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INDIGENOUS ATHLETICS

Squamish Nation celebrates new West Vancouver sport facility ABBY LUCIANO

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The sounds of cheers, singing and drumming filled the air as the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) celebrated the grand opening of a new multi-purpose facility.

Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place) is a recreation building in West Vancouver that will be used for sports games, community events, outdoor movies, art and yoga classes and more.

“It’s a place for people to gather and play,” said Squamish Nation councillor Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) at an opening event June 20. “[The amount of] healing and medicine this place is going to provide for the next 100-plus years for people is quite magical.”

The new facility – replacing the old lacrosse box torn down in 2021 after needing significant repairs – has concrete floors and a customized digital scoreboard, as well as seating for 370 people on bleachers with more room around the boards for standing.

A red and green design colours the building’s side, inspired by a woven blanket worn in 1906 by 7ápeleḵ/ Ḵiyáplanexw Siy̓ám̓ (Chief Joe Capilano) during a visit to see the King of England. The roof over the facility is meant to

Sam Seward (left) and his nephew Preston Seward are all smiles during the grand opening of Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place). ABBY LUCIANO / NSN symbolize a blanket, wrapping around and protecting the Squamish people and everyone who visits Playing Place.

The grand opening celebration featured performances from singing and dancing groups, food, a skills and drills session held by Vancouver Warriors lacrosse players and coaches, and a spirited lacrosse scrimmage to end the day.

Playing Place will officially open on July 3.

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determine steps for the vision plan.

But movement stalled with the fall 2018 municipal election and the onset of the pandemic in 2020, according to a staff report.

A working committee to continue the push for a new ice complex was re-established in August 2024.

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West Vancouver is skating toward a new public ice complex to house the district’s growing community of winter sport enthusiasts.

At the June 23 meeting, council voted to establish a district-led “advisory roundtable” to develop a plan and budget for the planning process of a new, multi-sheet ice complex. The group will consist of municipal staff, directors from Enhance West Van and community members.

Staff are set to report back to council in the fall once the project plan and budget are complete.

There’s a surge of interest for ice sports in the district, but its lone facility hasn’t kept pace, said Peter Katevatis, board chair with Enhance West Van. “It’s no longer meeting the basic needs of our community,” he said. “The result: fewer opportunities. Limited access to ice means kids are on wait lists. Teens are leaving the community to find ice time. Public skating time is being reduced.”

West Van has the lowest rink-to-population ratio in Canada for any sizable municipality, Katevatis said. Multiple groups are competing for ice time, he added, including figure skaters, along with multiple hockey teams for adults and youth.

“Minor hockey is a clear example of this pressure. They currently have a wait list of two full teams who can’t participate simply because there’s no ice time available,” Katevatis said. Additionally, four of their

West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association players like Ayrton Lui (left), Alex Stewart and Gray Dowling are having to leave the district to find ice time. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN teams plus goalies are practicing in arenas outside West Vancouver and in some cases even in Burnaby, just to play.”

Work to expand the district’s ice facilities began in 2013 when Enhance West Van – a not-for-profit society that provides joint oversight of West Van’s community

centre, aquatic centre and arena – launched a volunteer-led task force. They presented a vision plan to council in 2017.

In 2018, council approved the replacement of the ice arena floor at the 786 22nd St. rink due to leaking. That same year council also OK’d a steering committee to

New complex won’t displace other facilities, mayor says Coun. Linda Watt said skating is a fundamental element of Canadian life and one of the most accessible activities during winter.

“As somebody who came from the Toronto area, I found it astonishing when I moved here with my young kids, who are humiliated as young adults that they don’t skate,” she said. “We got them on the ice a little when we moved here. But with the pressure on that arena, there just isn’t the time and space for young people, old people, to get out there.”

While many youth have had the “great fortune” to skate at Hollyburn Country Club, Coun. Christine Cassidy said that one shouldn’t have to be a member at a private club to have the opportunity to excel in ice sports.

Coun. Peter Lambur questioned if the expanded skating facilities could be accommodated among the other public amenities in the area.

Mayor Mark Sager responded that the new ice complex won’t displace either the seniors centre or the tennis facility.

“We will find a way to achieve this without interrupting other recreational communities,” he said.

‘QUITE FRIGHTENING’

Police investigating explosive set off at office of North Vancouver MLA NICK LABA

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Police are investigating after an explosive was set off outside the office of North Vancouver MLA Bowinn Ma.

Police had blocked off the surrounding area throughout the day on Friday (June 30), and North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mansoor Sahak addressed members of the media at the detachment office

that afternoon to provide details about the incident.

At around 2:45 a.m. Friday, police received reports of a “loud bang” in the 100 block of West First Street. Officers attended the area but found nothing suspicious, he said.

Then at around 4:15 a.m., RCMP received a second report of a loud explosion near the intersection of Esplanade West and Chesterfield Avenue. Police

responded “immediately” and found damage to the front door of the office building in the 200 block of Esplanade West that was “indicative of an explosive device detonation,” Sahak said.

“The blast breached the door and damaged the door frame,” he said.

The RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit was notified and attended the scene, as well as police dog and forensic identification

officers. The office was cleared and deemed safe, Sahak said.

Sahak added that the investigation is in its early stages and that more information will be released as it unfolds.

He said that RCMP was working with Ma’s staff to provide victim protective services.

Ma’s office was shut down on Friday and continued to be closed on Monday. The front doors were chained up because

the damaged door frame required repair, she said.

In a statement, Ma said she was thankful no one was injured.

“But incidents like this can be quite frightening,” she said.

Anyone with video or information about this incident is asked to call North Van RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file #25-13204.

To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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West Vancouver walks back plan for art museum in Horseshoe Bay NICK LABA

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West Vancouver will not put a new art museum in Horseshoe Bay’s former Boathouse restaurant, after buying the $2.7-million property for that purpose just a few months ago.

On June 23, council approved a new motion – different than what was on the evening’s agenda – to instead look for a location in Ambleside to house a purpose-built arts and culture centre. The district will also spend $50,000 to clean up the Boathouse and make its exterior space available for “community pop-up event use” as soon as possible.

The original motion on the agenda was to move forward with planning to relocate the West Vancouver Art Museum to the Boathouse building on an interim basis.

Various renovations were to be carried out in the former restaurant’s interior.

This motion stated that the district would ultimately still seek to build a purpose-built centre in Ambleside.

Before council’s discussion, representatives from the arts and culture advisory group gave an entire presentation to the effect of the original motion of having the art museum at the Boathouse.

But then Coun. Linda Watt introduced her new motion.

“Although this was initially my idea to purchase this building and to use it as a home for the art museum, as time has gone by and I’ve seen how extensive and expensive this interim proposition would be, I’ve developed a lot of great reservations about continuing to put the 8,800 square feet entirely toward that,” she said.

Coun. Sharon Thompson said council has heard from the community a great desire to have a centralized museum.

“I also hear from the community that we’re looking for a more multi-use, dynamic, grassroots type facility in Horseshoe Bay, and the component of a $50,000 upgrade is just to get it to a point where you can actually go into the building and function in it and occupy it,” she said.

“There’s going to be some tremendous opportunity for things like pop-ups or little events that don’t need the full facility there, because it is going to take us a while to figure out what to do with this,” Thompson said.

