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Candidatesline upas federal byelectionlooms

JANESEYD

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Thebyelection for the MP seatleftvacantby Jonathan Wilkinsonhasn’tbeenofficially calledyet, butcandidatesarealreadyhittingthedoorstepsin North Vancouver.

Wilkinson,whoheldtheseatfor theLiberalssince2015 andwashandily re-electedin2025, recentlysteppeddown to become Canada’s ambassadortotheEuropeanUnion. Nowtheunofficialraceison tofillthevacancyin what hasbeenconsideredasafeLiberalseat for thepastdecade. ThisSaturday,theLiberalPartyofCanadahandedthe North Vancouvercampaignto replace Wilkinsontoparty insiderBradenCaley.

Caley,whoisoriginallyfromRichmond,has worked behindthescenesfortheLiberalsforthepast20years, most recentlyservingasdeputychief ofstafftoPrime MinisterMarkCarney.

Meanwhile,ConservativecandidateStephen Curran, a commerciallawyerwhohasworkedwithbusinesseson trademissionsandwhoranagainst Wilkinsoninthelast federalelection,iseagertochallenge theLiberals’gripon theriding.

TheGreenPartyhasalso recentlyput forward a candidate–environmentalscientistShelleyLuce,who has workedwiththeSierraClubas wellasothernonprofit

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WestCoast Modern iconBinning House listed for$5.25M

BRENTRICHTER

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Themostarchitecturallysignificant homeontheNorthShore–andallof Canadaforthatmatter–islistedfor sale.

West Vancouver’sBinningHouseis on themarketfor$5.25million.Itwasthe homeofartistandarchitectB.C.Binning andisconsideredtheearliestexampleof WestCoast Modernism.

The85-year-oldtwo-bedroom, 2,200-square-foothousesitson a 12,800-square-footlotoverlookingtheocean on Altamont’sMathersCrescent.

Itshighestvaluemay be thebragging rightsitsfutureownerwillhave.Thelisting boaststhatitisCanada’s onlyprivately-ownedNationalHistoricSite.

The WestCoastModernmovement borntheresoughttomakebuildingsfit withintheirnaturalenvironments rather thandominatethem.Itpopularizeddesign elementsthat remaininusetoday including floor-to-ceilingwindows,flat roofsandopen concepts.Fromthesalonshehostedinhis living room,Binninginspiredothernoted artistsandarchitects,includingRon Thom andArthurErickson.

Becauseofitsinfluence on contemporarydesign,the WestCoastModernLeague hascalledtheBinningHousea“Rosetta Stone”andthemostimportantarchitectural homeinCanada.

“Thishouse representsthefirst ofits kind,”said SteveGairns,chairoftheleague. “It’sa reveredpieceofour WestCoast Modernstoryanditstands as atestament

toour region’sdesigningenuityandtothe creativeswho cementedour pivotal rolein Canadianartand architecture.”

Initslaterhistory, theBinningHouse hasbeenclosely watched byheritage advocates.

Afterabittertug-of-warthroughthe courts,thehomewaslistedforsalein2015 andpurchasedby West Vancouver realtor JesseSaniuk.

Atthetime,ithadbeenfacingyears ofneglect.Saniuk hadthefoundation, roofmembrane,plaster,plumbing,wiring,windowsand doors restoredandin 2024HeritageB.C. recognizedhimand art conservatorCheryleHarrisonwith a conservationawardfortheir revivalof Binning’sownmuralsadorningtheinterior

andexteriorwalls,whichtookhundredsof hours.

WhenSaniukboughttheproperty,it wasmainly becausehewasattractedtothe locationandoceanview,hesaid,butthe painstakingworktosavetheBinningHouse from rotshowedhimthevalueheritage advocatesseeinit.Asa realtor,Saniuksaid he tooseesBinning’slastinginfluencein the designofmodernisthomesstillbeing constructedtoday.

“Itallcomesbacktothisandthere’s somesurprisingsimilaritieseven80years apart,”hesaid.

Saniuksaid he issellingtheBinning Housenow because he is ready to move ontoanother heritageproject.Lastweekend,heofferedthehomeupfor WestCoast

Modern Weektours.

“IfeltgoodthatIwasabletoshowitoff andgetthefeedbackfromeverybody.The feedbackwasfantasticaboutthe restorationworkandeventhestuffthatIwas nervousabout,”hesaid.

Thelistinghoweveriscausinganxiety anddisappointmentfortheBinningHouse’s supporters,saidGairns.Thebiggest worryisthatitwillendupinthehands ofsomeonewhomaydiluteordamage a sharedculturalassetbymakingchanges toBinning’sgreatestlegacy.Theproperty iscoveredbyaheritagedesignationbylaw thatonlyprotectsthehousefromdemolitionormajorstructuralchangesbut advocatesstillworry.

“Thehistoricalstatureofthishouse requiresthatwetakeextracarewithits characterandmaterialityandthatwe respectthewindowthatitoffersintothe daringdesignexplorationsandthenew ideasaboutmodernlivingthatBinningwas soinstrumentalinadvocatingfor,”Gairns said.

Saniuksaiditwouldbehisdreamforthe buyertobeaphilanthropistfromtheart andarchitectureworldwhowouldmakeit amuseumorartist residenceorevenjust a pieceoftheirownprivatecollection.

Thatmightnotendupbeingthecase butSaniuksaidthebuyerwillmostcertainlybesomeonewhounderstandswhat theBinningHouse representsandthework that’sgoneintosavingit.

“Ithinkthatanybodywhobuysitis goingtobebuyingitbecausetheylove whattheyseethat’s alreadythere,”hesaid.

West Vancouver mancharged following Norgatebreak-ins

JANESEYD

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A35-year-old West Vancouvermanhas beenchargedwithpropertyoffences followinganinvestigationintothefts intheNorgateneighbourhoodandthe executionofasearchwarrantwhere stolenitemswere recovered.

BetweenApril23and 25,North VancouverRCMP receivedseveral reports of break-instohomesandtheftsfromvehiclesinNorgate.

Thebreak-insoccurredatseveral

propertiesonRedwoodStreet and FernwoodandCottonwoodcrescents.

Among theitems pinchedwerelaptop computers,portablespeakers, a lawnmower, anaircompressor andinone case, evenacustomknee brace belongingtothe resident,accordingtocourt documents. Creditcardsbelongingtohomeownerswere alsostolen.

Residentsalsotold policethattheir creditcardshadbeenusedfollowingthe break-ins.In particular, stolencreditcards were usedattheShellandPetro-Canada

stationsatCapilanoRoadandMarineDrive.

Followingtheexecutionofasearch warrantJune27, policearrested35-year-old LouieMuehlfarth of West Vancouver.Atthe time,Muehlfarth hada JBLspeakerand laptopcomputers,allegedlystoleninthe Norgatebreak-ins,in his possession,police say.

Hewaslater released onapromiseto appearincourt.

OnMonday, July13,Muehlfarthwas chargedwiththree countsofbreak and enter,twocountsofunauthorizeduseof

acreditcard,twocountsoftheftunder $5,000,andonecountofpossessionofpropertyobtainedbycrime.

“Thesechargesarethe resultofathoroughinvestigationbyourfrontlineofficers andinvestigators,whoworkeddiligentlyto identifythesuspectandgatherevidence,” saidCpl.MansoorSahak,media relations officer fortheNorth VancouverRCMP. “Propertycrimeshaveasignificantimpact onvictims,andweencourage residentsto continue reportingsuspiciousactivityto police.”

TheB.C. BinningHousein West Vancouverhasbeenlisted forsaleat$5.25million.Itis consideredthe first ever exampleof West CoastModernism. STEFANGILL / PHASE ONE MARKETING

Landslideriskdown inDistrict of North Vancouver, reportfinds

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Theriskoflandslidesthreatening homesnearescarpmentslopesinthe DistrictofNorth Vancouverhasbeen reducedthankstomitigationwork, accordingtoa recent report.

OnJune22, BGCEngineeringInc.presentedmunicipalcouncilwithanupdateto theirdistrict-widelandslideriskassessment andprovided recommendationsforboth propertyownersandthemunicipality to consider.Thelastdistrict-wide report was done byBGCin2010.

LaurenHutchinson,senior geotechnicalengineerforBGC,toldcouncilthatthe updatedassessmentwasdonenowsothe districthasthelatestinformationasprovincialhousingtargetsareexpectedtobring morehousingtothearea.

Forpropertyowners,those recommendationsincludemanagingstormwater,fill andyardwaste,andmonitoringconditions of retainingwallsandswimmingpools.

Forthedistrict,BGCis recommending themunicipalitydevelopamonitoring programforslopeconditions,updaterisk assessmentsatindividualpropertiesasconditionschangeandacrossthedistrictevery 10years,aswellasprovidingeducation to residentsonhowto reducelandsliderisk nearslopes.

Intheassessment,engineerslookedat life-lossriskat124propertiesat the crest of escarpmentsand149homesatthe basesofthemacrossthedistrict,includingintheBerkley,PembertonHeights, Westlynn,Riverside West,Mosquito Creek, WestHastingsandCapilanoRiver neighbourhoods.

Engineersassessedrisktoleranceinto threecategories:broadlyacceptable(not requiringmitigation),tolerable(riskissmall andmanageable,butworkcanbetaken to reduceit)andunacceptable (requires mitigation).

BGCfoundthat85percentofthe149 homesassessedatthebase of escarpment slopeshavelowerriskthaninprevious studies.Theassessmentalsostatestherisk for41homesdecreasedfrom tolerableto broadlyacceptablerisk,whileall124homes atthecrestofescarpmentslopes were assessedasbroadlyacceptable.

Risksareestimatedtobelowerthan previousassessmentsduetomitigation workcompletedsince2005, aswellasnewer methodsthattakeintoaccounthistorical recordsand“decreasinglandslideimpact pressure,”the reportnotes.

North Vancouver Districtcrews remove debrisfromalandslideonChapman Way on Jan. 20,2005. GLENN BAGLO / VANCOUVERSUN

Since1972,therehavebeensevenknown landslidesfromescarpmentslopesinthe District of North Vancouver.In2005, North Vancouver residentEliza WingMunKuttner diedafterherhomewassweptdownthe Berkley-Riversideescarpmentinalandslide. Afterthat,themunicipalitybecamemore proactiveaboutrisk.

“Thiswasaverypersonaldisasterfor a lotofpeopleinourcommunity,”saidMayor MikeLittleduringtheJune22meeting, addingthankstoBGCforhelpingprovidean assessmentafter theincident.

Whileriskshavebeenlowered,some propertyownersshouldstillbeonalert.

Engineersnotetwopropertieson RivergrovePlacethatsurpassthedistrict’s riskthreshold,havingaonein10,000annual probabilityofdeathduetoslopeproximity, heightandangleaswellasadeteriorating retainingwallatanupslopeproperty.

DNVstaffhavecommunicatedtheissues totheowners,the reportsaid,and workis underwayto removethewalland reshape theslope.

BGCalsoidentifiedapropertyonCarman PlaceandtwohomesonRiversideDrive thatareneartherisktolerancethreshold.

Afterthe presentation,Littleandcouncil memberswelcomedthe recommendations fromBGC.Staffsaidtheyareworkingwith thecommunicationsdepartmentonkey messagingandwaysthattheycanmake technicalinformationdigestiblefor residentsincludingcreatingmoderngraphics thatcanbelookedatonsmartphones.

“Thewaypeopleconsumeinformation haschangedalot,”Coun.JordanBacksaid. “Iappreciatethatyou’relookingthrough a modernperspectiveofhow we goaboutit.”

Coun.LisaMurisaidsheislooking forwardtoseeingmore recommendations broughtbacktocouncil.

“Iknowthisconversation will neverbe overasweliveonamountain,”shesaid.

EntrepreneurMikeMcGraw running for North VanCity mayor

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TheCityofNorth Vancouverhas itsfirstdeclaredchallengerfor themayor’schairintheupcoming municipalelection.

MikeMcGraw,a retiredsmallbusiness ownerandformerschooldistrict trustee, is seekingtounseatincumbentMayor LindaBuchanan.

McGrawsaidheisrunningbecause theleadershipofthecityneedstodo a betterjoboflisteningand respondingto residents’ concerns.

“I thinktrusthas beenbroken betweencityhalland residents.Ithink it’s a realproblem…achange issomethingthatisnecessary inorderto restorethattrust,” he said.“There are manypeoplewhoarefrustratedbecause decisions seemtobemadethat affect thecommunityandwhenthecommunity providesfeedback,the decisions have effectivelyalreadybeenmade.”

