous HEMI engine, expected to arrive street-ready with close to 600 horsepower.There

The NSCR Community Income TaxProgram is open to North Shoreresidents with 65% of those accessing the service identifying as seniors—though thereismoreto this crucial service than just returns and benefits.

Community members can viewthe cruise as it passes through local neighbourhoods. Sunday’sshow-and-shine

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London recalls amoment that stuck with him at apast show—walking through Park Royal and seeing alittle boywith his mother,who wastrying to lure him away from the showwith apromise of ice cream. Instead, the boyturned to his mother and said, “Hot rods are better than ice cream.”

ForLondon, that joycaptures the essence of Cruise the Shore.

“Without Adrian, Idon’t know what Iwould have done. Ididn’t know who to talk to and now,all my worry has been removed. I’m looking forwardtomytaxes for this year,” says Phyllis. “The world is abetter place for the community with people like Adrian and North Shore Community Resources in it.”

North ShoreCommunity Resources would like to give aspecial thank you to their supporters, Ratcliff and QuadReal.

“It’sabout connection,”hesays. “People dancing, laughing, dreaming alittle when theysee the cars. It’s fun, butit’salso meaningful.”

Fordetails,registrationandafulleventschedule, visitcruisetheshore.ca.

Formore information about the tax clinic, visit community.nscr.ca/community-income-tax-program. To donate, please visit www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/10605

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Mona Heidari brings clarity to complex financial decisions

Here’show to investwith thenecessary confidence and context to weather any financial storm

Mona Heidari may not coach athletes but her approachto financial planning shares the same mindset as aseasoned marathon trainer.Goal-driven, strategic and builtfor the long haul.

As aseasoned wealth advisor with Scotia Wealth Management, she helps clients build financialplans and investment portfolios with clear goals and confidence.

And perhaps above all else,there’s an unparalleled truth in realizing that reaching financial goals is, in fact, a marathon rather than asprint.

“Financial planning and investment portfolio management areintertwined and arenot aone-time event —it’san ongoing relationship,”Heidari says.“Life changes and so should your financial strategy.Mygoal is to be along-term partner,helping clients adapt, grow and feel confident every step of the way.”

BUILDING ALASTING PLAN

The first step in this long-term partnership comes by way of an initialconsultation focused on discovery and connection. Heidari assesses aclient’scurrent financial situation, long-term goals, values and any concerns that keep them up at night.

From there, the partnership examines investment portfolios, income, liabilities,

assets and insurancetobuild afully customized financial plan that acts as equal parts road map and acollaborative, livingdocument that’srevisited regularly

“Ialso design and manageaninvestment portfolio that reflects the client’srisk toleranceand time horizon, ensuring the strategy directly supports their objectives,”

Heidari says.“We reviewand adjust both the plan and investments regularly to stay aligned with any lifeormarket changes.”

Take,for example, afamily Heidari recently worked with. They came to her concerned about whetherthey could retirecomfortably while still helping their childrenlaunch their careers and enter the real estate market,all while planning to eventually pass on their business. Heidari helped them build acomprehensive plan that addressed eachofthese goals, from creating an investment strategy to support retirement

income to setting aside funds fordown payments and developing aclear business succession plan. Today,the family feels confident knowing their future—and their children’s—ismoresecure and thoughtfully mappedout.

And as Heidari explains, thereisavast differencebetween simply investing and planning foryour financial future. Investing is just one component of a financial plan, whereas planning takes aholistic view to align aclient’sneeds: it considers aclient’sfinancial resources coupled with their lifegoals, rather than just choosing stocksorfunds.

Heidari employs the same type of comprehensive understanding when it comes to retirement planning, tax strategies, investment management, risk protection, estate planning and philanthropic goals.

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Without aplan, wealthtransfer can be inefficient and emotionally stressful for families. Athorough plan ensures clarity, minimizes tax burdens and allowswealth tobepassed on with purpose and intent.

“The investment strategies Iimplement aretailored to support each client’s unique financial plan, balancing risk and return in away that helps them stay on track and feel confident about their financial future,”Heidari says.

Whatever the task calls for, Heidari prides herself on a360-degree, personalized approach –clientsaren’t just getting investment adviceoraretirement plan, they aregetting acoordinated and contextualized strategy that integrates all aspectsoftheir financial picture.

Heidari knows it’s not just about numbers on apage. She makes sureeverything makes sense toher clients by using visual tools likecharts, cash flow graphs and timelines tobreak things downina way that’s easy to understand.

“My goal is to give clientsclarityand confidenceintheir financial lives,”Heidari says.“Trust comes from consistent followthrough, listening deeply and providing advicethat’s always in their best interest. Icreateasafespacefor questions and tough conversations.”

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Mona Heidari helps families build personalized financial plans that support retirement, family goals and long-term peaceofmind. PHOTOVIA ISTOCK.

Mona Heidari takes amarathon-minded approachtofinancial planning, helpingclients build long-term strategies with clarity and confidence.

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SUMMER SIPPING

New pop-up lounge coming to West Vancouver waterfront

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

West Vancouverites will have a new place to gather and let a little loose this summer, right on the Ambleside waterfront.

This Friday at 3 p.m., Batch will open its new location for the first time, behind the Ferry Building Gallery and next to Ambleside Pier The outdoor pop up will serve adult beverages – including beer from local breweries – and eats from a rotating food vendor. Families are welcome to bring their kids to the pop up, which is also dog friendly

The business will be open 3 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with live acoustic music at 6 p.m. each night. The cordoned off lounge area will be filled with casual seating options and customers will order at the counter, similar to existing Batch locations in Kitsilano and the Plaza of Nations in downtown Vancouver

People in the Ambleside community have been calling for something just like this, said Maureen O’Brien, executive director of the Ambleside and Dundrave Business Improvement Association.

“A survey that we did had 76

per cent saying they would like a brewery or taproom in Ambleside, and that they want more activation on the water,” she said “Someplace to just stop and have beer, something that brings some energy to Ambleside, something that’s a bit more youthful.”

Batch is currently booked for an eight-week pilot wrapping up on the Sept. 12 weekend, but

that could be extended if things go well, O’Brien said

“If it works great, we can continue to do these kinds of things. And if it didn’t, well, no harm in trying,” she said. “It’s what people have been asking for I mean, we have such beautiful, beautiful waterfront, and it’s just so underutilized.”

The new location is a full-circle moment for Batch founder

John Negrin, who grew up in West Vancouver. Negrin, a former professional hockey player, was selected by the Calgary Flames in the 2007 NHL Draft, but spent most of his career playing in the American Hockey League.

Since retiring from pro hockey in 2020, he’s been involved with several businesses. He founded the first Batch location in August 2022 in the Plaza of Nations, and

opened the second Kits location in June 2024.

So far, Batch has been a hit.

“It’s going well,” he said. “It’s just about creating a good space. At both locations that we have, there’s a good energy So we tend to be busy.”

There’s live music and it’s free to enter, Negrin said.

“So a lot of people just love coming out and catching some local artists,” he said. And he keeps all the product selection local to B.C.

“We want to try to create a place where local brands can have some exposure, and people can try some of the different beers from the breweries,” Negrin said.

While the 36 year old has spent most of his adult life on the ice, being a business owner is more his speed, he said.

“It took time to get here, but I feel like it’s a really nice place to be,” Negrin said. “I’m excited to be back in West Vancouver It’s nice to actually just be spending time here. It’s beautiful.”

Negrin added that he’s grateful to the district for stepping outside the box and allowing the pilot.

“I’m looking forward to continuing this partnership and making something that’s memorable for everybody,” he said.

Ambleside and Dundarave BIA chair Tim Webb (left) and executive director Maureen O’Brien join Batch founder John Negrin in toasting a soon-to-open pop-up in the Ambleside area PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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MONOVA receives $400K for Coast Salish programming

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Museum of North Vancouver has received a hefty chunk of cash to continue its programming tied to local Coast Salish education and culture.

