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Mompleads forprovincetofundson’s treatment

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

Themotherofa nine-yearold North Vancouverboyis pleadingwiththeprovince to reconsiderafter thehealth ministry rejecteda requestto fundapotentiallylife-saving treatmentonlyavailablein Germany.

NathanHepburnhasarare braindisordercalledarterial venousmalformationthatputs himatriskforbloodvesselsin hisbraintorupturewithoutwarning,riskingbraindamage oreven death. TreatmentinCanadahas sofarbeenunsuccessful anddoctorsherehavetoldNathan’smom NatashaHepburnhisbestchance istoseekaspecialized treatment onlyavailableinGermany.

Butsofar,aB.C.program intendedtofundtreatmentsfor rareconditionsnotavailablein Canada has rejecteda requestto payforNathan’streatment.

Nowboth Hepburn,who is a registerednurse,and Nathan’s neurosurgicalteam haveappealedthedecision,and Hepburnisrallying allthesupport shecan.

So far,theyhaven’t received an answer.

Thefirstsignoftroublecame whenNathanwasjust fiveyears old,saidHepburn,whenshe noticedhimstaringblankly into theair–signsofapossiblefocal seizure.

AnMRI revealedthe AVMconditiondeepinhisbrain, in anarea knownasthethalamus.

Theconditionisveryrare, affectinglessthanonepercentof thepopulation.

Treatmentsforthecondition inCanadaincludesurgery to removetheabnormalbloodvessels,radiationorathirdtypeof treatmentwhereamedicalglue is usedtocloseoffdamagedblood vesselsthroughoneofthebody’s mainarteries.

BecauseNathan’s condition issorare,twoteams–oneat B.C.Children’sHospitaland oneatSickKids’Hospital in Toronto–co-ordinatedhiscare Doctorsdeterminedsurgery wasn’tanoption –thedamaged bloodvesselswere locatedtoo deepinNathan’sbrain–sothey attemptedradiation.

andhersonNathandraw

isappealingtheprovince’sdecisionnot to fundspecializedtreatmentinGermany

North Vancouver momNatashaHepburn

apictureofhis favourite stuffy. Hepburn

for Nathan’s rare brain disorder. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

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Port Authoritygets OKto dredge Second Narrows

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

Workwillbeginlaterthisyear bythe VancouverFraserPort Authoritytodredge25,000 cubicmetresofmaterialfrom theSecondNarrows,clearing thewayforlargershipments ofoil.

Currently,Aframaxtankers callingat TransMountain’s WestridgeMarine Terminalin Burnabycanonlyfilltoabout 75percent capacity.Afully ladenship’sdraftwouldn’t haveenough keel clearanceto meetinternationalnavigation standards.

“Channelslikethisareheavily regulated,obviously,”said CharlotteOlson,theport’sdirectorofinfrastructuredelivery.

“We’ve receivedfederalapproval and ourpermitshaveover150 conditionsthatwemust comply with.”

StartinginSeptember,when thefisherieswindowopens, contractorswill useascowmounted crane withaclamshell dredgetoscoopup 25 to30barge loadsofmaterialandshipitoff fordisposalatafacilitylicensed toacceptthesaltydebris.The areastobedredgedrunalongthe marginsoftheexistingchannel coveringasurfaceareaofabout 17,000squaremetres.Inmost areas,thedredgeswill remove

An Aframaxoiltankermakes its way throughthe SecondNarrows.The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has beengiventheOK to dredge 25,000cubicmetres ofmaterialfromthechannel betweenNorth Vancouverand Burnaby to allow forlargershipmentsofoil. BRENTRICHTER / NSN

1.5totwometresofmaterial, althoughinsomespots, it maybe asmuchassixmetres.

Theprojectalsoincludesthe removalofolddecommissioned Metro Vancouverwater mains fromtheflooroftheinletandthe installationoftwonewnavigationallights.

Dredgingprojectshavethe

potentialtochurnuptoxinsthat havesettledonthe seabedand causeturbidityproblems in the water,buttheconditionsofthe SecondNarrows makethat less likely.

“Youcanimagine,thecurrentsinthisareaare really quite strong,andsoit’squitecoarse sands,gravel,andcobbles,and

there’snotalotof fine material,” Olsonsaid.

TheCanadianImpact Assessment Agencyhas also grantedapermitafterdeterminingtheproject “isnotlikelyto causesignificant adverse environmentaleffects.”

Astheworkis carried out,there willbe a dedicated

environmentalmonitor checking onwaterquality and marine mammalimpacts and ensuring theconditionsare beingfollowed.

“We’reconfidentthatwe can implementallofthose conditions anddelivertheworkin a respectfulwaytothe FirstNations,tothe environment, andsafely,whichis also reallyimportant,”Olsonsaid.

Thefederalpermitsdo come with requirementsfortheportto carryouthabitat restorationprojectstooffsetthechanges being madetothenatural environment. Olsonsaidthedetailsofthat haven’tbeen finalized yet,butit willlikelyinvolveplantingnew kelpbeds.

Costsforthedredging won’t beknownuntiltheporthas finisheditsprocurementprocessfor contractors,butOlsonsaidthey willbepaidbytheportfromits own revenuesandsomecontributionfrom Trans Mountain.

Ultimately,theporthas amandatetofacilitateCanada’s trade. Dredgingtheinletwill make shippingmoreefficient andincrease theport’soverallcapacity,Olson said.

“Workslikethis reallyare vital,”shesaid.“You’veprobably heardCanada’s goaltodouble exportstonon-U.S. marketsover thenextdecade, and certainly thePortof Vancouverplaysan outsized role.”

Homicideinvestigators lookinginto man’sdeath in West Vancouver

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

TheIntegratedHomicide Investigation Teamhasbeen calledtoleadaninvestigation aftera43-year-oldmandiedin West Vancouverlastweek. West Vancouverpolice were calledjustaftermidnight Wednesday,June24,to a

residenceintheSkwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation) villageofXwemelch’stnin West Vancouverfollowingan altercation.

Policesaidamandiedatthe sceneasa resultofhis injuries. A 35-year-oldmanwasarrestedin Vancouverafewhourslater,said Sgt.FredaFongofIHIT. IHITissuedanupdate

Thursdaysayingthat whilethe investigationisin its earlystages, theteamhasdeterminedthe incidentstemmedfromadispute betweenthevictimand suspect, who are related.

Therearenooutstanding suspectsandnoongoingrisk tothepublic,IHITsaid,adding thathomicideinvestigators arecontinuingtowork with

West Vancouverpolice, the IntegratedForensicIdentification Services(IFIS)andtheBC CoronersServiceto advancethe investigation.

“Duetotheswift response by theWVPDfrontlineofficers,the scenewasquicklymadesafe and securedforfurtherinvestigation,” Fongsaid.“Ourthoughts remain withthevictim’s lovedones and

thecommunityasthisinvestigationprogresses.”

Anyonewithfurtherinformationabouttheincidentis asked to contactIHITat1-877-551-4448 or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous andcivicaffairsreporterforthe NorthShoreNews.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebythe Local JournalismInitiative.

Multipleorganizationsteamup on‘healthinnovation district’

ABBY LUCIANO

aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

CentralLonsdaleis one stepcloser to becomingahubforhealth.

TheCityofNorth Vancouversigned a memorandumofunderstanding (MOU) witheightorganizationsThursdaymorning to advancethedevelopmentofa“health innovationdistrict”inCentralLonsdale.

CapilanoUniversity, Vancouver CoastalHealth,NorthShoreDivisionof FamilyPractice,LifeSciences BC,Adera Development,MillenniumDevelopment Group,TELUSHealthandInvest Vancouver signedonasfoundingpartnerswiththe citytohelpbringthatvisiontolife.

“Todaymarksanimportantmilestone,” saidMayorLindaBuchanan.“Itisadeliberate responsetoashared realitythatallof us understandwell.Healthdoesn’tstartin a hospital,itstartsinour neighbourhoods. Healthandwell-beingareinfluencedbythe placeswelive,theopportunitieswehave to stayactiveandconnected, ouraccessto servicesand ourability to thriveatevery stageoflife.”

Thehealthinnovationdistrictaround LionsGateHospitalaimstomake the cityaleadinghubforhealthylivingwhile supportingcommunitywell-beingand reducingpressuresonthehealthcare system,Buchanansaid.Areasof focusforthe innovationdistrictinclude preventionand wellness, recreationand rehabilitationand digitalhealthtechnology.

Clusteringhealth-focusedindustries andbringingleadersinthefield together in North Vancouverwouldadvance innovation,driveeconomicdevelopment andcontributetotheoverallhealthof residents,Buchanansaid,addingthatthe cityiswellunderwayonattractingmore health-relatedbusinessesandorganizations,withmorethan750currently operatinginandaroundCentralLonsdale.

Theconcepthasbeen several years inthemaking.AvisiontomaketheCity ofNorth Vancouverthe“healthiestsmall cityintheworld”was adoptedbycouncilin2018.InMarchofthisyear,council announcedtheyhadhiredaconsultantto laydownthegroundworkforthenewhub Duringthemeeting,thecityannounced a budgetof$177,000hadbeenallocated for theproject’slaunch.

Fundingfortheinnovation health districtwillmovetoaself-funded,independentmodelthroughphilanthropicefforts, governmentprograms,sponsorshipsand

DarleneMacKinnonof VancouverCoastal Health,CNVMayor LindaBuchananand CapilanoUniversity presidentJason DewlingsignanMOUThursdaymorning to advancethehealthinnovationdistrictin Central Lonsdale. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN

commercializationopportunities,accordingtocitystaff.

Thursday’ssigninggivesthecityand partnersastrongfoundationforthework ahead,Buchanansaid.

“Thisisaneighbourhoodthatcan attractinvestmentandtalent,” shesaid.

Dr.MatthewChow,chiefmentalhealth officeratTELUS Health,saidthepartnershipis reimagininghowcommunitiescan leadhealthcareinnovation. Integrationis important,hesaid.

“Asiloedhealthcaresystemwhereall thedifferentparticipantsandplayersare workingintheirownnicheandatcross purposesisnotconducivetohealthycommunities,”Chowsaid.

JasonDewling,presidentofCapilano University,saidthehealth innovation district representsaonce-in-a-generation opportunitytoimprovehealthcaresystemswhile alsocreatingnewpathwaysfor learning.

“It’sanopportunitytobuildahealthier, more resilientcommunity, while preparing thenextgenerationofhealthcareprofessionals,innovatorsandleaders,”Dewling said.“It’sabouthelping individuals live healthierlives,supportingaging in place, strengtheningourhealthcaresystemand creatingopportunitiesthat will benefit futuregenerations.”

Thepartnershipcoalition will work togetheroverthenextfewmonthstoform abusinessplan,secureseedfundingand establishlong-term financialfoundations to supporttheinnovationdistrict. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous and civic affairsreporterfor theNorth ShoreNews. Thisreportingbeat is madepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.

West Van reluctantly agreesto province’shousingchanges

JANESEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

After rejectingzoning changesthatwould pavethewayformore densityandinfillhousinginMarch,thisweek West Vancouvercouncil has reluctantlydonean about-faceandmoved forwardonadopting zoning regulations demandedbytheprovincialgovernment.

Councilvoted Tuesday tomoveforwardwithzoningchangesthatwillsee uptofourhomesallowed on most residentialpropertiesratherthanthree currently, anduptosixhousingunitson lotsclose to bus routes.

Councilvotedtohavemunicipalstaff draftthebylawsataspecialmeeting calledafterMinisterofHousingand MunicipalAffairsChristineBoylesent MayorMarkSageratersely wordedletter remindinghimthattheprovince could choosetooverruleanymunicipality thatdidn’tfallinlinewith the required changes.

For West Vancouvercouncil, thecommentdidn’tcomeasanidlethreat.

West Vangotatasteoftheprovince’s willingnesstouseitslegislativehammer thisspringwhenitunilaterallyadopted a newAmblesidelocalareaplanafter councilbalkedatincludingtwoareas that wouldallowfor higherhighrise towers.

BoylehadsetJune30asthe deadline formunicipalcouncilstopassnewzoning regulations.

In2023,theprovince broughtinlegislation requiringlocalcouncilstoincrease allowable density onmostsingle-family zonedlotstoallowbetweenthreeandsix units,dependingonlotsizeandproximitytotransit.

More recentchangestoprovincial lawsmeanalmostalllotsmustnowallow betweenfourandsixunits.