Decision to buy Boathouse for museum ‘obviously premature’ Among several public speakers, none of whom supported the museum in Horseshoe

The former Boathouse restaurant in Horseshoe Bay won’t be the home of the future West Vancouver Art Museum. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

Bay, Elaine McHarg said numerous study groups and advisory boards have shown the need for a facility in Ambleside.

“The reason for this is that it’s our responsibility to profile the arts and the talent and the culture in this community; appropriately provide services; and to make it convenient for those who wish to attend, participate and learn and simply have joy in West Vancouver,” she said.

Coun. Nora Gambioli said the decision to buy the Boathouse and announce that it would become the art museum was “obviously premature” and didn’t involve enough consultation.

“So really, what we’re doing is we’re now trying to figure out what to do with this building we bought,” she said. “And my personal feeling is that we should be looking at some sort of uses that will generate some revenue.”

Gambioli made a friendly amendment to Watt’s motion, that opportunities to generate revenue at the Boathouse space be looked into. The amendment was adopted.

She also questioned why the district was spending $50,000 to clean up the space when council didn’t have a clear idea on what it would be used for yet.

“We should be deciding first what it could be used for, and then we invite expressions of interest for funding. That makes a little more sense to me,” she said.

Watt replied that cleaning up the space will allow potential funders to come and look at the space, and enable use of the building in the interim.

“This isn’t going to be a quick overnight decision,” she said. “I feel that while we’re going out for expressions of interest, at the very least, we can have some kind of community access to the building, even if it’s just with folding tables and chairs.”

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation members elect new chief and council ABBY LUCIANO

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Ballots have been cast for the next səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) chief and council.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation members have chosen Justin Sky George to be their chief for the next four years. TWN cast for each race, according to the Nation’s website.

Members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation community elect one chief and six councillors to represent them.

The new chief and councillors will serve their term starting July 1, 2025 and end on June 29, 2029.

Previous elected chief reflects on her time As Thomas’ term as elected chief came to a close, she shared some of the accomplishments her council has made since 2021.

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While Thomas is closing her time on council, she is hopeful about the new chief and council continuing the Nation’s good work.

“I just hope that they keep practising the good governance in the best interest of our members,” Thomas said.

“The Tsleil-Waututh isn’t a small nation. We’re actually a big nation… and there’s big decision making that has to be made.”

“I told our members I’m still here for them no matter what,” she added in a follow-up statement to North Shore News.

Newly elected chief Justin Sky George is declining media requests until after the new term begins on July 1 out of respect for the outgoing chief and council, a spokesperson from the TsleilWaututh Nation said.

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

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Justin Sky George has been elected as the new chief for the next four-year term beginning July 1.

George received 116 votes, winning against six other nominees for chief including predecessor Jen Thomas, who received 68 ballots.

Thomas has been elected chief since 2021 and previously served as a Tsleil-Waututh Nation councillor for 21 years.

Six Tsleil-Waututh Nation councillors were elected. Couns.

Curtis Thomas, Deanna George and Dennis Thomas were re-elected, and Kalila GeorgeWilson, James Sandover and Nicholas Kofi were newly elected.

Twenty-seven people ran for six spots on the Tsleil-Waututh Nation council.

In total, there were 269 ballots

support for elders, advancements in renovating homes in the community, and a reconciliation agreement with the federal government.

Thomas said she was also proud of building a strong relationship with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation the last four years and also with other nearby municipalities and the province.

“Our priority was to build relationships and build them stronger,” Thomas said.

Thomas said she felt “empty” after hearing the election results, as she had been part of council for 24 years.

“I felt empty because it was like a big breakup,” she said. “Worse than a breakup, because I’m breaking up with 600 members. I’m breaking up with the relationships between the municipalities and different governments that we made.”

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BLOWING UP

West Vancouver inflatable sports bubble receives $3 million ABBY LUCIANO

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A new multi-sport facility in West Vancouver is just one kick away.

Construction will start next week for an inflatable sports bubble near West Vancouver Secondary, and the facility has a new name thanks to a $3-million donation from philanthropist Paul Myers.

District of West Vancouver council, West Vancouver School District and the West Vancouver Football Club came together for a ceremony June 25, celebrating the groundbreaking milestone by placing shovels in gravel.

“Supporting this project is about more than building a facility – it’s about investing in the health, happiness, and future of this community,” Myers said in a press release. “I’m proud to be part of something that will serve generations of athletes, students, and families in West Vancouver.”

The sports bubble will be

named the Paul Myers Athletic Centre (PMAC). The Paul Myers Foundation made the generous donation in December 2024 after hearing about West Vancouver FC’s proposal in the spring of last year.

West Vancouver FC, a nonprofit community organization, first put forward the proposal to the school district in April 2022. In November 2024, District of West Vancouver approved a permit for construction of a 2,600-square-foot inflatable sports bubble near West Vancouver Secondary.

During the council meeting, the football club expressed the need for an inflatable structure after seeing many children and adults getting wet and miserable playing in West Van’s winter rain.

PMAC will be the first indoor soccer and multi-sport facility in West Vancouver, which will mark a transformative addition to the community’s athletic infrastructure, the press release stated.

The West Vancouver School District and West Van FC have partnered to allow the sports bubble

West Vancouver FC members put shovels in gravel to celebrate the construction of a sports bubble near West Vancouver Secondary.

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to be built on school district property. West Vancouver Secondary students will have access to the centre during school hours once it’s built.

“The new Paul Myers Athletic Centre is a game changer for local soccer development and WVS students,” said Nicole Brown, board chair of West Vancouver Schools.

“During school hours, physical health education classes will have access to this state-of-the-art

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The West Vancouver Football Club is also setting up a project partnership with the BC Amateur Sport Fund, a philanthropic gift-giving program that was established

by Sport BC for the development of amateur sport.

Rob Newman, Sport BC President and CEO, said the fundraising partnership between the

sport fund, football club and the Paul Myers Family Foundation is a “powerful” example of what can be done in sport philanthropy work.

“Sport BC is proud of this partnership as an example of the potential of sport philanthropy to have a meaningful impact for community now and for generations,” Newman said.

West Van FC president Ruth Burr also shared appreciation of the donation, saying the facility represents a commitment to the health, development, and future of young and older athletes in the community.

The Paul Myers name also appears on a new tower at Lions Gate Hospital following a $25-million donation from the former plumber who experienced much success as a business owner.

The sports bubble is expected to be completed later this year.

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

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est Vancouver council may have outdone Sir Isaac Newton himself, by discovering a fourth law of motion: Municipal issues must move both too slow and too fast at the same time.

A lengthening list of recent decisions made by the district’s elected officials is showing their pattern of promoting inertia by all means possible when no politically palatable solution is in easy reach.

Examples include failed votes to advance the Ambleside Local Area Plan and the construction of new pickleball courts at Gleneagles Community Centre.

And yet council is equally guilty of dispensing with public consultation entirely and shooting from the hip. Case in point: the unpopular plan to house West Van’s art museum at the old Boathouse in Horseshoe

Bay, which they have now jettisoned.

When bought for $2.7 million earlier this year, it was hailed as work by a council that “gets things done.” What wasn’t done was due diligence.

Now council has invested taxpayer dollars in yet another aging asset, and the arts community is no closer to having a proper museum.

In a perfect world, public consultation is used to guide governments to prudent decisions without being used as a bulwark against change.

By not providing sound guidance for staff and invested citizens, council is wasting time and money that is needed to push other important initiatives over the line.