BMO gifted $400,000 to the Museum and Archives of North Vancouver (MONOVA), which will go to education, hands-on activities and events related to the Skwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

“We recognize the ethical responsibility that museums and archives have in deepening understanding and respect for Indigenous peoples,” said Zoe Mackoff de Miranda, director at MONOVA. “Coast Salish programming and Indigenous storytelling are integral to the work we do towards truth and reconciliation.”

The recent gift is a renewal of previous funding the museum received from the bank in 2021.

Since then, the museum has been able to offer education through their school programming for elementary and secondary students That has included Indigenous storytelling through exhibits, gallery tours and stories of local legends, learning about trees rooted in North Vancouver, and Coast Salish wool weaving workshops.

The programs and activities are led by Indigenous cultural programmers through the museum, but also knowledge keepers, artists, storytellers and speakers with local Coast Salish ties.

But BMO boosted the recent renewal by $50,000 after hearing the programming’s impact.

“That’s really how the majority of the funds are spent – creating space and then inviting in and working in collaboration with members of the Squamish and TsleilWaututh communities in particular, to share their culture, knowledge, gifts, share their language,” Mackoff de Miranda said.

programmer with the museum and a member of both the Squamish Nation and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw (Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribe), said leading the programs builds meaningful relationships with the community

“We’re lifting the community as well as our people and our knowledge holders, and we’re building those connections in a good way, which is the most important part of the work we do,” Dawson said. “Whether that’s through programming or just myself and the community, it makes a big difference and creates a space where they want to be, as opposed to a space where we’re just checking off that box.”

On top of the Coast Salish programming bringing stories to life, Dawson is figuring out ways to share the Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim (Squamish Language) in the museum.

Dawson has recorded the pronunciation of place names, which can be played at MONOVA, and incorporates the language through tours for school groups and the public.

“A lot of the time, we have language posted, but we don’t have an audio clip,” Dawson said. “So it’s really nice to be able to actually share audio of the language as well.”

“I know there’s a big need out there for people who want to learn the language, but also just our community members ourselves in the Squamish Nation who still really want to learn but never had access to it their entire lives.”

The Polygon Gallery 101 CarrieCates Court Territories of theSquamish and Tsleil-WaututhNatons, and theMusqueam Band @polygongallery |thepolygon.ca

Programming builds positive connections, Indigenous cultural programmer says

While the programming at the museum supports education and history, it also uplifts the people who share them.

Jordan Dawson, an Indigenous cultural

A private event was held at MONOVA celebrating the generous donation on June 19. Museum staff alongside members from the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan and District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little were in attendance sharing the appreciation of BMO’s renewed investment.

MONOVA Indigenous cultural programmer Jordan Dawson in front of The Twin Sisters panel carved by Squamish Nation’s Halikium/Wade Baker. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

North Vancouver designer takes gold at Cannes creativity festival

ZAIN ALRAGHEB

Contributing writer

A North Vancouver resident is part of a duo that has won international recognition for their speedy but thoughtful design work.

Jesse Shaw, who is based in North Vancouver, and Zoë Boudreau, who lives in Kelowna, took gold at the Young Lions Design Competition in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

The pair first competed together in the design category of the Canadian Young Lions Competitions in March.

For the competition, teams were tasked with designing a brand identity for a Bike for Brain Health event in Toronto.

“We were given 24 hours to rebrand what that looks like, come up with a logo, build an entire identity system around this, which is pretty standard for what we do in our dayto-day,” Shaw said. “We worked from six a.m.

to one in the morning, which was definitely intense.”

Shaw and Boudreau’s final product outlined an idea for a bike that shifts depending on its environment to reflect on the disorientation that dementia causes.

“We were trying to represent how the experience of dementia is super varied, it

Jesse Shaw, who is based in North Vancouver, and Zoë Boudreau from Kelowna won gold for this ad in the Young Lions Design Competition in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

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Filing fora better future: This North Shore non-profit is easing tax season stress

More than academics: How Mulgrave’sapproach toeducation empowers future leaders

North Shore Community Resources provides programs andservices to empower individual and community wellbeing

The independent schoolin West Vancouver enables students to discover their passions, build meaningful skills and forgetheir ownpaths for their futures

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The in individualstofile their tax returns in 2024, resulting in close to $300,000 in refunds. In turn, this has enabled access to hundreds of thousands ofdollars morein eligible income assistance-simplybyfiling taxes.

Grade 9and continue through to graduation, plays a vital role in helping Mulgrave students uncoverwhat matters most to them. That can mean discovering a specific academic program, unlocking newpassions through extracurricular activities,orforging personal connections that resonate deeply.

University and career counsellorsmeet with students and their families to refine their post-secondary plans and also supportapplications for universities and scholarships. Thisjourneyofdiscovery takes into account avariety of factors that makeuniversity opportunities the ‘right fit’ for astudent.

my ideasinatruly supportive environment.”

Throughout their students’ time at the school, Mulgrave aims to provide the best learning experiences through an emphasis on high-impact teaching strategiesand personalizededucation.

The IB programgoesbeyond strong academics; it is aholistic approach where the development of an individual’scharacter,personalskills, qualities, and values sits at the heart of whatitdoes.

Mulgrave School’sall-encompassing approach enables students to discover their interests, build meaningful skills and forge their ownpaths. By combining academicexcellence with dedicated support, the school helps shape confident, compassionate leaders for the future.

TaxProgram helps lower-income North Shoreresidents file taxes,

As along-time North Shore residentandretiree, Phyllis says that she sleeps easier knowing she has the support of her community behindher.“NSCR saved my life. It had been avery difficulttime for months andat my age, I was just lost. Adrian at NSCR saved me. Therewas alot ofpatience and reassurance.”

When Martina joined Mulgrave School in Kindergarten, she had no idea what her future would hold. Years later,when she entered Grade 9, Martina’s next steps truly begantosolidify,and her passion for making ameaningful impact onthe world became clear

Aproven poverty reduction initiative

During Martina’stime at Mulgrave, shebecame increasingly interested insustainability and environmental issues, particularly in renewable energy.She wasanactiveparticipant intheschool’s Environmental Sustainability Council,helping lead and promote initiativesthat encouraged the community to become agentsofchange.

NSCR’s Community Income TaxClinic empowers eligible lower income individuals tofile their income tax return with the support ofqualified volunteers registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.This ensures that individuals can access their tax refunds along with much-needed government benefits if eligible. Avisible display of what happenswhen volunteers in the community come together to support their neighbours.

“I started to realize the need for action, so nowI am going into environmental studies with afuture passion for doing law,”she says. “Thelaw Iwant to practice helps protect andfight for vulnerable people because if no one can help them, then who will?”

“This program is very volunteer driven,”says Adrian Partridge, Community TaxProgram Coordinator.

Her path wasshapedby the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, alongwith guidance and advice from her university counsellor and loved ones. As a2025 graduate, Martina is now preparing to begin her studies in Environmental Studies and Political Science at Boston College.

“Thereare about 30 volunteers who areorganizing, taking calls, making appointments and hostingtax clinics. Thereare also tax preparers who do the taxes. All of this takes time and we’revery blessed withfantastic volunteers. It’sanexceptional service anda rewarding way to give back to the community.”

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“Taxes can be deeply emotional—many clients come in anxious, even in tears, worried about the process,”says Partridge. “Failing to file can stop essential benefits like GSTpayments, subsidized housing and even bus passes. But once taxes aredone, there’softena huge sense of relief and even joy.For some, it’sa routine that keeps them financially secureand engaged in their communities.”

For example, Nolan, aMulgrave graduate from 2025, wasrecently awarded the prestigious Schulich Scholarship, valued at $120,000. He wasnominated by his university counsellor and is the fourth graduate of Mulgrave to receive this award.

Youcan help: Support the program with a donation

“This scholarship not only provides financial support for my post-secondary education butalso connects me to an inspiring network of like-minded, STEMfocused entrepreneurs and innovators,”hesays.“I’m really excited to collaborate with and learn from other Schulich Leaders as Iwork toward my goals of making meaningful contributions in science and technology.The accessto this community will give me mentorship, inspiration, and the chance to grow

North ShoreCommunity Resources is committed to improving socioeconomic outcomes while keeping communities connected through anetwork of volunteers. Relying on the generous support of individuals and businesses, donating today will help this vital work to continue—and you can still receive atax receipt for 2024. The federal government has extended

the deadline for tax-deductible donations for the 2024 tax year until Feb. 28, 2025.