Intheory, thosechangeswouldtranslatetoanincreaseofpotentially12,000 new residentialunitsin West Vancouver, accordingtoastaff report,althoughit isexpectedtotakedecadesforthatto happen.

InMarch,councilmembers refusedto endorsezoningchangesthatwouldfallin linewiththeprovince’s request.

Thisweek, however, council members werewillingto reconsider,despitetheir displeasureathavingthechangesforced uponthem.

Inlargepart,councillorssaidthey were votingforthechanges becausethey fearedpotentiallyworsehousingrules beingimposedby theprovince.

Councillorsmadeitcleartheystill aren’tfansofthewaytheprovincehas beenforcingits housing policiesonlocal governments.

Coun.Linda WattsaidB.C. has become“oneofthemostinterventionist jurisdictionsinNorthAmericaon housingpolicy” pointingto restrictionson publichearingsanddemandsthat local governmentsmeethousingtargets.

“They’vetransferredsignificantplanningauthorityfromlocalgovernment straightto Victoria,”shesaid.

Theprovincecontinuesto“treatland likeitexistsina vacuum,”sheadded, pointingtoimpactsonhealthcareand traffic, Wattadded.

Coun.SharonThompsonsaidit wouldbe“heartbreaking”toseethenew rulesdestroythecharacterofexisting neighbourhoods.

“FundamentallyIthinkthisisa flawed policy,”shesaid.“Unfortunately,the governmenthasdemonstratedthatthey don’tcareandthey’regoingtocomein withamuchheaviersledgehammer… The realityis,Idon’tbelievethemajority ofusbelieveit’sagoodwaytogo,but theconsequencesaresevereifwedon’t.”

Thompsonsaidhousingdoescurrentlyexist,though“it’sjustnottheright type.”

Coun.ScottSnideragreed.

“Iwouldmuchratherseeamadein-West-Vancouverapproachdesigned byourextremelycompetentplanning department…somethingthatwehave controlover,asopposedto,again,havingabunchofshoeboxesbuiltonthese properties,”hesaid.

Coun.ChristineCassidydescribed theprovincialNDPasa“socialistgovernment”whichwas“nottheleastbit interestedinwhatwehavetosay.”

Coun.NoraGambiolisaidshe’dlike toseemorementionofsubdividingand stratifyinglargehomesandproperties, asawaytoadddensitywithoutwrecking existingneighbourhoods.

Staffpreviously recommendedthe zoningbylawscontinuetoincludehomes thataretwostoreysplusabasementon mostlots,aswellas requiringtopstoreysbesmallerthanthe first storeyand thatcoachhousesbesmallerinscale thanprincipalhomesonlots.

Votingtogoaheadwithhavingstaff preparethebylawchangesstillmightnot satisfytheprovince,nowthedeadlineis passed,staffwarned.

Districtstaffsaidtheyexpecttocome backwithadraftversionofthebylaws inJuly.

West Vancouver councilis reluctantlymoving forward onchangesthatwillincreasehousing density allowedon single familylots. SANDOR GYARMATI

Macheteseizedduring unrulygrad gathering

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

North VancouverRCMP seized a largemachetefromateenwho waspartofameleein Lynn Valley June 20 followinggradparties markingtheendoftheschool year.

Police receivedseveral reportsof “disorderlybehaviour”amonglarge groupsofyouth,whichincluded teensdrinkingin parksandon schoolgrounds,settingoff fireworks, fighting,throwingbeercansandsettingfires,accordingto Cpl.Mansoor SahakoftheNorth VancouverRCMP.

Inoneinstance,amemberof the publicwhowadedintoa groupof 40teenscausingadisturbancein DraycottParktotellthem to knock it offwaspunchedinthe headbya youthfromthecrowd.

Police respondedandidentified theteenbutwhentheyattemptedto arresthim,heranaway.

Beforethesuspectfled,police hadseizedalargemachetefrom himfollowingapatdown,said Sahak,addingtheinvestigationand attemptstoidentifytheteenare

West Vancouver Police were keptbusy dealingwith1,500 teenswhogathered atAmbleside BeachonThursday, June 18. WVPDFILEPHOTO

ongoing.

Sahaksaidpolicewillberamping upenforcementofinappropriate behaviour, addingthatparents need totalktotheirteensabout their conduct.

Activitieslikethoseseenby policeontheweekend“aren’tharmlessanymore,”saidSahak.

“Thekidsarevery aggressive…. Thewholepoint is toletparents knowwhatwe’re seeing. Because they’renotthere,”hesaid.

Policein West Vancouver were

alsobusydealingwith gradweekend shenaniganswhereofficers reported alargegroupof youthfrommultiple NorthShore highschools gathering atAmblesideonThursday,June18, startingabout 10p.m.

Police reportedseveralincidents of openalcoholconsumption among teensandvandalism as the night wore on.

Asthe numberofyouthswelledto about1,500,policetoldthegroupit wastimetopackinthepartyaround 1 a.m.

Policethenspentseveralhours clearingtheAmblesidebeachand nearbybusiness areas, untilabout 5 a.m.

West VanPolicealsowarnedteens and othermembers of thepublicto expectanincreasedpolicepresence inthedistrict’sbusiestwaterfront areas.

Withschoolout, the World Cup underway,andanumberof upcomingsummerfestivals and events, Sgt.ChrisBiglandsaid West Van Policearealsoasking parentsto talktotheirteens aboutcelebrating responsibly.

Withglowinghearts

Canadianpatriotismhashadits upsanddownsinthepastfew years.FirsttherewasCOVID, whentheuseofthe flagbythe anti-governmenttruck convoy anditssupporterschangedhow theMaple Leafwasviewed.Thentherewasaconcern thatcelebrationsofCanadian symbolsand institutions representedacelebrationof colonization

More recently,weprobablyhaveour southern neighbourstothankforthe re-emergenceofCanadianpride.There’s nothingquitelikethe existential threats fromtheU.S.presidentandhistalkof Canadabecomingthe51ststatetomakeus situpandtake notice.

Threatsofannexation,howeverunrealistic,havenotbeenviewedasacceptable rhetoriconthissideoftheborder AndcomparedtotheU.Spresident,

mostCanadiansarelikely relievedtosee ourprimeministerasacapableadultinthe geopolitical room.

More recently,hostingthe WorldCup forthefirsttimehaselevatedCanadian pride.Themen’snationalteamhasalready exceededexpectations,andthecountry has scoredoffthepitchaswell. We’rehaving morefunthanmaybeanyoneexpectedand showingwe’reacountrytobe reckoned withintheworldoffootball.

Unlikeotherswecouldmention, Canadiansdon’ttendtodrapethemselves intheflagallthetime. We canevenbeabit fickleinourquieterpatriotism Butthatdoesn’tmeanitdoesn’texist orthatit’sanylesspowerfulwhenit really counts.

Sogoahead. Wearthe redandwhiteon Wednesday. Wavethe flagifyouwant. Cheeronyourteam. We’veearnedit.

Massive cross-Canadamanhuntendedin North Vancouver

EVELAZARUS

Contributingwriter

Iwasworkingtheafternoonshiftfor the VancouverSunon July14,1992. DavidSnowhadbeencapturedafter thelargestmanhuntinthehistory ofNorth Vancouver,andwewereall sleepingalittleeasieratnight.

Thedaybefore,37-year-oldSnowhad been chargedwithonecountofattempted murder,threecountsof kidnapping,four countsofarmed robbery, twocountsof sexualassaultand one countofsexual assaultwithaweapon.Andthatwas duringthe14 days he was inBritish Columbia

Snowwaswanted onaCanada-wide warrantinOntarioforthedoublemurder

ofa Torontocoupleandforthe disappearanceofawomanfrom her Toronto giftshop.He had alsocommitteda string of robberies,whichledmediatocallhim “thehousehermit.”That soonchangedto “cottagekiller.”

Theassignmenteditor sentmeto WestviewShopping Centretointerview shopkeepersandseeiftherewasany moreinformationtogetfromthe story forthenextday’sedition.Ichatted withseveralofthe retailersabouttheir encounterswithSnow. All ofthemtoldme howmuchhe stunkandabouthis rotten teeth.

Asidefromthat, he was surprisingly ordinary looking –a slimmanofmedium heightwhoworeglasses.

IwenttotheMovieland videostore (nowapetfood store)where he had abducteda19-year-oldgirl, shovedagun inthefaceof store ownerCharlesOhm andtied him up.OhmtoldmethatSnow followed his teenageemployeeintothe storeearlyontheSaturday morning.

“Maybe he had hisarmaroundher neck,Idon’tknow,”hetoldme.“All I couldseewastheman’s faceandagun. Itwasamilitarytypeof gun, anditwas chromeplated.Itlookedlikeatoy gun, butIknewthatitwasn’t.”

Snowripped outthestore’s phone cords,tiedupOhm, draggedhim intothe officeandlockedthe door.Ohmmanaged tountie himselfandphoned police JeffBarker vividly recallstheDavid

Snowmanhunt.Hehadjustmovedto North Vancouverwithhiswifeandtwo smallboys, relievedthathisfamilywas finallylivinginasafeareaoftheLower Mainland.Thenlatethatnighthis motherin-lawcalled.Shetoldhimtolockallthe doorsbecausetherewasamurdereron thelooseandhewasbeinghuntedby RCMPalongtheBadenPowell Trailwhich ranjustabovehishouse.

Snow,aformerantiquedealerfrom Orangeville,Ont.,hadeludedmorethan 40officers,fourdogsquadsandahelicopterequippedwithaninfraredthermal scanneronachasethroughthedensely woodedmountainsofNorth Vancouver Twoweeksearlier,Snowattackedand

MAILBOX

YOUROFF-LEASHDOG CAUSES ME TO FALL, AND YOUJUST WALK AWAY

DearEditor:

Whydosomanydogownersflout on-leashrules?

OnJune14,mywifeandIwere ridingourbicycles outoftheSeymour DemonstrationForest.Atthetrafficloop where theRiceLakefootpathcrosses the bike path,Isawacouplewithtwodogs, one on leashandtheotheroffleash.Itis anon-leasharea.

Iwasridingslowlyand ringing my bellwhentheoff-leashdogleapt intomy pathandfloppeddown.Islammedmy brakeson,but couldnotunclipmyshoes frommypedalsbeforeIfelltothesideon gravelchunks.

Besidesbeingcutuponmyarms andbruisedallover,todayIfound that my supraspinatustendoninmyright shoulderiscompletelyseparated The manwassonon-plussed,henevereven apologized.

Thatcouplegottowalkaway, while I haveapermanentdisabilityduetotheir carelessness. Yet,ifpeopledaretoask dogownerstoputtheirdogsonleash, theygetconfrontational. My case explains whyitisimportant.

KonradMech North Vancouver

LETTERS

TheNews also reservestheright to publishanyand/orallletterselectronically.

GETTINGRIDOF BASEMENTSON

THE NORTH SHOREIS A GOOD IDEA

DearEditor:

RE:UndergroundEconomy, June 17 editorial

Finally!Someone hasso-called commonsense regarding terminating basementsuites, per theJune17North ShoreNews.

IfIhaven’twrittenaboutit before, I surethoughtofit yearsagoaftermoving fromthesunnyKitsilano/Vancouverarea. OK,sunnier.

Inever imaginedmovingtoNorth Vancouverinitially. However,Ialways thoughtbasement suites should be illegal, especiallyontheNorthShorewhere thereismore precipitation.Because who reallywantstoliveina darkand damp environmentasalotof basementsare.

It’snowonderifgeneral depression/ anxietyorSAD(seasonalaffective disorder)aren’tmore prevalentwithlack ofwindowsor small(er)windows,rain, and/ortalltreeslivingina basement suite.

Isayyes!Goforthree story-buildings Let’sgetmorelightand morefresh air whilewe’reatit!

EllyStornebrink

Killer remainsin federalprison

assaulteda26-year-oldfemaleemployee workingaloneina clothesstoreonbusy WestBroadwayinKitsilano.Heentered thestore around4p.m.brandishing a handgunandorderedthewomaninto a back room.Fortunatelysheescaped.

OnJuly3,a21-year-oldwoman was abductedfromthe Vancouverphotolab wheresheworked andmarchedbygunpointinbroaddaylightovertheSecond NarrowsBridge.Snowkept hertiedupfor eightdaysofftheMosquitoCreek trail, withinsightof WestviewShoppingCentre

The19-year-oldwhoworkedat Movielandwastakenhostageinherown car. Snowthencollected theother woman fromhismakeshift campandtookboth to MountSeymourProvincialPark.