McGrawcitedtheSt.Andrews Avenue traffic calmingandEastsideConnector bikelanesonGrandBoulevard as key examples.

“Intheend,allofthepublic advocacy

didn’t changetheoutcome,” he said.

Inhisannouncement,McGrawis promisingafullaccountingofthecity’s exposuretocostoverrunsattheNorth Shore Wastewater TreatmentPlant,a rigorous reviewofdiscretionaryspending at cityhalland“balancedapproach”to transportationinfrastructurethatworks fordrivers,cyclistsand pedestrians alike.

Thenextcouncilwillhavetooversee somemajorprojectsincludingimplementationoftheLonsdale Great Street andthe redevelopmentofCapilano Mall. Ifthose decisionsaregoingtoimpact mobility, residents havetobelistened to, he said.

Thecity alsoneedsanewadvocate to pushbackagainsttheprovince’s overreachintomunicipaljurisdictionand standupforthecity’s interestsatthe Metro Vancouverboard,McGrawsaid.

“Theseareallthingsthatmayorsand councillorssometimeshaveanability to shapeorparticipatein,butIthinkwe reallyneedastrongervoice,”hesaid.

“Weneedsomebodywhohasstrong leadershipwhocandefendandfightfor the city’s abilitytoproperlyplanfortheir

growth.Ithinkthatthat’sinjeopardy rightnow.”

Priortohismayoralrun,McGrawwas electedtotheNorth VancouverSchool Boardfrom2011to2014. He has also servedasa district PACchair, citylibrary boardmemberandadvisorycommittee memberfortheCheakamusCentreoutdoorschool.Asanentrepreneur,McGraw foundedOldSkoolStudios,whichproducedmobilegamesforonlinecasinos.

TheelectionisscheduledforOct.17.

MikeMcGraw isrunning forCityofNorth Vancouver mayor, so far the onlydeclared challenger forincumbent Mayor Linda Buchanan. CONTRIBUTED

Legionlaunches fundraiser to cover $345kbuilding repairs

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiative Reporter

ARoyalCanadianLegion branchinNorth Vancouveris facingover$345,000inbuilding repaircostsandis turning tothe communityforsupport.

The#118branchon West 15th Streethas receivedamandatory $345,594levyfromtheirstrata corporationforessentialbuilding envelopeandparkingslab repairs.

While dailyoperationsare sustainable,LegionpresidentEva Hinchliffesaidtheycannotcover thelargeone-timecost.Theyhave nowlauncheda GoFundMeand otherfundraisingeffortstohelp payofftheheftybill.

“I’manoptimist.Ithinkthe community will helpus,” Hinchliffe said.

Sofar,theLegionhasraised over$1,500onlineand roughly $20,000fromcheques,cashand bankdeposits.

Thestratacouncilcompleted adepreciation reportforthe building,pointingout repairs thatneededtobedone. Thecost wasdeterminedbasedonsquare footage,Hinchliffesaid.

“Soit’snotjustus,it’sthe wholestratabuilding,”shesaid, addingthattheLegion hasoneof thelargestsquarefootages, resultinginthehighbill.

Thefirstpaymentof$175,000 forthelevyisloominglessthan twomonthsawayonSept. 1and theLegionneedsto pay the full

billbyDec. 1. Iftheyaren’tabletopaythe levyontime, Hinchliffesaid theywould havetopayinterest on bridgefinancing,putting furtherfinancialstrainonthe organization.

“We’realso reachingouttofamily, friends, unions andbusinesses inthearea,”Hinchliffesaid.“Once wegetsomeexposureandmore peopleawareofthesituation,I’m surethedonationswillcomein.”

Fordecades,thebranchhas been astapleinthecommunity. Everyfall,theLegionrunsits poppycampaign,whichraises moneyforservicestosupport veterans,cadetsandtheLions GateHospitalFoundation.

Overthelast20years, HinchliffesaidtheLegionhas raisednearly$1.6million.

ButtheLegionhallitselfis a community hub thatbringspeople togetherfor darts, pool andbingo, trivianightsandthemedevents likeSt. Patrick’sDayandwatch parties duringtheFIFA WorldCup.

“It’simportantthatwekeep

thiscommunitysupportgoing,” Hinchliffesaid.

The#118holdsextrasentimentalvalueforHinchliffeasher grandfatherBarryGirlingwas a member,holdingthehonorary secretaryandofficer oftheexecutive rolesinthelate1930s.

LastFridaytheRoyalCanadian Legioncelebrateditscentennial birthday.Hinchliffesaidshehopes tospreadthewordevenfurther ontheirfundraisingefforts.

“It’sexciting.The Legionhas donegoodthingsforCanadafor 100years,andwe’rejustdelighted tobeabletoparticipateinthiscelebration,”shesaid.“We’vehelped thecommunity.Nowweneedthe community’shelp.”

Thoseinterestedinmaking donationscandosoonthe legion’sGoFundMepage,in-personore-transferto rclbranch118@ gmail.com AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous andcivicaffairsreporterforthe NorthShoreNews.Thisreporting beatis madepossiblebytheLocal JournalismInitiative.

July25,2026 10:30am –3pm

North Vancouver Royal Canadian LegionBranch #118president Eva Hinchliffe andpastpresident Peter Gibson are hoping to raisemorethan $345,000 tocoverbuilding repair costs linked to amandatorylevy from their strata corporation. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

Goldenopportunity

Foralmostadecade,Rose, Blanche, DorothyandSophiashared ahome and somelaughs as TheGolden Girls.Now,lifeimitatesartasthe HollyburnSocietylaunchesHidden HousingSolutionshereontheNorthShore.

Theprogrammatcheslocalseniorsin needforaffordablehousingwithothers in the55-plusagebracketwhohavespare bedrooms.Hollyburnscreenspotential housemates,makesintroductionsandhelps sort outthelegalities.

Thisprogramhastremendouspotential. AlmosthalfoftheNorthShore’s 29,000 single-familyhomeshaveonly oneor two peoplelivinginthem.Itmeansempty nesters’emptybedroomsmaybeone ofthe biggestuntapped resourcesinthehousing crisis,rightunderournoses.And whilethere aredauntingwaitlistsforsubsidizedseniors’ housingandscarcefundingfor new projects,

thiscouldprovidenew homeswithalmost no leadtimeorcapitalexpenseinvolved.

Ofcourse,amonthly rentchequecan helpahomeowneronafixedincomemaintainthehometheylove,butwe foreseeeven greaterbenefits.Socialisolationisnowan a epidemic among seniors inCanadawho live alone.Research tellsus they areat higher riskofsufferingmentalillness,declining healthoutcomesand dementia.This programmayprovide companionshipand peace ofmind,whichyoucannotputapriceon.

HiddenHousingSolutionswon’t be for everyone,butwebelievestronglyitcan provideanenrichingexperience formany andwegiveitourstrongestendorsement. Hollyburnisatrustworthyand conscientiousnon-profitwithasterling record in our community.

Forthosewhoworry abouttheir silver years,thiscould beagoldenopportunity.

Shipyardsscreen could comeback forotherbig events

ANDY PREST

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Goodnewsforanyonewhohadablast atCanadaSoccerHouseintheNorth VancouverShipyards, as similaropportunitiesforsharedexcitementmight beonthehorizon.

ThebigscreensetupontheNorth Van waterfrontwasoneofthecoolest localfeaturesoftheFIFA WorldCuptournament,with footballfansfromacrosstheLowerMainland andbeyondpouringintocatchtheaction. TheCityof North Vancouverclocked312,573 visitorsover39daysoftournamentaction, not toofarofftheapproximately 500,000 whovisitedtheofficialPNEFIFAFanFestival in Vancouver

The rentalbigscreenhasbeenpacked

awayfornow, butthecitysaysbecauseit wassosuccessfulfor WorldCupshowings, theyarelookingatopportunitiestobustit backout.

“CNVwillexplore bringingitbackfor futuremajorsportingevents,subjectto availablefundingand/orsponsorship opportunities,”acityspokespersonsaid.

Cool.Ican’tthinkofmanybetterplaces tocatchagame withthousandsofyour closestfriends

Spanishthanks

Formostneutralobservers ofthe World Cupfinal,Spain’sextratime victorywas onetocelebrateinlarge part becauseit preventedArgentinafromhoistingthe trophyagain.The2022championsseemed

touseuptheirlast bitsofgoodwillinthe finalwhen,following120minutes of soccer withoutasingleshotontheSpanishgoal, a few Argentinian players physicallyattacked opposing playersastheSpaniardsattempted tocelebratetheirvictory. Disgracefulstuff.

Formy part,Spain’sconvincingwinover a previouslydominantFrench teamin the semifinalwas theperformanceofthetournament,awinthatsentthem to thefinal where they became deservingchampions

Thelast(andonly other) timethe tournamentwas hostedin theUnitedStates, the finalwenttoashootoutaftera0-0 draw It was quitea relieftoseeSpainscore to avoid thatsame resultthistimearound.An Argentina shootoutwinafter a performance likethatwouldhave been hardto endure.

England’scollapseagainstArgentina inthesemifinalseemsallthemoretragic forthattrophy-starvednationgivenwhat happenedinthefinal,butitdidgive us the ridiculouslyentertainingthird-place game thatendedina6-4winforEngland over France.Ihadnon-soccer-lovingfriendsaskingmewhyallgamescan’tbehighscoring likethat.Theansweriskindofabummer –inpart,it’ssafertoplaynottoloserather thanplaytowin–solet’smoveon….

Maplebelief

AsfortheCanadianteam,theirtournamentcanonlybeclassifiedasa resounding success.Thereweresomanyfirsts–first point,firstwin,firstadvancement,first

MAILBOX

I CAN CONFIRMTHE ‘HORDES’ ARE COMING TO WEST VAN PARKS

DearEditor:

RE: West VancouverCouncillorFacesCriticism Over‘Hordes’Comment,May6nsnews.com story

Ilivenearan“Instagrammable” West Vancouverparkthathasbecome a destinationforfamilies,picnickers, lovebirds anddrunks.

Assomeonewho wasraisedcorrectly andbelievesinleavingplacesbetterthan I findthem,Ipickupusedcondoms,beer cans,plastic rosepetals,confetti,garbage and,inmore recentyears,toiletpaperinthe woods.

Icanonlysurmisethatpeopledriving longdistancescannotwaittogettothe publictoiletsand resorttosquattingnear theircars.Iseegarbagestrewnjustmeters fromthegarbagecans,andcountless recyclablesputinthetrashcans,rightnext tothe recyclingbins. Itdoesmakeyoulosesomefaithinyour fellow Vancouveritestoseethisallthetime.

LETTERS TO THEEDITOR mustinclude your name,fulladdressand telephonenumber. Send yourlettersviaour website nsnews.com/ submissions/letter-to-the-editor.TheNorth ShoreNews reserves theright to editlettersbasedonlength,clarity, legalityand content.TheNews also reservestheright to publishanyand/orallletterselectronically.

Whenagroupofmenwassmokingon the drygrass,Iapproached themand,ignoring myownsafety,I remindedthemthatthere aresignseverywherethatsay “nosmoking” andtheyshouldputthemout.Themen immediatelythrewtheirlitfullcigaretteson theground,andjustlookedatme.These arethetypesofpeoplewearedealingwith andrangersshould be patrollingthemore popularparkson weekends(ifnotdaily)in thesummerto restoresomeorder,including afterdarktoensurenobonfiresarebeinglit duringthisdangerousfire season.

WhenChristineCassidy usedtheterm “hordes,”Idon’tthinkshewas far offand I don’tthinksheshouldhavebeenpublicly shamedforsayingit.Ahordeis “a large, unorganizedgroup,”anditonlybecomes aderogatorytermifweassignaparticular cultureorethnicitytoit.

Iwouldbecuriouswhoidentifieswiththe wordandisoffended.Asaneighbourhood rulefollower(callmea “Karen” –Idon’t reallycareatthispoint),Icanconfirm,these are indeed,hordes.

A.Burnett West Vancouver

Canada raises thebar forsoccer

knockout win–thatthebadolddaysofnot evenqualifyingforthe WorldCupseemlike adistantmemorynow.BobbyLenarduzzi madeaShipyardspredictionbeforeCanada’s firstgamethattheteamwillnevernot qualifyforthe WorldCupagainfrom nowon. I’mnotsureItotallyagree–foreverisalong time –butIlovethespicyboldness.