Instead of focusing on flashy deals and promises, the district would be better served by a Newtonian mayor and council that is both principled and stays in motion.

Tomahawk Restaurant has a rich history but uncertain future EVE LAZARUS

Contributing writer

I had lunch at the Tomahawk Restaurant with my frend Bill Allman last week.

A North Van resident, Bill first came here with his grandmother in 1969 when he was just a wee little lad, and he still drops by at least once, sometimes twice a week.

Chuck Chamberlain, the second-generation owner – his dad Chick founded the Tomahawk in the 1920s – drops by our table to say hello.

I start with the elephant in the room. Is the Tomahawk for sale?

Well it is and it’s not. And Chuck is clearly tired of people asking. He says

he has no plans to shutter his restaurant which turns one hundred next year – and he will be around to celebrate that.

He’s less clear about his plans to sell his property, which reporter Nick Laba noted earlier this month is being advertised as an “ideally situated redevelopment site currently operating as a restaurant.” It has a $6.5 million price tag.

Chuck took over the business from his father in the 1970s but says his kids won’t be doing the same. His son is a pilot with Air Canada and his daughter is a manager with Harrods of London.

Part restaurant and part museum and art gallery, the building is filled with wood carvings, masks, large and small totem poles, woven cedar baskets, hatchets,

pots and drums. Some of the items date back to the Depression, when Chick traded food for handicrafts, or just sold food to struggling families priced to cover his costs.

That close relationship with First Nations continues.

Bill says the restaurant is often up to two-thirds full of people mostly from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, the nearby Squamish Nation.

“It’s their community restaurant.

It’s also our community restaurant,” he says. “This is such a perfect example of a bridge between the founding culture and the developing culture. To ignore its heritage value because you’re simply too unskilled to see that bridge, that’s a real

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I ask Chuck which piece of art or artifact is his favourite, and he says he can’t choose – he loves them all. Most date back to when his dad Chick owned the restaurant, and he’s added to the collection over the years.

There is a large and beautiful Thunderbird wood carving that sits in the centre of the restaurant. Chuck tells me that it was given to his father at the second Tomahawk location – the one which sat right across the road in what’s now the Norgate Shopping Centre strip mall on Marine Drive.

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MAILBOX COAST GUARD SHOULD BE ON SITE IN CATES PARK EVERY WEEKEND

Dear Editor:

RE: Community Calls for More Boating Safety Following Tragedy, June 18 news story Want to watch a circus? Go to the Cates Park boat launching ramp and sit back and watch.

The real tragedy at this launching ramp is the lack of any kind of marine safety enforcement. Our coast guard should be on site every weekend doing safety and boating checks, and enforcing alcohol restrictions.

If your vessel does not have a toilet and galley, your booze will be confiscated.

I have lived in the Seymour area for over 40 years and have been boating for most of that time.

Coast guard must be given the authority to detain and/or impound vessels that do not conform to safe boating regulations.

If it takes having the RCMP along for the ride, then so be it!

I think the presence of a coast guard asset at Cates Park on summer weekends alone will serve as a deterrent to the clown show that exists today.

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OUR FAMILY TOO EMBRACED THE DRIVER AFTER FATAL BUS CRASH

Dear Editor:

RE: Father of Boy Killed in Crash Asks for Kindess to bus drivers, June 11 news story Reading the article about the tragic story of the young boy killed when he was hit by a bus driver in Horseshoe Bay brought back some horrible memories of when our son was also hit by a bus and sadly died.

The compassion showed to us by our family, friends and the whole community was so important to us.

It changed the lives of everyone around us.

But we embraced the bus driver with our heartfelt support and kindness.

We knew his life was forever changed also.

My son’s motto of “Living Each Day With No Regrets” was how we wanted to live through this tragedy. His message rang loud and clear!

And we passed this on to the driver.

It was an accident, none of us could foresee.

My heart and soul go out to this family, the driver, the first responders and the Horseshoe Bay community.

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Superstar dishwasher Bryan Adams Continued from A8 drive-in, and the Thunderbird replaced a tomahawk that hung on the outside of the restaurant and served as a street number, in the days before there was a need for one.

The 14 stools that line the counter are also from the restaurant’s second location.

The first was a small coffee shop operation started up by Chick and his brother in the early 1920s in what’s now Heywood Park.

The two totem poles out front that tower over the restaurant were carved by Chief Mathias Joe for the official opening of the Lions Gate Bridge in May 1939.

They originally stood at each side of Capilano Road connected by an arch with a double-headed serpent. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth drove under the arch after the official opening of the bridge.

After the ceremony, Marie Capilano,

wife of Chief Mathias Joe, insisted that the totems should go to Chick for his restaurant. They were restored a few years ago by the Chief’s grandson, says Chuck.

Our lunch arrives. I ordered the grilled cheese and fries, while Bill is having the Sunrise Special Breakfast with Yukon-style bacon. Two eggs over easy, hash browns, and toast with jam.

The Tomahawk also celebrates its Indigenous connections with burgers named after chiefs Joe Capilano, Simon Baker, August Jack and others. Then there’s the Thunderbird, the Potlatch and the Pow Wow burgers.

And Chuck confirms the local lore.

Yes, rock star and former North Van high school student Bryan Adams washed dishes here in the ’70s.

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2022 ELECTION

Elections BC fines City of North Van mayoral candidate $800 BRENT RICHTER

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Former City of North Vancouver mayoral candidate Guy Heywood has been handed an $800 penalty by Elections BC for making a prohibited campaign contribution to himself in the 2022 election.

The public agency, which enforces Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, announced the administrative penalty on Wednesday.

At issue in the investigation was a January 2023 $3,304 loan to his own campaign that Heywood listed in his financial disclosure documents. Later that year, Elections BC staff flagged that as an impermissible loan that would have to be considered a campaign contribution.

The amount was $1,980 more than the limit the law allows candidates to contribute to themselves in a single year.

When it was brought to his

Former City of North Vancouver mayoral candidate Guy Heywood has been dinged with an $800 penalty by Elections BC. MIKE WAKEFIELD / NSN attention, Heywood explained to the investigator that he had not planned on running for mayor and put together his campaign on

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The error in his financing was inadvertent, he added.

Heywood filed an amended disclosure statement, as requested by investigators, showing that he returned the prohibited amount from himself and raised the remainder from friends and family.

The maximum penalty in such cases is double the amount of the prohibited donation – $3,961.

In considering the size of the penalty, Elections BC noted that it was the first time Heywood had ever faced an investigation, that he was forthcoming with investigators and that he worked quickly to bring himself back into compliance.

“The investigation did not identify any evidence that would suggest that Heywood had deliberately attempted to circumvent the legislation,” Elections BC’s report states.

The report noted, however, that “accepting prohibited contributions gives a candidate an advantage in that the candidate did not need to seek a contribution of that amount and saved

time during a busy campaign.”

In the race, Buchanan finished victorious with 5,275 votes, or 57 per cent of the popular vote. Guy Heywood netted 3,923 votes – 43 per cent of the overall vote.

“Frankly, I take responsibility.

It’s a bit of an idiot tax for doing something rash at the last minute that I thought was the right thing to do,” Heywood told the North Shore News.

The notion that he gave himself an unfair advantage in the campaign “seems a bit ridiculous,” he added, given that his only opponent reported more than $103,000 in spending and $113,531 in new donations, much of which came from individuals working in the development industry.