Theyoungwoman’sblue Volkswagen Beetlewasfoundonawoodedbackroad,

andpolice rescuedthetwowomenwho weretiedup, traumatizedbutalive.Snow fled intothe bush

Snowwasarrestedjustafter4a.m. behindtheBridgeHouse restauranton CapilanoRoadafteranemployeetriggeredasilentalarm.

Hewasconvictedofthe doublemurdersinOntarioand received dangerous offenderstatusin1993.Thismeans he can be keptinjailforthe restof hislife, but he isstillentitledtoaparolehearingevery twoyears.Now71, his lasthearingwas in April

Parolewas denied,andSnow remains lockedupinamaximum securityfederal prison.

EveLazarusisa North Vancouverresident andauthor.HerlatestbookisBeneath Dark Waters: TheLegacyoftheEmpressof Ireland Shipwreck. eve@evelazarus.com

MICKEYMCDOUGALL

Flicka Gymnasticslandsin their new permanent home

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

TheformerMickeyMcDougall RecreationCentrehadits grand reopeningonJune23 and is readytobecomethe permanenthomeofFlicka GymnasticsClub.

Themovehasbeeninthe workssince2021,whenitwas announcedthatthelegacy gymnasticsorganizationwouldmove to theMcDougallfacilityfromits formerhomeintheHarryJerome CommunityRecreationCentre.

Renovationsbeganon Mickey McDougallin2025,afterthe facility receiveda$2.2-million federalgrantintendedtoextend thebuilding’s lifeandmakingit moreenergyefficient.Thegrant waspartofthegovernment’s GreenandInclusiveCommunity Buildings(GICB)program,aimed atdecarbonizingthe country’s buildings,whichaccount for 13-18percentofCanada’sgreenhousegasemissions.

animportantmilestoneforthe community,”Buchanansaid. “Thisinvestmenthashelped createamoremodern,welcomingandaccessible recreation centrewithimprovedenergy efficiencythatsupportsactive livingandstrengthenscommunity well-being.”

Improvementstothebuilding includeanewpublicentrance, exteriorenvelopeupgradesand newmechanicalsystemswith enhancedenergyefficiency measures.

Betteraccessibilityfeatures includeautomaticdooropenersatallentrances,universally accessiblewashroomsand showersandgymnasiumviewing windows withlowerheightsto accommodatewheelchairsusers.

generationstocome.”

MarinaRicci,presidentof FlickaGymnasticsClub,saidthe transformationofthe recreation centreensuresthelong-term viabilityofthegymnasticsorganization,whichhasbeenastaple ontheNorthShorefordecades.

Thenon-profitorganization openedbyCanadianOlympic gymnast LouiseParkerin1962 trainseveryonefromcasual tumblerstohigh-performance athletes.

“Formorethan 60 years, generationsofchildrenand familieshavepassedthroughour doors,learningphysicalliteracy, confidence, resilienceand alove ofmovement,”Riccisaid.

TheCityofNorth Vancouver pitchedinafurther$2.7million in capitalfunding,andFlicka Gymnasticsaddeda further$1.7 millionforthe renovations.

theribboncuttingceremonyon June23,alongsideseveralcity councillors,Flickaexecutivesand OlympicgymnastShallon Olsen.

CityofNorth Vancouver MayorLindaBuchananattended

“Thecompletionofthe MickeyMcDougall retrofitmarks

“Thisprojectdemonstrates whatcanbe achievedwhenwe investinbothpeopleandplaces,” Buchanansaid.“Creating a healthycommunityisapriorityweallshare,andprojects likethisstrengthenourcityfor

“Todayisnotjusttheopening ofabuilding,itis acontinuation ofasharedcommitment toyouth sportandcommunitywell-being ontheNorthShore.”

HilaryAngusisa Vancouver-based journalistwritingfortheNorth ShoreNews.She canbereachedat info@hilaryangus.com.

TheNorthShoreisthe scenic stretch of communitiesacross BurrardInletfromVancouver —mainlyNorth Vancouver and West Vancouver —known foritsmountain views,ocean access,denseforests,and outdoorlifestyle.

Flicka GymnasticsClub members test outtheequipment atthe reopeningofthe renovatedMickey McDougall facility. HILARY ANGUS / NSN

WomankilledinNorth Van bicyclecrash

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

Onewomanisdeadfollowing a crashinvolving a cyclistand a commercialtrucknearNorgate, North VancouverRCMPsay.

Thecollisionhappenedat7:45a.m. Mondayatthecornerof West First StreetandMacKayRoad.

Thevictimwasa Vancouver womaninher60s,accordingto police.

“Thiswas atragic incident resultinginthelossoflife,”saidCpl. MansoorSahak,North Vancouver RCMPspokesperson.“TheRCMPare conductingathoroughinvestigation andareworkingwithpartneragencies includingIntegratedCollisionAnalyst Reconstruction Servicetodetermine whathappened.”

Policearestillseekingwitnesses anddashcamfootagefromanyone whowasinthearea at thetime,but itappearsthedriverofthetruck wasturning leftona greenlightfrom WestFirstontoMacKay, according to police.Atthesame time,the woman wasattemptingtocross WestFirstfromthesouthsideofthe intersection.

Photosfromthesceneshowher bikepinnedbelow the rearrighttire ofthetruck. Police andparamedics attempted life-saving effortsforthe woman,butshewaspronounced deceasedinhospital.

ThetruckisbrandedwithaNorth Vancouver-basedarboristcompany’s logo.Itwastowingawoodchipper.

TheintersectionofFirstand MacKayiswhere thebusySpirit Trail

reconnectswithpublic roadways. To thewestthereareprotectedbike lanes,whilethe routegoingeasthas onlypaintedlanes.

TheRCMPclosed WestFirstStreet to trafficwhile theIntegratedCollision AnalystReconstructionServicecame to conduct theirinvestigation.

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North Vancouver RCMPmembersinvestigateaftera Vancouver woman was killedinacrashin theNorgate areaon Monday. PAT BELL

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

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Dadfindsunexpectedsuccess inbabyproducts market

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

WhenGarettSenez’sdaughterwas born,theNorth Vancouverdadfound manyofthecommonlyavailable productsforfeedingbabieswereinsufficient,inconvenient,orunsafe.

“Iwasusingalotofstuff thatwasjust reallyexpensiveandpoorlymade,”Senez said,citingissueslikebabyfeeders made oflow-gradeplasticwithleechingpotential,productsthatwerehard toclean,or materials thatwerehigh-qualitybutnot dishwashersafe.

“IfiguredIcoulddoitbetter,”Senezsaid.

Senez,whosebackgroundisinmarketing,gottotalkingwith afriendandformer colleagueofhis, Victoria-basedJustin Gurinskas,whohadalso recentlybecome afather.

Thetwoofthem decidedtotrytheir handatimprovingtheperceived flaws theyfoundincommonlyavailablebaby products,andin2021theylaunchedQuark Baby.Theirfocuswasonthoughtfully designed, safety-tested productsthat solve everydayfeedingissuesnewparentsface.

Theirfirstproducttogoviral,aportable milkwarmer,enablesparentstoheat formulaorbreastmilkon thego to a pre-set temperature,withnoneedto guess at the heatofthemilk or doa risktestonyour wrist.

Senezsaidhedevelopedit because he enjoyedcampingwithhis baby,butithas provenpopularwithmanyparentsforlong carrides,planerides,orsimplybeingout andabout.

“Youdon’thavetogotoStarbucks

andaskforacupofhotwater,”Senez said,notingthatthe milk feederis also TSA-approvedsoyou canbringitdirectly throughsecurity andfeedyourbaby easily onaplane.

“Wewerethefirstones everto makethis thingbackin2022, whichwasjust super excitingforus,”Senezsaid.

Theportablemilkwarmergotthem

onthehitCBCshow Dragons’Den,where SenezwowedtheDragonswithhisbusiness pitch.Andthen,bizarrely, thewarmerwas featuredinavideobyviral YouTuberMr. Beastwhenheusedtheproducttoheathis foodwhilebeingburiedaliveinacoffin for sevendays.

TheunusualmediaattentionskyrocketedQuarkBabytoa muchhigherdegree

ofvisibilitythanthehomegrown,North Vancouver-basedcompanycouldhave expectedinsuchashortperiodoftime.

“Mostofthebigbrands aren’tbased inCanada,they’rejustnot,” Senez said, “They’rebig,huge consumerconglomeratesthathavebeenaround for 25 years…. Sowhenyou’re going in,you’regoingup againstguyswithvery largebudgetswho arealwaysgoingtooutspendyou.”

ButSenezsaidtheywere supported alongthewaybyotherlocal retailers–like WestCoastKids,MommyPow andLondon Drugs–whotook a chance onthem despitetherisk.

Therisksseem tobebringing rewards.

To date,QuarkBabyhassold more than 250,000products, andisin more than4,000 retailersworldwide.

InJuly,they’relaunchingthe BuubiBottlePortable Milk Warmer PRO, anupgradeontheir mostpopularproduct withseveral revisedfeatures andfull-day batterylife.

Despitebeing a first-time CEO and a small fishinabigpond, Senezattributes theirsuccesstothesupportofthelocal communityandtheir commitmenttoqualityproducts as parentsthemselves.

“We’renotjusttaking crapandputting itonthe market,” Senez said.“I’vespent a lotoftime…notjustfrom a brandstandpoint,butfrom amaterialscienceand from anengineeringperspective,to make sure thatwhatwe’re bringingto market issafe forparents.”

HilaryAngusisa Vancouver-basedjournalist writingfortheNorthShoreNews.Shecanbe reachedat info@hilaryangus.com.

North Vancouver’sGarett Senezisthe co-founderofQuark Baby,a company thathas carvedoutanimpressive pieceofthe competitivebabyproducts market. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

CANADASOCCERHOUSE

CanadaSoccerHouseiscomingtotheShipyardsin North VancouveronselectdatesnowuntilJuly2nd.Theeventis free,andfanswillbewelcomedon afirstcomefirstservebasis. InteractiveactivationswithgiveawaysandprizesfromCanada Soccerpartnerswillbeavailable.Moreinfocanbefoundat canadasoccerhouse.ca

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Popularelectronic music festival comingto Shipyards

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter PublicDiscohasmade anameforitselfin Vancouveroverthepast 10yearsforhosting high-qualityelectronic musiceventsinunexpectedurbanspaces, suchasbackalleysor underbridges.

Now,tocelebrate a decadeofsuccessful publicspaceparties,the well-lovedorganization is settingitssightsonthe NorthShore, with adaylongfestivaltakingplace acrosstwostagesatthe North Vancouver ShipyardsonOct.3.

PartypeopleenjoythevibesduringaPublicDisco event at Vancouver’s BentallCentre.The event organizeris bringingandelectronicmusic festival to North Vancouver’s Shipyardsthis fall.

“Anyoneintheeventsworldhasbeen seeingtheShipyards…andkindoflooking at it with alittlebitofadmiration as tojust howvibrantand wonderfulthoseplaces are,”saidNickolasCollinet,PublicDisco’s executivedirector. “So we were really excitedtohaveanopportunitytowork withthecity…tomakesomethinghappen inaspacethat really representsthe ethos of PublicDisco,intermsoftakingspaces andtransformingthem.”

PublicDisco’smodeloftransforming unconventionalspaces intodance floors, blockparties,andpridecelebrationsis inspiredbytheundergroundmovements where moderndanceculturewasshaped: queercommunities,Blackcommunities, Latinxcommunities,andotherswho createdspacesforfreedomandjoythat werenototherwiseofferedtothem intheir cities.

They’vecarriedthat inspirationinto their work, finding widesuccessthrowing partiesinacityoften referredtobythe unflatteringmonikerof“NoFunCity,”and combatingsocialisolationin a region that isfrequentlycitedaslonely.

In recentyears,theorganizationhas grownbeyondbackalleys and expanded itsdance floors intohighertraffic areas, suchasGranvilleIslandandthe Vancouver Art Galleryplaza.

Collinetsaidasthey’vegrownyearover year,theorganizationhasnoticed more of theirattendeescomingfromoutsidethe Cityof Vancouver.So whentheybegan lookingtoneighbouringmunicipalitiesto expandtheir reach,theShipyardsseemed likeanobviouschoice.