StephenEustáquio’slategoaltogive Canadaa1-0winoverSouthAfricainan eliminationgamewillbean“I remember whereIwas”typemomentformanypeople foryearstocome.Icertainlywon’tforget it foralongtime.Iwasatacelebrationoflife forawell-lovedfriend.Itwas heldataLegion withTVsallovertheplacesilentlyplaying thegameasthememorial wasgoingon. The winnerwentinrightneartheendoftheceremony, justasthemusicalphotomontage forourfriendwasplaying,and formehis memory willforeverbeentwinedwiththat gloriousgoal. We weresilentlyscreaming assoccerblissandtouchingphotosplayed onside-by-sidescreens.Acelebrationoflife indeed–I’dliketothinkthatourfriendwas laughingaboutthetimingofitall.

Home game

Ihadtheverygoodfortunetohave aseatinthemediasection forallofthe

gamesin Vancouver,andit’seasilythecoolestexperienceI’vehadinthisjournalism gig.Itwasablasttowatchthegamesand thenwalkthestreetsof Vancouverasthe citypartiedlikeitneverhasbefore.

Therewere,however,twowhat-ifs duringthetournamentthatdemonstrated howmuchlifecanchangeoveronekick of aball.Itwasabummer, atleastfrom a partystandpoint,thatColombialostto Switzerlandinthe finalgameplayedatBC Place.Thatstadiumwasabsolutelypacked withColombiafans readytoexplode,and theirlossinpenaltiesfollowinga0-0tieleft thestreetsfullofalotofsadlyquietfans inyellow.That’sawickedpartywe missed outon

Likewise,Canadacamesoclosetotying Switzerlandinthe finalgroupgame,a result that wouldhavegiventheCanadiansone ortwowinnableplayoffgamesherein Vancouver. We canonlydreamaboutwhat thatscenewouldhavebeenlike.

It’samassivestepupthoughforCanada. Lessthanadecadeagoourdreamswere simplethingslike“canwepleasejustqualifyforthe WorldCup?”Nowourdreamsare muchbigger

AndyPrest is theeditor of theNorthShore Newsandauthor ofaregular humour/lifestylecolumn.

NorthShoreTaste of the

CampﬁreBanana Boats

Asimple,customizablecampﬁredessertthat’s alwaysahitwithkidsandadultsalike.

1cupchocolatechipsorchoppedchocolate ½cupgrahamcrackercrumbsorcrushedgrahamcrackers INGREDIENTS

4bananas(leave thepeelon)

1cupminimarshmallows

Optionaltoppings:Peanutbutterchips,Caramelsauce, Strawberriesorraspberries, Coconutﬂakes,Toffeebits,Minipeanutbuttercups

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preparethebananas -Without removingthepeel,cut aslitlengthwise along the insidecurveofeachbanana.Gentlyopentheslittocreate apocket,beingcarefulnottocut allthe waythrough.

2.Fillthebananaboats -Stuff thepocketwith marshmallows,chocolatechips,and anyadditional toppings youlike.

3. Wrapin foil -Wrapeachbananatightlyinaluminum foil.

4. Cook overthe campﬁre -Placethe foilpacketsona grillgrate overhot coalsorontheedgeoftheﬁre. Cook for5–10minutes,turningoncehalfwaythrough,untilthe chocolateismeltedandthe marshmallows aregooey.

5.Serve -Carefullyopenthefoilandeatdirectlyfromthe peelwith aspoon

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Pan-SearedSockeyeSalmonwith Green PeaPurée &Summer Succotash ChefFerdinand’s

Serves: 2|PrepTime:15minutes |CookTime:15minutes |TotalTime:30minutes

Celebratesummerwithcrisppan-searedwildsockeyesalmonservedoverasilkygreenpeapurée andpairedwithavibrantsuccotashofblackbeans,Chilliwackcorn,andlocalcarrots.Finishedwith herbcompoundbutterandfreshgardengarnishes,thisdishissimple,seasonal,andelegant.

INGREDIENTS

Salmon

2(5oz)wildsockeyesalmonﬁllets Saltandpepper

2tspgardenherb compoundbutter (softbutter mixed withchoppedparsley, thyme,andgarlic)

Green PeaPurée 2cupsgreenpeas (freshorfrozen) 2–4tspextravirginoliveoil Saltandpepper

METHOD

1. Makethe Pea Purée

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Succotash

1cupblack beans,rinsedanddrained

½cup dicedcarrots

½cup Chilliwack corn kernels

2–4tspextravirginoliveoil

2tspfreshlemonjuice

Salt andpepper

Garnish

Freshherbs,microgreens,pea shoots,edibleﬂowers, orchiveblossoms

Cookpeasinboilingsalted waterorsteam for2–3minutesuntiltenderand brightgreen. Transfer immediatelyto ablenderwitholive oil,salt,andpepper.Blenduntilsmoothand keep warm.

2. Preparethe Succotash Cookcarrotsinboilingsalted water for3–4minutesuntiljusttender;drain. Heatoliveoilin asautépan overmediumheat. Add carrots, corn, and blackbeans,tossinguntil warmedthrough.Seasonwithlemonjuice,salt,andpepper.

3.Cookthe Salmon Patsalmondryandseasonwithsalt andpepper.Heat alightlyoiledpan overmedium-high heat. Cookskin-sidedown(orpresentation sideifskinless)for 3–4 minutesuntilcrispand golden.Turn andcook another2–4minutesuntiljust cookedthrough. Topeachﬁllet with 1teaspoon of herbbutterandletitmelt.

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TheHollyburnSociety has launched HiddenHousingSolutions,anew program aimingtopair up seniorswhohaveempty bedroomswith55-plus roommatesinneed of rentsatbelow-marketrates.

“Theprogramisabout giving older adults anotherchoice,helpingthemto remainintheirhomeandthecommunity thattheylove,whilstalso reducingsocial isolationandcreatingaffordablehousing options,”saidLindseyShepherd,Hidden HousingSolutionsco-ordinator.“Ihope thatitenablespeoplenottojustagein place,buttoagewell.”

OftheNorthShore’s29,000 single-detachedhomes,13,000areoccupiedbyjust oneortwopeople.Itmeansina region experiencinganacutehousingcrisis,there arestillalotofemptybedrooms.

HiddenHousingSolutionswillwork asafacilitator,vettingpotentialhome providersandseekers,understanding theirpreferencesandmakingintroductionstoseeiftheyareagoodmatch.The programalsoprovidesalegaldocument forthemtosignthatoffersmoreflexibility thanalease.Hollyburnthenfollowsup aftermove-intoensurethingsare going smoothly.

“Itcutsoutalotofthathard work,” Shepherdsaid.

Ultimately,itwillbeuptothehome providerandhomeseekertoagree on a rentbutShephardsaidtheywilltryto keepmonthlyratesatnomorethanathird of someone’s income.Thereisnocostto be partoftheprogram.

Thebenefitstoaseniorinurgentneed ofaffordablehousing–of whichthereare many–areobvious,butShepherdsaidthe programismeanttoprovideequaladvantages tothehomeprovider.Theextra revenuecanbe criticalforsomeoneon a fixedincometryingtostay in their own homeatatimeofrapidlyrisingcosts.

Perhapsmoreimportant is thecompanionship andpeaceofmindknowing someoneelseispresent,Shepherdsaid.

“It’speer-to-peersopeoplecan lookout foroneanotherratherthan lookaftereach other,”shesaid.

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Theproblemofsocialisolation and lonelinessamong seniorsgetslessattention thanthehousingcrisisbuttherearesigns itisbecomingapublichealthissue of its own,includingagrowing body of research thatshowsitisassociatedwithworse health outcomes,saidAnnwenLoverin, executivedirectoroftheSilverHarbour Seniors’Activity Centre.

“Weknowhowdamagingsocialisolation canbe.Itranks up therewith other damaginghealthconcernslikesmokinginterms of its reallydevastatingimpact on people’s physical,mentalandemotionalhealth,”she

said.“Thisisanopportunitytohavemore socialconnectednessrightwithinyour home.Itdoesn’tdependonyourabilityto getout.”

HiddenHousingSolutionshasaglowing endorsementfromLoverin.

“Ifithasworkedinotherplaceswith similarconditions,Ihaveagreatdealof confidenceitwillworkhere,”shesaid.

ApartfromtheGoldenGirls,unrelated seniorslivingtogetherisn’tterriblycommoninCanadiansocietybutLoverinsaid itcouldbetimeforthattochange.

“Theprogramitselfisdesignedwith suchexcellentbestpracticesandsafeguardsthatpeopleare reallyaccruing benefitsandtherearenodisadvantages,” shesaid.“Iwould reallywantseniorsto thinkaboutthisandconsideritanoption forthemselves.”

Whiletherearegovernmentsand non-profitslookingtobuildmoreaffordable seniorshousing,fundingisincreasingly scarceandittakesyearsfornewhomes tocomeonline. Withenoughhomeowners signingup,theHiddenHousingSolutions programcouldprovideanalmostinstant supplyofbelow-market rentalsatnocapital costtogovernments,Shepherdsaid.

“Itmeansthattheydon’thavetobuild thatnewhousingstock.Itis repurposing housingthatalreadyexists,whichobviouslyhasenvironmentalimpactaswellas financial,” shesaid.

Theservicelaunchedlastweekat hiddenhousingsolutions.ca.

Shepherdsaidsheislookingforward to recruitinghomeprovidersandansweringquestionsfromthosewhomightbe curious.

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TWNseesearlysuccess with shoreline restoration project

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Anothershoreline restoration projectledbythesəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-WaututhNation)isin thebooks,andit’salready showingsignsofsuccess.

TheNationjustwrappedup workon roughly500metresof shorelinefromthewesternboundaryoftheir reservelandnear DollartonHighwayuptothewest bankofGeorgeCreek.

Theprojectwasplannedwith nature-basedsolutions suchas sandandgravelbeachnourishment, rockwallsabovethe shorelineandsaltmarshplantings to helpmitigatewaveactionand protecttheshorelineagainst coastalerosionandflooding.

ProjectleadSarahDalSanto saidthehardworkispayingoff, withseaweednowestablishingon rockheadlandsandotters,heron anddeer returning.

“Therehavebeensomevery excitingearlysignsofsuccess,” Santosaid.“Theseareearlysigns thatthehabitatenhancement and restorationworkaspartof theprojectisdoingwell,and thatimportantexistingfood sourcesinBurrardInlethavebeen protected.”

Canadageese,however,aren’t sowelcomed,Santosaid,adding thattheyhadtoinstallbrushwoodfencingtokeepthemfrom eatingonthenewsaltmarsh plants.

Lastyear,the Tsleil-Waututh Nation receivedover$7.5million in federal fundingtohelpbring

theprojectintofruition.The Nationalsocontributed$2.5 millionwithsupportfromthe province,bringingittoajoint investmentof$10.1million.

TheNation’sclimate action andenergymanagementteam alongsideotherdepartmentshad beenworkingontheprojectsince 2021,examiningtheshorelineand consultingwithexpertsincluding externalbiologists,civilengineeringspecialistsandclimate advocacyorganizationsonhowto helppreserve theirshores.

Foralongtime, Tsleil-Waututh Nationmembershaveseentheir shorelineactivelyerode–up to 13metresofitbeinglostin someplaces.Electedcouncillor NicholasKofihasbeen a witness to itsincehewasakidplaying alongthewater’sedge.Thefuture islookingbrighter.

“Mymom,ourunclesand auntiesusedtogodowntothe shorelineandhaveoysterbakes, anditwasn’talwayspossible becauseofsafety reasonsandthe erosionandpollution,”hesaid. “Hopefullydowntheline,thenext generationcanharvestoystersor crabs.”

Restoringwhat hasbeenlostis somethingthey have longdesired, he added.

“Asstewardsoftheland,we’ve alwayslookedforwaystoprotect ourhomes,ournatural habitat,” hesaid.“It’salwaysbeenonthe mindsofourcommunity.”

Theworkalsogivesthe TsleilWaututhcommunity easieraccess totheshorelineandtobringback traditionalpractices.

“It’sjustthebeginning,but there’s goingtobemoretimefor ustohave communityevents wherewe can haveourtraditional medicineortraditionalteachings. Teaching moments that wecango downthere andshare as acommunityandlearn more,” Kofi said.

Accordingto a reportfromthe Universityof Waterloo,shorelines acrossCanadafaceagrowing riskfrom climatechange,flooding,sealevelrise, erosionand development.

Santo saidthe recent project shouldaddressthosevulnerabilities.Thedesign hasbeentested throughvarious mockclimate changescenarios andstorm events.Andit can alsobeadapted overtime as neededtoclimate changeconditions,shesaid.