Afinancialassistance program, available for students entering Grades 7to11, helps makeaMulgrave education accessible to familiesonthe North Shore and beyond by removing financial barriers.This program reflects acommitment to providing an inclusive educationalexperience for all families, regardlessoftheir financialcircumstances.

“Without Adrian, Idon’t know what Iwould have done. Ididn’t know who to talk to and now,all my worry has been removed. I’m looking forwardto my taxes for this year,” says Phyllis. “The world is abetter place for the community with people like Adrian andNorth Shore Community Resources in it.”

Applicationsforthe2026-27schoolyear are nowopen. Familiesare invitedtovisitMulgrave Schoolandfindoutmoreabouttheirpersonalized approachtoeducation.Learnmoreat apply.mulgrave.com.

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Mulgrave School -The InternationalSchool of Vancouver is agenderinclusive,secular International Baccalaureate (IB)World School. The independent day school offers the IB curriculum to studentsfrom preschool (age 3) to Grade 12 in aspectacular West Vancouver setting. Mulgrave School is currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year

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Supportfromdedicated educators and counsellors plays avital role in helping students uncover what matters most to them. Photo provided by Mulgrave School

Mulgraveaims to provide the best learning experiences through an emphasis on high-impact teaching strategies. Photo provided by Mulgrave School

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doesn’t take a singular shape for a lot of people, so we were trying to explore that visually,” said Shaw. “The idea was to build something that people get excited about, and feel represented by.”

In April, the pair found out that their design had gotten shortlisted, and they were invited to travel to Toronto to pitch their design. A few weeks later, Shaw and Boudreau found out that they had won gold for the design category, and were invited to continue competing in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June.

Once in Cannes, Shaw and Boudreau were given their second design challenge: come up with an identity for an exhibition in the Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru, India about the history of Indian comic books. The designers were told they had 24 hours to produce an image that challenges the notion that comics are a Western, child-centric medium.

“Both Zoë’s and my approach to design and creativity is pretty light and playful, and between us, there’s a fair bit of trust,” said Shaw “When we get these projects, we get to have fun, and our design personalities come out.”

The pair spent hours brainstorming, sketching potential ideas and doing anthropological research to ensure that their work was both fresh and representative of the exhibition.

Their hours and hours of work paid off. Shaw and Boudreau’s piece was awarded with gold, winning the Young Lions Design Competition in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Shaw said he believes the advantage he and Boudreau had was that, unlike other Canadian teams, the pair had a variety in their specialties Boudreau is a graphic designer, and Shaw is a motion graphics designer.

“We’re approaching problems in two different senses, and we’re not both thinking the same way, which I think it pretty valuable,” Shaw said.

Living on the North Shore didn’t hurt either, he added.

“It was super cool to represent B.C. and North Vancouver,” said Shaw “I really like going for walks when I’m brainstorming, because I spend so much time sitting behind the computer in my day-to-day, but living somewhere that’s so beautiful and getting out to appreciate it is super integral to coming up with good ideas and staying focused in the long run.”

Zain Alragheb is a student intern reporting for the North Shore News. She can be reached at zainalragheb@gmail.com. Continued from A15

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Notice of Road Closure andPropertyDisposition

1500 BlockFernStreet &Hunter Street Bylaw8745

TheDistrict of North Vancouver givesnotice of its intentionto closeto traffic, and remove thehighway dedication of,the portionsof road allowance shownoutlined andlabelledas“Closed Road” on themap,above.Theseportionsof road allowancetotal 547.5 square metres.

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouverthenintends to transferthe feesimpleinterestinthe Closed Roadto0928206Ltd.for $3,120,000 forthe purposeofconsolidationwiththe immediatelyadjacentlands.Thisdisposition is subjecttoadoptionofbylawstorezoneand amend theOfficial Community Plan in relation to theproposedconsolidated parcel

TheBylaw to remove thehighway dedication will be considered by Councilatits regular meetingatthe Council Chambers at District Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, on July 21,2025 at 7:00pm. The meetingwill be heldina hybrid format with a combinationofin-person andelectronic participation by some or allmembers of council, or by staffand thepublic.The public areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chambers wherethey will be able to seeand hearthe entireproceedings.Those wishingtoviewor to participate in themeetingelectronically may do so at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phonebydialling1-778-907-2071 and enteringwebinar ID 644 84156494. Persons whoconsiderthey areaffected by thebylaw will be provided an opportunity tomake representations to Council at themeetingby registeringinadvance with theCorporate Officer at signup@dnv.org priorto3:00pm, Monday,July21, 2025. Writtensubmissions mayalsobemadebyemail to input@dnv.org, or by mail or by hand to 355 West Queens Road, North VancouverBC, V7N4N5

150-680Seylynn Crescent NOTICE

BYLAWFIRST,SECONDAND THIRDREADINGS ZONING BYLAWAMENDMENTS

When: Monday July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm

Where: Council Chambers,355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver,BC

What: On Monday,July21, 2025, at its regularlyscheduledmeeting,Council will considerFirst,Secondand Third Readings of Bylaw 8731, proposed amendmentstothe Zoning Bylaw to addRestaurantUse tothe list of permittedusesand update parking requirementsfor ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone 67 (CD67) at 150–680 Seylynn Crescent.

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$1.5M upgrade on tap for Nelson Canyon Bridge

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

An old bridge in West Vancouver is getting a new lifespan.

Council voted unanimously on Monday, July 7, to advance a $1.5 million upgrade to the Nelson Canyon Bridge. If given final approval, the municipality will replace the deck of the nearly 70-year-old span, while improving its resistance to seismic activity

Built in 1956, the Nelson Canyon bridge was part of the old Trans Canada Highway and is located just north of the current highway

Questions? Lauren Bailey,Property Services Agent, 604-990-2451 baileyl@dnv.org

How: The RegularMeetingofCouncil will be heldinahybridformat witha combinationof in-personand electronic participationbysome or allmembers of council,orbystaff andthe public.The public areinvited to attend at the Council Chambers wherethey will be able to seeand hearthe entireproceedings.Those wishing to view or to participateinthe meeting electronically maydosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phonebydialling 1-778-907-2071 andentering webinarID 644 8415 6494.

Need more info?

Copies of thebylaw areavailablefor review at 355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver, BC, between 8:00am and4:30pmMondaytoFriday (except holidays), starting Tuesday, July15, 2025, or onlineat DNV.org/agenda

Questions?

Tash Cheong DevelopmentPlanner cheongt@dnv.org 604-990-2311

Currently, it’s used as a pedestrian walkway and occasionally by service vehicles. During its peak activity in spring over the Easter long weekend, the bridge saw daily traffic of 226 pedestrians.

The main reasons for upgrading Nelson Canyon Bridge are its age and lack of seismic resistance, staff said. If there were a large earthquake, the current weight of the concrete deck and the lack of seismic resistance features could cause the bridge to fail.

If the bridge failed catastrophically, the western part of the district could lose water service because the bridge also carries a water line.

Staff first came to council with options for upgrading the bridge in February. Two options were presented at the July 7 meeting: a full deck replacement for $1.5 million, or a half deck replacement with cost savings of $100,000.

If the half-deck replacement was built, the district might have to construct a fence to prevent people from climbing out onto the exposed beams, staff said. Another disadvantage with this option is that more steel would be exposed making it vulnerable to deterioration.

Staff recommended the full deck replacement option, and council agreed.

Council voted for staff to report back with refined funding options, a proposed project timeline and detailed cost estimate for the full-deck project. A date has not been set yet for the matter to come back to council.