“Thepost-industrialhistoryofthis

zone,andhowthecityhastakenit on and reallybeen an exampleforthe rest of the regioninhowtocreatespacethatis forthepeople…IthinkeventheCity of Vancouverhasalottolearn,”Collinetsaid.

TheOctoberfestivalwilltake placeon twostages– a mainstageatShipyards Commonsandavinyllisteninglounge in thePipeShop.

Thefestivalwillfeatureamix ofhigh profile DJs andproducersfromtheU.K., New York,Detroit, andaroundCanada, as wellasahostoflocalartists.

“We landedonwantingto represent headlinerswhohavedeeplycontributed tothehouse music andundergroundelectronicsceneaswellasdrivethefuture of itforward,andIfeel we’vedonejustthat,” saidElsa Sainas,PublicDisco’sprogrammingdirector.

“Wealsowantedto represent thelocal artistswho makeourundergroundcommunitywhatitisandshowofftheirtalent fromlivevisualsto all vinylsets,” Sainas said.

Organizers are hopingtoprovide a welcomeadditiontothebustling Shipyards scene.

“Wehopetheneighborsdon’thateus toomuch,”Collinetjoked,“We’rereally excitedto give it a try and doourbestto reallymake peopleproudofsomething happeninginthatzonethatfeatures undergroundelectronic music.”

PublicDiscoFestivalis a19+event, takingplace onOct. 3,2-10 p.m. at the Shipyards.

Thefullfestivallineupandtickets are availableat publicdiscofestival.ca HilaryAngusisa Vancouver-basedjournalist writingfortheNorthShoreNews.Shecanbe reachedat info@hilaryangus.com.

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Conservationsociety could move into former Boathousespace

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

TheDistrictof West Vancouveris lookingatthepossibilityofhosting a charitableenvironmentalconservation societyintheformer Boathouse restaurantsiteinHorseshoeBaythat themunicipalitypurchasedlastyear.

Districtmayorandcouncil announced at theirJune22meetingthatthemunicipalityisworkingwiththeHoweSound BiosphereRegionInitiativeSocietyand theSitkaFoundationtohelpdetermine futureprogrammingand useofthe facility.

TheHoweSoundBiosphere Region is responsibleformanagingtheUnited NationsEducational,Scientific and CulturalOrganization(UNESCO)designationofthe region.

LastweekRuthSimons,executive director of thesociety, pitchedtocouncil theirproposedvisionandplansfor thebuildingiftheybecome a tenant Shesaidtheyhopetousethespaceas a “biospherediscoveryhub”tofoster discussionsaboutclimatechangeand biodiversity.Thiswouldincludebringing ineducational roundtablesandbecoming aplacetoinspirenew researchprojects andattractyouthwhoareparticipating in summercampsandotherlearning opportunities, she said,addingthatthe spacewouldalso haveaspottoexhibit creativeart relatingtonature

Thedistrictisalsointerested in attractingseparatetenantsfor a bistro and retailsectionofthebuilding.

“Thepurposeofthebiospherediscovery hubwouldbeto connectpeople to thisplace,tothehistoryofthe region andcommunityandto…celebrate biodiversity,”Simonssaid.“Whichisso importantnowforpeopletobe envisioningapositivefuture.”

Therewaslittle discussionfromcouncil on the update,butCouns. Linda Watt and Sharon Thompsonsharedexcitement aboutthe possibilityofthesociety enteringthespace.

“I reallyappreciatetheworkthat youputintothis,andthevision you’ve broughtto us justmakessense,” Thompsonsaid.“Youcanseeourfamiliesgoingthere,ourfriendshipgroups, andIamjustsoexcitedtoseewhat you comebackwith.”

Theupdatecomesaftermonthsof uncertainty about the former restaurant space.

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InFebruaryoflastyear,thedistrict purchasedthewaterfrontfacilityfor$2.7 millionto be anewhomeforthe West VancouverArtMuseum.Atthetime, thepropertywaslastassessedat$5.1 million.

Thedistrictboughttheformer restaurantfromtheSewellfamily, who hadownedthe land since the1930s.The Boathouse restaurantclosedin2016 forthedevelopmentofacondoproject alongthe bluff.The1981buildingwas alsopreviouslyhometoTheKegand Lodge restaurants.Thebuildinghassat emptysince2016.

Council’sdecisionraisedsomeconcernsfromcommunitymembersabout spendingtaxpayermoneywithoutproper consultation.

InJune2025,councilbackedoffthe HorseshoeBayartmuseumplan,opting insteadtolookforanewartspace in Amblesidewhilespending$50,000to cleanuptheBoathousepropertyand prepareitsexteriorspacefor“communitypop-upeventuse.”

Thedistrictsaidinastatementthat theyhavespentthe$50,000tocleanup thebuildingand repair“variousbuilding elementstomakeitpresentabletopotentialtenantsandsafetoaccess.”

Inaninterview,MayorMarkSager saidthedistricthasenteredaletter ofagreementwiththeHoweSound BiosphereRegionInitiativeSocietyand is stillworkingoutthedetailsofapotential finalcontract.Thedistrictputacallout lastfallforproposalsfortheproperty, hesaid.

“Wefeltthebiosphere,weweremost alignedwiththatvisionforthatbuilding, justfeltitwas reallyaperfectusefor thatbeautifulstructure,”Sagersaid.

Hesaidthedistrictwon’tbeasking theHoweSoundBiosphereRegiontopay rent.TheSitkaFoundation,a Vancouverbasedphilanthropicorganizationaimed ataidingtheconservationofnatureand theprotectionofbiodiversity,ishelping investintheproject,hesaid.

“Ithinkit’sgoingtohelpputHowe Soundontheworldmap,”hesaid.

Simonssaidthenextstepisto connectwithaprojectmanagertokeep exploringtheavailableopportunitiesat thesite.Updateswillbebroughtbackto councilatalaterdate.

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous and civic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatis madepossibleby the LocalJournalismInitiative.

The former Boathouse restaurant inHorseshoe Bay hassat emptysince2016. West VancouverDistrictislooking at thepossibilityofhostingtheHowe SoundBiosphere Region Initiative Societyasa tenantinthebuilding PAULMCGRATH / NSN

RISEANDGRIND

Climberwinschallengewith19Grouse Grindsinone day

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

Mostpeoplewhodothe GrouseGrindonlydoitonce perday.

Manypeopletryitandconcludethatonceperlifetimeis perhapsenough.

Butsomepeopleare wired differently,andthecompetitorsatthe MultiGrouseGrind Challengeprovethatinspades.

TheGrouseGrindisasteep, challenginghike,commonly referredtoas“MotherNature’s Stairmaster.” The2.5-kilometre trailbringshikersup800 metres of elevation over2,830stairs.

GrouseMountain’swebsite saysittakes,onaverage,twoto 2.5hourstocompletethehike.

Theannual MultiGrouse GrindChallenge,heldyearly onthe summersolstice, sees competitorsfromaroundthe regiontacklethenotorioushike as manytimesasthey canovera 19-hourperiod,inordertoraise moneyforthehometownheroes,

NorthShoreRescue.

Thisyear’seventsaw130 participantscompleteover 1,100Grindswhileraising more

than$57,000asofpresstime forthelocalsearch and rescue organization.

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GradualArchitectureInc.hassubmittedanapplication torezonetheproperty to allowfor theconstructionof a6-storey,purpose-built, rental, residential buildingincluding atotalof 33 rental residentialunits,of which four(4)areproposed to besecuredasmid-marketrental units.Parking for13vehiclesandoneshared vehicleparkingspacewillbeprovidedin onelevelofundergroundparkingaccessedfromthe rearlane.

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RossHamiltontookhomethe topspotwith19ascents.

“ThiswasRoss’fourthyear competing,however,he’s thankfultoparticipateatallafteran incidentin2024 requiringan airlift rescuefromNorthShore Rescue,makingthischallenge allthemoremeaningfulasfunds raisedsupportNSR,” saidEmily Leak,communicationsmanager atGrouse Mountain Resort,inan email.

AnotherNorth Vanlocal, MaximeDuterloo,tookhomethe topspotforfemalecompetitors andthesecondplaceoverall with18ascents.Third place wenttoBenoit Kaanen,alsowith 18ascents.

Neitherfigurebeatsthe previous record of 21ascents set bySeanGreenduringlastyear’s event,butallareexceptional achievementsinthis week’s record-breakingheat.

“Ross’achievementistruly remarkable,especiallywithyesterday’shightemperatures,and

madeforathrillingdayonthe mountain,”Leak said.“Equally inspiringisthecollectiveeffort ofall130participantsandthe amazingsupportteamswho dedicatedthemselvestothisgruellingeventwhile supportingthe importantworkofNorthShore Rescue.”

ScottMerriman,NorthShore rescueteamleader, said the volunteer-runorganization isincrediblygratefulforthe ongoing supportfromGrouse Mountain,andtheparticipants andvolunteerswhobringthe challengetolife.

“Thefundsraisedthroughthe MultiGrouseGrindChallenge helpensureourteamhasaccess tocriticalequipment,trainingand resources so wecan continue respondingwhenever andwhereverwe’reneeded,” Merrimansaid.

HilaryAngusisa Vancouverbasedjournalistwritingforthe NorthShoreNews.Shecanbe reachedatinfo@hilaryangus.com.

NoticeofRoadClosure

The District of North Vancouver gives notice of itsintention to closeto traffic, and remove thehighway dedication of,the portionofroadallowance shown outlined in boldand labelledas"Closed Road",for the purposeof consolidation with theDistrict-owned "Adjacent Lands",asshown on the mapbelow.Thisportion of road allowanceis418 squaremetres.

TheBylaw to remove thehighway dedication of theClosed Road will be consideredbyCouncil at itsregular meeting at theCouncil Chambers at District Hall, 355 West QueensRoad, North Vancouver, on July13, 2026 at 7:00pm.

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District of North Vancouverlooking forsafercycling routesto Deep Cove

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

DistrictofNorth Vancouvercouncilunanimouslygavestaffthe thumbsuplastmonthtolookinto low-costimprovementstogive cyclistsandpedestriansamore defined routeheadingintoDeep Cove.

Aplanofwhatthat wouldlooklike is stillin theworks,butimprovements wouldbemadebetweenParkgate VillageandDeepCoveandcould includemaking “substantialuse of existingtrails,connectionsor road segments.”

Thiscouldinclude wayfindingand line-markingonexistingtrails,staff said.Potentialchangescould improve comfortandsafetyforusers andhelp with congestionheadingintoDeep Cove,particularlyonweekendsduring thesummermonthswhenit’sbusiest.

Theimprovementsaimtohelp alleviatethoseconcernsuntilthe easternextensiontotheSpirit Trailis

complete.Improvementsarenotpart of theeasternextensiontotheSpirit Trail,staffsaid,addingthatextending thetrailfurthereastofitscurrentend pointatBerkleyRoadisatastandstill duetoalackofseniorgovernment funding.Atleasthalfoftheproject needstobeexternallyfundedas of council’s direction, a staff report said, limitingitsadvancement.

MayorMikeLittlespokeinsupport ofstaff lookingintoimprovementsto theinfrastructureheadingtoDeep Cove.

“You’rebetterofftoimprovefour orfivedifferentalternative routes that representdifferentscalelevels,” hesaid.“Ratherthantryingto have a one-size-fits-allapproachonone particular route with the hugechallenge ofdescendingfromtheelevationof ParkgateintoDeepCove.”

Couns.LisaMuriandBettyForbes raisedconcerns aboutthe vagueness of theinstructionsgiventostaffand soughtclarificationonhowtheplan wouldbelow-cost.

Beforethevote,staffsaidthey wouldbeabletofigureoutamore detailed planandexplorelow-cost optionsifcouncilgavetheOK.

Murialsosaidshe wasworriedthat bike improvementswon’thelp solve trafficcongestion.

“Peoplearecomingtopicnicin DeepCoveforthe dayarenotriding bikes,”shesaid.“Theyarebringing a carwithcoolersandalloftheother thingsthattheytravelwith.”

Coun.JordanBacksaid he supported theideaofstafflookingfor improvements.Hesaidwayfinding and plastic delineatorsmakea better experienceforcyclistsata low costcomparedtomoreengineered solutions.

Staffsaid theywill report backto council in thefallwithmore details onoptionsforamore defined routeto DeepCove.

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousand civicaffairsreporterfortheNorthShore News. This reportingbeatismadepossiblebytheLocalJournalismInitiative.