Now,thenext stepisto monitortheshorelineand completeongoingmaintenance whenneeded.The Tsleil-Waututh Nationis creatinga community group tohelpsupportthatwork.

“Thewaters,thetrees, everythingisimportanttous,” Kofi said.“Thatisourdutytoprotect ourwaters as bestaswecan,and tousethetoolsof moderntimes todoso.”

Tsleil-WaututhNation councillorNicholas Kofisurveysa now-completed $10.1 millionshoreline restoration project alongBurrardInlet. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

Tsleil-WaututhsuetohaltBurrardInlet dredging project

Anaframaxoiltankermakes its way throughthe Second Narrows.The Vancouver Fraser Port AuthorityhasbeengiventheOK to dredge 25,000cubicmetres ofmaterialfromthe channel to allow forlargershipmentsofoil. BRENTRICHTER / NSN

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Thesəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-WaututhNation) issuingtooverturnfederalapprovals allowingthe VancouverFraserPort AuthoritytodredgeBurrardInlet.

Lastmonththeportauthority announcedthataplantodredge25,000 cubicmetresofmaterialfromthe Second Narrowstoallowoiltankerstomove throughmorefully loadedhadclearedits owninternalenvironmental reviewand beengiventheOKfromFisheries and OceansCanada.

Currently,Aframaxtankers leavingthe WestridgeMarine Terminal canonly fillto 75to80percentcapacitybefore theirdraft willbecometoolowforsafenavigation throughthechannel.

Workto removethematerialissetto begininSeptember when the fisheries windowopens.Butincourtdocuments filedinfederalcourtearlierthis month, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is seekingan injunctiontostopthat workandhavethe permitsoverturned.

“While Tsleil-Waututhunderstandsthe proposeddredge is an importantstepfor Canada’sinternationaltradeobjectives, includingincreasingtheamountofoil movingthroughthe Inletfrom Westridge Marine Terminal,theapprovalprocesshas beenrushedandhasnotaddressedany of Tsleil-Waututh Nation’sconcerns about marineshippingimpacts,”saidChiefJustin Georgeinastatement.

Intheapplicationfor judicial review,the Nation raisesnumerous issuesittriedto haveaddressedbeforethepermitswere issued.

TheSecondNarrows, or Tsa-ah-nahin thehənqəmin̓əm language,issiteofsignificance forthe Tsleil-Waututh’s culture, spirituality,historyand identity,theapplicationsnotes.Noneofthefederal approval processesforthedredgingprojectconsideredhowtheir rights,cultureandwayof life,includingtheirsacredconnection to theinlet,maybeimpacted,they argue.

The TransMountainpipelineexpansion’sapproval, whichthe Tsleil-Waututh were steadfastlyopposedto, was predicatedonthenotionthattankerscould only fill to80 per centcapacity,meaningno regulatorybodyhaseverassessedthe risks of theproject withthemfully loaded.

Ifthe work iscompleted, Trans Mountainintendsto increase its oiloutput by upto360,000barrelsofoilperday. That willmeanchanges in thetiming and frequencyoftankerandtugboat crossings throughtheSecondNarrows and casting wakes ontolocalshorelines,the court

documentsstate.

TheNationstillhasunanswered questionsabouttheriskstowhalesandherring andwhat impactsthechangecould mean forkelpandeelgrassbeds,whicharecriticalhabitatsthe Tsleil-Waututhhavebeen tryingto restore.

TheNationwrotetonumerousfederal departmentshighlightingthose gapsinthe assessmentsbutthey never receivedany response,the applicationstates, andport officialssaidtheir assessmentwaslimited tothephysicalworksofthedredging.

“Canadaowed Tsleil-Waututh a dutyto consult,whichitbreached,”the court documentsstate.“Oncethe[port] confirmed thatitwouldnotbe addressingthe regulatorygaponthebasisthatitwasoutsideits mandatetodoso,Canadawasduty-bound bythehonouroftheCrownto address and closethe regulatory gap.”

TheNationwillbe filing a second courtactiontooverturntheDepartment ofFisheriesandOcean’sapprovalofthe projectaswell,thedocumentsnote.

“Tsleil-Waututhhasasacredstewardshipobligation,a responsibilitytocare forourlands,airandwaters.Whilewe attemptedto resolvetheseoutstanding issuesingoodfaith,our concernswere ignored,leavingusno choicebutto go to courttoprotectourterritory andinterests,”George saidinhisstatement.“A well-planned economicinitiativeneedsto includeaddressing and accommodating impactsto Tsleil-Waututh’sinherent and constitutionally-protectedrights.Thatdid nothappenhere.”

Theporthasnotyet filed a responseto courtdocumentsandnoneoftheallegationshavebeenheardby a judge.

“The Vancouver FraserPortAuthority respects Tsleil-WaututhNation’srightto participateinthejudicial reviewprocess. We are reviewingthe filing and are not inapositionto comment further atthis time,”astatementfrom theport read on Thursday,July9.

Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw(Squamish Nation), meanwhile,has released itsown statementraising“significant concerns and outstandingquestions” abouttheproject.

“Existingtanker andport-related vessel traffic alreadyhas majorimpactson BurrardInlet,and culturalimpacts on our Sḵwxwú7meshPeople.Increasingvessel movementwillonlycompoundthese issues,”saidchairpersonSxwíxwtn Wilson Williams.“Wewelcome theopportunity todiscussourconcernsdirectlywiththe federalgovernment.Inthe meantime,we areworkinginternallytodetermineour nextsteps.”

Candidatesalreadyoutknockingondoors

organizationsfocusedon environmentalissues.

StewartPrest,apoliticalscientistattheUniversityof British Columbia,predictedtheupcomingelectionwill likelybe“a relativelyquietaffair.”

Voterturnoutforbyelectionstendstobelowerthan for generalelections,he said.

“Thekindsofthingsthatbumpturnoutupinabyelectionarewhenpeopleare reallysickandtiredofsomething todowiththegovernmentasa whole,if they’relooking tovoicetheirdispleasure withthegovernment’sagenda. We justdon’thaveanyindicationthattheLiberalsunder Carney areatthatplaceyet.”

Abyelectionmustbecalledwithin sixmonthsofaseat becomingvacant,which happenedattheendof Junein North Vancouver.Butsomesignshavepointedtoa race kickinginsoonerthanlater.Caley,forexample,plansto openacampaignofficethisweekend.

Prest said because Carney’s Liberalsare inacomfortableposition,theprimeministerwas free tochoosethe candidatehewanted.

“ThisisMarkCarney rewardinganallyandsupporter andoneofhistrustedstafferswithanominationinto formal politicsinaverywinnable riding,likelyasafe seat for him,” saidPrest.

Inaninterview,Caleysaidno otherpotentialLiberal candidatecameforwardtochallengehiminanomination race,soitmadesensetogeton withthecampaign.

Caleypreviouslyworkedinconstituencyofficesof RaymondChanand UjjalDosanjhaswellasat Vancouver CityHallbeforeturninghisattention tonationalpolitics.

Caleysaidifelectedhe wantstobuildon Wilkinson’s advocacy“toensurethatB.C.economicopportunityis alwaysatthe forefrontof thefederalagenda.”

Asacommunity withkeyportindustries,nationaleconomic goalslikedoublingnon-U.S.exportsareintricately linkedtothelocaleconomy,saidCaley. The economic fate ofthecountryisanissuevoters remaindeeplyconcerned aboutwhenhemeetspeople on thedoorstep,hesaid.

“Themainthingthatwe’veheardcertainlyisthatthey want representationtostandstronginthe faceofunjust tariffs….That’scertainlythenumberoneissuethatwe’ve heard,istoprotectourworkersandbusinessesonthe NorthShore.”

MeanwhileCurran,whohasalsobeendoorknocking, saidhethinksthebyelectioncouldbedecidedbymore localconcernsthannational ones.

“There’salotmorefocusonlocalversusthenational themes,”hesaid.

Affordability remainsakeyconcern,hesaid.

“Peoplearenowprobablyintoyearfourorfiveofdealingwithperennialhighprices.”

Thecostofhousingalso remainsoutof reach for many people,hesaid.Curransaidanotherissuehe’sheard about isconcernaboutprivatepropertyrightsinthewakeofthe Cowichancourtdecisiononaboriginaltitle.

“Ithinkthey’reworriedaboutwhatkindofeffectthisis goingto have,particularlyontheinvestmentclimateinthis provinceandcommercialactivity,”hesaid.

Peoplearealsounhappyaboutthemassiveconstruction costoverrunsontheNorthShoresewageplant,hesaid, addingthatwhenfederalfundingisinvolved,“itbehooves thefederalgovernmenttoensurethatthosedollarsare properlyspent.”

Curransaid Caleywill have hisworkcutoutfor him gettingtoknowNorthShoreissues.

“Ithinkattheendofthe day, it’s importantto havelived throughalotofthedailylifeouthereontheNorthShoreto beable to speaktotheconcernsandtheprioritiesofour North Shoreneighbours.”

Ina pressstatementfollowingtheannouncementof hercandidacy, Lucecriticizedthefederalgovernmentfor “givingbillionsintaxbreaksandsubsidiestothefossilfuel industry”while housingandaffordablechild care remain out of reach formany.

Wilkinsonwas a strongenvironmentaladvocate, said Luce,butCarney’sgovernment haspresidedover “pushing throughecologicaldestruction inBurrardInletandmore

pipelinestobepaidforwithmorebillionsofpublicfunds.”

Prestsaid Wilkinsonwasseenas“a reliablepairofhands fordifficultfiles” duringhistimeincabinet.Environmental stewardshipwasapartofthatunderformerprimeminister Justin Trudeau,hesaid,“whichdoesnotseemtobeas muchinevidenceforPrimeMinisterCarney’sversionof Liberalgovernance.”

GenerallyCanadiansstillseemtoapproveofCarney’s handlingofglobaluncertaintyunderU.S.PresidentDonald Trump.“Ithinkthat’sstillthefocusformanyvoters – who isbestpositionedtoseeCanadathroughuncertaintimes.”

ButPrestaddedCarney’slackofattentiontomoregrassrootspoliticshasthepotentialtocatchupwithhim.

“There’sonlysomanytimesagovernmentcandothat andgetawaywithitwithoutstartingtosoundorlook a littletonedeaf.”

Howbuilding abettermouse trap canhelp save raptors

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ThequestionsIamaskedmostoften by readersinvolvesoil, compost, tomatoesand rodents.

Wedgedbetweentheforestandthesea, mostNorthShoregardenershaveapassingacquaintancewithmiceandrats.

Mypermaculture educationhas changedthewayIsee andunderstand everything,sowhilemy reflexesscream “obliteration,”Ihavelearnedtothinkof miceandratsaspartofthefoodchain –raptorfoodinparticular.

Wherewelive,weareblessedtosee andhearnestingeaglepairs,owlsand hawksalmostdaily,soupsettingtheir naturalbalanceisunthinkable.

If youhaveeverstoodatthebase of atreewhereowlsliveor roost,youmay havenoticedapileofowlpellets – tiny fuzzygizzard-shapedballsofindigestible rodentandbirdbones,furandfeathers, thattheowlscough up severalhoursafter eating.

Ifowlsandotherraptorseat rodents thathavebeenpoisoned,theytoocould dieslowandagonizingdeaths,orlayunviableeggs. We haveseenthisinthepast, whenraptorpopulationsplummeted.New

regulations regardingpestcontrolhave lessenedthepressureonraptors,butwe canstilldo moretoprotectthem.

Certainly,ittakeslonger, is more hands-on,andsomewhatmoregruesome tokill rodentshumanely with snaptraps, butatleastthentheycanbetossed in the forestwithaglovedhand,todecompose or beeatenbytheir predators.

Someweeksagoduring themini-heatwave,wehadsomedevelopment-based disturbancesthatsentratsscurryingout of theirlong-establishedhomesand tunnelsintoseveralpeople’syards.I watched ithappenmid-day,likea scarymovie.

That’snature.

Thatevening,tomyhorror,thethirsty andhungrynocturnalcreaturesbitright throughthestemsofeveryoneof my beautifulindoor-sownsquashplants, and theybitchunksoutofall ofourpeppers. Ratswilldothat,I’velearned,whenthey are parchedanddesperateforwater. Good toknow.

I was ableto replacethe well-establishedplants,thanksto Terra Florain Chilliwack,but was ata lossonhowto protectthemmovingforward. Wire cloche protectsplantsonlytoapoint in their growth,butitdoesn’tcontrol rodent populations.