A computer drawing shows the proposed design of the updated Nelson Canyon Bridge. DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER

NOTICE NOTICE

3374-3380Mount Seymour Parkway (MSP), 2Unaddressed Lots fronting MSP& 3382 -3396Gaspe Place

BYLAWFIRST,SECOND ANDTHIRD READINGS ZONING BYLAWAMENDMENTS

When: Monday,July 21,2025 at 7:00pm

Where: Council Chambers, 355WestQueens Road, North Vancouver, BC

What: On July 21, 2025,atits regularly scheduledmeeting, Council will consider First, Second and ThirdReadings ofBylaw 8736, proposed amendments tothe Zoning Bylawtoenable thedevelopmentof46owned townhomes (including10lock-offsuites) in eightthree-storeybuildings at 3374-3380 Mount SeymourParkway,Two UnaddressedLotsfrontingMount Seymour Parkway, 3382-3396 GaspePlace,and aportion of municipalroadallowance.

Whatchanges:

Bylaw8736 proposes to amend the District’s Zoning Bylawingeneral terms byrezoningthe site from Single-Family ResidentialOne Acre Zone (RS1) and municipalroadallowance to anew ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone 156 (CD156).The CD156Zone addresses: permittedand accessory uses and zoning provisions such as density, amenities,height, setbacks, buildingand site coverage, landscaping and stormwater management,and parking, loadingand service requirements. The applicant will be providinga Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) amount of $1,050,601.70 whichwillbesecured by adensity bonus provisioninthe proposed zoning bylaw.

How: TheRegular MeetingofCouncil will be heldina hybrid formatwitha combinationofin-person andelectronic participationbysomeorall membersof council, or by staff and thepublic.The public areinvitedtoattend at theCouncil Chamberswherethey will be able to seeand hearthe entireproceedings.Those wishingtoviewortoparticipate in themeeting electronically maydosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phonebydialling1-778-907-2071 andenteringwebinar ID 6448415 6494.

Need more info? Copies of thebylaw areavailablefor review at 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver,BC, between 8:00amand 4:30pm Monday to Friday (except holidays),startingTuesday,July15, 2025, or online at DNV.org/agenda

Questions?

KevinZhang Development Planner 604-990-2321 zhangk@dnv.org

Notice of Proposed Road Closure &PropertyDisposition

3300 BLOCKMOUNT SEYMOURPARKWAY AND GASPEPLACE HIGHWAYCLOSURE BYLAW8741, 2025

The District of North Vancouvergives noticeofits intentionto closetotrafficto, and remove thehighway dedicationof, the portion of road allowance shownoutlined and labelledas“Closed Road”onthe map, below.Thisportion of road allowance is 465.7 square metres.

The District of North Vancouverthenintends to transferthe fee simple interest in theClosedRoadand Lots 16 &17Block 5of Blocks 1to4,DistrictLot 622, Plan 2866 shownoutlined and labelledas“Lots 16 &17” on themap below,toGaspeProject LimitedPartnership fora market value of $4,760,000 forthe purpose of consolidation with theadjacent lands identified on the map below. Thisdisposition is subject to theadoptionofa bylaw to rezone theproposed consolidated parcel

The Bylawtoremovethe highwaydedicationwill be considered by Council at itsregular meetingatthe Council Chambersat District Hall, 355 West Queens Road, NorthVancouver,onJuly 21, 2025 at 7:00pm.The meetingwill be heldinahybrid format with acombination of in-personand electronicparticipationby some or allmembersofcouncil, or by staffand thepublic.The public areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chamberswherethey will be able to seeand hear theentireproceedings. Thosewishing to view or to participateinthe meetingelectronically maydoso at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phone by dialling 1-778-907-2071 and enteringwebinar ID 644 8415 6494. Persons whoconsider they areaffected by thebylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at themeeting by registering in advance with the Corporate Officer at signup@dnv.org priorto3:00pm, Monday, July 21, 2025. Written submissions may also be made by emailto input@dnv.org, or by mail or by hand to 355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver BC, V7N4N5.

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Visionary sees potential of bringing rural life to urban kids

they bred, boarded and trained black labs, golden retrievers and spaniels to be hunting dogs. Many of the mature trees on the property now were planted by the Smyths.

In 1970, the District of North Vancouver acquired the property in a land swap, with the council of the day intent on using the property for sports fields. But Dirk Oostindie, then-superintendent of district parks, believed children had a right to public infrastructure that went beyond tennis courts or soccer fields, said Oostindie’s son Irwin. At the time, there was just one remaining working farm on the North Shore, and Oostindie saw a need for the population of increasingly urbanized kids to understand rural life

“Children are not going to see a cow until they get to the Fraser Valley, and he really felt that a place where children could learn about farm life and farm animals and where we get our food was a critical piece of public infrastructure,” Irwin said.

It was no easy task persuading council members who were hung up on the notion that a children’s farm might need ongoing subsidies from the municipality, Irwin recalls. Ultimately Oostindie prevailed, and council and the district put up $50,000 to turn the property back into a farm

“As we know, it’s been wildly successful with millions of visitors,” Irwin said.

Maplewood Farm wasn’t Oostindie’s only visionary contribution to the district. He’s also credited as the driving force behind the Baden Powell Trail, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, the Seylynn Park skate bowl and the sports fields that were built on top of the former landfill in Inter River Park.

Farm life

By the early 1990s, the original Maplewood barn was becoming structurally unsound. The community put up more than $80,000 to build a new one, and over the course of one weekend in 1993, more than 1,500 volunteers came out to raise a new barn, twice the size of the original. Many of the built structures on the site we see today were added at that time. Oostindie came out of retirement to volunteer for the work party.

Oostindie passed away in 2019. There’s now a plaque at Maplewood Farm commemorating him, something Irwin said is a great source of pride for the Oostindie family

“It’s always a nice thing for [my] grandkids to see that there’s been a legacy from their great grandfather,” he said.

In recent years, Maplewood Farm has seen 85,000 to 90,000 visitors per year, according to the district. Revenue over the last couple of years has been approximately $800,000 annually, which covers the majority of the farm’s operating costs. The municipality covers the remainder Mayor Mike Little – who used to visit the farm as a child and later took his own kids there – said it is well worth the small subsidy because of what it offers.

“You’ve kind of got to get exposed to it,” he said. “Going out and feeding a cow and feeding the ducks and feeding the chickens is very different than reading about it We want people to have opportunities for experiential learning in the community, and having a farm like this makes it really easy.”

Goats at the gate

Around 2:45 p.m., without any prompting, the goats begin to crowd around the gate. A little bit closer to 3 p.m. comes the “running of the goats,” when a staffer opens the gate and

they charge to their waiting dinner in the barn

“They know time too well,” said farm manager Selina Cowman (yes, her name is Cowman, she’s heard all of the jokes).

The decision to keep the farm open for educational purposes showed vision that was quite ahead of its time, she said. In the past, Maplewood was very much a working farm, where animals were bred to eventually be taken for slaughter Today, almost all of Maplewood’s 110 critters are adopted, purchased or rescued.

“They’ll stay here for their whole life, which is quite a shift in how the farm used to operate,” said Cowman, who thinks of Maplewood as more of a demonstration farm, as opposed to a working farm or petting zoo. “We don’t need

to be a part of that, to be honest. I’d rather give people the gold standard of what animal care could be and what housing domestic animals should look like even in the food industry.”

Cowman is on a first-name basis with all of the animals on the farm.

“Everybody has a personality,” she said. “Everybody has a buddy that they’d rather be with than someone else, so understanding those dynamics are really important to making sure that everybody’s happy and healthy…. I think it’s showing children and parents and adults that our food has a face and it’s important to take care of those lives as well and respect them.”

Donkey alarm

Just over a year ago, the first neighbours in a new townhouse with virtually no setback from the paddock began moving in. Cowman said there was some concern at first about what conflicts would erupt from people suddenly living in earshot, and noseshot, of a farm.

“Ringo likes to bray at 6 a.m.,” she said, referring to their boisterous donkey “We were nervous, but it’s gone really well.”