Notice of ProposedZoningAmendment Bylaw NOPUBLICHEARING

Zoning Amendment BylawNo. 9195,2026

1540 St.GeorgesAvenue and215-235 East 16th Street

PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to amendthe Zoning BylawfromMedium DensityApartment Residential1 Zone (RM-1),Comprehensive Development306 (CD-306),and Comprehensive Development425 (CD-425) to arevised ComprehensiveDevelopment 306(CD-306) Zonetopermitthe constructionoftwo 6storeyresidential buildings with 186 rental units,19of which will be mid-market rentalunits,along with aproposedHousing AgreementBylaw to secure the marketrentaland mid-market rentalhousinginperpetuity.

SUBJECTLANDS: Thelands thatarethe subjectoftheproposedBylawareshown on theinset map, witha civicaddressof1540 St.Georges Avenue and215-235 East16th Street.

LEGALDESCRIPTION: Lot2,Block 32, DL549, Plan 9874;Lot 3, Block32, DL 549, Plan 9874; and Lot 1, Block32, DL 549, Plan 9386

BYLAWREADINGS: Considerationofﬁrst, secondandthirdreadings of theproposedBylaw will be at theRegular Council Meetingon Monday,July13,2026

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: AcopyoftheproposedBylaw is availablefor inspectiononlineanytime at cnv.org/PublicNotices from July 1toJuly13,2026

PROVIDEINPUT: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, maybeaddressedtothe CorporateOﬃcer and sent by emailtoinput@cnv.org,orbymailordelivered to City Hall, no laterthannoonon Monday,July13,2026,toensure availabilitytoCouncil at themeeting. No Public Hearingwill be held,asitisprohibitedbysection 464(3) of the LocalGovernment Act. No Public InputPeriodsubmissionsonthismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.

QUESTIONS? ContactLindenMullederat planning@cnv.org or T604-990-4217

PUBLIC HEARING

3526 EvergladePlace

When: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at7pm

Where: CouncilChambers, 355West Queens Road,North Vancouver, BC

What: APublic Hearing forBylaw 8803,a proposed Heritage RevitalizationAgreement AuthorizationBylaw,and Bylaw8802,a proposedHeritageDesignation Bylaw,topermit relocation and conservation of thePerry Residenceat3526 EvergladePlace and subdivide thesiteintothree lots.

What changes: Bylaw8803 is aproposedHeritage Revitalization Agreement AuthorizationBylaw,which would,ingeneral terms, allowthe Districttoenter into an agreementwiththe propertyowner to vary Zoning Bylaw regulationstopermitrelocation to thesouthernportion of thesite, restoration,and permanentprotectionofthe PerryResidence,and the subdivisionofthe property intothree lots.Two newdetachedhomes are proposedonthenorthern lots,withthe relocatedPerry Residence on the southern lot.

Bylaw8802isa proposedHeritageDesignationBylaw,which would designate thesubject property andthe exterior of the PerryResidence as protected heritage property.

How: ThePublic Hearing will be heldina hybridformatwitha combination of in-personand electronic participationbysome or all members of council, or by staffand thepublic. Thepublic areinvited to attend at theCouncil Chambers wherethey will be able to seeand hear theentireproceedings.Thosewishing to vieworto participatein the meeting electronically maydosoathttps://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 orbyphone by dialling 1-778-907-2071 andenteringwebinar ID 6448415 6494.

WhenandHow canI provide input? We welcomeyourinput on July7,2026at7pm.You maysignupto speak at thehearing by contacting theCorporate Officer at signup@dnv.org priorto3pm,Tuesday,July7, 2026. Youmay also provide awritten submission at anytimeprior to the close of thepublic hearing by sendingittothe CorporateOfficerat input@dnv.orgorbymailtoCorporate Officer,355 West Queens Road, District of NorthVancouver, BC,V7N 4N5. Afterthe speakers list hasbeen exhausted, therewillbeanopportunity foradditional speakers whohad notsignedupinadvance to makesubmissions. Please note that Council may notreceive furthersubmissionsfrom thepublicconcerningthese bylaws afterthe conclusionofthepublic hearing.

Need more info? Copies of thebylaw areavailable forreviewat355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver, BC,between 8:00amand4:30pm MondaytoFriday(except holidays), starting Tuesday, June30, 2026, or online at DNV.org/agenda

Questions?

Jon Maselli, DevelopmentPlanner masellij@dnv.org 604-990-2411 ext.7199

SOBERINGTREND

Longtime SailorHagar’s pub spacelisted

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

AnoldNorth VancouverSailorisfacingsomestormyseasahead.

ThecommercialunitleasedbySailor Hagar’spubfor more than40yearshas beenlistedforsaleat$4.39 million.

Theownerofthewateringhole favouredbyLower Lonsdale locals says heplanstostayforaslongashecan,but atthatprice,itwillnotbeviableforany hospitalitybusiness.

“Iguaranteeyou’renotgoing tohave a restaurantgroup buyit,”said Yvan Charette.“Idon’tseeusgoinganywhere. However,it’llbeinterestingtoseewho buysit.”

Salesatthepubhavebeen steady with livemusic,bingo,trivia,andsporting events on TV,Charette said.OnFriday andSaturdaynights,thebariscrammed withpatrons“like a house party.”And Charettesaidthey’vebeenworking on theirmenutobecomemoreof alunch destination for the neighbourhood.

But the realestatelistingisthe latestinasoberingtrendof pubsand

restaurantsfacingexistentialthreats. Elsewhereintheneighbourhood,Burgoo andRaglans’spacesarenowclosed. ThecommercialunitleasedbyBrowns SocialHouseatSecondandLonsdaleis alsolisted,thougha spokespersonfor theparentcompany saidtheyare stillin negotiationswiththeirlandlordtostay. AndthePembertonStationPubclosedfor goodonJune28.

Charette,whoisalsothepresident oftheindustryorganizationAllianceof BeverageLicensees, saidtheyaredealing withrisinglabour,foodandenergycosts, butthebiggestthreattotheviabilityof theneighbourhoodpubisgovernment regulationsandtaxationpassedonby commerciallandlordstotenants.

“Thetriplenetsharedcostsofpaying yourtaxeswilleventuallyoutpacewhat wecanaffordtopay.Andatthatpoint, whystayinbusiness?”he said.“It’s not thattheydon’thave sales.They’reinthe sameboatasme. We cannolongerafford todobusinessinNorth Vancouver.”

It’sawarningthattheNorth Vancouver ContinuedonA25

PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to amendthe ZoningBylaw from Medium DensityApartment Residential1 Zone (RM-1) to anew ComprehensiveDevelopment 774 (CD-774) Zone to permit theconstructionofa 6storeyresidential building with 66 rentalunits,seven of whichwill be mid-market rental units,along with aproposedHousing AgreementBylaw to secure themarket rental andmid-marketrentalhousing in perpetuity.

SUBJECTLANDS: Thelands thatarethe subjectofthe proposed Bylaw areshown on theinset map, with acivic addressof2525 Lonsdale Avenue. LEGALDESCRIPTION: LotA,DistrictLot 545, Block 228, Group1 NewWestminster,DistrictPlanEPP47696

BYLAWREADINGS: Considerationof ﬁrst,secondand thirdreadingsofthe proposed Bylaw will be at theRegular Council Meetingon Monday,July13,2026

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailablefor inspectiononline anytime at cnv.org/PublicNotices from July 1toJuly13, 2026

PROVIDEINPUT: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, maybe addressedtothe CorporateOﬃcer andsentbyemail to input@cnv.org, or by mail or delivered toCityHall, no laterthan noononMonday, July 13,2026,toensureavailabilitytoCouncil at the meeting. No Public Hearingwill be held,asitisprohibitedbysection 464(3) of the Local Government Act No Public InputPeriodsubmissionsonthismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.

ContactLindenMullederat planning@cnv.org or T604-990-4217

Ownersays they’llstayaslongasthey can

Chamberhasbeenmakingwithgrowingurgency.

“We’reincreasinglyconcerned aboutthecostpressuresfacing businessesontheNorth Shore.Rising municipaltaxes,the BC Assessment valuationprocess,andtriplenet leasestructuresarecreating a challengingenvironmentthatputs evenlong-standingestablishmentsat risk,”saidchamberpresidentPatrick Stafford-Smith.“Vibrant,locally ownedbusinessesareessentialto the economicandsocialfabric of our community, especiallyatadestinationhublikeLowerLonsdale,and we needtoensureconditionsallowthem to remainviable.”

Unlesssomethingchanges, Charettepredictedmorefamiliar establishmentswillbein trouble. Thatgoesespeciallyforthebusinessesthatcatertolocalswhocome to “playdartsandhaveapint.”

“I’mnotsurewhat’s goingto happenwithall the smaller retailers uponLonsdalethatarenotrighton thewater.Ithinkit’snotgoing to be good,”hesaid.“We’llrideitoutfor as longaswecan.Andthat’sthat.”

NOTICEOF WAIVEROFA

PUBLICHEARING

Proposed Zoning BylawAmendment to Amend RG ZoneDensityBonusDefinitions

WHATANDWHEN: Council is scheduled to considerproposed Zoning BylawNo. 4662,2010, Amendment BylawNo. 5469,2026atthe 6p.m.regular Council meetingonJuly 6, 2026.

WHERE: Municipal Hall CouncilChamber,750 17th Street,and viaelectronic communicationfacilities

SUBJECT LANDS: Thesubjectlands include atotalof130 parcels inthe following zones: RG-1A, RG-1B, RG-2,and RG-3.

PROPOSEDZONINGBYLAW NO. 4662,2010, AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5469,2026: wouldamendthe RG zonedensitybonusdefinitions to alignwiththe Ambleside (AC) zone density bonusschemeand recent changestothe LocalGovernment Act

WAIVER OFPUBLIC HEARING: Pursuantto s. 464(2)ofthe LocalGovernment Act,the District haswaivedholding apublic hearingregardingthe proposed bylawasitisconsistent withthe Official Community Plan.

QUESTIONS? More informationontheproposed bylaw, includingstaff reportsandother supportingdocuments, maybe viewedatwestvancouver.ca/news/notices andatMunicipal HallfromJune 24 to July 6,2026 duringbusinesshours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday to Friday,excludingstatutory holidays.

staffcontact: WinnieYip,SeniorCommunity Planner| wyip@westvancouver.ca |604-925-7238

email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca

mail: addressto LegislativeServices, 75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3

drop-box: addresstoLegislativeServices; boxeslocatedat thenorthand westentrances to MunicipalHall

When: Monday,July6,2026 at 7:00pm

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

What: On July 6,2026, at itsregularly scheduled meeting, Councilwill consider First, SecondandThird Readings of Bylaw8771, proposed amendmentsto theZoningBylaw to enablea 6-unit townhouseredevelopment at 873 PremierStreet.

What changes: Bylaw8771

proposes to amendthe District’s Zoning Bylaw, in general terms, by rezoning the site from Single Family Residential7200 Zone (RS3) to anew Comprehensive DevelopmentZone160 (CD160).The CD160Zone addressespermittedand accessory uses andzoning provisions such as density, setbacks,height, buildingand site coverage,landscaping, andparking requirements.

How: The RegularMeetingofCouncil will be heldina hybrid format witha combinationofin-person andelectronic participation by some or allmembers of council, or by staffand thepublic.The public areinvited to attend at the Council Chambers wherethey will be able to seeandheartheentire proceedings.Thosewishing to view or to participate in themeeting electronically may do so at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or byphone by dialling1-778-907-2071 andenteringwebinar ID 64484156494.

Need more info?

Copies of thebylawareavailablefor review at 355 West QueensRoad, NorthVancouver,BC, between8:00am and4:30pmMondaytoFriday (except holidays), from June30,2026, oronline at DNV.org/agenda

masellij@dnv.org 604-990-2411;ext 7199

North Vancouver’s SailorHagar’s, a favourite wateringhole for Lower Lonsdale locals fordecades, is facingan uncertainfutureasthebuildingthathouses the pubisup forsale. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

2027 PermissiveTaxExemptionsunderprovisionofthe CommunityCharter (SBC2003) Chapter 26,Part 7,Division 7,Section 224. It istheintentionDistrictof WestVancouver Council to consider Proposed 2026 PermissiveTaxExemption BylawNo. 5433,2026 atthe regular Council meetingonMonday, July6,2026.Theproposed bylawwillprovidethepropertieslistedbelowwithan exemptionfrompayingmunicipaltaxesin2027.