Afriendloanedmealive-trapforsmall animals,butthatonly caughtandterrifiedour residentDouglassquirrel. Ifelt sickaboutthatbecause she’ssocute and friendly.Understandably,shedisappeared forafewdays.

NextItriedtraditionalsnaptraps baited withpeanutbutter,setout at night (squirrelsarediurnal),nexttothesquash, coveredbyclochepinnedtothesoil.That somewhat workedasIcaughttwo rodents overthreenights. It was apainthough (sometimesliterally). I worried about early-morningbirdsandalso,still,the

squirrels.Rising earlier thanI alreadydo wasonerous,soIwasdeterminedto find anotherway.

Therather expensive($80) Owltra weather-proofbattery-powered ratand mousezapperthatItriedworkedvery wellandbeepswhen activated,butto populatethe gardenwith multiplewas cost-prohibitive.

TheDIYsolutionwastobuildabetter mousetrapthat couldliveoutside24-7 allyearandbeopenedandshut easily asneededtoprotect thesquirrels.Using $13Canadian-madepine milkcrates from HomeDepot, andsomethincraftingwood fromDollarama,Imadeseveral charming littlecreature buildingsinwhichtohide peanut-butter-baitedSafeSnaptraps. Screw-hingeddoorssemi-coveringthe handleholes,swing open forrats and mice, andclosedforsquirrels.

Fornowat least, my squashandthe raptorsaresafe.

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NORTH SHORE PROGRESSREPORT

hisyear’sProgress Reportarrivesright ontheheelsofan

internationaleventthatbrought thousandsofWorldCupvisitors totheNorthShore.Onceagain,our regiondemonstratedwhyitisbothaworld-class destinationandaquintessentialWestCoast community.

fromourlocalleaders—MayorLindaBuchananof theCityofNorthVancouver,MayorMikeLittleofthe DistrictofNorthVancouver,andMayorMarkSager

Localresidents,businessleaders,andlocal governmentsunderstandwhatmakestheNorth Shorespecial:aplacewhereeconomicgrowth andindustrythrivealongsideourstunningnatural environmentandlivableneighbourhoods. Inthisedition,wearehonoredtofeatureupdates ncouver,andMayorMarkSage oftheDistrictofWestVancouver—whooffertheir perspectivesfromcityhall.

Wealsohearfromkeyindustryandcommunity championswhoembodytheNorthShore’sshared values.

The2026NorthShoreProgressReportshinesa spotlightonthevisionaryworktakingplaceacross ourregion,andourteamisproudtohelpshare thesestorieswithyou.

SarahStrother Publisher

AMessagefromtheMayor CITYOFNORTH

AMessagefromtheMayor CITY

OFNORTH

LindaBuchanan

CityofNorth ncouverMayor mayor@cn g

Thispastyearsawsigniﬁcant progress,communityinvestment, andmomentumtowardourvision ofbecomingthe“HealthiestSmallCity intheWorld.”Ihave oftenspokenabout buildingacity forpeople—onethat supportshealth,connection,opportunity, andbelonging— whichis whywehave continued toinvestinpublicplacesthat supportpeople,partnershipsthathelp peopleremainpartofourcommunity,and fosterathrivingbusinesscommunity.One ofthemosttransformativemilestonesis thecompletionofthenew HarryJerome

CommunityRecreationCentreandSilver HarbourSeniors’ActivityCentre,the most signiﬁcantcapitalprojectintheCity’s history.ThecompletionoftheMahon ParkChildcareCentre andFieldhouse andtheInnovaChildcareCentreadded newchildcarespacestosupport families and strengthenourlocal economy.In CentralLonsdale,theopeningofTopo Parkintroducedavibrantnewgreen spaceandplaygroundwhere residents andvisitorscangatherandconnectwith nature.Wealsosawthe opening of89 below-markethomes,the deliveryofan 18-bed FamilyRespiteCentre,andthe advancementofthenew NorthShore NeighbourhoodHouse, whichwill include 179homes at30%below market.Progress continuedontheCrosscutBridge over Highway1,which willprovideasafer crossingandimprovedconnectivity for students, families,andresidents oneither sideofthehighway.Thisyear focused

onfuture planning,withresidentsand businessesshapingkeyinitiativeslikethe LonsdaleGreat StreetPlan.Momentumis growing forthe HealthInnovation District, bolsteredby a LeadershipWorking Group andEconomicDevelopment Strategyadoptedin2024.Theprogress wemadereﬂectsthe strength ofour communityandthecarepeoplebringto thisCity everyday.Thatcollectiveeffort wasrecognizedwhentheCity ofNorth Vancouver,togetherwiththeDistrict of NorthVancouver,wasnamedtheMost LivableCityinCanadabyTheGlobeand Mail forthe secondconsecutive year Thisrecognitionissomethingtobeproud of,but italsoremindsusthat ourwork continues.I extendmysinceregratitude toresidents,communityleaders, volunteers,businesses,partners,and ourdedicatedCity staff.Yourpassion, expertise,andcommitmentcontinueto shapetheCity ofNorthVancouver. ■

InsidetheNorth Shoreshipyard buildingCanada’s

maritimefuture

Formorethanacentury,Seaspan hashelpedshapeNorthVancouver’s maritimeidentity.Today,morethan 5,000employeesarebuildingCanada’s nextgenerationofnavalandCoast GuardVesselswhilesupportingthelocal economyandcommunity

SeaspanhasbeenanintegralpartofCanada’s maritimeindustry formorethan100years.Onthe NorthShore,thathistoryrunsespeciallydeep.

LongbeforetheShipyardsDistrictbecame apopular waterfrontdestination,thesitewashometoNorth Vancouver’shistoricshipyard,wheremorethan100 VictoryShipswerebuiltduringWorldWarII.Those vesselstransportedcriticalequipmentandsupplies toAllied forceswhilehelpingestablishCanada’s modernshipbuildinghistory.

Today,Seaspancontinuesthatlegacy as thelargest employerontheNorthShore,withmorethan 5,000employeesacrossVancouverShipyardsand VancouverDrydock.Thecompanysupportsthe local economyandbeyondthroughshipconstruction, shiprepairandmarinetransportationserviceswhile continuingtheregion’slong-standingconnectionto Canada’smaritimeindustry.

AtSeaspan’sVancouverShipyards,construction isunderwayonthreevesselsbeingbuilt underthe NationalShipbuilding Strategy:twoJointSupport Ships (JSS)fortheRoyalCanadianNavyand aHeavy PolarIcebreaker fortheCanadianCoast Guard.The icebreakeristheﬁrst ofitskindtobebuiltinCanada inover60years.

Designed foroperationsintheHighArctic,the Polar IcebreakerwillsupportArcticresearch,search andrescuemissionsandtheresupplyofNorthern communitieswhile strengtheningCanada’sabilityto defenditsArcticsovereignty.

Builtwithitsreinforced steelhull,thevesselwill be capableofoperatingyear-roundintemperatures aslow as -50°Cwhilebreakingthrough iceup to 2.5metresthick.Sinceconstruction began,major progresshas beenmade at theNorthVancouver shipyard,with steelblocksweighingmorethan330

Work underwayonthe futureHMCS Protecteur (JSS1) at Seaspan’sVancouver Shipyards whichisinpreparation forsea trialsscheduledtotakeplacelaterthis year.PhotoviaSeaspan/MikeSavage.

tonnesbeing assembled.

Nearby,workalsocontinuesonthefutureHMCS ProtecteurandthefutureHMCSPreserver.Once complete,theywillbecomethelongestnaval vessels everbuiltinCanada.TheJointSupport Shipswillcarryfuel, food,ammunition and other criticalsupplies,extendingtheoperationalrange andendurance ofnavaltaskgroups, strengthening Canada’snationaldefence.

Constructionmilestonescontinuetobringboth shipsclosertocompletion.InJune,thefutureHMCS Protecteur (JSS1)marked thesuccessfulactivation ofthemaindieselgenerators,animportant step towardseatrialslaterthisyear.ThefutureHMCS Preserver(JSS2)alsorecentlyreachedfull structural consolidation,markinganothersigniﬁcantmilestone ahead ofitslaunch.

ClosertoLonsdaleQuay,crews atVancouverDrydock carryoutmaintenanceand repairworkthathelps keep awide rangeofvesselsoperatingsafelyand efficiently,includingcruiseships,ﬁshingvessels, bargesandtheSeaBusthatconnectstheNorth ShoretodowntownVancouver.

AcrosstheWestCoast,Seaspan’sdistinctivered tugboatsalsoplayanessentialrole,providingmore than 2,500ship assistandescortserviceseachyear. Beyonditsmarineoperations,Seaspancontinuesto supporttheNorth Shore communitythroughlocal partnershipsand events.Thecompanyis amajor sponsorofCanadaDayatTheShipyards,organized bytheRotaryClubofLions Gate, andalsosupports familyprogrammingsuch as KidsFirst Saturdays at the PolygonArt Gallery.

Whetherit’sintheshipyard,inthecommunityor

outon thewaves,Seaspanis adriving force of NorthVancouver’smaritimeeconomy.Working alongsidemorethan800Canadiansuppliersthrough theNationalShipbuilding Strategy,thecompany continuesto strengthenCanada’sshipbuilding industry whilebuildingvesselsthatwillserve Canadians forgenerations.

LearnmoreaboutSeaspan’sworkin shipbuilding, shiprepairandmarine transportation services at seaspan.com.

SeaspanShipyardsisproud to beCanada’s long-term, strategicshipbuildingpartner forthe CanadianCoast Guardand Royal CanadianNavy undertheNational Shipbuilding Strategy.

Heavy PolarIcebreakerunderconstruction at Seaspan’s VancouverShipyardsinNorthVancouver. Photovia Seaspan/AnaArozarena

AMessagefromtheMayor

DISTRICTOFNORTH

AMessagefromtheMayor OFNORTH NCOUVER

MikeLittle rictofNorth ncouverMayor mayor@ org

Tresponse, strengthenpublicsafety andbettersupport ourcommunity.

hroughout2025,Council made steadyprogresson communitysafety,climate resilience,infrastructureandhousing whilenavigatingthechallengesof risingcostsandchanging provincial policies.

Oneoftheyear’smostsigniﬁcant achievementswastheopeningof thenewMaplewoodFireandRescue Centre.This state-of-the-art,energyefficient facilityserves as bothan operationalﬁrehallandtraining centre,helpingimprove emergency

Preparing fortheimpactsofclimate changeand extremeweather remainedakeypriority.Weadvanced projectsand emergencypreparedness effortsdesignedtoimprove communityresilience,particularly invulnerableareas.Thisincluded strengtheningemergencyplanning, enhancingmonitoringcapabilitiesand pre-positioningequipmenttoimprove readinesswhensevereweather eventsoccur.

Risingcostsremainedachallenge for residents,includingthose associated withtheNorthShoreWastewater TreatmentPlant.Council unanimously supportedacall forapublicinquiry

tohelpensureaccountabilityand advocated fora fairerregional cost-sharingmodelwhileworking tominimizeimpactsonresidents whereverpossible.

Addressinghousingneedswasalso amajor focus.Councilresponded tochangesinprovincialhousing legislationwhileadvocating forgrowth thatissupportedbytheinfrastructure, amenitiesandservicesneededto buildcompletecommunities.

As I look back on the year, Iamgrateful forthecontributionsofour volunteers, theengagementofourresidentsand thededicationofDistrictCounciland staff. Thankyouto everyonewho helpedmake2025aproductiveand successfulyear. ■

3commonmistakesfamiliesmakewhen downsizingtoolate

ManyNorthShorefamiliesputoffdownsizing,onlytoﬁndtheprocessbecomesmore stressfulandoverwhelminglater.Learncommonmistakesandhowtoplanasmoother transition

Thehardestpartofdownsizingisn’tsellingthehouse. It’ssayinggoodbyeto aplacethat’sbeenhome for decades.

Afteryearsinthesamehome, everyroomtells astory. “FormanyNorthShorehomeowners, thefamilyhome representsdecadesofmemories, milestonesand hardwork.It’swherechildrenwereraised,holidays werecelebratedandlifehappened,”saysVivian Zhang,realtorandeducator at ShoreNewRealty. It’sthatemotionalconnectionthatoftenmakes downsizingdifficultto eventhinkabout.Insteadof startingtheconversationearly,many familiesput itoff,evenwhentheyknow amove maybeintheir future.

Whilethere’snoperfecttimetodownsize,waitingtoo longto startplanningcanturnwhatcouldhave been a thoughtfultransitioninto astressfulone.Hereare someofthemostcommonmistakes familiesmake whentheydelaytheconversation.