Maplewood employs four farmers who work farmers’ famously long hours caring for the livestock. There’s another team of 50 animal-loving volunteers who come to help out, even in the jobs that aren’t so glamourous

“We have an ongoing wait list. It’s so surprising how many people want to come scoop poo,” Cowman said “I think they get the sense of contributing to the farm… They

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In accordancewith section 26 of the Community Charter (BC), TheCorporation of the DistrictofWest Vancouver herebygives noticeofits intention to lease to EvergreenSquash Club of West Vancouver (the “Squash Club”), foraterm of 10yearscommencing August1,2025and expiring July31, 2035 (the “Term”), aportion of those lands located at 315 Klahanie CourtPark, West Vancouver and legally described as PID:007-614-403,Plan 15857 District Lot790 Block 1(the “Lands”),for the purpose of operating asquash club and squash courts. Theportion of the Lands to be leased to the Squash Club is hatched andlabelled “the Premises” on the adjacent plan

Theconsideration to be paid by the Squash Club will be $8,000 forthe first year of the Term, increasing annually by an amount equal to the percentageincrease in CPI overthe preceding year (orifCPI decreases, the consideration will remain unchanged).

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Farmer Jasmine Sparling mucks out the barn stalls at Maplewood Farm in North Vancouver PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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Duo shoots record score to win B.C. Pro-Assistant Championship

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Two North Vancouver golfers are celebrating after a stunning victory at a PGA of BC tournament last week.

Representing Seymour Creek Golf Centre, Steven Lecuyer and James Legault won the 2025 G&G Brands and Callaway Golf Pro-Assistant Championship at The Rise Resort in Vernon, with a tournament-record score of 26-under par

Over two days, July 8-9, some of the province’s top players battled it out over 36 holes in a mix of best ball and scramble formats.

On the first day, Lecuyer shot an incredible 13-under-par 59 on his own ball, after never having played the course before. His score marked the first time a player has shot 59 in a PGA of BC event.

Their combined total after day one was a 14-under 58, putting them three shots ahead of a duo from Oliver’s Fairview Mountain Golf Club.

Moving into the scramble format, where golfers take the best individual shots on each hole, Lecuyer and Legault Maintained their momentum.

But by the halfway mark of the second day, Fairview Mountain had cut the lead to just two shots. Seymour Creek responded in a big way, scoring back-to-back eagles to go up four strokes with six holes to play

Fighting back, Fairview Mountain added three more birdies in the final six holes but it wasn’t enough. Seymour Creek pulled away, birdieing 17 and 18 to seal the victory by three strokes.

With a 14-under 58 in best-ball and a 12-under 60 in the scramble, Seymour Creek’s 26-under set the record for best Pro-Assistant total of all time.

North Van team ‘ham-and-egged it’ to win

While Lecuyer’s pinpoint strikes and perfect putts fuelled the pair’s opening round, Legault’s strong short game ultimately secured the championship title as he sunk both birdie putts on the closing holes, according to a press release from PGA of BC.

Legault said the duo had a lot of fun in the tournament.

“Steven played unbelievable golf the first day, which made today that much easier. We kept it in play, made some putts and it was a really great day,” he said.

The North Van team “ham-and-egged it” really well, Lecuyer said.

“If I hit a bad shot, James would come up clutch. If I missed a putt, he would make it,” he said. “It was awesome teamwork. We were losing a little steam there but finished birdie-birdie after James made a couple of nice putts.”

Both are golf instructors at Seymour Creek. Lecuyer heads up the junior program.

While the bulk of his competition days are behind him, Lecuyer still competes locally on the VGT Tour and across the country with the PGA of Canada.

He won the Vancouver Open in 2019 and 2021, and has now claimed his thirdstraight Pro-Assistant title after winning in 2023 and 2024.

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can come here and take care of them and feel a sense of pride and ownership and kind of connection.”

The longest-tenured critter on the farm is Jolene, a cow who’s lived there for 14 years. The goats are usually fan favourites, but right now everyone is talking turkey

“The baby turkeys that we have are so inquisitive and so friendly that I can’t help but love them,” said Cowman about her farm favourite. “It changes from week to week.”

For the kids

Cowman said she works at the farm because of her obvious love for animals, but that’s not the only reason. She watched as a little girl in a much-too-big pink hat was carried by her mother around one of the pens, with the toddler becoming visibly fixated on one of the goats.

“For me, it’s inspiring that little girl to not be scared of animals, to respect animals, to understand the importance of having these animals here, and to love them someday, hopefully. And if not love them, at least really like them,” Cowman said. “I think animals are such a fundamental part of being a human being.”

That’s exactly what Melissa Ferris said

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she could see happening during a trip to the farm with her four-year-old son James.

“It’s great. We can feed the animals. There’s chickens running around everywhere. It teaches him to be patient,” she said. This was the boy’s first visit to the farm.

“He’s beaming. He’s happy. He’s with friends and he gets to connect to animals at a young age, which is really good, and talk about empathy and talk about the needs of the animals,” she said

When Cowman first came to the job four years ago, there was some worry in the back of her mind because the farm is a revered place for many North Shore residents.

“The community holds this place really dear to their hearts. Everybody who comes here tells me about when they came here as a child, or how they’ve brought their kids or their grandparents here. It seems to be a really fundamental part of growing up on the North Shore,” she said, adding that the team is working hard to keep it that way

“It’s a really important, special place,” she said “We want to keep it for years to come.”

Maplewood Farm will hold a 50th anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit maplewoodfarm.bc.ca.

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TheRedmond family announces thepeaceful passing of Irene MayRedmond, age 94 years, on July 2, 2025, in NorthVancouver.Survivedby daughter-in-lawLisaRedmond, grandchildren Chrissy,Jamie,Lee,Tina, Asia and Michael and eleven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Gerald Redmond, and sons Marc and Todd Redmond. Irene wasborninVancouver and wasa long-time resident of theNorth Shore. She lovedtoread and cook and wasa whiz at word games. Shecaught thetravelbug in her late 50s and visitedEngland and China. Shewas agreat storytellerand lovedtoshareher memories of her family heritage and early lifeinVancouver.She will be remembered by her humour and love of laughter Deep gratitude to thestaff of 3S at Evergreen House fortheirloveand care forIrene.Inlieuofflowers, donations canbemade to theUnion Gospel Mission, Covenant Houseorcharityofchoice

It is with greatsadnessweannouncethe passing of JamesKondrosky.Predeceased by hisfather Vic, Jamesissurvivedbyhis loving partner Tracy-Lea; mother Judy;sisters Lesley(Andrew), Leanne,and Karley (Jack);niecesDanielle and Chloe; nephew Jake;grand-nieceBrooklyn; lifetimefriends Kurt, Corbyand Shane; and extended family

From ayoung age,James exhibitedakeen interest in animalbiology,particularly birdsand amphibians It wasnot uncommontovisit himand find anew cayman or snake—sometimesevenamissing one— at hishome. James'spassion formusic ledhim to learnthe drums, oftenhavingspiritedsessions in his parent's basement,leaving alegacyoffinger tapping on anyavailablesurface.His mechanicalbrilliance extended to refurbishing vintage autos,including a 1950s army ambulanceand over 20 different muscle cars.Mostnotably,his cherished 1967 Cougar and 1949 green Ford truck. Recently,James acquireda HarleyDavidson, he wastoldifhecouldfix it,he couldhaveit, and in usual Jamesfashion, he was soon riding it away.James pursued acareer as an airplane mechanic workingatHarbour Air. He later becameapilot. In 1995, he returned to academia to earnaBachelor of BusinessfromSimon Fraser University.Shortly after, he also completedhis CFA, CertifiedFinancialAnalyst, LevelII. Later in life, James discovered aloveand talent forphotography, founding 'DanceHog Photography' to capturethe graceofhis partner Tracy'sdancestudentsand models.

Jameswill be fondlyremembered forhis quiet honesty,modestnature, sincerityand wrysenseof humour.Hewill be deeply missedbyall whoknew him. Mayhebeinpeaceand ride on.