When he was a council member, Heywood brought a motion asking his colleagues to recuse themselves from voting on projects that their campaign contributors had a financial interest in.

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HAVE TRIKE WILL TRAVEL

Stroke survivor launches 3-wheeled journey to raise funds ABBY LUCIANO

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A 74-year-old North Vancouver man is pumping the bike pedals for a good cause.

Mark Charland is now embarking on a 21-day journey across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast on his electric tricycle to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Red Cross, two organizations that helped him after he suffered a stroke four years ago.

“I feel I’ve got a lot of things to still accomplish in my life, and one of them would be giving back to society for all the wonderful support I’ve had since I had a stroke,” Charland said before his trip. “A large part of my recovery was due to family, community, medical support, and I’ve got time now to pay that back.”

Charland had a stroke two months after turning 70 in 2021. He had open-heart surgery two years later and saw slight improvements.

But the two organizations helped make his life and recovery easier, with Red Cross providing a free wheelchair, walker and bathroom accessibility accessories, and Heart and Stroke Foundation providing support through rehabilitation programs and facilities.

The stroke survivor had a turning point in November last year, as he was still unable to walk without proper balance and faced debilitating hip pain. Looking for a temporary solution, the North Vancouver resident began writing to e-trike companies hoping to find a bike to move around easier.

Stroke survivor Mark Charland with his E- Trike that he is riding from Victoria to Courtenay on Vancouver Island as a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Red Cross.

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A company called Mooncool answered the call, and Charland received a free e-trike that same month.

“It just immediately changed my life,” Charland said. “Still to this day I can’t walk more than a couple of blocks without pain and discomfort, so the trike opened up a lot

of doors that gave me much more freedom.”

Now Charland goes everywhere with the e-trike, biking in locations he used to frequent on the North Shore before his stroke, like the Spirit Trail and Mosquito Creek Trail.

After he got the e-trike, he wanted to

give back in some way. That sparked the idea of the journey up Vancouver Island and down the Sunshine Coast to raise funds. Charland said he will start his trek in Victoria, pedalling his way through to Courtenay, then taking a ferry to Powell River, riding to Gibsons and heading back home to North Van. Charland said the trip doesn’t normally take that long, but he is giving himself more time to rest and visit family in-between visiting cities.

“There’s no rush, there’s no deadline,” he said. “There are a lot of people who have been to open heart surgery and a lot of people have had strokes, some a lot worse than mine … so I’m one of the lucky ones.”

Before taking off on the first leg of his journey, he took his e-trike to a bike shop in North Vancouver to ensure it’s in top shape.

On top of Charland raising funds for the two organizations during his 21-day journey, he is also looking forward to chatting with people he meets along the way, sharing his story.

“I think there’ll be lots of news to share with those who are interested in the trike itself, and those who really support these charities,” Charland said. “I’m looking forward to that exchange with strangers, and it’s a pretty part of the country. It’s going to be a fun and exciting journey.”

To contribute to his campaigns, visit heartandstroke.crowdchange.ca/92177 or give.redcross.ca/page/HaveTrikeWillTravel Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News.

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City of North Vancouver council gave its unanimous support for the business to operate a liquor-licensed patio on East First Street.

City staff said the The Gull’s curbside patio on East First Street can seat support is conditional on around 12 people. GOOGLE EARTH the patio operating with its intended use, not causing too much noise through the city’s outdoor dining program and that it’s consistent with the vision for and a temporary provincial extended Lower Lonsdale. service area program. The curbside patio Council voted to opt out of a public operated for two years without any comconsultation process, and instead allow the plaints to bylaw services, staff said. But the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to expanded service program expired at the carry out its own process before approving end of 2024. the related licensing.

Staff noted that the city currently has Currently, The Gull operates as a liquor seven liquor primary establishments. There primary establishment with a lounge at are also 10 liquor manufacturers across the 175 East First St. It’s held that licence since 100 to 300 blocks of East Esplanade, and all rebranding in August 2020 from its previous but one have an outdoor patio. identity, The Rusty Gull, which had been Coun. Holly Back said the patio is in conducting business at the same location keeping with the neighbourhood. since 1983, according to a staff report. “[I’m] totally fine with it,” she said.

The 97-square-foot curbside patio is Mayor Linda Buchanan also voiced her directly in front of The Gull, on the road. The support.

12-person seating area is intended to give “People like the patios, especially on hot patrons a sunnier dining experience, particu- days. They like to be outside,” she said. “It just adds to not just what people want, but larly during the warmer months, staff said. also adds to the vibrancy of the community.”

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Tucked in the Village Square commercial plaza in downtown Ambleside, the 2,016-square-foot English-style pub first opened in 1978.

The real estate listing describes it as a popular spot for local residents, “featuring traditionally rustic decor and a warm, intimate atmosphere.”

“Great venue for live music, karaoke or watching sporting events,” the listing reads. “No kitchen but easy access to food delivery from the restaurant above.”

The watering hole was set to shutter for

Old wooden doors welcome patrons to the Squarerigger Pub. BARON CAMERON FILE PHOTO good in 2020 under its previous ownership The Kooner Hospitality Group. But it was reportedly purchased by a private buyer.

North Shore News reached out the Squarerigger’s current ownership but did not receive a response.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025 | A15

LYNN CREEK

Public art pieces add whimsy to new community centre SHOBANA SHANMUGASAMY

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A public art installation is adding a burst of delight for visitors young and old at a new North Vancouver community centre.

Carson Ting’s Wilderness Within, a three-part public art installation, offers a visually engaging experience at North Van’s new Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre, which had its grand opening in April.

Drawing inspiration from the rich wilderness surrounding Lynn Creek and the adjacent vibrant, diverse community, Ting’s work includes a striking mural located next to the elevator on the first floor and two colourful polyurethane sculptures filled with foam on the recreation centre’s stairwell landings.

“The mural has a dual function,” Ting said. In a creative blend of mindful utility and artistic beauty, the mural was crafted from eight wood-burnt panels, each taking eight hours to create.

Acting as an illustrative map, the mural highlights local parks, trails, businesses, transportation routes and residential areas, offering a snapshot of the locale.

“It’s just a fun way of letting people know where they are as soon as they come into the building,” Ting said. “The map mural is

Carson Ting stands with one of the art pieces he crafted for the new Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre. SHOBANA SHANMUGASAMY

fairly complex. I have added a lot of detail and depth into it, and have hidden a lot of fun Easter eggs and bunnies as a playful visual-art icon.” The bunny motif is a personal favourite for Ting, who owned two rescue bunnies he picked up in Toronto and brought with him to Vancouver when he

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“I have a natural affinity for bunnies,” he said.

On the stairwell landings of the floors above, two whimsical bunny sculptures that honour the nearby Seylynn Skatepark, one of Canada’s oldest existing skate bowls, welcome viewers.

The first piece, Wilderness Within: Retreat, shows a skateboarding bunny riding a rainbow, while Wilderness Within: Emergence features the bunny’s return.

“The bunny’s body enters the portal and it comes off from the upstairs, so it kind of leads the viewer upstairs,” Ting said.

The vivid colours on the sculptures were chosen to light up the exhibit enclosed by glass frames.

“Oftentimes the newer buildings have concrete that has lots of greys. So, I thought it’d be nice to introduce some colours,” he said.