Extractof CommunityCharter Chapter 26 Part7

DIVISION 7-PERMISSIVEEXEMPTIONS: Generalauthorityforpermissiveexemptions

224(1) Acouncilmay, bybylawinaccordancewiththissection, exemptlandor improvements,orboth, referred to in subsection (2) fromtaxationundersection 197(1)(a) [municipalproperty taxes], to the extent, fortheperiodandsubject to the conditionsprovidedinthe bylaw.

224(2) Taxexemptionsmay be provided underthissection forthe following:

(a) landorimprovementsthat (i) areowned orheld by acharitable,philanthropic orothernot forprofit corporation,and (ii) the council considersare used for apurposethatisdirectlyrelated to the purposesofthe corporation;

(c) landorimprovementsthatthe council considerswouldotherwise qualifyfor exemptionundersection 220 [generalstatutory exemptions] were itnot forasecondaryuse;

(d) theinterestof apublicauthority, local authorityorany other corporationor organizationinlandorimprovements thatareusedoroccupied by thecorporationororganizationif (i) theland orimprovementsareowned by apublic authorityorlocalauthority, and (ii) the landorimprovements areused by the corporationororganization fora purposein relation to whichanexemption underthisDivisionorDivision6 ofthis Part wouldapplyor couldbeprovided ifthelandorimprovements wereowned by that corporationororganization;

(f) in relation to property thatis exempt undersection 220(1)(h) [buildings forpublic worship], (i) anareaofland surroundingthe exemptbuilding, (ii) a hallthatthe council considersisnecessary to the exemptbuildingand thelandonwhichthehallstands,and (iii) anareaoflandsurroundinga hall thatis exemptundersubparagraph (ii);

(h) in relation to property thatis exempt undersection 220(1) (i) [seniors’ homes]or (j) [hospitals],any areaof landsurroundingthe exemptbuilding;

(k) landorimprovements forwhicha granthasbeenmade,afterMarch 31, 1974,underthe Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act beforeits repeal.

Properties(B.C./ Yukon) #158HollyburnMountain

Properties(B.C./ Yukon) #174HollyburnMountain

Christthe Redeemer Parish 599Keith

71420thStreet

ofSt. Christopher’s(West Vancouver) 1068Inglewood Avenue

ParishofSt. Christopher’s(West Vancouver) 108011thStreet

Park RoyalCongregationofJehovah’sWitnesses 13353rdStreet

St.Anthony’sChurch 2347Inglewood Avenue

St. David’sUnitedChurch 1525 Taylor Way

St. Francis-in-the-WoodAnglicanChurch 4773 PiccadillySouth

St.Stephen’sAnglicanChurch 885 22nd Avenue

representadditionaltax exemptions thatmay beavailable throughBCAssessment. ThisisthelistofapplicationsreceivedbytheDistrictof West Vancouver.The exemptionis discretionaryandhasnot yetbeenapproved by Council. ***Estimatefor 2027;subject to finalassessment by BCAssessment.

Surgeonssupportmom’s request

ButNathandevelopedseriouscomplications,includinganeurysmsthatstarted bleedinginhisbrain.

“Wehadtotakeanemergencyflightto Torontobecausetheycouldn’ttreat itin Vancouver,”shesaid.

There,doctorssavedNathan’slife.

Buteventually,Natashawasgiven the newsthattherewasn’tanythingfurther doctorscould recommend.

Shebegan researching,usingher medicalknowledgeinadesperatesearch for anythingthatcouldsaveherson.

That’showshediscovered anew treatmentfor AVMbeingpioneeredby aworld-leadingdoctorinthe field – Dr. ReneChapotinGermany.Thetreatment usesadifferentkindofmedicalgluenot availableinCanadathatgoesinthrough theveinsratherthananartery. Medical journalarticles have reportedpatients treated with the techniquebyChapothad a curerateofmorethan 90 per cent.

DoctorsinCanadaencouragedthe familytoseekoutthetreatmentforNathan, sayingitofferedthebestchanceofacure.

Withhelpfromsupporters,they managedtoraiseenoughmoneyforafirst phaseoftreatmentinGermany,which happened at theendofMarch.

There,onethirdofNathan’sbrain malformationwassuccessfully treated usingthetechnique. Sincethetreatment, Nathanhasstoppedcomplainingabout theheadachesthatusedtoplague him, saidHepburn. Buttopotentially cure Nathanitwilltakemoretreatments– most likelybetweenthreeandfiveintotal.

Nathan’snexttreatmentisduetostart atthebeginningofAugust.

Butsofar,a B.C.programthat pays for sometreatmentsavailableonlyoutsideof Canadahas rejectedthefamily’s request, sayingtreatmentforhisconditionis availablehere andarguingthatChapot’s techniqueisconsidered“experimental.”

Butthat’sjustnottrue,saidHepburn.

Although AVMisararecondition, peopleinEuropeareabletogetthe specializedGermantreatmentpublicly funded,shesaid.

“Thegovernmentistellingusthat there’streatmentavailableinCanada,but youhavetheveryneurosurgicalteams thattreatedhimsayingtheycan’t do anythinghere.”

“Thisisnotsomerandomoverseas treatment,”shesaid.“It’sbeingperformed by oneoftheworld’sleading[doctors inthefield],andit’sbeensupportedby publishedscientificevidence….ThetreatmenthasalreadyhelpedNathan.So we’re justliterallyfightingtogivehimachance

tofinishit.”

Inalettertomedicalservicesshared byHepburn,Dr.FaizalNaji,pediatric neurosurgeonatB.C.Children’sHospital, urgedtheprovincetofundNathan’soutof-country treatment, writingthatdespite bestefforts,treatmentsavailablehere haven’tworkedandthatdoingnothing putsNathanathighriskfor a brainbleed.

“It’skindoflikeapipethatbecomes leaky.Ifyoudon’tfixit,you’re goingtoget floodinginyourapartment.So,thisisthe samescenario,”saidHepburn.

ConservativeOppositionhealth criticDr.AnnaKindy–whospoketo theGermandoctorwhoperformsthe specializedtechnique–isalso urging the provincetopayforNathan’streatment, sayingthetreatmentcould savehislife.

“Thisisexactlythesituationinwhich an out-of-countryhealthservicesfunding applicationshouldbe approved anditis unconscionablethatithas not been,”she said.

Kindysaidthe reasonthetreatment isonlyavailable overseasis“there’s onlyafew people aroundtheworld”that areabletodothespecializedhigh-risk surgery.

Fornow,Hepburn canonly waitand hopeforthebest.

“He’ssuchabeautifulsoul.He’s such ajoyfulchild,evenwith all of thisthat’s beenhappening,”shesaid.“Heloves togo tothepark.Hegoesonswings.Heloves goingontheslidesandhelovesplaying withhisbrotherandjustbeinghappyand goofy.”

Butthere’salwaysthefearofwhat couldhappen next. IfNathan doesn’t getthetreatment,chancesarehighthat themalformationinhisbrain could growworseand a brainbleedcouldbe catastrophic.

“It’sabsolutelyevery parent’sworst nightmare,”shesaid.“Every day as aparent,I’mcarryingthisfearthatNathancan sufferacatastrophicbrainhemorrhage.”

Noparentshouldhavetospend their daysfundraising andfighting for accessto treatment,shesaid.

AGoFundMetosupportNathan’streatment (HelpSaveNathan’sLife:Specialized Brain Treatment)–whichcosts about $60,000to$70,000persession,not includingthecost of flights,hotels and anyunforeseen medical expenses–has sofarraisedmorethan$124,000,butover halfofthatwasspent on thefirst round of treatmentinMarch.

“Nathan only has one childhood,” Natashasaid.“He can’twait10years forlargeclinicaltrials.IfIcould change placeswithhim,Iwould.”

Noticeof Disposition

TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with Section 26(3)ofthe Community Charter, theCouncil of theDistrictofWestVancouver (the “District”) hereby givesnoticeofthe intentiontodispose of thelands ownedbythe District as shownbelow (collectively, the“Lands”):

1538 Fulton Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V1S6:

Parcel Identifier No.: 004-802-489

LegalDescription: LOT3,BLOCK 4, PLAN VAP6455, PART S1/2,DISTRICT LOT1055, GROUP1,NEW WESTMINSTERLANDDISTRICT, OF LOTA

1542 Fulton Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V1S6:

Parcel Identifier No.: 004-815-653

LegalDescription: LOT4,BLOCK 4, PLAN VAP6455, PART S1/2,DISTRICT LOT1055, GROUP1,NEW WESTMINSTERLANDDISTRICT, OF LOTA 775 15th Street,WestVancouver,BCV7T 2S9:

Parcel Identifier No.: 005-072-204

LegalDescription: LOT2,BLOCK 4, PLAN VAP6455, PART S1/2,DISTRICT LOT1055, GROUP1,NEW WESTMINSTERLANDDISTRICT, OF LOTA

79115thStreet,WestVancouver,BCV7T 2S9:

ParcelIdentifierNo.:008-304-165

LegalDescription: LOT1,BLOCK 4, PLAN VAP6455, PART S1/2,DISTRICT LOT1055, GROUP1,NEW WESTMINSTERLANDDISTRICT, OF LOTA

TheDistrictintends to enterintoa GroundLease Agreementwith CATALYST COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTSSOCIETY (“Catalyst”) pursuanttowhich theDistrictwill transfer aleasehold interest in thelands andpremisestoCatalyst(the“Lease”). Theconsiderationtobereceivedby theDistrictfor this dispositionis$10.The Leasewill be fora term beginning on theEffectiveDate(as definedinthe Lease) andendingonthe date that is 60 yearsafter theCommencementDate(as definedinthe Lease).

Noticeof Assistance

In accordance with Section24ofthe Community Charter, theCouncil of the District also givesnoticethatitintends to provideassistancetoCatalystby leasingthe aboveLands andpremisestoCatalystfor less than market value. Thepurpose of thedisposition is to permit theLesseetoconstructa buildingtobeusedand operated to provideaffordable rental housingand subsidized housingwithinthe District.

QUESTIONS?

Contact John Wong,SeniorManager,Facilitiesand Assets at (604)921-3420orjtwong@westvancouver.ca

Fulhamsoccer playersridechairlift

AnyCottagersonthe NorthShore? In June1951,Fulham F.C. playersJoe Bacuzzi and Harry Freeman rode theGrouseMountainchairliftprior to abanquetheldfor theteamat theresort’schalet.

Accordingtonewspaper reports shortlyafterthisphotograph wastaken, theplayers were peltedbyasurprisehailstormleavingthemsoakingwet.TheteamwasinVancouvertoplay theB.C.All Starsaspartofa Canadian tour.

Included in theFulham side wasa newly signed18-year-old Bobby Robson, wholater returned to Vancouver to playand manage theVancouver RoyalCanadians in 1967.

Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA.Start planning your visitat monova.ca.Doyou have astory totell? Get in touchvia archives@monova.ca.

Lonsdale’s Phonatic Social servesup pho plusmore

BIANCA BUJAN Contributingwriter

Althoughthedoors haveonly justopenedto starttheday,the room isalreadypacked.

Iarriveforlunch at PhonaticSocial, afairly newNorthern Vietnamese spotinNorth Vancouver, andimmediatelytake inthesmall butbuzzing space.

Florallanterns danglefromtheceilingin a rainbowofcolours, while a neonsign reading Phonatic Socialglowsabovethe bar, itsgoldletteringset againsta backdropof red paperfans. On the back wall,aflatscreenTV plays theUSAvs. Australia soccermatch(it’s the WorldCup afterall), butasIsettleinto aseatina roomfullofchatter,it’s clear thegameisn’twhat’s broughtpeoplein.

usedtoamplifyflavour.

A small,airy patio–also packed –extendsalongthesidewalkonLonsdale Avenue. I’mtoldlaterthereareplans to expanditoncecityapprovalcomes through.Ismileatawomanslurping noodlessoloatatwo-top bythewindow,her fluffydogcurledup at herfeet.

Atfirst,themulti-pagemenufeelsalittleintimidating, withdish nameswrittenin Vietnamese leavingme unsure of where to start. OwnerNickNguyensoongreetsme andofferssuggestions. As he continues listingalong rosterof his favouritedishes, I remind himI’mdiningsolo(making a mentalnoteto return withfriends).Isettle onthree dishesand sitbackwhileIwait.