BETTY TWIGGdiedpeacefully on July 6, 2025. Born in Powell Riverin1927 as OliveBetty Alice Thomson, shewas alongtimeWestVancouverite and alovingmother of twosons,John and Alan. She died at age 9 aftermorethan adozen yearsof being remarkably well looked afteratthe Inglewood Care Centre

Bettywas well-liked and admired as an exceptionally capable school secretaryinthe West Vanschool system. As aliteracyadvocate, shewas afive-year honoree (2020-2025) forthe Vancouver Public Library'sMother Goosereading programtohelp vulnerable parentsand young childrenencourage early literacyand strengthen family ties

BettygrewupinKitsilano and shouldhavegone to university. Shecourageously left her marriage to Arthur Maitland Twiggwhen bothher sons were independent teenagers. Shelived inWestVan apartment blocks on Duchessand Esquimalt and becamesupportive of theprovincialNDP afterher sonJohn becamePremier Dave Barrett’spress secretary. Shelater made tripstovisit England, Australia,Cuba, Hawaii, France, Alaska and Turkey Shehad sixgrandchildrenand twogreatgrandchildren, as well as numerous good friends

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James (Jim, Jimmy, Jimbo, Grambo) O’Leary Hogan, born May 10, 1940, passed away on June 19, 2025, shortly after celebrating his 85th birthday

Jim died peacefully at Inglewood Care Centre with his son William by his side, following a year spent living with his other son, Andrew’s family, in Squamish.

Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2023. While his passing came quickly despite his infamously dogged tenacity the family is grateful he didn’t spend long without his memories. And though he spent much of his life mixing up his two sons’ names, he knew them both, clearly and lovingly, right up to the very end.

He is survived by his twin sons, Andrew (Georgia) and William (Melanie), and his beloved grandchildren, Willow, Arthur, Alexander, and Hunter.

Jim was predeceased by his mother and father, Myrtle and Edward Hogan; his four older sisters, Lorna, Alice, Gwen, and Edna

As the youngest by 13 years and the only boy Jim claimed he grew up with a stoic sense of independence and self-reliance. His sisters, on the other hand, insisted he was the spoiled center of doting feminine attention an eternal difference of opinion likely being re-litigated at this very moment.

“Uncle Jimmy” played a big role in the extended family and maintained close relationships with many of his twenty-five nieces and nephews, from the Reid, Coflin, Lee, and Daly families.

Jim came from humble beginnings and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Saskatoon before earning his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1964

He spent his summers working at Jasper Park Lodge, starting as a caddie in Grade 8 and working his way through Golf Starter to Caddie Master positions that paid for his entire education. His time at Jasper became foundational to his passion for golf, his career and many lifelong friendships. Not to mention a wellspring of stories he never hesitated to regale to his family without hesitation or encouragement.

While working summers at Jasper, Jim met a network of executives, including the CEO of General Mills, who offered him, at just 27, an executive position as corporate manager, overseeing their snacks division that took him to Minneapolis.

There, Jim met Diane Hunter, whom he married on October 6, 1967. From Minneapolis, the couple spent

almost two years in Toronto, then eventually settled in Vancouver to start a family Before the twins, however, Jim and Diane had a daughter, Ashley, who tragically died of SIDS at four months of age.

Those early years were a blend of heartbreak and ambition, growth and exploration. During that turbulent period and before being called to the BC bar Jim worked with Jim Pattison in mergers and acquisitions. Afterwards, he bought Phoenix Manufacturing: a woodturning plant that marked the beginning of Jim’s wooden clogs, wooden ducks, and commemorative wooden footballs just one of many paths Jim carved out for himself in his professional life.

As the 1980s ushered in mass production, plastic, and polyester, enthusiasm for Jim’s quality wood inevitably began to soften and so he returned to practicing business law at Norton Stewart.

There, he forged strong relationships before eventually starting his own private practice in West Vancouver Along the way, Jim became increasingly involved in civic and community leadership. As an advocate for small business and free enterprise, he formed deep and lasting connections within the community.

Over the course of his career, Jim served as President of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce; President of Junior Achievement; President of the Capilano Golf and Country Club; and most notably President of the BC Lions in 1988.

The family watched Jim throw himself into politics with the same wholehearted intensity he brought to business, golf, and gardening. He ran for West Van Council, Mayor, and MLA and despite unwavering help from close friends, he lost by the narrowest of margins: just 13 votes.

Jim and Diane divorced in 2002 but remained friends and lifelong co-parents.

Jim’s later years included the formation of Lions Gate Executive Suites, golf trips to Australia and Africa, and visits to Italy and beyond with his eternally patient partner and golf companion, Margaret Short.

Though baptized Catholic and raised as a God-fearing man, Jim found his truest connection to the divine not in church, but on the fairways of Capilano Golf Course. And while his ‘communion’ with the Lord was occasionally punctuated by expletives, it was also where he felt most at peace with himself and the world, finding moments for quiet self-reflection and gratitude.

Jim had his first hole-in-one at age 81, closed his law practice at 82, and finally settled down enough to enjoy his beautiful and loving grandchildren at 83. (Although he still brought up the possibility of running for mayor again… every so often.)

The passing of Jim Hogan in all his tempestuous complexity marks the end of a Hogan generation, and arguably an era.

An enormous personality, Jim attacked life with unmatched passion and ferocity. A true Irishman in spirit and temperament, he wore his heart on his sleeve, his temper just beneath it, and both cuffs rolled up, all the way.

He was proud, stubborn, fiercely loyal, and as quick to offend as he was to forgive. A man of strong convictions, he was never afraid to offer his opinion whether you asked for it or not.

Though Jim’s voice may be quieter now, his presence is anything but gone. Whether you knew him as family, a friend, a colleague, or a political or legal sparring partner, his “Jim-isms,” his larger-than-life energy, and the heroic trials and tribulations that defined his story will live on as lore anecdotes retold (and altered slightly) in conversations across the community he loved, and by friends and relatives far and wide.

Among those who knew all sides of Jim and enjoyed his presence deeply his absence is felt with profound sadness. Among those who may have only encountered one side of him… well, there may be a mild sense of relief. That’s OK. Jim would’ve understood but ultimately “challenged both your premise and your conclusion.”

As the Irish say Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal. And while Jim has left both, over time, the memories— and stories—will only grow amongst close friends and family, and through the eternal adoration of his cherished grandchildren.

So, in honour of our father, we’ll be holding a celebration of his life at Capilano Golf Club, August 17th at 3:00pm. We welcome all who knew and loved Jim to join us. It promises to be a night of tears, tributes, and tales he would have loved to hear… and constructively improved upon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to KidSport www.tinyurl.com/inmemjameshogan

For further details regarding celebration, please visit www.jamesolearyhogan.ca

On aradiant spring day, May24, 2025, Alistair slipped peacefully from this world, freed at last from aseven-year strugglewithcancer,fought with quiet strength. Born on November 10,1972, hisvibrant spirit touched countless lives,fromthe seawallof West Vancouver to thesun and heat of thesouthern United States,whereheforged many friendships that will carryhis memory forward.