The creative substance in Ting’s artwork is intentional. He said that when he was awarded the project, he looked through architectural drawings of the rec centre and came up with a plan for the available space.

Ting said with the clear windows that wrap around the staircase, it’s almost like

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“With the visuals from the outside and how it kind of connects from top and bottom, I want to evoke the inner primal self, and also the kid inside of us to spark joy,” he said.

The art production and installation involved a lot of teamwork, Ting said, adding that several local firms and creatives helped with the design and construction of the pieces.

North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission public art officer Lori Phillips said she’d love to see people stopping by to check out the new facility and artwork.

“I really encourage people to visit the centre, enjoy what’s going on here, but also come and see the public art, see what amazing artists can do to really make a centre more interesting and have a cultural asset as part of the facility.”

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‘EMERGENCY PLAN’

DNV approves emergency response plan after 2024 storm ABBY LUCIANO

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District of North Vancouver council has approved an emergency response plan following the atmospheric river swept through the area last fall, causing catastrophic damage.

At their Monday, June 23 meeting, council gave staff the go-ahead to implement short-term recommendations to help mitigate impacts and improve the district’s response to future storms.

Recommendations were divided up into four categories – mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

A few short-term recommendations staff suggested include establishing more procedures for weather warnings, exploring options to expedite risk reduction projects on private property, developing emergency response plans for vulnerable locations and providing training for staff to handle emergency calls efficiently.

“With all emergencies of this magnitude, not everything goes perfectly,” said Peter Cohen, general manager for the district’s engineering infrastructure services. “This type of post-event review is something that aligns with our culture of wanting to continuously learn with the goal of making our community more resilient in the future to these types of major storms.”

Record breaking rains swept through Metro Vancouver between Oct. 18 to 20, with 344 millimetres recorded over three days in North Vancouver.

Deep Cove, Woodlands, Grousewoods, Lower Mackay and Lynn Valley were some of the hardest-hit areas in the district.

Residents and businesses experienced flooding, people were trapped in vehicles, debris blocked culverts leading to road washouts, and both the sanitary and storm sewers experienced backups.

The district also declared a state of local emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation order for six properties on Panorama Drive in Deep Cove due to flooding on Oct. 20. Another evacuation order was put into place six days later for three more homes in Deep Cove over concerns about debris cascading downhill.

Council spoke in favour of the plan, thanking staff for their efforts during last year’s storm.

“I think so many things worked well, and I do want to thank all the staff that had pitched in and were there to support on a crazy day,” Coun. Jordan Back said. “I will always remember the helpless feeling

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Debris flushed down during the atmospheric river storm of Oct. 18-20 sits strewn about near several Deep Cove properties. PAT BELL though of watching neighbours homes being flooded and really not knowing what we could be doing. So I think there were obviously a lot of areas where we could improve.”

Some of the short-term actions are already underway, staff said, including improving overland flow paths on Fromme Road and “tweaks” to the Gallant Avenue culvert.

Coun. Lisa Muri stressed the importance of fixing these areas to protect residents and homes in Deep Cove. She also asked staff to add another rain gauge in the neighbourhood.

Staff said they are looking at modifications to the grates so more debris can pass through to the ocean.

“We just have to have all hands on deck and address these issues for the next storm season while we’re working through all this very important work,” Muri said.

Coun. Catherine Pope raised concerns about a five-month delay in the report and along with worries that there won’t be enough for climate remediation work in the 2025 budget.

“For that delay, we had to plan the 2025 budget with no data and no numbers to account for severe climate impacts,” Pope said, adding that she’s glad the cost of future recommendations is proposed in next year’s budget.

Mayor Mike Little characterized the plan is a good starting point.

Medium- and long-term recommendations will be considered in 2026 and 2027, according to the staff report.

Staff will report back to council in the fall on the plan’s progress.

Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News.

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STAR OF THE SHOW

Polygon Gallery exhibition uses the night sky as a universal canvas SHOBANA SHANMUGASAMY

Contributing writer

The Polygon Gallery’s newest exhibition, Star Witnesses, explores the connection between the cosmos and human experience.

Running until Sept. 28, this significant group exhibition features celebrated Canadian and international artists. They utilize the night sky as a theme to explore migration, memory and the untold narratives that shape our world.

“In Star Witnesses at The Polygon, artists use the night sky as a universal canvas for their narratives, daring to make imaginative leaps between events lightyears away and the complexities of human history,” said curator Monika Szewczyk. She hopes visitors will recognize themselves as witnesses too, reflecting on their place within these shared stories.

“The theme didn’t come first,” Szewczyk said. “It emerged organically, as I encountered strong works over the years that used the night sky to tell stories that are often overlooked, suppressed or difficult.”

The exhibition features a diverse roster of artists, including Thomas Ruff, Daniel Boyd, Carrie Mae Weems, Paul Wong, Vija Celmins, David Horvitz, Bouchra Khalili, Judy Radul and the collective Urban Subjects.

“Each artist and collective was invited because they chose astral imagery to relay a fascinating story that struggles to see the light of day. It is indeed a journey through time, space and human experience,” Szewczyk said.

While photography remains central to The Polygon Gallery’s identity, Star Witnesses expands its reach, said Szewczyk. Visitors will encounter not just photographs but also prints, video installations, film and artist books.

“I wanted the exhibition to reflect the richness of contemporary art practice,”

Daniel Boyd’s History is Made at Night is part of the Star Witnesses exhibition opening June 26 at The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver. ZAN WIMBERLEY, COURTESY OF THE ARTIST, CARRIAGEWORKS, AND ROSLYN OXLEY9 GALLERY, SYDNEY

she said.

This organic approach is reflected in the diverse roster of artists, each of whom Szewczyk encountered at different points in her career. She first discovered Ruff’s astronomical photography as a student at UBC. She said she has presented his most comprehensive Vancouver display, recomposing archival sky atlas images into new cosmic visions.

Khalili’s Constellation Series, which Szewczyk first encountered at the international cultural exhibition Venice Biennale, employs astral patterns to chart the perilous journeys of migrants from Africa and West Asia to Europe.

“From afar, the prints resemble star charts, but up close, they trace the paths of people seeking safety and dignity, challenging the idea of national borders and highlighting the contributions of Arabic astronomers,” Szewczyk said.

Weems’s work, which Szewczyk admired in major exhibitions in Sharjah, Arles and the Art Institute of Chicago, delves into her grandfather’s harrowing escape from racial violence in the American South.

“Guided by the North Star, her grandfather found freedom in Chicago, which is a narrative that Weems brings to life through evocative photographic prints,” Szewczyk explained.

Celmins’s small-scale night sky prints, on loan from local collections, are the result of years of painstaking work shaped by her displacement after the Second World War. Szewczyk described her appreciation for Celmins’s art as a “secret love,” noting the quiet intensity and ethical commitment embedded in each piece.

The works of Boyd, an Aboriginal and Islander artist from Australia, are unique in that they use celestial imagery to explore Indigenous histories and the impact of

colonialism, Szewczyk said. She added that this immersive two-channel video installation required the gallery to build a custom cinema space.

Speaking of other exhibits, Szewczyk said that local artist Radul’s multimedia project, This is Television, developed after a prestigious residency in Berlin DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program, is a humorous and quirky work with a connection to the moon. It’s a connection that makes Radul’s work a perfect fit for Star Witnesses, said Szewczyk.