Waitinguntilamovebecomesnecessary Manypeople assumethey’llknowwhenit’stimeto downsize.Butinreality,lifedoesn’talwaysofferthe luxuryofplanningahead.

Asuddenillness,injuryorchangeinmobilitycan quickly shiftthetimeline,leaving familiestomake important decisionsunderpressure.

“When families startearly,theycan explore housing options,decluttergraduallyandmakedecisions at theirownpace,”Zhangsays.

Planningaheadisn’taboutrushinginto amove.It’s aboutgivingyourselfthetimeandﬂexibilitytomake decisionsthatfeelright, ratherthanreactingto circumstances.

Tryingtotackleeverythingatonce

Alifetime ofbelongingsisn’tsomethingmost people cansortthroughin aweekend.

Oneofthebiggestsurprises forfamiliesisjust how longthe processtakes. From decidingwhattokeep to donating,selling orpassingtreasured itemsonto lovedones, every decisioncarries emotionalweight.

“When amove is planned, familieshave time to considertheiroptionsandmakethoughtful decisions.Whenithappenssuddenly, everything becomesmore stressfulandreactive,”says Zhang. Ratherthanwaitinguntil amove isaroundthecorner, setting aside afewhourseverymonthtoorganize oneroom or oneclosetcanmakethetransition feel farmore manageable.

Takingoverinsteadofofferingsupport

Whenparents startthinkingaboutdownsizing,adult childrenoftenwanttohelpsolvetheproblem as quicklyaspossible.

Butwhatparentsusuallyneedmostisn’tsomeone to makedecisions forthem.

“Themostvaluablethingadultchildrencan offer is support,not direction,”Zhangsays.“Listenﬁrst. Askquestions.Understandwhat’simportanttoyour parentsbefore offeringsolutions.”

Approaching theprocessasapartnershiphelps parents feelheardandrespectedwhilegivingthem

theconﬁdenceto makedecisionsontheirownterms. Asmoothernextchapter

There’snoperfecttimetodownsizebut planningaheadcanmakethetransition feelless overwhelming.

Aformereducatorwithmorethan10yearsof experience,VivianZhangtakes apatient, stepby-stepapproachtohelpingNorthShore families navigatedownsizing.Beyondbuyingandselling homes,shehelps familiescreate apersonalizedplan andconnectsthem withtrustedlocalresourcesto maketheprocesssmoother.

Familieslookingtolearnmorebefore makingany decisionscandownloadZhang’sfreeebook, StressFreeDownsizingfor Retirement,whichoffers practicalguidance forplanningthenextchapter. TheebookisavailablebyscanningtheQRcode below.

“Downsizingisn’taboutgivingsomethingup.It’s aboutcreating ahomeandlifestylethatbetter supportsthenextchapteroflife,” says Zhang. FormoreinformationaboutVivianZhang’s downsizingservicesortobook acomplimentary consultation,visit www.shorenewrealty.com.

ShoreNewRealtysupportsNorth Shorehomeowners through every stage oftherealestatejourney,with afocus onthoughtful,client-centredservice.Theteam works closelywith familiestoprovideclearguidance, trustedlocal resourcesand asmooth,well-supportedexperienceduring majorlifetransitionssuch as downsizing.

Vivian Zhang,realtorand educator at ShoreNewRealty. PhotoviaShoreNewRealty

Downsizing is oftenanemotionalprocess.Photovia EnvatoElements

VivianZhanghasspentmorethan10yearshelping

AMessagefromt DISTRICTOFWE

AMessagefromtheMayor WEST

MarkSager rictofWest ncouverMayor mark@westvancouver.ca

WestVancouverhasmade signiﬁcantprogress inadvancingCouncil’s 2024–2026StrategicPlan,withmajor achievementsacrossenvironmental protection,housing,localeconomy, mobility,municipalservices,andsocial well-being.

Amongthemosthistoric accomplishmentswascompletingthe long-standingAmblesideWaterfront AcquisitionPlanbysecuringtheﬁnal residentialwaterfrontlotsonArgyle Avenue,fulﬁllinganearly50-year

communityvision.TheDistrictalso expandedpublicparkland,dedicated24 parks,acceptedthedonationofWest GrebeIsletasprotectedparkland,and deliverednewandrenewedrecreation amenities,includingtheWestVancouver PlaceforSport,HarryJeromeOval,anda newpermanentYouthHub.

Councilalsoadvancedmajor environmentalpriorities,including dedicationofthe1,932-acreUpper LandsParkandtransferof262acres ofEagleridgeLandsintoprotected parkland.

Progressonhousingincludedadoption oftheCypressVillageAreaDevelopment Plan,completionofrequiredprovincial housingwork,newrentalreplacement andtenantassistancepolicies,and156 affordablehousingunitscompletedand occupiedatKiwanisVillageWest

Wehaveinvestedinsafer,more connectedtransportation,including newbikelanes,sidewalks,pedestrian safetyupgrades,roadreconstruction, andplanningforfuturerapidtransit connections

Atthesametime,WestVancouver maintainedstrongﬁnancial stewardship,earningcontinuednational recognitionforbudgetingandﬁnancial reporting,whilekeepingoperationaltax increasesbelowregionalaverages

Theseachievementsreﬂectthe dedicationofCouncil,staff,volunteers, communitypartners,andresidents workingtogethertoprotectwhatmakes WestVancouverexceptionalwhile preparingforthefuture.

ThankyoutoCouncil,staff,andresidents foryourvision,commitment,andcare.It isanhonourtoserveasyourmayor. ■

Openinga newrecreationcentre

In March1966, NorthVancouver spent aweek celebratingtheopeningof thenew North VancouverRecreationCentreandCentennialTheatre.Thefestivitieskickedoffwithaballin thecurlingrink,followedthenextdaybyacadetparadeupLonsdaleculminatinginaribbon cutting ceremony ledbyLt.-Gov. George Pearkes. Theensuingdayssawswimmingexhibitions,watersafetydemonstrations,performancesof schoolandamateurplaysand aspecialshowcase by theVancouver Symphony Orchestra. Now,60yearslater,North Vancouver will soon celebratetheopeningof anew recreation centre What will thefestivitiesbringthistime?

Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA.Start planning your visitat monova.ca. Do youhavea storytotell? Getintouch viaarchives@monova.ca.

VanOpenprotennistournament backatHollyburnCountryClub

ABBY LUCIANO

aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Afterathree-yearhiatus,protennis is returningto West Vancouver’s HollyburnCountryClubthisweekend.

TheOdlumBrown VanOpenisthe largest tournamentofitskindin Western Canada,givingplayersthechanceto earn valuableworldrankingpointsahead of theUSOpenaswellasaportionof the US$430,000prizepool.

CombiningWTA125(women’s field)and ATP Challenger Tour(men’s field)events, thetournamenthasbeenrunningsince 2002.Itwascancelledfortwoyearsduring COVID,camebackbriefly in2022,andwas putonpauseagainbetween2023-2025due to renovationsat the countryclub.

InternationalstarslikeAndyMurray andNaomiOsakahaveplayedatthetournamentearlierintheircareersalongside CanadiantalentslikeBiancaAndreescu, VasekPospisilandEugenieBouchard.

Thisyear the men’s fieldincludes eightplayerscomingoffthemaindrawat Wimbledon.BenjaminBonzifromFrance isthetop-rankedplayerat No.93inthe

world.OthertennisprosincludeSpain’s PabloLlamasRuiz (119),Australia’sAlexei Popyrin(104),DaneSweeny (127)and JacobFearnley(159),andEngland’s Toby Samuel(123),JackPinningtonJones(138) andHarry Wendelken (202).

Thewomen’sdrawincludesnineplayersinthetop150,including21-year-old Lanlana TararudeefromThailand,ranked at99.Otherhigh-rankedplayersinclude LinZhufromChina (142),Japan’sMoyuka Uchikima(108)andHimenoSakatsume (123),andtheAustralianquartetof Taylah Preston(117),EmersonJones (135), MaddisonInglis (150)andPriscillaHon (also150).

OntheCanadianfront,21-year-old KaylaCross(ranked197)fromLondon, Ont.and31-year-oldCarolZhao (216)from RichmondHill,Ont.willcompeteonhome soil.

TheOdlumBrown VanOpenisrunning July25toAug.1atHollyburnCountry Club.

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

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HOROSCOPE WEEKOF JULY22,2026

ARIES March21-April19

Thespiritofadventurewill pushyououtofyourcomfort zone. Youmayseriously consider returningtoschoolor changingcareerstobetteralign withyourvalues. Ashorttrip couldgiveyoutheinspiration youneedtomoveforward.

TAURUS April20-May20

Inyourquestforinnerpeace, you’lladjustyourhabits tofurthernourishyour spirituality.Asymbolicgesture, suchas apilgrimageorjourney ofself-discovery, couldhelp youexploreyourinnerworld moredeeply.

GEMINI May21-June20

Theholidayatmospheremay temptyoutospendmorethan usual,placing astrainonyour creditcard.Despitesome budgetaryconcerns,you’re notquite readytoendthefun. You’llsplurge abitmorebefore returningtowisermoney managementstrategies.

CANCER June21-July22

Put amajordecisiononhold untilaftertheholidays.By takingtimetocalmlyweigh theprosandcons,you’llavoid unnecessarypressure,stressor choicesyoumay regret.

LEO July23-Aug.22

Betweenwork responsibilities and householdtasks,numerous detailswilldemandyour attention. Tackling amajor clear-outor deep cleanwill help you declutteryourmindand recover asenseofcontroland satisfaction.

VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22

Whileon holiday,you’llenjoy culturalactivitiesandartistic eventstothefullest. You mayeventaketothestage, attractingattentionandearning well-deservedapplause.

LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

Familymattersor adecorating projectcouldoccupyyour thoughtsthisweek.While on holiday,you’llfindtrue happinessin thecomfortof yourownhome,surrounded bylovedonesandthe simple pleasureofapeaceful, harmoniousspace.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Communicationwillfloweasily thisweek.Calls,messagesand onlineexchangeswillkeepyou busy.You’llenjoy discussing everythingandanything— going back andforthwillsatisfy yourinsatiablecuriosity.You’ll makefrequentoutings.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21

You’ll be focusedonmoney mattersthisweek,whichwill driveyour determination. Conscientiousworkwill help yougatherthe resources tomoveforwardwithan importantprojector,atleast, strengthenyourfinancial stability.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

You’ll be struckbyapowerful desireforchangethisweek, attractingyouto anew path. You’llconsider amajorshift, alarge-scale projector afresh starttoalignyourlifemore closelywithyouraspirations.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

After abusy socialstretch, you’llfeeltheneedtoslow down. Your holidayswill be relaxing,fullof peaceful walks,culturalvisitsand quietmomentsinnature. This downtimewill help you rechargeyour batteries.

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You’ll bringfriends and familytogetherfor afunor unexpectedgathering.It’ll strengthenyour bonds,expand yournetworkandincrease yoursocialmediaimpact, boostingyour popularitywhile deepeningyour relationships.

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ChristinaGrant

April4,1960 -July26,2025

We givethembacktoyou OLord,whofirst gavethemtousandasyoudid notlose theminthegiving,sowedo notlosethemin the return.MissingyousomuchChristina. I’lltreasureeverymomentofmytimespent withyouforever.

Untilwemeetagain, RequiescatPace.

We aredeeplysaddened to announcethepeaceful passingof NancyEffieBoitson (Glowach)onJuly7, 2026.

Nancywas thefirstchild borntoMichaeland Jessie GlowachonApril29, 1944, in Winnipeg,Manitoba.

Right from ayoungage,Nancydeveloped the valuesof adeep lovefor family,a strong work ethic, and kindness, which wouldguideher throughout her life. Shehad awelcoming smile and acaringheart. Thoughherpresenceisgone fromour lives,the love sheshared, thelessons shetaught,thebelliesshe filledand thememoriesshe created will remain forever in thehearts of thosewho knew and loved her.

Nancy'slegacycontinues to thrive in theheartsthat sheleavesbehind. Devotedhusbandof63 years, Archie; sonMichael;sisters Mildred(Al), Valarie (Harold),Eleanor (Richard),and Delilah (Kerrin); brother Randy (Penny);aswellasextended family membersanddear friends,ofwhom shehad many.

Besidesher family,oneof Nancy'smostproudest achievementswasher managerialposition at Woolco/Walmart,whereshe worked for40+ years.