Raised on theNorthShore,Alistair attended the Vancouver WaldorfSchool and laterhoned hissharp mind in Capilano College’s businessprogram.At18, aspinal cord injury haltedhis dreamsofprofessional motocrossracing, buthis unyielding spirit turned adversity into triumph. Aftera gruelingrecovery, he becameasponsored wheelchairathlete,pouringhis heartintotrainingand competinginraces and marathons,from theBCWinterGames to the Canadian National Team SummerGames.His first wheelchairmarathon in Victoria earned hima spot in the prestigious Boston Marathon, whichheraced in four times. Though atrainingaccident dashed his hopes of racing in the2000 SydneyOlympics, Alistair’s resilience shone through, fuelinga14-year career marked by victoriesand top-tenfinishes

With hisbusinessdegreeinhand,Alistair spent sevenyearsasa motivational speaker forBCInjury Prevention, captivatingtens of thousands of youth across theprovincewithhis message of risk awarenessand perseverance. In hislater years, he embraced the lifeofa young snowbird,chasing warmth and adventureinthe U.S. while truck campingand training amidst nature’swonders. Alistair’s legacy lives on in thehearts of thosehe inspired, atestament to alifelived boldlyand with purpose.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes. Contact Nadia at 604-653-7851 or nmather@glaciermedia.ca

Contact Adam at 236-889-6595 ahogan@glaciermedia.ca

At 82, our beloved Kent passedawaypeacefully at Lions Gate Hospital,surrounded by family.Heis survived by hiswifeJoan, daughtersMelissa (Ali) and Rebecca (Michael), grandchildrenRiley, Mikayla and Jameson, and hisbrother John (Sandra).He waspredeceased by hisparents, Jack and Eileen, and hissisterNorma

Born in Toronto, Kent movedwestafter graduating from Ryerson, latersettlinginBCwithJoan. He lovedsports,skiing, biking with theBean Boys, summertripstoMexico, family camping, music, dancingand connecting with friends from the Legion. Kent liked livelypolitical debates -often saying,“I’mnot yelling, I’mjustpassionate.” Beneath hissometimes gruffexteriorwas asharpwit and a warm heart. Adevoted husband, father,grandfather and handyman( sometimessubpar butalways determined).Kent left this worldknowing howmuch he wasloved by hisfamily.

ACelebrationofLifewill be heldSaturday, July 26, from 2- 5pmat1488 Fintry Place, NorthVancouver

In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to the Leukaemia and LymphomaSociety of Canada.

Marian OrnskovGrant wasbornOctober 14,1934, and died July 4, 2025, in West Vancouver at age 90. Marian wasborntoanimmigrant Danish family.Her mother and father were Helgaand Jorgen Jensen, her siblings were Gretaand Christian. Shelived an amazinglife, travelledthe world, and had two wonderfulhusbands,John Grant and Raymond McLellan, wholoved her dearly and 2loving daughters, Lauraand Lisaand theirpartnersPaula and Steverespectively.She had many dear friends and neighbours. Even in her dementia years, she wasstill giggling, laughing,and flashing that beautiful smile.Her wish from 1976 wastodonate her body to UBCresearch,cadaverunit. Herwish came true

BarbaraMacCallum, 86, of West Vancouver,BCand HamleyBridge, Australia,diedpeacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on June 28, 2025.

Barb wasbornonAugust12, 1938, to Maxand MavisMckenzie in Hamley Bridge.She is survived by her siblings Bill (Margie),Helen (Peter)and Geoff (Mary);her threechildrenAlistair (Teresa),Jim,and Margaret (Jon);and her sixgrandchildren Christopher,Annie, Sophie, Henry,Skyeand Brody She waspredeceasedbyMichael “Mike,”her husband of 58 years, whodiedinAugust2024.

Barb attended Woodlands High School in Adelaide, Australia.Upon graduating, Barb completedher nursingresidency,and that’s when her adventure really began. With herfriend Rose,she began atrip around theworld (byboat). Leaving from Sydneyin 1965, shearrived in SanFrancisco beforeheading north to Canada. Shehad nursingassignmentsin Ashcroft,PrinceGeorge and Vancouver.Duringher time in Prince George,she metMike, whowas on a consulting assignment with PricewaterhouseCoopers. They were marriedin GlasgowonJune 24, 1966. SettlinginWest Vancouver,BarbworkedasanORnurse at VGH beforetheystarted theirfamilyand becameactive membersofthe community

Afterraising her threechildren, Barb went backto the workforceinthe late 1980s.Initially,she returned to nursingatInglewood SeniorsCenter,but after obtaining her travel agencycertification, shestarted workingatWhytecliffTravel, eventually becominga partowner.Working in thetravelbusinessallowed Barb to travel theworld

Barb and Mike were bothfully retiredatthe end of 1999 and they foundjoy in spending half of theyear at theirfarminAustralia with Barb’s family.Restoring an oldfarmhouse, plantingvines,buyingan ownership positioninawinery, taking up golf, and plantingtrees forher grandchildrenkept bothBarb and Mike busy in retirement.Nothing gaveBarb morepleasure than following theactivitiesofher grandchildrenand thoseofher siblings

Barb’s battlewithcancer began about 10 yearsago. Severalrounds of chemoand bronchial procedures over theyearshelpedsustain her,but as sheslowed down physically,she always kept her positive outlook,knewall thelatestsporting news and knitted keepsakes forher family.Barbtravelledlessbut was fortunatetohaveone final trip with Mike to Australia in March2024. Barb had agreat circleoffriends whokept her active socially and provided great friendshipand support. Barb wasa wonderfulwife, mother,grandmother,sister, and friend to many,and shewill be missedbyall whoknewher.Although too soon afterhis passing,Mikewill be happytobe reunitedwithher

One Final Gift

Scattermenotto restlesswinds, Nortossmyashes tothesea. Remembernow thoseyearsgoneby Whenlovinggifts Igavetothee.

Remembernowthe happytimes Thefamilyties weshared. Don’tleavemyresting placeunmarked Asthoughyou nevercared. Denymenot onefinalgift Forallwho cometosee Asinglelasting proofthatsays Iloved...&you lovedme. byDJKramer

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort

Thefamilywouldliketothank thedoctors and nurses whocared forBarbduringher extended battlewithcancer

Acelebrationoflifewillbeheldata laterdate.

It is with heavy hearts that we announcethe passing of Bill peacefully at homewithhis lovingwife, Trudy, by hisside.

Survived by hiswife, Trudy,and four daughters, Katherine, Janet,Nancy, and Victoria(Jim) Camazzola. He also leaves behind hiswonderful grandchildren, Quinci,Riley(Mays), Kelsie (Don), and Hunter,sister-in-law Dora (Joe) Osl, and many niecesand nephews

BorninVancouver,BC, on June 7, 1934, to William John McCartneyand FlorenceElizabethRobson.

Bill began hiscareer in themusic industryatthe early age of 18 with Mercury, Decca,& Warner BrothersRecords.Duringhis youthinthe music industry, he wasgiven theopportunity to meet some veryfamous andtalented singers, actors,politicians and infamous individuals. In 1971, he distributed “DoodleArt “posters,a majorplayer in thetoy industry. Aftera shortbreak, theverysuccessful ShannockCorporationwas formed in 1978 at the beginning of thevideo era, distributingproducts for allthe majormotionpicture studios.The company expanded over 20 yearsintomultipleoffices and distribution centersacrossCanada with 184 dedicated employees

Afterretiring, Bill and Trudypurchased their2nd dream homeinPalmDesert, California, wherethey spent abetterpartofthe winter months for25years enjoyingdinner parties with friends,visitsfromfamily and golfing with theirDesertbuddies

Bill and Trudy shared many adventures, travelled acrossmanycontinents, acrossthismagical world andhaveseen places and metpeoplethat Bill only dreamtofinhis youth.

Bill’sgenerous heartleaves this earthlyworld knowingthat he has lived an excitinglife, full of adventure, butmostlylove. He wanted hisfriends and family to know howfortunatehehas been for eachand everyday,and does not want us to weep, forheisdancingwiththe angels.

On behalfofthe family,wewouldliketoespecially thank Dr DanielEzekiel forhis excellent and compassionatecare, allthe doctors, nurses and homesupportstaff

HonouringBill’swishes,noservice or celebrationoflifewillbeheld.Donations maybemadetoyour charityofchoice

Aftera protracted strugglewithdiastolic heartfailure in Lions Gate Hospital,wherehewas treated by a most wonderfuland devotedteam of doctors and nurses, Bill succumbed to hisillness.

Bill wasbornand raised in Montreal.His early career was in theinsuranceindustry, butafter coaching a girls' softballteam,herealized he lovedworking with young peopleand switched to education. In 1968, he movedtoVancouver and worked in theWest Vancouver School District,initially as aclassroom teacher and then, afterattaining amaster'sdegreeat UBC in counsellingpsychology,heworkedasa school counsellor.

Bill wasa keen golferand an avid stampcollector Heenjoyed many wonderfulfriendships as partof thosepursuits.