Furthermore, the postcard project from the Urban Subjects collective captured an image outside of Traiskirchen, one of Europe’s largest refugee camps, balancing hope and hardship.

“The night sky aims to be hopeful but also contains a kind of realism: images of the stars can look dreamy, but also can mean that you don’t have a roof over your head,” said Szewczyk.

Similarly, she said, Horvitz’s work For Kyoko, borrowed from the Belkin Art Gallery at UBC, features a photograph of the starry sky above the former grounds of a Japanese internment camp from the Second World War, where Horvitz’s grandmother was interned.

Star Witnesses launched with an opening celebration on June 26. Throughout the exhibition, guided tours are offered every Saturday in multiple languages, led by gallery staff and community partners, to make the show accessible to a diverse community. Admission is by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.

The Polygon Gallery is located at 101 Carrie Cates Ct. and is open Wednesday to Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays for Deckchair Cinema sci-fi film nights throughout the summer.

Shobana Shanmugasamy is a student intern reporting for the North Shore News. She can be reached at shobanas@student.ubc.ca.

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OUT OF THIS WORLD

The Polygon’s outdoor movie series goes sci-fi this year SHOBANA SHANMUGASAMY

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Two special events are planned on July 10 and July 31 before the movie screening.

On July 10, there will be an opening exhibition at The Polygon Gallery

by Anna Binta Diallo titled Predictions. Weaving together star maps, water, flora, fauna, and human connection to the land, the exhibit will showcase collage works that combine vintage images and those that suggest interconnected paths our ecological and cultural landscapes might follow.

Following the exhibit, one of the year’s most acclaimed Canadian films will be shown. Universal Language, an absurdist Farsi-language tale set in wintry Winnipeg, was named the Best Canadian Film at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival.

As a part of Pride Week, the North Shore Pride Alliance and the Polygon have partnered to host a screening of The Fifth Element on July 31. Before the movie starts there will be music and a series of drag performances inspired by the film.

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Starting July 3 and running to Aug. 28, the Polygon is hosting Deckchair Cinema, an outdoor film series that this year will feature sci-fi films every Thursday evening. The screenings will commence at sundown on Cates Deck, located on the waterfront directly in front of the gallery, and will be complemented by music and entertainment leading up to curtain time.

An eclectic collection of sci-fi films will be featured over the summer, including Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, Universal Language, Gravity, Spaceballs, The Fifth Element, Flash Gordon, Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan, Starman, and David Lynch’s Dune.

Admission to the screenings is by donation courtesy of BMO Financial Group, and comes with popcorn and admission to the Polygon’s summer show Star Witnesses, a cosmic journey through art and history.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, however, by making a donation, picnic benches can be reserved in advance.

At 7 p.m. before the screening, the music will start and a concession stand will offer drinks from Strathcona Beer Company which can be enjoyed on Cates Deck before and

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MILLIONS MISSING

Court won’t overturn orders against accused crypto swindler BRENT RICHTER

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A West Vancouver man accused of stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a now-defunct crypto holding company has failed to have orders allowing a search of his home and freezing of his assets set aside by the courts.

According to a B.C. Court of Appealing ruling released June 16, Weiyi Su (who also goes by Victor Su) was a former director of Atom Holdings, a Cayman Islands-based cryptocurrency holding company for the AAX Group cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed in 2022 “leaving

users unable to withdraw substantial assets.”

Several directors and management from AAX Group have gone into hiding or been arrested, the ruling notes, and Atom Holdings launched numerous court actions in various jurisdictions in hopes of recovering assets.

That included proceedings in B.C. Supreme Court naming Su where the company alleges Mr. Su diverted cryptocurrencies worth millions of dollars from the AAX Group.

Su was arrested in Hong Kong in July of 2024 on charges alleging theft of cryptocurrencies valued at approximately US$16.74 million, the ruling notes.

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In B.C. Supreme Court, Atom Holdings submitted “considerable evidence” that Su was a key figure in AAX Group and an authorized signatory to the company’s bank account, the court of appealing ruling notes.

The court also heard evidence from a cybersecurity expert hired by Atom to review the company’s records and assist in their investigation.

That probe found a significant portion of the assets Su had access to had been dispersed, some of which moved from AAX cryptocurrency wallets to unknown destinations.

The investigator’s affidavit submitted to the court included excerpts of an interview with the founder and former executive of AAX accusing Su of being “100 per cent responsible for taking the missing assets.”

A B.C. Supreme Court chambers judge agreed to Atom Holdings’ request for an order to search Su’s West Vancouver home without his being made aware of the hearing or the pending search. It was executed on April 5, 2024.

When that search yielded transaction records from Su’s personal laptop indicating involvement in the transfer of AAX Group assets, they returned to court three days later seeking an order that Su’s assets be frozen, the court documents state.

Their cybersecurity expert filed another affidavit asserting that roughly US$16 million had been transferred out of an AAX Group wallet to a new one just a few hours after the search.

Su then hired a lawyer and sought to have both the order allowing the search and the order to freeze his assets set aside.

Su submitted that Atom’s investigator had used “extortionate and dishonest” means to coerce the founder’s interview and Su asserted the partial transcript omitted statements that would have taken suspicion away from himself, including statements that others in the company had access to the same crypto wallets.

He argued that Atom’s tactics and selective omissions would have been material to the judge’s decision on whether to allow the search and ensuing freezing of his assets and, therefore, the orders should not stand.

The lower court judge agreed that more complete disclosure would have been “prudent and preferable,” but ultimately the questionable evidence would have been “merely icing on the cake” and that “the court would still have issued the orders.”

Su then took the matter to the B.C. Court of Appeal, arguing the Supreme Court judge was wrong to find there was no material non-disclosure. Instead of deciding whether not the orders would stand based on the non-disclosed facts being “necessary” or “critical,” the court should have only been considering whether they “might have” influenced the decision, he claimed.

Writing a unanimous decision for the three-judge panel, Chief Justice Leonard Marchand rejected Su’s arguments, finding the Supreme Court judge was entitled to determine to what degree the submissions were material.

“Mr. Su has not pointed to any legal error, misapplication of principle or misconception of evidence by the chambers judge. Instead, he asks this court to reweigh the evidence and reach different conclusions,” he said.

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CULTURAL TRADITION

Tsleil-Waututh canoe festival returns to Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park ABBY LUCIANO

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A canoe festival drawing in hundreds of people is returning to the North Shore.

The səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is holding their canoe festival at Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park July 4-6 in North Vancouver. Indigenous communities across B.C.’s South Coast and Washington state compete in races and celebrating culture.

Kevin O’Neill, who is part of the canoe festival committee, said he’s feeling excited to have the festival for another year on home grounds, as the nation spends several months planning for the big event.

“What I like most is seeing all the community members come together to make sure the events go smoothly, but also connecting with all the neighbouring nations,” O’Neill said. “Just to see how they’re doing, to see what struggles they’re going through, or why they choose to canoe race, because everyone can do this for a different reason.”

Race categories include youth (10 and under, 13 and under and 16 and under), women’s, men’s and masters for 50 and older, according to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s website. Paddlers compete in traditional dugout style racing canoes, which are sleek, narrow and fast.

The canoe festival can draw in as many as 600 people, O’Neill said.

Because of the high turnout, O’Neill wants people to be cognizant of the limited parking at Whey-ah-Wichen, but there are locations nearby where people can park their vehicles.