Sinceit’slunchtime, Nguyeninsists I trytheBúnChả HàNội,a platterofgrilled porkbelly, crispyfried porkandprawn spring rolls, vermicellinoodles,andagenerousheapoffreshgreens.Hedescribes itasaclassicNorthern Vietnameselunch, whichpromptsmetoask:Whatmakes Northern Vietnamesefood differentfrom whatwetypicallyseein Vancouver?

NguyenexplainsthatinHanoi,in Vietnam’snorthern region,cookingis more focusedonnaturalflavoursrather than heavyspicesorsauces.Thefoodis subtleandmoretraditionalinstyle.Most Vietnamese restaurantsin Vancouver,he notes,are basedonSouthern Vietnamese cuisine,wherebolderseasoning,sweeter profiles,andawiderrangeofadd-onsare

Agoodexampleis thePhở bò(beef noodlesoup),madewitha27-hourbeef bonebrothandservedwithslicedeyeof round,brisket,meatballs,tendon,and rice noodles.

Nguyenalsosendsoveragreenpapaya saladwithprawns,carrot,mint,house dressing, roastedpeanutsandfried shallotsto roundout themeal.AsIwork throughmypersonalbuffet,Isipseveral cupsofpandantea–fragrant,flavourful andcaffeine-free.

Withabackgroundinmixology,Nguyen hasalsocreatedanextensivecocktaillist. TheMaple& CalamansiSourfeelslike theperfectpick(especiallyforCanada Day),inspiredbyhispersonaljourney between VietnamandCanada.Itblends CanadianLot40 ryeandmaplesyrupwith calamansi,acitrusfruitwidelyusedin Vietnam,creatingabridgebetweentwo culinarycultures.

BestBite: Thestandoutformeis theBún Chả HàNội.Thecombinationof tender porkbelly,crispspring rolls,andthat light,flavourfuldippingsaucecomes togetherbeautifully–balanced,layered, andtotallysatisfying.

PhonaticSocialislocatedat751Lonsdale Ave.,North Vancouver.BiancaBujanis anaward-winningwriterwhoseworkhas appearedinNationalGeographicandFood &Wine.SheisaLonelyPlanetguidebook authorandcookbookcontributor.Asthe foodcolumnistforNorthShoreNews, she writesaboutlocalfoodandthestories behindit.Contact:bitsofbee@yahoo.ca

Photo: Fonds218

Thisgreenpapaya saladfromPhonatics Social includes prawns, carrot,mint,housedressing, roastedpeanutsand friedshallots. BIANCA BUJAN

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Eileen Ruth Goldneygently passedawayonJune 22,2026,at theLynnValleyCareCentre in North Vancouver.She is survived by herdaughter,Mariette MacLeod; son-in-law,Douglas MacLeod;her grandsons,Kyleand Ewan MacLeod, theirspouses, Rebecca and Briana;andher great-grandchildren, Bronson,Lanaia, Callan,and Clara. Eileen was predeceased by her son, Willard RobertDunlop.

BornatLions Gate Hospitalon June 10,1929, Eileen livedher lifeinNorth Vancouver.Her greatest pleasurewas spending time with her grandsonsand great-grandchildren. Shewasanactive memberof SaintMartin’sAnglican Church forninetyyears. Deep friendships were developed through such activitiesas walkinggroups,Keep Well classes, Tai Chi, and seniors’ activitiesat MollyNye House. Many thanks forthe kind care from thestaff of Lynn Valley Centre Lodge.The family is planning aprivate ceremony.Inlieuofflowers,pleasesend adonation to thecharityofyour choice.

Fondlyknown as Kitch, passedawayonhis own terms on June 4thinthe care of NorthShoreHospice.

Kitch, adriverfor North ShoreBluebuses for35 years, wasextremely popular with allwhoboardedhisbus, due to hisquick witand charm! Withthesetraits, he wasabletonavigatesocial situations effortlessly!

Hewill be sorely missedbyhis sister,Ann,nephew Alaistair,and family in England.

His memorial will beheldatWestVanLegionon Saturday,July11th,at3pm.

Love always,yourpal Clippy.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina,passedawayin West Vancouver.Survivedbyhis wife,Wendie, of63 yearsandoneday;childrenMonica Bennett(Trevor, deceased),KarlEric(Louise Lydon),Krister (Amber); wonderfulgrandchildrenJonathan, Madeleine,Wolf; survivingbrothersAndrew,Thomas (Pia); sisters-in-law Sonia(Leonard,deceased), DianneLedingham (Bruce); extended family and many friends.A memorialwill beheldata laterdate. “A lovely man”.

On this summersolstice, we saygoodbye to Irene, age96. Predeceased by husband Allan(2021) and survived by sonGordon (Sarah)anddaughters Joanne (Carson)and Janet (Andrew), five grandsons,and four great-grandchildren. Shewas thelastsurviving siblingofthe sixHorne childrenCurtis, Ruby,Wes,Mary, and Alice, whowereall lifelong residentsofNorth Van. Thefamilyowned andoperated theHorneBrothersshinglemill at the footof Chesterfield from theearly 1900stothe 1960s.A heartfeltthank youtoall thecareworkers for theircompassionateanddedicatedcare. Mom will be rememberedand thestory told ofhowstrong herheartwas.

Therewill be aremembrancegatheringfor bothIreneand Allanon Contact for more info.

Linda Mary Louis(née Tomczak) wasbornAugust 23rd, 1946, in Victoria.Shepassedawaypeacefully athomeonJune22nd,2026, in West Vancouver aftera courageousbattlewithcancer.

Linda wasbornand raised in Victoria,thedaughter of Johnand ColetteTomczak. Linda wastheeldest of five siblings.She grew up in Victoria thenearned aBAfromthe University of Victoria.Followingher UVic degree, she attended UBCandobtaineda teaching certificate. Shetaught fora year in Barriere, BC,and then lived in Zürich,Switzerland, with her newhusband,Robin,beforemovingbacktoWest Vancouver,whereshe taughtuntil shestartedher family.

Shehad twosons,AronJohn Gray (Sheila)and Owen Benjamin,in1977and 1980. Shewasdeeply involved withthekids’ schools, frequently found in thehallways and in PACmeetings.

Sheand Robinbecameavidtravelers and visited over80 countriesandallseven continents, including Antarctica;she claimedBhutan and Ethiopiaamong her favouritetrips.When shewasn’ttraveling, she sewed, crocheted, knitted, read extensively, and completedcrosswords. Duringher travels, she collectedan extensivelibrary of fabrics, wools, and other materials fromaround theworld.

Fordecades,Linda wasanactivephilanthropist and devotedher time to severalcharitiesfocussingon localunderprivileged youthandaccess to education. Shewas adistinguishedpartner with Social Venture PartnersVancouverand, formanyyears, servedon theboardofher favouritecharity, Writer’s Exchange.

Sheis survived by herhusband Robin, childrenAron and Owen, granddaughter Annabelle,and four siblings.

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DavidEdwardScott Munson,83,passedaway peacefully at NorthShoreHospice,North Vancouver,on June22,2026, surroundedbyloved ones.BornonOctober25, 1942, in Woodstock,New Brunswick,David wasa caringandpatientolder brother to hissiblings Jimand Mary.

An avid golferand skier,David also maintaineda lifelong connection to thewater –spendinghis childhood summers in theBay of Fundy,joining the Sea Cadetsasa youth;and laterenjoyinghis passion forboating, sailing, and salmon fishingin thewatersofBritish Columbia.

Aftergraduating with adegreeinElectrical Engineeringfromthe University of NewBrunswick, he workedasan Electrical Engineer forseveral yearsbeforeearningan MBAfromWestern University (inLondon, Ontario).Hethen wenton to build alonganddistinguished careeras adedicated bankingexecutive across thecountry.

Moving to Vancouver from Montreal,Mississauga, Londonand Calgary, Davidsettled in West Vancouver in 1976.There,heraisedhis twoyoung children, Scottand Suzanne,withhislate wife Janet. Together,theyshared aloveofcamping,boating aboardThe Barley Sandwichand travelling, until her passing in 1992.

In 1993, DavidreconnectedwithaCampbellton childhood friend, Sharon (Pollock), whomhe married in1998. They built awonderful, fulfillinglifetogether devotedtosailingonAllegria,travelling, attending symphoniesandoperas,and spendingtimewith theirgrandchildren.

Akindandgentle man, Davidwill be lovingly remembered forhis quirkysenseofhumour,dry wit, meticuloususeoflanguage,passion forgood food, andhisprideand love forfamily.

He leavesbehindhisdevoted wife,Sharon (née Ellsworth);childrenScott (Maggie)and Suzanne (John);stepchildrenNatashka(Matt), Aaron(Tannis), and Sonya(Seth); grandchildrenCarter, Emma, Rowen, Coleman, Evan, Connor,and Kea;brother Jim(Ginette); nephews Jamieand Claude-Mathieu and many cousins, extended family, and friends.He waspredeceased by hisfirst wife Janet (née Wright), parents Rev. J.E. and Dora,andhissisterMary (David).

David’sfamilywishes to thank theprofessionalismof doctors and nursesatLions Gate Hospital,the nurses, caregivers,and staffduringhis briefstayat theLynnValleyCareCentre and everyoneat the NorthShoreHospice whoprovided comfortand peaceduringDavid’s finaldays.

Leonie vanOord,91,ofNorth Vancouver,BC, passedawaypeacefully on May12th,2026, surroundedbyher family.

ShewasborninNijmegen,Netherlands,in1935 and spenther childhoodlivingthroughWorld WarII. Shewas theonlygirloffivesiblings.In1955,she travelledtoCanadabyboattostart anew lifein Vancouver,sometimes sleepingontrain station benches.

Leonie vanden Berg metBuddyvan Oord in Vancouverand marriedhimin 1957.Theylived in Vancouverandhad asonin1959and adaughterin 1961, wentbacktothe Netherlands fora year,then came backtoVancouverandhadanother sonin 1963. Thefamilythen movedaround in BC,Vernon and Kamloops, fora fewyears, and fora shorttime, livinginBurnaby, and then they boughta housein LynnValley, NorthVancouver.Theydivorcedin1970.

After thedivorce,Leonie stayed in NorthVancouver, whereshe worked full-time,attendednight school, allwhile raisingthree childrenonher own. She becamea well-knownand respectedsocialworkerin Lynn Valley, whereshe lived.

Withthreeteenagers,sheopened thedoorsof her hometotheirfriends. While some calledher Sarge, having served twoyearsinthe Dutchmilitary, others calledher theirsecond mother,withall having had deeprespectforher.She lovedtotravel, shehad many goodfriends,somefor over80 years, and alwayshad themostbeautifulgardenofflowers in theneighborhood.

Leonieis survived by herbrother Peter, her children, her grandchildren,andher great-grandchildren.

Family waseverythingtoLeonie.She committed her lifetothe love forher threechildren, Ron, Monique, andMark; five grandchildren, Shilo,Marlee, Dillon, Jakob,and Natasha;and four great-grandchildren, Kason, Avery, Kade,and Nixon,and woulddo anything forthemanddid. Shewas strong, independent, courageous, and livedanhonest life.

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passingof ErikaErnst on June 12,2026. Erika passedawaypeacefully in her sleepat theageof 80.

Sheissurvivedand lovinglyremembered by her husbandof54 years, RudolfErnst;siblings Paul (Nelly)and Heinz(Emily);childrenWalter, Marlies, and Thomas (Shannon);and grandchildren, Tavia, Arnold,and Margaret.

ErikawasborninHorgen, Switzerland,on January 31, 1946. Shewas warm and nurturingandalways had agenuinedesire to care forpeople. Following herpassion, shebegan workingasanaupairfrom 1962 to 1964. Shecompletedherdiplomainnursing in 1968 in Bern and continuedher career in Menzikonandthe Neuroklinikin Bern.She maintained contactwithher colleagues from Lindenhofand cherished theirfriendshipsallthese years. In 1970, sheimmigratedtoCanadaand met Ruedi,her future husband,on1stAugust(Swiss National Day) throughher cousin Hanspeter.

On June3, 1972, shereturned to Switzerland to marryRuediamongstfamilyand friends.Shortly after, they movedintothehouse, whichweall still call‘Home’ today.

In 1973,afterlearning shewas expecting Walter, Erikamade thedifficult decisiontogiveupher career to becomeastay-at-homemom.Two years later, Marlieswasborn,and then five yearslater came Thomas.