He is survived by hiswifeAnn, sonAndrew,sisters Linda Fritsch and Pamela Duncan and brother Eric (Cathy). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews

Amemorialmasswill be celebrated on July 22 at 1:30 p.m. at St.Edmund’sCatholic Church,545 Mahon Ave.,North Vancouver.Inlieuofflowers, pleaseconsider adonationtothe Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

To sign thebook of condolences,pleasegoto mckenziefuneralservices.com

Pamela Louise Horton chosetoleave us on May13, 2025.

In themid-1980s,Pam wasthe firstCoordinator (Executive Director)atwhat becameDisability AllianceBC. After“retirement,” Pamwas neveridle and volunteered in thecommunity with various networksand other peoplewithdisabilitiesand seniors, always from agrassrootsand practical perspective

Shewas actively involved in bringing wheelchairaccessiblepublic transit to theGreater Vancouver areawithComPACT and theAccess Transit Users Advisory Committee.For adecade,she wasproud to be aleader of theTogether AgainstViolence Network(TAV) on theNorth Shore.

Pam‘sleisure activities included reading at the waterfront,exploring thetrails near her home, attending travellingBroadway showsand enjoying Bard on theBeach. Acruiseorwinetour wasoften on thecalendar

Along with many accolades,awardsand recognitions forher tireless advocacy, Pamwas recently awarded theSovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, although sadly, shedid not know

Adonationtoacharityofyour choice isappreciated.

ACelebration ofLifewillbe heldonSunday,August10.

Ifyouwishtoattend,pleasee-mail pamhortonCOL@yahoo.com fordetails

The more you give, The more you get,

The more you laugh, The less you fret.

The more you do unselfishly.

The more you live abundantly.

The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare.

The more you love, the more you’ll find,

That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day. TeresaPiercey-Gates the

Born on April16, 1934, in Goriano Sicoli, L’Aquila, Italy, Domenico De Santis passedawaypeacefully on July 9, 2025, at theage of 91, with hisloving family by hisside.

Domenico waspredeceased by hisbeloved wife, Lorenzina. He leaves behindhis cherished children, Sandra(Antony)and John (Anna);his adored grandsons,Adriano,Domenico (Amrita),Giovanni, and Mauro; and hisgreat-grandson, Raffael He is also survived by hisbrother-in-lawTonino Campomizzi (Franca), along with many nieces and nephews whoheldhim dear

Thefamilyextends theirheartfeltgratitude to Dr Dana Haaf,Dr. Justin Lee,and thededicatedstaff at Lynn ValleyCareCentre forthe exceptional care and compassion showntoDomenico in thefinal months of hislife.

AMassofChristian Burial will be heldonTuesday, July 22nd, 2025at11:00 am,atHolyTrinity Parish, 2725 LonsdaleAvenue, NorthVancouver,BC, with entombment to followatSouthMausoleum,Ocean View Cemetery

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passing of Lillian“June”Coe on July 9, 2025. Born on October 17,1934, in Brandon, Manitoba, June grew up in NewWestminster and laterobtained a dental hygiene diplomafromthe University of Alberta.She lived and worked in West Vancouver, whereshe raised her family

June will be remembered forher involvement in many community groups,her generous Ukrainian dinners, and her warm and welcomingnature. She waspredeceased by her beloved husband, Ted, and her parents, John and Anne Bulych.She is survived by her children, Cathryn, Kenneth, and David; grandson Bradley; brother John; sister Nancy; and many whofondlyreferredtoher as “AuntyJune.”

Specialthankstothosewho took such good care of her overthe past coupleofyears—thestaff at Amica Edgemont Village and her longtimecompanion, Imelda.

Godspeed, June.You will be dearly missed.

Herfuneral will take placeatSt. David’sUnited Church in West Vancouver on Saturday,July19, 2025,at11a.m

With broken hearts, we announcethe passing of Dr BillMcConnellDDS —beloved husband, father, grandfather,brother and friend.

Bill is survived by hiswifeand bestfriend of 32 years, Liedy;childrenPaul (Janine),Jody (Ian), Kristina (Derek), Lee (Rick),and Jim(Jen);six grandchildren; sister Bonnie(George);niece Erin and nephewDavid (Katy)

Bill maintained asuccessful dental practice in North Vancouver beforeretiringin2001. He and Liedy spent more than 20 joyfulyearsassnowbirds in Palm Springs —travellingand embracinglife together

Aman of many passions,Bill wasanavidgolfer, shootingan83justfiveweeksbeforehis passing He played goalie (Goat 1) forthe NorthShoreOld Goatsfor nearly 20 years. Bill had alifelong passion forflyingand classiccars.

Bill'swarmth, wisdom and deep love forhis family will be missedbeyond words. We love youforever ACelebrationofLifewillbeheldata laterdate.

To place an Obituary, In Memoriam, or Memorial Service, please call Nadia at 604-653-7851 or email

please call Adam at 236-889-6595 or email ahogan@glaciermedia.ca

If you are ever going to love me,

Love me now, while I can know

The sweet and tender feelings

Which from true affection flow.

Love me now

While I am living.

Do not wait until I’m gone

And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone.

If you have tender thoughts of me,

Please tell me now.

If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won’t hear you then

So, if you love me, even a little bit, Let me know it while I am living

So I can treasure it.

Wendy wasborninEdmonton, Alberta,toEdwin and Aileen Clarke (née Jensen). At 16,she movedto Victoria,BC, to attend St.Margaret’sSchool and laterearned aBachelorofEducation from the University of Victoria.She marriedElmer Grenkein 1969 and raised afamilyinWestVancouver and Duncan

Wendy lovedBritish TV and film,was an admirer of the royalfamily, and aloyal supporterofall Vancouver sportsteams(Go Canucks).She wasa fierce intellectual whoenjoyed aglass of wine with a good book andpossessedaquiet strength. Above all, shewas akindand loving mother.

PredeceasedbyElmer in 2016,she is survived by her daughter Tiffany, son-in-law Paddi,sons Jonand James;her sistersSharonand Judith;and her nephews Thomas and Edwin.

ThefamilythanksLions Gate Hospital,LynnValley Care Centre, and her caregivers, Cherry and Trish, for theircompassion andcare. Donations to Lions Gate Hospital in Wendy’s memory areappreciated.

Much love to wonderful parentswho,after 70 yearsofmarriage,still act likenewlyweds Always laughing and enjo ingbein to ether

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Anewhousingopportunityhasarrivedonthe NorthShoreforworkingfamilieslookingtoput downrootsinavibrant,connectedcommunity KiwanisNorthShoreHousingSociety(KNSHS), alocalnot-for-profitwithalong-standing commitmenttoaccessiblehousing,hasofficially launcheditsnewestdevelopment:KiwanisVillage West.

Offering156below-marketrentalunitswitha varietyofstudio,one-,two-andthree-bedroom unitsavailable,KiwanisVillageWestprovidesthe space,comfortandcommunitysupportneededto growandthriveinWestVancouver

Homesbuiltforeverydayliving KiwanisVillageWestwasdevelopedwithaclear purpose:tocreatehigh-quality,energy-efficient housingwherefamiliescanliveandgrow.The newdevelopmentisintendedforindividualsand familieswholive,workandcontributetothe dynamiclifeoftheNorthShore.

Eachunithasbeencraftedwithfunctionality inmind.Modernfinishes,durablematerials andenergy-efficientappliancessupportboth day-to-dayconvenienceandlong-termaffordability

Thebuilding’ssustainabledesignreflectsKNSHS’ broadermissiontobuildhomesthataregoodfor bothpeopleandtheplanet

“Whenitcomestosustainability,wearecommitted toserveandbemindfulofourimpactand operations,”saysStefanBaune,CEOofKNSHS.

“Whenwedesignedthisbuilding,wewerevery consciousofplanningwithhighquality,energy efficiencyandchoicesthatreflectenergysavings forresidentsandfamilies.”

Residentswillalsoenjoyaccesstosecurebike storage,sharedindooramenitiesandfamily-friendly greenspaces—placesthatencourageneighbourly connectionsandsupporthealthy,balanced lifestyles.

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