Canoe racing central for Tsleil-Waututh Nation Canoe racing is deeply connected to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation community. Racing with canoes began in 1910 when former Chief George Sla-holt carved a canoe he named Earwigs, which shortly earned a reputation as a great racing vessel, according to the Nation’s website.

O’Neill has been attending the festival since he was a kid. He said the festival is about more than seeing who is the fastest on the water. “[The festival] connects us to our culture more and it helps everyone heal in their own way,” he said. “It’s just like when you speak the language, that’s when your ancestors can join you. Same thing when you’re on the

Teams take part in the Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival in 2022. The popular event returns for three days of racing June 28-30. NICK LABA / NSN

water in these canoes. That connects you with your ancestors.”

Mekwalya (Zoe George) is one of the canoe paddlers participating in the festival through the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Salish Serpent Canoe Club.

She has been paddling with the canoe team for six years but has been doing the activity since she was 13.

For the festival, George said she has been training an hour and a half, six days a week for the last six months.

But there is a deeper element to paddling for George – helping her feel connected to the community.

“In our home community, Tsleil-Waututh, we’re always taught to listen to our elders, and all of them have kept

the traditions of canoeing alive and around us, and I understand why,” George said. “So, when we’re on the water and paddling together as a team, you just feel a part of something, and it’s really special.”

“It’s the one weekend of the whole year that we get really excited for,” she said.

On top of watching the races, members of the public can check out food trucks during the weekend event. The festival will take place from Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6.

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

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The improved Mickey McDougall facility is comprised of 22,500 sq.ft. of indoor space and will support gymnastics instruction to athletes of all ages. The disposition is by way of a Community Facility Lease to Flicka Gymnastics Club. Flicka Gymnastics Club is a registered not-forprofit society providing both community gymnastics and competitive training programs. The lease is for ten years with two options to renew, each for five years. The rent is $10 for the term payable in advance, which is below market value, therefore representing financial assistance to Flicka Gymnastics Club.

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PURSUANT to Sections 24, 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of North Vancouver hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose, by way of lease, a portion of a building located at 438 West 16th Street, North Vancouver and legally described as PID 028-706-129, Lot 1, District Lots 271 and 547, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan BCP 49414, as shown on the map, to be used as a Child Care Centre.

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‘Priceless investment’ Continued from A1 emotions going on in someone’s life, including Williams.

Williams first started playing lacrosse when he was six years old. During his teenage years, it was an outlet for him to release stress, anger or challenges he faced at the time, he said.

A view from above shows “Without lacrosse, I the new Playing Place, wouldn’t be here today,” which features an outdoor Williams said. “It was easy basketball court. COURTESY OF back in the ’90s to be able SAMANTHA FALK to choose a path that wasn’t healthy. … Lacrosse helped me find my way.”

Now, Williams serves as the president of the North Shore Indians, a lacrosse club that began in the 1930s.

Sam Seward is from the Squamish Nation and has been involved with lacrosse for 64 years as a player, coach and manager. He said seeing the new facility is awesome as it brings people and families together all under one roof to play the sport and build community.

“Community spirit, community feeling, we’re all together as one,” Seward said.

Seward, now 69, first picked up a lacrosse stick when he was five. The longtime lacrosse athlete first got his start at the North Shore Indians Minor Lacrosse Association in the Junior B team, moving up the ranks to Senior B. Seward played for the Can-Am Native team in the 1980 World Box event and won the 1985 Presidents’ Cup with the North Shore Senior B team. Since then, he has coached the lacrosse club.

“It’s a big part of my life,” Seward said. “I’m very excited to see our young ones develop and move on.”

His nephew, Preston Seward, shares the excitement about the new facility opening, as he will begin training there soon as part of the North Shore Indians team.

Preston has been playing the sport since he was three years old.

“I’m feeling amazing, I’m actually loving it,” the 17-yearold said on the court Friday. “I just love the sport, I love the running … I love playing for [my] ancestors.”

Looking forward Playing Place is built in what Williams calls a social hub of the Squamish Nation, nested near the Chief Joe Mathias Centre, the Language Nest, Capilano Little Ones School, and a new 95-unit rental building aimed at bringing Nation members home. Williams said he looks forward to the community’s growth, connecting more members with their home.

“We can expand programs and services, but at the same time, our kids have something to look forward to and be passionate and motivated about,” Williams said.

“When there’s not much infrastructure at home, our kids get lost unless they’re guided in the right way. So when we build amenities like this … they have a place to go and where they’re always welcome,” he added. “It’s a priceless investment for people.”

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

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025 | A23

B.C. CHAMPIONSHIPS

Athletes reach new heights at track and field provincials NICK LABA

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SUMMER FUN CONTEST

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From Collingwood, Elizabeth ChibebeGough soared to gold in the Grade 8 women’s high jump (1.55 m).

Alexandre Comeau of Handsworth won silver in the Grade 8 men’s 3000-m run (9:45.28).

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At the 2025 BC High School Track and Field Championship, running June 6-7 in Langley, hundreds of B.C. youth competed through a long list of classic sporting events.

Among them was pole vault star William Millard of Handsworth Secondary, who placed first in the event with a vault of 4.4 metres. It was a back-to-back victory, as he also won the event at provincials in 2024.

Also grabbing gold was Handsworth’s senior men 4x400-metre relay team with a time of three minutes 23.12 seconds. On the roster was Spencer Medland, Quinn TveitBorgenstrom, Michael Caddick and Garrett Chin. On his own, Tveit-Borgenstrom won bronze in the 800-m run (1:55.66).

From Sutherland Secondary, Rory O’Brien picked up two bronze medals – in the senior women’s 1,500-m run (4:36.31) and the 800-m run (2:15.18).

Rockridge’s Ciel Fitzpatrick scored two silver medals – in the junior women’s 1,500-m run (4:36) and the 800 m (2:14.2).

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PROVIDE INPUT: If you deem your interests are affected, written submissions (including your name and address) may be addressed to the Corporate Officer and sent by email to input@cnv.org, or by mail or delivered to City Hall, no later than noon on Monday, July 7, 2025, to ensure availability to Council at the meeting. No Public Hearing will be held, as it is prohibited by section 464(3) of the Local Government Act. No Public Input Period submissions on this matter will be heard at the Council meeting.

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TIME TRAVELLER

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STAIR MASTER

New record set with 21 Grouse Grind ascents in a single day ZAIN ALRAGHEB

Contributing writer

If you make it up the Grouse Grind once, you climb 2,830 stairs. If you make it up 21 times, you are a champion and record-breaker.

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50 years ago, in March 1975, the City of North Vancouver opened a new city hall and library.

Designed by architectural firm Downs-Archambault, the complex was styled as “the North Vancouver civic centre."

In their designs, the architects paid particular attention to the environment and sustainability, using cedar wood as well as drought-resistant plants for the gardens, making the buildings and the surrounding plaza novel in their character.

Prior to this, city hall was in the old Central School, now Presentation House. The new building marked the first purpose-built city hall in the city’s history.

Discover more of the North Shore’s rich history at MONOVA. Start planning your visit at monova.ca. Do you have a story to tell? Get in touch via archives@monova.ca.

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The annual Multi Grouse Grind Challenge was held on Mother Nature’s Stairmaster in North Vancouver on Friday, with participants hitting the Grind from dawn to dusk on the longest day of the year.