Nancy'spassing leavesan immeasurable voidinthe hearts of thosewho knew and lovedher,but her kindness, generosity,andunwavering love will continuetoliveon through thecountless lives she touched. Herlegacyisoneof compassion, selflessness, andunconditional love.A legacy that willneverbe forgotten.

In lieuofflowers, Archie and Mike respectfully requestthat amemorialdonationbemade in memoryofNancyBoitson to theBCCancer Foundation.

It is with profound sadnessthat we announcethe passingofourdear mother,Winnifred (Winnie) K. Daye,whopassedawaypeacefully with family by her side.Mom is foreverloved by Barb,Marlene (Brian),Sharon, Dave (Norma), sixgrandchildren, and tengreat-grandchildren. Momwasaffectionately knownasMom,Babe,Granny, and GG by her family.Mom waspredeceased by her loving husband, Alfred (Alf), in1992.

Aspecialheartfelt”Thank You” to our sister Sharon, whoprovidedfull-time dedication, support, comfort, and care to Momand Dadintheirfinal years.

OurFamilywouldliketoextend asincere “Thank You” to theVancouver CoastalHomeCareTeam, Lions Gate Hospital staff, and thewonderfulNorth ShoreHospice Team,whoallgaveMom fantastic care and compassion.

ACelebrationofLifewill be announcedat alaterdate.

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REMEMBRANCES

Agreat many peopleare saddened by theunexpectedpassing of longtimeSalt Spring Island resident BetteCalkins (nee Sutherland),who wasa dearly loved memberof thecommunity Bettepassedawaypeacefully in her sleepathomeon July 11,attheageof84. Shewill bedeeplymissedbyall whoknewher.

She wasbornonMay 17,1942, in Vancouver.She spentherearly formativeyears inWestVancouverat theedgeof theforestonPalmerstonAve,andup Hollyburn Mountainatthe cabintheirfather built with hisbuddies in the30s.Sheandher littlesisterDiana spent theirhappiestchildhood timesplaying in thewoods there. Her profound love ofnaturewas evident even then.

ShecametoSaltSpringinthe70s with her family, firsttoMaracaibo,whereher husband DavidCalkins wasanoriginal investor, then found herheart'shomein 1976atTaurus Farm,whereshe raisedher family. Shelivedoutthe rest ofher life happily hereonthe Island,ondifferentproperties that shelovinglynurtured. Whether it wasinWestVancouver,hereonthe island, with her family on Maui everyChristmas,orduringher many yearsspent in Todos Santos,she shoneher light wherever shewas.Her84 yearsweretrulya lifewelllived, and shewas welllovedthroughallofit.Includingbyall her four-legged companions that sharedher lifeoverthe years- herbeloved Sparky,Otis, Lulu, Maxi,andalltheothers.

Before shebecameacherished friend to so many on Salt Spring,she waslong term friendof ex-husband David, alovingmother to Gillian(husband Jade),Blair (wife Jan),and Robert, bigsistertoDiana,and auntie to Erin (Reece, Brinn).In later years, oneofher greatestjoyswasbecomingagrandmother to her five grandchildren, Hayden, Braxton, Ruby,Terra,and Dane,all of whom sheadored.

Bettewas agem of agal,salt-of-the-earth shewas!. Shehad agreat love and respect forthenatural worldand, in fact,lefta legacy ofcountless fruitand nut treeson theisland;andof course,she grew manygardens.She wasalsoagreat cook,although in her ownwords,a "simple" cook.She couldalwaysbecounted onto bringsomething yummytoapotluck,evenifshe wasrunning late,thus earning theaffectionatenickname"BetteLateThanNever," atribute shewore with graceandgoodhumour.

But shewasno pushover,our Bette. Abornrebel,you couldn'ttellher what to do if shedidn'twant to do it!Shemoved to thebeatofher owndrumand followed herheartwherever itledher,fromthe wildsofIndiatothebeachesof Baja.And we're so grateful that itledherhere, and we got to bepartofher lifefor so many eventfulyears.

Sheleavesbehind alegacyofkindness, generosity, friendship, laughter,and community.She wasdeeplyloved,andherabsencewill be feltbymany.

A CelebrationofLifewill beheld on August28atTaurus Farm startingat 12:30.

Ifyou wish to bepersonally notifiedorknowofsomeoneelse whowould,please get in touchand you/they will beputon amailinglistfor theoccasion. mariannegrittani@icloud.com

Beverley Graham Barron (née Nelems)passed peacefully atLions Gate Hospital’s NorthShore Hospice on May14. In March, shewashappyto have celebratedher90thbirthdaywithfamilyand friendspresent.

Born in SouthAfricatoCanadianparents, Harryand Dorothy, Bevgrewupalongsideherbrother Billin mining townsinSouthAfricaand Zimbabwe, going to school by traintoEpworth School in Pietermaritzburg andattendinguniversityinCape Town.In1956, shemoved with family to Canada and completedmedicalschoolat theUniversityof Toronto.

Marriedin1962 to Bernard,andaftera fewyears in Australia,bythe 1970s shewaspracticing medicine in West Vancouverand theNorth Shore.

Bevwas theultimate, old-school GP,makinghouse calls,deliveringbabies in themiddleofthe night, anddoinghospitalroundsand surgicalassistsmany mornings.Medicine washer lifepassion,and, in this period, skiingatWhistlerbecameher recreation passion.

Fond memoriesof SouthAfricanever left her,and laterinlifeshe lived in Cape Town forlongperiods over many years. Sherenewedfriendships and spent much ofher time driving, traveling, and studyingphotographythroughout SouthernAfrica. At this time,she formedalovingpartnership with Jim Welsh, aformerclassmatefromher time at the UniversityofCape Town.

Travel wasanoverarchingpassion. Shemaintained alifelong checklistofvisitingUNHeritage Sites, whichtookheralloverthe world, making many beautifulphotoalbumsalong theway.

In laterlife, sherelocated to Victoria to be closer to family, ultimately returningtothe NorthShoretolive at AmicaEdgemont Village.

Bevissurvivedbyher children, Paul,John, Graham, and Kyung Sook,andher grandchildrenYoung Joo, Henry, Julia,Elliott,Audrey,Piper,and Hunter and great-grandson WonJoo.

ACelebrationofLifewill beheldonAugust8th at Hollyburn Country Club Forattendancedetails, contactPaul Barronatpbarron.vic@gmail.com.

OBITUARIES

With deep sadness, we announcethe sudden passingof DavidOwenBrabneron July 5,2026.

Davidwasbornon September23, 1985, to Georgina Brabnerand Owen Chesterand is survived by his parents, along with hissiblings BreeandLevi.

Davidwasan intelligentandunique soul wholoved animals,bugs,volcanoes,dinosaurs, fishing, swimming,hockey, andouter space, but unfortunately, involvement with drugs at ayoungage took Daviddownadifferentpath. Althoughhehad periodsofabstinenceand recovery over theyears, he wasnotable to permanently abstain from those drugs,which eventually cost himhislife.

Davidisnow with hisdeceasedandbeloved Grandma, Great Auntie,Grandad,and Great Uncle, butwill be forevermissedbythe rest ofhisliving family.

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passingofLila Floreson July 14,2026.

Lila wasa kind, compassionate, anddedicated womanwho spent many yearsservingothers throughher work withVancouver CoastalHealth and SunriseSeniorLiving in North Vancouver.

Shewas awonderfulperson,always offeringher help, kindness, and supporttothosearoundher.Her dedication, warmth,and caringheartwillbe remembered by many.

Shewill bedeeplymissedbyClaudia, Camila,and Felipe, whoareher family in Vancouverand shared thelastfour yearsofher lifewithher,aswellasby her family in Peru,Jeanand JoeHusseyand their family,her friends,colleagues,andallthosewho knew and lovedher.Herbeautiful memory will remain foreverinourhearts.

DoloresSteelepassedawaypeacefully in North Vancouveron June26,2026,at theageof95, in the same community whereshe wasborn. Herpassing followedalongand courageousbattlewith Alzheimer'sdisease.

Born in NorthVancouveron November23, 1930, Dolores trainedas anurse at St Paul's Hospitaland becamea registered nursespecializinginpediatrics —a vocation that suitedhernatural warmth andher gift forcaringforothers. Sheretired from nursingin 1958 following thebirth ofher sonDavid,and devotedherself wholeheartedlytoher family asa dedicatedhomemaker.

Over theyears, Dolores andherhusband Donald made theirhomeinmanyparts of BritishColumbia, including Hazelton, Terrace, and Kelowna,before settlingonthe NorthShore. Doloreswasan extraordinarilyavidgardener.Hergarden in West Vancouver wastheprideoftheneighbourhood,a reflectionofherpatience, her eyeforbeauty, and the quiet care shebrought to everything shetended.

Above all, Dolorestreasuredher family.She spent countless happy hourswithher grandchildrenover theyears, and thetimeshe shared withthem was amongher greatestjoys.

Since 2018,Dolores madeherhomeatAmica in Edgemont Village,whereshe wasaffectionately known to hernursesand thestaff as "Mamma D"— atestament to thewarmthandaffectionshe inspired in everyonearoundher,right to theend.

Shewaspredeceased by herbelovedhusband Donald, whodiedin2016after63 yearsofmarriage, and by her sonDavidin 2022. Sheislovingly rememberedanddeeplymissedbyher sister Genevieve, daughter Denise (Michael), son Douglas(Lisa),daughter-in-lawHeather,andher six grandchildren: Gillian, Kathleen, Hayley,Dylan, Courtney,and Sabrina.

Herfamilyisgratefulfor thefulllifeshe livedand the love shegavesogenerously across thedecades.

In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade in Dolores'smemorytothe AlzheimerSociety of B.C.

Donald JamesReidpassedawayonFriday, June 26,aftera battlewithdementia.Don wasbornin NorthVancouver,BC, Canada. At 23,he traveled to California, wherehemethiswifeofalmost65years. Donworkedfor Ford MotorCompanyfor50+ years as a ServiceManager fora numberofdealerships, including Ed Chovanes Ford,Hayward Ford,and multipledealershipsfor theFalkfamily. He loved Salmon fishing withfriends in BritishColumbia, cooking& entertaining, and collecting Western& Canadianantiquesand memorabilia.Uponhis retirement,hebecameanavidparticipant withthe SanRamon ValleyFireProtectionDistrictand was declaredanHonoraryFirefighter in 2023.

Donissurvivedbyhisloving wife,Jeanne,and daughter,CatherineCale(Bill) of Danville.Hewas preceded in deathbyhis parents,Nelsonand Helen Reid,sisters BarbaraRichardsonand SandraReid.

James(“Jim,“Jimmy”)CookpassedawayJuly16,2026,at theageof86aftera longbattlewithdementia,withhis wife,Freda, by hisside.

JimwasborninKirkmichael,Ayrshire, Scotland,and trainedas acarpenter.In 1964, Jimmarried CatherineAnne Gray in Golspie, Scotland. In 1966, they immigrated to Canadaand settledinNorth Vancouver.In1970, they separated and laterdivorced.

Soonafterarriving in Vancouver,Jim discoveredhis passion forskiingand for Whistler Mountain.While workingasa carpenter forRutland Engineering, he helped build theMedieval InninGastown.The companylater worked in Pembertonand then movedontoAdventures West in Alta Lake.

JimchosetoremaininAltaLake, wherehebuilt hisown homeandpartnered with afriend to form hisown framingcompany. Jimmarried Freda in 1973,and they shared ahappylifetogether for52years.

Jimlater shiftedhis focusfromframing to foundationworkandestablished CallaghanConcrete Products.In1980,eager to provideabetterservice to the thennewlyincorporatedResortMunicipalityofWhistler, Jimadded concrete pumping to hiscompany. He wasa successful businessmanuntil he retiredatthe ageof75.

Jimloved Whistler,and Whistler lovedhim back. Knownaffectionatelyas“Cookie,” he leavesbehind countless friendsand cherished memories.Hislegacy liveson in thestories,laughter, andadventures shared by thosewho knew him.

Dennis (Denny)Armatagepassedawayearly morning, July 1st, while visitinghisdaughter Tracey onSavary, oneofhis favouriteplacestobe. He is survived by hisdaughters, Marnie and Tracey;sonin-law Harvey;grandchildren Justice, Octavia, Shae, and Paige;brother Bill (Marcelle); sister Lynn (Brett); and many extended family members. He was predeceased by hisbeloved wife,Mary, and granddaughter Amanda.