Over thepast50+ years, Erikawas thefoundationof thehousehold. Shemadeourhouseintoahomefull of warmth and love with everything shemade, touched,anddidforusall. Sheenjoyedher gardeningandhostingdinnersforour friends,and herdoor wasalwaysopen.

Shewas selfless,generous,and thoughtful, traits thathave beenenjoyed by allwho were closetoher, includingher grandchildren. Shewas abeautiful personinsideandout without ameanbone in her body.

Erika’sChristian faithmadeher astrong,passionate person. Theloveshehad to give didnotend with her family and friends butcarriedon through thevarious charitable worksthat were always apartofher life. Shetruly livedher faithand ranherracewelland it givesusgreatpeace.

Shewill be greatly missedbyher family and friends. Herpassinghas left ahugehole, and lifewill never be thesame, buther memory will always remain aliveinourhearts and minds.

As yousharethestories and the memories of howthey livedtheir livesandhowmuchthey meant, may youﬁndcomfort...

you share the stories how they lived their lives and how much they meant

ACelebrationofErika’s Life will beheldatthe Westwood Community Church on July 12,2026,at 2:00pm (locatedat 1294 Johnson Street,Coquitlam, BC). In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to the UnionGospel Mission in Erika’sname.

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Isabel StuartMcDonald(néeBlack)passedawaypeacefully in her sleepon April8 at theageof92 in WhiteRock, B.C.,Canada.

Isabel wasbornonJune 11,1933, in Glasgow, Scotland, to ArchibaldBlack,a wounded WWI veteranand civilservant,and SarahLynch.At eight,duringWorld WarII, herdearly belovedolderbrother William(Bill) shieldedandprotectedheras they shelteredunder astaircase duringthe GermanLuftwaffe bombingsof theGlasgow docklands (Clydbank Blitz).Isabeldidwellinschooland,aftergraduating, workedas adraughtspersonatGeneral Electric (UK).She soon startedgivingbacktoher community,first with St.Andrew's AmbulanceAssociation, wheresheearned serviceawards, and laterasa troop leader forthe BoyScouts.

At24, Isabel marriedRonaldDavid McDonald, amechanicalengineer,inPerth,Scotland. Shesoon joinedhimatremoteRoyal DutchShell production sitesinBruneiandOman. In 1962, whilein Brunei, shegavebirth to theirson, Ian. During theMalayan Communist insurgencyin Brunei,Isabel stayed composedunder mortar fire at ajungleairstripwhile seekingevacuation. Sheeveninsistedthat aBritish Army Captain ofthe Gurkha Rifles heat food forher infant son. In Oman, shelearned to driveher Shell-issued VauxhallVictorFD1600 with panache acrossthe rugged,unpaveddesertroadsaround Muscatand Muttrah. There, shequickly mastered theFinnish Flickrally-racingcornering technique.

AfterRonaldleftShell, thefamilymovedbacktothe UK.Theirdaughter wasborninChester, Cheshire,in1970. In 1975, Ronaldbegan working forInternational Hydrodynamics(HYCO), amanufacturerofdeep-seasubmersibles in NorthVancouver,and thefamilyfinally settledinLynnValley.

Isabel wastalented in many ways.Overthe years, shebecameaskilleddressmaker,seamstress,gloveress,hatter, potter, oilpainter,chef, andentrepreneur.She taughtherself theseskills and latertaught some of themat college.Thereafter, sheretrainedas abookkeeperand workedfor InternationalLand in West Vancouver.After retiring,Isabel volunteeredat theCapilano Senior Centre and forMealsonWheels. She wasproud to be afounding memberof theSeymour QuiltersGuild.

Peoplewill remember Isabel forher wit, elegantdinnerparties,adventurous spirit,devotiontocommunity,loveofdancing, andher role as theanchorofher family duringhardtimes. Sheworkedhardall her lifeand learnt to squeezeapennysohardshe couldproducecopper wire.Shealways gaveherbestand lived with quiet graceand astrong will.

Throughouther life, Isabel wasmanythings:the slayerof venomous snakes,smasherof scorpions,squisherofbigspiders, generous kisser ofboo-boos,reluctant fisher,a keenpillion, worldtravelled, ardentbooster, gentlerofscary thunderstorms,self-appointed fashioncritic, elegantdresser, bagpipesdetester, opinionated,precise, organized, stubborn, tenacious,tough,hilarious,witty,aninfrequent but enthusiasticswearer in private, aloverof G& T’s, anoccasionalemergencylifeguard,and theimplacablefoe to her lifelongnemesis:the humbleYorkshirepudding.Inshort, shewas everything,everywhere, andallatonce.

She will be greatly missedbyher children,of whom shewas fiercely proud. She’ll also be missedbyherfivegrandchildren—including Amanda, Melissa,and Victoria—andher threegreat-grandchildren: Charlie,Margot,and Freya. Herabsencewill bedeeplyfeltbythe many friendsand colleagues worldwideand within her community.She wasfull of life, highlyenergetic andadventurous,withatwinklein her expressive blue eyesand aradiant,dimpled-cheeked smile.She made apositiveimpactonsomanypeoplealong theway—she was, in countless ways,theantithesisofjejune.

Thefamilywouldliketothank thededicatedand caring staffatAmica SeniorLifestylesof WhiteRockfor lookingafterourdear mother in her final years.

As Isabel wished, therewill beno formal service. Herashes will bereturned to Scotland to rest with herparents. Acelebrationoflifewill be heldlater.For more information,pleaseget in touchwith

“Iloveyouneither withmy heartnormy mind, Just incase theheartmightstop,themindcanforget. Iloveyou withmy soul.Soulneverstopsor forgets.” Rūmī (1207—1273)

WilliamS Phillips, ‘Bill’ to everyone whoknewhim, wasborninGlasgow,Scotland,on3rdApril 1930. HisparentswereCatherineLPhillips(Rina)and WilliamH Phillips(Pat).Bill’smother wasbotha nurseand aproperty developer,andhisfather wasa pilotinthe SarawakAir Serviceand laterImperial Airways. Some consideredhimoneof thegreat aviationpioneers of thetime.

With afatheras apilot, Bill foundhimselfmoving from country to country formostofhis childhood, andhe lived in Italy, Egypt, Burma, Indiaand South Africa beforereturning to theUKattheageof 15, followinghisfather’s retirement.Bill oftenreferredto himselfasa ‘Colonial Brat’and it wasthisnomadic lifestyle that made Bill yearnfor amorestable permanenthome, whichhefound in West Vancouver (EagleIsland and Caulfield).Thisnomadiclifestyle meantheonlyreceived6yearsofformalschooling. However, some ofhishappiestmomentswereinthis period,although it wouldseem Bill wasnotalwaysa ‘model’pupil!

Bill followedinthe footstepsofhisAunt Jessie(the second womaninScotland to qualifyasa CA)and UncleJackandbecameaCharteredAccountant. Once qualified, Bill movedtoVancouver with his mother,fatherand younger sister,Catherine(19362026),and joined PriceWaterhouse, wherehe carvedout adistinguished career in thefirm'saudit department,resulting in hisadmission to the partnership as AuditPartnerinJuly1966. Bill had thedistinctionof lookingafter some of thefirm’s biggestclients. In hisearly 50s (1982),Bill accepted an inviteto undertake aproject whichinvolved creatingastandardizedauditapproachfor thePW firm worldwide. This meant atemporarymoveto London, UK,for four years. Oncecomplete,he returned to PW in Vancouverand tookearly retirement in 1989. Bill wasverylucky to meetand marryhis twosoulmatesinlife: ShirleyPatricia Barker in 1957 (1930-1977)and Heather Elizabeth Ford in 1987 (1942-2004).Sadly, heoutlivedbothof them.Bill passedawayon15thApril 2026. He is survived by histhree remainingchildrenFionna (Graham), Bruce(Linda)and Tricia (Rob)and their children, stepdaughtersClaire(Chris) and Niki (Al) and theirchildren, various cousins, second cousins, niecesandnephews and agreat-granddaughter. Sadly, Bill’soldestson, William(Kerry) and stepdaughter Joannepredeceasedhimin2021and 2011,respectively.

Bill will always be remembered by allwho were lucky to meethimasanold schoolgentlemanwithasoft Scottish accentand avery, very cheekysenseof humour.Bill remained in West Vanuntil 2025,andat 95 movedtoDufferinCareHomeinCoquitlam.Bill’s family wouldliketoextend averyspecialthank you to MariaLangiewcz, whowas very much partofthe family and lookedafterBill with such love and care from when she firstrowedacross thechannel to clean Bill’shouseonEagleIsland to hisfinaldays at Dufferin.

Therewill be achurchserviceatStFrancisin the Wood, SouthPiccadillyRoad, West Vancouver,B.C., at 11amon20thJuly2026 forfamilyand friends, followedby aCelebrationofLifeinthe church hall.

Vera wasbornonNovember29, 1920, to Robert and MerleCrowe in Regina, Sask. Shemarried Jack Edmundson in 1945,andtheyraised5 children togetheruntil hepassedin1984.

Vera waspredeceased by daughter Judi (Nick) and is survived by daughter Betsy(Ed); sons Bill (Clare), John (Silvia),and Mike (Tina);8 grandchildren;6 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many niecesandnephews.

Vera wasanactivememberof St.Christopher’s Anglican ChurchinWestVancouver.Inherearlier years, shewasactive in curling, tennis, andplaying bridge.Morerecentactivities includedneedlepoint, crosswordpuzzles,and cheeringonthe Saskatchewan Roughriders.Her wonderfulsenseof humour,positiveoutlook,and love of family shone through in everything shedid.

Vera passedpeacefully on June15,2026, with familybyher side,assisted by MAiD.

Afamilycelebrationtookplacethedaybefore. She wasa treasure.

With deep love andbrokenhearts,weannouncethe passingof ShirleyAnn Mitchell, wholeftus peacefully on June22,2026,at theageof82. Born on July 8, 1943,inWindsor,Ontario,she wasthe youngestdaughterof thelateMurrayand Mary Slusarchuk.

Shirleywill be lovinglyrememberedanddeeply missedbyherdevotedhusbandof57 years, Roger; her children, KellyDornan (Sean)and KimMitchell (Sheldon);her four cherished grandchildren, Connor, Liam,Mayaand Zoe;her sister-in-law, Suzanne Mitchell(Warren);herbrother-in-law, Larry Mitchell (Carol); andher many niecesandnephews.

AcelebrationofShirley’s lifewill beheldonJuly18, 2026,at2:00pmat theBoal Chapel,1505Lillooet Road in NorthVancouver.All whoknewand loved herarewelcome to attend. Thefamilyasks that you bringyour favouritememoriesofShirley to share. In lieuofflowers,the family kindlyrequeststhat memorialdonationsbe made to theAlzheimer Society ofCanadaor theBCChildren’sHospital Foundation.

Louise passedawaypeacefully at theageof95. She waspredeceased by herhusbandof56 yearsFred in 2015,andherbrother JimEllett (Liz)in2010. She islovinglyremembered by her twosons, Fred, Jr. and Robert; twostepdaughters, Bunnie(Antonio) and Patti(Dr. Rob);two grandchildren, Courtenay (Jorge)and Clayton(Amanda);three greatgrandchildren, Willow, Brooklyn,and Milo;andniece Judy (Doug).

Louise wasbornin1931 in Edmonton, Alberta,and raised in Morinville.She wasanelementaryschool teacher in Alberta before moving to NorthVancouver in1956, whereshe taught at Norgate, Lonsdale, and Queen Mary schools.

Louise and Fred were marriedin1959. They lived in Calgary, Prince Rupert, and Vancouverbefore returning to NorthVancouver in 1970. Once their sons were born,Louise'sfull-timejobbecamethatof ahard-working, stay-at-homeMom.

Louise wasanexcellent cookandenjoyedhosting family and friends fordinners. Shewill be remembered most forher kindness, hergenerosity, andher smile.

One Final Gift

Scattermenot to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to thesea. Remembernow thoseyears goneby Whenloving gifts Igave to thee.

Remembernow the happytimes The familyties we shared. Don’tleave my resting place unmarked As thoughyou never cared.

Deny menot one ﬁnal gift Forallwho come to see Asingle lasting proof that says Iloved...&you lovedme.

Thankstoall of thestaff at Evergreen House(one north)for taking care ofLouiseso well forthe last3 ½years.

Amemorialservice will beheldonFriday, July 17,at 1:00pmat St.Andrew's and St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church locatedat2641 Chesterfield Ave.,North Vancouver,B.C.

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