And when darkness fell, a new record went up.

The previous record of 19 ascents up the mountain was set in 2019, and was highly anticipated to be broken this year with the introduction of the new Blue Grouse Gondola, which helps people descend the mountain faster.

Out of 100 participants this year, Kelowna’s Sean Green completed 21 ascents, breaking the previously held record by two Grinds.

James Stewart, who attended last year and matched the previous record of 19 Grinds, also broke the previous record this year by completing 20 ascents, placing second in the challenge.

The Grouse Grind is a 2.5-kilometre trail with more than 800 metres of elevation gain.

“Once the participants have completed 11 Grouse Grinds, they have essentially summited Mount Everest,” said Emily

Multi Grouse Grind Challenge winner and record setter Sean Green (right to left) celebrates his feat with second place finisher James Stewart and third place Hasan Nagib. GROUSE MOUNTAIN RESORT Leak, communications manager of Grouse Mountain Resorts. “For Sean to complete 21, that’s nearly two Everests in one day.”

This year’s event raised more than $46,000 in support of North Shore Rescue.

“North Shore Rescue always shows up for the community when we need them most, so to be able to give back to them through these community-based events is really special to us,” Leak said. “There’s a great community of grinders. They’ve gotten to know each other, they trained together for this event, and they’ve really lifted each other up and supported each other through it. It’s really inspiring to see such a positive community come out of that.”

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

GOING PRO

Vancouver drafts Jobst-Smith NICK LABA

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Another hometown skater is joining Vancouver’s upcoming pro hockey team.

North Vancouver’s Nina Jobst-Smith was selected by PWHL Vancouver in the third round (19th overall) of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft on June 24 in Ottawa.

Jobst-Smith’s selection was part of a trade with the Toronto Sceptres. She’s one of six players drafted by the to-be-named Vancouver team for the 2027-28 season.

At 23 years old, the right-handed defender has just finished her collegiate career with University of Minnesota-Duluth.

In her fifth season with the NCAA Div. 1 team, Jobst-Smith captained the squad and recorded 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) in 37 games.

In April, the dual Canadian-German citizen represented Germany for a fifth-straight

Nina Jobst-Smith skates as captain of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in the 2024-25 season. @NINAJOBSTSMITH / INSTAGRAM year at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Czechia.

Jobst-Smith grew up in North Vancouver, and previously played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy as well as the Greater Vancouver Comets.

On the PWHL Vancouver team, she’ll join fellow North Vancouverite Hannah Miller, who recently signed with the hometown team.

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ARIES March 21-April 19

Focus on doing what you love this week. Treat every occasion as an opportunity for a party.

Planning your vacation may feel overwhelming with so many options. However, don’t forget to tackle a few important commitments that need your attention.

TAURUS April 20-May 20

LEO July 23-Aug. 22

You’ll finally sort out those small annoyances that have been bothering you and complete the tasks you’ve been putting off. Don’t be too spontaneous on vacation. Tourist spots will be crowded, so make your reservations right away.

VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22

You’ll like the idea of spending your vacation at home.

It’s time for a change; stop Redesigning your flowerbeds procrastinating. You’ll start a or landscaping could quickly new project or explore new and exciting opportunities. Your home become a time-consuming project, eating away at your might also need a fresh touch, whether through redecorating or downtime and leisure activities.

Your vacation could turn into relocating. more of a construction site than a retreat.

GEMINI May 21-June 20 You’ll participate in training LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 sessions and conferences and negotiate important agreements. Expect a busy week filled In your relationship, your partner with travel. To avoid making unnecessary trips, make a grocery may have to step up and take list before heading to the store. responsibility—you’re not there to cater to their every need. You’ll Be prepared for lively discussions and potential disagreements with successfully break certain bad those closest to you. habits at home.

CANCER June 21-July 22

As your vacation draws near, your mind may linger on certain workrelated matters, forcing you to stay connected to the office. If you’re single, temper your excitement after a promising first date. You’ll be left waiting for a response.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Don’t be afraid to make the most of your summer! Create a solid budget to help turn your plans into reality. If you want the perfect vacation, you’ll need to juggle your work, family life and romantic relationships to have

fun while still managing your responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Your sense of initiative doesn’t go unnoticed. At work and in social settings, you’ll create opportunities and know how to take advantage of them.

Your energy will be at its peak, especially during activities with friends, which will keep you energized.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Before going on vacation, you’ll find yourself calculating the costs repeatedly, worrying about expenses. Remember, you can’t put a price on pleasurable experiences. In love, you could be swept up in a romance when you least expect it.

AQUARIUS JAN. 20-FEB. 18

Cherish the time you spend with your loved ones. Now is the perfect time to slow down on work. Allow yourself to take longer breaks to enjoy socializing with your colleagues.

PISCES Feb. 19-March 20

Take advantage of your vacation to turn your professional and home-related dreams into reality.

However, don’t forget to rest and give yourself some time to recharge.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS:

Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

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Pierre Doise June 12, 2025

Daryl Delmott e

September 7, 1937 - May 24, 2025

Our hearts are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Daryl James Arthur Delmotte on May 24th, 2025, 87 years, from North Vancouver and formerly from Beckenham, England. Loving husband of Boffy, caring Father to Penny (Jack), Jamie (Nicky), Stuart (Nicole), and cherished "Grumpy" to Taylor, Emily, Rebecca, Rosie, Grace, Lucy, Imogen, Laine and Graeme.

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Patrick James McCue

November 30, 1933 - May 29, 2025

Pat left us peacefully on May 29. He will be missed by his wife of 69 years, June, children Patrice (Randy), Michael, and Janine (Arlen), five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, many cousins and countless friends!

Pat will be remembered for his kind and friendly nature. He was born in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, but grew up in West Vancouver. He attended Hollyburn Elementary and West Van Secondary.

After graduating, he worked at BC Tel. Pat enjoyed the friendship of his fraternity brothers for many years. In their retirement, Pat and June had many happy trips down south in their motorhome. Pat loved the outdoors: walking, swimming, camping, chatting with people he met and patting the dogs.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2 – 4 PM at the Delbrook Recreation Centre, Arbutus Room in North Vancouver.

In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to the BCSPCA or the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Arrangements by McKenzie Funeral Services To write a condolence to the family, please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com

Pierre Doise, Founder and former President of Select Wine Merchants, in his 75th year, peacefully at home by the sea, June 12th.

A visionary in the wine importation industry, Pierre established Select Wine Merchants in 1982. Through his tireless work, profound knowledge and expertise, he grew the company from a modest Vancouver office to a top-tier Canadian enterprise with offices from coast to coast, representing the finest international brands. After 39 years, Pierre retired, leaving the company in capable hands. He served as the former Honorary Consul of Monaco and as a French Foreign Trade Advisor.

Pierre proudly upheld his French heritage throughout his life, including his passion for fine wines and cooking, which he found immense joy in sharing over traditional Sunday lunches with family and friends.

Pierre was a man of great integrity, admired for his thoughtfulness, intelligence, and loving nature.

He is survived by his mother, Mme. Leon Jean Doise; his cherished daughter, Valerie (and spouse); his beloved son, Louis-Jerome (and spouse); and his lovely granddaughter. He also leaves behind three brothers and three half-sisters overseas. Pierre will be profoundly missed by family and friends, both here and abroad.

At Pierre's request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice is suggested in his memory.

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