Dennislived lifeonhis ownterms and wasnever one to sitstill. Whetherhe wasdesigninghomes,out on theboat, skiing, waterskiing, tending to his garden, hiking,kayaking, ordancing, heembraced everyopportunity foradventure. He lovedbringing peopletogether, sharingstories,and wasoften found soakingupthe last bitofsun,enjoyingagood conversation,orplanninghisnextproject.

Denny spenthisfinal monthsdoing whathe loved most.Heproudly caredforhisbeautiful garden, sharingthathe thought it wasthebestyet,travelled to Kauai with his daughters anddear friend Paula, enjoyed aFather’s DaycruisetoBowen Island,and made severalcherished tripstoSavaryIsland surrounded by family and friends.Known forhis adventurous spirit,loveofdancing, andunforgettable stories,hecreated countless memories withthose luckyenough to shareinhislife. Thoughhehad many plans still ahead,hisheartsimplyfailedtoo soon. Hislegacywillliveonthrough theplaceshe loved, theadventureshe shared,and thefamilyand friends whowill miss himdearly.

Following astrokein2017, Jimand Freda left Whistlerand movedtoWest Vancouver.In 2024,ashis dementia progressed, Jimbecamearesidentof BerkleyCareCentre.

In Canada, Jimwas predeceased by hisnephew, Marcus Negrin.Heislovingly remembered by hiswife, Freda (nee Clark),nephewJames Clark(Lesley),and great-nephews Alexanderand Callum. Sisters-in-law,Juanita Clarkand Dawne (Garry)Negrin,and theirchildren, Natasha, Britta,Anna, Joseph, Alexandra,and Sophia.

In Scotland, Jimwaspredeceased by hisparents, JamesEccles Cookand Joeanna BryceCook(nee Crighton),and sistersJean Jardineand Elizabeth Macmorland. He islovinglyremembered by hissisters,Rosanna Hunterand Fiona Gilmour,and many niecesandnephews,including Amanda, Tony,Susan, Sharron, Malcolm, Joeanna, WilliaminHolland,and John in Australia.

Freda wouldliketosend abig thank youtothe wonderfulpeopleatthe West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre whoprovidedher with yearsofdementia supportand who were socaring andunderstandingabout Jim’sspecialneeds.Jimlovedto visithis friendsand theSAC community.

Jim’s family wouldliketoextend theirgratitudeand thankstothe nursesand caregivers at BerkleyCareCentre forthe exceptional care,kindness, and love they gave to Jim. Aspecialthank youtohis privatecaregivers,especiallyCaroline, Sharon,and Yiota,for theirdevotion,alongwiththe caregivers at theComfort KeepersCareAgency.

Inlieuofflowers,pleasesenddonations to theAlzheimer’sSociety ofB.C.

Date ofcelebrationoflifeinWhistlertobedecided.

JanMacleodpassedawaypeacefully athomein Oliver,BC, on July 11th,2026. Over theyears, Jan also livedand thrivedinDawsonCreek,EastVan, theSunshine Coast, Grand Forks, and North Vancouver.Wherever shelanded, Janbrought the room to lifeand madedeepand lastingfriends.She reachedout to everypersonshe metand was simply,wonderfullyherself.

At anearly age,she tookup Scottish dancing, learning thesteps withthesameenergyand flair that woulddefinethe rest ofher journey. Lightonher feetand full of spirit,she wasneverone to sitouta good time.Thatlivelinesswas aconstantand found manyexpressionsasher hands were neveridle. She createdbeautiful meals, gardens,arranged flowers, stainedglasswindows,hand-made clothes,and heirloom Christmasstockingsandornaments —all craftedwithflair andgivenawayasfreelyasher friendship.

Sharpand well-read, sheloved agood conversation andmaybe even more,good competitioninthe many gamessheenjoyed. Shewasorganizeddown toher meticulous travelbinders, happily runningher owncruiseexcursions rather than joiningsomeone else's tour —asinlife, shewasher ownguide.

Yet Jan'sfierceindependence found aperfectmatch inherhusband, Dave.Itwas atrueyin and yang connection— her spontaneity meetinghis patience, her flairbalancinghis calm.Together theybuilta partnership that seemed to fitexactly as it should, whether racingdown thehighway on thebackof Dave’s Harley or walkingsidebysideinthe backstreetsofKyoto.Thirty-threeyearsin, theirs was still alovethat made senseofitself.

Janwasthe cherished wife and lifepartnerof Dave (Kitching)andaunt,sister, and friend to Heather, Milt,Sophie, Sam, Scott, Cyndia,Lachlan, Wilson, Alec,Kim,Todd, Colleen, Tobi,Jason, Taylor,Tyler, Madison, Caleb, Abbey, Gabe,Michelle,Shelley, John,Andrea,Calvin, Rebecca, Basil, Michael, and Ryan. Shewill bedeeply, dearly missed.

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KathrynAnne Sear (Carabine) wassimplythebest. Thebestmom.Our best friend. Thebestpun maker. Shewas atruemiracle thatdefiedall odds time and timeagain to beable to complete her most important lifemission –tohave, raise and watchher threedaughtersgrowup.

KathrynwasbornonFebruary13, 1960, in Lachine,Quebec,toIreneand Ron Carabine.She lived therewithher twoolderbrothers, Davidand Bruce, until movingtoVancouver.Sadly, Irenepassedawayfrombreastcancer soonafterthe move,when Kathrynwasonly9 yearsold.Despite gainingawonderfulstepmom (Marian),not knowingorhavingmanyconscious memoriesofher momlefta huge voidin Kathryn’slife. Shegrewupdreamingofbeing amotherherself who wouldalwaysbethereforher kids.

AftergraduatingfromCarsonGraham High School,Kathryn got ajobat Pacific Press,whereshe wouldlater meetherhusband, AllanSear.The twowouldtravel before settling in Lynn Valley. In 1989,Kathryn wouldfinally fulfill herdream of becoming amother whenherdaughter Irinawasborn. When Irinawasonly16 monthsold, Kathryn’sworst nightmare appeared to be coming true when shewas diagnosed with cancerand told shehadonlyweeks to live. Shedecided shewas notgoing to accept theprognosis.

Withthehelp ofherdoctors,Susan O’Reillyand KarenGelmon, Kathryndefied medicaloddsandbeather cancer.A miracle. While recovering from thebrutal sideeffects ofall thetreatmentsshe received, shedreamtofhavingmorekids. Beingtoldshe mightnotbeable to,Kathryn againdid notaccept this andbecame pregnant with her seconddaughter,Rylee,who wasbornin1993. Another miracle.Two yearslater,her thirddaughter,Miranda, wasborn. In 2002, Kathryn took on yetanotherbattleafterbeingdiagnosed with breastcancerat42 –the same age thather momwas when shedied. With her kids still being young, Kathrynunderwent surgeryand treatmentandbeather cancer.Another miracle.

On April13,2024, KathrynwasdiagnosedwithStage 4triple-negativebreast cancer.The last twoyearsofKathryn being sick were tough. Sheendured multiple different chemodrugs,two roundsof radiation, suffered fromheartfailure, recurringinfections,neededhipsurgery, and suffered from lots ofnegativeside effects.Shediditall so that shecouldspend themosttimepossiblewiththe peopleshe loved. No material itemsorexperiences mattered to Kathryninthe end–itwas simply being with her family and closestfriends.

Kathryn passedawaypeacefully athome, with her threedaughtersholding her hand. Shediedwithimmensegratitude.Shedidnot feel rippedofffor time,but rather that shewasgiventhegift of35additional yearssince her firstdiagnosis to fulfilher lifelongdream.Despite theodds,shegot to watchher threedaughters growupand evengot to meether twogranddaughters, Leolaand Nora.

She will be remembered forherquick wit, humor,strength,and forbeing thebest mom to notonlyher ownkids, buttomanyoftheirfriends.Kathryn is survived by herdaughters, stepdaughter (Jackie),brothers, stepmother,and grandkids.

Acelebrationoflifewill beheldfor Kathrynat

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With sadness, we announcethepassingof Kenneth (Ken) HenryWells on Thursday,July9,2026,at HollyburnHouse. He was101 yearsold.

Survived by hislovingwifeBette of40 yearsandhis loving childrenfromhis firstmarriage: Beverley (Robert),Barbara(Fritz),Johnny(Cindy), William (Jenifer), and Carol(Ken),13grandchildren,28 great-grandchildren,and 2great-greatgrandchildren,plus many niecesandnephews.

He waspredeceased by twowives,Dorothy and Gillian,hismother Dorothy, father Harry, andbrother Robert(Olivia).

DadwasborninVancouveron June 19,1925,and spenthisearly yearsinthe city until thefamily movedtoWestVancouver,whereheattended school.Attheageof 17 ½, he joined theRoyal Canadian Navy,ashewanted to ‘helpdefendhis country duringthe war’.Hewasposted to Prince Rupert, B.C.,his ship patrolledthe westerncoastal waters and inlets of B.C.

It wastherethathe metand marriedDorothy Beerling, andafterthe war, they movedtoWest Vancouver,wheretheyraisedfivechildren.

He wasveryactiveinthe West Vancouver Boy Scoutsasa leaderandorganizedtheirJamborees.

Alifelongactive memberof theWestVancouver Legion Branch60,hebecamePresident 1958-1960. He nevermissedaRemembranceDay Service, even visiting theCenotaphduringCOVID.

Throughouthislife, Dadhad apassion forboating, camping, fishing, huntingwithhis twosons,skiing, golfing,reading,andhealso enjoyeddressingup in costumeson certainoccasions.Alsomakingmany improvementsonrecreationalpropertieson Bowen Islandandon theSunshine Coast. He wasa manof great character,personality, knowledge,and yes, stubbornness. He wasalsoaremarkablestoryteller, andhiswisdom willliveonthrough thefamilyfor generations to come.Heand Betteloved RVing, and they travelledacrossCanada,parts of theUnited States,andnorth to Alaska whilein their80s.

Aspecialthank youtoVenvi HollyburnHouseStaff fortheircompassionand greatattentiontoDad’s care.Also, ashoutout to Dr.Jonathan Hislop,who wassogoodat listening to dadandgivinghimsuch great medicalcare.

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George Pappas,beloved Husband, Father,Papou, brother,and Friend. Born George Papakonstantinou in thesmall villageof Kaparelli, Thebes,Greece, to Spiro and GeorgiaPapakonstantinou.

George'sadventuretoCanadabeganatage 7. His journeywasone marked by strengthand curiosity. Leavinghisvillage by donkey to thePortinAthens, he said goodbye to hisbeloved mother (his father passedawaywhenhe was6), whoknewhislife wouldbeimprovedbybeingadopted by hisUnclein Vancouver,B.C.Heboarded aboatalone (Justthe clothingonhisback, no moneyandno graspofthe EnglishLanguage), whichtravelledtomanyports in Europe with itsfinaldestinationinMontreal.From there, atrain thenbroughthimacrossCanada, wherehis adoptiveparents, Harry(Aristides)and Anna Pappas,werewaiting for him.

Georgedidhis schoolinginVancouver,graduating from Magee SecondarySchool,and thenattended theUniversityofBritish Columbia,wherehe graduated with aBachelorof Commercedegree. He startedhisworking career in theInsuranceBusiness and movedontobeing ahighlyrespected Investment Advisor, whereheworkeduntil his retirement in 1997.

Georgehad astrongpassion forGolf. He beganhis golfjourneyasa Caddyat Marine DriveGolfClubat age 13 (1943),hethen joinedas aJunior member for$1.00/month. Finally,in1967,hebecameafulltimemember and laterearned alifetime membership.A passionate golfer, he continued playingthe game he loveduntil theageof91, when heplayedhisfinal round.

He also found great joyinwoodworking,crafting beautifulpieces that will be treasured foryearsto come.Fishing wasanother lifelongpassion,andhis annual fishingtrips were abeloved tradition.

George waspredeceased by theloveofhislife, Maria, in April1997.Together,theyshared37 years of wonderfulmarriage.Hewasalso predeceased by bothsetsofhis parents, Spiroand Georgia Papakonstantinou (Greece), Harry(Aristides)and Anna Pappas (Vancouver), along with brother Basili (Sofoula),Katherine(John),Kosta (Katina),and John (Katina).

From theageof 7until hispassingat96 in Canada, George livedan extraordinarylifefilledwith adventure, love,andpurpose, with hisgreatestjoy beinghisfamily. Hewill be lovinglyremembered by hischildrenPauland Danae (Greg), as well ashis cherished grandchildrenCelesteand Bo.Hewill be deeplymissedbyhis family,friends,andall whose liveshe touched. Hismemory willliveoninthe hearts ofallwho knew and lovedhim.

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